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As Challenge Day begins at the Clatskanie Middle School gym, parent and school staff volunteers give high fives as part of the welcome for Clatskanie Middle/High School students. See video of Challenge Day at thechiefnews.com.
Challenge Day: Students talk, others listen BY JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net
Emotions ran high with tears and laughter as the entire student body from Clatskanie Middle/High School took part in Challenge Day. The three-day event from Nov. 14 to 17, took place at the Clatskanie Middle School gym. The California-based Challenge Day teams travel from school to school across the nation to conduct the interactive sessions, which include games, songs, and listening sessions with the students. “The most interesting thing is that no matter where we are at, it is the same type of drama that
the students are dealing with,” Challenge Day co-leader Tim Freeburg said. “Whether it is the bullying, the stuff they get on social media that they send one another, or sexism, or racism or the other isms. We are trying to make sure they are treating each other with respect, love and kindness. By the end of the day it is amazing how we start to celebrate our differences and come together as one big group, kind of like a family.” The Mission
The Challenge Day Mission is to provide youth and their communities with experiential programs that demonstrate the possibility of love and connection
through the celebration of diversity, truth, and full expression. Clatskanie Middle/High School first participated in Challenge Day in March 2014. “The school board wanted a different atmosphere and culture here,” Clatskanie Middle/High School Principal Amy McNeil said. “We applied for a grant to conduct Challenge Day at the school with the entire staff and student body participating. And instantly we saw a different and a change in the culture like the next day. It was amazing. There was a lot of positivity. Kids supporting each other.” McNeil said the students recognized that others might be experiencing similar struggles or
challenges that they are facing. “It bonded the student body a lot,” she said. “For the last two and a half years we have been keeping that mentality and the culture here has been amazing.” McNeil said the results have staff and students excited about school and enrollment has gone up. “We promised to bring Challenge Day back every three years so every student can go through it twice,” McNeil said. Clatskanie School Superintendent Dr. Lloyd Hartley said this year’s Challenge Day cost $15,000 and was funded through the district’s general fund.
As you watch Challenge Day co-leader Katie Healey interact with the group, singing, dancing and constantly encouraging the students, you might think she was a television show host. Healey said it is her way to connect with the students. “The passion that I have for this job just comes out,” she said. “We are so much about authenticity, so when we are doing fun stuff I am allowing myself to have fun and in the more serious stuff I am allowing myself to get into that space as well. It is role modeling. I don’t really think of it as putting on a show. Whatever I want happening in the room, I am
Dancing, Singing, Encouragement
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Brajcich ready to become Clatskanie’s new mayor BY JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net
“It will take a while for me to get use to this title,” Clatskanie Mayor-Elect Bob Brajcich said about his new leadership role in the community. As Columbia County Election officials certified the election results this week to confirm that the majority of write-in votes in the Clatskanie mayor’s race went to Brajcich over incumbent Mayor Diane Pohl, Brajcich met with The Chief for a wide-ranging exclusive one-on-one interview. Brajcich, a retired mechanic and long-time Clatskanie resident, revealed his philosophy as mayor, his top priorities as city leader and why everyone should follow the same rules. He also acknowledged that he faces a learning curve as city mayor.
Clatskanie Mayor-Elect Bob Brajcich
“Yes, I have a lot to learn,” he said. Just one day after the Nov. 8 election, Brajcich met with Clatskanie City Manager Greg Hinkelman to talk about the transition and city issues. “I told Greg I am going to need some help and I want to know a little bit of what’s going on and the procedures by the time I take office,” he said. Brajcich will be sworn in as the new city mayor at the January
“People have faith in me, so I can’t let them down.” Bob Brajcich, Clatskanie Mayor-Elect public meeting of the Clatskanie City Council. “There were many things that Diane was working on,” he said. “She put more work into being mayor. She transformed the mayor’s office. So, I will be working on that and getting to know all the staff and the city council. I know most of them personally.” Brajcich said he realizes the job of mayor is one of a consensus builder at city council sessions. “I now them all personally,” he said. “They are all good people. So it won’t be the mayor’s way, or their way, it will be the right way. It’s not about me. I am not that kind of person. I don’t like a lot of attention. I always like to be below the radar. I think we will be below the radar
doing our job.” When it comes to economic development, Brajcich said Clatskanie should look for new development at Port Westward as its stabilizing factor. “We really need some industry out there and new jobs,” he said. “My job is to make that happen.” Brajcich said he will be quite involved in city issues, especially issues involving local youth. “I care about the kids of Clatskanie, their safety and the opportunities they have,” he said. “Helping them, the city and the community. There isn’t anything better in the kids going off to get educated and being successful in life and coming back to the community they live in to work here. That is the strength of our community. When people leave and don’t come back, that’s a dying community. We’ve brought back some great people to Clatskanie.” Brajcich said he will carry on the tradition that Pohl established by taking a lead in city issues at the county and state levels. “Diane was involved in everything,” he said. “She put a lot of work into it and I knew coming into this that I would have to step up to the plate to carry that on. I am not afraid of rolling up my sleeves and getting involved.” Brajcich also promised to continue to move the city forward and away from controversies that have diverted the city council’s attention to the dayto-day issues. “We will start that from day one,” he said. “So this is a fresh, new start. If we all follow the same rules, we will play well together.” Playing by the rules is Brajcich philosophy. “We have the rules and I think when you start bending or breaking the rules and you start playing favorites is when you get into trouble,” he said. “Starting out that will be what we will go by. People have faith in me, so I can’t let them down.”
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Clatskanie-based social service Turning Point continues to serve the community while dealing with financial challenges. This is a photo of the agency’s thrift store on Highway 30.
Turning Point moving ahead despite financial challenges There are new developments in Turning Point’s financial crisis. The agency directors say the community and hard work by the staff and volunteers of this Clatskanie-based social service is making a positive difference. The following is a conversation with Turning Point’s Center Manager Tina Viuhkola. The Chief: Since the articles and column this past summer in The Chief outlining your agency’s financial challenges, has Turning Point made progress in easing its financial struggles and if so, how?
Viuhkola: Turning Point is doing better than last summer but the struggles remain the same. Our thrift store pays our rent and we are very appreciative that the community shops at our store to support us. We still rely heavily on donations to succeed. The Chief: At the same time we understand that those seeking services from Turning Point continues to increase. Can you provide us with the numbers of people you are serving, who they
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Diane “Dee” Schmitt December 9, 1946 ~ November 11, 2016 Diane “Dee” Schmitt, age 69, of Scappoose, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2016, at St. Vincent Medical Center, Portland. Diane was born in the Bronx, New York, in 1946 and lived there until she met the love of her life, Bob Schmitt. Bob and Diane were married in 1967 and began their adventure moving west through Missouri, Idaho, and eventually settling in Oregon. In Scappoose since 1975, Diane was a devoted wife and mother. She worked as an optometric assistant for 22 years. She was a dedicated, beloved
member of AA for 35 years, helping many people on their journey to recovery. Diane led a full and active life and brought joy to many with her sunny disposition. She is survived
by: her husband, Bob; two sons, Steven (Angela) and Brian (Randi); granddaughter, Chloe; sisters, Joan Landgren and Lorraine Van Bomel, in addition to many more caring relatives and friends. The family wishes to thank all those who’ve sent condolences. Plans for a celebration of Diane’s life are pending. In lieu of flowers, donations in Diane’s name may be made to St. Helen’s Alano Club at 215 N. 6th Street, St. Helens, OR 97051. Please sign our online guestbook at www. columbiafh.com.
• 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. Sunday, November 20, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Erik Huget Sermon title – “May We Be Strong” New Testament ReadingColossians 1: 11-20 Old Testament LessonJeremiah 23: 1-6 Wednesday study group will meet at 11:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room. “Come as you are, everyone is welcome” HOLY NATIVITY EASTERN ORTHODOX MISSION 867 5th St., Hammond Or 503-440-3930 or 503-298-3453
APOSTOLIC LUTHERAN CHURCH 18614 Beaver Falls Road Clatskanie, OR 97016 Church phone: 503-556-0537 FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA 1010 NE 5th St. - P.O. Box 447 Clatskanie, OR 97016 503-728-4604 ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH S.W. High Street Clatskanie, OR 97016 Phone: 503-556-5641 Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary East 2nd and D St. Rainier, OR 97048 ALSTON’S CORNER ASSEMBLY OF GOD 25272 Alston Road, Rainier 97048 Phone: 503-556-1961
• Friday, Nov. 18 • Lunch at the Clatskanie Senior Center, 620 SW Tichenor Street, served at noon. Menu features: Membership/ Birthday Dinner: Pork loin w/ potatoes, veggies, and Birthday Cake. • Christmas Bazaar, 9-4, Rainier Nativity Catholic Church, 204 E C St, Rainier
John “Johnnie” L. Helgeson was born to Henry and Alice Helgeson on November 16, 1928 in Milwaukee, OR. John joined the army November 8, 1950, and was honorably discharged October 4, 1952. John received several military medals including The Korean War Service Medal, Bronze Service Star, United Nations Service Medal, and a Army Occupational Medal (Japan). John married Joann Brown June 26, 1954. Joann passed away in 1989. John married Darlene Gurney- Burchett in August 1991. John worked at Rainier Lumber for 24 years. He also had various security jobs, the last one at Beaver
Power Plant. John’s hobbies included fishing and woodworking. He could also be seen picking little wild blackberries in the summer. Survivors include: Wife Darlene (Gurney-Burchett), Daughters; Becky (John) Olsen, Cherry (Eric) Greer, both of Rainier, OR,
Melody (Al) Davis, Myrt (Curt) Wyatt, both of Clatskanie, OR, and Annette (Jim) Molamphy. John also has 25 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, and four siblings: Ruby, Clara, Oliver, Darleen. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Alice, wife Joann, siblings: Clarence, Roy, Ben, Florence, Edna, Elmer (Jimmie) and Willie. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 20, Alston’s Corner Assembly of God, 25272 Alston Rd, Rainier, OR. Remembrance donations may be made to Alston’s Corner Assembly of GodAva’s well #2/Africa Oasis.
•C hurch N ews • • WESTPORT COMMUNITY CHURCH 49246 Highway 30 Westport, OR 97016 Church Phone: 503-455-2576 RAINIER COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD 321 West C Street P.O. Box 849 Rainier, OR 97048 503-556-5661 CLATSKANIE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 290 South Nehalem Street P.O. Box 676 Clatskanie, OR 97016 Phone: 503-728-3318 KNAPPA ASSEMBLY OF GOD 41767 Old Highway 30 Astoria, OR 97103 503-458-6676
GATEWAY WORSHIP CENTER 610 N.W. 5th Street P.O. Box 345 Clatskanie, OR 97016 503-728-2491 CLATSKANIE BAPTIST CHURCH 415 South Nehalem P.O. Box 613, Clatskanie, OR 97016, Church office: 503-728-2304 COLUMBIA BIBLE CHURCH 407 East 2nd Street Rainier, OR 97048 GREAT VOW ZEN MONASTERY 79640 Quincy-Mayger Road Clatskanie, OR 97016 503-728-0654 WESTPORT CHRISTIAN CENTER 91104 Hungry Hollow Loop Rd.
MAYGER-DOWNING COMMUNITY CHURCH 80071 Life Lane Clatskanie, OR 97016 503-728-2305 BEAVER FALLS BAPTIST CHURCH 23632 Evergreen Rd. 503-0728-4176
Westport, OR 97016 Phone: 503-455-2312 RAINIER WARD, THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 27410 Parkdale Road Rainier, OR 97048 503-556-9694
RAINIER ASSEMBLY OF GOD 74950 Rockcrest Street Rainier, Ore. 503-556-8211
HERITAGE BIBLE CHURCH 75212 Larson Rd. Rainier, OR 97048 BIRKENFELD COMMUNITY CHURCH 11249 Highway 202 Birkenfeld, Ore. 503-755-2370
RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 305 W. C Street Rainier, OR 97048 503-556-1216
RAINIER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 101 E. C Street, P.O. Box 188 Rainier, OR 97048 Phone: 503-556-3440
DELENA BAPTIST CHURCH 24056 Beaver Falls Rd. Rainier, OR 97048 503-728-3100
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Saturday, Nov. 19 • Christmas Bazaar, 9-4, Rainier Nativity Catholic Church, 204 E C St, Rainier Monday, Nov. 21 • Lunch at the Clatskanie Senior Center, 620 SW Tichenor Street, served at noon. Menu features: Clam chowder & breadsticks • Community blood drive, 1 – 6 p.m., Clats-
• Monday • TOPS OR 0633, Faith Lutheran Church, 9 a.m., for further info please call Lois at 503728-3865 • TOPS OR 1024, bottom level of Clatskanie Baptist Church, 5:45 p.m. weigh in, 6:30 p.m. meeting, for further info please call Debbie at 360-751-4370 • Rainier City Council meets the first Monday of the month, Work session 6 p.m., Meeting 7 p.m., Rainier City Hall, 106 W. B St. • The MS Support Group of Columbia County meets the first Monday of each month at 1 p.m. at Dairy Queen in Scappoose. For more information call Susan at 503-543-2517. • Clatskanie chapter of American Legion Auxiliary, 7 p.m., American Legion Hall, 930 NE 5th St. starting October 7. Meetings will be held the first Monday of the month. For more information, contact 503-728-4487 • The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Friends and Family Support Group meets the second Friday and fourth Monday of each month downstairs at the Rainier United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. For more information call Teri at 503-556-9135. • Columbia County Fair Board meets the second Monday of each month, 6 p.m. in the 4-H Building at Columbia County Fairgrounds, 58892 Saulser Road, St. Helens. • Clatskanie American Legion Hall Post 68 Auxiliary meeting, first Monday of the month, 7 p.m. 930 NE 5th street. • NAMI Support Group Meeting, fourth Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Rainier United Methodist Church, 1st and C streets, Rainier • Clatskanie School Board meeting, fourth Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Clatskanie Elementary School Rm 11, 815 S. Nehalem St. Clatskanie.
John L. Helgeson November 16, 1928~ November 5, 2016
kanie PUD Community Meeting Room. To schedule an appointment please call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org Wednesday, Nov. 23 • Lunch at the Clatskanie Senior Center, 620 SW Tichenor Street, served at noon.
Menu features: We celebrate Thanksgiving: Turkey w/ mashed potatoes, veggies, rolls, and pumpkin pie. • Thanksgiving Eve Service, 7:00 p.m. This special service of singing, scriptures and special music to celebrate what we do have to be thankful for. Everyone is invited to join Faith Lutheran Church, 1010 NE Fifth St.
Friday, Nov. 25 • Lunch at the Clatskanie Senior Center, 620 SW Tichenor Street, served at noon. Menu features: CLOSED in remembrance of Thanksgiving • Krispy Kreme & Coffee Sale, Fred Meyer (home & garden entrance), Longview. Proceeds to Rainier Jr./Sr. High School Class of
2019 Junior Prom fund. Saturday, Nov 26 • Small Business Saturday. Monday, Nov. 28 • Lunch at the Clatskanie Senior Center, 620 SW Tichenor Street, served at noon. Menu features: Meatloaf w/ potatoes and veggies.
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• Blood pressure checks Mondays, 11 a.m., Rainier Senior Center, 48 W. 7th Street. For more information call 503-556-3889 or visit www.Rainierseniors.com. • Evening Bingo, Mondays, 6 p.m., Rainier Senior Center, 48 W. 7th Street. For more information call 503-556-3889 or visit www. Rainierseniors.com Tuesday • Columbia Community Mental Health Board of Director’s Meeting, 4 p.m., on the first Tuesday of each month, at the Creekside Center – 58646 McNulty Way, St. Helens. • Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2994 Meeting, second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., VFW hall, 960 NW 5th Street, Clatskanie. •Rainier Auxiliary # 4022 F.O.E. meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at the lodge, 7 p.m., 109 W. A Street. •Rainier Aerie # 4022 F.O.E. meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the lodge, 7 p.m., 109 W. A Street. • Columbia River PUD Board Meeting, 6 p.m., on the third Tuesday of each month in the Columbia River PUD Community Room – 64001 Columbia River Highway, Deer Island. • The Columbia County Democratic Central Committee meets the last Tuesday of every month at Kozy Korner, St. Helens, Meetings start at 7 p.m. • Bingo, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m., Rainier Senior Center, 48 W. 7th Street. For more information call 503-556-3889 or visit www. Rainierseniors.com • Sew/Quilting day at The Castle, 9-4, second Tuesday of each month, please bring your own lunch. 620 SW Tichenor Street Wednesday • Pinochle at The Castle, 9-2, every Wednesday. 620 SW Tichenor Street • Columbia County Board of Commissioner board meeting 10 a.m., in room 308 at Co-
lumbia County Courthouse. Staff meeting at 1 p.m. in room 331. •Bingo, Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Clatskanie American Legion, Hall 930 NE 5th street. • Clatskanie City Council meets the first Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., in the Clatskanie Cultural Center, 75 S. Nehalem St. Contact the city hall for further information at 503-728-2622 • Rainier Garden Club, first Wednesday of the month 9:30 a.m., United Methodist Church, 1st & C Street, Rainier. • Beaver Homes Grange monthly meeting, first Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., Grange Hall, 31105 Beaver Homes Road, Goble. • Parkinson’s Disease Support Group meets the first Wednesday of each month at Avamere, 2400 Gable Road in St. Helens, for more information contact Jenny Hicks at 503-366-8070. • Turning Point Community Services Center Board of Directors Meeting, second Wednesday of the month, 6:15 p.m., Turning Point, 220 E. Columbia River Highway. • Clatskanie Fire Board Meeting, second Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., Clatskanie Fire Station, 280 SE 3rd St, Clatskanie • Natal Grange Meeting, second Wednesday of the month, 7:30 p.m., Grange Hall, 67542 Nehalem Highway N. • Columbia Soil & Water Conservation District Board meets at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the Columbia SWCD office, 35285 Millard Road. • Clatskanie PUD meeting, third Wednesday of the month, Work session 5:30 p.m. Board meeting 7 p.m., Community Room, 495 E. Columbia River Highway. • Clatskanie Booster Club Meeting, third Wednesday of the month, 6 p.m., CMHS room 115, 471 SW Belair Drive. • Columbia County Stroke Support Group meets every fourth Wednesday of each
month, 2:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m., Avamere at St. Helens, 2400 Gable Road. Contact Jenny Hicks for more information at 503-366-8070. •Clatskanie Planning Commission, meets the last Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., in the Clatskanie Cultural Center, 75 S. Nehalem St. Contact the city hall for further information at 503-728-2622 Thursday •Clatskanie Chamber of Commerce meets the first Thursday of the month. Contact the chamber for more information at 503-7282502. • Veterans Breakfast, first Thursday of the month, 10 a.m., Clatskanie American Legion Hall, 930 NE 5th street. • Clean Columbia County meets the second Thursday of the month, at the Columbia Soil & Water Conservation District building, 35285 Millard Road, at 6:30 p.m. • Rainier Chamber of Commerce Meeting, second Thursday of the month, 12 noon, Rainier United Methodist Church, 1st and C St. Contact the chamber for more information at 503-556-7212. • Rainier City Library Board of Directors Meeting, second Thursday of the month, 5 p.m., Rainier City Hall, 106 West B Street. • Beaver Homes Grange Monthly Bunco Party, third Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Grange Hall, 31105 Beaver Homes Road, Goble. (No Bunco Nov or Dec) • Clatskanie Veterans Memorial Committee Meeting, third Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., VFW hall, 960 NW 5th Street. • Clatskanie Masonic Lodge #133 Meeting, third Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., SE 2nd and Conyers St. Friday • TOPS OR 0865 at Alston Corner Assembly of God Church, 9 a.m. weigh in, 10 a.m. meeting. For further information, please call 503-438-8507 • Foot care, (by appointment) 10 a.m. –
1p.m., Rainier Senior Center, 48 W. 7th Street. Cost is $15. For more information call 503-556-3889 or visit www.Rainierseniors.com. • Clatskanie Garden Club meets the second Friday of the month. Time and location may vary. Please contact 503-308-2343 for further information. • Republicans Meet Up, every second Friday of the month at the Village Inn, 535 S. Columbia River Highway, St. Helens. Dinner at 6 p.m., followed by meeting at 7 p.m., for more details visit: www.columbiagop. org. • Beaver Homes Grange Monthly Pinochle Party, second Friday of the month, 7 p.m., grange hall, 31105 Beaver Homes Road,
Goble. (No Pinochle Nov or Dec) • Clatskanie Garden Club meets the second Friday of the month. Time and location may vary. Contact 503-308-2343 for information. Guests are welcome. Saturday • Oath Keepers Columbia County Chapter meets at the Kozy Korner, 371 Columbia Blvd., in St. Helens, at 6:30 p.m., every third Saturday of the month. Sunday • Overcomers Outreach – a spiritually based, 12-step recovery program for substance abuse issues. Meets at 6 p.m. at Sunset Park Community Church, 174 Sunset Blvd., in St. Helens. Call 503-397-0535 or visit www.sunsetparkchog.org
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Part Two - Local man’s journey to Standing Rock, DAPL protest Chief Guest Article by
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This is part two of a three-part series. Clatskanie resident Scott MacGregor and his sister Whe Whe Olitza recently traveled to the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in North Dakota. In the following article, MacGregor recounts his experience observing camps of protestors who opposed the Dakota Access Pipe Line. MacGregor and Olitza are Jamestown S’klallam (NW Washington, Sequim area) elder tribal members. We were politely informed that there were protesters on both sides of the road around
25 miles up ahead. We were told to be careful not to hit them. As we drove away it occurred to me how easy it would be for the National Guard to completely close this road. Presently we came upon a small encampment (25-50 people) that was indeed on both sides of the road – we didn’t hit anybody. Banners of support were strung on the fences and in the distance two or three yellow earthmovers sat idle and silent. And then, as we began our descent into the Cannon Ball River Valley, we saw the main camp. I’m guessing it covered about 25 acres – more than 100 teepees stood proudly above the thousands of
camping tents. More than 300 tribal flags marked the entrance, lining the road in and flaring out along the fence between the camp and the highway. At a security station we were questioned about alcohol, drugs and firearms and then permitted to enter. We inquired about our sister tribes – the Lower Elwa and Port Gamble – only to hear that they and “some other tribes with canoes” had left the day before. We began to look for a place to set up our tent and we met some of those folks who come to be known as colorful characters, but everyone was helpful and friendly. Immediately across the Cannon Ball River is where
the reservation begins and we proceeded to check out two much smaller camps, Sacred Stone and Rosebud. At Sacred Stone, a woman saw our cedar hats and said there was a blond woman with a hat like ours named Victory. While exploring Rosebud, we came upon a blond woman in a cedar hat. Her name turned out to be Victory and we took that as a sign – we pitched our tent and hung out one of our Jamestown s’Klallam flags. We never saw Victory again. The first night was memorable. Following my first experience in a sweat lodge, we were treated to a great thunderstorm that alternately lit up the tent with a flash of lightning, pounded on
Christmas in Clatskanie includes decorated sidewalk trees
ions ’s odJEREMY C. RUARK asis. BY jruark@countrymedia.net
The Clatskanie Chamber of Commerce is encouraging local business operators to celebrate the holiday season by displaying a decorated tree outside their establishment ..” to bring holiday cheer and goodwill to our city streets,” a Chamber flyer reads. But The Chief wanted to know if displaying decorated trees along the public sidewalks is legal and safe under the City of Clatskanie ordinances. “Normally, under the city ordinance, it would be not to allowed,” Clatskanie City Manager Greg Hinkelman
said. “But this is a seasonal thing, so I do not have a problem with it.” Still, Hinkelman said merchants should be aware of safety issues with placing a Christmas tree on the sidewalk. Hinkelman cautioned businesses to make sure there is enough room on the sidewalk for people to pass, especially those with disabilities. “Normally such a display would have to be taken down at night,” Hinkelman said. “I don’t have an issue with the trees staying in place overnight, but one good wind blow and your tree might be your neighbor’s tree.” The Chamber flyer also lists several holiday activities
all scheduled for Dec. 3, including Breakfast with Santa at Humps Restaurant to support the Safe and Sober Graduation Trip for high school seniors; the sale of a designer porcelain limited edition ‘Castle’ ornament with a portion of the funds supporting the Clatskanie Senior Center; a Christmas Cookie Contest and the annual Clatskanie Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
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Read more about the The Clatskanie Chamber of Commerce Christmas in Clatskanie hopes merchants will celebrate the holiday events in the Nov. 25 season by displaying Christmas trees edition of The Chief. outside their businesses.
School board conducts superintendent’s evaluation BY JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net
The Rainier School Board conducted an evaluation of Superintendent Michael Carter during an executive session on Monday night, Nov. 14, following the board’s regular public meeting. Rainier School Board Chair Darren Vaughn said he would make a statement about the evaluation at the next public school board meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. on Dec. 12. The school board also is expected to discuss results of its own evaluation during that meeting. “It is how we feel as a board on how we’ve done,” Vaughn said. During the regular public session on Nov. 14, the school board discussed a review of the possibility of retaining a new district lawyer. The district is currently represented by Portland attorney Nancy Hungerford. “I don’t feel that we received very good advice connected to some of the events over the past year,” board member Rod Harding
said. “I am not happy with some issues related to the attorney and happy with others,” Carter said. “This review should be something we are doing for a real reason and not for retribution,” board member Bill Scholten said. The school board also approved a resolution supporting the Oregon School Boards Association’s (OSBA) legislative policies and priorities, which include supporting student achievement; promoting legislation to increase state and federal funding for the public school system to ensure adequate and stable funding for each school district and education service district; retain local control by school boards to make decisions in the best interests of their students and communities. The OSBA’s priorities also include opposing any federal or state imposed mandate that does not lead to increased academic achievement for students and is not accompanied with the necessary additional funding
the great drums of heaven with a roll of thunder, and pelted us with Dakota-sized drops of rain. My sweat was led by Curly, a Lakota who took responsibility for the management of this camp. He did security, set up the kitchen tents and the storehouse tents, distributed donated clothing, managed the accumulation of wood and food – Rosebud will be the center of the winter camp. The main camp is on private land operating under a temporary permit and will be closed. Curly is the grandson of the grandson of Rain-In-The Face, one of the great war chiefs of the Battle of the Little Big Horn. He said he was just
Cub Scouts to hold food drive Clatskanie Cub Scout Pack 241 will be participating in a Scouting event this Saturday, Nov. 19, that happens all over the country called “Scouting for Food.” Pack 241 will be at Safeway Shopping Center on Highway 30 in Clatskanie from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday collecting nonperishable food donations. The Cub Scouts will deliver the food donations to Clatskanie social services agency Turning Point. The donations will be used to help with families preparing
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Company donates $1,000 to senior center worth $250 in groceries donated jointly by Clatskanie Development and Dave Kirby, owner of Market Fresh Foods in St. Helens. While the Columbia Pacific Food Bank donates much of the food the senior center uses, some items just aren’t available from the food bank.
for Thanksgiving. “Pack 241 is small but mighty collecting more food then some larger units in Longview, due to the generosity of our community,” Cub Scout Pack spokesperson Melody Blaz said. “Last year we collected 1081 pounds of food.”
to implement the mandate. “This is something our Cub Scout Food Drive district should 9 a.m to noon go along with,” Carter said. Saturday, Nov. 19 “The Oregon School Board’s Safeway Shopping Center legislative policies and priorities Clatskanie ReturnReturn Trip Trip makes sense on the on Oscar the Oscar and are good for Oregon,” Vaughn B is onBus! is on us! said. Trip Return Trip Carter with purchase of withReturn purchase of requested that the meals over $20over on the Oscar meals $20 on the Osc board approve Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.7 Sunday Thursday Open a.m. to 9- p.m. Sunday - Thursday $65,000 from B isFriday on-B us! 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday - Saturday is on us 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday Breakfast All Day! a contingency Breakfast All Day! with of Mon-Thurs: 2 forMon-Thurs: $15 from p.m. with purchase 23-5 for purchase $15 from 3-5 p.m. fund to hire an Choice of Ham, Pork Chops or Meatloaf Choice of Ham, Pork Chops or Meatloaf meals over $20 JEREMY C. RUARK / THE CHIEF Served with Mashed Potatoes advanced math & Gravy, Vegetable &meals Salad over $2 Served with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Vegetable & Salad Open 7 503-728-2626 a.m. to 9 p.m.7 Sunday Thursday teacher and rehire The Rainier School Board has completed its Open a.m. to 9- p.m. Sunday - Thursday 503-728-2626 7 a.m. to200 10 p.m. Friday - Saturday 50 W Hwy 30 P.O. Box Clatskanie, 97016 7P.O. a.m. 10 p.m.OR Friday - Saturday four instructional evaluation of Superintendent Michael Carter and 50 W Hwy 30 Boxto200 Clatskanie, OR 97016 Breakfast All Day! Breakfast All Day! assistants who is expected to comment on the evaluation during Mon-Thurs: 2 forMon-Thurs: $15 from23-5 p.m. for $15 from 3-5 p.m. were laid off Choice of Ham, Pork Chops or Meatloaf the board’s next public meeting on Dec. 12. Choice of Ham, Pork Chops or Meatloaf Served with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Vegetable & Salad several months Served with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Vegetable & S 503-728-2626 503-728-2626 ago due to budget High School teacher Andrew 50 W Hwy 30 P.O. Box 200 Clatskanie, OR 97016 50 W Hwy 30 P.O. Box 200 Clatskanie, OR 9 limitations. The board agreed Demko, who was recently to Carter’s request. named Oregon History Serving the Carter also told the board Teacher of The Year by The Lower Columbia Region the Rainier School District Gilder Lehrman Institute of Delive will host a delegation from American History. The board China in 2018. also received an award for week During the Nov. 14 the school district’s wellness online meeting, the school board programs. also recognized Rainier Jr./Sr.
Ernest Carman and Joy Green of Clatskanie Senior Center accept a check from Chris Dahlgren and Stephany Hubbs representing Clatskanie Development.
“We’ve had a couple of good years, so we decided to share the wealth,” Chris Dahlgren of Clatskanie Development told the staff at Clatskanie Senior Center on Friday, Nov. 11. The company presented a check for $1,000 to the struggling senior center. They also gave the center a gift card
a common man, but along with the half-dozen other Lakota I met, he exhibited the dedication to stay as long as was needed, to carry out this protest in a peaceful manner, and to embrace all people of good will, tribal and nontribal, who cared to support this cause. Rosebud and Sacred Stone are on land we were told belongs to LaDonna Brave Bull, one of the leaders of the protest who was not there at this time. She was scheduled to speak about water, sacred sites, land and indigenous rights in New York at the United Nations as part of a five-day Indigenous Elders conference.
As she handed over the check Dahlgren said she’d like to challenge other businesses in the area to meet or exceed this donation. Read more about the Clatskanie Senior Center’s financial challenges and follow developments of this story at thechiefnews.com.
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released. He was also cited The substance was tested for Probable Cause -Theft and found to be meth, and 05/22/2015 – A report III, related to an earlier case. was later logged and placed of a 3-year-old child found into evidence. 05/23/2015 – Police in the Safeway parking lot, took a report of a possible 05/28/2015 – Police unattended, was forwarded took a report of a possible suicidal male. After speakto the DHS – Columbia ing to the subject, he agreed suicidal female. After makCounty. ing contact with the subject, be transported the St. the history beto heavily impactedtowhen of unfulfilled 05/22/2015 - Kevin Ray new she agreed to Johns Medical Center for growth plans for promises so far in voluntarily the Port Scales was arrested at the be transported assessment. the Scappoose area are Westward area, nottoatSt. theJohns Clatskanie City Park for Medical Center for assess05/28/2015 – Police were implemented. The rapid new promises being made. probably will continue to Probable Cause Crimicontacted by an employee ment. growth of the Oregon To create economic growth increase. nalOther Mischief in the Third addition to the at ClatskanieInnovation Safeway, who for the In Manufacturing whole county, theabove commodities Degree, a Class C Misdewanted to turn in a container referenced cases, the Center (OMIC) along with Commissioners should useClatsare already hauled on the meanor. Scales transported of what appeared to be new home construction in theirkanie cloutPolice to get Department the OMIC single rail line, which to the Columbia County Jail methamphetamine, which responded to 113 other calls south Columbia County off to a successful start. means we may soon be where he was booked and canwas during is thecurrently past two weeks. found the parking lot. Oregon push our in transportation nearing railroad capacity.
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The rezone of property owned by the Port of St. Helens in rural Columbia County is about to be placed on the Board of Commissioners agenda. The land to be rezoned is about 45 miles north of Scappoose and is prime farmland along the Columbia River just off Quincy-Mayger Road. It’s off the beaten path, but it’s worth a visit just to view the unique richness and history of that portion of the county. The County Commissioners will consider rezoning 837 acres at Port Westward from agricultural to industrial. If you think you have heard this before, you have. The Commissioners approved the rezone of the same land in 2014, but the
Land Use Board of Appeals remanded it back to the county with objections that must be corrected. I have been standing up in opposition to the rezone for several years and I’m still opposed to it. Fifteen years ago, decision makers created the Port Westward Urban Renewal District (URD). This set in motion the bankrolling of infrastructure including roads, a rail spur and a water intake and discharge system. The story of this renewal district is a story of promises of new jobs and then a big let down of unfulfilled promises for Columbia County workers. More than $60 million has been spent over the last 12 years in the Clatskanie/ Port Westward area to achieve a net gain of less than 30 permanent jobs. The decision-makers’
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good intentions were not enough to create the jobs envisioned when the URD was created. Market forces and new technology definitely affected the path of industrial development at Port Westward and will probably continue to do so. Portland General Electric and Global Partners, LLC are the two businesses at Port Westward. Global currently brings in Midwestproduced ethanol by tanker railcars, stores it and then transloads it onto barges or ships for distribution to refineries, where it’s mixed with gasoline. Their ethanol storage capacity will be doubling soon. The increased storage capacity results in up to 24 milelong trains of ethanol per month running through our communities near schools, businesses and homes. The number of mile-long trains
systems into gridlock. strengthening its commitment to When the Commissioners preservation of agricultural consider the rezone at Port Westward they need to also lands. This includes creation of the Oregon consider the prospect of Agricultural Heritage traffic gridlock. The current excitement just south of the Boise mill Commission CCMH. which is directed to keepBrush, land bark forproperty. OMIC isItwarranted and appears that 5/28/15 permanently in agriculture thea new investment is a fire was set either delibdust fire: S. Columbia maintain or improve good opportunity for 21ston and River erately or accidentally Highway, St. Helens fish and wildlife habitat century industries to help the small wood dock by an This was a small 2 foot by grow our local educational unknown person. The fire and 2other foot natural barkdustresource fire outopportunities, create was extremely small and did values. sideConserving of the Best Western farmland would be a better apprenticeships which lead not cause any appreciable Hotel. Probably started by use for the 837 acres at to good jobs and develop damage to the dock. The a discarded Port Westward. cigarette butt. research capacity. fire was consistent with a No spread to structures or It’s difficult to cigarette-caused fire. A vehiclesLichatowich’s and no injuries. Paulette understand the tenacity small, unauthorized campfire 5/30/15 Structure comments represent her fire: with which the county ring was also located near 29451 Old Rainier Road, personal beliefs. She serves leaders cling to the the dock and was still warm Rainier. This was a as a Port of St. Helens signifirezone. No businesses priortouse. Contact the Commissioner cant structure andfire a involving arefrom waiting build on of ISt. Helensthe for furtherColumbia a metalCounty barn, approximately Planning thePort land. suggest illegal burn. The homeowner Commissioners information. look at 40x50 in size. The barn was Commissioner.
The trains impact local traffic. Motorists are already experiencing increases in heavy traffic congestion on Highway 30 through Scappoose and St. Helens. The ramping Clatskanie Rural up Fire of more mile-long trains Protection District report traveling to this From adjacent May 23 through highway will add toRFPD the June 2, Clatskanie congestion responded and to 11traffic calls for delays at assistance, railroad crossings. medical 3 fireBefore the and County related calls, answered 5 Commissioners make other calls for service. theirMay final27, decision to an ilthere was rezone the 837 acres from legal burn reported. agricultural to industrial for May 28, there was a mopotential bulk storage of tor vehicle crash. commodities, they should May 30, there was a evaluate the county’s structure fire on Old Rainier growth trajectory. Traffic Road. on Highway 30 and the May 31, railroad there waswill an single track
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5/28/15 Structure fire: used for raising chickens 735 Matzen St., St. Helens. (chicks), storage including Columbia River Fire This came in as a structure a 1978 Chevy Camaro, and and Rescue report fire but was actually a stove legal marijuana growing. There was a 78% emerissue. The residents had The cause of the fire was gency medical rate for all started the stove cleaning assigned to a heating lamp faulty computer model, the delayed minutes ahead time. few a good generator run calls this45past week.in cycleofand thisAcaused systemand usedlettoitincubate and weather girl indicated that the middle of the second snacks and comfort foods for a few minutes just to Berg for all your help. 5/25/15 Dumpster/outside deal of smoke and fumes warm the chicks. There was the storm simply dissipated quarter due to concerns always the order of make sure it was going Tom & Claire Wilcox fire: On Port-managed land aredue to a stove that had not startnowhen extension to the home due to a competing low about lightning. At least the day when waiting out he needed it. Tom & Kelly Wilcox at end of Railroad Avenue, been cleaned recently. All that is located close by. Loss pressure system. one contest was cancelled the weather. I rounded Others double-checked Matt & Amanda Wilcox St. Helens. This was a fire residents evacuated and is assigned at about All this may be difficult mid-game for the same up a hand full of small their supplies and filled$20,000 Rainier on a small dock moored there were no injuries. This but may be more to explain to the residents reason. flashlights and put new in where needed. Justdepending like in So thewhat Scappoose Baysteps area batteries a groupinhome by the on estimates. of Manzanita, Oregon. This are some each.operated That fireinsurance drills of our high
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new extension cord. Through(nana’s) casual house Thank you our mother’s DAVE ROBINSON conversation with the on May 23. Special thanks hardware store manager I In early October, We would like to thankthe to Sheriff Goodwin; you will learned they were sold out news all the Fireand andweather Rescue folks crews be of forever in our hearts for batteries, warning storm savingflashlights, who began responded to a us firea out her life, also to Nick camping stoves, lanterns was coming. Rain, heavy and candles. When I went rain, coupled with 100+ to the grocery store, the miles per hour winds story was the same. Some will be striking the items had been pretty well Southern Oregon Coast. thinned out and there were Predictions of widespread no AA or AAA batteries regional destruction with left on the battery display comparisons to the 1962 rack. According to the Columbus Dayfrom storm A letter Clatskanie’s Past... grocery clerk, folks had the old timers remember been stocking up all day so5,well. June 1935Travelers were on snack food, cookies, advised to stay home unless Clatskanie, Oregon crackers and in my case, absolutely necessary. Even squirt cheese. yours truly topped off the So what ultimately Dear Sally, cans, stocked up gasoline happened? Not much Congratulations Mrs. on junk food andtoeven really. The storm, with Anna Sirnio, Route 1, locate discovered I couldn’t a few minor exceptions one of my extension cords. Clatskanie, who was recently “kind of tore itself I leisurely made my awarded a certificate of way apart,” according to one to the hardware store and recipe endorsement by Better meteorologist. Citing a nonchalantly purchased a Chief Guest Column by
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Homes and Gardens for her devil’s food cake. The certificate, which brings national recognition to Mrs. Sirnio is given by Better Homes and Gardens only to distinguished Dear pass Citizens of have been able to run this recipes which its testing campaign. kitchen’sColumbia trials for County dependyou forofthe support I am truly looking ability,Thank excellence taste you have shown me during forward to building a positive and family usefulness. Mrs. my campaign. It is an working relationship with my Sirnio’s recipe follows: Mrs.Commissioners, Anna Sirnio along honor that you have elected fellow Devil’s me toFood serveCake as Columbia with the other elected county ½ cup shortening; 1 ½ Icups 4 eggand yolks, beaten;to County Commissioner. am sugar; officials employees, ¾ cup chocolate; 3 tablespoons hot water; 1 cup milk; 1 tsp. prepared to move forward run the business of Columbia baking powder; ¼ tsp. salt and 4 egg whites, stiffly beaten. to work with my fellow County and to have a role in Cream the butter until soft, then gradually add the sugar and commissioners and with moving Columbia County continue creaming smooth. Add the egg yolks, which the citizens of theuntil County forward in achieving a have been our beaten until goals thick of and lemon colored. Stir in the toward common balance between livability chocolate, which has been mixed to a smooth past in the hot a productive and prosperous and prosperity. county, utilizing natural water, Alternate theour milk and vanilla I(combined) with the have been, and resources andbeen our citizen will continue to be,and fair,salt, flour which has sifted with the baking powder resources. accessible responsive; mixing thoroughly after each addition. Fold and in the stiffly year of making that9-inch all county beatenThe egglast whites. Place in 2 greased and sure floured campaigning a residents represented, cake pans. Bakehas in abeen moderate oven (350 toare 375 degrees) making to andicing respected. for great aboutexperience; 30 minutes. Cool and iceresponded with 7-minute and new friends and renewing I welcome your thoughts and sprinkle with coconut. old friendships. have enough been toideas. Mrs. Sirnio wasI kind share her recipe at a overwhelmed and humbled recent grange meeting; I am so excited to give it a try!Sincerely, by thewas outpouring Margaret Magruder May not onlyofa support, cool month, but it was also a month without which I would not of little rainfall, the report of Clatskanie’s new weather
small coastal town suffered to take when a major storm massive a pending? my case, station at damage the Johnby Kleger place is shows. RalphInKleger, cowaterspout turned tornado I topped off the gas tank operative observer for the U.S. weather bureau, reports that which wreaked havoc on my generator and ATV. the mean temperature for the month was 54.13 degrees while on buildings and trees. (That’s when I discovered the maximum temperature was 78 (on May 20th) and the Multiple other waterspouts the missing extension minimum was 33 (on May 24th). The total was were observed offshore cord.) I hadrainfall filled all my.53 inches. Eighteen days of the month were clear, seven partly with no reports of any propane tanks weeks ago, cloudy six cloudy. The heaviest occurred on furtherand damage. then rainfall made the trip to the the 16th and 17th. There was a light frost on the 2nd of Locally here on the gas station to top off mythe month and far more unusual a killing frost on the 24th. The South Coast there were gas cans. prevailing wind of the month was from the northwest. a few scattered power My wife made sure the More sheep havewindfall arrived in St. Helenswas theall past weekup. to be outages and some laundry caught pastured on Columbia County cutover land. Approximately limbs and branches. No This is a task she usually 16,000 fromdamage. east of the mountains are the nowweekend, crazing in reportssheep of major reserves for the C. Miller, S.but P. since & S. agricultural agent, Thecounty. heavy Kenneth rains made for Saturday was and fourinteresting sheepmenfootball were in townsupposed Tuesday to conferring a few be D-Daywith in W. T.games Evenson relativeevening. to placing some onlanguage, the Benson on Friday storm sheTimber made Company The gameholdings. I attended was sure everything was done
Arvid Mattson, who is charged with assault with intent to kill, following the shootings of Sergeant Kenneth Healea and Cal E. Throne, state officers at Astoria, about three weeks ago, will enter a defense pleading insanity, according to word from Astoria. Deliveries of fish atto Astoria showed a big increase Congratulations while looking for dollars to Wednesday, indicating that the June run of Chinook as and Margaret Magruder provide county services started entering the Columbia. Fishermen operating near the I want to extend my road care. mouth of the river were getting between 400 and 500 pounds congratulations to Margaret I’d like to thank my per boat. on her win. Magruder wife Susan, My Mother Disaster threatened thethat big Benson Timber Company Campaigning is a risk Geneva, my brother and log raft Sundayentered near Astoria the children towing drum on the Ms.late Magruder into when grown for their tug Roosevelt, was to takemost the gracious raft to San was with a personalwhich and financial andDiego, generous disabled soon after the tug had crossed out from the river commitment that took the support. entrance. After sixsurprise. hours work assisted byteam another county and me by To my of 6 tug, that the Roosevelt to the the raft was beached I knew returned I had a battle onriver and labored tirelessly every near Flavel. Repairs on the tug’syou towing my hands whenare shenow beat being me completed Tuesday night, thank engine and the raft is now expected to beYour on itsthoughtful, way safely in the primaries. so much. by the of next week. It contains about 5,000,000 feet Hermiddle late brother Dick, helpful direction and advice family, name, are buoysbrought us closeaway to victory. ofherlogs. Twoher river channel were carried by the respected only inabout our the channel. To those wrote towline as not it drifted Bothwho were recovered county but inthe Clatsop County letters, gave financially, and replaced day following. asA well. helpednight walkwhen the several near tragedy occurred last and Saturday Margaret’s manybadly injuredneighborhoods of Columbia young people were in an auto accident near the years of service thegroup, which County in the Emily rain with only Karvonen home.on The included Mustola, budget committee a donut a reward, you’re Cora Draper, Elsiethough Hill, Walter Daly of as Clatskanie, and unglamorous and tedious toughest.of Kalama went Frances Hill, Martin and Oliver the Schnoover gives her and insight intotothe Columbia for a ride failed make the curve at the County: scene ofland the heavy lifting required ahead with still waters. accident. The car skidded some distance before turning over to the sustain OregonSeveral PERS of the occupants were thrown Wayne Mayo on highway. out
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will compete and march in the floral parade this afternoon. The boys will be taken to the Multnomah Hotel for lunch at noon and to dress for the parade. They go by bus to the stadium where the paraders assemble. A large number of parents and friends planned to accompany the boys to Portland on the train. The S. P.Election & S made a special round Thank You Supporters Day, and continue trip rate of $1.30 for adults and half fare for children a As the holiday season to feel, is incredible and with I three-day return limit. approaches and I reflect on owe it to you, the citizens of The year national convention the Finnish Apostolic Lutherthis past and what is to ofColumbia County. an Church will be held in Clatskanie this coming week with come, I am overwhelmed With your trust and sessions beginning Sunday morning at 10 a.m. and with gratitude. I would like support, I will work closing evening. Four ago the convention was also toThursday take this opportunity to yearstirelessly on your behalf held here brought togethertoahelp largeaddress gathering from the express my and whole-hearted challenges, Midwest and the West. At thatand time Sunday noon 2600 thanks to the voters of to on secure sustainable were fed at the meeting and a crowd of almost equal Columbia County for electing and meaningful solutionssize is County expected this year. AllIsessions will begovernment. held in the high me Commissioner. for county school gymnasium. A cookhouse 16 byto 16listen ft. has am honored and humbled that I promise to been erected theyour building basement of the you have near placed trust and the everyone’s points of school view will used as a dining room. Three be served daily inbe me. andmeals to do will my best. It has the beenconvention. encouraging youservices again, for during There willThank be three held toeach meetday so many people the opportunity to serve with the time at 10 a.m., 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.as The and to know that Iwill havebe mostlyCounty andand evening service in the Commissioner English language your support. During you to the volunteers the townspeople andmy those of thank the surrounding territory are campaign both and staff who work for the cordiallytravels, invitedItomet attend. longtime andwith newyou and common us all. Hoperesidents all is well yours,good writeofsoon! residents. May you, and yours, Love, Their expressed common have a truly blessed holiday Alice goals are for
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Legion Auxiliary seeks public help for care packages BY JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 68 of Clatskanie wants to make sure local military members stationed overseas have a joyous Christmas. The Auxiliary is seeking the names and addresses of local service men and women overseas so that the Auxiliary can send
Correction In the Oct. 11 issue of The Chief, an article titled “Clatskanie Smoke Shop open for business” incorrectly stated that Nick Clark handed out free marijuana joints to people who were 18 and older. It should have stated Clark handed out free marijuana joints to people who were 21 and older.
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them gift packages from Clatskanie. “It is a service to the military men or women from this area that started with the Iraq conflict,” Auxiliary coordinator Virginia Elliott said. “Now we are hoping to reach all the men and women overseas from this area.” The Auxiliary invites the public to make donations to fill the care packagers. “Puzzle books,
the local service men and women from family and friends.” According to Elliott, it will take about a month for the care packages to arrive once they are mailed. “The Auxiliary hopes to start putting the care packages together as soon as possible so we can get them to the service men and women by Christmas,” she said. Contact Elliott at 503-
728-4487 to provide the names and addresses of local service men and women. Donations for the care packages can be dropped off from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday nights at The Clatskanie American Legion Hall located at 930 NE 5th Street in Clatskanie and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Piercing Arrow Private School located at 175 N Nehalem Street in Clatskanie.
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Left, the Clatskanie Boy Scout Troop places an American flag in front of The Clatskanie Chief Newspaper office on Nehalem Street on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, as part of the efforts to honor military veterans. Right, area military veterans, including Frank Buchnerger, Rick Crist, Ron Monning and Les Galloway, met on Nov. 10 for a veteran’s breakfast at Clatskanie Middle/High School.
Former county employee arrested County seeks restitution for any stolen funds
A 30-year employee of Columbia County was accused on 29 counts related to allegedly taking more than a half-million dollars during a time span of nearly two decades. Linda Hald was arraigned on Nov. 14 by the Oregon Department of Justice on charges stemming from financial irregularities found e and in the county’s Community Justice Department-Adult Division. r Us,” Shortly after Hald’s retirement om, in June of 2015, county managers discovered that cash appeared to be rs. missing from an account associated with the supervision of offenders
on parole or probation. Hald served as office manager in the department. A forensic accountant was then retained to determine the scale of the loss. The forensic audit of the department found the county’s loss during a period of 17 years totaled $585,574. In addition to supervision fees, some DUII Diversion funds were shown as taken. Based on the investigation, however, payments made by the offenders appeared to have been properly credited to their accounts and all services were rendered appropriately. While located in the Justice Facility, the Department of Community Justice is not overseen by the Columbia County Sheriff and is not connected to the Sheriff’s budget or connected to operation of the county jail. Columbia County filed insurance claims on its policies and has successfully recovered $543,139 of the loss from insurance proceeds.
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Linda Hald pleaded not guilty to nine counts of aggravated theft in the first degree, five counts of theft in the first degree, 11 counts of tampering with public records, three counts of official misconduct in the first degree and one count of attempted theft in the second degree.
The county intends to seek justice to the fullest extent of the law, including restitution of any stolen funds. County managers reported possible criminal activity to law enforcement. Oregon State Police responded with an investigation. On Oct. 20, a grand jury indictment was issued against Hald on nine counts of aggravated theft in the first degree, five counts of theft in the first degree, 11 counts of tampering with public records, three counts of official misconduct in the first degree, and one count of attempted theft in the second degree. Hald pleaded not guilty to the charges and was booked and released at the Columbia County jail. “Columbia County’s financial management is strong,” Board of County Commissioner Chair Tony Hyde said. “This instance occurred in just one department. The county has been victimized, and I regret this unfortunate incident,
but am satisfied that the county has responded appropriately.” Since the investigation began, the Community Justice Department has implemented improved cash handling procedures and safeguards to ensure that fees are fully accounted for and applied to parole and probation supervision. The county’s Risk Management Committee is assisting with implementation. “Columbia County took swift action upon sensing the financial discrepancies by reporting immediately to law enforcement and by recovering funds from its insurers,” Hyde said. “Furthermore, the county will pursue all other available means to collect remaining funds to make itself and its insurers whole.” “Ms. Hald is innocent until proven guilty,” Hyde added. “And I am relieved that the judicial process is underway.”
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the shipping costs to get the care packages from Clatskanie to the service men and women. “Sometimes the Clatskanie American Legion helps us pay for the shipping,” Elliott said. “Last year we sent out just three boxes. In previous years we’ve sent out as many as14 boxes. It all depends on how many names we get. So we are asking for addresses of
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Nov. 3 An officer responded to a two-vehicle, non-injury accident on Highway 30. Nov. 5 A vehicle was reported stolen from a residence on E 5 St
Columbia County Sherriff’s Office Custody Arrests for the week of Nov. 7 – Nov. 13 Nov. 7 Chad Haderly, 30, of Scappoose arrested for felon in possession of firearm Nov. 7 James Brewer, 46, of Deer Island arrested for warrant
Nov. 7 Randall Schwirse, 42, of Deer Island arrested for warrant Nov. 7 Mark Davis, 52, of Rainier arrested for warrant Nov. 7 kevin Loomis, 34, of Deer Island arrested for warrant Nov. 7 Shelley Edwards, 38, of St. Helens arrested for warrant Nov. 9 Tyler Simpson, 24, of
Damascus, OR arrested for probation violation. Nov. 9 Joshua Wolford, 34, of St. Helens arrested for trespass, resisting arrest Nov. 13 Marshall Morrill, 32, of Scappoose arrested for parole violation
only received one report for this incident. After a thorough search of the area firefighters determined there was no fire. Nov. 12, 9:59 am Rainier Firefighters responded to the area of Highway 30 near mile post 36 for
an odor of natural gas. Firefighters investigated the area around the natural gas pump and discovered a slight odor coming from the pump system. NW Natural was notified and responded to investigate, determining the system
was functioning normally. Nov. 12, 2:24 pm, St. Helens Firefighters responded to 1300 Kaster Road, Boise Cascade Paper Solutions for a commercial fire. Firefighters assisted the company with a fire at one of
the paper machines. On arrival, the fire was mostly contained by facility workers. CRF&R Firefighters assisted with mopping up the fire and making sure it was contained.
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the side of the road. All injuries were minor with 5 people being transported to a local hospital for evaluation. One lane of Highway 30 was closed for about 30 minutes while patients were cared for and vehicles were moved. Nov. 9, 11:45 pm firefighters received a report of smoke and sparks coming from a home in the area of Cowlitz Street and 18th Street in St. Helens. Firefighters arrived in the area but were unable to locate any smoke or sparks only fog. Dispatchers
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The Columbians look ahead after second round loss BY CLAUDE AKINS
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After going undefeated through their first 10 games, the sixth-ranked Rainier Columbians lost to third-ranked Harrisburg, 28-12. The loss may surprise people who have followed the team this year. They boasted the highest points scored total in the state and the largest point differential. But yet, on the road, in the playoffs, and against top-notch competition, mistakes get amplified. The Columbians
simply made too many mistakes. “Turnovers,” head coach Mike King said. “We picked a bad game to decide to turn the ball over. You’re not going to win a whole lot of games if you turn the ball over like we did.” A batted ball turned into a pick-six, a Joey Tripp interception in the fourth, multiple fumbles and a special teams turnover kept the Columbians from getting their high-octane offense some momentum. Early in the fourth, allleague quarterback Steele Ware left the game due
to discomfort in his back. The sophomore Tripp – and likely starter for next year’s team – threw an interception while Rainier was driving, still down 20-6. In addition, the defense was unable to stop Harrisburg’s running attack, led by senior Hunter Knox. Knox was a workhorse: they handed it off to him 31 times and he caught another seven passes. “Hunter Knox, he’s a senior, he’s been a tough runner,” King said. “It was the difference for them.” But despite the loss, the program still benefits from
the show the Columbians put on throughout the year. “It was a very successful year for the program,” athletic director Graden Blue said. “The program has grown, I think the boys learned a lot through the year.” “You take what you learned this year and you implement that into next season. And you build off the strength of that program based upon what you thought the success was from the previous year and reinforce the positive things the kids were able to take from the season,” Blue said.
“10-1, that’s definitely nothing to be ashamed of,” King said. “At the end of the year there’s only one team that’s happy. They don’t just give those championships out.” The program was also able to expand this season. They traveled to Alaska, hosted a California team, and played two teams above their classification. For this year’s success to continue, the main factor will be the work players put in over the offseason. Playing other sports, continuing to compete, and learning the skills of other sports are all helpful
resources for the football program. “The more the better, and if you’re not, then you need to be in the weight room, and that’s what the majority of our guys do,” King said. Though King and the program will look forward, the coach took a moment to recognize the graduating senior class. “You always have a hard time looking at those seniors because you know they’re done,” King said. “That’s always tough, but I was really proud of the way the seniors played all year. They had great leadership.”
Tigers Middle School goes undefeated – yet again BY CLAUDE AKINS
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The Clatskanie Middle School football team went undefeated yet again, finishing the season 7-0. And this group of young athletes – who have been together three times over the last six years – is a combined 21-0. For head coach Brandon Heath there is no doubt in his mind as to why his team has been so successful: team work. “The main thing is that this is a team-first mentality,” Heath said. “These kids root for each other, they cheer each other on. It’s all about the team; there is really no
individual who gets all the recognition. They’re a group of friends; they’re almost like a small family.” And the community shares this team-first ethos, Heath said. Without community involvement, such as the time and money the athletes’ parents dedicate to the Tigers, this team would not be in the position they are today. “When you get help from the parents, it makes our jobs as coaches that much easier,” Heath said. There is a lot to be excited about if you’re a fan of Clatskanie football, but perhaps the most intriguing possibility is the middle school squad’s unbeaten record against southbound
county rival, Rainier. This season, there was really no competition between the two high schools. The Columbians were more experienced, more athletic, and more capable. At the middle school level, however, the team has prevented Rainier from even entering the end zone for two seasons until this year, when they beat the Columbians 49-6. “Being a rivalry game, a lot of teams go in a little gun shy - this team doesn’t do that,” Heath said. “They come out 100 miles per hour and are ready to go as soon as the whistle is blown.” The rivalry may not stabilize as soon as next year,
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Andre Combs looks for a receiver downfield en route to their third consecutive win over Rainer.
but Clatskanie optimists will have plenty of evidence to suggest that a repeat of this year’s 46-0 thrashing is unlikely. One of the reasons is the eighth-grade talent that will be entering the program next season. Four eighth-graders stand out in particular, according to Heath. Hunter Makinson won league awards for best offensive and defensive lineman. Out of the shotgun, the center was 99 per cent successful on his snaps. Much of his success, Heath said, is due to his tenacity and perfectionism. Running backs Brandon Isaacson and the coach’s
oldest son, Cedrix Heath, were an unstoppable force out of the pistol formation for the Tigers. Isaacson led the Tigers with just over 500 yards rushing while averaging 15 yards per carry. He ran for 10 touchdowns and caught another five. All of this is more impressive, Heath said, considering he is relatively new to the game. “It’s a product of his athleticism and his dedication,” Heath said. “Even in the weight room he’s competitive. He wants to be the fastest and the strongest kid.” Heath, who plays fullback in the pistol, averaged 19.7 yards per carry and ran for 10
touchdowns. The running duo was so successful the coaches had to game plan their carries, so they would not run up the score too early. In the end, the team averaged 40 points a game while holding their opponents to a meager 2.5 points per game. Kyler Tjaarda was dominant on the other side of the ball. As the middle linebacker, he led the team in tackles. “He was really the defensive captain,” Heath said. “He led by example: ‘I’m going to do it. And I’m going to do it 100 miles per hour every single time.’” Full speed, this young group is headed toward the next level.
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Challenge day From PAGE A1 going to be that as well.” During her wrap up session, Healey told the students the session was not a teaching moment, it was a reminder for them. “The core principals we talked about, love, compassion, understanding, connection, that is not something anybody really needs to be taught,” Healey said. “We have that naturally, so it is coming back to those basic principals of appreciating each other, loving each
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other, having patience with one another and also to recognize our own power and strength.” The Challenge Day sessions began with the students, school staff and parent volunteers gathered in a large circle in the middle school gym then they broke up intro smaller groups to conduct personal discussions. One session involved students crossing a line with their personal story. “We make sure that anything we ask them to do, we do first,” Freeburg said.
“Whether it is sharing our own personal story, or just having fun with them and playing games, we make it safe enough for them to talk about what’s real for them. The more fun we have, the more real we are and the more they are likely to follow that lead.” Student Reaction The Nov. 15 session was the first time Clatskanie Middle/High School Senior Allie Farr participated in Challenge Day. “It was very emotional,” Farr said. “I also learned a lot about different people, who in the past, I had not gotten along with.”
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Farr hopes what she learned at Challenge Day will help her make positive changes in her life and at her school. “I heard in the past this program did help change people’s actions and the way they treat each other and I hope it will again,” she said. “I would very much like to see that.” It was the second time Gregory Palm, a junior at Clatskanie, experienced Challenge Day having taken it three years ago when he was a middle school student “I didn’t really take much from it then because I wasn’t too responsible for myself,” Parr said. “Now, it is a whole different story. This time it made me sad, but it also makes me look into people’s lives more and realize people know what I go through and I can know what other people go through now. It really makes you feel good about your self and making other people’s lives better.” “Challenge Day is important because it helps people become aware of what’s going on and to recognize that we are not alone and there are people around us that are going though similar experiences and are there to support us,” Freeburg said. “Throughout the day we encourage students to know they have the power to change their lives, their school and their community. We challenge them to keep this alive.” Following the three-day event, Clatskanie teachers will incorporate a yearlong curriculum based on the Challenge Day principals in their instructions.
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ose ow From PAGE A1 d. ut I are, what their needs are, way and have those numbers/ ear. needs increased over the hip.” past year (how much)? Viuhkola: We give out anywhere from 109 to 150 food boxes in a month. This ranges from 206 – 433 people in a month. Of those, 77-161 are children and 25-70 are seniors/ disabled. Year to date as of October, we are up 46 food boxes from 2015. The Chief: What about the physical needs at Turning Point.. what do you need to maintain services and expand? Could that include a new
location? Viuhkola: We are happy with our current location and it is adequate. We are not looking to move. The Chief: What does the future look like for Turning Point? Could this social service agency be forced to close? Why and how can that be avoided? Viuhkola: We are always looking to the future with positive vibes. We are hoping Turning Point will be around for years to come. We write grants all year long and are always looking for monthly, quarterly and yearly donations, anything
helps. Our churches help out greatly. The Chief: How many paid staff and how many volunteers are at Turning Point. Viuhkola: We have two part-time paid staff and on an average, 11 volunteers a month. The Chief: What are the hours and days of operations? Viuhkola: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with food boxes from 11 a.m. 2:45p.m. The Chief: What services does Turning Point provide the community? Viuhkola: Turning Point provides food boxes to families in need up to 12 times a year, once
a month. We also have applications for the SNAP program and the LIHEAP program. We facilitate the Share the Warmth program for the Clatskanie PUD. We also have the Neighbors Helping Neighbors program that assist in things, on occasion, such as gas, propane, prescriptions and partial rental payments if funds allow. It is a small program. We are a community resource center.
Gala Auction to raise scholarship funds BY JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net
“We are all about kids,” said Clatskanie Kiwanis Club President-Elect Ron Davis. Davis and the club members will present the 17th annual Kiwanis Gala Auction at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, at Clatskanie Middle/High School commons, 471 SW Bel Air Drive in Clatskanie. The Gala Auction and Dinner is the largest fundraiser for the Clatskanie Kiwanis and the funds raised supports the club’s many community giving projects. Davis is the founder of the local Gala. “Several years ago, I was invited to a similar auction in Kelso and I went and in a couple of hours they made $40,000, so I thought, wow, maybe we can do this,” Davis said. “At the time, we were selling Christmas tress and making about $8,000 and we were hoping we could make at least half of that with the gala auction.” Seventeen years later the Kiwanis Gala Auction is going strong and other years they have raised approximately $150,000 to $200,000, according to David. “A lot of the money we collect at the gala goes to our community schools and scholarships and a lot of it goes back into town. We don’t horde any of it,” Davis said. The gala includes a dinner and basket raffle. “We get donations from many of the local businesses and they are very generous,” Davis said. “One basket is all about the Oregon Ducks. It has hats and everything you can thing of about the Ducks. It is worth about $150.” Another basket includes hand-blow glass items. Trip packages will also be offered at the event. “The fun thing about the Gala is it is the one time
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people here in Clatskanie can come if they want to wear a pair of jeans or a tuxedo, you can do it,” he said. “A lot of people get dressed up for it and it is a fun occasion.” Many of those attending look forward to our scholarship paddle race,” Kiwanis Club member Taylor Kissinger said. “It starts out at a thousand dollars and you raise you paddler if you’d like to donate and it goes clear down to $20 so anybody can take part.” The funds collected at the Gala also support scholarships for students who might not normally qualify for the traditional Kiwanis scholarships. “But if they are given a chance and a scholarship and a mentor, they really might have a chance to become something,” Kissinger said. That is a very unique scholarship. We do two of those as well as the regular three $2,500 scholarships annually.” “We are all about kids and what they can do when they get out of high school,” Davis said. “That’s important.” “We are involved in 32 different organizations that we support annually,” Kissinger said. “These are all organizations that serve the children of our community. The Gala dinner includes prime rib and all the fixings catered by Humps Restaurant.
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