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Wyden confident Oregon will fix O&C question BY SHARI PHIEL The Chronicle

When funding from the now defunct Oregon & California Railroad – provided through the federal Secure Rural Schools Act – ran out in 2012 it left many counties, including Ron Wyden Columbia County, with budget shortfalls. Although a one-year extension was granted and provided a little over $100 million to be divided among 33 counties, it was far from a permanent solution. But Sen. Ron Wyden (DOre.) says he is confident that he and his fellow legislators will “get this fixed.” In an interview with the editorial board of the Salem Statesman Journal, Wyden – who chairs the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee – said failing to pass the legislation would be unacceptable. “The current projections by the Bureau of Land Management would be catastrophic. The current (timber) harvest levels are inadequate, and they would get worse,” Wyden said. The Oregon senator has put forth a legislative framework he claims can be passed by Congress and signed by the president that will increase timber jobs, protect the natural resources that Oregonians depend upon and provide an opportunity for rural communities to fund local services. “This legislation will build bipartisan consensus by working within the framework of existing federal laws.” Wyden added. The O&C lands consist of See RAIL, Page A4

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Council approves rail resolution BY SHARI PHIEL The Chronicle

Like Scappoose and Rainier, St. Helens has joined the list of Columbia County communities expressing concerns about the potential impact to its citizens from increased rail traffic. On Aug. 21, the St. Helens City Council approved a resolution urging “federal agencies reviewing proposals

to increase rail activity through the City of St. Helens to consider the environmental, social and economic impacts to the St. Helens community.” The resolution also asks that any review consider increased traffic congestion; the impacts of transporting hazardous materials; public safety response delays, impacts to property values and local business and commerce; and public health, safety and the

general community welfare. “Further, should mitigation be determined appropriate, the city requests full federal support to offset and minimize local impacts,” reads the resolution. During a council work session earlier that same day, language in the resolution was changed to make remove specific unit-train references and to broaden the scope of the resolution. Following those changes, Patrick Trapp,

executive director for the Port of St. Helens, urged the council to seek more feedback before issuing an approval. “Given that it’s broad and you have a larger scope associated with this, I would certainly recommend that you share with all those local users of the rail that could be affected, so they have the opportunity to, at least, share whether See COUNCIL, Page A4

Planes, trains and automobiles

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The Third annual Wings and Wheels event was held at Scappoose Industrial Airpark on Aug. 24. The event is sponsored by the South Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and always features a varied selection of muscle, classic, sporty and unique cars, motorcycles and planes – and a model train display. Find more photos of the Wings and Wheels on page A10.

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Women’s Resource Center gets a new name BY SHARI PHIEL The Chronicle

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Amy and Troy McNeil will officially open Yo Mamas Frozen Yogurt in Scappoose at the beginning of next month. A grand opening celebration is planned for Sept. 21.

Scappoose shop serves up tasty treats BY SHARI PHIEL The Chronicle

SCAPPOOSE — In just a few short days, area residents will have a new and tasty place to stop by for a frozen yogurt treat. Yo Mamas, which is short for Yogurt Moms, at 51505 Columbia River Hwy. (in the Fred Meyer shopping center) will officially open in September. The shop is owned by Scappoose residents Amy and Troy McNeil, who both have full time jobs in education. Opening Yo Mamas Frozen Yogurt has been a long time in the planning for the McNeils. “Back in high school I worked at Dairy Queen. But I always preferred frozen yogurt over ice cream and would get the Breezes instead of the Blizzards,” said Amy McNeil. “Then two years ago on spring break, my husband and I went to Las Vegas for my birthday

and in one of the hotels they had this self-serve frozen yogurt bar.” Although a frequent visitor to other yogurt shops, like TCBY, Amy says it was the first time she had seen such an arrangement. “They had all of these machines and you would fill your cup and get your toppings. This would be perfect in Scappoose,” she said. After coming home, Amy spotted the space she wanted but it was already taken. When that spot opened up two years later, she and her husband decided the time was right to move forward with their plans. Yo Mamas will feature several flavors of YoCream yogurt to choose from; along with a dry toppings bar with such goodies as nuts, candies, dried fruits, granola or chocolate chips; a cold toppings bar with See TREATS, Page A4

ST. HELENS — The Columbia County Women’s Resource Center is getting a new name. The center recently decided a change was in order to better reflect the organization’s mission to provide services and support to survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse and assault and stalking and is now known as SAFE – Support Advocacy Freedom Empowerment of Columbia County. The center is celebrat See SAFE, Page A4

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Staff members from the Columbia County Women’s Resource Center display the new banner and name for the organization “Support Advocacy Freedom Empowerment” or SAFE.

Columbia River PUD approves rate increase DEER ISLAND — Columbia River People’s Utility District board of directors approved a 4.6 percent overall rate increase at its Aug. 20 public meeting. The increase will appear on customer bills beginning Oct. 1, 2013. “Careful planning and the use of our rate stabilization fund allowed us to limit the impact on our customers and keep the rate increase as small as possible,” said PUD Board President Richard Simpson. “We expect these new rates to be in effect until September 2015.” After the increase, PUD residential rates will still be about 25 percent lower than the average rates across Oregon and about 40 percent lower than average rates nationwide. The rate increase is slightly higher than what PUD officials had anticipated, which is due to the size of a wholesale power cost increase recently announced by Bonneville Power Administration. BPA recently notified the PUD that its power costs will rise by 7.8 percent beginning Oct. 1. While this increase is smaller than the 9.1 percent

average for public utilities in the region, it is higher than the 6.5 percent that the PUD had anticipated and used in its forecasts. With this increase, the PUD’s power costs have risen by 24 percent in the past four years. The PUD plans to draw approximately $2.5 million from its rate stabilization fund during 2013 and 2014 to minimize the rate increase for customers while continuing to fund system improvement projects through cash. The monthly customer charge will remain unchanged. This charge covers fixed costs such as meter reading, billing and postage, collections, record-keeping, and a portion of the maintenance and operation of the distribution system necessary to serve customers. These fixed monthly customer charges are also referred to as “readiness to serve” charges because they cover the PUD’s costs to have electricity readily available for the customer, whether it is used or not. The customer charge is $8 for residen See PUD, Page A4

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Quake swarm not a worry MOUNT ST. HELENS — Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey said three small earthquakes recorded in an area northwest of Mount St. Helens on Aug. 23 were part of a mini-swarm of quakes not directly related to the nearby volcano.

A USGS report said such quakes are common in areas around Mount St. Helens in Washington, and Mount Hood in Oregon. The latest southwest Washington quakes included a 3.7 magnitude jolt at about 2:30 p.m. Friday, followed by

a 3.4 and a 3.1, both on Friday evening. The quakes occurred at a depth of about 8 miles. There were no reports of damage. The USGS says volcano-related seismic activity was at normal background levels.

Local man fined for water quality violations SCAPPOOSE — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued a $6,300 civil penalty to Paul Bertrem Scharf for violating conditions of his stormwater permit for a construction site located at NW 5 Peak Terrace. According to the DEQ, the penalty was issued because Scharf failed to implement his erosion and sediment control plan and failed to inspect all areas of the site when stormwater runoff could be occurring from the site.

Stormwater can contain sediment, which when discharged into streams, covers up food sources, wears down fish gills, smothers fish eggs and aquatic life living in streambeds, and impairs fish vision making it more difficult for them to feed and avoid predators. DEQ works to enforce Oregon environmental laws to protect the health of people and to keep the region’s air, land, and water clean and healthy. Scharf has until Sept. 9 to appeal the penalty.

Fire Reports Scappoose Fire District

Police Reports Aug. 15 – A woman reported that someone rummaged through her vehicle while it was parked at her residence. Aug. 15 – Robert Lee Erspamer, 28, was cited for disorderly conduct following a fight at Johnny’s Tavern. Aug. 16 – Tyrone J. Lee was arrested for driving while suspended. Aug. 17 – David Andrew Hultt, 61, was arrested for failure to register as a sex offender. Aug. 17 – Alicia D. Regennitter, 22, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. Aug. 17 – Brandon J. Hallmark, 28, was arrested on an outstanding warrant and for unauthorized use of a credit card. Aug. 18 – Rodney Wheeless, 45, was arrested on an outstanding warrant and cited for theft following a shoplift incident at Safeway. Aug. 18 – Stacy D. Eles, 32, was arrested for probation violation after consuming alcohol. Aug. 18 – Steven Daniel Davidson, 22, was arrested for driving under the influence of a controlled substance and possession of heroin. Aug. 18 – John Charles Rios, 56, was arrested for criminal mischief after damaging a vehicle and television. Aug. 19 – A 2-year-old child was found walking on Columbia Blvd. without supervision. Aug. 19 – Carson Lee Bader, 33, was arrested for assault following a domestic disturbance. Aug. 19 – Amy Lynn Schwirse, 19, was arrested for assault following a domestic disturbance. Aug. 19 – America’s Best Value Hotel reported the theft of a flat screen television. Aug. 19 – A domestic assault is under investigation. Aug. 20 – A man reported the theft of a bicycle from his residence. Aug. 20 – A man reported the theft of a bicycle from his residence. Aug. 20 – Items were taken from a storage unit on McNulty Way. Aug. 20 – Police responded to a verbal disturbance in the 1200 block of Tualatin Street. Aug. 22 – Isum Charles Johnson, 27, was cited for driving under the influence and having no insurance. Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Aug. 16 – Deputies investigated a report of a stolen vehicle in the 56000 block of Hazen Road. Aug. 16 – CCSO received a call about a cold theft case at Alston Mayger and Alston roads. Aug. 16 – Deputies investigated a criminal mischief call in the 17000 block of Clatskanie District Road.

Aug. 16 – Deputies investigated a cold case of fraudulent activity in the 28000 block of Scappoose Vernonia Highway. Aug. 16 – Deputies investigated a cold theft case in the 69000 block of Nick Thomas Road. Aug. 16 – CCSO made a traffic stop at Highway 30 and Pittsburg Road. Aug. 16 – Deputies responded to a disturbance in progress in the 35000 block of Six Dees Lane. Aug. 17 – An unwanted subject was reported in the 50000 block of Cowen Road. Aug. 17 – Deputies responded to a marine call on the Columbia River and two at Scappoose Bay Marina. Aug. 17 – A suicide attempt was reported in the 50000 block of Cowens Road. Aug. 18 – Traffic complaints were reported in the 32000 block of Scappoose Vernonia Highway and in the 32000 block of Canaan Road. Aug. 18 – Harassment was reported in the 74000 block of Doan Road. Aug. 19 – A cold trespass case was reported in the 34000 block of Berg Road. Aug. 19 – Deputies responded to two marine calls at Scappoose Bay Marina and one on Sand Island. Aug. 19 – A cold theft case was reported in the 28000 block of Dike Road. Aug. 19 – Harassment was reported in the 58000 block of Nehalem Highway S. Aug. 19 – CCSO responded to an animal complaint on Highway 30 near milepost 38. Aug. 19 – CCSO responded to 9-1-1 hang-ups in the 31000 block of Raymond Creek Road and the 78000 block of Delena Mayger Road. Aug. 20 – Animal complaints were made in the 75000 block of Homeaway Street and the 66000 block of Anliker Road. Aug. 20 – Deputies conducted a premises check at Camp Wilkerson. Aug. 20 – A cold theft case was reported in the 22000 block of Lindberg Road. Aug. 20 – Deputies served a subpoena in the 34000 block of Green Meadow Way. Aug. 20 – Deputies conducted a premises check at Hudson Parcher County Park. Aug. 20 – CCSO responded to a traffic accident resulting in an injury in the 31000 block of Canaan Road. Aug. 20 – Deputies investigated a juvenile situation in the 34000 block of Canaan Road. Aug. 20 – A cold burglary case was reported in the 74000 block of Doan Road. Aug. 20 – A cold theft case was reported in the 17000 block of Beaver Falls Road. Aug. 21 – A cold burglary case was reported in the 24000 block of Beaver Falls Road. Aug. 21 – Criminal mischief

was reported at two locations in the 52000 block of North Road. Aug. 21 – An animal complaint was made in the 68000 block of Meissner Road. Aug. 21 – A cold trespass case was reported at Beaver Falls and Mustola roads. Aug. 21 – A noise complaint was made in the 51000 block of Bankston Road. Aug. 21 – Threats were made in the 57000 block of Old Mill Road. Aug. 21 – Deputies responded to a sex crime reported in Deer Island. Aug. 21 – Threats were made in the 74000 block of Watershed Road. Aug. 21 – A cold theft case was reported in the 75000 block of Lost Creek Road. Aug. 21 – A cold case of fraudulent activity was reported in the 65000 block of McDermott Road. Aug. 21 – A fight was reported in progress in the 55000 block of Short Shadow Lane. Aug. 21 – It was reported a door was left open at Yankton Grange around 11:45 p.m. Aug. 22 – A juvenile was reported missing from the 74000 block of Watershed Street. Scappoose Police Department Aug. 19 – Police took a report of theft III in the 52000 block of NE Sawyer Street after a bicycle was reported stolen.

Aug. 19 – Police responded to the 53000 block of NW Olepha Drive for a death investigation. Aug. 20 – Police took a report of a dog found in the 33000 block of SE Oak Street. Aug. 20 – Police took a report of found property after a set of keys was turned in to the police department. Aug. 20 – Police responded to the Scappoose Car Wash on a report of theft I and criminal mischief. Aug. 21 – Police arrested Cory Holbert, 24, at the Scappoose Municipal Court for an outstanding warrant. He was booked and lodged into the Columbia County Jail. Aug. 21 – Police took an informational report of criminal mischief in the 52000 block of North Road. Aug. 22 – Police responded to the intersection of NW Havlik Drive nad SW Joe’s Drive on a report of a traffic accident involving a bicyclist. Aug. 24 – Police assisted Columbia County Sheriff’s deputies in the 32000 block of JP West Road while they investigated a traffic crash. Aug. 25 – Police arrested Michael Reed, 39, near the 52000 block of Columbia River Highway for criminal mischief and failing to register as a sex offender. He was transported to the Columbia County Jail, where he was later released.

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Aug. 19 – Personnel responded to a barkdust fire in Aug. 19-26 – Scappoose the 200 block of N. Columbia Fire provided nine medical River Highway. transports to hospitals and 11 Aug. 20 – Personnel medical assessments without responded to a barkdust fire transport. in the 32000 block of Huser Aug. 19 – Personnel Lane. responded to a kitchen fire in Aug. 20 – Personnel a structure on SE Third Street. responded to a barkdust fire in The fire was extinguished. Oil the 500 block of N. Columbia was on the stove, and the fire River Highway. did not spread out of the stove Aug. 20 – Units investiarea. gated the smell of smoke in Aug. 20 – Units extinthe 58000 block of Greenbrier guished a barkdust fire on Loop. There was no fire. Huser Lane. Aug. 20 – Personnel Aug. 20 – Personnel responded to an unauthorized responded to a good intent call burn in the 200 block of N. about a possible illegal burn Fifth Street. on SE Davona Drive. It was a Aug. 20 – Units investilegal, recreational cooking fire. gated the smell of smoke at Aug. 21 – Personnel proSykes and W. Kappler roads. vided mutual medical aid with There was no fire. CRF&R at Avamare Assisted Aug. 21 – CRF&R Living. responded to a non-injury Aug. 22 – Personnel extinvehicle accident on the Lewis guished a barkdust fire near & Clark Bridge. Grocery Outlet. Aug. 21 – Personnel invesAug. 24 – Personnel tigated the smell of smoke in responded to a commercial fire the 200 block of Fox Street. alarm at Rose Valley Assisted There was no fire. Living Facility. No smoke or Aug. 21 – Personnel fire was found. They reset the responded to a non-injury vehisystem. cle accident on Columbia River Aug. 24 – Units investigatHighway at Wyeth Street. ed smoke reported in the area Aug. 21 – CRF&R reof Highway 30 and Morgan sponded to a barkdust fire at Road. Asburry Park. Aug. 24 – Personnel Aug. 22 – Personnel invesresponded to a single vehicle tigated the smell of smoke at crash on Dutch Canyon Road. Pittsburg and Hankey roads. There were no injuries. There was no fire. Aug. 24 – Personnel Aug. 22 – Personnel inprovided assistance to law vestigated the smell of smoke enforcement on Highway 30 at in the 31000 block of Dowd Fullerton Road. Road. There was no fire. Aug. 25 – Units investiAug. 22 – A medical alarm gated an illegal burn on Dike sounded in the 62000 block Road. They extinguished the of Axel Road. There was no fire and issued a notice of medical problem. violation. Aug. 22 – Personnel invesAug. 25 – Personnel tigated an unauthorized burn in investigated smoke reported the 700 block of N. Columbia on Cater Road. They found River Highway. an approved recreational Aug. 23 – Personnel burn. responded to a non-injury vehicle accident at Parkdale Columbia River Fire and Townsend roads. & Rescue Aug. 23 – Personnel responded to the smell of Aug. 19 – Units responded smoke in the 1000 block of to a downed power line in the Deer Island Road. There was 07-13-11 2x6D 2 Med Street. 2 Top:Layout 1 6/22/12 3:23 PM Page 2000 block of Oregon no fire.

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City lends economic development support ST. HELENS — Mayor Randy Peterson presents a check for $15,000 to Columbia County Economic Team (CCET) Executive Director Chuck Daughtry at the Aug. 21 St. Helens City Council meeting. The contribution represents the City of St. Helens’ continued effort to support and promote economic development within the Columbia County region. CCET is a program funded through partnership between Columbia County and other municipalities across the region with a mission to support the creation, growth and retention of Columbia County businesses. For further information regarding the City of St.

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Mayor Randy Peterson (left) presents a check for $15,000 to CCET Executive Director Chuck Daughtry at the St. Helens City Council Regular Session meeting on Aug. 21.

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Student Achievement Northern Arizona University Sarah Hanna, of St. Helens, has been named to Northern Arizona University’s spring 2013 dean’s

list. Hanna, whose major is undeclared, was among more than 4,500 students who made the spring semester dean’s list. Founded in 1899, Northern Arizona University

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Vandals strike at Campbell Park For the kids at Campbell Park, their summer fun ended a little earlier than expected after some neighborhood vandals set fire to a slide at the park. The slide was closed after vandals set fire to it and melted a large hole in the slide platform. According to St. Helens Police Chief Terry Moss, two police officers were just around the corner from the park when the

fire was called in. The officers used fire extinguishers to put out the fire. The officers also noticed two males – both minors – quickly riding away from the scene on bicycles. The officers detained the minors, one of whom is age 12 and the other is age 15, for questioning. Moss said although the two youngsters denied involvement, evidence suggests otherwise. The investigation is ongoing.

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Shingles vaccine now available Public Health Foundation of Columbia County has shingles vaccine (zoster, a.k.a. Zostavax) available. There are 50 doses at the St. Helens Clinic and 50 doses at Vernonia Health Clinic. To get a free Zoster vaccine you must be a 60-plus and an underinsured or uninsured adult. In this case, underinsured refers to any medical insurance that does not cover zoster vaccine. Individuals with Medicare Part D are not eligible for these free vaccines. It is important for adults to maintain their immunizations to be healthy. Vaccines wear off over time and need to be renewed on a regular basis. Shingles may occur in individuals who have had chickenpox. The virus lives

in the nervous system and can reemerge to cause Shingles. This rash is very painful. It can last up to 30 days and cause serious complications. As we age, the risk of developing Shingles rises. According to the Physician’s Desk Reference, zoster works because it is a more robust version of the chickenpox vaccine, which uses a weaker strain of Varicella (chickenpox). It causes the body to develop immunity to the disease. Zoster cannot treat an active Shingles infection, but it can prevent a recurrence. This vaccine can be received even if an individual has a minor cold. For more information about Shingles go to CDC. gov/shingles/about/index.

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Local spellers compete at Oregon State Fair Alia Alshamsi, of Scappoose, and Garth Naillon, of St. Helens, will represent Columbia County at this year’s Oregon Statewide Spelling Championship. Oregon Spellers is sponsoring the championship event as well as adding a new spelling challenge, “The Bee at the Fair” – a just-for-fun verbal spelling bee open to all Oregon State Fair patrons. Both spelling contests will be held at the Oregon State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 31. Oregon Spellers is an all-volunteer group funded solely by donations. The group was formed in 2009 in response to the Oregon Department

of Education’s budget-driven decision to eliminate their state-level spelling contest after 33 years. The Oregon Statewide Spelling Championship is a written test where students from all over Oregon have earned the opportunity to come to the Oregon State Fair to spell against each other. Spellers chosen to participate have won their classroom, school, district, and county written spelling competitions. The championship is divided into three divisions — elementary (10 a.m.), middle (11:15 a.m.), and high school (12:30 p.m.). Competitors will

be given 25 words to spell and up to two tiebreakers. The top three winners in each division will win monetary prizes. Debra Gil, from KPTV’s “Good Day Oregon,” will emcee the championship event for the second year. Gil will also be the pronouncer for The Bee at the Fair. The junior division verbal bee for ages 12 and under starts at 2 p.m. and the teen/adult division bee begins at 3 p.m. at the Artisan Village Stage. For more information about Oregon Spellers go to OregonSpellers. org.

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or not they have an issue or don’t have an issue,” said Trapp. Despite the council’s unanimous approval, the resolution did have some opposition. Portland & Western General Manager John Cyrus urged caution on the part of the council. “My concern, much like Patrick’s, is that it is currently written as a much larger impact and essentially my concern is that

maybe not everybody that’s going to be impacted is aware of the resolution. On top of that, there may be unintended consequences of the resolution that are not considered without the input of all the stakeholders,” said Cyrus. Instead, Cyrus suggested the council table its vote until others to be impacted by the resolution could be included. The Portland and Western manager also said the railroad is committed to working with the city

to identify and reasonably resolve any issues. The resolution also had its supporters, some of whom attended the Aug. 21 council meeting. Among them was Darrel Whipple of Clean Columbia County, who took exception to Trapp’s earlier comments. “I see Mr. Trapp has brought in the railroad to see if he can delay the passage of your resolution. Wasn’t it Mr. Trapp who objected to the title as being too specific and would

be offensive to the Port to have unit trains singled out as opposed to all trains? Then [the council] very graciously agrees to change the title to all trains and now the objection is what? That baffles me,” said Whipple. “I suggest, in spite of Mr. Trapp being here in damage control mode, you go ahead and pass the doggone resolution.” To view the signed resolution go online to www. ci.st-helens.or.us.

RAIL: Oregon lands unique among federal holdings From PAGE A1

2.4 million acres of federal land spread across California and Oregon, and managed primarily by the Bureau of Land Management. “Oregon’s O&C lands are truly unique among federal land holdings and deserve separate treatment within the confines of the O&C Act,” Wyden said. Under Wyden’s framework, a substantial portion of O&C lands would be set aside for sustainable economic activity with harvest levels governed by the legislature. It also calls for the legislature to modernize existing fed-

eral laws applicable to O&C lands so that harvests can continue at a steady, sustainable and uninterrupted pace. Wyden’s proposed framework includes provisions for clean water, wilderness designations and protections and voluntary land exchanges. But perhaps of most interest is the provision calling for a substantial portion, if not all, of the revenue from these lands (less federal costs) to be returned to the counties where the lands are located. That’s music to the ears of county officials. “We’ve been in constant contact, his staff is meeting with me pretty regularly

on where he is. We are very encouraged,” said Columbia County Commissioner Tony Hyde. “There was presentation the day prior at the same summit by [Rep. Peter] DeFazio. He talked about where the House is and how they’re working in concert with the Senate side. He’s very hopeful and confident that something’s going to get through the House and the Senate,” Hyde added. But for those who remember the salad days when O&C revenues added more than a million dollars to the county’s coffers, it would perhaps be best not to get too excited.

Just how much money the county could see if a solution to the O&C lands is passed depends entirely on what gets approved. “With the DeFazio bill we’re talking about 2010 levels, which is – to the county – somewhere around $1.8 million. I’m just guesstimating numbers. Whereas in Wyden’s bill, where he has reauthorization each time, it’s less. Last year it was around $700,000 so it will be less than that,” Hyde added. “But I would not say no to anything.” To read Wyden’s entire proposed framework, go to Wyden.Senate.gov.

TREATS: Amy and Troy have hired about 20 employees From PAGE A1 various fresh fruits, and – of course – hot fudge. Prices are based on weight. To-go cups come in 16 and 20 ounces, as well as a parfait cup for creating custom made desserts. Along with make-yourown frozen yogurt choices, there will be pre-packed yogurts available for purchase to pick up and take home to enjoy.

Three iPads installed in child-proof cases help keep the kiddos occupied while mom and dad relax and enjoy their desserts in the colorful seating area. The store is also providing a real economic benefit to the community. Amy and Troy have hired about 20 employees, most being parttime positions filled by high school-age students. Manager Stephanie Date will help run

the business. “That’s double what we thought we would,” said Amy McNeil. “I want to hire students that are actively involved in their community and school. But by doing that, it often means their availability is limited. Since they’re only going to be available one or two days a weeks, we need a lot more people.” Amy’s mother has also

been lending a hand through the whole process. Yo Mamas will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The shop will open with a “soft opening” on Sept. 1 and a grand opening event is planned for Sept. 21. Follow Yo Mamas on Facebook at Facebook.com/ YoMamasFrozenYogurt.

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tial customers. Prior to implementing the rate changes, the PUD hired EES Consulting of Kirkland, Washington, to update a cost of service analysis that was initially completed in 2011. The 2011 analysis examined whether each of the PUD’s various customer classes were paying their share of what it costs the PUD to serve them. That 2011 review projected the need to raise rates 4 percent in October 2011 and 4 percent in October 2013. During their 2013

review, EES Consulting confirmed the cost allocations between customer classes were still valid, and that a 4.6 percent overall rate increase in 2013 would be necessary to cover added power costs, maintain financial stability and to ensure the continued safety and reliability of the electric system. New, simplified rate structure As part of its rate setting process, the PUD rounded off its kilowatt-hour charges to the tenth of a cent. Previously kilowatt-hour charges

were rounded at the hundredth of a cent. “Our customers have asked us to keep our rate structure simple and easy to understand,” said Simpson. “Rounding off our rates is one way we can accommodate their request.” The actual percentage of the rate increase will vary from customer to customer based on their individual electricity consumption and rate class. The PUD used the results of the updated EES rate study to apply the rate changes in a way that would ensure each class of cus-

tomers, such as residential, general service, or industrial, was paying what it costs to serve them. Residential customers will see an average increase of 4.8 percent; small general service customers will see an average increase of 3.8 percent, and large industrial customers will see an average increase of 5.3 percent. Columbia River PUD provides electric service to 18,650 customers in Columbia and Multnomah Counties. The PUD employs 50 people and had FY2012 gross revenues of $27.8 million.

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SAFE: list of services provided to non-profit’s clients is extensive From PAGE A1 ing its new name with the reopening of its emergency shelter, The Starting Place, which was closed for two weeks to complete maintenance on the facility. “Domestic and sexual violence are not just women’s issues. A lot of the clients we serve are men and boys. We felt that the ‘Women’s Resource Center’ didn’t really give the full picture of everything we do as an organization,” said Program Manager Naaman Cordova. SAFE has filed its name change with the Oregon Secretary of State, so the change is already official. Now comes the task of educating county residents. “We’re trying to get the word out to let everyone know we’re going to have a new website up by the end of the month. Although its one of those things that we’re probably going to be known as the Women’s Resource Center for the next 20 years,” Cordova laughingly added. The Columbia County Women’s Resource Center was founded in 1979 by a group of women with the goals of ending domestic violence and sexual assault and providing survivorspecific services regardless of social and economic backgrounds. For its first six years, the Women’s Resource Center operated out of personal residences of its founding mothers. Then in 1984, the City of St. Helens gave the organization office space in city hall. There, a plan was conceived to establish a permanent shelter to give survivors a safe place to recover and start over. Working with the city, a dedicated group of supporters acquired funding through the Oregon Community Development Block Grant for technical assistance to build the domestic/sexual violence shelter. In 1999, The Starting Place was completed and opened to help domestic and sexual violence survivors and their children find a safe haven and begin the healing process. Despite the name change, the services being offered by the organization aren’t going away. Along with its support services, SAFE will continue to offer prevention education to the community at large, in classrooms and with organizations focusing on youth education.

The emergency shelter provides up to 22 beds, some of which are set aside for transition housing, for women and children (boys up to age 12). There are additional emergency shelter options for men and boys over age 12, as well. The list of services SAFE provides to its clients is extensive. “We also provide free counseling to survivors of domestic and sexual violence who can’t access counseling anywhere else,” adds Cordova. “And we do a lot of advocacy, which is supporting survivors, helping them through the system – whether that’s [Department of Human Services], legal, hospital or medical needs. We act as confidants for them, someone that can listen to them non-judgmentally and confidentially.” With so many areas to cover, it’s not surprising that volunteers are instrumental in making the nonprofit agency successful. “We have a 24-hour crisis line that is answered by a trained advocate who knows how to safety plan, help somebody in crisis, and is really well educated in the field of domestic violence and sexual assault,” Cordova said. “It’s really hard to find committed volunteers who can do the work. It’s pretty heavy stuff.” Volunteer advocates must complete 40 hours of training that covers a variety of subject related to domestic violence and sexual assault before they can work the crisis line. Of course, volunteers are also need for other tasks such as filing, data entry, fundraising or other office type duties. While much of the center’s funding comes from federal grants, especially through the Violence Against Women Act, funding from the community is also important. “We are a United Way partner, so we do get United Way funds from Columbia County,” Cordova noted. “So anyone with a campaign can designate SAFE of Columbia County as their choices.” United Way will officially kick off its annual fundraising drive on Aug. 29 at the 13 Nights on River concert series in Olde Towne St. Helens. For more about SAFE, go online to NoExcuse4Abuse. com or email Cordova at naamancm@ccwrc.com.

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Letters Best interests On May 29, 1973, Gov. Tom McCall signed Senate Bill 100 and Senate Bill 101, creating the Land Conservation and Development Commission, and setting up statewide protections for farmland. On Dec. 27, 1974, LCDC adopted 14 statewide planning goals; Goals 3 and 4 were set up to protect both agriculture and timberlands. From the moment these laws were passed, powerful and wealthy interests have worked hard to overturn them. Initiatives were proposed in 1976, 1978, and 1982, all defeated by a large public vote. I am speaking as an individual (not a SWCD Director), but in 1976 the Soil and Water Conservation District passed a resolution to support the preservation of agricultural lands in our county. The soil survey shows that 3/4 of the soils in the Port of St. Helens proposed land zoning change are Class II and III and are considered good productive agricultural land. In addition to these soils there are other reasons to oppose a land use change. Establishing a shipping terminal will create dust and diesel smoke forcing existing farms (and business like Seely’s Peppermint) to either close or relocate. The Port’s proposed expansion is adjacent to the endangered white tailed deer refuge. The Thompson property (also included in the expansion proposal) is located on a historic seining site. A shipping terminal will eliminate this historically significant location as well

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as have an adverse impact on the white tailed deer population. This is one of the last remaining stretches of mature riparian habitat on the lower Columbia River, and the Port’s land use change proposal can adversely affect potential Great Blue Heron rookeries as well as existing Osprey and Bald Eagle nests. The proposed rezoning and plan amendment is not in the best interests of county residents. Residents should say so at the hearing on Sept 18, at 6:30 p.m. at Clatskanie High School. Bill Eagle, St. Helens Decision makers The Port of St. Helens says no coal storage terminal is currently proposed at Port Westward and coal is not the reason why they have requested the rezoning of 957 acres of agricultural land to industrial use. They will have to forgive many of us who find their bland assurances less than comforting. What would allay our fears is making, on the record, a clear statement that no coal terminal will be considered.... period. Other ports, including Portland, have declared coal terminals are not a good fit for them. Our Port should do the same. It would not only be reassuring, it would be refreshing to hear the Port use something other than ambiguous language to define their intentions. Likewise, the county commissioners certainly realize that splitting five cities with back-to-back unit trains is a bad deal for Columbia Coun-

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ty, not to mention giving up farmland in the bargain. This being true, they must deny the Port’s request. They are the ultimate decision-makers and are entrusted with holding a vision of what is in the best interest of all for the long-term benefit of our county. Please attend the hearing at Clatskanie High School on Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Let the commissioners know you will support their decision to deny a broad based request to plunder rich agricultural land without knowing the purpose for doing so. Nancy Ward Scappoose Jail options At the Aug. 1 Columbia City council meeting, Columbia County Sherriff Dickerson gave a detailed presentation of jail operations and expenses but failed to address why Columbia County has a jail that is two to three times larger than needed. Columbia, like Umatilla County – where I moved from – built new jails about the same time both larger than they needed to accommodate inmates from the federal court system. About the same time Umatilla County experienced an industrial and agricultural boom in and around the city of Hermiston which grew from 6,600 to 16,600 in population which offset the additional operational cost of the jail with only moderate adjustments to the sheriff’s budget being needed. Since building the new jail, Columbia County has had stagnant growth or a

decline in industrial and agricultural businesses, and therefore the additional operational cost of the new jail has fallen directly on the sheriff’s department. This leaves the county commissioners with only three choices. First choice: raise taxes now and every five years

thereafter to cover personnel and PERS costs; Second choice: close the jail facility and let each community rent jail beds from Washington, Multnomah, or Cowlitz counties as needed; Third choice: allow the budget to remain the same as it is and have the county charge local communities

each month for the bed space utilized. As for me, personally, I will not support higher taxes to support a local jail that is basically being utilized as a federal holding facility for the federal court system, which leaves either closure See LETTERS, Page A9

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Port’s process concerning coal shipments is disturbing BY DANNER CHRISTENSEN Member of Clean Columbia County

I am old enough and seasoned enough now to avoid as much as possible conversations of the “I’m right and you’re wrong” variety. Most issues these days are much more complex than that. These discussions always generate an excess of heat, mostly because people are defending their tender egos. Like some oddly defective candle, though, they seldom shed any constructive light. I truly do not claim that I know what is “right or “wrong” regarding the potential of large numbers of coal trains rumbling through our county, or the proposed coal-laden barges powering down the Columbia River. I certainly am acutely aware, though, of several issues that disturb me regarding the Port of St. Helens (POSH) commissioners’ wishes and plans

to ship coal through Columbia County. I am disturbed by the Port’s “process” involving these proposals. I would imagine that the POSH commissioners and their hired management staff feel disturbed by the increasing tide of penetrating citizen questions and criticisms of their various proposals. An ever-increasing number of concerned citizens / taxpayers have begun to attend POSH commissioners meetings seeking detailed information about the Port’s activities and future plans. Many of these people believe that certain commissioners and management staff have displayed an attitude of irritation and annoyance towards them, sometimes bordering on hostility and dismissive condescension. Unfortunately this currently seems to be the predominant attitude toward citizens / taxpayers from every level of government in this country –

all the way from the Office of the President down to local governments. What has occurred in the Port of St. Helens over the years, I suspect, is exactly what happens in many government boards, agencies, and commissions. Officials elected by a very small percentage of registered voters use taxpayer funds for years with little taxpayer input or oversight. After a while they forget where the money originally came from and to whom the growing assets and revenue streams truly belong. They and their hired employees come to feel “entitled” to their jobs and to use the assets any way they please. They come to recognize only the voices of those citizens who agree with their “vision” and forget the fact that they also represent those who disagree with them. They see probing taxpayer questions as just one more pesky, unwelcome annoyance impeding the goals for what they now

believe, consciously or not, to be their kingdom, their assets, their money. This attitude disturbs me no matter from which level of government it emanates. The POSH Commissioners and their management employees have functioned for decades in a local political climate that has allowed them to do whatever they please without much citizen/ taxpayer input or scrutiny. To their credit, various commissioners over the years have had some successes bringing relatively “clean” businesses and jobs to the county. They have proven that POSH has the ability to attract these kinds of industries. But they can also never forget in any future projects, the expensive environmental contamination from the Pope and Talbot creosote treatment plant which apparently is draining money from POSH’s coffers to this day. However, since the public disclosure of their secret

Although a long-forgotten fact, this land and the coal it contains actually belongs to the citizens of the United States. Because the coal companies have powerful “friends” in Washington, D.C., they are able to buy this coal destined for the smokestacks of Asian power plants from us, the citizens, for the approximate price of $10 per ton. This is a real “sweetheart” of a deal as they are currently able to sell it in Asia for approximately $140 per ton. Even deducting transportation costs to get it there, it doesn’t take much basic math to realize that a few coal company owners, executives, and their shareholders will rake in billions of dollars. The railroads will also profit handsomely. States, counties, cities, and school districts along the routes to the sea are being offered “incentives” in the See POSH, Page A9

LUKE (M) Luke came to the shelter as a stray. We don’t know much about his history. It has taken the shelter staff a lot of work to be able to put him in the adoption kennels. When he first came to us he was very scared and wasn’t a very hands on kinda guy. He is still very shy when he meets new people and can be extermely shy when he is in new situations. Luke would love to have you come down and meet him today.

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deals with Kinder Morgan and Ambre Energy regarding coal projects, the cozy, inattentive local political world they have enjoyed for decades has rapidly begun to change. I suspect it will take them some time to recognize and accept that the change is real, its pace is accelerating, and its power will not be easy to merely dismiss, manipulate or “manage.” Citizens feel they can do nothing to impact the political quagmire at the national level, but they are learning that they can be effective in their own backyards. If citizens truly want to understand the motivations behind this coal train project, there is no more revealing path than to “follow the money.” I am finding myself increasingly troubled as I do that in this case. Most of the coal coming from the Powder River Basin destined for the power plant smokestacks in Asia is mined from federally owned land.

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Get the island experience right here in Columbia County on Sept. 7. The Amani Center, Columbia County’s child abuse assessment program, is holding its 11th annual Luau and Auction to help raise funds to support evaluative and treatment services for child victims of abuse and/or domestic violence. The luau will take place at the Columbia County Fairgrounds beginning at 4:30 p.m. Tickets include a Hawaiian-themed catered dinner, live Polynesian music, Polynesian and fire dancers, and silent and oral auctions. Single tickets are $50. Table seating, which includes bonus gifts for the night, are $2,500 for Presenting Sponsor tables (seats 20); $500 for Corporate Sponsor tables (seats 10); or $375 for Friends of Amani Center tables (seats 8). The annual luau features an exclusive Amani Center hosted pre-event for Presenting and Corporate level sponsorship guests. These special guests will be invited to the

VIP Amani Center Luau pre-event reception on Sept. 7 from 3:30-4:30 p.m., at the Columbia County Fairground Event Complex. VIP guests will sip on featured drinks that will be created from family owned local distilleries including NW Distillery’s Lavishmint and Liquid Vodka as well as Ye Ol’ Grog Distillery’s Good Morning Glory and Dutch Harbor Breeze. VIP guests will also dine on tasty appetizers while they mingle with friends and other prominent community members and business leaders. The Amani Center relies on the support of the community to make this event successful. For the luau auction, the group is in need of monetary donations and/or high quality new merchandise, vacation packages, tickets for sporting events, etc. Donations of all sizes are needed. For more information, go to www.amanicenter.org, visit the Amani Center Facebook page or call 503-366-4005 to speak with Executive Director Lisa Galovich.

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Hawaiian hula dancers are among the crowd favorites at the Amani Center’s annual luau and fundraiser. This year’s event will be held at the Columbia County fairgrounds on Sept. 7.

The rate of child abuse has increased while funding has decreased. Due to low funding levels this spring, the center was forced to decrease services by half. Child abuse victims needed help now. The center is working to bring funding levels back to previous levels. Without the support of our community though, hundreds of children will go without child abuse

forensic and medical assessment/treatment services. The annual Luau and Auction is the Amani Center’s largest fundraiser of the year. Their goal is to raise $45,000. By making an auction donation and/or attending the luau to support the center, all the while having a great time, your donation may be the one that allows a child to grow up safe and healthy.

United Way kicks off annual campaign United Way of Columbia County will kick off its annual fundraising efforts with an evening of great entertainment at the St. Helens 13 Nights on the River event on Thursday, Aug. 29. The event will be held from 5-7 p.m.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about how United Way donations help to change lives in the community. • Live music by Jujuba, begins at 6 p.m. sponsored by Dr. Valachi Dentistry; • Free cookies and water

for attendees at the United Way booth; • Meet United Way board members, staff members and representatives from funded programs; • Receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a surprise gift;

• Check presentations to United Way from community businesses will give our campaign a great start. Don’t forget to purchase a raffle ticket for $20 for a chance to win a diamond tennis bracelet. The drawing will be held on Dec. 2.

Public Meetings Wednesday, Aug. 28 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. 6:30 p.m. – St. Helens School District board of directors will hold a regular session at the district office, at 474 N. 16th St. Thursday, Aug. 29 10 a.m. – CHD meets at Sunshine Pizza. 6:30 p.m. – The City of St.

Helens Bicycle & Pedestrian meeting in city council chambers. Wednesday, Sept. 4 10 a.m. – Columbia County Board of Commissioners holds its regular board meeting and its regular staff meeting at 1 p.m., in the commissioners’ meeting room at the Columbia County Courthouse. 1 p.m. – City of St. Helens City Council work session in city council chambers. 7 p.m. – City of St. Helens City Council regular session in city council chambers.

Thursday, Sept. 5 The Annual Meeting of the Northwest Oregon Housing Authority (NOHA) will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the NOHA Office, 147 S. Main Ave., Warrenton, OR 97146. For agenda items, please call NOHA at (503) 861-0119, Extension 122. Monday, Sept. 9 7 p.m. – City of St. Helens Library Board, meets in city council chambers. Wednesday, Sept. 11 10 a.m. – Columbia County

Board of Commissioners holds its regular board meeting and its regular staff meeting at 1 p.m., in the commissioners’ meeting room at the Columbia County Courthouse. Thursday, Sept. 12 4 p.m. – Columbia County Parks Advisory Commission, held at Healy Hall, 1054 Oregon St., St. Helens. 7 p.m. – Scappoose Rural Fire Protection District Board regular board meeting. Scappoose Fire Station, 52751. For more info 503-543-5026

Community Calendar Wednesday, Aug. 28 · Friends of The St. Helens Public Library. 5:30-6:30 at the library, 375 S. 18th St. For more details call 503-366-2806. · Scappoose Public Library story time for ages 0–5 begins at 10:30 a.m. The theme and craft is opposites. Thursday, Aug. 29 · Scappoose Public Library teen advisory board for grades 6–12. Application required. Join in to discuss future library programs and events. Refreshments will be served. · 13 Nights on the River summer concert series with Jujuba at Columbia View Park in Olde Towne St. Helens. Free

music through August with local vendors and an open air/farmers market. Market is open 3-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30 · St. Helens Public Library teen advisory board information meeting for teens ages 11-18, begins at 5 p.m. Eat pizza and give your opinion; the library is looking for a few good teens to help run young adult programs at the library. Learn more about what is involved at this informational meeting. Free pizza and drinks will be served. Saturday, Aug. 31 · Scappoose Farmers Market from 9 a.m.–2 p.m., through September, in Heritage Park between

Columbia Ave. and Olive Street. Fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs and more. · Great Vow Zen Monastery Jizo ceremony for children from 3–5 p.m., to help families and friends in their process of grief, we offer a ceremony in the Jizo remembrance garden. Jizo Bodhisattva is regarded as a caretaker of women, travelers, and children who have died. There is no charge, and anyone of any religious affiliation is welcome. Monday, Sept. 2 LABOR DAY – Banks, schools, government offices and many businesses are closed. · The Clatskanie Arts Commission will hold its annual Big

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Support Group meets the fourth Wednesday of each months from 2:30–3:30 p.m. Avamere at St. Helens, 2400 Gable Road. • Alzheimer’s Support Group, meets the second Wednesday of each month from 3–4 p.m. at Avamere at St. Helens, 2400 Gable Road. Call 503-366-8070 for information.

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Wednesday, August 28, 2013 WEDNESDAY EVENING 6:00

KATU KOIN DISC KGW KOPB KPTV ESPN DISN KPDX TBS

6:30

^ KATU News at 6 (N) & KOIN Local 6 at 6 (N) CBS Evening News _ Fast N’ Loud “Mashed Up Mustang” News ( NewsChannel 8

Nightly Business Rpt. * Burt Wolf: Travels , 6 O’Clock News (N) C MLB Baseball: Orioles at Red Sox I Good Luck Charlie Jessie Q Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement

W The King of Queens

Seinfeld

THURSDAY EVENING 6:00

KATU KOIN DISC KGW KOPB KPTV ESPN DISN KPDX TBS

6:30

^ KATU News at 6 (N) & KOIN Local 6 at 6 (N) CBS Evening News

6:30

^ KATU News at 6 (N) & KOIN Local 6 at 6 (N) CBS Evening News _ Gold Rush News ( NewsChannel 8

W The King of Queens

Seinfeld “The Letter”

6:00

6:30

^ Good Morning America (N) & (5:00) CBS This Morning: Saturday (N) Say No to Pain _ Cindy Crawford ( NewsChannel 8 at Sunrise at 6:00 AM (N)

12:00

12:30

Quilting Arts * Love of Quilting Paid Program , MLB Player Poll C (10:00) College Football Rice at Texas A&M. Gravity Falls I Gravity Falls

6:30

10:30

AUGUST 28, 2013

11:00

11:30

ABC’s The Lookout (N)

KATU News at 11 (N) Jimmy Kimmel Live

Criminal Minds “Nanny Dearest”

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation “Fearless”

KOIN Local 6 at 11

Fast N’ Loud America’s Got Talent Performance recap.

Fast N’ Loud “No Bull Bonneville” America’s Got Talent (N Same-day Tape)

Patrick Dempsey: Racing Le Mans (:01) Camp Mack’s parents visit. (N)

Fast N’ Loud “No Bull Bonneville” NewsChannel 8 at 11 Jay Leno

PBS NewsHour Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.). (N) Access Hollywood TMZ (N) Baseball Tonight (N) (Live) Good Luck Charlie Austin & Ally The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

Nature “Cracking the Koala Code” NOVA “Making Stuff: Making Stuff Cleaner” Oregon Lens MasterChef “Top 5 Compete, Parts 1 and 2” The judges’ sons critique a challenge. (N) 10 O’Clock News (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) Austin & Ally Austin & Ally ›› “Hannah Montana: The Movie” (2009, Musical) Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus. FOX 12’s 8 O’Clock News on PDX-TV (N) NUMB3RS “Double Down” Card counters. NUMB3RS “Harvest” Organ-trafficking ring.

Seinfeld

Family Guy

Seinfeld

7:00

7:30

Jeopardy! Wheel of Fortune Entertainment ’Night Extra (N)

8:00

Family Guy

8:30

Late Show Letterman

Pacific Heartbeat (DVS) 11 O’Clock News (N) Everybody-Raymond SportsCenter (N) (Live) Dog With a Blog Jessie The Simpsons The Office

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

9:00

9:30

Motive “Ruthless; The One Who Got Away” A link between a killer and a victim. Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men (:01) Big Brother (N Same-day Tape)

10:00

10:30

AUGUST 29, 2013

11:00

11:30

(:01) Rookie Blue “Deception” (N) (:01) Elementary “Dirty Laundry”

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

Airplane Repo “Mid-Air Collision” (N) Hollywood Game Night (Season Finale) (N) Oregon Lens Postgame Show 10 O’Clock News (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live)

Airplane Repo NewsChannel 8 at 11 Jay Leno The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes 11 O’Clock News (N) (:35) Glee SportsCenter (N) (Live)

7:00 Jeopardy!

7:30 Wheel of Fortune

Entertainment ’Night Extra (N) Gold Rush “The Frozen North” Live at 7 (N) Inside Edition (N)

Seinfeld

Seinfeld “The Keys”

7:00

7:30

8:00 Last Man Standing

8:30 (:31) The Neighbors

9:00

9:30

10:00

10:30

AUGUST 30, 2013

11:00

11:30

Shark Tank (DVS)

(:01) 20/20 (N)

KATU News at 11 (N) Jimmy Kimmel Live

Hawaii Five-0 “Imi loko ka ’uhane” Gold Rush “Ends of the Earth” (N) Dateline NBC (N)

Blue Bloods “Loss of Faith” Alaskan Steel Men “Dead in Water”

KOIN Local 6 at 11 Late Show Letterman Gold Rush “Ends of the Earth” NewsChannel 8 at 11 Jay Leno

Washington Week Charlie Rose Midsomer Murders (Part 2 of 2) Bones A TV producer is murdered. (PA) The Following “Havenport” (DVS) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) “Teen Beach Movie” (2013) Ross Lynch, Maia Mitchell. (:45) Dog With a Blog FOX 12’s 8 O’Clock News on PDX-TV (N) Monk Crime-filled weekend for Monk.

Oregon Lens 10 O’Clock News (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (:10) Dog With a Blog Good Luck Charlie Monk Monk’s late wife.

Masterpiece Classic “Upstairs Downstairs” 11 O’Clock News (N) Everybody-Raymond SportsCenter (N) (Live) Jessie Austin & Ally The Simpsons The Office

››› “Shrek” (2001, Comedy) Voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy. (DVS)

›› “Shrek the Third” (2007, Comedy) Voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy.

Undercover Boss Lynne Zappone. Gold Rush - The Dirt “Mucho Frickin’ Oro” Off Their Rockers Off Their Rockers

8:00

8:30

9:00

9:30

10:00

10:30

AUGUST 31, 2013

11:00

11:30

KATU News This Morning - Sat (N) Doodlebops Doodlebops

Jack Hanna Ocean Mysteries Born to Explore Recipe Rehab (EI) 2013 U.S. Open Tennis Men’s and Women’s Third Round. From the USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. (N) (Live)

Brazil Butt Lift Say No to Botox NewsChannel 8 at Sunrise at 7:00 AM (N)

Free Money Expose

WEN Hair Care Tree Fu Tom (EI)

Airplane Repo Justin Time (EI)

Airplane Repo “Alone in Alaska” Airplane Repo “Mid-Air Collision” English Premier League Soccer Crystal Palace FC vs Sunderland AFC. From Selhurst Park in London, England.

Cat in the Hat

Super Why!

SciGirls

Cyberchase (EI) Great Big World

Fetch! With Ruff Mystery Hunters

The Victory Garden Eco Company

Doc McStuffins Pets.TV (EI) Fresh Prince

Jake and the Pirates Sofia the First Jessie “Toy Con” Hanna Into the Wild Feed the Children Feed the Children. House of Payne Meet the Browns Are We There Yet?

Austin & Ally Paid Program According to Jim

College Football Rice at Texas A&M. (N) (Live) Dog With a Blog Dog With a Blog Jessie Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Rules of Engagement The King of Queens The King of Queens

1:00

1:30

2:00

2:30

Family Table Paid Program Football Scoreboard Gravity Falls

Test Kitchen Martha Bakes Things That Bug You Food for the Poor ESPN Goal Line (N) (Live) A.N.T. Farm A.N.T. Farm

3:00 Extra (N) Porter Ridge

7:00

7:30

8:00

3:30 Porter Ridge

Jessie Paid Program Lara Croft Tmb

AUGUST 31, 2013

Joint Relief 7 Days! Busytown Mysteries Tickle Northwest Backroads

Montel Williams Busytown Mysteries Tickle Pajanimals (EI)

College Football Georgia at Clemson. (N) Liberty’s Kids (EI) Liberty’s Kids (EI) Amish Mafia “Amish Exorcism” NewsChannel 8 at 5PM (N)

Ask This Old House Paid Program

This Old House The Cliburn-50 › “Beautiful” (2000) Minnie Driver. Football Scoreboard Dog With a Blog Dog With a Blog

Jessie

The Joy of Fishing The Green Economy The Ingredient Everybody-Raymond Friends Friends