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Wednesday, September 25, 2019

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Masked man assaults retired teacher JULIE THOMPSON chronicle1@countrymedia.net

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David Wendelschaferm 44, of Scappoose

Walmart flasher arrested JULIE THOMPSON chronicle1@countrymedia.net

A Scappoose man was arrested on Friday for flashing customers at Walmart in St. Helens. Officers with the St. Helens Police Department (SHPD) responded to Walmart on the report of a man exposing himself to multiple customers at approximately 6:59 p.m. on Sept. 20 where David Wendelschafer, 44, was already awaiting their arrival after reportedly being herded out of the store by several customers intent on seeing him held accountable for his actions inside. Local Cassandra Barros, one of the customers Wendelschafer exposed himself to, ran into the man on the bread aisle. She said while she was texting on her phone, he came over and stood to her left. “He was wearing basketball shorts and he pulled his penis out over the top of his shorts and started playing with himself,” Barros said. “I said, ‘get away from me, you’re sick’ and he just smiled at me and walked away. So, I went looking for an employee when I heard a dad yelling that he’d flashed his daughter.” That dad was local Jereme Hall. He and his 21-year-old daughter had gone to Walmart to look for something she needed before heading off to college. They were walking towards the front of the store down the kitchen aisle when they ran into Wendelschafer. “I noticed this guy standing really still in that intermediate aisle from clothing towards the kids’ toys, and he had his hand down at his hip, so the first thought I had was ‘does he have a gun?’” Hall said. “Then I realized he’s got these basketball shorts pulled up exposing himself completely.” Local Ashley Egyed witnessed the second exposure. She and her fiancé and son had gone to Walmart looking for a waffle maker to satisfy a craving when they spotted Wendelschafer on the silverware aisle.

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A retired St. Helens High School teacher was attacked at his residence by an unknown suspect on Friday, Sept. 20. The St. Helens Police Department (SHPD) responded to the report of an assault on Park Street at approximately 2:09 p.m. that day. When officers arrived on scene, they found the victim, David Schmor, of St. Helens, injured inside his residence. Schmor reported an assault by an unidentified suspect who used a knife in the attack and fled the scene prior to the SHPD’s arrival. The attacker was described as being male, wearing dark clothing and a mask that hid his face. According to police, the “mask” was actually sunglasses and a bandana. A K9 unit was deployed to track the suspect, but he was not found. Schmor was transported to a Portland area hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries to his head and stomach area. Despite the strange circumstances surrounding the masked attacker, police said the public is not in immediate danger. “Based on information that we

have received that we are not releasing at this time due to this being an active investigation, investigators do not have a reason to believe that there is an active public safety threat,” Detective Dustin King said. King said the department pulled multiple resources from multiple agencies, including the Oregon State Police crime lab and reconstruction unit, which helped reconstruct the crime scene. The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office also assisted in the initial response to the scene. The SHPD is currently following up on multiple leads, according to King, and continue to actively investigate the case. As the investigation is ongoing, The Chronicle will update this story as new information becomes available. Anyone with any information regarding the assault is asked to contact the SHPD at 503-397-1521.

Body found at Firlok Park JULIE THOMPSON chronicle1@countrymedia.net

A body was discovered on Tuesday afternoon in a Firlok Park creek behind the Columbia Veterinary Clinic. According to the St. Helens Police Department (SHPD), the corpse is too decomposed to determine sex or identity, as of yet. An initial investigation based on injuries to the

body shows this was likely an accidental death, according to SHPD Sgt. Jose Castilleja. This is a developing story and will be updated at thechronicleonline.com as new information becomes available. If anyone has any information related to the discovery of the body, especially associated with possible missing persons from recent months, they are asked to call Officer Seann Luedke at 503-397-1521.

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When firefighters really do try to save the cat – and the deer

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We’re all familiar with the old trope of firefighters saving cats from trees, but in reality, due to prioritizing medical and fire calls in busy stations, it’s a rare sight. But recently, our local firefighters at Columbia River Fire & Rescue (CRFR) did just that, and days later they had a deer to contend with. The cat rescue took place a couple of weeks ago, though no one is precisely sure of the date because these firefighters didn’t want to brag. CRFR public information officer and volunteer coordinator Jennifer Motherway said neither she nor her chief had heard about the incident and was as surprised as anyone when local Lisa Rockdaschel shared the story on social media. “I live up on Nob Hill and we walk our dog around the Boise parking lot. I kept hearing this cat crying so my son showed me where the gate is right there by the treatment plant, and I could hear the cat just

screaming,” Rockdaschel said. When her son told her that he’d heard the cat crying the day before as well, she was beside herself. She spotted a man near the building and sent her son to fetch him, so she could speak with him. “My mom’s crying and she hears a cat outside,” the boy told the man. When the man came over, he could hear the cat too, and after standing on the grate, could see a large gray cat stuck in the sewer – but said there was no way to get the feline out. “He said we couldn’t open it up and go down there, that you’d have to put a person on a harness and lower them down,” Rockdaschel said. So, Rockdaschel called the fire department. There was a manhole cover across the street and they determined they could attempt to lower a cage down. Rockdaschel borrowed a trap cage from a neighbor and met the firefighters at the manhole. It didn’t take them long to arrive, Rockdaschel said, and of course,

though the cat had been crying for 20 minutes at this point, as soon as firefighters arrived, it didn’t make another peep. Firefighters Croft and Ridinger spent a good 45 minutes attempting to rescue the cat. “We tried to lower a trap down the manhole but were unsuccessful, and we ended up leaving a can of cat food in hopes that it would coax its way out,” one of them told Motherway via text to relay to The Chronicle. Rockdaschel said the hole was unusually deep. Generally, they’re around 12 to 15 feet deep, they told her, but this one was 30 feet. Also, the space was too small to fit the cage as the door kept shutting automatically when they tried to lower it. “It was so sweet of them to come and they tried so hard. I was super sad, but then they made me feel better because they said we hadn’t heard it since they’d been there, so we didn’t know if it was still there,” Rockdaschel said. “They said if it got in there, it can get out. They did

a super awesome job. They came right out even though it was a cat and I just wanted to give them some kudos and put it online.” Later, on Sept. 22, firefighters found themselves tangling with a deer caught in “the most awkward of predicaments.” Around 7:34 a.m. that morning, Lieutenant Davis and firefighter Booth responded to the St. Helens water treatment plant for a deer trapped in their contact tank. Although it’s difficult to see from the photos, the deer only had one small area where it could stand. The rest of the tank is about 25 feet deep and full of “water.” Motherway said they don’t know how the deer got into the tank, but it was likely the same way she got out, but without the use of a ladder. “The firefighters that were on scene were super creative and were able to tie pallets to their ladder and were able to put it in an area to

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Food bank racks up 840 lbs. of food Miss NPRA 2020 receives her crown with help from Sen. Betsy Johnson

Nicole Rice, Miss NPRA 2020, right, stands next to Miss NPRA 2019, left, Emylia Breckel. CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net

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Sen. Betsy Johnson purchased a shopping spree at Market Fresh to help the food bank on their fund-raising endeavors. JULIE THOMPSON chronicle1@countrymedia.net

The Columbia Pacific Food Bank is gearing up to kick off their capital campaign this Saturday, Sept. 28, with an invite-only event to raise funds to outfit the inside of their future home at the Feed and Seed building. Their goal is to raise $400,000 in the next two years, which is how long it will take to complete the renovations. On Tuesday morning, Sept. 24, Sen. Betsy Johnson helped the food bank get a jump start on their fundraising endeavors by purchasing a shopping spree at Market Fresh. According to food bank Development Director Meagan Fawcett, Johnson thought there was no better time than the present to initiate the local fund raiser in tandem with all the work they’ve currently got in progress.

Fawcett worked with Market Fresh manager Josh Poling to stage the top five items the food bank needs so that they would be readily accessible to throw into carts. “There are certain items our clients need more than others that are in higher demand, and they’re more of a challenge to get from the Oregon Food Bank,” Fawcett said. “They’re more expensive, and certainly at a higher price point than we could get through this shopping spree.” Poling went so far as to specifically order some of those items in advance of the spree. The items include: canned chili and soup, canned meats such as tuna fish and chicken, canned fruits and vegetables, and peanut butter. “A lot of our clients don’t have a kitchen to cook out of. They might be living out of their car or couch surfing, so ready, pull-tab cans are really important because you can literally eat it out of the can

if you need to,” Fawcett said. Fawcett had tears in her eyes while she spoke of Johnson’s generosity, readily admitting since she took on the role as Development Director she gets emotional about the work she’s doing and the people she’s helping. “Betsy is all in on this. She calls me sometimes three times a day to check in on where we’re at with our donors,” Fawcett said. “With our kickoff coming up on Saturday, it’s game time, and she’s really working with me to make contacts with business owners and potential local donors and that has been really moving – really quite amazing to see that she’s dedicating that much time to our cause.” The one item the shopping spree didn’t get enough of was peanut butter. Citizens are asked to drop off some jars, if they are able to, at the food bank’s current building, located at 474 Milton Way in St. Helens.

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The Northwest Pro Rodeo Association (NPRA) has crowned a new Miss NPRA, local resident Nicole Rice from Scappoose. The crowning took place on Saturday, Sept. 21 as part of the NPRA Finals championship rodeo, held at the State Fairgrounds in Salem. The official coronation ceremony will take place on Feb. 29, 2020 in Columbia County, although the location is yet to be finalized. Rice will serve as Miss NPRA 2020 from Jan. 1, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2020. Nicole Rice is a 24-yearold resident from Scappoose and has been competing in rodeo competitions since 2013, she said. Having been crowned as a Columbia County Fair and Rodeo princess before, Rice set her sights on an even higher ambition. Getting to the end of the age limit for winning the title of Miss NPRA, because the age limit for winning the title is 26, Rice said she knew this year would be her final shot. Rice said she had competed twice before and had received second runnerup both times. “I competed one final time

for the Miss NPRA title, and that worked, and the third time is the charm,” Rice said. As Miss NPRA, Rice will serve as an ambassador for the program, traveling to various rodeos, parades and other civic events, encouraging people to come to the rodeo in Salem, Oregon and try to best represent NPRA. Towards the spring and summer, Rice will be required to attend a rodeo every weekend, as long as the rodeo is within four hours of her hometown. Winning the title involved an intense few days of competition, and contestants were judged on aspects such as a personal interview, a written rodeo knowledge test, a sportsmanship competition and tests for the contestants’ ability to ride horses such as the flag run and presentation run, among other tests, such as modeling and a mock media interview. Rice said it is common for contestants to score highly in a few categories, but not score highly in others and not come close to winning the title. “They really want someone to be able to represent the whole parade for the whole year,” Rice said. Rice said her efforts to get nominated to the Columbia County Fair and Rodeo

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court were encouraged by a woman who had first served as a judge at Rice’s first pageant. “She said, ‘keep going, do not stop, and you’re going to accomplish it’” Rice said. “She ended up being there when I got crowned for the Columbia County Court [as a princess], and pushed me to try out again. Through the process, I fell in love the NPRA and everything it stands for.” Rice said she believes the NPRA is a family-oriented event that encourages positive sportsmanship. “It’s the only sport you’ll see a person helping the person they’re directly competing against,” Rice said. “Now I finally get to honor all those people I’ve been working with all these years, and everything the NPRA stands for.” The part of rodeo season Rice is most looking forward to is coming back to her hometown rodeos, although she said it will involve a lot of sleep deprivation. One weekend in particular will involve going to both the Columbia County Fair and Rodeo and the Santiam Canyon Stampede in Liberty, Oregon. “It’ll be a fun adventure and a lot of lack of sleep,” Rice said.

Obituaries Harold Richard Scudder April 12, 1933 ~ Aug. 27, 2019

Harold was born in Prescott, Iowa to Lela (Campbell) and Oliver Scudder. He died peacefully in his sons’ arms on the beach in Rainier, Oregon. Harold was in the U.S. Airforce. He then worked for the Hyster Company for thirty-four years. Harold loved fishing, hiking, camping, hunting, clam digging with Randy and Linda Dunn, and going out to eat. He was a valued member of the Plymouth Presbyterian Church for 48 years. He enjoyed berry picking

and going to the Pig Party’s at Jerry’s place. He was also

known for his homemade jam. He is preceded in death by two sister and three brothers. He is survived by Jill and Bryan Simmons; Matt and Gabby Scudder; Rod and Cassandra Scudder; four grandsons; and lots of nieces and nephews. A celebration of life was held at 11 a.m. on September 21, 2019 at Plymouth Presbyterian Church, 2615 Sykes, Rd., St. Helens, Oregon. He will be missed by many.

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Columbia County Republicans hold barbecue, host speakers

Brian Stout.

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The Columbia County Republican Party held a picnic and barbecue from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Trojan Park in Rainier. As well as being a get-together for GOP members in Columbia County, the event was an opportunity for local GOP members to hear from Republican speakers who are active in current events. According to Traci Brumbles, Chair of the Columbia County Republican Party, approximately 45 people

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The picnic, where GOP members had the opportunity to sign the Recall Kate Brown petition, as well as listen to Republican Party speakers .

James Buchal.

attended the event altogether, although attendance was staggered throughout the picnic. Present at the picnic were two speakers, Brian Stout, who recently filed his candidacy for State Representative for District 31, looking to unseat current Democratic Representative, Brad Witt. Also present was James Buchal, Chair of the Multnomah County Republican Party, who has run for Oregon Attorney General in the past and is currently representing Joey Gibson in the $1 million lawsuit against the founder of the right-

To conclude his speech, Buchal encouraged the audience members to encourage their neighbors to register Republican, before the next major election in 2020. “We’ve got about 400 days left to do it, which is plenty of time,” Buchal said. Brumbles said she thought the event was successful. “This is our annual picnic. We have it every year here at Trojan Park for the Republican Party. And we open it up to any conservative, like-minded folks that want to come,” Brumbles said. “It was good. It was a fun time.”

wing group Patriot Prayer. Gibson is accused of inciting violence against a group of left-wing customers at a pub in downtown Portland during a May Day celebration. Stout spoke first, shortly before 1 p.m. In his speech, Stout spoke about some of his goals regarding his upcoming race, including reducing taxing, spending and overregulating, which he said he sees as big problems in Salem. Stout also said he would be seeking out volunteers to help with his campaign. Unfortunately, Stout’s speech was cut short because his daughter was in

labor and he needed to meet his new grandchild. Shortly after 1 p.m., Buchal spoke, and his speech focused on the Republican ideal of reducing government power. “That government is best which governs least. Government is a necessary evil. Government is like fire, a tool that can easily destroy and must be carefully contained,” Buchal said. In his speech, Buchal covered many topics that are current hot-button issues, such as undocumented immigration, the Green New Deal, the Second Amend-

ment, religious freedom in schools, media bias against conservatives and his current trial representing Gibson. In talking about the Gibson trial, Buchal said he believed Gibson was wrongfully accused of inciting violence, and that he was fending off a woman who was attacking him. “The lawyers of Portland, who are happy to help Antifa, wouldn’t represent Mr. Gibson. He finally came to me, and I took the case, because I think what has happened here is not just about Joey, but it is about tyranny,” Buchal said.

Lawyer in the law library: Wills, trusts and probate SHPD First Thursday to highlight school resource officers A workshop entitled ‘Wills, Trusts and Probate’ will be held at the Columbia County Law Library from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9th. The law library is located at 270 S. First St. in St. Helens. The workshop

will be the 34th in the law library’s series of Lawyer in the Law Library workshops. The speaker for the workshop will be Scappoose attorney Mike Clarke. The workshop is free and open to the public. No reg-

istration is required. Your attendance and questions will be welcome. For more information, please contact Law Librarian Pam Davis at 503-3965344 or ccll@columbiacll. org

Obituaries Anna Mae Kearsley

March 3, 1933 ~ Sept. 22, 2019 Anna Mae Kearsley, 86, passed away on September 22, 2019 at 3:15 a.m. surrounded by her family. She lived the majority of her life here in Columbia County. She graduated from Scappoose High School. She was married for 68 years and was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved to sing with Sweet Adelines and participated in a bowling league for over 60 years. She was an incredibly strong

woman who will be dearly missed by many. She is survived by her spouse Robert Kearsley; children Terecia, Durell, Drue and Dirk; sisters Dorothy and Lorrie; brother Lloyd Jr.; 15 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. A service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the LDS Church, 2755 Sykes Road, St. Helens, Oregon 97051, with a viewing starting at noon.

Peggy Louise Hoxsey July 1, 1942 ~ Sept. 8, 2019

Peggy Louise Hoxsey, 77, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019 in Thermopolis, Wyoming. Born July 1, 1942 in St. Helens, Oregon, she was the daughter of George and Katherine (Johnson) Olson. Following high school, she attended business school in Portland. For most of her life she was an administrative assistant with Merrill Lynch. Peggy was also in business with her mother for 50 years with Katy’s Tax Services in St. Helens. In August 1960, she married David A. Hoxsey

in St. Helens. The couple came to Thermopolis, Wyoming in 2007 then returned

to Oregon. In 2018 they moved to Thermopolis due to health reasons. Peggy enjoyed woodworking and riding horses. Cherishing her memory are her husband David; son Jeffrey (Janice) Hoxsey of Thermopolis; and sister Jean Thompson of Longview, Washington. Private services will be held at a later date in St. Helens, Oregon. Mortimore Funeral Home is assisting the family and messages may be offered at www.mortfh. com.

Lynn E. Davis

Sept. 29, 1934 ~ Sept. 21, 2019 Lynn E. Davis, 84, of Clatskanie, passed away on September 21, 2019 at his home, with his family by his side.

Nels E. Jenson

Oct. 1, 1931 ~ Sept. 22, 2019 Nels E. Jenson, 87, of Clatskanie, Oregon passed away on September 22, 2019 at Columbia Care Center in Scappoose, Oregon.

Frances Jane Grimshaw Nov. 1, 1942 ~ Sept. 20, 2019

Frances Jane Grimshaw, 76, of Clatskanie, passed away on September 20, 2019 at St. John Medical Center in Longview.

Do you know who the St. Helens school resource officers are? Do you have questions about how local law enforcement partners with the St. Helens School District to provide a safe learning environment for students? The St. Helens Police Department will discuss its school resource officer program at the Police Department’s next First Thursday community meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 3, in the Columbia Center auditorium, 375 S. 18th Street. School Resource Officers Howell and Gaston will give an informative presentation about their roles in the St. Helens

School District schools. Officer Howell serves as the school resource officer for the St. Helens High School, McBride Elementary School, and Columbia City Elementary School. Officer Gaston serves as the school resource officer for the St. Helens Middle School, Plymouth High School, and Lewis and Clark Elementary School. These officers are a resource for students, parents, teachers, and administration regarding law enforcement related issues. While there is an expectation of enforcement by the school resource officer, it takes only a portion of the officer’s time. When they aren’t responding to enforcement

issues, the officers focus on crime prevention and building relationships with students and staff. After their presentation on October 3, community attendees will have an opportunity to ask Officers Howell and Gaston questions and talk with them one-on-one. The goal of First Thursday is to bring the St. Helens community and local law enforcement together once a month for meaningful conversation about the community. The meetings are an opportunity to make connections in the community, not just between police officers and residents, but also between neighbors.

Area Churches ST. HELENS

Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church 1911 Columbia Blvd., 503-312-1072 Pastor Burkhardt Calvary Lutheran Church 58251 Division Rd., St. Helens 503-397-1739 Pastor: Mark Dennis Columbia River Foursquare Church 555 Commons Drive, St. Helens 503-397-0069 Senior Pastor Mike Cooke Christ Episcopal Church 35350 E. Division Rd., St. Helens 503-397-1033 Rev. Jaime Sanders Columbia Christian Center 235 S 15th St., 503-366-8028 Pastor Terry Luttrell St. Helens Community Bible Church 35031 Millard Rd., St. Helens Pastor Max Snook www.sthelensbiblechurch.org Christian Church 185 S. 12th St., St. Helens 503-397-2151 Pastor Justin Bruner First Lutheran Church 360 Wyeth St., 503-397-0090 Interim Pastor Randy Sinn First United Methodist Church 560 Columbia Blvd., 503-397-0061 Pastor Jared Maddox Plymouth Presbyterian Church 2615 Sykes Rd., 503-397-0062 Pastor David Hutchinson St. Frederic Catholic Church 175 S. 13th St., 503-397-0148 Father Nicolaus Marandu The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 2755 Sykes Road, St. Helens St. Helens 1st Ward Bishop Kent Dery 971-225-8727

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St. Helens 2nd Ward Bishop Paul Erickson 971-8134000 Scappoose Ward Bishop Lorin Fielding 503-987-2179 Sunset Park Community Church 174 Sunset Blvd, St Helens Pastor Aaron Hiller St. Helens Church of Christ 295 S. 18th St., St. Helens Pastor Ivan Bissell 503-366-0967

SCAPPOOSE

Grace Lutheran Church 51737 Columbia River Hwy., Scappoose 503-543-6555 Joshua Wiley Scappoose Foursquare Church 33404 SW JP West, Scappoose 503-543-5069 Pastor Daniel Schmoll St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church 51555 SW Old Port Rd., Scappoose 503-543-2110 Chuck Wood

WARREN

Bethany Lutheran Church 34721 Church Rd., Warren 503-397-2050 Pastor Scott Grace Baptist Church 58690 Ross Rd., Warren 503-397-0405 Pastor Dean Christensen Warren Baptist Church 56799 Columbia River Highway, 503-397-1005 Pastor Randy Thomas Warren Community Fellowship 56523 Columbia River Highway, 503-397-4387 Pastor Cary Wacker

GOBLE

Cornerstone Baptist Church 70024 Goble Rd. 360-562-6201 Pastor Fred Mathews

RAINIER

Alston’s Corner Assembly of God 25272 Alston Rd. 503-556-1961 Pastor Steve Berry Nativity Of The Blessed Virgin 204 C St., E Rainier 503-556-5641 Rainier Assembly of God 74950 Rock Crest St., 503-556-8211 Pastor Jeff McCraken Rainier Community Church of God 321 W C St., Rainier,

503-556-5661 Rainier United Methodist Church Corner of 1st & ‘C’ St., 503-556-3440 Pastor Michele Holloway Riverside Community Church 305 West C Street, Rainier 503-556-1216; Pastor Paul Rice Columbia Bible Church 407 East Second St, Rainier, OR 97016 Heritage Bible Church Rainier Senior Center, 48 W 7th St., Rainier, Oregon 97048

VERNONIA

Nehalem Valley Bible Church 500 North St., 503-429-5378 Pastor Gary Taylor Vernonia Christian Church 410 North St., 503-429-6522 Pastor Sam Hough St. Mary’s Catholic Church 960 Missouri Ave., 503-429-8841 Father Dale Waddil, Father Luan Tran

CLATSKANIE

Clatskanie Baptist Church 415 South Nehalem St., 503-728-2304 Senior Pastor Kirk Bennett Clatskanie Presbyterian Church 215 South Nehalem Street Clatskanie, OR 97016 Phone: 503-728-2300 Clatskanie Presbyterian Church is a community of Christian faith that expresses a relationship with God, and the Holy Spirit for everyone individually and collectively. Sunday Sept. 29, 2019 Old Testament: Psalm 91: 1-6, 14-16 New Testament: 1st Timothy 6: 6-19 Sermon Title: Wondering Away Pastor: Erik Huget Adult Bible on Sunday in Fireside Room at 9:15 a.m. Faith Lutheran Church 1010 N.E. Fifth Street, 503-728-4604 Pastor Alyssa C Augustson Mayger-Downing Community Church 80071 Life Lane, 503-728-2305 Pastor John Thomas St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 100 SW High Street 503-556-5641

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Senate Republican Leader releases statement on lack of special session to fix SB 1013 The Senate Republican Caucus would have supported a special session dedicated solely to fixing Senate Bill 1013, the bill that narrowed the use of capital punishment and changed sentences for the most serious murder crimes

without a vote of the people. To encourage action on this bill, the Senate Republicans sent a letter to Governor Kate Brown, who has decided on inaction instead. The special session was needed to make a very simple

fix and clarify that the law applied only to crimes committed “on or after September 29, 2019.” This simple fix would have protected victims’ families. Senate Republican Leader, Herman Baertschiger, Jr.

(R-Grants Pass) issued the following statement: “The death penalty has not been voted on since 1984. The Democrats decided to ignore the voters, who should have had a say this controversial issue, and changed the law

on the death penalty through SB 1013. They knowingly passed a bill that is retroactive, even though they said multiple times, on record, that it was not. The most tragic part of this is the bill takes effect on September 29 and

will inflict even more pain on the victims’ families who have already been horribly damaged and traumatized. Their horrific experiences will be public again as the worst criminals are given the chance of parole.”

Stout running for State Rep The Stout for State Representative campaign is pleased to announce that Columbia City resident and small business owner Brian Stout has officially filed as a candidate for State Representative in House District 31, seeking the Republican nomination for the 2020 election cycle. Stout won both the Republi-

can and Independent nominations in the 2018 election vs. Brad Witt, the 14-year Democrat incumbent from Clatskanie. When asked “Why run again?” Stout provided the following thoughts. “As a father of two, small business owner and local community volunteer, I have watched our state fail the

people time and time again under radical Democrat leadership. The extreme Portland-centered politics are taking a toll on our rural communities and families. Taxing, spending and overregulating is out of control in Salem. I hear over and over that the incumbent has succumbed to the hyper-

partisan politics and policies in the Capitol versus being a servant of the citizens of this district and community. In fact, he has worked against us, supporting job killing policies, heatedly opposing a local 1.2 billion-dollar, green renewable diesel facility in Clatskanie and voting in favor or laws that aim to take

away personal freedoms and rights. I’m pretty sure the people of this district know what is best for them and their families, not the career politicians who continually dictate at every turn what they think we need or want. Enough is enough. It is time to slow down, get off this train of over-spending and

over-taxing and restore some sanity here at home, in Salem and throughout our magnificent state. It is time to return the power to the people where it belongs-this is why I am running. If elected I will bring these goals and values to the state legislature as I represent you the people of House District 31.”

Viewpoints With flu season around the corner, it’s time for flu shots again PATTI ATKINS Columbia Pacific CCO

With influenza season rolling around, it’s time for flu shots again. Vaccines are a covered benefit for most insurance plans and Columbia Pacific CCO members on the Oregon Health Plan. Did you know: • You can get influenza, no matter what your age.

• Getting influenza can land you in the hospital. • If you have certain health conditions, the flu can lead to serious complications. • Unlike other vaccines, you need a flu shot every year. • People who get a flu shot are less likely to get sick. • People who do get the flu after having a flu shot recover faster than those who haven’t been vaccinated.

You may know all that, because that message about getting the flu shot for influenza is the same from year to year. Influenza keeps coming back. “That’s why it’s so important to get a flu shot every fall,” says Safina Koreishi, MD, Columbia Pacific CCO medical director. “It’ll give you a better chance of staying well, or help you avoid the more serious complications if you do get sick. And just as important, if you have

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the flu shot you are less likely to pass the flu on to loved ones who, for one reason or another, can’t get a flu shot, like newborn babies.” Most health plans, including the Oregon Health Plan, will provide the flu shot at no additional cost to you, which makes it a real bargain. This year, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that nearly everyone older than six months should get a flu shot.

People who are at high risk of complications from influenza include: • Children younger than 2 years • Seniors age 65 and older • American Indians and Alaska Natives • People with certain chronic health conditions, including o Asthma o Heart disease o Parkinson’s o Diabetes o Weakened immune

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systems due to HIV, AIDS or cancer People who use tobacco also get influenza more easily and are sicker when they get it. “Getting a flu shot should be part of your regular health care calendar, just like getting a wellness visit with your doctor and a dental visit with your dentist,” Dr. Koreishi says. “It’s your best protection during the flu and cold season that happens every winter.” SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year in County: $52 One Year Out of County: $72 $3 senior discount for yearly sub

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Cherrie Simpson to perform at New York Times best-selling author Yankton Community Fellowship to visit St. Helens Public Library On October 1-4, the Country Gospel Music Association’s award-winning Cherrie Simpson is scheduled to perform at Yankton Community Fellowship, located at 33579 Pittsburg Road, from

6-8 p.m. Among the many titles she has earned are Best Female Vocalist of the year, Psalmist of the Year, Entertainer of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year.

“We are very honored and excited to share this great opportunity with the public at no cost,” organizers of the event said via press release. “Limited free childcare is also available for children ages 0-6.”

Five churches join with Habitat for Humanity to combat housing crisis On Sunday, Sept. 29, five churches will gather to celebrate and break ground on the latest Habitat for Humanity project. The churches belong to the St. Helens Ministerial Association which meets monthly. When the topic of the housing crisis came up at a meeting last spring, the group decided they needed to take action. Plymouth Presbyterian, First Lutheran, Christian Church, First United Methodist and Christ Episcopal Church are joining forces to raise money and provide volunteers for the first ever Columbia County Habitat for Humanity Faith Build. “As Christians, one of our central callings is to love the people around us. This partnership between Habitat for Humanity and these churches in St. Helens is a real-life expression of that love and our Christian mission,” Pastor Justin Bruner of the Christian Church said. The idea of a Faith Build is not new to Habitat for Humanity which was founded by a Biblical scholar. In other parts of the country it is not unusual for one church to take on building a house. Having a coalition of churches sponsor a Faith Build in Oregon is extraordinary. Rev. David Hutchinson was a driving force behind organizing the

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coax the deer out,” Motherway said. “They used a little life tube that they’d throw towards the deer to push it in the opposite direction.” With the assistance of Aaron Kunders from the City of St. Helens, along with firefighters Raichel and Mercado-Garcia, they suspended the ladder into the water with ropes as a ramp. Motherway said they watched as the deer ran away and she appeared to

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churches. “This is an opportunity to engage in a mission work project that will impact our own community. It encourages us to see mission as right around the corner, not only half way around the world,” Hutchinson said. These faith sponsors will be building two attached homes located in St. Helens. The two-bedroom units will be handicap accessible. “One of our favorite hymns is “All Are Welcome,” by Marty Haugen,” Jaime Sanders, Vicar of Christ Episcopal Church, said. “The first lines are, ‘Let us build a house where love can dwell, And all can safely live.’ We do that metaphorically in welcom-

ing people to worship. This Habitat project is an opportunity to do it physically. Our congregation especially likes that the plans are universal design, so people are not excluded by age or disability.” While the churches are not funding the entire project, they have committed to raising funds for the basic structure. “Beyond raising money and recruiting their members to volunteer, their enthusiasm is breathing life into this project” shared Jennifer Anderson, Habitat’s Executive Director. “It has always been our dream to involve churches in our home builds. I can’t thank these pastors enough for making this happen.”

be uninjured. “The deer was very grateful,” Motherway said. “Typically, animal rescues aren’t always our priority for calls – medical calls are mostly what we do – but we have about 40 volunteers on standby and the fact that two of our volunteers showed up to help that deer was amazing.” CRFR had this to say about the rescue: “Sometimes you find yourself in the most awkward of predicaments. You wonder, how will I get myself out and who will come to my aid? Columbia River Fire & Rescue often

advertises that we are seeking the help of men and women in our community to answer the call, and today this furry friend is quite grateful for his local neighborhood fire department. Today we saved a life, but it was in a much more unexpected fashion than our usual call for service.” Volunteer firefighters respond from home, head to the station, get into apparatus and then head out, Motherway said. The two volunteers alerted two career firefighters to the situation of the deer, and it took all four of them to rescue the unlucky beast. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter to help save a life, furry friend or the human variety, contact Jennifer Motherway at 503397-2990 x 102.

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Although the City of St. Helens does not usually advertise for an event a month in advance, Crystal Farnsworth, Communications Officer for the City of St. Helens made an exception for an upcoming event in October. Amy Stewart, awardwinning author of the Kopp Sisters series, will speak at the St. Helens Public Library on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. “We are doing so for this author event in the hopes that the community will have time to read the first (or multiple) book(s) in the series ahead of her visit to the Library,” Farnsworth stated in an email to The Chronicle. The Kopp Sisters series is based on the true story of one of America’s first female deputy sheriffs and her two sisters. In 2012, Stewart stumbled across a 1914 newspaper article about Constance Kopp. She was fascinated by her story and went on to uncover the amazing history of Constance and her two sisters, Norma and Fleurette, through genealogical archives, court records, old newspapers, and interviews with family members. For over a decade, their crime-fighting exploits were chronicled in newspapers nationwide before they were eventually forgotten through the passage of time.

Based on their lives, Stewart has written a fivebook series featuring the detective and crime-fighting exploits of the Kopp sisters. The series begins in 1914 and dramatizes the events that led to the deputation of Constance Kopp. The other books highlight Constance’s career in law enforcement and shine a light on the very real disparities in the treatment of men and women in the early 1900s. The fifth book and newest installment in the series, “Kopp Sisters on the March,” was released on September 17, 2019. It shares the story of Constance and her sisters who join a National Service School as the U.S. prepares to enter World War I. Constance takes on the role of camp matron, and together the sisters take on the War Department, face the disdain of the public, and come to grips with the challenges and terror of war. The Kopp Sisters book series is currently in development with Amazon Studios for a television series. At her Oct. 22 author visit in St. Helens, Stewart will share photographs and stories about these extraordinary sisters and the fascinating historical background that shaped their world over 100 years ago. The series will be available for purchase at the

event. Stewart will also sign books after her presentation. The Kopp Sisters books are available to check out at the St. Helens Public Library. Stewart lives in Portland, Oregon and owns an independent bookstore in California. In addition to the Kopp Sisters series, she is the author of popular nonfiction titles including “The Drunken Botanist,” “Wicked Plants,” and “Flower Confidential.” She has been featured on NPR’s Morning Edition and Fresh Air and profiled in the New York Times. Stewart has won a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship, the American Horticulture Society’s Book Award, an International Association of Culinary Professionals Food Writing Award, and was invited to be the first Tin House Writerin-Residence, a partnership with Portland State University. She is a highly soughtafter public speaker who has given lectures at Cornell and Harvard universities, Google corporate offices, and many conferences, book festivals, and libraries nationwide. For further information regarding Amy Stewart’s visit to St. Helens Public Library, please contact Library Technician Nicole Woodruff at nicolew@ci.st-helens.or.us or 503-397-4544.

Community Events September 28 • Scappoose Farmers’ Market from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on NE 2nd St., Scappoose. Come get your fresh vegetables, fruit, berries, herbs, homemade goods, nursery plants, flowers, handmade products and more. • World Famous St. Helens Farmers Market from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Old Town Waterfront District in front of the old Gracie’s Antiques. • Kids Night Out and Dive In Movie at Eisenschmidt Pool sponsored by Lions Club and St. Helens Park & Rec. $7

if registered before 4 p.m. on 9/28, $8.50 after 4 p.m. Children under seven must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Parents swim free. Fully supervised. Certified lifeguard on duty. Movie: Monster, Inc. October 8 • Columbia County Local Emergency Planning Committee will hold a meeting from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. at 58611 McNulty Way, St. Helens. October 9 • A Lawyer in the Law Library Workshop - Trusts, Wills and Probate - will be held from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Lawyers will

provide basic information and answer your questions on the topic of the evening. 270 S. First St., St. Helens. ccll@ columbiacll.org. 503-396-5344. October 13 • Sauvie Island Second Sunday Farmer’s Market from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Howell Territorial Park. Enjoy produce, Island beef, honey, eggs, drinking vinegars, plants, flowers, natural botanical skincare, traditional plant medicine, jewelry, crafts, art, food, drinks and more. Contact Sascha Archer at sauviefarmersmarket@gmail. com with questions.

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Cornelius Pass could reopen soon will be put down along-side the vehicle pullouts that have been constructed. The striping will occur on dry days in the next two weeks.

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The Cornelius Pass Improvement Project could be completed sometime in October, but transportation officials have not yet announced a specific reopening date. Multnomah County Communications Officer Mike Pullen said the county is working with its contractor to complete the remaining work as quickly as possible. “There is still a lot of work to complete before the road can reopen,” he said. “We should have a more definite idea soon. The big focus is the schedule and we hope to have a better idea by the end of this week.” Cornelius Pass closed in late July from Highway 30 to Germantown Road in Washington County, detouring an estimated 13,000 vehicle trips each weekday. The estimated cost of the improvement work is $5.65 million. The work is designed to improve travel along the steep, winding and narrow sections of the route that links Portland to outlining areas east of the city, including Columbia County. The project

• S Curves: Nearly all the rock slope excavation is complete. A contractor is drilling holes in the new rock face that will support a protective net to keep rocks from falling on the road. After the net is installed, the contractor will remove the road pavement and realign the curve. Foundations for the flashing warning lights approaching the curves are being constructed. • Signs: Installation of permanent safety signs should begin next week throughout the corridor. Crews excavate the rock face on the S curves north of Skyline Boulevard during the Cornelius Pass Improvement Project.

includes reducing sharp curves, increase sight distance, improve road shoulders and installing caution signs, guardrails and barriers. Last week, flaggers were put in place along the work route road to respond to truck traffic illegally using alternative routes. The flaggers are directing the trucks to the legal routes. Law enforcement also stepped up

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enforcement in the area. Deputies from Multnomah and Washington County Sheriff Offices have cited drivers for speeding and taking illegal truck trips on side roads. Only trips to a destination on a side road are allowed by trucks. Trucks need to use the highway for through trips. To report an illegal truck trip, call the non-emergency number, 503-823-3333, dial

5 for Multnomah County. Officials ask that you provide the location of the event, the date, time, vehicle license plate, and a description of the vehicle. Officials are also asking drivers to be alert for traffic entering and exiting the detour routes from driveways and to watch for bicyclists on the west hills side roads, which can be narrow, winding and steep. Recreational

cyclists will have a more enjoyable ride if they move farther from the detour route. Drivers should also avoid NW Logie Trail Road because it is extremely steep and narrow in sections, limiting passing distance for vehicles.

Wednesdays • Rotary Club of Columbia County – St. Helens meeting is held at the Warren Country Inn at 12 p.m. For more information, call 503-397-2341. • Columbia SWCD meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m., 35285 Millard Rd., St. Helens. December’s meeting will be held at 6 p.m. • Toddler Storytime at 11:15 a.m. at the St. Helens Library. Bring your two- and threeyear old’s for songs, stories, dances, wiggles and more. Designed to support early brain development, language acquisition, and motor skill growth. Stay after for free play. • Lawyer in the Law Library is a series of talks about common legal problems. Meeting are on the second Wednesday of each month from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. A lawyer will provide basic information and answer your questions about the topic of the evening. Columbia County Law Library, 270 S. First St., St. Helens. Call 503-396-5344 with questions. • Dementia Support Group meets the second Wednesday of the month from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. at Avamere at St. Helens, 2400 Gable Rd. Call 503-3668070 for more information. • Stay-And-Play Storytime from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. in the Scappoose Library Meeting Room. Young children are invited for songs, stories, finger plays, and rhymes. After story time, the kids will have time to play with fun toys and interact with each other. This program is geared toward preschool ages, but kids of all ages are welcome to attend. • Port of Columbia County Board of Commissioners hold meetings at 8:30 a.m. on the

second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Port of Columbia County office, 100 E St., Columbia City.

First United Methodist Church, 560 Columbia Blvd., St. Helens from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. This is a non-audition choir. For more information call 503-396-0939, or come to any rehearsal. • Community Meal in the Parish Hall at First Lutheran Church, St. Helens from 5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free dinner. For more details on how to help or volunteer call 503-397-0090. • ASD Family Support Group meets every first Thursday from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at 52588 NE 2nd St., Scappoose, Oregon. Adults only, no kiddos please Bring a snack to share. Receive support, encouragement and help your family thrive with ASD. For details, contact Sharrie Kreins, at 503-3963361.

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• Guardrail: Coordination with underground utilities has occurred and guardrail installation is anticipated to start next week. For more information, visit www.multco.us/ cornpass. Read a series of special reports about the Cornelius Pass Improvement Project and its regional impact at thechronicleonline.com and in the Wednesday print editions of The Chronicle.

Weekly Events Mondays • St. Helens Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. every first and third Monday at the Village Inn. Call 503-369-1005 for more information. • Community Action Team Board of Directors meetings from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the fourth Monday of every month in the CAT boardroom, 125 N. 17th St., St. Helens. No meetings on Monday holidays. • VFW Post #1440 meets at 7 p.m. every second Monday at the Elks Club. For details, call David Belden at 503-397-2147. • Genial Genealogists meeting from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month in the auditorium at the St. Helens Library. • Manga/Anime Club meets from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the St. Helens Library. If you enjoy reading manga, watching anime, listening to J-pop or watching K-dramas. Ages 12 to 18. No meeting on May 27. • Oregon Hunters Association Columbia County Chapter membership meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at the Kozy Korner Restaurant in St. Helens. Come at 6:30 p.m. for some good food and visiting. • The Greater St. Helens Aquatic District Board Meetings from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month in the Eisenschmidt Pool Basement. • The Columbia County Fair Board Meetings take place at 6 p.m. on the second Monday of each month in the 4-H Building, 58892 Saulser Rd. (No meeting in December). • St. Helens MS Self-Help Group meets on the third Monday of every month from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the St. Helens Library, Armstrong

Room, 375 18th St., St. Helens, OR. Contact Sheryl Adair at 503-410-0752 or Annette Shinkle at 503-3664306. Tuesdays • Kiwanis Day Breakers Club meets at 7 a.m. at the Village Inn, 535 S. Columbia River Highway, St. Helens. For more details, Colleen DeLong at 503- 367-5993. • McNulty Water People’s Utility District Board Meeting is at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month at 34240 Millard Road, Warren. • Baby Storytime at 10:15 a.m. at the St. Helens Library. Caregivers with children ages six months to two years are invited to join for stories, fingerplays, songs, bounces, tickles, and other activities that support early brain development, language acquisition, and motor skill growth. Stay after for free play. • The Columbia County Law Library will be holding Court Forms Clinics every Tuesday from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. (weather permitting). Get help filling our court forms commonly used in the Columbia County courthouse. The forms are free and the clinic is free. Sign up is required and is available at the courthouse Mon. – Fri. from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. or at the Law Library Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 270 S. First St., St. Helens. Questions, contact 503-396- 5344, or ccll@columbiacll.org, or davis12000@aol.com. • Community Meal in the Parish Hall at First Lutheran Church, St. Helens from 5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free dinner. For more details on how to help, or volunteer, call 503-397-0090.

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Thursdays • Kiwanis Club of St. Helens meets at 12 p.m. at the Elks Club. For more information call 503-397-6503. • The VFW Auxiliary meets the second Thursday of each month at the St. Helens Senior Center at 1 p.m. Call Sherry at 503-397-2147 for more information. • First Thursday is a monthly community meeting at 7 p.m. with the St. Helens Police Department held on the first Thursday of each month at Columbia Center’s auditorium, 375 S 18th St. in St. Helens. A new topic is presented at each meeting by a police officer, or police staff, related to community safety, crime prevention, police services, or seasonal-specific safety information. For more details, call 503-397-3333. • Fiber Fanatics meet Thursdays from 10 a.m. – noon in the Armstrong Room at the St. Helens Library. Join others who knit, crochet, spin, weave, needle point, cross-stitch, rug hook, and/or embroider in a relaxed setting. Bring a snack and enjoy conversations. • Columbia Arts Guild meets at 10 a.m. in the Thursdays auditorium at the St. Helens Library. Bring your own art to work on. All disciplines of art welcome. • Preschool Storytime at 11:15 a.m. at the St. Helens Library. Bring your three to five-yearold and their caregivers for stories, songs and dances with scientific inquiry and artistic expression in order to support development and children’s growth. • River City Singers seeks new members for community chorus, directed by Alice Boyer.

503-397-4544 to register. • Ukulele Extra Hour – Instruction in Ukulele Topics is an extra hour of instruction and coaching to extend your musical skills on the ukulele. This is generally scheduled on the second Saturday of each month (check the Library schedule for any specific month) from noon – 1 p.m. at the St. Helens Library. • The St. Helens Writers’ Guild meets the second Saturday of each month from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. in the Armstrong Room at the St. Helens Library. Open to all writers. • NAMI Columbia County Support Group, National Alliance on Mental Illness, meets on the second Saturday of every month from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. at the Elks Veterans Bunker, 125 S. 13th St., St Helens, Oregon. For more information, contact Judy Thompson, at 503-397-6056, or contact NAMI Oregon, at 503230-8009. • Writers Write. Will be held on the first and third Saturday of each month from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the St. Helens Library Auditorium. Join your fellow writers in silent word sprints, encourage each other, exchange ideas and write. Open to writers of all ages, backgrounds, and introvert levels.

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Good Morning America (N) In Touch With Dr. Charles Stanley (N) Megalodon: Fact vs. Fiction KGW News at Sunrise (N) Peg & Cat (EI) Splash and Bubbles Good Day Oregon Sunday (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) Miraculous: Ladybug Miraculous: Ladybug Good Day Oregon Sunday (N) Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond

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Grey’s Anatomy “Nothing Left to Cling To” Young Sheldon (:31) The Unicorn Naked and Afraid “Trouble in Paradise” Superstore Perfect Harmony Oregon Art Beat Outdoor Idaho 8 O’Clock News SportsCenter (N) (Live) Raven’s Home Just Roll With It 8 O’Clock News (N) The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

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KATU News This Morning Sunday (N) (Live) CBS News Sunday Morning (N) Local Knowledge (N) Bass Wrap-Up Show Raised Hunting Meet the Press (N) Mister Rogers Let’s Go Luna! Dinosaur Train Sunday NFL Countdown (N) (Live) DuckTales DuckTales The King of Queens

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The King of Queens

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KATU News at 6 (N) (Live) Jeopardy! (N) Wheel of Fortune (N) KOIN 6 News at 6 (N) CBS Evening News Extra (N) Ent. Tonight Street Outlaws: Memphis: Full Throttle Street Outlaws: Memphis: Full Throttle (N) KGW News at 6 (N) Tonight With Cassidy Inside Edition (N) This Old House Nightly Business Rpt. PBS NewsHour (N) 6 O’Clock News (N) Family Feud (N) Family Feud (N) (5:00) NFL Football Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers. (N) (Live) Jessie Jessie Bunk’d Bunk’d Family Feud Family Feud The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy

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(:01) A Million Little Things “Coming Home” (:01) How to Get Away With Murder (:01) Mom Carol’s Second Act Evil Kristen is hired by the Catholic Church. Naked and Afraid “River, Rain and Jealousy” Rains and pumas threaten a duo. (N) The Good Place (:31) Sunnyside (:01) Law & Order: Special Victims Unit The Doctor Blake Mysteries The Doctor Blake Mysteries Family Feud (N) Family Feud (N) 10 O’Clock News (N) SportsCenter With Scott Van Pelt (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) Jessie Jessie Coop & Cami Sydney to the Max 9 O’Clock News (N) The Simpsons Family Guy Chasing the Cure “Chasing the Cure 108” The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

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