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Wednesday, September 11, 2013

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Port zoning application goes before county BY SHARI PHIEL The Chronicle

In one week the Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the Port of St. Helens application for rezoning of nearly 1,000 acres at Port Westward. Where the meeting is being held has been as nearly controversial as the application itself. “We did not request the location. We’re happy to go wherever the county directs us to go,” said Patrick Trapp, executive director for the Port. “It’s within our Port district, so we’ll go wherever we need to.” Earlier this year, the Port submitted an application to the county’s planning commission to rezone 957 acres of agricultural land for industrial use. Of that, 786 acres are owned by the Port, with the remainder being privately owned. “The purpose of the request is to establish land that is zoned so that it could be used for industrial purposes. That is how the other Portowned property that is zoned accordingly at Port Westward is zoned. We’re trying to align it so they are the same,” said Trapp. Port officials have said they are seeking to rezone the property to ensure it has shovel-ready sites available to attract new business to the area that will bring muchneeded tax revenue and jobs with above average wages to the county. But groups like Clean Columbia County and Columbia Riverkeeper are worried about the impacts of allowing that much land to be used for industrial purposes. In written testimony submitted to the planning commission in May, Columbia Riverkeeper said, “The Port’s proposal is a direct threat to the health and quality of life of Columbia County citizens and our region’s investment in salmon recovery,” adding that the Port’s application failed to explain how adding 957 acres of large-scale industrial development complements the character See PORT Page A3

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Terry McMahon (right), store manager for the St. Helens Les Schwab Tire Center, and Assistant Manager Jamie Heitz help a customer at the company’s new store. The new site was built at the same location as the previous site, which was destroyed in a fire just over a year ago.

Les Schwab opens St. Helens replacement store BY SHARI PHIEL The Chronicle

ST. HELENS — Just over a year after a fire destroyed the Les Schwab Tire Center on Columbia River Highway, the company has opened its new store at the old location. For the past year, the company operated out of temporary quarters about a mile to the north on the same highway. Area Manager George Saddler said the company had planned to wrap up construction work and receive its occupancy permit by Sept. 6, which did go according to plan. “That allowed us to move in equipment and stock over the weekend so we could open the new store early the week of Sept. 9,” said

Columbia River claims the life of Scappoose kayaker WOODLAND, WASH. — A 55-year-old Scappoose man drowned late afternoon on Sunday, Sept. 8, after his kayak overturned while he was fishing near Austin Point near Woodland. At approximately 3 p.m., the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office was notified that a kayak had overturned and the occupant had not resurfaced. Boats from the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office, Clark County Sheriff’s Office and Clark County Fire, along with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Coast Guard responded to the area. A Coast Guard helicopter also assisted in the search. A short time after the search began, side-sonar from the Clark County Sheriff’s boat noted a possible location a short distance from where the man was last seen. Divers went into the water and recovered the body of Richard Schlumpberger. Schlumpberger’s family was on shore when he went overboard and were See KAYAK Page A3

Saddler. The new Les Schwab store is located at 58405 Columbia River Highway. Employees spent the weekend shuttling tires, equipment and office supplies from the temporary shop to the new building. Much of the heavy equipment was still being used on Saturday at the temporary store to help customers and had to wait until Sunday to be moved to the new site. “Our customers seem as excited about the new store as we are,” said Terry McMahon, manager of the St. Helens Les Schwab store. “It’s our latest store design and is very inviting and comfortable, with tall ceilings, lots of natural light and big windows between

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Police chief remains on suspension following complaint BY SHARI PHIEL The Chronicle

SCAPPOOSE — Police Chief Doug Greisen remains on suspension following an investigation into allegations the police chief violated the city’s accepted police procedures. Greisen, who was suspended on Aug. 26, had been scheduled to return to the force on Sept. 9.

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Scappoose Police Chief Doug Greisen remains on suspension after a second complaint was filed against him.

City Manager Jon Hanken

“There’s a second issue that until we do the due diligence, he cannot be here,” said City Manager Jon Hanken. According to Hanken, the complaint was filed by a Scappoose police officer and included 10 allegations. “As part of any complaint, I brought in an investigator from Local Government Personnel Institute to do an investigation of the

complaint,” said Hanken. “All 10 of the allegations were sustained as part of the investigation and as such I reviewed everything and made a decision that it was a disciplinary matter and he was suspended for two weeks.” The police procedures Greisen was alleged to have violated related to training, supervisory, record keeping and police pursuit procedures, defined by Lexipol. Lexipol, which is based in Aliso Viejo, Calif., provides best practices for law enforcement, custody and fire service organizations. The company’s website says it is the leading provider of risk management policies and resources for

public safety organizations. “Lexipol is the police policy manual. There are a lot police departments in Oregon, and in the United States, that follow Lexipol policies,” said Hanken. “It standardizes policies for everything from officer grooming to police pursuits. Those policies were adopted by Scappoose City Council and they apply to all police officers, from the chief on down to the newest. Greisen was allowed to use his accrued vacation to serve out his suspension. The police chief remains on suspension because of a second complaint that was recently filed. “I can’t go into that

because due process is done through an investigation, not the newspaper,” said Hanken. “As time comes up and the merit of those issues reveal themselves or don’t reveal themselves we will deal with that. I brought in another professional investigator. To me, it’s prejudicial to talk about an allegation without doing the proper investigation first. I firmly believe in due process.” When Greisen will return to duty is dependent on the outcome of the investigation. “We have to schedule interviews and once the report is written we have to review that,” said Hanken. “I can’t imagine that taking more than 30-45 days.”

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Police Reports St. Helens Police Department Aug. 25 – The theft of money is under investigation. Aug. 27 – James A. Stewart, 20, was arrested for assault following a domestic disturbance. Aug. 27 – Brady A. Johnson, 19, was cited for disorderly conduct and being a minor in possession of alcohol following an incident at a local business. Aug. 29 – A burglary of a residence is under investigation. Aug. 30 – Richard Lawrence Grigsby, 33 was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants. Aug. 30 – Daniel Lynn James Vergara, 29, was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants. Aug. 30 – Patricia Marie Carlisle, 44, was arrested on an outstanding Klamath County warrant. Aug. 30 – A fraudulently cashed check is under investigation. Aug. 31 – Rachael Marie Tanquary, 21, was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants. Sept. 1 – An adult male was transported to Hooper’s Detoxification Center in Portland for severe intoxication following a welfare check. Sept. 2 – A woman reported a

theft from her residence. Sept. 3 – Shaun G. McKennett, 34, was arrested on a Columbia County Circuit Court warrant. Sept. 3 – A male juvenile was reported as a runaway. Sept. 4 – Two juveniles were involved in mutual combat. Sept. 5 – Robert Earl Locke, 24, was cited for driving while suspended. His vehicle was impounded. Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Aug. 30 – Deputies took a report of a cold theft case in the 56000 block of Old Portland Road. Aug. 30 – CCSO responded to a marine call and made an arrest for boating under the influence of intoxicants. Aug. 30 – Deputies responded to a traffic accident in the 75000 block of Larson Road, where they made an arrest for driving under the influence of intoxicants. Aug. 30 – Deputies took a report of a cold theft case in the 75000 block of Lost Creek Road. Aug. 31 – CCSO responded to a traffic accident near Scappoose Bay, where they made an arrest for driving under the influence of intoxicants. Aug. 31 – Deputies responded to a marine call on Pudget Island. Aug. 31 – Deputies investigat-

ed a cold case regarding a stolen vehicle in the 34000 block of N. Honeyman Road. Aug. 31 – Deputies responded to three marine calls on the Columbia River. Aug. 31 – Deputies investigated a 9-1-1 hang-up in the 75000 block of Larson Road. Aug. 31 – A juvenile was reported missing from the 34000 block of N. Honeyman Road. Aug. 31 – A cold theft case was reported in the 79000 block of Erickson Dike Road. Aug. 31 – Complaints about fireworks were made in the 53000 block of West Lane Road, on Scappoose Vernonia Highway near Cater Road, at Cater and Alder Creek roads, and in the 27000 block of Clark Road. Aug. 31 – Deputies made an arrest for boating under the influence of intoxicants following a marine call near Scappoose Bay Marina. Aug. 31 – Deputies received a call about a cold assault case on Reeder Road near milepost 7. Aug. 31 - Deputies made an arrest for boating under the influence of intoxicants at Scappoose Bay Marina. Sept. 1 – It was reported that a trespass had just occurred in the 57000 block of Old Portland Road. Sept. 1 – A juvenile was

reported missing from the 20000 block of Highway 30. Sept. 1 – A cold theft case was reported in the 52000 block of Bird Road. Sept. 1 – CCSO responded to a suicide attempt in the 76000 block of Emill Road. Sept. 1 – A theft was reported in progress on Highway 30 at Jaquish Road. Sept. 1 – A prowler was reported in progress in the 21000 block of Swedetown Road. Sept. 2 – A disturbance in progress was reported at Hudson Parcher County Park. Sept. 2 – Deputies responded to a marine call in the 300 block of W. Third Street. Sept. 2 – An assault in progress was reported in the 28000 block of Old Rainier Road. Sept. 2 – A fireworks complaint was made in the 2100 block of Gable Road. Sept. 4 – Cold burglary cases were reported in the 23000 block of Highway 30, the 13000 block of Hanhi Road and the 14000 block of Colvin Road. Sept. 4 – A noise complaint was reported in the 32000 block of Pittsburg Road. Sept. 5 – Cold burglary cases were reported in the 70000 block of Nicolai Road and the 22000 block of Nelson Hill Lane.

Emergency management fair to be held in Columbia City The City of Columbia City is hosting an Emergency Management Fair on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Columbia City Community Hall. The event will focus on citizen registration of both landlines and cellular phone lines with the CAN system for emergency notifications, shelter-inplace training and demonstrations, and general

emergency preparedness information. A free hamburger or hotdog meal will be provided along with chances to win many different types of door prizes. One giveaway will include three chances to win a reduction in a Columbia City water/sewer bill of up to $150. Planned participants include Dyno Nobel, American Red Cross, Columbia

County Emergency Management, Public Health Foundation and various stakeholders from throughout the area that assist in mitigation and response to emergency events. The event promises to be an informative, interesting, and prize-winning time. Columbia City Police is asking for the continued support of residents in be-

ing our eyes and ears in the community. Police Chief Mike McGlothlin encourages residents to contact the department with ideas, questions, or any information that would help local police keep the community safe. To reach the department, call non-emergency dispatch at 503-397-1521 or the office at 503-397-4010.

Scappoose Fire District Backyard burning is not allowed yet, even though it rained for two days. Warmer temperatures are still expected for the coming week. Usually backyard burning is allowed sometime in October, weather permitting. Aug. 30 – Sept. 6 – Scappoose Fire provided nine medical transports to hospitals and 10 medical assessments without transport. Aug. 30 – Personnel responded to an illegal burn on SW Keys Road. They extinguished the fire and issued a verbal warning. Aug. 31 – Units responded to Wagner Court on a report of a crashed aircraft and grass fire. One person was deceased. Scappoose Fire extinguished the fire. (See the Sept. 4 edition of The Chronicle for full story.) Sept. 1 – Personnel responded to a barkdust fire at Beaver Bark. They extinguished a burning hemlock pile and equipment. The loss was estimated at $150,000. Sept. 2 – Smoke was reported in the area of SE Eighth. No smoke or fire was located. Sept. 2 – Personnel responded to a possible illegal burn reported on West Lane Road. They extinguished the fire

and issued a verbal warning. Sept. 4 – Personnel extinguished a vehicle fire on Otto Miller Road. Sept. 5 – Personnel responded to a non-injury vehicle crash on Columbia River Highway. Sept. 5 – Units responded to a motor vehicle crash on Highway 30 and Johnson Landing Road. One patient was transported for medical attention. Sept. 5 – Units provided mutual aid with CRF&R for a missing child reported in the creek area of McCormick Park. Water rescue personnel were requested to walk the creek searching for a missing 4-yearold. Prior to entering the water, the child was found safe at home in the top bunk. Sept. 5 – A possibly hazardous spill was reported in the river. Fluids were leaking from a boat and its owner was notified. Sept. 5 – Personnel responded to a non-injury vehicle crash on N. Honeyman Road. Sept. 5 – Units assisted LifeFlight with a patient at Scappoose Airport. LifeFlight landed because of poor weather conditions and needed a patient and its crew transported to St. Vincents.

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SCHWAB: New store offers ‘complete Schwab experience’ From PAGE A1

the lobby and the service bays so customers can watch the work being done.” Now just a couple of weeks shy of his 21st anniversary of working for Les Schwab, it’s clear McMahon is proud of the new site, his employees and the community. “This community is amazing,” said McMahon, noting that after the fire customers brought by cookies and cakes for the employees and one customer even brought in a refrigerator. Like all Les Schwab Tire Centers, the store also offers customer amenities like free Wi-Fi, television and, of course, Les Schwab’s trademark free popcorn and coffee. The customer waiting area has also been expanded. “It’s about twice the size of the old store,” added McMahon. “This is the second one of these buildings in Oregon. Sellwood had the first one. This is what we’re putting in all of the new markets. Anything built from now on will be this style.” The new store also has environmentally friendly features like rain sensors built into the roof that moni-

tor precipitation and adjust water schedules for the store’s landscaping respectively. The extra room at the new location could also translate to added employees. “We’ve put a few more people on and hopefully we will continue to grow and get back to where we were before the fire,” McMahon said. The temporary site had 11 employees, which has now gone up to 14 employees. But McMahon hope to eventually get that number back up to 21, the highest number the store had at one point. “Plans are in the works for a grand reopening celebration later,” said Saddler. “We’re looking forward to showing our neighbors the new store, and thanking them for sticking with us while we worked out of the temporary building.” The new store will offer the complete Les Schwab experience. Employees greet customers as they drive onto the parking lot, the showroom offers a wide selection of tires to meet customer safety and driving requirements, and free warranties are provided for tires, brakes, alignments, batteries, shocks and struts.

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Employees of Les Schwab work in their new fascility. Management is hopeful that the new building, with more room than its last site, will enable the company to add more employees.

PORT: Hearing in Clatskanie From PAGE A1

and development of the surrounding rural area. The planning commission ultimately denied the Port’s request with a 5-to-1 vote against the application. “I am deeply concerned about the ramifications of the application,” said Planning Commissioner Linda Hooper. “My specific concern is about the intended use, the intended industrial use as higher and better than agricultural use. I have big concern about the unknown.” With the planning commission ruling against the application, it is now up to the county commissioners to make the final decision, at least until an appeal is filed. The commissioners have come under fire for the

decision to hold the public hearing in Clatskanie, rather than at the courthouse. Some opponents to the expansion request have said by holding the meeting in Clatskanie, many people – especially those who work in the Portland metro area – won’t be able to make it to the meeting in time. “A precedent has been set over the course of time. Oftentimes when hearings are held, we try to get them as close to the backyard of the community that has the potential for permanent impact,” said Columbia County Commissioner Henry Heimuller. Heimuller noted that since he has been in office, there have been several instances where public hearings were moved to other venues or

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times. “When we know it’s going to be something that impacts people’s lives and property, and perhaps their pocketbooks, we do whatever we can to reach out to the community,” Heimuller added. With a substantial amount of written testimony already received, the county commissioners are still working out the details of the public hearing. Heimuller said it could very well be that the public record will be held open for a specified amount of time following the hearing to allow everyone a chance to be heard. The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Clatskanie High School, 471 Bel Air Drive, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

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notified of his death by a chaplain from the Cowlitz County Chaplaincy. Initial reports are that Schlumpberger became entangled in the anchor line and was unable to free himself, causing the accidental drowning. The Cowlitz County Coroner’s Office is assisting with the investigation. Schlumpberger, a local business owner, leaves behind a wife and two children. An account has been set up at Wauna Federal Credit Union for donations to the family. Anyone wanting to make a donation to the Schlumpberger Family Fund can make a deposit

directly to the account, transfer funds from any other credit union, or mail to Wauna Federal Credit to the attention of the account name. Cowlitz County Sheriff

Mark Nelson expressed great appreciation for the combined efforts from all the neighboring agencies in this search and to helping bring resolution to the Schlumpberger family.

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Community Action Team receives Children’s Trust grant ST. HELENS — Community Action Team’s Child and Family Development Programs received a two-year grant from the Children’s Trust Fund of Oregon for Northwest Parenting Education programs to expand prevention programs to parents of

older school children and in communities underserved by parenting education. The grant allows continued programming at Columbia Community Mental Health’s Pathways program and will enable CAT to serve the community of Vernonia through a

partnership with Vernonia Prevention Coalition and Columbia Community Mental Health prevention staff. For nearly 30 years the Children’s Trust Fund of Oregon has worked on behalf of parents struggling to give their children the best

start in life. As Oregon’s only statewide organization focused exclusively on child abuse prevention, the Children’s Trust Fund invests in best practice child abuse prevention programs, while also investing in public awareness campaigns, research and sound

public policy to create lasting change for Oregon’s children. Since the inception of the Children’s Trust Fund grant program, $10 million has been invested in prevention programs across the state. With the support of thousands of Oregonians,

the Children’s Trust Fund made it possible for 10,000 children and families in 2012 to receive the parenting classes, therapeutic daycare services and home visits needed to prevent child abuse and neglect. Learn more by visiting: www.ctfo.org.

City encourages public comments on drop box rate increase ST. HELENS — Waste Management Inc., which provides garbage drop box service inside the city limits of St. Helens is looking to pass through recent rate increases to its customers. The company has provided 10-, 20-, 30- and 40-yard drop box services to the area for years. The containers are used to dispose of waste, typically in relation to construction and remodeling. The city’s agreement with Waste Management

provides rate adjustments subject to one-half the Consumer Price Index (CPI) annual change. This year’s CPI increased 1.643 percent. Per its agreement, Waste Management is allowed 50 percent of this annual change, which results in a 0.822 percent increase. The City of St. Helens is providing the public an opportunity to comment on these fee increases on Sept. 18 at 1 p.m., during the city council work ses-

sion, in council chambers at 265 Strand St. For questions or to submit a written comment, contact City Recorder Kathy Payne by email at kathyp@ci.st-helens.or.us or call 503-366-8217. Below are the proposed rates for drop box services: Pick-up, delivery and disposal Box Size Fees 40 yards $139.71 30 yards $139.71

20 yards $132.72 10 yards $126.40 Compacted pick-up, delivery and disposal Box Size Fees 30 yards $266.11 plus 5 percent franchise fee and $82.75 disposal fee per ton. Miscellaneous Fees: Rental per day – all sizes $1.68 Disposal fee per ton $82.75 Also, a 5 percent franchise fee is added to the total monthly charges.

U.S. Bank awards $1,500 grant to SAFE The U.S. Bank Foundation awarded SAFE of Columbia County with a $1,500 check for general operating support in August. This award enables SAFE to continue its mission to empower community members to live safe, healthy lives free from abuse. SAFE stands for Support, Advocacy, Freedom and Empowerment. The agency meets the needs of those affected by domestic and sexual violence by providing 24-hour crisis response, ongoing advocacy, counseling and safety planning for survivors as well as prevention education throughout the community. SAFE recently changed its name from Columbia County Women’s Resource Center and has been serving Columbia County since 1979. SAFE relies heavily on the support of donations from community partners like U.S. Bank Foundation as well as individual local donors and volunteers. New volunteer advocate training will begin Sept. 24. This 40-hour training meets statewide requirements for anyone in direct service advocacy for survivors of domestic and sexual

Scarecrows return to St. Helens Oct. 1 as the Spirit of Halloweentown festivities kick off.

Events being planned for Spirit of Halloweentown

Plans for this year’s Spirit of Halloweentown celebration are underway at various organizations. Events kick off on Oct. 1 with the pumpkin lighting celebration in the historic downtown district of St. Helens and the start of the annual scarecrow contest at business throughout town. This year also features a paranormal convention slated for Oct. 18 and events all day Oct. 26, including the Little Spooks Parade and a kids costume contest. The Shoestring Community Players will offer haunted tours and the haunted hearse rally returns this year. The Spirit of Halloweentown celebration is a collaboration of the St. Helens Tourism Committee, local organizations and businesses. Last year’s events drew statewide attention.

Airman graduates basic training The SAFE organization was a recent recipient of a grant from US Bank.

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Students Achievements George Fox University’s largest freshman class The following students joined the George Fox University campus in Newberg this fall. They are among a group of 604 first-time freshmen joining the university. It is the biggest first-year class in the history of the institution and marks a 30-percent increase in freshman enrollment from the fall of 2012, when 423 enrolled. These students are: Jared Bonney, of St. Helens; Sadie Krahn, of Warren; Jonathan Maywald, of St. Helens; and

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Letters Wake up As a resident near the police department, fire department and school, I have to agree with Chief Moss that we don’t need a place that sells medical marijuana. The St. Helens Planning Commission needs to use common sense and see what this business will do to Columbia County. We already have enough problems with drug use and this will only increase the problem. So, planning commission, wake up and realize the mistake before its too late. Dena Chesney, St. Helens No news is good news? When talking with friends and neighbors it seems many believe that coal trains rolling through our county are an issue of the past. All is quiet. However, beneath the relative silence lies the request by the Port of St. Helens to rezone 950+ acres from agricultural to industrial use. This land provides access to the Columbia River – and if rezoned would likely lead to development of terminals and docks to accommodate commodities, such as coal, transported by rail, which translates to milelong trains traveling through Columbia County, bisecting communities along the way. The carrot for this endeavor is the promise for jobs. No doubt, residents of Columbia County are in desperate need of jobs. So let’s pay attention to what is being offered. Realistically – how many jobs would be generated by these long trains moving through Columbia County – and at what economic, environmental, and health related cost? How many jobs would be offered to residents of Columbia County compared to how many personal lives would be negatively impacted, how many businesses (jobs) would be sacrificed? Ignorance is bliss – or is it? In this stressful, multitasking world, it is very tempting to just stay out of this discussion. However, we owe it to ourselves, and our community, to pay attention and act responsibly. A very important public hearing with our county commissioners will be at the high school in Clatskanie on Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your questions and concerns to the table. Take the time to educate yourself and solidify your opinions based on facts. Meredith Moore, Columbia City Zone change will reduce employment Mr. Fred Yauney’s letter (The Chronicle, Sept. 4) makes several unproven assertions in his opinion piece that need to be examined, for many of his arguments are the same arguments that the Port, railroad and other outsiders have used to try to ram a massive increase in rail traffic through Columbia County.

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First and most importantly, there is absolutely no proof that a zone change at Port Westward will result in a net long-term increase in employment. After the temporary constructions jobs are gone, there will be some new employment at Port Westward but the negative impacts of unit train traffic cutting the cities of the Port District in half will outweigh those few jobs and may result in a net job loss. Mr. Yauney claims that Port Westward expansion will broaden the tax base. The reality is we do not know if expansion at Port Westward will result in a net long term property tax increase because unit train traffic and associated impacts will lower property values else ware and prevent other economic development. There is also the massive unfunded transportation issues that heavy unit train traffic will create that could cost in excess of 120 million tax dollars. Why has the Port not done the transportation, safety and economic impact studies that have been asked for by me and three of the four largest cities in the Port’s district? Why are we still debating this? If the Port is right, and Mr. Yauney’s opinion is correct, then prove it. If you cannot build a McDonald’s drive-thru without a detailed transportation study, why can the Port ignore the need for a countywide transportation study? The only answer I can imagine is the Port knows that research will prove the expansion of rail traffic at Port Westward is good only for the Port, real estate speculators in Clatskanie, including the Port’s president, and the railroad. I believe, along with an ever increasing percentage of the voters, as they become informed of the real deal, that increased rail traffic is bad for Columbia County citizens and businesses. I own a small business and many of my customers own small businesses; it’s time we stop looking for quick fixes and come up with an information-based plan that will help Columbia County grow over the long term. Increased rail traffic through the Port’s backroom deals will help only a few but at everyone’s expense. Regarding my campaign for Port Commissioner: It’s a known statistic that greater than 90 percent of the time, the incumbent wins. Despite knowing this, I fought the good fight because I felt I could help Columbia County grow through good business practices and transparency. It looked like I was going to win thanks to the support of local businesses and residents, but when the railroad, coal company, and outsiders formed an illegal Pac and paid for a massive advertisement program, I knew the election was lost. We filed and won on our grievance with the State of Oregon, the State issued a fine

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for violating election laws, but it was too late as the damage was done. But that’s OK- the issues have been brought forward and there is clear opposition to the bad business your elected Port officials continue to practice. Do not let the outside forces and the Port win by taking your right to testify away from you. Take the long drive to Clatskanie on Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m. and let the County Commissioners know you don’t want any more shady backroom deals. If you can’t make the drive, please mail testimony to the County Commissioners and ask for your letter to entered into the record. Michael Clarke, Scappoose Get past the hype This is in response to Fred Yauney’s Chronicle letter last week defending the Port of St. Helen’s proposal to convert around 1,000 acres of farmland in the north part of the county to industrial and freight terminals for the export of U.S. oil, coal, and other resources away from Oregon and attacking those who oppose the rezoning as “anti-jobs” and “anti-development.” Fred makes a number of claims that don’t quite add up. First he says that Luttrell won by a “landslide” over Clarke in the recent Port election. Not quite right. Luttrell got 3,847 votes and Clarke got 3,266 votes, hardly a “landslide.” Second, he says that Luttrell was pro-jobs and pro-development while Clarke was “anti-jobs” and “antidevelopment.” Throughout the campaign Clarke made it clear he was in favor of sensible jobs and sensible economic development, but against doing dumb things under the guise of “economic development” that would hurt jobs and development in all the cities, from Scappoose to Rainier. Third, Yauney claims the county has one of the highest unemployment rates in Oregon. Nope. The most recent Oregon Employment Department data shows the county rate is 8.2 percent, with 21 of Oregon’s 36 counties having higher rates and only 14 having lower rates. Moreover, it’s important to remember that unemployment is based on where you live, not where you work. So if someone got laid off from a tech company in Beaverton, but lives in Columbia County, the unemployment is counted here. Finally, Yauney claims that doing what the Port wants will bring in more tax revenue for the county and local jurisdictions. Again, need to get past the hype. The Port generally leases its properties to businesses. But the Port is a government and doesn’t pay property taxes. Improvements to the property by businesses are theoretically taxable but

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not for years if the property is in an Enterprise Zone. Moreover, taxes paid by businesses won’t go to local governments and schools if the property is in an urban renewal zone. And guess what, the Port has most of its property at Port Westward in urban renewal and enterprise zones. And, who will pay for all the roads and other improvements needed for infrastructure – all public dollars; want to guess whether once you net all this out who wins and who loses? Ask how much in property taxes did Cascade Grain pay to schools and local governments? Mike Sheehan, Scappoose Equal opportunity needed Our county commissioners are holding a public hearing in Clatskanie, on land use applications that will result in more 110-car trains bisecting our town. The trains’ destination is Port Westward in Clatskanie, where their cargo would produce a handful of jobs. Our commissioners obviously know that the Clatskanie supporters of this misguided proposal will turn out in force if they don’t have to travel to St. Helens where these things are normally heard. Opponents of their application – people in Scappoose, Warren, St. Helens and Rainier – must drive to Clatskanie to participate in the public hearing. The hearing is on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m., making it impossible for anyone working in Portland to attend. In the past, our commissioners have used a tactic to

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silence those opponents who manage to get to the hearing. They let the people who want the land use change talk on and on and on. When these supporters finally wind down, the commissioners declare that it’s too late to hear any more testimony. They continue the hearing to a future date, time and place unspecified. All the people who drove from South County are silenced. We ask that the board of commissioners set time limits for both the proponents and opponents of this land use proposal. Perhaps an hour for each side? Be fair and impartial: let both sides be heard. End testimony by the supporters approximately half way through the evening and let the opponents speak during the second half. Please give both sides the opportunity to speak, equally, at the hearing in Clatskanie. Linda Cyders, Scappoose Syrian response What do President Thieu of South Vietnam, President Karzai of Afghanistan, and President Maliki of Iraq have in common? They all came to power with the assistance of the United States and that they have all been shown to have connections with corruption and human rights issues. With the Arab spring, the U. S. has supported regime change in Libya and Egypt, and now Syria. An ambassador has been murdered; governments are in shambles and now President Obama and

his administration wants to aid the al Qaeda-assisted rebels to achieve power in Syria. What have our men and women in uniform been fighting and dying for since 9/11? Ninety percent of Syrian rebels consider themselves Islamic extremists and even fly the al Qaeda flag. The economy in the U. S. is struggling and the federal reserve is still printing money backed by Chinese investments, and since China does not back U.S. involvement in Syria why should they continue supplying the U.S. with financial aid? Much of Europe depends on oil and natural gas from Russia, and since they do not support U.S. involvement, will they halt or limit supplying this energy? And to top things off, what about Iran and Shiite people of the Middle East region? Is it right for the United States to shove corrupt American capitalism and immorality down their throats? 2014 is an election year and the time has come to clean our own house, no red or blue states, or socialist and conservative politics. It is time for Americans to make a stand for something or fade into historical oblivion; like imposing a two-term limit on federal, state, county and city politicians. This is a democracy, of the people, by the people and for the people. Why is the general public content on being led around by professional politicians? Be a participant by attending a meeting, writing a letter to your representatives or paper, or maybe even protest. JoeBill Turner, Columbia City

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Water in the morning: make your garden less inviting to slugs BY Denise Ruttan OSU Extension

Stymied by slugs that can plod through your chard and cabbage, leaving a slimy trail of destruction? Put away that salt shaker, says Robin Rosetta, an entomologist for the Oregon State University Extension Service. Table salt can build up in the soil over time and damage plants. “I have always believed that the best way to control a pest is to make the environment where you’re trying to grow plants less advantageous to their happiness,” Rosetta said. “So try to figure out what makes them happy. You have to think like a slug.” Invasive slugs such as the European red slug often make their homes in Oregon gardens, Rosetta said. Some slug species are partial to warm temperatures — others prefer it cool. All slugs thrive in moisture and low light, often hiding in places underneath objects such as clods of dirt. Slugs leave evidence of their presence in that infamous trail of slime. They scrape the center of leaves with their rasping rows of teeth, creating irregularly shaped holes. They are fond of plants in the brassica family, such as kale and cabbage, and also feast on strawberries and melons. Rosetta suggested the following methods to make your garden less hospitable to slugs. It is generally more

effective to combine an arsenal of strategies and try less-toxic approaches first, she advised. • Water plants in the morning instead of the evening. Rosetta cites a study by Bernhard Speiser and Marcel Hochstrasser with the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture that showed slugs consumed a far greater percentage of the leaf area when plots of lettuce were watered in the evening than when they were watered in the morning. • Design your garden to separate groups of plants that need more watering at a distance away from droughttolerant plants. This will limit the moist areas that slugs call home. • Copper barriers can be used to deter snails and slugs when placed around garden boxes or plant containers. The barriers should be at least 3-4 inches wide. • As you plant young seedlings in August and September for your fall garden, use a hoe to break up the soil to expose any hidden slugs to the sun. Also keep your plants free of weeds, which provide dewy shelters that prevent slugs from drying out. • Hand pick slugs about two hours after sunset. “Handpicking is a viable method if you have the time and a small area,” Rosetta said. • Make traps out of margarine containers halfway full of beer to drown slugs. “You don’t have to use your expensive microbrews; any

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Pictured is a common garden slug known as a great grey slug or leopard slug. Changing the time of day you water your plants from the evening to the morning can drastically reduce slug feeding activity, said Robin Rosetta, an entomologist with the Oregon State University.

beer will work well,” Rosetta said. “They’re attracted to the fermenting yeastysugar mix in the malty beverage.” People can skip the beer and mix sugar and yeast together too. Instead of either of those options, you can make homemade board or corrugated cardboard traps that have wood panels with ridges that can be lifted slightly so that slugs and snails can hide. These are useful methods that are much less messy than beer. • Iron phosphate bait is

less toxic to mammals than metaldehyde baits but still take care to apply it when pets are not around, Rosetta advised. When slugs eat sufficient bait, it damages their digestive system and they stop eating, eventually starving to death in three to six days. • Metaldehyde is synthetic chemical bait that may be applied in fall to break the slug life cycle. Note that its pellets may affect some insects and it can be harmful to children and fatal to dogs

if ingested in large quantities. Make sure to read and follow the label for instructions on using both metaldehyde and iron phosphate baits. • Some pesticides are available for homeowners, including boric acid, chelated iron and botanicallybased pesticides such as those containing cinnamon, garlic oil and clove oil. These products act both as repellants and are directly toxic to slugs and snails. They can be hard to find

in stores but can be found online in many instances, Rosetta said. To learn more about slugs, see the OSU Extension guides “Growing Your Own” at http://bit.ly/OSU_ GrowingYourOwn, “Using Home Remedies to Control Garden Pests” at http://bit. ly/OSU_HomeRemedies and “El control de babosas” at http://bit.ly/OSU_Babosas. Rosetta maintains an OSU website on slugs at http://oregonstate.edu/dept/nurspest/ slugs.htm.

Fred Meyer customers help out Columbia County 4-H SAFE offers classes and Washington put their spare change in coin boxes and Fred Meyer employees chose to combine their quarterly donations to Fred Meyer’s corporate foundation – The Fred Meyer Fund – with the coin box donations. “It may not seem like much, but those small donations really add up,” said Melinda Merrill, public affairs director for Fred

Meyer Stores. “We’re grateful to our customers for donating their change and to our employees for donating their hard-earned money to the Fred Meyer Fund.” Fred Meyer has had coin boxes at its check stands for more than 15 years. The money collected from the coin boxes is distributed through the company’s corporate foundation, the Fred Meyer Fund.

In 2012, the coin boxes raised more than $600,000 for non-profit organizations. The money dropped in the coin boxes stays in the community where it is donated. Each quarter, the coin boxes are designated to a different giving area: Q1 – Youth development; Q2 – Military family support; Q3 – Cancer research and awareness; and Q4 – Hunger reduction.

Back to school safety: Pay extra attention when out on the road Back to school means more children walking and biking on the roads. The Oregon Department of Transportation is reminding drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists to pay extra attention when out on the roads. DRIVERS Younger children often have limited experience with traffic and lack the skills to negotiate traffic safely. Motorists need to take special care while driving. Help children walk safely to school by following these important safety rules: Be aware of school zone area and residential areas beyond to marked zone. Reduce speed in school zones, and extend this if there are lots of pedestrians. Be ready to stop at all times. Children do not always notice oncoming traffic. Always try to make eye contact with children waiting to cross the road. Be patient and wait for children to complete their

crossing before proceeding. Stop when directed to do so by a crossing guard. Get ready to stop when a school bus flashes amber lights, and stop for a school bus flashing red lights. Remember, school buses stop at all railway crossings. PEDESTRIANS Walking children to school from an early age is the key to their future safety. Children who walk to school have the opportunity to develop road awareness as they begin to learn how to negotiate traffic. They also begin to understand their responsibility when walking alone or with others. For a child to walk safely to school, it is recommended that parents first walk with their child to find the safest route with: • Sidewalks or paths when possible, • Few street crossings and high-speed roads, • Safe neighborhood and road “feel.”

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David H. Murphy Jr. David H. Murphy Jr. died on July 28, 2013. He was born on April 12, 1962. A gathering of remembrance open house will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 1–4 p.m. at the home of his sister, Maureen Parkin, at 20250 S. Hwy 213, in Oregon City. David J. Fellion David Jerome Fellion, 56, of Deer Island, died on Aug. 24, following a short battle with cancer. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisc., on Oct. 21, 1956. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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wife, Rose Farness; daughter Donna Evenhus (partner Curt Nusom); sons Terry Farness (wife Traci), Eddie Farness (wife Susie) and Hal Farness; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held on Sept. 4 at Donelson-Fir Lawn Memorial Center in Hillsboro. Interment was at Valley Memorial Park in Hillsboro.

ST. HELENS — S.A.F.E. (formerly the Columbia County Women’s Resource Center) will begin its fall domestic violence and sexual assault basic advocacy training later this month. Interested in becoming a volunteer? Classes are provided at no cost to community partners and prospective volunteers and are prepared in accordance with Oregon State mandates. Class materials will be available at S.A.F.E., individual modules may be signed up for and certificates are available upon completion. All classes will be held at the Columbia Soil and Water Conservation District building, 35285 Millard Road in St. Helens. To register, call SAFE at 503-397-7110 or email Katie at katiet@safeofcolumbiacounty.org.

The best way for children alignment, chain/chain to remember skills is to pracguard, reflectors, seat, pedals, tice them and teach them to handlebars, tires, axle nuts and Class schedule: others. Ask your child to share bearings should all be evaluwhat he or she knows about ated and repaired or adjusted Tuesday, Sept. 24 – Intro and Confidentiality from being a safe pedestrian. as necessary. 6–9:30 p.m. As you walk with your Always wear a bicycle child (or as they start walking helmet. Thursday, Sept. 26 – Anti-0ppression from 6–9:30 p.m. on their own), remember these Select the safest route to safety tips: your destination and use it. Wear bright-colored Avoid busy streets and interSaturday, Sept. 28 – Domestic Violence 101 and clothes and carry flashlights or sections. Sexual Assault 101 from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. wear reflective gear at night. Watch for cars at cross Look for, and be ready for streets, driveways and parking Thursday, Oct. 3 – Cultural Competency and Stalking traffic at every driveway and spaces. from 6–9:30 p.m. intersection. Be sure the roadway is Be aware of drivers in clear before entering. Saturday, Oct. 5 – Child Abuse and Legal Advocacy parked cars that may be getObey all traffic rules and (with Oregon Law Center) from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. ting ready to move. signs - always give proper Monday, Oct. 7 – Crisis Intervention I from 6–9:30 Obey all traffic signs and hand signals. p.m. signals. Walk bikes across busy BICYCLISTS intersections. Friday, Oct. 11 – Crisis Intervention II and Human With school back in sesRide with traffic, as close Trafficking from 6–9:30 p.m. sion, there are a lot of kids as possible to the right side of out there getting to school by the road. Saturday, Oct. 12 – SAFE Policies (volunteers and bicycle. Be sure to go over Younger riders should use staff only) from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. this checklist with your kids to sidewalks when possible and 07-13-11 2x6D 2 Med 2 Top:Layout 1 6/22/12 3:23 PM get them to school safely. allowed. Check the condition of For more safety tips and 07-13-11 2X2.5D 6/22/12 your bicycle2x2.5D to ensureCopies:04-26-08 it is information, goCopies.qxd online to OregonSafeRoutes.org. safe to ride. Brakes, wheel

Obituaries Terry O. Farness Terry O. Farness, age 70, of Columbia City, died at home on Aug. 28. He was born Feb. 28, 1943, in Portland. Terry was raised in the West Union area and graduated from Hillsboro High School. On Oct. 27, 1972, he married Rose Devlin in Tigard. They had resided in Columbia City for the last 14 years. Terry was a truck driver for most of his working life and had been a school bus driver for the last three years. He was a huge NASCAR fan and had driven racecars at Portland Speedway and River City Speedway in St. Helens from 1974–1990. Terry was an official at both tracks for 15 years. Terry was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Vietnam. He is survived by his

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Columbia County 4-H received nearly $2,700 from Fred Meyer customers and employees by dropping their change in the coin boxes located at Fred Meyer check stands. In total, more than $467,000 went toward youth development in the first quarter. From Feb. 3 to May 25, Fred Meyer customers in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon

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Saukerkraut festival back for 24th year

Come rain or shine, the 24th annual Scappoose Sauerkraut Festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Heritage Park in Scappoose. Once again, organizers are planning for all day entertainment, lots of good things to eat, cabbage bowling and a sauerkraut eating contest. Opening ceremonies are at 10 a.m., followed by a pet show, sauerkraut making demonstration, dance performance, sauerkraut eating contest, school showcase and live music. Here’s a list of 15 osettathings to do at the festival, nts provided by the Scappoose Community Club. 1. Meet at Scappoose High School and start the day with a 5K run/walk to raise funds for the Matt Moquim Scholarship. 2. Eat an original Famous Scappoose Sandwich prepared fresh by the Scappoose Community Club. 3. Roll a cabbage for a strike at the Cabbage Bowl. 4. Stock up on books at the Friends of the Library Basement Book Sale. 5. Eat sauerkraut icecream and sauerkraut chocolate cupcakes. 6. Tour the historic Watts House Museum. 7. Play with the animals at the 4-H petting zoo. 8. Show off your pet on stage at the Legacy Pet Peace of Mind Pet Show Off. 9. Get your Christmas shopping done early at the jewelry, arts and crafts

Weekly Meetings Mondays • Columbia City Community Library – 11 a.m., story time for preschoolers. • St. Helens Lions meets every first and third Monday at 6:30 p.m., at the America’s Best Value Inn (formerly Village Inn). Call 503-397-0407 for information. • The MS Support Group of Columbia County meets the first Monday of each month at 1 p.m. at Dairy Queen in Scappoose. For more information, call Susan at 503-543-2517. • The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Friends and Family Support Group meets the second Friday and fourth Monday of each month downstairs at the Rainier United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Teri 503-556-9135. • VFW Post 1440 meets the second Monday of each month. Call 503-397-1775 for information.

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booths on Second Street and the Scappoose Farmers Market. 10. Be amazed by Scappoose High School’s awardwinning Vision Dance Team. 11. Make your mark on the cabbage street mural. 12. Sample the celebrity sauerkraut and vote for your favorite. 13. Buy native plants from the Scappoose Bay Watershed Council. 14. Meet the Sauerkraut Festival Queen and get your autographed photo. 15. Eat fast in the Sauerkraut Eating Contest and win a cash prize. For more about the festival, go to ScappooseCommunity.org.

Here is a chance to pull that wedding gown or prom dress out of the closet and wear it to a gala event. The party is being billed as the “End of Summer Prom” by organizers who hope to raise funds for the Columbia Pacific Food Bank and Community Meals programs. A ticket to the celebration entitles you to a champagne cocktail upon arrival and access to the unlimited dessert bar by several local chefs. And, of course there’s danc-

ing to ‘80s dance music by Music Unlimited. “Any type of prom attire is acceptable,” said event spokesperson Jenefer Grant. The event is Sept. 28 at The Olde School in St. Helens. Tickets are on sale at Avenue 30, Belleza Day Spa, Bertucci’s and Scandalous hair Design. You can also purchase them at the door. The cost is $45 per couple or $25 per person. Attendance is restricted to those 21 and over.

7 p.m. – Constitution Party of Columbia County meets at CRPUD Community Room, 64001 Columbia River Hwy., in Deer Island.

10 a.m. – The 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 the city council chambers 7 p.m. – City of St. Helens City Council regular session in the city council chambers 7:30 p.m. – Columbia Soil & Water Conservation District board meeting at Columbia SWCD office.

Tuesdays • Kiwanis Daybreakers meets at 7 a.m. at the America’s Best Value Inn (formerly Village Inn). Call 503-397-2696. • Warren Community Fellowship – Job Club, 10–11 a.m. room 201, 56523 Columbia River Highway, in Warren. Free and open to the public. • St. Helens Public Library holds baby lapsit story time for 6 months to 2 years at 10:15 a.m. Call 503-397-4544 for more info. • Overeaters Anonymous at the St. Helens Alano Club, 215 N. 6th St. St. Helens, 5:45–7 p.m. Call Sheri at 503-369-4607. No dues or fees. • The Columbia County Democratic Central Committee meets the last Tuesday of every month at Kozy Korner, St. Helens. Meetings start at 7 p.m. • The VFW Ladies Auxillary meets the second Tuesday of each month. Call 503-397-2147 for information.

Public Meetings Wednesday, Sept. 11 10 a.m. – The 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.

bia City – Municipal Court at City Hall. 7 p.m. – Scappoose Rural Fire Protection District Board regular board meeting at the Scappoose Fire Station, 52751 Columbia River Hwy. For more info, call 503-543-5026.

Thursday, Sept. 12 1 p.m. – South Columbia Family School board meeting. 4 p.m. – Columbia County Parks Advisory Commission, held at Healy Hall, 1054 Oregon St., St. Helens. 6 p.m. – The City of Colum-

Monday, Sept. 16 4 p.m. – City of St. Helens Parks Commission meeting in the council chambers. 5 p.m. – Greater St. Helens Parks & Recreation District board meeting in the Eisenschmidt Pool basement.

Tuesday, Sept. 17 10 a.m. – Columbia River PUD board meeting – CRPUD Community Room 64001 Columbia River Hwy, Deer Island 12:30 p.m. – Public Health Foundation board meeting, 2370 Gable Road, in St. Helens. Wednesday, Sept. 18

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 503-3974544 for more info. • Columbia County Stroke Support Group meets the fourth Wednesday of each months from 2:30–3:30 p.m. Avamere at St. Helens, 2400 Gable Road. • Alzheimer’s Support Group, meets the second Wednesday

of each month from 3–4 p.m. at Avamere at St. Helens, 2400 Gable Road. Call 503-366-8070 for information. Thursdays • St. Helens public library holds story time for preschool 3–5 years at 11:15 a.m. Call 503397-4544 for more info. • Weight Watchers meets at Scappoose Foursquare Church at noon and 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 503-543-4802 or email dromjue@comcast.net. • Columbian Toastmasters meets from 12:05–1:05 p.m. at the Village Inn in St. Helens. • Free fitness classes, 7–8 p.m. at the Best Western in St. Helens. Designed for people of all fitness levels. Call Cheryl Capwell, independent beachbody fitness coach at 503-396-2834, or send an email to jppfitness@ yahoo.com. • The Columbia County Commission on Children and Families meets the third Thursday of each month beginning at 5:30 p.m. Meetings are held at the OSU Extension office, 505 N. Columbia River Hwy., in St. Helens. Fridays • The St. Helens Sports Booster Club meets at the Kozy Korner at 7 a.m. every Friday that there is school in the St. Helens School District. • American Legion meets the first Friday of each month at the Moose Lodge, 57317 Old Portland Road, in Warren at 7 p.m. Call 503-369-1313 for more information. Saturdays • Weight Watchers meets at Grace Baptist Church at 9 a.m. Weigh-ins start at 8:30 a.m. For more information, call 503543-4802 or email dromjue@ comcast.net. • The Columbia County Fair board holds workshops every Saturday until the fair begins, at the fairgrounds office. Sundays • Overcomers Outreach – a spiritually-based, 12-step recovery program for substance abuse issues – meets at 6 p.m. at Sunset Park Community Church, 174 Sunset Blvd., in St. Helens. Call 503-397-0535 or visit www. sunsetparkchog.org. • Yankton Recovery Group meets at Yankton Grange, Pittsburg Road, 5:30–6:30 p.m., every Sunday is open discussion. Call 503-397-1473 or 503-3660667 for more information.

Community Calendar Wednesday, Sept. 11 • Scappoose Public Library story time for ages 0–5 begins at 10:30 a.m. The theme and craft is beavers. • Columbia County Chapter of Oregon Equestrian Trails meets at the Moose Hall, 57317 Old Portland Road, at 7 p.m. Many members come early for dinner at the Moose Café around 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept 12 • Scappoose Public Library – Teen Advisory Board will meet at 6 p.m. to discuss future library programs and events over pizza. For grades 6–12, application

required. Saturday, Sept 14 • The Columbia City Celebration supports the Columbia City Community Library; 8 a.m.–10 p.m. Pancake breakfast at the Knapp Center, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. “Show and Shine” automobile show at the Columbia City School, at the Community Hall there will be a book sale, Columbia Art Guild show and sale, plant sale, bake sale, and Novel Quilters quit show between 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Columbia Humane Society will have a pet adoption booth. Silent auction ends at 2 p.m. and quilt and beach cabin

raffles will be drawn at 2:30 p.m. • Willapa Hills Audubon Society will meet at Hemlock Square, off Kessler Blvd., in Longview, Wash., at 8 a.m. and spend an hour and a half walking Lake Sacajawea to check out the birds and other wildlife, which inhabit the lake at this time of the year. Sunday, Sept 15 • Grace Baptist Church – Fall Fling; festivities will begin at 11 a.m. with a BBQ followed by an outdoor worship gathering. The main event will be an outdoor carnival that will run through the afternoon. Fun activities for all ages including a bounce castle,

a balloon launch, dunk tank and other fun games and prizes. Come join this free, communitycentered event. 58690 Ross Road, in Warren. Tuesday, Sept. 17 • The St. Helens Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission will hold a fundraiser at Burgerville from 5–8 p.m. Burgerville will donate a portion of the cost of your meal to the commission to use for its bicycle helmet program. This program gives free bicycle helmets to children at Lewis & Clark and McBride Elementary schools.

Wednesday, Sept. 25 • Friends of The St. Helens Public Library meet at 5:30 p.m. 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

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Fast N’ Loud Amish Mafia Merlin and Alan goes after Levi. Amish Mafia “Brother’s Keeper” _ Fast N’ Loud “Dale Jr.’s Sick Nomad” Sports Sunday Paid Program ( (5:20) NFL Football San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks. (N) (Live) Last Tango in Halifax Childhood sweethearts reunite. Inside Foyle’s War Interviews with the cast and crew. * (5:00) Viewers’ Choice

MONDAY EVENING

4:00

Airplane Repo “No Rescue Repo”

Joint Relief 7 Days!

NASCAR Racing Sprint Cup: GEICO 400. (N) Jessie Jessie gets her big break.

R U SMART? Paid Program Hollyscoop EP Daily (N) MLB Baseball Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers. From Comerica Park in Detroit. (N)

Airplane Repo “Mid-Air Collision”

SportsCenter (N) (Live) A.N.T. Farm A.N.T. Farm

8:30

The Presidents’ Gatekeepers

FOX NFL Sunday (N) (Live)

Cook with No Flame › “Two Can Play That Game” (2001, Romance-Comedy) Vivica A. Fox, Morris Chestnut. Paid Program Paid Program Q Next Stop Friends Friends › “Cop Out” (2010, Comedy) Bruce Willis, Tracy Morgan, Adam Brody. W MLB Baseball: Royals at Tigers

6:30

11:30

Food for Thought

NFL Football San Diego Chargers at Philadelphia Eagles. (N) (Live)

(:25) NFL Football Denver Broncos at New York Giants. From MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (N) (Live)

Paid Program

11:00

Recipe Rehab (EI)

The NFL Today (N) (Live)

Made in Hollywood Jack Van Impe Made in Hollywood ›› “Get Smart” (2008, Comedy) Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway, Dwayne Johnson.

C (11:00) NASCAR Racing Sprint Cup: GEICO 400. From Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill. (N) (Live) Gravity Falls Gravity Falls A.N.T. Farm A.N.T. Farm I Gravity Falls

Born to Explore

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

The Presidents’ Gatekeepers Chiefs of staff illustrate their jobs.

Cook with No Flame Wipeout Newlyweds tackle obstacles.

* (9:00) Viewers’ Choice Popular programs from public television’s pledge are rebroadcast. FOX NFL Postgame Fox Sports 1 on 1 , NFL Football: Redskins at Packers

6:00

Ocean Mysteries

10:30

Face the Nation (N)

Jake and the Pirates Sofia the First

2:00

10:00

(:27) In Touch

Secrets of the Secret Service Airplane Repo “Alone in Alaska” _ (11:00) The Presidents’ Gatekeepers ( (10:30) PGA Tour Golf BMW Championship, Final Round. From Conway Farms Golf Club in Lake Forest, Ill. (N) (Live)

SUNDAY EVENING

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The Presidents’ Gatekeepers (Series Premiere) Chiefs of staff illustrate their jobs. (N) America’s Got Talent (N Same-day Tape) (:01) Camp “Last Days of Summer” (N)

C College GameDay Chris Fowler, Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit and Desmond Howard provide game angles, previews and analysis. (N) Henry Hugglemonster Mickey Mouse Doc McStuffins Jake and the Pirates Sofia the First I Octonauts

SATURDAY EVENING

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Criminal Minds “The Replicator”

9/11 Firehouse (N) The Million Second Quiz “Day 3”

The Bra Reinvented! Focus T25 WEN Hair Care _ Cindy Crawford NewsChannel 8 at Sunrise at 7:00 AM (N) ( NewsChannel 8 at Sunrise at 6:00 AM (N)

12:00

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Big Brother (N)

The 9/11 Surfer Live at 7 (N)

Inside Edition (N)

8:30

Monk Monk wakes up with amnesia. Q Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory FOX 12’s 8 O’Clock News on PDX-TV (N) Seinfeld “The Bris” Seinfeld Seinfeld “The Slicer” ›› “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” (2006) Will Ferrell. (DVS) W Seinfeld

SATURDAY AFTERNOON

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Entertainment ’Night Extra (N)

Access Hollywood , 6 O’Clock News (N) Timbers in 30 C (5:00) College Football Air Force at Boise State. (N) (Live) Jessie (DVS) Austin & Ally I Jessie

6:00

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Modern Family

Nightly Business Rpt. PBS NewsHour (N)

SATURDAY MORNING

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Modern Family

Access Hollywood , 6 O’Clock News (N) (4:30) College Football Texas Christian at Texas Tech. (N) (Live) C Austin & Ally I Good Luck Charlie Jessie Q Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement The Big Bang Theory

6:00

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Shark Tank Protein-infused energy drink.

Nightly Business Rpt. PBS NewsHour (N)

FRIDAY EVENING

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