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Crash ‘significantly damages’ pump building

JEREMY C. RUARK Country Media, Inc.

The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Clatskanie’s insurance company are investigating an apparent hit and run crash that heavily damaged a city pump building at NW 8th Street and Poplar Street.

“We believe the event occurred sometime Saturday, Feb. 25,” Clatskanie City Manager Greg Hinkelman said. “Our public works crew discovered the damage and called me. I immediately went to the site to investigate. There is significant damage to the building, and it will have to be replaced.”

The small cinder brick structure houses a water pump that is used as a backup if the city’s water pressure drops in adjacent pipes. The pump automatic begins to adjust the pressure to ensure water is continuing to flow to homes uphill, according to Hinkelman.

“The equipment inside the building doesn’t appear to be damaged, but the structure has been compromised and it is unsafe for us to get inside at this time to be sure,” Hinkelman said.

Hinkelman said it is believed that a vehicle, like a large truck or an SUV, struck the building and the driver left the scene of the crash. Damage estimates were pending as of Thursday, March 2

List narrowed for school superintendent

The search for a new superintendent at the Clatskanie School District has been narrowed to two finalists.

The Clatskanie School Board and Screening Committee interviewed five superintendent candidates, Tues day, Feb. 21.

The five were selected from the 13 candidates who initially applied for the open position that has been adver tised through OSBA (Oregon School Boards Association). Immediately following the interviews, the school board selected David Marshall and Danielle Hudson as the two finalists for the position.

Danielle Hudson

Hudson is presently the executive director of student services in the Beaverton School District. Prior to coming to Beaverton in 2012. She has served as the director of supported education with the Molalla River School District. She also holds a Doctorate of Education degree from Portland State University.

David Marshall

Marshall is presently the superintendent of the Brookings-Harbor School District. Prior to coming to Brookings-Harbor he served as the assistant superintendent and human resources director with the Hermiston School District. He holds an Education Specialists Degree from Lewis and Clark College.

The Clatskanie School Board also launched what board chair Megan Evenson said was “intensive reference checks on each candidate.” Each of

the two finalists have been invited to spend a “Day in the Community” on Monday, March 6.

Staff, students, and community members will have an opportunity to meet both candidates that day and ask questions. That evening the Board will conduct a final interview with each candidate and may possibly offer one of them the Superintendent position in our district that evening, or shortly thereafter.

“We are very excited to introduce these two finalists to our community and complete the process of hiring a new Superintendent to lead our Dis-

trict,” Evenson said in a message send to district patrons.

Community opportunity Hudson and Marshall are scheduled to visit Clatskanie Middle/High School March 6 to talk with students and the leadership teams. Community members are invited to come to CMHS that afternoon at 4:45 p.m. for a question-and-answer session with the finalists.

In a published interview with The Chief in November, Evenson defined the qualifications for the new superin-

tendent.

“We are looking for a leader that is going to put kids in our community first, that is our priority, and to empower the district administration and staff to do their very best for kids,” she said.

The school board was expected to look at like-size districts to determine the salary and benefits for the new superintendent.

“We want to be competitive and attract the right quality candidate,” Evenson said.

The pay range for the Clatskanie School District Superintendent’s posi-

tion is $135,000 to $150,000.

Evenson said the new superintendent will need to be ready to move the district forward.

“We are right in the middle of our bond project (school renovations) and so getting that finished is going to be key and getting the next district budget together,” she said. “We have a lot of work to do. We need to have a board retreat to set our goals for next year and make sure the new superintendent is with us.”

The Clatskanie School Board is expected to meet in regular public session March 13 to review the search.

Evenson credited the five committee members, Jeff Williamson, Kara Burghardt, Billi Leinonen, Linda Sherman and Jamie Baker who she said volunteered their time to read through applications, listen to interviews, and give their input on each candidate.

The new superintendent will take office July 1 and will replace Cathy Hurowitz, who resigned in November after serving the district for five years.

Doctorate of Education

The Clatskanie School District operates the Clatskanie Middle/High School, Clatskanie Middle School, and the District Offices. The district employs 118 and serves approximately 701 students.

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embers of the Oregon American Legion Post 68 in Clatskanie are asking for the community’s help.

The need

They are seeking support to help build a storage shed to house the Legion’s essential landscaping equipment.

“With the cost increases of various things, including building materials, we have been unable to raise the funds for such a project,” Clatskaine American Legion member Lucas Young said.

The operators of Clatskanie business, FINS Custom Tackle and Cafe, have volunteered to host fundraisers to defray the cost of the Legion’s storage shed.

The business will be raffling off fishing trips and fishing equipment. The post has also opened up an account at Umpqua Bank where people can donate.

the Legion headquarters at

in Clatskanie.

With the cost increases of various things, including building materials, we have been unable to raise the funds for such a project.

With the help of the community, we can continue to improve our landmark American Legion Post which has stood since December 1919, the Clatskanie American Legion Facebook post states.

About the American Legion

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eran is a Veteran,” meaning the legion embraces all current and former members of the military.

Post 68 has been in service for more than a hundred years, meeting various needs of service members.

The American Legion motto is Veterans Strengthening America, with principles that state “A Vet -

The American Legion Post is a landmark in Clatskanie, hosting Bingo games, spaghetti dinners and dances. But it is best known for its members, the veterans who served their country proudly.

The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veteran’s organizations. It is the largest wartime veterans service organization with close to 2 million members and more than 12,000 posts throughout the U.S. The legion has evolved from a group of war

~ Lucas Young, American Legion Post 68

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David Marshall and Danielle Hudson are the two finalists for the Clatskanie School District Superintendent position.

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Courtesy from the City of Clatskanie

City officials said damage to the pump building is significant.

Courtesy from the City of Clatskanie

City officials say the building will have to be replaced.

Kotek urges passage of $155M homelessness plan

In her first legislative testimony since her inauguration, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has urged the Oregon Legislature to pass her $155 million plan to reduce homelessness statewide.

The legislation, HB 5019, includes urgent assistance and funding statewide for homelessness prevention programs, more shelter capacity, rehousing services and more.

Kotek declared a homelessness state of emergency on her first day in office and called on the legislature to pass an early investment package to address Oregon’s homelessness crisis.

The House Committee on Housing and Homelessness took testimony about the bill Tuesday, Feb. 28.

According to Kotek, HB 5019 includes the follow-

ing investments to achieve specific outcomes in communities across the state:

• $85.2 million to rehouse people experiencing homelessness and expand shelter capacity

Geography: Emergency areas

Impact: Rehouse 1,200 households, expand shelter capacity by 600 beds

Eligible uses: Rapid rehousing, shelter capital and operations, capacity for culturally responsive organizations, sanitations services

• $33.6 million to prevent homelessness

Geography: Statewide Impact: Prevent homelessness for 8,750 households

• $27.4 million to rehouse people experiencing homelessness and expand shelter

capacity in the 26 rural counties within the Balance of State Continuum of Care

Geography: Balance of State Continuum of Care

Impact: rehouse 450 households experiencing unsheltered homelessness; expand state’s shelter capacity by 100 beds

Eligible uses: rapid rehousing, shelter capital and operations, capacity for culturally responsive organizations, sanitation services

• $3.9 million for emergency management response (OHCS and OEM)

$5 million direct allocation to federally recognized Tribes

Geography: Statewide Impact: Address homelessness needs of Tribal members

• $200,000 to develop a proposal for a long-term rent assistance program

Will Chappell / Country Media, Inc. Gov. Tina Kotek visited Newport last fall during her campaign for office.

Geography: Statewide Impact: Begin work to establish a long-term rent assistance program in the state to serve the unsheltered households being rehoused through the emergency order to ensure long-term housing stability.

“I’m urging you to make this investment now and then build upon it in the 202325 biennium,” Kotek said during her testimony. “My recommended budget urges you to make significant, additional investments to rehouse and prevent homelessness for more Oregonians,

build and preserve more housing units statewide, and increase homeownership. We can and must rise to meet the moment.”

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$60B to reduce wildfire risk, restore wetlands

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Michael Bennet, D- Colo., and John Hickenlooper, D-Colo., have introduced the Protect the West Act to make a $60 billion investment in the nation’s forests to reduce wildfire risk, restore watersheds and protect communities.

“Major investment is urgently needed to protect Western forests and watersheds from increasingly dangerous wildfires and droughts,” said Wyden. “The Protect the West Act will ensure Congress funds much needed fire mitigation and restoration efforts — so communities stay safe and so that future generations can continue to enjoy Oregon’s beautiful natural treasures.”

The Protect the West Act would:

• Establish an Outdoor Restoration & Watershed

Fund to increase support for local efforts to restore forests and watersheds, reduce wildfire risk, clean up public lands, enhance wildlife

habitat, remove invasive species, and expand outdoor access. The bill establishes an advisory council of local, industry, conservation,

Tribal, and national experts to advise funding priorities, coordinate with existing regional efforts, and provide oversight.

• Empower local leaders by making $20 billion directly available to state and local governments, Tribes, special districts, and nonprofits to support restoration, drought resilience, and fire mitigation projects. These funds would empower local leaders to bring diverse voices to the table to develop solutions.

• Partner with states and Tribes to invest $40 billion to tackle the backlog of restoration, fire mitigation, and resilience projects across public, private, and Tribal lands.

• Create or sustain over two million good-paying jobs, primarily in rural areas, to support existing industries like forest-product, agricul

ture, and outdoor recreation. • Save landowners and local governments money by investing in wildfire prevention and natural hazard mitigation on the front end, which is thirty times more cost-effective than recovering forests and watersheds after natural disasters have struck.

The bill is supported by The National Wildlife Federation, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, National Association of State Foresters, The Freshwater Trust, American Forests, National Wild Turkey Federation, National Audubon Society, Family Farm Alliance, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, Western Landowners Alliance, Western Resource Advocates, Trout Unlimited, and Conservation Legacy.

$18.9M for clean drinking water in Oregon

Oregon will receive $18.9 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address emerging contaminants like Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in drinking water.

Oregon received this funding through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) Grant Program that assesses and improves

supporting local economies.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invests $5 billion over five years to help communities that are on the frontlines of PFAS contamination reduce PFAS in drinking water.

The EPA announced the funds for Oregon as part of a $2 billion nationwide investment so that states and territories can source water treatment for pollutants, like PFAS and other emerging contaminants, and to conduct water quality testing.

“Oregonians deserve clean, safe drinking

historic investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA is delivering on its commitment to address PFAS and emerging contaminants by providing more than $18 million to safeguard Oregon’s drinking water and protect communities from these dangerous chemicals.”

Oregon U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley have supported the funding.

“Access to clean drinking water is a human right that is undermined by the presence of PFAS and other contaminants that often go unaddressed in too many water

will go a long way to identify the communities affected by PFAS contamination, neutralize the pollutants, and then safeguard our state’s future drinking water sources.”

“PFAS contamination represents an urgent public health threat across our nation, with millions of Americans consuming PFAS-contaminated water that could put them and their children at higher risk for cancer, birth defects, and other devastating health outcomes,” Merkley said. “This funding to promote clean and safe drinking water for all Oregonians is

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Red Cross issues donor need alert

The Red Cross Cascades Region is urging people to roll up their sleeves and give blood or platelets after a late record snowfall forced the cancellation of more than two dozen drives, which resulted in the loss of nearly 700 units of blood.

“We essentially lost a days’ worth of blood,” Red Cross Cascades Region Blood Services Executive Angel Montes said, “and winter isn’t over yet.”

Every day, the Red Cross must collect approximately 12,500 units of blood and nearly 3,000 platelet donations for patients who are currently undergoing medical procedures and treatments, at about 2,500 hospitals and transfusion centers nationwide.

All eligible donors, especially platelet donors and blood donors with type O blood, are urgently needed to help restock the shelves for these hospital patients.

How to donate blood

Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.

A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/

RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.

The American Red Cross will say thanks to all who come to give blood, platelets or plasma in March with a $10 Visa® Prepaid Card by email. Plus, those who come out in March will be automati-

cally entered for a chance to win a $3,000 Visa Prepaid Card. There will be five lucky winners! Terms apply; visit rcblood.org/help for details.

*Oregon and Washington still require face masks be worn at all blood drives and donation sites.

Amplify your impact − volunteer!

Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross is to become a volunteer blood donor ambassador at Red Cross blood

drives. Blood donor ambassadors help greet, check-in and thank blood donors to ensure they have a positive donation experience. Volunteers can also serve as transportation specialists, playing a vital role in ensuring lifesaving blood products are delivered to nearby hospitals. For more information and to apply for either position, visit redcross.org/volunteertoday.

About the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families.

The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

New research ‘adds urgency to respond’ to climate crisis

An international collaboration led by Oregon State University scientists has identified 27 global warming accelerators known as amplifying feedback loops, including some that the researchers say may not be fully accounted for in climate models.

They note that the findings, published today in the journal One Earth, add urgency to the need to respond to the climate crisis and provide a roadmap for policymakers aiming to avert the most severe consequences of a warming planet.

In climate science, amplifying feedback loops are situations where a climatecaused alteration can trigger a process that causes even more warming, which in turn intensifies the alteration. An example would be warming in the Arctic, leading to melting sea ice, which results in further warming because sea water absorbs rather than reflects solar radiation.

OSU College of Forestry postdoctoral scholar Christopher Wolf and distinguished professor William Ripple led the study, which in all looked at 41 climate change feedbacks.

“Many of the feedback loops we examined significantly increase warming because of their connection to greenhouse gas emissions,” Wolf said. “To the best of our knowledge, this is the most extensive list available of climate feedback

loops, and not all of them are fully considered in climate models. What’s urgently needed is more research and modeling and an accelerated cutback of emissions.”

The paper makes two calls to action for “immediate and massive” emissions reductions:

Minimize short-term warming given that “climate disasters” in the form of wildfires, coastal flooding, permafrost thaw, intense storms and other extreme weather are already occurring.

Mitigate the possible major threats looming from climate tipping points that are drawing ever-closer due to the prevalence of the many amplifying feedback loops. A tipping point is a threshold after which a change in a component of the climate system becomes self-perpetuating.

“Transformative, socially just changes in global energy and transportation, shortlived air pollution, food production, nature preservation and the international economy, together with population policies based on education and equality, are needed to meet these challenges in both the short and long term,” Ripple said. “It’s too late to fully prevent the pain of climate change, but if we take meaningful steps soon while prioritizing human basic needs and social justice, it could still be possible to limit the harm.”

Ripple, Wolf and coauthors from the University of Exeter, the Potsdam

Institute for Climate Impact Research, the Woodwell Climate Research Center and Terrestrial Ecosystems Research Associates considered both biological and physical feedbacks. Biological feedbacks include forest dieback, soil carbon loss and wildfire; physical feedbacks involve changes such as reduced snow cover, increased Antarctic rainfall and shrinking arctic sea ice.

Even comparatively modest warming is expected to heighten the likelihood that the Earth will cross various tipping points, the researchers say, causing big changes in the planet’s climate system and potentially strengthening the amplifying feedbacks.

“Climate models may be underestimating the accel-

eration in global temperature change because they aren’t fully considering this large and related set of amplifying feedback loops,” Wolf said. “The accuracy of climate models is crucial as they help guide mitigation efforts by telling policymakers about the expected effects of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions. While recent climate models do a much better job of incorporating diverse feedback loops, more progress is needed.” Emissions have risen substantially over the last century, the researchers note, despite several decades of warnings that they should be significantly curbed. The scientists say interactions among feedback loops could cause a permanent shift away from the Earth’s

current climate state to one that threatens the survival of many humans and other life forms.

“In the worst case, if amplifying feedbacks are strong enough, the result is likely tragic climate change that’s moved beyond anything humans can control,” Ripple said. “We need a rapid transition toward integrated Earth system science because the climate can only be fully understood by considering the functioning and state of all Earth systems together. This will require large-scale collaboration, and the result would provide better information for policymakers.”

In addition to the 27 amplifying climate feedbacks the scientists studied were seven that are characterized

as dampening – they act to stabilize the climate system. An example is carbon dioxide fertilization, where rising concentrations of atmospheric CO2 lead to increasing carbon uptake by vegetation.

The effects of the remaining seven feedbacks, including increased atmospheric dust and reduced ocean stability, are not yet known.

The paper in One Earth has a corresponding website that features more about climate feedback loops, including infographics and interactive animations.

Steve Lundeberg is a researcher and writer for Oregon State University Relations and Marketing. He may be reached at steve. lundeberg@oregonstate.edu

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The Red Cross uses this mobile van as a convenient way to allow public blood donations.

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An example would be warming in the Arctic, leading to melting sea ice, which results in further warming because sea water absorbs rather than reflects solar radiation.

STEVE LUNDEBERG Chief Guest Article

Hyper-social primates seeking a better world

MICHAEL RANDALL

Chief Guest Column

Dutch spiritual writer, Thomas a Kempis (13801471) wrote in “The Imitation of Christ” that, “If it pleases you to hear the news of the world, you must always suffer disquiet of the heart as a result.”

News junkies and social media addicts suffer perennially unquiet hearts, but that is the cost of these forms of entertainment.

Each day I receive an e-mail message from an organization devoted to promoting non-violence. These messages attempt to implant peaceful perspectives more deeply throughout the world. The ideas behind these messages attempt to diminish violent confrontation between nations, racial and ethnic groups, politically opposed tribes, and nextdoor neighbors. The daily communications are meant to help each of us look at one another and at life more calmly and compassionately. Today’s message was, “It is no measure of health to be well-adjusted to a profoundly sick society.”

Anyone’s opinion

Whether or not American and European and Asian and African societies are “profoundly sick” is anyone’s opinion. But everywhere that people have widespread access to news and social media, the level of anxiety, angry confusion and despair is spiking.

This world seems close to being on fire, and many fear that human societies will be irreversibly damaged by climate change; poisoned into social collapse and/or extinction by our resource-devouring life styles; potential wars with China or Russia (likely with thermo-nuclear blasts and subsequent radiation sickness and death); toxic politics in small towns, cities, states and at the federal level; angry racial distrust; fear of migrants at our southern border; homelessness growing nationally with no large scale solutions in sight; growing signs of depression, plus physical and emotional frailty in many young people who are so heavily dependent on social media and the “screen life.”

For keeping the temperatures of world societies at a

rolling boil, we can thank the thousands of left wing and right wing and mainstream media (whether big or tiny) that broadcast from everywhere on Earth. They need to capture our eyeballs to convince their sponsors to keep giving them advertising money. Politicians and others are only too glad to feed them raw meat to scorch, then feed to us.

Hyper-social primates

We are hyper-social primates. Once we have identified a group whose thinking and opinions give us a sense of personal identity, we consider ourselves part of it. We work hard to conform our opinions to those of that group. That group is “us.” Outsiders are “them.” We dismiss “them” without empathy, feel competitive with “them,” discriminate against “them” (eg, verbally lampoon them within our group, essentially seeing them as less than human). “Us” gives us a pleasurable dopamine rush, and “them” creates in us a surge of outrage.

Given the right conditions, feeling enough wide-

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March 4 Rodeo Fundraiser

Join the Columbia County Rodeo Committee for dinner, dancing, and a live auction at the Columbia County Fairgrounds at 58892 Saulser Road in St. Helens. Tickets are $35 per person or reserve a corporate table for eight people for just $300. Contact any Rodeo Committee member or call 503-397-1800. Tickets are limited. 5 p.m. Social Hour. 6 p.m. Dinner. 7 p.m. Live Auction. 8 to 11 p.m. Live Music.

March 8 Vaccination Clinic

Consejo Hispano and Columbia County’s Public Health Department will host a free vaccination clinic from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, 51555 SW Old Portland Road in Scappoose. In addition to Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations, food and beverages, food boxes, crafts for kids, and assistance with the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) will also be available. All for free. Please call 503-217-2049 for more information or need assistance with transportation to the event.

March 21 Ladies Motivational Night Out 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Clatskanie Library. This

event is free. Toni Dowrey is the guest. Dowrey is a motivational speaker, published author and certified life coach.

March 25 to April 15

Columbian Artists Associations 45th Annual Spring Art Show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays at the Cowlitz County Historical Museum, 405 Allen St., Kelso, Washington. Eileen Thompson is the featured artist. Admittance is free. For questions, contact www. columbianartists.org or columbianartists/longviewwa on Facebook. There will be opportunity to purchase original art from local artists, starting at $35.00.

Ongoing

Caples Evening Programs

The cost for this evening and all our Fireside Chats will be only $5. Caples will be offering a different program the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 1925 First Street in Columbia City. For more information, call 503-397-5390.

Lower Columbia River Watershed Council Meets at 7 p.m. every other second Tuesday. Meetings are currently held electroni -

cally by Zoom. For more information, contact Council Coordinator Henry Franzoni ar 360-353-0937 or email to hjfranzoni3@gmail.com. Visit the council’s website for agenda postings and Zoom at www.lowercolumbiariver.org/events-page.

The Rainier Oregon Historical Museum (ROHM) is open from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday (except major holidays weekends). ROHM is located inside Rainier City Hall at 106 W B Street. For more information, call 360751-7039.

The Rainier Public Library is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays and 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays. It will be closed Sundays and Mondays. Avamere at St. Helens hosts a Virtual Dementia Support Group – 3rd Wednesday of each month from 2 to 3 p.m. For more details, contact Jenny Hicks/Avamere at St. Helens at 503-366-8070.

To list an event in the Community Calendar, email details with a phone number that may be published, to chronicleclassifieds@ countrymedia.net, or call 503-397-0116.

John Nilsen to perform in Clatskanie

Nilsen also will weave stories of his life and his career which has taken him all over the globe.

Nilsen began playing the piano at the age of 6 and now has sold over a million CDs worldwide. He has been a member of Ten Grands, a platform to benefit music education since 2001 and, when not traveling for performances, volunteers his time teaching songwriting and speaking to students about music.

spread outrage about “them” from our own group’s opinion leaders, we can be motivated to do “them” harm. Hating “them” for no good reason happens all the time: political and religious terrorists, mentally disturbed men with guns, urban gang members shooting opposing gang members simply for not being “us.” We are our own worst enemies and should be ashamed of our weakness. A better world requires us to cleanse ourselves, purify ourselves of poisonous attitudes and knee-jerk inclinations. But how to do so is a big question.

Constant screen gazing

One way would be to wean ourselves from constant screen gazing. Computer driven algorithms created by major social media companies to feed on us have only one goal. Once they divine a little bit about us and our interests from our screen behavior, plus the personal info that we unwittingly (or indifferently) pass to them, they feed us more and more of what we seem to want to see and hear.

The consequences are to confirm our personal biases, then reconfirm and reinforce them again and again. All their stuff that we feed upon, shapes our thinking and our behavior. We receive it as entertainment, and we want it nonstop. We now fit neatly within rigid walls of nonthinking emotion. Does being so thoroughly manipulated make you angry enough at yourself and those algorithmic schemers out there to make a serious effort to find your independence? In the face of all that ever-renewing digital candy, many of us simply remain unconscious of, or indifferent to, the harm done. We lust for that screen buzz and disregard the manipulation. We feel fatalistic, that this harming inevitably will continue unabated into the future.

We could cease reading and commenting on other people’s social media postings. What makes us so vain as to think our opinions are interesting or useful? One young person I know who was banned from Facebook, told me (almost wailing), “How am I going to express myself? How will I get my

opinions out there?” Not being able to do so prompted serious feelings of diminishment in that person, for apparently no other means existed to help give him/her a sense of identity, a sense of purpose and meaning in life.

Solutions

Solutions seem not only unnecessary, but also undesirable, to those who have adjusted well to living in a profoundly sick society. But one writer, Bob Bell, wrote, “When you forgive somebody, when you are generous, when you withhold judgment, when you love and stand up to injustice, you are in that moment bringing heaven to earth.” Such behaviors, if widely absorbed among people, would create a better life for us all. We would have greater confidence in each other’s honesty, kindness and integrity. We would live more contented lives in a profoundly healthier society than the one we have today.

Michael Randall is a Tillamook writer. He may be reached at 503-812-8494, or at merslife@gmail.com

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His solo performance will cover a wide variety of music –jazz, folk, classical and rock woven compositions, traditional hymn arrangements, boogiewoogie, and some classics. During his performance,

If you enjoy listening to the piano or just good music, you will enjoy this entertaining performance.

Tickets: Adults: $15; Seniors (60+)/Students - $13; Children - $10. Tickets are available online at clatskaniearts.org or at the door the day of the concert.

Upcoming Clatskanie Arts

Commission events

• 3 p.m. April 23 Oregon Symphonic Band CMHS Donavon Wooley PAC.

• May 19-20: Raymond Carver Writing Festival –Free event.

Visit raymondcarverwritingfestival.org for more information.

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The Clatskanie Arts Commission presents Pianist John Nilsen in concert at 3

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Sunday, March 12 at Birkenfeld Theatre 75 S. Nehalem, in Clatskanie.

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resumes for a Pool Manager. Responsibilities: Train, manage and evaluate approximately 20 lifeguards; beginning in February and continuing into September. Plan, organize and schedule programs offered at our seasonal outdoor pool. Be responsible for scheduling adequate staff for the safety, supervision, cleanliness, water chemistry and mechanical operation of the pool for youth and families in our District. Maintain pool and employee records. Perform such other duties as assigned by the District Manager and/or Board of Directors from time to time. Knowledge and Skills: Strong administrative skills, recreational aquatic programming skills, lead-

ership and managerial skills, pool maintenance and water chemistry skills and good public relation skills are a must. Thorough knowledge of policies, procedures and equipment used in daily outdoor pool operations helpful. Work with pool related chemicals and be familiar with State and Federal regulations regarding outdoor pool operations. Experience and Training: Experience preferred. Or the willingness to work within an agreed upon time frame between applicant and Board of Directors to obtain the required and suggested certifications for the position; First-Aid, CPR, AED certifications, Lifeguard Instructor and Training, Water

Safety Instructor and CPO (Certified Pool Operator) certifications. You can request an application by phone at 503- 728-2757, by email at csp@ cni.net or on our website www. clatskanieparksandrecreation.com. Applications and resumes can be returned by mail

to: Clatskanie Park & Recreation District, PO Box 737, Clatskanie OR 97016 or by email to csp@cni.net. If you have any questions, please leave message at 503-728-2757. Applications with resumes will be accepted until the position has been filled.

PORT OF COLUMBIA COUNTY

NOTICE

Caption

Question

Summary

filed with

Shall Columbia County levy $0.29/$1000 assessed value for four years beginning in 2023 for enhanced law enforcement? This measure may cause property taxes to increase more than three percent.

The Columbia County Sheriff's Office has never had a voter-approved operating fund completely dedicated to law enforcement. Instead, the Sheriff's budget is subject to the budget demands and pressures of the County's general fund, which must balance funding for all County services. The Sheriff's Office is under increasing calls for service that have increased with the decriminalization of drugs such as heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine. The increase in property crimes and violent crimes severely impact the citizens of Columbia County.

This measure would create an Enhanced Law Enforcement Operating Fund to be used exclusively for increasing law enforcement presence throughout Columbia County and increasing Sheriff's Office presence within the cities. This fund would add 7 additional deputies and all necessary equipment, which would provide 24/7 law enforcement coverage in Columbia County and would reduce response times.

The approximate rate for this operating fund is $0.29 per $1000 of assessed value. The estimated money raised will be $1,868,330 in 2023, $1,953,443 in 2024, $2,042,434 in 2025, and $2,135,478 in 2026 for an estimated total levy of $7,999,685.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that any elector may file a petition for review of this ballot title in the Columbia County Circuit Court no later than 5:00 p.m. March 3rd, 2023 (which is the 7th business day after receipt) ORS 250.195

This notice is published pursuant to ORS 250.175(5) by Debbie Klug, Columbia County Clerk.

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NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Board of Directors for Clatskanie School District 6J will hold an executive session meeting,

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under ORS 192.660(2a); To consider the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member or individual

agent on March 6, 2023 at the Clatskanie Middle/High School, 815 Nehalem, at 4:30 PM.

NOTICE OF BOARD VACANCIES APPOINTED POSITIONS

Northwest Regional Education Service District is seeking candidates interested in filling the remaining term of the appointed board position: Social Services as well as candidates interested in filling the appointed board position: Business. The five elected members of the

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Northwest Regional Education Service District is seeking candidates interested in filling the elected board positions below.

School boards within Zone 2 and Zone 5 will vote for ESD board members by June 30, 2023. The newly elected board members will take office July 1, 2023 and their term will

NWRESD Board will vote for both appointed ESD board members by June 30, 2023. The newly elected board members will take office immediately upon appointment. The term for the Social Services position will end June 30, 2025. The term for the Business position will end June 30, 2027.

end June 30, 2027. These positions are based on the following school district residency zones: Zone 2: Astoria, Banks, Forest Grove, Jewell, Knappa, Neah-Kah-Nie, Nestucca Valley, Seaside, Tillamook, and Warrenton-Hammond School Districts Zone 5: Beaverton School District (Aloha, Southridge &

Candidates may apply online at www.nwresd.org under Board of Directors Elections. The deadline for filing is no later than April 15, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

Questions may be directed to the Northwest Regional ESD Superintendent’s Office at 503-614-1401 or vwhite@nwresd.org.

NOTICE OF BOARD VACANCIES ELECTED POSITIONS

Westview attendance areas) Candidates may apply online at www.nwresd.org under Board of Directors Elections. The deadline for filing is no later than April 15, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

Questions may be directed to the Northwest Regional ESD Superintendent’s Office at 503-614-1401 or vwhite@nwresd.org.

Clatskanie People’s Utility District is seeking a full-time Groundman. This position is a Union, non-exempt, hourly position and compensation is based on the current IBEW 125 contract, qualifications, and experience. Clatskanie PUD offers a competitive benefit package.

To help extend the life of Clatskanie PUD power poles, Davey Resource Group has been contracted to conduct our pole test and treat program for 2021. They will be working on our poles on the following roads and the surrounding areas: Swedetown Rd, Olson Rd, Alder Grove Rd, Lindberg Rd, Cedar Grove Rd, & Lost Creek. For questions or concerns, please call 503-728-2163.

A complete job description and application are available at clatskaniepud.com under About Us/Employment Opportunities. Please submit completed application, résumé, and cover letter to Human Resources, PO Box 216, Clatskanie, OR 97016, secure fax 503-308-4884, or email hr@clatskaniepud.com. This position remains open until 5:00 pm on March 9, 2023. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Sarah Johnson or Lynn Donner 503-728-2163. Clatskanie PUD is an equal employment opportunit

Public Notices

The Port is hiring the following positions: Finance Manager. Facilities Maintenance fulltime. Scappoose Bay Marina summer parttime staff. To learn more and apply, please visit our website www.portof columbiacounty.org/ jobs. EOE. CC23-1735

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NOTICE OF MEASURE ELECTION

Filed in the Office of County Clerk

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a ballot title for a measure District has been filed with the Columbia County Clerk on February 22, 2023 The measure election will be conducted by mail and will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

The ballot title caption is: Five-year local option tax for operations

Caption Five-year local option tax for operations

Question

Shall the district impose $1.10 per $1,000 of assessed value for five years for operations in 2023-2024?

This measure may cause property taxes to increase more than three percent.

Summary

A "YES" vote would allow Mist-Birkenfeld Rural Fire Protection District to impose a local option tax of $1.10 per $1000 of assessed property value. The tax revenue from this measure would provide the necessary funding for sufficient staffing, current and ongoing emergency services, the replacement of equipment and supplies, and for maintaining the Fire District's buildings, properties, and apparatus. The current permanent tax rate alone is inadequate to provide appropriate emergency response and readiness to its citizens while maintaining competitive wages to its existing staff members. Combining the permanent tax rate with a 5-year local option levy will provide appropriate funding necessary for operations to ensure we are better prepared to respond to the increasing numbers of calls for service. The requested rate will raise approximately $357,000 in fiscal year 2023-2024, $386,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025, $416,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026, $449,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027, and $484,000 in fiscal year 2027-2028, for a total of $2,092,000. The estimated tax cost for this measure is an estimate only based upon the best information available from the County Assessor at the time of the estimate and may reflect the impact of early payment discounts, compression, and the collection rate.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that any elector may file a petition for review of this ballot title in the Columbia County Circuit Court no later than 5:00 p.m. March 3rd, 2023 (which is the 7th business day after receipt.) ORS 255.155. This notice is published pursuant to ORS 255.145(5) by Debbie Klug, Columbia County Clerk.

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NOTICE OF MEASURE ELECTION AND RECEIPT OF BALLOT TITLE Filed in the Office of County Clerk 2/24/2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a ballot title for a measure referred by Rainier School District 13 has been filed with the Columbia County Clerk on February 24, 2023 The measure election will be conducted by mail and will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

The ballot title caption is: Bonds for New Elementary School, Safety Improvements, School Renovations

Caption Bonds for New Elementary School, Safety Im provements, School Renovations

Question

Shall District issue up to $49,400,000 in principal amount of bonds to construct new elementary school, improve safety, renovate schools? If the bonds are approved, they will be payable from taxes on property or property ownership that are not subject to the limits of sections 11 and 11b, Article XI of the Oregon Constitution.

Summary Rainier School District #13 has been awarded a $4,000,000 State grant that will be available only if bonds are approved. If approved, this measure would finance capital costs, including: Construction of a new elementary school.

• Improvements to existing schools, including: o a water-proofing, siding systems, new windows and doors, replacement or coating of roofs, replace or upgrade mechanical systems.

o renovations to expand job trades career classrooms and to relocate programs from modulars.

• Safety and security improvements, including:

o entry vestibules, fenced site areas, upgrading to camera and access control systems, eliminating modulars.

• Additional capital costs, including site improvements, demolition, furnishings, equipment, bond issuance costs. The

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TS No. OR06000057-22-1 APN 19015 TO No 220445422-OR-MSI TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE

Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, JEFFREY L HAMMANS as Grantor to TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for EAGLE HOME MORTGAGE, LLC, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of September 15, 2009 and recorded on September 30, 2009 as Instrument No. 2009-009189 and the beneficial interest was assigned to LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC and recorded November 9, 2020 as Instrument Number 2020-011758 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Columbia County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 19015 PARCEL 2 OF PARTITION PLAT

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NO. 1998-14, RECORDED MARCH 18, 1998, FEE NO. 98-02859, IN COLUMBIA COUNTY, ORE-GON. TOGETHER WITH A 25 FOOT EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER PARCEL 1 OF PARTITION PLAT 199814, AS DISCLOSED ON THE FACE OF THE PLAT MAP. Commonly known as: 72695 APIARY ROAD, RAINIER, OR 97048 Both the Beneficiary, Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.735(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which be-came

due Monthly Payment(s): 1 Monthly Payment(s) from 12/01/2021 to 02/28/2023 at $23,520.75 Late Charge(s):

1 Monthly Late Charge(s)

188.16 By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $182,497.10 together with interest thereon at the rate of 5.37500% per annum from November 1, 2021 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on June 27, 2023 at the hour of 12:00 PM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA

Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of GERALD CARVER, Deceased. No. 23PB00328

NOTICE TO INTERESTED

PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of this estate. All persons having claims against

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the estate are required to present their claims, with vouchers attached, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice to the personal representative at P. O. Box 459, Rainier, OR 97048, 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 attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published February 17, 2023. Linda Burleson, Personal Representative. STEPHEN D. PETERSEN, L.L.C. Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 459, Rainier, OR 97048.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA

Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of HOWARD DEAN TAYLOR, Deceased. No. 22PB06792

NOTICE TO INTERESTED

PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of this estate. All persons having claims against the

estate are required to present their claims, with vouchers attached, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice to the personal representative at P. O. Box 459, Rainier, OR 97048, 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 attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published February 17, 2023. Judy Greiner Personal Representative STEPHEN D. PETERSEN, L.L.C. Attorney at Law P. O. Box 459 Rainier, OR 97048.

Statues, at the west entrance to the Columbia County Courthouse, 230 Strand St., Saint Helens, OR 97051 County of Columbia, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.753 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary

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of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to

place a bid for this property at the Trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their respective successors in interest, if any.

Dated: 2/8/23 By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300

Order Number 89327, Pub

Dates: 2/24/2023, 3/3/2023, 3/10/2023, 3/17/2023, THE CLATSKANIE CHIEF

VACANT SEATS AVAILABLE

Mist-Birkenfeld Rural Fire Protection District has two vacant Fire District Budget Committee member seats available. If you are a

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resident of Mist-Birkenfeld RFPD and are interested in serving at a Budget Committee member, please contact us at (503)755-

2710 or go to https://www. mistbirkenfeldrfpd.org/ community-happenings for a downloadable application.

ACCEPTING APPLICANTS FOR COMMITTEE

The Clatskanie School District 6J Board of Directors is accepting applications from patrons interested in serving on the budget committee. Two - three year positions (expiring 6/30/26) are available. You can pick up an application form at the Clatskanie School District Office, 660 SW Bryant St, or on-line at csd.k12.or.us Please return applications to the District

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Office by 4:00 pm March 31, 2023. The budget committee meeting dates are May 8 and May 15 at 5:30 PM with a possible 3rd date, if necessary. In addition approved committee members will need to attend the April 10 and June 12 board meetings. Selected candidates must be qualified voters of the district. Officers, agents, or employees of the district are

not eligible. Applications may be submitted to Shannon Emerson, Clatskanie School District 6J, PO Box 678, Clatskanie OR 97016 or email semerson@csd.k12. or.us. Questions regarding services required in terms of time and responsibility may be directed to Shannon Emerson at 503-728-0587, ext. 2003, or to any board member.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF THE LANDOWNERS OF THE BEAVER DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT COMPANY, INC.

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting for the Landowners and Board Members of the Beaver Drainage Improvement Company, Columbia County, Oregon, will be held Tuesday, March 14th, 2023,

at 5:00 p.m. at the Quincy Grange #321 located at 78314 Rutters Road in Clatskanie, OR. Notice is further given that all proxies must be in writing and signed by the owner. The meeting is to elect a director, review

financials and discuss any other business that comes before the landowners. Dated this 27th day of February, 2023. Warren Seely, President Beaver Drainage Improvement Company Board of Directors.

STATEPOINT CROSSWORD

THEME: THE OSCARS

48. Not yes, nor no

50. Male sibs

52. *”The Fablemans” composer John ____, 53time nominee 55. Resin-producing tree 56. Call to Mary

57. Get-out-of-jail money

59. Bye, in Castile

60. Ages and ages

61. Competitive advantage

62. Appetite

63. Farm female

64. Fender-bender damage

DOWN

1. Key often used with ctrl

2. Gold rush, e.g.

3. Purse with notions

4. Leechee, alt. sp.

5. Dandruff locale

6. This bird gets the worm?

7. Give a traffic ticket

8. Big do

9. Cattail, e.g.

10. *”____ Harris Goes

to Paris,” Best Costume Design nominee

12. Tarzan and such

13. Like beer at a kegger

(2 words)

14. *”The Banshees of Inisherin” nominee

North Columbia

19. Polynesian dance, pl.

22. Dress like Ancient Greeks

23. *Austin Butler’s gyrating character

24. Gallows loop

25. Oil crisis

26. *Last year’s Best Picture winner

27. Like a Druid, e.g.

28. Missouri River tributary

29. Flying nuisance

32. Lend a hand in crime

33. Order’s partner

36. *”Guillermo

____’s Pinocchio”

38. “My wife can vouch for me,” e.g.

40. Address to a boy, slangily

41. Bucolics

44. Desert traveler’s hope

46. Bikini Bottom locale

48. Variation of meow

49. Skirt shape

50. Past tense of bid

51. Roman remain, e.g.

52. Cry of glee

53. Like a full-fledged Mafia man

54. Leo or Libra

55. Jared’s competitor

58. Allow

CMHS basketball, wrestling end after state runs

Clatskanie Middle/ High School winter sports have drawn to a close following the girls basketball team’s elimination from the State playoffs, and the wrestling team competed at the OSAA State Championships Feb. 25 and 26.

Basketball

The Tigers were defeated by Salem Academy 65-34 in their state playoff matchup on Saturday, Feb. 25. Salem Academy is the first seed in the OnPoint Community Credit Union 2A Girls Basketball State Championship.

“They are number one for a reason,” Tigers Head Coach Mary Sizemore said. “They are a good team and well disciplined.”

The loss signaled the end of the season for Clatskanie girls basketball. After their league playoff Feb. 18, selected players of the team were recognized for All-League awards.

Freshman Joey Sizemore was awarded First Team All-League recognition and All-League Defensive team honors. Seniors Maya Helmen and Kylie Thomas were named to the Third Team All-League, according to Sizemore.

Despite the first-round exit, this season was a success for the Tigers, and their run to the playoffs was impressive.

Girls Wrestling

CMHS sent five wrestlers to the OSAA state championships at Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Feb. 24, 25, and 26. The competition was delayed because of the turbulent winter weather, but an updated schedule got the tournament up and running after a day of scrambling. The tournament format was a double elimination bracket, so wrestlers who lost two matches were out.

Joss Pember and Natalie Baker were the two members of the girls wrestling team representing Clatskanie at the State Championship. Head Coach Zach Davis said both wrestlers competed well, but neither placed after finishing their weekend with 1-2 records.

“Natalie Baker went 1-2 for the day. After losing her first match, she pinned her second opponent in 1:28,” Davis said. “She lost her third and final match and also did not place but wrestled very well finishing the year with a 14-5 record.”

Pember is a senior and won 1st place at girls 1a4a regional tournament. Though she lost her first match at States, she pinned her second opponent before being eliminated in her third match. Despite these results, Pember had a fantastic season.

“She finished her high school season with an amazing 30-5 record with 25 pins,” Davis said.

Boys wrestling

On the boys side, Clatskanie was represented by three wrestlers: Senior Ernesto Rojas-Bautista, junior Taylor Crawford, and Sophomore Ben Blackwood.

Blackwood wrestled in one of the most difficult divisions and was eliminated after going 0-2; he finished the season with an overall record of 16-15. Crawford wrestled well but was unable to secure a placement and finished his season with a 14-14 overall record, according to Davis,

“Taylor Crawford had a great run, after losing his 1st match of the day and then receiving a bye in the consolation round 1, he went on to win his next two matches in a row but ultimately lost by fall in his 4th match of the day and did not place,” Davis said.

The final wrestler for Clatskanie, Rojas-Bautista, had the most successful weekend on the mats and placed fourth in the tournament despite battling very hard-nosed competition. His overall record for his final season was 24-7.

“After getting a bye in the first round he wrestled the number 2 seed in the bracket and won by a 13-8 decision,” Davis said. “He lost his 2nd match of the day by a 4-3 decision which got him placed in the consolation bracket against the number 1 seed that had also lost earlier in the day. Ernesto won by fall in 42 seconds, which sent him to the 3rd and 4th place match, where he

squared off against Corbin Roe from Knappa, where he lost by pin.”

wrestlers were able to battle it out in the latter stages of the competition, Davis was happy with the program’s

losses,” Davis said. “The girls team had an outstanding season with 59 wins, 29 losses, and an amazing 53

org. Look for feature sports coverage at thechiefnews. com and in the Friday print editions of The Chief.

Clatskanie Foundation offering scholarships

The Clatskanie Foundation announces that applications are now available for 11 scholarships, administered by the Foundation, which total approximately $50,000 this year. The scholarships are available to Clatskanie Middle/ High School (CMHS) 2023 graduates and alumni.

The Russell and Viena Fluhrer Scholarship: This scholarship is for CMHS graduates and CMHS alumni. The Fluhrer Scholarship must be used at a four-year college in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree.

The Scott Evenson Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship honors the life of Scott Evenson and will be awarded to a CMHS graduate with priority given to applicants pursuing a degree in forestry or a related field. The scholarship is limited to CMHS graduates/ alumni and may be used at any two or four-year school and may be renewable for up to total of 5 years.

The Scott Blecha Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship honors the life of Scott Alan Blecha. Two scholarships will be awarded- one to a 2023 CMHS graduate and

LEGION

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weary veterans of World War I to one of the most influential non-profit groups in the United States, according to www.legion.org.

The American Legion was founded on four pillars:

• Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation

• National Security

• Americanism

• Children and Youth

Each pillar encompasses a variety of programs.

Post commander Gerry Simmons became a member in an interesting way.

“My mother signed me up for the American Legion when I was in boot camp,” Simmons said. “I didn’t know I was a member until I got home from the service!”

Community benefit

According to Simmons,

one to an alumnus of CMHS who have attended Clatskanie schools for at least four years. Special consideration will be given to those attending Oregon Tech, have served in the military, and have participated in student government and sports.

The Clatskanie Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship will be awarded to a 2023 graduate of CMHS and may be used at a twoyear, four-year, vocational, or technical school.

The Palmrose Family Scholarship: An achievement-based scholarship, will be awarded to a 2023 graduate of CMHS to attend a four-year college in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree during their sophomore year.

The Lower Columbia ABATE of Oregon Scholarship: Awarded to a 2023 graduate of CMHS, this scholarship may be used at a two-year college, trade school or an accredited apprenticeship program.

The Mike Jubinville Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship honors the life of Mike Jubinville and will be awarded to a graduate of CMHS who has successfully

the legion is beneficial to veterans for many reasons, including continuing the friendships the members established while in the service.

“We developed a camaraderie with our fellow soldiers, and wanted to see and hear from them when we arrived home,” Simmons said.

Young is one of the younger members in the legion.

“I have been trying to recruit the younger generation to become involved in the Legion,” Young said.

“Members of the legion must be willing to adapt, to become tech savvy. It can be very enjoyable to learn new ways to communicate.”

Young emphasized the need for more of a social media presence for the local Legion. He has established a Facebook page for Post 68 which he updates regularly. The Legion has events coming up, which will be posted on that Facebook page.

completed at least one year at Oregon State University studying in the field of engineering or business.

The Warren Levecke Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship honors the life of Warren Levecke and will be awarded to a student that lives within the boundaries of the Clatskanie School District during the time they earned a high school diploma or equivalent, preference will be given to those studying in a science-related or technical field.

The Ralph and Helen Kleger Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship honors the life of Ralph and Helen Kleger and will be awarded to a 2023 graduate of CMHS or alumni who is studying in the field of music or forestry.

The Clatskanie Garden Club Scholarship: This scholarship will be awarded to a 2023 CMHS graduate or a 2023 graduate living the in the boundaries of the Clatskanie School District and has received the equivalent of a high school diploma (i.e. private school, home school). Applicant must be pursuing a degree in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, ornithology or the environ-mental sciences.

The Alan Fisher Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship honors the life of Alan Fisher and will be awarded to a CMHS alumni who has successfully completed at least one year of college and is pursuing a major in education.

How to apply

For more information about these scholarships and an application to apply, visit The Clatskanie Foundation website at www.clatskaniefoundation.com under the scholarship tab or by emailing Hallie Parker at clatskaniescholarhsips@gmail.com.

Applications must be postmarked no later than April 7, 2023, to be accepted for review. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

For details about these scholarships, as well as how to make tax-deductible donations or create new scholarships through the Clatskanie Foundation, please contact Hallie Parker at clatskaniescholarships@gmail.com

The Clatskanie Foundation

A group of local citizens established The Clatskanie Foundation in 1998 with the mission of enhancing the

economic growth and quality of life in the Clatskanie community by establishing and supporting local programs, with and emphasis on those in education, and providing scholarships to deserving applicants to attend accredited educational institutions.

Since that time it has served as a vehicle through which tax-deductible dona-

tions have benefited our local community in many ways including: local scholarships, Heritage Days, the Booster Club and more. Gifts, contributions and bequests of any size are welcomed. They may be designated for a particular purpose, or applied to various programs and projects as decided by the Board of Directors.

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Courtesy photo CMHS wrestlers that participated at State, from left to right, Ernesto Rojas Bautista 126lbs, Natalie Baker 120lbs, Ben Blackwood 132lbs, Joss Pember 125lbs, and Taylor Crawford 170lbs.

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The CMHS Girls Basketball Team.