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Candidate Profiles: From Their Hearts: Students Margaret learn life lessons in school choir Wayne Mayo

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Editor’s Note: The following is a profile of Wayne Mayo, candidate in the Columbia County Commissioners Position one race in the Nov. 8 General JEREMY C. RUARK / THE CHIEF Election. Members of the Clatskanie Middle/High School choir during a recent rehearsal at the school. See video of the choir practice at Scappoose resident and businessthechiefnews.com. man Wayne Mayo is a long-time Nelson said over her four years Erwin said everything about music resident of Columbia County. Having been an outspoken critic of county BY JEREMY C. RUARK in the choir she has leaned there are helps her students. government, he is no stranger to county jruark@countrymedia.net challenges. Besides choir, Erwin teaches 4th politics and has run for county com“It’s not always easy,” she said. – 6th grade band, concert band, “But as you progress it does get a lot symphonic band, middle and high missioner in the past. In May 2014, he They sing from their hearts. They contested incumbent Henry Heimuller better and you get better at it.” school drama and high school sing for the enjoyment of it and they for position two, coming within 59 Nelson said she gets support from guitar. She also helps with the sing to learn. votes of unseating the first-term comher classmates. schools’ JV basketball program. Students taking the choir class at missioner and forcing a recount. “I do have a team of people who The following is the schedule Clatskanie Middle/High School are The Chief: A depletion fee inare actually able to help me,” she said. for school’s choir performances. busy preparing for a number of comcrease appears on the coming ballot. Nelson’s advice to the new choir munity performances. Past proposals have been defeated students is simple. • Nov. 10 Veteran’s Day school There are 14 students attending handily. Why has the fee been un“Take it slow,” she said. “You will assembly the school’s chamber choir and 28 popular with voters given that they catch on.” • Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. Music Constudents in the concert choir. won’t be on the hook for the extra Clatskanie Middle/High School cert at CMHS auditorium Clatskanie Sophomore Bryan cost? choir teacher Jamie Erwin said she • Jan. 27-28 (could change Points is one of the choir students. Mayo: When you look at the past hopes her students come away from to Feb 3-4) Honor Choir at St. “I enjoy singing and they had a campaign budgets of each side, you their experience with singing skills and Helens class that offer it,” he said. see that the anti-depletion fee benefited a lifelong love of music. • March 14 District Choir Fest Points said the class has helped his from deep pockets. The measure was “I also hope they come away with at Scappoose learning. structured to mainly benefit CC Rider added confidence and love of perform• April 5 League Choir Fest at “I have gotten better at reading with little offered in road repair as the ing,” she said. CMHS sheet music and I am learning new Erwin said the school choir experi• May 2 at 7 p.m. Choir Concert original measure was intended. I was songs,” he said. “And I have learned surprised it did as well as it did. ence also helps the students in their and Awards CMHS auditorium teamwork.” The Chief: Columbia County Jail • May 4-6 State Choir if Clatskanie Senior Megan Nelson is overall learning. seeks to renew the jail-operating levy “Choir is team building in the CMHS qualifies a four-year veteran of the choir class. for a period of four years. Do you fullest extent,” she said. “You have to “I like singing and when there is support the levy and would you sugwork together. This translates to all For more information, call a class that offers singing, I am going aspects of life. I also emphases comCMHS at 503-728-2146. to take it,” she said. “I aspire to be a munication, working hard and setting singer.” See MAYO Page A2 goals.”

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Editor’s Note: The following is a profile of Margaret Magruder, a candidate in the Columbia County Commissioners Position 1 race in the Nov. 8 General Election. A Clatskanie-area farmer, Margaret Magruder is the owner and manager of a wool insulation manufacturer in Rainier. She has served as a member of county’s budget committee for almost 20 years and has volunteered on numerous agricultural boards. She has acted as coordinator of Lower Columbia River Watershed Council since 1996. The Chief: A depletion fee increase appears on the coming ballot. Past proposals have been defeated handily. Why has the fee been unpopular with voters given that they won’t be on the hook for the extra cost? Magruder: I can say that I have heard many people express their opposition to any new taxes. There is also a sentiment that citizens want to support local industry and local jobs, not burden businesses with additional taxes, nor do they like the fact that the fee targets a specific industry. The Chief: Columbia County Jail seeks to renew the jail-operating levy for a period of four years. Do you support the levy and would you suggest any funding alternatives that ­­­­

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Clatskanie Senior Center facing uncertain future BY JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

The Clatskanie Senior Center is facing a financial crisis and might be forced to shut down. Clatskanie Senior Citizens, Inc. President Ernest Carman said the nonprofit group has been struggling over the years to maintain services and expand operations at the center’s headquarters in The Castle, a west Clatskanie historic building. “The senior center administration actually collapsed in 2007 due to a loss of board members, so we reorganized in 2008,” he said. “We

had purchased The Castle about 25 years ago and have been offering meals and activities here for the area seniors.” Center attendance Attendance at the Clatskanie Senior Center has dwindled over the years. “People are living longer and retiring later and they are staying more active in life,” Carman said. “Not many of our activities are attracting them, and like across the nation, many seniors prefer to stay at home.” Carman said the senior center has been working to try to bridge the gap by offering new activities that include mother-daughter teas and promoting popular events at the center including a Christmas program offering activities for children, families and seniors, and senior trips to various locations in Oregon. Clatskanie Senior Citizens, Inc. also contracts with Columbia County as a Meals on Wheels distribution point. “We serve about 40 meals a week to seniors and the disabled in the Clatskanie area,” Carman said. The center also offers lunches

for seniors Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. But attendance has also declined for such service. “We’ve tried to go to a five day schedule offering the lunches, but we haven’t been able to find the resources to do that yet,” he said. The contract with Columbia County and money available for the center’s operation is based on the attendance at the center. Carman said due to the changes in staff, he was unable to provide the center’s annual operating budget. JEREMY C. RUARK / THE CHIEF “We are doing an The Clatskanie Senior Center operates out of this historic mansion in west Clatskanie. audit to find that out right now,” he said. meals for a total of 136 people. tions and support of $14,134 in According to the Columbia She said the Clatskanie Senior the fiscal year from July 1, 2015 to County Community Action (CAT) Center received $10,966 in state June 30, 2016. Team Senior Program Manager and federal funds, or an average of “Clatskanie has been juggling Juliann Davis, Senior, the Clats$3.07 per meal. kanie Senior Center over the past Davis said the Clatskanie Senior fiscal year served a total of 3,741 See SENIOR CENTER Page A6 Center reported income from dona­­­­

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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, October 23, Worship Service10:30 a.m. Pastor: Erik Huget Sermon title – “The Empty Vessel” New Testament Reading- 2 Timothy 4: 6*8, 16-18 Old Testament Lesson- Psamls 65 Wednesday study group will meet at 11:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room. “Come as you are, everyone is welcome” HOLY NATIVITY EASTERN ORTHODOX MISSION 867 5th St., Hammond Or 503-440-3930 or 503-298-3453

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Rainier High Jr./Sr. makes Homecoming Court gender neutral BY JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

It is a sign of the times. The Rainier Jr./Sr. High School’s 2016 Homecoming Court is now gender neutral. “This is a positive step giving more kids a chance to be on the Court,” Rainier Jr/Sr High Schol Associated Student Body Vice President Caymon Rea. “It’s not putting labels on students as princes or princesses.” “Our world is changing and school transitions need to align with issues around social justice,” Rainier Jr/Sr High School Co-Principal Melissa Sandven said. “We are really proud of the ASB in making this change that they know would not be popular with everyone.” ASB President Jadyn Crape

said there has been pushback from some students. “It is not what we expected to come out if it,” Crape said. “Some of the students expressed concern, confusion and curiosity and are trying to figure out what it is going to be like.” Crape said for some, the gender neutral Homecoming Court is abrupt change. “It is hard for them to adopt to the new Court rules, but I think after we carry this decision out, they will understand and see why we have changed it.” The following is the letter issued by the Rainier Jr/Sr High School Associated Student Body Officers. Dear community members and students,

We are excited to be off to an excellent start to the 2016-2017 school year! With a new year comes some change, including to our upcoming Homecoming court. Last year, we made an amendment to our constitution during our student council proceedings which made our Homecoming court gender neutral. This inclusive change allows all students the opportunity to be a representative on our Homecoming court regardless of their gender identity. We are excited to move forward with this and hope it is met with positivity and respect from our community. Sincerely, The Associated Student Body Officers Rainier Jr./Sr. High School

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law enforcement services. Do you think Clatskanie chose the right direction for their citizens and do you think other cities are eyeing the same path? Magruder: I have watched this issue closely. It has generally been well received by a majority of citizens in Clatskanie. I believe it to be a fiscally responsible move on the City’s part. I do believe that any time collaborations like this, between local jurisdictions, can be achieved, the economies of scale may ultimately result in efficiencies that benefit all involved. The Chief: St. Helens is considering filling their wastewater lagoon with soil from cleanup projects such as the Portland Harbor superfund site. The move would generate considerable revenue, but there are environmental concerns regarding the fill material. How does the

county commission influence environmental issues? Magruder: Based on my experience in environmental issues working with the Lower Columbia River Watershed Council, I would encourage extreme diligence as the City of St. Helens considers this proposal. It will be important to work closely with State and Federal agencies. When and if environmental issues arise, the Commission should weigh the options and make decisions that support the environmental and economic needs of our County. The Chief: What course of action would you suggest to stabilize funding for education in Columbia County? Magruder: The role the County can play in school funding is to promote positive economic growth, particularly of business which pays a larger amount of real property and personal property tax in proportion to services they require

From PAGE A1 would reduce the burden for taxpayers? Magruder: I support the jail levy. Public safety is one of my major priorities in this campaign and having an operational jail is a big part of that. While the present funding option may not be ideal, there are currently insufficient tax revenues in the County general fund to support its operation. My major concern, in not having adequate jail funding, would be the early release of inmates due merely to funding shortfalls. The County is experiencing positive growth with new business and development which results in increased property tax revenue. Yes, the levy is a stop-gap measure. I believe the long-term solution for jail operations ultimately lies in positive growth in the County and continued efficient and conservative fiscal management. The Chief: The legalization of marijuana had a polarizing effect on the county, with many lamenting the introduction of what they consider to be a harmful drug into society at large. What role should the county commission play regarding the implementation of legal marijuana businesses in Columbia County? Magruder: I understand there are many people opposed to the legalization and their voices should be heard, yet the County must abide by current state law. The current Board of Commissioners has adopted new ordinances regarding the sale and manufacture of marijuana. These ordinances are intended to be in line with state law and should be followed and enforced with respect to individuals and businesses applying to manufacture or sell marijuana and related derivative products in areas where the County has jurisdiction. The Chief: Clatskanie voted to disband their police department and contract with the sheriff’s office for

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Mayo From PAGE A1 gest any funding alternatives that would reduce the burden for taxpayers? Mayo: The jail levy is in the hands of the voters. Unfortunately, decisions made in the past have put steady funding for the jail in play without its own levy. We need our jail. Regarding funding of beds for local offenders being funded some other way: From what I understand, the Sheriff’s department is currently pursuing all options and are out front on any type of workable initiatives. The Chief: The legalization of marijuana had a polarizing effect on the county, with many lamenting the introduction of what they consider to be a harmful drug into society at large. What role should the county commission play regarding the implementation of legal marijuana businesses in Columbia County? Mayo: We have to follow the law. We don’t know what the long term effect of legal marijuana on society is going to be. It’s much stronger today than it was years ago. It’s being used by many as a substitute for pain medication. Clinicians in the field of substance abuse are concerned especially for the impact on the adolescent mind. It may be good to tie future taxation of than residential properties. I believe the voters are weary of being asked to increase their residential property tax rate to fund services. We are currently seeing rising prices in the housing market; however Measure 5 limits increases in taxable value of properties from year to year. This underscores the need for working towards and promoting responsible business growth as the primary area where the County can have a positive impact on funding for

marijuana to the mental health field or the drug court. The Chief: Clatskanie voted to disband their police department and contract with the sheriff’s office for law enforcement services. Do you think Clatskanie chose the right direction for their citizens and do you think other cities are eyeing the same path? Mayo: What Clatskanie did is their business and I won’t pretend to know it. Whether or not other cities are thinking along the same lines, I haven’t heard. You can bet they will be watching. The Chief: St. Helens is considering filling their wastewater lagoon with soil from cleanup projects such as the Portland Harbor superfund site. The move would generate considerable revenue, but there are environmental concerns regarding the fill material. How does the county commission influence environmental issues? Mayo: It’s the city of St. Helens that will need to make that decision. If I were the City Council I’d put it on the ballot. While the money would tempt any city, nothing is free. There’s a price St. Helens will pay for taking the sludge. The citizens of St. Helens may or may not want to be thought of as the dump site for Portland’s leadlaced toxic material. The Chief: What course of action would you suggest to stabilize funding for education in Columbia County?

Mayo: Doesn’t funding come through the state government and local levies to our school districts for primary education? Most education is not under the care of the County Commissioners but should be a top priority. Rigorous educational opportunities greatly enhance the perceived value of any community. All effort should be made to facilitate the educational initiatives discussed and planned for the new Scappoose based community college. The Chief: Where do you stand on the county’s need for mass transportation? What place does CC Rider hold in your political platform? Mayo: Columbia County doesn’t have the “mass” in mass transportation. We’re a pretty sparsely populated rural county. That’s why it’s subsidized. As I’ve said, the future of CC Rider is in the hands of the voters and will be decided before a new commissioner is seated. No matter how voters respond, perhaps some kind of rural “Uber” business model might supplement the remaining routes sustaining themselves with the federal subsidies still being received.

education, as well as the many other services local government provides such as public safety, infrastructure, and parks. The Chief: Where do you stand on the county’s need for mass transportation? What place does CC Rider hold in your political platform? Magruder: I appreciate the need for public transportation in Columbia County. I know that there are a number of residents that use the Rider to commute to Portland and

Beaverton for school and work. There is also a need by the elderly and those without their own transportation to shop and get medical care. I believe the County’s need for public transport should be revisited and analyzed along with potential funding sources. The formation of a citizen’s committee to explore the possible options may be a path to finding a viable and sustainable solution.

Mayo and his opponent Margaret Magruder faced off in a candidate’s forum on Oct. 20, sponsored by the Rainier Chamber of Commerce. Read the story online at thechiefnews.com and in print in the Friday, Oct. 28 issue of The Chief.

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Last coal shipper Columbia County’s voter count surges pulls out of county BY JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

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With Midwest coal flowing to Asian markets through other Northwest ports, Lighthouse Resources announced Oct. 13 it would exit the Morrow Pacific project in Oregon. It began shipping coal from upper Midwest mines to Asia through Westshore terminals in Vancouver BC. The announcement signals it is abandoning the fight to ship coal through Port Westward in Columbia County. The company owns Millennium Bulk Terminal in Longview and still plans to develop a coal export terminal capable of shipping 44 million tons a year. Lighthouse Resources, which changed its name from Ambre Energy North America in 2015, spearheaded one of two projects to ship coal from Port property in Clatskanie. Its first project to ship coal began in 2011 with a proposal to bring coal on barges

down the Columbia River from Morrow County, Ore. to Port Westward, and transfer it to ships bound for Asia. Ambre Energy said it would employee 20 to 25 in family wage jobs and contribute $300,000 to $350,000 to school districts in Columbia and Morrow counties. The proposal faced stiff opposition from environmental groups and Native American tribes. “It sets Columbia (County) as being a poorly paid middle man,” said Dan Serres, conservation director for the Columbia Riverkeepers at the time. In 2015, Lighthouse Resources lost a crucial battle when the Department of State Lands denied a permit needed to build the transfer facility in Morrow County. The Longview terminal has also faced opposition, but Lighthouse insists it plans to move ahead with the Millenium project.

Ballots for the Nov. 8 General Election will be mailed out on Friday, Oct. 21, in Columbia County, according to Columbia County Elections Supervisor Don Clack. Tuesday, at 5 p.m. Oct. 18, was the deadline for new voters to register in Columbia County and across the state for the General Election. Just

before that deadline, Clack told The Chief that there were 34,186 registered voters in Columbia County, which is an all time high. Of the 34,185 registered voters, there are 12,302 Democrats, 9,702 Republicans, 9,822 non-affiliated voters, 1,506 voters have registered as independents and 853 people have registered with minor parties. Those voter numbers are expected to grow this week as new registrations are counted.

Clack said there is high voter interest in this election, the county has seen population growth and the state’s Motor Voter Law is helping to register voters at the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles. Registered voters still have until Election Day to update their registration. Follow the General Election campaigns and election results at thechiefnews.com.

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The Nov. 8 General Election could see a high voter turnout in Columbia County. Voter registration is already at an all time high, according to the county election supervisor.

The Barometer Prime rib dinner, fund raiser a success

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The United Way of Columbia County launched its annual donation campaign in late August. Now, in Clatskanie, a familiar part of the campaign has been erected along Highway 30 across from the Clatskanie People’s Utility District offices. The familiar barometer sign shows just over 10 percent of the $248,750 goal has been reached so far. In 2015, United Way raised $193,063. United Way of Columbia County partners, and supports, 13 social service agencies and 17 programs in the county.

Organizers of the annual Clatskanie community prime rib dinner held on Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Clatskanie American Legion Hall, said the event was a success raising just over $1,600. Sarah Hinkelman, a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Clatskanie, said the event is a fundraiser for the charities the group supports which include, Clatskanie’s Turning Point, Scottish Rite Speech Clinic in Portland and the American Legion Clatskanie chapter’s Operation Comfort Warriors. “Turning Point is our local food back and we believe they need our help at this time,” Hinkelman said. “The Scottish Rite Speech Clinic in Portland and Klamath Falls provide speech therapy for kids ages 2 through 5 at no charge to the

families.The Comfort Warriors charity provides comfort items to people who have ben wounded in combat and who are recovering.” Hinkelman said the dinner, which included prime rib, baked potato, salad, green beans, roll, dessert, coffer and ice water, has been a favorite community event over the years, but hadn’t been held for the last few years. About 130 people attended the Oct. 15 prime rib dinner and organizers served 20 take out orders. “We want to thank the community for helping make this a success,” she said. “And we especially want to thank Twila Scott, Heather Paradiso, Boy Scout Troop 15 and The Clatskanie American Legion.”

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District board, teachers goal setting to enhance student achievement The Clatskanie School Board, district administrators and teachers have joined forces to work through a set of districtwide goals designed to best define roles and improve communications. The following is a conversation with Clatskanie School Superintendent Dr. Lloyd Hartley concerning the progress of the goal setting. The Chief: Why is this goal setting process important and how does it benefit students, parents, and the district? Hartley: The more we can align and communicate what we are doing between the teachers, administrators and board the better we understand what our goals and our roles are. This process also allows the teachers and administrators a avenue to articulate the student learning needs to the board, so the board can stay more informed about the day to day operations of the school district. The Chief: From the mix of the board’s goals and those of the teachers, what are the most significant issues that have been addressed by these goals in the Clatskanie School District and why? Hartley: Student achievement is at the fore-

front of these goals, with an emphasis on math K-12 and improving the academics of our students with disabilities. The Chief: What happens next with the goals? Hartley: The teachers and administration have been working on some of the goals since the beginning of the school year. During the middle of the year, I update the board on the progress we have made on the goals and if there is any refinement to them. We then start the process over again in July. This allows for at least three meetings a year where we are able to articulate the direction the district is going in. The Chief: How will the board, and you, as superintendent, track these goals to determine how effective they are? Hartley: At the end, it is all about student achievement and graduation. So, if those continue to increase, then we continue to on our path, if they do not, then we need to re-look at what we are doing.

Trunk-or-Treat Faith Lutheran Church will hold its annual Trunk-orTreat event on Monday, Oct. 31. This event will be in the church parking lot, 1010 NE 5 St. in Clatskanie. A freewill offering of canned food items and/or money will be taken to benefit Turning Point, Clatskanie’s food pantry and community service center. Church members will hand out treats from decorated

vehicle trunks from 2-5 p.m. Hot dogs will be available for all Trunk-or-Treaters and their accompanying adults. All Clatskanie area children and their families are invited to attend this safe, fun, and Kid-Friendly event. For further information, contact the Faith Lutheran Church at 503-728-4604.

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A community prime rib dinner with all the fixings, held on Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Clatskanie American Legion, raised just over $1,600 for Clatskanie’s Turning Point, Scottish Rite Speech Clinic in Portland and the American Legion Clatskanie chapter’s Operation Comfort Warriors.

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Changes in past practice and procedures need to be clearly communicated to all citizens as quickly and thoroughly as possible with the transition from the Clatskanie Police Department to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. This is to alleviate, as much as possible, the development of anxiety or frustration that may occur when the old way no longer works or you are speaking with someone you are not familiar with. As the Interim Chief of Police, I want to ensure as much information is delivered in a timely and clear manner regarding the imminent changes to how to access law enforcement services after the transition of policing duties from the Clatskanie Police Department to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office on Nov. 1, 2016. Many of these procedures or services have actually been in place for some time so it is critical we all understand how to continue to access them ourselves or for others in need. Emergencies

Life threatening, imminent danger, medical emergencies, assaultive and threatening behavior, crimes in progress, suspects still at the location, thefts in progress, destruction of evidence, motor vehicle accidents (injury/severe property damage), domestic violence, violations of restraining orders, etc. This is not an inclusive list.

as thefts, burglaries, identify theft, forgeries, harassment, menacing, criminal mischief, etc. Generally the act has taken place, the suspects have fled or are unknown, or there are no other tangible leads at the time. Other categories include juvenile issues, traffic problems, and neighborhood livability concerns. These incidents do need to be reported.

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Immediately call 9-1-1 and provide all available information and details possible. The call for service will be prioritized by the Columbia County Communications 911 Center dispatcher and assigned to the nearest available unit(s) for response. Remember your and other’s safety is important. DO NOT CALL THE CLATSKANIE POLICE DEPARTMENT MAIN NUMBER.

Call the Columbia County Communications 911 Center NON-EMERGENCY phone number at 503-397-1521 or 800-696-7795. If you call the police department phone number you will also enter the Sheriff’s Office phone system. If you have concerns or questions about an incident already reported to law enforcement, you may leave a message at 503-366-4698. This ensures your call for service will be entered into the CAD system and dispatched to an available Deputy. These calls are prioritized and assigned to deputies

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Ballot Measures For more than forty years, Ballot Measures 5-257 and this kind of helping hand has 5-258 are both designed to been repeated over and over increase County revenue. We by Wayne Mayo. Wayne has a already have 5-257 in force heart for all people and he has as a “temporary” measure apthe courage to do what’s right; proved to give the County time sometimes it’s while other to figure out how to provide good-meaning people stand by funds Thank to operate do nothing. youthe jail. They ourand mother’s (nana’s) house are now asking for an exten- on May I’m23. voting for Wayne Special thanks sion because Mayo. IGoodwin; hope you will, We would likethetoCounty thank was to Sheriff youtoo! will not able to resolve this issue Paul Rice all the Fire and Rescue crews be forever in our hearts for given three years to do so. Rainier who Now responded to a isfire out saving her life, also to Nick the County proposing a new tax for general fund revSupporting Magruder enue based on marijuana sales, A recent series of Letters Measure 5-258. Interestingly, to the Editor in support of the jail operation is a general Wayne Mayo for Columbia fund item, although funded at County Commissioner have present by local option levy. questioned Margaret MagrudQuestion: why not dedicate er’s volunteer service on the Measure 5-258 revenue to jail Columbia County Budget operations to the extent reCommittee and her fitness to A with letter Past... quired anyfrom excessClatskanie’s used as govern. Having worked beside a rainy day fund? This would Ms. Magruder for the past June 5, 1935the need to extend eliminate seven years in developing the the “temporary” county’s budget, I can attest Clatskanie, Oregonmeasure, which was originally passed to her budget acumen and with much acrimony. management skills. Between Dear Sally, David Smith mandatory state and federal Congratulations to Mrs. Columbia County match requirements, contractual budget obligations to salary Anna Sirnio, Route 1, Wayne Tall! programs for county employClatskanie, whoStands was recently One of the old timers in ees, paying prevailing wages awarded a certificate of our community passed on to for contracted work, and state recipe by Better me aendorsement story about Wayne Mayo and federal requirements for Homes Gardens for her who’sand running for Columbia projects and programs; the true devil’s food cake. The certifiCounty Commissioner. This discretionary budget available cate, whichtells brings incident you national more about to the County Commissioners Wayne than election is under 2 percent of the total recognition to the Mrs. Sirniomateis rialsbyorBetter the voter’s pamphlet. budget. I share Margaret’s given Homes and In 1979 there was a news frustration with budget expenGardens only to distinguished article about the vandalism ditures and have witnessed her recipes which pass that took place on its thetesting proptake the scalpel to the few budkitchen’s dependerty of trials a blackfor family who get items that could be parsed. ability, excellence of taste had recently moved to Deer The budget meetings are open andIsland family usefulness. Mrs. Road in St. Helens. to the public. It is sad the letter Decent peoplefollows: were angry and writers have not attended these Sirnio’s recipe Mrs. Anna ashamed. Local-resident Bill meetings beforeSirnio they took pen Devil’s Food Cake Eagle asked Wayne’s mother to paper. ½ cup shortening; 1 ½ cups sugar; 4 egg yolks,Paul beaten; if Wayne could do something. Langner ¾ cup chocolate; 3 tablespoons tsp. Wayne took it from there. At hot water; 1 cup milk; 1Rainier the time he was¼working baking powder; tsp. saltfor and 4 egg whites, stiffly beaten. Margaret Magruder the Genethe Fitzgerald. Because Cream butter until soft,ofthen gradually add the sugarhas and experience what Gene had taught continue creaming untilhim smooth. Add the egg yolks, which As colored. a friend ofStir Margaret about he was have beendifferent beatensolvents until thick and lemon in the Magruders and as her camable to get the spray paint off chocolate, which has been mixed to a smooth past in hot paign treasurer, I can the attest the new 4 door beige Toyota water, Alternate theany milk and vanilla with the in that(combined) she is not only frugal Corolla with out damage. flour which sifted with the powder salt, herbaking personal life, butand advoThen withhas the been help of the famcates the for stiffly governily, Wayne removed or painted mixing thoroughly after each addition. Foldsame in the mentand finances. As9-inch a county overegg the racial slurs and graffiti beaten whites. Place in 2 greased floured budget member from their home. cake pans. Bake in a moderate oven (350committee to 375 degrees) she advocated for reducing When Wayne is made for about 30 minutes. Cool and ice with 7-minute icing andthe county commissioners salaries aware of a situation where he sprinkle withhecoconut. during the recession and has can help, does. He doesn’t Mrs. Sirnio was kind share her recipe at adown advocated paying care about getting credit.enough He toalso recent I am to give it early. a try!As a the county debt has grange a uniquemeeting; set of skills andso excited May not of only cool month,commissioner but it was also month she awould have thinkswas outside the abox.

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released. He was also cited for Probable Cause -Theft III, related to an earlier case. 05/23/2015 – Police took a report of a possible suicidal male. After speaking to the subject, he agreed to be transported to the St. Johns Medical Center for assessment. 05/28/2015 – Police were contacted by an employee at Clatskanie Safeway, who wanted to turn in a container of what appeared to be methamphetamine, which was found in the parking lot.

The substance was tested and found to be meth, and was later logged and placed into evidence. 05/28/2015 – Police took a report of a possible suicidal female. After making contact with the subject, she agreed to voluntarily be transported to St. Johns Medical Center for assessment. In addition to the above referenced cases, the Clatskanie Police Department responded to 113 other calls during the past two weeks. JEREMY C. RUARK / THE CHIEF

of Clatskanie for report writPlease try to be patient ing, interviews, case follow and understand that with any change or new program up and community events. The City of Clatskanie will there will be challenges, opportunities and occasional continue to administer the frustration. Be confident Salvation Army Emergency Clatskanie Rural Fire just south of the Boise mill thatCCMH. you will receive a proServices program for indiIf you do not have access Protection District report viduals property. It appears that 5/28/15 Brush, bark fessional law enforcement or families in need of to a computer you can also From May 23 through a fire was set either delibdust fire: S. Columbia response whenever you have emergency assistance. This call the main office number June 2, Clatskanie RFPD erately or accidentally on River Highway, St. Helens the need. program provides one time at 503-366-4611and request responded to 11 calls for the small wood dock by an This was a small 2 foot by limited funds and/or services assistance. Please remember, medical assistance, 3 fireunknown person. The fire 2 foot barkdust fire outStan Grubbs is the interim based upon established crithe police department will related calls,for and answered 5 teria was extremely and did Clatskaine side ofpolice the Best Western chief. He funded by thesmall Salvation not be staffed walk-in other calls for service. not and cause any appreciable Probably started by be reached at 503-728administered by the mayHotel. reports or services and will be Army May 27, there was an ildamage to the dock. The a discarded cigarette butt. 2145. City. Salvation Army vouchutilized as a substation for the ers are available at City Hall legal burn reported. fire was consistent with a No spread to structures or deputies assigned to the City regular business May 28, there was a mo- during cigarette-caused fire.hours. A vehicles and no injuries.

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tor vehicle crash. small, unauthorized campfire 5/30/15 Structure fire: May 30, there was a ring was also located near 29451 Old Rainier Road, structure fire on Old Rainier the dock and was still warm Rainier. This was a signifiRoad. from prior use. Contact the cant structure fire involving May 31, there was an Port of St. Helens for further a metal barn, approximately illegal burn. The homeowner information. 40x50 in size. The barn was had someone who is the his courage. extinguished thecould fire. do the entrepreneur, 5/28/15Margaret Structure fire: lar which used shows for raising chickens work for her, and when I said founder, owner and practices what 735 Matzen St.,manager St. Helens. He always (chicks), storage including yes heColumbia said he would beFire right of This Oregon Shepherd an he preaches showed his and River came in as aLLC, structure a 1978 and Chevy Camaro, over. He showed up with the environmentally-friendly wool family what it looks like to be andmaterial Rescueand report fire butmanufacturer was actuallyina stove a reallegal growing. necessary refused insulation manmarijuana and a man of God, There was a 78% emerissue. The residents had The cause of the fire was to accept reimbursement. In Rainier. Margaret has the rare which shows his leadership. He gency medicalreally rate like for me all started the stoveand cleaning a heating fact, he doesn’t ability to appreciate balhelpsassigned people intoneed and haslamp cycle and this caused a good evensystem usedhelped to incubate tocalls talk this aboutpast it. week. ance the needs of job-creating started and start and I 5/25/15 know thatDumpster/outside I trust him to businesses while protecting the churches, shows his lovewas deal of smoke and fumes warmwhich the chicks. There always tellPort-managed the truth. He island environment. Having on for his Hethe willhome fire: On due to a stove thatserved had not nocommunity. extension to one of the honestAvenue, men I thebeen Columbia County budgetAll makethat an outstanding leaderby. for Loss at end ofmost Railroad cleaned recently. is located close have ever known. His word is committee for almost 20 years, Columbia County. St.bond. Helens. Thisadd was fire evacuated and is assigned atDavid aboutMayo $20,000 his I might heacares sheresidents understands the county’s on a small dock moored there were no injuries. This but may be more depending deeply for Columbia County, financial situation far better Columbia County in people the Scappoose Bay area a group home on insurance estimates. the in it, regardless of than most and was operated part of thatby

on the highway. Several of the occupants were thrown out

committee when they reduced the salaries of the commisThank You Family and on theduring road the andrecent over the grade. The car was driven by Oliver sioners Friends Schnoover and with him in the front seat were his brother, recession. By temperament, The family of Amber Eileen Margaret a team-player and The (Cox) Viuhkola would like to Martin is and Emily Mustola. driver received a dislocated a shoulder consensus-builder, but abrasions she thank forscalp. the cards, and severe of theeveryone face and Martin has the integrity and courage letters, and visits we have in Schnoover, who was transported to Emanuel Hospital to take a strong stand for what received in our time of sorrow. on Sunday was the most seriously injured with a isPortland right for Columbia County. We would like say a special knee cast capyour tornvote loose the knee dislocated, head Please forand MarThank You to theserious Clatskanie lacerations, the bones of the forehead being exposed with garet Magruder for Columbia Quilters, we will treasure the the brow was lacerated. Emilyquilt Mustola received bad face County Commissioner. forever. Bekiinjuries, and Roger Dannybadly and Shelley Cox and head theFisherskin and flesh being scraped and Family by the hard surface ofJolma the highway. The passengers in the Clatskanie back seat had lesser injuries; the group was brought in to Magruder for County the Clatskanie Hospital where they were cared for. With the Wayne Mayo, leader for Commission. exception of Martin Schnoover all were dismissed during the Columbia County From St. Helens to Vernight from the hospital. My father Wayne Mayo nonia, we had the pleasure and bugle by the American is theThe mostdrum hardworking andcorps,ofsponsored accompanying Margaret honest man I know. I say this on the Magruder four Columbia Legion left this morning train forinPortland where they aswill his youngest seven in theCounty sumcompeteson andofmarch floral parades parade this thispast afternoon. children. He’s the one that mer. (You may remember the The boys will be taken to the Multnomah Hotel for lunch taught us that doing the right red andThey whitego 1959 Rambler at noon and to dress for the parade. by bus to the thing even when no one is American).Margaret’s dedicastadium where the paraders assemble. A large number watching is what really mattion to being an accessible of parents friends to accompany boys ters. Before heand dropped meplanned off County Supervisorthe was on to on the train. The & S made a special round toPortland school everyday growing upS. P.display at these events. She ratetell of me $1.30 forleavadults and half fare children with a hetrip would before insisted uponfor walking the ening the car that I need to stand tire distance of all four parade three-day return limit. up toThe thosenational getting bullied and ofroutes becauseApostolic she wantedLutherto convention the Finnish fight for thosewill whobe couldn’t make contact with as many an Church held in Clatskanie this coming week with fight for themselves. He would old friends, acquaintances and sessions beginning Sunday at 10asa.m. and Beclosing tell me to stand up for the little morning newcomers possible. Thursday evening. Four years ago the convention was also guys. I did just that growing up sides being a real “people perheld heremy and brought togetherson,” a large gathering from the and I hope boys listen to Margaret has a lifetime Midwest andthem the the West. At thatoftime oninSunday noon 2600 me when I tell same living Columbia County. thing. been a and a She is a of local third generation wereHe fedhasatalways the meeting crowd almost equal size great father andthis a great farmer, hasbeexperience running is expected year.leader. All sessions will held in the high I can tell you, without a A doubt, her own business, and holds school gymnasium. cookhouse 16 by 16 ft. has been a that he is not just mine but, he position as Coordinator on the the building basement ofRiver the school iserected all of hisnear children’s hero. and the Lower Columbia Water- will beAused as a dining room. Three meals will be served daily few other things he shed Council. With this backduring convention. There will be three services held taught us.the Never leaving trash, ground, Margaret is dedicated each day with theeven timethat at 10 a.m., 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. The and picking up trash to improving livability and the shouldn’t left where is, mostlyeconomic environment of ourand eveningbe service willitbe in the English language which shows his integrity. He of county. We are privileged to are the townspeople and those the surrounding territory would spendinvited all of his cordially totime attend. support and encourage you to outside of work, withyou and voteyours, for Margaret Magruder Hope all ishanging well with write soon! us Kids. That shows his love for Columbia County CommisLove, for his family. He always sioner, Position 1. Alicefor what is right and stands Bertie Barr-Smith and speaks up for what is right David Smith even (In if it’s notweek’s what isedition popu- we had the incorrect year Clatskanie last listed for

Dear Sally, the year should have been 1989.)

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much more influence than a budget committee member in how our funds are spent, or not spent. I would like to respond to Brian Rosenthal’s and Carmen Kulp’s letters last week in The Chief. Mr. Rosenthal said, “We can’t afford Margaret Magruder.” he really Berg for all If your help.knew MargaretTom he would haveWilcox said, & Claire we can’t afford to elect Tom &notKelly Wilcox Margaret Ms.Wilcox MattMagruder. & Amanda Kulp said, “But is she really Rainier dedicated to working for us or for those who paid her to run?” But it is us. Less than race, religion, or economic 10 percent of Margaret’s status. station at theare John Kleger place shows. Ralph Kleger, cocontributors businesses, Wayne is a man we would operative forCounty the U.S. weather bureau, reports the rest areobserver Columbia all appreciate as our countythat residents contributefor their commissioner. the mean who temperature the month was 54.13 degrees while hard earned money. To suggest the maximum temperature was 78 (on May 20th) Bert and Jepson the Margaret would be beholden Rainier minimum was 33 (on May 24th). The total rainfall was .53 to anyone is to not know inches. Eighteen days of the month were clear, seven partly her. As you read the Voters’ Wayne Mayo has my vote! cloudy andtake six note cloudy. The heaviestMy rainfall Pamphlet, of the familyoccurred has knownon the 16th and 17th. There was a light frost on 2ndfor of the vast amount of experience she Wayne and histhe family month far state, morefederal unusual a killing on the 24th.has The has on and county, the lastfrost 18 years. Wayne and international boards in been a mentor and dear friend prevailing wind of the month was from the northwest. leadership roles.have Keeparrived in mindin St. to Helens my husband and I.week He isto be More sheep the past that we now have the oppora man of financial integrity, pastured on Columbia County cutover land. Approximately tunity tosheep gain from has an incredible work ethic,in 16,000 fromsuch eastbroad of the mountains are now crazing experience and by one of our genuinely cares about people the county. C. Miller, S.and P. will & S.stand agricultural agent, own! To notKenneth take advantage for what he and four sheepmen were in town Tuesday conferring with W. of that would truly be foolish. knows to be right. He has been T.Vote Evenson relative to placing some on theasset Benson for Margaret Magruder a valuable to thisTimber county for Countyholdings. Commissioner. She as a volunteer on local issues; Company will not disappoint. he will to be invaluable Arvid Mattson, who is charged withprove assault with intent to Kathy Engel as a County Commissioner. kill, following the shootings of Sergeant Kenneth Healea and Join me in voting for Wayne Cal E. Throne, stateClatskanie officers at Astoria, about three weeks Mayo! ago, will enter a defense pleading insanity, according to Rice Columbia County CommisJanice word from Astoria. sioner Position 1 Rainier Deliveries of fish at those Astoria showed a big increase This is a letter to tell Wednesday, indicating that the June run of Chinook as who might not know Wayne Magruder for Columbia Mayo; entering what kindthe of person he Fishermen Countyoperating Commissioner started Columbia. near the is, and of what great were County Voters 400 haveand the opportunity mouth theariver getting between 500 pounds Commissioner he would make. in November to elect a person per boat. I have known Wayne since ideally suited to serve on the Disaster threatened the big Benson Timber Company 2001 when our sons played Columbia County Board of log raft late Sunday near Astoria when the towing drum on the football together. I also have Commissioners. That canditug Roosevelt, which to takedate theisraft to SanMagruder. Diego, was a younger son who waswas in the Margaret disabled soon after the tug of had crossed outColumbia from theCounty river same grade at school as one A lifelong Wayne’s son. Needless to say, resident by andanother a third generation entrance. After six hours work assisted tug, the I have had returned many occasions farmer, provennear Roosevelt to the river and the Margaret raft was has beached to talk with and get know her ability to economic Flavel. Repairs aretonow being completed onbalance the tug’s towing Wayne. interests with environmental engine and the raft is now expected to be on its way safely I have an example of the restoration in all areas of the by theofmiddle nextis. week. It contains about 5,000,000 kind person of Wayne I county through her positionfeet as ofbecame logs. Two channelwho buoyscoordinator were carried away byCothe awareriver of a person of the Lower towline as itwhere driftedI work, about the channel. Both Shed wereCouncil recovered volunteered lumbia Water for she replaced was having as the past 20 years. She has been and thea bad daytime following. herAspouse had moved out, last honored the National Earth near tragedy occurred Saturdayasnight when several her well had broken, and sheinjuredTeam’s volunteer young people were badly in an individual auto accident near the didn’t havehome. any money to fix which of the year, andEmily her significant Karvonen The group, included Mustola, it. I called Wayne who is in environmental and economic Cora Draper, Elsie Hill, Walter Daly of Clatskanie, and construction, and ask him what contributions to rural Oregon Frances Martin and Oliver have Schnoover of Kalama went it wouldHill, cost for the repair earned her special recogfor ride and failed toshe make thenition curvebyatthe theOregon scene Leaderof the anda where to find what needed. He asked if she some ship Summit. An innovative accident. The car me skidded distance before turning over

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Robert Stanley Wence was born January 13, 1918 in Wiggins, Colorado to Irving L. Wence and Hazel Faye Wence. He passed away September 22, 2016. Bob moved to Oregon in 1942, and worked in the shipyards during WWII. He was drafted into the US Army in July 1944. Bob was a steamfitter/ welder until his retirement in 1982. He also raised straw-

berries for many years in Goble, Oregon. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching baseball, farming, gardening, and playing cards. Bob married Dorothy Helen Hovermale in 1935. She passed away in 1945. Bob married Faith Lorraine Halbeck in

1956. She passed away in 2005. Bob is survived by: son Kevin Wence (&Cassie), step-son David Halbeck (&Denise), son-in-law Tom Iverson, sister Marge Davis, sister Joann Charlesworth, sister Phylis Gulliford, 13 grandchildren, and several

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Clatskanie Police Department Oct. 1 A Clatskanie resident reported a note left on their vehicle, requesting they park in a different spot so that the elderly could enter the Masonic lodge for an evening event, left tape residue on the window, and the vehicle’s owner was reporting it as criminal mischief. Oct. 14 Police took a report of a violation of a restraining order, via a text on Facebook. The report was forwarded to the Columbia County District Attorney. Oct. 16 Police took a report from a Clatskanie citizen who had received up to 16 unwanted collect calls from someone at the Columbia County Jail. The

issue is being looked into. Oct. 17 Police took a report of threats to beat them up made to a juvenile person at the City Park, by an unknown suspect. No suspect information. In addition to the above referenced cases, the Clatskanie Police Department responded to 16 other calls for service in the past week. Rainier Police Department Oct 7 Several items were taken from a vehicle parked on East 3rd Street. Oct 11 A male runaway from Kelso with an outstanding warrant was taken into protective custody and transported to the detention center. Oct 12 An officer responded to a two-vehicle, non-injury accident on the Lewis & Clark Bridge. Oct 12 An officer investigated a domestic harassment. The case was forwarded to the DA’s Office for review. Oct 14 Jonathan Andrews, 28, of Kelso, was taken into custody and lodged at the jail for a parole violation. Oct 15 An officer responded to a two-vehicle, non-injury crash

great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death: brother I. Lewis Wence, sister Faye Gibson, sister Peggy Gentry, son Robert Leroy Wence, daughter H. Ilene Iverson, and grandson Rick Souther. A celebration of life and potluck will be held at the Beaver Valley Grange, (75942 Larson Road in Rainier, Oregon) on Saturday, October 22, from 12-3 p.m.

Amber Eileen (Cox) Viuhkola was born in 1978, she passed away October 8, 2016 as a result of an accident in Idaho. Amber attended Clatskanie schools, Graduating in 1997 from Clatskanie High School. Amber leaves behind her husband Edward Viuhkola, two sons Garrett and Wyatt, stepdaughter Chelsie, her parents Danny and Shel-

ley Cox, brother Thomas Cox, two grandchildren, and numerous other relatives and friends. Amber will be laid to rest at the Mayger Cemetery next to her grandfather, Jim Cox. No services are planned at this time, a celebration of life will take place at Batwater Station next summer.

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Amber Eileen (Cox) Viuhkola 1978 ~ 2016

Fire Reports on Rockcrest Street. Oct. 17 The bathrooms at the city park were vandalized and a post was broken. Oct. 17 A driver hit a stop sign at the intersection of Rockcrest Street and Washington Way Columbia County Sherriff’s Office Oct. 10 Randy Houle, 27, of Clatskanie, arrested for Possession, delivery, manufactory of meth Oct. 10 Tashina Herrera, 31, Clatskanie arrested for possession of meth Oct. 10 Crystal Hansen, 33, of Clatskanie arrested for possession, delivery of meth Oct. 10 Anthony Campbell, 45, of Kelso, arrested for warrant Oct. 10 Wayne Wendelschafer, 49, of Scappoose arrested for violation of restraining order Oct. 11 Eric Simmons, 36, of Portland arrested for warrant Oct. 12 Gabriel Gumpfer, 42, of Orangevale, CA arrested for warrant Oct. 12 Ronald Miller, 54, of St. Helens arrested for warrant Oct. 16 Sherry Craig, 66, of St. Helens arrested for DUII

Columbia River Fire & Rescue OCT. 11 12:16 p.m. Auto vs.

Road Worker. 70000 blk Apiary Rd Rainier. Columbia River Fire & Rescue Firefighters were dispatched to a report of an automobile vs. road worker crash at approximately milepost 6 on Apiary Rd near Rainier. On arrival firefighters found 2 patients, one was a road worker for a private contract crew and the second was the driver of the pickup. The pickup crashed into a large piece of paving equipment, the worker was hit between the paving equipment and the pickup truck. The paving company is a private contractor for Columbia County performing a large paving operation on a stretch of Apiary Rd. The road worker was transported by Life Flight to a Portland area trauma hospital with critical injuries. The driver of the pickup was transported by ground to a local hospital with serious injuries. Columbia River Fire & Rescue was assisted at the scene by Clatskanie Fire

District, Life Flight, Columbia County Sheriff’s deputies and Oregon State Police. OCT. 11 7:01 p.m. Motor Vehicle Crash. Hwy 30/Legacy Lane St. Helens. Firefighters responded to a report of a single vehicle crash. On arrival a single car was found off the road in the ditch with no driver or occupants around. A “Do not call 911” sticker was placed on the vehicle by Oregon State Police. OCT. 14 1:08 a.m. Motor Vehicle Crash. 33000 blk Sunny Hill Lane St. Helens. Firefighters responded to a report of a vehicle into a tree, on arrival a small car was found off the road in the ditch requesting a tow truck with no injuries. OCT. 14 12:14 p.m. EMS: Fall/ Trauma. 200 Blk S. 1 St. Helens. Firefighters responded to a report of a 13 yr old boy that had fallen 20’ from a building. The boy was running on the roof of a building and tried to jump from one building to another underestimating the distance between roof tops. He fell into

the alley way landing on the concrete below. Life Flight was requested for air transport to a trauma center but could not fly due to bad weather. The boy was transported by ground by CRF&R Firefighter Medics to a Portland area trauma hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries. OCT. 15 5:48 a.m. Motor Vehicle Crash. 58000 blk Ross Rd St. Helens. Firefighters responded to a report of a vehicle off the road with unknown injuries. On arrival a pickup truck was found stuck in the ditch with no one around and no hazards were noted. The vehicle was marked with a do not call 911 sticker. OCT. 16 3:42 p.m. Lines down arcing. 72000 blk Beaver Springs Rd Rainier. Firefighters were called to a report of a tree down on power lines with the tree smoking. Columbia River PUD also responded to clear the tree and repair the power lines. Local residents were without power until the line was repaired.

Highway 30 Crash Police seek help in unlawful elk kill BY JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

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A three-vehicle traffic crash on Highway 30 at milepost 67 west of Clatskanie closed the roadway for a time. Clatskanie Rural Fire Protection District crews responded to the crash at 6:41 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19. Three people needed medical attention. Two were taken to a hospital with injures, the third refused treatment, according to officials. The names of the victims had not been released at press time. The crash involved a semi truck, a pickup truck and a car. Oregon State Police troopers are investigating the cause of the traffic crash.

Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help to identify the person(s) responsible for the unlawful killing of a bull elk in Columbia County. On Oct.17, OSP was notified of a dead bull elk in the area of Alder Creek and Cedar Creek, which

is located within Columbia County. OSP Fish and Wildlife Troopers responded and found a bull elk that had been shot with just the head removed and all meat left to waste. Investigation revealed the elk was most likely shot on or around Sunday, October 16th. A reward of up to $1,000 is offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in this case. The reward is comprised of $500 from the Oregon

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their finances for about the past five years,” Davis said. “They all have had their ups and downs.” CAT operates contracts with senior center groups in Rainier, St. Helens, Scappoose, Vernonia and Clatskanie. The centers serve approximately 68,915 on-site and in-home meals annually. “We receive Older Americans Act funding that helps support the nutritional services at the senior centers and under our contract the centers become our meal sites for the seniors meals on wheels and on site meals,” she said. Federal money is also used to provide other services at the senior centers, including preventive health, support family care givers, elderly abuse prevention, legal aid, case management services, informational services and assistance and

But Davis said the federal funding has declined over the years, limiting what the seniors centers in Columbia County receive. The Clatskanie Senior Center is challenged with not only a decline in attendance and donations, but also critical state and federal funding that supports the center’s operations has been decreasing over the years. The state and federal funding is based on attendance, according to Davis. “The state looks at attendance, land area and population density in determining funding,” she said. “There is a base amount that each area agency receives for each service.” Davis said another contributing factor includes the overall economy. “The cost of delivering the services to the seniors has gone up,” she said. “Food costs and the cost of gasoline for transporta-

tion has increased and that affects the volunteers that deliver the meals and their ability to volunteer. It also costs more to heat and cooling the buildings and cook the meals.” The Clatskanie Senior Center asks for donations of $5 per meal for those 60-years or older and $6 per meal for those under 60 eating at the center. If the Clatskanie Senior Center were to close, Carman said the impact would be especially challenging for the people that depend on the center’s Meals of Wheels services. “They are the most vulnerable,” he said. Carman said the Meals on Wheels volunteer drivers don’t just deliver the meals, they also check to make sure the clients are safe and if they might need medical attention. “Without the meals, many of these clients would not be able to eat,” Clatskanie Senior Center Meals on Wheels volunteer coordinator Jeff Green said. “It is

really a sad state of affairs because many families in this area leave their parents and their grand parents on their own. They are basically shut in.” Green said he instructs his volunteer drivers that the Meals on Wheels contract is the most important. “I want them to talk with our clients on each visit,” Green said. “Ask them how they are feeling. Spend a little bit of time with them to make sure they are doing OK.” Green said the main challenge is operating the senior centers in Columbia County in the face of decreasing federal and state funding. “All of the centers are operating on a pay check to pay check basis,” he said. “Some of the south county centers are complaining that our center, because we have the lowest attendance, is taking away funds that could be available to them.” Future options Green said over the past

few months several plans were discussed by CAT and the senior centers in efforts to financially support and maintain the centers. “The current plan was to cancel our contract and shut us down,” Green said. “But they extended that to July to give us time to get out paperwork together and figure out our budget and what we have to do to be in compliance.” Carman said the Clatskanie Senior Center board and its members are helping to reorganize operations and finances to help avoid shutting down the center. Davis said a CAT advisory committee originally recommended that the Columbia County meal sites be consolidated from five to three sites. Requests for proposals would be issued by CAT for those eligible agencies, including the Clatskanie Senior Center, to apply to operate the sites. But that recommendation has been put on hold until December. “The Area Agency on

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eficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $156,132.58 together with interest thereon at the rate of 2.50000% per annum from September 1, 2014 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on December 12, 2016 at the hour of 12:00 PM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, at the west entrance to the Columbia County Courthouse, 230 The Strand, St. Helens, OR 97051 County of Columbia, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.753 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the Trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the

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Star quarterback Steele Ware threw for 95 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 135 yards and two touchdowns.

The Rainier Columbians walked away victorious from their annual bout last Friday with Clatskanie, shutting out their inter-county rival, 46-0. It was the first league game of the season. The Columbians (7-0) set the tone early: on the first play of the game Clatskanietransfer Cooper Blodgett took the opening kick off 65 yards to the house. They went into the half with a 40-0 lead, with big contributions from senior quarterback Steele Ware, slot back Gunnar Brooks, and receiver Joey Tripp. Ware threw for 94 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 107 yards and two more touchdowns, combining for 201 yards of the Columbians 298 total first half yardage. Brooks had two carries for 97 yards – including an 84-yard touchdown run in the first quarter - and Tripp had three catches and caught both touchdown passes. It’s been a signature of Rainier football this season to get a variety of people involved in the offense. “That’s always in the game plan,” head coach Mike King said. “If we don’t

get everybody involved, their kids, so they get bored. We try to involve everybody as much as possible but we don’t try to put that extra pressure on Steele either, his plate’s pretty full as it is.” It was a mud-soaked night, but despite the weather and the loss, the Clatskanie (3-4) players competed for the whole 48-minutes, nearly punching it into the end zone on several occasions. Rainier penalties helped the Tigers get in the red zone early on – the Columbians would rack up seven penalties for 70 yards in the first half alone - but though the Columbian defense bent, it didn’t break. “Unfortunately we came out a little flat in the second half,” King said. “I think maybe guys looked a little bit at the scoreboard and relaxed. Once you hit the red zone I think the light clicks on an you realize, ‘Hey, we got to play ball.’” On their first possession of the second half, the Tigers journeyed 58 yards all the way to the 1-yard line, only for a bad snap to derail their scoring chances, eventually turning the ball over on downs. Dawson Howard and J’Kari Combs were on the

receiving end of two big pass plays on that drive from sophomore Bryce Puckett. Howard would end the night with 27 yards receiving and Combs finished with 43 yards – his best total of the season. They moved the ball for 81 total yards in the second half, compared to 20 in the first. Clatskanie played much better in the second half, holding the best 3A offense in the state to a single second half score and put consistent pressure on Ware, whose pocket maneuvering didn’t lead to the huge plays that it did in the first half. This week league play continues, as Rainier hosts Portland Christian (4-3) and Clatskanie hosts Warrenton (0-7). Though the Columbians are expected to reach the playoffs, if not advance deeply in the state bracket, the leadership on the team stays self-motivated and focused on the week ahead. “For the most part, the seniors we have, they tend to keep everybody grounded and make sure we don’t look ahead and make sure we’re focused on each Friday night,” King said. This next week they face off against Portland Christian, who leap-frogged over

Clatskanie last Friday with a win over struggling Warrenton. It will be a battle of quarterback talent, as the Royals Hunter Endresen and Ware are head and shoulders above their Lewis and Clark League counterparts. Last week Endresen completed nine passes for 200 yards and 3 touchdowns – all of which went to prosized tight end Levi Dalzell, who measures in at six-footthree and 220 pounds. In addition, senior speedster Robert Wagner III has been running circles around secondaries this season, with totals of 655 yards and 11 touchdowns. “Their quarterback, he’s returning. They returned a couple linemen; they got a big receiver and that always concerns you a little bit,” King said. “They swing the ball around a little, but our defense has been solid all year and I don’t expect anything different.” In addition, it’s homecoming week for Rainier. “A lot of people worry about distractions with homecoming, but the kids are fired up – they’ll be ready to roll,” King said. ­­­­

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The Rainier Columbians beat Warrenton this past Monday (9-9) to finish their regular season play with a perfect league record and the top seed out of the western division of the Lewis and Clark League. The Columbians (16-4) handled Warrenton in three sets for the second time this year (25-19, 25-17, 25-8) – and this time they did so without their setter Shaleya Nakaahiki-Teves. The sophomore has had an excellent 2016 season, digging, passing and setting well for the Columbians. Unfortunately, she is dealing with a stretch of injuries, and head coach Mike Edwards said he planned to limit her minutes for their Thursday night league championship bout with Portland Chris-

tian (15-4). After experiencing concussion-like symptoms two weeks ago, she sprained her ankle prior to the Oct. 13 match with Clatskanie. “I’m more confident if she’s playing,” Edwards said. “For [our] defense, serving, and setting: it’s more consistent. If she only plays part of the time, which is what I think I’m going to end up doing, then we really have to work hard as a team and communicate with everybody because it is not our normal rotation.” Communication has been a theme for a young Rainier team that plays seven underclassmen on the roster compared to one senior. “We beat Warrenton, 25-19, 25-17, and then 25 to eight, and the communication was much better in that third game,” Edwards said. “With communication comes focus. It’s like

a package deal: if we’re focused, we’re communicating, if we’re communicating, we’re focusing. It helps the team play better and that’s what we need. We need to play as well as we can; we don’t play down to the level of anybody else, we play to our level, the speed of our game, and good things happen because we have Breana.” He’s referring to his outside hitter and middle blocker Breana Edwards, who once again led the Columbians over Warrenton with 21 kills, 10 digs, two aces, and six blocks. Senior Kami Gray paced the Columbians with nine kills on 18 hits while committing only one error. “Kami Gray played really well against Warrenton. If we can have another good game out of her against PC, I don’t have any worries at all,” coach

Junior Breana Edwards goes up for the block – the junior totaled six blocks on the night.

Edwards said. Junior Mikayla Lorentson has consistently been the best server on the team. Against Warrenton, she served 21 times at 100 percent with three aces and zero errors. Lorentson and sophomores Taleah King and Kyla Howell combined for 39 serves, four aces and only one error. That type of serving is not only a positive in itself, but allows Edwards to stay near the net, where she creates match-up problems for the other team. “I’ve been getting that good of serving from them

down the stretch and that’s why we play well, because when they serve, Bre’s in the front row,” Edwards said. “So if they can serve in, the other team has to get it by Bre, and then we can attack with Bre,” Edwards said. The Thursday night match against Portland Christian was between the East and West champions out of the Lewis and Clark League, the results of which were unavailable at print. The winner of that game would be the number one seed out of the league and host the state

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play-in game, the winner of which will in turn receive a top-eight seed at the state playoffs in Forest Grove. Whoever lost will play the winner of the Warrenton-Catlin Gabel match for the two seed out of the league. The Lewis and Clark League is allotted three playoff spots. If Rainier were to claim the number one spot, their playoff seed would be determined by their state ranking, which is currently sixth in the state. State playoffs take place on Nov. 4-5 and state rankings freeze on Oct. 25.

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Playoffs From PAGE A7 Joey Tripp, Job Karber and Derek Nys will be a part of the homecoming court. For the Tigers, the road to the playoffs is clear: they need to win their final two games. Barring a meltdown Friday night, Clatskanie should beat Warrenton, who

has yet to put a mark in the win column this season. Their 44 total points scored this year is good for third worst in the state and a solid 104 less than the Tigers have put on the scoreboard this year – despite suffering two consecutive shut-outs these past two weeks. It doesn’t take an expert to predict that the Tigers will need to win on the road in the final week over Portland Christian to secure one of the two playoff spots the Lewis

Lewis and Clark league Standings

Rainier Portland Christian Clatskanie Warrenton

and Clark League receives each year. Last season, the Tigers beat the Royals 55-7. But like Rainier this week, the Tigers will need a strong performance from their secondary to keep up with Dalzell and Wagner III. State rankings freeze on Oct. 29 and the first round of the playoffs begin on Nov. 4-5. Both teams are at home this week and kick off is at 7:00 p.m.

League

1-0 1-0 0-1 0-1

Overall 7-0 4-3 3-4 0-7

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Freshmen J’Kari Combs breaks off a big play down the sideline early in the second half. The receiver had 43 yards receiving on the night – his largest total of the season.

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The Tigers will likely need to win their next two games to earn one of the two playoff spots awarded to the Lewis and Clark League.

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