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The Chronicle

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

$1.00 Vol. 131, No. 47 14 Pages

www.thechronicleonline.com

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KYLE BOGGS/The Chronicle The Scappoose girls soccer team celebrates with its fans after winning the 2013 4A Girls Soccer State Championship. It is the school’s first state title in girls soccer. To read more about the Indians see page A12.

Port approves Global expansion efforts BY SHARI PHIEL The Chronicle

The Port of St. Helens has approved a resolution allowing Global Partners to expand its operations at Port Westward. That decision came during the Port commission’s Nov. 13 meeting held at Columbia City Community Hall. Resolution 2013-81 states, “the commission approves and authorizes the executive director to execute a change to Exhibit B of the Port Lead Agreement providing a new cap of 50,000 ­­­­ See PORT, Page A3

INSIDE Classified Ads . . A9-A10 Legal Notices . . . . A10-11 Obituaries . . . . . . . . . . . A6 Opinions . . . . . . . . . . . . A5 Out & About . . . . . . . . A7 Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Sports . . . . . . . . . . A12-14 TV Guide . . . . . . . . . . . A8 Weather . . . . . . . . . . . A13

A house divided: Council faces off against mayor BY SHARI PHIEL The Chronicle

SCAPPOOSE — Tensions between several city council members and Mayor Scott Burge flowed over into council chambers this week during the council’s Nov. 18 regular meeting. Half of the hour-long meeting, which followed relatively brief discussions about municipal code changes and a proposed fountain designed by local artist Michael Curry brought forward by Scappoose Rotary, was

spent chastising Burge for his actions and comments regarding the resignation of former City Manager Jon Hanken. Hanken submitted his resignation to the council on Friday, Nov. 8 after a special meeting was requested by three council members to discuss possible termination proceedings against him. That meeting was requested by councilors Jason Meshell, Mark Reed and Barb Hayden. All three, along with Councilor Donna Gedlich and Council President Larry Meres, voted to accept Hanken’s resignation

in exchange for a one-year severance package totaling more than $100,000. Only Mayor Scott Burge (Councilor Jeff Erickson was not present for the meeting) voted against accepting the resignation saying he thought the entire process wasn’t right and that Hanken was only doing his job. Burge’s comments at the meeting, along with others made to various media outlets, angered many of those on the council. “You came to my house several weeks ago and spent several hours talking to

me about Jon Hanken and Doug Greisen. You wanted to know my feelings about them both being terminated. And if that happened, how much of a severance package would the city have to give them so they would drop all legal proceedings. I told you my feelings at the time and I also told you that I thought we should wait until the council had more information from our city attorney,” said Gedlich, reading from a prepared statement. “I had previously talked to you on numerous occasions about Mr. Hanken’s personnel issues

with some of his staff… At the last meeting we had on Friday, you were very condescending to all the members of council. In fact, you couldn’t wait to throw us all under the bus.” Gedlich went on to add that she did not approve of Burge’s use of Facebook to urge citizens to come to the Nov. 8 council meeting in support of Hanken. She also said she was upset a new officer was hired by the police department while Police Chief Doug Greisen is still out on leave pending the ­­­­ See DIVIDED, Page A3

New ownership brings opportunities to Scappoose Bay Kayaking BY SHARI PHIEL The Chronicle

Since first opening in 2000, Steve and Bonnie Gibson of Scappoose Bay Kayaking have been providing local and area paddlers with a water-bound haven. Now the couple have passed on the torch to Deek Heykamp and Bryan Knudsen’s alternative outdoor store, Next Adventure. The new partnership seems to be working out well for everyone. With Next Adventure backing us up, we have more equipment. Plus we will now be open year round,” said staff member Andy Stafford. For area kayakers, winter has typically brought with it closure of Scappoose Bay Kayaking for several months. Now, the shop will be open to kayakers, fisherman, and stand-up paddle board enthusiasts and others looking to rent a kayak or paddle board, in need of new equipment or high-quality camping gear and more. The change in ownership didn’t happen overnight. Next Adventure, which was looking for a paddling destination, originally approached the Gibsons with an offer to create a partnership. “If we have a customer looking at a $2,000 or $3,000 boat, it’s invaluable to have a place where they can test it in the water,” said General Manager Bru Benoist. “One of the things we’ve always prided ourselves about Scappoose Bay Kayaking is the customer experience. It’s about taking that first-timer, or even the advanced paddler,

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Scappoose Bay Kayaking staff members (from left) Andy Stafford, Bru Benoist, Andrew Collson and Nick O’Donnell ensure every customer has a great experience.

and smothering them with friendly customer service. Whatever it takes.” For years, that customer service experience has meant that every kayak or paddle board renter is greeted courteously and professionally, matched to the right type of kayak – whether that’s a sleek, fast moving touring kayak, a tandem kayak or even a canoe – then fitted with a personal flotation device (no life vests riding up around your neck here), given a brief demo on correct paddling techniques and provided with a map of the bay. Staff members also haul the kayaks down to a private ­­­­ See KAYAK, Page A4

Yo Place opens St. Helens’ first self-serve frozen yogurt shop BY KYLE BOGGS The Chronicle

When they took the paper off the windows to wash them, ready or not, it was time for Yo Place to open. St. Helens’ first selfserve frozen yogurt establishment wasn’t planning on opening for another couple of hours. But once

people could see through the windows, they marched in one after another, ready to try out the tasty treats. Since opening on Nov. 2, a steady stream of people have flowed through the doors at 57835 Columbia River Highway. With 12 flavors of frozen yogurt on their six machines and more than 100 toppings, everyone is certain to find something they like. To

help make sure people aren’t left out, Yo Place is dedicated to keeping at least two no-sugar-added and two dairy-free options on hand. In addition to the 12 flavors in the machines, another 12 lie waiting in a freezer in to-go containers. In all, 120 different types of frozen yogurt will rotate

­­­­ See YOGURT, Page A3


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