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Serving Columbia County since 1881 Columbia Theatre reopens, new screen co-owner Lance Tillotson, found a AURORA BIGGERS way to keep the theatre operating [email protected] by having drive-up popcorn sales in The historic Columbia Theatre front of the facility. in downtown St. Helens is sporting a Then the theatre reopened last fall new screen for movie watchers. with limited seating. Yet, with a lack After closing at the beginning of of new movies, the theatre’s reopen- the pandemic, the theatre offered a ing feels slow, according to Tillotson. Friday night drive-up popcorn and “Without any big new movies merchandise sale. Almost every Fri- it feels as though we are just now day night, from 5 to 7 p.m., cars have opening,” she said. been lining up in front of the Co- Since opening, the theatre has lumbia Theatre to purchase popcorn continued the drive-up popcorn sales buckets for $5 a piece, as well as an and offers re-showings of popular assortment of movie posters, t-shirts films, like Mortal Kombat, plus the and gift cards for the theatre. occasional new movie, like Disney’s “Our customers have been recent release, Raya. amazing and that is what has kept us There was just one problem. The afloat,” Columbia Theatre co-owner old screen gave the movie images a Leah Tillotson said. moiré effect. (Moiré effect is a visual perception that occurs when viewing Journey forward a set of lines or dots that is superim- posed on another set of lines or dots, The theatre, at 212 S. First Street where the sets differ in relative size, in the Old Town District of St. angle, or spacing. The moiré effect Helens, had been closed for audi- can be seen when looking through ences since March 18, following the Courtesy photo from Leah Tillotson state’s social distancing order, but ­ Technicians install the new screen in Columbia Theatre. The new screen retains the same curved style and dimensions as the old Tillotson—along with her husband— See THEATRE Page A9 screen. Wildfires could trigger power outages

2021. The PUC will continue work- JEREMY C. RUARK ing with the utilities, public safety [email protected] partners, and the communities to Oregon fire officials are warning develop permanent rules to further of an early and possibly more intense enhance public safety as the electri- wildfire season in Oregon this sum- cal system adapts to extreme wildfire mer and fall due to the continued dry risk. conditions and warm temperatures. In preparation for the wildfire Wildfire Awareness Month season, the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) has approved In observance of Wildfire Aware- temporary rules that include con- ness Month and in response to an trolled blackouts, or so-called public earlier than normal Red Flag Warn- safety power shutoffs (PSPS). ing issued by the National Weather The rules provide near-term guid- Service in April, the PUC is also ance for utilities to enhance the safety encouraging Oregonians to get ready of Oregonians as more expansive per- for the 2021 wildfire season and the manent rules are further developed, potential power outages. according to the PUC. “If the Labor Day Fires in 2020 “With the earliest official opening taught us anything, it’s to be ready to Oregon’s wildfire season in 40 Courtesy photo for future wildfire events, regardless The Oregon Public Utility Commission and other state agencies are encouraging residents to take precautions now to be prepared of where you live in Oregon” PUC years, the establishment of these rules for the summer and fall wildfire season. was extremely important and timely,” Commissioner Letha Tawney said PUC Commissioner Letha Tawney PSPS, and particularly how they issue information.” The PUC said the shutoffs would “The PUC and other state agencies said. “They are designed to help notifications before, during, and after The electrical shutoffs are used be used as a last resort to protect the are providing information early to keep Oregonians safe by establishing a potential PSPS in order to provide in California as a protective measure public and property from wildfires. criteria on how the utilities commu- the PUC, public safety partners, and and were first used in Oregon in the The temporary rules will remain ­ nicate about and coordinate during a the general public useful and timely fall of last year near Mt. Hood. in effect through mid-November See WILDFIRES Page A4 Halloweentown to return in full force and each year thereafter the city Curry expects there to be more AURORA BIGGERS transforms the Riverfront District Halloweentown cast appearances [email protected] into the Spirit of Halloweentown, this year, but the contracts aren’t Though Halloweentown sold out a celebration of all things spooky. finalized at this point. The big draw most days in 2020, the St. Helens The town becomes a month-long though, said Curry, is the new addi- signature all-fall event wasn’t quite event, attracting tens of thousands tions to Halloweentown. the same. Numbers were limited, of visitors each year and offering “We have four new attractions vendors were scattered to avoid “family friendly” attractions. this year,” she said, listing off the crowding, and attractions were Occasionally, Halloweentown is new attractions—Whispers in the restricted to socially distanced host to special guests like the cast Woods (a scavenger hunt for hidden activities due to the pandemic. of the movie, which reunited in St. painted faces within trees around This year, Halloweentown will Helens for the event in 2017. The the city), The Art of Wade Lapp’s be returning with all its beloved event has grown with each year, “Walk With Pumpkins” (a shuttle fixtures, plus some new attractions, but in 2020, Halloweentown had to out to Sand Island for another Hal- according to city event coordinator downscale a bit due to COVID-19. loween themed scavenger hunt), the Tina Curry. Occasionally, Halloweentown is Pumpkin King Tunnel (a laser light host to special guests like the cast show tunnel leading to a 20 foot History of Halloweentown of the movie, which reunited in St. Pumpkin King statue), and the new Helens for the event in 2017. The Dark Market (a Halloween themed In 1998, St. Helens served as event has grown with each year, but in 2020, Halloweentown had to a backdrop to the Disney Channel ­ Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle Halloween classic Halloweentown, downscale a bit due to COVID-19. This is one of the centerpiece artwork placed along the Columbia River in St. Helens See HALLOWEEN Page A3 during the 2020 Halloweentown.

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Courtesy photo from OSP Courtesy photo from OSP These ducklings are two of the batch rescued by OSP Fish and Wildlife This injured Barn Owl was discovered by a St. Helens resident and Troopers in Tillamook County. brought to the OSP office in St. Helens.

the wild. JEREMY C. RUARK In Lane County, the Oregon [email protected] Department of Agriculture’s Oregon State Police (OSP) state veterinarian received a Troopers at the St. Helens of- unusual presentation after Eu- fice received a strange delivery gene Police officers discovered May 18. an alligator during an unrelated A resident discovered a investigation. Eugene Police and OSP Kelli Nicholson / The Chronicle fledgling Barn Owl that had St. Helens 11-year-old Karly Siemienczuk, and her sister Cedar fallen from its nest and injured Fish and Wildlife Division Siemienczuk, 1, ready to serve customers at their 3rd Street lemonade its wing. Not knowing who else troopers captured the 4-foot- stand. to take the bird to, the resident long alligator and brought it to delivered the injured owl to the Oregon Department of Ag- Sisters open lemonade stand OSP office. riculture to be relocated to an authorized educational facility. Troopers quickly contacted Our viewers may recognize the Portland Audubon Society Courtesy photo from OSP KELLI NICHOLSON Karley. She is the 11-year-old office to get the little owl to OSP Sgt. Jim Andrews shows off the captured alligator. Read more Who We Are [email protected] articles at thechronicleonline. featured in a recent front page immediate care and hopefully story in the print version of on to a speedy recovery. If the Troopers conducted another Miller and Reeder were able to com. If you know of someone, Two St. Helens children animal rescue. wrangle the little ducklings all an agency or business, or a are carrying on an American The Chronicle conducting a Portland Audubon Society dog show to raise pet food for team can rehabilitate the owl, A hand full of baby ducks to safety. group, that is making a positive summertime tradition in their became orphaned when their The Wildlife Center of the difference in our community neighborhood. dogs at the Columbia Humane they will do everything they Society. can to get it released back into mother was struck as it was North Coast was able to take and would like to see them Karley Siemienczuk, 11, trying to cross Highway 101 in the ducklings where they featured in Who We Are, email and her sister Cedar Siemienc- the wild, According to OSP Lemonade Stand History Facebook post. in Tillamook County. 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Continuing Halloween- town generates well over a HALLOWEEN town was a controversial million dollars annually. From Page A1 decision last year, but Curry “This is direct to busi- said the event was a success nesses and merchant dollars,” shop that opened in May). and no COVID-19 outbreaks Curry told The Chronicle in The general admission occurred as a result. The main an August interview. ticket, which is available concern was that many of In addition, the City of online for $35, covers most at- Halloweentown’s attendees fly St. Helens and sponsors have tractions, with the exception of into Oregon from other states received an estimated value the Sand Island shuttle, which or travel from other counties of several million dollars in is a separate ticket. within the state. However, fly- media reach through maga- ing requires rigorous tests and zine, newspaper, radio and COVID-19 Concerns vetting to prevent the spread of social media articles and COVID-19. tourism-related articles, ac- Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle Under the guidance of “A lot of people fly here, The Halloweentown pumpkin, stationed in front of the Columbia County Courthouse in the Old Town District cording to Curry. Curry, who has been contract- so the airlines have already of St. Helens, represents the annual event. “We’ve had almost one ed by the City of St. Helens for dealt with it by the time they million people visit our Halloweentown since 2017, get here,” Curry said of Hal- Halloweentown relies heavily centerpiece for decades and the event has transformed St. discovercolumbiacounty.com the event will proceed with loweentown attendees being on outside financing, Curry includes an annual children’s Helens from a fading mill site alone,” she said. “We’ve new attractions. Though it is tested for COVID-19 prior to explained. “We have to raise parade featuring costumed town to a community recog- had individual posts that too early to say what the exact the event. “I would say that more than $250,000 to make kids; trick-or-treating at the nized internationally as a top garner more than 24 million COVID-19 guidelines will be last year our audience was Halloween happen.” local businesses’ front doors destination for Halloween views. If you have to put an this year, Curry said Hallow- probably 90% from other loca- The majority of the financ- and people making creative activities. exact number to this it’s very een town will “be in compli- tions.” ing for Halloweentown comes scarecrows and hanging “Halloweentown has cre- difficult but our audits show ance with governor’s orders as Whether you are a tourist from ticket sales and sponsor- their displays all around St. ated a sense of community very high results.” always.” Plus, Halloweentown or a local, Halloweentown will ships; Halloweentown doesn’t Helens. identity and brought an eco- Tickets for the 2021 Hal- is an outdoor event, which be available to everyone this receive money from the city or While Halloweentown is nomic boost to the region,” loweentown are currently reduces the risk of contract- year, though Curry isn’t sure taxes, she said. designed for fun and com- Walsh said. “The event draws available online and will sell ing COVID-19 significantly, whether they will cap atten- munity engagement, it also tens of thousands of visitors out quickly, Curry warned. according to the Center for dance at 250, depending on the Economic impact provides a significant boost each year throughout the Halloweentown will run all Disease Control and Preven- state and county guidelines. to the city’s economy, ac- month of October which stay day, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Sept. 18 tion. “We hope enough to Halloween has been a cording to St. Helens City in hotels, eat at local restau- through Oct. 31 this year. cover all the costs,” she said. major city celebration and Administrator John Walsh rants, shop at local merchants who said in a previous and experience all that St. For more information, published interview with The Helens has to offer.” visit spiritofhalloweentown. Chronicle that in many ways Curry said Halloween- com/.

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Viewpoints The Journey to Graduation 2021 After multiple tries, they learn to get them right and to SCOT STOCKWELL learned to tell the difference never give up. Middle school Chronicle Guest Column with confidence. On the is also where they learned Does adversity build playground, they tripped and that even though they were character? If so, I have little scraped their knees learning told that sticks and stones doubt the class of 2021 will to jump rope. At first, they may break bones, words do ever face a challenge or ob- could jump the rope one or actually hurt them. The class stacle they cannot overcome. two times and after much of 2021 learned to navigate Graduating in the midst practice, they could jump the relationships and the effort it of a global pandemic is no entire “Cinderella Dressed takes to keep them healthy. small feat, yet our students in Yellow” song. It is an injustice to define have met the challenge and 2021 by the past sixteen persevered. The resilience months and the pandemic. It these young adults have has been the past 18 years, displayed and their ability to which have molded these adapt to change, accept their The resilience these fine young adults into who situation, and achieve are young adults have dis- they are today. The nurtur- ing from their families, the unparalleled. I am not sug- played and their ability to gesting it was easy nor that community that cares about adapt to change, accept they enjoyed it, simply that them and of course all of the they adapted and learned their situation, and achieve educators in their lives from through effort, they can still are unparalleled. the custodians to their teach- reach their dreams despite ers and everyone in between Weekly Online Poll Last Week’s Results the challenges. Sadly, the that has supported their class of 2021 will be remem- success. The pandemic did bered as the COVID class, In middle school, these not create them and should Do you plan to attend at but it was not the past 16 students learned that math not define the class of 2021; What steps have you months that should define was not just about numbers it merely highlighted their taken to prepare for least on of the 13 Nights them. and when letters are includ- strengths and proved to the on the River concerts? As kindergarten students, ed as variables, it changes world that there is hope for wildfire season? they learned their letters what was a simple problem the future. Established and practiced an escape plan and how to jump rope. They into a complex puzzle. Yet Have a Go Kit ready discovered how tricky it again, the class of 2021 did Scot Stockwell is the 37% Yes 63% No was to identify a lower case not give up or quit, but rath- superintendent of the St. Not worried about wildfire season “b” from a lower case “d” er, persevered and learned Helens School District. He and that the sounds were that sometimes you have to may be reached at 503-397- similar, yet not the same. get things wrong before you 3085. Vote online at thechronicleonline.com Garden Plots: Dry soils, weed often

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CH21-1720 CH21-1717 REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS: On or about June 10, and 1 – 5 P.M. PUBLIC the anticipated submission 2021 the City of St. Helens COMMENTS: Any individ- date or its actual receipt of will authorize the 238 ual, group, or agency may the request (whichever is Gable Limited Partner- submit written comments later) only if they are on ship to submit a request to on the ERR to the 265 one of the following bases: the HUD for the release Strand Street, St. Helens, (a) the certification was not of Project-Based Voucher OR 97501. All comments executed by the Certifying funds under Section 8(o) received by June 9, 2021 Officer of the City of St (13) of the Housing Act of will be considered by the Helens; (b) the City of St. 1937, (42 USC 1437f), as City of St. Helens prior to Helens has omitted a step amended, to undertake a authorizing submission of a or failed to make a decision project known as St. Helens request for release of funds. or finding required by HUD Housing for the purpose of Comments should specify regulations at 24 CFR part the new construction of 239 which Notice they are ad- 58; (c) the grant recipient units of affordable hous- dressing. ENVIRONMEN- or other participants in the ing, using LIHTC and State TAL CERTIFICATION development process have gap funds in St. Helens, The City of St. Helens committed funds, incurred Oregon. The project site certifies to HUD that Jacob costs or undertaken activi- is on undeveloped prop- A. Graichen, AICP in his ties not authorized by 24 erty located adjacent to capacity as City Planner for CFR Part 58 before approv- US30 and Gable Road, but the City of St. Helens con- al of a release of funds by excluding developed lands sents to accept the jurisdic- HUD; or (d) another Fed- at the intersection of US30/ tion of the Federal Courts eral agency acting pursuant Gable Road. FINDING if an action is brought to to 40 CFR Part 1504 has OF NO SIGNIFICANT enforce responsibilities in submitted a written finding IMPACT: The City of St. relation to the environmen- that the project is unsatis- Helens has determined tal review process and that factory from the standpoint that the project will have these responsibilities have of environmental quality. no significant impact on been satisfied. HUD’s ap- Objections must be pre- the human environment. proval of the certification pared and submitted in ac- Therefore, an Environmen- satisfies its responsibilities cordance with the required tal Impact Statement under under NEPA and related procedures (24 CFR Part the National Environmental laws and authorities and al- 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) lows the 238 Gable Limited be addressed to HUD PIH is not required. Additional Partnership to use Program Portland Field Office at project information is con- funds. OBJECTIONS TO [email protected]. tained in the Environmental RELEASE OF FUNDS: Potential objectors should Review Record (ERR) on HUD will accept objec- contact Portland_RROF@ file at 265 Strand Street, tions to its release of fund hud.gov to verify the actual St. Helens, OR 97501 and and the City of St. Helens last day of the objection may be examined or copied certification for a period period. Jacob A. Graichen, weekdays 8:30 A.M to noon of fifteen days following AICP, City Planner.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF FORM ED‐1 NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING A public meeting of the Board of Directors of the St. Helens School District #502 will be held on June 23, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. online at OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA https://youtu.be/Gk6X1XUaNSs in St. Helens, Oregon. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 as approved by the St. Helens School District #502 Budget Committee. A summary of the budget is presented below. A copy of the In the Matter of the attached, to Donald Puckett, the attorney for the personal budget may be inspected or obtained at 474 N. 16th Street, St. Helens, OR 97051 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., or online at www.sthelens.k12.or.us/domain/22. This budget is for an annual budget period. This budget was prepared on a basis of accounting that is Estate of Helen Magdalene personal representative, at representative, Mark J. Lang, the same as the preceding year. Beatty, Deceased. Case No. 2005 Saint Helens Street, 2005 Saint Helens St, St. 21PB01513 NOTICE TO St. Helens, Oregon 97051, Helens, Oregon 97051. Dated Contact: André Schellhaas Telephone: 503.397.3085 Email: [email protected] INTERESTED PERSONS within four months after the and first published: May 26, FINANCIAL SUMMARY ‐ RESOURCES NOTICE IS HEREBY date of first publication of 2021. /s/ Mark J. Lang, Mark TOTAL OF ALL FUNDS Actual Amount Adopted Budget Approved Budget GIVEN that Donald Puckett this notice or the claims may J. Lang, OSB#973116 Attor- Last Year 2019‐2020 This Year 2020‐2021 Next Year 2021‐2022 Beginning Fund Balance $24,619,142 $11,728,507 $74,839,464 has been appointed and has be barred. All persons whose ney for Personal Representa- Current Year Property Taxes, other than Local Option Taxes 11,805,402 12,089,951 12,621,811 qualified as the personal rights may be affected by tive, 2005 St Helens Street, Other Revenue from Local Sources 4,617,397 4,184,180 4,113,496 Revenue from Intermediate Sources 322,964 341,215 230,715 representative. All persons the proceedings may obtain St. Helens, OR 97051 (503) Revenue from State Sources 20,254,297 21,731,401 21,672,572 having claims against the additional information from 410-5238 Published: May 26, Revenue from Federal Sources 2,492,387 3,049,283 7,313,238 Interfund Transfers 373,302 450,407 122,487 estate are hereby required to the records of the court, the 2021, June 2, 2021 and June All Other Budget Resources 404,000 65,671,986 685,000 present them, with vouchers personal representative or 9, 2021. Total Resources $64,888,891 $119,246,930 $121,598,783

FINANCIAL SUMMARY ‐ REQUIREMENTS BY OBJECT CLASSIFICATION Salaries $17,511,718 $19,456,724 $20,650,913 CH21-1727 Other Associated Payroll Costs 9,574,596 10,318,335 10,287,420 Purchased Services 4,858,478 10,160,413 10,178,032 Supplies & Materials 1,879,959 2,292,198 3,150,671 FORM ED‐1 NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING Capital Outlay 10,252,298 10,529,611 32,445,641 A public meeting of the Northwest Regional Education Service District (NWRESD) will be held as a virtual meeting in Zoom on June 15, 2021 at 6:15 pm, refer to the District's Other Objects (except debt service & interfund transfers) 652,842 692,859 909,248 webstite for meeting login details. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 as approved by the NWRESD Budget Committee. A Debt Service 5,246,868 5,596,487 5,758,290 summary of the budget is presented below. A copy of the budget may be inspected or obtained at NWRESD Regional Office, 5825 NE Ray Circle, Hillsboro OR between the hours of Interfund Transfers 373,302 450,407 233,830 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., or online at nwresd.org. This budget is for an annual budget period. This budget was prepared on a basis of accounting that is the same as the preceding Operating Contingency 200,000 2,400,000 year. Unappropriated Ending Fund Balance & Reserves 14,538,830 59,549,896 35,584,738 Contact: Tami Montague Telephone: (503)614‐1253 Email: [email protected] Total Requirements $64,888,891 $119,246,930 $121,598,783 FINANCIAL SUMMARY ‐ RESOURCES FINANCIAL SUMMARY ‐ REQUIREMENTS AND FULL‐TIME EQUIVALENT EMPLOYEES (FTE) BY FUNCTION TOTAL OF ALL FUNDS Actual Amount Adopted Budget Approved Budget 1000 Instruction $20,634,080 $22,369,357 $23,650,268 Last Year 2019‐2020 This Year 2020‐2021 Next Year 2021‐2022 FTE 176.12 190.09 192.49 Beginning Fund Balance $19,363,548 $15,417,810 $18,776,226 2000 Support Services 12,052,535 14,300,448 15,381,441 Current Year Property Taxes, other than Local Option Taxes 12,393,316 12,364,400 12,800,001 FTE 77.59 84.06 93.4 Current Year Local Option Property Taxes 3000 Enterprise & Community Service 1,190,243 1,428,795 1,428,871 Other Revenue from Local Sources 35,925,206 41,998,524 40,407,146 FTE 11.81 15.3 13.94 Revenue from Intermediate Sources 720,514 0 842,869 4000 Facility Acquisition & Construction 10,625,033 15,126,540 36,936,345 Revenue from State Sources 64,381,849 74,520,621 75,301,472 FTE Revenue from Federal Sources 7,372,070 7,871,663 14,119,388 5000 Other Uses 225,000 225,000 225,000 Interfund Transfers 44,867,054 48,659,068 48,479,652 5100 Debt Service 5,249,868 5,596,487 5,758,290 All Other Budget Resources 0 0 1,100,000 5200 Interfund Transfers 373,302 450,407 233,830 Total Resources $185,023,557 $200,832,086 $211,826,754 6000 Contingency 200,000 2,400,000 7000 Unappropriated Ending Fund Balance 14,538,830 59,549,896 35,584,738 FINANCIAL SUMMARY ‐ REQUIREMENTS BY OBJECT CLASSIFICATION Salaries $34,387,185 $39,528,619 $41,713,648 Total Requirements $64,888,891 $119,246,930 $121,598,783 Other Associated Payroll Costs 21,244,186 24,876,134 27,948,108 Total FTE 265.52 289.45 299.83 Purchased Services 34,638,411 37,497,716 39,436,627 Supplies & Materials 5,067,669 6,189,527 9,282,637 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN ACTIVITIES and SOURCES OF FINANCING Capital Outlay 21,936 393,350 2,946,084 The 2020‐2021 budget was amended to reflect additional resources made available in the Special Revenues Fund (based on post‐adoption developments related to the Other Objects (except debt service & interfund transfers) 23,707,068 39,032,907 36,523,998 State's budget reconciliation process which either increased pre‐existing or confirmed new grant amounts) and Capital Projects Fund (that reflected bond sales proceeds Debt Service* 781,379 779,765 641,000 related to the measure passed by District stakeholders in May 2020.) In the 2021‐2022 budget, new federal resources totaling ~$5.2M related to COVID 19 relief will be Interfund Transfers* 44,867,054 48,659,068 48,479,652 used to cover payroll, capital projects, technology acquisition, and professional development in the Special Revenues Fund. Operating Contingency 0 1,375,000 860,000 Unappropriated Ending Fund Balance & Reserves 0 2,500,000 3,995,000 Total Requirements $164,714,888 $200,832,086 $211,826,754 PROPERTY TAX LEVIES Rate or Amount Imposed Rate or Amount Imposed Rate or Amount Approved FINANCIAL SUMMARY ‐ REQUIREMENTS AND FULL‐TIME EQUIVALENT EMPLOYEES (FTE) BY FUNCTION Permanent Rate Levy (Rate Limit $5.0297 per $1,000) $5.0297 $5.0297 $5.0297 1000 Instruction $53,546,227 $61,539,722 $66,835,294 Levy For General Obligation Bonds $2,567,864 $2,490,825 $2,824,085 FTE 374.99 384.29 395.27 2000 Support Services 42,814,113 50,854,306 57,764,580 STATEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS FTE 181.63 193.60 203.00 LONG TERM DEBT Estimated Debt Outstanding Estimated Debt Authorized, But 3000 Enterprise & Community Service 2,258,183 1,912,493 2,132,290 on July 1 Not Incurred on July 1 FTE 10.50 9.25 13.75 General Obligation Bonds ‐ 2017 $49,132,173 None 4000 Facility Acquisition & Construction 25,276 200,000 200,000 General Obligation Bonds ‐ 2020 $54,940,271 $3,172 FTE 0 00Other Bonds $16,188,392 None 5000 Other Uses 20,422,656 33,011,732 30,918,938 Total $120,260,836 $3,172 5100 Debt Service* 781,379 779,765 641,000 5200 Interfund Transfers* 44,867,054 48,659,068 48,479,652 6000 Contingency 0 1,375,000 860,000 7000 Unappropriated Ending Fund Balance 0 2,500,000 3,995,000 Total Requirements $164,714,888 $200,832,086 $211,826,754 CH21-1725 Total FTE 567.12 587.14 612.02 * not included in total 5000 Other Uses. To be appropriated separately from other 5000 expenditures. STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN ACTIVITIES and SOURCES OF FINANCING ** FORM LB-1 NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING Education service districts in Oregon are funded through multiple funding sources. General Fund resources primarily come from the Oregon State School Fund Formula, allocated based on ADMw (Average Daily Membership weighted). This amount consists of property taxes (at a permanent rate of .1538 per $1,000 of assessed value), state timber tax receipts and the State of Oregon’s State School Fund. For 2021‐22 the local funding (property taxes A public meeting of the Columbia County 4H & Extension Service District will be held on Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 at 5:00 pm or later at the Columbia County Courthouse and state timber receipts) amount per ADMw is projected to be $111.15 and the state funding is projected to be $303.73 per ADMw, for a total of $414.88. Proposed General Fund expenditures totaling $58,236,698 for 2021‐22 Annex, St. Helens, Oregon. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 as approved by the Col.Co. 4H and Extension represent a decrease of $1.2 million from the prior year’s budget. The decrease in Supporting Services cost is due to reallocating function 2112 ‐ Attendance Services to a separate fund (207 ‐ School Safety & Prevention) and the Service Dist. Budget Committee. A summary of the budget is presented below. A copy of the budget may be inspected or obtained at OSU Extension office, 505 N. Columbia reduction in PERS rates for the 2021‐23 biennium. Transfers to districts for service credit allocation is also reduced as a result of the State School Fund decrease. The ESD’s Board goal by 2025 is to maintain 8% of operating River Highway, St. Helens, Or, between the hours of 8:30a.m. and 4:30 p.m. by appointment. This meeting will be conducted in person, digitally, and by phone. Email revenues in reserves, net of the beginning fund balance. The 2021‐22 budget reserves, net of beginning fund balance is 6.7%. For fiscal year 2021‐22, the proposed budget for the Special Revenue Fund of the Northwest [email protected] for the links to the meeting and for a copy of the budget. This budget is for an annual budget period. This budget was prepared on a basis of Regional ESD is $89,835,789. About 58% of the revenue to support this fund is generated with state contracts and grants, primarily through ODE. A $1.0 million decrease in local revenue is projected based on fewer private accounting that is the same as the preceding year. grants available in FY 2021‐22 and a reduction in district funds available through the Local Service Plan. The $1.2 million increase in State Revenue is primarily due to increases in the Student Success Act allocation for our region. This grant provides technical assistance to aid districts in carrying out their Student Investment Act plans. Federal Revenue increase of $6.0 million is primarily due to ESSER allocations from federal aid to assist with costs related to the pandemic. There is a $2.7 million increase in available revenues in the form of beginning balances. This reflects the agency’s commitment to operating a sustainable program model. In summary, the Administration is proposing a budget that allows the NWRESD to continue important services to students and move toward our continuous improvement efforts based on existing estimates. At the same time, staff have worked tirelessly ‐ and effectively ‐ to serve students and families under the extreme circumstances referenced above. We are incredibly fortunate to have such a committed and talented staff; a thoughtful, hard‐working leadership team; and Contact: Chip Bubl Phone: 503 397-3462 x 1 Email: [email protected] supportive, engaged community partners. Regardless of the many challenges we face, together we are committed to maximizing our resources on the programs and services that assure every student is educated, equipped, and inspired to achieve their full potential and enrich their communities. FINANCIAL SUMMARY - RESOURCES TOTAL OF ALL FUNDS Actual Amount Adopted Budget Approved Budget PROPERTY TAX LEVIES 2019-20 This Year 2020-21 Next Year 2021-22 Rate or Amount Imposed Rate or Amount Imposed Beginning Fund Balance/Net Working Capital 741,820 812,518 912,518 Permanent Rate Levy (Rate Limit $0.1538 per $1,000) 0.1538 0.1538 0.1538 Fees, Licenses, Permits, Fines, Assessments & Other Service Charges 48,411 34,000 30,000 Local Option Levy Federal, State & all Other Grants, Gifts, Allocations & Donations Levy For General Obligation Bonds Revenue from Bonds and Other Debt Interfund Transfers / Internal Service Reimbursements 0 20,000 20,000 STATEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS All Other Resources Except Current Year Property Taxes LONG TERM DEBT Estimated Debt Outstanding Estimated Debt Authorized, But Current Year Property Taxes Estimated to be Received 295,170 280,000 300,000 on July 1 Not Incurred on July 1 Total Resources 1,085,401 1,146,518 1,262,518 General Obligation Bonds Other Bonds FINANCIAL SUMMARY - REQUIREMENTS BY OBJECT CLASSIFICATION Other Borrowings $1,964,661 Personnel Services 142,231 165,000 199,000 Total $1,964,661 Materials and Services 93,277 139,000 130,000 Capital Outlay 0 12,000 15,000 Debt Service Interfund Transfers 0 20,000 20,000 Contingencies 261,518 270,518 CH21-1706 Special Payments Clear This Page Unappropriated Ending Balance and Reserved for Future Expenditure 849,893 549,000 628,000 FORM Total Requirements 1,085,401 1,146,518 1,262,518 LB-1 NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING FINANCIAL SUMMARY - REQUIREMENTS AND FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT EMPLOYEES (FTE) BY ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT OR PROGRAM * Name of Organizational Unit or Program FTE for that unit or program A public meeting of the ______Columbia SWCD will be held on ______at06/16/21 ______400 a.m. at______SWCD Office Name: General Fund (Governing body) (Date) p.m. FTE 3 3 3 Name ______,35285 Millard Rd, St. Helens Oregon. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the FTE (Location) Name FTE fiscal year beginning July 1, 20______21 as approved by the______Columbia SWCD Budget Committee. A summary of Name (Municipal corporation) FTE Name the budget is presented below. A copy of the budget may be inspected or obtained at ______35285 Millard Rd, St. Helens, OR FTE (Street address) Name

✁ FTE ______between the hours of ______8:30 a.m., and ______4:30 p.m., or online at ______www.columbiaswcd.com This Name Financial FTE resources remain largely the same with some variation in grant awards received from year to year. Pesonnel costs are the most unpredictable element Notof the Allocated bidget with to Organizational fringe benefit Unitcosts or often Program nearing wages and possible short term hires for particular projects. Expect a full staff and much more diverse activity in the coming fiscal year. budget is for an annual; biennial budget period. This budget was prepared on a basis of accounting that is: the same as; FTE Total Requirements Total FTE 3 3 3 different than the preceding year. If different, the major changes and their effect on the budget are: STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN ACTIVITIES and SOURCES OF FINANCING * Financial resources remain largely the same with some variation in grant awards received from year to year. Pesonnel costs are the most unpredictable element of the bidget with fringe benefit costs often nearing wages and possible short term hires for particular projects. Expect a full staff and much more diverse activity Clear This Page in the coming fiscal year.

Name FTE Contact Telephone number E-mail Not Allocated to Organizational Unit or Program NathanFTE Herr 503-433-3205 [email protected] PROPERTY TAX LEVIES Total Requirements FINANCIAL SUMMARY—RESOURCES Rate or Amount Imposed Rate or Amount Imposed Rate or Amount Approved Total FTE Actual Amounts Adopted Budget Approved Budget 2019-20_ This Year 2020-21_ Next Year 2021-22 TOTAL OF ALL FUNDS 20____–20____ This Year: 20____–20____ Next Year: 20____–20____ STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN ACTIVITIES AND19 SOURCES20 OF FINANCING*20 21 21 22 Permanent Rate Levy (rate limit ______per $1,000) $0.0571 $0.0571 $0.0571 ✁ Local Option Levy 1. Beginning Fund Balance/Net Working Capital ...... 143,478 200,000 200,000 Levy For General Obligation Bonds 2. Fees, Licenses, Permits, Fines, Assessments & Other Service Charges ... 0 0 0 3. Federal, State & all Other Grants, Gifts, Allocations & Donations ...... 356,115 1,578,615 1,414,407 STATEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS 4. Revenue from Bonds & Other Debt ...... 0 0 0 LONG TERM DEBT Estimated Debt Outstanding Estimated Debt Authorized, But 5. Interfund Transfers/Internal Service Reimbursements ...... 0 0 0 on July 1. Not Incurred on July 1 6. All Other Resources Except Current Year Property Taxes ...... 28,622 53,894 54,524 General Obligation Bonds 7. Current Year Property Taxes Estimated to be Received ...... 527,253 541,244 582,904 Other Bonds 8. Total Resources—add lines 1 through 7 ...... 1,055,468 2,373,753 2,251,835 Other Borrowings FINANCIAL SUMMARY—REQUIREMENTS BY OBJECT CLASSIFICATION Total * If more space is needed to complete any section of this form, insert lines (rows) on this sheet. You may delete blank lines. 9. Personnel Services ...... 345,922 506,781 499,381 10. Materials and Services ...... 488,457 1,391,972 1,359,454 150-504-073-2 (Rev. 11-18) 11. Capital Outlay ...... 6,462 80,000 66,000 12. Debt Service ...... 101,286 120,000 52,000 13. Interfund Transfers ...... 0 Clear0 This Page0 14. Contingencies ...... 0 100,000 100,000 CH21-1726 Name 15. Special Payments ...... 0 0 0 FTE 16. Unappropriated Ending Balance and Reserved for Future Expenditure .... 113,341 175,000 175,000 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR Not Allocated to Organizational Unit or Program 17. Total Requirements—add lines 9 through 16 ...... PROPERTY TAX LEVIES1,055,468 2,373,753 2,251,835 FTE FINANCIAL SUMMARY—REQUIREMENTS AND FULL-TIME EQUIVALENTRate or Amount EMPLOYEES Imposed (FTE)Rate orBY Amount ORGANIZATIONAL Imposed Rate UNIT or AmountOR PROGRAM* Approved Total Requirements THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DEPARTMENT Permanent Rate LevyName ...... of Organizational(Rate Limit______Per Unit$0.10 or Program $1000) Total FTE $0.10/per $1,000 $0.10/per $1,000 $0.10/per $1,000 Local Option Levy ...... FTE for Unit or Program In the Matter of the Estate Estate are required to present 541-479-2678, or such STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN ACTIVITIES AND SOURCES OF FINANCING* LevyName for General Obligation Bonds ......

✁ District Operations 202,125 267,179 257,842 of LESLIE RAY CLARK, them, with proper vouchers, claims may be barred. All FTE STATEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS 3 3.5 3 Deceased. CASE NO: within four (4) months after persons whose rights may Name Field OperationsLong Term Debt Estimated Debt Outstanding143,797 on July 1 Estimated239,602 Debt Authorized, but241,539 not FTE 4 Incurred3 on July 1 3 21PB03754 NOTICE TO the date of first publication be affected by the proceed- Name General Obligation Bonds ...... 0 0 INTERESTED PERSONS of this Notice. Any/all claims ings may obtain additional FTE Other Bonds ...... 0 0 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- should be provided to the information from the records Name Other Borrowings ...... 52,000 0 FTE EN that TAMERA CLARK Personal Representative, in of the Court or from FRANK Total ...... 52,000 0 ClearForm LB-1This (continued onPage next page) *If150-504-073-2 more space (Rev. is needed10-16-20) to complete any section of this form, use the space below or add sheets. has been appointed Personal care of FRANK C. ROTE, C. ROTE, III, Attorney for

Name Representative in the refer- III, Attorney at Law, 1692 the Personal Representative. FTE enced matter. All persons NE Lynda Lane, Suite C, Frank C. Rote, III, OSBN Not Allocated to Organizational Unit or Program having claims against the Grants Pass, Oregon 97256, 893898. FTE Total Requirements Total FTE STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN ACTIVITIES AND SOURCES OF FINANCING* CH21-1722

PROPERTY TAX LEVIES Rate or Amount Imposed Rate or Amount Imposed Rate or Amount Approved NOTICE OF Public Notice deadline Permanent Rate Levy ...... (Rate Limit______Per$0.10 $1000) $0.10/per $1,000 $0.10/per $1,000 $0.10/per $1,000 Local Option Levy ...... Levy for General Obligation Bonds ...... MEETING STATEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS is Fridays by noon. Long Term Debt Estimated Debt Outstanding on July 1 Estimated Debt Authorized, but not June 7th, 2021 fair board Incurred on July 1 Meeting at 6:30PM in the General Obligation Bonds ...... 0 0 pavilion at 58892 Saulser Other Bonds ...... 0 0 Late submissions may not make Other Borrowings ...... 52,000 0 Road St. Helens, OR 97051. Total ...... 52,000 0 Virtual call-in number: 1 866 it to make it into the paper. *If more space is needed to complete any section of this form, use the space below or add sheets. 899 4679 Access code: 802- 618-629. 150-504-073-2 (Rev. 10-16-20) Form LB-1 (continued from previous page) Columbia County’s trusted local news source PROPERTY TAX LEVIES Rate or Amount Imposed Rate or Amount Imposed Rate or Amount Approved Permanent Rate Levy ...... (Rate Limit______Per$0.10 $1000) $0.10/per $1,000 $0.10/per $1,000 $0.10/per $1,000 Local Option Levy ...... Levy for General Obligation Bonds ...... STATEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS Long Term Debt Estimated Debt Outstanding on July 1 Estimated Debt Authorized, but not Incurred on July 1 General Obligation Bonds ...... 0 0 Other Bonds ...... 0 0 Other Borrowings ...... 52,000 0 Total ...... 52,000 0 *If more space is needed to complete any section of this form, use the space below or add sheets.

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Brandon Craig Little James “Jim” Otis Dias Nov. 8, 1985 ~ May 7, 2021 Aug. 2, 1938 ~ May 24, 2021 Brandon C. Little, of Port- favorite activities. He enjoyed Longtime St. Helens Jim lived in St. Helens land, Oregon, died unexpect- time with friends. He also resident James “Jim” Otis for more than 50 years and edly on May 7, 2021 at his loved his 1999 Chevy S-10 Dias passed away in Port- was involved in his com- home. He was 35 years old. pickup that was given to him land, Oregon on May 24, munity. He was a longtime Brandon was born Nov. when he was 16 years old. 2021 at the age of 82. Jim member of the Scappoose 8, 1985 in Pendleton, Oregon Brandon is survived by his had a gift of making those Church of Christ. He was to Sheryl and Brian Little. In mother and father, Sheryl and around him feel comfort- extremely generous and 1988, Brandon’s family moved Brian Little of Columbia City, able and he was a friend to enjoyed lending a hand to to St. Helens, and in 1989 Oregon; sister Alicia Kahl; all who knew him. those around him. Jim had moved to Columbia City, Or- brother-in-law Tom Kahl; Jim was born in Las Ve- a true love of people. egon where Brandon grew up. nephew Leo Kahl of Portland, gas, New Mexico on Aug. Jim enjoyed traveling Brandon attended St. Helens Oregon; maternal grandmother 2, 1938. His family moved the world. He took many Public School and graduated Lois McLaren of Pendleton, to southern Texas when he from St. Helens High School Oregon; as well as aunts; an cruises with his family and was a young boy. Agricul- traveled to destinations in 2004. uncle; and four cousins. ture was a huge part of his Brandon attended Mt. Funeral arrangements will such as the Caribbean, the youth as he raised hogs and Mediterranean, Mexico Hood Community College and be private. A celebration of life milo grain. Lane Community College. He may occur later this summer. 9 of that year, and their and the Panama Canal. He was employed at the time of by Oregon Armor. For those wishing to honor He graduated from Ly- adventure of parenthood also traveled on guided his death by Loomis Armored Brandon loved the Brandon, please donate to the tle High School and earned began. Two years later they tours to Egypt and Euro- US for over 10 years as a outdoors. Fishing and target American Diabetes Associa- varsity letters in football, added their daughter, Lisa pean countries. security guard and prior to that practicing were some of his tion. basketball, track and ten- Suzanne, to their family. Jim is survived by his nis. He went on to South- Jim decided to return wife of 62 years, Dorothy west Texas State College in to the USDA working as a Dias; son Bryan Dias (wife Patricia Ann (Erickson) Horn San Marcos. He joined The loan officer in The Dalles. Lisa) of Shelton, Washing- Reserve Officers’ Training They moved to St. Helens ton; daughter Lisa Oliver Feb. 15, 1936 ~ April 18, 2021 Corps (ROTC) program in as well as Hillsboro while (husband Steve) of Lake Patricia Ann Erickson was the store around 2004. After high school and continued Jim held this position. Oswego; grandchildren, born Feb. 15, 1936 to Alfred V. retirement, Patricia enjoyed on in the Air Force ROTC Deciding they wanted to Zoe Dias, Andrew Oliver and Anna Erickson in St. Hel- her grandchildren, gardening, program in college. At be closer to family, Jim and Ryan Oliver; sisters- ens, Oregon. She died April and cooking for family. the start of his sophomore and Dorothy moved back in law, Mildred Love and 18, 2021 in Sherwood, Oregon During the 7-Eleven and year, he decided to attend to Texas for several years. Betty McBride; brothers- at the age of 85. Corner Store years, Patricia the freshman orientation Missing Oregon and their in-law, Robert Maler and Patricia lived in several and Marvin enjoyed travel- where he met his future friends there, they moved Gerald McBride; multiple small towns while growing ing to many places around wife, Dorothy Maler. Their back, settling in St. Helens. nieces and nephews as up, including St. Helens and the world, including the U.K., connection was instant, Jim served as the Columbia well as friends throughout Warrenton, Oregon, and she Spain, Northern Africa, the they became engaged with- County Supervisor for the the world. and her parents and younger Caribbean, and several cruises. in the year and married Farmers Home Administra- He was preceded in brother Donald lived on Lopez Patricia was preceded in Oct. 3, 1958. They finished tion for many years. death by his parents Jose Island, Washington during death by her mother and baby their college degrees and In 1979, Jim’s entre- and Lucile Dias; and WWII. brother in 1952; her father in Jim graduated with a triple preneurial spirit emerged, brothers-in-law, George She graduated from St. 1980; and her husband Marvin major in Biology, Agricul- and he decided to start Maler, Jim Maler and Or- Helens High School in 1954, in 2017. ture and Education. his own real estate busi- val Love. and in 1958 married Marvin She is survived by her Following graduation, ness, Empire Real Estate, Jim’s celebration of life Earl Horn. After their honey- the family moved to Corval- children, Jeffrey and Sandra Jim and Dorothy packed and James Dias Insurance service was held at 10 a.m. moon, Marvin was stationed in lis, where Marvin worked for (Ulam); brother Donald Erick- up their Ford Ranchero agency (Farmers Insur- on June 2, 2021 at Colum- Germany with the U.S. Army Albertson’s as a store manager son; grandchildren, Jacob and and headed out for Jim’s ance). He and Dorothy ran bia Funeral Home in St. for two years, while she stayed until 1979. In 1980, the couple Michaela Ulam and Jacob and first job working for the the businesses for almost Helens, Oregon. in St. Helens. Upon his return, purchased a 7-Eleven fran- Alicia Michowski. United States Department 40 years. He also was a For those of you who they moved to North Port- chise in Albany, and Patricia A service was held at Wil- of Agriculture as a food real estate appraiser, a wish to make a donation land. Son Jeffrey was born in went back to work in the lamette National Cemetery on inspector. While Jim held manufactured home park in Jim’s honor, please con- this position they traveled 1963, and daughter Sandra in family business. In 1988, they June 1, 2021. developer and a business- sider these organizations: to Michigan, Utah, Oregon, 1965. During their children’s purchased a small independent In lieu of flowers, contribu- man in many other real- Legacy Health Comfort younger years, Patricia was a convenience store on Hwy tions can be made to the Amer- Florida and Texas while estate related ventures. sightseeing along the way. Care (www.legacyhealth. loving mother and housewife, 34 in Corvallis and named ican Heart/Stroke Association Jim also proudly served org/giving-and-support/ managing their household it “Marv’s Corner Store”. in Patricia’s name. In 1966, they decided in the military for over to put down roots in Drain, causes/hospice; Scappoose and taking an active role in Patricia worked there until she Arrangements by Attrell’s 40 years. He served three Church of Christ (www. her children’s lives. In 1970, retired in 2003 and they sold Funeral Chapels. Oregon as they were ex- years in the Air Force then pecting their first child. Jim scappoosechurchofchrist. continued his military org/home.html); Wounded started his teaching career service in the Army. He to share his love of Agri- Warrior Project (www. Kathleen Brown received his commission in wounded warriorproject. culture in the classroom the U.S. Army and retired June 19, 1958 ~ May 23, 2021 and served as advisor to org/). as a Lieutenant Colonel. Please sign our online Kathleen Brown 62 of Longview Washington passed away May 23, 2021 in Longview Future Farmers of America. His fellow soldiers were Bryan Kelly was born April guestbook at www.colum- Washington. like his second family. biafh.com Crossword Puzzle STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: NIGHT AT THE THEATER ACROSS record number of Tony nomi- 22. Coffee pot 1. *Treble or bass ___ nations 23. *Bob ____, choreogra- 5. Pharaoh’s cobra 56. Shredded cabbage dishes pher with most Tony awards 8. *Zeus’ sister and wife, and 57. *Melpomene, e.g. 24. *”Break a leg” or “have character in Broadway musi- 58. Just a little two left feet,” e.g. cal “Xanadu” 59. Gold unit 25. Reduce pressure (2 12. Hair-dwelling parasites 60. Lodge fellows words) 13. QuinceaÒera or bat mitz- 61. “Game of Thrones” 26. Eye up and down vah, e.g. bastard 27. Mediterranean appetizer 14. Puts money in the bank 62. Without purpose 28. Type of potato masher 15. Pearl Harbor locale 63. Past tense of “is” 29. Ox connectors 16. Flair 64. Short-term employee 32. *Tiresias in “Oedipus 17. Inuit boat Rex,” e.g. 18. *Record-holding musical DOWN 33. Feverish for most awards received by 1. Hoof sound 36. *NYC district a single production, with The 2. Yarn spinner 38. Washington, e.g. 20. *Broadway hit “Jagged 3. Canyon sound 40. Sun’s descent Little ___” 4. Like medieval European 41. Onion-like herb 21. *Comment to the audi- society 44. Seize by force ence 5. Was sick 46. Obsolete office position 22. Web address 6. Fixed look 48. Spurious wing 23. ____’er ____, at the 7. Montblanc and such 49. *Comedy and tragedy, on pump 8. *Musical with record num- a Tony medallion 26. Private chapel ber of Tony nominations 50. Attired 30. Keats’ poem 9. Like most fairytale step- 51. *James ____ Jones, mul- 31. Quit mothers tiple Tony winner 34. Medley 10. Madrid’s Club de F˙tbol 52. Old World duck 35. ______or do nothing 11. Pose a question 53. Like Silver’s owner 37. Right-angle building 13. Chef’s prescription 54. H or O in H2O, e.g. extension 14. Toyota sports car model 55. Make a raucous noise 38. Razor nick 19. Shylock’s practice 56. Mogul equipment 39. Like lemon 40. Make a choice 42. 1960s teen idol, Bobby ____ A Neighborhood 43. Give authority 45. Bias crime perpetrators Store with a Bit 47. *Theater, e.g. 48. Cordial disposition of Everything 50. Surrender 52. *Non-musical with Molly Matchalk Owner Solution to crossword in next 290 First Street, St. Helens, OR 97051 week’s issue of The Chronicle. 503-396-5479 * [email protected]

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This is our chance to take back local school boards with local Insurance Agency Oregon.” parents.” Potential Oregon Repub- Pulliam said he would also 503-397-0714 lican gubernatorial candidate look to empower local mayors, Stan Pulliam brought his county commissions and Call us for ALL of statewide listening tour to St. sheriff’s departments to make Helens saying the power needs decisions. your insurance needs! According to Pulliam, the Auto • SR-22’s • Home to be back in the hands of the people. Oregon Legislature has passed Need a job? Renters • Business bills allowing apartment Trucking • Bonds Approximately 65 people Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle complexes and mass housing check the classifieds online at gathered at McCormick Park’s Sandy Mayor Stan Pulliam addresses the audience at a gathering www.thechronicleonline.com Worker’s Comp Tuesday at McCormick Park in St. Helens. in single family zoned com- Veterans Memorial Plaza on munities. to find your perfect job offer Tuesday, May 25, to listen and “If that’s what the people question Pulliam, who is the wife stood at this pivotal cross common vision and to empow- section to see the real ramifica- er local communities, our local in Portland want to do in their current major of Sandy and community, that’s great for the who has been an outspoken tions of these lockdowns over school boards, and to really Building Bridges people in Portland to decide, critic of Democratic Oregon the last two years,” he said. return the power to the people to Self Sufficiency “A lot of those main street in communities like Sandy and but it should be up to mayors Gov. Kate Brown. and city councilors in com- During his address, Pul- business owners are folks that in St. Helens, so that we can I grew up with. They’re former really forge our own destinies. munities like mind in Sandy liam said as governor, he and in St. Helens, to work with Community would triple the size of the classmates of mine. When I When you put the power back Action Team saw how the lockdowns were to the people amazing things our neighbors to decide what Oregon State Police and goes in our communities, not engage the National Guard to hurting their employees, their happen. That’s what will be businesses and their life sav- in store for Oregon under our some politicians in Portland,” help deal with the increasing he said. homeless camps and violent ings and as a parent of two administration.” little girls in public school The Chronicle also asked unrest in Portland and areas if Pulliam does decide to be a across the state. watching the shutdowns and Who has the power now? lockdowns affect them, I had candidate for governor, how Pulliam also advocated much would he expect to pay a state audit to address how enough. It lit a fire beneath me Pulliam said Oregon over Are you a veteran? and that’s why we are taking the past two years has expe- for his campaign? Oregon handles mental health “I think in the primary services. a serious look at running for rienced basically tyrannical You may be entitled to benefits for serving your country. governor.” detects coming from the gov- election our budget would be Pulliam told the local gath- between $1 million and $1.5 Contact your Veteran Service Officer • 503-366-6580 ering he expected to announce ernor’s office with mass lock- Returning the power downs that severely impact million thats how much we Call CAT at (503)397-3511 to find out if you qualify. Rental and energy whether he will be a candidate to the people local businesses. He was also think it would take and that’s assistance applications are available at 125 N. 17th St., St. Helens, for governor a week after what we are striving for,” he OR. Also available on our website at www.CAT-TEAM.org Labor Day. critical of how the state has Pulliam also continued forced children to learn from said. “In the General Election, if we look at this last time History his criticism of Gov. Kate home and out of the classroom Brown’s policies to lead the during the pandemic. Knute Buehler versus Gov. state through the COVID-19 “Right now I see the power Kate Brown it was the highest In April, Pulliam an- and most expensive race I nounced he would explore pandemic. in the hands of some of the “It would be hard for largest corporations in this think in our state’s history. I the possibility of becoming think it was around $17 mil- CALL TODAY! anyone of any political party to country where you can jam a Republican candidate for lion, so my guess is that we UP TO 75% say that Oregon is going in the pack in and support big box OFF! governor of Oregon. are going to have to be around In a release about the tour, right direction right now.” he America many times for the that mark, around $17 to $20 Pulliam said he wanted to talk said. “If you consider that our last year and a half but you million by the end of the day. Make your home your sanctuary. to community leaders and the schools are ranked nearly last couldn’t sit down and support It is just an outrageous sum of public around the state “about in every statistical category, a local mom and pop main money to be able to serve your how to bring Oregon back nearly last for graduation street small business,” he said. local communities.” BLINDS & DRAPES to its rugged, pioneer glory rates in overall education, the “These people are able to To generate that much of innovation, fortitude and mass homelessness through- send their children to private money for his campaign, freedom.” out urban communities now schools while working class Pulliam said he would seek Blinds 4 You Direct Pulliam most recently spreading and are now into people kids are stuck in virtual donations from individuals, Blinds, tile, draperies, countertops, flooring and more visited St. Helens last Janu- more rural communities, like and hybrid learning. I have a businesses and corporations. Sandy where I live. You think hard time believing the power • FREE Measuring • Tile flooring repair ary during a rally at Plaza “So far in this race we Square in which he criticized about the riots on the nightly really is in the hands of the have gone over $150,000 mark • FREE Consultation • Repair services available Gov. Kate Brown’s pandemic- news and the boarded up store people. It is really centered in in a little over a month since • FREE In Home Service • Best Prices related restrictions, saying they fronts throughout towns and the hands of Portland politi- we declared our exploratory were unfair to main street busi- the fact that we lost over 1,200 cians and government” effort,” he said. “We have blinds4youdirect.com (971) 719-7119 nesses in Columbia County businesses across the state past The Chronicle asked Pul- over 500 individual donors all and throughout the state. year and we hear could lost liam how he would return the over the state and that is pretty Prior to his May 25 visit, a third of businesses over the power to the people. unheard of this early on. It is The Chronicle had an oppor- next six months.” “The governor should going to take an effort of the tunity to conduct a one-on-one Pulliam said Oregon faces not be the superintendent of people. It’s going to take a big interview with Pulliam. major issues that need to be public instruction,” Pulliam effort but we believe we are up During the conversation tackled. said. “Right now we are top to the challenge. Pulliam said Oregon’s pan- “We need to bring us to- down in our leadership over APR demic related lockdowns trig- gether as a state,” he said. “We our local schools. I know that Read more from our one- FOR MO¹ gered his decision to possibly need to bring rural, suburban the decisions are best made at on-one interview with Stan 0% 72 and urban neighbors together the local level. I would look to Pulliam at thechronicleonline. seek a run for governor. “My family, myself, my across Oregon to develop a stop making these decisions com. +UP TO +$250 OFF₃ WITH THE $2,000 OFF2 PURCHASE OF TWO OR MORE IMPLEMENTS Deputies get specialized vehicle training ships allowed CCSO person- The specialized training Clackamas County Sheriff’s JEREMY C. 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Aurora Biggers / The Chronicle The operators of the historic Columbia Theatre in downtown St. Helens recently installed a new screen for their movie watchers. Tillotson hopes to see other renovations take place. THEATRE “We have three years in From Page A1 total to use the grant, she said. NE 72ND AVE “We still have some really ordinary window screens great projects to go.” VANCOUVER, WA 17900 at another screen or back- Tiillotson said those 360-573-3171 ground.) So, Tillotsen decided projects have yet to be deter- to spring for a new screen. mined. www.cclawnandtractor.com Purchased using funds Columbia Theatre is cur- from the “Main Street Grant” rently showing Cruella, the 1Offer valid on qualifying purchases made between 04 May 2021 to 03 August 2021. Subject to approved installment credit with John Deere Financial. No down payment required. $13.89 per month for every $1,000 financed. 0% APR for 72 months only. given to the theatre two years new live action film version of Taxes, freight, setup and delivery charges could increase monthly payment. Sales made to government agencies, company direct sales or other businesses/agencies that participate in John Deere’s Special Discount Program or in John Deere’s ago — the same grant that 101 Dalmations, and tickets Rental Business Program are not eligible. Available at participating U.S. dealers. Prices and models may vary by dealer. Offer available on new equipment and in the U.S. only. Prices and savings in U.S. dollars.2 Offer available on qualifying purchases funded the theatre’s new are available online. made between 04 May 2021 to 03 August 2021. Prices and models may vary by dealer. Save $500 on 1 Series Tractors and 2025R Tractors, $1,500 on 3D Series, 3E Series, 2032R and 2038R Tractors, and $2,000 on 3R Series Tractors only. This can marquee — the new screen “We are really excited for only be combined with the regular installment options. Sales made to government agencies, company direct sales or other businesses/agencies that participate in John Deere’s Special Discount Program or Rental Business Program are not eligible. retains the same curved style Cruella and some of the other Some restrictions apply. See participating dealer for details and other financing options. Offer is available only at participating summer movies,” Tillotson United States dealers. Prices and savings are in U.S. dollars.3 Offer valid for $250 off all New John Deere Sub-Compact and and dimensions as the old Compact Tractors when purchased with two or more John Deere or Frontier Implements purchased from an authorized John screen, 35 feet by 15 feet tall, added. “We are still limited Deere dealer between 04 May 2021 to 03 August 2021. Each implement must have a minimum List Price of $350. Prices and models may vary by dealer. This can be combined with the regular installment options. Sales made to government agencies, Tillotson said. to 50 people per show. With company direct sales or other businesses/agencies that participate in John Deere’s Special Discount Program or Rental Business Program are not eligible. Offer is available only on New JohnDeere Sub-Compact and Compact Utility Tractors only As the theatre resumes full any luck that will be changing at participating United States dealers. Prices and savings are in U.S. dollars. operations and more business, soon.” Columbia County’s trusted local news source A10 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Sports & Outdoors Speedway ready to welcome fans

est from many drivers and last year, but because of CO- Gaboury of Rainier and Terry MIKE WEBER there’s been lots of people VID-19 restrictions, no fans King of Warren. Other top Chronicle Guest Article that have helped work on the were allowed. Also, drivers drivers that will also compete River City Speedway in track to prepare it for racing, will be awarded points in at the track include Phil- St. Helens will begin its 37th so we’re looking forward to the seven CCRA division lip Rowland of Vancouver, season of stock car racing having a really good season,” standings so that they can Clyde White of Longview June 5 at 5 p.m. at the Co- said Rye, in his fourth-year win a championship this and Devon Reed of Wood- lumbia County Fairgrounds as CCRA president. “I love year. Last year, drivers were land. Reed’s son Martin, 16, facility. this job, it’s awesome and not eligible to win champion- will compete in the Tracer A large group of drivers I’m having a lot of fun. We ships because points were not Division (youth class) and participated in the first and changed our rules so that I awarded in any divisions. he’s considered a contender only practice session May 22 could continue having this Four different motors- for the division title while on the quarter-mile clay oval position year after year. port classifications will be driving a 2003 Ford Focus. track in preparation for the Hopefully, things will be a competing in the first race. Other drivers who will season. little more normal compared They include the Northwest likely be frontrunners on the The Columbia County to what things were like last Dwarf Cars, Pure Stock, track include Lance Landis Racing Association, under year when we didn’t have Micro Sprint Cars and Four of Milwaukie, who is one of the direction of president any fans. Everything is going Cylinders. There are no ticket the top drivers in the Four Darren Rye, has 14 events pretty good this year.” sales at the facility. The can Cylinder Division with his A couple of major chang- Courtesy photo from Mike Weber be purchased online only Ford Focus. His brothers scheduled throughout the Dan McDonald, of Longview, and Dick Gaboury, of Rainier, will be co- summer and the popular mo- es will take place this year drivers of the Economy Auto Wrecking sponsored 1992 Nissan Sentra at the website listed on the Myke and TJ are also top torsports series will conclude that race fans will surely en- that will compete in the Four Cylinder Division at River City Speedway. River City Speedway Face- drivers in the Tuner Division Sept. 25. Upcoming events joy. First and foremost, fans book page. and they’ll also be driving a are June 12 and 26, July 10 will be allowed to attend the in the OHA’s high risk level is moved to moderate risk, Local drivers consid- Ford Focus. and 24 and Aug. 7, 14, 21 speedway for the first time of COVID-19, no fans are which Rye says he’s hoping ered as top contenders for a The River City Speedway and 22. since 2019. However, since allowed to attend. Fans will will happen by June 5. CCRA title this year include is located at 58892 Saulser “We’ve had lots of inter- Columbia County is currently be allowed when the county The speedway held races Bob Berg of St. Helens, Dick Road in St. Helens. SHHS basketball team learning ‘on the fly’ shortened season, the chal- ness is that we are inexperi- respecting other people. And JEREMY C. RUARK lenges we are facing is learn- enced. The pace of a varsity how to deal with adversity [email protected] ing on the fly. With back game is something many when it comes our way. The St. Helens High to back games and playing guys are adjusting to, But School Boys Basketball three games a week, It leaves with that being said, We The Chronicle: Feel free Team is midway through us with little practice. For have had some really great to add any other comments the challenging pandemic us, being so young and not ideas and great things hap- you might have. adjusted and short winter having a lot of varsity ex- pening on the court. season. perience, It’s been difficult. Ramiskey: I’d like The Chronicle checks in But we are not going to hang The Chronicle: What to add that our guys are with head coach Jake Ramis- our heads and feel sorry for life lessons do you hope the working extremely hard. key for his insight into how ourselves, We’re going to students take away from The success is coming. It continue to work hard and their experience with the takes a little bit of time and the team is moving ahead trust the process. team? I have zero doubt that we through its challenges. will become successful in The Chronicle: What do Ramiskey: Some of the the near future with these The Chronicle: What do you see as the strengthens life lessons we are trying to kids. They are a great group you see as the overall com- and what do you see as the instill in our guys are being to be around. We appreciate petitive challenges for your weaknesses of your team held accountable for their everything they have done team and how are you help- this season? Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle actions. The hard work it and all the work they have ing the students overcome The St. Helens High School winter sports season, including basketball is underway. takes to become success- put in. those challenges? Ramiskey: We have ful. The understanding that good pieces on our varsity who can shoot it well, We always looking for the next it means more to become Follow game results at Jake Ramiskey: With the team. We have some guys are very unselfish and are open guy. Our only weak- a great young man and osaa.org.

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