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Friday, November 22, 2019

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State owes $1 billion to rural counties for timber lawsuit

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The state of Oregon was in breach of contract with more than a dozen counties including Tillamook and 151 tax districts for not maximizing timber harvests and related payments in the past two decades, according to a Linn County jury. A trial regarding the matter lasted nearly a month and was concluded on Wednesday, Nov. 20. A jury found the state must pay $1 billion in damages for lost revenue after the state failed to cut down enough trees since 2001. The payout includes future damages under the assumption that state forest management will continue status quo. The state reportedly plans to appeal the verdict. If the appeal fails, Tillamook, Washington and Linn Counties would reap large portions of the judgment. Despite being a major timber producer, Clatsop County opted out of the lawsuit. No funding mechanism for paying the judgement has been put in place at this time and state budgets are nearly universally challenged by gaps. The Oregon Department of Forestry issued a statement saying the agency believes balanced, sciencebased public forest management produces the best long-term out-

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20th annual Gala Jeremy Ruark/The Chief

Tables set up at the 2016 Clatskanie Kiwanis Gala and Auction. Photo courtesy: Metro Creative Graphics

comes for all Oregonians, including the counties and taxing districts that receive revenue from state forests. The forestry department said it was disappointed by the jury decision and would be reviewing options with attorneys from the Oregon Department of Justice. The Oregonian reported that expert witnesses testified the state could have cut an additional 3.6-billion board feet of timber from the state forests since 2004. Including future lost revenue assuming the state continues to manage the forests in the same fashion, the counties asked the jury for some $1.1 billion in damages, according to the Oregonian’s report. State attorneys defended the lawsuit from the standpoint that the Department of Forestry managed the forests with goal of earning the greatest amount possible statewide rather than for a portion of the counties. The defense also said it was focused on more than revenue, aiming for environmental and wildlife protection as well as recreational opportunities. At the root of the lawsuit is the argument over the definition of the greatest permanent value. The counties say that in 1941, greatest permanent value meant the state

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This Saturday, the 20th annual Kiwanis Gala will take place, the service group’s largest fundraiser of the year, which gives funds to approximately 32 different children’s projects, according to Taylor Kissinger, Kiwanis president. “We’re rather fortunate in Clatskanie, because there is no other service club,” Kissinger said. “A lot of times with groups needing funding, if you have a problem, we’re the guys to go to.” As well as children’s projects, funds raised will go toward scholarships; two traditional scholarships Kiwanis offers and the Chance to Become scholarship for underperforming students, according to Kissinger. The gala raises $28,000 on average each year, Kissinger said. The event begins at 5 p.m. and this year, for the first time it will be at a location different from the Clatskanie Middle/High School (CMHS) commons. It will be held at the American Legion Hall, located at NE 5th Street in Clatskanie. “Royal Enchanted Gala” is the theme, and attendees can either dress up or dress down for the event, according to Monica Hastings, Kiwanis Club member. Tickets are $30 per person, and people can purchase

them at Umpqua Bank, or call up Kissinger to buy them. They can also be purchased at the door if there are any left come time of the event. However, as of press time only 10 tickets remain. Starting at 5 p.m., there will be an hour of “mix and mingle,” and a choir group from CMHS will be available for live music entertainment. During this time, there will also be a silent auction and a card table where attendees can play to win prizes. “There’s thousands of dollars of prizes to be won,” Hastings said. Baskets available for the silent auction include prizes such as hand-blown glass ornaments, gift certificates for businesses like Subway and Fultano’s and three “judgeships,” or the opportunity to be a judge at the Pie in the Park, a pie a contest that takes a week before the Fourth of July every year in Clatskanie. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and will be catered by the former owners of Hump’s restaurant, Rob and Brenda Cameron. There will be both vegetarian and meat options, a lasagna for vegetarians and prime rib “with all the fixings” for meat eaters. The live auction begins at 7 p.m. and includes bigger-ticket items like a .22 rifle donated by Clatskanie Builders Supply, a

two-night hotel accommodation in Florence, Oregon on the coast, passes for the Portland Winterhawks ice hockey team and a Traeger Barbecue. The gala is open to anyone and people can purchase tickets in advance. This year, there are only 160 seats available, Hastings said. In addition to individuals purchasing tickets, businesses could purchase tables of 8 for $300. Hastings said this year 10 tables have been reserved for businesses. In addition to the gala supporting projects and scholarships for children, the gala might also be able to bring in more volunteers for Kiwanis, Hastings said. “Each year, we have been dwindling in our members, some have passed away, some have moved on,” Hastings said. “This year, we even had to eliminate the Christmas tree sales that we usually do, we didn’t have enough volunteers.” Kissinger said he is excited as well by the prospect of community members coming together to support children. “There’s so much need, and sometimes it’s a little overwhelming,” Kissinger said about the general work Kiwanis does in the community. “In these trying times, we can come together as a community and help the kids. It’s really good.”

Hometown Heroes packs up Round 2 JULIE THOMPSON chronicle1@countrymedia.net

When Hometown Heroes first launched in spring, it began with five local nominees and five care packages shipped overseas. This weekend, those involved packed

106 boxes filled with 721 lbs. of supplies - not only for the six newly identified local active service members, but for the 100 members of the St. Helens based Bravo Company 741 Brigade Engineer Battalion of Oregon Army National Guard who recently deployed to the Middle East. On packing day, which took place on Sunday at the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), while wading through supplies and a room full of volunteers who’d turned out to help, Sheriff Brian Pixley said he had no idea how large the endeavor would become. “I can’t tell you how many people donated money and time and resources to really making this possible,” Pixley said. “It’s a lot of boxes.” As of Sunday, Pixley said the effort had managed to raise $1,700 in cash and were expecting more in the coming days. That worked out well, given it will cost about $2,000 to get all of the boxes shipped to their various locations. “The American Heritage girls have been the whip-crackers in this whole thing. They really helped me take this to the next level, as well as the employees of the sheriff’s office,” Pixley said, adding the girls scoured every community event raising donations and getting the word out. Vivian Rupe, service project coordinator for the American Heritage Girls, had already been taking her girls to an organization in Portland to participate in similar projects to support our

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Vivian Rupe, service project coordinator for the American Heritage Girls, said she has used the Hometown Heroes experience to teach her troop about empathy for service members and their families.

troops. She said she was inspired by seeing what Hometown Heroes had been able to accomplish. “I contacted them, and I said, ‘Oh my goodness, you answered a huge calling for me. I’ve been taking my girls out there.’ So, I had a meeting with Sheriff Pixley and Captain Weaver,” Rupe said. “I’d done this before and it’s something that I want our girls to

participate in and I want the community together because that’s really what my passion is. Anything that needs to be done in the community, regardless of what it’s for, that we all work together and accomplish it together.” Rupe set up a Facebook page called Hometown Heroes of Columbia County and began helping with coordination of the project.

She said it fulfilled a big section for her troop of girls to participate. They’re learning about their heritage, she said, the sacrifices that the service members make in order for us to be able to enjoy the freedoms that we have.

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Port bids on property for wetland mitigation

Friday, November 22, 2019

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same brochure states. The same staff report Jon Rosenfeld, president then describes the effort as and broker with Realty wetland banking, someMarketing/Northwest said thing the report describes as The Port of Columbia that Greenwood Resources something that can be more County is taking steps had managed the investment efficiently managed than toward wetland mitigation, fund for a while, and the many other smaller mitigain the hopes that their 837fund was at the end of its tion efforts. acre rezone in the works investment time. There are no wetland from agricultural to indus“The market for hardmitigation banksrelax in ColumMeet your bia friends and trial comes to pass. wood chips isn’t what it County, according to the neighborhood This past week, the port used to be. So itsat usethis todayclassic staff report. bid for a 194-acre parcel to watering hole! isn’t for a poplar farm, but Doug Hayes, Execube used as wetland banking, for agriculture, as well as tive Director for the port, according to Doug Hayes, water use. We were hired said port staff had known Executive Director for the to offer the entire portfofor several months that port. Located next to Clatslio, and we offered it in 12 Greenwood Resources was kanie, the parcel is bordered individual parcels, because looking to sell property. by the Clatskanie River to we thought we’d have more However, Hayes said they the west, Beaver Slough interest in parts than as a did not find out about their to the north, and Stimson whole,” Rosenfeld said. decision to do an auction inBeers on Tap • Cocktails & Wine Lumber Mill to the south. The bids were 11 due Nov.LOTTERY stead until about two weeks Good times OREGON • Shuffleboard • Pool Port staff notified The Chief 13, and interested parties ago. When they received ROLL at the on Thursday, Nov. 21 that were told they would hear that decision, Hayes said the bid has been accepted, whether or not their bid was port staff began doing their meaning the port can go successful by Nov. 20. due diligence on the differahead and use the parcel for The land will be used ent parcels to find out what wetland mitigation. as mitigation for industries would be best for a mitigaThe parcel is one of 12 that will potentially be tion bank. other parcels were up Goodthat times located in the land the port the port OR hired 25196 AlstonHayes Roadsaid • Rainier, for bid from Greenwood ROLL at the is attempting to rezone from a consultant to test the soil • 503-556-9753 Open dailyonatthe 11AM Resources Capital Manageagricultural to industrial. property, finding out ment, according to a bro“The property at Port on Tuesday, Nov. 12, the chure on Realty Marketing/ Westward including the day before bids were due, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Northwest’s Musicwebsite. & Magic • Fridays & Saturdays future rezoned property that the parcel would be The 12 parcels, compris- contains large quantities of suitable for mitigation. Cold Beer • Micro-Brews • Good Food ing 3,000 acres in total, are potential wetlands where Port staff said they canVideo Poker • Keno partGood of whattimes was once a impacts must be mitinot release the amount of Scratch-Its • Pool •any Darts 31,000-acre ROLL poplar at thefarm in gated for41 development” a the bid until results of the Milepost Oregon503-556-4090 and Washington, the port report states. auction have been finalized. on staff Hwy 30 CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net

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Friday, November 22, 2019

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Todd Mitchell Smith

Sept. 13, 1961 ~ Nov. 5, 2019 Todd Mitchell Smith of St. Helens, Oregon passed away peacefully in his home on Nov. 5, 2019. Todd was born in Astoria, Oregon on Sept. 13, 1961 to Carol and Jack Smith. He graduated high school in Clatskanie, Oregon and went on to attend Mt. Hood Community College where he met his wife, Karen. Todd graduated with his master’s degree in PE and Health education from Portland State. Todd and Karen married in 1984 in Clackamas. They had two children together, Casey (1988) and Kalena (1992). Todd coached and taught briefly at Dayton High School. He moved in 1995 to St. Helens to become a

teacher and coach at the St. Helens High School. He was the head basketball coach and assistant football coach for 20 plus years. Todd had a passion for coaching and sports. He enjoyed his crossword

puzzles, Dan Patrick Talk radio, his animals, gardening and spending time with his family and grandchildren. Todd is survived by his mother Carol Smith; brother Kelly (Lisa) Smith; sister Laura (Wilbert) Fleming; wife Karen Smith; son Casey; daughter Kalena; and grandchildren Lila Smith and Atwood Erickson. A celebration of life will be held in Todd’s honor at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 at the St. Helens High School Auditorium, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the St. Helens Boosters. Please sign our online guestbook at www. columbiafh.com

Gilda Pastrana Clark

Oct. 7, 1937 ~ Nov. 16, 2019 Gilda Pastrana Clark, born October 7, 1937 in Kalibo, Aklan Philippines to Fil S. and Luz M. Pastrana. Gilda was an amazing woman. Anyone who met her would love and adore her immediately. She had a smile that could light up any room and make you want to shine a smile too. She had a heart of gold and loved everyone. She opened her home to so many and was so trusting. She will be greatly missed, and it is such a great loss to the family and community. She is survived by her

husband William; sons Jonathan and James; daughter-

in-law Cindy; son-in-law David; three grandsons Logan, Xavier, and Robert; and siblings Nilda, Eduardo, Louie, and Glenn. Gilda’s viewing will be held from noon – 3 p.m. on Monday, November 25, 2019 at Groulx Family Mortuary, 25381 Wonderly Rd., Rainier, Oregon 97048. Gilda’s funeral mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Nativity of BVM Catholic Church, 204 East C Street, Rainier, Oregon 97048.

Doris Irene Riffle

July 28, 1926 ~ Nov. 17, 2019 Doris Irene Riffle, of Longview, passed away Nov. 17, 2019 in Longview, Washington at the age of 93.

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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. Sunday Nov. 24, 2019 Pastor: Erik Huget New Testament reading: Luke 1:68-79 and Luke 23:33-43 Sermon title: “The In Between” Adult Bible Study in Fireside room at 9:15 a.m. 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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Grace Lutheran Church 51737 Columbia River Hwy., Scappoose 503-543-6555 Joshua Wiley Scappoose Foursquare Church

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CRPUD collecting items for SAFE of Columbia County This holiday season, Columbia River PUD (CRPUD) will once again collect warm hats, gloves, scarves, and blankets to donate to members of the community. “It was such a great success last year. We are hoping to collect even more items this year,” said CRPUD Customer Accounts and Billing Supervisor Kristen Dean. The CRPUD had its first Warming Tree in 2018, and collected 373 items for the local Kiwanis Club to distribute in the community. CRPUD is currently accepting donations for this year’s Warming Tree. CRPUD employees, Board Members, and customers are invited to donate items. “We are excited for the chance to play a small part in helping our neighbors in the community stay warm and cozy this winter. Anyone who wants to help out is invited to drop off items,” Dean said. All items will be donated to SAFE of Columbia County. CRPUD asks that donations be turned in by December 18 so it is able to deliver them in time for Christmas. Items may be new, handmade, or gently used items.

HEROES From Page A1 “When we look at it, our troop is faith-based, so for us it’s God first and then the American soldier,” Rupe said. “If it weren’t for those two, everything else wouldn’t be working together.” Rupe said some of the girls have family that have served or are serving, and the experience was meaningful to those kids who were already connected to the cause because they learned there were “a lot more people who care about them” besides immediate family. When they go to

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Columbia River PUD collected 373 items with its first Warming Tree last year.

school now, Rupe said it’s helped them understand that there are other kids out there who are also dealing with the void of an absent family member serving overseas. Those who don’t have a military connection are learning to take the initiative in receiving information and showing their support, she said. “Before we start a new service project, we always tell them, ‘this is what’s it for and imagine yourself being this person,’” Rupe said. The American Heritage Girls are still collecting Christmas cards and cards of encouragement to send to the servicemen until this weekend to send in a sepa-

rate box. To help with that effort, anyone who wants to donate cards should reach out to Rupe on the Hometown Heroes Facebook page. Pixley said the boxes for Round 2 would be shipped out next week, and then they’ll start planning for Round 3. “I’ve heard there might be another troop deployment around the first of the year, so I’m going to guess the next round will happen fairly soon,” Pixley said. “Make sure to say ‘thank you’ to a soldier. They’re really out there on the front lines protecting what we hold dear and make sure you thank their families, as well.”

WARREN

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

VERNONIA

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Our economy is strong and continues to perform well BRAD WITT House District 31 Representative

Lawmakers were back at the Capitol this week for our Legislative days, during which time we hold informational committee meetings, to hear updates on legislation implementation, receive reports from state agencies and Task Forces and keep current on the issues important to all Oregonians. As legislators we are responsible for developing and approving a balanced budget. We monitor spending through quarterly budget updates. During legislative days, the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis released the December 2019 Economic and Revenue Outlook. It was great news for the state

. . . our economy is strong and continues to perform well. We are seeing a steady job market, good wages and promising signs of growth. We have record reserves, and the median household income of Oregonians is above the national average for the first time since the late 1970’s. While times are good now, we can’t take that for granted. It is our responsibility as the Legislature to continue to spend carefully, increase our reserves, and invest wisely. On Monday, I was pleased to meet with Oregon author Brigette Harrington, and have her autograph her newly released book “My Oregon.” Brigette is a 10-year old Hillsboro girl who won the 2018 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Essay contest and

then helped light the Capitol Christmas tree in Washington, D.C. My House Natural Resource Committee took up several issues this week, first the Governor’s Council on Wildfire Response. Created last January, the Council has spent the last nine months actively meeting and reviewing Oregon’s current model for wildfire prevention, preparedness and response. This comprehensive report included recommendations for future legislation, such as. . . to create fire-adapted communities, restore and maintain resilient landscapes, and enable safe and effective wildfire response. Another informational session was held on regulatory changes to the federal Endangered Species Act,

which currently protects more than 1,600 species in the United States and its territories. The changes would end the practice of treating threatened species the same as endangered. Threatened species would still enjoy some of the same protections as endangered but their status would be determined on a case-by-case basis. Another change would allow the economic consequences of a species’ protection be taken into consideration during a listing. Decisions would be determined by the best available science, but the cost of the scientific evaluation would also be considered. The committee heard a variety of stakeholder testimony on the ESA regulations, which was valuable information for committee members.

Finally, committee members heard a presentation regarding a bobcat incident in a Eugene school. Last month, a bobcat kitten wandered into the Oak Hill School, it was captured by the Lane County Sheriff’s deputies, and then after consulting with wildlife officials, it was killed by an OSP trooper by crushing its skull. The next day a second juvenile bobcat was found on the school grounds, was captured by ODFW, checked out by a veterinarian and released without harm. There was some question about the differing approaches to humane treatment of these animals and other wildlife, and ODFW will study this incident and work to update their annual mandatory training for staff from ODFW and OSP. The agency will also be

reaching out to other enforcement agencies with training opportunities relating to human interaction with wildlife. My Natural Resources Committee will also be looking at ways to improve future agency response when humans come in contact with wildlife in unusual circumstances. Even when I am not in Salem, I’m still working with constituents, community leaders and other elected officials on matters that impact our lives. We check our messages regularly, so if you have a concern or comment or need help regarding a state issue or agency, please contact my office. It is my privilege to represent you in the Oregon House of Representatives, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Legislative viewpoints on revenue forecast Senate Republican Leader, Herman Baertschiger, Jr. (R-Grants Pass) issued the following statement following the release of the quarterly economic and revenue forecast: “Taxpayers will rightfully get back a record

kicker of over $1.7 billion dollars, but it could have been more. In a time of record revenue, it’s still not enough money for Democrats who decided to raise taxes and fees by billions of dollars. I fail to understand why the Democrats passed

the billion-dollar gross receipts sales tax disguised as an education bill, that Oregonians voted down in 2016, when we have an excess of money. Had the disastrous cap and trade legislation passed, even more taxes would have

been taken from hard-working Oregonians’ pockets. Cap and trade creates a slush fund for the executive branch, and the governor is bringing back the legislation during the February short session.” House Speaker Tina

Kotek released the following statement on the December economic and revenue forecast: “I’m pleased that prudent financial decisions have resulted in another strong economic forecast and put Oregon on track to

maintain historic reserves. The Legislature must always be careful to maintain these savings to prepare for tougher economic times. If we make any additional investments next year based on these reserves, they must be urgent priorities.”

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of Forestry changed the arrangement through new rules that loosened the definition of greatest permanent value. The court found 1941’s Forest Acquisition Act was a contract between the state and counties that was breached by the state. State Rep. Brad Witt (DClatskanie) previously served as a head of the forestry

board and was subpoenaed to testify as a witness during the lawsuit. He was among those who told the court that rule changes for state forest were prompted by growing environmental and recreational demands as well as pressure from then-Gov. John Kitzhaber (D). After the judgement, Witt said he was called in be-

cause he was on the forestry board when it was trying to determine what the greatest permanent value meant in order to form a forest plan. He said having been a juror himself, he thinks juries tend to be thorough in making good decisions and he thinks that likely happened in this case. Witt also said he did

not know where the money would come from for the massive judgement against the state. He said it would be a serious challenge for the government and suggested a settlement could be worked out before the taxpayers bear the full brunt of the award. State Senate Republican Leader Herman Baertschiger Jr. (R-Grants Pass) issued

statement after the judgment and said the “extra money” had better not be spent because the state will have to pay for decades due to forest mismanagement. “This morning, the economic forecast said we had an additional billion dollars,” Baertschiger said in the statement. “This afternoon, a jury said they want it back.”

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Wyden and Merkley introduce house-passed Violence Against Women Act Oregon’s U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley joined all of their Senate Democratic colleagues on Nov. 13 in introducing the Senate companion to the House-passed Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA). The bill, which would reauthorize VAWA through 2024, preserves advancements made in previous reauthorizations and includes a number of additional improvements to the current law. “More than 1 million women and girls in Oregon have been sexually or domestically assaulted. To wait another day to reauthorize the landmark and bipartisan Violence Against Women Act is unconscionable,” Wyden said. “This bill not

only reestablishes VAWA funding, it gives local communities even more resources to combat sexual assault and domestic violence.” “The Violence Against Women Act is an essential tool in the fight against domestic violence—a crisis that affects tens of millions of Americans every year,” said Merkley. “The issues of sexual assault, rape, stalking, and intimate partner violence and murder couldn’t be more urgent. The House renewed VAWA over six months ago, yet Mitch McConnell refuses to bring it to the Senate floor for a vote. It’s time for Congress to stand up for our communities’ right to safety and give victims of abuse the strong support and protection they deserve.”

• 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

Key provisions in the bill: • Protects Native American women by improving tribal access to federal crime information databases and reaffirming tribal criminal jurisdiction over non-Indian perpetrators of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking for all federally recognized Indian tribes and Alaskan Natives. • Explicitly states that grant recipients are allowed to train staff and others on identifying and stopping discrimination against LGBT individuals. Service providers currently remain uncertain about whether they can use grants to train for this. • Reauthorizes and updates the SMART Prevention Program to reduce dating violence, help children

who have been exposed to violence and engage men in preventing violence. • Expands grants under the Public Health Service Act to support implementation of training programs to improve the capacity of early childhood programs to address domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking among the families they serve. • Provides services, protection and justice for young victims of violence, including extending the Rape Prevention and Education grant program, addressing bullying of young people, improving grants focused on prevention education for students and expanding relevant training for school-based and campus health centers. • Preserves and expands

housing protections for survivors. • Provides economic security assistance for survivors by reauthorizing the National Resource Center on Workplace Responses. Protects employees from being fired because they are survivors of sexual assault or domestic violence and protects survivors’ eligibility to receive unemployment insurance. • Enhances judicial and law enforcement tools through reauthorization of the Justice Department’s STOP Violence Against Women Formula Program, known as the STOP Program. Authorizes the use of STOP Program grants to expand the use of grant funding for programs focused on increasing survi-

vor, law enforcement and community safety; increase legal assistance for dependent children in appropriate circumstances; and develop and enforce firearm surrender policies. • Protects the Justice Department’s Office on Violence Against Women from being merged or consolidated into any other Justice Department office. • Helps prevent “intimate partner” homicides by including provisions expanding firearms laws to prohibit persons convicted of dating violence from possessing firearms, prohibiting persons convicted of misdemeanor stalking from possessing firearms and prohibiting individuals subject to ex parte protective orders from possessing firearms.

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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.

Offbeat Oregon History: In 1800s Portland, at least one mayor paid to play Chief guest column by FINN J.D. JOHN

Today’s article continues our round-up of colorful mayors in Oregon’s largest and most powerful city – starting with one of the most famously dubious politicians ever to grace the office: Dr. James Chapman. When Dr. Chapman was elected mayor in 1882, it was his third non-consecutive stint as P-town’s top executive. His previous two mayoralties had been relatively unremarkable. This one, his third and final stint, would be different. Things started out reasonably well, although a careful newspaper reader at the time might have detected some odd occurrences as Chapman began his term of office. For one thing, a 22-year-old scandal involving the police chief was suddenly in the news again. The police chief was James Lappeus, the old “blackleg” gambler and saloon owner who’d been in Portland since shortly after he and his gang of thugs (“The Hounds”) got chased out of Gold-Rush-era San Francisco by a vigilance committee. He was, in fact, Portland’s first chief of police. Arriving in Portland in the late 1850s, Lappeus had promptly managed to get hired as the city marshal. Shortly after that, a fairly credible rumor surfaced that he had made the soon-to-be widow of convicted-and-sentencedto-death murderer Danford Balch an offer: Cross my palm with one thousand dollars, and I’ll accidentally leave the jailhouse unlocked one of these nights before the hanging. Lappeus had denied it, and there was no proof; but several citizens had filed affidavits swearing that they’d been approached by the widow in the resulting fundraising frenzy. It was pretty clear that he’d done it, and it cost him his office at the next opportunity; but, time had gone by and people had moved on, and eventually he’d

been rehired, and the old sins were forgiven if not forgotten. Until now, 22 years later, when suddenly everyone was talking about the case again. The City Council responded by revisiting the case, and clearing Lappeus of all charges. But, new mayor Chapman was undeterred, and fired Lappeus forthwith. Then, before Chapman could do anything, the Council hauled off and hired a replacement police chief: William A. Watkinds. A few months went by. Then, suddenly, Mayor Chapman made a public confession. It seemed that as a Mayoral candidate, he had accepted a $1,000 bribe from former police chief Luzerne Besser in exchange for a written promise to hire Besser as superintendent of the streets and one of his cronies, Thomas Connell, as chief of police. Upon winning the election, Chapman had obediently dug up the Balch scandal and used it as a pretext to can Lappeus. But then, before he could take the next step, the City Council (members of which may have had some idea what was going on) pounced, hiring Watkinds with a veto-proof majority before Chapman could act. Having no way to deliver the promised police-chief job, Chapman apparently gave up on the whole thing, and told Besser to go pound sand. Besser responded by blackmailing Chapman, who put a stop to that by publicly confessing his crime. And resigning in disgrace, right? Right? Nope. “You know that such bargains are made before every election,” he said, by way of claiming that what he’d done had been no big deal. “Presidents of the United States do it too.” According to the bargain, Besser had agreed to nominate Chapman for mayor and give him the $1,000 bribe; in

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George H. Williams as he appeared shortly after the Civil War. By the time he was inaugurated as mayor of Portland, Williams was in his 80s.

addition, Besser had promised to use his influence to get the mayor an annual salary of $5,000. Should this lobbying effort fail, he’d promised to hook Chapman up with an annual payment of $1,000 out of his own pocket “to compensate him for his time and trouble and loss of time and certain incidental expenses that will naturally occur in discharging the onerous duties of mayor of this city.” All Chapman had to do was deliver two plum city jobs for Chapman and his pal. This he had failed to do, though, for either of them. Well, now the city council had a problem. It could hire a lawyer and sue to force Chapman out of office – essentially, impeach him. But that would take money, money the city didn’t have; and there was no interest in passing a kitty to

raise funds for something like this. Of course, the City Council had the power to fire him. But there weren’t enough votes to override the inevitable mayoral veto. So Chapman was allowed to finish his term in office and leave quietly, with some pretense at dignity, with no questions asked and no charges filed. Chapman’s admission was pretty much the high point of blatant corruption in Portland City Hall in the 19th Century. But he certainly wasn’t the last colorful character in the office. Sylvester Pennoyer (1896-1898) and George Williams (1902-1904) both were established politicians with national reputations who more or less retired to the job in their golden years. Pennoyer was most fa-

mous for feuding with sitting U.S. Presidents (“Washington: I will attend to my business. Let the president attend to his.”). In an ironic twist, it fell to him to emcee the dedication of Portland’s then-new Bull Run water-supply system, the construction of which he had opposed as governor. Virtually the entire city was looking forward to the change, as the city’s water had always been taken directly out of the Willamette River; it was already cloudy and nasty, and was getting more so as more and more people lived (and – ahem – flushed) upstream at Oregon City, Salem, and beyond. If forced to be frank, Pennoyer would no doubt have admitted he’d been wrong to oppose and try to block the Bull Run project. But admitting he was wrong was not a thing Sylvester Pennoyer did – ever. So as he raised the glass and took a drink from it, he went for humor instead: “No flavor. No body,” he grumbled irascibly. “Give me the old Willamette.” George H. Williams was commonly called “Wide Open Williams” for his permissive attitude on vice. But he had probably the most impressive political resume of any Oregonian in the 1800s. He had been U.S. attorney general under President U.S. Grant just after the Civil War. Williams was in charge of the Justice Department during Reconstruction, and prosecuted the Ku Klux Klan with commendable vigor throughout the 1872 election season – just long enough to ensure that African American votes were not suppressed (the black voters, of course, went for Grant almost to a man). Once his president was safely re-elected, though, he lost interest in keeping the Klan down. The next year, Williams had been nominated chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court – but his wife, Kate Ann, had made so many enemies among the wives of the U.S. senators

in Washington, D.C., that they undertook a highly effective and coordinated “pillow-talk lobbying effort” that resulted in her husband being forced to decline the nomination and, in 1875, to slink back home to Portland with his tail between his legs. Kate Ann had then further added to the dark lustre of her reputation by becoming the founder-prophetess of a starvation cult called “Truth,” which met in her living room. She and at least one of her followers died of starvation, in 1894, by following its strictures. As mayor, Williams was only slightly controversial. He was indicted, along with police chief Charles H. Hunt, for failure to enforce gambling laws in 1904; acquitted, he served out the remainder of his term and, at the ripe old age of 84, retired from public service for real. In next week’s column, we’ll talk about the 20th century, and especially about the two mayors who probably did the most to shape postwar Portland: Dorothy McCullough Lee and Terry Schrunk. (Sources: Merchants, Money and Power: 1843-1913, a book by E. Kimbark MacColl published by Georgian Press in 1988; Portland: People, Politics and Power, a book by Jewel Lansing published by Oregon State University Press in 2003; “Life of George H. Williams: Almost Chief Justice,” an article by Sidney Teiser published in the Fall 1946 issue of Oregon Historical Quarterly.) 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 541-357-2222.

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Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, BARRY L EVANS as Grantor to TICOR TITLE COMPANY OF OREGON as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for USA DIRECT FUNDING, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of August 1, 2017 and recorded on August 4, 2017 as Instrument No. 2017-07168 and the beneficial interest was assigned to The Money Source Inc. and recorded October 15, 2018 as Instrument Number 201808781 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Columbia County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 11353 LOT 1, BLOCK 119,

CITY OF ST. HELENS, COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 496 S 15TH ST, ST HELENS, OR 97051 Both the Beneficiary, The Money Source Inc., and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.735(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Monthly Payment(s): 6 Monthly Payment(s) from 05/01/2019 to 10/01/2019 at $971.54 Monthly Late Charge(s): 09/25/2019 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 $166,236.35 together with interest thereon at the rate of 3.37500% per annum from April 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 February 11, 2020 at the hour of 01:00 PM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Front Entrance, Columbia County Courthouse 230 Strand Street, St. 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: 09/25/2019 By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300Order Number 64969, Pub Dates: 11/08/2019, 11/15/2019, 11/22/2019, 11/29/2019, THE CLATSKANIE CHIEF

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TS No. OR05000079-19-1 APN 8646 TO No 190930132-OR-MSI TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE

Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, RAYMOND W. GRAU AND BETTY KAY GRAU, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Grantor to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY OF OREGON as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION DBA DITECH.COM, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of November 11, 2004 and recorded on December 13, 2004 as Instrument No. 2004015330 and the beneficial interest was assigned to LOANCARE, LLC and recorded August 21, 2019 as Instrument Number 2019-06699 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Columbia County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 8646 A TRACT OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, WILLAMETTE

MERIDIAN, COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH EAST CORNER OF THAT TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED IN DEED FROM JOSEPH M. LYNCH AND ESTHER LYNCH TO C.J. LARSON RECORDED MARCH 16, 1912 IN BOOK 17, PAGE 338, DEED RECORDS OF COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON; THENCE NORTH 61° 45` WEST 548 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE BETHANY CHURCH CEMETERY PROPERTY AS DESCRIBED IN DEED RECORDED FEBRUARY 8, 1909 IN BOOK 12, PAGE 210, DEED RECORDS; THENCE NORTH 28° 15` EAST ALONG SAID CEMETERY PROPERTY 313.50 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 60° 37` EAST 525.17 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST BOUNDARY LINE OF THE S.P. & S. RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID WEST BOUNDARY OF THE S.P. & S. RAILROAD RIGHT OF

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WAY 320 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION THEREOF LYING WITHIN THE COLUMBIA RIVER HIGHWAY; ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THAT DEED TO WALTER WIDMER ET UX RECORDED IN BOOK 94, PAGE 199, DEED RECORDS AND ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THAT DEED TO L.C. HERSGARD ET UX RECORDED IN BOOK 193, PAGE 207, DEED RECORDS. Commonly known as: 56921 COLUMBIA RIVER HIGHWAY, WARREN, OR 97053 Both the Beneficiary, LoanCare, LLC, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq. OSB #120112, 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): 1 Monthly Payment(s) from 01/01/2019 to 01/01/2019 at $1,108.35 9 Monthly Payment(s) from 02/01/2019 to 10/04/2019 at $1,120.52 Monthly Late Charge(s): 1 Monthly Late Charge(s) 10/10/2019 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 $108,183.07 together with interest thereon at the rate of 5.75000% per annum from December 1, 2018 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on February 21, 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: 10/10/2019 By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq. OSB #120112, OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Order Number 65474, Pub Dates: 11/22/2019, 11/29/2019, 12/06/2019, 12/13/2019, THE CLATSKANIE CHIEF

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TS No. OR06000034-19-1 APN 10880 TO No 191017545 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, GERAD E. MILLER, A SINGLE MAN as Grantor to CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY OF OREGON as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC., Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of December 8, 2018 and recorded on December 18, 2018 as Instrument No. 2018-10425 and the beneficial interest was assigned to THE MONEY SOURCE INC and recorded August 23, 2019 as Instrument Number 201906768 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Columbia County,

Oregon to-wit: APN: 10880 LOT 18, BLOCK 83, CITY OF ST. HELENS, COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 465 SOUTH 9TH STREET, SAINT HELENS, OR 97051-2511 Both the Beneficiary, The Money Source Inc., and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.735(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Monthly Payment(s): 3 Monthly Payment(s) from 03/01/2019 to 05/01/2019 at $1,642.36 4 Monthly Payment(s) from 06/01/2019 to 09/01/2019

at $1,641.86 Monthly Late Charge(s): 9/24/2019 By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $249,460.03 together with interest thereon at the rate of 5.62500% 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 February 11, 2020 at the hour of 01:00 PM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Front Entrance, Columbia County Courthouse 230 Strand

Street, St. 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: 09/24/2019 By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300Order Number 64971, Pub Dates: 11/08/2019, 11/15/2019, 11/22/2019, 11/29/2019, THE CLATSKANIE CHIEF

CC19-1103

TS No. OR07000118-19-1 APN 14365 TO No 191040221-OR-MSI TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, NATHAN THILAVAN as Grantor to TICOR TITLE as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for PACIFIC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of August 30, 2018 and recorded on August 31, 2018 as Instrument No. 2018-07353 and the beneficial interest was assigned to AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC and recorded July 26, 2019 as Instrument Number 201905896 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Columbia County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 14365 LOT 12, BLOCK 28, CITY

OF COLUMBIA CITY, COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 2050 3RD ST, COLUMBIA CITY, OR 97018 Both the Beneficiary, AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.735(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Monthly Payment(s): 6 Monthly Payment(s) from 04/01/2019 to 09/01/2019 at $2,169.47 1 Monthly Payment(s) from 10/01/2019 to 10/01/2019 at $2,311.54 Monthly Late Charge(s): 09/24/2019 By

this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $276,070.59 together with interest thereon at the rate of 5.62500% per annum from March 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 January 28, 2020 at the hour of 01:00 PM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Front Entrance, Columbia County Courthouse 230 Strand Street, St. 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: 09/24/2019 By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300Order Number 64852, Pub Dates: 11/01/2019, 11/08/2019, 11/15/2019, 11/22/2019, THE CLATSKANIE CHIEF

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Columbia NW Self Storage located at 75764 Heath Rd. Rainier, OR 97048. Will sell to satisfy lien of the owner, by public

sale via on-line auction @ storageauctions.com. The following storage units, unit # C10 Alisha Cameron, misc items. Unit # C11 Kris Jacobs, misc items.

Unit # F34 Kari Hollander, misc items. Auction dates 12/02/19-12/16/19. Bidder must comply with storageauctions.com rules of sale stated on the website.

Public Notice deadline: Wednesdays by noon. Late submissions are not guaranteed to make it into the paper.

Governors Brown and Inslee begin joint project to replace I-5 bridge Governors Kate Brown and Jay Inslee of Oregon and Washington signed a memorandum of intent to formally kick off joint efforts between the states to replace the Interstate 5 bridge spanning the Columbia River. “Governor Inslee and I come together today from both sides of the river with a common goal: to

build a resilient bridge that will serve our states for many years to come,” said Governor Brown. “Both Oregon and Washington are currently experiencing unprecedented population, cultural, and economic growth. This joint effort to replace the interstate bridge is critical to the safety and economies of both Oregon and Washington, and an

important step forward as we invest in the growth of our region.” “This is a new day. We need to replace the I-5 bridge over the Columbia River to benefit both Washingtonians and Oregonians. Our states are separated by a magnificent river but our values are consistent on both sides of the river,” Governor Inslee said. “We

are starting this process anew, moving forward with resources for a project office and a transparent, datadriven process that listens to the community’s needs.” The current bridge poses significant seismic risks and also is a source of major congestion in the surrounding regions. The two states have dedicated $44 million dollars to reopen

an office for the I-5 bridge project. The Governors were joined at the signing event by local lawmakers and elected officials from both Washington and Oregon, and reiterated their commitment to working to incorporate community feedback in advancing a bi-state effort that moves this critical project forward.

Governors Brown and Inslee signed a memorandum of intent outlining expectations for the project office, which will begin with re-evaluating previous studies of a replacement, developing a finance plan, and planning for highcapacity transit. The project office’s first progress report is due December 1 of this year.

OHA launches campaign to help employers reverse opioid overdoses The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) announced a new pilot project that supports Oregon employers in adopting opioid overdose response programs as part of their standard workplace safety protocols. Through Reverse Overdose Oregon, employers are connected to training and tools to prepare staff to recognize an opioid overdose and administer naloxone. Naloxone is a lifesaving medication designed to rapidly reverse an opioid overdose. “We know that many opioid overdoses happen in public spaces and at workplaces, and employers have a powerful role to play in helping save lives and turn the tide of this epidemic,” said Dr. Dana Hargunani, OHA Chief Medical Director. “Most workplaces are already equipped with fire extinguishers and AEDs. We hope this pilot project will inspire more employers to build life-saving naloxone into the way they prepare for emergencies and create safe spaces for employees and customers alike. Together, we can tackle this critical challenge in our communities.” On average, five Orego-

nians die every week from an opioid overdose, while many develop opioid use disorder and/or dependency. Oregon has one of the highest rates of prescription opioid misuse in the nation. The pilot project includes an intentional effort to partner with and equip Native American communities with tools to identify and reverse overdose, especially since many Tribal communities have been significantly impacted by the opioid crisis. The State of Oregon, the nine federally recognized tribes in Oregon and the Native American Rehabilitation Association (NARA) have been working to address the opioid epidemic through comprehensive interventions. Caroline Cruz, General Manager for Health and Human Services for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, on the work happening in Tribal communities: “We continue to further understand the trauma we as Native Americans have gone through which has contributed to higher than average substance use disorders, but we also acknowledge how resilient we have been over the years which gives us hope,”

said Cruz. “We appreciate the funds OHA has provided us to target opioids and are combining our efforts with tribal best practices with this project. We continue to focus on the full continuum of care from prevention to treatment and aftercare. Our culture is prevention, our culture is treatment, and our culture is making us healthier. Our strength is our Tribal communities working together and sharing our practices with each other.” Recent studies show how opioid dependencies affect the workplace. According to a 2019 survey from the National Safety Council, 75 percent of U.S. employers have been directly affected by opioids, but only 17 percent feel extremely well prepared to deal with the issue. Thirty-one percent have experienced an overdose, an arrest, a near-miss, or an injury because of employee opioid use. At today’s press event announcing the project, Steve Clem, Senior Vice President of Project Planning Services for Skanska, spoke about preparing construction workers to respond in an overdose situation.

“Opioid overdoses impact the construction industry. We see it as our responsibility to prepare workers to respond if someone is experiencing an opioid overdose on or near the job site. We recognize the opportunity workers may have to save someone’s life,” said Clem. As part of the Reverse Overdose Oregon campaign, OHA will send 8,000 naloxone cases to businesses across Oregon. The case includes: gloves, rescue breathing mask and antiseptic wipes and instruction card for naloxone administration. Once naloxone is added to the case, employers have everything needed to reverse an overdose. OHA is also providing cases to Tribes and county health departments that have opted into the campaign. Reverse Overdose Oregon is part of the State’s comprehensive approach to address opioid-related harms that includes: • Preventing opioid misuse, dependence and addiction • Reducing overdose deaths • Increasing access to opioid addiction treatment

• Supporting people in recovery “We know this crisis is everywhere, we see and feel its impact deeply. And there’s a lot more work needed to address it,” said Dr. Hargunani. “Our goal is to save lives. By prioritizing promising interventions and continuing to work with communities, we will make a lasting impact.” Heal Safely was also highlighted as another Oregon initiative underway. Heal Safely: Launched in June 2019, Heal Safely is a prevention-focused campaign that empowers Oregonians to heal safely after injury or surgery. The goal is to help people learn about their options and talk to their doctor about safe, effective options that will help them rest, recover and get back to daily life, without the risk of prescription opioids. Heal Safely initially launched in counties with the highest rates of prescribing: Coos, Curry, Tillamook, Lincoln, Crook and Jefferson Counties. In July 2019, the campaign was then extended to reach Tribal communities where it’s currently running as well as in Marian and Malheur Counties. OHA

partnered with Tribes and community groups across the state to promote Heal Safely and support their existing work on-the-ground. Since June, Heal Safely has received more than 47,000 visits to the campaign website where people can access resources including a downloadable plan with questions to ask during a doctor’s visit. Heal Safely centers the lived experiences of people from many communities across the state. To hear stories or learn more, visit the Heal Safely website. Reverse Overdose Oregon: Reverse Overdose Oregon is a campaign that gives employers the tools to train their teams on how to use naloxone—the life-saving medication that reverses opioid overdose—as part of workplace safety and preparedness. By providing naloxone training and resources to employers, Oregon Health Authority is expanding the pool of first responders to overdose and empowering everyday people to save the lives of coworkers and community members who accidentally overdose from prescription painkillers or illicit opioids.

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Oregon Supreme Court denies petition for review Sets stage for rezone at Port Westward

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Port Westward, where the Port of Columbia County is attempting to rezone 837 acres from agricultural to industrial land. CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net

The Port of Columbia County’s long-sought 837acre rezone from agricultural to industrial land at Port Westward in Clatskanie is now more likely to happen, after the Oregon Supreme Court denied a petition for review from Columbia Riverkeeper and 1000 Friends of Oregon on Nov. 14. “There is now only one remaining question—for the Port of Columbia County to demonstrate that the five allowed uses for the rezone property can be reasonably compatible with neighboring farms. The port is working to bring this information to the Columbia County Commission for consideration,” a press release from the port states. The petition rejected by the Oregon Supreme Court regarded the Oregon Court of Appeals’ decision, on May 22 of this year, which upheld the Land Use Board of Appeals’ (LUBA) original decision, made in December of 2018, to remand one part of the port’s application back to Columbia County for more information. Background In 2013, the Port of

Columbia County, then operating as the Port of St. Helens, submitted the original rezoning application to the Columbia County Board of Commissioners for 837 acres of agricultural-zoned land to Resource Industrial Planned Development (RIPD) use. In 2014, the commissioners approved the port’s application. Shortly after, Columbia Riverkeeper and Clatskanie farmer Mike Seely appealed the decision to LUBA, which then reviewed the plans and remanded them to the county. LUBA required more detailed information from the port and Columbia County about compatibility with nearby agricultural land in order to go forward with the rezone, and also stated the county needed to provide further analysis on potential environmental impacts. In 2017, the county approved a revised application, against which Riverkeeper and 1000 Friends filed an additional appeal. In the revised application, the port, at the direction of LUBA, limited the rezoned land to five uses, all significantly dependent on the dock. LUBA again remanded the application to the county in December of 2018, this time siding with Riverkeeper on just one of nine arguments against the rezone.

That argument was for more information demonstrating the five allowed uses can be compatible with neighboring farms. In January of 2019, Riverkeeper appealed LUBA’s decision to the Oregon Court of Appeals, objecting to two points where LUBA sided with the county. At the same time, the port resubmitted the one remanded argument. The Court of Appeals upheld LUBA’s original decision, against which Riverkeeper then filed a petition for Judicial Review at the Oregon Supreme Court. Riverkeeper and Port reactions Dan Serres, Conservation Director for Columbia Riverkeeper said he believes the environmental group was successful in one aspect. “We were successful in showing that the county and the port hadn’t demonstrated that rezoning that land would be compatible with farming habitat, and we’re going to continue to make that case,” Serres said. Serres said Riverkeeper is trying to protect high-value farmland and salmon habitat at Port Westward. In a statement released Friday, Nov. 15, Doug Hayes, Executive Director for the port said the port was pleased with the Supreme Court’s decision. “This effectively brings the sole question of compatibility front and center and provides the port an opportunity to show that the balance between well-paying and responsible industry and historical agricultural opportunities can exist together as good neighbors,” Hayes said. The port will have to submit another application to the county before rezoning can take place.

Wauna Credit Union supports local service members

WCU’s Creative Design Specialist, Nikole Young and Sheriff Brian Pixley.

Area financial cooperative, Wauna Credit Union (WCU) is supporting the Hometown Heroes Project, presented by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). Hometown Heroes is best known for sending care packages to service members actively serving overseas. WCU’s Creative Design Specialist, Nikole Young, holds the Hometown Heroes endeavor close to her heart. “My husband, Lucas Young, who is on active duty, was highlighted in the news as the second Hometown Hero for the Fall 2019 donation drive, so I felt there was an opportunity to continue giving back,” said Young. With the CCSO and Young’s efforts, donations from the community, and a WCU sponsorship, $490 was raised, covering the costs of 14 care packages. “We’re humbled by the outpouring support to this program,” said Columbia County Sheriff Brian Pixley. Pixley says his goal is to

increase the Hometown Heroes donation drives from bi-annually to quarterly. Assidionally, donation boxes were set up at the R&S Market in Vernonia and Clatskanie’s American Legion Post 68, to collect items for the care packages. “There was an expanded need for as many items as possible to be donated this

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round because the St Helens based Bravo Company 741 Brigage Engineer Battalion of Oregon’s Army National Guard was deployed in October,” added Young. For more information, to get involved, or make a donation, contact Vivian Rupe with the CCSO at vivi.rupe@ gmail.com or at 503-9291523.

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The police blotter relates to the public record of incidents as reported by law enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information printed is preliminary and subject to change. Rainier Police Department Oct. 26 • An officer investigated a report of a restraining order violation. The suspect was cooperative and turned themselves in at the jail. David Smith, 37, of Rainier, was taken into custody and lodged at the jail on four outstanding warrants. Oct. 27 • An officer was assisting a disabled motorist that was blocking traffic on Highway 30. Another motorist, stopped for the patrol car, and was subsequently rear-ended by another vehicle. There were no injuries and no citations were

issued. • A caller reported a barking dog. An officer parked near the residence for a while and did not hear anything. • A business alarm was accidentally set off. Oct. 29 • An officer responded to a twovehicle, non-injury accident. No citations were issued. • An officer responded to a residential alarm. The homeowner was leaning over and unknowingly their key fob activated the alarm, much to the surprise of the resident. • An officer responded to a business alarm. The building was found to be secure. Oct. 30 • A citizen reported some damage to their door knob when they believe that an unknown subject attempted to break into their residence. • A caller was concerned that her son and his girlfriend were having a domestic disturbance. Apparently, the man was upset that his girlfriend would not get out of his truck. Peace was restored.

Oct. 31 • An officer responded to a business alarm. The building was found to be secure. • A man was at a business, reportedly ‘whacked out’, claiming his vehicle was stolen. An officer was able to determine that the man had ridden in a vehicle with a woman who was still there. The couple agreed to get into their car and voluntarily leave. • A report of a road hazard on West B Street turned out to be a dead opossum. It was not creating hazardous driving conditions. Nov. 1 • A welfare check was requested after a caller saw a man on the bridge that was looking over. The man was contacted and told the officer he did not want to hurt himself. He was walking to Portland and had stopped to look at the view from the bridge. • An officer checked on two suspicious people in a residential neighborhood. The couple had run out of gas and a resident gave them a little money for gas to get them out of the area.

Port Commissioner Ward signs pledge, commits to not accepting fossil fuel funds CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net

Port of Columbia County Commissioner Nancy Ward is making strides, not only as a new commissioner on the port, but also as the first Columbia County politician to sign the No Fossil Fuel Money pledge. The pledge, which Ward signed at a Vernonia event in October, is from the youth-led Sunrise Movement, a grassroots organization to stop climate change, according to its website. The pledge involves politicians promising to reject contributions from fossil fuel executives, lobbyists and their front groups, according to a statement on the group’s website. Ward was introduced to the Sunrise Movement and its pledge by Michael Calhoun, a Vernonia resident who is currently studying for a post-baccalaureate degree in environmental studies at the University of Oregon. Calhoun is a volunteer with the organization. “[Calhoun] sent the info, I read it over, I thought, ‘well, absolutely, this is everything I believe, why wouldn’t I sign it?’ So this was a really easy decision to make,” Ward said. The pledge means that if any fossil fuel industry in Columbia County were to offer Ward money for a campaign, Ward would decline them. “What I’m saying is, this is not where our future lies,” Ward said. “To my understanding, the fossil fuel industry is trying very hard to stay alive, and the way they stay alive is they support people who will in turn support them. I would rather support an industry that is moving away from fossil fuels and moving toward things that are more sustainable.” Ward said she does not think rejecting money from fossil fuel interests will be difficult to do, as she was able to run a successful campaign for Port commissioner on limited funds. “Money is not what I use

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Nancy Ward signing the pledge in October of this year.

in getting my message out. That will continue whether I choose to run again or not. If I can’t win by spending my own money, I’m not going to try to win by taking other people’s money, especially people I don’t know,” Ward said. The pledge for Ward is tied to other issues she sees in both the environment and in politics, she said. One of those issues is what she described as excessive funds for politicians. “At our level, it’s a very small amount, but you get into county, state, federal, we all know that politics gets polluted by money,” Ward said. Ward also said she tries to help the environment by doing things such as buying locally-grown produce rather than produce that has been shipped from long distances. “It’s making these conscious choices and I’m making them for myself, and I’m not imposing my ideas on anyone else. But I hope that enough of us make these types of informed choices,” Ward said. While Ward would like to see other politicians sign the

pledge, she said she is not trying to convince anyone to follow her lead. However, she said she would like other politicians to put thought into whom they accept donations from, especially because candidates’ campaign donations are public knowledge. “People can go and look at every contribution you get that’s over $100, and people will start judging you on every person you take money from, and I think that’s wonderful,” Ward said. “It’s about whose name do people think that I’m associated with? It’s all about conscious choices.” So far, 37 politicians have signed the pledge in Oregon, including U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, according to the petition on the organization’s website. As of press time, the petition has more than 1,800 total signatures. “Some people get confrontational when you point out they’re taking money [from fossil fuel agencies], but we need more than speeches,” Calhoun said. “That’s the viewpoint of what the pledge is. It’s challenging to speak truth to power, but we’re starting.”

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