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Partially treated Students head back to school sewage discharged in Clatskanie River Mechanical failure at wastewater treatment plant
The Clatskanie River viewed from Beaver Boat Ramp. CODY MANN headlightnews@countrymedia.net
A mechanical failure at the sewer plant in Clatskanie has led to partially treated wastewater discharges into the Clatskanie River on the west side of town. A statement released to the media by the City of Clatskanie Sunday, Sept. 1, said a sweep arm failed at the wastewater treatment plant and partially treated sewage is being intermittently discharged. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) was notified of the situation and is advising city officials to help address the problem. City Manager Greg Hinkelman said it was the first time the sewer plant had suffered a failure of this nature. The breakdown in the secondary clarifier was discovered a few days prior to the statement’s release. A gearbox was initially suspected as the culprit and was replaced, but when the sweep arm was reactivated it still did not work. It’s now believed there was a gear failure related to the sweep arm’s worm drive. As the plant neared wastewater capacity over the weekend, it was decided that a discharge of partially treated sewage was necessary. DEQ also issued emergency permits for the City of Clatskanie to dump treated sludge from the secondary clarifier in a field that is already approved for that purpose. And the smaller primary clarifier at the plant was reacti-
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vated to create additional capacity and for treatment purposes. The company that built the sweep arm is being brought in to determine the exact problem and rebuild the sweep arm. A new unit has been ordered for when the rebuilt arm needs replacing, possibly in a few years. The company’s arrival is slightly delayed by hurricane response efforts on the East Coast, the city manager said. Hinkelman said he expects another discharge to the river will be necessary in the coming days. He said it’s possible the discharge would be at or near compliance standards thanks to the relentless efforts of the public works director and crew at the wastewater treatment plant. He could not immediately say how much partially treated wastewater has been discharged. DEQ has not taken any action against the City of Clatskanie regarding the mechanical failure. Hinkelman praised the agency for its understanding of the issue. He emphasized that the discharges were partially treated and were not raw sewage and were caused by a malfunction rather than any negligence. During the Wednesday, Sept. 4, Clatskanie City Council meeting, Public Works Director Dave True said from Saturday through Monday there were intermittent discharges of effluent that did not meet permit standards. He said the broken-down clarifier was drained and inspected, and an alternate treatment method was temporarily established. “That sweep arm is probably the most important piece of mechanical equipment out at the plant” True said. “We’re not redundant, and that’s a problem because we can’t switch to one side to work on them, we just have to set up an alternative treatment scenario that will probably have to be manned 24-7.” The estimated cost to repair the mechanical failure is $60,000-$75,000. True said there are several funding options and suggested possibly dropping a paving improvement project or requesting a supplemental budget allotment. True said discharges would likely resume later this week and hopefully they will meet permit requirements. True and Hinkelman spoke highly of the work done by the public works crew, who have been scrambling since the mechanical failure was discovered. True said it’s possible the plant would be back up and running by next Thursday. Signage will be posted at the boat ramps in town to make the public aware of the potential health risk in the water. Exposure to sewage that has not been fully treated could cause a number of illnesses.
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Kinder twins Annie and Weston Davis ready for the first day of kindergarten in the 2019-2020 school year. Check A8 for submitted photos of north county students returning to classes for the new school year. More online at facebook.com/thechiefnews and thechiefnews.com.
Port approves NEXT Ground Lease
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Port commissioners approve the lease at their port commission meeting, held at the Clatskanie Cultural Center. CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net
The Port of Columbia County has approved the ground lease for NEXT. In a vote of three in favor and two opposed, at their Wednesday, Sept. 4 commission meeting, port commissioners approved a ground lease for NEXT Renewable Fuels Oregon, LLC, a biofuels plant, to construct a biofuels facility at Port Westward. Port commissioners also approved a memorandum of agreement with NEXT, mandating the facility will not take advantage of any tax breaks from the Enterprise Zone where the facility is located, meaning they will pay property taxes from the beginning of operations. According to its website, NEXT Renewable Fuels turns recycled organic materials into renewable biofuels. Lou Soumas is the president and director of the company. Commissioners Larry Ericksen, Robert Keyser and Chris Iverson voted for the lease, while Commissioners Nancy Ward and Chip Bubl voted against. “The port has, as I can see, no dollars at risk,” Commissioner Key-
ser said. He added that if the project with NEXT did not work out, NEXT would still have to pay their rent per the terms of their lease. “If they leave, we will have a pot of money to decide how to move on and market the property to the next [tenant],” Keyser said. Not all port commissioners agreed with Keyser, Iverson and Ericksen. Commissioner Bubl voted against the lease and read out a list of 12 concerns to support his vote. He listed concerns about the financial backing of the project including a lack of knowledge surrounding affiliates of the project, a lack of documentation from private lenders and an absence of a deadline for financial support to be in place. He also said he thought an 80-year lease was too long. Additionally, Bubl mentioned concerns about the construction of the facility resulting in road problems as well as the location of the facility being in an earthquake-prone area. Bubl listed his final concern as being a lack of funds to cover damages in the event of an oil spill. Commissioner Ward supported her vote against the lease by saying she thought the risk was too high. “We have taken risks at Port Westward in the past and they have
proven not to be as attractive as we had hoped they would be, and sometimes proven to be a total failure,” Ward said. Ward then referred to Commissioner Keyser’s past comment that he gave the project a 51 percent chance of survival, saying, “When we have a commissioner who wants this project more than any of us on the board saying that he gives it a 50/50 chance of surviving, I think that is too big a risk to take.” Some port commissioners responded to Bubl’s and Ward’s comments and concerns. Iverson said a lot of Bubl’s concerns were due to him being a new commissioner. “If we approve this ground lease, [Soumas] still has a thousand hoops to jump through,” Iverson said. “There’s every regulatory agency in our state and our federal government that he would have to comply with that are much more versed at these types of things than the five of us sitting up here.” Iverson re-stated he was confident in his approval of the lease. “I think we’ve done more due diligence on this project than we’ve ever done with anybody,” Iverson said.
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Health issues have led Columbia County Grand Old Party Chairman Ray Murphy to step down from the position. Columbia County GOP thanked Murphy for his “steadfast commitment to, and boundless support of, Republican ideals of liberty, personal responsibility and limited government,” in a press release. “His unflagging enthusiasm and optimism in his
Chairmanship position will be greatly missed,” the press release said. “Our new chairwoman, Traci Brumbles, while sober regarding the circumstances that have led to her unanimous vote for the vacant position, is also excited to step into this position to keep the momentum in Columbia County moving in the positive direction we have been experiencing in recent years,” the press release said.
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The 108th All-Breed Dog Show of Longview-Kelso Kennel Club
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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
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Keyser also said his 51 percent chance comment was not based on Soumas’ past projects, but on all the projects that have tried to site at Port Westward. “That’s the highest number I’ve ever given anybody,” Keyser said. The Sept. 4 vote is the latest development since NEXT first signed an Option to Lease Agreement in September of last year. Since then, the controversial project has been the subject of multiple port meetings, as well as an open house that NEXT held in July of this year at the Clatskanie Cultural Center Ballroom to educate the public about its operations.
the Law Library Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 270 S. First St., St. Helens. Questions: 503-3965344 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.
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.
Thursdays: • The Veterans breakfast is held the first Thursday of the month
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.
NEXT has stated it will bring more than 200 jobs to Columbia County and has also stated it will not be using rail for operations. Because they will not be benefiting from the Enterprise Zone tax break, they will also be contributing to the tax base for public entities such as schools that derive their funding from that source. Members of the public and port commissioners alike have highlighted those two points as positives for the project. Some constituents and other entities, notably the environmental group Columbia Riverkeeper, have expressed concerns. At the Sept. 4 meeting, Kate Murphy, a representative from Columbia Riverkeeper, listed environmental concerns the group has about
the project, namely questions Riverkeeper believes the port has not addressed. Among concerns such as whether or not a pipeline would be required for natural gas at the facility, Murphy listed Soumas’ involvement with the TransMessis Columbia Plateau facility, which was involved in a 2015 environmental cleanup lawsuit. “Riverkeeper is concerned that NEXT Energy has offered contradictory information to public agencies about their involvement in the TransMessis Columbia Plateau facility,” Murphy said. Soumas also spoke briefly, saying the ground lease approval would be the start of the process for the facility. “We will work very closely with the community through the next phase of this, which is permitting,” Soumas said.
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This Dalmatian was selected for Group First at the dog show.
This dog was selected for Best Junior in Show at the dog show.
This past weekend the 108th All-Breed Dog Show of the Longview-Kelso Kennel Club was held at the Columbia County Fairgrounds. A red Doberman Pinscher was selected as
Best in Show on Sept. 1 by Judge David Kirkland of Sanford, North Carolina, and was also selected for the same title on Saturday, Aug. 31 by Judge Lewis Bayne, from Canby, Oregon.
Photo: Roberts Photos
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There were 724 dogs in the competition, representing 127 different breeds. Saturday and Sunday shows and obedience/rally trials were held at the Columbia County Fairgrounds.
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ROHM presents film ‘God’s Country and the Woman’ This weekend you can catch a film and presentations that reflect early life and work in and around Rainier. On Saturday, Sept. 7, the Rainier Oregon Historical Museum will host a showing of “God’s Country and the Woman.” The movie will reportedly show scenes from the Clark and Wilson Mill in Prescott in 1937, and the first scene of the movie shows a giant tree being felled while Spirit Lake and Mt. St. Helens
loom in the background. Admission is free, and the film will run at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in City Council Chamber. There will be presentations upstairs in the museum about cigar rafts and the early history of local mills and logging operations in Rainier and surrounding areas. They will be held at 11:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 12:30 p.m., and 3:15 p.m. The presentations will include the history of the
Yeon-Pelton logging incline and the history of Prescott. Bring the kids – they can load logs with a logging grapple and have fun with a logging matching game. “There will be a lot of history being shared,” Museum President Kay Heflin said. “Our museum has tripled in size since we opened two years ago. I have some interesting pictures of the Simon Benson log rafts that will be a part of my presentation.”
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Clatskanie Baptist Church 415 South Nehalem St., 503-728-2304 Senior Pastor Kirk Bennett Clatskanie Presbyterian Church 215 South Nehalem Street Clatskanie, OR 97016 Phone: 503-728-2300 Clatskanie Presbyterian Church is a community of Christian faith that expresses a relationship with God, and the Holy Spirit for everyone individually and collectively. Sun., Sun. 8, 2019 Pastor Erik Huget Old Testament Reading – Jeremiah 18: 1-14 New Testament Reading – Luke 14: 25-33 Sermon Title – Reworked, Repurposed Reading for today – “We make the road by walking” Brian McLaren Adult bible study at 9:15 a.m. in Fireside Room Mayger-Downing Community Church 80071 Life Lane, 503-728-2305 Pastor John Thomas St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 100 SW High Street 503-556-5641 Great Vow Zen Monastery 79640 Quincy-Mayger Road, Clatskanie, Oregon 97016 Sunday Morning Program 10am 503-728-0654 Faith Lutheran Church 1010 5th Street, Clatskanie, Oregon 97016. 503-728-4604 Pastor - Mary Anthony
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Alston’s Corner Assembly of God 25272 Alston Rd. 503-556-1961 Pastor Steve Berry Nativity Of The Blessed Virgin 204 C St., E Rainier 503-556-5641 Rainier Assembly of God 74950 Rock Crest St., 503-556-8211 Pastor Jeff McCraken Rainier Community Church of God 321 W C St., Rainier, 503-556-5661 Rainier United Methodist Church Corner of 1st & ‘C’ St., 503-556-3440 Pastor Michele Holloway
Riverside Community Church 305 West C Street, Rainier 503-556-1216; Pastor Paul Rice Columbia Bible Church 10:30 a.m. Sunday 407 East Second St. Rainier, OR 97016 Robert Klukas 360-501-4060 Heritage Bible Church, Rainier Senior Center, 48 W 7th St., Rainier, Oregon 97048
Ascension Evangelical SCAPPOOSE Lutheran Church Grace Lutheran Church 1911 Columbia Blvd., 51737 Columbia River Hwy., 503-312-1072 Scappoose 503-543-6555 Pastor Burkhardt Joshua Wiley Calvary Lutheran Church Scappoose Foursquare Church 58251 Division Rd., St. Helens 33404 SW JP West, Scappoose 503-397-1739 503-543-5069 Pastor: Mark Dennis Pastor Daniel Schmoll Columbia River Foursquare St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church Church 51555 SW Old Port Rd., 555 Commons Drive, St. Helens Scappoose 503-543-2110 503-397-0069 Chuck Wood Senior Pastor Mike Cooke Christ Episcopal Church WARREN 35350 E. Division Rd., St. Helens Lutheran Church ETERSENBethany LARKE LLC LARKE LLC 503-397-1033 ETERSEN 34721 Church Rd., Warren Rev. Jaime Sanders AA tt tt oo rr503-397-2050, nn ee yy ss Pastor Scott Columbia Christian Center Grace Baptist Church 235 S 15th St., (503) 556-4120 556-4120 (503) 58690 Ross Rd., Warren 503-366-8028 503-397-0405 Pastor Terry Luttrell Pastor DeanPremier Christensen Columbia County’s Columbia Premier St. Helens Community Bible County’s Warren Baptist Church Church 56799 Attorneys Columbia River Highway, Personal Injury Attorneys Personal Injury 35031 Millard Rd., St. Helens 503-397-1005 sedd in in OOrreego gonn && W Waash shin ingto gtonn LLi icceennse Pastor Max Snook Pastor Randy Thomas www.sthelensbiblechurch.org Warren Community Fellowship Christian Church 56523 Columbia River Highway, 185 S. 12th St., St. Helens 503-397-4387 503-397-2151 Pastor Cary Wacker Pastor Justin Bruner First Lutheran Church VERNONIA 360 Wyeth St. Nehalem Valley Bible Church 503-397-0090 500 North St., 503-429-5378 Interim Pastor Randy Sinn ETERSEN LARKE LLC ETERSEN PastorLARKE Gary Taylor LLC First United Methodist Church Vernonia Christian Church e yy ssSt. AA tt tt oo rr410 nn eNorth 560 Columbia Blvd., 503-397-0061 503-429-6522 (503) 556-4120 556-4120 Pastor Jared Maddox (503) Pastor Sam Hough Plymouth Presbyterian Church St. Mary’s Catholic Church 2615 Sykes Rd., 503-397-0062 Accidents •Personal •Personal Injury Injury •Wrongful Death Accidents •Wrongful Death 960 Missouri Ave., Pastor David Hutchinson 503-429-8841 St. Frederic Catholic Church Father Dale Waddil, No Fee Fee Until Until Recovery No Recovery 175 S. 13th St., Father Luan Tran 503-397-0148 gonn && W Waash shin ingto gtonn OOrreego Father Nicolaus Marandu GOBLE The Church ofFREE Jesus Christ of FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION INITIAL CONSULTATION Cornerstone Baptist Church Latter Day Saints 70024 Goble Rd. 2755 Sykes Road, St. Helens 360-562-6201 St. Helens 1st Ward Pastor Fred Mathews Bishop Kent Dery 971-225-8727
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Nov. 28, 1944 ~ Aug. 27, 2019 Daniel Paul Conroy was born in Akron, Ohio. He was the fifth of seven children of Vincent Joseph Conroy and Olga Mary Elison. He graduated from Walsh College in North Canton in 1967. He served in the Peace Corps from 1967-1969 and he taught secondary school science in Maiduguri, Nigeria. A long-time anti-war activist and draft dodger, he was involved in many marches and demonstrations in the 1970’s. He enjoyed traveling, which included sailing to
Cuba, travel to Europe, hitch-hiking in Africa, and living in Mexico and Jamaica. He was a long-distance runner, avid reader (especially of science and history) and an amateur astronomer. A member of the Founders of Great Vow Zen Monastery, he will fondly be remembered by his teachers, priests, and “Dharma Kids”. He left his physical burdens behind on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 10 a.m. On Sunday, September 8, 2019, Great Vow Zen Monastery will be hosting a
memorial service to honor the life and heart of our dear Danno Seiyu Conroy. This will take place during our Sunday morning program. We will begin with Zazen meditation at 10 am, and the memorial will start at 11 a.m. You are welcome to join us for meditation or arrive at the start of the service. We will share photos, videos, music, and memories. We will conclude with a social lunch at 12:30 p.m. In his remembrance, please consider making a donation to the Zen Community of Oregon.
June was born in Quincy, Oregon and graduated from Clatskanie High School in 1951. A funeral was held at 10 a.m. on Sept. 5, 2019 at Lincoln Memorial Park & Funeral Home in Portland, Oregon.
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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. Rainier Police Department August 23 • A large sack of garbage was hit and created a hazard on the on ramp to the bridge. An officer and public works cleaned up the mess. • An officer responded to a three-vehicle, non-injury accident on Highway 30. One driver was cited for careless driving.
August 26 • Several power tools were taken from a shop. • A concerned citizen thought that someone was attempting to sell stolen goods as they had people looking at boxes in the bed of their truck. The employees at the location remembered seeing the truck, but stated they did not help the driver or look at any boxes. • A hit and run accident occurred at the boat launch. August 27 • Officers were dispatched to a report of a violation of a restraining order. As it turned out, it was a couple going through a divorce and they were arguing over property. They agreed to separate and peace was restored.
August 28 • An officer responded to a two-vehicle, non-injury accident on the bridge. No citations were issued. • A caller advised that two dogs were running at large. Animal control was notified. • A man went into a restaurant, ordered some food, and then began yelling about the bathroom not being in service. The man left the location and was not found to be in the area. August 30 • An officer responded to a silent panic alarm. An employee accidentally activated it. August 31 • Several tools were stolen from a residence.
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Timber Unity Association says protect kicker rebate The #TimberUnity Association president says “no” to any attempts to steal the Kicker Rebate from Oregon workers. With the news that
the Kicker Tax Rebate is predicted to be a record $1.6 billion dollars, and knowing how hard Speaker Kotek and Governor Brown worked to try to steal the
constitutionally-protected tax rebate in the 2019 session, #TimberUnity took the following position today for the upcoming legislative session.
“As an association president that represents the voices of more than 50,000 working men and women in Oregon, Timber Unity Association is going on the
record that we will vigorously oppose any effort to steal the Kicker Tax Rebate from the workers that earned it,” said Mike Pihl, owner of Mike Pihl Logging.
“The supermajority already swept $108 million dollars of money that was owed to taxpayers earlier this year. We’re not going to let them take another dime.”
Not all is well underneath Oregon’s record low unemployment OREGON CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY Chief guest column
Although Oregon’s unemployment rate is lower than it has been in decades, not every aspect of the state’s labor market looks rosy. A new report by the Oregon Center for Public Policy points out that more than one-third of counties in the state have yet to make up the job losses from the Great
Recession and that the wages of the typical Oregonian have barely budged. “By some measures, the Oregon jobs market has rarely looked better, but the statewide figures can mask the difficulties some communities are facing,” said OCPP policy fellow Audrey Mechling. From a record high of 11.9 percent in 2009, Oregon’s unemployment had fallen to 4 percent by July 2019, according to the
Center’s analysis of data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That was the lowest jobless rate since at least three decades back. Yet, as of 2018, 14 Oregon counties — all but one of them rural counties — had not recovered the jobs lost during the Great Recession, the Center said. Those counties were Umatilla, Baker, Malheur, Lincoln, Union, Coos, Douglas, Lake, Gilliam, Klamath, Curry, Grant, Harney, and Crook counties.
Among all rural counties, the unemployment rate stood at 5.5 percent in 2018, compared to 3.6 percent in the counties making up the Portland-metro area. The unemployment rate also remained uneven along racial and ethnic lines, according to the Center. The 2018 unemployment rate for Latino Oregonians stood at 5.6 percent, compared to 4.1 percent for White Oregonians. Prior analysis by the Center also found
significantly higher levels of unemployment among Black Oregonians. And despite the big swing from record level unemployment during the depths of the Great Recession to record low unemployment at the end of 2018, the typical Oregon worker has seen little in the way of a pay increase, the Center’s report said. Real hourly wages for the median earner in Oregon increased by only 3 percent from 2009 to 2018. Since 1979, wages
for the median earner were up only 1 percent. “When wages remain stagnant even in the face of one of the longest periods of economic expansion and lowest levels of unemployment, it’s time for lawmakers to put in place policies that increase the paychecks of workers,” Mechling said. “From boosting tax credits for working families to removing obstacles to unionization, there is much lawmakers can do.”
Rep. Witt: Legislative update, financial forecast BRAD WITT State Rep. (D-Clatskanie)
The news out of the State’s Office of Economic Analysis was mostly positive this week with the release of the state’s third quarter Economic and Revenue Forecast. Oregon continues to see healthy rates of economic growth, however we are not immune to national and international developments. While topline manufacturing indicators in the state look good, cracks may be forming due to the trade war. All told, Oregon continues to hit the sweet spot for now. Growth is strong enough to keep up with an increasing population and deliver economic and income gains to Oregonians. The share of working-age residents with a job is higher than the nation’s average and both wages and overall household incomes continue to rise. The September forecast reflects a stable economic
outlook, but heading into the new biennium, uncertainty about the performance of the nationwide economy has become paramount. Growth will certainly slow to a sustainable rate in the coming years, but Oregon is better positioned than ever before to weather a revenue downturn. Automatic deposits into the Rainy Day Fund and Education Stability Fund have added up over the decadelong economic expansion. When the expected ending balance for the current biennium is included, Oregon has more than $2.5 billion in reserves set aside, amounting to more than 12% of the twoyear budget. The impacts of the trade war with China are only beginning to be felt. Given the recent Chinese retaliation of not buying any U.S. agricultural products, the International Monetary Fund recently modeled various U.S. – China trade scenarios and found that Oregon agricul-
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ture does see more exposure than many states and those exports are currently down. Oregon’s agricultural exports include a variety of specialized products such as fresh berries, fruits and hazelnuts. And while it may be easier to find new international markets for commodities such as soybeans, wheat and corn, it is more difficult to establish new markets and find new customers for specialized or niche products and services as they are not as interchangeable as commodities. As such, it will likely take more time for global trade patterns to shift for these customized products. Oregon businesses that are start-ups are at an all-time low, with data starting in the late 1970s. Associated start-up employment follows a similar pattern. The concern is that new businesses are generally considered the source of innovation and new ideas, products and services that help propel economic
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assault weapons were banned in the United States between September 1994 through 2004. During this period guns designed and manufactured with pistol grips and high capacity magazines were restricted to military, police and properly licensed dealers.
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group, composed of legislators from the Columbia River states of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana, meets to discuss common challenges and emerging opportunities faced by the people living and doing business in the Columbia River Basin. We share strategies to address common challenges and work together to leverage new opportunities. At the Council meeting, we received an overview of the Columbia River Treaty negotiations, regional impacts of energy policy on the Columbia River Basin, fishery issues, and aquatic species prevention. This included a demonstration of canine deployment to detect quagga and zebra mussel contamination on marine vessels. There have been so many great activities I have enjoyed in the District, special times with family and friends. One of the fun events I was able to attend was the Wings and Wheels at the Scappoose Airport. Hosted by the South
Columbia County Chamber, this terrific event included an amazing array of cars, antique airplanes, booths, music and activities. Congratulations to all for an outstanding community event. It is hard to believe that summer is ending and the new school year is right around the corner. But as fall approaches, my legislative Town Hall meetings are continuing, and I hope you can come out and join the discussion. Scappoose: Saturday Sept. 7, 10:30 a.m. - Noon / Library - 52469 SE 2nd Street Rainier: Saturday Sept. 7, 3:30 – 5 p.m. / Senior Center - 48 West 7th Street Even when the Legislature is not in session, it is my honor to represent you and work on your behalf. If you have an issue or concern with a State agency, please contact my office. We check the emails and phone messages regularly and will see what we can do to help.
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growth. To the extent that fewer start-ups indicate that R&D more broadly is not being undertaken, slower growth is to be expected moving forward. If the larger firms that have won out in today’s marketplace are investing in innovationrelated R&D perhaps the worries about the number of start-ups today may be is overstated. However these longer run, downward trends in new business formation warrants, at the very least, concern about future growth prospects. Importantly, Oregon does enjoy the long-term advantages of low electricity costs; a central location between the large markets of California, Vancouver and Asia; clean water; low business rents and living costs when compared to other Left Coast locations; and an increasingly diverse industrial base. Last week I attended the Legislative Council on River Governance (LCRG). This
address this expiration. In the following year assault weapons and magazine manufactures started flooding the market with their merchandise taking full opportunity of the lack of leadership in Washington D.C. Since 2013 there have
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This week: building a digital defense against hoax threats with the #ThinkBeforeYouPost campaign. Your kids are headed back to school, and many of them are carrying a phone in their pocket when they do. That device – along with the laptops, tablets and gaming systems so many have – can become an integral part of who they are. Some students are so used
to sharing every thought online that sometimes they forget that what they do in the virtual world can have real-world consequences. Imagine a student with a grievance. Maybe she’s mad at a classmate. Maybe he didn’t study for a test and thinks that causing a disruption at the school will get him out of taking it. It can be easy to say things you don’t really mean – or post things that you don’t really intend to follow through on. This kind of online
behavior can and does happen all the time – but in the aftermath of mass casualty attacks, we often see an increase in hoax threats made to schools or other public places. The FBI takes these threats very seriously whether they come in the form of text messages, social media posts or emails. Law enforcement – whether the FBI or our local and state partners – will respond to each threat to determine which are real and which are hoaxes.
The FBI’s #ThinkBeforeYouPost campaign is designed to help schools and parents educate students before they make a poor choice that could impact them for years to come. Please share with your kids and those in your community that making a threat is a federal crime. Those who post or send these threats can receive up to five years in federal prison, or they can face state or local charges. In addition to the individ-
ual consequences a person may face, these threats have a serious impact on our community. They divert law enforcement resources from investigating other crimes, and they cost taxpayers a lot of money. For those targeted in a threat – the emotional distress can be severe. So remember: Don’t ever post or send any hoax threats online. If you are the target of an online threat, call your local
law enforcement immediately. If you see a threat of violence posted online, contact local law enforcement or your local FBI office. You can also submit information online to the FBI at https:// tips.fbi.gov Don’t share or forward a threat until law enforcement has a chance to investigate – this can spread misinformation and cause panic. Remember – a hoax threat is no joke. #ThinkBeforeYouPost.
Study shows deadly impacts of running red lights More than two people are killed every day on United States roads by drivers running red lights, according to data analysis performed by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The most recent crash data available shows 939 people were killed in red-light running crashes in 2017 — a 10-year high and a 28 percent increase since 2012. With the number of red-light running crashes on the rise, AAA calls for drivers to use caution when approaching signalized intersections, and for pedestrians and cyclists to stay alert when crossing the street. According to the AAA Foundation: • 28 percent of crash deaths that occur at signalized intersections are the result of a driver running through a red light. • Per capita, Arizona has the highest rate of red-light running fatalities while New Hampshire has the lowest rate. • Nearly half (46 percent) of those killed in red-light running crashes were passengers or people in other vehicles and more than five percent were pedestrians or cyclists. Just over 35 percent of those killed were the drivers who ran the red light. “Drivers who decide to run a red light when they could have stopped safely are making a reckless choice that puts other road users in danger,” said Dr. David Yang, executive director of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. “The data shows that red light running continues to be a traffic safety challenge. All road safety stakeholders must work together to change behavior and identify effective countermeasures.” According to the AAA Foundation’s latest Traffic Safety Culture Index, 85 percent of drivers view red light running as very dangerous, yet nearly one in three say they blew through a red light within the past 30 days when they could have stopped safely. More than two in five drivers also say it is unlikely they’ll be stopped by police for running a red light. Nevertheless, it’s against the law and if
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a driver is involved in a deadly crash, it could send them to jail. While enforcement is the best way to get drivers to comply with any law, it is impossible for police to be at every intersection. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that when properly implemented, red light cameras reduced the fatal red-light running crash rate of large cities by 21 percent and the rate of all types of fatal crashes at signalized intersections by 14 percent. “Deaths caused by red light running are on the rise,” said Jessica Cicchino, IIHS Vice President for Research. “Cameras increase the odds that violators will get caught, and well-publicized camera programs discourage wouldbe violators from taking those odds. Camera enforcement is a proven way to reduce red-light running and save lives.” The use of red-light cameras can discourage drivers from this behavior. When using red light camera programs, local governments should incorporate best practices, such as: • Using the camera program as part of a comprehensive traffic safety strategy, including engineering and education. • Only implementing programs on roadways with a demonstrated pattern of violations or crashes. • Notifying drivers that cameras are being used (signage and other methods). • Calibrating cameras regularly. • Only operating cameras under the direct supervision of law enforcement personnel. • Evaluating the programs on a periodic basis to ensure safety benefits are being realized. In 2018, AAA and other safety groups collaborated with IIHS for the release of a red light camera checklist, which outlines practical instructions for planning, implementing and evaluating red light camera programs, including steps to help build and maintain public support. Oregon does allow the use of red-light cameras. The Oregon Legislature first approved red light cameras in 1999 and the law has been expanded and revised several times since
then (Oregon Revised Statutes 810.434 through 810.436). As of July 2019, 341 communities in 21 states and the District of Columbia operate red light automated enforcement programs. Changes in driver behavior are also critical to reducing the number of red-light running crashes on U.S. roads. To prevent red light crashes, AAA recommends that drivers: • Prepare to Stop: Lift your foot off the accelerator and “cover the brake” when pre-
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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 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 503-333-8790. Feel free to visit the Barbara Bullis Memorial Golf Tournament Facebook page. September 12 • The Lower Columbia Genealogical Society will be meeting at 7 p.m. in the Somerset Retirement Apartments Dining Room, 2025 Tibbetts Dr., Longview. Mary Kathryn Kozy will be there to share her experiences. 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. • Rainier Oregon Historical Museum will hold its annual meeting at 1 p.m. in the museum on the third floor of the City Hall. 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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paring to enter any intersection by positioning your right foot just above the brake pedal, without touching it. • Use Good Judgment: Monitor “stale” green lights, those that have been green a long time as you’ve approached the intersection. They are more likely to turn yellow as you arrive at the intersection. • Tap the Brake: Tap your brakes a couple of times before fully applying them to slow down. This will catch the
attention of drivers who may be inattentive or distracted behind you. • Drive Defensively: Before you enter an intersection after the light has turned green for you, take a second after the light changes and look both ways before proceeding. Pedestrians and cyclists should also stay safe when traveling near intersections. AAA recommends: • Wait: Give yourself a few seconds to make sure all cars have come to a complete stop
before moving through the intersection. • Stay Alert and Listen: Don’t take chances and don’t wear headphones. Watch what is going on and give your full attention to the environment around you. • Be Visible: Stay in well-lit areas, especially when crossing the street. • Make Eye Contact: Look at drivers in stopped vehicles to ensure they see you before crossing the road in front of them.
Law Library talk on legal guardianship A workshop entitled “Legal Guardianship” will be held at Columbia County Law Library on Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 6-8 p.m. We are located at 270 S. First St. in St. Helens. The workshop will be the 33rd
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Clatskanie Rural Fire Protection District MEETING NOTICE The regular meeting of the Clatskanie Rural Fire Protection District board of directors will be held on, Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 7:00pm at 555 SW Bryant St, Clatskanie,
OR, Port of Columbia County Offices (the Old Middle School). Items on the agenda, but not limited to: Updates on daily Fire and EMS operations. Board President, Robert Keyser.
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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 201901424 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
Dr. John’s Corner: Premenstrual relief Chief guest column by DR. JOHN BRIGGS
With and estimated 80% of menstruating women experiencing some degree of premenstrual discomfort and 30% having clinically significant symptoms it’s appropriate a discussion of how to rein in these symptoms be covered here. The cause of PMS can be multi factual and not all conditions will respond the same. The areas under scrutiny are hormonal, neuronal, and dietary imbalances. In many cases, dietary alteration corrects the other two areas. Vitamin deficiencies of both thiamin and riboflavin have been seen to influence PMS, but vitamin B-6, Pyridoxine has been seen to be one of the most deficient of vitamins when treating PMS. Although research suggests that 100 mg is the range which makes the most impact, the form of B-6
has been shown to be more important. Food based nutrition carrying B-6 in combination with co-factors has shown the greatest benefit. This is why I tend to focus on the whole food nutrition over the high potency supplements. The regulation of hormones through the liver is vitamin B-6 dependent as the clearing pathway of estrogen as well as caffeine are rate dependent on B-6. This is one of the reasons we see aggravation with caffeine in PMS cases. B-6 has been shown to reduce the mood symptoms connected with PMS. Not only with PMS, but depression which is not hormonal in nature can be improved with B-6. This is why everyone needs to maintain healthy B-6 levels. Oral contraceptives deplete B-6, which is another reason for including additional support in this area. When we consider the clearance
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pathways of the liver, an oral contraceptive just increases the burden of hormone clearance at the liver. Because of the increased demand on B-6, we can see reduced liver enzymes suggesting reduced function there. Often women with PMS will crave chocolate due to the magnesium content. Magnesium has had the greatest amount of research for PMS, especially since it is involved in over 300 enzymatic processes. Unfortunately half the United States population is deficient in magnesium and doesn’t even meet the RDA for it. Magnesium has shown to improve PMS related mood symptoms as well as dealing with many of the issues of dysmenorrhea (painful menses). We’ve seen where magnesium is excellent in dealing with neurological issues such as migraines, anxiety, and depression. This is why I’ve not been hesitant in dispensing food based magnesium
which can readily pass the blood brain barrier without instituting the diarrhea many have had with high doses of magnesium. Studies have shown much more effectiveness with other forms of magnesium over the commonly dispensed magnesium oxide due to it’s poor bioavailability. In most cases, magnesium oxide initiates lose stools before giving neurological benefit. When dealing with PMS, the use of both the magnesium and B-6 gives a synergistic effect which far out performs either alone. This includes the mood issues of anxiety, depression, water retention, as well as much of the pain experienced with menses. In many conditions of PMS there is an accompanying condition of hypoglycemia and in some cases hyperglycemia. This can be consistent with polycystic ovarian syndrome. This can show up with hunger, vertigo,
emotional instability, and apprehensiveness. Improving insulin sensitivity can assist these cases with use of the glucose tolerance factors like chromium and vanadium. I like to use the product called Cataplex GTF for these cases. Lastly I want to touch on an element known as Diindolylmethane (DIM). This is a component of the cruciferous vegetables. Women with normal balance of both estrogen and progesterone can experience normal cycles or have full blown PMS. So what’s the difference here? Different factors in women can result in how the body deals with normal hormone levels. DIM is a molecule derived from cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, kale, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts. It’s formed during the digestive process when an unstable compound in these vegetables is exposed to stomach acid. Another reason diges-
tive disturbances can upset total health. DIM competes with estrogen for binding sites and can reduce tissue proliferation. This can reduce much of the breast tenderness experienced during the cycle. It can also reduce the risk of estrogen induced cancers. This is critical for both men and for women. So, eat your veggies and make sure to get your B vitamins and magnesium, especially from whole foods. Dr. John Briggs is a 1980 graduate of the National College of Naturopathic Medicine and longtime northwest practitioner. His practice involves diagnostic and therapeutic modalities that he says have stood the test of time. He believes that each person exists dynamically as a spirit being, possessing a soul made up of their mind, will, and emotions, living in a body which requires specific care and nutrition.
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Friday September 6 • HS Football @Heppner: Start: 5 p.m. JV(2 quarters)/ 7 p.m. V
Tuesday September 10 • HS Volleyball @Yamhill-Carleton: Start: 4:30 p.m. JV/6 p.m. V
Saturday September 7 • HS Volleyball @ NKN: Start 8 a.m. • HS Cross Country @ Ultimook: Start 10 a.m.
Wednesday September 11 • HS Cross Country @ Silver Falls: Start 4 p.m.
Thursday September 12 • HS Volleyball @OES: Start 5:15 p.m. JV/6:30 p.m. V
Friday September 13 • HS Football vs. Highline (WA): Start 6 p.m. Saturday September 14 • HS Volleyball @ Vernonia: Start 8:30 a.m. • HS Cross Country @ Logger Run Jewell: Start 10 a.m.
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CASA for Children of Multnomah, Washington, and Columbia Counties hosted their 26th Annual CASA Golf Classic presented by Fred Meyer Jewelers. The tournament was held at Langdon Farms Golf Club on August 19th. The event raised $215,000 in support of CASA’s mission. The audience was comprised of over 150 guests and golfers, including: leaders from Portland’s corporate and philanthropic communities, CASA’s Board of Directors, and fine jewelry vendors from all over the United States, including New York, Georgia and California. In the words of Jon Cook, Fred Meyer Jewelers Vice President of Operations and CASA Board Member: “Fred Meyer Jewelers is proud to partner with CASA for Children for the 26th year of the CASA Golf Classic.
Over 3,000 children are living in the foster care system in Multnomah, Washington, & Columbia Counties alone. We are proud to support CASA for Children’s work in the community to help children who have been abused or neglected find safe, permanent homes.” Thanks to this event, this year CASA for Children will serve 1,133 of our community’s most vulnerable children in foster care with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs). A CASA is the eyes and ears of the judge and the voice of the child. Moreover, a CASA works to secure safe, loving, and permanent homes for each of the children they serve. All proceeds raised from the event directly impact our ability to serve more children with a CASA volunteer. A CASA passionately and tirelessly works to guide a
child through the trauma of the court system. Oregon law gives CASAs unusual authority as a ‘party to the case’ so that they are able to ensure that the system does not ignore a child’s needs and that the judge has the information to act in the child’s best interests. A CASA is trained to work with judges, social workers, teachers, foster parents, and family members to ensure that the safety and well-being of the child is front and center. We look forward to another great event in the summer of 2020 – a save-the-date will be sent soon. If you are interested in learning more about how to become a CASA volunteer, upcoming trainings, or future fundraising events, please contact Anne Marie Johnson, Director of Development and Communications, at 503.988.4170 or ajohnson@casahelpskids.org.
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Clatskanie defensive lineman, Stuart Bruce, nearly blocks the pass of Seaside quarterback Carson Kawasoe at the Astoria Football Jamboree in Astoria on Friday night.
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The Rainier OR Historical Museum will be showing the movie “Gods County and the Woman” in the Chamber room at Rainier City Hall on Saturday, Sept. 7th. Free Admission
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Tiger running back Cedric Heath bursts up the field before being met by Seaside defender Brayden Johnson on Friday night at the Astoria Football Jamboree. Clatskanie’s offense moved the ball well against some tough defenses.
Head coach Tim Warren took the Clatskanie Tigers to the Astoria Football Jamboree on Aug. 30 for some preseason action. Clatskanie was one of six teams at the event, along with Tillamook, Astoria, Es-
tacada, St. Helens and Seaside. The Tigers closed out this past season with a 7-4 overall record, 3-2 in league. Oregon School Activities Association ranked the team No. 8 in the 3A special district division.
Clatskanie faces Heppner at 7 p.m. on Sep. 6 in a home game to kick off the new season. The Tigers trounced the 2A-division Mustangs 46-0 in their 2018 season opener.
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