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Retirement costs soar for public agencies BY SHARI PHIEL The Chronicle

In just a few short weeks it will be time for budget managers at every city, county and state agency to sharpen their pencils and break out the calculators as they ready for 2013-14 fiscal year budget cycle. One line item that’s sure to add a few headaches this year will be Oregon’s public employee retirement system. Rising PERS costs, which are anticipated to be substantial for many agencies in the 2013-14 budget year, has been the subject of much debate and was at the center of the recent race for state treasurer. Former candidate Tom Cox, who ran under the Republican Part, campaigned solely on PERS reform. “The system is horribly broken, unsustainable, and its impact on Oregon's budget will soon create pressure to drastically raise taxes and cut critical services,” said Cox. His dire predictions may soon become a reality in Columbia County. According to Columbia County officials, the change in PERS will add an additional $600,000 to the county’s expenses for the coming fiscal year. For most of the two dozen agencies in Columbia County, the increase to the employer contribution rate for Tier1/Tier2, general service and police/fire payroll tiers averages between 3–5 percent. But that’s only the average. Some employers, like the Rainier Cemetery District, which See PERS, Page A3

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Legacy Health technology helps saves lives BY SHARI PHIEL The Chronicle

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Legacy Health has become the first hospital system in Oregon to launch the LIFENET System to improve care and outcomes for patients who experience heart attacks. The Portland-based health system is donating LIFENET to all regional Emergency Medical Service response agencies from Scappoose to Canby. Although the system will be rolled out region-wide over the next several months in Portland, Canby, Molalla, Gresham, and Lake Oswego it has already been implemented at Scappoose Rural Fire District and Columbia River Fire & Rescue. In fact, the new system likely

Scappoose EMT Brian Heuer is ready to send vital patient data simultaneously to the emergency department, catheterization laboratory, cardiologist and others thanks to Legacy Health’s new LIFENET system.

helped save the life of a patient its first day in service. The first successful 12-lead ECG was transmit-

ted to Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center on Nov. 14 from the Scappoose Fire District – just 10 hours after LIFENET officially went live. According to Scappoose Division Chief Chris Lake, the first emergency dispatch after installation was for a patient, James Decker of St. Helens, in cardiac arrest. Decker’s ECG was successfully transmitted from an

ambulance while en route to the hospital. Dr. Shawn Patrick, Medical Director of Cardiovascular Services for Legacy Health and the physician on the receiving end of the transmission at Legacy Good Samaritan, said he could immediately see the patient's condition necessitated activation of the catheterization laboratory. As a result of developing a care plan while the patient was being transported to the hospital, cath lab staff were ready. The patient had a door to balloon time - the time from patient arrival at the hospital to inflation of the balloon catheter in the patient's blocked artery - of just 17 minutes. The national standard for door to balloon time is 90 minutes and See LEGACY, Page A3

2012 Harpo Productions, Inc./Photographer George Burns Oprah Winfrey surprises 30 military spouses, all finalists in the Military Spouse of the Year Award, with her favorite things in Washington, D.C.

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Firefighters, EMTs and other personnel from Columbia River Fire & Rescue hit the streets in St. Helens on Black Friday for the agency’s annual “Fill the Boot” fundraiser. Although exact numbers aren’t in yet, the fire district raised an estimated $10,500. Funds raised support the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Public Health making vaccines available BY SHARI PHIEL The Chronicle

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is once again at the forefront of public health concerns. Statewide, there have been 838 reported cases of pertussis. That’s compared to just 300 at this same time last year. And in Washington, the number of cases skyrocketed from 655 cases in 2011 to more than 4,500 this year. To help reduce the outbreak of pertussis, the Public Health Foundation of Columbia County has implemented a new program to help uninsured adults get vaccinated. So far, a total of 55 adults have taken advantage of the Public Health Foundation program but there are far more adults out there that need to be vaccinated. And Public Health says it has the Tdap vaccine ready and available. “This is a one-time adult booster,” said Mary Altenhein, immunization coordinator for the Public Health Foundation. The program, which kicked off earlier this fall, offers free vaccines to uninsured adults between the ages of 19 and 64 in response to increased numbers of whooping cough cases in Oregon and Washington this year. Altenhein said adults who have already – or expect to have – close contact with an infant under the age of 1 should be vaccinated to protect the child as pertussis is typically more severe in children than adults. “Prevention is the best defense against this disease,” said

Columbia County Public Health Administrator Karen Ladd, “Not being current on vaccinations clearly puts people at risk of contracting pertussis.” Caused by the Bordatella pertussis bacteria, whooping cough typically starts with a runny nose, sneezing, cough and a fever. The cough worsens, frequently comes in fits, and can last six weeks or longer. It is also highly contagious. “Pertussis is known for uncontrollable, violent coughing which often makes it hard to breathe. After fits of many coughs, someone with pertussis often needs to take deep breaths, which result in a ‘whooping’ sound,” says the Centers for Disease Control information. According to Altenhein, the tiniest children have such small airways that when racked with whooping cough – sometimes for weeks on end – they may struggle to breathe and may also have trouble eating or drinking. “Children should see their doctors if they have a cough longer than two weeks,” she added. Public Health officials note that by protecting themselves, older children, parents and grandparents can form a “cocoon of protection” around the babies in their lives that may be too young to be fully protected by vaccine. See VACCINE, Page A3

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SCAPPOOSE — For much of the past decade, TV maven Oprah Winfrey has surprised and stunned audience members on her “Oprah’s Favorite Things” show with more than a dozen gifts, often worth thousands of dollars. The show was brought Vanderwerf back this year, but with a bit of a difference. Winfrey and her team chose to honor with Oprah military spouses from each branch of the Armed Forces, enlisting help from famous designers Michael Kors and Tory Burch, celebrity chef Curtis Stone and others to find the season’s hottest, newest and most wanted gift items. Among those in the audience was Scappoose resident Laura Vanderwerf. “OWN invited myself and 29 other military spouses to come to what we thought was an advance showing of ‘Married to the Army, Alaska,’” said Vanderwerf. “Oprah and her staff hand chose each of us from Military Spouse Magazines ‘Military Spouse of the Year’ top five nominees between 2010-2012.” Vanderwerf was the 2011 Coast Guard Spouse of the year and was a nominee for Military Spouse of the Year. Last year, she and four other nominees from the remaining military branches traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with First Lady Michelle Obama. She is married to the 11th Coast Guard District’s Command Master Chief Petty Officer Terence Vanderwerf. Vanderwerf was nominated because of her continued volunteer efforts as an ombudsman – someone who serves as a link betweena Coast Guard command and the families of the command – since 1994. “We arrived, only to discover that it wasn't an advance showing, but that Oprah had revived her Oprah's Favorite Things show, with the 30 of us being the recipients,” said Vanderwerf. “To sit in a room, with my fellow military spouses...hearing their stories, of what they are doing not only for their own family, but for the military community at large was awe-inspiring – from the spouse that founded a company that helps Wounded Warriors, the spouse that helps military vets find jobs, the spouse that advocates for our special needs children, the spouse that is working to help other spouses fund their education, or the spouse that works tirelessly to make sure not only her husband (a wounded warrior) gets the medical services he needs, but other wounded warriors as well, it made me feel proud to be counted among them, yet at the same time See OPRAH, Page A3

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Courtesy photos Last week’s heavy rains and high winds left behind damage across the state and Columbia County was no different. In Clatskanie, part of Holbrook Road (right) was washed out and a landslide blocked Palm Hill Road.

POLICE REPORTS Scappoose Police Department Nov. 11 – Robert Wittner, 59, was arrested and jailed on an outstanding warrant from Lincoln County. Nov. 12 – Report of criminal mischief and disturbance at Wigwam Tavern, 52499 Columbia River Hwy. Nov. 12 – A male juvenile was taken into protective custody (minor in possession) on E. Columbia Ave. Near SE 3Road. Nov. 12 – Derek SanfoRoad, 40, was arrested and jailed on an outstanding warrant from Columbia County Circuit Court. Nov. 14 – Following a traffic stop, RichaRoad Grigsby was cited for driving while suspended, and his vehicle was impounded. Nov. 14 – Tammy Winter was arrested for violating bench probation. She was booked and released. Nov. 14 – Stefia Veaila, 39, was arrested and jailed for violating bench probation. Nov. 14 – Report of an unwanted subject in progress in the 51000 block of SE Oak Grove Dr. Nov. 15 – Police assisted Dept. of Human Services in the 52000 block of Icenogle Loop for a welfare check. Nov. 15 – Audible alarm at Sherpa Aircraft Mfg. Nov. 15 – Police assisted Dept. of Human Services in the 52000 block of NW First St. for a welfare check. Nov. 15 – Police assisted Dept. of Human Services in the 33000 block of E. Columbia Ave. for a welfare check. Nov. 15 – Theft report, two stolen bicycles in the 33000 block of SW Linden St. Nov. 16 – Tosha McKim, 31, was cited for driving while suspended and driving uninsured and vehicle impounded on SE 6th St. near High School Way. Nov. 16 – Report of a juvenile situation in the 52000 block of

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52518 North Road. MORE ONLINE MORE ONLINE Nov. 10 – Public assist, Alston Columbia River Read more Mayger Road and Alston Road. Fire & Rescue Read more Nov. 10 – Recover stolen veFire Reports at Nov. 5 – Assist invalid, 224 Police Reports at Columbia County Sheriff’s Office hicle, Apiary Road and Van Natta thechronicleonline.com S. 18th St. thechronicleonline.com Nov. 9 – Disturbance in Road. Nov. 5 – Cover assignprogress, 50340 Columbia River Hwy. Nov. 9 – Public assist at Kammeyer Road and Hwy. 30. Nov. 9 – Theft of trailer (cold), Erickson Dike Road and Collins Road. Nov. 9 – Animal complaint, 56080 Columbia River Hwy. Nov. 9 – Civil situation, 34369 Green Meadow Way Park. A pathway thway to jobs. An investment ment in rural counties. Nov. 9 – Radio call, 33676 Sykes Road. Nov. 9 – Premises check, 31586 Deane Dr. Nov. 9 – Two responses to civil situation, 70755 Neer City Road. Nov. 9 – Traffic stop, 70360 Columbia R. Hwy. Subject cited for possession of less than 1 ounce of marijuana. Nov. 9 – Public assist, 33700 Tarbell Road. Nov. 9 – Animal complaint, 75883 Price Road. Nov. 9 – Traffic accident (unknown injuries), 57464 Hazen Road. Nov. 9 – Evidence found in cow pasture. Nov. 9 – Public assist, 53400 Koko St. Nov. 9 – Traffic accident with injury, 28291 Old Rainier Road. Nov. 9 – Suspicious vehicle, 54191 Dahlgren Road. Nov. 10 – Public assist, 53400 Koko St. Nov. 10 – Abandoned 911 call (hangup), 34118 E. Kappler Road. Nov. 10 – Utilities, 24357 WarThe e Morr Morrow ow Pacific pr project oject willl bring jobs and economic opportunity o ren Road. Nov. 10 – Suspicious circumto Or egon, while setting new standar tandards for pr otecting the envir onment. Oregon, standards protecting environment. stances, 24092 Reed Road. T o make m sur e Columbia County Countty doesn’ unity, it’ To sure doesn’tt miss this opportunity opportunity, it’ss Nov. 10 – Noise complaint,

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Scappoose Fire District Between Nov. 12 and Nov. 15, Scappoose Fire District did 12 Medical transports to hospitals; 1 medical assessment, non-transport. Between Nov. 16 and Nov. 19, Scappoose Fire District did 6 medical transports to hospitals, and 2 medical assessments without transport. Nov. 18 – Motor vehicle crash, Hwy. 30 and SW Havlik Dr. No injuries. Nov. 19 – Public assist with possible flooding, Coal Creek Road. Found plugged culvert. No action taken. Nov. 12 – False alarm, Victorian Senior Apts., Columbia Ave. Nov. 12 – Gas can in back of pickup on fire, ScappooseVernonia Hwy. Fire out on arrival. Nov. 13 – Chimney fire, Lake Dr. Fire out on arrival. Nov. 14 – False alarm, Scappoose High School.

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OPRAH: special aired on Nov. 18

Head Start winter celebration donations needed ST. HELENS — St. Helens Head Start is looking for donations to help offer the children a holiday party. The Head Start Holiday Party is to provide for an evening of fun and excitement for the children and families that may not have a chance or the means to celebrate the season. Donations such as Toys, clothing etc. will be presented

to those families. Head Start provides children with early learning education through preschool for families with incomes at or below the federal poverty guidelines. Head Start teaches activities that help children grow mentally, socially, emotionally and physically and also encourages daily involvement for parents

and guardians by providing education support and meetings to support families in the home as well as in the school. St. Helens Head Start Center serves families and children in Scappoose, Warren, Columbia City, Deer Island, in addition to local St. Helens families. Item needed include: supplies such as paper cups, sil-

verware, paper plates, napkins, table covers; toys for both boys and girls ages of 3– 5; books, board books, easy reader books, search and find and picture books; and clothing, which is an ongoing need. Donations can be dropped off at St. Helens Head Start, 2750 Columbia Blvd., or call Julie at (503) 397-4114.

From PAGE A1 like I wasn't doing enough!” The two-hour special aired on Nov. 18 and has already begun to re-air on the Oprah Winfrey Network channel. Vanderwerf also said that she, like others, has watched past “favorite things” shows and wondered how anyone was lucky enough to be in the

PERS: no revenue increases expected From PAGE A1 currently has a .5 percent contribution rate, will see almost no change to its contributions. Others, like the City of Vernonia, will see increases closer to 6 or 7 percent for each tier. Under the current system, public employees are required to contribute 6 percent of their pay into the retirement system. In turn, their employer also contributes a percentage of the employee’s salary (depending on their tier) to the system. The result for many employees is that they are able to retire at, or above in some cases, their full salary.

“When you’re looking at period over period, the 6 percent portion of our PERS costs is not increasing. The employer’s segment is,” said Jennifer Cuellar-Smith, finance director for the county. “It’s taking a fairly dramatic jump from what we’re doing this biennium relative to what we’ll need to be paying per dollar of gross wage.” Statewide, the PERS increases are expected to cost employers and additional $450 million. What the total impact is to Columbia County is only now coming to light. “We are not anticipating any revenue increases. Any additional cost from PERS

reduces the amount that goes to services provided [by the city},” said Scappoose City Manager Jon Hanken. “But until we run budgetary numbers, we’re not sure what we’re going to be cutting.” For districts and agencies already struggling with declining revenues from decreasing property taxes, the PERS increases come as unwelcome news. “Our numbers are going up dramatically,” said Columbia River Fire & Rescue Chief Jay Tappan. “We’re looking at our [costs] going up by 27 percent.” For the 2011-12 fiscal year, CRF&R had a budget of $670,000 for PERS under

personnel services. That number dropped to $633,000 for the 2012-13 fiscal year under the same category. But with the coming increase, the fire district may see that number now climb to as much as $800,000. For some, the PERS increases may mean cuts to services, hours or staffing. “We have a hard time with the service question because ours are so crticial,” said Tappan. “We can’t stop taking people to Portland by ambulance or stop responding to fires. We have to be there. Our dilemma is how to control the personnel costs so that we can maintain service levels.”

audience and now she knows. “Military Spouses are a very special and inspiring group of individuals, I hope that viewers that watched the show were able to get a glimpse of what being a military spouse is like,” she said. “We may not wear the uniform, but we serve in our way.” The new show, “Married to the Army: Alaska” airs on Sundays on OWN.

VACCINE: children should get a series of vaccinations From PAGE A1 But the Tdap vaccination protects against more than pertussis. The vaccination also protects against tetanus and diphtheria. This combination results in a savings of $50, the normal charge for the vaccine. Children should get a series of four vaccinations at 2, 4, 6 and 15–18 months, and again at age 4 to kindergarten, according to the

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LEGACY: technology only works if 9-1-1 is called prior to LIFENET being implemented, Legacy Health averaged 62 minutes. “It’s rapid notification and there’s no longer a long delay with all of these tests to see if you’re really having a heart attack. If the paramedics in the field are saying, ‘This guy is having a heart attack, let me send this to you.’ The hospital gets it and says absolutely, we roll through the [emergency department] and right into the cath lab. That’s what happened with this,” said Lake. The estimated total cost of the equipment donation is around $450,000. “Legacy wants to be accredited for chest pain, so they meet all of the criteria to deal with chest pain patients, so they asked all of their partners to participate; partners being the hospital and the transporting agencies around them,” said Lake. “They came up with

an idea that the best patient care was early recognition and the way to do that is the service LIFENET.” Lake described the system as basically a modem that connects to the ECG and transmits the vital data via cell phone technology to the emergency department, the cath lab, the lead cardiologist, doctor on call and the fire district simultaneously, saving precious minutes in treating cardiac patients. “There’s no longer a long delay with all of these tests.” EMS work is often like a relay race with paramedics taking the initial lifesaving steps and then transferring care of a cardiac patient to hospital care teams. The LIFENET System enables EMS responders to securely transmit an early 12-lead ECG to the nearest Legacy emergency department, which is then pushed out remotely to cardiologists' iPhones to be read, diag-

nosed and a care plan initiated for the patient. The ease of communication throughout the care team helps save critical time. “Legacy's implementation of the LIFENET System is about getting the right people the right information at the right time to save more lives,” said Dr. Shawn Patrick, Medical Director of Cardiovascular Services for Legacy Health. Dr. Eli Rosenthal, an interventional cardiologist who treats cardiac arrest patients at Legacy, was an early sponsor of the project and relayed his enthusiasm for how he and other physicians practicing at a Legacy will use it. “Having patient information at our fingertips with this technology enables us to see what is going on with a patient's heart before they even get to the ambulance,” said Rosenthal. “We can use that information to make decisions that will improve a patient's outcome well be-

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LETTERS Brand new In response to the letter written by April Hawkins in the Nov. 21 issue of The Chronicle, I would like to wholly concur with her thoughts on toys for needy children. We too, have gently used

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toys, not in original wrappers, but could make a child very happy. We had some stuffed animals, gently used, mostly by our adult daughter that we donated to the fire department in St. Helens. They were happy to get them as they give them to a

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child in a trauma situation or for comfort in an ambulance ride. This nonsense that these toys have to be “brand spanking new” in the box is absolutely ridiculous. Marilyn Stender, Columbia City

VIEWPOINT G C Donating toys isn’t child’s play UEST

A recent letter complained about nonprofit stores not accepting donations of used toys. While I can’t speak for all second-hand stores, I can explain the necessity of our Do Not Accept list. All nonprofit thrift stores rely on donated items; they are the lifeblood of the business, and we are very grateful for them. The decision to not accept certain items is not a value judgment of superiority or that we want only higher end goods. We have all gone to the beach and played tic-tac-toe in the sand with a stick. However, there is no market for sticks. In other words, posting a Do Not Accept list is purely a business decision; I don’t know of any nonprofit store that doesn’t have one. One reason is because each business knows what doesn’t sell in their stores (exercise equipment, I’m looking at you). Another is that we have limited space, so we have to pick and choose what to display. Toys and baby furniture are two categories with myriad recalls for lead paint, choking hazards, or other ways the items have failed and caused injury. There are many exceptions, of course, but to list

them would only cause confusion among our donors as well as our volunteers. For example, rarely do we see toys that we consider “like new.” Many have missing or broken pieces, matted fur, are colored with crayons, or are otherwise damaged. We don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings when they are donating an item that is dear to them or that in their mind is in great shape. In the case of toys, it is easier for all concerned to issue a blanket refusal unless they are new – and yes, we do receive new toys in the box or with tags. We do have a few toys or other usually unaccepted items on our shelves, including vintage toys that are usually purchased by collectors. While we don’t accept toys, we still get them, hidden inside bags of clothing, dropped off after hours (which is illegal), or accidentally accepted by a volunteer. Those that we consider safe and sell-able we put on the floor. Here the terms “usable” and “sell-able” need to be defined. Just because something may still have some life in it doesn’t mean someone will pay for it. Each week we have a full Dump-

Historic landmarks commission has vacancy ST. HELENS — The City of St. Helens is currently taking applications from community members interested in volunteering to serve a three-year term on the St. Helens Historic Landmarks Commission. The term expires Dec. 31, 2015. Typically, the commission meets at least twice per year but may meet more often to conduct business in a timely fashion. The Historic Landmarks Commission was created, and members are appointed, by the St. Helens City Council. The commission is advisory to both the planning commission and city council. To learn more about the Historic Landmarks Commission, please visit the City’s website at www.ci.sthelens.or.us. If you click on “municipal code” and go to Title 17, Chapter 36, you

can view information on the commission. Additionally, if you click on “boards and commissions” and then Historic Landmarks Commission, you will be taken to the webpage that lists the current membership information. Anyone interested in volunteering to serve on this committee should click on forms and applications and download an application. Print and complete the form and return it to St. Helens City Hall, Attn: Kathy Payne, P.O. Box 278, 265 Strand St., St. Helens, OR 97051. For questions or to have an application mailed/emailed to you, contact City Recorder Kathy Payne at kathyp@ci.st-helens.or.us or by calling (503) 366-8217. The deadline to submit an application is Jan. 4, 2013.

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ster because we receive donations that are unsell-able for one reason or another. They mostly come from well-meaning folks, and we understand the subjectivity of what is sell-able. But often we receive filthy clothing straight from a dirty clothes hamper, bedding with stains or animal hair, chipped dishware, electronics that don’t work, broken furniture, and so on. Usable? Maybe, if someone wants to take the time to make them so. Sell-able? Certainly not. We do the best we can with what we’re given, but we do not have the facilities to wash dirty clothing, not do we have the space or staffing to “just tighten these screws/glue this piece back on/mend this little tear” that we hear from people trying to persuade us to accept their damaged item. Sometimes we can if the amount we can get for the item will be worth the time spent, other times not. We receive and process thousands of items each year, so the suggestion to “buy a $2 pack of Clorox wipes and wipe as you sort” shows a clear lack of understanding of the scope and scale of what we do. We buy our

cleaning supplies by the case. Many items need more than just a “wipe.” Imagine the time it takes to clean a “like new” bicycle that has been stored in a barn for years. We occasionally hear the argument, “But you get it for free.” That is true, but the idea that there is no overhead in running a nonprofit business is incorrect. Not only are we raising funds for the organization we support, but we also have rent, utilities,

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volved to get them ready to sell, it’s a very rewarding job. We can always improve, of course, and we take suggestions and comments seriously. Hopefully, looking at the issue of donations from our point of view will help folks understand why we must maintain a list of items we don’t accept. Kathy Innocenti, Manager, Top Notch Thrift Store, St. Helens

Small woodland association funds education programs Public school teachers and students can benefit from two educational programs provided by the Columbia County Small Woodlands Association, a non-profit association of nearly 200 family forestland owners. The first and longest running is a free field trip to the World Forest Center in Portland for all fifth graders in the county. More than 700 fifth graders are eligible to attend. The association pays the entrance fees for students, teachers, and chaperones. Substitutes, if needed, are also covered. Oregon Forest Research Institute reimburses the school district for the cost of transportation. Teachers are encouraged to schedule the field trip in

conjunction with classroom activities so the field trip may be arranged at any time during the school year. The application process is streamlined to facilitate the planning for the classroom teacher. A “Visitors’ Guide” for the students is included in the application packet sent to each fifth grade teacher in the county in September. Fifth grade students from schools in Rainier, St. Helens, Scappoose, and Vernonia have attended over the past 10 years, some every year. The second program in its third year is a grant to public middle and high school teachers and students. There are three grants available each year and are limited to $1,500

for the proposed project or activity. Generally, the grants are expected to serve the students in natural resource education, conservation, forestry, science, and agro-forestry classes. Teachers in these classes receive applications, instructions, and requirements in the fall of the school year. The general requirements for the grant include: requires active student participation; reaches numerous student learners; complements the district’s curriculum; requires definable and measurable outcomes; requires administrative approval; approval of the submitted application by the CCSWA directors. CCSWA grants have provided funds for the forestry

classes in Vernonia, a wetland restoration project in St. Helens, a student senior project including a dock and access in St. Helens, an interpretative trail in Scappoose, equipment and supplies for a native plant nursery in Vernonia, and equipment for a GPS class in Rainier. The funds for these programs are generated from annual seedling sales, public tree sales, and membership dues, all of which are managed and staffed by volunteers. For information regarding these CCSWA educational programs or information about CCSWA, please contact Scott Russell (503) 543-2434 or Paul Nys (503) 556-8800 or email at srnysguy@opusnet.com.

PRISCILLA (F) - Priscilla may be my name but being a princess is my game. It's true, the story you heard that I came from a Shelter in California is true. I'm still kinda new to the adoption kennels, so the staff is still learning about me and what I do and don't like. I can tell you that I get along well with other dogs. I am a little shy when you first meet me, I'm not always the first one up at the front of the cage to get all the attention, then again, I am a princess. I would like a family to call my own, I would like to either have a back yard to play in everyday or be able to go for walks all the time. Actually both would be great!!!

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OBITUARIES Frances Viola Vance Frances Viola Vance, of St. Helens, passed away on Nov. 18, surrounded by her family at Meadow Park Care Facility. She was 93. Frances “Toss” Vance, was born in Ellensburg, Frances Viola Wash., on Vance Jan. 9, 1919, to Herbert G. and Margaret Saunders. She was the fifth of seven children. Her siblings; Bud, Bill, Helen, Em, and Margarette, preceded her in death. Growing up in Lester, Wash., Frances was very active in high school. She was an honor student, ASB Officer, and captain of her basketball team. She was also instrumental in raising and caring for her siblings. Frances won a prestigious journalism contest sponsored by the Seattle Post Intelligencer and was one of 10 honor students from the State of Washington to travel by train to Washington D.C. to attend the inauguration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Frances married Lt. Colonel Paul N. Vance on Feb. 10, 1940, in Seattle at St Mark’s Cathedral Rectory. Paul was stationed in Europe for 38 months, and came home after World War II ended. Frances lived and worked in Denver, Colo. Reunited after the war, the couple moved to St. Helens. Paul worked for the Fir Tex mill and was a manager at Kaiser Gypsum. Frances worked for the local pharmacy for several years. Her home of 67 years,

on a bluff overlooking the Columbia River and Marina, became her pride and joy. She spent countless hours tending to her yard and keeping a meticulous picturesque home. The St. Helens Garden Club recognized the home several times for its magnificent floral yard. Frances and Paul were a permanent fixture on the Columbia River. Some of their fondest times together were on their boat fishing for salmon and sturgeon. They were often spotted in their boathouse grilling their catch. They were married for 67 years until Paul’s death in 2007. Frances and Paul were very charitable to many local Northwest philanthropic organizations. Frances is survived by her sister, Dorothy Purser and numerous nieces and nephews. Her intelligence, quick wit, and subtle elegance will be missed. Crypt-side committal and entombment was held on Nov. 20 at Columbia Gardens Mausoleum in Scappoose. Online condolences can be made to the family at ColumbiaFH.com. Lynnette N. Nunn Lynnette N. Nunn passed away on Nov. 16 in Portland. She was 86. Lynnette Eloise was born June 1, 1926, to Charles Ira and Cecelia (Sebesta) Nugen, in Kimball, S.D. Lynette She was the N. Nunn second of four children. Lynnette graduated as vale-

dictorian in Spice land, Ind., with the class of 1944. In 1946 she came out to Oregon to visit with her cousin and aunt, it was here she meet a young man, who when he first saw her fell off the roof. They were wed a few months later as Mr. and Mrs. Gilman Peter Nunn on June 8, 1946, in Tillamook. Pete preceded her in death in January of 2000. In 1947, they opened Pete’s Grocery in Wheeler. In 1960 they moved to Scappoose where they owned Pete’s Scappoose Food Center until 1969, when they then opened P&G Thriftway, which they owned until1998 when they retired. Lynnette was very active in her community teaching Sunday school at the Congregational Church, was a member of Plymouth Presbyterian Church for over 25 years; the VFW Auxiliary Post in St. Helens and was past regiment of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Lynnette is survived by her daughters, Lynnda Fuller and Cecelia Haack, both of Scappoose; grandchildren Thomas, David and Cecelia Fuller; and sister Jane Turner of Anderson, Ind. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Richard and John Nugen. A funeral will be held on Nov. 20 at Plymouth Presbyterian Church in St. Helens. Online condolences may be left for the family at ColumbiaFH.com. Jerrye E. Sucik Jerrye E. Sucik passed away at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland on Nov 18. She was 66. Jerrye was born on Sept. 21, 1946.

She is survived by her children, Donald Sucik, William Sucik, and Nada Mardock; and Jerrye grandchildren E. Sucik Christian Sucik, Alexandra Sucik, and Issac Sucik. She will always be remembered for being a kind-hearted, loving soul. Her spirited smile and friendly personality touched many who came to meet her during life. Suzan Lee Sadler Suzan Lee Sadler passed away at her home in Estacada, on Nov. 21 surrounded by her family’s love. She was 63. Sue was born on Oct. 27, 1949, in Chehalis, Wash., to Ray Suzan Lee C. Hansen Sadler and Betty (Lee) Hansen, the second of four children. She graduated from Ridgefield High School with the class of 1967. She arrived in Columbia County in 1979 and on Oct. 27, 1988, married Charles A. Sadler Sr. at the Creekside Baptist Church in Scappoose. She loved the earth and farming, working for Arbor Rose Farms from 1984–2003. Sue was known for her adventurous spirit and love of family and friends. She loved their little “hobby” farm consisting of many different animals over

the years from goats and chickens, to emus, llamas and mini donkeys. Sue is survived by her husband of 24 years, Charles; children Charles Sadler Jr. of Scappoose, Kellie Duyck of Estacada, and Drew Sadler of Madras; grandchildren Amber, Gary, Crystal and Nevada, and one great-grandson; brothers Ron A. Hansen of Aberdeen, Wash., and Ronald R. Hansen of Fresno, Calif. She was preceded in death by her parents and little brother, Michael. Her funeral will be held on Nov. 30 at 2 p.m., at Columbia Funeral Home with a private inurnment at the Willamette National Cemetery. Online condolences can be made to the family at ColumbiaFH.com. Bert Allen Burr Bert Allen Burr died at his home in St. Helens on Nov. 25. He was 88. Burt was born on Feb. 20, 1924, in North Bend, to Robert Oren and Ruby May (Casebolt) Bert Allen Burr. Burr He attended and graduated from Silverton High School in 1943, and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After the war he attended and graduated from Linfield College in 1950. Bert moved to St. Helens in 1957. He was a U.S. history teacher as well as a baseball

and football coach at St. Helens High School, retiring from the school district in 1982. Bert was a member of the St. Helens Elks Lodge, serving as exalted ruler, board member and district deputy. He was inducted to the St. Helens Sports Hall of Fame and served 11 years as a Pac 8 basketball referee. He is survived by his wife, Therese “Tesse” Burr of St. Helens; children Susan Mahugh of Spokane, Wash., Randy Lu Evers of West Linn, Nonalee Burr of Lakeview, and Jonathan Burr of Madras; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held on Dec. 2, beginning at 11 a.m. at the St. Helens Elks Lodge. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elks Scholarship Program or St. Helens Sports Boosters Baseball Program. Online condolences may be left for the family at ColumbiaFH.com. Virgil H. Lynch Jr., Virgil H. Lynch Jr., 63, a former resident of Forest Grove, late of the St. Helens community, died on Nov. 25 at his home. A celebration of life service will be held on Nov. 29, beginning at 11 a.m. at Fuiten, Rose and Hoyt Funeral Home, 741 Madison Avenue in Vernonia. Burial rites and interment with full military honors to follow at Vernonia Memorial Cemetery, 2080 Bridge Street, in Vernonia. Arrangements are by Fuiten, Rose and Hoyt Funeral Home in Vernonia.

MILITARY ANNOUNCEMENTS Garrick K. Youngberg Air Force Airman First Class Garrick K. Youngberg graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete

basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Com- Garrick K. Youngberg munity College of the Air Force. Youngberg is the son of Garrick and Bonita Young-

berg of Warren. He is a 2009 graduate of St. Helens High School. Alec R. Turner Army Reserve Pvt. Alec R. Turner has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, in Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, Turner studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic

combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises. Turner is the son of Dawn Hammel of St. Helens. He is a 2010 graduate of St. Helens High School.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS The following St. Helens Middle School seventh grade students were named to the first quarter honor roll with a GPA of 4.0: Jayden Alexander; Sidney Allen; Jacob Carsner; Caleb Carter; Heather Chambers; Hailea Garcia; Noah Jones; Makayla Musaraca; Garth Naillon; Hannah Ragan; Cody Richman; Joshua Teyema; and Sophie Verdoorn The following St. Helens Middle School seventh grade students were named to the first quarter honor roll with a GPA of 3.5-3.99: Morgan Bingaman; Sarah Bjork; Jared Bradford; Ashley Brown; Dakotah Camberg; Corin Cameron; Anabella Cimpan; Quinlynn Coddington; Gabriel Compton; Marissa Cortez; Emily Davis; Michael DeCoteau; Savannah Epperly;

Samuel Estep; Sophia Estep; Jacob Falk; Hadley Farlow; Jennifer Fournier; Katrina Gundersen; Riley Hauck; Samantha Hawkins; Benson Hepworth; Braya Hutton; Shelby James; Kimberly Kinsman; Patricia Koecher; Trace Lapping; Pacey Littleton; Daniel Lujano; Jordan Martin; Andres Martinez; Cole Martinson; William McCartney; Summer McKinnon; Brooklynn Mercier; Lauren Milton; Trenton Minich; Abigail Moss; Alysa Nunez; Savannah Orosco; Jack Paullus; Amaya Pedersen; Olivia Remlinger; Kaley Robinson; Emily Sanchez; Hallie Schwirse; Riley Sharp; Cole Steeprow; Peyton Strade; Robby Taggart; Seth Vaughn; Brent Wagoner; Kaylee Wegner; Hailee Widmer; Owen Wolfe and Lochlainn Wood.

The Fair Board is AGAIN reaching out to folks of Columbia County to enter your ideas for the 2013 Fair & Rodeo

THEME CONTEST! Deadline is Dec., 15th.

Submit your ideas: Mail PO Box 74 St Helens OR 97051 or email Michael at michaelw@columbiacountyfairgrounds.com or drop by our office 9AM -3 PM, 58892 Saulser Road, St Helens, OR 97051 Fair office 503-397-4231

The winner of this years contest will receive a season family fair pass and a parking pass & other prizes! Good Luck! C10586

The following St. Helens Middle School eighth grade students were named to the first quarter honor roll with a GPA of 4.0: Bergen Anderson; Colton Beisley; Amanda Click; Tyler Cooper; Cathryn Cox; Cambria Cross; Alexandria Davis; Marinda Greenleaf; Jacob Hawkins; Donovan Jacob; Benjamin Johnstun; Katherine Lalangan; Jodelle Marx; Nickolaus Matthews; Conner Nett; Levi Norton; Jacob Olson; Blake Pellham; Richard Sass; Lillianna Shriver; Hannah Snow; Tatum Stewart and Corey Washburn. The following St. Helens Middle School eighth grade students were named to the first quarter honor roll with a GPA of 3.5-3.99: Matthew Anderson; Brittney Brandt

Kyle Burke; Kileigh Capelle; Brianna Cathers; Hali Conrad; Conner Cowan; Roberto Cruz; Kathleen Davis; Tia Draper; Alycia Eidem; Selena Elder; Jake English; Shannon Garrison; Hannah Gustafson; Drew Hill; Ronald Huntington; Kevin Johnson; Carole Kellar; Chase Nelson; Victor Nieves-Garcia; Conor Normine; Jacob Opdahl; Alexis Peterson-Hebig; Sarah Pontier; Morgan Posey; Jenna Ramey; Caitlynn Rehkopf; Julianna Robbins; Gavin Roehrig; Cole Rose; Julio Sanchez; Brooklynn Scheer; Ana Steidley; Myles Terry; Ceiarra VanDolah; Justin Vielmetti; Lydia Walters; Emilee Webster; Taylor Weitzel; Naomi Williams; Kloie Worlitz; Andy Xiong; Jenna Yarnell; Blake Yoder and Casey Zweigart.

Scappoose share and care applications due SCAPPOOSE —Families in the Scappoose area in need of toys, food and/or clothing for Christmas may now pick up a form from Scappoose Share and Care. If you are in need this Christmas or know of someone in need, pick up a form outside of the Scappoose Fire Station at 52751 Columbia River Hwy., in Scappoose or at St. Vincent DePaul Food Bank at 51555 S.W. Old Portland Road in Scappoose. Forms must be returned by noon on Dec. 11 to the Scappoose Fire Station or mail to P.O. Box 625, Scappoose, OR 97056. Forms turned in as soon as possible have the best chance of any special needs being met. Scappoose Share and Care is a combined effort of the Scappoose Kiwanis and Scappoose Fire District and provides toys and food to families in need during the Christmas holidays.

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Out&About THE CHRONICLE

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Young Cuban master on exhibit RAINIER — Broderick Gallery presents an art exhibition entitled “The Young Cuban Master: Osailys Milian Avila.” The show features 20year-old Cuban artist Osailys Milian Avila (who goes by Osy) in her first solo show in the U. S. Osy (pronounced Ossie) is a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts of San Alejandro. She is currently studying at the Higher Institute of Art in Cuba and took first place in Passion for Freedom 2012, a groundbreaking exhibit on the subject

of Liberty at Unit 24 Gallery, next to the Tate Modern in London. “To say I am thrilled to be able to introduce Osy to our area is an understatement,”

said gallery owner George Broderick. “At 20 years old she is already garnering respect from judges and art critics globally. Osy’s ability to impart important social issues

visually is unmatched.” Osy Milian Avila will be in attendance at two receptions held in her honor and the public is invited. Exhibit receptions will be held on Dec. 8 from 1–6 p.m. and on Dec. 9 from 1–6 p.m., and exhibition dates are Dec. 8–31, at the Broderick Gallery, 313 East B St., in Rainier. Gallery hours are Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. –5 p.m. and by appointment. For more information, call (503) 703-5188.

Holiday Bazaars Friday, Nov. 30

more. Light luncheon available for purchase.

Jingle Jangle Christmas Bazaar 722 E 2nd St., Rainier (Up hill at Interstate Tavern.) Portion of proceeds to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Credit cards accepted.

Saturday, Dec. 1

9a.m. – 3p.m. St. Frederick Christmas Bazaar 175 S. 14th St., St. Helens BUCCINI HALL Surprise packages/jam & jellies, arts & crafts/swags/white elephant and much

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. St. Helens Avamere Assisted Living 2400 Gable Road, St. Helens Santa will be here from noon – 2 p.m.

First 50 shoppers will receive a gift.

Sunday, Dec. 2

Jingle Jangle Christmas Bazaar 722 E 2nd St., Rainier (Up hill at Interstate Tavern.) Portion of proceeds to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Credit cards accepted.

Monday, Dec. 3

Holiday Bazaar at CCMH 58646 McNulty Way, St. Helens 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

PUBLIC MEETINGS

Monday, Dec. 3 Wednesday, Nov. 28 • Tai Chi at the Scappoose Sen• Fan Tai Chi, 8–9 a.m. at the Scappoose Senior Center ior Center from 8–9 a.m. • St. Helens Public Library, toddler storyyime at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4 • Beginning Tai Chi at St. HeAges 2–3 years. • Stroke Support Group, lens Senior Center from 9–10 a.m. 2:30–3:30 p.m. at Avamere, 2400 • Intermediate Tai Chi at St. Helens Senior Center from 10–11 a.m. Gable Road in St. Helens. Call (503) 366-8070 for information. • Scappoose Public Library teen advisory board for 6–12 grades at 6 Thursday, Nov. 29 p.m., application required. Theme and craft is grandparents. Call (503) • St. Helens Public Library preschool storytime at 11:15 a.m. 543-7123 for more information. • Willapa Hills Audubon SociAges 4–5 years. ety will welcome Weyerhaeuser • Tai Chi, 6–7:30 p.m. at St. Helens Senior Center. forester Mark Sheldahl at 6:30 p.m. at the Longview Library. He will be discussing the result of reSaturday, Dec. 1 • Family History Classes “Di- cent research on the impact of rectories, Newspapers, Obituar- browsing animals, especially deer ies & Cemetries,” taught by Hal and elk, on the health, diversity and Barbara Hovorka at Church and productivity of the forest ecosystems in the St. Helens tree of Jesus Christ of Latter-day farm. All are welcome to attend Saints building at 2755 Sykes Road, 9:30–11:30 a.m., no costs and refreshments will be served involved. at this free program.

Wednesday, Nov. 28 5 p.m. – The Port of St. Helens Work Session in Clatskanie. 6 p.m. – St. Helens Arts and Cultural Commission meets in city council chambers, at St. Helens City Hall, 256 Strand St. Meetings are also broadcast live on Comcast channel 29. 6:30 p.m. – St. Helens School District, board of directors regular meeting, in the boardroom at the St. Helens School District Office.

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Thursday, Nov. 29 10 a.m. – CHD board meeting at Sunshine Pizza. 3:45 p.m. – St. Helens School District, Achievement Compact Committee in the St. Helens

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School District Office boardroom. Tuesday, Dec. 4 5:30 p.m. – Port of St. Helens Scappoose Bay Marine Advisory Committee meeting. Wednesday, Dec. 5 7 a.m. – Columbia County Traffic Safety Commission meets at America’s Best Value Inn (formerly the Village Inn), in St. Helens.

WEEKLY MEETINGS Mondays

• Columbia City Community Library – 11 a.m., storytime for preschoolers. • St. Helens Lions meets every first and third Monday at 6:30 p.m., at America’s Best Value Inn. Call (503) 397-0407 for information. • The MS Support Group of Columbia County meets the first Monday of each month at 1 p.m. at Dairy Queen in Scappoose. For more information, call Susan at (503) 543-2517. • The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Friends and Family Support Group meets the second and fourth Monday of each month downstairs at the Rainier United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Teri at (503) 556-9135. Tuesdays

• Kiwanis Daybreakers meets at 7 a.m. at America’s Best Value Inn. Call (503) 3972696. • Warren Community Fellowship – Job Club, 10–11 a.m. room 201, 56523 Columbia River Highway, in Warren. Free and open to the public. • St. Helens Public Library holds baby lapsit storytime for 6 months to 2 years at 10:15 a.m., storytime for preschool 3–5 years at 11:15 a.m. Call (503) 397-4544 for more info. • Overeaters Anonymous at the St. Helens Alano Club, 215 N. 6th St. St. Helens, 5:45–7 p.m. Call Sheri at (503) 3694607. No dues or fees. • The Columbia County Democratic Central Committee meets the last Tuesday of every month at Kozy Korner, St. Helens. Meetings start at 7 p.m. Wednesdays

• Scappoose Public Library – storytime for ages 5 and under at 10:30 a.m. Call (503) 543-7123 or go to scappooselibrary.org. • Alzheimer’s Support Group, second Wednesday of each month from 3–4 p.m. at

Avamere at St Helens, 2400 Gable Road. Call (503) 3668070 for information. • Columbia County Stroke Support Group – fourth Wednesday of each month from 2:30–3:30 p.m. Avamere at St Helens, 2400 Gable Road. Thursdays

• Weight Watchers meets at Scappoose Foursquare Church at noon and 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (503) 543-4802 or email dromjue@comcast.net. • Free fitness classes, 7–8 p.m. at the Best Western in St. Helens. Call Cheryl Capwell, independent beachbody fitness coach at (503) 396-2834, or send an email to jppfitness@yahoo.com. • The Columbia County Commission on Children and Families meets the third Thursday of each month beginning at 5:30 p.m., at the OSU Extension office, 505 N. Columbia River Hwy., in St. Helens. Fridays

American Legion meets the first Friday of each month at the Moose Lodge, 57317 Old Portland Road, in Warren, at 7 p.m. Call (503) 369-1313 for more information. Saturdays

Weight Watchers meets at Grace Baptist Church at 9 a.m. Weigh-ins start at 8:30 a.m. For more information, call (503) 543-4802 or email dromjue@comcast.net. Sundays

• Overcomers Outreach – a spiritually-based, 12-step recovery program for substance abuse issues – meets at 6 p.m. at Sunset Park Community Church, 174 Sunset Blvd., in St. Helens. Call (503) 3970535 or visit www.sunsetparkchog.org. • Yankton Recovery Group meets at Yankton Grange, Pittsburg Road, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Call (503) 397-1473 or (503) 366-0667 for more info.

Come out and support your local veterans!

Community Action Team will be joining with area businesses for Partnership nights, where they will be DONATING 10% OF ALL SALES to Community Action Team to use for a Veterans Stand Down event here in Columbia County on February 23rd. At the Stand Down veterans will be able to access health and medical services, Veterans Affairs, State and local community providers.

The first event night will be on December 5th from 5 to 9 pm at Burgerville in St. Helens, on December 18th Fultano’s in Scappoose from 5 to 9 pm and on December 19th Fultano’s in Clatskanie from 5 to 9 pm. Show your appreciation for these men and women’s service and come out for a meal!! Contact Pam Daniel Veterans Case Manager for more information 503-366-6591 pdaniel@cat-team.org The goal of Community Action Team is to reduce the extent and negative effects of poverty in Clatsop, Columbia & Tillamook Counties through addressing basic needs, building self-reliance, improving access to affordable housing and community facilities. C10603

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The King of Queens

The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Conan (N)

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The King of Queens

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News

The King of Queens

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7:00 Jeopardy! (N)

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The Big Bang Theory Two and a Half Men Moonshiners “Moonshiner Vs. Hogzilla” 30 Rock (N) Up All Night (N) Oregon Art Beat

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Family Guy

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Wheel of Fortune (N) Last Resort “Big Chicken Dinner” (N)

Entertainment ’Night Extra (N) Jungle Gold “Desperate Measures” Live at 7 (N) Inside Edition (N)

Seinfeld “The Pie”

Family Guy

Oregon Field Guide

The X Factor “Live Results”

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