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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Man jumps to death from Lewis and Clark Bridge

BY SHARI PHIEL The Chronicle

RAINIER — Rainier Police have identified the body of man recovered from the Columbia River after the man jumped to his death from the Lewis and Clark Bridge on Friday, Dec. 14.

Rainier Police were called to the bridge around 11:30 a.m. when a man driving across the bridge towards Longview, stopped his car on the Oregon side of the bridge, got out of the vehicle then jumped to the river below.

The Lewis and Clark Bridge was closed for approximately one hour as officials from both the Rainier and Longview Police departments responded to the scene to investigate the apparent suicide, along with deputies from the Columbia and Cowlitz Sheriff’s offices and Washington State Patrol.

Columbia County Marine Patrol recovered the body of the victim, who was later identified as Howard Victor Slape Jr., of Longview, from the river a short distance downstream from the bridge. Deputies were able to recover Slape’s body within about a half hour after he jumped.

According to witnesses, Slape, who was estimated to be in his 40s, was alone in his car.

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Skate park redone for Scappoose Council also discusses term limits

Dreamland Skateparks received 456 points and Grindline, Inc. received 491 points, just nine points shy of a perfect score.

“As outlined in the RFP, the City has $125,000 to reconstruct the skate park and every company was made aware of our budget,” said City Manager Jon Hanken.

“They each submitted their concept of what they could do for the $125,000.”

Scoring of the proposal was based on how well the company understood the City’s proposal; staff members’ experience with similar projects; project team’s experience with similar projects; availability; conceptual plan and cost estimate.

The skate park will remain at its current location. ­­­­ See COUNCIL, Page A4

BY SHARI PHIEL The Chronicle

The Scappose City Council voted unanimously in favor of awarding a contract to reconstruct the city’s skate park to Grindline, Inc., during its Dec. 17 regular meeting, as was the staff recommendation.

This past October, the City advertised a Request for Proposal to repair the skate park. Four companies submitted proposals, including: Evergreen Skateparks, Dreamland Skateparks, Grindline, Inc. and Spohn Ranch Skateparks.

An evaluation committee was formed, consisting of five skate-

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Grindline Inc. was awarded the contract to reconstruct the city’s skate park. Grindline provided an artist’s rending of the proposed park.

board enthusiasts, to review the proposals and score them based on the criteria outlined in the RFP. Of the 500 points possible (five

reviewers at 100 points each), Spohn Ranch Skateparks received a total of 405 points; Evergreen Skateparks received 447 points;

Business owner has success all sewn up

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Heather Clark, owner of Alterations by Heather in St. Helens, has found success behind a needle and thread.

BY SHARI PHIEL The Chronicle

ST. HELENS — You can tell just by looking at Heather Clark’s shop that being a seamstress means more than plying a skilled trade, it’s artistry. Every

corner, nook and cranny of Alterations by Heather has a unique element, a touch of whimsy, a taste of elegance.

For Clark, it’s those unique touches, and her skill with needle and thread, that brings her customers back time and time again.

From the neatly stacked IKEA organizers at the front counter (“Customers don’t bring their items in a bag, why should they get them back in a bag,” Clark said) to the wide fitting rooms to accommodate bridal gowns, Clark goes the extra step to make sure

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her customers are comfortable and happy with her work. That dedication is paying off, too.

Alterations by Heather recently moved from its previous location near Texaco on Columbia River

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Sheriff’s deputies recover stolen backhoe

Deputies from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, as part of an ongoing investigation of a burglary suspect, have recovered a backhoe stolen from a location on Rocky Point Road in Multnomah County.

The recovered equipment, which was stolen in August, has an estimated value of $60,000.

“The backhoe came to us through a tip from a concerned citizen who had learned of our ongoing investigation in regard to the Bighorn Logging burglary last week,” said Sheriff Jeff Dickerson.

Deputies have charged Darren McLeod, 35, of ­­­­ See BACKHOE, Page A4

Firefighters rescue horse stuck in creek

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After more than a decade of serving the community, the Grace Baptist Church Clothes closet will permanently close its doors on Dec. 19.

Clothes Closet closes its doors ST. HELENS — After more than 11 years of serving the needs of the community, the Grace Baptist Clothes Closet is closing its doors.

Located at 124 N. 18th St., in St. Helens, the Clothes Closet is housed in small building that is part of Community Action Team.

The Clothes Closet is in what used to be part of Grace Baptist Church, before the church moved to its new location in Warren.

After Community Action Team bought the building, the Clothes Closet was given a space to keep operating from.

Unfortunately, wear and tear on the building over the years has taken its toll.

“It’s not in good shape. It really does need repair and it’s not in their budget and

it’s not in our budget,” said Rosie Amos, who works at the closet. “For saftey’s sake, we need to be out by the end of the year.”

The last day the Clothes Closet will be open in Dec. 19. It will be open from 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

The Grace Baptist Church Clothes Closet is open to anyone in the community who is in need of clothing. There is no charge for the items.

“It has been our pleasure to service the community in this capacity,” said Amos.

“We wish we could continue but we are unable to at this time.”

The church’s Warren location makes it impractical to move the Clothes Closet so far away from the community it serves, she added.

ST. HELENS — Around 5 p.m. on Dec. 17, crews from Columbia River Fire & Rescue were called to a report of a horse stuck in a creek near 31868 Pittsburg Road in the Yankton area near St. Helens.

Upon arriving at the small farm, crews found a 29-year-old gelding named “Poco” was indeed stuck and struggling in a 6–7 foot Courtesy photo deep section of Milton Creek.

Columbia River Fire & Several neighbors were already at Rescue crews were able to the scene and were attempting to rescue this horse, which keep Poco from slipping farther had become stuck in a down into the rain-swollen creek creek off Pittsburg Road. and drowning.

Crew members from several engines, along with the neighbors, worked for about 45 minutes before they successfully pulled the horse from the water.

After a short rest, the horse was able to regain its feet and was led to his stall.

According to the on-scene duty chief, Ron Youngberg, the horse was greatly weakened from its struggles and the cold water, so time was of the essence in getting the animal out of the creek and into a warming stall.

A combination of fire hoses and a harness system was used to pull the animal out of the stream and up onto the bank, said Youngberg. The work took about 45 minutes and Poco was quickly moved to a stall where it he checked by local veterinarian Lew Fowler from Midway Veterinary Clinic.

Youngberg said those who first spotted the horse in the creek and took quick action to keep it from drowning should be commended.

The horse is owned by Erica Winnestorfer and is being boarded at the Welch Stables.

Columbia River Fire & Rescue responded with one engine, a rescue unit, and three command vehicles.

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LEFT: Deputy Troy Caldwell, Enforcement Deputy of the Year (left); Lt. Dustin Hald, Supervisor of the Year; Deputy Sophie Frazier, Corrections Deputy of the Year; Senior Civil Deputy Dorothea Jirka, Support Services Employee of the Year and Armin Bestel, Volunteer of the Year proudly display their awards. RIGHT: Deputy Randy Bonds, Medal of Valor (left); Deputy Ryan Scholl, Life Saving Medal; Lt. Brooke McDowall, Life Saving Medal; Deputy Arnie Lautt, Life Saving Medal; and, Deputy Troy Caldwell, Community Service Medal, with their awards. Not pictured is Deputy Lee Rigdon, who was awarded the Life Saving medal.

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Vernonia 12-year-old Seth Cutright receives the Oregon State Sheriff’s Association’s Life Saving award at the group’s annual conference in Bend on Dec. 5.

Sheriff’s office staff, volunteers Vernonia youth receive awards at annual dinner among those As many businesses and groups bring to close another year, so too does the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office.

Approximately 100 staff members, volunteers and family members gathered at McBride Elementary School in St. Helens on Dec. 16 to celebrate another successful year of serving the citizens of Columbia County with an annual end of year dinner.

The annual event was also an opportunity to recognize one volunteer and nine employees for their achievements in 2012.

“I am so honored to be the Sheriff of Columbia County, if nothing more than the honor that comes in working with the people in this room,” said Sheriff

Jeff Dickerson. “Even with budget cuts that decimated our ranks and threatened our ability to be effective, your drive and determination in the face of great odds is remarkable.”

Dickerson added that staff and volunteers have led the way in every way in terms of preserving the peace in the county, and have managed to do so despite reductions to staff and have even been able to expand the services offered to the public.

“Our volunteer ranks continue to grow with quality people; our enforcement team continues to think outside the box in solving community problems; our corrections team is working long hours to keep the jail functioning at a

high performance rate; our civil staff has taken on record loads of papers with greater efficiency and effectiveness,” said Dickerson.

The sheriff also noted the continuing growth and importance social media sites such as Facebook, and the department’s own website, play in communicating with the county’s citizens.

“We now have more than 2,300 likes of our Facebook page – an amazing number for a county and organization of our size,” he said. “We continue to get great feedback from Facebook, too.

It is a great way to stay in touch with our community, and I thank those staff members who are helping me keep it up and current.”

Police Reports St. Helens Police Department Dec. 1 – Stephen E. Rager, 23, was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants.

Dec. 1 – A man reported the theft of items from his residence.

Dec. 2 – David James Coughlin, 30, was arrested for violation of his restraining order.

Dec. 3 – Two men reported the theft of items from their residences.

Dec. 5 – Brownies Automotive reported the theft of a U-Haul car trailer.

Dec. 5 – A woman reported her vehicle was damaged and items were taken from it.

Dec. 5 – Unknown suspects stole items from Wal-Mart.

Dec. 6 – Abigail J. Schneider, 22, was arrested on an outstanding St. Helens Circuit Court warrant.

Dec. 6 – Theodore Raymond Corley, 39, was arrested on an outstanding St. Helens Circuit Court warrant.

Dec. 6 – James Wilson was cited for driving uninsured, driving while suspended and careless driving following a three-vehicle accident at Highway 30 and Deer Island Road.

Dec. 7 – Vanessa Lynn Workman, 33, was arrested for probation violation.

Dec. 7 – Christopher Lloyd Williams, 24, was arrested for probation violation and unlawful possession of methamphetamine.

Dec. 7 – A woman reported the theft of money through fraudulent activity.

Dec. 7 – Troy Lee McCarter was arrested for probation violation.

Dec. 7 – John Paul Richards, 32, was arrested for two outstanding warrants and possession, delivery and manufacture of methamphetamine.

Dec. 7 – Casey Jackson Smith, 24, was arrested on a Columbia County Circuit Court warrant and a St. Helens Municipal Court warrant.

Dec. 8 – A woman reported a hit-and-run to her vehicle while it was parked at her residence.

Dec. 9 – Travis Richard Sundeen, 41, was arrested for an

outstanding warrant.

Dec. 9 – A man reported the theft of an item off of his porch.

Dec. 9 – A female juvenile was referred to the juvenile department for harassment after she pushed another juvenile.

Dec. 10 – A possible juvenile sex abuse is under investigation.

Dec. 11 – Kelly Lynn Friesen, 41, was cited for theft following a shoplift incident at Wal-Mart.

Dec. 11 – Brandon Cody Pesterfield, 21, was arrested on an outstanding Multnomah County warrant.

Dec. 11 – Patricia Ann Batie, 52, was arrested on an outstanding Multnomah County warrant.

Dec. 11 – Brittany Ann Brinster, 26, was arrested on an outstanding Columbia County Circuit Court warrant.

Scappoose Police Department Dec. 4 – Police responded to a non-injury traffic crash on SE Maple Street near SE Second Street.

Dec. 5 – Police conducted a death investigation in the 53000 block of NW Olepha Drive.

Dec. 10 – Police transported a stray dog found on E. Columbia Ave. near NE Sawyer Street to the Columbia County Humane Society.

Dec. 10 – Police took a report for Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office regarding assault IV – domestic.

Dec. 10 – Following a traffic stop on Columbia River Highway near Gilmore Road, Jacob Francouer, 23, was taken into custody for an outstanding felony warrant out of the Columbia County Circuit Court. He was booked and lodged into the Columbia County Jail.

Dec. 10 – Police took a report of found property at Fred Meyer.

Dec. 11 – Police responded to the 52000 block of NE First Street for a director’s hold for Columbia Community Mental Health.

Dec. 12 – Police took Troy Osborn, 31, into custody in the Scappoose Municipal Court for violating his bench probation. He was booked and lodged into the Columbia County Jail.

Fire Reports Columbia River Fire & Rescue Dec. 10-16 – CRF&R responded to 50 medical alarms.

Dec. 10 – Units responded to a passenger vehicle fire at 525 N. Columbia River Highway.

Dec. 12 – Personnel responded to non-injury vehicle accidents at 1 Columbia River Highway, Cater and Brooks roads, and at 745 S. Columbia River Highway.

Dec. 12 – Units assisted an invalid at 345 N. 16th St. Dec. 12 – A medical alarm was activated at 1320 St. Helens St. There was no problem.

Dec. 13 – Natural gas leaks were reported outside in the 200 block of N. Fourth Street and in the 64000 block of Columbia River Higwhay.

Dec. 13 – Units assisted police at 74380 Fernhill Road.

Dec. 13 – Units responded to a non-injury vehicle accident at 56266 Hazen Road.

Dec. 14 – CRF&R assisted with a police matter at 122 S. Eighth St.

Dec. 12 – Police took Daniel Reisinger into custody in the Scappoose Municipal Court for violating his probation out of the Scappoose Municipal Court. He was booked and lodged into the Columbia County Jail.

Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Nov. 30 – A missing juvenile was reported at 64701 Columbia R. Hwy. #1.

Nov. 30 – Fraud activity was reported at 59484 W. Kappler Road.

Nov. 30 – Deputies responded to an audible alarm at 65910 Meissner Road.

Nov. 30 – CCSO was called to milepost 7 on Scappoose-Vernonia Hwy., for a traffic accident with unknown injuries.

Nov. 30 – A threat was reported at 32828 Graham Road.

Nov. 30 – Deputies responded to a threat reported at 50316 Columbia R. Hwy. Nov. 30 – A suspicious vehicle was reported at Robinette and Smith roads.

Dec. 1 – Deputies responded to a threat made at the Wayside Inn. Dec. 1 – A burglary (cold) was reported at 29060 Dike Road.

Dec. 1 – An animal complaint was lodged at Asbury Park.

Dec. 1 – A prowler (cold) was reported at 34344 Smith Road.

Dec. 1 – An assault was reported at 15667 Colvin Road.

Dec. 1 – A stolen vehicle was reported at the Alston Country Store.

Dec. 2 – Deputies responded to a theft (cold) at Camp Wilkerson Co. Park.

Dec. 2 – An assault was reported at 76467 Barton Road #7.

Dec. 2 – A burglary was called in at 33584 Burma Road.

Dec. 3 – CCSO received a call of a prowler at 34344 Smith Road.

Dec. 3 – A theft was reported at 74577 Neer City Road.

Dec. 3 – A report of harassment was made at Dowd Road/ Lytle Dr. Dec. 3 – A theft was reported at 25583 Simmons Road.

Dec. 3 – CCSO received a report of an audible alarm at 28622 Chapman Road.

Dec. 3 – A theft was reported at 32828 Graham Road.

Dec. 4 – Fraud activity was reported on Columbia River Hwy. Dec. 4 – Deputies responded to a reported theft at 65009 Olson Road.

Dec. 4 – CCSO received a report of criminal mischief at Cater and Stone roads.

Dec. 4 – An assault was reported at 26638 Wonderly Road.

Dec. 4 – A report of harassment was made at Rainier Jr.-Sr. High School.

Dec. 5 – An audible alarm was reported at 65910 Meissner Road.

Dec. 5 – Deputies responded to a reported theft at Scappoose Boat Moorage Marina.

Dec. 5 – Fraud activity was reported at 23710 Blunk Dr. Dec. 5 – Two reports of animal complaints were made at 32882 Dan Cupp Road.

Dec. 5 – An intoxicated subject was reported at 64468 Second St. Dec. 5 – Threats were made at 32828 Graham Road.

Dec. 6 – A suspicious vehicle was reported at 54046 Kalberer Road Dec. 6 – Deputies were called to 29866 Gadotti Dr. for a death investigation.

Dec. 6 – A suspicious vehicle was reported at Smith and Robinette roads.

honored at state awards

Vernonia’s Seth Cutright, the 12-year-old who rescued his grandmother from their burning home in October was recognized by the Oregon State Sheriff’s Association for his heroics and courage.

The approximate 300 attendees at the annual conference in Bend gave the boy a standing ovation as his story was read and he was given the sheriff’s prestigious Life Saving award.

Seth and his family were in attendance, along with members of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office who were there for the annual Sheriff’s conference and awards banquet.

“We are proud of Seth and glad we could be here to help acknowledge his courageous act in saving his grandmother from their burning home this fall,” said Sheriff Jeff Dickerson.

The boy still had a glove on his right hand to aid in the healing of burns he received while saving his grandmother’s life.

CCSO also present Seth with its own life saving award at its annual year end banquet on Dec. 16.

Others recognized at the Dec. 6 ceremony included Jackson County resident Dillon Huntley, who was honored for saving the life a swimmer in Lost Creek Lake in July.

Deschutes County citizens Dean Amaral and Randy Wight were recognized for saving the life of a La Pine man experiencing cardiac arrest, Cody James was recognized for searching for and rescuing a disoriented elderly woman from her burning home, and Deputy Stacy Crawford was honored for successfully bringing to safety a woman threatening suicide by jumping off the Crooked River Bridge.

Two Curry County citizens, 8-year-old Landyn Miller and 6-year-old

Conner Krieger, were honored for saving the life of a family friend by pulling her from Hunter Creek after she slipped, striking her head and leaving her unconscious. Klamath County citizens Troy and Angela Culver were recognized for locating a man lost in a new community during a heavy snow storm. Benton County Deputy Adam Miller and Salem Police Department Officers Tyler Verhaar, Matt Gill and R.J. Smith were honored for rendering medical aid to two law enforcement officers that had been shot during the apprehension of an armed man in Benton County.

Benton County Deputy Greg Goller, Sgt. David Peterson and Salem Police Officer Eric Hernandez received the OSSA “Award of Valor” for the Aug. 11, 2012, incident in which Sgt. Peterson was hit three times and Salem PD Corporal Andrew Connolly was struck once by gun fire from a suspect law enforcement were attempting to apprehend.

Deschutes County Lieutenant Teresa Jones and Lincoln County Lieutenants Dave Carey and Curtis Landers were recognized for the service to the respective Sheriff’s Offices with Distinguished Service Awards. Meritorious Service Awards were presented to Lincoln County Chief Civil Deputy Christie Meister and to Lincoln County Lieutenant Jamie Russell for their years of outstanding service to both the citizens of Lincoln County and to OSSA. The OSSA also presented a “Lifetime Achievement Award” to Sheriff John Trumbo, who is retiring after serving 15 years as Sheriff of Umatilla County and a law enforcement career spanning more than 40 years.

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BELOW: Volunteers don’t let a little thing like a power outage stop them, instead they work by flashlight to get food and toys distributed to families in need.

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ABOVE: Abby Stockwell, age 7, gets in on the joy of giving to others as she lends a hand during the Toy ‘n’ Joy event by loading hams into the meal boxes given out to families.

RIGHT: Bright yellow bags full of toys, much like Santa’s toy bag, are lined up and ready to be given out to good little boys and girls during the Dec. 14 Toy ‘n’ Joy event.

FAR RIGHT: Volunteers wait in line in with carts loaded with food, household items and, of course, toys to be presented to a local family.

on Tuesdays beginning Jan. 15 and run through May 7 at Otto Peterson School at 52050 S.E. Sixth St., in Scappoose. Weigh-ins will start at 6:15 p.m. with the speaker starting at 7 p.m. and results/ prize drawings at 7:25-7:45 p.m. The cost of the program is a one-time fee of $50 if registered before Jan. 11, and $75 if registered from Jan. 11-15. .

Weekly drawings will be

held for participants with weight loss, in addition there will be an incentive drawing for participants who have chosen to take part in the new journaling option and top 10 grand prizes (at minimum) will be given out at the end of the program. To be eligible for the grand prizes, participants must attend the first meeting on Jan. 15 and the following weigh-ins on Feb. 12, March 12, April 19, April 30 and May 7. All results will be reported as a percentage and actual weight will be kept confidential. A username will also be used for anonymity purposes in posting weekly results.

For more information attend either of the two informational meetings on Jan.

8 or Jan. 10. Both meetings begin at 7 p.m. and will be held in the cafeteria at Otto Peterson.

Details can also be found on Facebook, at ScappooseCommunity.org or by email at scappoosebl2013@gmail. com.

The program is limited to 200 participants, so register early. Registration forms may be picked up at many locations throughout the community of Scappoose and St. Helens. Registration drop offs will only include Scappoose Fitness Center, Snap Fitness and The Cottage in Scappoose, or mail in your registration form to Scappoose Biggest Loser, P.O. BOX 933, Scappoose, OR 97056.

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SEW: Clark has hired two workers part-time to help From PAGE A1 Highway to its new location at 2145 Columbia Blvd., just down from Houlton Bakery.

“I just outgrew that spot,” she said. “It was 450 square feet and I already had all my established clients.”

Her new location has nearly triple the space, but she’s already filling that up and may run out of room again.

Being a seamstress seems to run in Clark’s blood. Both her mother and grandmother were seamstresses. And after moving from her hometown of Clatskanie to St. Helens, Clark began picking up work.

“I started get people asking me if I could hem their pants, could I fix their shirt, all sorts of different things,” said Clark. “It just happened but I just did that as side work.”

Clark then moved to China for a few years and it wasn’t until she returned that she set up shop; first inside a local drycleaner and then her shop on Columbia River Highway.

Within three years, Clark found herself so busy and so crowded she couldn’t grow her business

any further.

“We were so busy and it was such a small space that I couldn’t hire anyone,” she said.

Clark now has two part-time employees to complement her full-time position. Despite the extra hands, she will continue to only accept fabric alterations. For other jobs, like working with heavy-duty canvas or tents, or embroidery work, she refers those jobs out to other local craftspeople.

Rather than designing and sewing a piece in its entirety, Clark prefers customers to bring in a piece to be altered.

“It’s much more cost effective. A lot of people even go to thrift stores… that makes sense,” Clark said. “Clothes are cookie cutter but people aren’t.”

Costs for alterations range from just a few dollars to sew on a patch or a new button, to $300 for a high-end, formal piece. No job is too small and few are too big. Rush orders are also available, for an extra fee.

Alterations by Heather is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information, call (503) 839-9119.

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Deputies from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office recovered a $60,000 backhoe stolen earlier this year from Rocky Point Road, thanks to a tip from a concerned citizen.

BACKHOE: investigation continues into extent of burglaries From PAGE A1

Rainier, with second-degree burglary in connection with the investigation.

Big Horn Logging in Rainier was burglarized twice recently, once during the Thanksgiving weekend and again on Dec. 1. Property stolen from the business, which was estimated at $10,000, was located and recovered from a residence at 74149 Doan Road after

deputies searched also of Rainier the location. was arrested on an Darren McLeod outstanding arrest and Francis warrant for unreDegraffenreid, lated charges. both 32 and from After reports Rainier, reportof the investigaedly confessed tion made its way to the burglaries into the media, a and were referred concerned citizen to the Columbia mentioned a backDarren McLeod County District hoe that had been Attorney’s Office seen on the propwhile charges were penderty at 74149 Doan Road. ing. William Stanfield, 31, Coupling the tip with inves-

tigative techniques, CCSO investigators were able to locate the stolen backhoe at a different location. It had been moved prior to the CCSO arrest of McLeod on Dec. 7.

“Thus far, investigators have recovered tens of thousands of dollars of equipment and tools taken from a number of commercial burglaries, and the investigation is ongoing,” said Dickerson.

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COUNCIL: term limits to be discussed again at future council meeting From PAGE A1

Donut Days in St. Helens SHARI PHIEL / The Chronicle

ABOVE: Members of the St. Helens High School choir kept the holiday spirit alive during the St. Helens Police Department’s annual Donut Day. LEFT: Kids had a chance to visit with Santa and get their picture taken during the annual Donut Day food drive and fundraiser.

BELOW: Santa has a few reindeer helpers collecting donated cans of food during the St. Helens Police Department’s annual Donut Day fundraiser and food drive on Dec. 15. This year’s event raised more than $4,900 in cash and coins and 3,860 pounds of food donations.

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SCAPPOOSE — Once again the Scappoose Public Library will be accepting Food for Fines during the entire month of December.

For every non-perishable food item donated, the library will waive $1 worth of fines. There is no cap to the amount waived.

Sorry, charges for lost items cannot be waived.

Share and Care, sponsored by Kiwanis Club and Scappoose Fire District, has placed a collection barrel at the library until Dec. 16. Items donated after that date will go to the Scappoose Food Bank.

Suggested donations include: canned vegetables, canned and dried fruit, canned soup, ramen, peanut butter, cereals, rice, and beans.

For more information, contact the library at (503) 543-7123.

NORCOR Corrections in The Dalles, Oregon has issued a Request for Proposals for Telephone and Video Visitation hardware and software systems for the adult/juvenile facilities. It is anticipated and preferred that these services be managed by one vendor on a single contract. Complete RFP and instructions at www.norcor.co Questions 541298-1576. All proposals due Jan. 11, 2013 @ 4pm.

Early departure opens term limits debate The Dec. 17 meeting was also the last meeting for Councilor Jeff Bernhard, who chose not to run for re-election after serving on the council for nearly 9 years, and Councilor Judie Ingham, whose term doesn’t expire until 2014 but is leaving to spend more time on her business, after spending 10 years on the council.

Bernhard’s open council position will be filled by newly elected councilor Jason Meshell. The remaining councilors will interview candidates to fill Ingham’s open council seat after the beginning of the new year.

Bernhard’s departure also gave him the opportunity to bring forward a discussion on term limits.

“I personally stepped down from what I consider to be a trusted, community role because of a belief, a belief that new blood, new drive and new ideas and new respect for the position was needed,” Bernhard said.

Rather than having the council decide if and what term limits should be set for elected positions, Bernhard would like to see the decision turned over to the voters.

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ward. My recommendation is no more than an eightyear term for a city council member or for a mayor.”

While some of those on the council, including Ingham, agreed that some form of term limits was a good idea, not every council member agreed.

Councilor Donna Gedlich was among those not convinced the idea had merit. Gedlich said she spent the past few weeks talking to community members about the idea.

When asked why she thought council members kept getting re-elected, she said, “I think a lot of it is because they know that this body has been so conservative, we look to the future on almost every issue, we think about our constituents.”

While no decision about sending the decision to the voters was made, the council has agreed to discuss the idea again at a future meeting.

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Letters Working together I congratulate Earl Fisher for winning the race for Columbia County Commissioner.

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From the Editor

A warning to sellers

BY SHARI PHIEL The Chronicle

With the holidays less than two weeks away, you might be thinking about selling that old T.V. you’ve got put away in the garage to come up with a little extra cash. Maybe you got a new phone, laptop or some other electronic gadget for Christmas (or you will) and now you have a perfectly good, although slightly used, extra you’d like to get some money for? Well, when it comes to selling your items online, it’s not only buyers that should beware.

Every year, millions of people turn to sites like eBay and Craigslist to buy and sell a variety of items. While many – probably most – of those sales are completed without a single hiccup, there are plenty of scammers and con artists out there to be wary of. I present here a cautionary tale of my own brush with scammers in the hope I may save someone the same aggravation I experienced.

I recently decided to sell my digital SLR camera. Being the oh-so-intrepid journalist I am, I decided to do a little test and report on my findings. I listed my camera in the print newspaper classifieds (The Chronicle, of course!), on Craigslist, on eBay and through a local Facebook group. The results were…. interesting, to say the least.

I’ll come back to the rest but let me start first with that oh-so-ubiquitously popular site, Craigslist.org. I’ve

bought and sold items on Craigslist before with little – if any – problem. It’s a great, free resource. But sometimes, you get what you pay for. Craigslist has become a breeding ground for scammers, con artists and rip offs.

In fact, the only responses I’ve received via Craigslist for my camera have ALL been from scammers.

In my listing, I posted very specific information about the age and condition of my camera, what was included, what was not included and information on the original packaging. The first few responses I got were exactly what you would expect. “Is this item still available?” “Have you sold this?” There was none of the poor grammar and bad spelling you often find with scams. Those emails came later. But in every case, each of the responses I received were simply the first in a series of emails aimed at getting me to accept a PayPal payment, with an overpayment to cover additional costs, in exchange for sending my camera to some relative in another state or country.

PayPal is commonly used for eBay auctions, so at first glance it might not seem like such a bad deal. After all, these “buyers” were not asking me to send any money back to them (or sure warning sign) and the amount to be overpaid to cover the shipping costs was very reasonable.

Even though I consider myself a fairly saavy Internet shop and user, I wasn’t immediately tipped off to these

being scams. The warning bells didn’t start going off until not one of these “buyers” wanted to or even could see the camera in person before buying it. Actually, all of them had some kind of circumstance that prevented them from meeting in person.

The stories ranged from “I’m a marine biologist working off the southern coast” to “I live in northern Washington but want to send this to my grandson in New Jersey,” to “I’m in the marines and have just been deployed to Iraq.” These scam artists are very clever and design these responses to manipulate sellers by tugging at the heartstrings.

So how do these PayPal scams work? There are actually a few different ways: 1.)

The “buyer” uses a hacked PayPal account to pay you.

You ship the item off, the real owner of the account finds out they’ve been hacked, files a claim against you and you end up without any money or your item; 2.) The “buyer” uses a fake PayPal website, tells you to request a payment from an email address. You click on the address and it’s a link that plants a worm or virus on your computer that gives the scammer access to your information; 3.) The “buyer” sends you a payment, you receive an email (faked) from PayPal saying you have received a payment, you ship the item off only to find out later that it was a fake payment confirmation.

No doubt there are other variations of this scam and Craigslist is by no means the only site these rip off artists troll. But it does seem to be one of the easiest sites. For these kinds of sales, you are

City of St. Helens receives prestigious award The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) announce that the City of St. Helens has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget.

The award represents a significant achievement by the entity. It reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. In order to receive the budget award, the entity had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. These guidelines are designed to assess how well an entity’s budget serves as: a policy document; a financial plan; an operations guide and a communications device.

Budget documents must be rated “proficient” in all four categories, and the 14 mandatory criteria within those categories, to receive the award.

When a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award is granted to an entity, a Certificate of Recognition for Budget Presentation is also presented to the individual or department designated as being primarily responsible for its having achieved the award.

This has been presented to Administrative Services – Finance.

For budgets including fiscal period 2011, a total of 1,328 entities received the award.

Award recipients have pioneered efforts to improve the quality of budgeting and provide an excellent example for other governments throughout North America.

The Government Finance Officers Association is a nonprofit professional association serving over 17,500 government finance professionals throughout North America.

The GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Awards Program is the only national awards program in governmental budgeting.

better off meeting the person in a public venue and take cash payments only (money orders are a whole other topic for scams).

Now for the rest… I can’t report yet on the results of my classified ad in The Chronicle as the ad only began running this week. I’ve had mixed results with classified ads in the past, no matter the newspaper. Typically though, those responding to classified ads tend to be genuinely interested buyers. It really just depends on whether or not

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Next I turned to social media, and listed the camera on a local buy and sell group.

What I like about using social media is that it’s immediate, it’s free and you’re engaging local buyers and sellers.

There are many items posted every day so you’ll have to keep bumping your post back to the top every 24 hours if it doesn’t sell right away. I was pleased to see the group moderators bump my item back to the top when I first signed up and I’ve seen (and received) great feedback on items from others in the group. Getting feedback on the item or items you’re selling isn’t as easy or as direct with other outlets.

Hope everyone has a very happy holiday.

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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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there’s a local market for what you’re selling.

Like placing a classified ad, selling an item on eBay has a cost. In addition to the listing fee, which can be anywhere from a few cents to a few dollars and isn’t refunded if your item doesn’t sell, the seller also pays a percentage of the sales price.

If my camera sells on eBay, the percentage I will have to pay will in this case actually be higher than the cost of the classified ad I’m running. One of the best things about eBay, no matter if you’re buying or selling, is that it offers both buyer and seller protection policies, especially when combined with processing the payment through PayPal.

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Obituaries Josephine K. Trtek Josephine Katherine Nakvasil was born April 2, 1911, on a prairie farm in Shawmut, Mont., to Rose and Frank Nakvasil, emigrants from Czechoslovakia.

At 16, she and her parents and seven of her broth- Josephine Trtek ers and sisters moved to the Czech community of St. Wenceslaus in Scappoose.

On July 16, 1935, she married Joseph Frank Trtek.

Both were 24.

At the beginning of World War II, Joe enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and was a B-17 flight commander in the European War Theatre.

His rank was captain.

In 1936, their daughter Josephine Yvonne was born.

She is now Sister Catherine Trtek and is a member of the Sisters For Christian Community. The couple was married for 70 years and on April 2, 2012, she celebrated her 101st birthday.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be made to the following scholarships: Military Officers Association of America, 201 N. Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314-2539 or RISE the Campaign for the University of Portland Office of Development, 5000 North Willamette Blvd. Portland, OR 97203-5798.

A Mass of Christian Burial was said on Dec. 18 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. Committal was held in St. Wenceslaus Cemetery.

Condolences may be left for the family at ColumbiaFH.com.

Roberta D. Moore Roberta D. “Bobbie” Moore was born on Nov. 18, 1938, in Clatskanie, to Graden and Alice (Muthersbaugh) Holmes.

She Roberta Moore died at a hospice center in Longview, Wash., on Dec. 9, at the age of 74.

Roberta grew up in the Bradwood area of the Oregon coast where was educated and graduated from Knappa High School in 1956. After high school she was a telephone operator in St. Helens.

She retired as a waitress after living in St. Helens for 35 years.

Her interests included cross-stitching and going to the casinos A celebration of life will be held in February 2013 at the Kozy Korner Café in St. Helens.

Online condolences may be left for the family at ColumbiaFH.com.

Arrangements are by Columbia Funeral Home.

Rose Fuller Rose Fuller was born Rose Kapr in New York City on March 5, 1917, the second of 10 children to Vaclav and Anna (Hrdinova) Kapr.

Rose was not able to go to high school, receiving only a grade school formal education, but she gained an informal education by working hard at various jobs to help support her many siblings. Much of her learning about life came from having adventures with her brothers

and sisters on the streets of New York.

Rose met Ed Fuller, a navy gunner’s mate and her future husband, at a German American café in New York City where Rose Fuller they often went to dance and eat sauerbraten, Rose’s favorite food. Rose and Ed were married on Sept. 10, 1944, in New York.

After World War II, Ed and Rose moved out west, eventually settling in Vanport, Ore., a town just north of Portland on the Columbia River. Unfortunately they soon became victims of the famous Vanport flood of 1948, which destroyed the city and forced the couple to evacuate to north Portland.

Nevertheless, Rose and Ed were soon able to rebuild their life and Rose became a homemaker for their only son, Roy, and a variety of foster children.

Following the death of

her beloved husband in 1982, Rose still retained a life full of vitality and managed to enjoy life by gardening and traveling widely, including visits back east to her sisters and brothers.

Rose is survived by her son, Roy Fuller; daughterin-law Lynnda Nunn Fuller; grandchildren Thomas, David and Cecelia; her surviving sisters and brother; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, Dec. 20, at 10 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Scappoose.

Private interment will be at Willamette National Cemetery.

Online condolences may be left for the family at ColumbiaFH.com. Arrangements are by Columbia Funeral Home.

Donations and memorial contributions should be made to Alzheimer’s research.

JoAnn Jenkins JoAnn Jenkins was born on Feb. 28, 1936, in St. Helens to John and Patricia (Reimer) Cavin.

She died at a Portland hospital on Dec. 14, at the age of 76.

JoAnn lived her entire life in Yankton and worked in Beaverton for Textronix for 30 years before retiring.

She is survived by her husband of 50 JoAnn Jenkins years, Bobby Joe Jenkins; son William Roy Jones; daughters Diane Fischer and Gracie Beeler; grandchildren Bryan Bundy, and JoAnna and Krystal Fischer; and greatgrandchildren Curtis and Britney Bundy.

Viewing and visitation will be from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 19, and a funeral service will be held on Thursday, Dec. 20, at 1 p.m.; both will be held at Columbia Funeral Home in St. Helens.

The committal service and vault interment will be at Yankton Hillcrest Cemetery.

Online condolences may be left for the family at ColumbiaFH.com Arrangements are by Columbia Funeral Home.

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State parks sponsors First Day Hikes environment, heritage, health and economy.

Details about hike locations, difficulty and length, terrain and tips are available on the America’s State Parks website: www.americasstateparks.org. Visit the Oregon State Parks website for directions to each park: www. oregonstateparks.org. OPRD advises visitors to plan for inclement weather, and to remember the binoculars for wildlife viewing.

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10 a.m. at the South Falls Lodge. · Willamette Mission State, 9:30 a.m. at the entrance booth.

Southern Oregon · Valley of the Rogue State Park, Noon in the main rest area parking lot.

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Columbia Gorge · Deschutes River State Recreation Area, Noon in the main parking lot.

Willamette Valley/Cascades · Champoeg State Heritage Area, 9:30 a.m. at the Visitor Center. · Elijah Bristow State

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Eastern/Central Oregon · Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site, 9 a.m. in the main parking lot. · Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area, 11 a.m. at the campground booth. · Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Site, 11 a.m. in the parking lot. · Smith Rock State Park, 10 a.m. at the welcome center.

City council vacancy SCAPPOOSE — The City of Scappoose is seeking an interested citizen who resides within the city limits of the City of Scappoose to serve as a member of the City Council. The term expires December 2014.

Forms are available on line at www.ci.scappoose. or.us or at Scappoose City

Hall located at 33568 East Columbia Ave. If you have any questions, contact City Recorder Susan Reeves at (503) 543-7146, ext. 224.

Mail, drop off or fax (503) 543-7182 your completed Citizens Interest Form by the end of the of the business day on Jan. 2, 2013.

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Justin Time (EI) Fetch! With Ruff Eco Company

According to Jim

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SportsCenter (N) (Live) Little Einsteins Octonauts

MotorWeek (N) Paid Program

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KATU News at 6 (N) KOIN Local 6 at 6 (N) CBS Evening News

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^ KATU News at 6 (N) & KOIN Local 6 at 6 (N) CBS Evening News _ Moonshiners “Moonshiner Vs. Hogzilla” News ( NewsChannel 8 Nightly Business Rpt. * This Old House

The King of Queens

TUESDAY EVENING 6:00

6:30

^ KATU Everyday Heroes & KOIN Local 6 at 6 (N) CBS Evening News _ To Be Announced Grants Getaways ( NewsChannel 8

10:30

DECEMBER 22, 2012 11:00

11:30

CMA Country Christmas Country stars share holiday traditions.

Made in Jersey “Ancient History” (N) 48 Hours (N) Frozen Planet “Edge of the Earth” (N) Alaska: The Last Frontier

KATU News at 11 (N) Castle KOIN Local 6 at 11 (:35) Extra (N) Frozen Planet “Edge of the Earth”

›› “Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol” (1962) Globe Trekker Volcanoes around the world.

Cops (N) Cops (PA)

WWE Tribute to the Troops (N) My Family “Ho Ho No” Kitchen Nightmares “Zocalo” (PA)

Saturday Night Live (:06) New Tricks 10 O’Clock News (N)

NewsChannel 8 at 11 Saturday Night Live Masterpiece Mystery! (DVS) MasterChef “Top 6 Compete, Part 3”

SportsCenter (N) (Live) A.N.T. Farm Jessie Burn Notice Sensitive flight information.

Wedding Band “I Don’t Wanna Grow Up”

SportsCenter (N) (Live) Shake It Up! Good Luck Charlie Criminal Minds “Hope” (DVS) Wedding Band “I Don’t Wanna Grow Up”

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Your Voice Paid Program The NFL Today (N) (Live) What Destroyed the Hindenburg?

Meet the Press (N)

This Week With George Stephanopoulos (N) Paid Program Paid Program NFL Football Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers. From Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. (N) Gold Rush “Behind the Scenes 1” Auction Kings Auction Kings Cindy Crawford Paid Program Skiing Audi Birds of Prey, Giant Slalom.

Rick Steves’ European Christmas FOX NFL Sunday (N) (Live)

Nature Wildlife adapts to cold conditions.

NFL Football Regional Coverage. (N) (Live)

Thomas & Friends

Bob the Builder

Sunday NFL Countdown (N) (Live) Mickey Mouse Doc McStuffins

Mickey Mouse

Jake and the Pirates Phineas and Ferb

Phineas and Ferb

PBA Bowling World Series: Viper Championship. From Las Vegas.

Golf Good Luck Charlie Jessie ››› “The Search for Santa Paws” (2010)

EasyMeals Home Improvement

Jack Van Impe Home Improvement

Paid Program Friends

Friends

Cindy Crawford Friends

1:00

Cindy Crawford Home Improvement

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Made in Hollywood Friends

3:00

Mom Is 57, Looks 27! Victoria P.-RECLAIM CMA Country Christmas Country stars share holiday traditions.

NFL Postgame (N) To Be Announced Monster Jam 2013 Preview Paid Program

3:30 Storm Stories

7:00

DeepClean Hollyscoop (N) Wedding Band “I Don’t Wanna Grow Up”

4:00 Fat Lovers Fat Loss Paid Program

4:30 Cash Cab Paid Program

7:30

60 Minutes (N)

Jeopardy! (N)

7:30

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Blue Bloods “Reagan V. Reagan”

The Good Wife A state trooper targets Zach.

Amish Mafia Secret MMA barn fight.

Sports Sunday Christmas at Luther: Tidings of Comfort The Simpsons Bob’s Burgers

X-Ray: Yellowstone (N)

7:00

Seinfeld “The Note”

7:30

Jeopardy! (N) Wheel of Fortune (N) Entertainment ’Night Extra (N) To Be Announced Inside Edition (N)

* Ask This Old House Nightly Business Rpt. PBS NewsHour (N) TMZ (N) , 6 O’Clock News (N) (5:00) NBA Basketball Houston Rockets at Chicago Bulls. (N) C A.N.T. Farm Shake It Up! I Jessie

5:00

KATU News at 5 (N) The Insider (N)

5:30

ABC World News Go! Northwest Buying Alaska NFL Football

SEC Storied (N)

10:00

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DECEMBER 23, 2012 11:00

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KATU News at 11 (N) (:35) Castle KOIN Local 6 at 11 (:35) Cold Case

The Mentalist

Zombie Apocalypse Mom Is 57, Looks 27! A White House Christmas: First Families Masterpiece Classic “Downton Abbey” Spanish flu disrupts Downton Abbey.

Family Guy American Dad 10 O’Clock News (N)

Amish Mafia Secret MMA barn fight.

NewsChannel 8 at 11 Chris Matthews Chihuly Outside Oregon Sports Final Everybody-Raymond

SportsCenter (N) (Live)

SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter Good Luck Charlie (:05) Shake It Up! Austin & Ally A.N.T. Farm Jessie “Gotcha Day” The First Family Mr. Box Office The Closer Three youngsters are shot.

Criminal Minds “Self-Fulfilling Prophecy” Oregon Sports Final Paid Program ›› “Evan Almighty” (2007, Comedy) Steve Carell, Morgan Freeman. (DVS) ›› “Evan Almighty” (2007, Comedy) Steve Carell, Morgan Freeman. (DVS) › “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause” (2006) Tim Allen.

8:00

Wheel of Fortune (N) Prep- Landing

Entertainment ’Night Extra (N) Moonshiners “Storm’s a Brewing” Live at 7 (N) Inside Edition (N) PBS NewsHour (N)

Seinfeld

EP Daily (N) The Replacements

DECEMBER 23, 2012

Buying Alaska Buying Alaska Buying Alaska Football Night in America (N) (Live) Religion & Ethics To the Contrary Moyers & Company The OT (N) 5 O’Clock News (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live)

›››› “The Sound of Music” (1965, Musical) Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker. A governess weds an Austrian widower with seven children.

7:00

NOVA “Riddles of the Sphinx”

Good Luck Charlie Austin & Ally Shake It Up! A.N.T. Farm Phineas and Ferb Phineas and Ferb (:45) Fish Hooks Good Luck Charlie Good Luck Charlie “The Nuttiest Nutcracker” (1999, Fantasy) ››› “Chicago” (2002, Musical) Catherine Zeta-Jones. Rival entertainers vie for the spotlight from behind bars.

Law & Order A thief kills a rare coins dealer. (:45) › “My Best Friend’s Girl” (2008, Romance-Comedy) Dane Cook, Kate Hudson. (:45) ›› “Yes Man” (2008, Comedy) Jim Carrey. A man tries to change his life by saying yes to everything.

8:30 Shrek the Halls

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›› “Shrek the Third” (2007, Comedy) Voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy.

10:30

›››› “A Christmas Story” (1983) Peter Billingsley, Darren McGavin. (DVS)

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KOIN Local 6 at 11 One Christmas Story Moonshiners Tickle builds a new still.

NewsChannel 8 at 11 Christmas Eve Mass

10 O’Clock News (N)

11 O’Clock News (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) Phineas and Ferb Phineas and Ferb Jessie Law & Order: Special Victims Unit The Simpsons

Everybody-Raymond SportsCenter Shake It Up! South Park

›››› “A Christmas Story” (1983) Peter Billingsley, Darren McGavin. (DVS)

10:00

10:30

Dr. Seuss’ Grinch ›› “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000, Fantasy) Jim Carrey, Jeffrey Tambor.

NCIS Investigating a Navy captain’s death.

NCIS: Los Angeles “Higher Power” Vegas Mia’s father visits Savoy.

To Be Announced To Be Announced To Be Announced ››› “Horton Hears a Who!” (2008, Adventure) Voices of Jim Carrey, Steve Carell.

Blake Shelton’s Not So Family Christmas

Breakfast Special 2: Revenge Oregon Experience Downton Abb Dish Nation (N) New Girl “The 23rd” New Girl “Santa” New Girl “Control” New Girl “Bully” NBA Basketball Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Clippers. From Staples Center in Los Angeles. (N) (Live) Dog With a Blog “Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!” (2011) Bridgit Mendler.

Good Luck Charlie

DECEMBER 24, 2012 KATU News at 11 (N) (:35) Nightline (N)

How I Met/Mother How I Met/Mother 2 Broke Girls Mike & Molly Hawaii Five-0 “Mai Ka Wa Kahiko” Moonshiners Tickle recruits a new hand.

Moonshiners Tickle builds a new still.

Moonshiners Tickle trims his tree. ›››› “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946) James Stewart, Donna Reed. A guardian angel strengthens a man ruined by a miser. (DVS) Antiques Roadshow Regency-style etagere. History Detectives Yule Log

TMZ (N) Dish Nation (N) Raising Hope Raising Hope Raising Hope Raising Hope , 6 O’Clock News (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) NFL PrimeTime (N) C (5:00) College Football Sheraton Hawaii Bowl -- Fresno State vs. Southern Methodist. From Honolulu. (N) (Live) Good Luck Charlie Dog With a Blog Dog With a Blog ›› “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” (2009) Voices of Jim Carrey. (:45) Fish Hooks I Phineas and Ferb Law & Order: Special Victims Unit “Outcry” Q Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory FOX 12’s 8 O’Clock News on PDX-TV (N)

W The King of Queens

10:00

NFL Football Good Luck Charlie Austin & Ally Burn Notice “Loose Ends” Friends Friends

Face the Nation (N) (:27) In Touch

Amish Mafia “No Peace for the Wicked” Amish Mafia “Fire From the Lord” (5:20) NFL Football San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks. (N) (Live) Oregon Field Guide Antiques Roadshow “Greatest Gifts” * Oregon Art Beat Next Stop DeepClean Paid Program Paid Program , 30 for 30 C (5:30) SEC Storied Shake It Up! Dog With a Blog Good Luck Charlie I Austin & Ally The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Q Law & Order “Corruption” W ››› “Fun With Dick and Jane” (1977, Comedy) Jane Fonda, George Segal.

MONDAY EVENING

Monday Night Countdown (N) (Live) Shake It Up! Shake It Up! CSI: Miami “Dude, Where’s My Groom?”

Friends Friends

(7:58) Joel Osteen

C Phineas and Ferb Good Luck Charlie I Santa Paws ›› “Buster & Chauncey’s Silent Night” Q Next Stop W (11:30) ›› “The Replacements” (2000) Keanu Reeves.

6:30

5:30

KATU News at 5 (N) ABC World News Extra (N) Moonshiners Tickle builds a new still.

Prep & Landing A Chipmunk Made in Jersey “Wingman” (N)

Auction Kings Auction Kings Ghost Town Gold “Showdown in Silver City” Ghost Town Gold “The Big Gamble” (N) Buying Alaska Buying Alaska World of Adventure Sports (N) Triathlon Ironman World Championship. From Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

R U SMART? Paid Program Great Performances at the Met “Don Pasquale” Donizetti’s comic opera.

Great Performances European Journal (10:00) NFL Football Regional Coverage. (N) NFL Football Regional Coverage. Chicago Bears at Arizona Cardinals or New York Giants at Baltimore Ravens. (N) (Live) Golf SportsNation (N) 30 for 30 30 for 30

6:00

5:00

Noodle and Doodle Pajanimals (N) (EI) NewsChannel 8 NewsChannel 8 Hometime Ask This Old House This Old House Lawrence Welk ›› “Buster & Chauncey’s Silent Night” (1998) Voices of Phil Hartman, Jim Cummings.

Mister Rogers Daniel Tiger Good Day Oregon Sunday (N)

SUNDAY EVENING

DECEMBER 22, 2012

Easy Wrinkle Miracle The Wiggles (EI) Woodwright’s Shop Woodsmith Shop Paid Program Paid Program

Betsy’s Kindergarten Angelina: Next FOX News Sunday With Chris Wallace

Cash Cab ^ Cash Cab & NFL Football: Bengals at Steelers

4:30

Boxing Fight Night. From Bethlehem, Pa. (N) (Live) Cooking School Test Kitchen Simply Ming Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program

KATU News This Morning - Sun (N) CBS News Sunday Morning (N) Paid Program Michael Youssef (N) NewsChannel 8 at Sunrise at 7:00 AM (N)

12:30

4:00

Storm Stories Paid Program Amish Mafia Secret MMA barn fight.

Good Morning America (N) Paid Program Paid Program Zumba Dance The Key of David (N) NewsChannel 8 at Sunrise (N)

Box of Miracles Married... With

Everybody-Raymond Everybody-Raymond ›› “The Mexican” (2001) Brad Pitt.

ESPN Sports Saturday (N) Paid Program Paid Program Amish Mafia “Fire From the Lord”

(5:30) NFL Football Atlanta Falcons at Detroit Lions. From Ford Field in Detroit. (N Subject to Blackout) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) Austin & Ally Shake It Up! Dog With a Blog Dog With a Blog ››› “The Search for Santa Paws” (2010, Comedy) Phineas and Ferb Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Portland Wrestling Uncut Leverage “The Bank Shot Job” The King of Queens The King of Queens The King of Queens The King of Queens The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

6:00

Paid Program Garden Home American Athlete

Wipeout “Winter Wipeout: Family Tree” Easy Wrinkle Miracle Paid Program College Basketball Kansas at Ohio State. (N) (Live) Apocalypse 2012 Revelations Zombie Apocalypse

College Football College Football Maaco Bowl Las Vegas -- Boise State vs. Washington. From Las Vegas. (N) (Live) Wizards-Place Wizards-Place Good Luck Charlie Good Luck Charlie Austin & Ally Shake It Up! Good Luck Charlie Good Luck Charlie Portland Wrestling Uncut Portland Wrestling Uncut Portland Wrestling Uncut Portland Wrestling Uncut (11:00) ›› “The Mexican” (2001) Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts. ››› “Hitch” (2005) Will Smith. A smooth-talker helps a shy accountant woo an heiress. (DVS)

12:00

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11:30

Food for Thought Sea Rescue (EI) Open House (N) Paid Program America’s Doomsday Plan

Q Muffin Top? W Married... With

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11:00

KATU News at 11 (N) (:35) Nightline (N) KOIN Local 6 at 11 Late Show Letterman

Moonshiners Tickle builds a new still.

NewsChannel 8 at 11 Jay Leno

Jeopardy!

Wheel of Fortune ^ KATU News at 6 (N) Kenny Rodgers KOIN Local 6 at 6 (N) CBS Evening News Entertainment Tonight (N) & The Great Barrier Reef Great Barrier Reef. (N) _ Moonshiners Tickle trims his tree.

Straight Talk Inside Edition Grants Getaways ( NBC Nightly News Last of the Wine Rick Steves’ European Christmas * Lawrence Welk , ››› “The Devil Wears Prada” (2006, Comedy) Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway.

^ & _ (

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Born to Explore Recipe Rehab (EI) Dog & Cat Training Paid Program American Chopper “The End”

Paid Program ^ Cindy Crawford & FIM World Championship Preview Show (N) _ How Will the World End? ( Snowboarding U.S. Snowboardcross Cup. Quilting Arts * Love of Quilting Paid Program , Paid Program

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10:30

KATU News This Morning - Sat (N) Jack Hanna Ocean Mysteries Doodlebops Doodlebops Busytown Mysteries Busytown Mysteries Liberty’s Kids (EI) Liberty’s Kids (EI) The Air You Breathe! Cook with No Flame Narcolepsy: New Strategies American Chopper “Countdown to the End”

SportsCenter Octonauts Mickey Mouse HouseCalls Q Hometime Jeff Foxworthy Show Jeff Foxworthy Show W

C I Q W

10:00

Good Morning America (N) (5:00) CBS This Morning: Saturday (N) Paid Program Zumba Dance

SUNDAY AFTERNOON

KATU KOIN DISC KGW KOPB KPTV ESPN DISN KPDX TBS

8:30

Q Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory FOX 12’s 8 O’Clock News on PDX-TV (N) Seinfeld “The Strike” House of Payne House of Payne W The King of Queens The King of Queens Seinfeld

SUNDAY MORNING

KATU KOIN DISC KGW KOPB KPTV ESPN DISN KPDX TBS

9:00

Amish Mafia “Fire From the Lord” Amish Mafia Secret MMA barn fight.

Moonshiners Tickle builds a new still.

Moonshiners “Tickle Goes Rogue” (N) NBA Basketball Denver Nuggets at Portland Trail Blazers. From the Rose Garden in Portland, Ore. (N) (Live) Parks and Recreation (:01) Rock Center With Brian Williams (N)

NewsChannel 8 News Live at 7 (N) Inside Edition (N) Travel With Kids Nightly Business Rpt. PBS NewsHour (N) TMZ (N) Dish Nation (N) , 6 O’Clock News (N) College Football Beef ’O’ Brady’s Bowl St. Petersburg -Ball State vs.

Central Florida. (N) C Good Luck Charlie Shake It Up! Jessie I Phineas and Ferb

6:00

KATU KOIN DISC KGW KOPB KPTV ESPN DISN KPDX TBS

8:00

Jeopardy! (N) Wheel of Fortune (N) I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown!

Entertainment ’Night Extra (N) The Big Bang Theory Two and a Half Men

Entertainment ’Night Extra (N) Gold Rush Dave pushes his crew.

SATURDAY EVENING

KATU KOIN DISC KGW KOPB KPTV ESPN DISN KPDX TBS

7:30

KOIN Local 6 at 6 (N) CBS Evening News Zombie Apocalypse

12:00

KATU KOIN DISC KGW KOPB KPTV ESPN DISN KPDX TBS

7:00

Jeopardy! (N)

SATURDAY AFTERNOON

KATU KOIN DISC KGW KOPB KPTV ESPN DISN KPDX TBS

8:30

Jeopardy! (N) Wheel of Fortune (N) The Middle The Neighbors Modern Family (:31) The Year With Katie Couric Newsworthy events of 2012. (N) Entertainment ’Night Extra (N) A Home for the Holidays With Rascal Flatts Criminal Minds “God Complex” CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

KATU News at 6 (N)

SATURDAY MORNING

KATU KOIN DISC KGW KOPB KPTV ESPN DISN KPDX TBS

8:00

SportsCenter (N) (Live) C (5:00) College Football San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl -- BYU vs. San Diego State. (N) (Live) Good Luck Charlie Shake It Up! Austin & Ally ››› “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (1993, Fantasy) Good Luck Charlie I Phineas and Ferb Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory FOX 12’s 8 O’Clock News on PDX-TV (N) White Collar “Company Man” Q Seinfeld Family Guy “Road to the North Pole” The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory W The King of Queens The King of Queens Seinfeld

FRIDAY EVENING

KATU KOIN DISC KGW KOPB KPTV ESPN DISN KPDX TBS

7:30

Good Luck Charlie Shake It Up! Austin & Ally Dog With a Blog “Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!” (2011) Bridgit Mendler.

I Phineas and Ferb NUMB3RS “Power” Catching a serial rapist.

Q Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory FOX 12’s 8 O’Clock News on PDX-TV (N) Seinfeld Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy W The King of Queens The King of Queens Seinfeld

6:00

KATU KOIN DISC KGW KOPB KPTV ESPN DISN KPDX TBS

7:00

Moonshiners Tickle recruits a new hand.

Moonshiners (N) Amish Mafia Secret MMA barn fight. (N) _ Moonshiners “Storm’s a Brewing” News Live at 7 (N) Inside Edition (N) The 2012 Miss Universe Competition Women vie for the crown. (N Same-day Tape) ( NewsChannel 8 Nightly Business Rpt. PBS NewsHour (N) Nature Wildlife adapts to cold conditions.

NOVA “Riddles of the Sphinx” * Equitrekking 6 O’Clock News (N) TMZ (N) Dish Nation (N) The X Factor “Season Finale, Part I” The remaining finalists perform. (N Same-day Tape) , NBA Basketball Milwaukee Bucks at Memphis Grizzlies. From the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn. (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) C NBA Basketball

THURSDAY EVENING KATU KOIN DISC KGW KOPB KPTV ESPN DISN KPDX TBS

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The Chronicle

Chihuly in the Hotshop Works of glass art.

10 O’Clock News (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) A.N.T. Farm Phineas and Ferb

DECEMBER 25, 2012 11:00

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KATU News at 11 (N) (:35) Nightline (N) KOIN Local 6 at 11 Late Show Letterman To Be Announced NewsChannel 8 at 11 Jay Leno The Iranian Americans (N) 11 O’Clock News (N) Everybody-Raymond SportsCenter (N) (Live) Jessie Shake It Up!

House Little person’s unexplained illness.

House Cuddy receives gift.

The Simpsons South Park Q Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory FOX 12’s 8 O’Clock News on PDX-TV (N) The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Conan Mark Wahlberg ; Billy Eichner.

W ›››› “A Christmas Story” (1983) Peter Billingsley, Darren McGavin. (DVS)

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Cleaning Services Maria’s House Cleaning Licensed, Professional cleaning. Insured & Bonded. Natural cleaning materials. $20/hr. Will clean the whole house, doors, windows (inside), bottom base boards, fridges, cabinets, blinds, ovens. Free estimates.

Refs avail. Call anytime Cell: 503-396-3857 Hme 503-397-9821

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(Warren Lawn Care Maintenance) for all your Winter lawn care needs.

503-397-9735

Artisan Concrete All types of concrete work.

“Many Happy Customers” 503-396-6196 CCB#183456

Juan’s Yard Maintenance Quality Work, Hedging, Edging, Mowing, Clean Gutters, Lay Bark Dust, Clean-up & Hauling.

Licenced & Free Estimates 503-396-7828

Carpenter/Painter Handyman Repairs & more Wil Morris Construction CCB# 197018 503-410-6917

Juan’s Yard Maintenance Quality Work, Hedging, Edging, Mowing, Clean Gutters, Lay Bark Dust, Clean-up & Hauling.

Licenced & Free Estimates 503-396-7828

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Gen Const/Repair Remodeling, garages, decks, siding, windows, kitchen & bathroom Over 35 yrs exp.

CCB# 132165 Millennial Enterprises (503)543-4838

(ORS 701) requires all businesses that advertise repair, remodeling, home improvement, new construction or home inspections services need to be licensed with the Construction Contractors Board.

An active license means a contractor has a bond and insurance. Verify a contractor s license at www.ccb.state.or.us or 503-378-4621

Paul’s Tree Service No bush too small, no tree to tall call Paul.

Specialized in danger trees, take downs, pruning Lace Leafed Maples & ornamental shrubberies, chipping, senior discount, free estimates.

LLC#169770.

Lic., Bonded & Insured. 5438274 or cell 503-4400723 paulstreecarehome.com cast.net

G’s Playhouse FT/PT time openings Mon-Fri, 6am-6pm. A safe caring environment for your children, state reg., CPR/Firstaid cert.

Quality meals and snacks served. Multiple fun and educational activities for all ages, extra lg indoor play area, extra lg fenced back yard, multiple structures. Call Gara for an appt and see what I have to offer your loved ones. 503-543-5340

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Fun loving experienced day care provide. We keep very busy especially during the summer when we do swimming lessons, park trips and daily adventures through the woods or to the beach.

No DHS. No pets, lrge. home, fenced backyard, registered CPR Cert. , 6+ yrs. exp. Contact Marion 503-366-9465

Misc Services !!Wanted!! in Columbia Co. DEAD or ALIVE Scrap Metal 503-397-3481 Free Removal $I PAY CASH$ FOR ALL CARS, TRUCKS, VANS, or any large amounts of scrap metal. We’ll load it and haul it off and pay you CASH on the spot. Call 503-3698186 or 503-438-6099

Safe Caring & Qualified Small town Daycare.

Registered since 2004.

Offering nutritious meals & age appropriate curriculum.

FT/PT & winter break openings. Please call Saren 503-366-1012

Big John Salvage The hunt’s on! Cars, Appliances, Metal Scrap. If you don’t want it we’ll come get it. Free recycling 503-369-5399 I install Xmas lights.

Call 503-987-2186.

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ABC FOR LIFE TRAINING CENTER

CPR-AED First Aid Basic Life Support

NRA HANDGUN SAFETY Concealed Handgun Permit Class OR, FL, AZ, ME, NH, VA, CT. On-site or Off-site Individual or Group www.abcforlife.net (503)709-1878

GUITAR LESSONS Full Time Instructor Limited Availability guitar4u@mac.com Call Now 503-367-8728

Alcoholics Anonymous Info-line, (503)366-0667

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Help Wanted

Adopt: I always wanted to be a mom, & promise your child a loving, safe home. Expenses pd.

Lana 1-866-440-4220.

Community Action Team seeks: 20 hr/wk Veteran’s Services Officer 20 hr/wk Homeless Intake Worker 10 hr/wk Vernonia Inhome Services Case Manager

AL-ANON 503-397-5859, 543-7191, 369-1195 ALCOHOL & DRUG, Overcomer Outreach Monday 7 pm 503-543-3028 or 503-369-0337 Christian 12-step (No Preaching) DIVORCE $155.

Complete preparation.

Includes children, custody, support, property and bills division.

No court appearances. Divorced in 1-5 weeks possible.

503-772-5295. legalalt@msn.com.

For complete descriptions, visit www.catteam.org/employment.h tml.

To apply, send current resume and cover letter to Barbara Wood, 125 N 17th St. St. helens, OR 97051 or bwood@cat-team.org

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DRIVER: $0.01 increase per mile after 6 months and 12 months.

Choose your hometime. $0.03 Quarterly Bonus.

Requires 3 months recent experience. 800414-9569 www.driveknight.com

DRIVERS: Experienced Drivers - $1,000 Signon Bonus! Excellent Regional Truckload Opportunities in Your Area! Be Home Every Week. Run Up to 2,000 miles/week. www.driveffe.com 866333-1021

Community Access Services is currently seeking to hire a full time Direct Care staff to work at a 5 bed group home in Scappoose.

Preference is given to those with experience working with indviduals with disabilities and work in the care giving field. Applicants must be able to pass a preemployment drug screen and background check. Positions starts at $10.00-$10.25 per hour DOE plus benefits.

For more inforamtion contact Megan at 503543-3812 Community Access Services is currently seeking to hire a full time Direct Care staff to work at a 5 bed group home in St Helens.

Preference is given to those with experience working with indviduals with disabilities and work in the care giving field. Applicants must be able to pass a preemployment drug screen and background check. Positions starts at $10.00-$10.25 per hour DOE plus benefits.

For more inforamtio contact Barbara at 503366-0413

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Community Access Services is currently seeking to hire a full time Residential Support Staff to work in a 5-bed group home in St. Helens. Applicants should have experience supporting individuals who have intellectual and cognitive disabilities. Must have the ability to qualify as a company driver, pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

Position starts at $10.00 to $10.25 per hour DOE plus benefit package.

For information, contact BArb at (503)366-0413.

PAPER MILL JOBS NEWBERG, OR *E&I Manager Manages overall activities of the Electrical and Instrumentation functions *E&I Supervisor supervises E&I crew to provide electrical, instrumentation, predictive and preventive maintenance. *Electrician - MultiCraft: Oregon Limited Journeymen Manufacturing Plant license required as a minimum.

Prefer someone with experience and strong industrial electrician background, plus training and/or experience in Instrumentation.

Strongly prefer someone who is already multi-craft, but if not already multi-craft, then successful candidate must agree to train, test and qualify within our Multi-Craft Program. *Instrument Tech Multi-Craft: Oregon LEB license required as a minimum.

Prefer someone with DCS or Delta V experience.

Strongly prefer someone who is already multi-craft, but if not already multi-craft, then successful candidate must agree to train, test and qualify within our Multi-Craft Program.

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Help Wanted *Maint.

Mechanical \cs0Supervisor Manages maintenance for operation departments of the mill.

Supervises maintenance crew, works with contractors and vendors.

Coordinates, schedules and documents work tasks for assigned areas.

Successful candidate will have demonstrated mechanical knowlege and skills as well as experience as a direct supervisor of maintenance personnel.

To apply, fax and indicate being applied 503-537-6376. phone calls to please.

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Opportunity

Employer Plant Electrician St. Helens, Oregon

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736 Pets

Apts Unfurnished

Houses Unfurnished

Homes for Sale

*Royal Enfield* Motorcycles Fall Sale!

2 year warranty!

75-85 MPG on regular gas!

New 500cc 2011 Bullet Classic, Black: $5,800!

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Wildrose Boss Hoss Warren OR 503-366-1200 or 971-235-1635 (cell) wildrosebosshoss.co m

We have 5 puppies, Border Collie Australian Shepard mix and Havanese, born Oct. 30th. Needs shots by the 18th, $120/ea.

Needs a good home w/lots of attention.

Please call Julie 503543-6711.

Lrg 2 bdrm, 1 ba, w/garage. Appliances, WD hk-up, W/S/G pd.

No Smoking/Pets.

NOHA OK. $650/mth + dep. Located 64435 Columbia River Hwy. 1-877-304-0134

OIG PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC 1815 Columbia Blvd., St. Helens (503)396-5436

Moduline 1985, 14X66.

2 bdrm, 1 ba w/garden tub, W&D, Stove, fridge, AC. Larger sunroom, shed.

10% down payment $215.01 OAC. Call Bill 503-366-1417

Wanted Autos

Excellent Grass Hay, 60+# bales. $4/bale, Straw $2/bale, Deer Island 503-397-7198

Motorcycles

690

!Columbia County’s!

Top Cash 4 Junk Cars, Trucks and Motorhomes. *Titles not required* “Scrappy” 503-397-3481

At the Armstrong World Industries ceiling tile plant in St. Helens, Oregon, we pride ourselves on an environment focused on safety, teamwork and product excellence. We take the time to ensure our people know how to do the work, make sure that you have the skills to be successful in your job today and help you develop new skills for the future.

$CASH$ PAID FOR CARS & TRUCKS, RUNNING OR NOT. FREE REMOVAL OF UNWANTED VEHICLES. 503-285-1808

Primary Responsibility: Our company is currently accepting applications for a Plant Electrician Technician.

The successful candidate will be a vital part of the plant manufacturing team in the maintenance and improvement of new and existing equipment, technology and processes.

LOCAL and the BEST!!!

We offer a generous salary ranging from $28.00 to $34.22/hr.

DOE, shift differential and an excellent bonus/benefits program.

Candidate Requirements: Possess High School Diploma or GED equivalency, 3 years plant electrician experience, working knowledge of computer software applications, PLC, AC & DC drives and instrumentation experience, applicants must possess an Electrical Journeyman’s license or ability to attain within 6 months is required.

General Supervising License is a plus; however, not required.

Candidates must have the ability to work up to 12 days straight in a row, to work up to 13 hours in a rolling 24 hour period, and must be willing to work overtime and rotating shifts: day to support the production process that operates on a continous cycle.

Additional requirements can be found on our website below.

For additional information regarding the job requirements and to apply, please visit armstrong.com/careers and reference job# 1200909. EOE Quality Resumes 503-397-4098

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Work Wanted

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Boats & Motors Boat top repairs; drop curtains, upholstery snaps, zippers, etc.

Suzi (503)396-1548

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Misc/Trade Why sift through the rest?

Want LOCAL? Has them ALL!!

Want your car SOLD as quickly as can be?

Call and sell it LOCALLY!!

738

Livestock/Supplies Boarding matted stalls, lighted indoor 60x120 arena. Partial care, we feed mornings, turn-out available. 503543-7406 for more info.

740

Feed & Supplies

743

Christmas Trees JOBINS Christmas Trees U CUT/PRE CUT Douglas Fir $20 Grand Fir $25 Noble Fire $30 Nordman Fir $30 From Hwy. 30 in Warren. Go west on Church Rd. Take a right on Hazen Rd., then left on Stone Rd. 1.3 miles to farm. Watch for signs.

32750 Stone Rd., Warren Open Daily 503-397-1054 KRUEGAR TREE FARMS U-CUT (Saws provided) Nobles Douglas Fir Blue Spruce & Frazier Fir Noon-Dusk Mon-Thurs 10am-Dusk Fri-Sun

Garage Sales

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8 mi N. St. Helens, follow signs after Nicolai Cut-Off Rd. 503-369-0349

135 Melvin Ave, SH. Dec 21 & 22, 9am-3pm

KRUEGER TREE FARMS

Buying Gold, Silver, Coins, Guns 503-308-2494

Having a Garage Sale?

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From as little as $9.95/week!!

(503)397-0116 classified@thechroni cleonline.com Unwanted books, magazines, etc. Free pick-up, Scappoose to Col. City 503-366-7048

712

Furniture Twin bed frame & box spring mattress $50.

503-369-3282

726

Cameras/Equip Canon Rebel XTi w/lens & extras, $325.

Email sphiel@yahoo.com

736 Pets

Boarding for Dogs at Big Meadow Farm.

Reserve Early for the Holidays 503-366-3565 Columbia Humane Society offers dog baths every Sat only, 11:303:30 p.m. Prices vary by size and coat ($5-$16) more details at columbiahumane.org By appt. 503-397-4353 We are also at All About Pets, 53567 Columbia River Hwy, Scappoose.

Day & hrs the same. By appt. 503-543-5740 Home Alone Critter Care A wonderful way to allow your pets the comfort and safety of their own home while you are away or working lng hours.

Walking and taxi service also available.

All pets, indoor & outdoor. www.crittercare bymarg.com Free Consultation Licensed, Bonded & Insured.

503-860-6470

5 to 9 foot Nobles and a few Douglas Fir any size.

Open now until Dec. 23rd Every Day. 5 mi S. of St. Helens or 2 mi N. of Scappoose on Fullerton Rd 1 mi to Farm 503-841-3419

750

Misc For Sale 230 Volt Electric AC welder. Powercraft $75.

503-369-1381 Blaze King woodstove, 6” pipe $300, older chest freezer, works $40, nice Dell printer copy & fax $40, Yamaha keyboard barely used pd $900 asking $500, 6 mo Cocker female puppy, black $100, 1989 Toyota pickup dependable $1200.

503-556-0107 Pro Form treadmill exerciser $200, exc conc. 503-397-0474

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Apts Unfurnished #1 2 bdrm Apt @ McCormick Park. Big Apt. Full size kitchen w/dishwasher & eating bar, tub/shower, covered BBQ porch, modern & secure, laundry/Garage avail.

NOHA OK. No pets.

Equal Housing Opp. 1691 Old Portland Rd, St. Helens $650/mo. No move-in fees. lv msg 503-369-1553 #27 2 bdrm Townhouse @ McCormick Park.

2 story home located in a woodsy setting. Big kitchen w/dishwasher, tub/shower, 3 closets, nice BBQ deck, W/D hk-up modern & secure, laundry/Garage avail.

NOHA OK. No pets Equal Housing Opp. 1691 Old Portland Rd, St. Helens $799/mo. No move in fees.

503369-1553

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St. Helens Grace’s Apts 1st month $99 w/1 yr lease Small studio/kitchenette $475/mth.

Large Studio/river view $700/mth.

1 bdrm w/fireplace $800/mth All utilities included except cable 503-397-0798 STUDIO $425-$452 2 BEDROOM $675 * Pets Welcome** *Seasonal Swimming Pool *Playground *Beautiful Courtyard *Deck / Patio *Laundry Facility *Easy Access to Hwy 30, Shopping, Schools & Library *Water/Sewer/Trash PAID FRANKLIN MANOR 84 Shore Drive #1 St. Helens, OR 503-366-3812 or 503-396-6024 Professionally Managed By: C&R Real Estate Sevices Co. Equal Housing Opportunity **Call for details Studio Apt, $395/mth.

W/G/E & heat pd. 400 sq.ft. 503-397-1188

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Houses Unfurnished #27 2 bdrm Townhouse @ McCormick Park.

2 story home located in a woodsy setting. Big kitchen w/dishwasher, tub/shower, 3 closets, nice BBQ deck, W/D hk-up modern & secure, laundry/Garage avail.

NOHA OK. No pets Equal Housing Opp. 1691 Old Portland Rd, St. Helens $799/mo. No move in fees. 503-3691553 2 bdrm, 1 ba, lrg yard.

No smoking/pets. $650/mth, $650 dep.

810 W. SH. Avail. Jan 15th. 503-397-2502 264 N 18th, 2 car gar, 3 bdrm, 2.5 ba, fncd yrd.

No Smoking/NOHA, Accept 1 dog up to 10lbs. $35 app fee, $1250/mth. $500 dep.

503-366-1803 3 bd 1 bth at 144 N 6th St SH W/D, NOHA accepted, credit check req. 397-4153 or 3974117 3 bdrm 1 ba for rent.

Call 503-397-9746 3 bdrm, 1 ba, all appliances, lrg kitchen, laundry rm, garage, fncd yard. W/S/G pd.

No smoking/pets.

NOHA OK. Located in Deer Island. $775/mth + dep. 503-396-3275 Cozy older 2 bd. Col. City , mtn. view, garage, RV parking, basement storage, dead-end st.

W/D, refrid. & range.

Garb. included. $725 mth w/garage, $675 w/out. NO smking NO pets Call Ark Realty 503-987-4129 For Rent in SH 2 bdrm house, CV, RR WD Nice yard storage shed, gard pd. $750 mnth $750 Sec. $20 per applicant 396-0800 OIG PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC 1815 Columbia Blvd., St. Helens (503)396-5436 Scappoose: 33685 SE June Lane 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Ready Nov. 10th. $1375 plus deposits.

St. Helens: 125 S. 21st. 2 bdrm 1 bath, new carpet and vinyl floors, fenced yard, patio. $750. Plus deposits.

59640 Barr Ave. 4 bdrm, 2 bath. One level 220 sq. ft. many extras.

Beautiful home. $1450 plus deposits.

Many of our units are pet friendly.

Please check our website for more availabilities and information of properties. www.oigprop.com Sorry, we no longer accept NOHA. 503-3965436

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Scappoose: 33685 SE June Ln. 3 bdrm, 2 ba, dble car garage, fenced yard, nice location, over 2,000 sq.ft. $1350 plus dep. No pets.

St. Helens: 125 S 21st. 2 bdrm, 1 ba, patio, open floor plan, washer/dryer hkup. Small pet neg w/pet rent and dep. $750/mth.

58907 Green Acres Rd #B. 2 bdrm, 1.5 ba in four-plex. New carpet, paint, washer/dryer incl. $775 plus deps. No pets.

Please check our website: www.oigprop.com to view properties.

Sorry, we no longer accept NOHA. RENT/OWN $750/mth.

3 bdrm, 2 ba w/garage, fenced yard. Nice.

503-348-8482

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Duplexes 101 Oakwood 2 bdrm duplex SH RR DW W/D fenced yrd, garb pd full bath rent $750 sec. $750 Application fee $20 per ad. 396-0800 Duplex w/excellent river & mountain view. 3 bdrm, 2 ba, laundry rm, garage.

No Smoking/Pets. $900/mth + dep. 503397-5522 St. Helens, newer Duplex, 3 bdrm, 2.5 ba, single car garage, gas f/place, W/D hook-ups.

2833 Columbia Blvd, close to schools & shopping.

No Smoking/Pets, $920/mth + dep. & utilities. 503-397-0146, 503-539-6392

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Mobile/Manuf.

Homes

Mobile homes, need repairs. $400 WSG included. Rainier, OR 503-556-0409 Moduline 1985, 14X66.

2 bdrm, 1 ba w/garden tub, W&D, Stove, fridge, AC. Larger sunroom, shed.

10% down payment $215.01 OAC. Call Bill 503-366-1417

822

Mobile Homes Space Mobile Home spaces available. $375/mth.

Rainier OR. WSG included. 503-556-0409

823

RV Space 2 RV spaces, $230/mo. utilites paid 503-9871319 RV spaces available. $300/mth. Rainier, OR. WSG included.

503-556-0409

832

Commercial Space Commerical space for rent, Hwy. 30 frontage, Scappoose $600 /month 503-543-6343

880

Misc for Rent Lot for rent in Mobile Home Park. $325/mth.

Taking applications, MF Homes ONLY. No RV’s.

503-543-7770

901

Homes for Sale by Owner Nice condo in SH 2 bdrm, bonus rm, 1.5 bth, single garage, deck, recently updated kitchen and baths.

Centrally located near St Helens FCU. Partially furnished or furnishings negotiable.

HOA dues $150 per mth covers w/g, exterioir & ground maintence. Priced to sell at $69,500. Call 503-201-4473 after 5 PM and weekends.

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906

Acreage Reduced to $18,000, 1.5 acres in Deer Is. OR Col. County Beautiful, secluded property. Orig. $45,000 illness forces sale Cash, No Terms. 503319-6944/503-293-0599

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Mobile/Manuf.

Homes ‘72 Sierra Mobile home. $8,000. 503-369-9677 REDMAN 1990, 14x60, 2bdrm, 2 ba, L/hook-up, new vinyl in baths, new carpet thruout. New decks, awning, new paint inside/out. Nice shed.

10% down, $24,950 payment around $260 OAC. Call Bill 503-366-1417.

CH12-922 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION This is an action for Judicial Foreclosure of real property commonly known as 55005 Marten Ln, Bend, OR 97707. A motion or answer must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days of the date of first publication specified herein along with the required filing fee.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND/OR ASSIGNS, Plaintiff, v. JACOB A. MCGRANE; JORDAN R. BURROS; and ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 770 COLUMBIA BLVD., SAINT HELENS, OR 97051, Defendants.Case No. SUMMONSALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 770 COLUMBIA BLVD., SAINT HELENS, OR 97051 TO DEFENDANTS: ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 770 COLUMBIA BLVD., SAINT HELENS, OR 97051 : IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON: You are hereby required to appear and defend the action filed against you in the aboveentitled cause within 30 days from the date of service of this Summons upon you; and if you fail to appear and defend, for want thereof, the Plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded therein.

PITE DUNCAN, LLP Dated: 12/07/2012 By: David J. Boulanger, OSB #092943 Trial Attorney Phone: (503) 222-2256 Fax: 503-222-2260 Email: dboulanger@pitedunca n.com Rochelle L. Stanford, OSB #062444 Phone: (619) 326-2404 Fax: (858) 412-2608 Email: rstanford@piteduncan.c om 621 SW Morrison Street, Suite 425 Portland, OR 97205 Of Attorneys for Plaintiff NOTICE TO DEFENDANT/DEFEND ANTS READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically.

To “appear” you must file with the court a legal paper called a “motion” or “answer”.

The “motion” or “answer” must be given to the court clerk or

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administrator within 30 days (or 60 days for Defendant United States or State of Oregon Department of Revenue) along with the required filing fee.

It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff’s attorney or, if the plaintiff does not have an attorney, proof of service on the plaintiff.

If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may contact the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service online at www.oregonstatebar.or g or by calling (503) 684-3763 (in the Portland metropolitan area) or toll-free elsewhere in Oregon at (800) 452-7636.

Publication Dates of: 12/19/12, 12/26/12, 01/02/13, and 01/09/13.

CH12-903 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of GEORGE D. FRANK, Deceased Case No.: 12-7094P NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative.

All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative c/o Joshua E Husbands, Holland & Knight LLP, 111 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 2300, Portland, OR 97204, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative.

Dated and First published on December 12, 2012 JULIA FRANK POND Personal Representative Lawyer for Personal Representative: Joshua E. Husbands, OSB # 992873 Holland & Knight, LLP 111 SW fifth Avenue, Suite 2300 Portland, OR 97204 Telephone: (503) 2432300 Facsimile: (503) 2418014 Email: Joshua.husbands@ Hklaw.com CH12-896 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, Plaintiff, Vs. UNKWON HEIRS OF JAMES KERN, DECEASED; LERRINA A. COLLINS; ERVIN JOHN KERN; RUSSELL KERN; AND OCCUPNATS OF THE PREMISES Defendants.

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Public Notices No. 122401 CIVIL SUMMONS TO THE DEFENDANTS: Russell Kern and Unknown Heirs of James Kern, deceased NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY! A lawsuit has been started against you in the above-entitled Court

by WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, Plaintiff.

Plaintiff’s claim is stated in the written Complaint, a copy of which is on file at the Columbia County Courthouse.

You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically.

To “appear” you must file with the court a legal paper called a “motion” or “answer.”

The “motion” or “answer” must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff’s attorney or, if the plaintiff does not have an attorney, proof of service on the plaintiff.

The object of the compliant is to foreclose a deed of trust dated July 15, 2008 and recorded as Instrument No. 2008-007383 given

by James Kern on property commonly known as 297 Sunset Boulevard, Saint Helens OR 97051 and legally described as: Beginning at a point that is North 59¡00’ East 281.25 feet from the most Westerly corner of Block C, Neuman Subdivision in St. Helens, Columbia County, Oregon; thence along the Northerly line of said Block C, North 59¡00’ East a distance of 93.75 feet to the most Northerly corner of said Block C, said subdivision; thence South 28¡38’ East along the Easterly line of said Block C, said subdivision, 100.8 feet to the most Easterly corner of Lot 25 of said Block C of subdivision; thence South 59¡00’ West 92.73 feet, more or less, to a point that is North 59¡00’ East 278.17 feet from the Southwest corner of Lot 1, Block C of said subdivision; thence North 29¡131/2’ West 100.06 feet to the point of beginning, being Lot 25 and part of Lot 24, Block C of said subdivision.

The complaint seeks to foreclose and terminate all interest of Russell Kern and Unknown Heirs of James Kern, deceased, and all other interests in the property.

The “motion” or “answer” (or “reply”) must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days of the date of first publication specified herein along with the required filing fee.

The date of first publication of the summons is November 28, 2012.

If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may contact the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service on line at

http://www.oreg onstatebar.org

or by calling (503) 6843763 (in the Portland metropolitan area) or toll-free elsewhere in Oregon at (800) 4527636.

Attorneys for Plaintiff SHAPIRO & SUTHERLAND, LLC /s/.James A. Craft James A. Craft #090146 [jcraft@logs.com] 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255 Vancouver, WA 98683 (360)260-2253; Fax (360)260-2285

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St. Helens splits with talented Liberty team

BY KYLE BOGGS The Chronicle

ST. HELENS — The St. Helens Lions girls won eight of 11 events en route to a 10661 win over the Liberty Falcons at Eisenschmidt Pool on Dec. 13.

The St. Helens boys put up a fight against a very talented Liberty squad. Missing one of their top swimmers, senior Devon Brady, the boys lost, 91-78, to a Falcons team featuring two nationally ranked swimmers.

The girls won all three relays and picked up two individual wins from junior Patience Marshall and sophomore Brook Hopkins. Senior Emily Spears came up with the other victory.

Marshall’s wins came in the 100 butterfly, which she won by seven seconds, and the 500 freestyle. She beat junior teammate Tori Edwards in the 500.

Hopkins went 1-2 with junior teammate Johanna Parkhurst in both of her events, the 200 individual medley and the 100 backstroke.

“Brook Hopkins is swimming really well,” said coach Bill Rash. “Jojo Parkhurst did great in the 100 backstroke.”

In addition to the 1-2 finishes from Hopkins and Parkhurst and in the 500 free, Spears and Edwards were the top two finishers in the 200 freestyle.

Freshman Cameron Lein had the two individual victories for the boys, finishing first in the 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke. He beat sopho-

more teammate Jonathan Prevish by about a half second in the butterfly. Lein led a Lion sweep in the backstroke. Sophomore Dillon Swatski finished second and freshman Trevor Moss was third.

The Lions also won the 400 freestyle relay, but couldn’t match up with the firepower of the Falcons.

“Liberty has two guys that are nationally ranked. Their medley relay could be the fastest in the state this year,” Rash said. “We did pretty well.

We had a bunch of swimmers sick that didn’t swim. The boys meet would have definitely been a little closer than it was.

Jared Houghtelling swam well, as did Jacob Zartman.”

St. Helens hosts Wilsonville in a dual meet at 4 p.m. on Dec. 20.

St. Helens freshman Cameron Lein picked up victories in the 100 fly and 100 backstroke on Dec. 13.

KYLE BOGGS The Chronicle

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Lions hold on for win over Warriors SHHS takes first at

Benson tournament

BY KYLE BOGGS The Chronicle

Scrappy defense helped the St. Helens Lions (4-2) eke out a 41-38 win over the visiting Aloha Warriors (2-5) on Dec. 11. Two nights later, the Lions dropped a 49-42 game to the Wilson Trojans (3-2).

It was senior Cody Beisley’s defense in particular that helped St. Helens keep Aloha at bay in the final period. He pressured the Warriors into a 10-second violation midway through the fourth quarter.

Then, with 2:30 to play, Aloha rolled the ball up court to keep the clock from running. As the ball and the Aloha player approached midcourt, Beisley dove to the hardwood, wrestled the ball away from the Warrior and called timeout to give St. Helens the ball.

“I was just waiting for him to pick it up. Then he got closer and closer, so I just decided to dive on it,” Beisley said. “I can lay out six feet, so I got to it pretty quick, got the ball and called timeout. At first I wasn’t thinking about doing it – I was just gonna play defense.”

The steal didn’t lead to any points for the Lions, but it brought forth some momentum and established the defensive intensity with which the team would play the rest of the game.

Beisley finished the game with 9 points. Senior Jake Ramiskey had a team-high 13 along with three steals. Junior point guard Tanner Long had

KYLE BOGGS / The Chronicle

St. Helens senior Cody Beisley made two free throws with less than a second remaining against Aloha on Dec. 11 to seal the win for the Lions.

a team-high eight rebounds.

After holding a one-point lead at halftime against Wilson, St. Helens was outscored 20-7 in the third quarter. The Lions forced several turnovers in the fourth quarter but couldn’t convert enough of them into points to earn the win.

Senior guard Cody Galvin led St. Helens with 13 points.

Ramiskey scored 9. Senior post Nathan Hunter had 7 points and five rebounds.

Senior Jared Bonney had a team-high eight rebounds and three steals.

St. Helens was at home

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Dec. 18 against the Gresham Gophers (3-1).

The Lions are then off until the Barlow Trail Tournament Dec. 27-29.

See full box scores and additional photos at thechronicleonline.com.

Two trips to Benson High School were fruitful for the St. Helens Lions (3-4) as they won both of their games on Dec. 14 and 15 to finish first in a four-team tournament.

St. Helens beat North Salem (0-6) 47-36 on Dec. 14, then beat the Rex Putnam Kingsmen (1-4) 43-38 to clinch the tournament.

“It was unreal. There were a lot of people there for the championship game,” said St. Helens coach Billy McKinney. “Afterward when I told the girls that not only did they win two games, but they won a tournament, they were all so bright-eyed and smiley.”

North Salem kept the first game close until the final period. Improved free-throw shooting from the Lions in the final period helped them seal the victory. St. Helens was 2for-10 at the line in the first three quarters before making 9-of-17 attempts in the fourth quarter.

Senior guard Jillian Ross led the team with 15 points.

Junior post Lucy Kyle-Milward added 10 and junior guard Nicole Harcourt scored 7.

The win set up a game against the Putnam Kingsmen, a fellow Northwest Oregon Conference team. Putnam beat Benson (1-4) 51-33 to reach the finals.

Sophomore Michelle Sass led the Lions with 18 points against the Kingsmen. She scored 11 of those points in the third quarter to help St.

Helens swing a four-point halftime deficit into a threepoint lead entering the fourth quarter. Sass made three 3pointers in the game, two of them in the third quarter.

Junior Brittney Bartolomucci finished with 9 points and Harcourt scored 8.

The tournament victory followed a tough 44-39 loss to the Hood River Valley Eagle Indians (5-1).

McKinney said his team played well early and had a chance to win it toward the end, but felt the game slipped away a little bit.

Ross led the Lions with 16 points. Harcourt scored 12.

St. Helens has its next four games at home. The first of those is at 7:15 p.m. on Dec. 21 against the Jefferson Democrats (2-3).

– Kyle Boggs 1st 2nd 3rd 4th SHHS 8 5 17 9 HRVHS 8 11 14 11

F 39 44

SHHS NSHS

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 7 13 12 15 12 8 9 7

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SHHS RPHS

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 11 6 18 8 10 11 11 6

F 43 38

ST. HELENS: Harcourt 12, Ross 16, Sass 1, Amick 4, Sharp 4, Kyle-Milward, Tupper, Bingaman, Bartolomucci 2

ST. HELENS: Ross 15, Kyle-Milward 10, Hembree, Sharp 5, Bartolomucci 4, Harcourt 7, Sass, Roth, Tupper 3, Amick, Bingaman 3

ST. HELENS: Harcourt 8, Ross 5, Sass 18, Amick 2, Bartolomucci 9, Tupper, Roth 1, Hembree, Bingaman

SOCCER

St. Helens, Scappoose players St. Helens sand team finishes recognized for scholastic work second at national tournament PORTLAND — Scappoose High School senior Matt Blaser won the National Football Foundation’s Portland chapter’s 2012 Scholar/Athlete of the Year award at a Dec. 12 banquet.

Also honored at the banquet was St. Helens High School senior Andrew Gray, one of 14 finalists recognized from the Portland metropolitan area.

Blaser, an All League offensive and defensive lineman, received a $3,000 scholarship to go along with his award. In addition to his accomplishments on the field, Blaser is a member of the National Honor Society and carries a 3.98 grade point average. He also plays tuba in the district honor band and trumpet in the Scappoose High jazz band.

Gray won a $1,000 scholarship for being one of 14 finalists selected from the 63 candidates nominated. He earned All League honors as a linebacker and offensive lineman for the Lions this season. He is also a member of the National Honor Society and carries a 3.98 GPA. In addition, he is a member

Courtesy photo

Scappoose High School senior Matt Blaser receives the 2012 NFF Scholar/Athlete of the Year award from Hall of Fame coach Ad Rutscman during a banquet on Dec. 12.

of the Key Club and helped coach a seventh-grade football team.

Blaser is the third Scappoose High football player to win the award. Sam Lawson won it in 1999 and Nathan Hannah won it in 2005.

Guest speakers at the banquet included former Oregon Ducks and NFL quarterback

Joey Harrington, former Portland State and NFL quarterback Neil Lomax, and current Portland State head coach Nigel Burton.

This was the NFF Portland chapter’s 52nd annual banquet. Nominations are taken from 79 high schools in the See NFF, Page A11

CLEARWATER, Fla. — The St. Helens U14 SwagJackers beach soccer team took second place at the Major Beach Soccer U14 National Championship tournament Dec. 15-16.

The St. Helens squad won its first three games before a dramatic championship match.

The Swag-Jackers trailed 4-1 entering the third and final 10minute period. The Swag-Jackers scored three unanswered goals to send it into overtime.

Unfortunately for the SwagJackers, their opponents scored first in the sudden death overtime, giving the St. Helens team silver medals.

The championship game was against IMG Academy of Bradenton, Fla., the same team the Swag-Jackers beat 2-1 to reach the finals. Tied 1-1, Mara Buchco hit Ashley Giesbers for the game-winner. It was Giesbers’ second goal of the match.

IMG Academy is a private training institution that recently underwent a $7.5 million expansion.

“I think it was phenomenal for us to go into their turf. To me it’s like coming in and beating a well-oiled machine,” said St. Helens coach Rich Buchco.

ERIKA REARDON / For The Chronicle

The St. Helens U14 soccer in the sand team includes, from left, Lydia Reardon, Georgie Gross, Justice Russell, Mara Buchco, Nicole Hamilton, Athena Duggan, Ashley Giesbers, Relina Brown and Alyssa Enyart.

Buchco said his squad’s cohesiveness was its biggest strength.

“Together they’re so tight, they’re all good friends and they play so well together,” he said.

St. Helens won its first match of the tournament on Friday, 4-2. Later that day, the Swag-Jackers won 5-3 with three goals from Lydia Reardon.

The nine players on the team were Reardon, Giesbers, Buchco, Georgie Gross, Justice

Russell, Nicole Hamilton, Athena Duggan, Relina Brown and Alyssa Enyart.

St. Helens qualified for the national championships by winning the Nationwide Soccer in the Sand Tournament in Seaside in June.

The team put on several fundraisers in the area to pay for its trip. Buchco said that fundraising covered the cost of airfare, lodging and meals.

Read more at thechronicleonline.com.

– Kyle Boggs

THE CHRONICLE

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

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Weekend Fishing Opportunities In the John Day arm, steelhead angling is slow and the water is muddy upstream of Philippi Park.

White sturgeon retention is closed for the year, but remains an option for catch-and-release fishing.

Columbia River Fish Counts Salmon, steelhead and shad

The following modifications are now in effect for the Columbia River mainstem: From Buoy 10 upstream to the Tongue Point/Rocky Point line from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, this section is open for fall chinook, coho and steelhead retention. The daily limit is two adult salmon/steelhead in combination and five jacks. Seasons may be subject to in-season modifications.

From Tongue Point to the Warrior Rock Lighthouse on Sauvie Island, this section of the river is open from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31 for fall chinook, coho and steelhead. The daily limit is two adults in combination and five jacks. Retention of chum and sockeye is prohibited. Seasons may be subject to in-season modifications.

The salmonid creel program on the lower Columbia has ended for the year and will resume in Febru-

BY CHIP BUBL OSU Extension Service

• In the same muddy vein, good mucking around boots – lots of neat types are now available Master Gardener™ class • A water timer for hosesignups being taken fed sprinklers for carefree waThe OSU Extension office tering in Columbia County will offer • Bouquets and wreaths of the Master dried flowers Gardener™ • A high-quality pruning training saw, hand pruner or lopper to again in St. make pruning a pleasure; a Helens this good pruning book (the one spring.

by Christopher Brickell is Classes will very useful) be on Mon• Easy grip or smaller hand Chip Bubl days from 9 tools for gardeners with a.m. to 4 p.m. for 11 weeks arthritis starting on Jan. 7, 2013. Cost is • A collapsible compost bin $75, which includes a large rede- to recycle kitchen and yard source book. waste signed Master Gardeners are re• Some small, beautiful proespecially sponsible for providing volun- gram vases to display special single for extra teer gardening education to the leader in blossoms dirty, chapped community as partial payback metro Portland, • A long-spouted water pot hands for the training. If interested in has the following gift ideas for easy houseplant care • Interesting hand-painted the program, call the Extension (modestly edited): • A new ever-sharp pair of flowerpots office at (503) 397-3462 for an • A gardener’s journal to • A nice pair of leather gar- garden scissors for snipping information packet. record planting dates, varieties, dening gloves to prevent injury herbs and flowers • A hand-woven basket successes (or not) from year to and chapped, rough skin, or Jan’s Christmas garden gifts year with a handle for gathering flexible, rubberized cotton for your sweetie herbs and vegetables • A gift certificate for ‘x’ gloves that keep fingernails Jan McNeilan, our thought- hours of help in the yard • A large garden cart to clean and hands dry while ful emeritus Master Gardener carry tools and soil amend• Hand soaps and creams mucking about in the garden

garden plots

GIRLS BASKETBALL

KYLE BOGGS / The Chronicle

Junior Abby Kessi takes a shot against Roosevelt on Dec. 11.

against Gladstone had Scappoose ahead 29-27 entering the final period. The Gladiators hit a couple of key 3pointers in the fourth quarter to take the lead late, however.

Kessi’s 17 points led Scappoose against Gladstone. Catlow added 7.

Scappoose plays at Taft High School (3-4) in Lincoln City at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 21.

See full box scores and more photos at thechronicleonline.com.

– Kyle Boggs

Sunrise 7:51 AM

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Sunday, December 16 High: 48 LOW: 30 Precipitation: 1.01

Sunset 4:32 PM

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High: 48 LOW: 32 Precipitation: 0.65

Harvest Summaries (Dec. 15) Eastside Sturgeon 159 hunters harvested 370 The following modifications are birds, a rate of 2.3 birds per hunter. in effect for the mainstem Columbia River: From Buoy 10 to the Westside Bonneville Dam, retention of stur75 hunters harvested 117 geon is prohibited seven days birds, a rate of 1.6 birds per hunter. per week until Dec. 31. Catch and release of sturgeon may continue Total during retention closures.

234 hunters harvested 487 birds, a rate of 2.1 birds per hunter.

Sauvie Island Waterfowl ary of 2013.

ments out to the garden in one trip • Kneepads or a gardening stool to make weeding and low work less of a strain • Metal supports for tall spring tulips and later for supporting tomato plants • Permanent tags to mark the sites of your favorite perennials and bulbs or to mark the rows in next spring’s vegetable patch • A seed sower to easily set tiny seeds into soil at exactly the proper interval • A soil thermometer to measure soil temperature for spring planting and very interesting to use • Tools, tools and more tools – those hand trowels by OXO are really well made as are some of the cast aluminum products; well-designed and constructed shovels and spading forks are a joy • Fancier tools like a shredder/chipper, a new chain saw, or one of those fancy “combo” tools • A long-handled bulb planter to make digging small

deep holes for bulbs a cinch • Gardening books or a gift certificate for a store that carries oodles of garden books – there are so many!

• Bulbs to plant in bowls and vases for early indoor bloom • A gift certificate for plants/tools from a favorite store, nursery or feed and seed • Children’s gardening tools to encourage young folks to start the gardening habit • Presents for wildlife such as bird feeders or baths, bat houses, orchard mason bee blocks, etc.

• And at the upper end of things, a greenhouse or welldesigned cold frame (this could be hand-built) Contact information for the Extension office Oregon State University Extension Service – Columbia County. 505 N. Columbia River Highway (across from the Legacy clinic), St. Helens, OR, 97051. (503) 397-3462.

Email: chip.bubl@oregonstate.edu

BOYS BASKETBALL

SWIMMING

Scappoose gets win, struggles in tourney The Scappoose Indians (24) notched their second win of the season on Dec. 11 at home against the Roosevelt Roughriders (1-5). Using fullcourt defensive pressure, halfcourt traps and tough man-to-man defense, Scappoose won 43-34.

The Gladstone Holiday Classic didn’t start off as well for the Indians, as they opened with an 80-19 loss to the Mazama Vikings (5-2). The second round was much closer, as the Tribe dropped a 40-36 game to the Gladstone Gladiators (2-2).

On Dec. 11, the Indians had four steals before the Roughriders scored their first basket. Scappoose finished the first quarter with more steals (6) than Roosevelt had points (5).

Scappoose spread the ball on offense. Junior Lacey Updike led the team in scoring with 12 points, including three 3-pointers. Junior Brittany Catlow scored 11 and junior Abby Kessi had 9. Freshman Kendal Bailey added 5.

Catlow led the Indians with 8 against the Vikings. Updike scored 5.

Mazama jumped on Scappoose early, taking a 30-5 lead in the first quarter and never looking back.

A 17-point third quarter

Sunset 4:31 PM

Indians continue improving times SEASIDE — The Scappoose Indians went into a double dual meet on Dec. 13 against the Seaside Seagulls and Valley Catholic Valiants tired from a difficult practice the day before and came out with several personal or season best times.

Scappoose came up short in all four duals, with the boys losing to Seaside 17969 and Valley Catholic 11596, and the girls falling 150-126 to Seaside and 157113 to Valley Catholic.

“We had a real hard practice on Wednesday and still came out with 55 personal or season bests this meet, so that should give the kids a lot of confidence as they were feeling pretty wore out,” said Scappoose coach David Richmond.

Senior Sadie Krahn’s second-place finish in the 100yard butterfly was the best individual finish of the afternoon. She finished in a time of 1:12 – two seconds out of first place. Krahn also swam a 1:12 in the 100 backstroke to take third.

“Sadie Krahn PR’d in both of her events and continues to show great early season speed,” Richmond said.

Senior Molly Orr added a pair of fourth-place finishes in the 50 and 100 free despite fighting off illness.

“Molly Orr was feeling really sick and we weren’t sure if she would be able to swim. She has to be commended for not just swimming all four of her events, but showing great toughness and swimming personal bests in those events,” Richmond said. Orr also swam in a pair of relays.

Kiara Single and Stefany Alvarez both had third-place finishes for the Indians as wlel. Single’s came in the 500 free, where she PR’d by 16 seconds, and Alvarez’s was in the 50 free.

Senior Gilberto Martinez and Sam Herscovitz each had third-place finishes to lead the boys. Martinez’s came in the 50 free while Herscovitz’s was in the 200 free.

“Gilberto Martinez had a great medley relay split and open 50 free time,” Richmond said.

Scappoose swims at the Rainier Invitational at 2 p.m. on Dec. 21.

See full results for Scappoose swimmers at thechronicleonline.com.

– Kyle Boggs

NFF: Gray’s grades also earn him bowl berth

From PAGE A10

greater Portland metropolitan area. Finalists are selected based on their football, academics and community service accomplishments.

Gray plays in Academic All-American Bowl In addition to receiving a $1,000 scholarship on Dec. 12, St. Helens High School senior Andrew Gray also played in the Academic All-American Bowl at Lewis & Clark College on Dec. 15.

Gray played middle linebacker for Team Oregon in a 27-25 loss to Team Hawaii.

Gray recorded five tackles while splitting time with three other players at his position.

More than a dozen colleges were on hand to watch the JEREMY DUECK / jeremydueckphotography.com game.

St. Helens High School senior Andrew Gray, center, makes a tackle during the Academic All-American – Kyle Boggs Bowl on Dec. 15.

KYLE BOGGS / The Chronicle

Senior Chris Tinning lays the ball in against Wilsonville on Dec. 14.

Tribe falls to 5A foes The Scappoose Indians (15) dropped a pair of games against tough Oregon 5A opponents last week but earned their first win on Dec. 17 with a 64-57 victory over the R.A. Long Lumberjacks (1-6) of Longview.

On Dec. 11, Scappoose lost on the road to Roosevelt (3-1) 69-45. The Indians then dropped a 48-25 home game to the Wilsonville Wildcats (4-1) on Dec. 14.

Senior Paul Revis led the Indians with 13 points against the Roughriders. Senior Jesse Hanson scored 11 and junior Tracy Stanley-Scruggs had 7.

The game against Wilsonville was a defensive struggle.

Neither team seemed able to escape the other’s pressure until the Wildcats pulled away in the fourth quarter. Senior Logan

Stanton came up with three steals and four rebounds for the Indians.

Revis and senior Ryan Henness both scored 5 points to lead Scappoose.

At press time, no details were available from Scappoose’s win against R.A. Long.

– Kyle Boggs SHS RHS

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SCAPPOOSE: Tinning 4, Hanson 11, Stanley-Scruggs 7, Henness, Revis 13, Loss 3, Kramer 5, Davis, Stanton 2, Padgett, Marcantonio

SCAPPOOSE: Tinning 4, Revis 5, Kramer, Davis 1, Stanton 4, Hanson, Stanley-Scruggs, Henness 5, Loss 4, Johnson 2, Marcantonio, Padgett, Wendelshafer, Groom

PREPCALENDAR ST. HELENS

DEC. 19 – 25

SCAPPOOSE

THURSDAY

WEDNESDAY

SWIMMING • Home vs. Wilsonville 4PM

BASKETBALL • Boys vs. Kelso 7PM

FRIDAY

FRIDAY

BASKETBALL • Girls vs. Jefferson 7:15PM

SWIMMING • At Rainier Invitational 4PM BASKETBALL • Girls at Taft 5:30PM • Boys at Taft 7PM

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THE CHRONICLE

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Oregon unemployment at 8.4 percent in November tail employed 197,200 in November, which was up 4,900 compared with November 2011. Clothing and accessories stores added the most jobs of the retail categories, as it was up 1,400 from last year.

The BLS estimates of monthly job gains and losses are based on a survey of businesses. These preliminary estimates are subject to revision.

The national unemployment rate was 7.7 percent in November and 7.9 percent in October, while Oregon’s rate was 8.4 percent in November and 8.6 percent in October.

During the first 11 months of this year, Oregon's unemployment rate has been between 8.4 percent and 8.9 percent.

In November, 159,653 Oregonians were unemployed. This was 12,288 fewer individuals than in November 2011 when 171,941 Oregonians were unemployed.

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Income and employment statics by county from October, the most recent month for which data is available.

dustry. The industry remains well below its record employment readings of more than 100,000 that were seen throughout much of 2006 and 2007.

Economists with the BLS estimate that private-sector educational and health services has been near 238,000 jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis for over a year. This sector has flattened out during this period as a result of changes in much of the health care industry that have resulted in slowing expansion at some firms, coupled with outright contractions at others.

Private-sector educational services added 1,200 jobs in October and has expanded rapidly and consistently over the past 10 years.

This industry, which includes private colleges as well as elementary and secondary schools, employed 37,600 in November compared with 27,000 in November 2002.

The BLS estimates that government employment continues to lag the recovery of private-sector employment. Federal government was down 1,300 over the past 12 months.

State government shed 600 jobs in that time.

Local government, meanwhile, has added 500 jobs, with all of those gains coming out-

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regon’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November was 8.4 percent, essentially unchanged from 8.6 percent in October. The November 2011 unemployment rate was 9.1 percent.

On a seasonally adjusted basis, preliminary estimates from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicate nonfarm payroll employment in Oregon rose by 600 jobs in November. The private sector added 1,400 jobs over the month, while the public sector declined by 800.

Revised estimates for October show a loss of only 800 jobs, when a loss of 2,400 was initially reported. Upward revisions were largest in professional and business services and in leisure and hospitality.

Over the past year, the BLS estimates from November 2011 to November 2012 show a seasonally adjusted job gain of 18,700, or 1.2 percent, for Oregon's nonfarm payroll employment. During that time the private sector added an estimated 20,500 jobs (+1.5%), while government lost 1,800 jobs ( 0.6%).

The Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that manufacturing has added to payrolls all year. Employment was up 5,000, or 3.0 percent, since November 2011.

The sectors with the largest over-the-year increases included wood products (+500 jobs), fabricated metal products (+700), machinery (+800), and food manufacturing (+1,800). Despite these gains in recent months, manufacturing, at 169,900 jobs in November, was still well below its recent peak employment of 213,000 in August 2006.

Seasonally adjusted employment in construction has hovered close to 70,000 over the past three years. In November, this measure of construction employment dipped to 68,400, which tied March as the low point for the year. Apparently, rapid gains in statewide multi-unit and single-unit building permits this year have yet to translate to substantial net employment gains in the construction in-