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8A THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2015 Budget: On Obama’s desk Police: As social norms have Continued from Page 1A natural disasters for fund- ing purposes. The proposal, however, didn’t make it into the budget legislation Con- gress approved on Friday. U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., joined with Oregon and Idaho lawmakers in call- ing for a long-term solution. “This year’s spending bill is a real improvement over the status quo, but there is far, far more to do to protect commu- nities in Oregon, Alaska, Col- orado, Idaho and across the United States that are threat- HQHG E\ ZLOG¿UH HYHU\ \HDU´ Wyden said in a statement. Wyden said a bipartisan coalition is working toward a long-term approach. “It’s disappointing a small num- ber of members blocked that solution this year, but we’ll NHHS ¿JKWLQJ XQWLO ZH JHW LW RYHUWKH¿QLVKOLQH´WKHVHQ- ator said. changed, so has the hiring process ‘Congress has to face up and solve this problem.’ Continued from Page 1A Robert Bonnie While Astoria or Seaside Po- lice attract 50 to 80 applicants for a position, Workman said, Warrenton will get 20 to 30. Those hired in smaller depart- ments often see it as a step- ping stone to larger agencies, causing a retention issue. Over the years, Work- man has also noticed more applicants no longer see police work as a dream job that they specifically work toward. “I have had more people that have not thought about criminal justice and just thought it was a job, and it VRXQGHG FRRO´ :RUNPDQ said. “You need to find peo- ple that want to do this job and understand the toll it FDQWDNHRQ\RX´ In addition, law enforce- U.S. Department of Agriculture undersecretary 3D\LQJ IRU ZLOG¿UHV WKH same way the government responds to hurricanes and tornadoes needs more re- view, said U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, chairwoman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resourc- es Committee. One potential problem: A destructive tornado or hurricane is a single event, ZKLOH D QDVW\ ¿UH VHDVRQ LV series of events, some much worse than others. The tip- ping point at which federal disaster relief would be war- UDQWHG IRU ZLOG¿UHV LQ DQ\ JLYHQ\HDUFRXOGEHGLI¿FXOW to gauge. The budget legislation would provide $1.6 billion IRU ¿UH¿JKWLQJ XS IURP billion in a season that killed VHYHQ¿UH¿JKWHUVDQGEXUQHG a near-record 15,000 square miles nationwide. Including the Interior Department’s budget, which covers the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, the bud- get legislation includes a WRWDORIELOOLRQIRU¿UH- ¿JKWLQJ7KDW¶VPLOOLRQ more than the 10-year aver- age. “Congress has to face up and solve this problem. Be- cause if we don’t, the Forest Service is going to become WKH ¿UH VHUYLFH´ 86 'H- partment of Agriculture Un- dersecretary Robert Bonnie said Thursday. C hristm as Eve C andlelighting Service at 7 P M Special m u sic provided by Tevan G old berg & M em bers of th e C on g reg ation Serm on: “Th e D ifference a Baby M akes” ment agencies are seeing more applicants not being truthful in their background checks. Applicants are not disclosing details such as prior convictions or drug use. “From my perspective, having things in your past GRHVQ¶W SUHFOXGH \RX´ Workman said. “But if you don’t disclose something and it comes out later, I will wonder why you didn’t dis- FORVHLW´ Cannot lower standards When analyzing the rig- orous hiring process, John- ston admits many of the steps are meant to eliminate candidates rather than select them. The psychological ex- ams, for instance, have be- come much more detailed, Holiday Worship invite you to our combined Decem b er 24th a t 7 p .m . Enjoy wonderful instrumental music, handbell and vocal choirs, and candlelighting with us ALL ARE W ELCO M E! P a stors Ca rol P rich a rd & D oug Rich 11th & Fra n klin | Asto ria 503.325.5454 or 503.325.1702 DECEMBER 25 10 am - Holy Eucharist 503 N. Holladay, Dr. • Seaside, OR The gifts of hope, peace, joy and love are waiting for you F irst United Methodist Church and First Presbyterian Church a t Asto ria First Un ited M etho d ist DECEMBER 24 8:30 pm - Carol Sing 9 pm - Holy Eucharist CHRIS TM AS 241 N . H o lla d a y D r. • S e a s id e • 5 03-7 38-7 5 62 Christmas Ev e Service Calvary Episcopal Church CO M E HO M E FO R Seaside United Methodist Church Candlelight causing more candidates fail. The hiring process, which can take up to a year, has been adjusted in the past as social norms have changed, Johnston said. One example is the social acceptance of tattoos. Although it is becoming increasing difficult to hire, Johnston said, agencies will not lower their standards. “We are looking for peo- ple that are able to see the value of a community and a police department that are connected, and share that YDOXH RI VHUYLFH´ -RKQVWRQ said. Monday: Volunteer fire- fighting in this rural area has changed over the past couple decades, a source of both pride and stress for small departments. Rejoice in Jesus ’ Birth FAM ILY C HRISTM AS 679 S. M AIN STREET W ARREN TON SE RVICE Sun da y, D ec. 20 10-11a m C AN D LE LIG HT Refreshm en ts a n d frien dship sha red im m edia tely a fter every service SE RVICE Thursda y, D ec. 24 4-5pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service • 10pm Christmas Day Worship Service • 10am AT Bethany Free Lutheran Church 451 34TH STREET • ASTORIA (across from Safeway) FOR MORE INFO CALL (503) 325-2925 W a rren ton U n ited M ethod ist Chu rch DNEOPI=O"RA0ANRE?A 1DQNO@=U!A?AI>ANPDĤġLI ASTORIA CHRISTIAN CHURCH Christmas Services S UNDAY S ERVICES Sunday School • 9:45am Christmas Worship • 10:50am Peace Lutheran Church C HRISTMAS E VE S ERVICES HOKFKEJQOBKNKQN +AS6A=NO"RA0ANRE?A December 24th • 6:00pm 1DQNO@=U!A?AI>ANOPĤġLI (503) 325-2591 • 1151 Harrison Ave., Astoria X+K!EJJAN0ANRE?AX K=OPHEJA DNEOPE=J#AHHKSODEL %ECDS=UXOPKNE=X Celebrate Jesus’ Birth with a Candlelight Service of Scripture & Carols Lessons & Carols Sunday, December 20th, 2pm A festival of readings, music & pageantry for the season Christmas Eve Services Dec. 24th 7:00 pm Grace Episcopal Church 12 th & Exchange ~ Astoria 1545 Franklin, Astoria (503) 325-4691 www.graceastoria.org Thursday, December 24th Family Worship -4:30 pm Hymn Sing -10:30 pm Midnight Mass with choir -11 pm Christmas Day Service Friday, December 25th Morning Prayer -10 am Christmas Eve Services First Baptist Church Christian Church of Knappa 42417 Valley Creek Lane Astoria, Oregon 97103 Service time 5:00 p.m. Christian Church of Seaside 580 Avenue U Seaside, Oregon 97138 Service time 5:00 p.m. Christian Church of Warrenton 1376 S.E. Anchor Ave Warrenton, Oregon 97146 Office: (503)861-1714 Fax: (503)861-3392 Web: www.cconline.cc Service times: 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. A pla ce w here you feel lik e fa m ily...com e hom e. F IRST L UTHERAN C HURCH C hristm as E v e S erv ices Candlelight Service 6 pm December 24th Sunday Advent Worship Services F am ily S ervice - 5:00pm C an dleligh t S ervice - 10:00pm C h ristm as D ay W orsh ip - 10:00am D ec. 27th L essons & C arols - 10:00am Christmas Eve 725 33rd St. (33rd & Grand) Astoria • 503-325-6252 www.astoriafirstlutheran.com Email: flcastoria@gmail.com 11:00Am 7th & Com m ercia l, Astoria (503) 325-1761
