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River erosion renovation project set for this fall BY JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net
Damage from last December’s flooding in Clatskanie continues to challenge the city. The latest issue involves erosion along the Clatskanie River banks. “There is severe erosion where Fourth Street meets the Clatskanie River and the road is very near to falling into the river,” Columbia Soil and Water Conservation District Manager Kari OlsenHollander said. “There is a lot of infrastructure in the road that we want to protect and get everything stabilized.” Clatskanie City Manager Greg Hinkelman said the December flood has compromised three areas along the Clatskanie River. Of most concern is Fourth Street near Clatskanie Builders Supply Store. “That point is a major choke point and one of the narrowest points in the river,” he said. “The accelerated water emphasizes the erosion. If we don’t do anything and have another flood event, the possibility exits that we could lose a portion of Fourth Street.” Hinkelman said the two other areas of erosion concern are just below the bridge that leads into Clatskanie City Park and a portion of the river near the Clatskanie Inn. During the Clatskanie City Council’s regular monthly public meeting on Sept. 7, Olsen-Hollander outlined the river erosion issues and the potential fix.
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According to officials, this portion of the banks along the Clatskanie River has seen severe erosion since the December 2015 flooding and threatens the stability of Fourth Street.
“The design that we are moving forward with is a form of rip wrap that could be rocks at the toe that are built up along the bank with soil mix at the top of the bank,” she said. “The blocks along the bank, kind of the seawall, will be replaced following the rip warp development to help stabilize the road and prevent it from falling in.” Olsen-Hollander said the bulk of the funding needed for the project, an estimated $400,000, would come from the federal Department of Agriculture’s Soil Conservation Service emergency water protect
that means there is a danger if we have a wind storm,” he said. Hinkelman said the city is evaluating the number of trees that are old and have possible root rot issues at the water plant site. “At least one of the trees needs to be taken down right away,” Hinkelman said. “The last thing we need to have is a tree fall on the water plant and suddenly the city doesn’t have water. The second element is the trees around private property that need attention. So, we are being proactive.” Hinkelman said he is hopeful
fund. The City of Clatskanie will pay approximately $25,000 of that cost, according to Hinkelman. “We are at the tail end of getting our permits in place, so once we establish a contractor and the permits are in our hands, we will begin right away,” Olsen-Hollander said. “We hope to get started by October 1.” Hinkelman is also concerned about trees that might threaten the city’s water plant at 520 Bryant Street and nearby private property. “The trees are old and we are looking at the possibly of rot and
the tree evaluation will be completed this month. A plan to deal with the dangerous trees would be developed shortly after the evaluation. Hinkelman said the cost of the project is currently unknown, but the city could market the timber and that might pay for the tree removal. Follow the latest developments with the erosion and tree removal projects online at thechiefnews.com and in print in the Friday editions of The Chief.
Dog park would honor man’s best friend who was disciplined, playful, emotive and highly social. Her social nature is one motive for the leash-less dog park in her name. Olsen said Amy had many friends in the canine kingdom, and was always friendly, and held her own even when running with the tougher dogs she met. Amy had plenty of human friends too, greeting visitors to Olsen’s shop, Tio Calvino in Quincy, and always making new friends on the walk. “A lady used to come and pick her up… and she would take my dog over to Bundy’s, buy an ice cream cone and hold it for her and feed her an ice cream cone,” Olsen said. You might have seen Olsen in character with Amy. The pair would become Calvis and Duck Dog, dressed as sort of a mix of Elvis Presley and the world’s biggest Oregon Ducks fans. With big hair and capes and glitter, Olsen would bring Amy out for parades and events to the enjoyment of children and adults alike. Olsen’s relationship with Amy was therapeutic. “She calmed me down, she listened, she never
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Soccer fun in Clatskanie
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Alex Mann, 5, breaks out from the pack during the soccer jamboree held in Clatskanie on Saturday, Sept. 10. Teams composed of players in a wide range of ages participated in the event.
If you live in Clatskanie, you have probably crossed paths with Calvin Olsen and his beloved mixed Labrador, America the Beautiful. After 14 years together, Olsen said goodbye to his boon companion, but he wants to honor her memory by bringing a leash-less dog park to Clatskanie. Olsen said America the Beautiful, known by such nicknames as Amy, Erica and more, was born on the Fourth of July in Taylorville. He adopted Amy from friends one cold and rainy night after seeing her out on a chain in their yard. He said the owners were caring for the animal for their granddaughter, but were not up to meeting the demands of a puppy. Amy had an instant impact on Olsen’s life. “I was heavier, and she was my excuse to get out there and start walking,” he said. “We did our loops around Clatskanie and pretty soon we just became part of the town.” Olsen said the people they met on their regular trips around town came to know and love a dog
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Calvin Olsen and America the Beautiful.
Columbia County sees job growth BY JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net
Employers added 4,600 jobs in August, boosting Oregon’s payroll employment for the 50th consecutive month. The August job growth follows a revised gain of 5,000 in July, according to the Oregon Employment Department. “In Columbia County, we are seeing job growth in the retail sector, the government sector, local education, leisure and hospitality and health care,” Oregon Employment Department Economist Nick Beleiciks said. Since June 2012, Oregon’s economy expanded rapidly, adding 208,200 jobs - an average gain of 4,200 jobs per month. Oregon hasn’t seen such a long string of
monthly job gains since comparable records began in 1990. Nationally, August was the 71st straight month of job growth. According to Beleiciks, the job growth accelerated when it became much more broad based. He said all sectors in Oregon are now adding
faster than the U.S. as a whole,” he said. Beleiciks said there is a high demand for Oregon goods such as agriculture and manufactured goods and that has added jobs to wood product manufacturing, fabricated metal production, machinery manu-
“People are moving to Columbia County and the rest of the state for the jobs and Oregon’s livability,” Nick Beleiciks, Oregon Employment Department economist
Oregon Employment Department Research Division Workforce Analyst/Economist Shawna Sykes said Columbia County grew from an estimated 50,075 in 2014 to 50,390 in 2015, a growth rate of .6 percent. “The number of employed people who live in Columbia County has grown from 21,246 last July to 22,315 this July, up 1,069 jobs, a growth rate of 5 percent in the time period,” she said. The latest population figures from 2015 show 315 more people in Columbia County. St. Helens gained 105 residents to 13,095. Scappoose gained 45 residents boosting its population to 6,745, Columbia City 10, making its population at 1,955 and 155 new
jobs at a fairly rapid pace. “Now that they have come back, they are at full speed,” he said. Beleiciks said Oregon’s construction industry has seen the fastest job growth, adding 7,500 jobs at a 9.1 percent growth rate. “We have been adding jobs
facturing and food manufacturing. “People are moving to Columbia County and the rest of the state for the jobs and Oregon’s livability,” he said. “The job growth attracts people to Oregon and people moving to Oregon itself creates job growth.”
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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, September 18, Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Erik Huget Sermon title – “A Talk with God” Old Testament Lesson- Jeremiah 8:18-9:1 New Testament Lesson- 1 Timothy 3:14-16 Wednesday study group will meet at 11 a.m. in the Fireside Room. “Come as you are, everyone is welcome”
Monday • TOPS OR 0633, Faith Lutheran Church, 9 a.m., for further info please call Lois at 503-728-3865 • TOPS OR 1024, bottom level of Clatskanie Baptist Church, 5:45 p.m. weigh in, 6:30 p.m. meeting, for further info please call Debbie at 360751-4370 • Rainier City Council meets the first Monday of the month, Work session 6 p.m., Meeting 7 p.m., Rainier City Hall, 106 W. B St. • The MS Support Group of Columbia County meets the first Monday of each month at 1 p.m. at Dairy Queen in Scappoose. For more information call Susan at 503-543-2517. • Clatskanie chapter of American Legion Auxiliary, 7 p.m., American Legion Hall, 930 NE 5th St. starting in October. Meetings will be held the first Monday of the month. For more information, contact 503-728-4487 • The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Friends and Family Support Group meets the second Friday and fourth Monday of each month downstairs at the Rainier United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. For more information call Teri at 503-556-9135. • Columbia County Fair Board meets the second Monday of each month, 6 p.m. in the 4-H Building at Columbia County Fairgrounds, 58892 Saulser Road, St. Helens. • Clatskanie American Legion Hall Post 68 meets the second Monday of the month, 7 p.m. 930 NE 5th street.
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• NAMI Support Group Meeting, fourth Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Rainier United Methodist Church, 1st and C streets, Rainier • Clatskanie School Board meeting, fourth Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Clatskanie Elementary School Rm 11, 815 S. Nehalem St. Clatskanie. • Blood pressure checks Mondays, 11 a.m., Rainier Senior Center, 48 W. 7th Street. For more information call 503-556-3889 or visit www.Rainierseniors.com. • Evening Bingo, Mondays, 6 p.m., Rainier Senior Center, 48 W. 7th Street. For more information call 503-556-3889 or visit www.Rainierseniors.com Tuesday • Columbia Community Mental Health Board of Director’s Meeting, 4 p.m., on the first Tuesday of each month, at the Creekside Center – 58646 McNulty Way, St. Helens. • Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2994 Meeting, second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., VFW hall, 960 NW 5th Street, Clatskanie. •Rainier Auxiliary # 4022 F.O.E. meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at the lodge, 7 p.m., 109 W. A Street. •Rainier Aerie # 4022 F.O.E. meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the lodge, 7 p.m., 109 W. A Street. • Columbia River PUD Board Meet-
• Friday, Sept. 16 • Lunch at the Clatskanie Senior Center, 620 SW Tichenor Street, served at noon. Menu features: Chicken Pot Pie w/ carrot salad. • Lunch at the Rainier Senior Center, 48 W. 7th Street, Menu features: Pork roast, mashed potatoes, country trio, veggies. For more information visit www. Rainierseniors.com •CMHS Tailgate Party. 5-6:30 p.m., Kickoff at 7. CMHS back parking lot. Boosters will be providing plates, utensils, hot dogs, and water. They also will be giving away spirit gear. Please bring a dish to share such as baked
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ing, 6 p.m., on the third Tuesday of each month in the Columbia River PUD Community Room – 64001 Columbia River Highway, Deer Island. • The Columbia County Democratic Central Committee meets the last Tuesday of every month at Kozy Korner, St. Helens, Meetings start at 7 p.m. • Bingo, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m., Rainier Senior Center, 48 W. 7th Street. For more information call 503-5563889 or visit www.Rainierseniors.com Wednesday • Columbia County Board of Commissioner board meeting 10 a.m., in room 308 at Columbia County Courthouse. Staff meeting at 1 p.m. in room 331. •Bingo, Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Clatskanie American Legion, Hall 930 NE 5th street. • Clatskanie City Council meets the first Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., in the Clatskanie Cultural Center, 75 S. Nehalem St. Contact the city hall for further information at 503-7282622 • Rainier Garden Club, first Wednesday of the month 9:30 a.m., United Methodist Church, 1st & C Street, Rainier. • Beaver Homes Grange monthly meeting, first Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., Grange Hall, 31105 Beaver Homes Road, Goble. • Parkinson’s Disease Support Group meets the first Wednesday of each month at Avamere, 2400 Gable Road
in St. Helens, for more information contact Jenny Hicks at 503-366-8070. • Turning Point Community Services Center Board of Directors Meeting, second Wednesday of the month, 6:15 p.m., Turning Point, 220 E. Columbia River Highway. • Clatskanie Fire Board Meeting, second Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., Clatskanie Fire Station, 280 SE 3rd St, Clatskanie • Natal Grange Meeting, second Wednesday of the month, 7:30 p.m., Grange Hall, 67542 Nehalem Highway N. • Columbia Soil & Water Conservation District Board meets at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the Columbia SWCD office, 35285 Millard Road. • Clatskanie PUD meeting, third Wednesday of the month, Work session 5:30 p.m. Board meeting 7 p.m., Community Room, 495 E. Columbia River Highway. • Clatskanie Booster Club Meeting, third Wednesday of the month, 6 p.m., CMHS room 115, 471 SW Belair Drive. • Columbia County Stroke Support Group meets every fourth Wednesday of each month, 2:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m., Avamere at St. Helens, 2400 Gable Road. Contact Jenny Hicks for more information at 503-366-8070. •Clatskanie Planning Commission, meets the last Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., in the Clatskanie Cultural Center, 75 S. Nehalem St. Con-
tact the city hall for further information at 503-728-2622 Thursday •Clatskanie Chamber of Commerce meets the first Thursday of the month. Contact the chamber for more information at 503-728-2502. • Clean Columbia County meets the second Thursday of the month, at the Columbia Soil & Water Conservation District building, 35285 Millard Road, at 6:30 p.m. • Rainier Chamber of Commerce Meeting, second Thursday of the month, 12 noon, Rainier United Methodist Church, 1st and C St. Contact the chamber for more information at 503-556-7212. • Rainier City Library Board of Directors Meeting, second Thursday of the month, 5 p.m., Rainier City Hall, 106 West B Street. • Beaver Homes Grange Monthly Bunco Party, third Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Grange Hall, 31105 Beaver Homes Road, Goble. • Clatskanie Veterans Memorial Committee Meeting, third Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., VFW hall, 960 NW 5th Street. • Clatskanie Masonic Lodge #133 Meeting, third Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., SE 2nd and Conyers St. Friday • Foot care, (by appointment) 10 a.m. – 1p.m., Rainier Senior Center, 48 W. 7th Street. For more information call
503-556-3889 or visit www.Rainierseniors.com. • Clatskanie Garden Club meets the second Friday of the month. Time and location may vary. Please contact 503-308-2343 for further information. • Republicans Meet Up, every second Friday of the month at the Village Inn, 535 S. Columbia River Highway, St. Helens. Dinner at 6 p.m., followed by meeting at 7 p.m., for more details visit: www.columbiagop.org. • Beaver Homes Grange Monthly Pinochle Party, second Friday of the month, 7 p.m., grange hall, 31105 Beaver Homes Road, Goble. • Clatskanie Garden Club meets the second Friday of the month. Time and location may vary. Contact 503308-2343 for information. Guests are welcome. Saturday • Oath Keepers Columbia County Chapter meets at the Kozy Korner, 371 Columbia Blvd., in St. Helens, at 6:30 p.m., every third Saturday of the month. Sunday • Overcomers Outreach – a spirituallybased, 12-step recovery program for substance abuse issues. Meets at 6 p.m. at Sunset Park Community Church, 174 Sunset Blvd., in St. Helens. Call 503-397-0535 or visit www. sunsetparkchog.org
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beans, salads, fruit, chips, or dessert. • Clatskanie Garden Club Annual Plant Sale, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., in front of Liney Bird’s Pie and Coffee House, in the Evergreen Shopping Center, 305 E Columbia River Highway. Sunday, Sept. 18 • In celebration of the 60th wedding anniversary of Fritz and Janice Youra, the community is invited to a free piano concert. The celebration will be held at 4 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 1010 NE 5th Street, Clatskanie. Monday, Sept. 19 • Lunch at the Clatskanie Senior Center, 620 SW Tichenor
Street, served at noon. Menu features: Ham and Scalloped Potatoes w/ veggies • Clatskanie chapter of American Legion Auxiliary, monthly meeting 7 p.m., American Legion Hall, 930 NE 5th St. The Auxiliary will begin to hold its monthly meetings in October at 7 p.m. on the first Mondays of the month. For more information, contact 503-728-4487 Wednesday, Sept. 21 • Lunch at the Clatskanie Senior Center, 620 SW Tichenor Street, served at noon. Menu features: Meatloaf, potatoes, and veggies Friday, Sept. 23
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Fire heavily damages two Local indecency victim cars, shed, home in Rainier files $350,000 lawsuit The victim of repeated flashing at a drive-thru coffee shop window by the husband of Clatskanie’s mayor is suing the city, the city manager, mayor and husband for defamation, invasion of privacy, emotional distress and interference with business. The owner of Flowers ‘N Fluff alleged in her lawsuit that Clatskanie Mayor Diane Pohl, former planning commissioner Ray Pohl and City Manager Greg Hinkelman spread rumors that she had a sexual affair with Ray Pohl.
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She claims in the $350,000 lawsuit that the rumors hurt her standing in the community and affected her business. Ray Pohl was arrested in September of 2015 for 30 counts of public indecency alleged to have occurred during a two-year period. He pleaded guilty to two counts of public indecency and was ordered to three years of probation. He was also required to complete a sex offender treatment program and pay a fine of more than $11,000. Court documents alleged
that the Pohls spread rumors of an affair, and that Hinkelman also spread the rumor despite knowing it was false, claiming the rumor was spread to city officials and employees, on social media and within the community. The lawsuit also claims Diana Pohl sent an email to city employees telling them not to frequent Flowers N’ Fluff. Hinkelman declined to comment and the Pohls did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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Fire and smoke could be seen from blocks as this fire erupted at the back of a home in Rainier.
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Smokers carelessness led to a fast moving fire on Friday, Sept. 9, that heavily damaged a house, a shed and two cars in Rainier, according to Columbia River Fire & Rescue investigators. Responding to the report of a house fire, CRFR firefighters rushed to 312 B E 2nd Street in Rainier at 3:57 Friday afternoon, Sept. 9. “When we arrived we saw flames on the back of the house,” Columbia River
Fire & Rescue Chief Michal Greisen said. “The fire had started on a vehicle, spread to a shed and then to the house.” Greisen said one of the home occupants attempted to put the blaze out with a fire extinguisher. “That resident said there were explosions and the fire spread through the shed to the house,” Greisen said. “All of the occupants were able to get out of the burning house without injury.” Smoke from the fire could be seen from several blocks. Rainier Police De-
partment officers closed off sections of the street at the house to allow fire crews to bring in water hoses to battle the blaze. The blaze also damaged a second vehicle stored in a portable shed near the house. The estimate of total damages is still pending following completion of the fire investigation. Watch dramatic video of the fire at thechiefnew.com. Dawndi McQuiddy and Cody Mann contributed to this story.
Clatskanie bell ringing to mark Constitution anniversary BY JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net
Clatskanie resident Melody Blaz has gone back in time. She has traveled 229 years back to the drafting of the United States Constitution. “I found someone in my family history that actually fought in the Revolutionary War,” Blaz said. “He was a Lieutenant in the Virginia Faquier County Militia and one of 10 brothers who fought in the war. One of the brothers was killed in the combat.” Blaz is a member of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and she has organized the Clatskanie effort to celebrate the 229th anniversary of the signing of the United States
Constitution. Blaz said it is critical that everyone acknowledge the importance of the document. “The history of our nation and what those people went through is extremely important,” she said. “They were fighting for their rights and their freedoms. They were fighting for not being taxed without representation, freedom of religion, to be judged by their peers and all those values that started our nation.” According to the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Constitution is the cornerstone of freedom in America which protects the individual liberties of all citizens through written law. At 1 p.m. on Sept. 17, church bells will chime at the same time across the country marking the 229th
anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution. Blaz said the Clatskanie Presbyterian and the United Methodist Church will participate in the bell ringing. “They asked me how many times should they ring the church bells and I said 13,” Blaz said. “Thirteen times to signify the original 13 United States colonies.” Clatskanie Mayor Diane Pohl has also singed a proclamation in honor of Constitution Week Sept. 1723. The proclamation read in part: “It is fitting and proper to accord official recognition to this magnificent document and its memorable anniversary, and to the patriotic celebration which shall commemorate the occasion… and ask the citizens to affirm the ideals of the framers of the Constitution had in 1787 by vigilantly protecting the freedom guaranteed to us through this guardian of our liberties, remembering that lost rights may never be regained.” For information about joining the Daughter’s of the American Revolution, call Melody Blaz at 503-7285074. • Beer, Wine, Spirits
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challengers, however. Sheriff Jeff Dickerson is running unopposed as is Rainier Mayor Jerry Cole and Clatskanie Mayor Diane Pohl. Willard Evenson, Bruce Jolma and Gary Jones have filed for the three Clatskanie City Council seats that become vacant Dec. 31 and Rainier resident Michael Kreger filed as a candidate for open Position 6 with the Rainier City Council. Rainier City Councilors Steve Massey of Position 7 and Douglas Aske of Position 2 are running for reelection unopposed. Mail in ballots are sent to county residents on Oct. 19. Election Day is Nov. 8
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released. He was also cited The substance was tested for Probable Cause -Theft and found to be meth, and 05/22/2015 – A report III, related to an earlier case. was later logged and placed of a 3-year-old child found into evidence. 05/23/2015 – Police in the Safeway parking lot, took a report of a possible 05/28/2015 – Police unattended, was forwarded took a report of a possible suicidal male. After speakto the DHS – Columbia ing to the subject, he agreed suicidal female. After makCounty. ing contact with the subject, to be transported to the St. 05/22/2015 - Kevin Ray she agreed to voluntarily Johns Medical Center for Scales was arrested at the be transported to St. Johns assessment. Clatskanie City Park for Medical Center for assess05/28/2015 – Police were and communicate the plan http://www.redcross.org/flash/ Probable Cause Crimicontacted by an employee Chief-Guest Column by before, during and afterment. emerbrr/English-html/kit-contents. nal Mischief The in the Third Oregon Governor’s Office In addition at Clatskanie Safeway, gencies. OEMwho is encouraging asp to the above Degree, a Class C Misdewanted to turn in a container cases, Oregonians to set a goalreferenced of • Makethe an ClatsEmergency Plan. Oregon Gov. Kateof Brown being prepared TalkDepartment with your family and meanor. Scales transported what appeared to be for at least kanie Police what to do to be safe andColumbia has issued a state two-weeks. what you will to the County Jail proclamation methamphetamine, which respondedfriends to 113about other calls in support of National Pre“What we do today to do and if you’re not mitigate damage and how where he was booked and was found in the parking lot. during the past two weeks. together
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September is National Preparedness Month! According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (F.E.M.A.) National Preparedness month began on Sept. 1. Each week of the month carries its own theme. Topics like, “Preparing Family and Friends, Preparing Through Service, and finally Individual Preparedness. The central theme: “Don’t Wait. Communicate, Make Your Emergency Plan Today.” Check www.ready.gov for an overview of all the opportunities to participate. This current week (Sept. 11-17) puts the emphasis on involvement through community service and coordinating your plans with neighbors. Opportunities such as Community Emergency Response Team
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(C.E.R.T.), Citizen Corps or the Youth Preparedness Council offer plenty of outlets for contributions at the community level. The week of Sept.1824 emphasizes Individual Preparedness and offers a new app for your smartphone featuring weather alerts, disaster resources and safety reminders. The final week, Sept. 23-30, is billed as a Lead Up To A National Day Of Action. Participants are encouraged to organize a preparedness activity, register it on ready.gov/ prepare and then share photos and stories of how your activities made a difference. Also scheduled for Sept. 30 is National PreparAthon! Day. The goals of this and similar events are to increase the number of folks who are aware of what type of disasters can strike their local community,
our mother’s (nana’s) house on May 23. Special thanks to Sheriff Goodwin; you will be forever in our hearts for saving her life, also to Nick
paredness Month, highlighting prepare will saves lives during an emergency. Discuss to increase their preparedthe efforts of Oregon’s Office and property tomorrow, or how you’ll contact each other, ness level so the effects of of Emergency Management whenever a disaster strikes,” where you’ll meet, and what a disaster are minimized. (OEM) to work with commuOregon Emergency Manageyou’ll do in different situaCommunity resilience nities across the state to train, ment Director Andrew Phelps tions. Read how to develop a planning is also on the educate, prepare and equip said. “As we build a culture of family disaster plan at http:// agenda. Opportunities Oregonians for emergencies. preparedness in Oregon we are www.redcross.org/flash/brr/ to sign up for individuSeptember Oregonians to be English- html/make-a-plan. Clatskanie Rural Fire is National just Presouth ofempowering the Boise mill CCMH. als and organizations are paredness Month and officials disaster survivors not victims. asp. Protection District reportis a good property. ItWe appears that barkan array of posted on the website as say the month time want Oregonians to be 5/28/15 Brush, OEM has From May 23 through a fire was set either delibdust fire: S. Columbia for Clatskanie residents and prepared not scared.” preparedness materials to help well. F.E.M.A. has come a June 2, Clatskanie RFPDthe state erately on aboutRiver Helensavailable those across to think or accidentally • Be informed di- Highway, plan forSt. disasters long way since Hurricane responded to about 11 calls foryou can take the tosmall wood This was athrough small local 2 footcounty by emersteps sasterdock risks.by In an Oregon winter Katrina and their website make sure you and your family storms, floods, heat waves and gency management offices. medical assistance, 3 fireunknown person. The fire 2 foot barkdust fire outis an excellent resource for are prepared for emergencies. earthquakes threaten residents. One of those publications is related calls, and answered 5 was extremely small and did side of the Best Western all types of disaster plan“Oregonians are known for Monitor all types of media the OEM Emergency “Go-Kit other calls for service. not cause any appreciable Hotel. Probably started by ning and information. our grit and resilience,” Brown -- newspapers, websites, radio, Passport,” a mini-booklet that was an ildamage to the dock. The a discarded cigarette butt. As usual send yourMay 27, there said. “National Preparedness TV, mobile and land phones, provides a way to track family legal burn reported. fire was withradio a are allNo spreadinformation, to structures or evacuaquestions and comments Month is a great reminder that consistent and amateur good a home May 28, there wasmust a mocigarette-caused fire. A vehicles and injuries. disasterprep.dave@gmail. we each do our part to sources of information about tionno plan, medical contacts and tor vehicle crash. small, campfire Structure needs, fire: as well as com. Previous columns be personally prepared and unauthorized disasters. Check out www. 5/30/15prescription develop plans ring so wewas are also ready.gov the latest preMay 30, there wasfamily a locatedfor near 29451 Oldinsurance Rainier carriers Road, and critical can be found on my blog ready forRainier and able to quickly information for family pets. In at www.disasterprepdave. structure fire on Old the dock andparedness was stillinformation. warm Rainier. This was a signifirecover from major disasters, • Build an Emergency addition, the booklet contains blogspot.com. Road. from prior use. Contact the cant structure fire involving emergencies, and ultimately, Kit. A disaster can happen a list of basic emergency kit May 31, there wasOne.’” an Port of St. Helens foryou further a metal barn, approximately the ‘Big anywhere live and work. items and links to other disasDave Robinsonillegal is the burn. The homeowner The barn was This year OEM is information. parOnce it happens it may 40x50 take in size. ter preparedness resources. Postmaster in Bandon and extinguished the fire. in FEMA’s Ready. 5/28/15 Structure fire: used for raising chickens ticipating days for responders to reach Families and individuals the author of “Disaster 735and Matzenyou St.,and St. you Helens. (chicks), storage including Gov campaign to inform may have to can receive a Certificate of Prep For The Rest Of Us,” people to prepare for in goas without food, water, aor1978 Chevy Preparedness Columbiaempower River Fire This came a structure Camaro,signed and by Govavailable on Amazon.com, and respond ernor Kate Brown for completand Rescue report to emergencies. fire but waselectricity. actually aBuild stovean emergency legal marijuana growing. Barnes and Noble and campaign “Don’tThe residents kit with two “Go Kitwas Passport” for There wasThe a 78% emer-theme issue. hadweeks supply Theofcauseing of athe fire providesthe stove food, water and other necestheir emergency kit. other online booksellers. gency medicalWait. rateCommunicate.” for all started cleaning assigned to a heating lamp a call to action for families, sary supplies. The American calls this pastneighborhoods week. cycle and this a good system used For to incubate and and individuals Redcaused Cross has a recommended more information, conBerg for all your help. 5/25/15 Dumpster/outside deal of smoke and fumes warm the chicks. There was to make an emergency plan list of emergency kit items: tact public.info@state.or.us.
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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
due to a stove that had not no extension to the home been cleaned recently. All that is located close by. Loss residents evacuated and is assignedwhose at about $20,000 spiritual counseling of inmates primary reason for there were no injuries. This butthat may bebeing more through our jail chaplaincy in depending jail are mental health a group home byinmateson insurance estimates. hasoperated given many hope conflicts that lead to criminal
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for future change; and in recent behavior. We are working months, we have begun to see more closely with the courts opportunity to change. never the final stop for those have begun to return to more placetheshows. Ralph efficient Kleger,and co-effectiveon the road and the grade. The car wasand driven byhealth Oliverservices in new,over promising, evidencemental The jail serves astation numberatofthe John who Kleger have broken law. Some levelsbased programs designed to our County to identify those operative observer for the U.S. weather bureau, reports that Schnoover and with him in the front seat were his brother, different purposes, depending inmates are eventually headed -and thanks to the help of some reduceMustola. recidivismThe by teaching inmates who could benefit from thewe mean for the(prison, monthorwas while Martinare and Emily driver received a dislocated on the type of inmate have:temperature to other places an- 54.13ofdegrees our partner agencies--we skillsabrasions to inmates.of the face and a diversion program designed the maximum 78 but (onmany May 20th) and theways of providing shoulder andlife severe scalp. Martin Some inmates are security risks temperature other county orwas state), seeing new Through our contracted to Hospital get treatment who remain in ourminimum jail awaitingwas eventually will24th). be back in our the impetus for change within 33 (on May The total rainfall was .53 Schnoover, who was transported to Emanuel in for offenders Food Service provider we have who qualify. trial; some are spending justEighteen a own community after they have inmate population. It inches. days of the month were clear,ourseven partly Portland on Sunday was the mostprogram. seriously injured a who believe a Master Baker There with are some few hours to a couple of days their sentences, starts withonthe commitment of tornbegun cloudy and six served cloudy. The heaviestbeen rainfall occurred knee cap loose and the knee dislocated, serious head In this program, the inmates the best thing to do with offendon arrest for charges for which released by the courts, or have our staff to provide an atmothein16th There a light frost on the 2ndwhere of theaccountability lacerations, the boneswritten of theassignments forehead beingers exposed with complete is to stack them like cord they will appear later courtand 17th. fulfilled theirwas sanctions. sphere and receive a specific number wood without distinction. That month and far more unusual a killing frost on the 24th. The the brow was lacerated. Emily Mustola received bad face (but are needing time to cool And because we know that and respect are paramount, of hours handsand on training. is not the way we operate here prevailing of the month fromwill the northwest. head theofskin flesh being badly scraped off/come down from their high/windmany who are in was jail today but in more and moreand ways, it injuries, After successfully completing in Columbia County, however. More sheepbe have in community St. Helens the past week toopportunities be by theforhard surface of the highway. The passengers in the get the mental health services backarrived out in the also includes program, the inmate will wasBecause they need, or to bail out, etc);on Columbia where weCounty all live, our goal island. Approximately change. pastured cutover back seat hadthelesser injuries; the group broughtthe inlocal to jail is never receive a certificate that is actuthe final landing place for those some are serving sentences to provide thethe kindmountains of environ-are nowMany inmates even 16,000 sheep from east of crazing in lackthe Clatskanie where they were cared Withcrimes the – and most allyHospital recognized by employers whofor. commit up to 1 year on misdemeanor ment that encourages accounta high school education, the county. Kenneth C. Miller, S. P. & S. agricultural agent, exception ofinMartin Schnoover all were during the in our comthe food service industry. We dismissed inmates end up back convictions; some are on ability and responsibility, as and we work with outside and four sheepmen were in town Tuesday conferring with W. night from the hospital. also have a Community Works munities – it behooves us to use probation for prior offenses well as providing the impetus educational entities to offer T. Evenson relative to placing some on the Benson Timber The drum and bugle corps, sponsored by the American Furlough program. That has the time and resources we have and have been sanctioned by for change. G.E.D. programs for those beenmorning used in aon recent wisely: where To create an atmosphere the beach train for Portland they a probation officerCompany because holdings. Jail is a place where people inmates. We provideLegion mental left this clean on Sauvie if you’re doing the time is charged various with assaulthealth withservices intent to will compete and up march in theIsland floraland paradewhere, this afternoon. they have violated theArvid terms Mattson, land who after committing for inmates in to be augment Justice Hotel associated with the crime, you of their probation; kill, and, others of irresponsibility. But it Kenneth crisis,Healea and attempt get them following acts the shootings of Sergeant and to The boys will takenCommunity to the Multnomah for lunch work programs. do it with dignity and with the are criminals who Cal wereE. wanted to beat a place where a proactive Throne,also stateneeds officers Astoria, about on three weeks mentalathealth noon and to dress for the parade. by bus the tomorrow. Most recently, grants They gohope for ato better in other jurisdictions but were those people can learn to refomanagement program with ago, will enter a defense pleading insanity, according to stadium where the paraders assemble. through the Columbia Com- A large number passing through our County cus their energies on becoming Columbia Community Mental word from Astoria. of parents and friends planned to accompany the to is the Colummunity Mental Health program Jeffboys Dickerson and are waiting for a transport more responsible members of Health both now and when Deliveries of fish at Astoria showed a big increase Portland on the train. The S. P. & S made a special round have increased our mental bia County Sherriff. He can be to the outside jurisdiction. society. they are released from jail. We healthfor services inmates at 503-366-4611. Wednesday, indicating thatresource the June run of Chinook as rate of $1.30 adultstoand half fare forreached children with a In every case, the jail is Since our levels have benefitted from trip long-term
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lations to Mrs. , Route 1, who was recently ertificateInofmy role as Sheriff of sement by Better Columbia County over the past Gardens forIher 8 years have continued to be cake.impressed The certifiwith the dedication commitment of our jail bringsand national employees to create the kind of to Mrs. Sirnio is environment tter Homes and where those who have broken the peace within y to distinguished our communities are held h pass its testingfor their actions, accountable als forand dependalso, that they are given the started entering the Columbia. Fishermen operating near the three-day return limit. llence of taste mouth of the river were getting between 400 and 500 pounds The national convention of the Finnish Apostolic Luthersefulness. Mrs. per boat. an Church will be held in Clatskanie this coming week with pe follows: Disaster threatened the big Benson Timber Company log sessions beginning Sunday morning at 10 a.m. and closing Mrs. Anna Sirnio d Cake raft late Sunday near Astoria when the towing drum on the Thursday evening. Four years ago the convention was also ortening; 1 ½ cups sugar; 4 egg yolks, beaten; tug Roosevelt, which was to take the raft to San Diego, was held here and brought together a large gathering from the olate; 3 tablespoons hot water; 1 cup milk; 1 tsp. disabled soon after the tug had crossed out from the river Midwest and the West. At that time on Sunday noon 2600 der; ¼ tsp. salt and 4 egg whites, stiffly beaten. entrance. After six hours work assisted by another tug, the were fed at the meeting and a crowd of almost equal size 50 years ago this month: Woods” logging show attracts utter until soft, then gradually add the sugar and Roosevelt returned to the •river and the raft was nearof people is expected this year. All sessions will be held in the high Community excitement fillsbeached thousands to the Clatsair with the grand opening of tug’s kanie area. The show tookgymnasium. place aming until smooth. Add the egg yolks, which Flavel. Repairs are nowthe being completed on the towing school A cookhouse 16 by 16 ft. has been the Evergreen Shopping Center off Highway 47, at Nehalem Tree eaten until thick and lemon colored. Stir in the engine and the raft is now expected to be on its way safely and Safeway. Farm (owned byerected Longviewnear Fibrethe building and the basement of the school will Cascadia Millar Road, in St. Helens. • A It devastating fireabout (Aug.25, Company). hich has been mixed toZone a smooth past in the Cascadia hot bySubducthe middle of next week. contains 5,000,000 feet be used as a dining room. Three meals will be served daily Subduction “The 1966) burns Lumijarvi Grocery • Sherriff’s office hosts free nate the milk and vanilla (combined) with the of logs. Two river channel buoys were carried away by the classes during the convention. There will be three services held Store to the ground. Completely self-defense for women I bet you are interested tion Zone and what we destroying the building, andwere caus- recovered 5 years agoeach this month: has been sifted with the baking powder and salt, towline as it drifted about the channel. Both day with the time at 10 a.m., 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. The in knowing more about need to know, now.” Della ing $30,000 + in damages. • Clatskanie High School anoughly after each addition. Fold in the stiffly and replaced the day following. evening service will be mostly in the English language and 20 years ago this month: nounces its 2011 fall athletes: the big earthquake that Fawcett, volunteer geolog• St. Johns Medical Center CHS footballthe team: 8 seniors, whites.is Place in 2 greased and floured 9-inch A near tragedy occurred last Saturday night when several townspeople and those of the surrounding territory are predicted to happen ic hazards coordinator is and Boy Scout Troop #302 do7 juniors, 12 sophomores, and 5 Bake in a moderate oven (350 to 375 our degrees) young people were badly in an auto accidentfreshman. near the cordially invited to attend. nateinjured IBM compatible computers within the next 50 years. presenter. Lots of good to Clatskanie High School. Emily Mustola, CHS Volleyball Hope team: 6 all is well with you and yours, write soon! minutes. Coolforum and icepresented with 7-minute icing andwill follow Karvonen which included A public discussion so home. The group, • A “Help Hungry Kids” seniors, 5 juniors, and 1 sophoh coconut. Cora Draper, Elsie Hill, Walter Daly of Clatskanie, and Love, video was filmed at CHS. The more. by the Democratic Central we hope to see you there. video was distributed to schools CHS io was kind enough Frances Hill, Martin and Oliver Schnoover of Kalama wentCross Country Alice team: Committee willtobeshare heldher on recipe at a across the country. 3 seniors, 1 sophomore, and 3 e meeting; I am so give it a try! Paulette Lichatowich for a ride and failed to make the curve at the scene of the September 22,excited at 6:30top.m. 10 years ago this month: freshman. The 2006 “Live inbefore the not only a cool but Conit was also a month Columbia accident.City The car skidded •some distance turning over (In last week’s edition we had the incorrect year listed for at the Soil month, and Water all, the report of Clatskanie’s on the highway. Several of the occupants were thrown out Dear Sally, the year should have been 1989.) servation office at 35285new weather
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EDUCATION: New Car Winner The new teachers With this edition of The Chief we begin a frequent series of reports featuring new local teachers in the Clatskanie and Rainier School Districts. The first profile is of Caroline Alexander who is a special education teacher with the Clatskanie School District. Welcome to a have specific new school year challenges in at Clatskanie accessing the Middle High educational opSchool! portunities in the My name is general educaCaroline Alexantion program. der and I am the I help teachers new Learning provide more Specialist in the ways to teach the Special Educacurriculum so tion department. that all students I recently can learn all they moved from can. I also proteaching four vide instruction JEREMY C. RUARK / THE CHIEF in foundation/ years for Lincoln Clatskanie School District Special Education teacher Caro- essential skills County School line Alexander comes from four generations of teachers. District at Edin language arts, dyville Charter math and study deep conviction that educaSchool which is a Kinskills. tion is the answer to many dergarten through 12th My classroom is a safe of the problems that meet grade school. I have been haven for learning and tryour society today. teaching Special EducaI love kids and it is a joy ing out new learning. tion students for more I am so excited to have to guide and instruct them than 10 years and many of the opportunity to get to as they progress through those years have been with know and to teach the the school experience and Middle and High School students here in Clatskanie prepare to be citizens in students. Prior to my time and to help them be ready this wonderful country with NCSD I was in North to contribute and particiwhere we recognize the Clackamas School District. importance of developing pate in life and the world. I love teaching and I every child’s potential. come from four generaSincerely, Special Educators are tions of educators. I have a Caroline Alexander advocates for students who
Utility issues scam alert The Columbia River People’s Utility District (CRPUD) is warning customers of a new text message scam. According to the CRPUD, A customer received a text message that said his account was behind and that he needed to make a payment to avoid having his electric service disconnected. The message listed an incorrect account number. It instructed the customer to respond to a specific phone number or email address. The PUD does not use automated text messaging to communicate with customers. If you receive a message like this, ignore it. Do not call the number or send an email to that address. Please report the message to your
local police department. Visit the PUD website to learn more about common scams targeting utility customers. Columbia River PUD provides electric service to 18,835 customers in Columbia and Multnomah Counties. The PUD employs
45 people and had FY2015 gross revenues of $28.9 million. To contact the Columbia River Public Utility District, call 503-397-1844 or visit the CRPUD office at 64001 Columbia River Highway in Deer Island.
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Linda Raynor, of Rainier, accepts the keys to a new Ford Mustang from Clatskanie Kiwanis Club member Taylor Kissinger. Raynor won the car in the Kiwanis Club Doerbecher Children’s Cancer Program ‘s 25th annual Mustang Raffle. Each year Kiwanis Clubs of Oregon and SW Washington raffle a Mustang, hold golf tournaments, sell hand-blown Christmas ornaments to support three fellows in the pediatric hematology/oncology program at Doernbecher’s Children’s Hospital in Portland. Since 1999 they have contributed over $3.5 million to the Fellowship program at Doerbechers.
Worship event in the Park Faith Lutheran Church is hosting “Worship in the Park,” at 10 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 25, at the Clatskanie Park, in the covered picnic area. The community is
welcome to join us. Music and sermon will be provided by The Narrow Road. A potluck dinner will be held following the service. Please bring a dish to share and your own dinnerware.
In inclement weather, we will meet at the church. For more information contact Faith Lutheran Church at 503-728-4604 or Sally Kallunki at 503-7283276.
Fundraising for Class of 2017 grad party The Clatskanie Middle/ High School class of 2017 is looking forward to a fun filled Safe and Sober Grad party. They will be holding several fundraisers including a 50/50 raffle, bake sale (at this Friday’s home football game), and raffle tickets
for one free Fultano’s pizza a month for one year. Pizza Raffle tickets are $10 each or 3/$20. Drawing will be held during the CMHS senior night basketball game. Tickets will be for sale at all home Varsity Tiger volleyball and football
games. You can also pick up a raffle ticket at The Chief office, or from one of the 2017 seniors. For more information, or to donate to the 2017 Safe and Sober party, contact Christy Davis at 541-3500113
Sept. 10 An officer responded to a two-vehicle, non-injury accident on the Lewis and Clark Bridge. Sept. 10 Several miscellaneous items valued in excess of $300 were stolen from a vehicle parked in the Eagles parking lot.
Sept. 9 Brant Pfifer, 32, of Kelso, WA, Disorderly Conduct, False Info to Police Sept. 10 John Olsen, 46, of Scappoose, DWS, Probation Violation Sept. 10 Andrea Hill, 36, of Kelso, Possession of Meth, Delivery of Meth Sept. 10 Michael Bodine, of 51, Longview, Theft
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Police Reports The police blotter relates to the public record of incidents as reported by the Clatskanie and Rainier Police Departments and the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information printed is preliminary and subject to change.
Clatskanie Police Department Sept. 10 Police took a report of a flower/planter box that was stolen from the porch area of a Clatskanie resident. No suspects at this time. Sept. 10 Police responded to a non-injury motor vehicle crash involving two vehicles at the intersection of Van Street and Hwy 30. Information was exchanged.
Sept. 13 Police took a report of a damaged flowerbed at a residence in Clatskanie, where it appeared that unknown person(s) ran over the flowerbed with a vehicle. No suspects at this time. In addition to the above referenced cases, the Clatskanie Police Department responded to 14other calls for service.
Rainier Police Department Aug. 26 A caller reported a dog locked inside a vehicle. The owner was in the Deli Store and More gambling. He was cited for animal neglect. Aug. 27 Officers from Washington were in pursuit of a stolen vehicle that came across the Lewis and Clark Bridge. Oregon
officers joined the pursuit and the vehicle pulled over shortly thereafter. A male juvenile was taken into protective custody and referred to the juvenile department on several charges. Aug. 29 Isaiah Dutra, 30, of Clatskanie, was taken into custody on multiple warrants. Aug. 31 Rainier Liquor Store reported that a window had been broken and someone took six bottles of whiskey. Aug. 31 Allison Anderson, 42, and Michael Smith, transients, were both taken into custody for a outstanding warrants Sept. 1 Rodger Berry, 44, transient, was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant. Sept. 2 A vehicle parked on West B Street was vandalized. Sept. 2 Two bottles of whiskey
were stolen at the liquor store by a woman. Sept. 5 A pedestrian suffered injuries after being hit by a vehicle on West 2nd Street. The victim was in a crosswalk and the driver of the vehicle fled the scene. Sept. 5 A wheel was stolen from a vehicle that was parked near the Deli Store & More. Sept. 5 A toolbox and tackle box valued at approximately $300 was stolen from a truck parked in the boat launch overflow parking area. Sept. 7 Two bottles with marbles and rocks inside were reported as stolen from a residence on Fir Street. Sept. 9 Amanda Busick, 24, of Portland, was taken into custody and lodged at the jail for DV assault.
Sept. 5 Neal Dopson, 48, of Rainier, Violation of Release Agreement Sept. 5 Nathan Riley, 28, of Clatskanie, Possession of Meth, and Warrant Sept. 6 Aric Brown, 41, of Clatskanie, Warrant Sept. 7 Rusty Campo, 29, of St. Helens, Assault, Harassment Sept. 8 Randale Lucht, 41, of Portland, Trespass, Menacing
the side of the house covered and repaired. Columbia County P.U.D. and a Columbia County Sheriff’s Deputy assisted at the scene. Firefighters would like to remind the public to set their parking brake when leaving a vehicle unattended. Sept. 7 8:57 p.m. Natural gas smell. 34000-blk Alpine Ave St. Helens. Firefighters responded to a report of natural gas odor in a residence. The RP also contacted NW Natural Gas Co who arrived just prior to firefighters and was assessing a possible small leak. No further fire department assistance was needed and the gas company was able to remedy the problem. Sept. 8 7:00 am. Motor vehicle accident. Rainier Hill, Rainier. Firefighters responded to a single vehicle rollover. There were two patients with minor injuries. Sept. 9 3:53 p.m. Structure fire. 300-blk East 2nd St Rainier. Firefighters responded to a several reports of a house fire in the area of
East 2nd street in Rainier. The first arriving engine found a home on fire with smoke and flames showing from the backside of the building. The first arriving engine worked to knock down the main fire and protect 2 neighboring homes that were very close the building on fire, until additional fire engines could arrive to assist. It took crews approximately 45 minutes to contain the fire but crews were busy on scene for an additional 90 minutes extinguishing hotspots. An outbuilding with 2 cars in it, were completely destroyed and another car parked nearby also sustained damage from the intense heat of the fire. The occupant of the home was able to get out in time and get to safety without injury. The occupant’s home sustained significant fire damage throughout and is uninhabitable. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Damage is estimated at $90,000 including contents. Columbia River Fire & Rescue was assisted by Longview
Fire Department, Scappoose Fire District Rainier Police Department and Columbia County P.U.D. Fire Scene Information: Sept. 9 5:17 p.m. Motor vehicle accident. 58000 blk Columbia River Hwy, St. Helens. A motorcycle rear-ended another vehicle causing minor injuries to the rider. The driver of the other vehicle was uninjured. The motorcycle rider was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. Scappoose firefighters assisted Columbia River Fire & Rescue with the call, as most crews were busy with the structure fire in Rainier. Sept. 10 7:49 a.m. Commercial Fire. 1300 Kaster Rd, St. Helens. Firefighters assisted Cascade Technologies with a fire in paper machine #2. The fire had been extinguished prior to arrival of firefighters and no further assistance was necessary. Sept. 11 7:10 a.m. Smoke in the area, N. 2nd St & Lemont Street,
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In addition to the above referenced cases, the CCSO responded to several other calls for service in the past week. These calls include calls to addresses in Columbia County or on the river; traffic stops culminating in a custody arrest (DUII, Warrants, etc.); and, selected area-information calls assigned to particular deputies.
Fire Reports Clatskanie Rural Fire Protection District
Columbia River Fire and Rescue
Sept. 8 7:03 a.m. CRFPD was dispatched to assist CRFR with a motor vehicle crash at the top of Rainier Hill. CRFPD was cancelled on their way to the call. Sept. 8 4:32 p.m. Illegal burn, 18998 Beaver Falls Road. The fire was extinguished by the homeowner. Sept. 10 11:18 a.m. Motor vehicle accident, Highway 30 and Van Street, no patient injuries or transport noted. Sept. 11 4:58 a.m. Unknown medical call, one person was transported to a local hospital. No other details noted at this time. Sept. 11 7:18 a.m. Unknown medical call, one person was transported to a local hospital. No other details noted at this time.
Sept. 7 2:13 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, 31000 blk of Dowd Rd, St. Helens. Firefighters responded to a report of a vehicle that rolled down a long steep driveway and came to rest in a neighboring home. On arrival firefighters found a small pickup truck lodged in the side of a home. No one was home at the time of the crash except for a small, very frightened dog. The vehicle owner had a dog in the cab that knocked the manual transmission vehicle out of gear and into neutral. The vehicle was on an incline and freely traveled down the driveway and into the neighbor’s home. Firefighters made sure there were no electrical or fire hazards since the crash occurred next to the power meter and assisted with removal of the vehicle from the home. The homeowner was contacted and made provisions to have the hole in
St. Helens. Firefighters searched for the source of smoke in the area reported by a resident but were unable to locate a source. Oregon Department of Forestry assisted. Sept.11 10:50 a.m. Motor vehicle accident, 73000-blck Fernhill Rd, Rainier. Firefighters responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash. On arrival, crews found a single vehicle that left the roadway and ended up in the ditch. The occupants of the vehicle were not injured and a tow was requested. CRFR received 96 total calls for service during the 7 day period; 3 Fire responses, 2 Motor Vehicle Crash, 75 EMS: 42 fire department transports, 33 patient refusals, 16 Service calls: Public assist/assist police/unauthorized burning/etc., including good intent calls (Dispatched & cancelled/smoke investigation/false alarm/etc.)
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Fred Allen Larson August 27, 2016- December 27, 1926 Fred Allen Larson, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday August 27, 2016 in Kingman, AZ. Fred was born on December 27, 1926, in Birkenfeld, OR to Ethel & Frances Larson. Fred was the beloved husband of his one and only love of 70 years, Patricia (Garlock) Larson of Mist, OR. Devoted father to Terry, Dave, Randy, Debbie, Don and Dennis. In Fred’s school days he was very athletic and well liked. In a letter written by a classmate he was described as a neat guy. Fred took the Vernonia Loggers to the State Basketball Championships as an all-star guard his senior year. The most memorable moment in his athletic career was when he ran for a 103-yard touchdown to beat Rainier. This was the longest run in Oregon high school football and to this day Freddy still may hold the record. Fred was a logger by profession. Working at the family business, The Larson Mill in his early years to working for numerous logging companies throughout his
career. He retired in 1981 due to a logging accident. Fred loved spending time with family and friends. He loved fishing, hunting, attending an Oregon State Beaver football game, betting on some dogs and horses, and playing cards. Above anything else, he was a family man. He loved watching all the sports the boys participated in as well as watching his daughters cheerleading. Preceded him in heaven are his brothers Gene and Buddy, his daughter Debbie Phillips, and daughterin-law Shirley. Fred is survived by his wife,
Patricia; son Terry; son Dave (Ruth); son Randy (Opal); son Don (Coleen); son Dennis (Teresa); and his sister Lorene and sister-in-law Ilene. Also 11 grandchildren: Jana (Kellie) Medges, Joe (Anne) Medges, Tanya (Jon) Wehage, Steven (Nicole) Larson, Kristi (Jerry) Cole, Kelly (Greg) Smith, Kara (Danny) Nielsen, Randall (Wendy) Larson Jr., Lisa (Dennis) Lemons, Rob (Ashley) Larson, Bryenne Larson and Skye Larson. In addition 19 great grandchildren, Dylan, Colton, Logan, Stephen, Clayton, Cassandra, Gideon, Lynnae, McCoy, Teryn, Jack, Brooke, Breanna, Tylre, Trent, Treye, Braden, Naelyn, Andy and William and 1 great-great grandchild, Teddy; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Celebration of Life will be on Saturday October 1, 2016, at Mist Elementary School in the gym at 1pm. Mist Elementary School, 69163 Hwy 47, Mist, OR. 97016. Friends & family are all invited.
Norman Lee Aske February 11, 1937- August 15, 2016 Norman Lee Aske was born February 11, 1937 in Lewiston, Idaho. He passed August 15, 2016 at OHSU in Portland, surrounded by a loving family. Norm survived six years in the Naval Reserves. He later graduated from Idaho State University at the top of his class with an Associates Degree. In 1957 Norm married Judy Bratcher. They had three children: Doug, Laurie, and Susan. Later they were divorced. In 2001 Norm married Susan Bradshaw. Norm worked at the Wauna Mill as an instrument mechanic. After working at the mill for 32 years, Norm built and remodeled houses and
called himself a “wood butcher”. Norm also built what later became The Berry Patch in Westport, Oregon. Norm is survived by his wife Sue, brothers Richard Andrews and
Steve Randall, his children Doug Aske, Laurie Bart, and Susan Aske, grandchildren Tosha, Courtney, Kristen, Pat, Andrew, and Alyssa, five great grandchildren, stepsons Larry, David, Mike, and Joseph Bradshaw, and step grandchildren Blake, Mallory, Preston, Katelynn, Autumn, Makenzie, Clayton, and Olivia Bradshaw. Norm was proceeded in death by his parents Magnus Aske and Ellen Randall, his sister Eva, brothers Roger and Carl Aske, and a stepson Jeremy Bradshaw. Service arrangements are currently pending.
judged – I got to vent constantly,” he said. Whether it was trying to calm down in traffic or feeling down about losing a job, Olsen said Amy was there to soothe and relax him. A dog park has been on Olsen’s mind for years, and he said others have tried to make it happen, but the hurdle of where to get the land has been difficult to climb. He started a GoFundMe account to raise to funds for what he hopes to call America’s Leash-less Dog Park after seeing tremendous support for the idea on social media. Friends and strangers from all over the country started chipping in, and in just a few days Olsen raised $1,200 towards the park. Olsen also
opened a donation account at Umpqua, anyone can make a deposit towards America’s Park. He is planning to reach out to local government and philanthropists for support as well. “People of the world love their four-legged friends; it’s not just about my dog, it’s about all dogs and socialization of them,” he said, saying allowing dogs to be social has great positive impacts on behavior in the pets – and maybe the humans, too. “If our dogs could bring us together maybe we’d have better understanding as humans.” Considering locations, Olsen said the little league fields west of town are among the best choices. He said the water features and layout, complete with some facilities already in place, could help create a crown jewel of parks in the northwest, something
Firefighters raise $4,000 in Fill The Boot campaign BY JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net
Local firefighters helped raise $4,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) during the “Fill The Boot” fundraiser held Saturday, Sept. 10 at Highway 30 and Nehalem Street in Clatakanie. “I was amazed that we raised $4,000,” MDA Fundraiser Coordinator Melanie Mueller said. “People are amazingly generous and that really surprised us.” Off-duty volunteer firefighters and off-duty career firefighter/paramedics from the Clatskanie Rural Fire Protection District went into the street to ask for donations from motorists stopped at the traffic signal at Highway 30 and Nehalem Street. “People were donating 100 and 20 dollar bills,” Mueller said. “We were expecting to not collect very much, so it was heart-warming.” According to Mueller, the money collected will be used in three ways. First, it helps fund a specially adapted MDA Oregon summer camp for children ages 6 to 17 with muscle diseases. “These kids have muscle disease at various progression and they have various abilities and disabilities,” Mueller said.
“Many of them are in wheel chairs and many are forced to use breathing tubs. All the activities are adapted for them, such as riding a horse and playing golf, so that any of the children can join.” Mueller said the Fill The Boot donations also help support medical clinics in Portland, Springfield and Medford for people with muscle diseases and also is used for MDA research. “The research looks encour-
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Question Shall Columbia County enact an ordinance that prohibits any infringement of the right to keep and bear arms?
infringes on the right to bear arms under the United States and State Constitutions within the County. The ordinance contains civil penalties. ——————————In accordance with ORS 250.168 (2), the proposed initiative meets the requirements of Section 1 (2)(d), Article IV and section 10, Article VI of the Oregon Constitution. Also, in accordance with ORS 250.175(5), notice is hereby given that any elector may file a petition for review of the ballot title in the Columbia County Circuit Court no later than the seventh business day after the title was filed with the county clerk, (ORS 250.195). Published pursuant to ORS 250.175(5) by Elizabeth B. Huser, Columbia County Clerk
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Public Notices CH16-0428 NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF BALLOT TITLE Filed in the Office of County Clerk 9/7/2016 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a ballot title for a measure proposed by initiative petition 16-7 has been filed with the Columbia County Clerk on September 7, 2016. The ballot title caption is: Columbia County Second Amendment Preservation Ordinance Caption Columbia County Second Amendment Preservation Ordinance
Statement The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution says: “[a] well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” Article 1, Section 27 of the Constitution of the State of Oregon says: “[t]he people shall have the right to bear arms for the defense of themselves, and the State, but the Military shall be kept in strict subordination to the civil power.” This ordinance would make it illegal for Columbia County to, in any way, limit the rights granted under the United States and Oregon Constitutions. Specifically, registration, use, ownership of firearms, including semi-automatic firearms, shall not be restricted. This prohibition extends to parts of firearms, such as magazines, ammunition, grips, bayonet mounts, flash suppressors and similar items. The Sheriff of Columbia County is directed to determine if any federal, state or local law
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Clatskanie Rural Fire Protection District off duty volunteer firefighters and off duty career firefighter/paramedics collected $4,000 during the Clatskanie Fill The Boot campaign held Saturday, Sept. 10.
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that would draw in visitors from all over. “It really needs to be along water,” Olsen said. “It would be awesome if you throw sticks for dogs to run out and catch on the shores of the Clatskanie River.” He said it would paramount for the location to be along Highway 30 in order to attract tourists and grow local businesses. Olsen chuckled a bit and said “no” when asked about getting a new dog. Even if the park is built, he said probably would not be ready for another pet. There are adventures he would like to go on that would not be possible with a dog in tow, so for now Olsen plans to take on some solo time. “I’m just going to love on everybody else’s dogs and be free.” You can donate to America’s Leash-less Dog Park at https://dm2.gofund. me/2msmmmc
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Job growth From PAGE A1 residents moved into the county’s unincorporated areas. Clatskanie’s population remained at 1,750. Rainier’s population was unchanged at 1,905 as was Prescott’s population remaining at 55. Vernonia’s population, at 2.065, also remained unchanged. The data is taken from the local area unemploy-
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Oregon Gov. Kate Brown issued a statement concerning the state’s positive job growth. “Oregon is in its 50th straight month of job growth, and state revenues are reported to be stable in the short term,” Brown said. “The same cannot be said for the rest of the country, however. Economic slowdowns elsewhere call for caution. We will pay close attention to these national signals.” In August, several of
Oregon’s service-providing industries expanded rapidly, while the two major goods-producing industries expanded moderately. August gains were largest in health care and social assistance (+2,000 jobs); leisure and hospitality (+1,300); financial activities (+1,000); manufacturing (+700); and construction (+600). August job losses were largest in transportation, warehousing and utilities (-700 jobs) and government (-600).
Over the past 12 months, Oregon added 59,500 jobs, for a growth rate of 3.3 percent - nearly double the national growth rate of 1.7 percent. During that time, none of Oregon’s major industries declined. Construction expanded at the fastest rate, growing by 9.1 percent, or 7,500 jobs. Two other industries grew very rapidly during that time: professional and business services (+14,800 jobs, or 6.5 percent) and other services
(+3,500 jobs, or 5.7 percent). Industries with less than 1 percent growth included mining and logging (no change); manufacturing (+500 jobs, or 0.3 percent); and information (+300 jobs, or 0.9 percent). Beleiciks said the economic forecast should continue to improve over the next months. “It looks like more of the same,” he said. “There is no indications that we will see a slow down in job growth.”
Arts Commission kicks off Performing Arts Series Newspaper recycling site to close Chief Guest Article by
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The Clatskanie Arts Commission is “kickin’ off” its 28th annual Performing Arts Series with what event organizers call an amazing performance by Tayla Lynn, granddaughter of country legend Loretta Lynn, and Grammy award winning guitarist, Eric Tingstad. The performance will be at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, at Clatskanie’s Birkenfeld Theatre, 75 S. Nehalem Street. “It all begins with a song.” That is the motto for the Nashville Songwriters Association. Because when you think about it, it really boils down to the songwriter being at the center of the music universe. As songwriters, both Tayla Lynn and Eric Tingstad are at the center. Tayla Lynn is a southern girl who grew up in the heart of Tennessee, and her country bloodlines are undeniable. Her grandmother is country-music legend, Loretta Lynn,
and her father, Ernie, sang and played guitar in Loretta Lynn’s band. “I can’t remember a time that I wasn’t in the wings in some town somewhere, watchin my memaw and my daddy on stage” recalls Tayla Lynn. “I started singing as soon as I opened my mouth.” As a result, performing is in her blood and singing is one of the most natural and happy activities in her life. Eric Tingstad is a Grammy Award winning multigenre record producer, musician and songwriter / composer. He was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. Best known as a fingerstyle guitarist, Tingstad has performed, recorded and produced Alternative Country, Blues, Americana, Rock, Smooth Jazz and Ambient / New Age music. “My heart is totally devoted to creating music that inspires people to be good stewards of the environment, their community and most importantly – themselves,” Tingstad said.
Tingstad’s album sales are in the millions and the reach of his music is worldwide. “There is something in inherently powerful about performing as a duo,” he said. “It’s a marriage of sorts that showcases all the strengths, while exposing the warts and all. Paired figure skaters and dancers, they all know the power of the two-man team ... or one-man one-woman team.” As a result, Tayla and Eric are very proud of their combined American musical heritage. They cherish and love their responsibility for performing, telling stories and keeping the flame of old school charm and authentic interaction with an audience. Eric is currently holding down the fort, studio and empty nest in the foothills of the Washington Cascades with his wife, and Tayla has moved back to the ranch in Tennessee that is adjacent to her Grandmas in Hurricane Mills raising her two sons with her husband. Seating is limited for the Sept. 24 concert. Tickets prices for the con-
cert are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors 60 and over and students and $16 for children 12 and under. Tickets are available at Hump’s Restaurant in Clatskanie, by mailing a self addressed stamped envolpe along with a check,
number and type of tickets requested to CAC, PO Box 1110, Clatskanie, OR 97016. For more ticket information call Elsa Wooley at 503-728-3403.
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Rainier United Methodist Church will no longer collect newspapers for recycling at its drop box location on Dike Road. According to spokesperson Lisa Soule, changes in the way people recycle prompted the decision. “Now that most residents are able to recycle from home and less people are reading a physical copy of the paper, we have decided to close down our drop off site located on Dike Road off Highway 30,” she said. Readers can still recycle newspapers at the Lions Club drop box outside Rainier Senior Center. “The church would like to thank people for recycling their newspapers with us. We appreciate all the volunteers who have helped haul and stack the papers over the years as well,” Soule said.
Tayla Lynn will perform in Clatskanie on Sept. 24.
SPORTS Christmas comes early for Rainier football team BY CLAUDE AKINS
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Early Monday morning, the Rainier football team returned from Alaska, jet-lagged but happy: they had won their second game of the season, and did so in the same dominant fashion with which they won their first, beating the North Pole Patriots 42-6. Playing in the remote North Pole presents its challenges, but the Columbians (2-0) faced them head-on and early – the first play of the game in fact. “The first play we got the ball, Cooper Blodgett broke one for 69 yards, and got pulled down at the 10-yard line,” head coach Mike King said. “But that kind of set the tone, because we were nervous, we were tired from the flight up there; we got in late and we didn’t get a whole lot of sleep so I was a little bit concerned. But the o-line blew a hole open and Cooper took advantage of it and it settled everybody’s nerves.” That offensive line has been a true force for the first two games. As of now, the line is a six-man rotation, but King
hopes to integrate another player, allowing for a more rested and versatile group at the line of scrimmage. And though Job Karber is the most physically imposing, this is a deep and cohesive unit, King said. Senior Aaron Cantrell and junior Chris James are returning first team all-league linemen and transfer Cody Nelson has gelled nicely with his new unit, to flesh out the starting four. In the words of King, “the o-line pretty much controlled everything.” And that dominance at the line of scrimmage translated to another ultra-efficient game from star quarterback Steele Ware. The Vernonia transfer went 12-16 from the field for 191 yards and ran the ball for 117 yards on seven carries. As with the first game, King praised Ware’s patience and level-headedness. “He spreads it around; hits the open guy. He doesn’t just focus in on one guy. He’s pretty well trained… he’s patient.” But the success on the gridiron may not be the most memorable event of the weekend. The team visited Santa’s
House, and at the Denali National Forest they saw a big bull Moose. “When you go into a situation like that, I don’t think it’s so much what happens on the field or in the game, I think it’s the time you spend on the bus, the time you spend at Denali National Forest, the time you spend at Pizza Hut, the time you spend in the hotel rooms. It really brings everything together,” coach King said. “They’ve all been playing football games for years. Yeah, it’s played a little different, at a little different setting, but they’re used to that. So everything else… was new for them.” King said the players were grateful for the trip, and that the time and money that went into the trip made them feel appreciated. Next week, however, they will face a tough challenge on the football field, when they square off against California team Sequoia, whose enrollment more than doubles Rainier’s. “We’re definitely going to have our hands full there,” King said. “It’s a whole different animal. It’s going to be a challenge.”
Clatskanie Boosters host tailgate party The Clatskanie Boosters are kicking off the 2016 football season with their annual tailgate potluck party at Clatskanie’s first home varsity football game from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16, in the Clatskanie Middle/High School back parking lot. Fans are invited to bring
a dish to share, examples include: baked beans, salads, fruit, chips or dessert. The boosters will be providing plates, utensils, hot dogs and water. They will also be giving away spirit gear. Show your Tiger pride by wearing Tiger colors; Friday’s game will be a
“Red Out.” Kick off for the home game against Corbett is 7 p.m. For more information on joining the Clatskanie Boosters and upcoming opportunities to support Tigers sports and activities follow Clatskanie Boosters on Facebook.
The Clatskanie Middle/High School Sports Schedule Friday September 16 • HS Girls Soccer @DeLa Salle (Delta Park) • HS Varsity Football vs. Corbett: Start 7 p.m. Saturday September 17th • HS Cross Country @Camp Rilea • HS Volleyball @Vernonia Tournament Monday September 19 • MS Volleyball vs. Warrenton • HS JV Football @ Corbett • HS Cross Country @Catlin Gabel • HS Girls Soccer vs. Catlin Gabel
Tuesday September 20 • HS Volleyball @Riverdale • MS Football @Knappa Seaside Wednesday September 21 • MS Volleyball vs. NKN Thursday September 22 • HS Volleyball vs. Catlin Gabel Friday September 23 • HS Girls Soccer @Riverdale (LC College) • HS Varsity Football vs. Neah Kah Nie Saturday September 24 HS Volleyball @Western Menn. Tournament
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SPORTS SPORTS PROFILE: Clatskanie Middle/High Cheer Team BY JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net
It’s much more than just a few cheers for the Clatskanie Middle/High School Cheer team. It’s about team spirit, teamwork and fun. Chris Boothe has been involved with the cheer team for seven years. This is her fourth year as head coach of the team. “This is fun and I love the girls,” she said. But Boothe acknowledges that coaching high school students can be challenging. “Being such a small school we have to help the girls focus,” she said. “They need to be able to make it to practice, and in order for them to do other sports, they need to balance their time, so that’s the challenge.” But Boothe is optimistic that her coaching and encouragement helps in that balance effort. “They want to be involved in many things and have school spirit,” she said. “So, we see what comes at us and we try to do the best we can.” This year, 14 girls began the season on the varsity cheer team and six began on the junior varsity team. The two teams are cheering at the home football games. “I hope the cheer team members just have fun and that they are at the games supporting the teams and having a good time with each other,” Boothe said. Participating as a cheer team member is also a good learning experience, according to Booth. “They have the opportunity to take away self confidence, the ability to preform in front of people and know that they can put their mind to something, work hard and they can get it,” she said. Boothe said the cheer teams are an important part of Clatskanie Middle/High School. “We need the teams to help cheer on the sports teams
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Members of the Clatskanie Middle/High School Cheer Team admit its hard work, but say their participation is all about having fun.
when things aren’t going well and even when they are going well,” she said. “This is really a community and a school connector. When they get the crowds yelling, everybody feels that spirit, not just the players.” Each week the cheer teams go through extensive training sessions that including stretching, warm ups, cheer practicing and dancing. “We are working on short dances that we can perform with the school band at different events,” Boothe said. “The music is important. It is the whole Friday night football atmosphere and it increases the school spirit.” Clatskanie has participated in state cheer competition, but Boothe said they aren’t sure yet if they will take part in the competition this year. “We have had some girls that had that passion and they did compete,” she said. “This year we have to find out where we are as a team and the direc-
tion that we want to go.” Boothe said the team members could decide by the end of football season if they would enter the state competition. “We are a pretty new team, so we are concentrating on the basics right now, learning positions and who fits where,” she said. “We have to feel everybody out and see where their strengths are.” Boothe said cheering is definitely a sport. “I definitely consider these students athletes,” she said. “We train and practice as much and as hard as any other team. Boothe said most of the cheer team members find the training to be an eye-opener. “They come in and find out it’s not exactly what they first thought it would be like,” she said. Clatskanie senior Kayleen Jones has been on the team for four years. “I love my coach, I love the environment and cheering
makes me really happy,” Jones said. “I have loved it ever since I first started it.” Jones said it’s important for the new team members to have fun. “Be confident and work hard,” she said. “Because it is hard work and it’s not fun to go out there and look stupid.” It is the first time on the cheer team for Clatskanie senior Carmen Lindblom. “I thought it would be easy but it actually is a lot of hard work,” Lindblom said. “You have to do a lot of movements and I am trying to memorize all the dances and stuff, so it is a lot harder than I was expecting.” Despite the hard work, Lindblom said cheering is fun. “All the girls are fun and really helpful.” Boothe said nine of the team members are returning seniors and four of them have been on the cheer team since they were freshmen.
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The varsity Clatskanie Middle/High School Cheer Team in the back from left to right, Kailey Scott, Autumn Crawford, Victoria Griffith, Amanda Jurgensen, Sage Miller, Mackenzie Mitchell and Carmen Lindblom. Front from left to right, Kathryn Sterba, Grace Short, Laurel Coe, Kayleen Jones, Reilly White, Clair Short and Hallie Blodgett.
“So that gives us team strength,” she said. “I am excited about all the students who are participating with their friends and that they want to be out there to support the sports teams.”
See video of the Clatskanie Middle/High School Cheer Team at thechiefnews.com.
Tigers prep for first home game of the season JEREMY C. RUARK / THE CHIEF
The Clatskanie Middle/High School varsity school football team spent the past week preparing for its first home contest of the new season hosting Corbett High at 7 p.m. Friday.”Clatskanie has been a solid team for the last few years,” Corbett High School Athletic Director JP Soulagnet said. “We are expecting a hard hitting game.” Both Clatskanie and Corbett are sporting a 0-2 record. Clatskanie will host Neah Kah Nie at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23. Follow Clatskanie Middle/High School sports at the chiefnews.com.
Rainier beats Clatskanie in Columbia County match BY CLAUDE AKINS
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On Thursday night the Rainier Columbians defended their home court against the Clatskanie Tigers, sweeping the sets 25-9, 25-11, and 25-11. “I was very, very happy with the way we played,” head coach Mike Edwards said. “From the get-go, we played fast, we pushed the ball, we passed extremely well, and we set the ball extremely well.” For the defending league champion Columbians, expectations were tempered coming into the season. They had lost three seniors, and coach Edwards was grappling with a thin and inexperienced rotation. And after they had captured their first league win earlier in the week, the coach still raised his expectations. Last night, the team showcased what will make them a tough team to beat all season.
Edwards’ team played a nearly flawless match against their lower Columbia counterparts, committing a staggeringly low two hitting errors. “When you only have two mistakes hitting, you’re doing something right,” coach Edwards said. Their lead duo, senior Kami Gray and Edwards’ daughter, Breana, were responsible for a large part of that efficiency. On 33 attempts, the pair had 20 kills and committed only one error. Edwards was responsible for 14 of those kills (on 16 attempts) and was altogether dominant. Sophomore setter Shaleya Nakaahiki-Teves set up Edwards for a large part of those kills, finishing the night with 19 assists. And for a team that had questions at setter at the beginning of the season the team hopes her emergence is sustainable. On the other side of the net, Sage Miller led Clats-
kanie with four kills and though Mackenzie Mitchell served well for the Tigers, the serving overall was lacking. “We need to improve on getting our serves over the net,” coach Heather Strong said. “We struggled against Rainier and gave them a lot of free points.” Against a tough team like Rainier with a special talent in Edwards, teams have to limit their errors if they’re going to have a chance to win. Strong said that despite the serving mistakes, she sees areas in which the team has improved. “We are playing better defensively. Our back row players are covering a lot of ground and getting a lot of digs off of tough hits.” And while coach Edwards is pleased with where his team is at, he is still unsure of this unit’s potential. One of those gray areas is the defense. “This is exactly where I want to be right now. “
PHOTOS BY CLAUDE AKINS / THE CHIEF
Above: Breana Edwards prepares for a rally as head coach Mike Edwards looks on. Right: Senior Sage Miller (left) digs a ball as sophomore Lita Blodgett anticipates a strike.