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Rainier man charged with attempted murder A Rainier man was arrested on charges of attempted murder and assault after he beat his girlfriend, requiring her to go to the hospital. Anthony Lewis Sanson, 24, was arrested May 2 when police from Rainier and Clatskanie responded to a call about a domestic disturbance. According to the arrest warrant, Sanson beat his girlfriend with his fist, elbow and steel toed boots causing serious damage to her head and face. Witnesses said they heard screaming and yelling coming from the apartment Sanson shared with his girlfriend for approximately 90 minutes. Deputies investigating the disturbance said they found Sanson lying on the ground outside, apparently intoxicated. Sanson is lodged in the Columbia County jail with bail set at $19,000.

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CRFPD firefighters cleared CMHS following a fire this past Friday.

CMHS students evacuated due to fire Photo courtesy of Columbia County Jail Anthony Lewis Sanson

A fire reported at Clatskanie Middle/High School on May 13 was extinguished and students were evacuated from the building. Clatskanie Rural Fire Protection District responded to scene along with Clatskanie Police Department. The source of the fire was reported to

be an upstairs restroom trashcan, which caused a significant amount smoke to be created and led to a school closure. Students were dismissed to walk or wait for a bus.

Results from the Oregon Primary Election Preliminary results for the Oregon Primary Election have been calculated. Here are the first results in races that pertain to Columbia County. With 100 percent of precincts reporting and 15,615 ballots accounted for, Columbia County Elections Department calculated a 51 percent voter turnout so far. Democrats saw a higher voter registration and turnout in the county, casting nearly 50 percent of the total votes. Republican turnout was around 35 percent. For Columbia County Com-

missioner, Position 1, Margaret Magruder is at the top with 28 percent of 13,846 counted votes. Wayne Mayo was a close second with 27 percent, trailing by fewer than 200 votes. Joel Yarbor earned 19 percent, Susan Conn 12 percent, and Brady Preheim 11 percent. In the race for Position 3 on the commission, Alex Tardiff stands to make an upset with 51.43 percent to incumbent Tony Hyde’s 47.97 percent of 12,863 counted votes. Measure 5-254, an operating

levy for Scappoose Fire District, passed with a 55 percent vote in-favor of continued funding. Measure 5-253, a levy to fund Vernonia Fire District with a training captain, was passed with 51 percent of votes. The public transportation initiative to create a special district for Columbia County Rider was defeated, picking up just 36 percent “yes” votes. In the presidential race at the county level, Bernie Sanders beat Hillary Clinton with 56 percent of the Democrat vote. For

Republicans, Donald Trump had 65 percent of the vote. Ted Cruz received around 18 percent and John Kasich picked up around 12 percent in the early results. Sen. Ron Wyden had 80 percent of counted votes for US Senator from his party, and Mark Callahan led Republicans at 46 percent. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici holds 86 percent against Shabba Woodley in the race for 1st District US Representative. On the other side of that race, Brian Heinrich leads with 47 percent, Jonathan Burgess picked up 26

percent, and Delinda Morgan holds 23 percent. Rep. Brad Witt took 98 percent of the Democrat vote for 31st District State Representative in an unopposed race. Governor Kate Brown earned 75 percent of her party’s vote to remain in the position. Bud Pierce and Allen Alley led the pack of Republican candidates for governor, respectively getting 44 percent and 31 percent of calculated votes.

Wauna ATM attacked

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An ATM break-in attempt in the wee hours left Wauna Credit union officials looking for answers Thursday morning, teaming up with local law enforcement and the credit union’s private security. “It’s really early – we’ll be doing a full investigation,” said Debi Smiley, Wauna’s Chief Operations Officer and Security Officer. “We were called at 6:40 this morning. We’ll use whatever tools

and resources we have – we have our security company involved and of course the local police department. “There was a torch used, so there may have been sparks from that seen. If anyone saw that kind of activity and had a timeframe and could report that, please call. They can contact me at my office at (503) 728-6116 or report information to the police department.

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Northwoods Inn future, general fund World-renowned classical issues focus of Clatskanie City Council guitarist to perform in Clatskanie and then FEMA demolishes the building and removes the debris. FEMA then turns the property over to the City. “This is the third time it has flooded since I’ve owned it, and the fourth time it flooded,” said Sach Patel, owner of the Northwoods Inn. “I hope you guys really consider, that my intent was never to sell or leave the property. Every time it floods, I make it better. I have to have my flood insurance, obviously, and it raises 25% every year until it caps. I won’t have another opportunity like this. I would love to stay here for another sixteen years, but it’s just not feasible.” The board unanimously approved declaring the Northwood’s Inn a SRL property.

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The Clatskanie City Council acted on the future of the Northwoods property and a General Fund deficit at the May 18 meeting, setting both matters to appear as resolutions at the regular meeting on June 8. As a result of December 2015 flood damage, the Northwood’s Inn can be declared a Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) property. Owner Sach Patel reluctantly sees it as a way out. “The advantage to Sach is he could walk away with his shirt still on his back,” said Gregory Hinkelman, City Manager. The SRL property designation would allow Sach to sell his property to FEMA, dollar for dollar,

“I will run the business until they say it is time to go forward with demolition,” Patel stated. Unbudgeted expenses have left the General Fund with a worst case scenario deficit of $75,000. The board presented several ideas to reduce the amount significantly. “We cannot end the fiscal year in the red,” Hinkelman explained. After discussion the board approved the first of two options, placing two resolutions on the next council agenda, one for a one-time loan to the General Fund from the TIFF fund, and one for a supplemental budget. Options may include delaying replacing the City Recorder. “This is an operating expense that we need to make ourselves pay,” asserted Jim Morgan, Councilor.

Engagement Announcement: Key – Drabandt Devin Nikohi Key of Portland, Oregon and Aaron Michael Drabandt of Hillsboro have announced their engagement, with their wedding to be solemnized at the Portland LDS Temple on June 4. The bride is an accounting specialist for Anderson Construction of Portland. The groom is employed by HVAC of Multnomah County. The bride’s parents are Ted and Connie Key of Casper, Wyoming. The groom’s parents are Michael and Irene Drabandt of Clatskanie.

This performance is part of CAC’s Sunday Series and is sponsored by the Columbia County Cultural Coalition, the Oregon Cultural Trust and the National Endowment for the Arts. From concert halls in London, New York, Frankfurt and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., classical guitarist, Scott Kritzer will perform his Clatskanie debut on Sunday, June 5 in the beautifully restored Birkenfeld Theatre. One of America’s top classical guitarists, Kritzer will perform some of the greatest loved works for classical guitar in his program called Romance, featuring that popular repertoire that has brought both the casual listener and aficionado to the instrument. Kritzer’s musical legacy comes from the late Andres Segovia through one of the maestro favorite pupils and Kritzer’s teacher, Michael Lorimer. Kritzer has been actively touring for the past three decades across two continents, including performances in Los Angeles, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, San Francisco, New York, Washington, D.C., Sapporo, Japan, Munich, including his debuts at New York’s Carnegie Recital Hall, London’s Wigmore Hall and Lutheran

Hall in Sapporo, Japan. He was also chosen to represent his State of Oregon in a performance at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. In addition to an active performing and recording career Kritzer is a highly sought after teacher. Some of his past students have gone on to attend such notable institutions as The Julliard School, The Royal Conservatory of Music in London, and his alma mater, The San Francisco Conservatory of Music. In addition, some of his past students have won regional, national and international guitar competitions. Kritzer’s program Romance is based on the early Segovia repertoire with a salting of later 20th century romantic works. The legendary Spanish guitarist Andrés Segovia began to commission guitar works from nonguitarists in the early part of the 20th century —first, his fellow countryman and, soon after, composers from many countries. At the same time, Segovia was introducing audiences in every part of

the world to his instrument. One of Segovia’s favorite pupils was guitarist, Michael Lorimer. Mr. Kritzer states: Michael Lorimer became the single most influential teacher in my career. His teaching and performing reflected the beauty of his teacher, Segovia, in a modern ‘ism. This program, ‘Romance’ is about those ‘first love’ pieces created by Segovia that first caught my ear—and also that reflect my early years working with Lorimer.” Kritzer will feature romantic works by Heitor Villa-Lobos, Joquin Turina, William Walton, Isaac Albeniz and others in an engaging program of ‘first love’ works for the classical guitar. All tickets are $10 and may be purchased at Hump’s Restaurant and at the ticket booth which opens at 2:30 the day of the performance. Tickets may be reserved by calling Elsa at 503.728.3403 and leaving your name and the number of tickets you would like reserved.

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Military news U.S. Air Force Airman Drexler A. Martin graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San AntonioLackland, San Antonio, Tex. The airman completed an

intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Martin is the son of Brooke and David Martin of Clatskanie, Ore. He is a 2015 graduate of Clatskanie High School.

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• 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 Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. Pastor Erik Huget Sunday, May 22 – Sermon title – “Wisdom’s Call” Old Testament Lesson – Proverbs 8: 1-4, 22-31 New Testament Lesson – Romans 5: 1-5 Reading for today – “The Kingdom Beyond” Adult Study Group meets in the Fireside Room at 11 a.m. on Wednesday. “Come as you are, everyone is welcome.”

SATURDAY, May 21 • Clatskanie Historical Museum, 1-4 p.m., Grannis Square, 350 W Columbia River Highway. • 5K Summer Series, Tam O’Shatner Park, Tam O’Shanter

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• FRIDAY, May 20 • TOPS OR #865, Weigh-in at 9 a.m. Meeting at 10 a.m., Alston Corner Assembly of God, 25272 Alston Road. • Clatskanie Garden Club Spring Plant Sale, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Evergreen Shopping Center (front of Liney Birds), Columbia River Hwy, Clatskanie • Clatskanie Historical Museum, 12 noon-4 p.m., Grannis Square, 350 West Columbia River Highway. • Lunch at the Clatskanie Senior Center, noon, center, 620 SW Tichenor Street. Menu features: 3-cheese hamburger bake w/ veggies. • Lunch at the Rainier Senior Center, noon, 48 W 7th Street. Menu features: Pork Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Country Trio Veg. • Live Music, Dinner & Wine Tasting, Flowers N Fluff, 5:30 8:30 p.m., 45 E Columbia River Hwy, Clatskanie • Family Movie Night, 7 p.m., Clatskanie River Inn Cedar Room, 600 E Columbia River Hwy, Clatskanie. • Beaver Homes Grange Monthly Bunco Party, 7 p.m., grange hall, 31105 Beaver Homes Road, Goble.

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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

RAINIER WARD, THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 27410 Parkdale Road Rainier, OR 97048 (503) 556-9694

BEAVER FALLS BAPTIST CHURCH 23632 Evergreen Rd. (503) 728-4176 RAINIER ASSEMBLY OF GOD 74950 Rockcrest Street Rainier, Ore. (503) 556-8211

HERITAGE BIBLE CHURCH 75212 Larson Rd. Rainier, OR 97048

COLUMBIA BIBLE CHURCH 407 East 2nd Street Rainier, OR 97048

BIRKENFELD COMMUNITY CHURCH 11249 Highway 202 Birkenfeld, Ore. (503) 755-2370

GREAT VOW ZEN MONASTERY 79640 Quincy-Mayger Road Clatskanie, OR 97016 (503) 728-0654

RAINIER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 101 E. C Street, P.O. Box 188 Rainier, OR 97048 Phone: (503) 556-3440

WESTPORT CHRISTIAN CENTER 91104 Hungry Hollow Loop Rd. Westport, OR 97016 Phone: (503) 455-2312

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RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 305 W. C Street Rainier, OR 97048 (503) 556-1216 DELENA BAPTIST CHURCH 24056 Beaver Falls Rd. Rainier, OR 97048 (503)728-3100

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Way, Kelso • Beaver Homes Grange Armed Forces Day Open House, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., grange hall, 31105 Beaver Homes Road, Goble. MONDAY, May 23 • TOPS OR#0633 meeting, 9 a.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 1010 NE 5th Street. • TOPS, 9 a.m., Mist-Birkenfeld RFPD main station, 12525 Highway 202, Mist. • Lunch at the Clatskanie Senior Center, noon, center, 620 SW Tichenor Street. Menu features: Taco bake w/ refried beans, and corn chips. • Lunch at the Rainier Senior Center, noon, 48 W 7th Street. Menu features: Hamburger Pasties w/Gravy, Green Salad, Mixed Veggies. • Clatskanie TOPS OR #1024 meeting, weigh-in at 6 p.m., meeting at 6:30 p.m. Clatskanie Baptist Church, 415 S. Nehalem Street. • Clatskanie Boy Scout Troop 241 meeting, 6-8 p.m., Quincy Grange, 78314 Rutters Rd., Clatskanie • Bingo Game Night, Rainier Senior Center, 48 W. 7th Street, 6 p.m. • Clatskanie Boy Scout Troop 15 meeting, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Masonic Hall, SE 2nd Street. • NAMI Support Group Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Rainier United Methodist Church, 1st and C streets, Rainier • Clatskanie School Board meet-

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ing, 6:30 p.m., Clatskanie Elementary School Rm 11, 815 S. Nehalem St.,, Clatskanie. • Rainier Auxiliary #4022 F.O.E. Meeting, 7 p.m., Lodge, 109 West A Street. • Al-Anon Meeting, 8 p.m., Clatskanie Methodist Church, 290 S. Nehalem Street. TUESDAY, May 24 • Bingo at the Rainier Senior Center, 10:30 a.m., 48 W 7th St., Rainier • Lunch at the Rainier Senior Center, noon, 48 W 7th Street. Menu features: Chef Salad, Rolls. • Clatskanie Kiwanis Club meeting, 6:15 p.m. at Fultano’s Restaurant, 770 E. Columbia Highway. • Clatskanie Cub Scout Tiger Den 241 Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Clatskanie Computer Store, 350 W. Columbia River Highway. • Family Game and Card Night, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., Quincy Grange, 78314 Rutters Rd, Clatskanie. • Rainier Aerie #4022 F.O.E. Meeting, 7 p.m., Lodge, 109 West A Street, Rainier. • Alcoholics Anonymous Winners Meeting, 7-8:30 p.m., basement of Clatskanie Presbyterian Church, 215 S. Nehalem Street.

SW Tichenor Street. • Columbia County Commissioners Meeting, 10 a.m., Columbia County courthouse, room 318, St. Helens. • Lunch at the Clatskanie Senior Center, noon, 620 SW Tichenor Street. Meal features: Cranberry pork chop w/ potatoes, veggies, and whole grain rolls. • Lunch at the Rainier Senior Center: noon, 48 W 7th Street. Menu features: Chicken & Dumplings, Mixed Veggies, Mixed Green Salad, Pears. • “Bread of Life” Meal Ministry: 5-6 p.m., Clatskanie Baptist Church, 415 S. Nehalem Street. Barbecue Chicken, potato salad, coffee, dessert • Self Defense Class, 6-7 p.m., Quincy Grange, 78314 Rutters Rd., Clatskanie. • Legion Bingo, 7 p.m., American Legion Hall, 930 NE 5th street, Clatskanie. THURSDAY, May 26 • Lunch at the Rainier Senior Center, 12 p.m. 48 W 7th Street.

Menu features: Tamale Pie, Corn Bread, Texas Salad, Fruit. • Bunco, 1 p.m., Rainier Senior Center, 48 W. 7th Street • Clatskanie Cub Scout Den 241 Meetings, 2:15 p.m., Clatskanie Elementary School old gym, 815 S. Nehalem. • Narcotics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Clatskanie Presbyterian Church, 215 S. Nehalem Street.

Menu features:Baked Chicken, Jo Jo’s, Baked Beans, Macaroni Salad. • Live Music, Dinner & Wine Tasting, Flowers N Fluff, 5:30 8:30 p.m., 45 E Columbia River Hwy, Clatskanie • Family Movie Night, 7 p.m., Clatskanie River Inn Cedar Room, 600 E Columbia River Hwy, Clatskanie.

FRIDAY, May 27 • TOPS OR #865, Weigh-in at 9 a.m. Meeting at 10 a.m., Alston Corner Assembly of God, 25272 Alston Road. • Clatskanie Historical Museum, 12 noon-4 p.m., Grannis Square, 350 West Columbia River Highway. • Lunch at the Clatskanie Senior Center, noon, center, 620 SW Tichenor Street. Menu features: Membership/ Birthday Dinner: Baked chicken w/ mashed potatoes, veggies, and Birthday Cake. • Lunch at the Rainier Senior Center, noon, 48 W 7th Street.

SATURDAY, May 28 • Country Pickin’s on the Farm, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Quincy Greenhouse, 21475 Ilmari Rd, Clatskanie. • Scrapbooking Day, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Quincy Grange, 78314 Rutters Rd, Clatskanie. • Clatskanie Historical Museum, 1-4 p.m., Grannis Square, 350 W Columbia River Highway. • Jizo Ceremony of Remebrance, 3 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Great Vow Zen Monastery, 79640 Quincy Mayger Rd., Clatskanie. • 3rd Annual Farmers Market Fundraiser BBQ, 4-6 p.m., Clatskanie City Park, Clatskanie.

WEDNESDAY, May 25 • Casino Bus Trip, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Rainier Senior Center, 48 W 7th St., Rainier. • Pinochle at the Clatskanie Senior Center, 9 - 11:30 a.m., 620

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of a 3-year-old child found A4OP in the Safeway parking lot, www.thechiefnews.com unattended, was forwarded to the DHS – Columbia A newer organic insecticide County. Bushy tailed woodrats 05/22/2015 - Kevin Ray option The bushy tailed woodrat There is a lot of interest in Scales creates much consternation was arrested at the finding products of natuthe first time it isPark encounClatskanie City for ral origin that will control tered. It is shaped somewhat Probable Cause Crimiinsects and diseases. Scientists looking for these novel nal Mischief in the Third compounds are often called Degree, a Class C Misdebio-prospectors. One team meanor. Scales transported was taking samples from to the Columbia County Jail a 400-year old sugar-cane where he was booked and processing waste dump in

Barbados. They came back with a fungus that produced compounds with significant insecticidal properties. The fungus could be cultured and the active compounds like a rat with a body that is recovered. 5-10 inches long and a tail and maggot development in After a lot of efficacy of Clatskanie about equal length Rural with Fire the fruit starting very near (does it work?) and toxiits body. But that tailit is Protection District report when the crops is almost cology (is it safe?) testing, covered in hair! The hair is ripe. Blueberries and later From than Maya 23 through the compounds entered the shorter squirrel’s fur, blackberry varieties were the Clatskanie RFPD commercial crop protection June less2,dense, and somewhat most affected. Its appearresponded to 11 calls for system about eight years ago. more flattened. General ance in Oregon set off a There is an organic formucoloration tends to gray, tan, medical assistance, 3 fireflurry of research initiatives lation called Entrust and a and brown. related calls, and answered 5 to describe the life cycle and conventional version called otherThese woodrats are locate potential weak links calls for service. Conserve. Organic growsurprisingly common in the for control. Mayrange. 27, there anatilers quickly adopted Entrust coast They was forage For farmers and gardenlegal burn reported. since they had relatively few night and make nests in trees ers alike, there are still a lot insecticides they could use. on limbs or in hollow logs May 28, there was a moof questions. How did SWD Spinosad is most effective on where those are available. tor vehicle crash. survive our periodic cold leaf miners, beetles, thrips, Nests built on limbs can be winter weather (not much May 30,from there12was caterpillars, and fly maganywhere to 50a feet in the regard last winter) or structure fire on Old Rainier got suppression. It is less above ground. They prefer hotter, dry summers? What Road. effective on true bugs and is older conifer stands and will triggers their spring emermixed on aphids. gather dead limbs material May 31, there was an gence? How are the numbers Spinosad has recently come illegal as well as freshly cut twigs burn. The homeowner trending? What are the best into the home garden market. from fir, alder, elderberry, controls? Monitoring traps, extinguished the fire. The products most readily and other suitable material to which generally consist of available are Monterey Garden make their nests. apple cider vinegar, are now Columbia Fire The nest is aRiver cup-like out in grower fields and some Insect Spray (it has the OMRI organic label) and Ferti-lome mass of sticks and other and Rescue report homeowner gardens. To date, material like emermoss There was a 78% there have been a few trapped Borer, Bagworm, Tent Caterpil- assorted lar, and Leafminer Spray. Both but not neatly constructed. but the season is just getrate for can all have extensive food crop labels. gency Nestsmedical built in buildings ting started. The next article calls this past week. Spinosad is potentially useful in range from the neat cup to a a house possible control nk you our mother’sdiscusses (nana’s) Berg for allcontrol yourofhelp. 5/25/15mass Dumpster/outside the coddling moth in jumbled of sticks and compound for the SWD in Spotted wing drosophila apples and pears and suppresother debris. The nests can on May 23. Special thanks Tom & Claire Wilcox fire: On Port-managed land home gardens. sion of the apple maggot and range in size from 1.5 to likenews to thank to Sheriff Goodwin; you will Tom & Kelly Wilcox at end of Railroad Avenue, See also: http://spottedThe spotted wing drothe spotted wing drosophila. It 3 feet in diameter. nd Rescue be forever our hearts for Matt & Amanda Wilcox St.almost Helens. This woodrats was a fire sophila,crews a newish fruit fly, is inwing.org/system/files/pnspotalso has labels for vegetables Bushy tailed are tedwingdrosophila.pdf for ed tonow a fire out saving her life, also to Nick Rainier on a small dock moored established in the Pacific and extensive ornamental insect mainly vegetarians but may more information. Northwest. It caused extenin eat thesome Scappoose Bay area problems. As with all crop insects and meat if sive damage to soft-skinned protection products, read and available. They appear to get fruits in August and Septemfollow all label instructions enough moisture from their ber last year with egg-laying food that theyKleger, don’t need station at the John Kleger place shows. Ralph co-to

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operative observer for the U.S. weather bureau, reports that the mean temperature for the month was 54.13 degrees while the maximum temperature was 78 (on May 20th) and the minimum was 33 (on May 24th). The total rainfall was .53 inches. Eighteen days of the month were clear, seven partly tter from Clatskanie’s Past... cloudy and and county six cloudy. The heaviest rainfall Clatskanie’s Damon the college in Salem and leadership, and June 4 isoccurred less than aon month the 16th and 17th. There was a light frost on the 2ndwill of again the 5 Masrock and Lucas Roubal hear a variety of speakers more. Citizens “learn by away. Cope’s Park month and far more unusual a killing frost on the 24th. The are traveling to Salem for from Oregon’s government. doing” through participabe the site of the Clatskanie Oregon of the month theMarket. northwest. the American Legion Boys The simulated govern-prevailing tionwind in real-world simula-was from Farmers So what is State from June 12-18. 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Evenson relative to placing somepositive, on the happy Benson Timber place to go to rsement by Better Company holdings. chat with friends, learn about Gardens for her Arvid Mattson, who is charged with assault intent making skirts,with or soap, or to cake. The certifikill, following the shootings of Sergeant Kenneth Healea and how to manage a hula hoop? brings national Cal E. Throne, state officers at Astoria,Is about three weeks it the possibility of findto Mrs. Sirnio is ago, will enter a defense pleading insanity, according to ing that special jar of honey tter Homes and produced by bees totally word from Astoria. ly to distinguished preoccupied by dandelions; Deliveries of fish at Astoria showed a big increase ch pass its testing or is it the certainty Wednesday, indicating that the June run of Chinook that as you als for dependwill find that Russian Redthe started entering the Columbia. Fishermen operating near llence of taste kale? It may be the sight of mouth of the river were getting between 400 and 500 pounds enthusiastic children workusefulness. Mrs. per boat. ing on art projects in the ipe follows: Disaster threatened the big Benson Timber Company log Mrs. Anna Sirnio shade of a canopy. Or maybe d Cake raft late Sunday near Astoria when you the have towing drum on the come to expect ortening; 1 ½ cups sugar; 4 egg yolks, beaten; tug Roosevelt, which was to take the to San Diego, was theraft unexpected – a one-man olate; 3 tablespoons hot water; 1 cup milk; 1 tsp. disabled soon after the tug had crossed frombanjo the river garlicout festival; music; a der; ¼ tsp. salt and 4 egg whites, stiffly beaten. marimba band. tug, the entrance. After six hours work assisted by another Clatskanie butter until soft, then gradually add the sugar and Roosevelt returned to the river and theHistorically, raft was beached near has been a town wheretowing eaming until smooth. Add the egg yolks, which Flavel. Repairs are now being completed on the tug’s an integral eaten until thick and lemon colored. Stir in the engine and the raft is now expectedgardening to be on was its way safely part of daily life. The soilfeet is which has been mixed to a smooth past in the hot by the middle of next week. It contains about 5,000,000 in many ways ideal; manure, nate the milk and vanilla (combined) with the of logs. Two river channel buoys were carried away by the sand, and organic matter is has been sifted with the baking powder and salt, towline as it drifted about the channel. Both were for recovered readily available comoughly after each addition. Fold in the stiffly and replaced the day following. posting, and the climate is whites. Place in 2 greased and floured 9-inch A near tragedy occurred last Saturday several perfect.night Over when the years, with Bake in a moderate oven (350 to 375 degrees) young people were badly injured inthe anadvent auto accident near the of boxed foods, 0 minutes. 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05/23/2015 – Police into evidence. took a report of a possible 05/28/2015 – Polic 20, 2016 suicidal male. After speak- Friday, took aMay report of a poss suicidal female. After ing to the subject, he agreed to for bewater. transported the St. look Favored to foods since. ing contact with the su Johns Medical agreed include young coniferCenter shoots for Whileshe woodrats doto notvoluntar andassessment. leaves of alder, trailing appear tobe betransported in danger, their to St. J and Himalayan blackberry, habitat isMedical decreasing in 05/28/2015 – Police were Center for as red elderberry, waterleaf, and Columbia County as forests contacted by an employee ment. probably others. Their night are managed on increasingly at Clatskanie Safeway, In and addition foraging is accompanied by who short rotations with a to the a wanted turn in a container referenced cases, the C quite a bit oftonoise. minimum of plant diversity. Often the appeared nests will have be of Police consequence of what to be This maykanie Departm a trove of material picked whichfor the wood rat and many methamphetamine, responded to 113 othe up while foraging. If around (animal, bird, was habitation, found in this the can parkingother lot. species during pastthat two w human plant, fungal, andthe insect)

Schnoover and with him in the front seat were his brothe Martin and Emily Mustola. The driver received a disloca shoulder and severe abrasions of the face and scalp. Mar Schnoover, who was transported to Emanuel Hospital in Portland on Sunday was the most seriously injured with kneeSaturday. cap tornFresh loose and thekitchens. knee dislocated, serious hea every at the Expect to see a lacerations, the bones of the forehead being exposed Farmers Market could mean variety of delicious pastries wit the brow was lacerated. Emily Mustola off the vine for two hours. and breads eachreceived Saturday. bad fac and head injuries, the skin and flesh being badly Vegetable varieties are In June the Market willscraped chosen based on taste and cliagain fund the Power Of Pro- in th by the hard surface of the highway. The passengers mate zone suitability -they duce, a program that offers back seat had lesser injuries; the group was brought in to don’t have to endure being where children use forfor. theWith the Clatskanie Hospital theytokens weretocared purchase of produce from thedurin squashed together and transexception of Martin Schnoover all were dismissed Market vendors. ported for days when produce night from the hospital. Children’s enthusiasm for is grown here. There really The drum and bugle corps, sponsored by the America fresh food will be infectious. is joy in gardening…the old Legion left this morning on the train will for Portland where The market again accept timers had it right. will and march the floral paradeQuite this afternoo and FDNP. Thiscompete year promises to be inSNAP The be taken to the Multnomah Hotel simply, a community thatfor lunc the bestboys ever.will Craftsmakers at noon and to dress for theeats parade. go just by bus to th better They is, well… will again wow shoppers stadium where the of paradersbetter. assemble. A large number with their wide variety OntoMay 28th from the 4PMboys to offerings including jew- planned of parents and friends accompany – 6PM, the yearly fundraiser elry, soaps, fine art, textiles, Portland on the train. The S. P. & S made a special roun hosted Clatsgarden whimsy, and more. trip rate of $1.30 for adultsbarbecue and halfis fare forat children wit kanie City Park. Buy your This year a brand new State three-day return limit. at Liney Bird’s Lut of Oregon law will allow The national conventiontickets of theearly Finnish Apostolic or Johnson Family Feed gifted bakers to offer baked an Church will be held in Clatskanie this coming week w Store. goods prepared in their own sessions beginning Sunday morning at 10 a.m. and closi Thursday evening. Four years ago the convention was al held here and brought together a large gathering from th Midwest and the West. At that time on Sunday noon 260 were fed at the meeting and a crowd of almost equal siz is expected this year. All sessions will be held in the hig school gymnasium. A cookhouse 16 by 16 ft. has been erected near the building and the basement of the school be used as a dining room. Three meals will be served da during the convention. There will be three services held each day with the time at 10 a.m., 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Th evening service will be mostly in the English language a the townspeople and those of the surrounding territory a cordially invited to attend. Hope all is well with you and yours, write soon! Love, Alice

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Clatskanie Police Department May 10 – Wiliam B. Pitts, 28, of Brownsmead Oregon, was issued a citation for Theft III, following an incident at Hi School Pharmacy. May 11 – A Clatskanie citizen reported that her vehicle was damaged by another unknown

vehicle while she was in Astoria. She filed a report for insurance purposes and the damages were approximately $500.00. May 12 – Bill R. Newberry, 36, (no address at this time) was taken into custody for Failure to Appear II– Warrant, out of Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, following an incident at Safeway, Clatskanie. He was transported to the Columbia County Jail without incident and lodged. May 12 – Richard Thomas Harris, 32, of Montesano WA, was issued a citation to appear on a Misdemeanor Warrant out of Clatsop County, following an incident at Safeway, Clatskanie. May 13 – A fourteen (14) year old male student was transported to the Cowlitz County Juvenile Detention Center and lodged, following an incident at CMHS which resulted in a fire in the upstairs boys bathroom trash can. In addition to the above referenced cases, the Clatskanie Police Department responded to 16 other calls in the past week.

Columbia River Fire & Rescue May 4 – Unauthorized burning was reported at 58909 Firlock Park Boulevard. May 4 – A hazardous materials release investigation was conducted at 3250 6th Street (no hazmat). May 5 – A non-injury vehicle accident was reported at 64561 Columbia River Highway. May 5 – A brush, or brush and grass mixture, fire was reported at 2020 1st Street. May 6 – A downed power line was reported at 701 E. E Street. May 6 – A downed power line was reported at Neer City Road/ E. 10th Street. May 6 – A bark dust fire was reported at N. 18th Street and St. Helens Street. May 7 – A non-injury vehicle accident was reported at 27977 Dike Road. May7 – Unauthorized burning was reported at 190 Sherwood Drive. May 7 – A pair of bark dust fires were reported at 425 S. Columbia River Highway. May 7 – A bark dust fire was reported at Columbia River Highway and Gable Road. May 8 – A non-injury vehicle accident was reported at 715 Columbia River Highway. May 8 – A bark dust fire was reported at 2296 Gable Road. May 8 – A downed power line was

reported at 304 N. 11th Street. May 8 – A structure fire was reported at 59111 Oak Glen Drive. May 10 – A non-injury motor vehicle accident was reported at S. Columbia River Highway and Bennett Road. May 10 – A brush fire was reported at 34091 Slavens Road. A burn pile got away from the owner and started a fire in adjacent brush (mainly blackberry canes) and grass. There was no extension to structures and firefighters worked for about an hour to get the fire completely extinguished. May 11 – A water leak at Taco Bell was reported. Fire personnel helped locate the shutoff and stopped the leak. There was no damage to the building, just water in the parking lot. May 14 – A non-injury motor vehicle accident was reported at Columbia River Highway and St. Helens Street. May 14 – A structure fire was reported at 1221 Tualatin Street. A small spot fire in a garage occurred. The fire was extinguished with a fire extinguisher and there was no damage to the structure or contents of the garage other than a carpet remnant. The cause is under investigation May 15 – A vehicle fire was reported at 58209 Columbia River Highway. A fire occurred under the hood of a

Buick sedan parked in a driveway. Damage was confined to the engine compartment, loss was estimated at about $3,000. Clatskanie Rural Fire Protection District 19-May Medical 18-May Medical No transport 17-May MVC L5 MVC, no transport 17-May Medical 17-May Medical 17-May Medical No Transport 16-May Medical 16-May Medical Transported to LifeFlight LZ 16-May Medical No Transport 15-May Medical 2nd call 15-May Medical 15-May Medical 15-May Medical 14-May Medical No Transport 13-May MVC single car on its side no injury 13-May Medical 13-May Fire Related Commercial fire CMHS 13-May HazMat Nozzle pulled off pump at CFN reported spill contained 12-May Medical 12-May Medical No Transport 12-May Medical 11-May Medical No Transport 11-May MVC 11-May Medical

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Deer Island was arrested for Probation Violation and Animal Abuse at 65222 Olson Road. May 12 – A burglary was reported at 24782 Mosier Road. May 13 – A noise complaint was reported at 34950 Doe Lane. May 14 – A stolen vehicle was reported at Pebble Creak Road and McDonald Road. May 14 – Marylynn Alfaro-Aguirre, 23, of Vernonia was arrested for a warrant at 182 Bridge Street. May 14 – Kelsey Landreth, 26, of Scappoose was arrested for Probation Violation during a traffic stop at 2296 Gable Road. May 15 – An unwanted subject was reported at 32610 Pittsburg Road.

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Summer season: peak time for grilling fires

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, home chefs everywhere are reaching for their grills, eager to usher in the long-awaited barbecue season. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that grillers pay particular attention to safety in the spring and summer months when ll home fires involving grilling Pro- incidents occur most often. rs Three out of five housethe holds own a gas grill, accordm the ing to NFPA’s latest “Home Grill Fires” report, which il- translates to a lot of tasty eir meals. But it also means d will there’s an increased risk of urse, home fires. In 2009 – 2013, NAP an annual average of 8,900 y, a home fires involved grills, er is,

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Police Reports Columbia County Sheriff’s Office May 9 – A commercial burglary was reported at 58245 Columbia River Highway. May 9 – Devin Womack, 23, of Troutdale was arrested for Parole Violation and a warrant at Clatskanie City Park. May 9 – Torin Hanson, 32, of St. Helens was arrested for Probation Violation during a traffic stop at Blaha Road and Bachelor Flat Road. May 9 – Louis Sourjohn, 40, of Kelso, Wash. was arrested for warrants at 25196 Alston Road. May 10 – Harassment was reported at 60743 Columbia River Highway. May 10 – John Groce, 54, of Longview, Wash. was arrested for Burglary and Trespassing at 71659 White Road. May 10 – Andrew Barnard, 27, of Newberg, Ore. was arrested for Assault at 70360 Columbia River Highway. May 11 – An assault was reported 36380 Miloris Way. May 12 – Phillip Houk, 35, of

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hibachis or barbecues, and close to half of all injuries involving grills were due to thermal burns. While nearly half of the people who grill do so year-round, July is the peak month for grilling fires followed by May, June and August. Grilling video (Caption: NFPA provides grilling fire safety tips to consumers) Although gas grills contribute to a higher number of home fires overall than their charcoal counterparts, NFPA reminds everyone that all types of grills pose a risk for fires and burn injuries. More than one-quarter (27 percent) of home structure grill fires started on an exterior balcony or open porch, and

another 27 percent started in a courtyard, terrace or patio. Eight percent began in the kitchen, according to the report. “As friends and families prepare for a fun grilling season together, be sure the grill is working properly and review safety tips,” said Lorraine Carli, vice president of Outreach and Advocacy for NFPA. “Failing to properly clean the grill or having the grill too close to something that could burn are the leading causes of fires. It’s good practice to check for damage before using the grill for the first time each year, and to check the entire grill regularly.” Cleaning video (Caption:

NFPA offers tips for checking damage to propane tank hoses before using.) When grilling, NFPA suggests the following: • Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors. • The grill should be placed well away from the home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches. • Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grill area. • Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grates and in the trays below. • Never leave your grill unattended.

Protect your home from wildfire with a circle of safety Before summer arrives, create a circle of safety around your home to protect it from wildfire. May is Oregon Wildfire Awareness Month, and the Oregon Department of Forestry, Keep Oregon Green Association, Oregon State Fire Marshal and fire educators statewide are spreading the word on ways to help prevent human-caused wildfires, as well as how to protect a home in case a fire encroaches. “In a large fire event, firefighters may not have the capacity or resources to defend every house. Just as you lock the doors to keep your home and family safe, think of creating a fuel-free defensible space, a ‘circle of safety,’ around your home to reduce fire danger and provide safe access to firefighters so they can protect it,” said Kristin Babbs, president of Keep Oregon Green. The main culprits are a wildfire’s hot embers. They can

waft through the air a mile or more ahead of the actual flame front and come to rest in leaves and needles accumulated on the roof, or in flammable plants in the landscaping. In a matter of minutes the embers can ignite the surrounding fuel. In some instances, house fires started by embers on the roof and in rain gutters have smoldered without smoke for days, creeping into the roof’s underlayment, before bursting into open flames. “You can’t control where these embers land, but you can control what happens when they do,” she said. CLEAN UP TO REDUCE WILDFIRE THREAT To create a circle of safety around your property, start with the house and the first 30 feet extending from the outermost part of the structure, including detached garages and sheds. The roof is the most vulnerable part of the home. Regularly clear leaves and needles from

the roof and gutters, and cut back any tree limbs that overhang the roof. LANDSCAPE PROPERTY TO HALT GROUND FIRE Landscaping should consist of low-growing, fire-resistant plants that are spaced carefully so as not to draw a fire to the structure with surrounding fuel. Rake leaves and debris from the yard, mow grass, prune trees six to 10 feet up from the ground, and keep plants wellwatered to prevent a surface fire from climbing into the tree crowns and carrying flames to the house. Properly placed deciduous trees can actually protect a home by blocking a wildfire’s intense heat. Fuel breaks, such as driveways, gravel walkways, and green lawns can halt the advance of a fire by starving it of fuel. In the zone 100 to 200 feet from the home, trees may

need to be thinned, though less intensively than those closer in, so that canopies are not touching. It is not inevitable that a wildfire will consume everything in its path. The more defensible-space work a homeowner can accomplish before fire season, the better a home’s chances of surviving a wildfire. “It’s peace of mind knowing that if you leave your home for a stretch of time this summer, it will still be standing when you return,” She said. More tips on how to create defensible space around your home and protect it from wildfire can be found at: www. firewise.org and www.keeporegongreen.org Other Wildfire Awareness Month tips coming soon: During May also watch for fire prevention tips on backyard debris burning and campfires.

Learn before you Burn

May is Wildfire Awareness Month. Start by preparing your home for the fire season and treat every spark emitting activity with care. Burn debris responsibly and put every fire, including campfires, dead out. Do Not extinguish cigarettes in potted plants or landscaping, they often contain potting soil, shredded wood, or bark which can easily ignite. Before you throw out butts and ashes, make sure they are extinguished. Put them out in water or sand. Smoldering objects such as cigarettes may lead to ingnition.

Stay informed! Call 503-728-2131 before you burn. Backyard Burn Tips

Call before you burn. Obtain a burn permit online @ Clatskaniefire.org or at Clatskanie Main Fire Station Never burn on dry windy days. Earlier in the day is better. Have water and shovel near by, Never leave fire unattended. Coals must be cool to the touch. Clear a 10ft radius- make sure there are no tree limbs or power lines above

Landscape Tips

Prune all trees so the lowest limbs are 6’ to 10’ from the ground. Create at least a 25 foot defensible space around your home or structure. Remove leaf clutter and dead and overhanging branches. Clean out gutters. Be sure the irrigation system is well maintained. Mow the lawn regularly. Use care when refueling garden equipment and maintain it regularly. Dispose of cuttings and debris promptly, according to local regulations. Store flammable liquids in approved containers, secure from children or trespassers, and never use to ignite burn piles. Become familiar with local regulations regarding vegetation clearances, disposal of debris, and fire safety requirements for equipment. Follow manufacturers’ instructions when using fertilizers and pesticides. Provide for emergency access, driveways should be 12 feet wide and be cleared 13 ½ feet high of limbs and obstructions.

Burning the following materials is illegal anytime, anywhere in Oregon:

. Asbestos .Tires .Plastic and rubber products .Dead animals . Asphalt or industrial waste .Wet garbage and food waste . Automotive parts (including frames) . Waste oil, petroleum treated and related materials . Any material creating dense smoke or noxious odors

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•O bituaries • • William Brian Kyser December 25, 1959 ~ May 14, 2016 brother, Keith. Brian had a dog, Bear, that he loved. They spent hours on Mount St. Helens exploring. Brian was preceded in death by his parents, and his beloved dog, Bear. He is survived by four siblings, Candy Katon Brown (Jim) of Castle Rock; Keith Katon of Clatskanie; Karen Kyser King of Athens, Tenn.; and Kelly Kyser Pruitt (Harvey) of Columbus, Ga. No service will be held. At Brian’s request his ashes will be scattered on Mount St. Helens.

William Brian Kyser was born Dec. 25, 1959, to William and Marlene (Houtz) Kyser in Forest Grove, Ore., and passed away May 14, 2016, in Clatskanie, Ore., of a heart attack. Brian grew up in the Mist-Birkenfeld area and graduated from high school in Vernonia, Ore. Brian was a logger most of his life following in his father’s footsteps and the family tradition. Brian loved to hunt and fish, and spent much of his free time doing so with his

Elverta G. Sorrell July 22, 1915 ~ May 15, 2016 Elverta Geneva Sorrell, 100, of Longview, passed away May 15, 2016, at the La Fountaine Family Home in Longview. She was born July 22, 1915, in Wetunka, Okla., to William Sherman and Stella Mae (Baum) Settlemire. Elverta worked at a Day Care Center as a cook retiring in 1978. She is survived by two sons, Clyde Sorrell (Barbara) of Portland and Sherman Sorrell (Cheri) of Gresham, Ore.; three daughters, Betty Perko, of Longview, Marilyn Howe (Ronnie), of Rainier, and Sharon Caulfield (Harold), of Longview; 11 grandchildren; and numer-

ous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Elverta was preceded in

death by her parents; two brothers, Jessie and Earl Settlemire; two sisters, Lora Miller and Elner Ward; a grandson, Paul Rauckman; and a granddaughter, Geneva Caulfield. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Elverta’s name to a charity of choice. Visitation is planned from 11 a.m. to noon on Friday, May 20, at Groulx Family Mortuary in Rainier, followed by a graveside service at 1 p.m. at Hudson Cemetery, and a potluck reception at the home of Marilyn Howe, 25622 Old Rainier Road, in Rainier.

CMHS restoring natural habitat Students at Clatskanie Middle/High School are getting a lesson in natural science while helping to improve the grounds. Students John Lewis and Kye Degraffenreid cleared blackberries, Scotch Broom, and other vegetation from the hillside along CMHS, and also carved out a platform for students to pose for upcoming graduation pictures. Native plant species will be intalled in place of the cleared vegetation. Lewis and Degraffenreid said the contribution to the school and the environment were good tasks to engage in, leaving a lasting mark on their community. Science teacher James Byrne said pulling invasives would help create a healthier habitat for local wildlife. Plating natives species restores the biological culture of the area.

Dogwood, Douglas Fir, and Spruce trees are will planted, too. Among the science benefits, the students are learing to identify different species, taking note of what is healthy for the area and what is not. Essentially, it boils down to learning what should be cut and what should stay. Two-story high blackberry bushes have been removed, apple and pear trees planted in their place. Who wouldn’t want some fresh fruit on the way to school? Byrne said at planting time, they will bring in a variety of berries and fruits among the native plants. A trail that surrounds the school is seeing improvements as well. Byrne said the goal is to have the trail marked with informational signage resembling what is used in state parks, educational items noting the

local wildlife. Superintendent Lloyd Hartley said this type of project builds pride in the community and develops leadship skills, work ethics, and gives the students a sense of accomplishment. “A way to learn those skills is to be part of something bigger than yourself,” he said. A program for reviving the habitat has been in place for some time, but students involved in the school’s transition program are providing an infussion of energy. At the school’s greenhouse, students are learning to help nature along by studying methods of cloning and seed germination to generate plant starts. The lesson in sustainability is one they take for life, knowing they could make their own food, possibly even make a business of selling plants they’ve grow.

College Graduation announcement for Tyler Puzey Clatskanie High School graduate class of 2012 June 11, 2016 Oregon Tech in Klamath Falls, Oregon BS with Honors GEOMATICS, Land Survey with a minor in Geographic Information Systems. Tyler has accepted a posi-

tion with Oregon Department of Transportation upon graduation. Son of Craig and Kelli Puzey Grandson of Russ & Pat Schaffran of Redmond, OR and Ron & Alice Puzey of Clatskanie.

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ABOVE: Kye Degraffenreid and John Lewis clearing vegetation from the hillside along CMHS. Courtesy photo

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CC16-0326 TS No. OR05000250-151 APN 7421-BA-00103 TO No 150303649-ORMSI TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, WENDA N. HALL, AN ESTATE IN FEE SIMPLE as Grantor to TICOR TITLE COMPANY as Trustee, in favor of FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION as Beneficiary dated as of August 15, 2008 and recorded on August 21, 2008 as Instrument No. 2008008262 and the beneficial interest was assigned to CIT Bank, N.A. and recorded October 13, 2015 as Instrument Number 2015-008679 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Columbia County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 7421BA-00103 A TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: BEGINNING AT THE NORTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 21; THENCE SOUTH 2 degrees 49’ WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 21, A DISTANCE OF 498.08 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF A 20 FOOT WIDE PUBLIC ROAD; (SAID 20 FOOT PUBLIC ROADWAY AND LAND ESTABLISHED BY BURTON BROS. ENGINEER’S SURVEY DATED APRIL 9, 1969, TO REESTABLISH THE LOCATION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER CORNER OF SAID

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#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 the principal balance which became all due and payable based upon the failure to pay taxes and/or insurance 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 $97,546.60 together with interest thereon from August 21, 2008 until paid; 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 August 25, 2016 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 The Strand, St. Helens, OR 97051 County of Columbia, sell at public auction to the Continued on PAGE A8

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A public meeting of the Columbia County Board of Commissioners will be held on June 8, 2016 at 5:15 pm at 230 Strand St., Courthouse Annex Meeting Room in St. Helens, Oregon. A second Columbia County Budget Hearing will be held at on June 1, 2016 at 5:30pm at Rainier City Hall, 106 West B Street in Rainier, Oregon. The purpose of these meetings is to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 as approved by the Columbia County Budget Committee. A summary of the budget is presented below. A copy of the budget may be inspected or obtained at 230 Strand Street in St Helens, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. This budget is for an annual budget period. This budget was prepared on a basis of accounting that is the same as used the preceding year. Contact: Jennifer Cuellar-Smith

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FINANCIAL SUMMARY - REQUIREMENTS BY OBJECT CLASSIFICATION 13,487,644 15,577,675 Personnel Services 10,593,277 13,130,762 Materials and Services 527,526 3,231,979 Capital Outlay 4,474,112 4,369,550 Debt Service 5,114,733 5,436,633 Interfund Transfers 0 0 Contingencies 0 7,791,683 Special Payments 0 1,510,000 Unappropriated Ending Balance/Reserved Future Expenditure Total Requirements 34,197,292 51,048,282

16,503,139 14,589,281 3,053,673 4,181,554 6,134,107 5,072 8,254,147 1,510,000 54,230,974

9,732,283 8,837,110 11,225,596 0 5,115,188 2,991,065 9,343,507 47,244,750

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Don’t let your burn Roots of Resilience event raises $10,000 for SAFE of pile cause a wildfire Columbia County May is Wildfire Awareness Month and the ideal time to reduce the excess vegetation around your home that could pose a wildfire threat, according to the Oregon Department of Forestry. As you begin spring clean-up, Keep Oregon Green, the Oregon Department of Forestry and the Oregon State Fire Marshal urge residents to consider chipping or recycling your yard debris instead of burning. If burning is the only option to dispose of woody material, fire officials urge landowners to follow safe burning practices. “If you do burn your debris, use common sense and follow safety rules,” said State Fire Marshal Jim Walker. “This can prevent most debris burn-caused wildfires, and keep lives and property safe.” Escaped debris burns are the leading human cause of wildfire issues in Oregon, particularly during the early- and late-season periods when people think it is safe and permissible to burn. In 2015, backyard debris burns that escaped control resulted in 133 wildfires burning 224 acres at a cost of nearly $381,000. Oregon experienced severe fire seasons in 201315. Extreme conditions those three years set the stage for any debris burn that got away to spread rapidly. A burn pile is less likely

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to escape control if these simple safety tips are followed: Call before you burn. Burning regulations are not the same in all areas and can vary with weather and fuel conditions. If you’re planning to burn, check with your local ODF district, fire protective association, or air protection authority to learn if there are any current burning restrictions in effect, and whether a permit is required. Know the weather forecast. Never burn on dry or windy days. These conditions make it easy for open burning to spread out of control. Clear a ten-foot radius around your pile. Also make sure there are no tree branches or power lines above. Keep your burn pile small. A large burn may cast hot embers long distances. Small piles, 4x4 feet, are recommended. Add debris in small amounts as existing material is consumed. Always have water and fire tools on site. When burning, have a charged water hose, bucket of water, and shovel and dirt nearby to extinguish the fire. Drown the pile with water, stir the coals, and drown again, repeating till the fire is dead out. Stay with the fire until it is completely out.- Monitoring a debris burn con-

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tinually from start to finish until dead out is required by state law, to ensure that any escaped sparks or embers can be extinguished quickly. Go back and recheck old burn piles, as they can retain heat for several weeks and then rekindle when the weather warms and wind begins to blow. Never use gasoline or other accelerants or combustible liquids to start or increase your open fire. Every year, 10 to 15 percent of all burn injuries treated at the Oregon Burn Center in Portland are the result of backyard debris burning. Burn only yard debris. State regulations prohibit the open burning of any material that creates dense smoke or noxious odors. Escaped debris burns are costly. State law requires the proper clearing, building, attending and extinguishing of open fires any time of year. A first-time citation carries a $110 fine. If your debris burn spreads out of control, you are responsible for the cost of fire suppression and very likely the damage to neighboring properties. This can range from a few hundred to thousands of dollars. More tips on wildfire prevention, including campfire safety, use of motorized equipment, and fire-resistant landscaping can be found on the Keep Oregon Green site, www. keeporegongreen.org

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agenda. The consent agenda includes the financial report and approval of minutes and moving the June Board meeting. There will also be an executive session as Per ORS 192.660(2) (d) To conduct deliberations with persons designated to carry on labor negotiations. The public is encouraged to attend.

CC16-0356 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA Probate Department

CC16-0360 CITY OF CLATSKANIE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE

CC16-0354 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF THE LANDOWNERS OF The Woodson Drainage Improvement Company, Inc. Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting for the landowners and Board Members of the Woodson Drainage Improvement Company, Columbia County, Oregon, will be held Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the GreenWood Resources Office at 350 Columbia River Hwy, Ste 8, Clatskanie. Notice is further given that all proxies must be in writing and signed by the owner. The meeting is to elect a director, adopt a budget, and any other business that comes before the landowners. Dated this 10th day of May 2016.

In the Matter of the Estate of JAMES WILLARD ERICKSON, Deceased. No. 16PB02390 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representatives of this estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present their claims, with vouchers attached, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice to the personal representative at P. O. Box 459, Rainier, OR 97048, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published May 20, 2016. S/Richard L. Erickson Richard L. Erickson Personal Representative STEPHEN D. PETERSEN, L.L.C. Attorney at Law P. O. Box 459 Rainier, OR 97048 CC16-0359 PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Directors for Clatskanie School District 6J will hold a Board meeting, Monday, May 23, 6:30 p.m. at Clatskanie Elementary School, Board Room (room 11), located at 815 S Nehalem. The agenda includes but is not limited to: student body reports, Administrative reports and the consent

The Clatskanie Planning Commission will meet for a regular meeting on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 @ 7:00 p.m. in the Clatskanie City Council Chambers, 75 South Nehalem St. (Clatskanie Cultural Center, 2nd floor). Agenda items include, but are not limited to the following: Approval of the minutes of the April 27, 2016 regular meeting and a Public Hearing regarding an application for a re-zone for property located at 520 SW Tichenor Street. (former Middle School). An updated agenda will be available at City Hall by May 24, 2016. CC16-0355 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF THE LANDOWNERS OF The Westland Drainage Improvement Company, Inc. Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting for the Landowners and Board Members of the Westland Drainage Improvement Company, Columbia County, Oregon, will be held Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the GreenWood Resources Office at 350 Columbia River Hwy, Ste 8, Clatskanie. Notice is further given that all proxies must be in writing and signed by the owner. The meeting is to elect a director, adopt a budget, and any other business that comes before the landowners. Dated this 10th day of May 2016. Gerald Carver President Westland Drainage Improvement Company, Inc. Board of Directors

SAFE of Columbia County held its second annual fundraiser, Roots of Resilience, on May 6th to raise money for the organization’s programs for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Contributions and a live plant-auction helped the organization meet its $10,000 goal for the event. SAFE would like to thank top-tier event sponsors, Care Oregon-Columbia Pacific CCO, Modern Woodman Fraternal Financial Organization, Wauna Federal Credit Union, and Ramos Yard Maintenance, as well as everyone who attended and donated at Roots of Resilience. Joy Creek and Means Nurseries, Timber Press Books, and many other local and regional businesses also contributed to the event’s beautiful ambiance and garden-themed auction, with catering provided by Dockside Steak and Pasta. In addition to the auction, the evening included a successful fundraising match challenge presented by Senator Betsy Johnson. The Senator followed a powerful speech given by Julie McCartney, a domestic violence survivor who now coaches individuals to live safe and healthy lives as a Domestic and Sexual Violence Victims’ Advocate with SAFE. SAFE began serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault as

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CES garden dedicated Leave young of wildlife in the wild to Phyllis Jurvakainen May and June are the months when newborn animals are getting their start in the wild. Help them out by giving them space and leaving them alone. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) and Oregon State Police remind Oregonians that taking young animals out of the wild isn’t just against the law—it’s also bad for the animal. These animals miss the chance to learn important survival skills from their parents like where to feed, what to eat, how to behave as part of a group and how to escape from predators. Unfortunately, every year about this time, ODFW offices across Oregon get calls from people concerned about “orphaned” deer fawns, elk calves, seal pups and other animals they find alone. But the mother animal is usually just off feeding not far away. She will return soon, so don’t interfere. “People often pick up animals they find alone out of good intentions, without realizing they may be sentencing the animal to an early death by removing it from its natural environment and its parents,” said Julia Burco, ODFW district wildlife veterinarian. “Never assume a young animal is orphaned unless you saw its parent killed,” continued Burco. “In almost all cases, the parent will return once it is safe to do so, like when people and dogs aren’t around.” If an animal is injured, or truly orphaned, it needs special care. Oregon’s licensed wildlife rehabilitators have the knowledge and facilities to provide this care. They use special methods that limit human interaction and mimic the animal’s natural lifestyle as much as possible, so the animal can eventually be returned to the wild. Before picking up any

wild animal, call ODFW, Oregon State Police, or a wildlife rehabilitator for advice. Removing or “capturing” an animal from the wild and keeping it in captivity without a permit is against state law (OAR 635-044-0015), as is transporting many animals. Last year, seven people were cited for doing so (No wildlife holding permit/Take-hold young game mammal). Follow these tips if you encounter young animals in the wild: Deer, elk and other mammals: Never assume an animal is orphaned. Don’t move it from the forest, or from your backyard. Female deer and elk and other mammals will often leave their young temporarily for safety reasons or to feed elsewhere. They will return when it is safe to do so (when people, dogs, or predators are not present). Call your local ODFW office, Oregon State Police office, or a local licensed wildlife rehabilitation center when: 1) you see an animal that you know is orphaned because you observed the dead parent animal, or 2) the parent hasn’t returned for several hours or even up to a day, or 3) if the animal is clearly inured or in distress. Bunnies are rarely orphaned; mother rabbits only visit den sites at dusk and dawn to feed her young. Keep your dog or cat away from young wildlife, especially in the spring. If you see a seal pup, young sea lion, or other marine mammal that appears stranded or in distress, contact OSP’s hotline at 1-800452-7888. Birds and turtles: Leave fledgling birds alone. It is natural for fledgling (mostly feathered) birds to be awkward while learning how to fly. If you see one on the ground, leave it alone and keep your distance. Bring

your pets under control and indoors if possible. The mother bird will feed it for several days on the ground until it “gets its wings.” Return nestling birds to the nest. Nestlings (baby birds not fully feathered) found on the ground can be gently and quickly returned to the nest. If the nest is out of reach, place the bird on an elevated branch or fence, or in a nest made from a small box, out of the reach of children and pets. Leave the area so the parent birds can return. Bring your pets indoors. Cats are a major cause of injury and death for all birds, killing millions of birds in the US annually. Keep your pets away from fledgling birds learning to fly. Be careful when pruning trees as there may be a bird nest in the branch. Wait until birds are out of the nest. Beware of cavity nesters. Barn owls and other birds could be nesting in hollowedout trees or logs and in haystacks. What if a bird flies into a window and appears hurt? Birds can be confused by reflective surfaces and mistakenly fly into windows. If you find a bird that has been stunned as a result of a window strike, put the bird in an uncovered box with a towel on the bottom. Keep it in a quiet place away outside, away from pets, and check back in a couple of hours. If the bird has recovered, it will have flown off. If not, contact a local ODFW office or your local wildlife rehabilitator. Let turtles cross the road. In May and June, females begin searching for suitable nesting grounds to lay their eggs. If you see a turtle on the ground, the best thing to do is leave it alone and let it continue on its path. It’s fine to move it off a road (if it is safe for you to do so,) but put it on the other side, where it was headed.

Phyllis Jurvakainen gave nearly 40 years of her life to the Clatskanie School District. As a bus driver, she was entrusted with the safety of the community’s children. Not only did she keep them safe, she showed them love beyond the call of duty. To recognize that dedication and caring, the garden at Clatskanie Elementary School was dedicated to Jurvakainen in a ceremony held this past weekend. A crowd gathered in the garden to hear friends and family remember her, and a plaque commemorating her service was unveiled. Jurvakainen’s daughters Pam Parmley, Donna Thomspon, and Fran Williams were joined by Sheri Crape in presenting the dedication plaque. They

recalled that Jurvakainen was passionate about gardening, saying she would spend as much time as possible outside. Forgiveness and kindness were key to her legacy, and there were memories of her letting students work the bus lights, cruising through downtown Longview in the bus, and the occasional mishap that Jurvakainen would shrug off with a smile. She was known to keep an eye out for students who might not be able buy meals on trips, making sure nobody went hungry. The students, parents and teachers loved her. While driving for a sporting event, she showed her heart in the face of a tragic accident. A diesel fuel spill caused a car to crash into her bus, kill-

ing the car’s driver. Jurvakainen was badly injured in the crash. Using all her strength to keep the bus straight, she tore her rotator cuffs and needed knee replacement surgery. The kids on the bus came through the accident OK. Jurvakainen passed away July 12, 2015. There was a wave of community support for her family at the time. People came forward with years of memories, thanking Jurvakainen for touching their lives. The impact Jurvakainen had on the lives of people around her was the inspiration behind dedicating the garden. They felt the best way to pay respect to her was a nod her hobby, her recreation in her own flower garden.

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Pam Parmley, Fran Williams, Donna Thompson and Sheri Crape reveal a plaque in the CES garden.

Country Financial representative helps Columbia County fight cancer Columbia County residents can donate to cancer research without opening their wallets. Sheryl Teuscher, a Country Financial Representative, is offering a coupon program to raise money for the American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay For Life. Teuscher will donate $10 to the ACS for each person who brings in a completed coupon and schedules a free insurance and financial review. No purchase is necessary, and

coupons are available at Sheryl’s office at 112 West B Street, or by calling 503556-0186. “These coupons are a simple way for community members to support our local relay,” Teuscher, says. “Every contribution to our fundraising event, no matter how big or small, demonstrates our unity in the fight against cancer.” “This is a community event,” adds Teuscher. “You don’t need to be on a relay team or raise thou-

sands of dollars to be there. You can show your support just by showing up.” Last year, Columbia County residents raised more than $50,000 for the ACS. Organizers hope to raise $63,000 this year. The American Cancer Society named Country Financial to the National Corporate Team Program, making the insurance and financial services provider one of the 52 top companies to make such a large commitment to Relay For Life.

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SPORTS BASEBALL Tigers conquer Warriors once again Clatskanie’s postseason began the same way the regular season ended: With a win over the Warrenton Warriors (9-14, 3-9). The Tigers (11-13, 6-6) beat the Warriors 10-3 in a league playoff game on May 17. On the final day of the regular season, Clatskanie won both ends of a doubleheader against Warrenton. The Tigers continued the win-or-go-home portion of their season on May 19 with a league playoff game on the road against the Catlin Gabel Eagles (12-7, 7-5). The winner of that game advances to the state tournament. The game was played after The Chief’s deadline. In the first game of the May 13 doubleheader, Alex Mccallister put on a masterful pitching performance. He threw a complete game shutout, striking out 13 batters without issuing a single walk. He helped himself out at the plate as well, going 3-for-3 with a pair of doubles. Beau Tussing was 2-for-3 with a triple. Ryan Bochner doubled and drove in two runs while finishing 2-for-4.

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In game two, Cole Warren struck out 14 WHS batters in five innings while giving up just four hits. Michael Nichols closed out the game, allowing two hits in two innings. Caleb Warren went 2-for-4 with a double, triple and three RBIs. He also scored two runs. Carter Hudson was 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a double. Bochner drove in a pair of runs and doubled. When the two teams met again on May 17, Mccallister again got the start. He struck out 10 batters in six and two-thirds innings before handing the ball over to Cole Warren to get the final out. Warren ended the game with a three-pitch strikeout. Warren also had a triple and two RBIs, going 2-for-4. Dustin Luquette was 3-for-3 and drove in two runs. Nichols drove in three runs on a pair of doubles. He also scored two runs. Hudson was 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored.

LEFT: Dustin Luquette snatches a line drive for the out. BELOW: Michael Nichols rounds third on a big hit and heads for home.

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Rainier takes third The Clatskanie Tigers (20-6, 8-4) finished the regular season as the runner-up behind No. 3 Rainier (20-6, 12-0) in the Lewis and Clark League

standings. The Tigers ended the regular season by sweeping a doubleheader with the Warrenton Warriors (9-17, 5-7) on May 13.

Clatskanie beat Warrenton 9-2 and 7-4. MacKenzie Mitchell pitched a complete game in the first outing. She struck out five batters and gave up only four base hits. Offensively, the Tigers were led by Olivia Warren’s 3-for-4 showing. She scored two runs.

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Maris Jackson went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBIs and she scored two runs. Sage Miller also had two RBIs. Madison Gaylin was 2-for3, scoring twice and belting a double. In the second game, it was Macy Simmons in the pitcher’s circle throwing a complete

game with only four hits surrendered. She struck out four batters. Warren and Kiersten Sermino each had triples against the Warriors. Sermino ended the game 3-for-4 and scored two runs. Jackson was also 3-for-4 with a pair of runs scored. Mitchell went 2-for-3 and

drove in two runs. Carmen Lindblom had a double and two RBIs. Clatskanie hosted Warrenton on May 19 in a league playoff game. The game started after The Chief’s print deadline. The winner of that game advances to the state playoffs.

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TEAM SCORES Boys 1, Warrenton 39. 2, Catlin Gabel 30. T-3, Rainier 26. T-3, Portland Christian 26. 5, Oregon Episcopal 15. 6, Clatskanie 9. 7. Riverdale 8. Girls 1, Rainier 50. 2, Portland Baseball Christian 39. 3, Riverdale 28. 4, The No. 1-ranked Oregon Episcopal 26. 5, De La Rainier Columbian baseSalle 21. 6, Catlin Gabel 16. 7, ball team (19-4, 12-0) can Clatskanie 15. only sit and wait to learn

in the first round of the state playoffs on May 25. After finishing the league season undefeated, Rainier lost a 9-4 non-league game against the 4A Astoria Fishermen (14-11, 8-7) on May 17. Astoria finished the season third in the Cowapa League.

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Softball Rainier is prepping itself against high-end competition heading into the playoffs. The third-ranked Columbians (20-6, 12-0) backloaded their schedule with challenging games. The Columbians dropped a 5-1 game to the No. 1 Dayton Pirates (23-3, 10-0) on May 13. Rainier came up a run short in a 1-0 pitcher’s dual against the No. 2-ranked 4A team, the Scappoose Indians (22-4, 13-2). Then the Columbians beat the Astoria Fishermen (16-10, 9-6) – ranked No. 10 in 4A – 6-1 on May 17. Senior Sarah Probasco struck out 12 batters against Scappoose. Rainier will not know who it plays in the firstround of the state playoffs until the regular season and league playoffs conclude on May 21. More than likely, the Columbians will be at home for their first-round game on May 25.

The Rainier Columbians are the 2016 Lewis and Clark League girls track and field champions. Led by three individual league titles from junior Janni Kristensen, the Columbians outscored second-place Portland Christian 50-39. Clatskanie’s girls squad finished seventh in the meet with 15 points and is sending two studentathletes to the state meet. Kristensen is the league champion in the 100-meter hurdles, the high jump and the pole vault. She ran the hurdles in 16.85 seconds. She won the high jump by three inches, clearing 5-1. Teammate Breana Edwards, a sophomore, earned entry to the state meet in that event by clearing 4-10 for second place. Kristensen easily outpaced the field in the pole vault, where she vaulted 8-0. The second-place finisher had a mark of 5-6. Kristensen added team points in the 300-meter hurdles, where her time of 51.49 seconds was good for third place. Teammate Rusti Gates, another sophomore, was fourth in 52.82. Senior Samantha Holland won a league title in the 400 meters by nearly a half a second. She clocked in with a time of 1:03. Clatskanie sophomore Victoria Griffith was third in 1:04. She will run at state as well because the second-place runner, from OES, is not able to compete. Holland also ran on the Columbians’ 4x400 relay team, which won the title with a time of 4:25. The three other runners are Ashley Bush, Monica Guisinger and Abby Rosian. Both of Rainier’s relay teams qualified for the state meet. The RHS 4x100 team

took second in the 200. He was a mere two-tenths of a second behind the district champion, finishing in 23.99 seconds. Senior Kiel Biggs rounds out the list of CHS state qualifiers. He’ll compete in the javelin, where he placed second after recording a throw of 146-9. The Columbians are sending senior pole vaulter Bryan Falls to the state meet. He finished second with a mark of 10-9. That height actually tied the district champ, Warrenton’s Rodrigo Verrisimo, but it took Falls more attempts to reach his height. The state meet takes place at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon over three days. The 1A/2A/3A teams began competing on May 19 and will conclude on May 20. The 4A/5A/6A teams start their competition on May 20 and finish on May 21.

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was the league’s runner-up in 53.27 seconds. That team includes Holland, Bush, Rosian and Jamie Tow. Junior Julia Patterson scored second-place finishes in both the discus and javelin. She threw the discus 96-7. She missed out on a league title in the javelin by two inches with a throw of 112-7. Clatskanie’s lone entrant in the girls’ state competition is junior Emma Carver, who made it in the 800 meters. She took second with a time of 2:42. The Tiger boys, on the other hand, are sending a strong contingent of student-athletes to Eugene, led by three-time district champion Ryan Watson. Watson, a sophomore, won the 110-meter high hurdles and the 300-meter hurdles. In addition, he ran a leg on the Tigers’ championship 4x100 relay team, along with Cooper Blodgett, Cooper Starkel and Kees Tjaarda. The relay team won in a time of 44.96 seconds. Watson blew away the field by more than a second in the 110-meter hurdles. He won with a time of 16.17 seconds – second place was 17.88 seconds. In the 300 hurdles, he edged OES’s Oren Palmer 43.38-43.68. Starkel added another win in the high jump, clearing 5-6. That helped the boys to a sixthplace finish as a team. Rainier’s boys took third. Warrenton won the boys’ title. In addition to the high jump and 4x100, Starkel is running the 100 and 400 at the state meet. He was runner-up in both of those events, with a time of 11.61 in the 100 and 51.54 in the 400. Freshman Cooper Blodgett

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