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Serving Columbia County since 1881 Columbia County tradition returns mer’s event to match and even be JEREMY C. RUARK over what occurred in 2019. [email protected] In a published interview with The Columbia County Fair and The Chronicle in March, Colum- Rodeo opens a five-day run on bia County Fair President Jaime Wednesday, July 14. The event had Carr said the county fair and rodeo been cancelled in 2020 due to the is a tradition that helps sustain the COVID-19 pandemic. local economy and one that should This week preparations have been never fade away. underway at each of the fairgrounds “For me a fair just doesn’t buildings from herding in the represent watching a rodeo and livestock to setting up the tents and getting an elephant ear,” he said. vendor booths, it has been a flurry of “It’s the full meal deal. You are activity. supporting local businesses, al- Columbia County Fair Vice Presi- lowing them the opportunity to dent and Vendor Coordinator Julie interact with the public, and we Pelletier said she expects attendance are giving the community a local Chronicle photo event and a place to gather. We are will surpass the 2019 fair. The popular rides are always an attraction at the Columbia County Fair. “Because everybody is ready to creating jobs and we are building get out and put smiles or their faces relations.” and relax and enjoy it,” Pelletier said. “And that is our goal. People want to Health and safety precautions get out of the house and see every- body again.” Pelletier said the fair is also following the Centers for Disease What’s new Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. More shade and water will be “If you are vaccinated you available at the fairgrounds. don’t need to wear a mask,” she “We are really focusing on areas said. “For those people who are where families can rest and to get not vaccinated, we are asking that out of the sun,” Pelletier said. “We they follow the CDC guidelines, have bigger pop-up shades that will social distancing and to wear a be placed all over. We will have a mask, however we are not going little water area for kids to cool off, to ask for the vaccine card, so so instead of getting over-heated and hopefully everyone will be self- heading home, we are offering more accountable and self-responsible. to keep them here and to help make We just have to be careful.” their experience as enjoyable as pos- Chronicle photo Pelletier, a long-standing vol- sible.” The popular rodeo will return to this summer’s Columbia County Fair. unteer at the fair, said the return of The popular carnival rides and the event is heartwarming. rodeo will also be in place as well as money that sustains the fair and ter,” she said. restroom repairs, a waterline “Seeing people coming in with an entertainment stage. fairgrounds annually. Pelletier said thanks to a finan- update and a new roof on the shop a smile on their face and knowing “This year I believe it is going cial infusion from the Columbia building is planned. that we are presenting a place to Fair economy to give us a much-needed financial County Board of Commissioners, “We still have to be self-suffi- boost to keep us moving forward, needed improvements have been cient,” Pelletier said, who added Pelletier estimated that in 2019 doing the upkeep, the repairs and made over the past several weeks, that she expected the attendance ­ the fair brought in about $200,000, to be able to make things even bet- including new building gutters, and fair gate profits for this sum- See FAIR Page A4 Parklets pose parking discussion tions related to indoor dining.” tomers and the customers of other AURORA BIGGERS Running Dogs also does not businesses. [email protected] have a normal curb exposure out- “Parking is a premium down You may have noticed wooden side their business. The curb is less there as it is, and we have older side-walk extensions with at- than 1” in some areas in front of people who need close parking,” tached tables (and perhaps even the business while a normal curb Lee said. And with COVID-19 a covering) begin to dot Portland exposure is closer to 5,” which seeming to be less of a concern for sidewalks last time you visited the King noted makes it difficult to people and pandemic restrictions city. build a platform flush with the lifting, Lee said, “There’s no need Through the pandemic, outdoor sidewalk. to have the outdoor seating.” dining has become popularized as The owners of Running Dogs When asked if she would con- a safe(r) way to dine and socialize. were unavailable for an interview test Sanders and Stano’s permit ap- Now, it’s looking like parklets— prior to press time. plication, Lee told the Chronicle, ‘street seats’ as Portland and New “Potentially, yes. If the city isn’t Metro Creative Connection / The Chronicle Economic value going to offer up parking spaces The main issues Oregon will evaluate are: the number, location, and accessibility York City call them—might be for the businesses, then they prob- of cooling centers and other resources; the speed and frequency with which health here for good. The city created the parklet ably shouldn’t be taking up park- related data is provided to emergency management and responders, and how Oregon St. Helens joined the growing ing from those businesses.” officials communicate and think about risk. trend of parklets, street seats, and permit in order to encourage post- pandemic economic growth for Without Roof’s (and other sidewalk dining in Feb. 2015—but neighboring businesses’) ap- the process isn’t exactly easy, ac- businesses. “Part of the City’s goal in promoting parklets recently was proval, Sanders said her permit Oregon agencies evaluate cording to local restaurant Tap into will struggle through the system Wine owner Marci Sanders. to support restaurants and other industries that were hit hard and for a while. Currently, Sanders is Sanders said she and owner working on a new draft of her and of neighboring Columbia County struggling to remain open due to response to heat wave COVID-19 restrictions,” King Stano’s parklet design because Bistro Kayleigh Stano applied for their original lacked Ramps for gency declaration, generally it’s be- a permit in early July and are wait- said. AURORA BIGGERS cause local resources have been or Still, Running Dogs’ parklet two entrances (4’ wide minimum), [email protected] ing to be approved. since their parklet will also not be are in danger of being overwhelmed In order to receive a parklet acted as a test parklet for the city and state assistance is needed. This and neighboring businesses, which flush with the curb, railing along After the West Coast’s late June permit in St. Helens, the parklet the street side to block entry where is typically in concert with a local design must meet city require- Sanders said is making it difficult heat wave — which has reportedly for her and Stano to get their per- the parklet is uneven with the curb, caused the death of 116 Orego- emergency declaration,” Phelps ments. Parklets can only be and they needed to downsize their explained. “Or there are actions constructed in nonresidential areas mit. The city requires notification nians, including an elderly woman of the parklet application to all design by limiting the parklet to from Columbia County — the the state needs to take using the where the speed limit is 25 miles three parking spaces. tools and resources only available per hour or less; they need to be abutting businesses before the per- Oregon Department of Emergency mit will be approved. If neighbor- Stano was unavailable for an Management (OEM) held a press through an emergency declaration. designed to the city’s specifica- interview but said, “Marci and Or rules that need to be waived in tions, including a platform under ing businesses object to the parklet availability to address how the state application, then the business must I have the same opinions on the handled the extreme heat and what order toaffect an appropriate emer- the parklet that is flush with the parklet, the city, and the unfair- gency response from the state. We sidewalk. wait for the city council to decide changes the state can make before whether to approve the parklet ness, and uneven expectations future climate related emergencies. also utilize emergency declarations Local Brewery Running Dogs between Running Dogs and other to request assistance from other already has their parklet, though it permit or not. OEM Director Andrew Phelps “They’re going to notice ev- businesses applying.” addressed why OEM didn’t ask states … it’s important to note none doesn’t technically meet the city’s of these factors were present during current requirements without a erybody on this block, including Governor Kate Brown to declare a Roof, and apparently Roof isn’t Parking issues state of emergency. the heat wave event.” platform. St. Helens Communica- Phelps also said he is wor- tions Officer Crystal King said happy with [the parklet],” Sanders “When I make a recommenda- said of the upstairs restaurant in The parklet permit has present- tion to the governor for an emer- ried that invoking the emergency Running Dogs received a special ed a difficult question for the city declaration too often will cause the approval to construct their parklet the same building as the Columbia County Bistro. and businesses. declaration to lose its power. without a deck. “There isn’t enough parking. In The main issues Phelps said “They submitted their original Roof owner Marsha Lee told Opinion ...... A4 the Chronicle she hadn’t been Portland, it’s a different situation,” Oregon will evaluate are: the num- application over a year ago, so Sanders said, noting that Portland ber, location, and accessibility of their approval process was not a notified of Tap into Wine and Poll ...... A4 Columbia County Bistro’s ap- has more parking options and a cooling centers and other resources; quick one,” King explained. “The few parklets won’t limit businesses Obituaries ...... A5 Planning Department made an ex- plication yet, but she had voiced her concern about Running Dogs’ Classified Ads ...... A6 ception to the decking requirement ­ ­ because at the time of review, there parklet across the way early on, See Page A5 Crossword Puzzle ... A6 See HEAT Page A7 were extensive COVID-19 restric- taking parking space from her cus- PARKING Legals ...... A7 TV Guide ...... A8 Sports ...... A10

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ColumbiaCountyOR.Gov/Vaccine | 503-397-7247 A2 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, July 14, 2021 $560 Billion for affordable housing home, children start to blos- munity, but she said the crisis “We’re also worried a lot STAFF REPORT som.” crosses all races. about the eviction crisis as the [email protected] According to Merkley, be- “There’s all these ways the eviction moratorium expires,” A “devastating lack of af- ing able to rent a home is dif- absence of affordable hous- Merkley said. “That’s partly fordable housing” is some- ficult throughout Oregon and ing extracts wealth from our addressed by the American thing that can no longer be ig- added that home ownership is communities,” Adams said. Rescue Plan. That put $30 nored, U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley even a greater challenge. With “Some of them are obvious, billion, with $221 million into said Tuesday as he announced fewer people owning homes, it some of them are less obvi- Oregon, to address that. These he was unveiling the Afford- creates a trickle-down impact ous. One thing that also isn’t resources don’t end this crisis.” able Home Act in the Senate. that hurts individuals, families clear to most Oregonians is In fact, COVID may have Merkley said housing is and communities, Merkley three out of four low-income highlighted the housing crisis, something he hears about con- said. Oregonians pay more than but it was nothing new, espe- stantly and is something that “The greatest and most 50 percent of their income to cially in Oregon. must be addressed now. powerful factor in building rent.” “Long before we faced “Every single town hall I middle-class wealth is home Adams said housing should COVID-19 we had a housing hold, every single meet and ownership,” he said. “Right be viewed as a priority at all crisis,” Merkley said. “That greet with elected officials, now, what we’re seeing is levels of government. was continually putting the housing comes up,” Merk- homes are out of reach in “Here’s the bottom line, goal of affordable housing out ley said. “It’s a challenge in terms of their prices and so housing is a public good,” she of reach for too many. Every many of our youth come out Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle said. “We know that affordable year, we’ve seen the cost of rural areas, suburban areas, Sen. Merkley has introduced legislation that would invest $560 billion everywhere. Every Oregonian, college holding so much debt.” over 10 years to build more housing, which would hopefully drive housing is critical to build- housing go up. Over last six every American, should be Merkley said the Afford- prices down. In this photo, Merkley signs an autograph and meets with ing community and creating years, pay rates have gone up able to afford a decent home in able Home Act will address citizens during a previous Oregon town hall meeting. economic vitality. We need 5 percent while cost of rent has many of the problems, includ- more housing, we need federal gone up 61 percent. So many a decent community.” have five priorities, which are: • Quickly deploy fed- Merkley said housing is ing a history of racial dis- help to get it done and we need families are spending a huge crimination in federal housing eral housing supplies during it right now. We will roll up share of their monthly income something that every person • Address the legacy of disasters needs, adding a stable home is policies. Merkley’s bill would our sleeves Sen. Merkley and on rent.” invest $560 billion over 10 America’s history of racially get to work with you and your If made law, the Afford- a goal for every American. discriminatory federal housing “Everyone should have a “Housing is so much more years to build more housing, staff.” able Home Act will spend which would hopefully drive policies decent home in a decent com- Merkley said while hous- significant federal resources than a building or a bed,” • Provide housing and munity,” Merkley said. Merkley said. “Stable, afford- prices down. ing has been a concern for on getting new housing built, “The goal is to have every- supporting services to reduce Rukaiyah Adams, board years, the crisis was made tackling homelessness and able housing is a foundation chronic homelessness chair for Albina Vision Trust for thriving families and thriv- one be able to access homes worse during the COVID-19 housing affordability. But the they can afford,” Merkley said. • Through investment in in the Portland area, said pandemic. With many states, majority of the funding would ing communities. Study after housing stocks, lower the cost many groups and government study has shown that children “Everybody deserves a decent, including Oregon, letting their go into an emergency housing affordable home. This is, in the of housing so everyone can officials are working on the eviction moratoriums end, program to help people di- who grow up in a stable home afford a home housing crisis, but they need do better in school and do president’s words, about build- Merkley said there is a reason rectly through rental assistance ing back better.” • Build the 21st Century help. Her organization works to worry more people could programs, emergency vouch- better in the rest of their lives. housing supply primarily with the Black com- When families have a stable Merkley said the bill would become homeless. ers and grants. SNAP issues July emergency food allotments Most Oregonians who re- Self-Sufficiency Program. EFITS/Pages/About-SNAP. • By fax at: 503-378-5628 Oregonians in need can area, such as food or shelter, ceive Supplemental Nutrition “We also know that many aspx. • By phone at: 1-800-699- apply for benefits, includ- please call 2-1-1 or reach Assistance Program (SNAP) Oregonians are still struggling Questions about your 9075 or TTY 711 ing SNAP, child care, cash out to the state’s Aging and benefits will receive emer- to meet their basic needs due SNAP benefits should be assistance and Medicaid. Disability Resource Connec- gency allotments in July. to the COVID-19 pandemic, directed to local ODHS of- Resources to help Learn more at govstatus. tion (ADRC) at 1-855-ORE- The federal government and we encourage them con- fices or by calling the ONE meet basic needs egov.com/or-dhs-benefits. ADRC or 1-855-673-2372. has approved emergency tact our partners at 211 and Customer Service Center at For local resources in your allotments every month since the Oregon Food Bank for 1-800-699-9075. Find a food pantry: food- March 2020, to give SNAP support during this difficult If you are a SNAP house- finder.oregonfoodbank.org recipients additional sup- time.” hold and your income or the Learn about government port during the COVID-19 Emergency allotments number of people in your programs and community pandemic. will be available on July 13 household has changed that resources for older adults Planning In July, approximately for current SNAP households. could impact your benefits. and people with disabilities: 465,000 SNAP households New SNAP households will It is important to make sure Aging and Disability Re- outdoors will receive approximately receive the emergency allot- we have the most up-to-date source Connection of Oregon $66.5 million in emergency ments July 30 or August 3. information. at 1-855-673-2372 or www. allotments in addition to their SNAP recipients do not You can report any adrcoforegon.org. shenanigans? regular SNAP benefits. have to take any action to changes to your income or Dial 2-1-1, or text 2Cs has ALL the things “We are grateful to have receive these supplemental household in many ways: your zip code to 898-211, for summer fun! the opportunity to provide benefits as they will be issued www.211info.org emergency benefits to most directly on their EBT cards. • Online at: ONE.Oregon. Oregon Department of SNAP households in Oregon,” More information about gov Human Services Resources 215 S 1st Street St. Helens • 503-410-5280 • www.2csvendormall.com said Dan Haun, director of emergency allotments is avail- • By mail at: ONE Cus- the Oregon Department of able at www.oregon.gov/dhs/ tomer Service Center, PO Box Human Services (ODHS), ASSISTANCE/FOOD-BEN- 14015, Salem, OR 97309

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www.nextrenewables.com Columbia County’s trusted local news source 1 1 1 Wednesday, July 14, 2021 www.thechronicleonline.com A3 Sand Island becomes new event location the coast. STAFF REPORT Curry said tickets are [email protected] required to attend the event The City of St. Helens is but she stated they are fam- utilizing nearby Sand Island ily priced “and allow for a for local events, the latest to wonderful worry-free day on include a sandcastle compe- a gorgeous island while you tition and adventure ride in experience the world of sand mid August. carving.” Sand Island is a small In addition to enjoying man-made island situated in the large sand carvings, the middle of the Columbia guests can also view smaller River just east of the Old creations made in the style Courtesy photo from Chris Miller of a quick carving competi- Town District in St. Helens The first annual Sandcastle that offers a unique park Competition takes place on Sand tion. Guests that want to get Aurora Biggers / The Chronicle location. It is home to a new Island Friday, Aug. 13 through involved can take a class The student workers at the meal site bag and serve the lunches to parents who drive up to the location. campground established in Sunday, Aug. 15. from these experts either 2018 with a five-star rating day. among campers. the carvings healthy and “You never know how a Summer meals program launched The island was most re- happy.” first event is going to turn cently used for the city’s 4th Wadd and Brittany are out,” Curry said. “But we an opportunity to continue years and is now the Head part of a professional team feel like we’ve got the com- AURORA BIGGERS Cook. of July fireworks display. physical and social devel- that most recently carved ponents and natural resourc- [email protected] opment while providing “I was leaving a violent According to a release from the city, world-class award winning ice sculp- es to make this a complete This summer, St. Helens nutritious meals during the home, and it provided an tures in Alaska. income,” Shawnee said. “I sand carvers Wadd Lapp and home run for families to School District is again part- summer months and return Sand varies in texture enjoy a carefree day. If they to school ready to learn.” had three kids in the school his wife Brittany are mem- nering with Summer Food bers of a professional carv- and sediment depending on bring a sense of adventure Service Program (SFSP), The program’s motto district, and it just worked. the location which changes [The program] has built, and ing team helping to coordi- and fun, they’re going to a federally-funded, state- is “Food That’s In When nate this first ever sandcastle what can be formed. On have a great time. We’re also School Is Out,” and SFSP’s I have not stopped.” administered program. Since the beginning competition on Sand Island. Sand Island, sand will be hosting a scavenger hunt for SFSP reimburses nutrition specialist operate Typically, sand carvers are moved for optimal results, those that want to explore on a goal to keep children of the St. Helens School program operators who District Sponsored Summer up against the clock and tide according to the city release. the island further.” serve free healthy meals to well nourished, physi- as they scramble to complete As sand sculpture design The first annual Sand- cally active, and emotionally Meal Program, the school children and teens in low- has served over 700,000 their creations. work is being finalized by castle Competition takes income areas. All children cared for both during the meals. “Sand Island will allow the Lapp family, St. Helens place on Sand Island Friday, through age 18 can par- school year and when school “We anticipate serving us to not be worried our tourism is finalizing the Aug.13 through Sunday, ticipate in Summer Meals, is out for a length of time, close to 20,000 this sum- work is washed out just details for a one-of-a-kind Aug. 15. regardless of their address, said Crawford. mer,” Crawford said. minutes after completion guest experience. A river income, even town/state in In addition to lunch Lewis and Clark is the like at ocean carving sites,” shuttle to the island starts To find out more about which they reside. meals on Monday through one site open to the public. Brittany Lapp said. “It’s go- the day. the Sand Island Adventure St. Helens School Dis- Thursday, the students also from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mon- ing to be the optimal carving “When you have a natu- Ride, visit discovercolum- trict began operating the get a Friday meal, week- day - Thursday. experience as there aren’t ral resource like Sand Island, biacounty.com program in 1976. Sponsors end meals sponsored by “We serve summer tides to worry about on you want to utilize it for Event details and ticket (and potential sponsors) Ticor Title, and Monday’s programs at other schools, the island. We’ll be able to the community and travel- information for the Sand complete training, docu- breakfast with their meal on to enrolled citizens only.” prepare unlike we ever have ers, too,” St. Helens Event Island Sandcastle competi- ments, including proof of Thursday. Crawford said. before, and I know guests Coordinator Tina Curry said. tion can be found online at site eligibility with the The program is run by will benefit from that. Our “A sandcastle competition discovercolumbiacounty. Oregon Department of Edu- paid summer volunteers and For more information creation will be able to last just seemed like a natural com/events/1st-annual- cation Nutrition Services de- student workers who are about the Summer Food from Friday through Sunday activity and one that would sand-island-campground- partment. To operate a SFSP paid minimum wage. Service Program, email with the benefit of watering encourage people to visit sand-castle-competition- site, a school must have Shawnee has been work- Crawford at mistyc@sthel- techniques we use to keep that don’t want to drive to august-14-15-2020. greater than 50% free and ing with the program for six ens.k12.or.us. reduced eligible students or geographically located in an area of identified poverty. 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Courtesy photo from Scappoose Fire Do you appreciate that As wildfires rage across Oregon, a task force of firefighters from Columbia County left early Tuesday What is your favorite morning to assist with the firefighting effort. The local crews are headed to the Grandview Fire near Sis- the Oregon Department ters. The task force is made of firefighters from the Scappoose Rural Fire Protection District, Columbia county fair event? River Fire & Rescue, Mist Fire, and Vernonia Fire. of Forestry banned Carnival rides, food booths fireworks outside 4H and livestock of city limits? Rodeo Let us know what YOU think Pies, photos, art exhibits 78% Yes 22% No EMAIL YOUR LETTERS TO: [email protected] Vote online at thechronicleonline.com

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Obituaries

Jennifer “Jenn” Lynn Pillar Clarice H. Sweet Aug. 16, 1971 ~ July 3, 2021 July 3, 1944 ~ July 1, 2021 Jennifer “Jenn” Lynn Pil- 2010, which forced Jennifer Clarice was preceded in many nieces and nephews. lar passed away from natural to retire early from the state death by her parents, Noble She loved each one so much. causes July 3, 2021 while in and move to into a skilled L. Van Dolah and Maude H. She worked at Freisen the care of her medical team nursing facility. She lived Van Dolah; husband Rob- Lumber Co. In St. Helens in Bend, Oregon. at East Cascade Retirement ert Sweet, the love of her and Delta Inn in Portland for Jenn was born Aug. 16, home in Madras, Oregon life; daughter Vivian Marie 14 years, at which point she 1971 in Portland to Don (which she referred to as Brown; son Gary Mitchel started caregiving for her son and Pat Pillar and joined “The Compound”) for the Brown; brothers, Noble Gary Brown. She continued brother Scott at their home in last nine years. While there (Nobie) Van Dolah, Joseph caregiving for others until Warren. Jenn graduated St. she made many friends, gath- Van Dolah, Harry Van she became ill. She was Helens Senior High School ered with family on occasion Dolah, Edwin Van Dolah, admired and loved by all. in 1989 and later received and called bingo, a weekly John Van Dolah, George Van Clarice loved country an Associate Degree from highlight. Dolah, Clifford (Bud) Van music, classic cars, horses Western Business College. Jenn’s life was filled with Dolah, Marion Van Dolah and motorcycles, saving After a number of jobs in undeserved challenges, yet and James Van Dolah; and needy pets, like her dogs and restaurant and retail manage- she faced all of them with sisters, Julia Stephens, Niecy cats. She found the good in Gunn, Amelia Bloomer, everyone. She left behind ment, Jenn moved to Bend, dignity, class and determina- and Debby West; grandchil- Oregon in 1999 and turned the children and families she tion. She is deeply missed. Harriett King and Elizebeth her puppy and kitten making (Babe) White. dren, Garrett Sweet and wife sure they had a good home. her passion for children into worked with. A memorial will be held Lyndsey, Travis and Kim a career as a child welfare Jenn was diagnosed with at 11 a.m. on Sat., July 17, She is survived by her We wish to thank heroes at sisters, Charlotte Comfort, Wonderling and Tia Wonder- St. Helens Renal Clinic for case manager for the State MS in 2001 but was able to 2021 at the Redmond Memo- ling. Clarice had many great of Oregon. While sometimes maintain a relatively normal rial Chapel in Redmond, Pearl Gebhart and Alta Fair- the care she received. child; son Andrew Brown; grandchildren and two great- Rest in Peace, Mother. stressful, she enjoyed making life for many years. Her dis- Oregon, with a reception great grandchildren, and a difference in the lives of ease began its rapid accent in immediately following. daughters, Clorissa Brown We love you so much. August, given the city coun- reserved for summer concert Jim Lewis cil’s meeting schedule. events. PARKING “People don’t want to According to King, St. July 23, 1933 ~ June 26, 2021 From Page A1 sit out in the rain. I’m not Helens is currently working On June 26, 2021, and Peter Lewis. He was going to cover it,” she said, on a Road and Utility Exten- James N. Lewis of St. blessed with numerous and customers to the degree but her and Stano would sion Project to “create hun- Helens, Oregon, peace- grandchildren, great-grand- that removing parking in old still use the parklet in the dreds of new parking spaces fully passed away at home children, extended family, town St. Helens will. Plus, fall when the weather is still for the Riverfront District.” surrounded by family. He and friends. “they have public transit temperate. While the City has no cur- was born July 23, 1933 He was preceded in there. We don’t have public “It’s frustrating that the rent plans to open the vacant in Pasadena, California. death by his son, Lt. Com- transit here,” Sanders added. business owners are just left waterfront property during Jim’s family moved to St. mander Jeffrey Lewis, USN There is a public transit bus to have to address all the the day for parking, King Helens when he was a tod- (submarine service). in St. Helens, but the bus issues, as if there’s anything said a solution to the parking dler. After graduation from Jim loved the outdoors line does not run down to I can do about parking. I dilemma is the “large public St. Helens High School, and exploring the beautiful the old town section of the get the opposition. I think parking lot which offers free he spent two years in the Pacific Northwest. He en- city. we should use this as an parking immediately behind US Navy as a submariner joyed Pacific NW wines as opportunity to try to get to the businesses on the west Sanders said she still in the Korean War. Once well as watching the local city to address it. Now, for side of South 1st Street.” discharged, he returned to industry grow to its current hopes she can get her parklet if they’re going to offer this King noted that there is also permit and construct the St. Helens, built his dream world-wide prominence. temporary permit, let’s have on street parking available home in Yankton, and He enjoyed sharing these sidewalk dining spot within some temporary summer on Strand Street, Cowlitz raised a family of four chil- paper industry. experiences with family the next few weeks, but the parking, that goes beyond Street, Plaza Square, and St. dren. Jim was also active in He is survived by his and friends. His family summer is slipping by, and the event framework,” Sand- Helens Street, all within half his church, contributed to wife Nancy Lewis and holds his memory in their Sanders may not receive her ers said, referencing the a block or a block of South the community, and worked children: Jeffrey Lewis, hearts and will find com- permit until at the earliest waterfront parking that is 1st Street. for over 40 years in the Laura Roth, Luana Marsh, fort in God’s grace.

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Columbia County Fairgrounds presents

Jurassic Empire Schedule Weekdays, July 29-30 | 3 pm-4 pm | 4 pm-6 pm | 6 pm-8 pm | Cale The exhibit starts at 3 pm on Thursday and Friday *2 hour time slot increments*

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CH21-1754 CH21-1755 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF LEWIS JUVENILE COURT COUNTY OF LEWIS JUVENILE COURT In re the Dependency of: rior Court, 345 W. Main St., your absence. To request a In re the Dependency rior Court, 345 W. Main St., your absence. To request a ADELHEID DUNN, D.O.B.: Chehalis, Washington 98532. copy of the Notice, Summons, of: JAMES DUNN, D.O.B.: Chehalis, Washington 98532. copy of the Notice, Summons, 11/10/2014 No. 21-7-00050- YOU SHOULD BE PRES- and Dependency Petition, 03/21/2008 No. 21-7-00051- YOU SHOULD BE PRES- and Dependency Petition, 21 NOTICE AND SUM- ENT AT THIS HEARING. call DCYF at 360-807-7081 21 NOTICE AND SUM- ENT AT THIS HEARING. call DCYF at 360-807-7081 MONS BY PUBLICATION The hearing will determine or 1-800-562-6926. To view MONS BY PUBLICATION The hearing will determine or 1-800-562-6926. To view (Dependency) (SMPB) TO: if your child is dependent as information about your rights, (Dependency) (SMPB) TO: if your child is dependent as information about your rights, SHANE DUNN, Father. A defined in RCW 13.34.030(6). including right to a lawyer, SHANE DUNN, Father. A defined in RCW 13.34.030(6). including right to a lawyer, Dependency Petition was This begins a judicial process go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY. Dependency Petition was This begins a judicial process go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY. filed on April 13, 2021; A which could result in per- aspx. DATED this 15TH day filed on April 13, 2021; A which could result in per- aspx. DATED this 15TH day Fact Finding hearing will manent loss of your parental of July, 2021, SCOTT TIN- Fact Finding hearing will manent loss of your parental of July, 2021, SCOTT TIN- be held on this matter on rights. If you do not appear NEY, Lewis County Clerk. be held on this matter on rights. If you do not appear NEY, Lewis County Clerk. August 26, 2021 at 1:30 at the hearing, the court may By: Yolinda Hipp, Superior August 26, 2021 at 1:30 at the hearing, the court may By: Yolinda Hipp, Superior pm at Lewis County Supe- enter a dependency order in Court Deputy Clerk pm at Lewis County Supe- enter a dependency order in Court Deputy Clerk

CH21-1744 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA MARILYN M. VAN- of First Publication June has filed this case in Quiet side will win automatically. along with the required filing attorney, you may contact the DYKE, Plaintiff, v. THE 23, 2021 (response must be Title seeking fee title by To “appear,” you must file fee (go to www.court.oregon. Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer UNKNOWN HEIRS OF filed within 30 days of this adverse possession of the real a legal Response, Answer, gov for fee information). It Referral Service online at C.G. COUCH, DECEASED, date). TO: THE UNKNOWN property located in Columbia or Motion. Forms may be must be in proper form and www.oregonstatebar.org or ALSO ALL OTHER PER- HEIRS OF C.G. COUCH, County, Oregon described in available through the court have proof of service on the by calling 503-684-3763 (in SONS OR PARTIES UN- DECEASED, ALSO ALL the Exhibit “A” hereto, and above or online at www. plaintiff’s attorney or, if the the Portland metropolitan KNOWN CLAIMING ANY OTHER PERSONAS OR also seeking to permanently courts.oregon.gov/forms. Talk plaintiff does not have an area) or toll-free elsewhere RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR PARTIES UNKNOWN enjoin the defendants and to a lawyer about appearing attorney, proof of service on in Oregon at 800-452-7636. INTEREST IN THE PROP- CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, all those claiming under and by motion. Your response, the plaintiff. Service rules MARK A. GORDON, P.C., ERTY DESCRIBED IN THE TITLE, LIEN, OR INTER- through them from interfer- Answer, or Motion must be are in the Oregon Rules of Attorney for the Plaintiff, COMPLAINT HEREIN, EST IN THE PROPERTY ing with same. NOTICE TO given to the court clerk or Civil Procedure. If you have OSB#812424, 1677 St. Hel- Defendants. No. 21CV23229 DESCRIBED IN THE DEFENDANTS READ THIS administrator within thirty questions, you should see ens Street, St. Helens, Oregon SUMMONS FOR SERVICE COMPLAINT HEREIN, The PAPER CAREFULLY You (30) days of the date of first an attorney immediately. If 97051, (503) 397-9066 or BY PUBLICATION Date plaintiff Marilyn M. Vandyke must “appear” or the other publication noted above you need help in finding an [email protected].

CH21-1756 CH21-1758 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF BALLOT TITLE Filed in the Office of would prohibit individual or term “communications” does COUNTY OF LEWIS JUVENILE COURT County Clerk 7/7/2021 entity donations over $500 not include buttons, bumper NOTICE IS HEREBY to any County candidate stickers, small signs, and In re the Dependency rior Court, 345 W. Main St., your absence. To request a GIVEN that a ballot title for public office during an some literature. Violations of: CONSTANCE DUNN, Chehalis, Washington 98532. copy of the Notice, Summons, for a measure proposed by election cycle except from of this Ordinance would be D.O.B.: 11/16/2006 No. 21- YOU SHOULD BE PRES- and Dependency Petition, initiative petition 21-01 has a Small Donor Commit- punishable by fines between 7-00052-21 NOTICE AND ENT AT THIS HEARING. call DCYF at 360-807-7081 been filed in the office of the tee and candidate loans of five times and 20 times the SUMMONS BY PUBLICA- The hearing will determine or 1-800-562-6926. To view Columbia County Clerk on up to $5000. “Small Donor unlawful contribution or TION (Dependency) (SMPB) if your child is dependent as information about your rights, July 7, 2021. The ballot title Committee” means a Politi- expenditure. In accordance TO: SHANE DUNN, Father. defined in RCW 13.34.030(6). including right to a lawyer, caption is: Columbia County cal Committee that cannot with ORS 250.168 (2), the A Dependency Petition was This begins a judicial process go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY. Campaign Finance Regula- accept contributions exceed- proposed initiative meets the filed on April 13, 2021; A which could result in per- aspx. DATED this 15TH day tion Ordinance. Caption Co- ing $100 per individual. This requirements of Section 1 (2) Fact Finding hearing will manent loss of your parental of July, 2021, SCOTT TIN- lumbia County Campaign Fi- ordinance would also place (d), Article IV and section be held on this matter on rights. If you do not appear NEY, Lewis County Clerk. nance Regulation Ordinance aggregate limitations on 10, Article VI of the Oregon August 26, 2021 at 1:30 at the hearing, the court may By: Yolinda Hipp, Superior Question Shall Columbia candidate donations. Dona- Constitution. Also, in accor- pm at Lewis County Supe- enter a dependency order in Court Deputy Clerk County Regulate the size tions to all candidates could dance with ORS 250.175(5), of campaign donations in not exceed $5000. Quali- notice is hereby given that CH21-1749 local candidate elections and fied Small Donor Commit- any elector may file a peti- require donor information in tees could make unlimited tion for review of the ballot IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF campaign communications? contributions. This ordinance title in the Columbia County Statement This ordinance would require entities con- Circuit Court no later than OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA would regulate donations in tributing more than $750 in the seventh business day county elections, and would the aggregate to register with after the title was filed with Probate Department In the 1765 6th Street, Columbia 2021. Aaron Hiller, Personal apply to any local candidate the State as a Political Com- the county clerk, (ORS Matter of the Estate of Wil- City, Oregon 97018; within Representative. PERSONAL including county commis- mittee. This ordinance would 250.195). Published pursuant liam Hiller, Deceased. Case four months after the date of REPRESENTATIVE: Aaron sioner, city councilor, mayor, require campaign “commu- to ORS 250.175(5) by the No. 21PB03574. NOTICE first publication of this notice, Hiller, 1765 6th Street, Co- and special districts board nications” to include certain office of Columbia County TO INTERESTED PER- or the claims may be barred. lumbia City, Oregon 97018, members. The ordinance contributor information. The Clerk SONS NOTICE IS HEREBY All persons whose rights may 971-404-7335, email: hiller- GIVEN that the undersigned be affected by the proceed- [email protected]. LAWYER has been appointed personal ings may obtain additional FOR PERSONAL REPRE- CH21-1592 CH21-1751 CH21-1759 representative. All persons information from the records SENTATIVE: Robert J. Sulli- having claims against the of the Court, the personal rep- van, OSB 833359, 10121 SE NOTICE OF NOTICE OF NOTICE OF estate are required to pres- resentative, or the lawyers for Sunnyside Road, Suite 300, ent them, with vouchers the personal representative, Clackamas, Or 97015, 503- attached, to the undersigned Robert J. Sullivan. Dated and 780-6319, email: robslaw@ MEETING WORKSHOP MEETING personal representative at first published on June 30, RobertJSullivanPC.com. The Greater St. Helens The Columbia County McNulty Water PUD’s Aquatic District board meet- Fairgrounds will hold a fair Board meeting will be held ing will be held on July 19, board workshop on July in person at 34240 Millard CH21-1757 2021 at 5:00 pm at Eisen- 27th, 2021 at 6:30PM in the Road, Warren Oregon on July schmidt Pool, 1070 Eisen- pavilion at 58892 Saulser 20, 2021 from 7-9 pm. STATEMENTS OF PROCEDURES AVAILABLE schmidt Lane, St. Helens. Due Road, St. Helens, OR The statement of proce- at the Columbia County Clatskanie, Rainier, Co- to COVID restrictions, please 97051. Virtual call-in num- dures for Columbia County Courthouse and the follow- lumbia City, St. Helens and call 503-397-2283 prior to ber: 1 866 899 4679 Access The Public Notice deadline are available for review ing libraries: Scappoose, Vernonia. attending the meeting. code: 817-927-205 is Fridays by noon.

tion rules online at thechron- 1-1 is a special abbreviated for future climate events, but changing climate what the push the temperatures back icleonline.com. telephone number reserved Phelps said he “imagines” return period for something into the 90s. HEAT Allen also said that due to in Canada and the United cooling centers will remain like that could be. The heat Though the National From Page A1 climate change, the state will States as an easy-to-remem- a staple of our future—prob- that we’re seeing now is Weather Service isn’t neces- need to prepare over the next ber three-digit telephone ably not the immediate definitely like 30 degrees sarily a political agency the speed and frequency with few decades for increasing number meant to provide future though, according to less than what we saw a few that covers climate policy, which health related data climate emergencies. Allen information and referrals to National Weather Service weeks ago. Impact wise, we Baumgartner said the recent is provided to emergency cited the approximately 800 health, human, and social meteorologist John Baum- think that if people could heat wave will likely serve management and responders, heat related deaths in the Pa- service organizations—to gardner. stay cool during that heat as a catalyst for the type of and how Oregon officials cific Northwest that occurred help give people information Baumgardner said a heat event, they will be fine dur- changes Oregon is looking communicate and think during the heat wave. about cooling centers and wave like late June’s likely ing this week,” Baumgartner at now. about risk. “These deaths are ways to cope with the heat. won’t hit Oregon again this explained. “What I will say is this The Oregon Health preventable,” Allen said. However, Pakseresht said summer. Within the next 7-10 last heat event we experi- Authority (OHA) partnered “But only when they have 211 was not staffed over the “What we experienced days, Baumgartner said Or- enced revealed vulnerabili- with the Occupational Safety the means to protect them- weekend of the heat wave was very anomalous, unprec- egonians can expect a dip in ties in our infrastructure,” and Health Administration selves.” and ODHS was receiving edented, and extreme. It was the heat on Thursday through he said. “I think it will be (OSHA) to adopt emer- Oregon Department of calls reporting that 211 was a little bit hard to believe Saturday—possibly dropping helpful moving forward gency heat protection rules Human Services (ODHS) unavailable. Pakseresht said what some of our weather as low as 70 degrees. knowing that what happened for Oregon employers, said Director Fariborz Pakseresht ODHS provided the neces- models were predicting The heat relief is the is possible and could happen OHA director Pat Allen. The told reporters that in addi- sary funding for 211 to keep going into the heat,” he told product of our geologi- again.” requirements expand access tion to providing Oregonians staff available through 10 The Chronicle. “We’re not cal location—essentially a to shade and cool water. with food, water, and shelter, p.m. on July 5, and Oregon expecting anything like that trough—and lower pressure For information about They also include regular his agency and others will legislature is giving a multi- to happen in the near future.” that is going to be moving how to protect yourself dur- cool-down breaks, training, focus on better discrimi- million dollar grant to 211. Though, as Allen said, into Oregon from the gulf ing an emergency heat event, communication, emergency nating information about The state isn’t sure what climate change will likely of Alaska, according to visit www.oregon.gov/oha/ planning and other measures. climate emergencies. infrastructure or policy impact the frequency of Baumgartner. But the high ph/preparedness/prepare/ Read more about OSHA’s During the heat wave, changes officials will con- future events. pressure will likely return pages/prepareforextreme- new emergency heat protec- ODHS relied on 211—2- sider changing in preparation “It’s hard to say with the again next week but only heat.aspx. Let Us Know What YOU Think. EMAIL YOUR LETTERS TO: [email protected]

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(DVS) SATURDAY MORNING JULY 17, 2021 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 KATU ^ Good Morning America (N) KATU News This Morning Saturday (N) (Live) Good Morning America (N) X Games (N) (Live) KOIN &(5:00) CBS This Morning: Saturday (N) Lucky Dog “Benji” Innovation Nation Mission Unstoppable Hope in the Wild (N) Pet Vet Dream Team All In With Laila Ali Paid Program MyPillow Bed BIG3 Basketball Week 2. (N) (Live) DISC _I Was Prey Shark Week 2 “Capsized: Blood in the Water” (2019, Suspense) Josh Duhamel, Tyler Blackburn. Tyson vs. Jaws: Rumble on the Reef Ronda Rousey Uncaged Shaq Does Shark Week KGW ((4:00) 2021 Open Championship Third Round. 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The Cube SATURDAY AFTERNOON JULY 17, 2021 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 KATU ^ (10:00) X Games (N) (Live) Ocean Treks Sea Rescue Hearts of Heroes Game Time KATU News at 5 (N) NBA Countdown (N) KOIN &(11:00) BIG3 Basketball Week 2. (N) LPGA Tour Golf Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational, Final Round. (N) (Live) New Adventures Paid Program Extra (N) Auto Racing Camping World SRX Series. (N) DISC _ShaqAttack Dr. Pimple Popper Pops Shark Week The Real Sharknado Sharkadelic Summer Sharkadelic Summer 2 Expedition Unknown: Shark Trek KGW (Motorcycle Race 2021 Open Championship Highlights (N) Horse Race Paid Program Wild Child (N) (EI) The Voyager Earth Odyssey KGW News at 5 (N) KOPB * Fit 2 Stitch It’s Sew Easy Kimball’s Milk Street Test Kitchen Cook’s Country Lidia’s Kitchen MotorWeek American Woodshop Woodsmith Shop Ask This Old House This Old House NewsHour Wk KPTV ,Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Go Nitro Horse Racing Diana Stakes. 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(N) (Live) Jimmy Kimmel Live! To Be Announced KATU News at 11 (N) ROH Wrestling KOIN &Auto Racing Camping World SRX Series. (N) KOIN 6 News Special Edition (N) NCIS: New Orleans (DVS) Paid Program Paid Program 48 Hours KOIN 6 News at 11 Graham Bensinger DISC _Tiffany Haddish Does Shark Week Brad Paisley’s Shark Country: Sharkmania Return To Shark Vortex (N) Shark Week Best In Show (N) I Was Prey: Shark Week 2021 (N) Jackass Shark Week KGW (NBC Nightly News Straight Talk Grant’s Getaways Inside Edition America’s Got Talent “Auditions 6” Variety acts audition. Dateline NBC KGW News at 11 (N) Saturday Night Live KOPB * Shelter Me: Building Inspiration Rick Steves’ Europe Rick Steves’ Europe Sanditon on Masterpiece Midsomer Murders “A Dying Art” Midsomer Murders (:32) Hillary “Race to the Pole” On Story KPTV ,MLB Baseball: Giants at Cardinals Whacked Out Sports The Immortals (N) ›› “I Spy” (2002, Comedy) Eddie Murphy, Owen Wilson, Famke Janssen. 10 O’Clock News (N) Game of Talents ESPN CUFC Fight Night: Holloway - Prelims UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moises Islam Makhachev vs. Thiago Moises, lightweight. From UFC Apex in Las Vegas. (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) DISN I(5:40) ››› “Ferdinand” (2017) Voices of John Cena. Big City Greens Big City Greens Miraculous: Ladybug Miraculous: Ladybug Miraculous: Ladybug Big City Greens Big City Greens The Owl House The Owl House KPDX Q Access Hollywood (N) Timbers Pre MLS Soccer FC Dallas at Portland Timbers. From Providence Park in Portland, Ore. 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Paid Program Whacked Out Sports DragonFlyTV Think Big TBS WFamily Matters Family Matters George Lopez George Lopez George Lopez George Lopez Seinfeld Seinfeld “The Wink” MLB on TBS (N) (Live) SUNDAY AFTERNOON JULY 18, 2021 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 KATU ^ (10:00) X Games (N) (Live) Free Enterprise Sharyl Attkisson Paid Program To Be Announced KATU News at 5 (N) ABC World News KOIN &BIG3 Basketball Week 2. Coverage of Enemies vs. Ghost Ballers, Tri-State vs. Bivouac and Ball Hogs vs. Aliens. 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To Tell the Truth (N) (DVS) KATU News at 11 (N) Sharyl Attkisson KOIN &KOIN 6 News CBS Weekend News 60 Minutes (N) Big Brother (N) (:01) Love Island (N) KOIN 6 News at 11 (:35) Game On DISC _Jaws Awakens: Phred vs. Slash Crikey! It’s Shark Week: Sharkmania (N) Serengeti “Intrigue and Change” (Season Premiere) Great storms flood the landscape. (N) (:02) Shark Academy “Trial by Shark” (:06) Tiffany Haddish Does Shark Week KGW (NBC Nightly News Straight Talk College Bowl (N) College Bowl America’s Got Talent “Auditions 7” Variety acts audition. KGW News at 11 (N) (:35) Sports Sunday KOPB * Oregon Art Beat Outdoor Idaho The Great British Baking Show “Puddings” Lucy Worsley’s Royal Palace Secrets Unforgotten on Masterpiece (N) Professor T A librarian is poisoned. (N) Poldark on Masterpiece KPTV ,Family Feud Family Feud Fantasy Island HouseBroken The Simpsons The Great North Bob’s Burgers Family Guy 10 O’Clock News (N) 11 O’Clock News (N) (:35) Joel Osteen ESPN CMLB Baseball: Red Sox at Yankees SportsCenter With Scott Van Pelt (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter SportsCenter DISN I(5:30) “Invisible Sister” (2015) Gabby Duran Bunk’d Miraculous: Ladybug Miraculous: Ladybug Jessie Jessie Jessie Jessie Big City Greens Big City Greens KPDX Q Mike & Molly Mike & Molly The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory NCIS “No Vacancy” (DVS) NCIS: New Orleans “Legacy” (DVS) Paid Program Paid Program Weather Gone Viral “Vacations From Hell” TBS W››› “Mean Girls” (2004, Comedy) Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Tina Fey. ››› “Crazy Rich Asians” (2018) Constance Wu. A woman learns more about her boyfriend and his rich family. Miracle Workers ››› “Neighbors” (2014) Seth Rogen. 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(N) (DVS) (:01) Small Fortune “Three Patels” (N) KGW News at 11 (N) Tonight Show KOPB * This Old House BBC News PBS NewsHour (N) Antiques Roadshow “Vintage Omaha” Oregon Experience Oregon Experience Antiques Roadshow Antiques Roadshow POV Haiti and the Dominican Republic. (N) KPTV ,6 O’Clock News (N) People (N) Family Feud Hell’s Kitchen (N) (DVS) (:01) HouseBroken (:31) Duncanville (N) 10 O’Clock News (N) 11 O’Clock News (N) (:35) People (N) ESPN C(5:00) MLB Baseball Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals. 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STAFF REPORT [email protected] Small nonfarm businesses in Columbia County and Multnomah County are now eligible to apply for low‑in- terest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The financial aid has been announced by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Director Tanya N. Metro Creative Connection Garfield of SBA’s Disaster / The Chronicle Field Operations Center- Columbia and Multnomah coun- West. ties small nonfarm businesses The loans offset economic are now able to access fed- losses that began in May eral financial relief from impacts because of reduced revenues caused by the drought. caused by drought on several Washington state counties as “These loans have an interest well as selected counties in rate of 2.88% for businesses Idaho and Oregon. and 2% for private nonprofit “SBA eligibility covers organizations, a maximum both the economic impacts term of 30 years and are on businesses dependent on available to small businesses farmers and ranchers that and most private nonprofits have suffered agricultural without the financial ability production losses caused by to offset the adverse impact the disaster and businesses without hardship.” directly impacted by the By law, SBA makes Eco- disaster,” Garfield said. nomic Injury Disaster Loans Small nonfarm busi- available when the U.S. Sec- nesses, small agricultural retary of Agriculture desig- cooperatives, small busi- nates an agricultural disaster. nesses engaged in aquaculture The Secretary declared this and most private nonprofit disaster on July 6, 2021. organizations of any size may Businesses primarily en- qualify for Economic Injury gaged in farming or ranching Disaster Loans of up to $2 are not eligible for SBA di- million to help meet financial saster assistance. Agricultural obligations and operating enterprises should contact expenses which could have the Farm Services Agency been met had the disaster not about the U.S. Department of occurred. Agriculture assistance made “Eligibility for these loans available by the Secretary’s is based on the financial declaration. However, nurs- impact of the disaster only eries are eligible for SBA and not on any actual prop- disaster assistance in drought erty damage,” Garfield said. disasters. Applicants may apply online, receive additional di- saster assistance information and download applications at disasterloanassistance.sba. gov/. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Cen- ter at (800) 659-2955 or email Property & Casualty Services disastercustomerservice@sba. Your Local Independent gov for more information on Insurance Agency SBA disaster assistance. Individuals who are deaf or hard‑of‑hearing may call 503-397-0714 (800) 877-8339. Completed Call us for ALL of applications should be mailed your insurance needs! to U.S. Small Business Ad- ministration, Processing and Auto • SR-22’s • Home Disbursement Center, 14925 Renters • Business Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, Trucking • Bonds TX 76155. Worker’s Comp The deadline to apply for economic impact assistance is March 7, 2022.

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Buy and sell in The Classifieds Printed every week in The News/Ad and The Chronicle. Read it online at thechronicleonline.com Columbia County’s trusted local news source A10 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Local team brings home championship title matched up with Wildcats 3 more runs in that inning. hitting. Batting .900, she had SUBMITTED ARTICLE Fastpitch, out of Roseburg, The wind had clearly left the 14 at bats, with 9 hits and 4 St. Helens Girls Softball outscoring them 8 to 0. sails of the Misfits as they only walks. Other notable hitters (SHGS) sent only one team to In game four, the Aces met put up one more run and were were Ella Eib batting .625, the Oregon 12C State/Region- the Olys. This was set to be running out of time. In the last Bristol Beehler at .600. Kylie al Championship Tournament a great matchup, as the two inning, the Aces got their bats Holm, Sophia Bloyd, Jadyn this year in Albany Oregon, teams faced each other in a working again, adding 3 more Pense and Aaliyah Fuhrer all June 25 - June 27. previous tournament, with the runs and putting the game out hit over .300. The Aces were on a mis- Aces winning by a run. of reach for the Misfits. The Aces are coached by: sion, with one main goal this The head coach of the The game was over and the Lee Heys, Steve Bloyd, Lisa year, “To bring home the Olys, on Friday night, ap- Aces accomplished their goal. Liner and Jeff Kroll. Championship.” proached the Aces coaching Champions. This was still a team win. It The Aces outscored staff and said, “We were hop- This tournament was won took hard work and dedication their opponents 48 to 8 in ing you’d be here this week- with pitching efficiency and from the girls, the coaching five games. The Vancouver end. Our girls want revenge.” Courtesy photo great hitting. staff and the parents. Misfits scored 6 of those runs, Aces coach, Lee Heys gave Front Row: Maddix Bates, Alivia Elder, Aaliyah Fuhrer, Halli Heys, Kylie Holm, pitched all Also a big thank you to the 3 in game one and 3 in the a great pep talk to the team Bristol Beehler, Hope Heys, and Evanii Long. Back Row: Coach Lisa five games with the exception Aces sponsors: Peak Electric championship game. The Aces and this fired them up. The Liner, Coach Steve Bloyd, Veronica Frigaard, Mariah Estrada, Sophia of one inning that Veronica Group, Ross Diesel and Auto, allowed only 2 more runs be- Aces went on to beat the Olys Bloyd, Kylie Holm, Ella Eib, Jadyn Pense, Coach Lee Heys, and Coach Frigaard relieved her. Holm Grumpy’s Towing, Scappoose tween their other three games. 9 to 1, sending the Aces to the Jeff Kroll. threw only 201 pitches all Muffler, Koelzer Construc- After sending the Vancou- championship game. climbed to a staggering 105 though, the Aces came back weekend, throwing 133 strikes tion, Knife River, Linear ver Misfits to the loser bracket The stage was set for an- degrees by 12:30 p.m. with 3 runs of their own, in and 68 balls, with 33 strikeouts Floor Covering, Grasshopper in game one, the Aces faced other battle between the Van- The Misfits scored 2 runs the first. Now the pressure was and 4 walks. Frigaard threw Enterprises, Cutting Edge Tree Grants Pass Fastpitch, beating couver Misfits and the Aces. in the top of the first inning, clearly on the Misfits, who 16 pitches, with 11 strikes, 5 Services, Dahlgren’s Do-it them 15 to 1. In game three It wasn’t going to be easy for putting the Aces in uncharted failed to score in the second in- balls, 2 strikeouts and 1 walk. Best and St. Helens Market of the tournament, the Aces either team, as the temperature waters. Not losing composure ning. The Aces however added Halli Heys led the team in Fresh. Local kids fly high in motocross competition this season and he’s had five community while they’re smooth race and I was really numerous top-five’s, including MIKE WEBER second place finishes and two also ambassadors of the sport glad to win the first moto. I a win on May 27. VanNatta is Chronicle Guest Article third place finishes. throughout the year. had a good start again in the ranked in the top-five of the In the highly popular and “I’ve had lots of top three The Cordell’s were two of second moto and I was out point standings. Frates has re- grueling sport of motocross, finishes and I hope to win an- the kids who were awarded front for most of the race, but corded four runnerup finishes nearly 200 riders enter races other race soon,” he said. “We sponsorship from the Wylder then there were a couple of and three other top-five’s and every week in the Thursday race at other tracks too, includ- brothers. The others are incidents that slowed me down he’s ranked in the top-five of Night Motocross (TNM) ing Washougal Motocross Preston Wittkopp, 17, of a little and I got third overall, the Open Beginner Division 2 series at Portland International Park, but PIR is my favorite Vancouver, Makayla Emerson, but I’ll do better next week.” point standings. Raceway (PIR). That includes track. My goal is to just have 19, of Vancouver and Jaylie Blake’s dad Russ, 44, is Other local cyclist’s who a mix of local riders who are fun and do my best and hope- Gallacher, 15, of Redmond. a former pro rider who has race at the track and are contenders for a division title, fully finish in first or second All five are top contenders for competed for many years at contenders for a division title including Colton Frates of St. place in the point standings.” a Thursday Night Motocross PIR and he’s the owner of a too include DJ McBryde of Sawyer’s parents Ron and Courtesy photo from Jordan Vielle division title. dump trucking and excavating St. Helens and Cali McBryde Helens, Blake Robbins of Deer Sawyer Cordell, of Scappoose, Island, Arthur Wisehart of Kristen bought motorcycles Robbins, 17, took first business that helps provide of St. Helens. DJ is ranked in for their boys four years ago maneuvers his bike though a place in the 250cc Junior Divi- sponsorship for his son in his top-10 of the BTH Master Di- Rainier, Jeff VanNatta of War- jump at a recent competition. ren and the Cordell brothers of and then they started compet- sion 2 moto one and then he motocross racing career. Blake vision and Cali is ranked in the Scappoose. ing in motocross races at PIR “I’m having lots of fun and took third in the moto two on started racing motocross at age top-10 of the 50cc Beginnner The next event is scheduled in 2017. Sawyer and Ryder at- I’ve won every race except his Rockin R LLC/Power Mo- six and he’s been racing for 11 Division. for July 15 at 6 p.m. at PIR tend Otto Petersen Elementary for two, so I’ve got lots of torsports sponsored Kawasaki years. Area riders who also and the races continue every School in Scappoose. Sawyer trophies,” said Ryder, 9, who motorcycle. Riders compete “I raced motocross for 20 compete at PIR include Cam- week until the Sept. 30 season is an incoming sixth grader will celebrate his 10th birthday in two five-lap races and the years, but I’ve had 28 surger- den Brown of Rainier (50cc finale. and Ryder is an incoming fifth July 20. “My goal is to win overall winner is determined ies and I think that my time Beginner) and Oakley Morley Last Thursday, Sawyer grader. the division championship this by the average finish of the on the track is pretty limited of St. Helens (50cc Beginner). Cordell, 11, recorded top-three On July 8, Sawyer won year and win some more races two events. Robbins took third now, so my career is kind of James Sessions of Warren, Jae- finishes while competing in the 85cc Intermediate Divi- too.” place overall July 8 and he’s winding down now,” said Russ dynn Giles of Scappoose and two race classifications on sion race and he took third in Brothers Rick and Ron ranked in the top-10 of the Robbins. Adam Stockwell of St. Helens PIR’s 1.5 mile course that con- the Super Mini Division while Wylder of Portland operate 250cc Junior point standings. Wisehart competes in the compete in the Open Beginner sists of numerous jumps, sharp riding his Wylder Promotions the PIR facility, which is in its “I had a good start in OTH 30 Junior Division (age Division 1. hairpin turns and straightaway Thursday Night Motocross 55th season of motorsports. the first moto and I led the 30 and over) and he’s ranked A quartet of St. Helens sections. sponsored KTM motorcycle. Each year, the Wylder’s choose entire race and I felt really in the top-five of the stand- riders compete in the Open “It’s really cool being on Ryder - an appropriate name five kids to sponsor and then good about that,” said Blake ings. Wisehart has had many Beginner Division 2, including the new team this year and I for cyclist - won the 65cc they give them helmets, Robbins, who is an incoming top-five finishes, including Devon Boggs, Braden Diess, was really glad to win my first Intermediate Division race goggles, uniforms, fuel, tires senior at Rainier High School a first place finish June 17. Travis Heflin and Skyler race (June 24) two weeks ago,” on his TNM sponsored KTM and weekly entry fees. In re- and he’s a receiver/defensive VanNatta competes in the OT Bjornstrom. Heflin rode his Sawyer said. motorcyle, which marked his turn, the kids represent Wylder back on the Columbians 40 Amateur Division (age 40 Honda to a season best second Sawyer has won two races seventh win this season. Promotions in the motocross football team. “It was a clean, and over) and he’s recorded place June 3.

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