Deborah Steele Hazen Publisher and Editor P.O. Box 8 Clatskanie, Oregon 97016 (503)728-3350 FAX (503)728-3350 Amanda Moravec Advertising Manager Ruth E. Howard News Reporter Deana Bergman Accounts Receivable/Circulation, Website Manager Sandi Erickson News - Ad Sales and Service ABOUT THE CHIEF THE CHIEF is an independent family-owned newspaper that has served the people of Northern Columbia County and Eastern Clatsop County for over a century. It has been owned and operated by three generations of the Steele family since 1922. The CHIEF is rich in good will and loyalty among its readers, as demonstrated by numerous local and statewide awards, including: The Oregon Education Associationıs Media Award- 1990 and 2003; membership in The Oregonianıs ³100 Year Club² in recognition of ³a century of public service²; the Columbia County Fair Boardıs ³Friends of 4-H Award²; Oregon State Universityıs Small Family Business of the Year Award; the Oregon Athletic Director Association ³Distinguished Service Award²; the Clatskanie Arts commission ³Outstanding support of the Arts² award; the OSU Extension Service ³Outstanding Cooperator Award²; and the Knappa Future Farmers of America ³Distinguished Service Award²; the Outstanding Media Achievement Award from teh Governor's Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs. WHO READS THE CHIEF THE CHIEF has a paid circulation of over 2,850. Centered in Clatskanie in Northern Columbia County, just 10 miles from the Clatsop County line, the CHIEF enters approximately 2,200 households in the Lower Columbia area each week. Using an average of 3-4 persons per household, our newspaper reaches 6,000 to 8,000 potential customers of Lower Columbia area businesses. The CHIEF is the newspaper of record for the cities of Clatskanie and Rainier, and the Clatskanie and Rainier School Districts. Our complete coverage of board meetings, policies and school and community activities attracts hundreds of readers. The CHIEF also offers in-depth reporting on the Clatskanie PUD, Clatskanie and Rainier fire districts, Port of St. Helens and local law enforcement agencies. WHY ADVERTISE IN THE CHIEF It is the mission of the CHIEF to cover the people, places and events of Northern Columbia County and Eastern Clatsop County more intimately and far more completely than any other newspaper could or would. The fact that about 600 copies of the CHIEF are mailed weekly to former Clatskanie area residents around the region, nation and world is testimony that this ³hometown² newspaper is like an old family friend to most of its readers. CHIEF subscribers do not scan its headlines, then toss it on the recycling pile. CHIEF stories and pictures are carefully scrutinized for the names and faces of relatives and friends; news articles are read closely because they deal only with issues that have a direct impact on the residents of the Lower Columbia area. Because most subscribers keep and read their CHIEF over a weekıs time or more, advertisements are seen repeatedly. ADVERTISING IS A BARGAIN IN THE CHIEF By advertising in the CHIEF, you will be showing our readers that you are interested in their communities and in serving them. Our rates of $6 per column inch is lower (in some cases far lower) than most other forms of advertising. DEADLINES Reservation deadline is Tuesday noon before publication. Advertise in the Clatskanie Chief's web site by calling (503)728-3350 or 1-800-340-3350 Archives: smalltownpapers.com If you would like to subscribe to the Clatskanie Chief Click Here