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County OK’s citizen oversight for jail

BY SHARI PHIEL news@thechronicleonline.com

In May, voters will head to the polls (or mail in their ballots) to vote on a measure that would provide three years of additional funding.

The proposed levy would add just under 38 cents per $1,000 of assessed value to property tax bills each year for the next three years. For a home assessed at $150,000, the levy would add about $57 a year to that owner’s tax bill. For a $250,000 home, the levy would increase the annual tax bill by around $95.

One idea that might make voters a little more confident about voting for the levy is the idea of a citizen oversight

committee.

It’s an idea the county commissioners are ready to move forward with as Earl Fisher well.

Although the county commissioners have yet to work out all of the details, their goal is to give county residents insight and a voice to how budget dollars for the jail are spent.

“Generally what we’re looking at is having an oversight committee that will look at the sheriff’s budget for the jail and to review that

on a regular basis – whether that’s quarterly, every month or bi-monthly,” said County Commissioner Earl Fisher.

“What we want is a committee that meets on a very, very regular basis, to review that budget and to let us know what they think needs to be done to help improve the jail operation.”

Much like other committees, the commissioners would appoint a designated number of representatives to the oversight committee.

The group would then report back to the commissioners regularly.

“We want to arrange it so that the people sitting on the committee represent the entire community,” Fisher added. “We’re not sure how we’re going to set that up

yet.”

One person who is in favor of the oversight committee is Sheriff Jeff Jeff Dickerson Dickerson.

“I’m good with it. The more financial oversight by those outside of government the better in my estimation, as it will only serve to clarify in more minds the financial realty we face,” said Dickerson.

In fact, Dickerson said he doesn’t see any downside to having the committee in place.

“More eyes on the problem will lead to more understanding in the community,” Dickerson added. “It’s a win-win situation.”

Having an oversight committee in place could also give voters some confidence that the county will to keep its promise to continue providing the same level of financial support it has provided without the levy.

“We’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, if the levy passes we will not – as a board of commissioners – reduce our support for the jail,” said Fisher.

Both the commissioners and the sheriff realize the creation of an oversight committee may not sway voters to pass the levy but both agree its still a good idea.

“I do not really know if it will have any kind of impact at all,” said Dickerson. “I don’t know how many will be convinced to change their vote on that basis. But it could help to solidify the reality of what we are facing if the commissioners are willing to yield this aspect of their responsibility to a third party review.”

The commissioners are likely to discuss the oversight committee at its regular meeting for the next couple of weeks before any final decision is made. The county commissioners meet each Wednesday at 10 a.m. in room 308 at the county courthouse. For an agenda, go to co.columbia.or.us and follow the link under General Links.

Albertsons parent company inks deal for Safeway

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ST. HELENS — Safeway’s board of directors announced on March 7 that an agreement has been reached to sell the company to AB Acquisitions, a subsidiary of private equity giant Cerberus Capital Management.

Cerberus is the parent company of Albertsons LLC and The New Albertsons Inc. Albertsons, which is based in Boise, Idaho, runs about 1,000 stores and 12 distribution centers.

Safeway shareholders will receive $40 per share, including $32.50 a share in cash. The deal is valued at over $9 billion.

Albertsons’ Chief Executive Officer Bob Miller stated, “This transaction offers us the opportunity to better serve customers by adapting more quickly to evolving shopping preferences in diverse regions across the country. It also brings together two great organizations with talented management teams. Robert Edwards and his team have done an outstanding job in positioning Safeway’s core See SAFEWAY, Page A3

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SHARI PHIEL / The Chronicle Volunteers line up to get the last wall up and in place so roofing work can begin. Columbia County Habitat for Humanity volunteers and future homeowner Mike McDougle have been working steadily to get the project off the ground.

Habitat for Humanity back on track with new home projects

BY SHARI PHIEL news@thechronicleonline.com

ST. HELENS — It’s been a while since Columbia County Habitat for Humanity volunteers have been able to put their hammers to work building a home – nearly four years, actually. But there’s plenty of work to be done now. The Habitat group had a “wall-raising” event on Saturday, March 8 to get all four walls up and in place so roofing work can begin. The home, which will eventually go to St. Helens resident

Mike McDougle and his children, is being built under the guidance of Mike Stone of Stone Builders.

However, the nonprofit group isn’t stopping with just the one home on Sykes Road, Organizers have an eye toward building two more homes on the same property in the not-too-distant future.

Since building its last home, CCHFH has seen some changes internally.

“We put the last one up in Rainer,” said Executive Director Bill Blank. “We had a fairly active board when we

built the last one, but then [some members] left… and it became a question of trying to recruit more board members to get the board back in place. It took a while.”

Eventually, new members – like Boyd Ruby – joined the group and brought new energy and ideas to the mix. Soon that new energy translated to better or new relationships with donors, contractors, suppliers and the Habitat for Humanity organization itself.

“Once we were able to get our group back up to capacity, we were better able

to take advantage of new opportunities,” Blank added.

One of those opportunities was finding a home for the group’s ReStore shop at 164 Little St., in St. Helens (just behind The Bike Shop on Highway 30). ReStore has now been operating successfully since May 2013 and is a great source for donated used and new building materials, supplies, home and office furniture and more, all at discounted prices. Even better is that all proceeds go to building the homes Habitat for Humanity has become well known for. ­­­­

“Our funds were through St. Helens Community Federal Credit Union, and they brought us an opportunity to get the building because they knew we had discussed the idea of a ReStore but just hadn’t moved forward yet,” said Blank. “By faith, we just decided to lease the building and give it a shot.”

It turned out to be the right idea. The ReStore shop has been highly successful, so much so that CCHFH was able to ultimately purchase the building this past JanuSee HABITAT, Page A3

Wolves, lemurs and sloths – Oh My! Community Action Team same location on Larson

BY STEPHANIE PATTERSON Road in Rainier. special to The Chronicle ZWCC is not a public zoo or rescue center. It is a There are sloths in the specialized facility focushills outside of Rainier. Not ing on research for and only sloths, but wolves, a improvement of captive mata-mata turtle, a cusibreeding techniques for manse dwarf mongoose, a number of endangered hyacinth macaws, lemurs, species. Tours are availa Malaysian fishing cat and able with reservations and even a python named (what the facility offers several else) Monty. The Zoologioptions for wildlife encouncal Wildlife Conservation ters. Ed-Zoo-cation Station Center (ZWCC) and The is a three-hour instructional Sloth Captive Husbandry program giving visitors up Research Center (The Sloth close and personal wildlife Center) are two programs contact with a variety of benefiting endangered speendangered animals. cies that operate out of the Once a liability waiver

is signed, visitors head for the wolf compound to meet pack ambassador Alejandro, a 2-year-old, male, Arctic tundra wolf. Barbados cross sheep follow closely at the visitor’s heels, undisturbed by the proximity of a pack of predators. The sheep check out shoes and clothing for anything the least bit edible and, as it turns out, they are particularly fond of note pads. Alejandro greets his guest enthusiastically, standing on his hind feet while he happily licks their faces and hands. He is expertly handled ­­­­ See SLOTHS, Page A3

ramps up veteran outreach

BY SHARI PHIEL news@thechronicleonline.com

Columbia County is home to some 5,500 veterans, but some of those veterans don’t have homes. Some live in their cars or trucks, others sleep in empty lots or under bridges. Others may end up at homeless shelters in Portland or Longview. For many of these homeless veterans, medical and/or mental health issues can present recurring problems, while others yet ­­­­ are dealing with substance abuse. But all can be helped.

Community Action Team’s Russ Clark, the agency’s veteran’s service officer, wants to see more veterans getting access to the benefits they are eligible for and he’s hoping a new grant will help him do just that.

“The last legislative session allocated to the Department of Veterans Affairs about $800,000 to do extended outreach throughout the entire state. They set aside more than $600,000 for the counties, which was a competitive bid process.

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Fire destroys Warren mobile home Police receive video flashlight WARREN — A fire in the very early hours of Thursday morning has left a doublewide mobile home with significant damage.

Firefighters from Columbia River Fire & Rescue and Scappoose Fire District responded to a significant structure fire in the Mountain View Mobile Home Park at 34774 Millard Road just after 2:30 a.m. on March 6.

According to CRF&R Chief Jay Tappan, crews arrived to find the mobile home with heavy flames showing through the windows and roof. Tappan said the two residents were able to escape with minor injuries, but lost all of their possessions in the devastating fire.

Firefighting efforts, which were primarily concentrated on protecting the surrounding structures and vehicles, brought the fire under control after about 40 minutes. However, fire personnel remained on scene for another two hours to ensure all hot spots were extinguished.

The trailer, owned by Loren and Donna Maier, was declared to be a total loss and the residents were provided with Red Cross assistance.

Loren Maier said he became aware of the fire when he heard popping and crackling noises in the back

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A fire in the very early hours of March 6 has left a doublewide mobile home heavily damaged.

area of the home. He subsequently found the fire in the bathroom area and tried to fight it with an extinguisher, but the fire had grown too large so his wife called 9-1-1.

CRF&R paramedics treated Loren Maier on scene for mild smoke inhalation symptoms and burns.

Tappan said the cause of the fire was reported by the residents as most probably

a candle left burning in the bathroom, but it is unknown which materials were first ignited. Damage is estimated to be about $50,000 for the home and an unknown figure for the contents. A pet cat is thought to have perished in the home.

CRF&R and Scappoose Fire responded with four fire engines, a medical unit, a water tender and several support

vehicles. A total of 25 fire personnel were on scene with no reported injuries.

Tappan urges all residents to be very careful with any open flame during the winter season and to be sure to never leave candles unattended.

Also, he cautions everyone to not place combustible items such as clothing, furniture, or paper items too close to any source of heat.

March 6 – A theft was reported in the 74000 block of Doan Road.

and lodged into the Columbia County Jail.

March 5 – Police took a report of sexual abuse in the 52000 block of SW Second Street.

March 6 – Police issued a citation to a male juvenile for careless driving following a motor vehicle accident in the 33000 block of E. Columbia Ave. March 7 – Police assisted DHS on a welfare check in the 51000 block of SW Old Portland Road.

March 7 – Police arrested Cory Crocker, 21, in the 33000 block of SW Havlik Drive for three outstanding Scappoose Municipal Court warrants. He was booked and lodged into the Columbia County Jail.

March 8 – Police arrested Thomas Lynch, 23, following a traffic stop on Columbia River Highway near SE Maple Street.

He was charged for driving under the influence of intoxicants – alcohol, and cited for failure to drive within a lane and having no operator’s license.

March 9 – Police took a report of theft of mislaid property in the 52000 block of Columbia River Highway.

Police Reports Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Feb. 28 – Juvenile abuse was reported in the 74000 block of Larson Road.

Feb. 28 – Fraudulent activity was reported in the 34000 block of Sykes Road.

Feb. 28 – Fraudulent activity was reported in the 34000 block of Church Road.

Feb. 28 – A theft was reported in the 74000 block of Columbia River Highway.

Feb. 28 – A domestic disturbance was reported in the 75000 block of Price Road.

Feb. 28 – A prowler was reported in progress near Millard Road and N. Morse Road.

March 1 – A suspicious person was reported in the 57000 block of Alder Creek Road.

March 1 – A domestic dispute was reported in progress near Kammeyer Road and Highway 30.

March 1 – Deputies made a DUII arrest following a traffic stop on Highway 30 near Neer City Road.

March 2 – A theft was reported in the 58000 block of N. Morse Road.

March 2 – A theft was reported in the 64000 block of Columbia River Highway.

March 2 – Deputies investigated a 9-1-1 hang-up in the 31000 block of Pittsburg Road.

March 2 – Criminal mischief was reported in the 79000 block of Erickson Dike Road.

March 3 – A theft was reported in the 64000 block of Columbia River Highway.

March 3 – A theft was reported in the 57000 block of Hazen Road.

March 3 – A theft was reported in the 34000 block of Bachelor Flat Road.

March 3 – Deputies investigated a 9-1-1 hang-up in the

78000 block of Quincy Mayger Road.

March 3 – A burglary was reported in progress in the 74000 block of Lost Creek Road.

March 4 – A prowler was reported in progress in the 57000 block of Walker Road.

March 4 – Threats were reported in the 68000 block of Bedell Road.

March 4 – It was reported a suspicious person was near Highway 30 and Deer Island Road.

March 4 – Deputies conducted a marine response in the 64000 block of Deer Island Heights.

March 4 – It was reported a disturbance had just occurred in the 34000 block of Bennett Road.

March 5 – A theft was reported in the 78000 block of Collins Road.

March 5 – Deputies responded to a non-injury traffic accident on Pittsburg Road.

March 5 – Fraudulent activity was reported in the 56000 block of Hazen Road.

March 5 – Fraudulent activity was reported in the 50000 block of Columbia River Highway.

March 6 – CCSO provided public assistance in the 80000 block of Kallunki Road.

March 6 – Deputies conducted a marine response in the 57000 block fo Old Portland Road.

March 6 – A juvenile was reported missing from the 34000 block of Bennett Road.

March 6 – A burglary was reported in the 50000 block of Columbia River Highway.

March 6 – A theft was reported in the 15000 block of Colvin Road.

March 6 – A fireworks complaint was made in the 56000 block of Nehalem Highway S.

Scappoose Police Department March 1 – Police assisted DHS on a welfare check in the 33000 block of SE Santosh Street.

March 2 – Police assisted DHS in the 52000 block of SE Tyler Street on a welfare check.

March 2 – Police responded to the 52000 block of NE Third Street for a public assist.

March 2 – Police responded to an audible alarm at Scappoose Cinema 7.

March 2 – Police responded to the 52000 block of NE 14th Street on a report of possible fraud / theft III. March 3 – Police assisted DHS in the 33000 block of SW Maple Street on a welfare check.

March 4 – Police assisted the public with a civil situation in the 51000 block of SW Old Portland Road.

March 4 – Police arrested Edward Fahrenwald, 56, on E. Columbia Ave. near NE Sawyer Street for three outstanding Scappoose Municipal Court warrants. He was booked

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The deadline to submit an application is Friday, March 21, 2014.

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Responsible Fatherhood Topics will include: • The Power of a Father • The Top 10 Mistakes ALL Dads Make • Character Traits of Noble Men • Fathers as Role Models and Mentors • Loving Your Child’s Mother (for the sake of your child) • Leaving a Beautiful Legacy for your Children Healthy Relationships Topics will include: • What does a Healthy Relationship Look Like?

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Fire Reports Scappoose Fire District March 3-9 – Scappoose Fire provided 14 medical transports to hospitals and 11 medical assessments without transport.

March 3 – A commercial fire alarm sounded at Columbia Care Center. It was a false alarm activated by a popcorn machine.

March 5 – A commercial fire alarm sounded at Scappoose Library. It was a false alarm that activated unintentionally.

March 5 – Personnel provided mutual aid with CRF&R at a structure fire on Millard Road in Warren. Scappoose Fire sent one engine with four firefighters.

March 6 – Units removed a downed pole and line on Dike Road.

March 6 – Scappoose Fire responded to a non-injury motor vehicle crash on E. Columbia Ave. March 7 – Scappoose Fire responded to a structure fire reported on Kalberer Road. An investigation found a fire inside the furnace unit. No structure was involved. There was smoke damage.

March 7 – Personnel responded to a commercial fire alarm at Columbia Care Center. An investigation found a resident had pulled the alarm.

It was a false alarm.

March 7 – Units provided medical mutual aid with CRF&R on S. Columbia River Highway. Medical need was requested in St. Helens to transport a patient to a Portland-area hospital.

March 8 – An illegal burn was reported on S. Columbia River Highway. An investigation found fog in the area, not smoke.

March 8 – Personnel responded to a commercial fire alarm at Columbia Care Center. An investigation found a resident had pulled the alarm.

It was a false alarm.

March 8 – Units assisted a resident on NE Blossom Drive. An investigation found a smoke detector was chirping,

so they replaced the batteries.

March 8 – Personnel responded to a commercial fire alarm at Rose Valley Assisted Living Facility. The call was cancelled while they were en route because it was a false alarm.

Columbia River Fire & Rescue March 3 – CRF&R investigated the smell of smoke in the 100 block of Allendale Drive. There was no fire.

March 3 – Personnel provided public service assistance on Shore Drive.

March 4 – Units responded to a fire alarm system malfunction in the 33000 block of Pittsburg Road. There was no fire.

March 4 – Units assisted with a police matter in the 34000 block of Millard Road.

March 4 – Units assisted an invalid in the 500 block of Matzen Street.

March 4 – Units responded to a medical alarm activation in the 61000 block of Barger Road. There was no medical problem.

March 5 – Personnel responded to two calls about a transformer arcing near Sykes Road in St. Helens.

March 6 – Units responded to a fire alarm system malfunction in the 36000 block of Pittsburg Road. There was no fire.

March 6 – Personnel responded to a structure fire involving an enclosed building in the 34000 block of Millard Road.

March 6 – Units went on a good intent call in the 2500 block of Sykes Road.

March 6 – Personnel assisted with a police matter in the 200 block of Belton Road.

March 7 – Units were dispatched to the 54000 block of Kalberer Road.

March 7 – Units investigated the smell of smoke near Fernhill and Ferncrest roads.

March 8 – Units responded to a fire alarm system malfunction in the 200 block of Columbia Blvd. There was no fire.

In addition to the full day workshop, each participant will be eligible for two hours of workforce and financial stability coaching.

Completing male participants will receive a $40 Fred Meyer gift card.

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The St. Helens Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission is currently recruiting members who are interested in safe passages in our community. The Commission is tasked with advising the City Council in all matters pertaining to the operation, planning, development, improvement, beautification, and maintenance of public bicycle and pedestrian ways.

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St. Helens Police Chief Terry Moss presents Officer Brent Thompson with a new video flashlight donated to the department by MADD Columbia County. The video flashlight will assist Thompson and other officers in DUII enforcement.

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HABITAT: Lots of work, fundraising still to be done From PAGE A1

tion project.

“We still have a lot of fundraising to do. It got us over the hump but we still have to finish the project,” Blank said.

The goal of CCHFH is building affordable homes for people who might not otherwise be able to afford a new home. The homeowners are chosen by a selection committee based on specific criteria that includes level of need, ability to repay the

ary. Blank credits the support of customers, donors, and volunteers to the shop’s success.

A $5,000 grant from the Oregon Association of Realtors, and a sizeable grant from the John Gray Land Acquisition Opportunity Fund helped with the land acquisition CCHFH is developing for the Sykes Road new home construc-

no-interest loan and willingness to become a partner in Habitat for Humanity.

Every family must contribute “sweat equity,” time and effort.

“It’s about pride of ownership,” said state Sen. Betsy Johnson, who attended the Saturday wall-raising event.

“I remember when I bought my first home and I planted bulbs in the yard and thinking, ‘those are my bulbs, that’s my yard,’ and how

important that was.”

Johnson commended the volunteers and organizers for the efforts on Saturday and overall.

“It really is a tremendous organization,” she said.

For information on how to get involved or how to contact Columbia County Habitat for Humanity / Habitat ReStore, call 503-366-1400.

The ReStore is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

TEAM: Survivors eligible for benefits, too From PAGE A1

Columbia County, is getting the word out to veterans,” Clark said. “You be surprised how many veterans today still don’t realize they’re eligible for services.”

Last year, Clark worked with around 180 new clients.

His goal is to get that number to 350 this year. Out of the more than 6,700 veterans and survivors in the county, Clark is currently working with around 1,200. That leaves plenty of room for more.

Community Action Team is a locally controlled, private, not-for-profit corporation, serving Columbia, Clatsop and Tillamook Counties. Community Action Team’s main focus is to mobilize resources and address the needs of the economically disadvantaged. C.A.T. currently serves over 16,000 persons annually. The goal of Community Action Team is to reduce the extent and negative effects of poverty by increasing family self-reliance.

Clark and Elliot also want to get the word out about services available for surviving family members of veterans.

Community Action Team provides housing assistance to veterans that are already homeless and those at risk of losing

We had to submit our plan and they had a committee review our proposals,” said Clark.

In the end, the state awarded CAT with $41,700. The money is primarily intended to be used for advertising.

“The goal of it is for veterans who are in danger of being homeless or those who are actually homeless, to see if we can’t put them into some type of home and provide them assistance,” said Clark.

The problem has been getting the word out to the veterans and the surviving families of veterans. Clark and Pam Elliot, who heads the supportive services for veterans’ families program, will use the new grant to put advertising in local newspapers and on Columbia County Rider buses each and every week for the next year.

“I think of it as a mobile banner,” he added. “If nothing else, maybe they will be curious and call.”

Clark hopes the frequent and repeated placement of the ads will get more people to pay attention and reach out for assistance.

“The biggest problem we have across the state, and in

SLOTHS: Little habitat left after deforestation From PAGE A1

facility where every aspect of a sloth’s health is tracked and considered on a daily basis.

by Facility Director Kelliee Adjustments are made by Caron, who has been working trial and error and sometimes with endangered animals most by gut instinct. Also, visitors of her life. are only allowed access to Back at the Ed-Zoo-cation the ambassador colony and center, guide and instructor even that exposure is tightly Raegan Royale introduces controlled. endangered animals from “Everything we do here, around the globe. Louisa, a we do for the animals,” Caron black and white, ruffed lemur said, “not for people.” comes from the island of Caron is guardedly optiMadagascar off the coast of mistic about their breeding western Africa. Madagascar, program. Though they’ve made a household word by made positive strides she Disney’s animated film of the believes it is still a little early same name, is the only place to throw confetti. in the world where lemurs ZWCC welcomes visitors, are found outside of captivity. however, Caron wants to Caron says only 10 percent of stress that their facility is not Madagascar’s forests remain a “for entertainment” zoo, but standing and that many species rather a place to understand of lemurs will not survive the the contribution each species island’s deforestation. makes to global livability.

“Most people want to ‘re“Don’t come here to turn animals to the wild’,” said look – come here to learn,” Royale, also a life-long worker she said. “Know your own in the “animal industry.” environment and be aware of “What people don’t realize is your footprint.” that [for these animals] there is ZWCC offers summer no wild left.” day camps for children, The Sloth Center is home private parties, field trips and to three colonies of two-fineven camp gered sloths, the outs with the world’s largest resident wolf population of pack and the long-term, capsloth ambastive adult sloths. sador colony.

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their homes. To be eligible you must be a veteran or member of a veteran family; a veteran served and was released under conditions other than dishonorable; a veteran family is defined as a single person or a family in which the head of household or their spouse is a veteran by the above definition and very low-income (household income does not exceed 50 percent of area mean income).

Services offered through the supportive services offices include: temporary financial assistance through work with case manager; assistance with rental payments in arrears, utilities, moving expenses, security and utility deposits, as well as transportation (based on eligibility and available funding);referrals for health care, daily living needs, personal financial planning services, payee services, legal services, housing counseling services, employment and training, education, child care referrals, drug and alcohol counseling referrals and vocational rehabilitation.

For more information, go online to cat-team.org or call Russ Clark at 503-366-6580 or Pam Daniel at 503-366-6591.

SAFEWAY: Sale could create cost savings From PAGE A1

will be able to respond to local needs more quickly and deliver outstanding products at the lowest possible price, more efficiently than ever before.”

Cincinnatti-based grocery giant Kroger recently approached the Pleasanton, Calif.–based Safeway about a purchase of some of its stores. Kroger owns Fred

business for success, by investing in its stores and creating innovative strategic marketing programs that contribute to shareholder value. Working together will enable us to create cost savings that translate into price reductions for our customers. Together, we

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Safeway board members unanimously approved the transaction. With over 1,300 stores nationwide, most in the western and mid-Atlantic states, Safeway is the second largest grocery chain in the U.S. The company also runs the Vons and Pavilions chains in Southern California.

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Future homeowner, Mike McDougle (center) builds some sweat equity

Captive husbandry, or captive breeding is The Sloth Center’s primary goal. The center fields between three to five phone calls per day about sloths.

“Most of the calls are from people who want to know how they can get a sloth for a pet,” Caron said. “I tell them they [the animals] will die within three months.”

The center also receives calls from other countries requesting evacuation for some of their sloth population due to deforestation or other environmental factors.

“Sometimes we get a call saying, ‘we’re taking it [forestland] down,’” Royale explained. “They say, ‘Get here within 72 hours.’ We hop on a plane and go.”

Sloths are hard to keep alive in captivity. They have delicate digestive systems and are susceptible to stress which often leads to illness.

Veterinary care is hard to come by. What makes The Sloth Center so successful?

Caron gives two reasons. The center is a complete research

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Oregon’s January unemployment numbers show a continuing slow but steady decline. The seasonally adjusted rate of 7.0 percent for January was a bit lower than the 7.1 percent rate for December 2013. January’s numbers continue the trend of steady decline seen over the past 12 months. In January 2013, the seasonally adjusted unemploy-

ment rate for the state was 8.3 percent.

However, Oregon continues to have higher unemployment rates than the national average. The seasonally adjusted rate for January 2014 for the U.S. was 6.6 percent.

This marks a significant improvement over 2013 as well.

The national rate started out at 7.9 percent a year ago and has generally continued to decline each month. The exception for 2013 for both Oregon and the U.S. came in December, which

had unemployment rates of 7.1 and 6.7 percent, respectively.

In Columbia County, January 2014’s seasonally adjusted rate of 7.4 represented a notable decline over both the prior month and the prior year. The December 2013 rate for Columbia County was 8.2 percent and the January 2013 rate was 9.2 percent.

Neighboring counties like Clatsop, Tillamook and Multnomah continued to have lower unemployment figures.

The Clatsop County seasonally adjusted rate for January 2014 was 5.9 percent; Tillamook’s rate was 6.2 percent and Multnomah County came in at 6.3 percent.

Nonfarm employment Total nonfarm employment in Columbia County in January 2014 was down slightly from the prior month but rose over the same period last year.

Nonfarm employment for January 2014 was 9,720, that’s down 230 jobs compared to December’s employment total of 9,950. However, January

2014 was up by 170 jobs compared to January 2013.

The biggest declines from December 2013 to January 2014 came from private sector jobs which saw loses in construction (-40); manufacturing (-30); trade, transportation and utilities (-50); financial activities (-10); professional services (-20); education (-40) and leisure and hospitality (-30).

By comparison, government jobs saw very little decline over the prior month.

Federal jobs were unchanged; state government jobs were up slightly (+10) and local government were down (-20).

When comparing January 2014 to the same period the year prior, the biggest changes were in mining and logging (+10); manufacturing (+70); trade transportation and utilities (+80); and leisure and hospitality (+70). Industries losing jobs over the year included construction (-40); information (-10); professional services (-60) and paper manufacturing (-30)

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Letters Dead heads vs. deadheads I apologize to the Columbia County and Port of St. Helens commissioners.

On March 5, The Chronicle published an opinion piece I submitted. Somewhere after the article left my hard drive in a torrent of bytes, and was reconstituted in the physical world of ink and paper, two words in the title were inadvertently combined into one. These things happen sometimes in our digital world.

I submitted the article with the title, “Oil Trains, Salmon, and Dead Heads: Management without Stewardship.” The words “dead” and “heads” were printed as the single word, “deadheads.”

I care about this because that seemingly innocuous change could result in a misinterpretation of my intent. I meant the two words to refer to the remains of the unfortunate, recently departed bovines. Unfortunately, one dictionary definition for deadhead is a “stupid or dull person,” and the title could be misinterpreted as me hurling that insult at the commissioners. Nothing could be further from my intent.

We the people of Columbia County hire our commissioners through our majority votes. They have a right to be treated with respect in our communications, just as we the people have the right for that respect to be reciprocated. This is especially true in the exchange of passionate opinions and sharp criticisms.

As the founder of Envision Columbia County I, and other members, are working to reclaim our constitutional community rights to local governance and active, meaningful stewardship of our entire community. We will continue to do so with a passionate yet respectful tone, without resorting to angry, accusatory outbursts or derogatory name-calling.

Danner Christensen Founder, Envision Columbia County (From the editor: I can’t let Mr. Christensen take the blame for this one. When I got his letter, we were headed to press and very short on time. Our word document program flagged the word, so I headed to the Oxford English Dictionary to check it out. Among other definitions is this: “a train, railroad car, airplane, truck, or other commercial vehicle while operating empty.”

Given the title of the letter, and the fact that we have lots of deadhead train cars coming through the county, I incorrectly thought this is what he was referring to. We work hard to keep the tone and intent of letters submitted to us intact. I truly regret the error and apologize for any issues this may have caused.)

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Careful stewardship I took great interest in reading the Viewpoint section about “Oil Trains, Salmon and Deadheads: management without stewardship.” I felt that the article was written with an implied assumption that industry, business and entrepreneurship is our enemy. Businesses and entrepreneurs are often cast as greedy and exploitative villains.

The parable about the salmon, was used as an example to illustrate the lack of stewardship. I believe that the managers of our fisheries were trying to be good stewards. In 1930, the Pacific Northwest needed Flood Control and Power to provide food for our bellies and schools for our children.

Well-intended and educated people made decision’s that “seemed” appropriate at the time. The parable properly makes note of the mistakes.

It doesn’t really talk about the public benefit. I see the story as an argument to plan and find ways to make opportunities work in our complex community.

The article mentions concerns about schools and neighborhoods being located close to the railroad. The truth is, that trains are safer, less expensive and more environmentally friendly to transport hazardous materials than trucks. Railroads have owned these easements long before the edifices were built.

I agree with the thought that our elected officials sometimes have an aloofness and even an arrogance to the public. I think many people sometimes get this way, when they finally get tired of explaining and defending their view over and over and over. The flippant answer of “just move” certainly was rude.

The sad irony is that we did move. Not away from, but closer to the tracks. And now years later we are complaining about the hazards.

Was the building of neighborhoods close to the railroad good stewardship or bad management? Did the good outweigh the bad?

I do have concerns about railroad safety and issues related to the transportation of coal and hazardous material. I see irony in the argument of shipping hazardous material, since we live down wind from a plant that stores a large amount of chlorine (how does the chlorine get there?).

Has anyone in our county gone to Canada and investigated what environmental damage has occurred, and what steps should be done to mitigate the issue? Was the damage permanent or are we just afraid that it “might happen.” Might happen is a straw man argument to not do anything. This argument should be a challenge to plan for the contingency.

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that provide good wages and decent benefits. Worried about train traffic? Let’s install overpasses to improve traffic flow. Afraid of tanker cars exploding? Lets find out what type of modifications are needed to safely transport the Bakken oil and require those standards. Worried about schools that we sited in the wrong location? Create blast walls and escape plans to mitigate the risk. Create End of Life plans for the buildings and build new ones somewhere else when they become obsolete.

Setting public policy is strategic and broad. Implementing public policy is tactical and narrow. Getting things done requires focus and determination. Let all of us step out of the shadows and create real jobs and real business opportunities.

Stewardship is saying, “why not?” Let’s mitigate the bad!

Good management should say, “How can we make this work?” Stewardship means the management or care of something, particularly the kind that works. If your company is making money, there’s probably been careful stewardship — or, a lot of luck.

Rory Hammond, Deer Island It takes a team Thank you to all who came to celebrate this pivotal stage of the construction of the first of three Habitat homes, located at Sykes Road on Saturday, March 8.

Thank you is extended to all of you that helped make this possible by your support as ReStore customers, donors, and volunteers. The event was truly enjoyable, even if a little damp.

A big thanks goes to Sen. Betsy Johnson for her continuing support of Habitat for Humanity and presence, City Councilor Susan Conn for representing the City of St. Helens, Michael Wagy of CalPortland for taking the time to join us to celebrate this special event (knowing that he had very busy schedule), Steve Jensen of St. Helens Community Federal Credit Union, a Habitat supporter right from the beginning, and other officials who attended, our partner, Thrivent Financial, and their excellent support team of Eric McClung and Jason Susee.

Any acknowledgment could not go without a big shout out to Columbia River Fire & Rescue Chief Jay Tappen, and the team of firefighters who helped raised the last two walls to complete the event, and kick off our celebration. Columbia County Habitat for Humanity Board President Boyd Ruby and our supportive board of directors also deserves recognition. It goes without saying it takes special construction project overseer to make the building of a home come together.

In our case, Mike Stone of Stone Builders, is that person. We would also like to thank Hardcore Construction, Oregon Association of Realtors, CANDO Electric, Lower Columbia Engineering, TFT Construction, NW Plumbing, the Columbia River PUD, KOHI Radio, The Chronicle and South County Spotlight, all of our great volunteers, and a special thanks to volunteers Bob Bay, Bill Jauron, Don and Debbie Ritthaler for their dedicated volunteer hours beyond any expectations. Forgive me if I have overlooked anyone. Contact me and I will rectify the oversight.

While this build is far from complete, and continued fundraising will be needed, the excitement generated by our supporters at this event will be even more evident at the next big celebration – handing the keys of the new home to our next Habitat homeowner, Mike McDougle, and his kids.

Bill Blank, Executive Director CCHFH Voters need assurances The voters need some assurances of where their tax dollars will be used; not just for the jail in general, but for housing local Columbia Write to Us We want to hear from you and encourage you to write letters to the editor.

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Also we need assurances that the local prisoners and state and federal prisoners are housed separately.

I spent 15-plus years with the Columbia County Sheriff’s office and jail. The first two years as a volunteer deputy, then as a full-time corrections deputy before retiring in August 2009 with an advanced certification in corrections from the Oregon Department of Public Safety.

One of the things I observed while watching the mixed population of local and federal prisoners was that federal prisoners were making new recruits locally for expanding their business of drug trafficking and other related crimes, thus making Columbia County a new outlet for gang crime with local operators.

In the past there was always a rather constant population of about 70 to 80 local prisoners. First we need to reserve at least that number of beds for local prisoners. If it means sending U.S. Marshall or immigration prisoners back to other jails so be it. This needs to be evaluated (counted) on a daily basis. Local inmates come first, last and always as to be housed in Columbia County Jail.

On to the issue of where

inmates are housed. When the jail opened it was set up with ten housing units. Two for female inmates. Eight for male inmates. One of those pods for maximum security male inmates and one other pod that could house maximum security male inmates if needed. The other six pods for general male population. The problem comes with the fact many federal inmates come with a much higher level of crime involvement than their criminal history shows. This is due to the fact they have yet to be charged with, or convicted of these crimes, or their crimes took place in a foreign country.

Often these people are the recruiters who in or out of jail are expanding the field of operation in crime for their gang, often this involves violent crime – bringing more drugs and violent crime to Columbia County.

Any levy we are to vote on must have the wording that those funds would be directed to house persons who are charged for criminal acts in Columbia County, and will keep local inmates separated from federal inmates. We do not need the jail to be a training center for new crime in our neighborhoods.

Dan Koch, St. Helens

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Scappoose Marine corporal completes navigation course Calif.

Each Marine was issued a compass, protractor and map. To complete the course, they had to locate six points in six hours within an area covering more than two miles of arduous landscape.

Land navigation is an invaluable skill set and forms one of the core competencies of a leader. The purpose of the course is to

establish individual confidence and proficiency in tasks associated with land navigation.

“Being able to terrain associate and being comfortable with a map are basic skills that can directly affect mission accomplishment,” said Raethke. “You always want to know where you are going when you are on a patrol. Nobody likes being lost.”

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The Marines were split into pairs for the course and each pair had different points to locate in the training area so knowing how to avoid getting lost was crucial.

“At first we had a little trouble,” said Raethke. “We couldn’t find our points, and when we were looking at the map, we chose bad routes sometimes. We eventually started from scratch, plotted our points again, and instead of trying to navigate the hills and draws, we stuck to the roads, which ended up being significantly easier and faster. The rain really made a lot of the hills too slippery.”

All agreed that during a rescue operation to find or evacuate a Marine, not knowing basic land navigation skills could cost that soldier his or her life.

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Lance Cpl. Adam Raethke, a 20-year-old Scappoose native, is currently serving as an engineer equipment mechanic with Landing Support Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group.

Throughout the week of Feb. 24–28, Raethke and his fellow Marines participated in a course that evaluated their land navigation skills at Camp Pendleton,

Kieth R. Petersen Kieth R. Petersen, born Oct. 15, 1958, in Hermiston, to Lawrence and Virginia (Palin) Petersen, died on March 6, 2014, in Scappoose, at age 55.

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He is survived by his sister, Kathy Petersen of St. Helens, and niece Misty Petersen, of Rainier.

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“Truly I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”

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e saved others; let Him save Himself, if He is the Christ of God, His chosen One.” Not only did our blessed Savior endure the torture of the trial and the suffering associated with one who was condemned to death by the cruel instrument of the cross, but for His atoning work on the cross, Jesus was mocked. At first, that mockery came from the mouths of both thieves hanging next to Christ. But here is the irony: Of all those in Israel that day, a thief is the first one to be converted by Jesus’ absolution on the cross; the announcement that sin is forgiven because of the cross. His confession of sin is summarized in Luke 23: 40-41: “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed justly, for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds, but this man has done nothing wrong.” With this confession, the thief glorifies God and recognizes His righteousness.

But the thief now voices an even stronger confession, “Jesus, remember me when you come into Your kingdom.” These are the words of faith.

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y their mockery, the people around the cross took the Name of God in vain. Instead of calling upon the Name of the LORD in prayer, in praise and in thanksgiving, they drag the precious Name of the LORD through the gauntlet of reviling, insult, and abuse. But are we really so different? Once again as we journey through the Lenten season, ask yourself these questions: • Have you used the name of God to swear or curse others?

• Have you been involved in Satanic arts or activities?

• Have you failed to pray regularly?

• Have you failed to thank and bless God, in good times and in bad?

• Have you brought dishonor to the Name into which

you were baptized?

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he last question should be of a particular challenge to us. We took a vow to honor the name of our LORD as His baptized children. Yet, how often have we brought dishonor, indeed mocked Christ in thought, word and action? Is it not we also who need to repent like the thief on the cross, “And we indeed justly, for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds?” An acknowledgement of sin also is an acknowledgement that we truly have merited and earned the fire and punishment of hell.

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lmost unbelievably, the request of the thief on the cross is met, not with distain, not with threats of revenge, not with words of condemnation, but with words of eternal life: “Truly I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” This is Jesus’ second word from the cross in Luke, and it continues the theme of Christ’s first word: “Father forgive them for they (the thief as well) know not what they do.”

Here is our comfort: Jesus, crucified, is the source of forgiveness for all---even the worst, the least, and the last. With these words, Jesus invites the thief to participate in this forgiveness forever. But with these words, Jesus reaches down to the very depth of your sin, pulls you out, washes you clean in Holy Baptism from all your sin and sets you on the same course to Paradise now and forever.

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ST. HELENS — Paulann Petersen, Oregon’s current Poet Laureate, will speak at St. Helens Public Library on April 1 at 7 p.m.

Her appearance is part of the library’s observance of National Poetry Month in April.

Petersen will share and discuss poems by William Stafford, one of Oregon’s most famous poets, in addition to her own poetry.

Stafford was Oregon’s Poet Laureate from 1975-90.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Stafford’s birth.

St. Helens Public Library has several copies of Stafford’s poetry available to check out ahead of Petersen’s April 1 discussion.

Oregon’s sixth Poet Laureate, Petersen has six full-length books of poetry, most recently “Understory” from Lost Horse Press. She

Mondays • La Leche League of Columbia County meets the second Monday of each month from 10:30 a.m.–noon at the Sunset Park Community Hall, 174 Sunset Blvd., in St. Helens.

For information, call Kathy at 503-397-4108.

• 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 503-397-4660 or email mickyscholl@hotmail.com.

was a Stegner Fellow at Stanford University, and received the 2006 Holbrook Award from Oregon Literary Arts. She serves on the board of Friends of William Stafford, organizing the January Stafford Birthday Events.

Petersen was appointed as Oregon’s Poet Laureate in 2010

by Governor Kulongoski and was re-appointed in 2012 by Governor Kitzhaber.

“Paulann Petersen is the perfect choice to serve as Oregon’s poet laureate,” said Governor Kulongoski. “Her wonder-

ful poetry and her commitment to sharing her craft with the people of Oregon through her teaching and service exemplify the kind of person that is

ideal to serve in this position.”

Petersen was born and raised in Oregon and spent half of her adult life in Klamath Falls.

The poet laureate position is a collaborative project of the state’s five statewide cultural partners, Oregon Arts Commission, Oregon Heritage Commission, Oregon Historical Society, Oregon Humanities, and State Historic Preservation Office. The position is funded by the Oregon Cultural Trust and managed by Oregon Humanities. More information on the poet laureate program and history is found at www.oregonpoetlaureate.org.

For further information regarding Paulann Petersen’s free appearance, call Library Director Margaret Jeffries at 503-397-4544.

Thursday, March 13 4 p.m. – Columbia County Parks Advisory Commission meets at Healy Hall.

6:30 p.m. – St. Helens School District, informal budget committee work session in the boardroom at the St. Helens School District office.

the meeting and need special accommodations, call 503-397-6272 in advance of the meeting.

room at the Columbia County Courthouse.

6:30 – St. Helens School District, Board of Directors regular meeting in the boardroom at the St. Helens School District office.

Monday, March 17 4 p.m. – The St. Helens Parks Commission held in council chambers at city hall, 265 Strand St. The facility is handicap accessible.

If you wish to participate or attend

Wednesday, March 19 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

Public Meetings Wednesday, March 12 8:30 a.m. – Port of St. Helens commission meeting at the port office, 100 E St., 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.

5:30 p.m. – St Helens School District Board of Directors training in the boardroom at the St. Helens School District office.

Tuesday, March 18 6 p.m. – Columbia River PUD board meeting held in the Community Room, 64001 Columbia River Hwy, in Deer Island.

Thursday, March 20 7 p.m. – St. Helens Library Board will meet in the auditorium at the Columbia Center, 375 S 18th St. The facility is handicap accessible, anyone needing special accommodations should contact the library at 503-3974544 in advance.

Community Calendar Friday, March 14 • Portland Community College Rock Creek Choirs will present a program of choral music featuring musical styles from across the globe at 7:30 p.m. in the Forum Theater, Room 114 in Building 3 at the Rock Creek Campus at 17705 NW Springville Road, Portland.

Saturday, March 15 • Portland Community College Rock Creek Choirs will present a program of choral music featuring musical styles from across the globe at 7:30 p.m. in the Forum Theater,

Room 114 in Building 3 at the Rock Creek Campus at 17705 NW Springville Road, Portland.

• Scappoose Bay Watershed Native Plant Center, native plant sale from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at Scappoose High School. Local native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers for sale. Go to scappoosebay-wc.org for more information and directions.

• Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Caples House Museum, 1925 First St., Columbia City; corned beef and cabbage dinner, adults $20, children under 12 are $5. Dinner will be served

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Sundays • Overcomers Outreach – a spiritually-based, 12-step recovery program for substance abuse issues – meets at 6 p.m. at Sunset Park Community Church, 174 Sunset Blvd., in St. Helens. Call 503-397-0535 or visit www.sunsetparkchog. org.

• Yankton Recovery Group meets at Yankton Grange, Pittsburg Road, 5:30–6:30 p.m., every Sunday is open discussion. Call 503-397-1473 or 503366-0667 for more information.

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Wednesday, March 19 • St. Helens Library – teen gaming nights 4:30–6:30 p.m., for grades 6 and up.

Tuesday, April 1 • St. Helens Library – Oregon’s sixth Poet Laureate, Paulann Petersen, visits at 7 p.m.

• Scappoose Public Library kids hour – LEGO build at 4 p.m. for grades K-6

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

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Tuesday, March 18 • St. Helens Library – paper crafts for adults, at 7 p.m. Call 503-397-4544 to register.

Saturday, March 22 • Columbia Chorale of Oregon is hosting a bazaar, rummage sale, bake sale and silent auction from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. at Plymouth Presbyterian Church. Admission is free.

Donations to the choir are accepted.

Saturdays • Weight Watchers meets at Grace Baptist Church at 9 a.m.

Weigh-ins start at 8:30 a.m. For more information, call 800651-6000 or email dromjue@ comcast.net.

• The Columbia County Fair board holds workshops every Saturday until the fair begins, at the fairgrounds office.

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Friday, March 21 • oin your neighbors and St. Helens police officers for coffee and conversation at Starbucks, Gable Road, 8–9 a.m. Get to know the St. Helens Police Department. Free coffee will be provided.

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 503-3691313 for more information.

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Sunday, March 16 • Beaver Homes Grange – St. Patrick’s Day Dinner from 4­–7 p.m. Tickets are $7.50, under 6 years $4. Turn on Nicholai at Goble and follow signs.

Thursday, March 20 • Shop Local, Shop St. Helens – Participating businesses will be open until 8 p.m. with deals, prizes, raffles, coupons, and much more.

Thursdays • Last Thursday of the month, CHD meets at Sunshine Pizza in St. Helens at 10 a.m.

• 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 800651-6000 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 503396-2834, 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. No registration or fee required. For more information, call 503-3972691.

• The VFW Ladies Auxillary meets the second Thursday of each month at the senior center. Call 503-397-2147 for information.

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Tickets are $40. For information, call Marty “O’Baldwin” at 503-543-3852, or email martyo nekanobe@gmail.

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.

• Job Search Group meets 10–11 a.m.; free and open to the public; meet at Warren Community Fellowship, room 201, 56523 Columbia River Highway, in Warren.

• 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.

• The Columbia County Democratic Central Committee meets the last Tuesday of every month at Kozy Korner, St. Helens. Meetings start at 7 p.m.

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Call 503-366-8070 for information.

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Mighty Med Kickin’ It Leverage The team tries to expose the truth.

Good Luck Charlie Good Luck Charlie Burn Notice The brother of a victim.

Everybody-Raymond Everybody-Raymond The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory King of the Nerds “Crowning the King”

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KATU News This Morning - Sun (N) CBS News Sunday Morning (N) Paid Program Shaun T’s Focus T25 (7:58) Joel Osteen

Face the Nation (N) (:27) In Touch

Your Voice Paid Program Road to the Final Four (N) Gold Rush Fred copes with a dying wife.

NewsChannel 8 at Sunrise at 7:00 AM (N) Mister Rogers Daniel Tiger

Meet the Press (N) Bob the Builder

NHL Hockey Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburgh Penguins. From CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh. (N) (Live) Easy Yoga for Arthritis With Peggy Cappy Celebrating North America’s Steam Railways

Thomas & Friends

11:30

Born to Explore Sea Rescue (EI) The Wildlife Docs Expedition Wild College Basketball Atlantic 10 Tournament, Final: Teams TBA. From Brooklyn, N.Y. (N) Deep Fried Masters “North Carolina Fair” Deep Fried Masters Double bacon corndog.

Good Day Oregon Sunday (N)

Dr. Perricone MD

SportsCenter (N) (Live) Cal. Wild West Doc McStuffins Zoo Diaries Animal Rescue (N)

Jake and the Pirates Sofia the First Pets.TV (EI) Jack Van Impe

College Basketball Live (N) (Live) Good Luck Charlie Austin & Ally Paid Program Sheer Cover

College Basketball ACC Tournament, Final: Teams TBA. From Greensboro, N.C. (N) (Live) Austin & Ally Liv & Maddie Good Luck Charlie “Good Bye Charlie” Made in Hollywood (N) Hollyscoop (N) EP Daily (N)

Married... With

Men at Work

The King of Queens

Friends

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NASCAR Racing Sprint Cup: Food City 500. From Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn. (N) (Live)

The King of Queens

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America’s Funniest Home Videos (N) Once Upon a Time “Witch Hunt” (N) Resurrection “Unearth” (N) (:01) Revenge “Struggle” (N) KATU News at 11 (N) (:35) Castle ^ KATU News at 6 (N) The Amazing Race “Smarter, Not Harder” The Good Wife “A Few Words” (N) The Mentalist “Grey Water” (N) KOIN Local 6 at 11 (:35) Raw Travel & KOIN Local 6 at 6 (N) CBS Evening News 60 Minutes (N) Naked and Afraid “Breaking Borneo” Naked and Afraid: Uncensored (N) Naked and Afraid Survivalists take on the Amazon. (N) (:32) Naked After Dark “Night 1” Naked and Afraid _ Naked and Afraid A Panamanian island.

Inside Edition Believe Tate takes Bo to Atlantic City. (N) Crisis A field trip ends as a national crisis.

NewsChannel 8 at 11 (:35) Sports Sunday ( NBA Basketball Golden State Warriors at Portland Trail Blazers. From the Rose Garden in Portland, Ore. (N) (Live) Festive Europe Oscar Hammerstein II -- Out of My Dreams A Celebration of Blues & Soul: The 1989 Inaugural Concert Great Performances * Classical Rewind Classical masterpieces.

Bob’s Burgers (N) American Dad (N) The Simpsons (N) Family Guy (N) Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey (N) 10 O’Clock News (N) Oregon Sports Final Everybody-Raymond , Burn Notice A robbery at a fashion house.

SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter SportsCenter C 30 for 30 (N) Liv & Maddie Austin & Ally Austin & Ally Liv & Maddie (N) I Didn’t Do It (N) Austin & Ally (N) Jessie Good Luck Charlie Austin & Ally Jessie A.N.T. Farm I Liv & Maddie The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The First Family Mr. Box Office The Closer Murder of a Hollywood producer. The Closer Murder of an LAPD officer.

Oregon Sports Final Tim McCarver Show Q CSI: Miami “Inside Out” ›› “Tower Heist” (2011, Comedy) Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy, Casey Affleck. (DVS) ›› “Tower Heist” (2011, Comedy) Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy, Casey Affleck. (DVS) W ›› “Fast & Furious” (2009, Action) Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez. (DVS)

MONDAY EVENING 6:00

Jeopardy! (N) ^ KATU News at 6 (N) & KOIN Local 6 at 6 (N) CBS Evening News Entertainment ’Night Fast N’ Loud _ Fast N’ Loud NewsChannel 8 News Live at 7 (N) ( * Ask This Old House Nightly Business Rpt. PBS NewsHour (N) Access Hollywood , 6 O’Clock News (N) C (5:00) NBA Basketball Oklahoma City Thunder at Chicago Bulls. (N) Jessie Jessie I Jessie Q Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement The Big Bang Theory Seinfeld “The Wink” Seinfeld W Seinfeld

TUESDAY EVENING KATU KOIN DISC KGW KOPB KPTV ESPN DISN KPDX TBS

Naked and Afraid: Revealed (N)

Revolution Neville and Jason find a new ally.

Inside Edition (N)

NBA Countdown (N) NBA Basketball Houston Rockets at Miami Heat. From the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami. (N) (Live) Paid Program Dr. Perricone MD This Week With George Stephanopoulos (N) KATU News at 5 (N) ABC World News College Basketball College Basketball Big Ten Tournament, Final: Teams TBA. From Indianapolis. (N) (Live) NCAA Basketball Selection All In With Laila Ali Game Changers The Insider (N) KOIN 6 News Timber Kings Joel wrecks a truck.

Timber Kings “Gone Fishing” Epic Homes Epic Homes Naked and Afraid The African Serengeti.

Naked and Afraid “Beware the Bayou” PGA Tour Golf Valspar Championship, Final Round. From Palm Harbor, Fla. (N) (Live) Paid Program I Hate My Hair!

Northwest Backroads Grants Getaways News Blazers Home Steam Railways Moments to Remember: My Music 1950s and ’60s hits.

Suze Orman’s Financial Solutions For You Finding financial solutions.

Moyers & Company NewsHour Wk (9:30) NASCAR Racing Sprint Cup: Food City 500. (N) Paid Program Paid Program ›› “The Matrix Revolutions” (2003) Keanu Reeves. Neo, Morpheus and Trinity battle vicious machines.

Armando Montelongo Next Stop College Basketball SEC Tournament, Final: Teams TBA. From Atlanta. (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) Bracketology (N) (Live) Jessie Jessie Jessie Dog With a Blog Dog With a Blog Austin & Ally Austin & Ally Austin & Ally Austin & Ally A.N.T. Farm A.N.T. Farm A.N.T. Farm Next Stop Explore ››› “Things We Lost in the Fire” (2007) Halle Berry. A drug addict moves in with his late friend’s widow.

XFINITY Home Sanctuary Will suffers from amnesia.

Criminal Minds “Damaged” ››› “Gridiron Gang” (2006, Drama) The Rock, Xzibit, Jade Yorker. Premiere. (:15) ›› “The Losers” (2010, Action) Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Zoe Saldana, Chris Evans. ›› “Swordfish” (2001, Suspense) John Travolta, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry.

SUNDAY EVENING

KATU KOIN DISC KGW KOPB KPTV ESPN DISN KPDX TBS

Survivorman Tierra del Fuego, Argentina.

Live at 7 (N)

SportsCenter (N) (Live) C College Basketball Big 12 Tournament, Final: Teams TBA. From Kansas City, Mo. (N) Dog With a Blog Dog With a Blog Jessie I Didn’t Do It Liv & Maddie I Austin & Ally Q Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Glee Sue’s campaign goes negative.

Seinfeld

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Dual Survival “Rocky Mountain High”

* Daniel O’Donnell: Stand Beside Me , (5:00) ››› “Unfaithful” (2002, Drama) Richard Gere, Diane Lane.

W Seinfeld

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KATU News at 11 (N) Jimmy Kimmel Live KOIN Local 6 at 11 Late Show Letterman

Great Performances Concert tribute to Bob Dylan.

Muddy Waters & the Rolling Stones Live * Oregon Revealed, An Oregon Field Guide Special Missing (N) ›› “Pumpkin” (2002) Christina Ricci. A sorority girl falls in love with a disabled student. ›› “Laws of Attraction” (2004) Pierce Brosnan. Rival divorce attorneys fall in love. , American Athlete Basketball College Basketball AAC Tournament, Final: Teams TBA. From Memphis, Tenn. (N) (Live) C College Basketball ACC Tournament, Second Semifinal: Teams TBA. From Greensboro, N.C. (N) (Live) Austin & Ally Good Luck Charlie Good Luck Charlie Good Luck Charlie Good Luck Charlie I Didn’t Do It Dog With a Blog Dog With a Blog Dog With a Blog I Austin & Ally The Joy of Fishing The Green Economy The Ingredient Beer Geeks ››› “The Upside of Anger” (2005) Joan Allen. An ex-ballplayer befriends a woman whose husband left her.

Q Trout TV

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KATU KOIN DISC KGW KOPB KPTV ESPN DISN KPDX TBS

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Nashville Will worries about his past. (N) CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (N)

Paid Program ^ College Basketball SEC Tournament, Second Semifinal: Teams TBA. From Atlanta. (N) (Live) College Basketball Big Ten Tournament, Second Semifinal: Teams TBA. From Indianapolis. & College Basketball Gold Rush “Grandpa’s Last Wish” Gold Rush Fred copes with a dying wife. _ Rods N’ Wheels “Family Feud” ( PGA Tour Golf Valspar Championship, Third Round. From Palm Harbor, Fla. (N) (Live)

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KATU KOIN DISC KGW KOPB KPTV ESPN DISN KPDX TBS

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Modern Family (N) (:31) Mixology (N) Criminal Minds “Rabid” (N) (DVS)

Access Hollywood TMZ (N) Rake Ben takes over his dad’s law firm. (N) Enlisted “Vets” (N) Raising Hope (N) , 6 O’Clock News (N) Timbers in 30 SportsCenter (N) (Live) C College Basketball ACC Tournament -- TBA vs. Duke. Fourth Quarterfinal. From Greensboro, N.C. (N) (Live) Dog With a Blog Dog With a Blog Dog With a Blog Dog With a Blog I (:15) ››› “Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams” (2002) Antonio Banderas.

Monk Monk suspects a magician of murder.

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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KATU KOIN DISC KGW KOPB KPTV ESPN DISN KPDX TBS

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Jeopardy! (N) Wheel of Fortune (N) The Middle (N) Suburgatory (N) Entertainment ’Night Extra (N) Survivor “Our Time to Shine” (N)

Game of Stones “Himalayan Motherlode” _ Game of Stones Risks in Cambodia.

News Live at 7 (N) Inside Edition (N) ( NewsChannel 8 Nightly Business Rpt. PBS NewsHour (N) * In the America

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KATU KOIN DISC KGW KOPB KPTV ESPN DISN KPDX TBS

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Austin & Ally Dog With a Blog Austin & Ally ››› “Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams” (2002) Win, Lose or Draw (:10) Dog With a Blog (:35) Austin & Ally I Austin & Ally House “Lockdown” House Wilson and an ex start over.

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 Seinfeld Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory King of the Nerds “Crowning the King” W Seinfeld

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KATU KOIN DISC KGW KOPB KPTV ESPN DISN KPDX TBS

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Nightly Business Rpt. PBS NewsHour (N) Great Performances Concert tribute to Bob Dylan. * Travel With Kids Access Hollywood TMZ (N) Hell’s Kitchen “20 Chefs Compete” (PA) American Idol “Results Show” , 6 O’Clock News (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) C College Basketball ACC Tournament -- Clemson vs. TBA. Second Round. From Greensboro, N.C. (N) (Live)

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KATU KOIN DISC KGW KOPB KPTV ESPN DISN KPDX TBS

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NBA Basketball Portland Trail Blazers at San Antonio Spurs. From the AT&T Center in San Antonio. (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) C NBA Basketball Jessie “Toy Con” Dog With a Blog Austin & Ally ››› “Spy Kids” (2001) Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino.

Good Luck Charlie I Jessie Law & Order: Criminal Intent “Conscience” 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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Nightly Business Rpt. PBS NewsHour Clean-up efforts in Japan.

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Extra (N) How I Met/Mother 2 Broke Girls (N) Mike & Molly (N) Mom (N) Fast N’ Loud (N) Fast N’ Loud Aaron buys a ’63 Ford Falcon.

Inside Edition (N) The Voice “The Battles, Round 1 Premiere” Vocalists compete against each other. (N) Antiques Roadshow “El Paso” Oregon Experience Oregon Experience TMZ (N) Bones “The Repo Man in the Septic Tank” The Following Joe and Micah launch a plan.

NBA Basketball Los Angeles Clippers at Denver Nuggets. From the Pepsi Center in Denver. (N) (Live) A.N.T. Farm › “College Road Trip” (2008, Comedy) Martin Lawrence.

Dog With a Blog The Big Bang Theory FOX 12’s 8 O’Clock News on PDX-TV (N) Law & Order: Special Victims Unit “Denial” Family Guy The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

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KATU News at 6 (N) Jeopardy! (N) Wheel of Fortune (N) KOIN Local 6 at 6 (N) CBS Evening News Entertainment ’Night Extra (N) Clash of the Ozarks “Gates of Hell” Clash of the Ozarks “War Bug” NewsChannel 8 News Live at 7 (N) Inside Edition (N) Ask This Old House Nightly Business Rpt. PBS NewsHour (N) 6 O’Clock News (N) Access Hollywood TMZ (N) College Basketball NIT Tournament: Teams TBA. (N) (Live) Good Luck Charlie Good Luck Charlie Jessie A.N.T. Farm Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Seinfeld Seinfeld Seinfeld Family Guy

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Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe (N) (:01) The Goldbergs (:31) Trophy Wife (N) NCIS A bomb goes off at a charity concert.

NCIS: Los Angeles “Between the Lines” (N) Amish Mafia: The Devil’s Cut “Deadly Sins” Amish Mafia “Joining the Flock” (N) The Voice “The Battles Premiere, Part 2” (:01) About a Boy (N) Growing Up Fisher Custer’s Last Stand: American Experience Life of Lt. Col. George A. Custer.

Glee Past and current club members reunite. New Girl “Prince” Brooklyn Nine-Nine SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) ›› “Girl vs. Monster” (2012) Olivia Holt, Brendan Meyer. (:40) Jessie FOX 12’s 8 O’Clock News on PDX-TV (N) Bones Remains in the incinerator.

The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

(:01) Castle “The Way of the Ninja” (N) Intelligence Tracking an infamous hacker.

Lords of the Car Hoards (N) (:01) The Blacklist “Mako Tanida” (N) Extraordinary Women 10 O’Clock News (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) Austin & Ally Good Luck Charlie Law & Order: Special Victims Unit “Silence” The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

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Mind Games “Apophenia” (N) (:01) Person of Interest “Root Path” (N) Clash of the Ozarks “Let the Devil In” (N) Chicago Fire “When Things Got Rough” (N) Frontline “Rape in the Fields” (PA) 10 O’Clock News (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (:05) Austin & Ally Good Luck Charlie Bones “Boy in the Time Capsule” Cougar Town (N) The Big Bang Theory

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KATU News at 11 (N) Jimmy Kimmel Live KOIN Local 6 at 11 Late Show Letterman (:01) Fast N’ Loud “Aaron’s Falcon Rescue” NewsChannel 8 at 11 Tonight Show The Choreographer 11 O’Clock News (N) Everybody-Raymond SportsCenter (N) (Live) Jessie A.N.T. Farm The Simpsons Community Conan

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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Personals

Help Wanted

Wanted Autos

690

736 Pets

Sporting Goods

Apts Unfurnished

any large amounts of scrap metal. We’ll load it and haul it off and pay you CASH on the spot. Call 503-3698186 or 503-438-6099

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

opportunities.

Trainee, Company Driver, LEASE OPERATOR, LEASE TRAINERS. 877-369-7104 www. centraltruckdrivingjobs. com

$CASH$ PAID FOR CARS & TRUCKS, FARM OR HEAVY EQUIPMENT RUNNING OR NOT. FREE REMOVAL OF UNWANTED VEHICLES. 503-285-1808

ALL PAWS PET GROOMING 12 years experience *One family at a time* 503-396-7828 503-396-9362

By Appt. Only

tufa Pots March 23. All classes at 2p.m., $30pp.

Everything provided, call for infor.

503-438-5293

2 bdrm/1 ba. W/S/G pd. $660 plus deposit.

503-397-4036

Boarding for Dogs at Big Meadow Farm.

Reserve Early for Winter Travel 503-366-3565

Aged Horse Compost, garden & flower bed ready & Sand & Gravel.

5 yds minimum orders.

503-310-5161

Feed & Supplies

Misc For Sale

Warren Lawn Care Maintenance for your spring cleaning project.

503-369-9774

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Cleaning Services Lili’s Housekeeping 503-438-0449 we clean anything homeowner requests Lic., bonded, insured lilihouse7@yahoo.com

I KILL BLACKBERRIES All work is guaranteed 50 yrs exp. Large and small jobs.

Free Estimates 503-369-0673

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Construction Services

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

30% OFF INTERIOR PAINTING 503-704-7188 cell 503-366-4003 CCB #124404 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

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 6:30am-6:00pm.

For more info/appt call Melissa @ 503-543-7924, and go to Melissa’s House Day Care FB page.

Alonzo & Meade Yard Maintenance a.myardmaintenance@ yahoo.com Lic’d & Insured, affordable complete yard maintenance! Call today for FREE EST. 503-410-5680

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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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Health & Nutrition Alcoholics Anonymous Info-line, (503)366-0667

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Personals

$I PAY CASH$ FOR ALL CARS, TRUCKS, VANS, or

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

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Durham School Services

ABC FOR LIFE TRAINING CENTER

Drivers Wanted

Craft Classes

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

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Announcements Adoption: We are praying for a child to love. Open hearted, loving couple wishing you would call...

Authorized Medical & Legal expenses paid.

Call Lisa & Frank toll free 1-855-ADOPT-12 f a c e b o o k . com/223258284491718

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Investments LOAN 45K @ 9% Short Term Loan Secured by 1st Deed Trust on 140K Property 503-369-2310

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Help Wanted Bank Of The West is hiring. Please visit bankofthewest.com/careers Community Justice Director Columbia County, Oregon.

See website for details www.co.columbia.or.us Extended Deadline: 5:00 pm 03/28/14 EOE DRIVERS-Whether you have experience or need training, we offer unbeatable career

No experience necessary. Free training, competitive pay rates.

Please apply at: 540 Milton Way St. Helens, OR LOCAL Truck Driver Washington & Oregon, 2 yrs verifiable work history, Class A license, clean MVR. Exper. w/ vans, tankers; benefits.

Apply at 2900 Pringle Rd SE #100 Salem, OR. PT Kitchen Supervisor.

Apply @ 901 Port Ave., St. Helens.

Trucking company is looking to hire experienced Columbia County dump truck drivers for LOCAL position.

We have solo’s, super solo’s, end dumps, belly dumps, side dumps, and truck and pups.

Must have a Class A CDL, a clean driving record and a minimum of 3 years driving experience. Extensive benefit package.

Please email your resume to billf@taytransport.com

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Garage Sales Fabric Collectible & Misc Sale.

Scappoose Library Meeting Room Fri March 14 9:30-3pm Sat March 15 9-3pm Fabric - all types, priced to sell.

Notions - Lace, buttons etc. Vintage cards & wrapping paper. Collectible Medicine Chest contents. Old Spic & Span box etc., & kitchen collectibles glass/zinc lid fruit jars.

Garage Sale 3050 6th Street, Columbia City. Friday & Saturday 9am-2pm.

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

Motorcycles

Pets

608

Motorcycle 2012 Kawasaki KLX 140.

Less than 8 hrs riding time. $2800obo. Phone 971-271-4477 Deer Island

690

Wanted Autos !!COLUMBIA COUNTY’S!!

Top CASH for junk cars, trucks and larger equipment. **Titles NOT required** Scrappy 503-397-3481

740

Great Grass Hay $6/bale. 503-366-3565

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Nursery & Garden Tide Creek Nursery is having a Spring Sale, March 8th thru 23rd.

25% off EVERYTHING, $5 area. Open by appt only. Also having classes for Living Wreaths March 8th & 9th and March 22nd. Also Hyper-

SCAPPOOSE

750

S.W.M. 10 M&P 32.20 1909-1915 SER#53114 REM M.241 22LR 19191925 SER#72664 503-369-6361

804

Apts Unfurnished 1 bdrm Apt., in Scappoose, W/S/G pd. Comes w/range & fridge, laundry on site. Clean, quiet $560/ mth, $560 sec dep., $20 app fee. 503-396-0800.

$399,000

804

2 bdrm/2 ba. W/S/G pd. $560 and deposit.

503-397-4036.

2 BEDROOM $725 * Pets Welcome** * Seasonal Swimming Pool * Playground * Beautiful Courtyard * Deck / Patio * Laundry Facility * Easy Access to Hwy 30, Shopping, Schools & Library * Water/Sewer/Trash PAID FRANKLIN MANOR 84 Shore Drive, #1 St. Helens, OR 503-366-3812 Professionally Managed By C&R Real Estate Services Co. Equal Housing Opportunity

SCAPPOOSE

$349,900

COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS BEST! Watch the salmon swim up Sierks creek running in the back. Well-built 1920 SF home on level 1.38 acres with 4 BR, 2 BA, deck, attached 2-car garage plus additional shop for all your toys.

Beautiful landscaping and, of course, room for your garden! Don’t miss out on this one!

KarenBlades.com 503.807.2516 ML#13476152

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A Spring Get Away Needed?

Attentive pet care to allow your pet to remain in the comfort of their own home. Walking and Taxi service also available. All pets, indoor & outdoor.

Free Consultation www.crittercare bymarg.com HOME ALONE CRITTER CARE Licensed, Bonded & Insured 503-860-6470

Erik Koelzer

Licensed, Bonded, Insured

CCB#177529

• Custom Exteriors/ Interiors • Exterior/Interior Painting • Rental Maintenance Remodeling

RLJ

Reach Out ToPlumbing Potential Customers!

MARATHON WATERHEATERS SEWER LATERAL REPAIR Your Ad Here!

503-410-0958

CCB#102632

Columbia River Construction LLC.

REBATES AND FINANCING AVAILABLE!

HEATING & A/C

WE OFFER SENIOR DISCOUNTS!

Furance & Heat Pump Installation Gas Piping

Randy Johnson 503-410-4875 503-397-4947

Quality Since 1992

Phone: 503-543-3684 Cell: 503-680-9222 Home Improvements Deck Restoration Power Washing

503-314-2535

24 hour service 10 year parts & labor warranty

Licensed, Bonded & Insured CCB# 165985

c11826

Oregon Energy Trust Trade Ally

Fertilizer

MOVE-IN READY! With 6 BR, 3 BA and 3068 SF, this home built in 2005 has room for everyone!

Features such as Brazilian cherry wood flrs, SS appliances, granite counters and brand new carpet make this house shine. High ceilings add to the spacious feel. Master suite includes a relaxing jetted tub. Large rec room downstairs. Great dry storage area under home could be workshop.

Outside you’ll find a wonderful 3-mountain view, Trex deck, patio and fenced yard!

MollyHruska.com 503.939.7773 ML #14678062

WE DO ALL TYPES OF PLUMBING-WE INSTALL

JOHN

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CALL 503-397-0116 OR EMAIL ADVERTISING@ THECHRONICLEONLINE.COM TO ADVERTISE TODAY!

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www.thechronicleonline.com

We buy junk/broken cars, trucks, vans, heavy equip. Top $$ paid up to $400!

No title needed.

503-438-6099 or 503-369-8186

Garage Sale March 14,15,16 8 am-3 pm 50 Wagner Ave. S.H. primary school desk, lego’s, some retro, books, ext. ladder, drift boat misc. items, rolltop desk, comp. desk

Columbia County

BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY

GRUMPY’S We buy scrap cars. Up to $200. 503-543-5533

718

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DIVORCE $155. Complete preparation. Includes children, custody, support, property and bills division. No court appearances. Divorced in 1-5 weeks possible.

503-772-5295. www. paralegalalternatives. com legalalt@msn.com

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Juan’s Yard Maintenance Quality Work, Hedging, Edging, Mowing, Clean Gutters, Lay Bark Dust, Clean-up & Hauling.

Licensed & Free Est. 503-396-7828

Listing update s are at thec d daily hr online onicle .com

Misc Services

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Yard Work

A9

Four Seasons Tree Care, llc Insect an Disease Control Organic Treatments Systemic Injections Micro Injections Fertilization Trees Shrubs Lawns

Brush and Weed Control Commercial Residential Right of Ways Wildlife Management Food Plots

St. Helens 503-366-4400 Oregon 503-804-3057 Washington 360-921-2797 Forester and Certified Arborist Licensed in Oregon, Washington and Idaho Columbia County Area Drywaller

ALOHA DRYWALL & REMODELING

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Case No. 132703 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION – BERT JEPSON AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 58812 EVERGREEN LOOP, ST. HELENS, OREGON 97051 TO DEFENDANTS: IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON: You are hereby required to appear and defend the action filed against you in the above-entitled cause within 30 days from the date of service of this Summons upon you; and if you fail to appear and defend, for want thereof, the Plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded therein.

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CH14-055 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE On APRIL 4, 2014 at the hour of 10:00 A.M. at the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, Lobby, 901 Port Avenue, Saint Helens, Oregon, the defendant’s interest will be sold, subject to redemption, in the real property commonly known as: 297 N 5th St., Saint Helens, Oregon 97051.

The court case number is 13-2096, where Nationstar is plaintiff, and Paola T. Castaldo; Castaldo Properties, LLC, other persons or parties, including occupants, unknown claiming any right, title, lien, or interest in the property described in the complaint herein 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.com/ sales.htm

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Longtime Scappoose High School scorekeeper Jim Davison also volunteers to help the OSAA each year at the 4A State Basketball Tournament at Gill Coliseum. by kyle boggs sports@thechronicleonline.com

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or the 15th time in the last 16 seasons, Scappoose is headed to Gill Coliseum in Corvallis for the OSAA 4A Basketball State Championships.

Even though both the boys and girls teams finished their seasons already, the Indians will send representatives to both the boys and girls tournaments. Jim Davison and Don Hill have volunteered at the tournament since it moved to Gill Coliseum on the Oregon State University campus in 1999. Prior to that, they were helping out at the Chiles Center at the University of Portland as well For Davison, volunteering his time is nothing new. While he prefers his contributions go unnoticed, that’s hardly possible. Davison has kept the scorebook for both the boys and girls basketball teams at

SHS for the last decade.

Before he added the girls’ games to the mix, Davison was the scorekeeper for just the boys games for a number of years, getting his start at a Christmas tournament in Scappoose. While it’s been a few decades, Davison still remembers his first game. La Salle Prep was playing Naselle of Washington at the tournament. Both teams scored around 100 points, meaning the new blood at the scorer’s table stayed plenty busy.

Even though Davison claims his memory is fading as he approaches his 80th birthday this summer, he still quickly recalls who was officiating that first game.

“Dale Schlueter, a great big guy, about 6-10. He used to play for the Blazers. He was the referee and I told him it was my first game,” Davison recalls.

Since that day, Davison has been a fixture not just on the Scappoose sidelines, but also at the state

tournaments. While he doesn’t run the scorebook at the state tournaments – unless Scappoose is playing – Davison said he and Hill find other ways to keep busy. They arrive at the arena by 9 a.m. for the tournament’s morning games and are there until midnight.

They do everything from bring out racks of basketballs to make sure the water is put away after the championship rounds are over so the students rushing the court don’t make too big of a mess.

Davison has missed the tournament at Gill just once since ’99, and that was because he was battling a bout of laryngitis. Going back even further, he hasn’t missed a game at Scappoose. While he finally gave up his duties along the chain gang at football games last season, he was at every home game this year rooting on the Indians.

And there he is at center court for every home basketball game.

He’s not doing it for his kids

any more – his youngest daughter graduated in 1990. But they helped get him involved in the beginning, and he said he just enjoys being around the students.

“If you didn’t enjoy it, you couldn’t do it,” he said.

While a local sportswriter dubbed Davison “Mr. T” for his habit of yelling while his girls were in school, he’s lowered the volume lately. In any given game, if you see Davison talking at all, as a matter of fact, the words usually come from a smiling face.

Davison keeps a positive outlook and seems to thoroughly appreciate the opportunity to be around high school athletics as much as he is.

“I have never met a bad kid, never had a problem with a parent,” he said. When he says that, he’s not talking only about folks from Scappoose. Even though on the court they might be the Indians’ enemies, Davison doesn’t see it that way.

“How can you root against them? Who are you gonna root against? St. Helens? After the game they’re gonna grow up together and be friends,” he said.

Not only has he had a chance to meet quality people, he’s seen some very high quality talent on the fields and courts. He was around for Derek Anderson and Scappoose’s 40-game winning streak, he saw Burns High School alum and current NFL quarterback Kellen Clemens return to Corvallis to root on his sisters while Clemens was quarterbacking the Oregon Ducks, and he’s watched former NBA player Luke Jackson lead his Creswell Bulldogs to a state title.

“Luke Jackson is probably the best I’ve seen in our classification.

He just had remarkable vision,” Davison said.

Then, of course, there are the local folks that he reflects fondly on.

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football

Scappoose’s Loss is picked to Shrine Game Scappoose High School senior Taylor Loss has been selected to play quarterback in the 2014 East-West Shrine Football Game.

Loss could be joined in Baker for the annual AllStar game by his teammate, fellow senior Kenny Klippel.

Klippel was picked as an alternate. Klippel plays offensive and defensive line.

During his senior campaign, Loss completed 162 of his 250 pass attempts (65 percent) for 2,306 yards and 21 touchdowns with eight interceptions.

The QB was a capable runner as well, carrying the ball 40 times for 138 yards (3.45 yards per carry) and seven touchdowns.

Loss was a two-year starter for the Indians, finishing his career with 4,828 passing yards and 58 TD passes with 19 interceptions.

He averaged 241.4 passing yards per game.

Loss and Klippel both represent the West Team.

Rainier linebacker Jason Larson is also on the team.

kyle boggs / The Chronicle St. Helens High School student-athletes, from left, Gage Bumgardner, Lauren Chambers and Mario Olmedo were presented awards for being named best teammates at the SHHS winter sports banquet.

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Scappoose QB Taylor Loss was picked to the 2014 Shrine Game.

Clatskanie lineman Sawyer Weldon and Rainier lineman Jesse Hutchins were both picked as alternates as well.

The 62nd annual East-

West Shrine Game will be on Aug. 2 in Baker City. The game will be televised on ROOT Sports Network.

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St. Helens Club puts up a good showing at Parkrose tournament PORTLAND — A handful of middle school members of the St. Helens Wrestling Club competed at the Middle School Developmental Tournament at Parkrose High School on March 8.

St. Helens wrestlers Caleb Carter, Hayden Laughlin and Cody Leanna all won

their divisions.

Joe Elliott took third. Trevor Jackson and Jose Olmedo both took fourth. Dylan Kessinger ended up in fifth place.

This group is coached by St. Helens High School head wrestling coach J.R. Jackson.

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Middle school wrestlers from St. Helens display their hardware following a tournament at Parkrose High School recently.

ST. HELENS — Four St. Helens High School studentathletes were presented plaques and $100 checks at the school’s winter sports banquet last week.

Senior basketball player Gage Bumgardner, senior swimmer Lauren Chambers, sophomore swimmer Kevin Christenson and junior wrestler Mario Olmedo all earned the Best Teammate Award from the St. Helens Sports Boosters Club.

The award was created

this year to recognize up to five student-athletes each season. The criteria for the award are character, leadership, scholastics and community service. Winners of the award are each presented a certificate and $100.

Student-athletes are nominated by their coaches.

Those nominations are then submitted to the Booster Club’s executive board, which votes to determine the winners.

Other awards presented

at the banquet included the Bi-Mart Spirit of a Champion Award. Winners of this were sophomore three-sport athlete Hannah Spears and senior three-sport athlete Tanner Long. Spears plays volleyball, swims and plays tennis. Long plays football, basketball and runs track.

The Spirit of a Champion Award recognizes studentathletes who exmplify qualities of sportsmanship and character.

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Scappoose All-League Athletes

Blake Updike Mt. Hood Community College Scappoose High School graduate Blake Updike finished the 2013-14 season eighth in the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges in 3-point field goal percentage.

Over the course of the 25-game season, Updike made 41-of-93 attempts, a 44.1-percent clip. Clark’s Max Livingston led the league at 48.4 percent, making 89-of-184 attempts.

Updike, a sophomore guard for Mt. Hood Community College, averaged 9.5 points per game for the season.

Alex Lull & Will Lawrence George Fox University A pair of St. Helens High School graduates had noteworthy showings in the first sporting event held at George Fox University’s new Stoffer Family Stadium on March 8.

George Fox sophomore Alex Lull won the 800-meter run with a time of 2:02 in a three-way meet against Linfield and Pacific.

Sophomore Will Lawrence ran the sec-

Scappoose had 16 All-League wrestlers in 2014. They are, from back left, sophomore Tyson Broadbent, senior Isaiah Goodrich, junior Johnny Tardif, sophomore Cody Erhardt, senior Wade Nelson; from middle left, junior Devin Ray, junior Ben Gadbois, senior Steven Wells, junior Colton Wheeler, junior Justin Hering; from front left, senior Taylor Walden, freshman Colton Bush, junior Alex Foumal and sophomore Braxton Sue. Not pictured are senior Hunter Hoyt and freshman Zach Gadbois. Broadbent, Goodrich, Tardif, Ray, Walden, Hoyt, Ben Gadbois and Sue were All-State also.

ond leg on the 4x400 relay team, which won the race with a time of 3:30. Lawrence also took third place in the 400-meter dash with a time of 49.82 seconds. It is the eighthfastest time in George Fox history.

Topher Mood Pacific University In five appearances this season, St. Helens High School graduate Topher Mood has an earned run average of 1.69 for the Pacific Boxers.

Mood has pitched 10.2 innings and allowed two runs, both earned. He has allowed 11 hits while striking out two and not walking a batter. Mood has one save to his record thus far.

Danielle Harcourt Western Oregon University St. Helens High School graduate Danielle Harcourt has an on-base percentage of .383 in 17 games played for the Western Oregon University Wolves.

The senior outfielder is hitting .200 with three doubles and four RBIs. She has scored 10 runs.

DAVISON: at Gill for one last 4A tourney in Corvallis volunteers as well. Scappoose certainly has that in Former Indians Emily Davison, a man who has Poster, Eliot Vinzant, Lisa been paid for keeping score at district tournaments and Sorenson and Paul Revis are the ones that stand out in then immediately turned his mind, among others. Not that money – usually $25-35 just for their athletic talents, – directly over to the SHS athletic department. but also for their friendly personalities.

Lucky for Jim, his wife is a sports fan too, he says.

“They’re just wonderful people,” he said. “There That’s allowed them to base are so many great kids. Too all of their vacation time many to name.” around high school sporting But as much as a proevents. gram needs quality kids to As the 4A state tournasucceed, it needs quality ment heads to Gill Coliseum

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for a final tour – it will move to Hillsboro in the 2014-15 season – Davison and Hill will return yet again.

They’ll be behind the scorer’s table in their chairs labeled “Scappoose evaluators.”

They’ll do whatever it is they can to help make the tournament run as smoothly as possible.

And all the while, they’ll try staying out of the spotlight so that the kids can enjoy their time in it.

Four Scappoose High School girls were picked to the 2014 All-Cowapa League basketball team. They are, from left, freshman Alyssa Spang (honorable mention), senior Abby Kessi (All-League), senior Brittany Catlow (All-League) and senior Lacey Updike (honorable mention).

Myles Terry, freshman SHHS wrestling team

Savannah Dreyer, senior SHHS equestrian team

Student-athletes are nominated by their coaches and selected by the SHHS athletic department.

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Three Scappoose High School boys were picked to the 2014 All-Cowapa League basketball team.

From left, junior Chase Johnson (All-League), senior Mitch Davis (All-League) and senior Taylor Loss (honorable mention) were chosen.

Alyssa Spang, freshman SHS basketball team

Isaiah Goodrich, senior SHS wrestling team

Student-athletes are nominated by their coaches and selected by the SHS athletic department.

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Scappoose had six All-League swimmers in 2014. They include, from back left, senior Mary Rotter, senior Sam Herscovitz, junior Stefany Alvarez; from front left, sophomore Kayla Miller and sophomore Lauren Herscovitz. Not pictured is senior Kiara Single.

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until the respective guidelines are met.

Sturgeon retention is open until July 31 from McNary Dam upstream to the Oregon/Washington border.

Spring chinook angling is open from Buoy 10 to Beacon Rock, plus the banks only from Beacon Rock to Bonneville Dam. Walleye fishing was excellent

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Columbia River Fish Counts Salmon, steelhead and shad Anglers are catching a few salmon and steelhead from the beaches on the lower Columbia.

Portland to Westport bank: Weekly checking showed one steelhead kept, plus one unclipped spring Chinook released for 77 anglers.

Where the wild things aren’t: Killing English ivy English ivy is on a trajectory to become the dominant plant in our forest understory over the next 50 years. It spreads easily by birds that eat the berries and deposit the seeds. It is quite tolerant of low light conditions and is able to outcompete anything native in our forest floors.

Sunset 7:19 p.m.

Saturday, March 8 High: 55 Low: 35 Precipitation: 0.65

in the John Day pool last week.

once it is planted.

Third, consider dusting the seed pieces with sulfur at planting to further reduce disease concerns and to help protect the plant from potato scab.

Finally, plant as soon as the potential for a 28-degree frost is over (usually around the third week in March but no guarantees). Cover with row covers if a frost is imminent.

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garden plots Cutting “seed” potatoes As all gardeners know, potatoes are clones, planted from tubers or pieces of tubers grown and stored from the year before. “Seed” potatoes that are larger than eggs are generally cut into egg-sized pieces before planting. This saves on the seed needed since one large potato could easily provide four seed pieces.

The process of cutting and curing the cut seed is important. First, never use a potato with any signs of disease, either cut or uncut.

Second, after cutting, let the potatoes cure in a paper bag at 50-65 degrees for 4-6 days (gently shake the potatoes at day two) to develop the “corky” texture over the cut surface that will help protect the seed from disease

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Weekend Fishing Opportunities White sturgeon retention is closed from Buoy 10 upstream to Bonneville Dam, but remains an option for catch-and-release angling.

From Feb. 24 until March 9, sturgeon retention is open in Bonneville Pool.

Sturgeon retention is open in The Dalles and John Day pools

Scappoose Bay Plant Sale is March 15 The Scappoose Bay Watershed Council will have hundreds of native plants for sale at its annual event.

These are grown in the greenhouse and adjacent to it at Scappoose High Chip Bubl School. That is where they will be available from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on March 15.

The seed for the plants is mostly locally sourced so the plants should be well-adapted to our area. There will be 53 total species available with 19 forbs, rushes and sedges; five big tree species; and 29 smaller trees and shrubs. It’s quite a selection.

Proceeds from the sale go to support local natural area restoration projects.

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Portland to Westport boats: Weekly checking showed no catch for 14 boats (32 anglers).

Clatsop Spit to Wauna powerlines bank: Weekly checking showed no catch for two anglers.

Tongue Point to Wauna powerlines boats: Weekly checking showed no catch for one boat (two anglers).

Nothing really eats it (more on that in a minute) and it seems perfectly adapted to our climate.

It is unclear why the pace of invasion is picking up but it is probably due to a combination of the standard geometric increase process common to all seriously invasive species and perhaps climate change.

So what are our options? If the plants are small and few in number, hand removal is an option. Just remember that any portion of this wicked plant that was left can regenerate roots and resume growth without much apparent effort. Hand removal on a large scale is challenging and can require a huge number of volunteer hours (volunteers because you couldn’t afford to pay for this effort) over a number of years.

Deer (allegedly), cattle, sheep, and goats can all consume ivy but it is not a preferred food and it is unclear whether there might be health or nutritional consequences from targeted grazing an ivy stand over long periods of time. The problem with grazing is that it relies on carbohydrate starvation of the roots and crown by the continuous removal of the ivy leaves.

The animals would have to be returned to the stand

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fairly quickly and on multiple cycles to get any impact. It is unclear if a stand grazed hard and then left alone for six months would be any worse for the grazing.

I would bet on the ivy in that circumstance.

This gets us to chemical control. Again, ivy seems to hold all the cards. Between the elaborate root systems, the dense multi-storied foliage, and the waxy leaves, chemical control has been quite iffy.

The Nature Conservancy did quite a bit of English ivy herbicide work about ten years ago and felt they got fair to good results by spraying glyphosate (the active ingredient in Roundup™ and other products) between October and March. A recent thread from a group of very smart weed “warriors” in Northwest Oregon tried to consolidate what they had learned. Most had been using a mix of triclopyr (some home “brush killer” products) with glyphosate in July-September and January-February windows with a suitable surfactant at one percent. On colder days, they upped the surfactant concentration to two percent to improve leaf penetration.

Some reported a significant drop in efficacy of the winter applications with July perhaps being the best month.

Monday, March 10 High: 55 Low: 35 Precipitation: 0.11

Sturgeon Lower Columbia River: No report, catch and release only.

Bonneville Pool: Weekly checking showed one legal and 13 sublegal sturgeon released for 25 bank anglers, and three sturgeon kept, plus one legal, one oversize and 192 sublegal sturgeon released for 15 boats (35 anglers).

If these herbicides are being used in forests, make sure the herbicides you buy are labeled for that use.

Always read and follow all label instructions. Most heavy stands of ivy sup-press all other understory growth.

Thus there would be little non-target injury in either time frame.

If there are spring ephemerals or other herbaceous perennial plants you want to protect, look to the winter timing when they are dormant. Neither product is residual. It was also clear from their comments that results on ivy are still somewhat unpredictable and more information is needed.

Ultimately, we as a society will need to urge our legislators to invest in biocontrol options to reduce the vigor and spread of this most pernicious weed. Oregon Department of Agriculture has one of the best bio-control capacities in the country and teamed with OSU for the research, together could be a powerful force in the effort to recover our native landscapes.

Take extra produce you might have to the food bank, senior centers or community meals programs. Cash donations to buy food are also appreciated.

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100 Days of kindergarten, 100 days smarter Kindergarten teachers are fortunate to work with some of the district’s youngest and most curious learners. Besides the ever-changing standards and benchmarks we must implement into our daily lessons, we make it our responsibility to guide our students to become life-long learners.

We see our students through many of their “school firsts:” losing teeth, making friends, learning and applying

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letters and sounds to then actually learning to read!

Each of our students has individual academic and social goals and needs. We address these needs, each day, in multiple ways. Kindergarten teachers are masters of multi-tasking; tying shoes, helping students learn to problem solve, redirecting behaviors, all while introducing new concepts and using cooperative learning methods.

Although it requires an exorbitant amount of thoughts about lesson planning, patience, time, effort, it is by no means a thankless job.

We are reminded daily, why we chose to be kindergarten teachers through the student’s hugs, lovingly drawn pictures, and the joy that erupts when we see a student overcome a personal or academic challenge.

With the 100th day of kindergarten approaching we realize

that besides being a 100 days smarter, we reflect on our year so far and can’t help but recall how small and timid our students seemed in September and how much they’ve grown in confidence, ability, and independence.

Our most important job is to ignite and fan the flames of discovery and learning in each of our students and help them love school and learning as much as we love teaching.

St. Helens High School student entry among video contest finalists Stories told through rap, humor, and other creative moviemaking are among the top videos in the Oregon Young Employee Safety Coalition (O[yes]) video contest, including the entry from St. Helens High School.

The top seven finalists are now posted on YouTube for viewing (click on 2014 video submissions) at: youtube.com/user/OregonSafetyHealth. They are: St. Helens High School “Flashbacks” South Salem High School “The Work Safe Rap”

South Salem High School “Wisdom” Salem Academy “The Inspector” Oregon School for the Deaf, Salem “Safe or Not Safe” Southridge High School, Beaverton “Safety Is the Last Thing On My Mind” North Bend High School “Work Safe” The top three entries will take home cash prizes ranging from $300 to $500 and will earn a matching amount for their school.

This annual contest is sponsored by Oregon

OSHA, SAIF Corporation, local Oregon chapters of the American Society of Safety Engineers, the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences at Oregon Health & Science University, the SHARP Alliance, Liberty Mutual, the Central Oregon Safety and Health Association, the SafeBuild Alliance, Oregon Health Authority, Hoffman Construction, and the Portland Daily Journal of Commerce.

The contest, open to all high school students in Oregon, is designed to increase awareness about safety on the job for young

people with the theme “Speak up. Work safe.” and the tagline “Work shouldn’t cost you your future.”

Students were tasked with creating a 90-second video based on the concept of speaking up about hazards at work. The videos were judged on creativity, originality, youth appeal, production quality, and message.

Contest winners will be unveiled at a Saturday, April 26 screening event at Northern Lights Theatre in Salem starting at noon.

For contest information, go to http://youngemployeesafety.org/contest.

Pacific University Wind knocks out power, causes minor damage names dean’s list ST. HELENS — A windstorm caused power outages for 4,213 customers of Columbia River People’s Utility District the night of Wednesday, March 5.

The largest outage affected 2,230 customers on the west side of St. Helens and in Yankton. It was caused by a tree limb falling onto the power lines on Sykes Road. The outage began at 11:45 p.m.

Wednesday night; power was restored at 1:52 a.m. the following morning.

A tree limb on the lines on Hazen Road caused an outage for 1,948 Warren area customers. That outage also began at 11:45

Several local students have been named to the dean’s list at Pacific University for the fall 2013 semester. 2013. They are among 332 of Pacific’s 1,783 undergraduate students to achieve this academic honor. These students are: Jillian Ross, of Columbia City; Nicholas Greenwood, of Scappoose; Jassa Gunn, of Scappoose; and Alec Bowcock, of Warren.

To qualify for the dean’s list at Pacific, a student must achieve a term grade-point average 3.70 (4.0 scale) and complete 12 or more graded hours.

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Two smaller outages affected a total of 35 customers. Those outages were also storm related and affected customers on Liberty Hill Road in St. Helens and on Pisgah Home Road in Scappoose.

“Although we have two tree crews working yearround to trim trees that are growing too close to the power lines, strong wind gusts can still blow trees Photo by Michelle Poorman and limbs into the lines and A home in the area of McBride Elementary had a shed damaged by a falling tree cause outages,” said PUD during the March 5 windstorm that interrupted power to more than 4,200 homes Engineering and Operations Manager Steve Hursh. in St. Helens and Yankton.

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