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8A THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2017 Second senator formally complains against Kruse By PARIS ACHEN Capital Bureau SALEM — A second sena- tor has filed a public complaint against Sen. Jeff Kruse detail- ing accusations of unwanted touching over a period of years. Sen. Elizabeth Steiner Hay- ward, D-Beaverton, filed the formal complaint against the Roseburg Republican Nov. 14, according to the document released Tuesday by Oregon Legislative Counsel. “My goal is simply to get him to stop touching me inap- propriately, which he has per- sisted in doing despite my ongoing statements to him that I do not want him to touch me in any way other than a pro- fessional handshake,” Steiner Hayward wrote. The Beaverton senator said Kruse’s inappropriate behavior escalated in 2015. Kruse began giving Steiner Hayward close hugs, touching her thigh and sitting so close to her that their legs made contact. “I told him on several occa- sions that I was uncomfortable with this level of physical con- tact, that it was unprofessional, and that as a survivor of domes- tic violence those behaviors were particularly problematic for me,” she wrote. “Addi- tionally, I told him that I have asthma, and that the significant residual tobacco smoke on his clothing irritated my breathing when he sat too close to me.” Details from Steiner Hay- Jaime Valdez/Portland Tribune Sen. Elizabeth Steiner Hayward, D-Beaverton, walks with other senators into the inauguration ceremony of Gov. Kate Brown in the House of Representatives at the Oregon Capitol in Salem Jan. 9, 2017. ward, first reported earlier Nov. 21 by OPB, follow news earlier this month of a public complaint filed by Sen. Sara Gelser, D-Corvallis. Steiner Hayward, through her chief of staff, referred all questions to Legislative Counsel. In her grievance, Gelser accused Kruse of touching her breasts and thigh, giving her full body hugs, wrapping his arms around her tightly, kiss- ing her cheek and whispering in her ear. She called for Kruse to be expelled from the Senate. Previous informal com- plaints by the two female sen- ators prompted a legislative lawyer and human resource administrator to warn Kruse to stop the unwanted touching. Requests to stop the behav- ior went unheeded, according to the formal complaints by Gelser and Steiner Hayward. By early 2016, several women at the Capitol had complained about Kruse’s unwanted touches and lodged informal complaints (which are not public) to Senate Presi- dent Peter Courtney, D-Salem. Kruse behaved in a more “circumspect” manner for nearly a year, Steiner Hayward wrote. In March, the unwanted touching resumed, she reported. “I would remind him that I did not want him to touch me in those ways, and he would back off for a week or two, and then the cycle would begin again,” she stated. She and her chief of staff, Lizzy Atwood Wills, devised a plan to prevent the unwanted behavior by making sure a staff member accompanied the senator during any meetings with Kruse and always left the door to the room ajar. “I have never felt the need to take such precautions with any other man, either in my medical career or in the Leg- islature,” Steiner Hayward wrote. Kruse did not respond to a request for comment Tuesday afternoon. Despite mounting calls for him to resign, Kruse said Nov. 17 that he had no plans to leave his seat in the Senate. A formal investigation into the allegations is underway. Senate President Peter Court- ney has stripped Kruse of his legislative committee assign- ments and ordered that his senate office door be removed as discipline for smoking in the Capitol and the repeated allegations of unwanted touching. On Monday, Kruse was looking ahead to the next leg- islative session in early 2018 during a presentation for the Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce, according to KQEN News Radio 1240. The senator acknowledged the accusations against him and referenced an Andy War- hol quote about everyone hav- ing 15 minutes of fame, the radio station reported. “I have exceeded mine,” Kruse was quoted as saying. 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Stimson Lumber Company is Hiring a Maintenance Supervisor! Looking to put your leader- ship skills to work? Stimson Lumber has an opportunity for an experienced Main- tenance Supervisor who is committed to providing a safe manufacturing environment in our Clatskanie Mill. Apply online at www.stimsonlumber.com/ careers Current opening for an experienced pick up mechanic. Benefits-medical dental, 401k. Benefits after probationary period. Please apply Monday-Friday 8am-4pm at 45 Elochoman Valley Road, Cathlamet, WA Mail resume to Jerry Debriae Logging Inc Po box 182 Cathlamet, Wa 98612 Fax resume to 360-795-3847 Full-Time Employment Hiring an experienced HV/AC installer for year-round employment with paid holidays, vacation and medical. Seaside, OR 503-738-9734 coastheating@gmail.com Stimson offers a great benefit package; health, wellness, financial, work/ life balance, safety, career advancement and more. 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We are growing and hiring GREAT team members for the following positions: Make a Social Impact at Tongue Point Job Corps! All classifieds require pre-payment Seaside: Teacher and Assistant Teacher Astoria: Assistant Teacher Warrenton: Teachers, Assistant Teachers & Family Advocate Two great retail spaces for rent separate or together 402SF+303SF 255 N. Hemlock. Next to Distillery. Cannon Beach, OR. 360-608-3109 634 Wanted to Rent 107 Public Notices Occasionally other companies make telemarketing calls off classified ads. These companies are not affiliated with The Daily Astorian and customers are under no obligation to participate. If you would like to contact the attorney general or be put on the do not call list, here are the links to both of them Complaint form link: http://www.doj.state.or.us/ finfraud/ Properties for Rent ............. 601-613 Rooms & Roommates................. 616 Commercial Rental ...................... 619 Vacation Rentals .......................... 622 Storage Space ............................... 628 Wanted to Rent ............................ 634 RV/Mobile Home Space ............ 637 *Sales Associates *Lot Porter *Express Lube Tech *Certified Technician *Detail Tech Seeking great customer service skills with awesome attitude! Will train! Valid driver’s license required. We offer vacation, health benefits, 401K and much more. Proudly a drug-free workplace. Thrift Store 207 7th St. Astoria, Oregon (Formerly Coast Rehabilitation Services) It is that time of year to clean out the house before the holidays. Here is a perfect solution-Our Thrift Store will take saleable items Monday-Saturday 9:30am-5:00pm We are downtown Astoria at 207 7th St (503)325-1011 We provide pickup service. Delivery is also available for a nominal fee. Suggestions: Rugs, furniture, technology, musical, pictures, lamps, exercise & sports equipment, baby items, toys, clothes, crafts, holiday items, jewelry, shoes, pots & pans. Weekly Sales! Fax:503-861-3476 or 503-674-5100 ~www.nwcall.org~ We are a 501(C)(3) public charity Serving our community for over 43 years.