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Tuesday, December 23, 2008 2:31 PM PST

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• All local prep sporting events scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 23 have been postponed or cancelled.

All Family Health Center locations will close at 5 p.m. today and will be closed Wednesday.

• St. John Medical Center and PeaceHealth Medical Group are open and caring for patients today (Dec. 23). Anyone who is scheduled for surgery will receive a confirmation phone call, but those who have questions about their scheduled surgery should call 414-7333.

• The Lower Columbia College campus will open at 10 a.m. today (Dec. 23).

• The regular meeting of the Cowlitz County Fire District 5 Board of Commissioners scheduled for today (Dec. 23) has been cancelled. It has been rescheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29, at Station 51, 382 N.E. Frontage Road in Kalama.

• Lower Columbia Cap is tentatively scheduled to be open from 8 a.m. to noon today (Dec. 23). Transportation is not operating today.

• The Chehalis office of HealthWorks Northwest will be closed Monday. The Longview office of HealthWorks Northwest opened at 7 a.m. and is scheduled to be open until 5 p.m. for non-medical services only. All medical appointments for the Chehalis and Longview offices of HealthWorks Northwest were moved to today (Dec. 23). Please visit www.hwnw.org for weather-related updates and information.• Beacon Hill Sewer District office is closed until further notice. They are responding to emergency calls as needed.

• The Kelso Public Library is closed for the rest of the week. If you have books or movies to return, please use the outside drop box.

• The YMCA in Longview will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today (Dec. 23), weather permitting. It will be open from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday (Christmas Eve), weather permitting.

• The Longview Senior Center Christmas Dinner scheduled for today (Dec. 23) has been canceled. The Senior Center will be closed through Christmas Day. For details, call 636-0210.

• All Kaiser Permanente medical and dental offices are closed today (Dec. 23) except for the Longview-Kelso, Beaverton, Cascade Park, Grand Avenue, and Skyline dental offices. However, urgent care will be available starting at 8 a.m. at the Longview-Kelso, Beaverton, Cascade Park, and Skyline medical offices, and at Interstate South staring at 7 a.m. Ambulatory surgery centers at Sunnyside Medical Center,and at the Sunnybrook, Interstate and Skyline medical offices will be open. Kaiser Permanente's Radiation Oncology Center on the Interstate campus will also be open. Kaiser Permanente's administrative buildings will be open as well.

• The Longview Police Department’s Highlands Satellite Office will be closed the week of Christmas, Dec. 22-26. The office, located at 216 30th Ave. behind the St. Helens Shopping Center, will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31. The office will be closed the rest of that week. To talk to a police officer or file a report during the satellite office’s holiday closure, Highlands residents may call the dispatch center at 577-3098. To report emergencies or in-progress crimes, call 911.

• Community Day Care in Longview closed Dec. 19. Call (360) 414-5400 to check on closing status for the rest of the week..

• Columbia County Rider: Portland Route bus operating on reduced schedule. Departing St. Helens at 12:30 and 4:00 pm, and departing Portland at 2:00 and 5:30 pm. FlexRoute buses will begin service at 12:00. Dial-a-Ride will operate for life sustaining trips only. Buses are chained.Riders should expect and plan for delays. Riders are encouraged to check out the Columbia County Rider Transportation Web site at www.columbiacountyrider.com or call Dispatch at 1-888-462-6526 for information.

• A planned sing-along Sunday in Longview's R.A. Long Park in the Civic Center has been rescheduled for today (Dec. 23) at 5 p.m.

• Faith Fellowship Lutheran Brethren Church has rescheduled their Christmas program and potluck to Sunday, Dec. 28.

Oregon

• The Oregon Zoo, including the zoo's Day Camp and ZooLights, will be closed Monday. Tuesday's Zoo Day Camp is canceled.

• Legacy Health System has invoked the Storm Management Plan for Sunday and Monday. All meetings are canceled and all community health education events are canceled. The system office will be closed Monday. In addition, many clinics and programs throughout the metro region will be closed Monday. Please check www.legacyhealth.org for more information and regular updates.

• Portland VA Medical Center is open. All outpatient clinics and elective surgeries are cancelled for Monday. Patients and staff should call (503) 721-1458 for latest information. Staff required to report with supervisors encouraged to be liberal with approval of leave. AA will be approved for late arrival.

• Some OHSU clinics will be closed on Monday. Patients should call their clinic before departing for OHSU. OHSU's main campus is closed Monday, except for essential personnel. The closure applies to all administrative, research and educational units. West Campus is closed except for essential personnel.

• Shriners Hospital in Portland is open but patients should call the main number to verify appt. and road conditions on Marquam Hill.

• Oregon Zoo/ZooLights/Zoo Camp all closed today (Dec. 23). ZooLights closed Dec. 24-25. Zoo closed Dec. 25.

• The Metro Regional Center at 600 NE Grand Avenue is closed today (Dec. 23). All public meetings scheduled for today have been canceled or postponed.

• The Metro South and Central transfer stations are open ONLY to commercial automated haulers. The stations are not open to the public.

• The Portland Center for Performing Arts administrative offices will open at 10 am on Dec. 23. Performances: Oregon Ballet Theatre's matinee and evening productions of The Nutcracker and the Oregon Repertory Theatre's A Tuna Christmas will be presented as scheduled on Tuesday, Dec. 23. Visit www.pcpa.com for more information.

• The Oregon Convention Center is closed today (Dec. 23).

• The Portland Expo Center's administrative offices are closed today (Dec. 23).

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justaperson wrote on Dec 20, 2008 7:46 PM:

" Funny how people can go out shopping but cant make it to church and have to cancel services....sad.If I was in charge of a church, I would cancel for almost nothing.I dont care if there are only 2 people there,dont forsake corporate worship "

reader0 wrote on Dec 20, 2008 8:33 PM:

" Since the Pasor's job is to shepard his flock, I believe they are looking out for the safety of their congregation. They aren't canceling just for the sake of it but because they actually care about the people. I know New Horizons is on a steep hill. "

LongviewFam wrote on Dec 20, 2008 10:43 PM:

" justaperson, our services are also canceled, but not without much consideration. Services were canceled because we do not want the elderly and others nervous about driving to risk coming down the hills or even in town and potentially injuring themselves, their families or others. Surely you see the wisdom and concern in postponing them a week. Those who faithfully attend will be back next week and understand the decision made for safety's sake. "

golfer wrote on Dec 21, 2008 7:29 AM:

" justaperson....How would you feel if your church didn't cancel services & one of the parishioners slid off the road or through an intersection & was badly injured or worse yet killed? The smart thing to do is cancel every last one of them. Freezing rain on top of the snow is a recipe for disaster. "

pangborn wrote on Dec 21, 2008 8:33 AM:

" Safety first.
If its too dangerous for Jesus to make it its too dangerous for you.
Guard the flock, even the zealot just a person. "

justareader wrote on Dec 21, 2008 11:59 AM:

" I'm not a religious person and won't pretend to be but, it seems thoughtful of the pastors of these churches to place the safety of their parishioners first.
God is supposed to be with you whereever you are, I don't think he'll be bothered if you worship from your own home instead of gathering together. "

WWJD wrote on Dec 21, 2008 12:14 PM:

" I didn't get out to finish my shopping, and can't get out to attend church. We can spend time reading our Bibles and praying, and I am thankful for our wood stove, and plenty of food and water. May you all have a very merry Christmas, remember "wise men still seek him!" "

Reality Check wrote on Dec 21, 2008 1:42 PM:

" You don't have to go to a church building to worship God and to remember the Lord Jesus Christ as he directed us to do. My wife and I invited our neighbor up to our house this morning and conducted our own service. The Lord jesus Christ was remembered, bread was broked, and God the Father given the worship He is due. "

justaperson wrote on Dec 21, 2008 2:19 PM:

" My church never cancels service.I understand that most wont be there and dont think it should be required to attend. I do oppose taking away that option for those who still wish to attend.Yes the regulars will be back next week,but what about that one who decided to attend a service and there isnt one and they never again go to find hope at a church "

justareader wrote on Dec 21, 2008 4:18 PM:

" justaperson - please understand that I mean no disrespect to you or your thoughts however, law enforcement and safety personel are asking people not to travel.....for their safety. They already have had reports of someone who may have strayed and have search & rescue out in this weather. If someone feels the urgent need to seek the lord on this one particular day only, I hope they choose to seek him internally rather than going out in this weather and finding a particular "house". I think it is important for the Pastors' of the churches to lead by example and stay away rather than guilting people into showing up (or attempting to) because he did. Announcing a closure shows love and caring under these circumstances. "

LongviewFam wrote on Dec 21, 2008 5:22 PM:

" justaperson, I understand your thoughts about a person seeking hope and not wanting them to miss out on the one time they may need it most. However, we need to tend to the entire congregation's safety. Hopefully, if that person were ready to hear the gospel today, he/she will be ready again next week and view the closure of services as general love and concern for all. That's how I see it! "

press wrote on Dec 22, 2008 6:50 AM:

" I remember back in the day when I was a young one and we had bad snow and freezing day's we went to school half day and the Supt. Grant Hendrickson would personally drive the streets himself before school doors were to open and if the road was not drivable then no school for that day.
If warming was going to melt it away then we started school later in the day.
(Late start).
Castle Rock School is a small district and the bus driver's have more hills to climb up and go down but they do not always cancel they're school as much as Longveiw and Kelso does with their schools.
I do not recall so many churches canceling services like how they do now.
I say better to be safe then sorry.
I am sad I am not at home in America enjoying this white holiday season!
Merry White Christmas Everyone! "

DW wrote on Dec 22, 2008 8:06 AM:

" knock it off kids. Geeezzz you guys soound like a bunch of 10 year olds that can't get along on a playground. Listen, Global Warming is great!!! I think we need more global warming to make sure the snow keeps on a com'n. Bring it on!! I got a big Chevy 4X4, 12 miles to the gallon, a tank of gas and a 1/2 a pack of cigarettes, HIT IT!! "

rhino wrote on Dec 22, 2008 8:56 AM:

" sunday service should never be canceled, and it is not REQUIRED to go, if you cant make it any sunday you should not be questioned for your reason because it is a choice!!!! people today have made not going to church a sin "

Tasha_05 wrote on Dec 22, 2008 9:20 AM:

" I agree with DW, he said it all to the point.. You guys are sounding ridiculous... Church will be back in service next week, quit trying to find something to argue about on here, how old are you again? "

DW wrote on Dec 22, 2008 1:52 PM:

" Well, everyone must have got dug out, cause business is booming here!!!! All checkstands open and hundreds of people in the store. They must not be participating in our little recession. This is great!!! Keep the Global warming coming. "

critter wrote on Dec 22, 2008 5:36 PM:

" Christ never went to church, in fact at the time according to the "gospel" he schrutized them. Even if he did go he would be the first to say worship me at home, the weather sucks. "

ottomatic wrote on Dec 22, 2008 8:41 PM:

" "schrutized"? Haven't seen that word in my bible. He was, however, critical of the church, calling them hypocrites. "

racingrocks wrote on Dec 22, 2008 9:10 PM:

" Hey critter- according to the bible, Christ regularly went to the temple/synogog(sp).As a matter of fact, He went there as a young boy and His parents didnt know and He said " you should have known I would be at the temple". Also the Bible states "let us not forsake the gathering together of the saints as is the habit of some".
ottomatic- He was never critical of the church, only of those who were making it more about legalism and less about worship. "

CONCERENED wrote on Dec 22, 2008 9:11 PM:

" HOW CAN TDN EVEN PRINT HALF THIS GARBAGE BEING SPOKEN HERE, BAD WEATHER MOVES IN AND ALL THE SCREWBALLS COME OUT IN THE PAPER, JUST LIKE ON THE ROADS, GIVE ME A BREAK PEOPLE!!!YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!!! "

sdshaw wrote on Dec 23, 2008 2:56 AM:

" Wow id like to meet whoever put up that sign forsure i guess i cant put anything threatening or vulgar on here but wow i guess id just like to meet one of them..hmmm "

pangborn wrote on Dec 23, 2008 9:26 AM:

" If there are really Christians here you know that church is everyday no matter where you are, home, jail or the looney bin. Jesus said that church was... well read the sermon on the mount. "

greenbean wrote on Dec 23, 2008 9:48 AM:

" The first Christmas was in a stable with the livestock.. you can worship God anywhere. Jesus said, "Where two or three gather in My name, I am there". "

DUH wrote on Dec 23, 2008 10:33 AM:

" What about Waste Control? Have they canceled garbage pick up? Evidently... Mine wasn't picked up yesterday. "

uh huh wrote on Dec 23, 2008 12:36 PM:

" Let's just say that the Castle Rock Post office isn't delivering either but on the first worst days of snow they did. Now all our Christmas packages are sitting there awaiting our children. Their number is 274-5209 for any questions for them. "

curmudgeon wrote on Dec 23, 2008 5:10 PM:

" Uh, I'm still waiting to hear what "schrutized" means??! "

racingrocks wrote on Dec 23, 2008 8:06 PM:

" I think "Schrutized" might be a rose valley term. hahahaha....just had to have a laugh,sorry "

pangborn wrote on Dec 24, 2008 2:34 AM:

" Jesus was born in a bakery. bethlehem
a stuffing of words together and it kind of means the place where bread is made. Of course, thats from the history xhannel not me. Being born in a bakery put the family very close to a great source of bagels. "

taco wrote on Dec 24, 2008 7:49 AM:

" CAP in downtown Longview is closed today, had been set to be open till noon, but no longer. "

petunia wrote on Dec 24, 2008 8:36 AM:

" my mother was poor and because of her clothes not welcome in churches. she always said god was were you wanted him to be, in a church or under a tree, made no difference if you wanted him. "

IN MY OPINION wrote on Dec 24, 2008 8:53 AM:

" Rollover accident at three rivers mall exit 39 on I-5. Portland news has had it up for a while. TDN's incompetence shining through!! Have a safe and happy day. "

rainbowface wrote on Dec 24, 2008 9:45 AM:

" I wish they cancelled Christmas Eve services at my mom's church. I don't go to church, but she wants to go since services are on and asked me to drive her. I don't want to say no because it means so much to her. I think it's a pretty easy decision for the priest to not cancel services since he lives next door to the church and doesn't have to drive miles through ice and snow! "

poochie wrote on Dec 24, 2008 12:18 PM:

" Drivers beware of busy intersections for the huge ruts, etc. Does this fine city have a road crew? The only plow trucks I've seen have the "yellow" lights on and the scoop is up. Just a thought. "

curmudgeon wrote on Dec 24, 2008 1:26 PM:

" Ditto, poochie. I've seen a city plow drive down my *unplowed* road at least half a dozen times this week. (My road is a popular cutoff from Ocean Beach Highway). You'd think they could've put the blade down at least one of those times and take a little dent out of our snowy roads, hey? "

pangborn wrote on Dec 25, 2008 10:28 AM:

" The city is too plowed to clear my street.

I declare the planet closed to through traffic. "

kitten wrote on Dec 27, 2008 10:15 AM:

" Waste control is on their regular Christmas schedule. It is on-line. poochie-The plow spent their entire time on our street. They made a horrible mess of things. We were getting in and out just fine with a 4x4 but many neighbors had trouble with the huge walls at the end of their driveways. They would just get them taken care of and the plow would come back and cover them again. It would have been better to just let the street close. They opened it up enough to have stupid people who had no business being out out onto the streets. "

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