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Chief Moss hits 25-year milestone in law enforcement
Citizen investigates chromium in St. Helens drinking water BY CODY MANN cmann@countrymedia.net
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St. Helens resident Thomas O’Hanlon was concerned about his drinking water and decided to check it out. He found that chromiumtesting results were not available in the city’s recent water quality report and set out to change that. Chromium-6, also called hexavalent chromium, gained notoriety because of the awardwinning film Erin Brockovich, about a class-action lawsuit in which she represented California residents who claimed many health issues and cancers they suffered were due to a power company that contaminated their drinking water with chromium. Chromium-6 is known to cause health problems and cancer when inhaled. It can lead to lung cancer, liver damage, reproductive problems, and developmental problems. It has not yet been proven to cause cancer in humans when ingested, but drinking it gave lab rats and mice cancer during a twoyear study. Chromium is used in industrial metal finishing processes, textile-dyeing processes, ink manufacturing, water treatment, chemical synthesis and coal-burning power plants. According to a recent report from the nonprofit research and ad-
Police Chief Terry Moss and Mayor of St. Helens Randy Peterson at the council chambers on Sept. 21, 2016.
BY CODY MANN cmann@countrymedia.net
During a recent City Council meeting, St. Helens Police Chief Terry Moss was recognized for 25 years of police work. Moss began his career in 1989 as a reserve officer. He was hired as police officer in St. Helens in September of 1991. He worked his way up to detective and sergeant before being promoted to lieutenant in September of 2003. Along the way he also
worked in child abuse investigations, narcotics investigations and was D.A.R.E. anti-drug program officer for schools. In April 2013, he became police chief. While attending community college and working at a grocery store in Molalla, Moss befriended a police officer who helped kindle his interest in the field of law enforcement. After a ride along, Moss applied to be reserve officer. “I knew right away I wanted to do this for a living,” Moss said. His search for a full-time
position led him to St. Helens and he has served with the department ever since. “The city has been good to me,” he said. Moss has not fixed a date for retirement, but he acknowledged that it is somewhere on the horizon. “I am much closer to the end of my career than I am to the beginning,” he said. Among his goals before he steps away, Moss said he would like to see the department become accredited. “We’re working on that right now – we’re hoping to have that done in
End of the line for CEPA BY DON PATTERSON dpatterson@countrymedia.net
On July 5 the board of Columbia Emergency Planning Association voted unanimously to merge with Homeland Security Emergency Management Committee, ending the organization’s 31-year history. CEPA’s responsibilities will transfer to a working group of HSEMC. CEPA grew out of a state mandate that communities had a ‘right to know’ certain things regarding business and industry. CEPA became the first Local Emergency Planning Committee, an association of emergency responders, business and industry representatives and social services agencies, organized to provide communication and coordination during a crisis situation. It was a model other communities copied when creating their own emergency planning organizations. Residents of St. Helens had set-
tled in to watch the winter Olympics on a Saturday night in February 1980 when an emergency struck the Boise Cascade pulp mill. A ruptured line spewed 300 degree caustic chemical 200 feet in the air, injuring a guard and forcing the evacuation of nearby homes. The county opened an emergency shelter at the fairgrounds. But in the era before cell phones, communication between emergency services was haphazard, prompting Columbia County’s emergency services director at the time, John LaFrance to say, “At the time, we didn’t know what the situation was.” Former mill manager, Jim Huff, remembers the wailing sound of the escaping chemicals. “It was commonly known that the mill used raw chlorine, a deadly gas,” Huff recalled. “9-1-1 didn’t have the means to communicate with other agencies and police blocked access to the mill. Portland television stations called for residents to evacuate St. Helens.” A small group, led by Huff, met in the aftermath of the accident to create a better system of coordination during emergencies and in 1988 CEPA was formed with 25 members. By 2016 its membership grew to 248 and included representatives from law enforcement, fire and EMS services, industry, Red Cross, 9-1-1, school districts, city and county government, utilities, transportation and public health. Over the years CEPA has initiated
improvements to the community. It was instrumental in securing a DEQ grant to establish a permanent household hazardous waste disposal facility at the transfer station on Railroad Ave. CEPA worked to install a computerized call-out system countywide. The system allows agencies and businesses to put out a telephone alert to a target area or the whole county. It formed a committee to identify and document extremely hazardous substances within the county. It reviewed emergency response plans for natural disasters and acts of terrorism. One of CEPA’s goals was to facilitate communication and an exchange of ideas among local entities on emergency response preparedness. CEPA held monthly meetings to facilitate information exchange between emergency responders, government leaders and local industry. At its July meeting County Commissioner Earl Fisher said CEPA’s monthly meetings may not have a lot of urgent business, but did create helpful relationships across the county. CEPA does not receive tax money, but relies on contributions from local business entities and fundraising efforts, like donkey basketball for its approximately $68,000 annual budget. As part of HSEMC, the new committee will meet quarterly instead of monthly. Its mission remains the same: to facilitate information flow between agencies and the public.
the next few months,” Moss said. “That’ll be a big one for me.” Accreditation brings with it a degree of prestige and also may have a positive effect on insurance rates for a department. “It’s something we’ve talked about for a long time, something I’ve always wanted to do,” Moss said. “If you can leave a place in a better spot than it was when you found it, you may have done something right.”
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Person of interest sought in homicide investigation Authorities Hightower’s are asking for the aunt, Paisley public’s help in Breece, said a Golocating a person FundMe page was of interest in a established raise homicide investifunds for Hightgation. ower’s daughter Columbia Luna, and nearly County Sheriff’s $4,000 was already Office (CCSO) donated. “Jon and and the Columbia Starr just want to County Major make sure they can Crimes Team continue to meet Luna’s needs as she are seeking the continues to grow,” whereabouts of Breece said. “Luna Jesse Allen Lane, is the only joy left 28, as a person Courtesy photo of Apache Rose’s of interest in Jesse Allen Lane is a person of interest in the life.” the death of death of Apache Rose Hightower, whose body Lane was deApache Rose was found in a rural area of Columbia County scribed as a white Hightower, 24, on Sept. 20. male adult, 6 feet 1 of Portland. inch tall, weighHightower’s ing approximately 145 pounds, with body was discovered on Sept. 20 at brown hair, brown eyes and tattoos around 4:30 p.m. down an embankon his elbow, left arm, neck and right ment off of Pittsburg Road in the St. forearm. He also has a tattoo of the Helens area. A subsequent autopsy letter “B” just below the corner of his indicated she was the victim of homiright eye that was recently added. cidal violence. The last known address for Lane Jonny Bradley, Hightower’s father, was in Jackson County, Ore., but he said, “It has been a living nightmare was seen both in Portland and the St. to put it plainly, and beyond the fact Helens area in recent weeks. Lane is that it feels like we suddenly entered some alternate reality, there is now the a convicted felon who currently has a news that Jesse Allen Lane is a person warrant from the Oregon State Parole Board. of interest.” Lane should be considered armed “We know he was responsible in and dangerous. If anyone knows of our hearts and we hope that they have his whereabouts, they are encouraged the evidence to prove this,” Bradley to call law enforcement and not to said. “I don’t think they would be actake action themselves. tively pursuing him unless they did.”
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Occupants, fish make it out of burning home Three fish are alive and well after a fire at a home on Deer Island Road in St. Helens. Columbia River Fire & Rescue firefighters were dispatched at 8:30 a.m., Sept. 22 to a report of a structure fire in the 1100 block of Deer Island Rd. Firefighters found a single story home with smoke coming from the eaves. Fire was found in a room at the back of the home that had extended into the attic space. There was no immediate attic access so firefighters had to cut a hole in the ceiling and roof of the house to gain access to the small fire in the attic. Upon entering the burning structure firefighters found a live fish on the floor next to a broken fish tank with two more live fish in the tank without
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water. The firefighters rescued the fish and safely placed them into another fish tank in the house. All three fish are alive and well. All other occupants of the house made it out safely and there were no injuries. Firefighters remained on scene for approximately two hours putting out hotspots and assisting the homeowner. The cause of the fire is suspected to be the result of a black light placed behind the fish tank that caught nearby materials on fire. Damages are estimated to be about $30,000 including contents. It took firefighters approximately 10 minutes to control the fire. Fire personnel said there was no working smoke detector in the house.
Funds available for art projects Columbia County Cultural Coalition (CCCC) announced funding for the grant year 2017 is available for projects and events that advance the culture, art and heritage of Columbia County. Applications should be submitted to Kannikar Petersen at kpetersen@akaandesign. com by Friday, Nov. 18. Grant awards range from $500 to $2,000. Eligible applicants must be 501 (c) (3) non-profits, government agencies, or individuals/groups that have 501 (c) (3) sponsorship. The CCCC supports public art and performances, historical restoration, community events and other projects across Columbia County that enhance people’s lives. It is made up of volunteers from Clatskanie, Rainier, Scappoose, Vernonia and St. Helens and funds projects and activities in the arts, local heritage and the humanities. The priorities of CCCC’s cultural plan include protecting existing cultural assets, helping
A sidewalk art show on Columbia Boulevard
people experience a variety of venues, and increasing access to and participation in cultural events. The coalition claims it has awarded close to $100,000 since 2005 with funds allocated from the Oregon Cultural Trust (OCT). Established in
2001, the OCT is a public and private partnership that makes annual grants to county and tribal groups. The OCT website, www. culturaltrust.org, contains information about its programs and the matching gift tax credit available to donors.
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Help finding non-profit sponsors and/or completing the application is available. Contact Cici Bell at cicibell@juno.com. Grant application forms and guidelines are on the CCCC website www.columbiacultural.org/forms
Accused meth trafficker busted in two-state investigation A three-month drug investigation spanning two states was brought to a close with the arrest of an alleged meth trafficker. On Sept. 20, member of the county’s Columbia Enforcement Narcotics Team (CENT) and CowlitzWahkiakum Narcotics Task Force in Lonvgiew, Wash. arrested Michael Wayne
Naillieux, 47, for warrants that stemmed from an in-depth investigation. Additional evidence against Naillieux was collected at his residence after authorities searched the scene, according to Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. “Persons involved in criminal activity do not recognize geographic
boundaries, so law enforcement partnerships like these are necessary to successfully prosecute multistate offenders,” Columbia County Sheriff and CENT Commander Jeff Dickerson said. He went on to recognize members of the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Narcotics Task Force for their efforts in the case.
Naillieux was lodged at the Cowlitz County Jail on fugitive warrants from Columbia County and the Oregon State Parole Board. Additional warrants are believed to be pending in Oregon. Additional charges for intent to distribute meth and resisting arrest may be coming for Naillieux in Washington.
City wants planning commission applicants
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The City of St. Helens is currently taking applications from members of the community who would like to volunteer to serve on the St. Helens Planning Commission. The incumbent for one position would like to be reappointed, however, council policy requires the city solicit new applicants once an incumbent has completed at least two full terms. The commis-
sion normally meets once a month on the second Tuesday at 7 p.m., but may meet more often depending on projects they are working on and land use applications received. The Commission is created and members appointed by the city council. All committees are advisory to the council, however, the planning commission is quasijudicial and has authority
to make decisions on various land use matters. To learn more about the planning commission, please visit the City’s website at www.ci.st-helens. or.us. If you are interested in volunteering your time to serve on the planning commission, please go to the City’s website and click on forms & applications and download a boards
and commissions application. Print and complete the form and return it to City Hall, Attn: Kathy Payne, P.O. Box 278, 265 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR 97051. You can also contact Kathy Payne, City Recorder at kathy@ci.sthelens.or.us or by calling 503-366-8217. The deadline to submit an application is Oct. 14.
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SAFE advocacy team welcomes three new members SAFE of Columbia County added three new members recently. SAFE stands for Support, Advocacy, Freedom and Empowerment. The agency advocates for victims of domestic and sexual violence. Brandee Dudzic joins the team as the new DHS Domestic and Sexual Violence
Specialist. Her role supports survivors in collaboration with the local child welfare system by providing case consultation for DHS staff as well as direct advocacy for families. Dudzic is a recent graduate of Portland State University and a soldier in the Oregon Army National Guard.
Julie Paxton will be taking the lead at The Starting Place Shelter as SAFE’s new shelter coordinator. Paxton became a certified advocate with SAFE last fall and has been a volunteer for the 24-hour help line since then. SAFE is excited to welcome Paxton on board as a full-time, paid member of
its team. Kathryn (Kat) Stevens helms SAFE’s newest program, Healthy Hearts. Stevens is leading the pilot project in collaboration with Vernonia Health Center and The Public Health Foundation of Columbia County. She will provide in-person advocacy for survivors in
Vernonia two-three days per week. With experience as a native Vernonian, as an advocate with Call to Safety (formerly Portland Women’s Crisis Line) and Americans Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center, as well as champion for people experiencing homelessness as
Director of the Millers Scholarship Foundation, Stevens is a tremendous asset to SAFE and to survivors in western Columbia County. SAFE is excited to have a strong team of advocates and to continue moving forward with its mission: Empowering people to live safe, healthy, non-violent lives.
Sheriff’s office hosting open house Diabetes Are you ready to go to jail? Don’t worry, it will only be a case of “just visiting.” Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will offer an open house, including an opportunity to tour the jail, on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 5 p.m. to roughly 6 p.m. There will be exhibits from each division and people to explain the various services and programs provided through the sheriff’s office. There will be light snacks available and it is open to the public. Sheriff Jeff Dickerson said the open house would be the first opportunity since the jail was built to showcase to the public the facility and the programs provided by CCSO. “I believe it is important for our citizens to understand how the services we provide are carried out, and the degree to which we rely on the public’s good will and partnership in order to keep these vital public safety programs in place,” Dickerson said.
classes offered
The open house will take place Sept. 29 from 5-6 p.m.
The Jail Tour will include exhibits on the following: •Jail Transports •Booking •Inmate Housing •Inmate Work Programs •Inmate Health Programs •Programs to reduce recidivism •Inmate Visitation •Courtroom services
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The Enforcement Division will sponsor exhibits that include the following:
The Support Services Division will sponsor exhibits that include the following:
•The Columbia County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit •Patrol Unit •Marine Patrols •Reserve Deputy Volunteer Unit •Dog Control
•Concealed Handgun Licensing & Fingerprinting Unit •Civil Process Unit •Sex Offender Registration •Records Unit •Volunteers in Partnership with the Sheriff (VIPS)
Columbia County Public Health Foundation is offering a series of diabetes self-management workshops. The series was developed by Stanford University to help people with diabetes better manage the chronic condition. These workshops are taught by trained volunteer leaders living with the condition themselves. Participants will learn how to set weekly goals, problem solving, relaxation, handling difficult situations and the emotions associated with diabetes.
“If you or someone you care about lives with diabetes, this is the workshop for you,” according to Ashley Baggett of Public Health. Classes are being offered in St. Helens at Columbia River Foursquare Church, Tuesdays 9 -11:30 a.m. from Oct. 4 to Nov. 8 and in Rainier at the senior center, Wednesdays, noon- 2:30 p.m. from Oct. 5 to Nov. 9. To register or for more information, contact Ashley Baggett at 503-397-4651 ext. 2007 or by email abaggett@ tphfcc.org.
Clatskanie Public works director, finance director resign BY JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net
Longtime Clatskanie Finance Director Sharry Hilton and Clatskanie Public Works Director Ray Dipasquale have submitted their resignations. “The resignations did not happen at the same time,” Clatskanie City Manager Greg Hinkelman said. “They came during different weeks and both of them are looking to do other things. They did not say what those other things are. That’s their business.” Hilton’s resignation takes effect Sept. 30. Hinkelman said Dipasquale also had originally planned to leave Sept. 30 but decided to stay on until Oct. 4. “He extended his time to make sure the demolition of the old Clatskanie City Hall got underway successfully,” Hinkelman said. Hilton has been city finance director for the past 8-and-a-half years. She
declined comment when reached at her city hall office by The Chief. Dipasquale was employed by the city as public works director in Jan. 2013. Our calls to Dipasquale for comment had not been returned by press time. Hinkelman said Dipasquale and Hilton were valued city employees “They provided excellent work for the city and we deeply appreciate their work here,” Hickelman said. “I wish them well in their next chapter in life.” Clatskanie Mayor Diane Pohl said the resignations were a surprise. “It is always a surprise of sorts, but you always want your people to excel and so those are personal decisions to leave a job,” Pohl said. “They have been excellent employees but they have chosen to go on to other things. We wish them well. They have done a great job for the city and we wish the best in the future.” Hinkelman said he will
meet with Dipasquale to get a list of the city’s capital improvements that need to be completed and will advise the city council of options for replacing the two. “I have to go before the city council and ask for replacements,” Hinkelman said. “I am looking at various options to present to council in replacements to move the city forward.” But Hinkelman declined to publicly comment on what those options are until he can present the options to the city council. He said he will make that presentation at the Oct. 5 regular Clatskanie City Council meeting. As the search opens for Dipasquale’s replacement, Hinkelman said Clatskanie Public Works Foreman Calvin Shulda will be responsible for daily operations of the public works department with Hinkelman’s guidance. Hinkelman said he would assume the role as the Clatskanbie City Finance Director until the city council decides on a replacement.
County unemployment rate at 6.7 percent The Oregon Employment Department’s latest jobless report shows Columbia County’s August jobless rate at 6.7. Columbia County is tied with Jackson and Harney counties for the 12th highest jobless rate of Oregon’s 36 counties. Grant County leads the state with the highest unemployment at 8 percent and Hood River County with the lowest rate in Oregon at 4.4 percent. In August, there were were 1,700 jobless and 22,499 people employed in Columbia County. Seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment dropped by 90 jobs in August to 10,670. Seasonally adjusted figures compare expected
changes with actual changes. A gain of 130 jobs is normal for the month, but the county added only 40. The private sector cut 50 jobs, and government employment rose by 90. No private sector industry had a significant change in employment, but local government education accounted for the 90 government jobs added. Total nonfarm employment in August was 230 more than one year before, a gain of 2.2 percent. The private sector accounted for 180 jobs gained, and government added 50 jobs over the year. Retail trade added 100 jobs over the year, education and health services grew by 60, and leisure and hospitality gained 30 jobs. Nondurable goods manu-
Hinkelman said Hilton was paid $72,244 annually, not including benefits, for her role as finance director. He said Dipasquale was paid $87,768 annually, not including benefits, as city public works director. “We are still able to move the city forward while the search for replacements is on,” Pohl said.
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facturing cut 60 jobs. State government was up 50 jobs over the year. Columbia County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 6.7 percent in August, essentially unchanged from the previous month (6.4 percent), but lower than the year before (7.3 percent). The rate was higher than the statewide rate (5.4 percent) and the national rate (4.9 percent). This is the third consecutive month with an increase in the unemployment rate, and the total increase over the three months has been 1 percentage point. If these changes hold when the figures are revised in a few weeks it will indicate a significant increase in the unemployment rate for the county.
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Afterfundmaking to the he agreed munity tice system when they are Governor, Attorney Genandtowill not committofuture ing “savings” for President Oregon State Sheriffs County. be transported the St. ing through contact with the subject, arrested for possession of a eral, District Attorneys, crimes where they become this historic felony level 05/22/2015 Kevin Ray Johns Medical Center for she agreed to voluntarily Association Oregon Association Chiefs controlled substance. The members of was the arrested Oregon at the further entangled in the population, as to this Scales assessment. be transported St.would Johns of Police Malheur County Sheriff penalty is often a felony State Clatskanie LegislatureCity andPark stakecriminal justice system. current recidifor 05/28/2015 – Police were undermine Medical Center for assessBeaverton Police Department, Ret. Probable - Crimiment.reduction work and contacted by an continues employee drug conviction where the holders to craftCause a more This approach vism nal Mischief in the Third to demand at Clatskanie Safeway, who harm In community-based addition to the aboveefperson may receive a jail thoughtful approach to accountabilOregon Sheriffs and Degree, a Class C Misdewanted to turn in a container referenced cases, the Clatssentence, or are placed drug possession when it is ity while applying limited forts that are a result of the Chiefs of Police recogmeanor. Scales transported resources of whatto appeared to beand kanie Police Department on probation and receive the only crime committed. treatment state’s Justice Reinvestment nize that every community to the Columbia methamphetamine, which responded We to 113 other this calls limited treatment services. Oregon Sheriffs and County Chiefs Jail services to address the Initiative. believe and most of our citizens where he was booked and was found in the parking lot. during the past two weeks. Unfortunately, felony of Police recommend that underlying addiction and newly created misdemeanor are touched in one way or convictions in these cases user-amount drug possesprevent future crime. We population should continue another by the damaging also include unintended sion convictions be treated believe our limited criminal to be funded by the state, impacts of drug addiction. and collateral consequences as misdemeanors and recjustice resources should and Community Corrections We understand that it ruins including barriers to housommend that offenders be be focused on addressing agencies should remain relives, breaks hearts, buring and employment and a carefully assessed and given violent crime and property sponsible for providing the dens families and robs our Clatskanie Rural Fire crime justproblems south of the Boise mill CCMH. disparate impact on minorindividualized, mandated that destroy assessments and subsequent communities of individuals Protection District report property. livability. It appears that 5/28/15 Brush,treatment bark ity communities. treatment as a condition of community evidence-based with potential. Too often, From MayIf23successthrough a firedowas setsupport either delibdust fire:orS.referrals. ColumbiaWe also Oregon Sheriffs and their conviction. We not service individuals with addiction June 2, Clatskanie RFPD erately or accidentally on River Highway, St. Helens responded to 11 calls for the small wood dock by an This was a small 2 foot by medical assistance, 3 fireunknown person. The fire 2 foot barkdust fire outrelated calls, and answered 5 was extremely small and did side of the Best Western other calls for service. not cause any appreciable Hotel. Probably started by May 27, there was an ildamage to the dock. The a discarded cigarette butt. legal burn reported. fire was consistent with a No spread to structures or May there was a mo- constructed cigarette-caused fire. A vehicles and no injuries. Vote for Margaret County Commissioner. the buildwould not be28, destroyed… planting a version of tor vehicle crash. small, unauthorized campfire 5/30/15 Structure fire: Magruder Robert J. Braud until theMay ing? Once they did that, I new30, CHS Board untruths about the kennel there was a ring was also located near 29451 Old Rainier Road, Recently I had the opSt. Helens decided contacted my attorney and to immediately director or action would structure fire on Old Rainier the dock and was still warm Rainier. This was a signifi- be portunity to meet Margret hadfrom himprior eliminate all referremove them and cover taken againstfire them. Road. use. Contact the cant structure involving Magruder who is running with vinyl. Upset with Columbia ences to money for CHS in Life would be much May 31, there was an Port of St. Helens for further a metal barn, approximately for a seat on the Columbia That tookburn. careThe of homeowner the Humane Society myinformation. trust. The donation will better, assize. wellThe as the illegal 40x50 in barnbank was extinguished the fire.we 5/28/15animals Structurebut fire:the account, used for raising chickens County Board of Commisand donation This letter is in response building still benefit had we never 735can Matzen St., St. of Helens. (chicks), storage including sioners. This lady is the were once proud of. to the Columbia Humane board be proud their volunteered to construct Columbia Fire This came in as a structure 1978 Chevy aa building forCamaro, animalsand in real deal! She is running Originally, half River of the Society accepting dogs action. andused Rescue fire buttowas stove need legal of marijuana growing. a home. for the seat being vacated building was byreport the Back theactually formera kenfrom Israel. CongratulaThere was a 78% emer- nelissue. The residents had in The cause of the wasaskNow you canfire stop by Earl Fisher who has county dog control departdirector. He brought tions to the new CHS gency medical rate for all started the stove cleaning assigned to a heating lamp ing me why the side the announced his retirement. ment.calls Their half was warm small dogs from CaliforBoard of Directors. this past week. cycle and this caused a good system used to incubateofand building was changed. I was especially impressed and dry but lacked some nia and other USA places My family constructed you our mother’s (nana’s) house Berg for all your help. 5/25/15 Dumpster/outside deal of smoke and fumes warm the chicks. There was Georgie with her because: of thefire: niceOnfeatures we land because wanting and paid for allTom expenses on May 23. Special thanks & Claire Wilcox Port-managed due to people a stove that had not no extension to theHolsheimer home She is not coming to utilized from the Canine were looking to rescue ke to thank to Sheriff Goodwin; youinvolved will Tomlocal & Kelly Wilcox at end of Railroad Avenue, to adopt been cleaned recently. for All that is located closeScappoose by. Loss the Boardbe with a Special, Spa…all costingThis more. dogs.evacuated CHS dogs and surrounding dogs.Wilcox Rescue crews forever in our hearts for Matt area & Amanda St. Helens. was The a fire small residents andwere is assigned at about $20,000 to a fire out saving herShe life, also to Nick onside a small dockhave moored there were notoinjuries. This but may be flows more depending What from this Personal Agenda. county could the more medium large size. 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Martin and does Emilyhappen Mustola.inThe driver received atodislocated that lips Her credentials as fordogs. no-kill shelters. sized dogs, but people were dog the maximum temperature was control 78 (on May 20th) and the shoulder and severe abrasions ofword the face andcross scalp.his Martin minimum 33 (on May 24th). The total was .53 Schnoover, transported to to the Emanuel Hospital in American people. To me, CHSrainfall was getting mer City Councilor and a I am only who one was person requesting small was dogs. inches. constructed Eighteen days of the wereof clear, seven apartly still Portland Sunday was seriously injured withthe a er from Clatskanie’smember Past... of after month to month the point needing long-standing livingon who made thethe mostMonth My family six cloudy. Thekennel heaviestdirector. rainfall occurred on knee cap torn loose and but the kneeinsults, dislocated, head theserious lies the slander, Salary was the County Budget Comdonation/construction, and paidcloudy over and $200,000, the 16th and dollars 17th. There was frost on to thework 2nd of the have lacerations, the bones of the forehead being exposed with lowa light and he had it never ends. Unbelievmittee makes her well-suit- not counting never been contacted later and farplans more unusual killing on the wasstraight. lacerated.I’m Emily Mustola received face egon ed to this very important able from this bad presidential to aearn hisfrost keep. He 24th. also The to the donated.month Building setbrow things prevailing wind of the month was from the northwest. and head injuries, the skin and flesh being badly scraped candidate is the venom, cared job on the County Commis- came fromMore the Canine Spaarrivedloved husband and father sheep have in St.and Helens the about past week to be sure by my the hard surface of the highway. The passengers in the the hate, the racism, animals. I was happy with sion. With the departure in Palmpastured Springs,onCalif. would wonder why they Columbia County cutover land. Approximately back seat had lesser injuries; the group was brought in tothe ions toofMrs. bigotry and hypocrisy both Earl and Tony and way things going. in ever This spa16,000 was planned and their time, where they sheep from east of the the mountains arewere now crazing the wasted Clatskanie Hospital were cared for. With thethat Route 1, continuously flows outtheof ThenS.in came a new board there being ONLY three constructed by private and of energy. the county. Kenneth C. Miller, P. & S. agricultural agent, money exception MartinAnSchnoover all were dismissed during o wasvotes recently this one mouth. Has the her expertise and directors. hadwith it W. other money…no government and four sheepmen were inoftown TuesdayGossip conferring nightperson, from theBarbara hospital.Day, ificate of the Benson Timber deserves The drum bugle corps, sponsored by felt the American man ever compassion acumen thatsome this on board considered funds. T. Evenson relative to placing a lot and of praise. ment by Better will be of critical Company holdings. Legion left this morning on the train for Portland where theybut of empathy for anyone themselves more profesimportance. She took care of the dog Gerald Ford’s dog, Ford rdens for her Arvid Mattson, who is charged with assault withtheir intent to control will compete andvolunmarch in the floral parade this afternoon. himself? She Is a life-long citizen sional. I don’t know dogs, all had moved into a gated ke. The certifikill,where following shootings of Sergeant Healea and teer, Theno boys will be the Multnomah for lunch In hisHotel business dealof Columbia County who education butKenneth the former salary andtaken sawtothe home area no the dogs ngs national Cal E. Throne, state officers at Astoria, about three weeks at noon and to dress for the parade. They go by bus the be ing- such as theytomay raisedisher family here and kennel director may or need for a building where were allowed. The CHS Mrs. Sirnio ago, will enter a defense pleading insanity, according to stadium where the paraders assemble. A large number r Homes and – he the hasboys hurttoso continues to be a small may not have had a college they buildingword originally was to could live warm planned and from Astoria. of parents and friends tocalled accompany o distinguished people. Heround displays business owner in the famdegree. Plenty people in dry. Guessonshe good be constructed and mainDeliveries of fish at Astoria showed a bigofincrease Portland thewas train.a The S. P. &many S made a special pass its a level of selfishness, ilytesting business started by her this world have earned a salesperson and talked us tained as follows: painted Wednesday, indicating that the June run of Chinook as trip rate of $1.30 for adults and half fare for children with ara for dependrogance and greed that just great-grandparents goodFishermen living with common the mess thatlimit. has now white onstarted the outside enteringwith the Columbia. operating near the into three-day return nce of taste sense. belief. It isLutherso over She resides in North a blue roof, be were getting mouthlights of theto river between 400 and 500 pounds evolved. The national convention of thedefies Finnish Apostolic fulness. Mrs. per boat. an Church willfrom be held in Clatskanie this coming week with CHS board director, the top, but as a con artist, County. While this is not on the entire side of the All we ask CHS follows: Disaster Benson Timber Company log board sessions Sunday morning at 10 a.m. and people closing will Mrs.sucAnna Sirnio building facing think that’s her title, he knows many a prerequisite for thethreatened high- the Ibig wasbeginning a monthly Cake cess it does help to have raftwas late Sunday when theme towing Thursdayreport evening. years ago the convention was“believe also informed CHSdrum had on the financial believe him. Just way. This in 1993.near Astoria andFour a copy ening;the 1 ½residents cups sugar; 4 egg yolks, beaten; tug Roosevelt, which was to take the raft to San Diego, was held here and brought together a large gathering from the me, believe me,” he keeps in the North plenty of money to hire They were to be used for of their monthly meetings. te; 3 tablespoons hot water; 1 cup milk; 1 tsp. disabled soon after the tug had crossed out from the river Midwest and the West. At that time on Sunday noon 2600 muttering. No! He is not represented by one of their a new kennel director. two purposes …to protect This should happen regu; ¼ tsp. salt and 4 egg whites, stiffly beaten. entrance. After six hours work assisted by another tug, the were fed at the meeting and a crowd of almost equal size is high anything Wonder what the donors own. the building and light up larly, but it stopped some er until soft, then gradually add the sugar and Roosevelt returned to the river and the raft was beached near is expected this year. All sessionsbelievable. will be held He in the but believable. She is known for being to CHS would think about the large black metal lettime ago. ming until smooth. Add the egg yolks, which Flavel. Repairs are now being completed on the tug’s towing school gymnasium. A cookhouse 16 by 16 ft. has been That a of person of his a consensus builder and Stir in the because always ters thatengine read Holsheimer, The former kennel en until thick and lemon colored. and the raft is now that expected to be money on its way safely erected near the building and the basement the school willilk potentially a critical attribute seems to beabout an issue. The feet director, Animal fired, had ch hasthis beenismixed to a smooth past in theLamar hot Memorial by the middle of next week. It contains 5,000,000 be used the as a one dining room. Three could meals will be servedbecome daily e the milk vanilla (combined) logs. Two river buoys were away by the noduring the convention. be three services of the held extraorfor aand Board that only has with the then carried removed the Shelter.ofThe letters costchannel board warning he was go-There willpresident s beenthree siftedvotes with the baking powder salt, at towline as itSeveral drifted about the channel.letters Both were recovered ingeach dayfired. with the time at 10 a.m.,dinary 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. The is especially whenand$600 memorial running country of ours the time. to be The CHS ghly after addition. Fold in be the stifflyhad to be andreplaced replaced because the day following. evening service be mostly intruly the English language andLike twoeach of these three will down the street side of the beyond the pale. board asked himwill to attend ites. Place 2 greased and floured A near tragedy occurredbuilding last Saturday night when several a meeting, the townspeople and those surrounding new in voting members in 9-inchof neighborhood or covered them manyterritory others,areI will kids. The only to tell himof theothers, ke in aJanuary!I moderate oven 375 degrees) wereabadly injured in vinyl. an autoThat accident invited attend. urge(350 yourto readup with wasnear the hecordially not let this go down withwas fired. He to contacted last timeyoung this people happened inutes. Cool and ice with 7-minute icing and Karvonen home. The group, which included Emily Mustola, Hope all is well with you and yours, write soon! ers to support Margaret certainly saying what they out a fight. I will speak out an attorney who advised CHS volunteer fastened oconut. Cora Draper, Elsie Hill, Walter Daly of Clatskanie, and Love, Magruder for Columbia thought of the people who to as many people as I can the board they better stop them to the wall so they was kind enough to share her recipe at a Frances Hill, Martin and Oliver Schnoover of Kalama went Alice meeting; I am so excited to give it a try! for a ride and failed to make the curve at the scene of the ot only a cool month, but it was also a month accident. The car skidded some distance before turning over (In last week’s edition we had the incorrect year listed for l, the report of Clatskanie’s new weather on the highway. Several of the occupants were thrown out Dear Sally, the year should have been 1989.)
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believe that our prosecutors must continue to have access to specialty courts like drug court and other accountability tools as we treat these drug possession crimes as Class A Misdemeanors. In many counties, first time drug possession offenders can avoid a felony if they seek and complete treatment. We must be clear. It is imperative that mandated assessments and treatment services accompany this change in drug crime policy so that individual risks and needs can be identified and addressed.
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St. Helens Police Department Sept. 12 – A person reported ve that an unknown suspect ts had vandalized the front of r her house in the 200 block of we South 1st Street sometime ion overnight. e- Sept. 13 – Andrew Walker, ties, 21, of St. Helens was arrested on for carrying a concealed lony weapon at 1691 Old Portland te Road. Sept. 13 – Joshua Brown, 35, is of St. Helens was arrested for ed ent s olicy and and
possession of methamphetamine and theft in the third degree. Stephanie Good, 30, of St. Helens was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, theft in the third degree and criminal trespass in the second degree. Both subjects arrested at Columbia Boulevard near Sunset Boulevard. Sept. 13 – Robert Sarson, 28, of Seaside, Ore. was arrested at Wal-Mart on Gable Road for theft in the second degree, unlawful possession of heroin,
and a probation violation detainer. Sept. 13 – Cedric Williams, 34, of St. Helens was arrested in the 500 block of south Columbia River Highway for two outstanding misdemeanor warrants and violation of a restraining order. Sept. 13 – Taylor Webster, 25, of St. Helens was found in possession of heroin in the 2000 block of Sykes Road. Sept. 13 – Timothy Turner, 33, was arrested on two
St. Helens Municipal Court warrants in the area of Old Portland Rd and South 14th Street. Sept. 14 – Kara Crowley, 41, of St. Helens was arrested on a St. Helens Municipal Court warrant in the 2500 block of Gable Road. Sept. 14 – A person reported a found bicycle in the 2200 block of Gable Road. Sept. 14 – A person reported the theft of his cellphone in the 100 block of North Columbia
River Highway. Darcie McBride, 18, of St. Helens was arrested for theft in the second degree as a result. Sept. 14 – An engagement ring was taken from one of the softball fields at Campbell Park. Sept. 15 – Jeremiah Hansen, 21, of St. Helens was arrested on an outstanding warrant in t he 1600 block of Tualatin Street. Sept. 16 – Joshua Sowa, 27, of St. Helens allegedly shoved
his mother into a railing on the front porch of their residence in the 300 block of West Street. Sept. 17 – Tracy Yung, 41, of Columbia City was arrested on an outstanding St. Helens Municipal Court misdemeanor warrant following a traffic stop. Yung was also cited for driving uninsured and her vehicle was towed and impounded. Sept. 17 – A person was struck by a motor vehicle at the intersection of Highway 30 and South Vernonia Road.
Sept. 20 – A motor vehicle crash was reported at the Lewis & Clark Bridge. Firefighters responded to a report of a three-car crash on the bridge. There were no injuries and no assistance was needed. Sept. 21 – A structure fire was reported in the 300 block of South 14th Street in St. Helens. Firefighters responded to a report of a house fire that was not a house fire. A grass fire was reported by a passer-by and was being extinguished by a nearby resident when firefighters arrived. The small grass fire burned a small area and caused no
damage to any neighboring structures before being extinguished. The cause is unknown at this time. Columbia River Fire & Rescue would like to remind the public that fire season is still in effect and the public needs to be very cautious with any heat sources in the outdoors. Sept. 22 – A structure fire was reported in the 1100 block of Deer Island Road in St. Helens. On arrival firefighters found a single story home with smoke coming from the eaves. Fire was found in a room at the back of the home that had extended into the
attic space. There was no immediate attic access so firefighters had to cut a hole in the ceiling and roof of the house to gain access to the small fire in the attic. It took firefighters approximately 10 minutes to control the fire. Upon entering the burning structure firefighters found a live fish on the floor next to a broken fish tank with two more live fish in the tank without water. The firefighters rescued the fish and safely placed them into another fish tank in the house. All three fish are alive and well. All other occupants of the house made it out safely and there were
no injuries. Firefighters remained on scene for approximately 2 hours putting out hotspots and assisting the homeowner. The cause of the fire is suspected to be the result of a black light placed behind the fish tank that caught nearby materials on fire. Damages are estimated to be about $30,000 including contents. There was no working smoke detector in the house. Columbia River Fire & Rescue would like to remind the public to make sure their smoke detectors are working.
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would like to remind motorists to make sure you are well rested and alert when traveling. Drowsy driving is a major cause of motor vehicle accidents. It can impair the human brain as much as alcohol, and is a major cause of car crashes in the U.S. – Stay alert, arrive alive. Sept. 20 – A motor vehicle crash was reported at Townsend Road and Fernhill Road in the Rainier area. Firefighters responded to a report of a vehicle over the embankment. The vehicle was able to get back on the road and required no assistance.
Sept. 19 – A motor vehicle crash was reported at Highway 30 and Jacquish Road in the Rainier area. The northbound lane of Highway 30 near Jacquish Road was closed for a short time while crews evaluated a patient as a result of single-car crash. The occupant fell asleep causing the vehicle to go off the road. The patient suffered minor injuries and was treated and released on scene. ODOT was advised and assisted with traffic control. Columbia River Fire & Rescue
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Obituaries Gary “Ed” Edwin Smith January 18, 1945 ~ September 16, 2016 Gary “Ed” Edwin Smith, of Wellton, Ariz., passed away on Sept. 16, 2016, at the age of 71. He was born Jan. 18, 1945, in Portland, Ore., to Ronald B. and Madelyn N. Smith. Ed grew up in St. Helens, Ore. He and his wife, Mary Katherine (Peterson) Smith, were married on Oct. 10, 1980. Ed was employed at Boise Cascade for 37 years as a maintenance supervisor; he then worked building wind farms.
He enjoyed boating, fishing and golfing. Ed is survived by his wife, Mary Katherine; his daughters, Nicole Marie Smith and Neili Mae Smith; his son, Gary Edwin Smith; his grandson, Jaren Paul Smith; his granddaughters, Shayla Rae Susee and Madelynn Renee Jiminez; his mother, Madelyn Nadine McMahon and his sisters, Linda K. Lindsten and Cheryl R. Wilson. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30, at the Elk’s, in St. Helens.
The St. Helens community is invited to attend a Waterfront Redevelopment Open House and Celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 5-7 p.m. on the former Boise Veneer property under an event tent. There will be no formal presentation at the open house. Attendees are encouraged to arrive at any time during open house hours and help celebrate the planning and design outcomes achieved during the last year of waterfront
redevelopment planning. Light refreshments will be provided. This is the third and final meeting of the Waterfront Redevelopment Area-Wide Planning project, which was funded by the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Brownfield program. Information stations will be set up under the event tent that will highlight materials generated as part of the Framework Plan and key components of the
Implementation Strategy, which will guide the City in the next steps of redevelopment. City staff and consultants will be on hand to answer questions and facilitate discussion. The waterfront location is subject to change in the event of adverse weather. Please watch the City of St. Helens’ Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ cityofsthelens) for any location updates, which will be announced as soon as possible.
Pauline Mabel Rice October 2, 1925 ~ August 27, 2016 Pauline “Polly” Rice of Warren, Ore., died on Aug. 27, 2016. She was born Oct. 2, 1925, to Roy and Mary (Morin) Benson, in Portland, Ore. She grew up and attended school in Toledo and Portland and went on to college at Oregon State University. On Oct. 20, 1962, she married James H. Rice. They were married until his death in March of 1998. Polly worked for JC Penney Company as an accountant in Portland and St. Helens for 40 years. She moved to Warren with her husband, James and son, Dennis, in the early 70s. She was a member of the Plymouth Presbyterian Church in St. Helens, the
Warren Grange, Portland Rose Society, Scappoose and St. Helens Senior Centers and the St. Helens Rebekah Lodge #217. Polly was a Master Gardner. She loved flower
gardening, yard work, sewing and oil painting. She is survived by: her son, Dennis Rice, and daughter-in-law, Artis Rice; her grandchildren, Tiffany Rice and Andrew Rice; and her great-grandchildren, Jaden Rice and Jazmyn Rice. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Rice. Polly will be interned with her husband, James, at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Ore. A memorial will be held Saturday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m, at Plymouth Presbyterian Church in St. Helens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kindred Hospice and The Alzheimer’s Association.
Eva Ann Kasch November 13, 1937 ~ September 16, 2016 Eva Ann (Ward) Kasch, died Friday afternoon Sept. 16, 2016, at Avamere Arbor, where she had lived since 2009. She was born on Nov. 13, 1937, to
Larry Edgar Ward and Doris Odell Ward. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the Christian Church of
St. Helens, 185 S. 12th Street. Columbia Funeral Home, of St. Helens, is handling arrangements.
Emma Lou Waller August 25, 1936 ~ September 22, 2016 Emma Lou Waller passed away on Sept. 22, 2016, in St. Helens, Ore. She was born Aug. 25, 1936, in Brooklyn,
Iowa. A graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 7, 2016, at Willamette National
Cemetery, in Portland, Ore. Columbia Funeral Home, in St. Helens, is handling arrangements.
Willie Emma Evans December 19, 1925 ~ September 20, 2016 Willie Emma Evans was born on Dec. 19, 1925, in Chama, New Mexico, and passed away on
Sept. 20, 2016, in Scappoose, Ore. No services scheduled. Columbia Funeral Home, in
St. Helens, Ore., is handling arrangements.
Letters, continued Here we go again Here we go again with the aggregate tax. This time around, they’re calling it Measure 5-255. When we voted it down last year, it had a different name. And when we voted it down the time before, it was called something else. No matter what you call it, this measure is bad for Columbia County. Please vote no. I work in the construction industry. My family depends on my job, which would be at risk if the backers of this measure had their way. Even if I didn’t have my family, myself and my co-workers to think about, I’d still see 5-255 for what it is: An unfair tax on a single industry to fund something completely unrelated to it. It’s like taxing dentists for every tooth they pull, and using that money to build a county shop. This is a terrible precedent and would become a barrier to anyone wanting to do business here. With a fundraising policy like this, you’d always have to wonder who the next target would be. Measure 5-255 is bad for business and the future of Columbia County. Please vote it down. Jeremy Russell Columbia City
A dark day in history July 27, 2016, will go down as a dark day in the history of Columbia County. In the early morning hours, hearts were broken, as Yankton District residents stood by watching heavy equipment mow down and completely destroy their iconic 113-yearold Yankton Baptist Church, reducing it to a pile of jagged wood, laying amidst a cloud of historic dust.For several years, The Old Yankton Church Historic Preservation Organization (OYCHPO) and the Yankton Community Fellowship (YCF, a group that worships on another portion of the property), had been embroiled in an ongoing dispute regarding the future of the Old Church building. The OYCHPO saw value in saving and restoring the structure to create a district museum in which to preserve and display historical documents, pictures and cultural information of the Yankton area. YCF disagreed.Built in 1903 with land donated by The Tarbell Family, the Old Church was once the hub of the community and brought many meaningful memories to the founders and their descendants, who to this day, continue to live nearby. Memories of when the Old Church
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Patriot movement in Columbia County Rural Organizing Project will present Beyond Burns: The growing Patriot movement in Oregon on Sept. 29 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Columbia County Soil and Water Office in St. Helens. We will learn the political and economic roots of the Patriot movement, how Patriot groups and paramilitaries recruit, and the
disruption Patriot groups have caused in local communities across the state, including Harney, Grant, Josephine, Crook, and Baker Counties. The Rural Organizing Project will share Patriot movement strategies and tactics and discuss the ways they undermine local democracy in Oregon, including national mass
mobilizations, funneling money into city and county-level elections for Patriot candidates, the use of local controversies and vulnerabilities to recruit, and the increasing use of intimidation tactics, vandalism, and threats of violence to silence political opposition. Attendees will also learn how these frontline local communities
have come together to repair, rebuild relationships, and address the unmet needs of their community. There will be a brief discussion of what activity is being seen in Columbia County. For more information: cara@rop.org or 503-4388638. RSVP appreciated but not necessary.
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St. Helens High School and The Chronicle have partnered to highlight the accomplishments of SHHS graduates. This is our first installment of what will be a regular feature in our paper going forward. Educational Background: Dustin Hald attended Portland Community College until he was hired as a deputy sheriff with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office in 1998. Though he did not obtain a degree from PCC, he earned a basic, intermediate, supervisory and management certificate from Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) in both the police and corrections field. Hald has attended and received certifications in numerous fields of study related to law enforcement, corrections, criminal law, marine law enforcement, labor law, civil law, ethics, leadership, use of force, firearms, less lethal techniques, communitybased policing, juvenile law, drug investigations, search and rescue, SWAT supervision and operations, first aid/ CPR, defensive tactics, death investigations, child abuse, sexual abuse, interview and interrogation, and emergency vehicle operations (land and water based). To date he has completed over 3,000 hours of state certified training as part of his continuing education. What was your hardest challenge in getting that preparation? Doing what is right and always keeping my eye on the prize have been major motivators as challenges have presented themselves over the years. I knew from a young age that I wanted to become a police officer. At the age of 15 I became a police cadet with the City of Scappoose. I would basically ride along with police officers and learn the job as
an unarmed volunteer. When I turned 21 I was brought on as an unpaid reserve officer with the City of Scappoose. As a reserve officer I was able to carry a firearm and started to work and started to work as an unpaid police officer, mostly on weekends and after college classes in the evenings. I knew that the path I was going down required me to live my life in a fishbowl. Police officers are not better than anyone else; they are just judged at a higher standard. So as a young person facing the challenges of peer pressure I always kept the ultimate goal of someday becoming a full time police officer in mind. I knew that I would be competing in a very challenging field and wanted to be the best candidate possible when the time came. Work hard, keep your eye on the prize and do what is right even when nobody is watching. If you live by these rules I firmly believe you can achieve anything in life.
into a dream job. The sheriff’s office is responsible for all search and rescue, crash investigations, rescues, and law enforcement on the waterways in Columbia County. We have over 60 miles of Columbia River, and over 50 miles of Multnomah Channel, Gilbert River, Scappoose Bay, Nehalem River and smaller rivers and waterways. I have also learned that employees are the most precious commodity in any organization. Without dedicated, empowered employees that want to work hard and serve at the highest level, the organization is very ineffective with a high turnover. I have learned a lot about people along the way. I have seen the worst of the worst that nobody should ever have to see. But this is a very rewarding career and I wouldn’t change a thing about where I am today.
What especially interesting or exciting thing did you do or learn how to do during your preparation?
I am currently a Columbia County Sheriff’s Deputy with the rank of Lieutenant. I manage the day-to-day operations for the sheriff’s office.
The life of a police officer is very exciting at times. With the good comes the bad, as with most professions. I have learned that I have an extreme amount of responsibility and am often called upon at the worst of times. Some of the interesting things that I have learned along the way would have to be water based law enforcement and boat operations. I have always loved the water and boating. When those two were combined it really turned
What work are you doing now?
What do you particularly enjoy about what you do? I enjoy the different challenges and opportunities that I get to experience every day. Some days I’m operating a 27’ patrol boat on the Columbia River while other times I’m managing a search and rescue operation or in command of a major crime scene. What’s the coolest thing for you about what you do?
I get to do all this cool stuff in the town and county in which I grew up. While at times knowing so many people can be uncomfortable while at a crime scene or while enforcing traffic laws. I find it very rewarding being able to really make a difference in the community where I grew up and still live. How did St. Helens help put you on the path to where you are now? I learned a ton about life as a student athlete at St. Helens High School. I was very fortunate to be part of a state championship football team in 1992 and numerous outstanding baseball and wrestling teams while competing as a St. Helens Lion! Which classes or extracurricular were particularly helpful? The term student athlete should be highly valued. I have learned this in life as well. You have to put the work in on and off the field. I enjoyed my time at St. Helen High School learning from some excellent teachers and coaches. Wes Bigham, Gordon Jarman, Neil Johnson, Jimmy Jeffrey, Bob Kunders, Pat Brame, Mike McCoy, and Brian Waters were some of my favorites. I think all of them have retired after serving a long, rewarding career. I had many favorites along the way and I’m sure I’m forgetting some. I would say being a student athlete really helped with networking later in life. As a young man I really didn’t have
a lot of life experience as a 21 year old entering the law enforcement field. It was these coaches and teachers that I used as references when I was filling out applications. What you are learning today as a student or athlete makes a difference later in life. Your coaches and teachers are teaching you more than what’s in the textbook. Some are better than others, find the good ones and learn everything you can. These bonds and relationships are very important. I’m happy to talk to anyone interested in a career in law enforcement. If I don’t have the answers you are looking for I’m sure I know someone that does.
• Understanding Special Education and Your Important Role on the IEP Team! Training brought to you by FACT Oregon and Columbia Community Mental Health, 5-6:30 p.m., Creekside Building Community Room – 58646 McNulty Way, St. Helens. Training will provide parents and guardians of children who receive special education services with invaluable information on building and understanding your role on the IEP Team. To register for this event call 503-786-6082 or 888988-3228 or email registration@ gactoregon.org with questions or assistance with registration.
Wednesday, Oct. 5 • Scappoose Library Children’s Storytime, 10:30 a.m., 52469 S.E. Second St. In the meeting room, stories, songs and crafts for children ages 5 years and younger. • St. Helens Library Family Storytime, 11:15 a.m., 375 S. 18th St., in the children’s room. Join other families for stories, songs, movement, finger plays, puppets and more. Children of all ages are welcome with a parent or caregiver. • Columbia County Historic Courthouse Museum, noon-4 p.m., 230 Strand St. • Columbia County Parks Advisory Commission work session, 4 p.m., at Healy Hall located in the Roads & Parks Building, 1054 Oregon St., St. Helens
It is an honor to [be a Success Story]; I am truly touched. I am still extremely proud to be a St. Helens Lion…Go Lions! If you know successful St. Helens High School graduates who are taking care of their families and making a worthwhile contribution to their communities, please send their contact information to mjmunger@sthelens. k12.or.us We want to recognize them and share the story of their path to success with our students today.
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Wednesday, Sept. 28 • Scappoose Library Children’s Storytime, 10:30 a.m., 52469 S.E. Second St. In the meeting room, stories, songs and crafts for children ages 5 years and younger. • St. Helens Library Family Storytime, 11:15 a.m., 375 S. 18th St., in the children’s room. Join other families for stories, songs, movement, finger plays, puppets and more. Children of all ages are welcome with a parent or caregiver. • Columbia County Historic Courthouse Museum, noon-4 p.m., 230 Strand St. • St. Helens School Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., at the district office in the board room at 474 N 16th St., St. Helens.
First Lutheran Church, Parish Hall, Fourth and Wyeth streets, St. Helens. Free Dinner. For more information on how to help or volunteer call 503-397-0090.
Thursday, Sept. 29 • Columbia County Historic Courthouse Museum, noon-4 p.m., 230 Strand St. • Community Meal, 5:30-6 p.m.,
Saturday, Oct. 1 • Learn to Play the Ukulele presented by St. Helens Library, 10-11 a.m. - beginners, 11 a.m. to 12 noon continuing learners
- 375 S. 18th St. Learn to play the ukulele from members of the Cowlitz Ukulele Association. For more details and to register call the library at 503-397-4544. • Caples House Museum Tours, 1-5 p.m., 1925 First St., Columbia City, for details call 503-3975390 or www.capleshouse.com.
Friday, Sept. 30 • Afternoon Tea at Caples House Museum, 2-4 p.m. – 1925 First St., Columbia City, for details call 503-397-5390 or www.capleshouse.com. Serving tea and sweets, $5 per person, proceeds benefit the museum. • Bingo, Scappoose Senior Center, 6 p.m. – 33342 S. W. Meadow Drive, $12-$15. Food available for purchase. • St. Helens School District Regular Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., at the District Office Board Room, 474 N. 16th St.
Sunday, Oct. 2 • Caples House Museum Tours, 1-5 p.m., 1925 First St., Columbia City, for details call 503-3975390 or www.capleshouse.com. • Cribbage, 6 p.m., Avamere at St. Helens, 2400 Gable Road. Monday, Oct. 3 • Columbia River Fire & Rescue Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting, noon, in the Admin Office, 270 Columbia Blvd. St. Helens. • Bingo, 6:30-9 p.m., $12-15, at the Scappoose Senior Center, 33342 S.W. Meadow Drive. Food available for purchase.
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Luncheon planned The Rainier Garden Club is hosting a joint luncheon for local garden clubs. Members of garden clubs throughout the county are invited to meet at the Assembly of God Church on Rockcrest Street and Highway 30 in Rainier
on Oct. 5 The presentation starts at 9:30 a.m. and lunch will be served. This month’s program is “Homegrown Holiday Wreaths and Centerpieces,” by Nadine Smith. Guests are welcome.
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ers executive session according to ORS 192.660 (2)(d) Labor Consultations, 10 a.m., at the NOHA office, 147 S. Main Ave., Warrenton. The Regular Board Meeting will be held following the executive session. For agenda items, please call NOHA at 503861-0119, ext 112. • Columbia County Historic Courthouse Museum, noon-4 p.m., 230 Strand St. • Community Meal, 5:30-6 p.m., First Lutheran Church, Parish Hall, Fourth and Wyeth streets, St. Helens. Free Dinner. For more information on how to help or volunteer call 503-397-0090. To add your organization’s community event to The Chronicle’s Out & About section please email: chroniclenews@countrymedia.net or call the office at 503-397-0116.
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SportsCenter (N) (Live) K.C. Undercover K.C. Undercover
SportsCenter (N) (Live) L & M: Cali Style Girl Meets World
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SportsCenter (N) (Live) Backstage “Me” Best Friends
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The Simpsons
American Dad
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Family Feud Elena of Avalor (N)
L & M: Cali Style
K.C. Undercover
SportsCenter (N) (Live)
Liv and Maddie
Mike & Molly Seinfeld
Mike & Molly The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory FOX 12’s 8 O’Clock News on PDX-TV (N) Seinfeld “The Opera” ELeague “Overwatch Open Grand Final” (N) (Live)
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K.C. Undercover
6:00
The Cleveland Show
This Is Us Kate struggles to lose weight. Washington Week Hollywood Idols Hell’s Kitchen “Crepe Grand Prix” (N)
College Football Stanford at Washington. (N Subject to Blackout) (Live) Bunk’d
Family Guy
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8:30
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KOIN Local 6 at 6am (N)
Lucky Dog (EI)
SportsCenter (N) (Live)
SportsCenter (N) (Live)
Star vs. Forces
Star vs. Forces
Backstage “We”
L & M: Cali Style
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Family Guy Bob’s Burgers
American Dad Seinfeld “The Virgin”
The Cleveland Show Seinfeld
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Paid Program
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DragonFlyTV
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Cat in the Hat
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Innovation Nation
Ready Jet Go! (EI)
The Inspectors
Hidden Heroes
Cyberchase
Good Day Oregon Saturday (N) College GameDay (N) (Live) Goldie & Bear Tomorrowland No-Fat Fried Foods - YES! Really!
Doc McStuffins Live Life and Win!
Sofia the First Career Day
Mickey Mouse Made in Hollywood
The Lion Guard Pets.TV (EI)
Seinfeld “The Dog”
Seinfeld “The Pen”
Seinfeld
Seinfeld “The Cafe”
›› “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” (2006, Comedy) Will Ferrell. (DVS)
Seinfeld
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Misfit Garage “Truckin’ It with Trejo”
Fast N’ Loud “Fleetline Superflip Frenzy”
Fast N’ Loud
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MLB Post Game
Col. Pregame
Garden Home
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K.C. Undercover Paid Program
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Today’s Homeowner College Football Louisville at Clemson. (N) Open House KOIN 6 News
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Fast N’ Loud (Part 1 of 2)
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Journey-Dreyer Woodsmith Shop
Woodwright’s Shop
Quilting Arts
››› “Wedding Crashers” (2005, Comedy) Owen Wilson. (DVS)
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Sewing With Nancy
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NewsHour Wk
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Football Scoreboard College Football Kentucky at Alabama. (N) (Live) Liv and Maddie Stuck in the Middle Girl Meets World Bizaardvark
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Nip&Tuck Friends
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Thomas & Friends
Bob the Builder
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Liv and Maddie Forensic Files
Married... With
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Secrets and Lies “The Husband” (N) Quantico “Lipstick” (N) Madam Secretary “Sea Change” Elementary “Folie A Deux” Alaska: The Last Frontier Exposed “The Fall & the Aftermath” (N) Inside Edition Dateline NBC Poldark on Masterpiece (N) Indian Summers on Masterpiece (N) Family Guy (N) Last Man-Earth 10 O’Clock News (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) Best Friends Stuck in the Middle Girl Meets World Liv and Maddie Blue Bloods “Dedication” Mike & Molly Mike & Molly The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory
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Stuck in the Middle Forensic Files MLB on TBS (N)
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KATU News at 5 (N) World News Raw Travel KOIN 6 News Taking Fire “Flipping the Switch” NFL Football Charlie Rose NewsHour Wk Paid Program Next Stop World/Poker Girl Meets World K.C. Undercover Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Seinfeld Seinfeld
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KATU News at 11 (N) (:35) Castle “XY” KOIN 6 News at 11 Game On! Alaska: The Last Frontier Exposed KGW News at 11 (N) Grant’s Getaways Great Houses With Julian Fellowes Oregon Sports Final Graham Bensinger SportsCenter K.C. Undercover Bizaardvark Rizzoli & Isles “Cuts Like a Knife” The Big Bang Theory ››› Shrek 2 (DVS)
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(5:00) College Football Connecticut at Houston. (N Subject to Blackout) (Live) Bunk’d K.C. Undercover Girl Meets World Liv and Maddie
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Modern Family (N) (:31) blackish “God” Criminal Minds “The Crimson King” Dual Survival “Blackout” (N) Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (N)
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Jeopardy! (N) Wheel of Fortune (N) Extra (N) Ent. Tonight Dual Survival “Dying of Thirst” Live at 7 (N) Inside Edition (N)
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Journeys in Japan Nightly Business Rpt. PBS NewsHour (N) Forces of Nature “Color” (N) NOVA Discoveries about Otzi the iceman. 6 O’Clock News (N) Family Feud (N) Family Feud (N) Lethal Weapon “Surf N’ Turf” (N) Empire Jamal deals with life after being shot. MLB Baseball: Indians at Tigers MLB Baseball Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants. From AT&T Park in San Francisco. (N Subject to Blackout) (Live)
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(Tenants in home, please do not disturb) 1968 Honda S90, Cushman 3 wheel Utility Truckster, Diesel Mechanic Shop, Equipment and Tools, Several Large Tool Chests, Large Press, Gravlee, Steel Work Table, Compressors, Welders, and much more. Dining room set with Hutch, Dressers, Bedroom Set, Chairs, Tables, Antique Immigrant Trunk, Piano’s, Household Goods, and Antiques & Collectibles.
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LIVE AND WORK IN BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN RAINIER! Cute cottage is zoned City of Rainier Central Business District, which will allow you to live there as long as you have a business there as well. Rare chance to own a property that has both business space and living quarters! Property has set up for commercial kitchen. ReneePizzo.com 503.396.1326 ML# 16488299
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Weekly Meetings Mondays • Al-Anon Meetings, held weekly on Mondays and Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m., at the First Lutheran Church, 360 Wyeth St., St. Helens, OR 97051. For more information visit: www.al-anonportlandoregon.org or call 503-3691195 or 504-543-7191. • The MS Support Group of Columbia County meets the first Monday of each month at 1 p.m. at Dairy Queen in Scappoose. For more information call Susan at 503-5432517. • St. Helens Lions meets every first and third Monday at 6:30 p.m., at the America’s Best Value Inn. Call 503-3970407 for more information. • Columbia County Fair Board meets the second Monday of each month, 6 p.m. in the 4-H Building at Columbia County Fairgrounds, 58892 Saulser Road, St. Helens. • The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Friends and Family Support Group meets the second Friday and fourth Monday of each month downstairs at the Rainier United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. For more information call Teri at 503-556-9135. Tuesdays • Kiwanis Daybreak meets at 7 a.m. at the America’s Best Value Inn. Call 503-397-2696. • Toastmaster Meetings, 6:30-8 p.m., at Columbia Foursquare Church, 555 Commons Way, St. Helens. For more information contact
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Ronda Holdridge at 503-3691195. • Columbia Community Mental Health Board of Director’s Meeting, 4 p.m., on the first Tuesday of each month, at the Creekside Center – 58646 McNulty Way, St. Helens. • McNulty Water People’s Utility District Board meeting 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at 34240 Millard Road, in Warren. • Northwest Regional Spinners Association invites knitters, crocheters and spinners to informally meet and share their craft on the second Tuesday of the month from 6-9 p.m. at Plymouth Presbyterian Church, 2615 Sykes Road. For more information, call Trish Anderson at 503366-0130. • Columbia River PUD Board Meeting, 6 p.m., on the third Tuesday of each month in the Columbia River PUD Community Room – 64001 Columbia River Highway, Deer Island. • Cub Scouts Monthly Pack Meeting, 6:30 p.m., every month on the third Tuesday, through May 16, 2017, at St. Helens Middle School. Cub Scouts is open to boys in first-fifth grade. Pack 250 focuses on family activities. Registration is open year round, for more information contact Francis Brownell, 503-369-5426 or fjbrownell@ gmail.com. • The Columbia County Democratic Central Committee meets the last Tuesday of every month at Kozy Korner,
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Family Dental Practice is looking for dental assistant with EFDA certifaction, 2 yrs min. experience. The position is 4 days a week w/ benefits. Send cover letter and resume to valachimgr@ valachidental.com or fax 503-397-3856 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR The Oregonian Newspaper Delivery routes available in St. Helens/Rainier/Scappoose/Sauvie Island. Routes average $600 - 1,200/mo, deliver 4 days a week. No experience necessary, need a car, valid driver’s license and insurance. Great second job! Call 971-400-5679
St. Helens Police Department POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT September 12, 2016 POLICE OFFICER. The St. Helens Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Both entry-level applicants and Police Officers currently certified by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (or equivalent) are encouraged to apply. Qualifications: Applicants must be 21 years of age; a United States citizen; a high school graduate (or equivalent), however, college is preferred; possess a valid Oregon driver’s license at the time of appointment; able to be certified by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, or, for laterals, be a certified police officer with a minimum of one year experience as a police officer within the last two years; and meet department physical ability standards. Salary: The position offers a base wage scale of $3,930 to $5,287 and an excellent benefits package, including financial incentives for education and physical fitness. The maximum salary with incentives (at step 6) ranges from $5,591 to $6,120. Applicants must submit a completed City application, detailed resume and cover letter to be considered for employment. Entrylevel applicants must test through the Na-
tional Testing Network by September 30, 2016.
City application forms are available online at www.ci.st-helens.or.us or you may pick up a packet at City Hall, 265 Strand Street, St. Helens. The successful candidate will be required to pass an extensive background check. Application packets must be received at City Hall by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 30, 2016. The City of St. Helens is an equal opportunity employer. St. Helens SD is seeking applications for the following position:
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St. Helens, Meetings start at 7 p.m. Wednesdays • LeTip of Columbia County, 7-8:30 a.m., Sunshine Pizza, 2124 Columbia Blvd., St. Helens. LeTip is a professional networking group that focuses on passing business tips/referrals to other members. For more information contact Tal Carbone 503-543-3624. • Rotary Club of Columbia County – St. Helens, noon, at the Elks Lodge, 350 Belton Road. For more information call 503-397-2341. • Columbia County Board of Commissioner board meeting 10 a.m., in room 308 at Columbia County Courthouse. Staff meeting at 1 p.m. in room 331. • Parkinson’s Disease Support Group meets the first Wednesday of each month at Avamere, 2400 Gable Road in St. Helens, for more information contact Jenny Hicks at 503-366-8070. • Port of St. Helens Commission meets for regular session 8:30 a.m. every second Wednesday of the month at the port office, 100 E Street, Columbia City. • Alzheimer’s Support Group meets the second Wednesday of each month from 3-4 p.m. at Avamere at St. Helens, 2400 Gable Road. Call 503366-8070 for more information. • St. Helens School District Board work session , second Wednesday of the month
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Garage Sales **EVERYTHING GOES SALE** FREE stuff too. Rain or shine. 55751 Hazen Rd, Warren, OR Hwy 30,Tarbell Rd. -> Slavens Rd -> Hazen. 2 WEEKENDS 9/24 & 25 9am-6pm & 9/30-10/2 10am-6pm 6 FAMILY SALE! Little Tykes Play Structure $75 Medela Breast Pump w/ battery packs $100 Baby swings, toys, booster seat, rugs, bar stools, exercise weights, bedding, knick-knacks, fabric/craft, yard blocks, Rose of Sharon plants & strawberry starts, men’s, women, girls & baby clothes, purses, coats, and tons of shoes! Friday 7:30 am-3 pm Saturday 8 am-2 pm 35014 Stag Ct. St. Helens (off of Gable Rd.) SEE YOU HERE!
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Estate Sales Estate Sale 9-30/10-1, from 9-5 485 Grey Cliffs Ct. St. Helens All household, table w/6 chairs, arc welder, tools, fishing poles, antique china hutch, bed, antique dresser, china, collectibles, table saw. No early birds. Cash only.
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– work session, 6:30 p.m., regular meeting held on the fourth Wednesday of the month, in the Board Room at 474 N. 16th St. • Columbia Soil & Water Conservation District Board meets at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the Columbia SWCD office, 35285 Millard Road. • Columbia County Stroke Support Group meets every fourth Wednesday of each month, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Avamere at St. Helens, 2400 Gable Road. Contact Jenny Hicks for more information 503-366-8070. • Port of St. Helens Commission work session 5 p.m. every fourth Wednesday of the month at the port office, 100 E Street, Columbia City. • Trying to quit smoking? Come to Sunset Park Community Church, 6:30-7:45 p.m. 174 Sunset Blvd., for more information call 503-997-9878 or drop in. Thursdays • Be a guest at Columbian Toastmasters at America’s Best Value Inn, 535 S. Columbia River Highway, from 12:05-1:05 p.m., every Thursday. Contact Natasha Parvey 850-377-7867 or natashaparvey@gmail.com. For more information view http://6421. toastmastersclubs.org/ • Kiwanis Club of St. Helens meets at noon at the Elks Club. For more information call 503-397-6503. • Al-Anon Meetings, held
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ESTATE SALE HELP LET US DO THE WORK FOR YOU. 30 YEARS EXP., WITH REF’s. WE CLEAN, PRICE & SELL YOUR ITEMS FOR YOU. ALSO BUYING COSTUME JEWELRY. CALL FOR INFO DAN and DARLENE. 503-308-2764 503-308-2759 503-728-3654
CH16-0518 LEGAL NOTICE The McNulty Water People’s Utility District is scheduled to hold a District Board meeting on Tuesday October 4th at 7:00pm. Meeting location: 34240 Millard Road in Warren, Oregon. The Public is invited to attend.
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Fuel & Firewood For Sale: FIREWOOD Black Locus Hardwood $150 a cord 503-397-5396 SEASONED FIREWOOD Different types of wood, Call for details. Will deliver locally. 503-396-1248
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Misc For Sale Items For Sale: Fiesta Dinnerware, 6-place setting in Sage, Brand new, unused. $120. Venesha Brand: Black Angora Coat $100. White Angora Victorian-style Scarf $50 Condition: New Mission-style Pendant Chandelier w/gold stained glass/bronze metal, handmade in USA from Rejuvenation Store. Like new condition. $200 16 inches wide glass base 38 inches high including bronze metal base 503-318-4771 KING SIZE BED Steans & Foster 4 yrs old, clean. $300 - Cash Only 503-396-3661
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Duplexes St. Helens / Deer Island 3 bedroom Duplex. w/s paid. Front/back yard, storage unit on site. $825 month, $800 deposit. No pets. 503-369-4576.
An Executive Board meeting may follow regarding: A. ORS 192.660 (2) (e) to discuss real property matters; B. ORS 192.660 (2) (f) to consider information or records exempt by law from public inspection; C. ORS 192.660 (2) (h) to consult with counsel regarding the legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation or litigation likely to be filed; D. ORS 192.660 (2)(a) to consider the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent Pursuant to ORS 192.660 (4), representatives of the news media are specifically directed not to report on any of the deliberations during the executive session, except to state the general subject of the session as previously announced and described above. CH16-0517 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the City of St. Helens Planning Commission on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at (or after) 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers, located in the City Hall building at 265 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR. Access into City Hall for this hearing will be from the plaza side entrance. The purpose of this hearing is to consider an application as follows: File No: Subdivision SUB.1.16 Applicant: 3J Consulting, Inc. Request: Elk Ridge Estates, Phase VI (an approximate 58 lot subdivision) Location: North of the intersection of Hankey Road and Elk Meadows Drive Map No: 5N1W-32C-100 & 200; 5N1W-32DB-100; 5N1W-32DC-900 Testimony from the public in both oral or written form is invited. The hearing will be conducted in accordance with those procedures found in the City Development Code (SHMC Title 17) Chapter 17.24 and any rules of procedure adopted by the City Council. The Planning Commission is authorized to approve, deny, or approve this application with conditions, based on the following
weekly on Mondays and Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m., at the First Lutheran Church, 360 Wyeth St., St. Helens, OR 97051. For more information visit: www.al-anonportlandoregon.org or call 503-3691195 or 504-543-7191. • Clean Columbia County meets the second Thursday of the month, at the Columbia Soil & Water Conservation District building, 35285 Millard Road, at 6:30 p.m. • The VFW Ladies Auxiliary meets the second Thursday of each month at the senior center. Call 503-397-2147 for more information. • River City Singers meets for rehearsals. New singers are always welcome, for more information call 503-875-4611. • The St. Helens Economic Development Corp. (SHEDCO) meets the last Thursday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. Meetings are held at the Kozy Korner in St. Helens. Fridays • The St. Helens Sports Booster Club meets at the Kozy Korner, at 7 a.m., every Friday that there is school in the St. Helens School District. • American Legion meets the first Friday of each month at America’s Best Value Inn, 535 S. Columbia Highway, St. Helens. The meetings are held in the meeting room behind the lounge. Meetings start at 8 a.m. • Republicans Meet Up, every second Friday of the month at the Village Inn, 535 S.
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Public Notices criteria: All criteria under St. Helens Municipal Code Section 17.136.060 Failure to raise an issue, including constitutional or other issues relating to any proposed conditions of approval, in this hearing, in person, or by letter, or failure to raise an issue accompanied by statements or evidence sufficient to afford the approving authority an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal to the applicable appellate jurisdiction (e.g. the Land Use Board of Appeals, LUBA) on that issue, and precludes an action for damages in circuit court. The application file is located at City Hall (265 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR) and all documents in the file are available for inspection. A copy of the staff report will be available for review at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the hearing. There is no cost to inspect the file or staff report; copies are available at a reasonable cost. Questions should be directed to the City Planning Department by phone: 503-397-6272, e-mail: jacobg@ci.sthelens.or.us, mail: PO Box 278, St. Helens, OR 97051, or in person at City Hall. Anyone needing special assistance should contact City Hall at least 72 hours in advance to ensure the necessary assistance is available. The Council Chambers are fully accessible. CH16-0516 PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID TREE TRIMMING / WEED SPRAYING COLUMBIA RIVER PUD Notice is hereby given that Columbia River People’s Utility District (PUD) will receive sealed bids for Tree Trimming / Weed Spraying. Bids will be received by the PUD, 64001 Columbia River Highway, Deer Island, Oregon 97054 until 3:30 p.m., pacific prevailing time, on December 9th, 2016, at which time the bids will be publicly opened. The bids will be available for public inspection at the PUD office after the bid opening. The bid documents may be examined at the office of the PUD, 64001 Columbia River Highway, Deer Island, Oregon 97054. Electronic copies of the bid documents may be obtained by sending a written request to ecrape@crpud. org or by calling (503) 366-3241. Columbia River PUD reserves the right to reject any and all bids that are not in compliance with the bid documents and prescribed public bidding procedures and to reject, for good cause, any or
Columbia River Highway, St. Helens. Dinner at 6 p.m., followed by meeting at 7 p.m., for more details visit: www. columbiagop.org. Saturdays • Weight Watchers meets at Grace Baptist Church at 9 a.m. Weigh-ins start at 8:30 a.m. for more information call 800-651-6000 or email dromjue@comcast.net • St. Helens Writers’ Guild Meeting hosted by the St. Helens Library, second Saturday of each month, 12-2 p.m., Armstrong Room. Open to all writers. • Oath Keepers Columbia County Chapter meets at the Kozy Korner, 371 Columbia Blvd., in St. Helens, at 6:30 p.m., every third Saturday of the month. Sundays • Overcomers Outreach – a spiritually-based, 12-step recovery program for substance abuse issues. Meets at 6 p.m. at Sunset Park Community Church, 174 Sunset Blvd., in St. Helens. Call 503-397-0535 or visit www.sunsetparkchog. org • Yankton Recovery Group meets at Yankton Grange, Pittsburg Road, 5:30-6:30 p.m., every Sunday is open discussion. Call 503-397-1473 or 503-366-0667 for more information. • Worship service at Calvary Lutheran Church (LCMS), 10:30 a.m., 58251 S. Division Road, in St. Helens, for more information call 503-397-1739.
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all bids upon a finding by the PUD that it is in the public interest to do so. Dated: September 23, 2016 at Columbia River People’s Utility District.
or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published September 14, 2016.
Published: The Chronicle: September 28, 2016 CH16-0507 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA In the Matter of the Estate of KATHIE RENEE THORP, Deceased. CASE NO. 16PB05721 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Allison Thorp has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Allison Thorp, Personal Representative of the Estate of KATHERINE RENEE THORP at 815 Cedaroak Street, St. Helens, Oregon 97051, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the lawyer for the personal representative, David B. Herr, 33608 E. Columbia Avenue, Suite 110, Scappoose, Oregon 97056. Dated and first published on September 14, 2016. David B. Herr Attorney for Personal Representative CH16-0511 CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON COUNTY OF COLUMBIA Probate Department No. 16PB05933 In the Matter of the Estate of Walter O. Baglien, deceased. NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS Notice is hereby given that Barbara D. Gordon has been appointed and has qualified as the personal representative of the estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present their claims, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the personal representative at: 1677 St. Helens Street, St. Helens, Oregon 97051 or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative,
MARK A. GORDON, P.C. Attorney for Personal Representative OSB #81242 1677 St. Helens St St. Helens OR 97051 (503) 397-9066 CH16-0512 CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON COUNTY OF COLUMBIA Probate Department No. 16PB05776 In the Matter of the Estate of Gary R. Yahn, deceased. NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS Notice is hereby given that Wren Christopher has been appointed and has qualified as the personal representative of the estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present their claims, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the personal representative at: 1677 St. Helens Street, St. Helens, Oregon 97051 or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published September 14, 2016. MARK A. GORDON, P.C. Attorney for Personal Representative OSB #81242 1677 St. Helens St St. Helens OR 97051 (503) 397-9066 Columbia River Fire & Rescue is seeking applicants for a vacant Board position. Please submit a letter of interest and short resume to info@crfr. com or 270 Columbia Blvd, St. Helens 97051. No prior experience req’d. Please call 503-397-2990 option 4 for questions.
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Regional events of note All About Fruit Show. Clackamas County Fairgrounds, Canby 10/15-16 from 10am-4pm both days. Admission: $7 (non-members) and $12 for a family. http://www.homeorchardsociety.org/hos-news/joinus-2016-fruit-show/ A great opportunity to taste hundreds of apples, pears, kiwi and grapes. You can order a custom-grafted tree, made just for you, to be delivered in the spring. Excellent speakers, experts available to answer all your questions, pie baking contest, exotic fruit sorbet to taste. The Apple ID Team will try to identify your mystery apples. Fall Mushroom Show. Miller Hall, Western Forestry Center, Portland 10/30 12pm-5pm http://wildmushrooms. org/node/516 Admission: Adults $5; Seniors and students $3; Children under 12 free. Free to OMS Members. Beautifully arranged tables display wild, locally foraged mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest, carefully picked, identified and arranged to educate the public about fungi. The
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number and type of mushrooms vary with fruiting conditions. This colorful event also features special interest tables, including mushroom cookery and preservation, toxic mushroom information, dyeing with mushrooms, a truffle exhibit, mushroom themed art, a “Kids Corner”, mushroom cultivation, as well as books, posters, and “growyour-own-at-home” kits for sale, and much more!! And there are plenty of knowledgeable OMS members on hand to answer questions, identify mushrooms that you bring in, and chat with about fungi. Fall-spring fruit tree care Spraying fruit trees during the cool seasons, late fall through the early spring dormant season catches pests at a vulnerable and inactive time in their life cycles. Early preventative spraying is more effective than waiting until the weather warms up and pests become active in spring and summer. To control some of the insect and diseases that can harm your fruit trees before the next growing season, try cleaning up all the dropped fruit, dead branches and leaves around your
fruit trees. This gets rid of lots of the larvae, cocoons, and eggs that winter-over in plant debris. You also can spray during the dormant season, November through March, to control pests that take up residence in the cracks and crevices of fruit trees. Late fall is the best time for a first spraying. Below are some tried and true sprays for fruit trees, along with the recommended timing. These products are widely available at garden centers. Always follow label directions, and spray either early on still mornings or late evenings to avoid wind drift. Dormant Oil: Apply when trees are dormant, November through March, after all the leaves have fallen. It is best applied just before bud break in the spring. Mix with water as directed and spray to all surfaces of the trunk, branches and twigs. Apply when the temperature is expected to rise during the day; temperatures below 35 degrees can damage the bark. Dormant oil controls aphids, scale, spider mites, and many other insects by desiccating or smothering eggs and larvae. Lime-Sulfur: Spray to
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control fungal and bacterial diseases such as fire blight, scab, bacterial blights, and anthracnose. Peach leaf curl is a good example of fungal disease. Spray three times during the dormant seasons. Fixed Copper: Spray on cherries, peaches, and plums to control canker, which in extreme cases can kill a tree. Allow two weeks between applications of copper and any sprays containing sul-fur. Add a spreader-sticker product to help copper adhere to the tree surface. Paint: Coat the trunks of young trees with white latex paint that’s mixed half and half with water. It reflects strong sunlight that, once the leaves fall, can cause cracking and substantial winter damage. Here are some chores to
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put on your calendar. Apples: Apply copper before fall rains; dormant oil once or twice from January through March; lime-sulfur in early spring (just before buds open) and wettable sulfur just after petal fall. Apricots: Copper before the fall rains; dormant oil January through February. Do NOT apply sprays containing sulfur to apricots or you could damage them. Be aware that apricots are diffi-cult to raise here. Cherries: Use wettable sulfur or lime-sulfur applied weekly during blooming for brown rot. In-formation on synthetic sprays to control cherry fruit fly is available at your local county office of the OSU Extension Service. Pears: Use copper before the fall rains; dormant
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oil three times beginning in fall (Oct./Nov.), again during winter (Dec./Feb.), and finally in March just before buds open; spray lime-sulfur in early spring before buds open and wettable sulfur just after petal fall. Peaches: Spray copper or a good dormant fungicide three to four times between December and bud break. Spray copper or lime sulfur before fall rains and in spring just before bud break; apply sulfur (the more dilute “summer” mix) weekly during blooming and again after all petals have fallen. This excellent summary was prepared by Ross Penhallegon, Emeritus Extension Horticulturist from Lane County.
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Chromium From PAGE A1 vocacy agency Environmental Working Group (EWG), federal data from nationwide drinking water tests between 2013 and 2015 that were conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found chromium-6 in the drinking water of more than two-thirds of the nation. “If you’ve seen the movie Erin Brokovich, you’ve heard of Chromium, and when I came across an article on EWG.org about the ‘Erin Brokovich carcinogen’ in 213 million Americans’ tap water, I became intrigued,” O’Hanlon said. “I followed the link to St. Helens in Columbia County, Oregon and discovered they had detectable results.” O’Hanlon found that Columbia County was listed as testing positive for chromium-6 in St. Helens and Scappoose, with an average level of .079 parts per billion (ppb) and a range from not detectable to .370 ppb in 14 out of 20 samples. St. Helens averaged .17 ppb with eight samples testing positive in a range of .055 to .37 ppb. Scappoose was listed with an average of .019 ppb and a range of 0 to .049 ppb with six of 12 samples testing positive for chromium-6. The EPA sets a standard of 100 ppb on all types of chromium in public drinking water. There is no established limit for chromium. For its study, EWG adopted the California Environmental Protection Agency public health goal of .02 ppb. As an unregulated contaminant the EPA has a minimum reporting level for chromium-6 of .03 ppb. O’Hanlon took a look at the water quality report the City of St. Helens publishes and found chromium-6 was listed in a section of chemi-
cals that were monitored but were not detected. He raised the matter with a public works employee who told him chromium testing was not required by the state since 2001 due to low levels across Oregon, but testing in St. Helens from 1987 to 2001 came back with nothing detected. Checking the water quality reports for the past 15 years, O’Hanlon found that chromium was listed each year as a contaminant that was monitored for but not detected. He then discovered the EPA had tested in 2015 as part of a large project and found a .43 parts per billion total chromium levels in St. Helens. After some strained correspondence with public works, O’Hanlon received a response from City Manager John Walsh, who thanked him for bringing the matter up and said the EPA results should have been included in the annual water quality report. Walsh said chromium is one of the many contaminants the city monitors and St. Helens meets or exceeds all state and federal water quality testing requirements. “Testing frequency depends upon contaminant type, and some contaminants are tested frequently, while others may be tested only every five or ten years as required,” Walsh said. “The state last required chromium testing in 2001 and that report yielded no detectable levels of chromium.” Walsh said in 2015, the EPA required the city to test for chromium as part of a nationwide effort to test for unregulated contaminates. That testing was not state required, and Walsh said that is why the results were not originally given with the recent water quality report. “A supplemental water report was posted to the City of St. Helens website to amend the 2015 report. We contacted
the state, and the state said we should put it in there,” he said. “We test as often as the state requires it,” Walsh said, and he noted Columbia County was the sixth-lowest ranked of the Oregon counties that were tested in 2015. Why are the levels up from not detectable to .43 ppb during the course of 15 years? Walsh said he attributed that to improvements in detection technology, not an increase in contaminant levels. “As technology advances we become more sophisticated in our ability to take samples and read records,” he said. While there are no plans to begin voluntarily annual testing of chromium levels in St. Helens, Walsh said the consistently low numbers in past testing were a good indicator. “You don’t need to test for something that’s not there,” Walsh said. O’Hanlon was not satisfied with the response, saying he felt dismissed. “I’m concerned about the exposure the St. Helens community may have been under for the past 15 years; I’m concerned about the leadership of those in control of our community’s water,” O’Hanlon said. He said, “15 years of misleading the public for chromium testing is not an oversight, it’s negligence.” O’Hanlon said it brings into question the accuracy of water quality reports since 2001 and called for annual chromium testing by the city. “I’d like to see an external investigation into the operations and testing at public works,” he said. The EPA is working on a risk assessment of chromium-6 and plans to release a report next year. The agency began examining the health effects of chromium-6 in 2008. O’Hanlon is considering having his home professionally tested for chromium-6 in the meantime.
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Accreditation involves a complete audit of all the standards, procedures and policies practiced in a department. The review is done by the Oregon Accreditation Alliance, whose board is composed of representatives from the Oregon Association Chiefs of Police, the Oregon State Sheriff’s Association, and the Oregon Chapter of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials. The accreditation board closely examines the department to prove that its policies are thoroughly executed. Departments are reviewed again every three years for reaccreditation. Moss had this advice to pass along to officers who
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Former Police Chief Steve Sallé on his first day of retirement. Incoming Chief Terry Moss presented Sallé with a framed display commemorating his years of service.
plan for a long tour of duty, “Have fun – don’t take it so serious – it’s one of those jobs that you can take too seriously and then it just chews you up.” “Don’t take it so seriously
that it does that, has an impact on you personally, has an impact on your family,” Moss said. “You have to find a balance, so having fun in the job, I think, is the biggest part.”
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an abatement of property taxes if the investment is larger than $50,000. If it is an existing business they must increase their workforce by 10 percent. If they are a new business, they need to purchase an existing building or buy a new building and have at least one employee. The company must be in a new enterprise zone, and must be involved with trade sector products, manufacturing and services going outside of the county, which increases the value of the county. A three-year break on property taxes assessed to plants and equipment (but not land) is provided to qualifying industrial businesses. The tax exemption is 100 percent. There is an option to extend those enterprise zone benefits for an additional two years for companies that pay wages exceeding 150 percent of the county average wage of around $36,000. Companies also enter a hiring agreement with the local employment department to prioritize local recruitment. CCET is asking for a new requirement to establish a
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we have to attract businesses is the enterprise zone,” Daughtry said. “The benefit is that we create jobs – we increase the tax base through a short term tax incentive that is incremental.” “With this new 10 percent requirement we can capture some of that savings immediately... and reinvest that for economic development countywide and at local communities like St. Helens and Clatskanie,” Daughtry said. “We are creating local money that we had not had in the past.” At the Sept. 21 St. Helens City Council meeting, Daughtry said Columbia City, Scappoose, Clatskanie, and
Rainier councils have approved the proposal. The council in St. Helens unanimously approved the proposal during that meeting. Port of St. Helens has reviewed the proposal and it was presented to the county commissioners on Sept. 21, and Daughtry expects responses soon. St. Helens Mayor Randy Peterson said, “I really like the idea of having a fixed figure.” St. Helens City Manager John Walsh said, “I think it’s a prescriptive and very good way to fund economic development.” A lack of speculative properties is hindering development, according to Daughtry. He said buildings that are constructed without a set ten-
ant, anticipating the needs of future businesses, would aid in recruiting more economic drivers to the area. McNulty Creek may become home to a 30,000 sq. ft. spec building, giving St. Helens a first step in that direction. Daughtry said spec buildings are an incentive to developers who are not interested in buying land and constructing buildings. A fast track to opening new businesses is established infrastructure. “The sponsors of the two enterprise zones would benefit by agreeing to increase the abatement the county now offers industrial companies local to here and reinvesting those funds in economic development,” Daughtry said.
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McMullen, Berg capture division titles sponsor Malar Performance seventh. I have to thank my dad, my mom (Kathy) and my Engines. “Everything just kind For the Chronicle wife for all their help this year. of unfolded well and things worked out really good for I had fun all year and dad The O’Reilly’s Auto Parts us all year. Winning the title and I really had some good Championship race included means so much for our friends battles too. I had lots of close five drivers winning their first and family members because races with Bernie Lujan too, ever Columbia County Racing so that was fun and I just had I think they wanted to see us Association titles and two win it more than anybody. It’s a real good time all season. I drivers captured their second nice to get the monkey off my appreciate having all the help straight division crowns in the with Darrin Rye on our pit back and win our first chamfinal points race of the season crew too. It was nice finishing pionship. It’s the first title Saturday at River City Speedthat my dad has won since the year with a win.” way in St. Helens. 1984, when he won a title at Scott McMullen was a St. Helens stock car racing Portland Speedway.” two-time winner as he won drivers Justin McMullen and Graham took second in the the trophy dash and a heat Bob Berg both won main Modified trophy dash, she was race. Gary Kordosky Sr. and events and they also captured second in the heat and she finGreg Brumbaugh also won CCRA division titles. Mcheat races. Bernie Lujan of St. ished sixth in the 30-lap main. Mullen, the defending Street Graham definitely needed to Helens, finished second in the Stock Division champ, won finish as high as she could in point standings, followed by the 40-lap main event in his each event as she won a very Scott McMullen and Crase. McMullen Water Systems close division points battle Berg had the fastest time CODY MANN/The Chronicle 1979 Chevrolet Malibu and over runnerup Brandon Potter trial at 16.23 seconds and he Bob Berg drove his Eaton’s Tire & Service Center/Cozy Lawn Maintenance 1997 Dodge Neon to victory lane in the Fourhe also finished atop the point also won the trophy dash with of St. Helens. Vancouver’s Cylinder Division 40-lap main, while he also captured the series championship for his first ever stock car racing title. standings with five victories Don Jenner was a three-time his Miss Burns sponsored to win the series title for a winner as he won the main, Neon. Berg led most of Foursecond consecutive year. Cylinder main and he took the trophy dash and took first Sportsman Division Snook, Trenton Serface. Trophy Dash:Rian McVae. Heat 1: Berg drove his Eaton’s Tire checkered flag, followed by place in qualifying at 14.44 Fast Time:15.03, Ray Elwess. Andrew Andexler, Barry King, Curtis & Service Center/Cozy Lawn seconds. Brian Blasier of Craig Jensen, Sam Simmet, Trophy Dash: Clyde White. Heat: Modified Division Zelmer. Heat 2: Andy Lemmons, Maintenance 1997 Dodge Scappoose, won the heat race. Jason Scheibel and Natasha Elwess, Dennis Munger, Jesse Fast Time: 14.44, Don Jenner. TroShane Youngren, R. McVae. Main: Neon to victory lane in the “I was glad to win my first Rye. Cook, Stephen Kaptur, Travis Wilphy Dash: Don Jenner. Heat: Brian Youngren, R. McVae, Lemmons, liams. Main: White, Sean Fox, Devon Blasier, Pam Graham, Brandon Doug McVae, Alton, Ken Provolt, Four-Cylinder Division 40-lap ever Modified Division cham“I’m excited because this Reed, Cook, Steve Fenter, Kaptur, Potter. Main: Jenner, Robert Jenner, Andexler, Jack Mires. main, while he also captured pionship last year at Sunset is my first championship in Williams, Elwess. Blasier, Potter, Todd Newton, Grathe series championship for Speedway in Banks and so I 16 years of racing, so it’s ham, Scott Wells, Rudy Chappelle. Pacific Mini Sprint Division his first ever stock car racing certainly been a great season,” thought that I would come and Street Stock Division Four Cylinder Division Fast Time: 13.39, Tracey Titus. Fast Time: 15.69, Justin McMullen. Fast Time: 16.23, Bob Berg. Trophy Trophy Dash: Mike Opoka. Heat: title. The father/son duo of said Berg. “I need to say thank race at St. Helens this year,” Trophy Dash: Scott McMullen. Heat Dash: Berg. Heat 1: Eddie Farness, Opoka. Main: Opoka, Crystal Flath, Sean Fox and his father Dan you to Finish Line Graphics as said Graham. “I really never 1: Gary Kordosky Sr., Mike Crase, Jacob Schultz, Natasha Rye. Heat 2: Titus, Brian Beecher, Paul Cengic. combined as co-drivers to expected to be leading the well, because they’re a great Aaron Snook. Heat 2: Greg BrumAnthony Brinster, Kendrick Preston, win the Sportsman Division point standings though and I sponsor as well. “ baugh, Gary Kordosky Jr., Randy Jason Scheibel. Main: Berg, Craig Tracer Division Nutting. Heat 3: Scott McMullen, Jensen, Sam Simmet, Scheibel, Fast Time: 16.92, Wyatt Kaptur. title. Vancouver drivers Pam was just focusing on finishing Anthony Brinster and Curtis Zelmer, Terry King. Main: Rye, Cheryl Thompson, Austin SimTrophy Dash: Kaptur. Heat: Kaptur. Graham and Mike Opoka well every week. My consisEddie Farness won heat Justin McMullen, Nutting, Gannin met, Preston, Joel Davis, Brinster. Main: Kaptur, Lea Brodala, Lorenzo each enjoyed a championship tency paid off though and the races. Scheibel of Longview, Thomas, S. McMullen, Crase, Dwarf Car Division Bram, Ryan Potter. season too. Graham won the last three races helped me take finished second in the series Zelmer, Kordosky Jr., Bernie Lujan, Fast Time: 14.70, Danny Alton. Modified Division champiover the lead in the standings, standings, while Rye comonship and Opoka won the so I’m really excited to win bined with her husband and of the race and had a golden Rookie of the Year and I’m recorded a sweep of Tracer Pacific Mini Sprint Division a championship for a second co-driver Darrin to take third opportunity to win the title. happy to finish in second place events as he won the main, title for a second straight year. place with their Alliance Auto- straight year.” in the standings. The car was heat, dash and took first in Longview’s Andy Lemmons Lemmons, 30, took third in However, she was involved motive 2010 Chevy Cobalt. in a collision with another car really hard to drive because I qualifying. captured the Dwarf Car Divithe Dwarf Car Division main “We had a pretty good on lap five and a tie rod end had trouble the steering, which Opoka, 64, won the Pacific sion title and Vernonia’s Ryan event and he won the heat year and we’re very happy made it very difficult.” Mini Sprint Division main, Potter won the Tracer Division to finish in third place in the race to help propell him to the broke on her car. The broken part severely hampered the Vernonia’s Ryan Potter, heat and dash with his M & championship. top of the point standings and standings,” said Natasha performance and she was un12, won the Tracer Division Z Properties/Hyper Racing River City Speedway will win the series championship Rye. “We were hoping to get able to compete well with the championship while driving open-wheel winged sprint car, officially conclude it’s 32nd with his Selix Cabinets open second place and we just fell badly damaged vehicle, but his Cozy Lawn Maintenance in addition to capturing the motorsports season with the wheel race car. Josh Rodgers, a little short, but that’s alright. she did finish the race in 12th sponsored 1999 Monte Carlo. series title. Oct. 1 Run What Ya Brung a teammate of Lemmons on I really think that taking third Wyatt Kaptur of St. Helens, non-points race at 5 p.m. The exceeded the expectations that their Selix Cabinets sponsored place. “Since this was my first CCRA awards banquet will be we had at the beginning of the race team won the main event year racing here, I didn’t reheld Oct. 15 at the Village Inn season. I wouldn’t be racing if and Rian McVae took second. ally expect to do so well this Restaurant in St. Helens. Doug McVae took fourth and I didn’t have all the help from season,” said Fischer, a St. McMullen, who had the Danny Alton finished fifth. Darrin and also all the good Helens High sophomore who fastest qualifying time of Fischer, 15, led the series and helpful advice from my won the Rookie-of-the-Year 15.69 seconds, came from bepoint standings at the start parents too (Sam and Tricia Award. “I was glad to win hind after trailing most of the Brittain).” race. McMullen took the lead Sean Fox was runnerup after passing Portland’s Randy in the Sportsman Division DOING WHAT WE SAY SINCE 1935. Nutting on lap 29 on the main event with his Dave’s inside lane on the quarter mile Superior Design Top Shop/ clay oval track. McMullen led Cascade Concrete sponsored SIGN-ON BONUSES — UP TO $7,500 — AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA! the final 11 laps and won by Monte Carlo. Clyde White three car lengths over Nutting, of Longview, was a two-time who notched a season best winner as he notched victories Opportunities available in these divisions second in his Portland Rescue in the main event and trophy VAN | DEDICATED | INTERMODAL Mission sponsored 1985 dash. Woodland’s Devon Team and Solo | Local, Regional and Over-the-Road Chevy Monte Carlo. 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White took son and the car was in good first place in the trophy dash. shape all year and I had lots of “I’m extremely IT’S GOING TO happy BE to good luck,” said McMullen, win the championship and I 26, who will celebrateA with his haveHOT to say thanks to my dad LONG, SUMMER. wife Angela the birth of their for all his help and also to LET “IAIR PRO YOU OFF. first child in November. my pit COOL crew member Jordan TOSean BE had a top-three finish inIT’S every GOING Wilhelm,” said Fox, “The Best Place In Town To Store Your Stuff” race except one, when I took whose team also includes A LONG, HOTraceSUMMER. BY MIKE WEBER
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Breana Edwards goes up for the block against Portland Christians’ Demi Guild Tuesday night at Rainier. The star junior hitter has committed to play for the Indiana Hoosiers.
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Coach Mike Edwards looks on as his star hitter gets ready for a rally. Breana leads the Columbians in stuff blocks this year.
Up to the challenge: Rainier continues strong season BY CLAUDE AKINS
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The Rainier Columbians are sailing along: they’ve won eight of the last nine, against some of their toughest competition yet. They beat two of their biggest Lewis and Clark League rivals, Oregon Episcopal and Portland Christian and beat fourth-ranked Creswell at the Salem Academy Tournament, where they finished second after losing the title game to Salem Academy, the secondranked team in the state. But despite the wins, it’s fair to assume that this team has yet to reach their ceiling. The big questions facing Rainier (11-2) coming into this season were depth and defense. Thus far the team has relied on Indiana-Hoosier-tobe Breana Edwards to carry the team – which, coach Mike Edwards (Breana’s father) admits, will be the strategy going forward. She is good enough to carry the team into the playoffs, but without improved play from the rest of the thin six-player roster, advancing deep in the playoffs might be another story. The question of defense is still there, but coach Edwards has reasons for optimism. Junior outside hitter Mikayla Lorentson continues to improve: she led the defensive effort with 20 digs against Episcopal as the Columbians went on to beat the 15thranked Aardvarks (25-23,20-
25,25-13,22-25,15-10). “She’s playing solid defense and passing really well,” Edwards said. “We got to get her to be able to hit, and that’s where we’re lacking. We need those other bodies to put the ball away.” Oregon Episcopal was able to challenge Rainier with their length: Maxine MathesonLieber comes in at six-feet and senior Belle Scot comes in at five-foot-ten. The Aardvarks are only the second team this year to take the Columbians to five sets. “It’s the first team that’s actually dug Breana hitting out of the back row,” Edwards said. “They blocked her a couple times - it was good for us to see. They’re a good team; they’re well-coached.” “We won the third game, 25-13, which kind of set a precedent for what we can do,” Edwards said. “And then we made a bunch of mistakes and didn’t do it the next game, so we ended up going five.” Edwards led the team with 36 kills; the rest of the team combined for nine. That lack of depth has created consistency issues for the Columbians – and the next game against Portland Adventist, Rainier once again jumped out to a big lead, only to watch it dwindle away after committing errors. “We were up 15-5, and then we started doing our thing and making a couple mistakes, and missing a few serves here and there and letting them play.
Before you know it, it was a close game,” Edwards said. “I think we jump on teams. And we’re winning and we think it’s easy and we don’t have to work as hard. And the reason it was easy is because we were working hard,” the coach added. Rainier extended that 15-5 lead to 20-12, but then after an exciting rally a few serves later, sophomore middle blocker Simone Gordon blocked an Edwards kill attempt, to bring the visiting Royals within five. Another block on Edwards later in the set brought Portland Christian within two at 24-22 – and after giving up another point to bring it to 24-23, Rainier pulled away, finishing the set with a brilliant Edwards kill. But the thin-rotation and inexperience is most pronounced when the level of competition increases as it did at the Salem Academy tournament. Rainier played two very tough teams in Salem: Salem Academy and three-time defending state champion 1A school, Country Christian. Rainier led against Country Christian in the second set 20-17, but the champs came back with an 8-2 run to win the game 22-25. And as goes Breana Edwards, so goes the team: in the first game against Country Christian, she finished in the negative with 10 kills and 12 errors. If Rainier doesn’t set well, or if Edwards is off, the Columbians chances drop off
drastically. A huge win, which coach Edwards hopes is indicative of the rest of the season, came against then sixth-ranked Creswell. “Creswell – they’re a solid team, but they have two players. And we shut those two players down. Breana, with her blocks, and us with our digging, and we actually set well that game.” Edwards had 12 kills and only three errors. And sophomore Kyla Howell had four kills on eight swings with no errors. If Howell and senior Kami Gray are able to put the ball away effectively then this team is a serious state contender. “Those are my three hitters that I really need,” Edwards said. “The errors kill us. Just don’t make a mistake. Keep the ball in play and let them make the mistake.”
“If I can get those other kids to get more kills and less errors, then we can compete with the [top teams].” Against Salem Academy (25-14, 25-15), it was a different story. Edwards swung on 23 balls to the tune of eleven kills and six errors; Howell had one kill and one error; in total, the team had 13 kills and ten errors – a kill-rate that simply isn’t enough to succeed. Once again, the absence of depth reared its head. “Salem Academy is a strong team,” Edwards said. “I know we can beat them but we ran out of gas again. It was our third match in bracket play after already playing three matches in pool play, so that was our sixth match of the day.” “With six players, they start to run out of gas.” The team has to improve their setting to truly reach
their ceiling. With a hitter of Edwards’ caliber, Rainier can beat anyone on any night – and on a well-set ball, only the best of diggers can return an Edwards strike. And that setting job falls on the shoulders of sophomore Shaleya Nakaahiki-Teves, who this year is adjusting to setting after playing outside hitter last season. “We need to be more consistent with our setting. [Nakaahiki-Teves] is doing a fantastic job,” Edwards said. “She’s a hard worker, she’s a great kid, there’s just a couple things.” Past the midway part of the season, time is running out for the Columbians to figure these pieces out – but one thing is for certain, for Rainier, the real challenge begins once the season ends and the playoffs begin.
Lewis and Clark League Standings League Overall Rainier 6-0 11-2 Portland Adventist Academy 5-1 6-1 Oregon Episcopal 4-2 10-4 Portland Christian 4-2 9-3 Caitlin Gabel 3-3 5-7 Warrenton 2-3 6-5 Clatskanie 2-4 4-9 De La Salle 0-5 2-8 Riverdale 0-6 3-9
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Something changed during the Hillsboro game. The Spartans (5-4) were able to hang close in the first set, losing narrowly 25-22 after a series of long rallies. The flip switched – and St. Helens ran away with the other two sets. If winning in that fashion, and then going on to a successful tournament at Lakeridge at which they finished second in the consolation bracket against 6A competition, gave them a confidence boost, we can’t say. But one thing is certain: when they were down two sets against the then third-ranked and conference-leading Sandy (6-3), they didn’t give up. The first set was lost in extra points, and the Lions lost the second set 17-15. They won the next two sets and the final set went into extra points, with the Lions ultimately prevailing 17-
15 (25-17, 17-25, 25-19, 25-21, 17-15). “My team took care of the ‘little things’ down to the end,” coach Tom Ray said. “There was never a comeback until the fifth set, we were in every set. The final point was just like winning the state title - it was huge. They were the favorite.” Brianna Cathers led the way with 100 per cent serving and 29 kills. Libero Mercedes Massey continued her dynamic defensive play with 84 per cent passing and digging and tallying six kills from the back row. It proved again that “in the jungle,” the Lions are as tough as anyone: they have only lost one league match at home in four years. And then the Lions went on to beat Wilsonville (28-26, 2519, 25-18,25-11) on Sept. 22 and finished fifth at the Oregon City Tournament, where they beat 6A Centennial (25-14, 25-17) and Pendleton (25-20, 25-22) and shared sets with
6A Tualatin (25-17, 19-25) in pool play. They advanced to the Gold Bracket, but lost 1-2 to thirty-fourth ranked 6A Aloha (25-23, 22-25,9-15). Right now, the Lions are the seventh-ranked team in the state and first in the Northwest Oregon Conference. Right where they want to be. The big test took place last night as St. Helens battled La Salle – the two top teams in the NWOC – at La Salle, otherwise known as the “brick oven.” “The brick oven is a notoriously difficult place to play,” Jen Massey said, mother of senior libero Mercedes. “It is literally brick and it is so hot in the gym. It is extremely hot and muggy, it’s packed with people, it’s loud from the crowd and the La Salle student section, which makes communication a little more challenging.” Results were unavailable at the time of print. The stakes, however, were palpable.
NWOC Standings League Overall St. Helens 6-1 9-3 La Salle 6-1 8-3 Sandy 6-1 6-3 Hillsboro 4-3 5-4 Wilsonville 3-4 3-5 Putnam 2-5 2-8 Parkrose 1-6 2-9 Milwaukie 0-7 0-10
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Maika Kalauli digs a ball for the Lions on the way to a come-from-behind victory over conference rival, Sandy.
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Carlson sets record; Lions build confidence BY CLAUDE AKINS
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St. Helens won in a big way last Thursday night against The Dalles, beating the Riverhawks (3-4) 12-1, by far the largest Lions (5-1) win of recent memory. Frankly, over the years the Lady Lions have been on the other side of lopsided victories. In the season opener this year, in fact, they got torched 8-0 by 6A Glencoe. But the big victory, head coach Simon Date said, was a welcomed change of pace and a nice injection of confidence for a team that is starting to raise some eyebrows across the Northwest Oregon Conference. Perhaps Mackenzie Carlson will experience the greatest confidence boost after the victory: the freshman scored five goals. The forward – who is a portrait of humility, said Date – now holds the school of record for most goals scored can in a game. Not last season’s all-star and current Pacific – y the Warner forward Ashley Giesan bers, not team captain and likely all-star Sophia Estep ls – no, the record belongs to a more freshman that tends to avoid who the spotlight. tting “I wanted her to get five last goals,” Date said. “It’s one of those things, the old monkey off the back. We can argue, . g a whatever, about who is more id. effective and stuff, but you’ve s a scored more goals than anyuple body has ever in a single, St. Helens game.” f the Emilia Reardon, Gabrielle t for Duggan, Estep, and Kennady hese Brown all scored goals as is well. e As nice as a lopsided win e the ffs can feel, the team understands that in the grand scheme of things it isn’t of great consequence. “I will guarantee you 12-1 will not happen again,” coach Simon Date said. “We’re in
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one goal games from now on.” “We want to win September – that’s a big deal,” Date said, in reference to the team’s goal of going undefeated in September after the initial Glencoe loss. But a nice sign of encouragement is that the team has been able to win games in a variety of different ways with different players stepping up. It was Carlson last week, and the week before that it was freshman Kelsey Elliot who scored the game-winning goal. “We’ve had games where we’ve clearly been the better team, and that’s been great. We’ve had games where I would say we’ve been not the best team, like against Dallas, where we had to come back from 1-nil down at halftime. Our game against Hermiston we just kept going until the end and it finally paid off. So we’ve won in games that have worked out differently in different situations.” If there is any game that’s circled for the Lions, it’s their first league game against Sandy on Sept. 29. Record-wise, the Pioneers are a middling 3-2-2. But those ties came against larger 6A schools Clackamas and Lincoln. Against Hermiston, the only shared opponent thus far between St. Helens and Sandy, Sandy won 5-0, whereas the Lions won in the final seconds. “Last year we lost 8-0 [to Sandy] and it could have been 15,” said Date. “Now it’s ‘what do you do with the confidence you’ve built up?’ It’s unlikely we will go the entire season undefeated and so, what happens with that first defeat? If it’s against Sandy, OK, if it’s our last game against, La Salle, great. I’d much prefer it to be the last game, but now it’s the case where the girls are very,
Freshmen Mackenzie Carlson scored a record-setting five goals on the road at The Dalles as the Lions went on to win, 12-1.
very aware: we’ve definitely highlighted Sandy.” “We are as prepared as we can be and this is the best team we’ve ever had from St. Helens. Now it just comes down to belief.” Going forward the team will need to continue to get everyone involved if they want to advance in the playoffs. But, as with all teams, the Lions will need their experienced upperclassmen to perform consistently well to succeed in the NWOC. Captain Braya Hutton has had to adjust to playing a different style at the six, and, Date says, she is adjusting admirably. “This is probably the second or third game now where she understand her role. And the thing that I’m probably most proud of her about is
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NWOC Standings League Overall Hillsboro 0-0 6-1 St. Helens 0-0 5-1 La Salle 0-0 4-0-2 Parkrose 0-0 3-1-1 Sandy 0-0 3-2-2 Milwaukie 0-0 3-2-1 Wilsonville 0-0 3-4 Putnam 0-0 1-5 that she understands it’s not a glamorous role,” Date said. “She is so important to the team in terms of what she does and how she does it.” “We’ve taken away her ability to shoot, we’ve taken away her ability to get forward. She is now in charge of protecting the back four and
it’s been amazing. At Hermiston she was so good…She’s had two or three games under her belt playing this specific way, now she gets to test it against the best kids in the state.” And the program’s future, not just this season, is looking very bright. Not only are
the varsity freshmen playing well, so is the JV team. They won 5-2 at The Dalles. After a rough first half they turned it around with great play by Maddie Fuller and Annessa Mandella. They are 5-2. The big game against Sandy begins at 7:00 p.m. on the Lions home turf.
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Last Friday night the Lions (3-1) lost their first game of the season on the road against Wilsonville (40), 23-14. The league-play loss puts the Lions in a precarious situation. They have by far the highest points scored to points allowed ratio in the Northwest Oregon Conference, but find themselves behind Wilsonville, Putnam (3-1) and Sandy (2-2) in the standings. If the season ended today, in other words, they would narrowly slide into the playoffs. After three weeks of an extremely effective offense, the Lions struggled to put points on the board, finishing
with their lowest point total of the season as quarterback Levi Norton was picked off by defensive back Tharren Blood three times in the first half. “There were two times in the first half we were inside the red zone and we don’t punch it in,” head coach Cory Young said. “That was a big thing. Fourth-and-one, fourth-and-two, and we don’t get that conversion – that really hurt us.” “Those two drives in the first half, with being more physical up front. They’re a good physical defense and we needed to step it up a little more from what we’ve done the last couple weeks. We did it at times, but just not consistently enough,” Young said. “We were in the red zone
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Running back Dylan Brady tries to break through tackles against a physical Wilsonville front. Brady has six touchdowns so far this season and has reached the end zone in every game.
twice and we didn’t score, so if we would’ve scored that was the game right there,” said senior running back Haidon Allen. “I think if we started stronger at the beginning instead of the end we would have been good.” Allen, who once again led the team in total yards, broke away for the two biggest gains of the game – a 27-yard run and a 27-yard reception. But, true to form, the Lions are only focused on the game ahead, not the game behind. After each win this season, Cory Young has recited the mantra: it’s only one game, and after each game the team is 0-0. “It’s one game, it’s lost, let’s get better from the film. We’re not going to dwell on it that long, we got to get ready for Hillsboro,” Young said. And that culture is ubiquitous in the Lions locker room. Starting, of course, with the captains. “We had some offensive problems,” said senior captain and offensive guard Brayden Garver. “Our defense played really good. I think it could have gone both ways. Two good teams went at it, and they came out victorious, and that’s about it. I know we’re going to come a lot more prepared this week.” Right now, the Spartans (1-3) and the Lions are in a dead tie for fourth in the conference, each having league records of 1-1. The Lions have the edge in non-league play, however, with a record of 3-1 compared to Hillsboro’s 1-3. Both teams have lost to
NWOC Standings League Overall Wilsonville 2-0 4-0 Putnam 2-0 3-1 Sandy 2-0 2-2 St. Helens 1-1 3-1 Hillsboro 1-1 1-3 La Salle 0-2 2-2 Milwaukie 0-2 2-2 Parkrose 0-2 1-3
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Levi Norton looks to return to form after throwing three interceptions against the Wildcats last Friday.
Wilsonville and Hillsboro last Friday beat La Salle, 53-32. “They’re a good running football team,” Young said. “Their running backs, watching them when they get downhill and get it going – they’re a good physical football team. Historically, very sound defense, very physical defense. And we need to step up and match their force with our force.” That running attack is
no joke: last week Sage Roundtree tallied 253 yards rushing and two touchdowns, most of which occurred before the fourth quarter. Terell Mims ran for three touchdowns and caught a touchdown pass. Young still has not seen his complete team compete on the field. A dislocated shoulder has sidelined star senior slot back Myles Terry since the 7-Mile War and fellow senior running back
Tyler Rea missed last week with a sprained knee. “We want to get healthier,” Young said. “We’re missing some guys. We want to get those guys healthy and get back in the groove and go from there, and that’s what we’re working towards right now.” Both of the seniors’ statuses are questionable going into Friday’s game. Kick-off is 7:00 p.m. at Doc Ackerson Stadium.
Passing Levi Norton
C/AT % YDS AVG TD INT 5/19 26% 55 2.8 0 3
Rushing Haidon Allen Dylan Brady Jax Ogle
CAR YDS AVG TD 8 64 8.0 0 16 54 3.3 1 7 37 5.2 1
LONG 27 21 25
Receiving REC YDS AVG TD Haidon Allen 3 42 14 0
Defensive Colton Beisley Mason Rask Austin Dragoo
LONG 27
TOT SOLO AST SACK TFL FF
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3 3 1
1 1 3
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
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