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A Clatskanie sendoff for Jeff Skirvin BY JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net
“I thought it was a car wash,” Jeff Skirvin said as he drove passed a large group of cheering and sign holding people in front of Rockcrest Realty on Highway 30 in Clatskanie. But the crowd didn’t gather on Sunday afternoon, July 10, to wash cars. Instead, members of Skirvin’s family, friends and school associates were there to give the Clatskanie Middle/High School teacher a surprise warm sendoff as he headed to Chicago and the Shil National Timber Competition. “This is amazing,” Skirvin said as he drove his van into nearby Bundy’s Café parking lot to greet the gathering. “I am surprised. This is pretty cool.” Parent Anngie Froke and her children came up with the sendoff idea. “My kids and I were talking about Jeff leaving for the competition and we thought a sendoff for him would be a great idea,” she said. “Jeff has been a football coach and teacher at Clatskanie Middle/High School for years. He goes out of his way to do a lot for the kids in his classes, so we decided to do this sendoff to show our support for him.” Skirvin began competing when he was 8-years-old. “His dad competed nationally and Jeff just followed in his dad’s footsteps,” Judy Skirvin, Jeff’s mother said. “Jeff started competing in the Clatskanie Logging Show doing some of the fun stuff and it just kind of developed from there.” Skirvin will compete in the Stihl Timbersports Series in six lumberjack disciplines: the hot saw, single buck, springboard chop, standing block chop, stock saw and underhand chop. Skirvin said the competition will be tough and he’s been training hard five days a week. “I have a covered area at my house
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Just as he was leaving town for national timber competition in Chicago, Clatskanie Middle/ High School teacher Jeff Skirvin was greeted by family, friends and others for a warm sendoff.
and I do a lot of the events there,” he said. “I’ll chop 400 blocks of wood during each training session. I also do cross-training to stay in shape.” The Stihl Timbersports Series’ U.S. Pro and Collegiate Championships will be held on July 15 and 16 at the Tinley Park Convention Center in Chicago.
Marijuana grow near Rainier schools approved by planning commission
According to the Stihl website, the series, called the original extreme sport, pits top lumberjack athletes from across the country in thrilling and grueling wood-chopping, cutting, and sawing competition. If Skirvin wins the national championship he will go on to the world competition to be held in Germany.
ijuana grow site. Commissioners Linda Hooper, Claudia Frace, Bill DeJager and Alta Lynch voted to allow the business. RAD Nursery Products LLC plans to use a 24,000 sq. ft. building to house an indoor marijuana farm. The building is located across the street from Hudson Parcher Park and close to Rainier’s school sports fields. During the public comment portion of the hearing, Rainier School District Superintendent Michael Carter spoke out against the grow site. Carter was joined by a number of church representatives and concerned citizens. Among the concerns voiced were worries about odors, security, traffic, and community (and student) impact as well as the general appearance of placing a pot farm near a school and park. “Just because you have the right to build it doesn’t make it really right,” Carter said. He is concerned that being so close to the school, the business will send the wrong message. Carter also worries about problems at the grow site affecting students at the school.
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The Columbia County Planning Commission has approved a proposed indoor marijuana growing operation near Rainier School District property. At a public hearing held July 11, the commission heard comments from numerous individuals who opposed the grow site, and returned a somewhat divided vote to allow the business to move forward. Commissioners Paula Lichatowich and Rod Lloyd vote in opposition to the mar-
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air this fall on ABC television and the Professional Series will also re-air on ESPN and ESPN2. See more photos and video of the sendoff at thechiefnews.com and follow Jeff Skirvin’s competition at stihltimbersports.com and at thechiefnews. com.
Local law enforcement reacts to national police attacks BY JEREMY C. RUARK
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Skirvin said the national competition will likely come down to the last event “It all comes down to the hot saw,” he said. That is the last event. The motors can act up. It’s a simple motor made into a chain saw, so anything can happen.” The Stihl Timbersports Series will
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Oregon law enforcement agencies are reacting with sadness to the recent police attacks in Dallas, Texas and across the nation. “The people that have that type of radical behavior, killing a police officer for a cause, are nothing more than cowards,” Clatskanie Police Sgt. Shaun McQuiddy said The Oregon State Sheriff’s Association released a statement this week that reads in part: “These tragic events have deeply affected the law enforcement profession. All Oregon law enforcement officers took an oath to safeguard the citizens of the communities they serve. They are true professionals who will remain vigilant in keeping our communities and their fellow officers safe! We want to thank Oregonians for taking time to express their support for our brave police officers here and around the nation.” The Oregon State Sheriff’s Association’s Executive Director John Bishop said the attacks underscore the danger of the profession.
“The attacks are another reminder that we have a dangerous job,” he said. Police awareness Bishop said he hasn’t seen any major change of policy or new equipment added to law enforcement agencies in Oregon follow-
ing the police attacks. But he said there is more awareness among police officers and sheriff’s deputies of the danger they may face on each call for service.
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Clatskanie Police Sgt. Shaun McQuiddy says the attacks on police across the nation has increased his awareness of the possible danger when he is dispatched on police service calls.
101st Columbia County Fair & Rodeo Fair Dates July 20-24th FEATURING PARMALEE STRAIGHT FROM NASHVILLE! 1 Night July 16th, 3 Concerts Gates Open at 3:30 Music Starts at 5
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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, July 10, Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Erik Huget Sunday, July 17– Sermon title – “The Better Part” Old Testament Lesson – Psalm 52 Gospel Lesson- Luke 10: 38-42 Wednesday study group will meet at 11:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room “Come as you are, everyone is welcome”
HOLY NATIVITY EASTERN ORTHODOX MISSION 867 5th St., Hammond Or (503) 440-3930 or (503) 2983453 APOSTOLIC LUTHERAN CHURCH 18614 Beaver Falls Road Clatskanie, OR 97016 Church phone: (503) 556-0537 FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA 1010 NE 5th St. - P.O. Box 447 Clatskanie, OR 97016 (503) 728-4604 ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH S.W. High Street Clatskanie, OR 97016 Phone: (503) 556-5641 Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary East 2nd and D St. Rainier, OR 97048
• Friday, July 15 Lunch at the Clatskanie Senior, 620 SW Tichenor Street, served at noon. Menu features; Open faces roast beef sandwich, mashed potatoes, and veggies Monday, July 18 NAMI Support Group Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Rainier United Methodist Church, 1st and C streets, Rainier Clatskanie School Board meeting, 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. Lunch at the Clatskanie Senior, 620 SW Tichenor Street, served at noon. Menu features; Hamburger bake, roasted potato, and veggies
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Lunch at the Clatskanie Senior, 620 SW Tichenor Street, served at noon. Menu features; Membership Birthday Dinner; meatloaf, potatoes, veggies, and Birthday Cake Rainier Union High School Class of 1966 social gathering, 6:30 p.m. El Tapatio, Rainier Clatskanie Garden Club Flower Show, In front of Liney Birds, 305 E. Columbia River Hwy, public entries 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., awards 1 p.m., show closes at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 30 9- 1 pm, Water Bath Canning High-Acid Foods - Come learn how to safely can high acid foods like pickles, fruits and salsas in a boiling water bath canner classes, register online at: http://extension.oregonstate. edu/columbia or call 503-397-
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Free concerts in Clatskanie The Clatskanie Arts Commission is honored to present two free public concerts featuring “Oregon’s Own 234th Army Band. At 7 p.m. on July 19, General Dischord will perform at the Clatskanie’s Birkenfeld Theatre, 75 S. Nehalem in Clatskanie. Because of limited seating in the theatre, feel free to pick up a free ticket at Humps Restaurant or by calling Elsa at 503-728-3403. The Empire Builders Concert Band will perform at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20 at Clatskanie Middle/High School’s Donavon Wooley PAC. No tickets are required. General Didcord is a 13-member musical performance Team made up of soldier musicians from the 40-member “Oregon’s Own” 234th Army Band of the Oregon National Guard. This classical musical ensemble performs in various settings throughout the year including military ceremonies such as ROTC and Officer Candidate School graduations, changes of command, promotions, deployments, as well as public performances. This year’s program includes traditional marches, as well as music from “West Side Story”, “Star Wars, Queen”, David Bowie, selections from the
operas “Susannah” and “The Marriage of Figaro”, and “Dvorak’s Serenade for Wind Instruments”. Oregon’s Own “234th Army Band Empire Builders Concert Band is performing a free, public concert series throughout Oregon. Chief Warrant Officer Ashley Alexander and Sergeant Chris Sigman will be conducting an exciting program of music, honoring those who have served in conflict overseas through a series of letters written by Soldiers paired with music. This year’s program features music by Marta Keen, Henry Cowell, and Irving Berlin, a medley of Vietnam-era rock music, rousing marches,
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police service call. “Don’t second guess that information,” he said. “You need to be smart about how you approach the call. Be more tactically-mined.” “It is that emphasis on increased awareness,” Clatskanie interim Police Chief Stan Grubbs said. “You can not assure that it is going to go a certain way. You have to watch for changing conditions. It can be body language of an individual.” Columbia County Undersheriff Andy Moyer said the attacks are sobering. “It is sad and depressing,” Moyer said But Moyer said that most officers deal with such violence as part of their job. “It doesn’t make us more frightened,” he said. “When we do get scared on certain calls, we are just being human. We create a plan at the moment to handle the situation as best we can. We are not frightened to just go out and do our jobs. It is our calling to keep the peace in Columbia County and we are proud
From PAGE A1 “I am sure their supervisors are telling them to be more aware of what’s going on around them,” he said. “Vigilance is always critical and not becoming lax and not becoming unaware of our surroundings is very important,” St. Helens Police Chief Terry Moss said. McQuiddy said over his 18 years as a police officer, he has noticed an increase in how violent crimes have become and the recent police attacks have heightened his awareness while on police service calls. “As a police officer you already have 360 degree vision,” McQuiddy said. “When ever you are out in the public your eyes are always shifting. You are always watching for any sudden move.” According to McQuiddy, it is critical for officers to carefully listen to the information they are receiving when being dispatched to a
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patriotic selections, and a tribute to the service-members of Oregon and beyond. The 234th Army Band, nicknamed “Oregon’s Own”, is the Oregon National Guard’s ambassadors to the State of Oregon. Organized in 1919, the band has seen duty in the Pacific during WWII and was awarded several citations including the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation for service from October 17, 1944 to July 4, 1945. The Band tours every summer as part of its Annual Training, performing concerts for the citizens of Oregon and beyond. Based in Clackamas, the 234th Army Band is com-
prised of over 40 Soldiers from Oregon and Southwest Washington, and performs with a full Concert ensemble, and a range of smaller “musical performance teams” to include rock and jazz bands, and woodwind and brass ensembles. In addition to saluting military service-members past and present, the Band aims to entertain all members of the community as a show of appreciation for the shared sacrifice families of Oregon National Guard service-members have endured in support of military operations around the globe. These events are free and open to the public. For more information, call Lisa Wooley at 503728-3403.
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At 7 p.m. on July 19, General Dischord will perform at the Clatskanie’s Birkenfeld Theatre. The Oregon Army Empire Builders Concert Band will perform at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20 at Clatskanie Middle/ High School’s Donavon Wooley PAC.
to do that job.” Grubbs said the awareness is something most officers learn. “I don’t call it fear,” Grubbs said. “It is an awareness, a caution and a desire to go home safe for myself and the people that I work with.” “I totally believe in what we are doing, “ McQuiddy said. “We are for the people. This is my community and I put my life on the line for this community everyday. I care about my community.” Impact on recruiting Moyer said the attacks on police are also impacting recruiting for new officers and how people perceive law enforcement in Oregon. “It seems less people are wanting to become law enforcement officers and it appears the cases have caused the general public to be less supportive of law enforcement,” he said. “But I believe the silent majority still supports law enforcement. It is the outspoken minority that is not sup-
porting law enforcement. It’s the attention getters who are out there dissuading others from supporting law enforcement.” Grubbs said the attacks have a chilling effect on recruitment. “But it is only part of that,” he said. “When the economy is good, you don’t see many people going into police work. They are getting higher paying jobs elsewhere.” Grubbs said another key issue is how police must deal with mental health issues and people in crisis. “There is an expectation that police officers are en expert in everything,” Grubbs said. “The resources are not maximized like they should be.” Moss said his officers and his department received public support following the recent police attacks. “Most of our community values what our law enforcement is doing and it is reflective in the way they treat us and it has been pretty positive for us,” Moss said.
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Clatskanie Post Office receives prestigious recycling award BY JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net
The Clatskanie Post Office has been selected as one of 10 post offices across the nation to receive a prestigious recycling award. A release from the U.S. Postmaster said The Postmaster General Sustainability Excellence Award recognizes functions, areas, districts, facilities, groups and individuals contributing to a sustainable workplace. The program is sponsored by the Postmaster General and implemented by the Office of Sustainability in cooperation with officers from headquarters and the field. “It is an honor to actually be chosen,” Clatskanie Post Office Postmaster Pamela L. Wantland said. The Clatskanie Post Office project was easy to set up and operate, according to Wantland, because of the easy way it has been set up by the Portland Post Office. “All you have to do is get the correct bins, make the separations and when everything is full, you send it to Portland,” Wantland said. “It is really made easy for us.” Wantland said the Clatskanie Post Office recycling project is now a model for all the post offices in Oregon. “”We are living in a different world now,” she said. “We have to be environmentally smart. Why would you want to put what could be reused in a landfill? It makes no sense.”
The Clatskanie Post Office Project It begins with the bins. With a goal of eliminating trash hauling to reduce costs and environmental impact, the Clatskanie Post Office seized on a simple solution — add more recycling bins for both employees and customers to use. In small rural towns like Clatskanie, curbside recycling isn’t always available. Customers can appreciate an environmentally responsible alternative to bringing home or discarding their mail. As the bins have filled up, costs for trash hauling have gone down. The Clatskanie Post Office has reduced garbage pickup to every other week instead of weekly, with costs reduced to $1,000 per year compared to $1,200 previously. That’s a 15.8 percent decrease. But the cost savings don’t tell the whole story. Through its commitment to reducing waste that ends up landfills, Clatskanie Post Office employees are leading by example, letting the community know that the Postal Service is looking out for residents and their families, and the habitat we all share. The Clatskanie team lead is Postmaster Pamela L. Wantland. The Clatskanie team members are Sales Service Distribution Associate Dana L. Potter and Contract Custodian Scott H. Potter. The Associated PCES Manager is District Manager Kevin V. Romero. See the list of national winners and read more at thechiefnews.com.
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The Postmaster General Sustainability Excellence Award recognizes functions, areas, districts, facilities, groups and individuals contributing to a sustainable workplace.
Police seek public help in apprehending wanted suspect Clatskanie Police are seeking the public’s help in the apprehension of Jay Ryan Gutierrez. Gutierrez was born Sept. 17, 1986. He is described as a white male 5 foot 10 inch ,175 lbs. Gutierrez is wanted for a misdemeanor warrant for assault (FTA), two counts of violation of a restraining order and escape III. On July 12, 2016, at about 5:44 p.m., Clatskanie Police were dispatched to an alleged violation of a restraining order by Gutierrez at a residence on Nehalem Street. A misdemeanor warrant for his arrest was also confirmed. The subject fled the area upon police arrival. Clatskanie Police are asking for help from any-
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contractors, carpenters, paintSchool playground vision ers, etc. who took such pride become a reality. What a gift Dee and Elsa Wooley in the restoration. to give our children and the on one income now it’s barely income limit is $1,832; for The Clatskanie Arts Comcommunity. The Clatskanie Chief Guest Column by happening on two incomes for a family of 2, the limit is mission, three-time recipient Middle/High School drama Wow, Clatskanie. Tina Viuhkola some. $2,470; a family of 3 faces a Boise of the Oregon Arts Commisdepartment has been revived, Clatskanie Rural Fire just south of the mill CCMH. Congratulations on being sion’s Recognition Grant for so check out their plays next limit of $3,108; a family of chosen to host an amazing art Protection District report property. It appears thatWe are open Monday, 5/28/15from Brush, b Since the article in The Excellence, is honored to be year. And, don’t miss the band 10 a.m. until 7 p.m., Tuesday 4 faces a limit of $3,747; a show in our community, and From May 23 through a fire was set either delibdust fire: S. Columb presenting the 234th Army and choir concerts – our young Chief on June 17, explainwe hope each and everyone andon Thursday River from 10 a.m. to St. H family of 5erately is limited to an June 2, Clatskanie RFPD or accidentally Highway, Band free concerts in July people have lots of talent. Our ing the financial crisis facing one of you will take this opincome of the $4,385; a family p.m. to 11 calls for small woodofdock4by anFood boxes This are wasavaila small 2 f student athletes continue to ex- Turningresponded portunity to visit the exhibit in and looks forward to its 28th Point, we have 6 is limited to $5,023; a family able on Monday from 11 a.m. medical assistance, 3 fireannual Performing Arts Series cel and it will be fun to watch unknown person. The fire 2 foot barkdust fire the Hazen Hardware buildreceived five monetary donaof 7 is limited to an income until 5:45 p.m. and on Tuesday beginning in September. them from the newly installed related calls, and answered 5 was extremely small and did side of the Best Wes ing during the next couple of tions, which we are very grate- of $5.663 and a family of 8 is and Thursday from 11 a.m. If you take a walk around gym bleachers. months. other calls for service. not cause any appreciable Hotel. Probably star ful for. We are still in great limited to $6,304. until 2:45 p.m. town you will be amazed at We have just touched Isn’t it ironic that it takes May 27, there was an ildamage to the dock. The a discarded cigarette need of monetary donations Many in our community We are always looking for the age and beauty of many on a few of the activities. a person just stopping for reported. fire was consistent with a Nosorting spreadroom to structu whetherlegal it be burn a monthly, quarfall under these guidelines. volunteers in the other historical buildings. Creative, artistic people are lunch to see the potential in terly or semi-annual donation. May 28, there was a mocigarette-caused fire. A vehicles and Enjoy visiting our local busiin every nook and cranny of For some, it’s not easy to ask or the food room. Volunteers no inju our town? We felt this energy We also are in need of food for help. We nesses and seeing what they this community. From the tor vehicle crash. small, unauthorized are here to fill the campfire need to be able to5/30/15 lift 25 Structure when we moved here over 45 beautiful quilts created by items suchMay as chili, years ago and still feel it today. have to offer on “Second needalso helplocatedpounds If youOld are Rainier R 30,macaroni there was agap when people ring was near or more. 29451 Saturday”. the Clatskanie Quilters (don’t and cheese, oatmeal, tuna and This exhibit will bring and this community needs interested in volunteering for was a structure fire on Old Rainier the dock and was still warm Rainier. This There is always plenty to miss their annual quilt show many out of town visitors into cold cereal. These are some of everyone’sfrom help. prior use. Contact a daythe or all three days please fire in Road. cant structure do at the beautifully mainthe first weekend in August) our community this sumthe staples May that are avail-was an If you donate Please forcome down and talk to barn, us. approx 31,notthere Port offood St.–Helens further a metal tained Clatskanie City Park for to photographers, painters, mer. And our hope is that able to us at this time. be sure to check the dates on We are planning a funillegal burn. The homeowner information. young and old alike. After a sculptors, actors, singers, 40x50 in size. The they won’t just see this one There are many struggling the items. We 5/28/15 can give out draiser to the Lucky Eagle very successful Heritage Days dancers, published authors or extinguished the fire. Structure fire: used for raising chic building but will take an opfamilies in our community. food per USDA guidelines up Casino on Saturday, July 23. Car Show and the Fourth of those who are just appreciaportunity to be introduced to 735 Matzen St., St. Helens. (chicks), storage inc We have families of all sizes. to one year from today’s date. The bus will be leaving the July events, the park is now tive audience members, there what an amazing community Columbia River Fire This came in as a structure a 1978 Chevy Cama Our families range from 1-14 filled with swimmers, skateis something to do if you just If it is dated 2014 or 2013 we Clatskanie Safeway parking we live in. If we are going to and Rescue report fire but was actually a stove legal marijuana grow people. boarders, and soccer players. take a moment to look around have to throw the food away lot at 10:30 a.m. sharp. We be good ambassadors for our Therea was a 78% emerissue. The residents had The cause of the fire Have you visited the you, visit with local business For example, mill worker town, though, first we must or give it to the pig farmer. will be returning at 6:30 p.m. Saturday Farmers’ Market in owners, join an organization gency medical rate for all There are started stove cleaning to a heating with seven children qualifies take a moment to look around some the families Tickets are onassigned sale at Turning Cope’s Park? Did you know or, best of all, volunteer in an and see it for ourselves. for helpcalls if their income is less this past week. cycle thisdue causedPoint a good system to incub that are living all and together or you can pay atused the bus that Clatskanie Park and Rec areaBerg of interest. Nestled in our little valley than $6,924.00. A family of Thank you our mother’s (nana’s) house for all your help. 5/25/15 Dumpster/outside deal of smoke and fumes warm the chicks. Th to financial struggles. Two that morning. Tickets are $20 is hosting outdoor movies in Enjoy all that Clatskanie we can’t help but apprecione qualifies if their income is land on park Maythis 23.summer? Special And, thanks has to offer. Welcome Tom & visitors Claire Wilcox fire: On Port-managed due to a stove and three families living in that the had pernot person. no extension to the h the ate nature all around us. But less than month. Avenue, same dwelling not unheard you are interested in We would like lately to thank to Friday Sheriffnights Goodwin; you willand spread the word Tom & at$1,832. end ofaRailroad beeniscleaned recently. If All that is located close on the ClatsthatKelly we Wilcox have you noticed the HereSt. areHelens. the USDA income of today. Times have changed. going to the casino, please allbuildings, the Fire and Rescue crews be forever in our hearts for Matt & Amanda Wilcox This was a fire kanie River Inn hosts family are thriving!! residents evacuated and is assigned at about the businesses, the guidelines be able to survive callThis Turning Point at 503-728movie there Dee and Elsa Wooley are Rainier who responded to a fireHow out savingnight. her As life,always, also to Nick on a(USDA-TEFAP). small dock mooredYou used tothere were no injuries. but may be more de schools, the activities? For a of 1, the Bay area will be Big Band in the Clatsmembers of the Clatskanie 3126 to the list. estima many towns can boast that infamily the Scappoose a group home operated byto be added on insurance kanie Park on Labor Day. Arts Commission and can be We are trying to get a head they have a “Castle.” The We look forward to seeing reached at 503-728-3403. Flippin House, owned by the count so we know what size of the Clatskanie Elementary Clatskanie Senior Citizens, is bus grade. we need.The car was driven by station at the John Kleger place shows. Ralph Kleger, coon the road and over the a treasure so stop by for a tour For $20.00 donation operative observer for the U.S. weather bureau, reports that Schnoover and with him in your the front seat were his bro or lunch. you willThe receive $10.00 in the mean temperature for the month was 54.13 degrees while Martin and Emily Mustola. driver received a disl The newly restored IOOF funds to play and $5.00 off scalp. M the maximum temperature was 78 (on May 20th) and the shoulder and severe abrasions of the face and Hall (Clatskanie Cultural your lunch at the casino. For Center) again brings to life minimum was 33 (on May 24th). The total rainfall was .53 Schnoover, who was transported to Emanuel Hospital seniors over 50, the total cost a building that was once the inches. Eighteen days of the month were clear, seven partly Portland on Sunday was the most seriously injured w A letter from Clatskanie’s Past... for lunch will be $4.32. hub of activity. Hopefully, you cloudy and six cloudy. The heaviest rainfall occurred on knee cap torn loose and the knee dislocated, h There will be raffles on serious the have already enjoyed attendthe 16th and 17th. There was a light frost on the 2nd of the lacerations, the bones of the forehead being exposed w June 5, 1935 bus. Raffle tickets are $1. each ing one of the many events month and far more unusual a killing frost on the 24th. The the brow was lacerated. Emily Mustola received bad f Clatskanie, Oregon that have been held in the or 6 for $5. prevailing wind of the month was from the northwest. and head injuries, the skin and flesh being badly scrap Birkenfeld Theatre or upstairs ballroom. If not, stop in for a More sheep have arrived in St. Helens the past week to be by the hard surface of the highway. in Tina ViuhkolaThe is thepassengers DirecDear Sally, tour and don’t forget to look pastured on Columbia County cutover land. Approximately back seat had lesser injuries; the group brought in tor of Turning Point. was She can upCongratulations and see the one-of-a-kind to Mrs. be where reachedthey at 503-7280-3126. 16,000 sheep from east of the mountains are now crazing in the Clatskanie Hospital were cared for. W light fixtures Anna Sirnio,created Routeby 1, local C. RUARK / THE CHIEF Turning Point is located at 220 the county. Kenneth C. Miller, S. P. & S. agricultural agent,JEREMYexception of Martin Schnoover all were dismissed du artist, Jeremy Furnish. Take agency Turning Point is located at 220 East Columbia Clatskanie, who was recently East Columbia River Highway and four sheepmen were inSocial townservice Tuesday conferring with W. night from the hospital. a minute to also notice of the JEREMY C. RUARK / THE CHIEF River Highway in Clatskanie. awarded a certificate of in Clatskanie. amazing workmanship of local T. Evenson relative to placing some on the Benson Timber The drum and bugle corps, sponsored by the Amer Chief Guest Column by
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Street. recipe endorsement by Better The Cultural Center at 75 South NehalemCompany holdings. Homes and Gardens for her Arvid Mattson, who is charged with assault with intent to devil’s food cake. The certifikill, following the shootings of Sergeant Kenneth Healea and cate, which brings national Cal E. Throne, state officers at Astoria, about three weeks recognition to Mrs. Sirnio is ago, will enter a defense pleading insanity, according to given by Better Homes and word from Astoria. Gardens only to distinguished Deliveries of fish showed a big is that this generation of at Astoria Farmers Market is a increase 501 C3 paring the soil for planting, recipes Chief Guestwhich Column bypass its testing Wednesday, indicating that the June run of Chinook children will grow with the nonprofit organization with as the tools used by the farmers, Steve Routon kitchen’s trials for dependstarted thebe Columbia. Fishermen operating near the Market andentering maybe even an emphasis on education. the hours they work, when ability, excellence of taste Donations are tax deductible. the various fruits and veginvolved thethe production mouthinof river were getting between 400 and 500 pounds Last year the Clatskanie and family usefulness. Mrs. etables ripen in our area, and of food Food literacy is one of some day. We also per boat. Farmersrecipe Marketfollows: initiated and Sirnio’s to a healthy that just won’t grow at hope that the information Disaster threatened the the bigkeys Benson TimbercomCompany log Anna Sirnio funded the Power of Produce thingsMrs. munity. The more informed all for each vendor. More imkids learn at the market finds Devil’s Food Cake raft late Sunday near Astoria when the towing drum on the (POP), a program originally ourtake children become about portantly, theyyolks, witnessed the its way home to theirwhich dinnerwas to ½ cup shortening; ½ cups sugar; 4 egg beaten; tug Roosevelt, the raft to San Diego, was designed by staff at the1 Orthe out more likely satisfaction and pride1 tsp. tables. Food awareness nottugtheir ¾egon cup City chocolate; tablespoons hot water; 1 cup milk; disabled soon afteristhe had food, crossed from the river Farmers3 Market, to pure justentrance. for youngsters. they are to develop healthytug, the in bringing to baking tsp.what salt and 4involved egg whites, stifflyfood beaten. After six hours work assisted by another informpowder; children ¼ about success of POP has habits that will serve them community. it takesthe to butter grow fruits Cream untiland soft, thena gradually addofthe sugar and nowThe Roosevelt returned to the river and the raft was beached near officially grown beyond throughout their lives. Help An average 25 children vegetables. continue creaming until smooth.per Add the egg yolks, which Flavel. Repairs are now being completed the Market’s ability to susus help them. on the tug’s towing Saturday participated in between haveEach beenchild beaten until the thick andthelemon colored. Stir in the engine and the raft is now on considits way safely program in 2015 tain its cost. This self-funded expected Thanks to forbe your ages of 3 and 12 were givenmixed toPOP chocolate, which has been aJune smooth past inenthuthe hot program by thewill middle ofthis next week. It contains about 5,000,000 feet and in 2016. The expire year eration. $2 tokens with which theyand vanilla (combined) with the water, Alternate the milk of logs. Two river channel buoys were carried away by the siasm of the kids and vendors unless we find community could buy produce. This flour which has been sifted withhas thebeen baking powder and salt, support. towline as itwould drifted channel. Both obvious. Children If you likeabout to theSteve Routon is awere vol- recovered direct access to the Marmixing thoroughly after each addition. Fold in the stiffly and replaced the day following. learn about their carrots, contribute financially to this unteer for the Clatskaine ket’s farmers and gardeners strawberries, and snap peas, worthwhile effort, contact Market.night He can be several beaten egg whites. Place and floured 9-inch A near tragedy occurredFarmers last Saturday when became a classroom in thein 2 greased while the growers learn how Darro Breshears-Routon reached a 971-506-7436 cake pans. Bake in a moderate oven (350 to 375 degrees) young people were badly injured in an auto accident near the park. Kids talked to the to respond to really compliat clatskaniefmsecretary@ forpeople aboutwho 30 grew minutes. Cool and ice with 7-minute icing and Karvonen home. The group, which included Emily Mustola, their food gmail.com. The Clatskanie sprinkle with coconut. Cora Draper, Elsie Hill, Walter Daly of Clatskanie, and about building compost, pre- cated questions. Our hope Mrs. Sirnio was kind enough to share her recipe at a Frances Hill, Martin and Oliver Schnoover of Kalama went PHOTO OF CLATSKANIE MARKET recent grange meeting; I am so excited to give it a try! for a ride andCOURTESY failed to make the curveFARMERS at the scene of the Children hold not a carrot purchased at the Clatskanie Farmers with the youth tokens.The car skidded some distance before turning over May was only a cool month, but it was alsoMarket a month accident. of little rainfall, the report of Clatskanie’s new weather on the highway. Several of the occupants were thrown out
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Legion left this morning on the train for Portland whe will compete and march in the floral parade this aftern The boys will be taken to the Multnomah Hotel for lu at noon and to dress for the parade. They go by bus to stadium where the paraders assemble. A large numbe of parents and friends planned to accompany the boys Portland on the train. The S. P. & S made a special ro trip rate of $1.30 for adults and half fare for children three-day return limit. The national convention of the Finnish Apostolic L an Church will be held in Clatskanie this coming wee sessions beginning Sunday morning at 10 a.m. and cl Thursday evening. Four years ago the convention was held here and brought together a large gathering from Midwest and the West. At that time on Sunday noon 2 were fed at the meeting and a crowd of almost equal s is expected this year. All sessions will be held in the h school gymnasium. A cookhouse 16 by 16 ft. has bee erected near the building and the basement of the sch be used as a dining room. Three meals will be served during the convention. There will be three services he each day with the time at 10 a.m., 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. evening service will be mostly in the English languag the townspeople and those of the surrounding territor cordially invited to attend. Hope all is well with you and yours, write soon! Love, Alice
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Voices of the Community Thanks for Heritage Days Congratulations to everyone involved for another successful Heritage Days celebration on the 4th of July. It is a huge effort by the Chamber of Commerce, Heritage Days Committee and the public who donate to put this together each year. This is an effort that has been sustainable for so many years because of dedicated volunteers who put the community ahead of themselves for this day of celebration. Job well done!
I also want to express my appreciation, along with the City Council, for the yeoman’s job and efforts by our Public Works employees. The city looked great!! The new paint and striping on Nehalem and the weeding and upkeep made our main street look fresh and updated. We are blessed to have Micah McLeod and Anthony Castro back as our summer help. These two young men are exceptional workers and have a real heart for our city. We have a wonderful public
works crew who so quietly go about doing all the hard work to keep all functions operating and updated for this city and its citizens. The Council and I extend our special thanks for all they do. Thanks also need to go to the Columbia County Sheriff’s office and the Oregon State Police for their help with policing. Sgt. McQuiddy and Officer Lineberry carried the weight of public and community safety, but to have outside help at this time is very much appreciated.
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We have a city to be proud of because of the efforts of everyone who cares and takes the time and effort to help. It won’t be long until the volunteers begin to plan next year’s Heritage Days to make sure it is the best it can possibly be. For anyone who would like to help, I am sure the Chamber of Commerce will welcome you and your efforts. This celebration is a hallmark of vision, cooperation and the strength of our community. Mayor Diane Pohl Clatskanie
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Police Reports Rainier Police Department June 29 – Officers were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash on Highway 30 at Rockcrest Street. There were no injuries. June 30 – Officers responded to an attempted burglary on Rockcrest Street. The door to the business was damaged, but no entry was made. June 30 – Officers responded to a burglary on West B St. where items totaling about $300 were taken. June 30 – Brent Robertson, 35, of Kelso, Wash. was arrested and charged with harassment and criminal mischief. June 30 – Officers responded to a two-car motor vehicle accident on Highway 30 at Mill St. There were no injuries. July 3 – Officers took a report of a stolen boat. The boat was recovered by the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office and returned to the owner. July 4 – Officers responded to a reported criminal mischief where someone damaged the windshield wipers to a vehicle. July 4 – Rory Bounds, 34, was
my heart good, especially as our country is reversing in so many ways. I know someone won’t like my letter, but isn’t it great we can still have differences in thinking! Last, but for sure not least, Thank You veterans for your previous and ongoing sacrifices. It was great for us to get to honor you in the parade. Louise Piguet Clatskanie
Refreshing How refreshing to see the stories of floats to honor those who have gone ahead at great sacrifice (look it up) to bring this country into existence, bringing all of us so much freedom. A great big thanks to the Beaver Creek Church for all their participation and hard work. Since both of my parents are World War II veterans (my mother even received a 21 gun salute) it all really did
Rainier school superintendent arrested for DUII
arrested on five outstanding warrants. July 5 – Officers responded to a two-car motor vehicle crash on Highway 30 at Mill Street. There were no injuries and no citations were issued. July 7 – Clinton Minyard, 32, of Rainier was cited and released for contempt of court. July 8 – Jerimy J. Trudeau, 33, of Centralia, WA was arrested for DUII and Attempt to Elude on Foot. July 8 – Officers took a report of a theft from the 300 block of West 3rd St. July 8 – There was a noninjury motor vehicle crash in the intersection of West C St. and 4th St. James Balcuns, 51, of Rainier was cited for Careless Driving. July 9 – Marc Slape, 28, of Rainier was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and criminal trespass 2. July 9 – Jakub Johnston, 22, of Rainier was cited for fail to obey a traffic control device after a traffic crash on Highway 30 and Rockcrest St. July 10 – Officers took a report
of a Hit & Run that occurred in the parking lot of Columbia County Rider. July 10 – Jeramie R. Eidem, 37, of Columbia City OR was arrested on a detainer. July 10 – Someone tried to pass a counterfeit $20 bill at a business in Rainier. The subject left before police could question them. July 10 – Randy D. Hamlin, 60, of Rainier was arrested and charged with Criminal Trespass 2. July 12 – Officers responded to an attempted burglary on Rockcrest St. The suspects broke the glass to the front door of the business; however a passerby noticed the suspects and they left the area in a green van before making entry. Anyone with information to this case is encouraged to call the Rainier Police. Columbia County Sheriff’s Office July 4 – After a call of a suspicious circumstance, Jesse Weinel, 35, of Deer Island was arrested for trespass, burglary,
stalking, and probation violation at 66794 Doetsch Road. July 4 – Bernard Voss, 55, of Vernonia was arrested for harassment and menacing following a domestic in-progress reported at 59065 Nehalem Highway S. July 4 – Rachel Cusack, 46, of Deer Island was arrested for a warrant at during a traffic stop at Anliker Road and Meissner Road. July 4 – Tevipa Nappa, 37, of Scappoose was arrested for assault after a suspicious person was reported at 33117 Stone Road. July 5 – Gregory Alton, 54, of Scappoose was arrested for disorderly conduct at 50602 Birch Ave. July 5 – Kendra Lee, 23, of Deer Island was arrested for probation violation at 64701 Columbia River Highway. July 10 – Matthew Baer, 29, of St. Helens was arrested for attempting to elude police and reckless driving following a report of a suspicious person at Young Road and Pittsburg Road.
ficient evidence that he was under the influence. That’s based on a quick review of the case.” Marquis said his office is reviewing the case. “The mere fact that a deputy cited him does not necessarily mean charges would be flied,” Marquis said. “This case is in the maybe category.” Carter said his attorney has advised him not to discuss the case, but he did issued a brief statement to The Chief. “I am not guilty,” he said. “I blew a .01.” Carter has a court date set for 2 p.m. July 26, at Clatsop County Court in Astoria.
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Rainier School Superintendent Michael Carter was arrested on June 24 for DUII, according to a Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office report. Clatsop County District Attorney Josh Marquis said the arrest took place at 1:29 a.m. on U.S. Highway 101 and Seventh Street in Seaside. “It looks like he blew a very low reading, like .01,” Marquis said. “That is like the consumption of one drink. Based on what he blew, that would not be suf-
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Marijuana From PAGE A1 Carter said he plans a two-pronged approach to appealing the decision, taking the argument to the county commissioners and to the county’s Land Development Services office. Carter will take the news back to the Rainier’s school board meeting this month to ask for guidance on the issue. “It was a tough hearing,” Carter said. “I was a little disappointed.” The possibility of a recall vote for Measure 91 was
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www.thechiefnews.com raised several times by the public and was addressed by the planning commission briefly. According to the commission staff, if Measure 91 were taken off the books, businesses that had met the guidelines for licensing would be grandfathered in. Raj Punjabi spoke for the business during the hearing. Punjabi is the president of RAD Nursery Products LLC and has 10 years of experience in the medical marijuana industry. He said new business would benefit the community with tax revenue and job creation, and that he has gone above beyond in terms of regulations for the grow site.
Security at the business was questioned repeatedly during the hearing, and Punjabi said cameras would be installed throughout the grow operation to be monitored by state regulators. At a meeting of the Rainier School Board, Punjabi and associate Dr. David Busch said security guards and fences would be installed to protect the business. Punjabi said he felt the hearing went well overall. “We clarified some questions for the board to make their decision in our favor,” Punjabi said. “I believe the truth was heard and believe there was a lot of valid
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Second Saturday to encourage Former school building targeted for economic development shopping downtown to generate funds to help BY JEREMY C. RUARK establish promotional “We just want to see jruark@countrymedia.net signage for the event. Clatskanie thrive again.” “This isn’t a money Local business opera– Ellen Spaulding, The maker,” she said. “ We tor Ellen Spaulding hopes Junque Trunque are just trying to get more the new Second Saturday people into town to help will help boost the local all the businesses. The “Any vendor, anyone is weleconomy. money we collect from the come to participate. Second Spaulding is the operator vendors we use to advertise Saturday also encourages of The Junque Trunque on the Second Saturday.” people to come and shop North Nehalem Street. The first Second Saturday downtown.” “We are just trying to was held in early June. Second Saturday organizgenerate more revenue for “It was the first time and it ers charge $10 for a vendors the businesses in Clatskanie was on graduation day and it spot along the sidewalk in by getting people to stop off was raining, she said. “So we front of Spaulding’s store the highway,” she said. “We only had a few vendors.” on Nehalem Street and an just want to see Clatskanie Spaulding said they are adjacent alley thrive again.” also planning a Christmas Spaulding’s Second SatThe second, Second Satpromotion designed to attract urday group has made efforts more visitors to Clatskanie. urday was held from 10 a.m. to promote the project with a to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 9 “We are going to try to few signs along Highway 30 along North Nehalem Street make it a huge Christmas into and out of Clatskanie. in downtown Clatskanie. event with involving many “We have some signs Spaulding said the event is of the businesses,” she said. in conjunction with the Clats- along the highway, but it is “The idea is to bring folks hard to keep signs up because into town and to do Christkanie Farmers Market that is of the rules,” she said. held each Saturday. mas shopping.” Spaulding said her group “The Second Saturday is also willing to work with offers a place for vendors to To find out more, call the city, county and state sell their wares,” she said. Spaulding at 503-728-1144.
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A former local school building is slowly transforming into what Port of St. Helens officials say will be similar to a business incubator and a boost to the local economy. One of the steps for the develop came on July 6 when the Clatskanie City Council approved a zoning change for the former Clatskanie Middle School. The Port of St. Helens acquired the building in 2013 to drive economic development. The agency is focused on creating industrial and manufacturing family-wage jobs. Scott Jensen, planner for Port of St. Helens, said light manufacturing use or research and development use would be appropriate for the building’s location. “The significance is mostly potential at this time,” Jensen said. “Certainly there is potential for business growth and job creation in Clatskanie. Some of our large prospective tenants at Port Westward have expressed interest in having a presence in Clatskanie as projects develop and are constructed.” The building has a boardroom that could potentially host government or public meetings and Jensen said the city might consider another space in the building for a backup emer-
gency operations center. Jensen said several Special Districts have already inquired how they might take advantage of the use of the building, which he said is ultimately an indirect benefit to the public. “The City of Clatskanie is interested in establishing an Emergency Operations Center to augment existing emergency capabilities,” he said. “We have offered the use of the Port office space to state personal that travel through the area regularly,” Jensen said. “It is likely that additional opportunities to be a participant in the Clatskanie community will be identified in the coming years.” Jensen said the water and sewer capacity in the building makes it a good location for certain businesses. According to Jensen, rezoning the building was an important step in the process of attracting new businesses and that an anchor tenant with a significant commitment was another crucial aspect. A strong core business (or businesses) would make it easier to open spaces to some smaller operations. “We’ve talked about how to do a business incubator type of thing here,” Jensen said. “Clatskanie is just not big enough to do a traditional business incubator, but there’s things we might be able to do that would make it a little less risky for somebody to take their good idea out of their garage and make a go of it.” Jensen said the building
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could provide a foundation for small business success, but it is up to the business owners to build their business on that foundation. “Our chief potential benefit to helping small businesses will be the business incubator type space we can provide,” he said. “Possible benefits could include a reduction in initial lease payments or termination clauses that reduce the risk someone takes on to sign a lease and build a business.” For the neighbors, the rezone means a possible increase in traffic, though Jensen said a traffic study indicated the impact would be less than what occurred when the middle school was open. “We don’t want to do anything that would radically change the neighborhood,” Jensen said. The Port of St. Helens will have to go through the conditional use approval process for the light manufacturing use anticipate would be required for future anchor tenant, according to Jensen. “Otherwise, now that the zoning has been changed, we can begin to market the building,” he said. “We will probably undertake some minor projects we have been deferring until the zoning was changed. Some major projects that involve significant costs, such as repainting the building, may have to wait until we have some occupancy in the building before we can afford them. We do not know how long marketing the building could take. “
School district surplus materials to be auctioned
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A vendor’s merchandise took up space along the sidewalk at Nehalem Street during the Second Saturday held on July 9.
Kuiper’s Auctions is ready to offer what auction officials are calling thousands of dollars of surplus material from the Clatskanie School District. “We are running out of room to store things,” Beth Gregg, Clatskanie School District administrative assistant to Superintendent Lloyd Hartley said. “The school board has allowed us to move out this surplus property.” The surplus includes playground equipment, exercising machines, computers and other
office equipment, as well as industrial floor buffers. Gregg said more such property could eventually be auctioned. “It depends on what we find that we need to get rid of,” she said. The school surplus auction items will be on public display at 2 p.m. Friday, July 15, at Kuiper’s Auctions, located at 469 N Nehalem St, Bay 5, in Clatskanie. The auction is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, July 16, at the site.
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These computers and other office equipment are part of the Clatskanie School District’s surplus materials to be auctioned off on Saturday, July, 16.
Turning plastic ducks into cold cash BY JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net
The results of the successful Clatskanie Baptist Church Heritage Days Fourth of July Duck Race can be seen throughout the year. The ducks sold for $5 per duck or 5 ducks for $20. The $1,000 collected is being used to offset the cost of the Baptist Church youth group’s retreats. “We’ll do winter retreats, summer camps mission trips this year that normally would cost $120 to $130 per student,” Clatskanie Baptist Church youth pastor Matt Hadley said. “This way we can subsidize that and bring it down to a more reasonable cost. We’re hoping to get the cost below $100 per student.” The retreats usually draw from 25 to 35 area youth. Hadley has been the
youth pastor in Clatskanie for the past 10 years. He said the retreats are faithbased and allow the youth to develop relationships with others, with the Lord and to guide each student in their life. “We hope the retreats help gets them out of difficulties they may be facing at home and other different life challenges and puts them on the path to grow and flourish,” Hadley said. The Duck Race involved plastic ducks with numbers dropped from the Clatskanie Park bridge. Each duck is tagged with a contestants number. The first three ducks that cross a finish line across the river are the winners. Terry Ogan won first place and the prize of $50. Ryan Frazier won both send place, $25 and third place, $15. Ogan and Frazier donated their cash prizes back to the church. “This duck race was a success,” Hadley said.
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Left: Members of the Clatskanie Baptist Church dump plastic ducks into the Clatskanie River during the annual Heritage Days Fourth of July Duck Race. Right: Members of the Clatskanie Baptist Church use kayaks to help guide plastic ducks to the finishing line in Clatskanie Park during the annual Heritage Days Fourth of July Duck Race.
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The scheduled opening of the Portland2016 Biennial of Contemporary Art exhibit at the former Hazen Hardware Store in Clatskanie has been delayed due to illness until next Wednesday, July 20 from noon to 5 p.m. As part of the Portland2016 Biennial of Contemporary Art, artist Heidi Schwegler is displaying her work at the former hardware store on Nehalem Street. The artwork includes these Big Gulp cups. See more photos and video at thechiefnews.com.
School supplies donation drive launched BY JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net
The United Way Columbia County Stuff The Bus campaign began July 11 and runs thought Aug. 11. The project has been ongoing for the past 15 years and is designed to help collect school supplies, such as notebook paper and pencils, for area children throughout Columbia County. United Way of Columbia County Executive Director Kathye Beck said each year there continues to be an increasing need for the donated school supplies. “We have so many families that are on minimum wage jobs or are at low income and have several children,” Beck said. “The cost of the supplies goes up each year and the student requirements also go up, so all of the expenses of going to school add up. If you are working a minimum wage job, and you have three or four children, it can be very expensive.” Beck said without the donated school supplies, many students would be at a disadvantage and won’t have what they need to be ready to learn. “Teachers will take
money out of their pockets to purchase school supplies,” she said. “Parents will be forced to make decisions about putting food on the table, providing shelter for their family and gas for their car to get to work. So the school supplies would fall by the wayside.” Beck said it’s a matter of simple economics. “If you have just so much money each month, you have to cut some place,” she said. “You can’t pay less for gas to get to and from work, or less for rent, or less for medical insurance. You aren’t going to pay less for your utilities. All those things that are fixed that you can’t change.” Over the years, United Way sought grants to help fund the school supply donation drive. “Several years ago we got grants and I was able to leverage over $20,000 in school supplies,” Beck said, adding that restrictions for the grants has severely limited what cash is now available. “Many of the places we got grants from now no longer consider school supplies as an education component,” Beck said. “In or-
der to qualify for the grant money you need to offer a program that is focused on education and United Way does not run any programs. We fund organizations that do programs.” Over the last several years, United Way has depended on community donations of school supplies and cash to purchase the supplies. Beck estimated the value of the donations over the past 10 years to be at least $100,000. Beck said Columbia County has been very supportive of the Stuff The Bus campaign. “One advantage that we have is that we work with businesses throughout the community and we have volunteers, even ones without children, that go to the sales at Office Depo, Office Max, and Wal Mart and pick up the maximum amount of school supplies at the discounted price.” Beck said United Way also connects to a business overstock system allowing the agency to give extra help to local social service groups. “Big companies donate the overstock,” she said. “You can buy construction tools, toys, clothing and
crafting items. It’s everything. We look for school supplies. We share a link to the program for various United Way organizations such as Habitat for Humanity. Several years ago we helped them purchase cases of paintbrushes and air nail guns.” The Stuff The Bus campaign is highlighted by drop off points in each community for the public to drop off donated supplies. Usually a school bus is
parked at the Clatskanie Hi School Pharmacy / Safeway parking lot and filled with the donated school supplies. Last year, Stacey Mendoza and Kristi Ward from the St. Helens School District stepped up to run the program in St. Helens. This year, St. Helens High School Senior Cambria Cross has selected this campaign as her senior project. Cross will have assistance from another St. Helens High School student and
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THOMPKINS The philosophy is train fast, Middle/High Clatskanie 8, July Friday, On be fast. School officials were able bring a UCS It’s the center of the strength 1950 series pole vault pit used at the 2016 and conditioning workouts Olympic Trials to the school field. “We are for area youth and parents excited to finally be able to host a complete participating in the first-ever track meet again that includes the pole Clatskanie Middle/High School vault event,” CMHS Athletic Director Ryan (CMHS) summer strength trainTompkins said. “Through a combined effort ing classes. between a donation by Columbia-Pacific Rocy Zepeda, Longview Bio refinery and the high school track team resident and operator of FOE athletes we were able to fundraise enough CrossFit Finish on Empty, is the money to cover the cost of the pole vault class instructor. pit.” JEREMY C. RUARK / THE CHIEF “My job is to improve posInstructor Rocy Zepeda works out with those taking part in ture and position,” Zepeda said. the strength and conditioning summer camp. “I would love for the students to be able to move better in space. We are working on fundamental # 5501 movements through pushes, pulls, lunges, and step-ups. Just elements that prepare you to become a better athlete.” The classes offer a linear strength program. “We have a series of strenuous warm ups that we do,” Zepeda said. “We do running. We have intensities that we do on Mondays and the volume sprints that we do on Thursdays.” Zepeda said the classes start with empty bars and body weight movements to help those participating move better in space. “We don’t do traditional cross-fit,” he said. “But we definitely do a philosophy of train fast, be fast to make these kids NO CREDIT? Come See Us! NO Salespeople RATES AS LOW AS We want better athletes. Not just better BAD CREDIT? 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