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Clatskanie gets pavement, street reflector improvements BY JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

Just in time for the annual Clatskanie Heritage Days Fourth of July Parade, city public works crews have added fresh coats of paint to the parking spaces and curbs along Nehalem Street. The crews have also added something new to the middle of the street specially designed reflective tape. Clatskanie Public Works Director Ray Dipasquale said the tape is an experiment to see if it provides better public safety and is more economical than using standard street paint. “The reflective tape lasts longer,” Dipasquale said. “It has reflected elements molded into the fabric. It is better than flat asphalt paint.” City public works crews laid the tape down earlier this week over the faded street strips that separate lanes of traffic along Nehalem Street. “We’ll use the strips on other streets in limited areas,” Dipasquale said. “Crews will still have to paint the curbs and parking stalls.” Dipasquale said he purchased the tape online, searching for the best deal he could find. He declined to make public the cost of the tape saying he would summarize the costs to the Clatskanie City Council once the street project is complete. The city also contracted with Mike George Paving & Seal Coating for an approximately $70,000 overlay and reconstruction project on portions of 2nd, 3nd and Tichenor Streets. “In areas where the pavement has deteriorated to the point that we can’t support an overlay, we took that portion out and ground the surface and placed new asphalt on the re-compacted

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Clatskanie Public Works employees Calvin Shulda and Jacob Pina lay down specially designed reflector tape along Nehalem Street. The city is testing the tape to see if it can economically replace the painted street stripes.

lines, but also the gas mains and storm drains in the area. Those utilities need to be protected by a dependable roadway system.” Dipasquale said the overlay and reconstruction project is the only major street work budgeted this summer in Clatskanie. Dipasquale said the city prioritizes the roadways that are either carrying higher traffic volumes, or are in a more deteriorated condi-

base,” he said. “In areas where the asphalt is in good condition, we simply put an overlay on.” The work took place Tuesday, June 28 following set up projects on Monday, June 27. “This work not only keeps the roadways safer and offers a more acceptable riding experience, but also the treatment protects all the underground utilities in our roadways, not just our water and sewer

tion in order to assess longevity as well as serving the number of maximum daily trips. The city also takes into account the safety issues associated with the circulation network for the school systems. According to Dipasquale, Tichenor Street has been a high priority. “We have undertaken a sanitary improvement there, and until

we get that improvement done beneath the road it wouldn’t be appropriate to pave the road,” he said. “So, as we continue to upgrade the sewer systems we will continue that paving program.” Dipasquale said the city has not yet identified any other roadways for improvements. “Maintenance is the key to a ­­­­

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Clatskanie’s Independence Day Parade Puzey ready for challenges BY JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

“Everyone loves a parade,” so the saying goes. And in Clatskanie the annual Heritage Days Fourth of July Parade is expected to draw thousands. Heritage Days Fourth of July Parade Coordinator Ed Franklin said more than 100 entrants have been in past parades, making Clatskanie a favorite place to visit during the Independence Day holiday. “When you are in the parade you realize how big of a deal this is to the people of Clatskanie by the sheer number of people lining the street along the parade route,” Franklin said. “It is a mass

of people four and five deep, from curb to yard, from 7th street on South Nehalem to the bridge on North Nehalem and even a good size group along 5th Street.” Franklin said the engagement of the community is what makes the parade such a success each year. “It’s all the local people that enter the parade on floats, on bikes, on horses, walking, showing off their cars, showing their business, the local utility, the log trucks, dump trucks, antique tractors, the fire trucks, the kids showing their talents and our local politicians either come from the community or have family ties to Clatskanie,” he said. Franklin said the parade also draws participants from out of town.

“Like the Astoria Clowns, the Astoria Regatta float, usually a crowd favorite, courts of princesses and queens from other towns, local celebrations and the horse courts and sometimes military groups,” he said. “We never know until the day of the parade the actual number we will have that year. Some participants register in advance and many more register the day of the parade.” “People line up and down Nehalem Street and wait anxiously to see who and what will be participating in the parade,” Clatskanie Heritage Days Chair Debi Smiley said. “There is a lot of excitement and high energy as the children ­­­­

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Children caught pounds of thrown candy during the 2015 Heritage Days Fourth of July Parade.

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Clatskanie City Manager Greg Hinkelman said he expects to give the jruark@countrymedia.net city council his recommendation about Following a distinctive 24 years and contracting the police services with the 9 months as a Clatskanie city councilor, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office later this summer. Ron Puzey didn’t think he’d be back. “The whole thing needs to be But given his passion for the city and resolved soon that later if we are going his understanding of the need to serve to continue to do business as usual,” his community, Puzey has agreed to Puzey said. a Clatskanie City Council request to Other issues Puzey said he wants to return as a councilor. He will serve the address concern remaining six months of Steve Conwhat public services are needed stans term. Constans retired on June 8 and finding the money to pay for those after nearly 16 years of city service. “I have always been interested in the services. Hinkelman said he would deliver his town,” Puzey said. “I enjoyed my time recommendation for hiring a new city on the city council,” attorney during the But Puzey July 6 meeting. He tells The Chief said he is reviewing “I don’t have an axe to he won’t run for proposal from a the city council grind. But I do have goals to aPortland law firm to position after do the work. the term expires accomplish. The city has a “Hickelman lot of turmoil.” in December, said it is important citing his age and – Ron Puzey, incoming that the city have an family issues he Clatskanie City Councilor attorney. wants to attend “Just about to. everything in this world “No, he said. “I has to be run by an attorney, like simple won’t run. In September, I will be 82. I agreements, land use, ordinances and have put in a lot of time.” enforcement that need to be reviewed.” Puzey is expected to be sworn in as Typically Clatskanie contracts the new city councilor during the July with an attorney for the needed legal 6 Clatskanie City Council’s regular services. monthly meeting. “We put in a certain amount of “I don’t have an ax to grind,” he money each year for such professional said. “But I do have goals to accomservices,” plish. The city has a lot of turmoil.” Hinkelman said. “Contracting out Puzey said he will need to catch up the legal services makes economic on the city issues and see where the sense.” priorities are. The Clatskanie City Council is “I think the most pressing issue is scheduled to meet 7 p.m. on Wednesthe disbanding of the police department,” he said. “There are some pluses, day, July 6, at Clatskanie City Hall but I want to look at that issue carefully. located at 95 S NeHalem Street. We don’t want to jump into something Follow the Clatskanie City Council without knowing what we are doing. online at thechiefnews.com and in print We need to make the best informed in the Friday editions of The Chief. decision we can.” BY JEREMY C. RUARK

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Emission fraud settlement nets $85 million for Oregon

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Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum have announced two separate settlements with Volkswagen relating to emissions fraud. A federal settlement will require Volkswagen to pay more than $68 million into a trust to support diesel emission reduction programs in Oregon. The federal settlement also includes cash payments to Oregon consumers who purchased a falsely marketed vehicle, and will require VW to buy back or fix certain VW and Audi diesel vehicles. A separate multistate settlement reached by Attorney General Rosenblum and 37 other Attorneys General will require VW to pay $570 million for violating state laws prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade practices, including a payment of more than $17 million to Oregon. Oregon was among six states that led this investigation, in part because Oregon has the highest per-capita ownership of the affected VW vehicles in the nation. “The EPA estimates as many as 400 Oregonians sicken or die each year from respiratory and cardiac disease caused by exposure to diesel emissions, which are also linked to certain cancers,” Brown said. “I am committed to putting the settlement funds to work immediately to protect the health of Oregonians, both now and in the future.” “Many Oregonians purchased these vehicles because VW advertised the cars as legitimate ‘green vehicles’ — when in reality they were some of the dirtiest cars on the road,” Rosenblum said. “We aggressively led this multi-state investigation because Oregon

Ray Pohl, husband of Clatskanie City Mayor Diane Pohl, faces another court date after being arrested in Clatskanie Park on June 25 for a probation violation. Columbia County Undersheriff Andy Moyer said his office received a call Ray Pohl from Clatskanie Police at about 1:30 p.m. June 25 requesting assistance after city police officers were called o the park concerning an incident involving Pohl. “The event was lateraled to the sheriff’s office due to a potential conflict of interest,” interim Clatskanie Police

consumers care about the cars they drive and their impact on the environment. This settlement shows that it doesn’t matter the size or reach of the company. We will aggressively pursue any company that has deceptive marketing tactics.” According to a release from Brown’s office, the attorneys general’s investigation confirmed that VW and Porsche sold more than 570,000 2.0and 3.0 liter diesel vehicles in the United States equipped

“Many Oregonians purchased these vehicles because VW advertised the cars as legitimate ‘green vehicles’ — when in reality they were some of the dirtiest cars on the road.” – Ellen Rosenblum, Oregon Attorney General with “defeat device” software intended to circumvent emissions standards for certain air pollutants, and concealed the existence of the defeat device from regulators and the public. VW and Porsche made false marketing and advertising statements and misrepresented the cars as environmentally friendly or “green” and compliant with federal and state emissions standards — when in fact VW knew the vehicles emitted harmful oxides of nitrogen (NOx) at rates many times higher than the law permitted. The coordinated settlements resolve consumer protection claims raised by a multistate coalition of state Attorneys General co-led by attorneys

general in Oregon, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Tennessee, and Washington, and joined by 37 other jurisdictions against Volkswagen AG, Audi AG, and Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Porsche AG and Porsche Cars, North America, Inc. – collectively referred to as Volkswagen. They also resolve actions against Volkswagen brought by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), California and car owners in private class action suits. The settlements require VW to implement a restitution and recall program for 13,015 Oregon owners and lessees of the model year 2009-2015, 2.0-liter diesel vehicles listed below at a maximum cost of just over $10 billion. Once the consumer program is approved by the court, affected VW owners, lessees and sellers will receive a lump sum payment of at least $5,100 and a choice between: • A buyback (based on prescandal market value); or • A modification to make vehicles emissions-compliant, subject to VW’s proposal of and regulators’ approval of an acceptable modification. Consumers will still be eligible to choose a buyback if an acceptable fix is not approved. Owners who choose the modification option would also receive an Extended Emission Warranty; and a Lemon Law-type remedy to protect against the possibility that the modification causes subsequent problems. The full details of the agreement are available at VWCourtSettlement.com and www. ftc.gov/VWSettlement.

Sheriff’s office to issue dog licenses Columbia County Sheriff’s Office will take over sale and administration of the county’s dog license program beginning July1. Dog owners can obtain licenses from the sheriff’s office in person or by mailing an application, including a current rabies certificate and the appropriate fee, to the sheriff’s office at 901 Port Avenue in St. Helens. Licenses will no longer be available at the county

clerks office. Sheriff Jeff Dickerson said the county plans to expand the number of places dog-owners can obtain a license. “The sheriff’s office is currently working on a way for dog owners to be able to obtain their licenses on line, through veterinary offices and through the animal shelter,” Dickerson said. “Any way that we can better meet the needs of a mobile, commuting public

is our end goal.” Reducing confusion about enforcement of animal control laws and increasing participation in the licensing program by dog owners are goals of the program, Dickerson said. Applications for a doglicense can be found at http://www.co.columbia. or.us/sheriff. Click on the link to dog control under the Enforcement Division menu.

CC Rider Holiday Schedule Columbia County Rider Transportation Holiday Schedule for Line 1 St. Helens to Portland Independence Day Monday, July 4: On Monday, July 4, CC Rider will have bus lines 1, 5, and 7 running.

Line 1 - Portland will operate on a reduced schedule as shown in the link below. Lines 5 - Kelso and Line 7 - Lower Columbia Connector will operate as usual. The Lines listed below will not be running of the Fourth of July Holiday.

Line 2 - PCC Rock Creek, Line 3 - South County Flex, Line 4 - Clatskanie, and Line 6 - Nehalem Valley There is no DemandResponse Service running on Monday, July 4. For more information, call CC Rider dispatch at 503-366-0159.

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Chief Stan Grubbs said. Moyer said a sheriff’s deputy arrived at the park at 3:05 p.m. to investigate the call. “The deputy called Mr. Pohl’s probation officer who issued a detainer, like a warrant, and Mr. Pohl was taken into custody without incident and transported to the county jail.” Pohl was released earlier this week and may face a structured sanction. Details of that sanction were not available at press time. Pohl, a former, member of the Clatskanie Planning Commission, was originally booked for indecency on Sept. 15, 2015, at the Columbia County Jail.

Fundraising for hope during Rainier Day’s in the park On July 7-9, before (and during) the evening entertainment for Rainier Day’s in The Park, volunteers will be handing out glow sticks in exchange for canned food and/or cash donations. On Saturday, July 9, from 11 a.m. -9 p.m., volunteers will be selling bottled water and raffle tickets. You may purchase raffle tickets for $1 each or 6/$5. Prizes include free Luigi’s pizza, a $25 Cabela’s gift card, $20 Ixtapa gift certificate, and more.

Jobless report shows gains, positive future BY JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

A key indicator of Columbia County’s economy is showing positive strengths in several job sectors as the shift of the economic base continues. The May unemployment report, issued by the Oregon Employment Department, shows Columbia County’s jobless rate at 5.7 percent, unchanged from April, but lower than the May 2015 rate at 7.3 percent. The county saw 100 jobs added in May. The private sector, including leisure and hospitality, grew by 80 jobs. Government employment rose by 20 and other industries had smaller changes. Total nonfarm employment in May was 290 more than one year before, a gain of 2.8 percent. The private sector accounted for 250 more jobs gained and government added 40 jobs over the year. Retail trade added 60 jobs during the year and 50 jobs were added to the leisure and hospitality sector. Other services grew by 40 jobs and professional and business services and construction each added 30 new jobs. Over the past 10 years, the education and health services sectors have grown the most adding 220 jobs, followed by leisure and hospitality and professional and business services. While manufacturing, mining and logging have lost the most jobs, 440, over the 10 years.

“There are projects in the pipeline in Columbia County that could strengthen the manufacturing, natural resources, education services and utilities sectors,” Oregon Employment Department Workforce Analyst Shawna Sykes said. A $64 million bathroom tissue and paper towel manufacturing facility is slated for Scappoose that will employ 80 workers. Rightline Equipment will add 40 jobs with the expansion of its specialized forklift component plant in Rainier. Portland Community College will build a $17 mil-

Leading Job Sectors Over the past 10 years, the education and health services sectors have grown the most adding 220 jobs, followed by leisure and hospitality and professional and business services lion Advanced Manufacturing Research Center. The facility will initially train students through industry-sponsored skilled apprenticeships. “We are going from not having any higher education facilities in Columbia County to having investments and facilities owned at operated by Portland Community College and Oregon Institute of Technology and they’ll be leasing space out to Portland State University. Oregon State University also will have a presence here.”

Chuck Daughtry, the Executive Director of Columbia County Economic Team, told The Chief in an early June article. Daughtry said other stakeholders included Business Oregon, CCET, Columbia Pacific CCO, U.S. Economic Development Administration, Greater Portland Inc., University of Sheffield, England and Boeing. “Manufacturing seems to have some great cluster development advantages on the horizon in Columbia County,” Sykes said. “Much also depends upon the Port of St, Helens’ development at Port Westward and at around Scappoose Industrial Airpark.” Sykes said most of Columbia County’s job openings are for year-round positions, but there are some construction positions that are seasonal and some temporary jobs. “Currently, the state employment department’s Columbia County open job listings are dominated by health care, professional and business services, financial activities, retail trade, transportation (truck driving and parcel delivery) and construction. “Wages really depend on the job and the applicants’ abilities and qualifications,” Sykes said. To view the Oregon Employment Department’s Columbia County Job Listing List, visit worksourceoregon. org.

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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 Sermon Title- “Bearing Fruit for God” Old Testament Lesson- Psalm 82 New Testament Lesson- Colossians 1: 1-14 Reading for today- “The Eternal Legacy” Leonard Griffith Wednesday study group will meet at 11:00 am in the Fireside Room. “Come as you are, everyone is welcome”

HOLY NATIVITY EASTERN ORTHODOX MISSION 867 5th St., Hammond Or (503) 440-3930 or (503) 298-3453

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APOSTOLIC LUTHERAN CHURCH 18614 Beaver Falls Road Clatskanie, OR 97016 Church phone: (503) 556-0537

ALSTON’S CORNER ASSEMBLY OF GOD 25272 Alston Road, Rainier 97048 Phone: (503) 556-1961 WESTPORT COMMUNITY CHURCH 49246 Highway 30 Westport, OR 97016 Church Phone: (503) 455-2576

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA 1010 NE 5th St. - P.O. Box 447 Clatskanie, OR 97016 (503) 728-4604

RAINIER COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD 321 West C Street P.O. Box 849 Rainier, OR 97048 (503) 556-5661

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH S.W. High Street Clatskanie, OR 97016 Phone: (503) 556-5641 Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary East 2nd and D St. Rainier, OR 97048

• Friday, July 1 Lunch at the Clatskanie Senior Center, noon, 620 SW Tichenor Street. Menu features: Hamburger and salad. Lunch at the Rainier Senior Center, noon, 48 W 7th Street. Menu features: Rainier Senior Center, 48 W 7th Street; Foot care 10 am1 pm (by apt 503-556-3889). Music with Eric 11am

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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

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

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 HERITAGE BIBLE CHURCH 75212 Larson Rd. Rainier, OR 97048

COLUMBIA BIBLE CHURCH 407 East 2nd Street Rainier, OR 97048 GREAT VOW ZEN MONASTERY 79640 Quincy-Mayger Road Clatskanie, OR 97016 (503) 728-0654

BIRKENFELD COMMUNITY CHURCH 11249 Highway 202 Birkenfeld, Ore. (503) 755-2370 RAINIER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 101 E. C Street, P.O. Box 188 Rainier, OR 97048 Phone: (503) 556-3440

MAYGER-DOWNING COMMUNITY CHURCH 80071 Life Lane Clatskanie, OR 97016 (503) 728-2305 BEAVER FALLS BAPTIST CHURCH 23632 Evergreen Rd. (503) 728-4176 RAINIER ASSEMBLY OF GOD 74950 Rockcrest Street Rainier, Ore. (503) 556-8211 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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Monday, July 4 Rainier Senior Center, 48 W 7th Street; Blood pressure check 11 am, Bingo 6 pm Wednesday, July 6 Beaver Homes Grange; Business meeting, 7 pm Thursday, July 7 Veterans Breakfast, 10 am, Clatskanie American Legion Hall, 930 NE 5th Street in Clatskanie, Or Rainier Senior Center, 48 W 7th Street; pinochle 1 pm

Friday, July 8 Rainier Senior Center, 48 W 7th Street; Foot care 10am- 1 pm (by apt 503-556-3889) Saturday, July 9: Rainier High School, Class of 1996, 20-year High School Reunion activities; Beach themed Alumni dinner party, 6 pm, 103 West C Street, Rainier, Or. Cost $ 40 includes dinner and 2 drink tickets. Rainier United Methodist Church,101 C street, Rainier.

Pancake breakfast 7am-10am to benefit HOPE food bank. Menu feature: buttermilk or blueberry pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, applesauce, orange juice and coffee. Cost is by donation. Sunday, July 10: Rainier High School, Class of 1996, 20-year High School Reunion activities; 10 am: School tour, meet at RHS 12 pm: Family BBQ, Hudson Park, cost $10 for adults. Pay online at:

http://paypal.me/rainierclassof1996. or mail a check, before July 1 attn: Leah Emmett, 1631 Vera Drive, Springfield, OR 97477 Wednesday, July 13 Change of meeting date. The port of St.Helens Board of Commissioners regularly scheduled meeting for Wednesday, July 13, 2016, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, July 27, 2016, 8:30 am, Port Office 100 E

Street Columbia City, OR. For questions or concerns, pleaase call the port office at 503-397-2888 Cloumbia County Advisory Commision will hold a public mwwting on Wednesday, July 13 at 12:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the Courthouse Annex Meeting Room, 230 Strand, St.Helens, Or. The meeting is open to the public and any interested persons are invited to attend.

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Oregon’s minimum wage increases July 1 Oregon’s new minimum wage law takes effect on Friday, July 1, and the Oregon Association of Industries recommends employers take steps in order to be prepared. Each employer’s to-do list depends on the type of workers they have: If your business employs workers who report to a fixed location and work there every day, be prepared to pay the new minimum wage for all

hours worked beginning July 1, 2016. NOTE: This wage also applies if you have workers who make deliveries as part of their job, starting and ending their day at the same fixed location. The wage you pay depends on the wage region where your business is located, so be sure you know which one you are in: 1. Portland Urban Growth Boundary wages will rise to $9.75 per hour (enter your ad-

counties; 3. Urban/suburban region wages will rise to $9.75 per hour. This region includes all businesses in Benton, Clatsop, Columbia, Deschutes, Hood

above, but base employees’ pay on the region where the employee spends more than 50 percent of their time. If your business has employees who work in multiple

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required in any region where the employee worked during the pay period. If your business chooses this option, you do not need to track the location where the employee

Fire Reports Clatskanie Rural Fire Protection District report From May 23 through June 2, Clatskanie RFPD responded to 11 calls for medical assistance, 3 firerelated calls, and answered 5 other calls for service. May 27, there was an illegal burn reported. May 28, there was a motor vehicle crash. May 30, there was a structure fire on Old Rainier Road. May 31, there was an illegal burn. The homeowner extinguished the fire.

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The Wayne Mayo I Know I’ve known Wayne Mayo for over thirty years and he’s my choice for County Commissioner. Wayne has many outstanding qualities that would make him an exceptional commissioner. He’s clear thinking, approachable, and straight for-

ward. He also has the courage to make tough decisions. However, what is most compelling to me is his willingness to step in and help people, regardless of who they are or how difficult the circumstances and never expect anything in return. If you’re in a jam, you’d be fortunate to have Wayne near by. This is a man who truly cares

about people. The next few years are critical for Columbia County. The commissioners will have a lot on their plates. Wayne’s ability to work with people and solve problems will be needed more than ever. Sincerely, Pete McHugh Scappoose

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our mother’s (nana’s) house Berg for all your help. on May 23. Special thanks Tom & Claire Wilcox We would like to thank to Sheriff Goodwin; you will Tom & Kelly Wilcox all the Fire and Rescue crews be forever in our hearts for Matt & Amanda Wilcox who respondedThe to a fire out saving herUp, life,Thumbs also to Nick Rainier following Thumbs Down is a frequent

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tested along Nehalem Street separating the lanes of traffic. The paint and tape makes our town look good! Thanks to the Clatskanie Public Works A letter from Clatskanie’s Past... Department.

June 5, 1935 Clatskanie, Oregon Way to go grads!

Heritage Days Clatskanie’s annual Heritage Days celebration gets better and better each year. Thanks to all the volunteers who help put this special event together. They work countless hours coordinating all the fun elements.

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“T numb party For more information, contact the Oregon Bureau of up to elect Labor at 971-673-0751. Elect Clark A just south of the Boise mill CCMH. party property. It appears that 5/28/15 Brush, ba net v a fire was set either delibdust fire: S. Columbi erately or accidentally on River Highway, Colu St. H the small wood dock by an This was a smallincre 2 fo Janua unknown person. The fire 2 foot barkdust fire o c was extremely small and did side of the Best The Wes coun by ave overly not cause any appreciable Hotel. ProbablyDem start damage to the dock. The a discarded cigarette comp fire was consistent with a No spread to structu ary a cigarette-caused fire. A vehicles and no regis injur small, unauthorized campfire 5/30/15 Structure to 8,5 ring was also located near 29451 Old Rainier ever,R non-a the dock and was still warm Rainier. This was as creas from prior use. Contact the cant structure fire inv ary to Port of St. Helens for further a metal barn, approx information. 40x50 in size. TheClb 5/28/15 Structure fire: used for raising bers chic 735 Matzen St., St. Helens. (chicks), storagediscr inc chan This came in as a structure a 1978 Chevy Cama “B fire but was actually a stove legal marijuana bers grow issue. The residents had The cause of thethis firen started the stove cleaning assigned to a heating he sa cycle and this caused a good system used to incub befor deal of smoke and fumes warm the chicks.party Th due to a stove that had not no extension to the h April been cleaned recently. All that is located close voter natel$ residents evacuated and is assigned at about there were no injuries. This but may be morewarra dep be re a group home operated by on insurance estimat Cl gets on the road and over the grade. The car was drivenballo by Schnoover and with him in the front seat were hisElect bro Martin and Emily Mustola. The driver received a mand dislo tionMh shoulder and severe abrasions of the face and scalp.

Columbia River Fire and Rescue report There was a 78% emergency medical rate for all calls this past week. 5/25/15 Dumpster/outside fire: On Port-managed land at end of Railroad Avenue, St. Helens. This was a fire on a small dock moored in the Scappoose Bay area

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more challenging to dodge operative observer for the U.S. weather bureau, reports that drivers who are in such a the mean temperature for the month was 54.13 degrees while hurry to get from here to the maximum temperature was 78 (on May 20th) and the there. They disregard comminimum was 33 (on May mon sense and safety. Is it us, 24th). The total rainfall was .53 inches. or are thereEighteen more and days more of the month were clear, seven partly cloudy and six of these drivers thatcloudy. follow The heaviest rainfall occurred on the 17th.speeds, There was a light frost on the 2nd of the way too16th closeand at high month and turn far more unusual a killing frost on the 24th. The never use their signals, talkprevailing or text on their windhandof the month was from the northwest. held cell phone and have even arrived in St. Helens the past week to be More sheep apply makeuponasColumbia they steer County cutover land. Approximately pastured their car down thefrom roadway 16,000 sheep eastatof the mountains are now crazing in breakneck speeds. the county. Kenneth C. Miller, S. P. & S. agricultural agent,

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Schnoover, who was transported to Emanuel Hospital Portland on Sunday was the most seriously injuredHow wi knee cap torn loose and the knee dislocated, serious h lacerations, the bones of the forehead being exposed w the brow was lacerated. Emily Mustola received bad f and head injuries, the skin and flesh being badly scrap by the hard surface of the highway. The passengers in back seat had lesser injuries; the group was brought in the Clatskanie Hospital where they were cared for. Wi exception of Martin Schnoover all were dismissed dur and four sheepmen were in town Tuesday conferring with W. night from the hospital. Presidential Race T. Evenson relative to placing some on the Benson Timber The drum and bugle corps, sponsored by the Amer Read The Chief’s latest Company holdings. Legion left this morning on the train for Portland whe article about the impact of Arvid Mattson, who is charged with assault with intent to will compete and march in the floral parade this aftern the U.S. Presidential race kill, following the shootings of Sergeant Kenneth Healea and The boys will be taken to the Multnomah Hotel for lu on Columbia County in this Cal E. Throne, state officers at Astoria, about three weeks at noon and to dress for the parade. They go by bus to issue. We are keeping an eye ago, a defense pleading insanity, according to stadium where the paraders assemble. A large number (and ear.)will on enter the national media coverage of the candiword from Astoria. of parents and friends planned to accompany the boys dates in a race thatofhas taken Deliveries fish at Astoria showed a big increase Portland on the train. The S. P. & S made a special rou so many twists and turns ourthat the June run of Chinook as Wednesday, indicating trip rate of $1.30 for adults and half fare for children w head is still spinning. started entering the Columbia. Fishermen operating near the three-day return limit. mouth the river were getting between 400 and 500 pounds The national convention of the Finnish Apostolic L Join theof conversation. Contribute per boat.your Thumbs Up, an Church will be held in Clatskanie this coming wee Thumbs Down on this edito-the big Benson Timber Company log Disaster threatened sessions beginning Sunday morning at 10 a.m. and clo rialraft at thechiefnews.com. late Sunday near Astoria when the towing drum on the Thursday evening. Four years ago the convention was tug Roosevelt, which was to take the raft to San Diego, was held here and brought together a large gathering from disabled soon after the tug had crossed out from the river Midwest and the West. At that time on Sunday noon 2 entrance. 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Presidential politics in Columbia County BY JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

This year’s race for U.S. President is significantly impacting the way Columbia County voters cast their ballots. “There was a very high number of voters switching party affiliation in the run up to the May 17 Primary election,” Columbia County Elections Supervisor Don Clark said. As an example of the party switching, Clark said net voter registration in Columbia County as a whole increased from 28,651 in January to 30,302 in June. The county’s precinct voter count report shows 12,092 Democrats registered in June compared to 11,110 in January and 9,315 Republicans registered in June compared to 8,547 in January. However, the net registration of non-affiliated voters decreased form 6,849 in January to 6,790 in June. Clark said the net numbers do not account for the discreet number of voters changing party affiliation’ “But from the net numbers you can imagine that this number was very high,” he said. “In the two weeks before the voter registration/ party affiliation deadline, on April, 27, there were 1,100 voter changes, predominately party change, and that warranted a second ballot to be reissued.” Clark said every elector gets the same presidential ballot choices in a General Election, so the current demand to change party affiliation has dwindled to zero. How to change affiliation

If a person wishes to change their party affiliation they can complete a voters registration at Columbia County elections, any county elections office, a designated state agency, including the DMV and some public assistance agencies. According to Clark, the preferred method would be to visit oregonvotes.gov and register or update your registration at that online site. The battle between the presidential candidates has

• Nov. 8 Election Day. Ballots need to be returned to a county elections office or dropsite by 8 p.m. Postmarks cannot be counted. Anything received after 8 p.m. cannot be counted. Clark encourages voters to register early and accurately for the election. “Ballots follow a one way path to the registered voters residential or mailing address as shown on the voter’s registration,” Clark said. “They will not be forwarded

“Turn out will be high. In the mid 80s most likely, maybe more.” –Don Clark, Columbia County Elections Supervisor triggered high voter attention. Clark is predicting voter interest will spike in the General Election. “Turn out will be high,” he said.”In the mid 80s most likely, maybe more,” Clark said. Historically, the General Election has the highest turn out of registered voters, with the presidential race in the General Elections drawing the highest number of voters. According to Clark, voter turn out in November 2014 in Columbia County was 72 percent; 83 percent in November 2012; 74 percent in November 2010 and 86 percent November 2008. Important dates • Oct. 18 Last day to register to vote for the General Election. • Oct.19 First day that the in-county ballots can be mailed. • Nov. 1 Clark suggests instead of mailing your returned ballot, plan on using a dropsite.

by the postal service regardless if there is a forwarding order or change of address in place.” Voter registrations can be updated and or verified at oregonvotes.gov.

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Clatskanie Police Department June 21 – Police took a report from Theresa Lowery, 36, of Clatskanie, that unknown

person(s) stole her 1996 Ford Ranger pickup while it was parked in her carport at her residence between June 12-22. The vehicle has been entered into LEDS as stolen. Investigation continuing pending further leads. June 23 – Dallas Lisa Marie Smith, 19, of St. Helens, OR, was taken into custody for theft in the first degree, after it was alleged that she stole approximately $1580 from her till at Safeway in Clatskanie, during the period from May 8-20 Smith was processed and later released to a responsible family member. The incident is being referred to the Columbia County District Attorney’s Office.

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•O bituaries • • Donald Jon Perkins April 12, 1948 – June 15, 2016

Donald J. Perkins, of Clatskanie, Ore., a 25-year veteran Senior Trooper of the Oregon State Police, passed peacefully on June 15, in Norfolk, Neb., surrounded by family. Don was born April 12, 1948, in Astoria, the third son of Emil and Aili Perkins, of Brownsmead. He attended Knappa schools, graduating Knappa High School in June of 1966. After high school, Don followed in his father and brothers’ footsteps as a longshoreman on the Astoria waterfront. In July of 1966, he was critically injured when a tugboat hit the log raft he was working on. It was thought he would lose his leg, but, as Don showed throughout his life, he was made of tough Finnish stock. This was the first of many times he beat the odds. Don married Sandy Seeborg, on October 28, 1967, to whom he remained wed for 32 years. He soon discovered his life’s passion in law enforcement, joining the Clatsop County Sheriff reserves. In 1974, Don became a trooper in the Oregon State Police. His duty stations included Oakridge, St. Helens and McMinnville, where he worked both traffic and Fish and Game. In 1994, he moved to Clatskanie, where he stayed until his retirement in 1999, while serving the St. Helens OSP office again. During that time, he served as a regional union representative for the Oregon State Police Officer’s

Association. In 2001, Don married Cheryl Gowler. In retirement, with his beloved wife, he enjoyed travel, garage sale-ing, poker and spending time with family and innumerable friends. In the winter of 2003, Don foiled an abduction attempt on Cheryl, in Guadalajara, Mexico, suffering lifethreatening wounds in the process. But once again, he lived to tell the tale. A lifelong sportsman, Don boasted numerous Boone and Crockett trophy deer, elk and antelope. Don is survived by: his wife of 15 years, Cheryl; son, Brian Perkins, and nieces Debbie Franklin (Ed) and DeAnn Crenshaw (Don), whom he helped raise. He had six grandchildren, Nick, Alex, Heidi, Megan, Colton and Jacob, and was proud to boast three great-grandchildren, Parker, Finn, and Graysen. Don is also survived by: siblings, Richard Perkins (Eva) and Irene Kallio; nephew, and hunting partner Ken Rudat (Patsy); ex-wife, Sandy, and numerous nephews, nieces and friends. He was preceded in death by siblings Emil, Jr., and Helen. A celebration of life will be held later this summer, with announcement preceding. Donations in Don’s memory can be made to: Oregon State Police Officer’s Association, P.O. Box 12726, Salem, OR 97309. http://www. ospoa.com/programs

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Police Reports Rainier Police Department June 22-A vehicle parked on Washington Way was vandalized. A bag of suspected drugs was found and turned in to be destroyed. June 24- Devon Tooley, 30 of Rainier, was cited for theft and lodged on an outstanding warrant. A blue and black Suzuki motorcycle was stolen from a resident on West C Street. June 26- Nicholas Swisher, 30, of Gladstone, was taken into custody for DUII.

Clark also encourages voters to mail their ballots back early. “If they find themselves not having voted that midweek prior to the election, use a county dropsite,” Clark said. “Dropsite locations are currently posted on the county elections website, will be listed in the November voter’s pamphlet and disseminated to the news media prior to the election.” In the months leading to the General Election, Clark said his staff would be busy. “There is always room to improve, and improvement is a continuous process,” he said. “As such, there will be numerous things to review from the primary election and possibly address going into September and October.” Follow developments about the General Election and results at thechiefnews. com.

Fire Reports June 23– Police took a report of a possible threat and assault. Investigation pending further information. June 23 – Police were dispatched to a residence on a report of an out of control juvenile. June 24 – Police took a report of a person violating a no contact order at a residence in Clatskanie. In addition to the above cases, the Clatskanie Police Department responded to 26 other calls within the past week. The Clatskanie Police Department would like to wish everyone a safe and fun 4th of July.

Columbia River Fire & Rescue June 20 – A structure fire was reported at 122 S.8th St., St. Helens this past week. A fire on a porch also scorched a tree, but did not spread far. CRFR recently confirmed a cigarette caused the fire. The fire did not extend into the home, so it remained habitable. June 20 – A structure fire was reported at 24817 Mosier Rd. in Clatskanie. CRFR provided mutual aid to Clatskanie Rural Fire Protection District. June 21 – Electrical arcing was reported at 73982

Columbia River Highway in Rainier. An electrical panel was arcing and sparking. CRFR determined the cause to be a mouse that wedged itself between hot contacts. The mouse did not survive.

June 25 – A structure fire was reported at 12592 Columbia River Highway in Clatskanie. CRFR provided mutual aid to Clatskanie Rural Fire Protection District.

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Public Notices a city attorney contract. A public hearing will be held for the first reading of an ordinance regarding the NW Natural Gas Franchise Agreement; first reading of an ordinance regarding the Charter Communications Franchise Agreement; second reading of an ordinance approving a zone map amendment; and a resolution establishing new solid waste collection rates. Following public meeting, the Council will meet for: Executive Session per ORS 192.660(2)(h)–To consult with counsel concerning the legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation or litigation likely to be filed. and/or Executive Session per ORS 192.660(2)(d)–To conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to carry on labor negotiations. CC16-0351 TS No. OR0900002715-1-FT APN 009965 TO No 160001167-ORVOI TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, JOANN BALLANTYNE, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN as Grantor to USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK as Trustee, in favor of dated as of January 25, 2008 and recorded on February 8, 2008 as Instrument No. 2008-001252 and the beneficial interest was assigned to U.S. Bank National Association and recorded March 24, 2015 as Instrument Number 2015-002053 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Columbia County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 009965 THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF OR, COUNTY OF COLUMBIA, CITY OF SAINT HELENS AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 6, BLOCK 75, CITY OF ST. HELENS, COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 154 S 9TH STREET, SAINT HELENS, OR 97051-1905 Both the Beneficiary, U.S. Bank National Association, 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): 2 Monthly Payment(s) from 01/01/2015 to 02/01/2015 at $805.02 4 Monthly Payment(s) from 03/01/2015 to 06/01/2015 at $831.06 8 Monthly Payment(s) from 07/01/2016 to 02/01/2016 at $917.06 2 Monthly Payment(s) from 03/01/2016 to 04/01/2016 at $886.57 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 $162,512.52 together with interest thereon at the rate of 2.00000% per annum from December 1, 2014 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by

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the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on September 12, 2016 at the hour of 11:00 AM, 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: 04/22/2016 By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan

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Vigilante hunts for sex predators online BY CODY MANN

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A St. Helens man was arrested for sex crimes after getting caught up a sting operation carried out by a vigilante. Christopher Ross Scheuermann, 28, of St. Helens was charged with communicating with a minor for immoral purposes, a misdemeanor, and felony counts of attempted rape of a child in the second and third degree. He was also charged for driving with a suspended license. His bail was $50,000. Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Scheuermann in Kelso, Wash. after he attempted to make contact with what he believed was a pair of young girls. Upon arriving at their chosen meeting spot, Scheuermann discovered he was tricked. Instead of meeting two underage girls, Scheuermann was confronted by Kelso resident Curtis Hart, a vigilante and local Libertarian Party activist. Hart used the social media application Whisper to fool Scheuermann into believing he was chatting with a 14-year-old girl and a 12-year-old girl. Whisper allows users to make anonymous posts that may be responded to publicly or privately, with user concealing their identities through aliases. This was not Hart’s first attempt to catch a predator. While “trolling” the internet with a friend, Hart said he stumbled upon a disturbing post that inspired him to throw out some bait and try to expose a sexual predator in the community. Within minutes he had his hooks in a possible offender. In an odd twist to the story, the person Hart connected with was a former schoolmate. Hart arranged to meet

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watch the many entrants pass by them. It has been the kick off for the Heritage Days July 4th events for as long as I can remember for 50-plus years.” Staging the parade In the past, the parade formed at Clatskanie Elementary School parking lot at 815 S Nehalem and the street behind the school. “When the grade school was renovated it took away a big portion of the parking lot which did not leave enough room to form the parade,” Franklin said. “So the volunteers were left with a big decision, where to form the parade?” The decision was made to split the forming of the parade at Clatskanie Elementary School and at Clatskanie Middle/High School, at 471 Bel Air Dr. “The grade school still has enough room for the horse entries along with a place to off load from their trailers and park them behind the school,” Franklin said. “All the walking units could be formed there along with the Honor Guard and the Grand Marshal who always leads the parade.” Frankin said due to large parking lot behind the high school much more room is available to form the floats and mechanized entries. “So the dividing the parade staging ages was a big plus overall,” Franklin said. The parade route leaves the schools at 11 a.m. July 4 and travels down Nehalem Street to Clatskanie Park for a community celebration that includes music, food and games. See the full lineup at thechiefnews.com and at the Heritage Days website. “The parade path is simply to be the least physical

his target at a park in his area, claiming the target would meet the 14-yearold daughter of Curtis Hart (a fictional person). That incident led to the arrest of Adam Olson, a 36-yearold Castle Rock resident. Hart said he and a group of friends at the scene convinced Olson to call 911 on himself, turning himself over to authorities. Olson recently pleaded guilty to communication with a minor for immoral purposes and was required to register as a sex offender. In the Scheuermann case, Hart said he initially posed online as 14-year-old girl, but after Scheuermann exposed his genitals in a photo within their first few messages of their interaction, Hart said he offered to provide an additional minor, a 12-year-old Thai girl, at Scheuermann’s request. Hart said Scheuermann offered to provide drugs, alcohol and McDonald’s fast food for the meeting. Hart also alleged that Scheuermann wrote the names of the invented girls on his genitals with a ballpoint pen prior to the meeting. With Scheuermann en route from St. Helens to Kelso, Hart alerted law enforcement and requested their presence for the sting operation he initiated. Hart said when he confronted Scheuermann he made it clear that there were no girls and that law enforcement had been alerted. Scheuermann attempted to flee back to St. Helens, and Hart said he tried to block Scheuermann’s vehicle with his own, which resulted what Hart described as a very low-speed collision. Scheuermann was stopped and arrested in Kelso a short time later. The Daily News in Longview, Wash. reported that Scheuermann admitted to coming to Kelso

hardship on all the entries involved since it is all downhill it is easier on the walkers and easier on vehicles going downhill so overheating of motors is less of a problem.” Parade coordinator Franklin became involved in the Heritage Day parade 27 years ago as a volunteer fireman. “For the last 10 or 15 years I was involved in every aspect of putting on the parade, including attending Heritage Days meetings as the department liaison, and for the last few years, as the association president in charge of making sure ev-

“When you are in the parade you realize how big of a deal this is to the people of Clatskanie by the shear number of people lining the street along the parade route.”

–Ed Franklin, Fourth of July Parade coordinator

erything associated with the parade is covered,” he said. Franklin said the Clatskanie Volunteer Firefighters Association has been involved with the parade since 1978. “My biggest enjoyment of the parade has to be seeing all the kids so excited in seeing all the different entries from the floats to the big rigs honking their air horns and the fire trucks with their lights going and the firefighters waving and passing out candy,” Franklin said. “It is truly a treat for the youngsters.” Franklin said he also enjoys seeing the community coming together and sitting together as the parade gets

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Curtis Hart is a self-styled vigilante and the face of Punisher Squad. He has been catching alleged criminals and exposing them online and to authorities.

from St. Helens with the intent of having sex with two “girls.” The newspaper said Scheuermann told a deputy he had two phones

condoms, according to The Daily News. Hart said his motivation comes from his desire for a free society, something

“Human trafficking is a much bigger problem in our area than people realize.” –Curtis Hart, vigilante in his vehicle, a regular-use cell phone and one another for communicating with the minors. While retrieving the two phones from Scheuermann’s vehicle, the deputy also found a box of

important to his Libertarian ideals. He is pursuing a criminal justice degree at Lower Columbia College and plans to work against the human slave trade in the future. He added that

ready to come down NeHalem Street. “People that you may not see a lot come out to watch the parade and it is always a pleasure to see them smiling and waving to the parade participants,” he said.

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Grand Marshal This years parade Grand Marshal is the Kiwanis Club. “They have been a big supporter of this community and are not always recognized for the work they do all year long,” Franklin said. The Club puts on events to raise money that is put back into the community to benefit Clatskanie citizens along with all of the surrounding area.” “The Kiwanis Club members contribute in so many ways to our local community and have been recently recognized for their project in the City Park by the tennis courts,” Smiley said. “It is a privilege to honor them with this recognition. They are very deserving.” Smiley said during a local school auction, members of the community bid on the honor of being a parade judge. “The bid winners have the honorary privilege of admiring the many entrants and selecting a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner for each category in the parade. The winners are announced from the Clatskanie Park stage following the event. Franklin said this would be his last year as the parade coordinator. “As this is my last year with fire department and with the running of the parade, I hope to leave to my predecessor with all the notes and guidance to keep making the parade a spectacular event for the citizens of Clatskanie,” Franklin said. For a complete history of the Heritage Days Fourth of July Parade, see this story at thechiefnews.com.

From PAGE A1 good, responsible longevity program,” Dipasquale said. Dipasquale said the city is grateful for citizens’ patience during the street work. “I want to thank everyone for their patience and understanding while we did the sewer work,” he said. “It has been highly disruptive, not only for their daily circulation, but also for their use of the sewer and water system.” he said. ”They have been very helpful to us.” City crews have replaced approximately 620 feet of sanitary sewer main along Tichenor Street between 2nd Street and above 4th Street. Dipasquale said there is one more segment along Tichenor Street between where the city crews stopped in the most recent project and the 7th Street intersection and a fourth

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any one of the individuals he had encountered on Whisper might have been a human slave trafficker. “Human trafficking is a much bigger problem in our area than people realize,” Hart said. Citing a video by Tony Stiles, the founder of the anti-human trafficking organization Arrows Foundation, Hart said, “What would you do if you knew your kid was going to be kidnapped tomorrow – would you sit there and do nothing, or would stand up and do something – it happens all the time.”

He said human traffickers load their victims up on drugs and force them into a life of sex slavery, moving them around constantly to keep them from being discovered by their loved ones or authorities. The average age at which girls first become victims of prostitution is 12 to 14, according to FBI statistics, and human slavery is considered a multi-billion dollar criminal industry with millions of victims worldwide.

section which runs from 2nd Street down to Highway 30. Those projects are budgeted for the spring of 2017 and the following year. The total cost of the sewer replacement project is pending until bids from contractors are received for

the final work. “The most recent work was performed with city crews because it was at an appropriate depth for us to take on ourselves and significantly reduced cost from contracting the work out,” Dipasquale said.

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Clatskanie Cruisers Car Show Winners

Best Host Car: Bob & Shirley Lott, 1957 Chevrolet Pickup

’55-’59 Modified: Tom & Maureen Lynbery, 1955 Chevrolet 210

’80-’89 Modified: Bryan & Nora Corkill, 1968 Pontiac Fiero

’29 & Older Stock: Kirk Bleacha, 1928 Ford Model A

’60-’64 Stock: Mark Jackman, 1963 Chevrolet Biscayne

‘90 & Newer Stock: Trina Penno, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro

’60-’64 Modified: Scott & Anita Shepler, 1961 Chevrolet Impala

’90 & Newer Modified: Scott Ekman, 2010 Dodge Challenger RT

’65-’69 Jeff Shelton, 1969 Oldsmobile 442

’41 & Older Truck Modified: John & Sherri Ball, 1940 Ford Pickup

’29 & Older Modified: Randy Wheeler, 1928 Ford Model A ’30-’39 Stock: Jack Inglin, 1931 Chevrolet ’30-’39 Modified: Tom & Ann Bredfield, 1930 Ford Model A ’40-’49 Stock: Robert Riley, 1948 Mercury Coupe ’40-’49 Modified: Susan & Jim LeMonds ’50-’59 Stock: Andy Hahn, 1957 Buick ’50-’54 Modified: Joe Bailey, 1954 Chevrolet Hardtop

’65-’69 Modified: Gar & Sandy March, 1969 Ford Mustang ’70-’79 Stock: Lee Bourdreaux, 1971 Maverick ’70-’79 Modified: Trina Penno, 1974 Chevrolet Nova ’80-’89 Stock: Tom Sarpola & Dee Fish, 1988 Plymouth Reliant

’42-’59 Truck Modified: Norm & Karen Waddell, 1952 Studebaker Pickup ’59 & Older Truck Stock: Al Dehemo, 1936 Ford Pickup ’60 & Newer Truck Stock: Jerry Connell, 1979 Ford Ranger ’60 & Newer Truck Modified: Niko Zolotas, 1968 Ford

F-100 Pony Class: Tom & Judy Richardson, 1969 Pontiac Firebird Orphan Class: Ron & Jean Horman, 1948 Willys Wagon 4 x 4: Jeff & Dan Bunnage, 1974 AMC Jeep CJ5 Corvette: Jim Meyers, 1966 Corvette Stingray Convertible: Steve & Judy Jordan, 1955 Buick Sports Car: Dan & Jeanelle Simmons, 1973 Jaguar XKE ’60s Muscle Car: Aaron Watson, 1969 Plymouth Road Runner ‘70s Muscle Car: Dan Lowery, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda

Special Interest: Richard Ritterrodit, 1968 Volkswagen Beetle

Armed Forces Favorite: Joe Bailey, 1954 Chevrolet #2 Club Participation: North County Cruisers (19 cars)

Under Construction: Michael George, 1935 Ford Pickup

#1 Club Participation: Lower Columbia Classics (22 cars)

’55, ’56, ‘57 Chevy: Jim Lunde 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

Clatskanie Cruisers’ Memorial Trophy: Carol Wiss, 1953 Ford Victoria

Young Participants (16-25 years old): Kevin Clark: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle

Penny Forrest Memorial Trophy: Jack Blakeley, 1966 Ford Mustang

Stock Motorcycle: Joshua Moore, 2015 Honda

Lady’s Choice: Karla & Richard Gallant, 1957 Chevrolet Suburban

Best Custom Motorcycle: Charles Williams, 2013 Breakout

Gent’s Choice: Ted & Judy Coons, 1940 Ford Sedan

Best Paint: Jim & Susan LeMonds, 1941 Plymouth Hardtop

Best of Show: Tom & Brenda Funk, 1935 Chevrolet Sedan

Mayor’s Choice: Jack Inglin, 1931 Chevrolet Coach

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11. ’55-’59 Modified: Tom & Maureen Lynbery, 1955 Chevrolet 210.

2. ’60-’64 Stock: Mark Jackman, 1963 Chevrolet Biscayne.

12. Young Participants (16-25 years old): Kevin Clark: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle.

3. ’50-’54 Modified: Joe Bailey, 1954 Chevrolet Hardtop.

13. Pony Class: Tom & Judy Richardson, 1969 Pontiac Firebird.

4. Special Interest: Richard Ritterrodit, 1968 Volkswagen Beetle.

14. ’80-’89 Stock: Tom Sarpola & Dee Fish, 1988 Plymouth Reliant.

5. Lady’s Choice: Karla & Richard Gallant, 1957 Chevrolet Suburban.

15. Clatskanie Cruisers’ Memorial Trophy: Carol Wiss, 1953 Ford Victoria.

6. Corvette: Jim Meyers, 1966 Corvette Stingray.

16. 4 x 4: Jeff & Dan Bunnage, 1974 AMC Jeep CJ5.

7. Orphan Class: Ron & Jean Horman, 1948 Willys Wagon.

17. 90 & Newer Stock: Trina Penno, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro

8. ’29 & Older Stock: Kirk Bleacha, 1928 Ford Model A.

18. ’60 & Newer Truck Stock: Jerry Connell, 1979 Ford Ranger

9. ’70-’79 Stock: Lee Bourdreaux, 1971 Maverick.

19. Best Custom Motorcycle: Charles Williams, 2013 Breakout

10. ’60s Muscle Car: Aaron Watson, 1969 Plymouth Road Runner.

20. Convertible: Steve & Judy Jordan, 1955 Buick.

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Clatskanie girls lose at State BY JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

The Clatskanie Venom’s victory hopes were dashed following three straight losses last weekend during state tournament action in Albany. Christy Davis, the assistant coach for the 12 and under Clatskanie Girls Softball League team, said the competition was hectic. “We played three games,” she said. “One on Friday and two-back-to back on Saturday morning, and we lost all three games.” The Clatskanie girls faced tough Lake Oswego in two games and the Columbia Gorge Comets in the final contest. The official scores of the game are scheduled to be posted online late this week at oregon-asa. com. “Many of those teams are tournament teams, so you are kind of up against a different

level than we see in recreation league,” Davis said. “The tournament teams are more skilled and they have a dynamic of playing together multiple months of the year.” The Clatskanie team’s schedule begins in March and ends in June. “So we have less playing time as a team,” Davis said. “The tournament teams also hand pick their players for the competition and we knew that going in, but we wanted the girls to have the experience of competition.” Clatskanie sent 14 girls to the state competition and Davis said that turnout proved to be challenging. “That hurt us because most teams had 10 or 11 players,” she said. So, you struggle with that rotation trying to get everyone in. It’s different than at the rec level of play.” Davis said the girl’s parents were disappointed with the losses.

“But it wasn’t about the loss for the girls,” she said. “They just wanted to stay and play more ball.” Davis said win or lose, the Clatskanie team came away with good life lessons. “In the end,” she said, “sometimes you learn more from a loss than you do from a win. We are proud of the girls. This is something they can take and build on, no matter what they decide to do.” Davis said following a several-year break, the Clatskanie team was able to join the state tournament last year and held car washes and other events to raise the money needed to be in the tournament again this year. Davis’ husband, Zach, is the team’s head coach and both aren’t sure if they will continue their roles with the team. “We are undecided at this point,” Christy said. “You need a break after a busy season, so we aren’t sure what the future holds.”

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The Clatskanie Venom pose for a photo following a recent practice before heading to state competition.

New Bleachers

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It will be a bit easier sitting in the Clatskanie Middle/High School gym now that a new $80,000 set of bleachers has been installed. The new bleachers will seat 810 people, 405 on each side of the gym. New portable bleachers will also be placed upstairs in the gym that will provide an additional 400 seats for larger events like district championships and graduation.

FAMILY COMMMUNITY TRADITIONS 2016

Clatskanie Heritage Days Tentative Schedule of Events TIME

LOCATION

Farmers Market

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Cope’s Park

Clatskanie’s 2016 Heritage Days is proudly brought to you by these generous sponsors:

All-School Reunion

Noon

Clatskanie City Park

Georgia Pacific

Alumni Homerun Derby

1 p.m.

CMHS Ron Puzey Field

Clatskanie PUD

Alumni Baseball Game

3 p.m.

CMHS Ron Puzey Field

Clatskanie Kiwanis

4th of July Parade

11 a.m.

Nehalem/NE 5th Streets

Kynsi Construction

Farmers Market

Noon - 3 p.m.

Cope’s Park

Wauna Credit Union

Food and Vendors

All Day

Clatskanie City Park

Kiwanis Bingo

Starting at 12 noon

Clatskanie City Park

Clatskanie Development (Clatskanie River Inn/Discounts & Deals)

BBQ Cook Off

12 noon-3 p.m.

Covered Picnic Area

Carnival Games

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Clatskanie City Park

Logging Show- Youth & Local

1 p.m.

Clatskanie City Park

Button Raffle Drawings

3 p.m.

City Park Stage

Talent Show / Hot Dog Eating Contest

3 p.m - 6 p.m.

City Park Stage

Petting Zoo & Bunny Bingo

Noon - 4 p.m.

Clatskanie City Park

Ducky Derby

7 p.m.

Clatskanie Park/River

Arm Wrestling Showcase

2 p.m.

Clatskanie City Park

Logging Show - Professional

Starting at 6:30 p.m.

Clatskanie City Park

Featured Band: Brand X

After Logging Show

On the Stage: City Park

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Any changes or additions to events, times, locations will be announced ASAP. DATE SAT. July 2

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MON. July 4

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