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CCSO K-9 brings bank robber into custody
Robert James Peterick Jr.
Clatskanie Tigers beat Taft
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JULIE THOMPSON chronicle1@countrymedia.net
A would-be bank robber was taken into custody this week thanks to the work of multiple law enforcement agencies and, ultimately, a Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) K-9. Just after 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, St. Helens police responded to the report of a robbery at the St. Helens U.S. Bank, located at 58791 S. Columbia River Highway in St. Helens. The suspect, who was later identified as Robert James Peterick, Jr., 46, of Butte, Montana, entered the bank and produced a note demanding money. Peterick then fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of money to a vehicle parked a short distance away. According to the St. Helens Police Department (SHPD), no one reported seeing a weapon during the robbery and there were no injuries reported as a result of the robbery. Police located Peterick’s vehicle and attempted to stop it, but Peterick failed to yield and proceeded to lead police on a chase westbound on Highway 30 towards Rainier. When his vehicle became disabled, Peterick fled on foot. The CCSO then deployed a K-9 to track him, and he was subsequently taken into custody after sustaining minor injuries from a dog bite. Peterick was transported to a Portland-area hospital for medical treatment for his injuries. According to CCSO Captain Tony Weaver, it was a fairly quick capture for their K-9, Lars, who has been with the agency for around five years. “I would say it took about a minute. He tracked him first and then apprehended him,” Weaver said. “He’s taught to bite and hold in place. He bit the suspect - I believe it was his left arm around
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Junior Josh Quevido and senior Timber Zea converge on a Taft ball carrier to make the tackle. See A8 for article.
Call center jobs coming to Columbia County CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net
More jobs are coming to Columbia County. At the end of this month, 17 jobs will be posted on Workday, a website run by the state of Oregon, which can be found at: https:// www.oregon.gov/das/hr/pages/ workday.aspx, to work in a call center set to be stationed in St. Helens. Amy Youngflesh, District Manager for the Oregon Department of Human Services, said the department will be hiring locally, from both Columbia and Clatsop counties. Interested candidates can apply throughout the month of November. Those who qualify will do in-person interviews in December. Once candidates are hired, they will do on-the-job training, and will officially start work in March of 2020. “We’re going to hire 17 people, in what’s called a benefit and eligibility worker, no college degree required,” Youngflesh said, adding candidates should have good customer service, because they will be interviewing Oregonians from all over the state for benefits. Those who get the job will be calling customers, verifying information, double-checking benefit applications and issuing benefits, Youngflesh said. They will be equipped with a computer with two monitors, a phone and a headset.
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The call center will be set up at the Department of Human Services, located in the office space of the former Legacy Clinic at 500 N. Columbia River Highway.
Within the 17 positions, there will be two customer services guides, who will be support staff that will be making sure the schedule board is accurate, reviewing documents ahead of time and supporting the benefit and eligibility workers on the phone, according to Youngflesh. For the benefit and eligibility workers, starting wage is $2,990 per month with full benefits. For the support staff, starting wage will range between $2,561 to $2,642 per month, with full benefits. Both jobs will work Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. “There’s a significant amount
of training you get after you get hired,” Youngflesh said. “The training is all paid, and benefits start right away.” Youngflesh, who oversees District 1, which comprises Clatsop, Columbia and Tillamook counties, is in charge of child welfare self-sufficiency programs, such as SNAP benefits and childcare. Right now, if someone is in need of benefits, that person must direct themselves to the specific program that is right for their situation. With the new software system, Youngflesh said, “There’s no ‘wrong door’ for anyone who needs assistance. This ONE system
is this portal where you can log in, and you can explain your situation, and there’s this search engine that gets your benefits done immediately and accurately.” The software system is something the state of Oregon purchased two and a half years ago from the state of Kentucky, and is now in the beta stage for fine-tuning, Youngflesh explained. All the computer work necessary to facilitate the new software system is part of another program that Gov. Kate Brown implemented to bring more jobs to rural areas, Youngflesh said. So far, call centers have opened in Coos County, Western Hillsboro, Tillamook, Astoria and Pendleton. “She really targeted rural areas, because the jobs pay really well, so that’s what this initiative has been the last year,” Youngflesh said. In District 1, Youngflesh said, there have been 25 people hired in Tillamook, and 15 people hired in Astoria. Youngflesh stressed that the new center, which will be set up in the office buildings at 500 N. Columbia River Highway in St. Helens, will be using local hires. “We really want to hire from Columbia and Caltsop counties, because the commute is pretty reasonable,” Youngflesh said. “These call centers are throughout the state, they’re very specifically in rural areas, that’s something the governor really wanted to invest in.”
Update: Official shooting info still scarce JULIE THOMPSON chronicle1@countrymedia.net
Information is still scarce surrounding a shooting that reportedly began at the St. Helens Chevron early Wednesday, Oct. 9, which ultimately led to the death of the suspect due to law enforcement’s use of deadly force. St. Helens Police Department (SHPD) officers responded to a report of a shooting at approximately 5:26 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the St. Helens Chevron located at 115 N. Columbia River Highway. According to the Oregon State Police (OSP), the lead investigating agency on the case, the officers located the vehicle suspected of being involved in the shooting, and when they attempted to contact the driver, it fled down Highway 30 towards
Deer Island. Officers pursued until the suspect’s vehicle became disabled near milepost 35, where the suspect attempted to flee on foot. It was then the SHPD officer used deadly force, resulting in the suspect’s death. The deceased suspect was later identified as Michael Thomas Veatch, 32, of Washington. Veatch made the news in early April when he was picked up by law enforcement following the fatal shooting of Cowlitz County Deputy Justin DeRosier. Veatch’s brother, Matthew Veatch, was facing charges of first-degree rendering criminal assistance. However, police said at the time that Michael Veatch was arrested on a warrant unreleated to the investigation. Officials did not reveal what role, if any, the Veatch brothers played in DeRosier’s death.
Veatch was confirmed deceased at the scene and the ensuing investigation caused the prolonged closure of a portion of Highway 30 between milepost 35 and 36 for approximately a mile around the area. It remained closed until around 6 p.m. As is policy, the SHPD officer involved in the fatality has been placed on administrative leave. OSP said detectives are investigating the report of shots being fired from the suspect vehicle prior to, and during the pursuit. “This was a very dynamic situation with several incident scenes, numerous witnesses, and a large volume of evidence,” OSP said via press release. “In an effort to maintain the integrity of the investigation, information is being withheld until OSP can ensure that witnesses
have been interviewed, next of kin notification made and outstanding victims identified and questioned.” While multiple news outlets have reported various details surrounding the incident, none of those details have been officially confirmed by law enforcement. When asked how the shooting incident began, whether it was considered a robbery or an active shooter, if further injuries were reported, or how, exactly, Veatch was killed, OSP said they would not be releasing further information at this time. Anyone with any additional information related to the incident is asked to please call the OSP at 503-375-3555 or 1-800-442-0776. The Chief will update this story as new information becomes available.
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What’s new in the Gallery at the Columbia County Courthouse Courtesy photo
Friends of Clatskanie Library discuss events and other topics at a recent meeting.
National Friends of Libraries Week
“The Bybee House,” Acrylic, by Linda Sprau.
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Photo: Loretta Sampson
“A Basket Full of Peppers,” Acrylic, by Loretta Sampson.
The Columbia Arts Guild shows the work of local artists in the Gallery at the Courthouse straight across from the Assessor’s Office located on the ground floor
in the courthouse annex. The artwork changes every month so stop by any time. The courthouse is open M-F, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 230 Strand St, St Helens, OR 97051.
last few years, the county is extending this drop-off event by two hours. The free event takes place at the Columbia County Transfer Station at 1601 Railroad Ave. in St. Helens on Saturday, October 26, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Below is a list of toxic substances that can be brought to the October 26 event. Items must be in containers of less than five gallons and should be secured safely during transport. Trained household hazardous waste technicians will unload materials from vehicles. • ammunition • fireworks and flares • gas / diesel / fuels / antifreeze / motor oil • lawn and garden chemicals • herbicides and pesticides • pool and spa chemicals • light ballasts—please remove from light fixture • fluorescent tubes • art and hobby chemicals
City of Rainier receives grant from Comcast The City of Rainier has received a grant of nearly $960 in recognition of its partnership with Comcast in the 18th Annual Comcast Cares Day. That event, which focused on the cleanup and beautification of Rainier Park, took place in May. Comcast employees and local volunteers cleaned bathrooms and picnic shelters, refreshed landscaping, volleyball courts, and picked up garbage at the waterfront park. “Comcast is a part of our community and we greatly appreciate their part in making Rainier a wonderful place that we proudly call ‘home’,” said Mayor Jerry Cole. The Rainier event was one of more than 1500 such events sponsored by Comcast in two dozen countries on Comcast Cares Day in 2019. The event is again scheduled for May of 2020.
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day. We know the Friends are always looking for new members and volunteers. They have so much fun while working to make our community better. The Friends of the Clatskanie Library meets monthly on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the library located at 11 Lillich. During the months from November through March, the Friends of the Library take a “winter break.” Joining the Friends of the Library is a terrific way to make new friends of your own, and give back to our town and make its library even better. If you are interested in joining, please stop by the library or call 503728-3732.
Forestry and cupcake competitions at CMHS “The Market,” Watercolor, by Bonny Wagoner.
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Columbia County extends hours for free household hazardous waste collection event Columbia County is offering residents one last chance before winter to clear their homes of paint, garden chemicals and other toxic items in a free Household Hazardous Waste drop off event. Residents can bring a variety of items that are used around the home but cannot be placed in garbage bins or disposed through regular recycling. Substances in such common items as household cleaners, lawn and garden care and vehicle maintenance contain toxins that can present potential safety and health hazards when discarded into the environment. “The county’s household hazardous waste collection program has grown as more people understand the value of disposing toxic items safely,” said Kathy Boutin-Pasterz, the county’s Solid Waste Administrator. Because the events have drawn more people over the
The Clatskanie Library District gets by with a little help from our Friends…actually, we get by with a lot of help from our Friends! Established January 28, 1986, our Friends of the Library group has donated over the years to fund children’s programming, provide a new outdoor book drop after the flood of February 1996, landscaping, and the Children’s Reading Pavilion in the library park. October 20-26, 2019 is the 13th annual National Friends of Libraries Week, and it’s the perfect opportunity for the administration and trustees of the Clatskanie Library District to give our Friends a big shout out for all they do to make a difference for us every single
• solvents and thinners • items containing mercury • propane cylinders • compressed gas cylin ders • batteries - car, recharge able, button —no alkaline batteries • cleaners and detergents • poisons • paint and paint products (latex and acrylic paint, oilbased paint, enamel, stains, lacquers, shellacs, varnishes, primers) • used motor oil • cooking oil • medical Sharps • automotive batteries • antifreeze • fluorescent tubes Unwanted paint, used motor oil and used cooking oil can be brought to the event as well as any time during the Transfer Station’s open hours for no fee. Medical Sharps are also accepted during open hours for no cost at the Scale House. Sharps must arrive
in a sealed, self-closing , puncture-proof OSHA approved container. Although automotive batteries, antifreeze and fluorescent tubes will be collected at no cost during this collection event, a fee is charged when brought to the Transfer Station at other times. The St. Helens Police Department accepts expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs at 150 S 13th St. Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. - noon or 1 p.m. -5 p.m. in the MedReturn collection box. The county will begin hosting more household hazardous waste drop off events next year. The first event takes place in St. Helens on February 22, 2020. For more information, email Kathy Boutin-Pasterz at Kathleen.Boutin-Pasterz@ co.columbia.or.us or call her at 503-397-7259.
CMHS has two exciting events happening on Saturday, Oct. 19. Clatskanie Middle/High School (CMHS) Forestry will be hosting their home competition from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Come support your Tigers as they battle Sweet Home, Scio, Napa, Tillamook and Kalama and compete in over 20 events including: Log Scaling, Spur Climbing and Cross Cut. The CMHS Music Department is also hosting the 3rd Annual Cupcake Wars from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. For
a $20 entry fee, bakers sell their cupcakes and compete in Best Tasting, Best Looking, Most Creative, People’s Choice, Best Table Display, and the newest category, Best Theme, which this year is Fall/Scary. Winners are announced and their team name is added to the cupcake plaques (cut by the fabulous Forestry Class) displayed at CMHS. There will also be a bake sale and coffee table. To enter, email Jaime Erwin at jerin@csd.k12. or.us, or call 503-728-5049 ext. 2234.
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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: 503-3965344 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. 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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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. 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
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Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church 1911 Columbia Blvd., 503-312-1072 Pastor Burkhardt Calvary Lutheran Church 58251 Division Rd., St. Helens 503-397-1739 Pastor: Mark Dennis Columbia River Foursquare Church 555 Commons Drive, St. Helens 503-397-0069 Senior Pastor Mike Cooke Christ Episcopal Church 35350 E. Division Rd., St. Helens 503-397-1033 Rev. Jaime Sanders Columbia Christian Center 235 S 15th St., 503-366-8028 Pastor Terry Luttrell St. Helens Community Bible Church 35031 Millard Rd., St. Helens Pastor Max Snook www.sthelensbiblechurch.org Christian Church 185 S. 12th St., St. Helens 503-397-2151 Pastor Justin Bruner First Lutheran Church 360 Wyeth St. 503-397-0090 Interim Pastor Randy Sinn First United Methodist Church 560 Columbia Blvd., 503-397-0061 Pastor Jared Maddox Plymouth Presbyterian Church 2615 Sykes Rd., 503-397-0062 Pastor David Hutchinson St. Frederic Catholic Church 175 S. 13th St., 503-397-0148 Father Nicolaus Marandu The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 2755 Sykes Road, St. Helens St. Helens 1st Ward Bishop Kent Dery 971-225-8727 St. Helens 2nd Ward Bishop Paul Erickson 971-8134000 Scappoose Ward Bishop Lorin Fielding 503-987-2179
Sunset Park Community Church 174 Sunset Blvd, St Helens Pastor Aaron Hiller St. Helens Church of Christ 295 S. 18th St., St. Helens Pastor Ivan Bissell 503-366-0967
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Grace Lutheran Church 51737 Columbia River Hwy., Scappoose 503-543-6555 Joshua Wiley Scappoose Foursquare Church 33404 SW JP West, Scappoose 503-543-5069 Pastor Daniel Schmoll St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church 51555 SW Old Port Rd., Scappoose 503-543-2110 Chuck Wood
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Bethany Lutheran Church 34721 Church Rd., Warren 503-397-2050, Ingrid Aderhold Grace Baptist Church 58690 Ross Rd., Warren 503-397-0405 Pastor Dean Christensen Warren Baptist Church 56799 Columbia River Highway, 503-397-1005 Pastor Randy Thomas Warren Community Fellowship 56523 Columbia River Highway, 503-397-4387 Pastor Cary Wacker
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Nehalem Valley Bible Church 500 North St., 503-429-5378 Pastor Gary Taylor Vernonia Christian Church 410 North St. 503-429-6522 Pastor Sam Hough St. Mary’s Catholic Church 960 Missouri Ave., 503-429-8841 Father Dale Waddil, Father Luan Tran
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Cornerstone Baptist Church 70024 Goble Rd. 360-562-6201 Pastor Fred Mathews
Oregon’s job growth cools in September In September, Oregon’s total nonfarm payroll employment added 200 jobs, following a loss of 900 jobs in August. Job gains have cooled recently, averaging only 100 per month over the past five months. This flat economic trend is in contrast to gains that averaged 3,000 jobs per month in all of calendar year 2018, and 4,100 jobs per month during the rapid and consistent growth Oregon experienced during the prior five-year period. During September, some industries expanded while others contracted. Monthly gains were strongest in health care and social assistance (+2,300 jobs); wholesale trade (+1,000); and manufacturing (+400). These gains were offset by cutbacks in government ( 2,100 jobs); financial activities (-500); professional and business
services (-500); and retail trade (-400). Health care and social assistance has grown consistently for many years. Over the past 12 months the industry grew by 9,000 jobs, or 3.5 percent, with each of its components adding jobs rapidly as demand for health care services increased along with Oregon’s expanding and aging population. Since September 2018, ambulatory health care services added 2,900 jobs, social assistance added 2,400 jobs, nursing and residential care facilities added 1,800 jobs, and hospitals added 1,100 jobs. Manufacturing continued to grow faster than Oregon’s overall economy over the past 12 months, with gains of 6,100 jobs, or 3.1 percent. Nondurable goods (+4,000 jobs, or 6.5%) and transportation equipment manufactur-
ing (+900 jobs, or 7.4%) led manufacturing’s growth. However, construction jobs have stabilized, with little overall change in employment over the past six months. Retail trade is down by 3,900 jobs over the past 12 months, while transportation, warehousing and utilities counterbalanced that loss with a gain of 4,100 jobs as more shopping takes place online. Oregon’s unemployment rate was 4.1 percent in September, essentially unchanged from 4.0 percent in August. The U.S. unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent in September, from 3.7 percent in August. Oregon’s unemployment rate has been between 4.0 percent and 4.4 percent for 35 consecutive months dating back to November 2016.
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June 28, 1941 ~ Sept. 30, 2019 Kay Bonser Cowan, 78, of Rainier, passed away Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, at her home from heart failure. She was born June 28, 1941 in Longview, Washington, to Roy Henry and Mabel Laura (Gibson) Bonser. She was raised on family property off Warren Road in the Alston-Mayger area and graduated from Rainier High School in 1959. After high school she worked in the billing department of OHSU. At a dance in Clatskanie, she met Ray Cowan, who she later married on Sept., 30, 1961 in Vancouver, Washington. They were married until his passing from cancer in February 2006. She was a florist in Rainier and Longview areas
prior to owning and operating Clatskanie Floral from 1985 to 2002. A gifted soul, she was a painter, crafter, grower of flowers, and maker of quilts. She enjoyed her family and was an avid genealogist. She is survived by a
son Michael Cowan; three grandchildren Caitlyn, Claire, and Grace Cowan; sisters June Flippin and May St. John; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Dale; her husband; and son Keith Cowan in July 1990. A memorial and celebration of life will be held at noon on Sat., October 26, 2019, at the Alston’s Corner Assembly of God Church, 25272 Alston Road Rainier, Oregon, with a pot luck reception to follow. Memorial contributions can be made to Doernbecher’s Children’s Hospital in Portland, Oregon or the March of Dimes National Office of Arlington, Virginia in her honor.
Mylo W. Center
Feb. 7, 1934 ~ May 17, 2019 Mylo Center, of Warren, Oregon, passed away on May 17, 2019. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Oct. 27, 2019 at Columbia Memorial Gardens, Scappoose, OR 97051. 10-16-19 3x13 60th Mattress:Layout 1 10/14/19 11:03 AM Page 1
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It’s time to vote Brad Witt out CHRIS BRUMBLES Chief guest column
There comes a time when enough is enough and you must cut ties. The time is way past due for Columbia County to cut ties with Brad Witt. I have just gone over Witt’s voting record clear back to 2009 and encourage you to do the same; he has done absolutely nothing for the people of this County and needs to be fired
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in 2020. The fact is, Brad seems to favor illegal immigrants, criminals, nanny policies, public employee unions, legislation that violates your rights, killing jobs and businesses, and the disenfranchisement of voters instead of his employers. Brad says he didn’t vote for the Cap-N-Trade bill, but he neglects to tell you that he voted “No” five times on sending it to five different committees to slow it down or kill it…hmmm. Oh,
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Vote for measure 5-277 I am amazed when I hear people say “Why can’t our transportation system pay for itself?” Fact: There are no transportation systems in the entire Western Hemisphere that pay for themselves. All of our transit systems are subsidized in one way or another.
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and by the way, since Brad didn’t vote for Cap-N-Trade, he now says he has a better Cap-N-Trade bill is that like a better communism, he’s found a better way to steel and redistribute the fruits of our labor? Brad has been very vocal that he is a believer in the religion of global warming, he pretends to “not vote on Cap-N-Trade”, when he thinks it benefits him. The legislature spit on the voters by passing drivers licenses for illegal
immigrants that voters had already voted down twice; Brad did not vote for this, but he sponsored two bills in the past that did basically the same thing, the last one in 2018…tactical. Witt voted to steal your kicker; he voted yes on the job killing hidden sales tax 3427, he voted yes on the forced vaccination bill that would destroy religious liberty, he voted to violate the constitution and your rights by helping pass the law that would give
our electoral votes to the national popular vote winner…dangerous. Brad runs around saying he is a hunter and pro-gun rights, but voted yes on the confiscation expansion bill SB 4145, and I have audio of him wanting to pass illegal gun laws that covered several that were in SB978, the dangerous anti-gun bill that would have made most of the law abiding people of this state into felons; we only beat that one because the Republican
Senate walked out leaving no quorum. Time to fire Witt. Brad does not represent you, he only represents himself. If you are a criminal, an illegal, or a public union, he might go to bat for you. Brad is pro big government, pro voter suppression, anti-business, anti-gun rights, anti-religious liberty, and anti-American. Let’s fire Brad Witt in 2020 and replace him with Brian Stout, someone who will represent you, not himself.
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Up until now, CC Rider has been forced to subsist on gifts or grants. They, unlike our neighboring transit systems, have no dependable sources of income. How can you put together a budget? How can you plan ahead? CC Rider has missed the opportunity to qualify for many grants because they did not have the “matching money” that a grant required. Fact: You cannot use revenue from fares for grants.
Measure 5-277 is asking for only 18 cents per $1000 of property value. It would cost the average home owner something like $3 a month, or a onetime annual cost for a modest family meal. I doubt if many people would miss this amount of money. On the other hand, everyone would gain. With a viable public transportation system, we could attract new industry, we could reduce highway congestion and we
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Offbeat Oregon History: Battleship U.S.S. Oregon was lost in Pearl Harbor attack – sort of
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The U.S.S. Oregon under way on the Willamette River in Portland in the 1940s, during the time she was a museum ship. Chief guest column by FINN J.D. JOHN
Dec, 7, 1941, was a bad day for American battleships. Four of the U.S. Navy’s front-line battleships — the Arizona, Oklahoma, West Virginia and California — were sunk or destroyed. Four more were beached or badly damaged. And far across the ocean, the fate of another storied battleship was sealed as well: The U.S.S. Oregon, hero of the Spanish-American War, which was then resting quietly at a dock in Portland as a museum ship. Time never was on the U.S.S. Oregon’s side. She was launched in 1896, in the middle of a remarkable period of torrid innovation and development in the history of warships, a time when ship designs were only good for about ten years before something better came along. The Oregon was one of three sister ships built at the same time, two on the East Coast and one (the Oregon) in San Francisco. They were built to the same specs, but for some reason the Oregon was the fastest of the group by a considerable margin. That speed would become the ship’s main claim to fame. By the time the SpanishAmerican War was on the verge of breaking out, in 1898, the Oregon already had
a reputation. It was known as “the bulldog of the Navy,” a reference to its massive bow wave when under full steam; the wave was big enough that sailors joked that it looked like the ship had a bone in its teeth. The onset of hostilities caught the Oregon on the wrong side of the continent, up in Bremerton. Orders went out for it to get “around the horn” and up to the Caribbean Sea right away. Heaping the decks with coal to save time on fuel stops, the battleship’s crew set out on a cannonball run. They tore southward to Patagonia, cut through the notoriously stormy Strait of Magellan, got caught in a bad one, rode it out successfully, and then raced northward past Argentina and Brazil to rendezvous with the American fleet off the Florida coast — arriving on May 24, 1898. It had taken the new battleship 68 days, and she’d come almost 17,000 miles (from Bremerton to Key West). The run broke several records for speed and endurance. Along the way, she’d demonstrated to the many doubters that a modern, low-freeboard front-line battleship could handle very heavy seas indeed. She had also inspired a new wave of support for the Panama Canal project. The crew wasted no time joining up with the rest of the fleet.
“Two days later, the new battleship, her decks still piled with coal and the crew covered with the grimy dust, fell in with the immaculate ships of the American fleet for inspection,” historian Leonard Wiley writes. “She was a dirty, disreputablelooking bulldog, ready for trouble.” And a little more than a month later came the naval engagement that would really cement the Oregon’s fame. The Spanish fleet, which had been secure in the harbor at Santiago, Cuba, was forced to make a run for it after a U.S. expeditionary force landed and started pushing toward the harbor. On July 3, 1898, the Spanish fleet made a break for freedom. The American fleet was ready — or, rather, readyish; there was some scrambling for position, but they were soon formed up and in hot pursuit. The volume of fire was overwhelming; but had the Oregon been the only ship on the scene, the outcome likely would have been the same. Spain’s navy was stocked with small ships, most of them slow and obsolete; and the Oregon’s 13-inch main cannons, firing 1,100-pound shells, could outrange everything they had. One by one the Spanish ships were hit, caught fire, and were beached. Two ships, the Vizcaya and the Cristóbal Colón, managed to
The mast of the battleship U.S.S. Oregon towers over Tom McCall Waterfront Park in downtown Portland. The bow shield from the old ship is in the foreground, to the right of the mast.
A crew member on the U.S.S. Oregon poses with one of the ship’s small one-pounder cannons.
outdistance all the American ships … except the Oregon, which chased them down doing an astonishing 18 knots — crews panting and sweating as they shoveled coal into the furnace, boiler nearly bursting — and then, from five miles astern, started dropping those brutal 13-inch shells around their ears. The Vizcaya was hit, and beached; the Cristóbal Colón was nearly hit, and struck her colors. The battle was won, and with it the war — and basically, one ship had done all of it. The breathless newspaper coverage of the Oregon’s 17,000-mile voyage, followed by the even more breathless newspaper coverage of the battle, made the Oregon the unquestioned star of the American fleet. And for the few years bracketing the turn of the century, she was the unquestioned ruler of the seas. But by 1903 or so, she was already a little obsolete. And in early 1906 — the same year the British rolled out the legendary 527-foot H.M.S. Dreadnought, revolutionizing battleship design for everyone — the die was cast. The aging warrior was sent back to dry dock to be “modernized,” and when she emerged, she was put on reserve duty. The Oregon was on backup and ceremonial duties during the First World War; the highlight of it was
probably in 1919 when, just before being decommissioned, she served as reviewing ship for Woodrow Wilson in Seattle. But brief though it had been, the aging warrior’s moment in the sun had been so bright that a movement got started in Portland to preserve the ship as a floating monument and museum. And, the Navy not having any other plans for her, this was done: the ship was restored and handed over to the state of Oregon on an indefinite loan. And there she sat, moored in Portland Harbor, playing host to groups of schoolchildren and visiting history buffs and Spanish-American War vets, becoming a familiar and beloved feature of the Portland skyline. Then came the events of Dec. 7, 1941, which changed her destiny and sealed her fate. The U.S., once at war, started spinning up its manufacturing base. Appeals went out for scrap metal to be donated to the war effort. And, of course, the old U.S.S. Oregon represented a very large potential contribution to any scrap-metal drive. It wasn’t an easy call to make. President Franklin Roosevelt himself considered the Oregon the fourth most historic Navy vessel afloat, behind the Constitution, the Constellation, and the Hartford.
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But war is war. And in early 1942, the darkest hour of the war for the U.S., the very survival of the nation seemed at stake. Sacrifices would have to be made. So the governor of Oregon gave the ship back, and she was sold for $35,000 to an outfit in Kalama to be stripped. The ship’s hull was towed to Guam and finished World War II as a munitions barge. Finally, in 1956, what remained of the old battleship was sold to a Japanese company and cut up for scrap. Today, all that remains of the U.S.S. Oregon is the old ship’s mast and bow shield, which are part of a memorial in Portland’s Tom McCall Waterfront Park. (Sources: “Battleship Oregon’s 50 Years,” an article by Leonard Wiley published in the March 1943 issue of Oregon Historical Quarterly; “U.S.S. Oregon,” an article by Thomas McClellan published on March 17, 2018, at oregonenecyclopedia.org) Finn J.D. John teaches at Oregon State University and writes about odd tidbits of Oregon history. His book, Heroes and Rascals of Old Oregon, was recently published by Ouragan House Publishers. To contact him or suggest a topic: finn@ offbeatoregon.com or 541357-2222.
Dr. John’s Corner: The controller of the heart Chief guest column by DR. JOHN BRIGGS
Within the Hippocratic Oath is the statement, “I will apply dietetic measures for the benefit of the sick according to my ability and judgement; I will keep them from harm and injustice.” Unfortunately, in the practice of medicine many have departed from the practice of health care. It’s become a practice of medicating disease instead of finding the cause and correcting the deficiencies. When I talk of the controller of the heart, there are many areas which can be
considered as having control over the heart. The human heart is not just the blood pump, but the spirit. When I see the disregard of the Hippocratic oath, I see where the heart of compassion is crippled. The pharmaceutical industry has created a revised Oath which waters down the intent of the original, allowing for the use of dangerous drugs and destruction of life. Now to speak of the physical controller of the heart. Your thyroid gland is the primary pacemaker of every cell of the body. Your thyroid compliments the work of your adrenal glands in
dealing with stress. Patients complaining of fatigue make up more than 20% of all patient visits in primary care. When synthetic thyroid replacements are used like L-thyroxine, one of the side effects involves potassium loss, resulting in heart palpitations. This is a great example of drug induced malnutrition. Besides palpitations it’s not uncommon to see arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, hypertension, and angina. Unfortunately, the next thing dispensed is some kind of drug to cover these symptoms. When looking at the top health concerns of our nation,
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correcting thyroid function can have a profound effect on many of these. These include sleep, weight, fatigue, mood instability, gastrointestinal problems, and hormone imbalances. Also, a major concern over cholesterol is addressed when the thyroid gland is healthy and cooperating with all your other organs. The thyroid gland increases the rate and strength of the heartbeat, increases the rate of breathing, intake and consumption of oxygen, and increases the activity of mitochondria (the energy factories inside each cell). It increases blood flow and the body’s temperature. Hormones affect the availability of free thyroid hormones and metabolism. The use of estrogen and birth control pills can effectively bind up thyroid hormones, resulting in lowered metabolism, fatigue, and weight gain. On the other hand, progesterone and androgens (testosterone and adrenal hormones) reduce thyroid binding hormones, altering the thyroid activity.
The body’s ability to make biologically active thyroid hormones is heavily dependent on the normal functions of the liver. Selenium is the mineral required for converting inactive T-4 to active T-3. The best source of selenium is in true vitamin E, (not the high potency alpha tocopherols found in your local drug store or health food store). This is found in naturally sourced oils that haven’t been denatured and hydrogenated. Toxic metals like lead and cadmium have been shown to interfere with the action of the selenium driven liver enzyme which makes active thyroid hormone T-3. When evaluating thyroid function, most tests only look at the pituitary hormone TSH. This is so short sighted it misses the majority of thyroid issues. Most critical is to test bound and free T-4 and T-3 levels. In many cases it’s important to also check for autoimmune components which are quite common today. Check thyroid antibodies and TPO antibodies when you’re not seeing change. The use of Synthroid
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(levothyroxine) only accomplishes a reduction of the push from the pituitary (TSH), while doing nothing to restore normal thyroid levels. Another element seen but often not checked for is reverse T-3 (rT3). This interferes with the activity of the free T-3 activity by clogging up the receptor sites. It acts as a metabolic brake. This rT3 increases due to adrenal stress with overload of cortisol, and iron deficiency or abnormal utilization. When dealing with elevated rT3, checking for anemia is a start, but secondly is to reduce cortisol. The herb Ashwaganda, also known as Withania, helps direct the hormone pathway away from cortisol and over to DHEA, which is the beginning of the reproductive hormone pathway. What does this often look like? Better energy, more stable hormones, reduction of ED, better sleep, and improved metabolism. Ashwaganda is a wonderful energizing herb. Elevated cortisol leads to fatigue, weight gain, hypertension, and immune failure. The control of your heart, both physical and spiritual is hijacked under stress. Worry and fear impact your entire endocrine system. Using synthetics to correct it only covers up symptoms. Let’s fix the real problem Dr Briggs is a 1980 graduate of the National College of Naturopathic Medicine, and has been practicing naturopathic medicine in the northwest corner of Oregon since his graduation. His practice involves diagnostic and therapeutic modalities which have stood the test of time and the challenges of diverse disease.
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Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, ROBERT A MARTINEZ, AND ANGELA M MARTINEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Grantor to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE CO. as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for CWB MORTGAGE VENTURES, LLC DBA RESPONSE MORTGAGE, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of September 11, 2009 and recorded on September 14, 2009 as Instrument No. 2009008642 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Bank of America, N.A. and recorded July 9, 2012 as Instrument Number 2012005174 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Columbia County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 10324 COMMENCING AT THAT CORNER OF THE AARON BROYLES DONATION LAND CLAIM WHICH IS
14.52 FEET NORTH AND 450.78 FEET EAST OF THE QUARTER CORNER BETWEEN SECTIONS 4 AND 5 IN TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON, A FIR TREE 30 INCHES IN DIAMETER BEARS NORTH 15° 10` WEST 20 FEET, AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 65° 20` EAST 196.66 FEET TO AN IRON PIN AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE HOULTON BUILDING ASSOCIATION`S LOT, THIS IS THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; AN OAK TREE 20 INCHES IN DIAMETER MARKED “B X T” BEARS SOUTH 21° 20` WEST 55.29 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 70° 40` WEST 50 FEET ALONG THE COUNTY ROAD TO AN IRON BAR; THENCE NORTH 19° 20` WEST 100 FEET TO AN IRON BAR; THENCE NORTH 70° 40` EAST 50 FEET TO AN IRON BAR; THENCE SOUTH 19° 20`
Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $152,468.29 together with interest thereon at the rate of 4.87500% per annum from January 1, 2012 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 January 13, 2020 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: 09/04/2019, 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 949-2528300 Order Number 64172, Pub Dates: 10/18/2019, 10/25/2019, 11/01/2019, 11/08/2019, THE CLATSKANIE CHIEF
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EAST 100 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING (MAGNETIC VARIATION NORTH 21° 30` EAST), ALL IN COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 2310 COLUMBIA BLVD, SAINT HELENS, OR 97051-1638 Both the Beneficiary, Bank of America, N.A., 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): 89 Monthly Payment(s) from 02/01/2012 to 06/01/2019 at $1,012.97 3 Monthly Payment(s) from 07/01/2019 to 09/01/2019 at $1,067.34 Monthly Late Charge(s): 1 Monthly Late Charge(s) 9/4/2019 By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said
to the following: Approval of the minutes of the Sept. 25th, 2019 regular meeting, A front-yard setback variance and side-yard setback variance for a property on NE 7th St. An updated agenda will be available at City Hall by Oct 18th, 2019.
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served at 5:30 prior to the meeting. You are welcome to bring a dish to share. Agenda items will include but are not limited to: a short board meeting that will include approving minutes from the last meeting and the treasurer’s report; highlights from the 2019 season including Market Statistics and POP numbers; a survey about day of the
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TS No. OR12000010-19-1 APN 23099 TO No 190983495-OR-MSI TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, TIMOTHY DAUGHERTY AND JULIE DAUGHERTY as Grantor to COLUMBIA COUNTY TITLE & ESCROW SERVICES as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for DIRECTORS MORTGAGE, INC, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of March 26, 2016 and recorded on March 29, 2016 as Instrument No. 2016-002235 and the beneficial interest was assigned to LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC and recorded July 31, 2019 as Instrument Number 2019-06074 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Columbia County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 23099 LOT 4, BLOCK 7,
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OREGON AMERICAN SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF VERNONIA, COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PARCEL CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF OREGON, BY AND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN DEED RECORDED JANUARY 23, 2012 AS FEE NO. 2012-000352, RECORDS OF COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 665 BRIDGE STREET, VERNONIA, OR 97064 Both the Beneficiary, Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.735(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the
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foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Monthly Payment(s): 4 Monthly Payment(s) from 03/01/2019 to 06/01/2019 at $905.12 2 Monthly Payment(s) from 07/01/2019 to 08/01/2019 at $903.61 Monthly Late Charge(s): 1 Monthly Late Charge(s) 08/15/2019 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 $137,814.07 together with interest thereon at the rate of 3.50000% per annum from February 1, 2019 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
December 26, 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
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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: 08/15/2019 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 949-2528300 Order Number 63431, Pub Dates: 09/27/2019, 10/04/2019, 10/11/2019, 10/18/2019, THE CLATSKANIE CHIEF
Columbia Pacific Food Bank receives $10,000 donation
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InRoads Credit Union President/CEO Brooke Van Vleet and Columbia Pacific Food Bank Director Casey Wheeler.
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Volunteers from “FEAR. Tell us your story,” pose for a scary picture. The event, which took place at Wild Currant, 201 1st Street, was part haunted house, part play and part story-telling activity where audience members were also participants in surviving a zombie apocalypse. Proceeds from the event benefited Hometown Heroes, which supported the county’s local National Guard Unit.
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From left to right: Michael Murdoch of Wauna Credit Union, Casey Wheeler, Director of the Columbia Pacific Food Bank, and Jason Moos of InRoads Credit Union.
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Audience members were treated to a musical performance before the pumpkin lighting ceremony on Oct. 12.
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Actor Peter Facinelli, who played Dr. Carlisle Cullen in the “Twilight” films, the first of which had several scenes filmed in St. Helens, led the pumpkin lighting ceremony on Oct. 12. The crowd counted back from 13, and then the pumpkin was magically lit.
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A large crowd gathered in Plaza Square before the pumpkin lighting ceremony at 6:45 p.m.
To help ensure those in need throughout the local community do not go hungry, InRoads and Wauna Credit Unions teamed up to donate a total of $10,000 to the Columbia Pacific Food Bank. The food bank is in the process of renovating the new location at 1421 Columbia Blvd. in St. Helens in partnership with the City of St. Helens through a Community Development Block Grant. The $5,000 donations from both InRoads and Wauna will help the non-profit continue its important work throughout Columbia County through the purchase of equipment once the facility is renovated. “Colombia Pacific Food Bank is near and
dear to everyone’s heart,” stated InRoads Credit Union President/ CEO, Brooke Van Vleet. “As two of the community’s well-known credit unions, it was an honor to work with Wauna and make this donation happen.” “This money will go a long way in helping those in need throughout our community,” said Robert Blumberg, Wauna Credit Union CEO. “We’re always eager to help this worthwhile cause.” Inspired by International Credit Union Day coming up on October 17, the credit unions united for the local nonprofit in an effort to raise awareness for the food bank and funds for their Capital Campaign.
Cornelius Pass to reopen on October 18 Work by County Road Maintenance:
The contractor is aiming to reopen the full length of Cornelius Pass Road by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18. The main challenge to meeting that goal is paving the realigned curve at NW 8th Ave., where September rains have saturated soils under the road bed. Recent construction: Curve art NW 8th Ave: The road base has been installed on the realigned curve and the contractor was scheduled to prepare for paving on Sat. Oct. 12. Saturated soils have complicated the work and rains are forecast for the next week. S Curves: Most of the anchor rods have been installed and grouted to support a net
Grouting rods to support rock netting at S curves on Oct 10, 2019.
that will prevent rocks from falling on the road. Installation of the wire mesh netting began on Oct. 11 and was going to continue into the next week.
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Signs:
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Installation of permanent safety signs should be completed this week.
The last sections of the new guardrail will also be installed near NW 8th Ave. after the paving is completed.
Multnomah and Washington County road maintenance crews have taken advantage of the road closure to complete a number of improvements on Cornelius Pass Road in recent months. On Multnomah County’s section crews have: • Patched potholes and worn pavement • Painted new lane striping • Installed new reflective markers in the center line • Mowed vegetation and removed hazardous trees near the road • Cleared ditches in the shoulder • Cleaned or replaced road signs Several people have asked if crews repaired a dip in the road between Hwy. 30
and Sheltered Nook Road. The dip is due to slow land movement. Adding asphalt to the dip would likely add to the movement. Repairing the road at this location will need to happen at a future date. Temporary Traffic Signs and Signal: When Cornelius Pass Road reopens on Oct. 18, all temporary traffic signs will be removed, and traffic control will go back to what was in place before the project. The temporary traffic signal at Hwy. 30 and NW Newberry Road will be turned off and the signals covered. It will not be removed because it will be needed again in Summer 2020. For more information, please visit www.multco.us/ cornpass
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Clatskanie football deflects Taft rally in 41-14 victory
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The St. Helens based Bravo Company 741 Brigade Engineer Battalion of Oregon Army National Guard, which will be deployed to the Middle East this fall, at the farewell ceremony at St. Helens High School.
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Senior quarterback James Helmen scored back to back touchdowns in the second half, one rushing and one passing. MAX KIRKENDALL
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Bend don’t break. Sometimes that’s all you need to get the job done on the football field. A week after the Clatskanie Tiger football team completed a hard earned upset over rival Rainier, the boys were back on the field in hostile territory as they faced Taft 7-12 on Oct. 11. After a quick three-andout offensively for Taft, Clatskanie scored on a 50-yard touchdown their very first play with the ball. Clatskanie would find the end zone again in the first quarter, giving them a 13-0
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advantage. Early in the second quarter, the visiting Tigers made it 21-0 and looked in complete control of the game. But Taft rallied back with a pair of rushing touchdowns to make it a 21-14 game going into halftime. But any hope Taft had for an upset win was squelched late in the third quarter when senior quarterback James Helmen scampered for a 39-yard touchdown run to give Clatskanie a two score advantage. In the early stages of the fourth quarter, Helmen did damage with his arm this time, completing a 72-yard bomb to his receiver to put the game out of reach.
Clatskanie would score once more in the fourth to give themselves a comfortable 41-14 victory while racking up 360 yards offensively, 196 passing and 164 rushing. The Tigers allowed just 207 yards defensively, including only 16 rushing. With the win, Clatskanie improves its record to 4-2 overall and 2-0 in league play. The Tigers are tied with Amity for the top spot in the league and hold the No. 7 rank in the OSAA standings. The Tigers travel to Dayton to face the struggling Pirates in a league battle Friday, Oct. 18. Dayton is coming off a 68-44 loss to Rainier last week.
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September 23 – November 27 • Free GED classes from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Monday’s and Wednesday’s at the Clatskanie High School Room 107. You must be at least 16 years old. College scholarship opportunities. Call 503-3382347 with questions or email vgarner@clatsopcc.edu. October 19 • Columbia County Voters Forum from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. at Beaver Valley Grange, 75942 Larson Rd., Rainier. Free spaghetti dinner to those 18 years of age and older. Speakers will provide in depth information about the Now. 5, 2019 Columbia County Ballot Measures 5-276 and 5-277. First come, first served until food is gone. October 20 • Bowl to Strike Out Hunger at Triangle Bowl, 700 Triangle Ctr., Longview, WA. $20 per person. Bowling in teams of four per lane. Includes two games, shoes, raffle ticket, snacks and beverages. Checkin at 1:30 p.m. and games begin at 2 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of fun, food, prizes
and raffles while helping HOPE food pantry feed our community. Register ahead at 1980soules@gmail.com, phone Lisa at 503-728-4228 or drop off at HOPE, 404 E ‘A’ Street, Rainier OR by October 17th. October 24 • GED Orientations will take place from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Clatsop Community College’s South County classroom in Seaside. If under 18, bring a parent/guardian. GED classes are free and take place at various times and locations throughout the week so that you can attend around your work schedule. For more information, call 503-338-2347. October 25 • GED Orientations will take place from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Clatsop Community College’s Columbia Hall Room 114. If under 18, bring a parent/ guardian. GED classes are free and take place at various times and locations throughout the week so that you can attend around your work schedule. For more information, call 503-338-2347.
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October 31 • Quincy Grange Halloween Carnival from 5-8 p.m. at Grange Hall, 78314 Rutters Rd. Clatskanie, (Follow signs). Games, bingo, prize store, tombstone café for dinner and snacks. Fun and affordable for whole family. On FB info, Ellen Nieminen at 503-728-2886 or Barb Callio at 503-728-4143. Proceeds benefits scholarship fund, youth program, and community services. November 2 Fall Bazaar from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 321 West C Street, Rainier. Handmade, handcrafted vendors, direct sales products, famous cinnamon rolls and Potchits BBQ will be there for lunch. November 14 • Lower Columbia Genealogical Society invites you to Beyond Names and Dates; Filling in the Stories of our Female Ancestors at 7 p.m. Pam Vestal is a full-time genealogist and lecturer in Oregon and will be helping us fill in our stories at this meeting. Somerset Retirement Apartments, in the dining room, 2025 Tibbetts Dr., Longview, Washington.
Community attends National Guard farewell ceremony CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net
Local troops from the St. Helens based Bravo Company 741 Brigade Engineer Battalion of Oregon Army National Guard, along with their friends, families and other loved ones, attended a farewell ceremony at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13 in the gymnasium at St. Helens High School (SHHS). The troops will be deployed to the Middle East this fall. At the ceremony were dignitaries Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and State Sen. Betsy Johnson. U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley was not able to attend but wrote a letter that was read out during the ceremony. Others in attendance were Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion Auxiliary, Elks Lodge, Elks Veteran Bunk, American Heritage Girls, Daughters of the American Revolution, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, law enforcement and first
responders. During her speech, Brown thanked both the troops and their military families. “Please know that we are extremely grateful for your service,” Brown said. In her speech, Brown quoted the philosopher, G.K. Chesterton, who once said, “The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him. He loves what is behind him.” Brown assured the troops that their families would be cared for by the community while they were gone. “We look forward to being here to welcome you back home. So go out there and do us all proud,” Brown said. Sen. Betsy Johnson talked about the importance of the National Guard. “Over the summer, when Portland was on the edge over some civilian protests, the National Guard was put on standby,” she said. “‘The National Guard is on standby’ means something
to the public. It means reassurance.” Johnson said the soldiers came from all walks of life, which would serve them in their first deployment overseas. “You are true citizen soldiers with civilian jobs. Your employers and your civilian coworkers are also part of this because they, too, share the sacrifices by using your services, skills and the jobs you are doing,” Johnson said. The people who would especially be sacrificing, Johnson said, were the soldiers’ families. “They will be spending the holidays without you,” Johnson said, and then asked the audience to give a round of applause for the families. In his letter, Sen. Jeff Merkley mentioned the troops that came before, who also sacrificed in order to protect their country. “Your service is a continuation of sacrifice,” Merkley said. “As you deploy, know that we stand with you.”
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2019 AT 7PM BIRKENFELD THEATER BALLROOM (UPSTAIRS) 75 S. NEHALEM ST. IN CLATSKANIE, OREGON DANCING ENCOURAGED! COME SING AND SWING ALONG! SUGGESTED DONATION: $10