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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-
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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
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changed, so has the hiring process
‘Congress has to face up
and solve this problem.’
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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.
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that have not thought about
criminal justice and just
thought it was a job, and it
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said. “You need to find peo-
ple that want to do this job
and understand the toll it
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U.S. Department of Agriculture undersecretary
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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:
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hurricane is a single event,
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series of events, some much
worse than others. The tip-
ping point at which federal
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to gauge.
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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
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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
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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:
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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.
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having things in your past
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Workman said. “But if you
don’t disclose something
and it comes out later, I will
wonder why you didn’t dis-
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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December 24th • 6:00pm
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(503) 325-2591 • 1151 Harrison Ave., Astoria
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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
