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Water restored to Rainier after main break
RJSHS steps back to school JULIE THOMPSON chronicle1@countrymedia.net Photo: City of Rainier
Crews work to fix a broken water main in Rainier on August 18. CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net
City residents of Rainier can now safely drink their water after a 48-hour water boil advisory was lifted at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, August 20. City residents in Rainier lost all water access when a contractor working on the A Street project accidentally broke a water main at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 18 according to a notice sent out by the city. The same notice said the break caused a six-hour outage, and water was restored later in the day on Sunday. However, city residents were still advised to boil their water before drinking or washing fruits and vegetables until 9 a.m. on Tuesday, August 20. Sue Lawrence, Public Works Director for the City of Rainier said shutting off the water was necessary in order to maintain the water level at the city’s reservoirs while the water main was being fixed. The boil advisory is a standard procedure whenever water is shut off, Lawrence explained. “Any time you depressurize your system, you’re required to do a boil notice until you have a negative sample back,” Lawrence said, meaning the water shows no harmful substances. Lawrence said the water main has been fixed and water was restored by around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday to all but a few houses that are located at a higher elevation. “Pretty much 99 percent of the people are back on,” Lawrence said. The boil advisory included a warning that residents may see rust in their tap water, as well as lower pressure. “Running water for a few minutes should flush water lines,” the notice stated.
The Rainier Junior Senior High School (RJSHS) is preparing for a new school year and has released some information on important dates to be aware of, new staffing and programs, and additional “need to know” tidbits for the upcoming 2019/2020 school year. A new focus on social/emotional learning and career readiness First, the school will be expanding their advisory period from one day a week to four days a week wherein students will focus on college, career readiness, and character development through the use of a curriculum called “Naviance.” “They didn’t have one at all when I first came to this school, and I saw a need for social and emotional learning,” Vice Principal Kim Oblack said. “It was tough to get the staff to buy into it, but I told them it was really important. There’s a lot of funding coming down from the state for college readiness right now, and it’s absolutely amazing for the kids.” According to the website, Naviance.com, the curriculum is a comprehensive college and career readiness solution that helps districts and schools align student strengths and interests to postsecondary goals, improving student outcomes and con-
necting learning to life. Oblack said the school landed on the program after she began asking her peers around the state what they were using and were happy with. She said Naviance was mentioned over and over, and it seemed to be the best. “The curriculum does
a series of interest and skill assessments to best fit the career of the student,” officials said via letter to parents and guardians. “Careers specify programs of study within high school to prepare students for their list of possible career choices. It gives acces to college information and links them directly to pre-planning for post-secondary outcomes.” According to Oblack, the students
will be able to use their own personal devices and can access this curriculum for 30 minutes a day during their advisory period. The students will go through a series of assessments to determine their personal skills and interests, which will then help guide them towards a career path. Oblack said the program goes even further, in that it connects to the majority of colleges and universities across the United States. Students won’t have to look up the colleges they’re interested in individually – the program will provide them with information on tuition, how to apply, and the best ways to find scholarships for each institution. “The cool thing is it’s also a resume builder, and they’ll have access to it for up to six years after they graduate, so they can take it with them,” Oblack said. “We’ve spent so much time on academics. We’re trying to develop the whole child.” An eye on attendance and accountability There are also a few key components to Academic Achievement
the school is encouraging parents to share with their students. The first is accountability and effort. “Students need to learn to be accountable for their own learning,” officials said. “Ask them questions about school. Encourage them to ask for help when they need it. Please remind them about homework and the importance of not falling behind. Students should be reading at least 20 minutes per day to improve their literacy comprehension.” The school recommends parents follow their student’s grades on ParentVue, available on the school’s website. If parents or guardians do not have a password to get started there, they can contact the RJSHS secretaries. The school also wants to stress the importance of attendance. Oblack said the school recently received a grant for $9,000 specifically to improve their attendance. She said there is a “big chunk of money” coming down to all the districts in Oregon via the Student Success Act. “A huge part of receiving that funding is showing that you’re working on improving attendance, because it’s a problem in the entire state. I’m rolling out a huge campaign for family awareness with vinyl signage and yard signs,” Oblack said. “Kids will get lessons from their
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Local Grocery Outlet campaign donates to food banks
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Grocery Outlet Bargain Market in Rainier has just recently completed its second Independence from Hunger Campaign, donating proceeds to HOPE of Rainier, an affiliate of the Columbia Pacific Food Bank. CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market has recently completed its ninth annual Independence from Hunger Food Drive Campaign, raising over $2 million for families in need the chain’s more than 300 locations across Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Washington, according to a press release from the company. All Grocery Outlets identified local food agencies in their respective locations to partner with, which would accept their monetary and food-item donations, a press release stated. The campaign included the local Grocery Outlet in Rainier, as well as the Grocery Outlet in Scappoose. Rainier
Grocery Outlet donated its items to HOPE of Rainier, an affiliate of the Columbia Pacific Food Bank. Scappoose Grocery Outlet donated its items directly to the Columbia Pacific Food Bank. The campaign took place from June 26 through July 31. To contribute to the campaign, Grocery Outlet customers, employees and Independent Owner-Operators were given three options: purchase a pre-made food bag filled with nonperishable items; donate money in-store or online; or “Give $5, Get $5” at the register, where customers could donate at least $5 and then receive a $5 coupon. According to Kyle Noble, Senior Manager of Regional Marketing and Communications at Grocery Outlet, Inc., Rainier Grocery Outlet raised over $1,800
in cash and food combined, which includes 185 pre-made bags purchased by customers, donated back to the Independence from Hunger campaign. This is the second year the Rainier store has participated in the campaign, and Noble said he thought it was a success. “The Rainier, Oregon location is relatively new and just opened last year. This year, they more than doubled the donations resulting from their efforts towards IFH,” Noble said. The main donations collected from the Rainier Grocery Outlet were specifically targeted to HOPE of Rainier’s needs. Rainier Grocery Outlet Independent OwnerOperator Taylor Elliott contacted representatives at HOPE of Rainier to find out what items they were
lacking. Those items included dried pasta, rice, noodles and soups, according to Elliott. Noble said the Rainier Grocery Outlet has been partnered with HOPE of Rainier since its grand opening last year and gives regular donations to the food bank on a weekly basis. However, Noble said the summer campaign was also helpful for the food bank. “Independence from Hunger Food Drive is a unique opportunity to focus on providing food staples that are in high demand along with providing cash donations,” Noble said. The press release also stated no administration or collateral fees are deducted from monetary donations, meaning all benefitting organizations, such as HOPE of Rainier, receive 100 percent of the proceeds.
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March 26, 1951 ~ Aug. 16, 2019
Donna Lee (Olsen) Geisler passed away very peacefully with family by her side on Friday, August 16, 2019 at OHSU in Portland, Oregon. She was born in Seaside, Oregon to Jean Marie (Mole) Welch and Robert Alan Olsen on March 26, 1951. At a young age, the family moved to Willows, California. Her mother remarried and Donna and her two brothers, Robbie and Chuck, moved to Orland, California. She attended school in Orland until her junior year of high school when she moved to Knappa, Oregon in 1967. She then attended Knappa High School where she and her future husband Rocky graduated in 1969. Donna and Rocky were married on April 4, 1970. While Rocky was in the Army serving during the Vietnam War, she attended Clatsop Community College and worked at Oregon Laundry while caring for their first son, Jeff. She did this with the help of her in-laws, Frank and Elsie Geisler. Their second son, Chris was born three years later, and the family then moved into the Geisler family home in Knappa, Oregon. After their two boys started school, she went back to work as a teller at Benjamin Franklin Bank in Astoria, Oregon until the early 90’s.
Donna was very involved in her local community. She helped for many years with the original Knappa Days, Knappa Summer Rec., Lower Columbia 4 Wheelers, and Clatskanie Cruisers. She loved traveling with Rocky and they have enjoyed many cruises, trips to Hawaii, drives across the U.S., and car club events. She and Rocky also enjoyed many camping trips with their grandchildren every summer. She always looked forward to spending time with her family and friends. When her grandchildren, Alisha and Mitchell, were born she was very involved with their lives. Donna very rarely missed a Knappa Sports game, even after her grandchildren graduated high school. She was a wonderful cook and
loved putting a meal together. Her favorite was making her Christmas Eve clam chowder and Christmas day Prime Rib. Donna dedicated her life to her husband, children and grandchildren. Donna was preceded in death by her mother Jean Marie (Mole) Welch; brother Robbie Welch; and father Robert Olsen. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Rocky Geisler; two sons Jeff (Susan) Geisler and Chris (Jennifer) Geisler; granddaughter Alisha (Taylor) Falls; grandson Mitchell Geisler; brother Chuck Welch; aunt Lillian Mole; brother-in-law Monty (Cheri) Geisler; and numerous beloved cousins, nieces and nephews. There will be a funeral service at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at the Crossroads Community Church in Svensen, Oregon with a potluck to follow. At 2 p.m., there will be a graveside service at Prairie Cemetery Association of Knappa in Knappa, Oregon. Caldwells Luce-Layton Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the online guest book at www.caldwellsmortuary.com. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Knappa High School Athletic program.
Stanley Melvin Hendrickson Sept. 12, 1932 ~ Aug. 20, 2019
Stanley Melvin Hendrickson, 86, of Clatskanie, passed away on August 20, 2019 at St. John Medical Center.
Traffic advisory and course timeline announced for upcoming relays General public race related community questions/concerns can call the event, toll free at (844) 428-8327 from August 19 to August 26. For emergencies, call 911. The Providence Hood to Coast Relay and Portland to Coast Walk Relay presented by Nike would like to advise traffic flow may be affected in Columbia County starting on Friday, August 23rd to Saturday evening, August 24th. Areas which could also encounter delays because of race-related traffic will be: HWY 30: from Friday, August 23 at 4 a.m. to Saturday, August 25 at 5 a.m. Leg 16: On Highway 30 near Scappoose High School. Leg 17: On Highway 30 near St. Helens High School. Leg 18: Highway 30, left on Pittsburg Rd., left on Sunset Blvd., right on Columbia Blvd., slight right on Gable Rd., left on Bachelor Flat Road until reaching the Columbia County Fairgrounds. HWY 47: from Friday, August 23 at 1 p.m. to Saturday, August 24 at 3 p.m. “The Hood to Coast / Portland to Coast Relays would sincerely like to thank Columbia County for your patience and support of Hood and Portland to Coast participants”, said Felicia Hubber, Race Director and President of Hood to Coast / Portland to Coast Relays. “The hospitality of local residents, volunteers, and employees has been remarkable through-
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The River City Singers – Columbia Chorale of Oregon has exciting plans for their upcoming fall season, according to Artistic Director Alice Boyer. Towards the end of October, the choir has plans to collaborate with Big River Big Band, who most recently performed in the area in Scappoose this summer. “They’re directed by Larry Jackson and comprised of mostly local musicians. They’re a regular swing band,” Boyer said. “They invited us to be a part of their fall program, so we just decided we’re going to collaborate.” First, at 3 p.m. on October 20, the groups will perform together at Scappoose High School. “We’re really hoping to reach out to the assisted living organizations and get that on their event calendar, so they can bus people there to see it. It will be music that will be familiar to those folks,” Boyer said. Then, the following weekend on October 26, the groups will take their act to Clatskanie to hold a swing dance, rather than a sit-down performance as they’ve always done in the past. Boyer said they will set up in the ballroom above the Birkenfeld Theater, which still has
the original dance floor from the 1920s. “It’s never been done before,” Boyer said. “It’s something different that touches a whole different genre and gives you the opportunity to dance to live music.” This is Boyer’s fourth year as Artistic Director, and said she took on the role after being a choir member when the River City Singers were looking for a new direction. The choir membership varies from year to year, but tends to draw 25 to 40 local singers, Boyer said, but they’re looking for new blood. “We would absolutely love to get some new voices in, particularly for this concert,” Boyer said. “We’ve had some members that have moved and some folks that have retired.” Boyer said all interested parties need do is show up to a rehearsal. The River City Singers rehearse every Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m at the First United Methodist Church, though they are not affiliated with the institution. “We really are a community choir,” Boyer said. “We’re trying to pull from all of Columbia County. There’s no audition. I’m a voice teacher so I can make anyone sound good.” As a 501c3, Boyer said the choir generally asks for a $10 donation at the door for each concert to cover production costs, but they have
never turned anyone away for an inability to pay. She said they are always looking for audience members because the singers put their heart and soul into the music they perform. “We love our audience,” she said. “We try to make it music that’s accessible to people.” The River City Singers also participate in the Christmas Season, and try to participate in the Shop Small movement to support shopping local. She said they’re hoping to nail down a date to perform at The Grotto and are also planning a Christmas concert comprising the singers’ favorite carols. Upcoming in March, the choir will collaborate with the North Coast Chorale, directed by Denise Reed. Boyer said the River City Singers were invited to be on their program to perform a piece called “Lux Aeterna” by Morten Lauridsen, who also wrote a piece for the Rose Festival in the 1990s. “Reed said it would be fun to have a big choir to do this piece, so she invited us to be a part of it. I also think the Cannon Beach Choir is going to be part of it. We’ll do one performance in Astoria and one in St. Helens,” Boyer said.
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Members of the Skyline Grange hold signs they are posting along routes of the Cornelius Pass Road Improvement Project that stress traffic and fire safety. JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net
The latest Cornelius Pass Closure update from Multnomah County Communications Officer Mike Pullen includes a message from members of the Skyline Grange. In the following update the Grange members stress traffic and fire safety. Encouraging safe driving during this summer’s road closure is a top goal of the project. This update highlights the voluntary contribution of members of the Skyline Grange. The Grange includes residents of the West Hills who live on many of the side roads that drivers are using when Cornelius Pass Road is closed. Grange members created and installed signs that deliver a traffic safety message in the style of the old Burma Shave roadside billboards from the 20th century. An example: “Use an ashtray / If you smoke / Woodland fire / Are no joke.” You will see the signs on several of the side roads this summer. Traffic control changes are now in place and drivers are encouraged to be alert when using the detour route and West Hills side roads, since traffic control changes have been made, especially at intersections. Drivers should also note that the signal at Highway 30 and Newberry Road has been repaired following a onenight malfunction.
Law enforcement continues in the area. Deputies from Multnomah and Washington County Sheriff’s Offices have cited drivers for speeding and taking illegal truck trips on side roads. Only trips to a destination on a side road are allowed by trucks. Trucks need to use the highway for through trips. To report an illegal truck trip, call the nonemergency number, 503-8233333, dial 5 for Multnomah County. Officials ask that you provide the location of the event, the date and time, the vehicle license plate and a description of the vehicle. Officials are also asking drivers to be alert for traffic entering and exiting the detour routes from driveways and to watch for bicyclists on West Hills side roads, which can be narrow, winding and steep. Recreational cyclists will have a more enjoyable ride if they move farther from the detour route. Drivers should also avoid NW Logie Trail Road because it is extremely steep and narrow in sections, limiting passing distance for vehicles. The following is work being done at NW Cornelius Pass Road:
30, the contractor is working on the subgrade where a curve in the road is being realigned. A culvert that carries a creek tributary under the road is being replaced to match the new road alignment. • Rock drilling has begun where sharp S-curves are being realigned to reduce vehicle rollovers. When heavy earth removal begins, traffic will be reduced to a single lane during work hours. • Work continues on a vehicle pull-out at the curve north of Skyline Road. • Along NW Kaiser Road at an intersection where driver sight distance will be impaired, earth has been excavated and new road and shoulder base material constructed. A water quality swale is also being built. • Road crews from Multnomah and Washington counties are doing maintenance work on NW Cornelius Pass Road during the closure, such as pavement repairs and vegetation clearing. • New permanent traffic signs are being fabricated and guardrail materials ordered, which will be installed in coming weeks.
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• On CCRider At the August 7th county commissioners public meeting on public transit Mr. Wood, Commissioners Tardif and Heimuller spoke of their dreams to stabilize and expand the CCRider service with the new Tax District but failed to mention the fragile contract with MTR Western which details appeared in the August 9 Spotlight front page article “CCRider Operator Threatens to End Service” which made the information given at the August 7 public forum nothing more than a fantasy.
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bus service that services so few and propose a tax on so many. And MTR Western shows contempt and dishonesty of the contract process and sheer greed to take advantage of being the sole bidder in that process. What is wrong in providing local service for our needy and just let the commuters commute? Join me in voting NO; NO more empty buses, NO more taxes they can’t justify, and NO more MTR Western open-ended contracts. Joe Turner Columbia City
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Mondays: • Oregon Hunters Association Columbia County Chapter membership meetings are held the second Monday of each month at the Kozy Korner Restaurant in St. Helens. Meetings start at 7 p.m. or come early at 6:30 p.m. for some good food and visiting. • Community Action Team Board of Directors meetings take place on the fourth Monday of every month unless the meeting would fall on a holiday, from 2 – 4 p.m. in the CAT boardroom, 125 N. 17th St., St. Helens. • The American Legion Post 68 meets the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall, 930 SE 5th St., Clatskanie. Tuesdays: • The VFW meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at 960 SW 5th St., Clatskanie. • The Columbia County Law Library will be holding Court Forms Clinics every Tuesday from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. (weather permitting). Get help filling our court forms commonly used in the Columbia County courthouse. The forms are free and the clinic is free. Sign up is required and is available at the courthouse Mon. – Fri. from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. or at the Law Library Tuesdays and
Thursdays from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 270 S. First St., St. Helens. Questions: 503-396-5344 or ccll@columbiacll.org or davis12000@aol.com. Wednesdays: • Rotary Club of Columbia County – St. Helens meeting is held at the Warren Country Inn at 12 p.m. For more information, call 503-397-2341. • Columbia SWCD meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m., 35285 Millard Rd., St. Helens. December’s meeting will be held at 6 p.m. • Lawyer in the Law Library is a series of talks about common legal problems. Meeting are on the second Wednesday of each month from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. A lawyer will provide basic information and answer your questions about the topic of the evening. Columbia County Law Library, 270 S. First St., St. Helens. Call 503-396-5344 with questions. • Port of Columbia County Board of Commissioners hold meetings at 8:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Port of Columbia County office, 100 E St., Columbia City. Thursdays: • The Veterans breakfast is held the first Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Legion Hall,
930 SE 5th St., Clatskanie. • The regular monthly Rainier Chamber of Commerce meeting is held on the second Thursday of every month at 12 p.m. at the United Methodist Church. Lunch is provided for a suggested $6 donation. Fridays: • Veteran’s Breakfast at the Village Inn in the Banquet Room the first Friday of every month. Doors open at 7 a.m. and the meeting starts at 8 a.m. Guest speakers will discuss topics that are important to local Veterans and their families. All veterans are welcome to attend. Saturdays: • NAMI Columbia County Support Group, National Alliance on Mental Illness, meets on the second Saturday of every month from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. at the Elks Veterans Bunker, 125 S. 13th St., St Helens, Oregon. For more information, contact Judy Thompson 503-397-6056 or contact NAMI Oregon at 503230-8009. • The Rainier Historical Museum is open every Saturday from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. It is located inside Rainier City Hall. Please enter the side entrance and take the elevator to the 3rd floor.
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On climate alarmists Sincere Climate Change alarmists might consider the argument that the USA has made great strides in reducing bad gas(ses), but also, most other nations seem (by their efforts) far less concerned with their gasses. There’s argument, too, of how we Americans are better positioned to degasify. I contend that to more universally make reductions, perhaps a bit of tough love may be a necessary tool. Since costs associated with gas-control -- that’s what it is -- are borne
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by each society, perhaps the USA should impose tariffs on exporting countries based on their efforts and contributions toward fighting the alarm menace. E.g., big bad China has been given a pass though they have the world’s number two economy, have taken our manufacturing jobs but has not assumed responsibility for reducing emissions. Why? USA business and political elites have through treaties abrogated Chinese cooperation; same can be said for other countries. So, if an American industry must pay 5% of their business expense to throttle their gas, and another country has shown no effort toward throttling, per-
haps said country should see a 5% tariff on goods exported to the good old USA. Just a concept, but why not consider going down that road? If Climate alarmists are sincere about urgency, shouldn’t they be more concerned about cutting gas than being worried whether others think they’re nice (while blowing gas)? Wouldn’t Tariffs help induce countries to better assist climate stabilization? Though I believe alarmist “leaders” have crowd control as their true mission. Sorry. Harry Ottosen St. Helens
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August 24 • Clatskanie High School Class of ‘79 will hold their 40 year reunion from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Fultanos in Clatskanie. Call or text 541-900-5003 for more info. September 7 • Westport Annual Reunion, open to all, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. or later will be held at the Westport Community Church Fellowship Hall. Parking is available and handicap accessible. A hamburger lunch and drink will be available for $5. Please bring finger foods and/or desserts to share. There will be books about Westport for sale from the Clatsop County Historical Society. Cash or check only. Please bring photos or memorabilia to share. • The Rainier Oregon Historical Museum will be showing the movie “Gods County and the Woman” in the Chamber Room
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at Rainier City Hall. The first showing will start at 11 a.m. and the second showing will start at 1 p.m. The movie will show scenes of the Prescott Clark & Wilson Mill, Spirit Lake/ Mt. St. Helens, Toutle River, and Cathlamet, Washington. In the museum upstairs, there will be presentations on the Benson cigar rafts and history of the local mills and logging from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. September 9 • 33rd Annual Barbara Bullis Memorial Golf Tournament at Wildwood Golf Course. Registration is at 7 a.m. and a Shotgun Start is at 8 a.m. Lunch will be provided. Great team and individual prizes and raffle prizes also. Entry fee is $90 per player, $360 per foursome. Sponsorships are available. Contact Meagan Fawcett at meagan@ cpfoodbank.org or 503-333-
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8790. Feel free to visit the Barbara Bullis Memorial Golf Tournament Facebook page. September 19 • Oregon Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial Ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. at the Oregon Pubic Safety Academy, 4190 Aumsville Highway SE, Salem, OR 97317. Protocol: Uniform (Class A or B preferred). Memorial bands should be worn over badges. For additional information please contact: Julie Olsen at (503) 378-2297. September 21 • Columbia County Out of the Darkness community walk will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Heritage Park in Scappoose, Oregon. The walk supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention education and support programs. Registration is scheduled for 7:30 a.m.
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TS No. OR12000002-17-5 APN 9987 TO No 190782029-OR-MSI TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE
Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, SHAUN KILGORE AND SARAH PIKE, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY as Grantor to TICOR TITLE COMPANY OF OREGON as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for RANLIFE, INC., Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of July 20, 2015 and recorded on July 21, 2015 as Instrument No. 2015006020 and the beneficial interest was assigned to RANLife, Inc. and recorded May 9, 2017 as Instrument Number 2017-004367 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Columbia County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 9987 LOT 12, BLOCK 93, CITY OF ST. HELENS, COLUMBIA COUNTY,
OREGON. Commonly known as: 397 N 10TH ST, SAINT HELENS, OR 97051 Both the Beneficiary, RANLife, Inc., 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 became due Monthly Payment(s): 10 Monthly Payment(s) from 09/01/2016 to 06/01/2017 at $1,333.36 11 Monthly Payment(s) from 07/01/2017 to 05/01/2018 at $1,333.11 7 Monthly Payment(s) from 06/01/2018 to 12/01/2018 at $1,325.62 2 Monthly Payment(s) from 01/01/2019 to 02/01/2019 at $1,339.12
4 Monthly Payment(s) from 03/01/2019 to 06/01/2019 at $1,679.28 Monthly Late Charge(s): 1 Monthly Late Charge(s) 06/24/2019 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 $200,640.42 together with interest thereon at the rate of 4.25000% per annum from August 1, 2016 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 November 13, 2019 at the hour of 12:00 PM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised 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 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: 06/24/2019 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 949-252-8300Order Number 61252, Pub Dates: 08/02/2019, 08/09/2019, 08/16/2019, 08/23/2019, THE CLATSKANIE CHIEF
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TS No. OR05000042-19-1 APN 10751 TO No 190794313-OR-MSI TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, JAMES R COWLES, A SINGLE MAN BY BARGAIN AND SALE DEED RECORDED 3/22/2007 as Grantor to COLUMBIA COUNTY TITLE & ESCROW SERVICES, INC. as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of November 29, 2017 and recorded on December 4, 2017 as Instrument No. 2017-011208 and the beneficial interest was assigned to UNITED SHORE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC D/B/A UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE and recorded
February 28, 2019 as Instrument Number 2019-01424 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Columbia County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 10751 LOT 4, BLOCK 2, MAGNUS SAXON ADDITION TO ST. HELENS, IN THE CITY OF ST. HELENS, COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 324 S 20TH ST, SAINT HELENS, OR 97051 Both the Beneficiary, United Shore Financial Services, LLC d/b/a United Wholesale Mortgage, 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 became due Monthly Payment(s): 8 Monthly Payment(s) from 11/01/2018 to 06/01/2019 at $844.88 Monthly Late Charge(s): 1 Monthly Late Charge(s) 06/26/2019 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 $150,946.73 together with interest thereon at the rate of 5.25000% per annum from October 1, 2018 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 November 15, 2019 at the hour of 12:00 PM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon
Revised 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 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: 06/26/2019 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 949-252-8300Order Number 61483, Pub Dates: 08/16/2019, 08/23/2019, 08/30/2019, 09/06/2019, THE CLATSKANIE CHIEF
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NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF BALLOT TITLE NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF BALLOT TITLE Filed in the Office of County Clerk 8/15/2019 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a ballot title for a measure to be referred by the Columbia County Board of Commissioners has been filed with the Columbia County Clerk on August 15, 2019. A measure election will be held within the boundaries of Columbia County on November 5, 2019. The election will be conducted by mail. The ballot title caption is: Formation of Columbia County Rider Transit Service District. Caption Formation of Columbia County Rider Transit Service District Question Shall a transit service district be formed with a permanent rate of $0.18/$1,000 of assessed value beginning FY 2021? Summary This measure
would create a new service district called the Columbia County Rider Transit Service District (the “District”), which will serve to provide permanent local funding for the Columbia County Rider (“CC Rider”) public transit system. CC Rider will continue to operate as a department of Columbia County, and the District will be governed by the Board of County Commissioners for Columbia County. The District will contain the area within the boundaries of Columbia County, including its Cities except for the City of Prescott, which did not consent to inclusion. If approved, the measure will authorize a permanent tax rate of $0.18 per $1,000 of assessed value for all property within the District. This rate is
estimated to raise $1,038,422 for CC Rider in its first year (fiscal year 2020-21) and grow to $1,446,328 by its tenth year (fiscal year 202930). The proposed rate would amount to $36 per year for a property valued at $200,000. Any elector of the proposed district may file a petition for review of this ballot title in the Columbia County Circuit Court no later than 5:00 p.m. August 26th, 2019 (which is the 7th business day after receipt). The challenger must notify the Columbia County Clerk’s Office in writing not later than 5:00 p.m. on the next business day following the day the petition for review is filed (ORS 250.195). This notice is published pursuant to ORS 250.175(5) by Elizabeth E. Huser, Columbia County Clerk.
Filed in the Office of County Clerk 8/16/2019 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a ballot title for a measure to be referred by Rainier Cemetery District has been filed with the Columbia County Clerk on August 16, 2019. A measure election will be held within the boundaries of Columbia County on November 5, 2019. The election will be conducted by mail. The ballot title caption is: Five-Year Local Option Tax for Cemetery Operations Caption FiveYear Local Option Tax for Cemetery Operations Question Shall the Rainier Cemetery District impose $0.07 per $1,000 of assessed value for five years for operations beginning in 2020-2021? This measure
may cause property taxes to increase more than three (3) percent. Summary The Rainier Cemetery District will use the tax revenue from this measure to operate the district at an increased level of service. Without the additional revenue the district will be unable to replace equipment and hire additional parttime staff needed for the daily operation of the district’s twelve cemeteries. The proposed rate will raise approximately $99,834 in 2020-2021, $103,828 in 2021-2022, $107,981 in 2022-2023, $112,300 in 2023-2024 and $116,792 in 2024-2025 for a total of $540,735. The estimated tax cost for this measure is an ESTIMATE ONLY based on the best
information available from the county assessor at the time of the estimate and may not reflect the impact of early payment discounts, compression and the collection rate. Any elector of the district may file a petition for review of this ballot title in the Columbia County Circuit Court no later than 5:00 p.m. August 27th, 2019 (which is the 7th business day after receipt). The challenger must notify the Columbia County Clerk’s Office in writing not later than 5:00 p.m. on the next business day following the day the petition for review is filed (ORS 255.155). This notice is published pursuant to ORS 255.145(5) by Elizabeth E. Huser, Columbia County Clerk.
CC19-1087
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Columbia NW Self Storage located at 75764 Heath Rd. Rainier, OR 97048. Will sell to satisfy lien of the owner,
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dates 09/04/19-09/18/19. Bidder must comply with storageauctions.com rules of sale stated on the website.
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CRPUD GM John Nguyen will stay on after retirement At their August 13 meeting, the Columbia River PUD Board of Directors voted to retain John Nguyen’s services as General Manager following his recent announcement that he would retire at the end of November 2019. In July, Nguyen explained his decision to retire was in response to changes
being implemented by the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS), which go into effect January 1, 2020. At the time of his retirement announcement, Nguyen asked the Board to consider retaining his services as General Manager to help complete several large projects already in
process, including the new Enterprise System conversion, the implementation of Demand charges, and the construction of the PUD’s 10th substation. After discussion, the Board agreed to rehire Nguyen as General Manager for a one-year term beginning December 1, 2019, with an option to extend
• The police blotter relates to the public record of incidents as reported by law enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information printed is preliminary and subject to change. Columbia County Sheriff’s Office July 29 • John Arthur Weldon was arrested for a warrant and charged with probation violation. July 30 • Ryan Jeffrey Bernhard was arrested for reckless driving, eluding a police officer in a vehicle, and recklessly endangering. Sheriff’s Office records show Bernhard posted bail. • Adam Corey Fleming was arrested and arraigned on multiple charges, including five counts of attempting to commit a crime, sodomy in the first degree, sexual abuse in the first degree, assault in the first degree, assault in the second degree, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon, and two counts of tampering with evidence. • Peter Alan Ware was arrested and sentenced for a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence of alcohol. July 31 • Nicholas James Folden was arrested and arraigned for assault in the fourth degree, criminal mischief in the second degree, and interfering with a peace officer. August 1 • Kenneth Ray West was arrested on a warrant out of all county
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advisory teachers about the research behind not attending school.” According to attendanceworks.org, research shows that missing 10 percent of the school year, or about 18 days in most school districts, negatively affects a student’s academic performance. “That’s just two days a month and that’s known as chronic absence,” officials said. “The academic impact of missing that much school is the same whether the absences are excused or unexcused. Please encourage your students to attend daily and push through challenging days.” Oblack said each student will have an attendance tracker,
courts and charged with third degree theft. Sheriff’s Office records show he is out on conditional release. • Jeffry Alan Williams was booked and released for driving under the influence of intoxicants. August 2 • Luke Isaiah Clark was arrested and sentenced on a misdemeanor probation violation. • Janice Juanita Lajean Gutierrez was arrested and sentenced for a felony charge of driving under the influence of intoxicants. August 3 • Jeffrey Alan Buck was arrested and arraigned for criminal mischief in the first degree, and two counts of assault in the third degree. • James Henry Ireland was arrested and sentenced for a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence of intoxicants. • Andrea Marie Lockhart was arrested and arraigned for felony charges of possession of methamphetamine and tampering with evidence, as well as misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence of intoxicants, possession of methamphetamine, and reckless driving. • Anthony James Pastorino was arrested and arraigned for a probation violation for possession of methamphetamine. • Brian Alan Roseberry was arrested for a warrant out of the Oregon Department of Corrections and charged with parole violation. August 5 • Robert Duvall Cooper was booked and released for failure to appear. • Jacob Edward Reed Lain was arrested and sentenced on a probation violation out of Columbia County Circuit Court. which can be picked up at the school if it was not received in an informational packet that has been sent out to parents and guardians. New staff RJSHS is also welcoming several new staff members this year. Perri Decker will teach Middle School Science. He lives in St. Helens, but Oblack said he has been a long-term substitute at Rainier and the students already have a connection with him. Debra Lorence will come on as the new Career Technical Education (CTE) teacher. Oblack said she brings many years of experience with her and will teach forestry, natural resources, show, and/or agriculture. “We have two CTE teachers
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Nguyen’s employment at a future date. “We have had pretty smooth sailing here the last three years. It’s been nice. I just want to thank you,” said Board Member Craig Melton. “You put us in a comfort zone, you did. And the Board’s process is to find the next comfort zone. We’ve still got a year. We’re
going to cram you tight and put a lot of projects in front of you. I thank you for everything you did for us.” Nguyen thanked the Board for its decision to hire him back after retirement. “I just want to express my appreciation that the Board considered giving me an additional year so that I can help finish up some of
the projects that we’ve been working on,” Nguyen said. “I’ll do my best to get those projects at least close to finished. Thank you.” Nguyen has been with CRPUD since 1987, holding various roles including IT Manager and Special Projects Manager. He has served as the utility’s General Manager since 2015.
August 11 • A woman, her boyfriend and her mother got into a heated argument that involved yelling and door slamming. The boyfriend left the house and went to Chevron. The woman’s mother also went to Chevron and bought gas to encourage the man to leave. • A citizen reported they had a suspicious looking vehicle that had been parked on their property for over an hour. An officer arrived and woke the sleeping occupant. The man did not have any identification and the information he giving the officer was conflicting. It turned out the man was being evasive as he ‘found’ the truck behind an abandoned house in Washington and the keys were in the vehicle. Despite his attempt at justification, he was arrested for being in possession of a stolen vehicle. • A transient man was arrested for violation of a restraining order.
August 13 • A woman was reportedly yelling profanities and appeared to be ‘high’ on something. While officers were en route, a vehicle stopped, picked up the woman and went over the bridge. • Officers responded to a twovehicle, non-injury accident on the bridge. Both parties were issued invitations to the municipal court: one for driving uninsured and the other for following too close and driving uninsured. • A stray dog was taken into protective custody and transported to the animal shelter.
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August 6 • Mireya Aileen Baltazar was arrested on a warrant out of all county courts and Multnomah County Circuit Court and is charged with failure to appear. • Jesus Alexander Bellmas was arrested and sentenced on a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence. • Lorenzo Corey Keone Brown was booked and released for attempting to elude police in a vehicle, reckless driving, possession of methamphetamine and carrying a concealed knife. August 7 • James Charles Cook was arrested and sentenced for a probation violation. August 9 • Ryan James Beickel was arrested for a felony probation violation. • Luke Isaiah Clark was arrested and sentenced for reckless driving. • Carlee Camille Ramsdell was arrested and sentenced on a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence of intoxicants. • Garth Lanel Smith was booked and released on charges of reckless driving and driving under the influence of alcohol. August 10 • Gillis Potter McDonald was arrested and sentenced on two felony counts of encouraging child sex abuse in the first degree. Rainier Police Department August 8 • A train engineer reported seeing some items lying near the train tracks. As the train was passing, a man lifted his head and the conductor heard a ‘thump’. The now and we’re super excited about where that program is going,” Oblack said. “Last year, I worked really hard with one of our teachers and we developed a new graphic design study program for CTE. We’re really focusing on our kids that don’t plan on going to college because in reality, it’s only about a third of our kids who do.” Riley Couch will teach High School Science. Couch hails from Nebraska and is moving to Hillsboro. Oblack said he’s new to the education system but comes with a lot of enthusiasm and will connect with the high school kids very easily. Traci Porter is the new High School Language Arts teacher. Oblack said she’ll be working with RJSHS juniors and seniors and will also be teaching Yearbook.
train stopped, and they checked on the man. Luckily, the man had no apparent injuries and he was adamant that he did not want first responders contacted. The man gathered his belongings and pedaled away on his bicycle before an officer arrived. A search of the area found no one matching the victim’s description. August 9 • A caller reported a man in a pickup was parked on the bridge, throwing garbage out through his non-existent windshield and over the embankment. The bold litterbug bugged out of the area before officer arrival. • An officer responded to a business alarm. An open door to the building was secured. • A teenager had an episode with their grandparents and left on foot. The juvenile was located and returned. August 10 • A caller reported two vehicles and several individuals that were acting suspicious and the caller believed they were conducting a drug deal. No vehicles or individuals were found in the area. • A citizen was concerned about a tent that was set up near the river. The occupant was located and asked to relocate his domicile. • A man and woman were reported as suspicious as they ‘look like they may be using drugs.’ The man left before an officer could check on him, and the woman was fine. • Some tools were reportedly stolen from an unlocked vehicle. • An officer responded to a twovehicle motor-vehicle crash on Highway 30. • Three vinyl windows were taken from a residence. “She is a veteran teacher with an outstanding track record and comes from Oakridge School District,” Oblack said. Shanda Wagner also comes in as a Language Arts teacher, as well as teaching Leadership. Wagner is an RJSHS alumni and comes to the school from Tillamook. The school will also welcome new Instructional Assistant, Marianne Retherford. “This year’s hiring group brings in a ton of incredible experience,” Oblack said. “They’re seasoned teachers and we’re really excited about it.” Registration day, open house, and the first day of school Monday, August 26 is registration day for grades 7-12. Times for those students to register are as follows: 12th grade: 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
August 12 • A woman was reportedly dumping garbage on her neighbor’s property. The neighbor advised that he put up no trespassing signs. • A dog was running at large in the city park. The dog was able to elude officers. • Officers responded to a false residential alarm. • A concerned citizen advised that a man and woman parked a vehicle in front of the caller’s residence. The caller asked them to leave as he thought the situation was suspicious and said there had been thefts in the area. The subjects left the area. • A resident reported that a few items were missing from their home and the exterior of the house was vandalized. 11th grade: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. 10th grade: 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Closed: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 9th grade: 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. 8th grade: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 7th grade: 2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. The school invites students to come have their pictures taken, turn in forms, pay fees, pick up textbooks, and get lockers assigned during these times. There will be no class schedule changes on August 26. An open house is scheduled for 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 5. There will be no late start for the first day all students attend. That day is Wednesday, September 4, and school will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the usual late start on Wednes-
August 14 • A caller reported a bearded man was causing a hazard walking in the roadway, not moving for vehicles. No one was found to be in the area. August 15 • A woman had been observed on video stealing items from a store. The store did not wish to press charges but did request she be trespassed from the premises. August 16 • A caller was concerned about the welfare of a woman who was looking over the railing of the bridge. An officer observed he woman had walked across the bridge into Longview and appeared to be just fine. August 17 • Several callers reported seeing a German Shepherd-type dog running around the city park and on the highway sporting only his fur and a cone around his neck. The cavorting canine dodged officers and made a getaway. • An officer responded to a false residential alarm. days to begin September 11. Communication RJSHS said communication is a huge priority for the school this year. They have provided the following contact information, and ask that anyone with concerns, questions, or contributions they would like to share to reach out. “Feel free to make an appointment with administrators and/or teachers,” officials said. RJSHS number: 503-556-4215 Principal Blue: Ext. 206, E-mail: graden_blue@rsd.k12.or.us Vice Principal Oblack: Ext. 201, E-mail: kim_oblack@rsd.k12.or.us School website: www.rainier.k12. or.us Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/RainierJRSRHigh/ App: Blackboard Connect App with alerts. Search for the app RainierSD and download.
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Former SHHS teacher sentenced to over 4 years in prison for sex abuse JULIE THOMPSON chronicle1@countrymedia.net
A former St. Helens High School teacher and coach was sentenced to 50 months in prison on six counts of second-degree sexual abuse for an inappropriate relationship with a 17-year-old girl, which he pleaded guilty to in July. Kyle Jarred Wroblewski, 45, appeared before Judge Ted Grove on Monday, August 19 for sentencing, alongside his attorney, David T. McDonald. The state, through District Attorney Jeff Auxier, recommended 90 months in prison arguing that Wroblewski has repeatedly demonstrated that he is unwilling or unable to exercise self-control and targeted vulnerable victims from his position of trust at St. Helens High School. The state argued Wroblewski had shown a consistent pattern of sexually predatory behavior and repeatedly engaged in sexually inappropriate conduct with other students, as well. The court’s attention was directed to “Exhibit 1” in the state’s sentencing memorandum, in which Wroblewski was admonished by the school for inappropriate behavior in a conference summary letter. The letter, dated April 28, 2008 and signed by then Assistant Principal Joanna Rau, notes several incidents that were discussed with Wroblewski, including “smelling girls and referring to their ‘delicious’ perfume,” helping a female student stretch out at the track, running his hands through girls’ hair, giving shoulder massages, and behaving in a manner that students referred to as “too touchy.” Wroblewski was then giv-
en a Letter of Directive outlining the necessary changes that must be made to his behavior, which could result in disciplinary action. However, the state argued, a year later in April of 2009, Wroblewski was again admonished by the school for similar behavior and suspended. In the memorandum, the state said of particular note is the portion of the school’s response to Wroblewski’s grievance, which states: “The punishment fits the infraction. You have been guilty of serious misconduct; as indicated above, your conduct constitutes sexual harassment of students. Your behavior is strictly forbidden by state and federal law as well as the District’s policies.” At that time in 2009, Wroblewski was again given another list of expectations from the school district, including that he would have no physical contact with students unless necessary to prevent injury or to provide aid. The state argued that, while these instances took place a decade prior to the charges Wroblewski stood accused of, they represented the “defendant has engaged in grooming, pushing limits and using his position to access and victimize this community for years.” The state said Wroblewski’s relationship with the teen began in October of 2017 when they began running together, after the victim had reached out professing trouble sleeping and struggles with depression. The state alleged several instances of sexual misconduct, including intercourse, happened on school grounds, and continued for over a year. Additionally, Auxier said that Wroblewski had given special treatment to a friend
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Kyle Jarred Wroblewski, 45, alongside attorney David T. McDonald.
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Wroblewski signs documents after sentencing.
of the victim’s who knew about the inappropriate relationship – giving the student an exemplary grade on a paper they turned in blank and marking them present for classes the student had not attended. “This whole relationship began, your honor, because the victim started commu-
nicating she was depressed, she was at risk of self-harm, and she was going through a difficult time in her life. That’s how this relationship began and that’s not the only student to have done that,” Auxier said, mentioning a student in 2014 who met with law enforcement, who had texted regularly with Wro-
blewski her sophomore year under similar circumstances. “She told law enforcement that she thought she was going to marry the defendant.” The victim then made a statement, asking not to be named or quoted, but did address Wroblewski, who looked up at her as she stood to his right and spoke. Grove thanked her for her “thoughtful and articulate statement” and commended her for her bravery. Wroblewski himself addressed the court, opening with, “I am here to finally do the right thing to the best of my ability. I want everyone to know that I have zero expectations,” adding that he was “so very sorry and remorseful.” He said he recognized there were many victims in court on Monday because of his actions. He was interrupted at one point and reminded not to name the victim. “To the victim,” Wroblewski continued with a seemingly frustrated pause, “this all falls on me. It’s not anything that falls on you. If it was in my power to go back and do things over the right way, I would.” Wroblewski said the event came about because of his personal issues, his shortcomings and dealings with depression, burnout at work, and his personal insecurities. He said he was not strong enough to overcome these formidable obstacles and conditions, and admitted they were explanations, not excuses. “I want to take 100 percent responsibility for my actions,” Wroblewski said. He said he’d benefited from the Columbia County Jail’s various programs, including Life Lessons and Pathway to Freedom, which he said had given him tools
to address his shortcomings. He asked that his transfer to the Oregon Department of Corrections be delayed until October, so he could finish the programs, but Grove later stated he did not have the authority to do so. McDonald argued Wroblewski’s behavior had not been predatory, but rather was down to a situation that began as friendship and ultimately became inappropriate. “One of the things the state relies upon is that they believe that Mr. Wroblewski is brazen, unremorseful, and predatory, and they based that in part on the documents from 2008 and 2009. I think it’s important to put those in context,” McDonald said. “During that time period he was 34 years old, he was getting used to being in St. Helens, and he was trying to reach out to his students.” McDonald argued that, while it was clear some of the actions Wroblewski took were out of bounds, he noted the principal, legal counsel for the district, and the superintendent at the time all said there was no criminal conduct. They were mandatory reporters, he said, no one was directly named in the reports and a full investigation was not conducted. Grove ultimately ruled that the 24-month sentence requested by the defense was too light, but also did not hand down the 90-month sentence Wroblewski was eligible to serve under the charges requested by the prosecution. Wroblewski will be eligible for credit for time served. In addition, he will be subject to two years of post-prison supervision, must register as a sex offender, and will be required to pay restitution to the victim after counseling costs have been totaled.
Oregon FBI Tech Tuesday: Building a digital defense against check cashing scams There are lots of new apps these days that allow you to instantaneously pay friends and family for your share of dinner, a movie or the upcoming summer vacation. With all of this technology, checks might seem like an ancient form of payment. However, checks are still popular with consumers and, of course, scammers. In fact, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center – or IC3.gov – is reporting a rise in in the number of Oregonians who say they’ve been hit by a check cashing scam. Here is how the fraud works: Imagine you have a stereo that you have been needing to get off your
hands for months. Garage sales can be so much work that you decide to try selling the stereo online. A few hours after posting it, you get an offer from a potential buyer. The buyer says that he will send you a check as payment for the stereo. At this point, the scam can go one of two ways: 1. After receiving the check from the ‘buyer’, you send the stereo, only to discover later that the check you received was fraudulent. 2. After receiving the check from the ‘buyer’, the ‘buyer’ claims that he changed his mind about the purchase and asks for a refund. The victim then
sends legitimate funds as refund before discovering that the initial check had been fraudulent. While both versions of this scam are prevalent, it is the second option that Oregonians are reporting more frequently. Our friends at
the Federal Trade Commission have some tips on how to avoid becoming a victim: • Never take a check for more than your selling price. • Never send money back to someone who sent you a check.
• The law requires banks to make deposited funds available quickly. However, just because the check has cleared does not mean that it is good. It will sometimes take the bank days to learn that a check is bad. • If you are selling on-
line, consider using a secure online payment service. If you have been victimized by this online scam or any other cyber fraud, be sure to report it to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov or call your local FBI office.
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