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maintaining JEREMY C. RUARK [email protected] the roads The Oregon Legislature’s Joint Committee on Conduct is report- Spring, summer projects edly reviewing a sexual harass- ment complaint against Oregon JEREMY C. RUARK State Rep. Brad Witt. [email protected] The Oregonian reports that a fellow member of the House Ag- The spring and summer road riculture and Natural Resources work season has started and Committee made the allegation Columbia County Public Works last week. The newspaper reported crews have a number of priority that specifics of the complaint had areas for repair and maintenance. not been released. Witt chairs the Columbia County Public House Agriculture and Natural Works Director Mike Russell said Resources Committee and has the priorities include Scappoose temporarily stepped aside as chair Vernonia Road milepost 4, the Gary and Tami Garner. during the investigation. Vernonia slide area. Witt emailed The Chronicle “In 2015 this area experienced the following statement concern- a slide and this project will fix the ing the investigation. Courtesy photos from Tami Garner “I believe wholeheartedly that area and provide new pavement Tami Garner said she is cycling 50 miles a week to prepare for her journey. and guardrail,” he said. it will be found that there was no County road maintenance ill intent on my part whatsoever, crews also will be applying but rather an attempt to further asphalt patches to several roads Scappoose woman to bike ride 50 states the committee interests. While I to address bad spots and improve do not agree with the charges, nor driving conditions. cells in the brain and spinal cord, decide that this bike ride would would I prefer to be temporarily JEREMY C. RUARK causing loss of muscle control. be a tribute to your husband and removed as chair, I think in the [email protected] 2021 patch paving ALS often begins with muscle would be of value to the NW chap- most neutral manner that the only A Columbia County woman twitching and weakness in a limb, ter of ALS? way to avoid any level of discom- • St. Helens Area: Hale Road, is preparing for an adventure of a or slurred speech. Eventually, fort on the part of the complainant Newkirk Road, Dike Road lifetime to honor her husband and ALS affects control of the muscles Tami Garner: Gary and I were would be for me to volunteer to • Scappoose Area: Scappoose raise money and awareness for the needed to move, speak, eat and avid recreational bikers, and had step away as chair until the inves- Vernonia Road Slide @ Bonnie NW Chapter of ALS. breathe. There is no cure for this talked about riding in every state tigation is completed.” Falls, EJ Smith Road Following the passing of her fatal disease. together as a couple. When he An outside investigator has • Rainier Area: Nicolai Cutoff, husband, Scappoose resident Gary Tami’s first state ride is Oregon, passed, I knew that I needed to do been hired by the acting the Leg- Alston Mayger Road. Tide Creek Garner, 55, from ALS on March scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. May this in his honor, and thought that islative Equity Officer to conduct Road, Meissner Road 20, his wife Tami decided to 1, at the Banks-Vernonia Trailhead. if I made it public that I was riding the Witt investigation, according • Vernonia Area: McDonald launch a mission to ride her bike in The expected ride will be 10-14 in his honor for ALS awareness, to the Oregonian report. A report Road, Apiary Road at Oak Ranch 50 states, 50 rides, raising $50,000 miles on the Banks-Vernonia Trail. I might be able to bring together from the independent investigator (bump) for the NW Chapter of ALS. In the following conversation, others who have been affected by is expected to be forwarded to the • Clatskanie Area: Cedar Grove According to the Mayo Clinic, Tami Garner provides insight into the disease. conduct committee for review. Road Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, her journey. Russel also outlined clear zone or ALS, is a progressive nervous ­ Conduct Committee and routine maintenance in two system disease that affects nerve The Chronicle: Why did you See ALS Page A6 Background locations. • Scappoose Vernonia Rd. During the 2020 special ses- and Apiary Road Clear Zone Es- sion, the Oregon Legislature tablishment – Columbia County amended rules and created the received a transportation safety Joint Committee on Conduct grant to re-establish clear areas $48 million city budget proposed with the mission to develop and alongside both these heavily trav- maintain a respectful workplace elled roads. The project involves policy to address conduct that is mowing and vegetation removal inconsistent with the policy direc- for up to 18 feet from the edge tion established for the Oregon of pavement on both sides of the Legislative Branch. road and updating curve signage. “The Legislative Branch is This is a multi-year project and committed to promoting a re- was started at the beginning of spectful and inclusive environ- 2021. ment in the State Capitol and in • Routine Road Maintenance any setting in which conduct has – Columbia County Public Works the ability to create a Capitol crews will continue to respond to environment that is intimidat- public maintenance requests and ing, hostile or offensive, or may perform routine maintenance such constitute conduct that amounts as cleaning ditches, culvert main- to retaliation for the making of a tenance, gravel road grading, pot good-faith complaint under this hole patching, roadside herbicide rule or for participation in an spraying and mowing, and other investigation under this rule,” the activities. House Concurrent Resolution 221 reads. “The Legislative Branch Weather damage is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace and to This past fall and winter have taking proactive steps to improve been relatively mild compared to its culture so that behavior from other years, according to Russell. any source that has a negative “Road maintenance crews were impact on the workplace may be out several times to apply anti- effectively reported and promptly Graph courtesy from City of St. Helens addressed and resolved.” icing solution, remove snow, and The St. Helens City Council is expected to review and adopt the new proposed $48 million city budget in June. apply sanding material to major The resolution also states that routes throughout the county,” the rule “is designed to provide The city budget has increased tices ensuring that the city is utilizing options to those who are expe- he said. “Fortunately, we had no JEREMY C. RUARK from $43 million last year to $48 its resources to the best of the city’s major road failures or damage this [email protected] riencing or observing harassing million this year and comes with no ability. behavior, discriminatory behavior, year.” major service reductions or employee An online presentation of the In the past, severe weather in It is the spending and savings retaliation or other behavior pro- plan to guide the City of St. Helens layoffs. city budget states that some smaller hibited by subsection of this rule Columbia County has triggered In their presentation, Brown and revenue increases are anticipated slides, flooding, downed trees, and through the next year and during the to seek information, report behav- first city budget committee meeting Walsh said the budget increase over due to development occurring in the iors or file complaints to address pavement damage due to freeze/ last year is not due to a single factor city. Property taxes are anticipated to thaw. April 13, St. Helens City Administra- and resolve concerns,while also tor John Walsh and city budget officer but linked to the continued success of departmental management and ­ Matt Brown outlined the $48 million ­ ­ budget proposal. leadership shown throughout the city See ROADS Page A10 to review current standards and prac- See BUDGET Page A4 See WITT Page A7

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The Chronicle The Chief For space reservation, contact Amy: 503-397-0116 or [email protected] A2 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, April 21, 2021 High demand for vaccine appointments As long as vaccine doses cy and case rate increase—at AURORA BIGGERS continue to be in high de- least 300 hospital beds Chronicle Correspondent mand and low(er) availability occupied by COVID-19 posi- Unlike some rural coun- in Columbia County, Paul tive patients and a 15 percent ties across the United States, said the priority for health increase in the seven-day Columbia County isn’t strug- officials will be to ensure ac- average over the past week. gling to fill vaccine appoint- cessibility and convenience “We’re still a ways from ments. for residents — address- there,” Paul said. For refer- “The demand [for the ing vaccine hesitancy and ence, only 177 hospital beds vaccine] is there,” Columbia vaccine site capacity comes were filled by COVID-19 County Public Health Direc- later. Out of the approximate positive patients in Columbia tor Michael Paul said. 42,000 adults over 18 in Co- County as of April 14. But like many of those lumbia County, only about a rural counties, Columbia quarter have been vaccinated, Vaccination information County is seeing urban resi- according to Paul. On Mon- dents travel into the county day, April 19, all Oregonians Vaccinations are available seeking vaccines. 16 and over became eligible at most WalMarts, Wal- “We’re right next to an to sign up for a vaccine. greens, Safeways, and other urban county, and some of Paul cautions that vac- such retail locations as well Metro Creative Connection / The Chronicle cine supplies are limited and as selected medical outlets, those people are hunting for Even thought COVID-19 vaccination eligibility has increased in Oregon, state and local health officials con- vaccines and willing to drive tinue to stress that frequent hand washing, social distancing and wearing face coverings are key elements those seeking vaccines could including the OHSU Clinic outside of the metro area for a in helping slow the pandemic. face a waiting period for ap- in Scappoose. Drive-through vaccination,” Paul said. pointments. clinics are also established Paul’s observation high- vaccine, they would not take to be hesitant about getting and Washington county resi- Also on April 19, all in the Portland metro area. lights a phenomenon occur- it. Of those who stated they the vaccine. “We haven’t dents may be eager to seek Oregon counties’ risk levels Appointments are necessary. ring nationwide: urban city would reject the vaccine, 41 reached a point where we’re vaccination in rural counties were scheduled to reassessed To learn about appointment residents who are struggling percent identified as Repub- not filling appointments, and like Columbia, Columbia by state health officials. details and find a location to find vaccines in their home lican, and 36 percent lived in we haven’t hit a point where County’s vaccine interest During the last COVID-19 near you, visit the Oregon cities have found success rural areas. we have had vaccines sitting form identifies people with county risk level assessment Health Authority website. getting vaccinated in neigh- Since vaccines are dis- on the shelves,” Paul said, local addresses and prioritizes performed by the state, Co- For Columbia County boring counties that are more tributed by county popula- speaking of other counties scheduling their appoint- lumbia County qualified for residents that cannot seek rural and, in some cases, tion, this suggests that some that have experienced vaccine ments before scheduling extreme risk but was given vaccinations, the county is more conservative. right-leaning counties could expiration as a result of resi- out-of-county residents. In a two-week caution period operating an in-home vac- This aligns with several potentially have a greater dents not seeking vaccination. the reverse, Paul said some to remain at moderate risk. cination program. For more factors. Polling has shown surplus of vaccines than more “The major issue has been Columbia County residents Despite climbing COVID-19 information, call Columbia that Republican-aligned areas liberal counties—leading that we’re not exactly sure have also traveled outside the case rates, Paul said the County Public Health, at of the nation are far more urban residents to seek vac- how many doses we’re going county for vaccination. county likely won’t be as- 503-397-7247. likely to combat vaccine cination in their neighboring to get, so we don’t know how “We’re not too concerned sessed as extreme risk during hesitancy. A PBS NewsHour/ rural counties. This is only many appointments to make,” with people coming from the next evaluation, due to Follow daily pandemic NPR/Marist poll from this augmented by states opening Paul said. “But once we get other counties to Columbia the governor’s new metric updates at thechronicleonli- month found that 30 percent up vaccination to all adult those doses, we’ve been able County for vaccination be- guidelines. ine.com with in-depth reports of people surveyed stated residents. to fill those appointments cause we have people going Under the new state in the Wednesday print edi- that, if offered the COVID-19 However, Columbia quickly.” to their counties as well,” metric, counties must meet a tions of the Chronicle. County residents don’t appear And while Multnomah Paul said. criteria of hospital occupan- Rising COVID cases trigger concerns state, sickening our friends and edged the unevenness of the workers for vaccines. ZACK DEMARS neighbors,” Sidelinger said. state’s vaccine rollout, with But Allen agreed there [email protected] Variants are also spreading wealthier ZIP codes seeing was more to be done. Oregon health officials are rapidly in the state, Sidelinger generally higher rates of vac- “The numbers are stark raising concerns about accel- said, including the faster- cination than others. and clear: For too many erating COVID-19 case counts spreading UK variant, which “This has been a nation- people, race and income are across the state, as vaccine now accounts for more than wide phenomenon, and part predictors of whether you eligibility expands to all adults. half of virus cases nationwide. of the challenge is people of can access a COVID vaccine “It’s clear that this virus means have got more ways or not,” Allen said. “As a is persistent and it’s stub- No new restrictions to be able to access vaccines state, we can and need to do born,” Oregon Gov. Kate than others do,” Allen said. better.” Brown said. While we flatten Still, Brown said the “And that’s a headwind that Allen also said the state’s the curve again and again, increasing cases won’t push we’re running into.” future vaccine supplies still COVID will not surrender.” the state to establish any new What’s more, the vaccine remain uncertain, as the Brown joined officials virus restrictions beyond the rollout has been dispropor- federal government continues from the Oregon Heath Au- current four-level framework, tionate along racial and eth- a review of the Johnson & thority (OHA) during a news saying residents know how to nic lines, especially among Johnson vaccine it paused briefing Friday, April 16. The take personal responsibility for the state’s Latino population. Tuesday. concerns come on the same wearing masks and limiting OHA faced criticism The officials stressed a gatherings. Metro Creative Connection / The Chronicle Thursday from a group of La- continued need for safety day the OHA reported Colum- As of April 16, weekly COVID-19 cases have increased by more than bia County’s 26th COVID-19 The state modified that 20% for each of the last three weeks. tino leaders concerned about precautions like masking, related death. four-tier system earlier this the state’s lack of effort at social distancing and vacci- State Epidemiologist Dr. month, making it harder for she didn’t commit to mandat- OregonLive analysis showed vaccinating that population. nating — even among young Dean Sidelinger said the counties to enter the extreme- ing it, she said she expects vast differences between how The group pointed to state people and others at low risk state’s pandemic picture is risk category which closes Oregon’s students to be in much in-class time schools statistics showing that, while for the virus, who make up a again worsening, with cases, indoor dining and other busi- classrooms full time in the fall. and districts were offering about 13% of the state’s large share of the state’s new hospitalizations and deaths all nesses. “I’ve been really clear, it their students during hybrid population is Latino, only virus cases. on the rise in recent weeks. “I think Oregon, through- is my expectation that we will learning schedules. about 6% of those vaccinated “Getting enough people Weekly cases have in- out the entire pandemic, has have kids in school five days That wasn’t the only are. vaccinated to achieve com- creased by more than 20% for gotten it right,” Brown said. a week in the fall. Obviously, disparity health officials ad- Allen said the state’s munity immunity may take each of the last three weeks, “Oregonians have made really the virus makes the timeline,” dressed Friday. made efforts at outreach to many months, but will hap- “eclipsing even the most pes- smart decisions and tough Brown said. the population specifically pen more quickly, and we can simistic scenario in our most choices to protect themselves Monday marked the Uneven vaccine rollout through federally qualified keep the virus from overtak- recent COVID-19 modeling,” and their neighbors and loved deadline for Oregon schools health centers, community ing it, if we remain faithful Sidelinger said. ones.” to bring students back to the Brown and OHA Director based organizations and the to the public health interven- “Recent data are troubling, Brown did offer one reason classroom for at least part-time Patrick Allen also acknowl- prioritization of migrant farm tions,” Sidelinger said. showing that the virus is on for optimism for parents and in-person instruction. 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Columbia River Highway adjacent to Legacy Clinic. hired and what would be The Chronicle: When is the wages for those employ- Just this last week, we fi- The Chronicle: Why was O’Rourke: The typical more details on potential the projected date of opening ees. nally received responses to St. Helens selected for this Grocery Outlet customer is hiring fair we can follow-up. for the St. Helens Grocery A representative of the our original questions sent store and why now? a bargain-minded individual Outlet? company at that time said to Grocery Outlet last fall. that is looking for high-quali- The Chronicle: When they were not prepared to Be advised, there isn’t O’Rourke: Grocery ty foods and products. will hiring begin and where? O’Rourke: The St. release any specific details. too much new from what we Outlet has successful loca- Helens Grocery Outlet is Over the course of the have previously reported. tions across the West Coast The Chronicle: Approxi- O’Rourke: We will circle expected to open in Q3 2021. next several months The The Chronicle will continue primarily in a variety of ar- mately how many full-time back with you on more infor- Chronicle repeatedly at- to reach out to the company eas (rural, urban, suburban) and how many part-time mation if/when we have it. The Chronicle: How tempted to gain details for additional details. and is expected to open more employees are expected to many Grocery Outlets are about the store development stores this year. St. Helens is be hired and what will be the The Chronicle: What there currently in Oregon? and our requests were not The Chronicle: Is the a vibrant city and community pay range for those employ- challenges and government answered. square footage still ex- that makes it attractive for ees? requirements have you faced O’Rourke: We currently In late March a new pected to be approximately Grocery Outlet and our Inde- in the permitting process for have 60 locations in Oregon. company representative, 16,000 feet for the new pendent owner-operators. O’Rourke: All employ- this store in St. Helens and Kelly O’Rourke, replied store in St. Helens? ees will be hired/employed how were those challenges Follow this developing saying in just few days they The Chronicle: What is by the Independent Owner- addressed? story at thechronicleonline. would send responses to Kelly O’Rourke: The the market and demographic Operators. Typically, new com and in the Wednesday our questions. building’s square footage focus of Grocery Outlet stores hire for 25-35 posi- O’Rourke: We are con- print editions of The Chron- will be around 12,000. stores? tions. If/when we receive tinually monitoring govern- icle. Halloweentown, city’s ‘Big Mac’ Scholl said the council Road, a handful of people council agenda, over the past JEREMY C. RUARK will continue its review of the spoke to the council about several years the city has con- [email protected] current contract with the city’s tourism projects in St. Helens, centrated tourism investments The St. Helens City Coun- event coordinator Tina Curry and according to Scholl high- into four major event pro- cil is reviewing new ways to of E2C Productions during a lighted Curry’s work. grams, that include 13 Nights attract more people into the May public meeting. “They told us she does a lot on the River, Fourth of July, city. “We may tweak the con- in the community, a lot more The Spirit of Halloweentown During a special city coun- tract a little bit,” Scholl said. than we knew about,” Scholl and the annual Christmas Tree cil meeting Thursday evening, “She works under the direction said. “People also told us to Lighting ceremony. held at the city’s recreation of the city council. We are the keep Halloweentown and the St. Helens City Admin- center, the council heard from ultimate authority.” councilors talked about maybe istrator John Walsh said the community members and In March 2019, the city en- establishing walking events, special council session was an tered into a personal services hikes and bird watching as opportunity for the council to shared views about the city’s review the city’s tourism proj- tourism efforts. contract with E2C Productions events to enhance the city’s for consulting and managing tourism.” ects and what events would fit “It sounds like the council in the future. likes the core of tourism and city events. The agreement Scholl said businesses included a $120,000 annual should be reassured that the “It’s important for the staff is maybe ready to add more council will continue to sup- to report to the council because events, so that’s where we are compensation. Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle During the special session port tourism to draw people it gives them guidance and Members of the public gave testimony during the council meeting held at,” St. Helens Mayor Rick into the city. direction and shows how we Scholl said following the held at the St. Helens Recre- at the St. Helens Recreation Center. ation Center on Old Portland According to the city have had to adjust, that we are special council session. still doing good things and centerpiece for decades and nomic boost to the region. The that the program has been very includes an annual children’s event draws tens of thousands successful,” Walsh said. parade featuring costumed of visitors each year through- Walsh said the city’s sig- kids trick-or-treating at the out the month of October nature event, Halloweentown, local businesses’ front doors which stay in hotels, eat at has put the city on the map and and people making creative local restaurants, shop at local is a vital economic factor for scarecrows and hanging their merchants and experience all local businesses. displays all around St. Helens. that St. Helens has to offer.” A member of the audience In a Chronicle interview In an interview with The at the Thursday night meeting last December, Walsh said the Chronicle last August, Curry told the city council to retain event has transformed St. Hel- said Halloweentown gener- and enhance the event. ens from a fading mill town to ates well over a million dollars “Halloweentown is the a community recognized inter- annually. COVID city’s Big Mac,” he said. nationally as a top destination The city allowed an abbre- “Don’t take the Big Mac off for Halloween activities. viated version of the 2020 Hal- the menu.” “Halloweentown has cre- loweentown last fall reflecting Halloween has been a ated a sense of community the pandemic-related health COMMUNITY major city celebration and identity and brought an eco- and safety state guidelines. OUTREACH TESTING

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St. Helens was entered to win Voices of the Community a new park and people had to vote online for the city Kelli Nicholson / The Chronicle they wanted to win. Well, And now you should feel invested in the Scappoose The Chronicle’s Office Manager Kelli Nicholson sent these items Get vaccinated about Oregon to Indiana seventh grader Liam Gallagher for his school St. Helens won, and they even more confident that the community her entire adult project about Oregon. will be redoing McCormick FDA and CDC are acting life. Gwynn has supported Park, which is right down the To all my conservative carefully with safety at the many organizations through- street from our office. It will neighbors, if you are out- forefront. Every single day, out the community, but most Editor’s Note: The There is an island to camp on be a really nice park with raged and upset by the liberal people die of old age, heart notable are her contributions Chronicle recently received that you take a boat to that something that everyone can shutdowns and restrictions on issues, cancer, and blood to the education of our youth. and published a Letter to the is also the hang out spot for enjoy. your freedoms, then I suggest clots; inferring causality is We have known Gwynn Editor from Liam Gallagher, bald eagles. There are really Have you ever seen the you get vaccinated. incredibly difficult, and the as a skilled professional a seventh grade student in big ships that come through movie Halloweentown? Did If we can vaccinate most risks and consequences of educator, as a volunteer and Indiana, requesting infor- the river, some of them are you know that it was filmed adults in the state and country forgoing the vaccine are far supporter of numerous school mation about Oregon for container ships and last week in St. Helens, Oregon? in relatively short order, then greater and more severe. district programs and com- a school project his class we had a Norwegian Cruise Every October the City of it will be hard for liberal poli- On April 19th, all Oregon mittees, as a Sunday school is working on. Liam also Line come through. Lots of St. Helens turns back into ticians to justify more state adults become eligible for the teacher and a devoted mother requested that readers write people live in houseboats Halloweentown and there are lock-downs. Data shows that shot. Now stick it to the Man, and grandmother. She worked and tell him why they like on the river too. I think that performers, a giant pumpkin Conservatives are more likely and stick it in your arm. hard for her own college edu- Oregon. (See the Letter to the would be really cool. I saw a lighting and the stars from to refuse the COVID-19 cation by taking one class at a Editor at thechronicleonline. boat pulling a houseboat on the movie come. It is a really vaccine. However, if that can com and in the April 14 edi- Robert Backus time while working full time. the river the other day. I had big deal for the city. I sent get reversed, then Democrats In her job at Univer- tion.) never seen that before. Warren you a copy of our Hallow- won’t be able to make any sity of Portland, she is a Chronicle Office Manager There are a lot of moun- eentown Event Guide from more excuses. That will show champion for students, an Kelli Nicholson put together tains in Oregon which is 2019 so that you can check them, right? School Board expert in helping them find a packet of information for great for hiking, skiing and it out for yourself. They also As new variants are start- Liam and this accompany- snowboarding. On clear days, a career path and a success- filmed parts of Twilight here ing to become the dominant race ful professional life. Gwynn ing letter that we are sharing we can see Mount Hood in St. Helens and they turned strain in pockets of the U.S., with our readers. from St. Helens, which is understands the role of a Bella’s house from the movie we are at a consequential in- We Support Gwynn school board member and our over a two-hour drive away. into an Airbnb so that fans flection point. If we can reach Klobes For Scappoose School Dear Liam, We can also see Mount St. districts facilities and budget. can stay there. They were herd immunity in a reason- Board Zone 5. She has the right skills, We were so happy to Helens, which is a volcano able to get a lot of the same able time, we can finally put On May 18, voters in the receive the letter you sent out that erupted on March 27, experience and attitude, and items from the movie, so it this pandemic behind us. Scappoose School District she will make an outstanding for your school project. What 1980. Even though Mount looks the same as the movie. For those that are hesitant will decide who will be a fun project! We are a news- St. Helens is in Washington, school board member. Lots of people take photos about getting vaccinated, the elected to three of the seven Join us for voting for paper in Columbia County, the ash came all the way to in front of the Columbia decision to temporarily pause positions on the Scappoose Oregon. Columbia County is St. Helens, Oregon. We can Gwynn Klobes, Scappoose Theatre because it was in one the Johnson & Johnson vac- School Board. School Board Zone 5. one of 36 counties in Oregon. also see Mount Rainier and of the Twilight movies. cine rollout may have finally We have had the privi- There are about 54,000 Mount Adams. When they We published your letter convinced you to forgo the lege of knowing one of these Mike and Kristi Bradley people in Columbia County. have snow on them and the candidates for nearly five in The Chronicle and The shot. I believe this is an ill- Scappoose Columbia County has many sun hits them just right, it Chief and also asked our advised decision. decades. Gwynn Klobes has cities in it: St. Helens, Scap- looks like the mountain is online readers to respond poose, Rainier, Deer Island, glowing. to you. I hope they did. We Prescott, Vernonia, Warren One of my favorite places build critical infrastructure and the city well and hopefully have included some items capital projects such as the will continue to as St. Helens and Clatskanie. We publish to go is Multnomah Falls. for you about St. Helens and papers in St. Helens and It is a big waterfall that you BUDGET public safety facility, industrial works through the impacts of the surrounding area. I hope business park, much needed the pandemic. Clatskanie. Our St. Helens can hike to the top and see all you enjoy looking through From Page A1 paper, The Chronicle, was the way out to the Columbia park improvements, riverfront “Fiscal year 2021/2022 everything and learning development, and transporta- will be a period of growth, started in 1881 and the Clats- River. The biggest drop of about Oregon. Hopefully you increase by $200,000 along kanie paper, The Chief, was the waterfall is 542 feet, so with licenses, permits, and fees tion improvements along with resiliency and continued can make it to Oregon one other important projects to strategic planning aimed at started in 1891. That makes it is important to stay in safe day and visit your uncle and in the general fund. the Chronicle 140 years old areas. It is really pretty and One of the new funds to be advance the city towards a meeting the needs of our do some of the fun things sustainable future,” Brown and growing community through and The Chief 130 years old. can also be seen from the Oregon has to offer. established under the proposed There are a lot of fun highway. There is a scenic budget is a Public Safety Fund. Walsh said. a pandemic,” Brown and things to do in Oregon. The route you can take that will The city council is considering Walsh said. “We will begin to Your new(s) friends in see many of the City’s long City of St. Helens is on the take you to many different Oregon, the creation of this revenue Columbia River. It is what waterfalls, which makes for a source which will hold funds term planning efforts coming Kelli Nicholson, Office to life. Advancements on the separates us from the state nice day trip. Another place Manager for the design and construction Fiscal year 2021/2022 of Washington. People enjoy we like to go is the beach. of a new public safety facility. riverfront, the City’s industrial Jeremy Ruark, Publisher / will be a period of growth, business park, and a much‐ skiing, hiking, fishing, hunt- Did you know you can drive Executive Editor This fund will ensure transpar- ing, and being on the river in your car on the beach in Or- ency and appropriate use of the resiliency and continued needed public safety facility James Yang, Graphic will all begin to take form. their boats or kayaks. There egon? I had never seen that funds collected for the purpose strategic planning aimed Designer This is indeed an exciting time were two windsurfers out before I moved here. Amy Trull, Marketing of public safety, according to at meeting the needs of on the river the other day. the budget proposal. to be a part of the St. Helens People think it rains a lot Consultant our growing community community.” “Fiscal year 2020/2021 through a pandemic. The St. Helens Budget will be remembered for the ~ John Walsh, Committee consists of five city global COVID-19 pandemic councilors and five members that has impacted virtually City Administrator Weekly Online Poll Last Week’s Results ~ Matthew Brown, of the community. The com- every aspect of our lives.” mittee holds its second public Brown and Walsh stated. “The Budget Officer meeting at 6 p.m. April 27. way we work, the way we The meeting will be held elec- Do you believe Oregon Have you received play, shop, and even eat have tronically by Zoom. For more changed in ways not fully information, contact the City should continue the mandate realized. As we move through The proposed budget is the COVID-19 constructed upon a platform of St. Helens at 503-397-6272. for social distancing and these difficult and uncertain of sustainability, according Brown said its antici- wearing face coverings? times this budget reflects a lens to Brown and Walsh, and is pated that the committee will vaccination yet? of cautious optimism.” one part of a longer five‐year formalize its recommenda- Brown and Walsh said projection to maintain fund tions and send them to the city while the city continues to see balances and keep the city council for the budget review Yes No 62% Yes 38% No healthy growth but that growth in a strong fiscal condition. and adoption in June. has increased demands for Revenue projections are esti- public services. mated lower than anticipated Read the full proposal “This growth is an op- and expenditures more than budget presentation attached Vote online at thechronicleonline.com portunity to meet the needs of anticipated. The two stated to this story at thechronicleon- our growing community and that such a strategy has served line.com.

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CHIP BUBL crops like corn, squash, growing up in the Willamette then save seed (coriander) for Free newsletter tomatoes, peppers, and valley. But in my early 20s, replanting or cooking. I wish Chronicle Guest Article green beans. But all can be I ended up in Columbia (the you many tasty salsas. Pic- The Oregon State Uni- started from seed in a warmer country, not the county) ture from Wikipedia. If you versity Extension office in Garden topics space and transplanted. One where cilantro was part of ev- use it, consider contributing Columbia County publishes organic farmer I worked with ery meal. I love it. Anyway, to its important work. a monthly newsletter on This looks to be a good transplanted all her first corn if you want to grow your gardening and farming top- year for fruit pollination. planting to get a head start on own cilantro, start seeds now. Crab grass isn’t quack ics (called County Living) Flowering is progressing the season and ensure good It grows best in the spring grass or bluegrass written/edited by yours truly. nicely, mason and honey bees plant row spacing. You will through early summer and All you need to do is ask for are active, and the forecast is be also told that you can’t early fall until frosts. We are often asked how it and it will be mailed or for more of the same. transplant green beans but Planted in the mid-sum- to control crabgrass in lawns. emailed to you. Call 503- If it stays drier, there that isn’t true. mer, it bolts to seed quickly The problem is that crabgrass 397-3462 to be put on the list. should be a lot less disease so that isn’t a generally is seldom found in our Alternatively, you can find on dogwoods, apples, cher- preferred planting lawns. It is in the it on the web at extension. ries, and other trees that are Courtesy photo time. Plant 10 garden beds Annual blue grass, Poa annua. oregonstate.edu/columbia/ afflicted in wetter springs. and click on newsletters. Despite the cool Febru- or so seeds and along ary through early April, we per foot the road- The weedy grasses in of row side. In Many Extension are still short of moisture most lawns are quack grass, publications available online for the “water year” which and fact, rough-stemmed bluegrass, thin it is is measured from October velvet grass, and the above- Are you putting up salsa, 1 through May 31. Portland to a fair- mentioned annual bluegrass. ly saving seeds, or thinking data is about 30 inches as There are some products that about planting grapes? OSU of April 7. It is unlikely that control bluegrass. These are has a large number of its we will get enough rain in applied in the fall/winter. publications available for free remainder of April and all Sadly, we have no options to download. Just go to catalog. of May to reach our norm control quack grass or velvet extension.oregonstate.edu. of about 37 inches. This com- grass without damaging our Click on publications and represents a continuation of spac- mon desired turf varieties. start exploring. below normal water years Cilantro is consumed both ing of wher- Many homeowners will The Extension Service of- going back to at least 2014. as a leafy green herb that about ever the treat the “bad” grass patches fers its programs and materi- Foresters believe this is the looks a lot like parsley and 6-8 inches ground with Roundup™ and then als equally to all people. probable cause of so many as a seed called coriander. apart. Cover is bare or overseed with lawn seed western red cedars dying It is widely used in cook- the seed with disturbed in the when the treated grasses die. Contact information for the (no evidence of a disease or ing throughout the Mideast, potting mix like you spring. That is be- Extension office other cause has been found Asia, and in all locations would for carrots get good cause crabgrass is an annual Have questions? to date). It also has impli- in the western hemisphere germination in “crusty” soil grass. It germinates in the Oregon State University cations for gardeners that from Mexico, south. The conditions. Plant successive spring and summer, sets seed If you have questions on Extension Service – Columbia planted trees and shrubs last fresh herb is deeply disliked small rows to ensure fresh and dies. It cannot compete any of these topics or other County year. Keep them watered as by some and loved by many material until mid-summer. with our turf grasses that home garden and/or farm • Address: 505 N. Colum- their roots aren’t yet ready others. It may be an acquired Cilantro can’t be dried since grow all year long. questions, please contact bia River Highway St. Helens, to really forage widely for taste or something geneti- it loses all its flavor. If it The only annual grass that Chip Bubl, Oregon State Uni- OR 97051 moisture. cally driven. Some people are flowers, you can leave the competes well is annual blue- versity Extension office in St. • Phone: 503-397-3462 It is still a little cool for allergic to it. I was unfa- flowers for the many pollina- grass that grows in the winter Helens at 503 397-3462 or at • Email: chip.bubl@ planting the warm season miliar with cilantro as a kid tors that love the plant and and is going to seed now. [email protected]. oregonstate.edu Crossword Puzzle STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: FICTIONAL MOTHERS ACROSS 48. *Mowgli’s adoptive 20. ____’s razor 1. Build a collection mother 22. Part of a circle 50. Apartment 6. Economic measure acro- 24. Tiresome 52. Skeleton in a lock 25. Questioner nym 53. Part of a jousting outfit 9. *Beverly Goldberg’s 55. Spelling competition 26. *”Mamma Mia!” mamma schmoopie 57. *Mother to Carlton in 27. Do this or forever hold 13. Use an ÈpÈe “The Fresh Prince of Bel- your peace 14. Neither here ____ there Air” 29. ‘80s band “Quiet ____” 15. Tall ancient monument 60. “Well, I’m a-standin’ on a 31. Catch one’s breath 16. Daisy-like bloom corner in ___, Arizona,” from 32. ____ a peak 17. Much of it about noth- the Eagles “Take it Easy” 33. Bone-chilling 64. Country’s LeAnn ____ ing? 34. Europe’s “boot” 18. Commotions 65. Hoover’s agency acro- nym 36. Short for seconds 19. *She’s ‘Bow’ to Dre in 67. Piano practice piece, e.g. 38. *She played Ricky Sch- TV sitcom “Blackish” 68. Church song roder’s stepmom on “Silver 21. *Mother to Jo, Meg, Amy 69. What Usain Bolt did Spoons” and Beth March in novel and 70. Poisonous substance 42. Defendant’s excuse movie 71. *Wife to Papa, mother to 45. Religious belief 23. 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Obituaries Oregon adds 20,100 jobs in March

STAFF REPORT Charles Arthur Welter [email protected] March 5, 1933 ~ March 19, 2021 Oregon’s unemployment rate edged down to 6.0% in Charles Arthur Welter brothers, Frank and Elmer; March, from 6.1% in Febru- was born March 5, 1933 and wives, Barbara and ary. For the past three months, in Goble, Oregon and died Charlotte. Oregon’s unemployment rate March 19, 2021 in Scap- He is survived by his has ticked down by a tenth of poose, Oregon. wife Shelli; son Eric Welter; a point each month, according Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle He graduated from daughter Cindy Welter; to the Oregon Employment The Oregon Employment Department reports 2,013,543 employed and Rainier High School in stepchildren, Loren VanS- Department. 140,284 unemployed in March. During the past 11 months 1952. In February 1953 he woll, Diane Eldridge and This broad industry includes enlisted in the Army and R.C. Lewis.; five grand- the pace of recovery in Or- jobs added in March was egon’s unemployment rate has Oregon’s largest monthly gain restaurants, bars, coffee shops, attended the Airborne jump children, Amanda, Brandi, since 38,300 jobs were added hotels, golf courses, and fitness school. He held many posi- J.J., Seth and Trayton; four mirrored the national experi- ence. The U.S. unemployment in July. March’s gain was the centers. It employed a peak of tions in the Army and in great-grandchildren, Kenzi, third monthly increase, follow- 216,300 jobs in February 2020 May of 1973, after serving Max, Mila and Vianca; and rate dropped to 6.0% in March, from 6.2% in February. ing a large drop in December which was 11% of total non- 20 years, he retired with the one great-great-grandchild that was the result of tempo- farm payroll employment. rank of Sergeant First Class. Kei. Job gains rary, heightened restrictions at Then, within two months, In the military he had many He was active in commu- the time. leisure and hospitality cut over opportunities to travel all nity service with the Moose Nonfarm payroll employ- In March, Oregon’s half its jobs. Since then, the over the world. He married Charlotte Lodge and VFW. He always nonfarm payroll employment industry recovered about half Upon leaving the service Conner on Oct. 11, 2001. called himself a professional ment rose 20,100 jobs in March, following a gain of totaled 1,840,600, a drop of the drop, to employ 165,200 he settled in Scappoose and She passed on Oct. 24, volunteer. 132,400 jobs, or 6.7% from the jobs by November. Then, hit worked for Crown Zeller- 2010. She brought two chil- He was greatly loved 15,300, as revised, in Febru- ary. Two-thirds of all the jobs pre-recession peak in February by renewed COVID-19 restric- bach and Immigration & dren to the marriage, Loren and respected and will be 2020. Oregon’s employment tions, the industry retrenched to Naturalization. David and Diane Lynn. missed by all. gained in March were in lei- sure and hospitality (+13,900 dropped to a low of 1,687,500 136,800 jobs in December. He was married to Jutta He married Shelli Smiley A memorial service will by April 2020. Since then, Since then, the industry Lore Horn on July 26, 1962 on May 18, 2013. She be held at 1 p.m. on May 15, jobs). Three other major industries each added more Oregon has recovered 153,100 added 25,900 jobs over the past and they had two children, brought one child to the 2021 at the Moose Lodge, jobs, or 54% of the jobs lost three months and is close to Eric Elmer and Cindy Ma- marriage, Richard Christo- followed by a potluck lunch. than 1,000 jobs: manufacturing (+2,000 jobs); professional and between February and April its recent high point from last rie. They later divorced. pher. (Moose Members only) 2020. November, but is still far below He married Barbara Sol- Chuck is preceded in There will be a private business services (+1,300); and transportation, warehousing, its February 2020 peak. omon on May 19, 1989. She death by his parents Olive service for family only at a Leisure and hospitality The Oregon Employment McWillis and Frank Welter; and utilities (+1,100). Con- passed on Jan. 28, 1994. later date. struction and private educa- Department reports state- tional services each added 700 Over the past year, the em- wide 2,013,543 employed jobs. All other major industries ployment gyrations in leisure and 140,284 unemployed in performed close to their normal and hospitality have accounted March. In March 2020, there John Stennick seasonal patterns. for a large share of the swings were 2,009,490 employed and April 2, 1939 ~ April 14, 2021 The 20,100 total nonfarm in Oregon’s total employment. 89,389 unemployed in Oregon. John F. Stennick, age the moves. a Christmas tree when a 82, departed for heaven While off duty he spent grandchild came running and we’ve got the first month the team will keep the website Wednesday, April 14, 2021 time outdoors hunting, fish- to him. John Stennick was locked in. We’ll be confirming updated on our progress. We in Longview, Washington. ing, playing golf and run- an outstanding example of each state ride about a month also have a Facebook group He was born to Franklin ning, even marathons. He good character and a true ALSFrom Page A1 in advance to make allowances TeamGary2021. Everyone is “Brick” Stennick and Eliza- received multiple awards hero to us all. He was well for possible unexpected hang welcome. beth “Lizzy” (Everman) and medals throughout his loved and highly respected The Pacific Northwest ups along the way to make It’s easy to send us mes- Stennick on April 2, 1939 distinguished service. Col- by anyone who was blessed chapter was so incredibly sure we can be accountable. sages through either our web- in Clatskanie, Oregon. onel Stennick was deployed to know him. supportive of us from the As for lodging, I’ve con- site or via our Facebook group John grew up in Rainier, to the Desert Shield/Storm He is survived by beginning diagnosis to the verted our handicap van to ac- with the same name. Oregon, graduating from operations before he retired his beautiful wife of 57 end with his passing, I felt commodate my bikes, supplies Rainier Union High School in 1992 from his final posi- years, Nina Stennick of this was a way to express my and a convertible bed. People The Chronicle: Feel free in 1957. He went on to tion as the Chief of Staff Rainier; son Michael Sten- appreciation. When a person is around the country are already to add any other comments earn a Bachelor of Sci- of the Marine Corps Base, nick of Rainier; daughter diagnosed with ALS, basically offering their B&Bs as dona- you might have. ence Degree in Wildlife Camp Pendleton, Califor- Shellie Hamm of Kelso; the whole family is diagnosed tion, some have donated hotel Management from OSU nia. John served his country sisters, Sally Stennick of with ALS. It’s a terrible time. stays too. We’re still working Garner: Thanks for much in June 1962. After begin- proudly for 30 years before Rainier, and Susan Miller There is no cure. Connection is on that. for doing this. It’s important ning his career as a United returning home to Rainier, of Longview; brother Bill such an important part of heal- that people know that when States Marine Corps officer Oregon in 1993 where he Stennick of Rainier; as ing, and I want these people to The Chronicle: How will they donate to ALS through in December 1962, John began a 20-year career as well as numerous nieces, know that they aren’t alone. you prepare for such a bike TeamGary2021 website, the married his “Quincy Cutie” the owner of John Stennick nephews and cousins. ride? ALS link is direct to ALS Nina (Lumijarvi) Sten- Realty. During that time, John’s grandchildren The Chronicle: Who will Pacific Northwest Chapter, nick on June 29, 1963. He he enjoyed supporting his include Jamen Jefferson of be with you on your ride, how Garner: The past two is 100% tax deductible and performed two tours of community and was quick Rainier, Jaden Jefferson of will you support yourself and years caring for Gary was hard benefits not only the PNW duty in Viet Nam in 1965 to give a donation to a good Longview, Jaffet Jefferson what is your final destination? and I’m not in my best physi- families affected by this ter- and 68, receiving a purple cause. He could often be of Salem, Jollie Hall of cal shape, but I’m already rid- rible disease, but a significant heart after surviving a gun- seen on the sidelines of Clatskanie, and Jubilie Mo- Garner: I will be driving ing about 50 miles a week to portion is donated to national shot wound to the head in most RHS sporting events, reland of St Helens. Great state-to-state alone. I like to get stronger. I’ve always been research for the cure, which September of 65. Military or down at Dibblee Beach grandchildren are Elowyn drive and the alone time will very active outdoors. I feel like benefits ALS sufferers every- life brought John and his with a salmon rod. He was Jefferson, Alora Jefferson, give me time to process this the fact that I am 53 and doing where. family to several states, the Rainier Days Parade Myla Hall, Iroh Hall, Freya transition without him. In each this, just as I am, might inspire including Hawaii, Georgia, Grand Marshal in 2018. Hall and soon to be born, state, I will be joined by local others to realize that anyone North Carolina, Virginia, His greatest achieve- Leo Jefferson. ALS supporters, friends and can do this. Fast Fact Wisconsin, California and ment was being an excel- He was preceded in families. We’ll social distance ALS is often called Lou Rhode Island. John made lent husband, father and death by his youngest The Chronicle: What is of course, but the connection Gehrig’s disease, after time to take his family on “Boppa” to his family. daughter, Christie Stennick will be there. the best way to keep in touch road trip vacations during His face always lit up like of Rainier in 2011. I planned to finance this with you for updates about the baseball player who myself, but my friends and your journey? was diagnosed with it. family set up a fund to help Doctors usually don’t supplement the trip costs. My Garner: Our website is know why ALS oc- www.TeamGary2021.com Robert William Wallace final destination is Hawaii, but curs. Some cases are March 10, 1948 ~ April 2, 2021 I know in the meantime I will where I will post frequent be driving state to state, then blogs about the journey, and inherited. Robert William Wallace Helens, Oregon for 32 years. flying to Alaska. Our calendar passed away April 2, 2021 in Robert is survived by his is already up on the website Portland, Oregon, at the age wife of 50 years, Rosalie; of 73. son Aaron and wife Raina; Robert was born March daughter Tiffany and hus- 10, 1948 in Grants Pass, band Louis; eight grandchil- Oregon to Fern (McCoy) and dren; two great-grandchil- Harvey Wallace Sr. Through- dren; sister Beth and husband out his life Robert accom- Allen; brothers, Richard and Miss traveling? plished many things. He wife Toni, and Wally and Property & Casualty Services 2Cs has collectibles from attained his business degree wife Kathleen; several in- Your Local Independent around the globe!” and flight technology degree laws; nephews; nieces; and Insurance Agency in Eugene, Oregon. He had a several exceptional friends. flight instructors license for A small service will be 215 S 1st Street St. Helens • 503-410-5280 • www.2csvendormall.com private, instrument, commer- held in Roberts honor at 503-397-0714 cial and ATP certifications. 1:30 p.m. on May 1, 2021 at Call us for ALL of He also held a designated tive duty in Vietnam, in the Columbia Funeral Home in FAA flight examiner license. St. Helens, Oregon. Guest your insurance needs! brown water Navy special Auto • SR-22’s • Home Robert was the owner and forces, until September of attendance is limited due to operator of two fix base 1968 where he had been state COVID regulations. Renters • Business operations from 1983-1999. injured. The family will contact the Trucking • Bonds He had acquired over 11,000 Robert had a passion for guests for service. Please Worker’s Comp flight hours through his flying, sailing, fishing, wood sign our online guestbook at career. working, golf and riding www.columbiafh.com. 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CH21-1670 CH21-1667 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Monday May the public hearing tion, please call the mission hearing. that the application lowed by approval of 3, 2021 On May 3, through either the Land Development Written comments meets all of the ap- a written order and a 2021 at 6:30 PM, the online platform or Services office at on the issue can be plicable criteria. Fol- statement of findings Columbia County by telephone. Dur- (503) 397-1501. submitted via email lowing presentation and conclusions sup- Planning Commis- ing the COVID-19 The criteria to be to Planning@colum- of the staff report, the porting the decision, City Council Public Forum sion will hold a pub- global pandemic, the used in deciding the biacountyor.gov or applicant and other which will be mailed Waterfront Redevelopment Update lic hearing to make a Columbia County request will be found you can send com- persons in favor of to all parties at a Wednesday, April 21, 2021, 6:00PM recommendation to Planning Commis- in some or all of the ments via U.S. Mail the application will later date. The Com- the Board of Com- sion will be hosting following documents to Columbia County, be allowed to address mission may, at its The City of St. Helens City Council will hold a missioners regarding their public hearing and laws, as revised Department of the commission, discretion, continue Public Forum on April 21, 2021 beginning at 6:00 adoption of Ordi- via online webi- from time to time: Land Development explaining how the the hearing from time p.m. The purpose of the Public Forum is to update nance No. 2021-2, In nar. Please use the Oregon Revised Stat- Services, 230 Strand evidence submitted to time at the request the City Council and our citizens on the waterfront the Matter of Amend- links below if you utes ORS 197.763; Street, St. Helens, meets the applicable of the parties or on redevelopment project, particularly the central waterfront. ing the Columbia wish to participate Oregon Administra- OR 97051. If addi- criteria. 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CH21-1671 CH21-1672 NOTICE OF LAPSE OF DORMANT MINERAL INTERESTNOTICE OF LAPSE OF DORMANT MINERAL INTERESTS S NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice of Extinguishing Dormant Mineral Interests Pursuant to A public meeting of the Zz09. Meeting ID: 862 1470 the meeting and discuss the Notice of Extinguishing Dormant Mineral InterestORS 517.170 through 517.180 s Pursuant to Port of Columbia County 1813 Passcode: 982092 Dial proposed programs with the Budget Committee, to discuss by your location +1 346 248 Budget Committee. A copy ORS 517.170 through 517.180 the budget for the fiscal year 7799 US (Houston), +1 669 of the budget document may July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, 900 9128 US (San Jose), +1 be inspected or obtained on or Names of Holders: William A. Roozen, Helen M. Roozen, Thomas F. (collectively will be held in the Port of Co- 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) after May 5, 2021 at the Port Shane, Fay Annette Shane, Daniel H. Miller, and Carol "Holders") lumbia County Office Board- The purpose of the meeting is Office, 100 E Street, Colum- room, 100 E Street, Columbia to receive the budget message bia City, Oregon, between the Names of Holders: William A. Roozen, Helen Jean Miller M. Roozen, Thomas F. (collecCity, Oregon.tively The meeting and to receive comment from hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 will also be virtual via Zoom. the public on the budget. This p.m. The budget document Holders' Last Known Shane, Fay Annette Shane, Daniel H. Miller, and Carol Estate of William A. Fay Annette Shane and "HolderJoin Zooms ")Meeting https:// is a public meeting where will also be available on our Addresses: Jean MilleRoozen and r Estate of Estate of Thomas F. Shane us02web.zoom.us/j/862147 deliberation of the Budget website (on or after May 5, Helen M. Roozen 18130 McLean Rd 01813?pwd=WXo1U3pW Committee will take place. 2021) at www.portofcolum- c/o Roozengaarde Mount Vernon, WA cjFIbDdDa2hmTDhTQlhY Any person may call in to biacounty.org Holders' Last Known Estate of Will16031 Beaver Marsh Riam A. d 98273Fay Annette Shane and -8794 Addresses: Roozen and Mount Vernon, WA Estate of Estate of Thomas F. Shane CH21-1658 98273 Fay Annette Shane and Helen M. Roozen Estate of18130 McLean Thomas F. ShaneR d IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF c/o RoozenEstate of William A. gaarde 18019 Bradshaw RdMount Vernon, WA OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA 16031 Beaver Marsh RRoozen and Estate of d Mount 98273Vernon, WA 98273-8794 Helen M. Roozen In the Matter of the with vouchers attached, personal representative or Mount Ve15995 Brnon, WA eaver Marsh Rd Estate of Richard James to Stuart James Goffeney, the attorney for the personal Goffeney, Deceased. Case personal representative, at representative, Mark J. Lang, 98273Mount Vernon, WA Fay Annette Shane and No. 20PB08477 NOTICE 2005 Saint Helens Street, 2005 Saint Helens St, St. 98273 Estate of Thomas F. Shane TO INTERESTED PER- St. Helens, Oregon 97051, Helens, Oregon 97051. Dated SONS NOTICE IS HEREBY within four months after the and first published: April 7, Estate of William A. Carol Jean Miller and 18019 Bradshaw Rd GIVEN that Stuart James date of first publication of 2021. /s/ Mark J. Lang, Mark Roozen and Estate of Estate of Daniel H. Miller Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Goffeney has been ap- this notice or the claims may J. Lang, OSB#973116 Attor- pointed and has qualified as be barred. All persons whose ney for Personal Representa- Helen M. Roozen17693 Shalyce Pl Mount Vernon, WA the personal representative. rights may be affected by tive, 2005 St Helens Street, 15995 Beaver Marsh Rd All persons having claims the proceedings may obtain St. Helens, OR 97051 (503) 98274-7786 against the estate are hereby additional information from 410-5238 Published: April 7, Mount Vernon, WA required to present them, the records of the court, the April 14, and April 21, 2021. Name of Party 98273Lower Columbia T ree Farm, LLC, ("Owner") Giving Notice: a Delaware limited liability company CH21-1660 Address of Party CarolLower Columbia T Jean Miller anree d Farm, LLC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR Giving Notice: c/o Perkins Coie LLP Estate of Daniel H. Miller COLUMBIA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION 1120 NW Couch St of the Board of County ORS 33.710 to 33.720. The and April 21, 2021, in The 17693 ShTenth Flooralyce Pl Commissioners of COLUM- purpose of the petition is to Chronicle, a newspaper of Mount Portland, OR 97209Vernon, WA BIA COUNTY, a political request the court to conduct general circulation in Colum- Attn: Seth J. King subdivision of the State of a judicial examination and bia County, and that juris- 98274-7786 Oregon, Petitioner For a Ju- issue its judgment as to the diction of the Circuit Court PLEASE TAKE NOTICE east quarter to a point which is Southeast quarter to the point of dicial Examination and Judg- regularity, legality, valid- shall be established over the that Owner is the owner of 664.1 feet from the West line beginning. PARCEL C: Begin- ment Of the Court as to the ity and effect of Ordinance County, the electors, free- Name of Party the property describedLower Columbia T below of the Southeastree Farm quarter of, LLC said , ning at a point in center of ditch ("Owner")Regularity, Legality, Validity 2021-1, Declaring a Second holds, taxpayers and other (“Property”). Each Holder has Section. ALSO EXCEPTING that is South 89º49’ West 87.3 and Effect of the Proposed Amendment Sanctuary in interested persons without Giving Notice:a mineral interest in a Delaware a por- THEREFROMlimited liability company a certain road feet from the Northeast corner Columbia County Second Columbia County, which naming them individually tion of the Property under that 30 feet wide along and adjacent of the Southwest quarter of the Amendment Sanctuary Ordi- was adopted on March 31, within ten (10) days after the Address of Partcertain Warrantyy DeedLower Columbia T recorded to and Northree of saidFarm, LLC railway Northeast quarter of Section nance Case No: 21CV12796 2021. The Ordinance imple- final date of publication of on April 8, 1981, at Book 236 right of way over the South- 3, Township 7 North, Range 5 NOTICE AND SUMMONS ments Initiative Measure this Notice and Summons. Giving Notice:Page 443 et seq. in Columc/o Perkins Coie LLP- east quarter of the Southeast West of Willamette Meridian, (Special Statutory Proceed- 5-270, entitled “Second Notice is further given that bia County Deed Records,1120 NW Couch St quarter of said section. ALSO in the County of Columbia and ing; ORS 33.710 to 33.720; Amendment Preservation any interested person may, at reserving a mineral interest in EXCEPTING from Govern- State of Oregon; thence along No Jury Trial Available) IN Ordinance”, which as passed any time before the expi- favor of William A. Roozen, ment Lot 11 and the Southeast the North line of the Southwest THE CIRCUIT COURT OF by the electors of Columbia ration of the ten (10) day Helen M. Roozen, ThomasTenth Floor quarter of Southeast quarter quarter of the Northeast quarter F. Shane, Fay AnnettePortland, OR 97209 Shane, the rights of way and parcel and Lot 6 of said Section 3, THE STATE OF OREGON County at the general elec- period after final publication Daniel H. Miller, and Carol of land as granted by Lizzie South 89º49’ West 1772 feet to FOR THE COUNTY OF tion on November 6, 2018, of the Notice and Sum- Jean Miller. The firstAtt daten: Set of h W.J. KinTandyg et vir to Marshland the Southerly bank of Westport COLUMBIA TO: Columbia and Initiative Measure 5-278, mons, appear and contest the publication pursuant to ORS Drainage District recorded Slough; thence along the bank County, a political subdivi- entitled “Second Amendment regularity, legality, validity 517.180 is on April 21, 2021. A February 24, 1920 in Book of said slough South 36º50’ sion of the State of Oregon, Sanctuary Ordinance”, which and effect of Ordinance No. Holder must submit a State- 29, page 30, Deed Records of West 306 feet and South 48º33’ and to all qualified electors, was passed by the electors 2021-1 by filing an answer to ment of Claim to the Columbia Columbia County, Oregon. West 306 feet to the corner of a freeholders, taxpayers, and of Columbia County at the the Petition with the Cir- County Clerk within sixty ALSO EXCEPTING THERE- tract of land conveyed to Rich- other interested persons: NO- general election on Novem- cuit Court for the State of (60) days after the last date of FROM that portion described ard Kent Magruder by deed TICE AND SUMMONS is ber 3, 2020, while correcting Oregon, Columbia County, publication of this Notice or in Deed to Columbia County, recorded February 14, 1947 given that a petition has been scrivener’s errors and while at the Columbia County the Holder’s mineral interest recorded August 23, 1994, in Book 92, page 179, Deed filed in the Circuit Court for preserving the intent of the Courthouse, 230 Strand, St. will be extinguished. The last Fee No. 94-8194, Records of Records of Columbia County, Columbia County by the voters. Notice is further Helens, Oregon 97051, or by date of publication will be on Columbia County, Oregon. Oregon; thence South 29º27’ Board of County Commis- given that this Notice and e-file, in the form required May 5, 2021. DESCRIPTION PARCEL B: Beginning at the East 385.0 feet to the Northerly OF PROPERTY AFFECTED Southwest corner of the North- Bank of District Holding Basin sioners of Columbia County, Summons will be published by law. DATED this 2nd day The following parcels of land west quarter of the Southeast No. 4; thence along said North- Oregon. The Case Number once a week for three (3) of April, 2021. /s/ Sarah E. located in Columbia County, quarter of Section 3, Township erly bank in a Southeasterly is 21CV12796. The petition successive weeks on April Hanson, OSB #983618 Of Oregon, more particularly 7 North, Range 5 West of the and thence Easterly direction was filed under authority of 7, 2021, April 14, 2021, Attorneys for Petitioner. described as follows: PARCEL Willamette Meridian, in the to an intersection with the East A: Government Lot 11, Section County of Columbia and State line of Government Lot 6 in CH21-1661 3, Township 7 North, Range 5 of Oregon; thence East 400 feet said Section 3 at a distance West of the Willamette Merid- to the true point of beginning of of 155 feet Northerly from CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON ian, in the County of Columbia the following described tract; the Southeast corner thereof; and State of Oregon; ALSO, thence from this true point of thence along said Northerly that portion of the East one half beginning North 800 feet, more bank in a general Easterly di- FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA of Southwest quarter of the or less, along a drainage ditch rection to an intersection with Probate Department In required to present their additional information from Southeast quarter and that por- to a slough; thence following the center of a ditch at a point the Matter of the Estate of claims, with proper vouchers, the records of the court, the tion of the Southeast quarter of the meanderings of said slough that is South 89º31’ West 512.3 Phyllis May Turnbaugh, within four months after the personal representative, or the Southeast quarter of Section in a general Northerly direc- feet from the Southeast corner deceased. No. 21PB01933 date of first publication of the attorney for the personal 3, Township 7 North, Range 5 tion to its intersection with the of the Southwest quarter of NOTICE TO INTERESTED this notice, as stated below, representative. Dated and West of the Willamette Merid- North line of said Northwest the Northeast quarter of said PERSONS Notice is hereby to the personal representative first published April 14, ian, in the County of Columbia quarter of the Southeast quarter Section 3; thence along center and State of Oregon, lying at a point 160 feet East of the of said ditch, North 89º31’ given that Kim Walker has at: 1677 St. Helens Street, 2021. MARK A GORDON, Northerly of the Northerly center of said Section 3; thence East 425.0 feet; thence along been appointed and has St. Helens, Oregon 97051 or P.C. Attorney for Personal boundary line of the Spokane, continuing along said slough in center of ditch, North 1º27 ½’ qualified as the personal the claims may be barred. All Representative, OSB # Portland & Seattle Railway; a Northeasterly direction to a East 1319 feet to the place of representative of the estate. persons whose rights may 812424, 1677 St. Helens St., EXCEPTING THEREFROM point that is North 210 feet and beginning. PARCEL D: All of All persons having claims be affected by the proceed- St. Helens, OR 97051. (503) the following: Beginning at a East 400 feet from the center of the Government Lots 3 and 10 against the estate are hereby ings in this estate may obtain 397-9066. point that North 89º07’ East said Section 3; thence South- and a rectangular tract of land 664.1 feet and North 1º24’ easterly along said slough to comprising 2.60 acres within East 20 feet from the one- its intersection with the North Government Lot 4 adjacent to CH21-1662 quarter section corner between line of the Northwest quarter and abutting up the entire East Sections 3 and 10, Township of the Southeast quarter of Sec- line of said Lot 4, and a rectan- CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON 7 North, Range 5 West of the tion 3 at a point 830 feet East gular tract of land comprising Willamette Meridian, in the from the center of said section; 2.65 acres within, adjacent to FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA County of Columbia and State thence East to the Northeast and abutting upon the entire of Oregon; thence North 1º24’ corner of Northwest quarter of East line of the Southwest Probate Department In the required to present their additional information from East 871.2 feet; thence North the Southeast quarter of Section quarter of the Northeast quarter, Matter of the Estate of Barry claims, with proper vouchers, the records of the court, the 89º07’ East 500 feet; thence 3, Township 7 North, Range 5 all being in Section 3, Town- Michael Woolstenhulme, within four months after the personal representative, or South 1º24’ West 871.2 feet to West of the Willamette Merid- ship 7 North, Range 5 West of deceased. No. 21PB01821 date of first publication of the attorney for the personal a point that is North 1º24’ East ian, in the County of Columbia the Willamette Meridian, in NOTICE TO INTERESTED this notice, as stated below, representative. Dated and 20 feet from the South line of and State of Oregon; thence the County of Columbia and PERSONS Notice is hereby to the personal representative first published April 14, Section 3; thence South 89º07’ South along the East line of State of Oregon. By OWNER: given that Jessica Walker at: 1677 St. Helens Street, 2021. MARK A GORDON, West 500 feet to the point of said Northwest quarter of the LOWER COLUMBIA TREE has been appointed and has St. Helens, Oregon 97051 or P.C. Attorney for Personal beginning. ALSO EXCEPT- Southeast quarter to the South- FARM, LLC, a Delaware qualified as the personal the claims may be barred. All Representative, OSB # ING THEREFROM 20 foot east corner thereof; thence limited liability company By: road along the South line of the West along the South line of Seth J. King, Perkins Coie LLP representative of the estate. persons whose rights may 812424, 1677 St. Helens St., Southwest quarter of the South- said Northwest quarter of the Title: Attorney at Law All persons having claims be affected by the proceed- St. Helens, OR 97051. (503) against the estate are hereby ings in this estate may obtain 397-9066.

CH21-1663 NOTICE OF COLUMBIA COUNTY PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting of the to June 30, 2022 will be held budget message and to receive attend to ask questions or oregonstate.edu/columbia or over Zoom and by phone or Columbia County 4-H and on Wednesday, May 12th, comment from the public on comment on the budget docu- email chip.bubl@oregonstate. by other electronic means. Extension Service District, 2021 at 11:15am at the Court- the budget. This is a public ment. A copy of the budget edu or call 503 397-3462 and Information about the hearing Columbia County, State of house, 230 Strand Street, St. meeting where deliberation document may be inspected leave a message to have a process will be placed on the Oregon to discuss the budget Helens, Oregon. The purpose of the Budget Committee will or obtained on or after May copy sent. Notice: The meet- Extension Service website for the fiscal year July1, 2021 of the meeting is to receive the take place. Any person may 12th, 2021 at https://extension. ing will be conducted digitally above. Columbia County’s trusted local news source A10 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Investigation nets 3 arrests, guns, cash, drugs with two counts of Delivery JEREMY C. RUARK of a Controlled Substance. [email protected] Warren posted bail and is During the past several currently out of custody. weeks, the Columbia County Deputies executed an ad- Sheriff’s Office has been ditional search warrant April investigating a series of 13 in Rainier. During the overdoses in the Rainier and service of the search warrant, Clatskanie areas. investigators recovered sev- Deputies learned that eral hundred dollars in cash, pills marketed as Oxycodone five firearms, 17.2 grams of 30mg (“Oxy 30s”) are being heroin, drug transaction re- sold illegally on the street cords and fentanyl test strips. and investigators said the Tyler Powers, 39, of pills have contributed to sev- Rainier was arrested for eral of the overdoses. At least Courtesy photo from Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Unlawful Delivery of a Con- two deaths have been tied to Deputies were able to obtain some of the suspect pills and they sub- trolled Substance, Unlawful sequently tested positive for Fentanyl with traces of cocaine and other Delivery of Heroin, Felon the counterfeit Oxycodone substances, not Oxycodone. pills. in Possession of a Firearm and Unlawful Possession of The overdoses have been Courtesy photo from Columbia County Sheriff’s Office causing them to break or past couple of months to Heroin. Brittany Schnelle, accidental as people have During execution of the Rainier search warrant investigators recovered crumble easily. Investigators bring some closure to the 37, of Rainier was arrested been purchasing pills they several hundred dollars in cash, five firearms, 17.2 grams of heroin, said that increases the danger families who lost love ones drug transaction records and fentanyl test strips. for Unlawful Delivery of believe to be Oxycodone, because the fragile pill due to overdose. We realize while, in actuality, the pills a Controlled Substance, breaks down quicker in the these arrests are just the tip Unlawful Delivery of Heroin are made with Fentanyl. pain. It is 50 to 100 times or cocaine as a combination body and if it is crushed into of the iceberg and CCSO will Investigators said at least more potent than morphine. product — with or without and Unlawful Possession of a powder form, the powder continue to work on remov- Heroin. Both Powers and two deaths have been tied to It is prescribed in the form the user’s knowledge — to can easily become airborne ing dangerous drugs from these counterfeit Oxycodone of transdermal patches or increase its euphoric effects. Schnelle were lodged into and persons in the immedi- our community and holding the Columbia County Jail. pills. lozenges and can be diverted Columbia County depu- ate vicinity can accidentally drug dealers accountable.” for misuse and abuse in the ties were able to obtain some ingest the substance through Resources Fentanyl danger United States. of the suspect pills and they their respiratory system, The arrests However, most recent subsequently tested positive causing them to overdose. Pixley encourages anyone According to the Cen- cases of fentanyl-related for Fentanyl with traces of “The Columbia County During the investiga- ters for Disease Control harm, overdose, and death in cocaine and other substances, who may be dealing with Sheriff’s Office is saddened tion, deputies executed a addiction issues, to seek and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. are linked to illegal- not Oxycodone. when members of our com- search warrant March 28 at pharmaceutical fentanyl is a ly made fentanyl. It is sold Although the suspect pills help by calling the Columbia munity succumb to their the Clatskanie residence of Community Mental Health synthetic opioid, approved through illegal drug markets looked just like Oxy 30’s, addictions,” Sheriff Brian Krista Warren, 28. During for treating severe pain, for its heroin-like effect. It is they appear to be counterfeit (CCMH) crisis line at 503- Pixley said. “Our team has the search, Warren was taken 782-4499. typically advanced cancer often mixed with heroin and/ which makes them fragile worked diligently over the into custody and charged Police Reports

The police blotter relates 58-year-old female for harass- caught, however all items were Rainier Police as reported by law enforcement State Police was arriving a male to the public record of ment in the 400 block of 11th recovered. agencies. left the residence and backed incidents as reported by law Street. • Following a traffic stop near March 17 out of the driveway at a high enforcement agencies. the intersection of SE 6th and SE • A reported disgruntled ex- Oregon State Police speed and in a reckless manner. March 27 High School Way, a 48-year-old boyfriend allegedly threw a flow- The male continued south on All individuals arrested • A 58-year-old female was Scappoose resident was taken erpot through his ex-girlfriend’s April 7 Scappoose-Vernonia Hwy at or charged with a crime are taken into custody for the crimes into custody on the charge of bedroom window after she • At about 11:40 a.m., Oregon a high rate of speed. Oregon presumed innocent until of harassment and disorderly DUII and was transported to refused to give him his personal State Police responded to a hit State Police eventually overtook proven guilty. Information conduct in the second degree jail where he was booked and belongings. She did not wish to and run crash damaging property the male and a pursuit ensued. printed is preliminary and near the 400 block of N 11th released. press charges against him. on Highway 30 near milepost 22. The male was able to get away subject to change. Street. The driver continued eastbound and was eventually located at April 6 March 18 on Highway 30 and was stopped a residence off Keasey Road, For specific details about March 29 • Police were dispatched to • A resident reported some by Scappoose Police on Highway Vernonia. The male escaped cases listed, contact the ap- • Police completed a welfare the report of a subject sleeping in vandalism in their apartment. 30 near milepost 11.5. The driver out a back window and was not propriate law enforcement check in the 100 block of S. 3rd front of a business in the 51000 displayed signs of impairment located by the Columbia County agency. Street. block of Columbia River Highway. March 20 and consented to SFST’s. The K-9. About an hour later the male Following the initial contact with • Officers were dispatched to driver was impaired to a notice- came back to the residence and St. Helens Police April 9 the 26-year-old from California, a two-vehicle, head-on collision able and perceptible degree and left in the same vehicle at a high • Police arrested a 23-year-old it was determined that he had a on Fern Hill Rd. Both drivers was arrested. The two passen- rate of speed. The male was not March 21 male for driving under the influ- felony warrant out of Clackamas were transported with non-life- gers were released. The stolen located. • Police responded to the 500 ence of intoxicants following a County Circuit Court for unau- threatening injuries. One party plate on the vehicle was recov- • At about 5:54 p.m., the Or- block of S. Columbia River High- traffic stop on North 6th Street. thorized use of a motor vehicle. was cited for careless driving and ered. The driver’s BAC was 0.%. egon State Police responded to way on a report of an assault. The subject was transported to driving uninsured. The driver did not want to do a a single vehicle rollover on Hwy • Police arrested a 24-year-old April 11 jail where he was lodged on his • A motorist was taken into DRE evaluation but consented to 30 at MP 14. Driver #1 was west- male for an outstanding warrant, • Police investigated a domes- warrant. custody on suspicion of DUII. a blood draw. A VENA Care NW bound on Hwy 30 and crossed interfering with a peace officer tic disturbance in the 400 block of • Police were dispatched to phlebotomist responded to the into the eastbound lanes and hit and resisting arrested near the in- N 19th Street. the report of a physical domestic March 21 Columbia County Jail. Two vials the embankment causing Unit #1 tersection of Columbia Boulevard • A 25-year-old was arrested in the 51000 block of SE 6th St. • A local resident reported his of blood were obtained from the to rollover. Driver #1 possibly suf- and Pine Street. for driving while suspended – Following the investigation, a vehicle damaged, although he driver. The vehicle was towed by fered a medical event and was • Police arrested a 43-year-old misdemeanor, false information 38-year-old Scappoose male was was not sure exactly where or Grumpy’s Towing for community transported to the hospital with male for driving under the influ- to police, and driving under the in- taken into custody for Menacing, when it occurred. care taking. minor injuries. Unit #1 was towed ence of intoxicants. fluence of intoxicants following a Interfering with Making a Report by Grumpy’s Towing. traffic stop in the area of Bowling and Harassment. The male was March 23 April 12 March 22 Alley Lane and Sykes Road. transported to jail where he was • Officers responded to a • At approximately 7:43 p.m., April 17 • Officers assisted Vernonia lodged on his charges. reported domestic disturbance. OSP Troopers came upon a mo- • At approximately 3:20 p.m. Police by conducting an interview April 12 The case was investigated and tor vehicle crash near milepost OSP received a report from a in the 2100 block of Cowlitz • Police responded to Walmart, April 7 referred to the District Attorney’s 49 on Highway 30. The motorcyle man fishing in the Gilbert River Street. located at 2295 Gable Road on • Police responded to Scap- Office for review. was coming off the Longview where it meets Sturgeon Lake • Police conducted a welfare information regarding a stolen poose Municipal Court where Bridge when it went off the on Sauvie Island stating he check in the 58000 block of vehicle. at the direction of the judge, a March 24 westbound off ramp and down an had watched another group of Evergreen Loop. 41-year-old male from Aloha, • After jumping into his owner’s embankment. I the driver was not anglers catch and keep a large • Police took a report of a April 14 was taken into custody. He was lap, a cruising canine proved to injured and the motorcycle was sturgeon, which is prohibited. stolen license plate in the 58000 • Police arrested a 34-year- sentenced to 30 days in jail for be a doggone lousy navigator. towed at a later time. The fishermen were contacted block of Evergreen Loop. old male in the 200 block of St. probation violation and was The owner was distracted and • At approximately 9:54 p.m., and found to have a 56-inch Helens Street for an outstanding transported to and lodged in jail crashed his vehicle into a utility OSP Troopers witnessed a red white sturgeon on the bank, March 23 misdemeanor warrant. on his charge. pole. Fortunately, neither man Ford Mustang traveling at speeds which one of them had cut some • A 36-year-old male was is- nor beast were injured. 114+ MPH near milepost 24 on of the fins off of as well as sliced sued a criminal citation for driving April 15 April 8 Highway 30. Local agencies its neck and tail. The man whom while suspended in the 200 block • Police took a report of a pos- • Police were dispatched to March 25 attempted to stop the Mustang caught the fish did not speak of N 6th Street. sible sex crime that occurred in the report of a traffic complaint • A resident reported that an in the St. Helens area, but were English only Thai, and his brother the St. Helens area. traveling through Scappoose. It unknown subject entered their unable to given the high speeds who dragged the fish up onto the March 25 was reported that a vehicle was garage and took tools and fishing and driving behavior. The vehicle bank and made the cuts spoke • Police investigated a cold April 16 all over the road and speeding. equipment. was located shortly thereafter some English. Both men said theft in the 400 block of Port • Police assisted Department of Following the traffic stop, a 32- and investigation is ongoing. they did not know it was illegal to Avenue. Human Services in the 300 block year old Vancouver resident was March 27 keep sturgeon and did not check • Police responded to the 500 of N 3rd Street. taken into custody for DUII-Drugs. • An officer responded to a dis- April 16 the regulations before going out. block of Columbia River Highway The individual was transported turbance at a residence. Peace • Oregon State Police The man who caught the fish on a report of a release agree- Scappoose Police to jail where he was booked and was restored. responded to assist Columbia was issued a citation for take/ ment violation. released on his charge. County Sheriff Office at approxi- possession of white sturgeon and • Police took into custody a April 5 • Police took a report of a March 28 mately 6:34 a.m. at a residence his brother was cited for aiding in 24-year-old male for an outstand- • Police responded to the theft in the 33000 block of SW • After multiple warnings, a off Scappoose-Vernonia Hwy. a wildlife offense. ing St. Helens Municipal Court report of a theft in progress at Havlik Dr. It was reported that the person staying at the Rainier RV About an hour prior, the same warrant. Fred Meyer. The loss prevention unknown suspect stole a mailbox Park was cited for non-payment male had broken into the See the Columbia County employees stated that the subject cluster. This investigation has and garbage. residence, assaulted a male at Sheriff’s Office reports attached March 26 was in their custody and then been turned over to the postal • The police blotter relates to the residence and was reported to this story at thechronicleon- • Police cited and release a fled on foot. The suspect was not inspector. the public record of incidents as intoxicated. As the Oregon line.com

more projects to be delivered helps fund personnel, equip- be used for capacity im- “But many road surfaces County gas tax, and a bond related to storm damage ment, and materials needed provement needs created by need much more than patch levy are all potential ideas that ROADS experienced in 2015,” he said. to maintain all of Columbia increased usage of the system. paving to make them last,” are being reviewed. From Page A1 “These will be funded mainly County’s 550 road miles,” he According to Russell, the Russel said. “Some roads are “If people have other ideas by federal sources and the said. base fee is $2,250 and can go too far gone to simply pave that would result in a sig- The budget department has been saving up Columbia County also has higher depending on the type over because the rock base is nificant increase in resources for these projects so that we access to the Natural Resourc- of development. so bad that paving over it is available for roads in Colum- To maintain the county can meet the money matching es Depletion Fee that charges To anyone concerned like painting a house without bia County, we are all ears,” roads, Russel said the budget requirements, about 90% fed- gravel extraction opera- about the need for street and scraping the old paint first. It’s Russell said. “I see the need for this summer’s work is eral, 10% local. Next year’s tions $0.15 per ton of gravel road repairs in their neighbor- just going to start peeling off just as you do and am willing approximately $2.2 million project budget will be more removed. The county public hood that are under the Co- again right away. These roads to work towards some perma- made up of around $1 million like $4 million+ if all goes as works department manages lumbia County Public Works need to be completely rebuilt nent solutions.” for the Scappoose Verno- planned.” the funding and works with Department, Russell had this from the base rock up.” The Chronicle also nia slide project funded by quarry operators. Russell said response. Russell said to fix such checked with ODOT’s Lou Federal Highways Emergency Funding sources this revenue source has been “While $4 million to $5 a road, it can cost around Torres will tells us the state Relief funding, $500,000 growing and is approximately million per year is a lot of $400,000 or more per mile. agency doesn’t have any for the Scappoose Vernonia The Columbia County $500,000 per year. money, taking care of 550 The county’s entire pavement major projects planned in and Apiary Road clear zone Public Works Department “Because of the way the miles of roadways takes every preservation budget for last Columbia County, other than project funded by a transporta- receives most of its operating department is funded, funding bit of it and more, Russell year was $550,000. the current Millard and Bennet tion safety grant from Oregon funds from the State Highway for major improvements cost- said. “I want to assure every- “So, we will continue to Road improvements. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Tax Apportion- ing millions of dollars usually one that Columbia County respond to service requests for “However, our mainte- (ODOT) and approximately ment. The revenue is made up has to come from grants and Public Works will continue to now and do our best to keep nance folks will be active fill- $700,000 for all other mainte- of the Oregon gas tax drivers partnerships,” Russell said. maintain our road system the the roads safe,” he said. “Until ing potholes, patching, strip- nance activities performed by pay at the gas pump, vehicle “We can also use revenue best we can with the resources something drastically changes ing, fixing guardrail, cleaning the department. registration fees, large truck from Columbia County’s we have.” with our funding, we are out culverts, trimming trees The amount varies widely weight-mile fees, and other Transportation System Devel- limited in how much we can and brush, etc,” Torres said. “It from year-to-year, according transportation revenue gath- opment Charge fund (SDC).” Committed agency tackle each year.” is the usual maintenance and As properties are devel- Russell said he has been repair that we do each spring to Russell, depending on what ered by the state. oped in Columbia County, Russell said his agency is looking into different funding and summer.” grant funding the department That amounts to around $4 million to $5 million per year they are charged a system committed to providing safe mechanisms for establish- is successful in obtaining for development fee when people roadways for citizens and will ing more resources, such as To reach Columbia County major improvements. to Columbia County, accord- ing to Russell. apply for land development. continue to address potholes, raising fees, establishing a Public Works, call 503-697- “For example, next sum- Transportation SDC’s are vegetation, and drainage is- Columbia County vehicle 5090 or email publicworks@ mer we anticipate several “This all goes to opera- tions of the department and charged to development to sues to keep the road safe. registration fee, a Columbia columbiacountyor.gov. Columbia County’s trusted local news source Wednesday, April 21, 2021 www.thechronicleonline.com A11 Officials urge waterway safety extremely dangerous. Children JEREMY C. RUARK are also naturally attracted to [email protected] water and keeping a sharp eye April’s early summery on them at all times is very weather attracted many who difficult. Having children wear flocked to area waterways over life jackets helps remove some the weekend. of the worry. But the early jump on sum- mer recreational activities has The Chronicle: What also prompted safety concerns are you seeing is the range from first responders and the of boating violations and the Oregon Marine Board. fines/penalties boaters could In the following conversa- face this weekend and into the tion, The Chronicle speaks summer season and how much with board representative, would that hit their pocket- Ashley Massey, about how to books? best protect yourself, family and your friends as you head Massey: Marine officers to the local waterways to enjoy will be looking for regulation Courtesy photo from Ashley Massey compliance and other viola- the natural beauty of our state. Children are naturally attracted to water and keeping a sharp eye on them at all times is very difficult. Having children wear life jackets tions, such as distracted, unsafe The Chronicle: What do helps remove some of the worry. or reckless operation, improper you find is the mentality when lookout, overloading, riding such a first hot sunny weekend The Chronicle: What is ing relating to the initial cold on bows, decks, gunwales or arrives and folks head to the the most critical point the Or- water shock. transoms of motorboats, and waterways that could lead to egon Marine Board wants folks For people wanting to hit proximity rules for slow no- injury or even death? to understand as they head to local area rivers in float toys, wake. local waterways in the state? recognize they are designed Motorized boaters need to Ashley Massey: The for pools, not dynamic waters have a current motorboat reg- Courtesy photo istration and if operating a boat Former Clatskanie residents Christina Manning and Jessica Dunagan impulse to “get out there” Massey: Wear a life jacket. with strong current and are featured in a new television reality series. after bouts of cabin fever. It’s Dress for the water temperature obstructions. Keep a vigilant over 10 horsepower, carry a a natural impulse, but rec- and not the air temperature. It lookout downstream and take boating safety education card. ognize it for what it is. Then takes the worry out of anything early action to maneuver away Paddlers with craft 10 feet or Former Columbia County pause and take the time to plan unexpected, but expect to get from obstructions. Another longer need to purchase and be ahead. Decide ahead of time wet. Life jackets are the most consideration along with the ready to display a Waterway where you want to put in/take important piece of equipment temperature difference with Access Permit. sisters in reality TV show out and learn if there are any and significantly improve air and water, is environmental Fines range from $115- our story. We also want the reported waterway obstruc- your chances of survival. In exposure. $265 for equipment viola- JEREMY C. RUARK residents of Clatskanie to tions like snags, fallen trees, 2020, there were 27 recre- The sun, wind, glare, and tions, $265-$440 for speed/ [email protected] know, that even growing up and strainers. ational boating fatalities and other factors contribute to moving violations, and into in a small town, your dreams 17 victims were not wearing fatigue and dehydration, which the thousands of dollars for Two former Clatskanie Use the Marine Board’s sisters are hopeful they’ll can come true.” interactive boating access map life jackets. Also make sure to slow reaction time and judg- more serious offenses such as Having a television pro- comply with other equipment ment. Be sure to drink water BUII or reckless operation. become the next reality tele- to find boat ramp locations vision stars. duction crew following you and learn local rules for boat requirements based on the boat and take frequent breaks to Conviction may also lead to around can be challenging. type and boat length. keep your senses sharp. jail time, revocation of boating Christina Manning and operation. Have a “plan B” for Jessica Dunagan are featured We asked Manning how did access and set a location based privileges and imposed boat- she and her sister manage The Chronicle: We un- The Chronicle: What ing safety education on top of in a new television real- on your skill level. If you’re ity series, Meet the Worlds that? a brand-new boater learning derstand even though outside steps should parents take to boating safety education card “Often, we forgot that temperatures will be in the 80s keep their children safe on the suspension. Most Extreme Sisters, how to launch, you’ll want premiering at 10 p.m. April the cameras were there,” to practice in an uncongested this weekend, water temps will waterways? Also, remember to share Manning said. “We are so still be dangerously cold. What the water. As the weather 25 on the TLC Network. The area. Likewise, for paddlers, series follows a group of blessed to be a part of such go somewhere that’s calm and is the danger? Massey: Have their chil- warms and the waterways be- a great production team and dren wear a properly fitting life come crowded, be patient and sisters during their everyday protected from rapidly chang- lives. the TLC family. We didn’t ing weather conditions until Massey: If a person experi- jacket and model the behavior courteous, be aware of your find it challenging at all, in ences sudden exposure to cold themselves. Children 12 and surroundings, and recognize “My sister and I were your skills build and you’re blessed because we were fact, we lived life to its full- ready to venture out to other water, the reaction is the same younger are required to wear a the impact your boat and activ- est and enjoyed the journey.” for everyone. The body will properly fitted life jacket in a ity have on those around you. personally scouted from a areas. casting director,” Manning And that journey includes Do not set out too close have a gasp reflex, and if a boat that’s is underway, how- Safety is everyone’s responsi- pay for their participation in person’s head isn’t above the ever, the Marine Board and bility. tells The Chronicle from her to dusk because once the home in Washington state. the television program, but sun starts to set, it gets cold water or quickly resurfaces, the other boating safety partners Manning said she is prohib- chances of swallowing water advocate wearing a life jacket For more information. con- Manning said the show quickly and disorientation is designed to give view- ited by contract to reveal happens just as fast. Check into the lungs is very high. whenever in or around the tact the Oregon Marine Board what the two earned during This leads to drowning. Most water. at 503-378-8587. The office ers a close and personal the weather and the tides for inside look of relationships the production. tidally influenced rivers and fatalities are not from hypo- Steep drop offs and unsta- is located at 435 Commercial Manning said the glitter thermia, they’re from drown- ble lake and river banks can be Street N.E. in Salem. between sisters. bays. “This show captures our and glitz of television hasn’t relationship in its purest and clouded their fond memories most raw form,” she said. of small town life in Clats- “We are extremely close and kanie. Weather heightens wildfire danger the viewers will learn that “My sister and I moved even with an unbreakable to Clatskanie when we were pected to move into the area 2021 has already produced • Place yard debris in an bond, there are challenges 10 years old,” she said. JEREMY C. RUARK on Saturday and it looks like nearly three times the aver- open area away from struc- “We went to Mayger Grade [email protected] that come with that. It has a pattern of several rounds of age number of fires to date, tures, trees and power lines. affected all areas of our life School, middle school, and Clatskanie High School. We Fire agencies in Colum- rain into next week. At least many of which resulting • Create small piles (4’ and we get to share the ups loved growing up in a small bia County and across the enough to soak the ground from escaped backyard de- x 4’) to better manage the and downs with viewers.” town and we often return state issued alerts about the and the winds shouldn’t be bris burn piles. burn. Manning said the essence home to visit our brother, increasing warm tempera- an issue.” As of April 15, 70 fires • Cover portions of piles of the television series is Justen Brown and our best tures, gusting winds and dry have burned 402 acres on Or- with polyethylene plastic aimed at viewers’ hearts. friend Kayla Spaulding, who conditions. Fire agencies warning egon Department of Forestry (landscape material) to keep “Our hope is to show still live in Clatskanie.” The National Weather protected lands, 40 of which a portion dry for lighting viewers - that no matter Manning and her sister Service issued a Special Due to the heightened came from debris burning later (preferably in late fall what - when you have a are prepared if for some rea- Weather Statement earlier wildfire conditions, fire agen- that accounted for 154 acres. or winter). sister bond, nothing can son they don’t continue with last week saying an unsea- cies in Columbia County, The 10-year average for all • When conditions im- come between that,” she the television series. sonably dry start to April and the Portland metro area and fires is 24 fires for 225 acres. prove, check with your local said. “We open up and share The two have written and breezy offshore flows has left the Willamette Valley issued While fire season has not fire agency for any regula- our dynamic with so much published their first book, vegetation drier than normal backyard burn bans over the officially started, experts say tions in place. vulnerability, and we want Charge Your Food, Change for this time of year and that past weekend. to watch the conditions and • Never burn under windy to touch people’s hearts with Your Life. has increased risk of fire Columbia County Fire not the calendar. The window conditions. spread. & Rescue’s (CRFR) Public of opportunity to clean up • To maintain contain- Meteorologist Colby Information Officer Jennifer around homes and dispose of ment, create a perimeter Neuman at the National Motherway urged recreation- woody debris in a safe man- around the pile at a mini- Weather Service office in ists and others to remain ner is narrowing each year. mum of 3 feet, scraped clear Crossword Solution Portland said such hot dry vigilant during such warm “Now is the time to to bare mineral soil. weather and low humidity reassess and wait for better • Keep a shovel and conditions are unusual for Solution for the April 14, 2021 crossword puzzle April. events. conditions, it may be wise to charged hose nearby to man- “It is certainly not nor- “Carelessness is the big- wait until fall to burn your age the burn. mal, but it has occurred over gest cause of wildfires, so it debris piles,” Motherway • Make sure the pile is the past 50 years,” he said. is everyone’s responsibility said. Property owners should dead out before leaving. Neuman said some relief to practice fire safety,” Moth- call their local fire district or • Return periodically over is expected by this weekend. erway said. “Escaped fires of department to find out when several weeks to make sure By Thursday we should any kind resulting in prop- outdoor burning is approved the pile is still out: No heat, see a cooling period with erty damage may result in and how to obtain a burning no smoke. highs in the upper 60s and fines and individual financial permit. low 70s,” Neuman said. “The responsibility for damages When conditions warrant, Contact your local fire next storm system is ex- caused.” CRFR recommend these district or fire department for According to Motherway, simple steps. more information.

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Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle The St. Helens High School varsity softball team gets a pep talk by the coach before the Monday evening The St. Helens High School varsity baseball team warms up before the Monday evening competition. competition. Whitney, Ashton Smith and 4A in 2019. Indians and seniors Gracey at Class 6A Central Catholic three rivalry games from Mil- JAKE MCNEAL Mavrick Rask, and center Next up for the Indi- DeLoach (a catcher), Ev- (2-1) and Milwaukie, both on waukie by an average of 13-1 Chronicle Guest Article fielder Hunter Vanderwerf, ans was a home-and-away elyn Feigert (an outfielder), Monday, the results of which and split its first Seven-Mile St. Helens and Scappose can at least aspire to help the with Hillsboro (2-0), which Zoey Ellis (at first base) and were unavailable at press War series with the Lions in a HIgh School baseball and Lions to 10 or more wins blanked Parkrose 24-0 and Mackenzie Hoag (at second time. 7-2 road loss and a 9-8 home softball team players are in this year’s 14 scheduled 12-0 in its openers and took base) were penciled in to play The Tribe has taken all win. swinging for the fences now games after last accomplish- two of the first three in their that the abbreviated spring ing the feat at 10-15 overall new rivalry with the Tribe, set sports season is underway. and 7-9 in the conference in for Monday and Tuesday, the Columbia County, report- 2016. results of which were unavail- ing 108 confirmed and pre- “We are working hard to able at press time. sumptive cases, 204.8 cases get better at playing with each In softball, St. Helens, per 100,000 residents and other defensively and swing- featuring captains Kamryn a 7.8-percent test positivity ing the bats,” Timmons said. Hubbs (a senior shortstop) rate between March 21 and In the season opener, and Ellie Austin (a sopho- April 3 per the OHA, retains however, Milwaukie broke more third baseman) with a ‘moderate’ rating on the its five-game skid against the Brea Paulson (a senior right- lower, moderate, high and Lions by a 4-3 count and got handed pitcher) and Alise extreme scale (as of Mon- away 13-3 two days later. Gump (a senior first base- day, April 19) and is granted St. Helens had a chance man), smacked Milwaukie 25-percent field (coaches, of- to snap a three-game skid 32-0 at home - their biggest ficials, players) and spectator against Putnam (1-1, 1-1) in win since they clubbed the capacity with no more than a home-and-away scheduled Mustangs 32-1 on the road in two teams present at a time. for Monday and Tuesday, the 2019 - and have taken the last “The fact that we are go- results of which were unavail- six head-to-head by an aver- ing to play [is appreciable],” able at press time. age of 19-3. St. Helens baseball coach Jeff “The team this year has Putnam (1-1, 1-1), in stark Timmons said. “Win or lose, pitched very well and I’m contrast, got away 6-3 to they are getting the opportuni- sure will continue to do that,” stretch its hot streak against ty that 11 seniors last year lost Timmons said. the visiting Lions to 14 games out on. Not really much we In a similar circumstance, in a row since 2014. can do to make things easier, Scappoose and seniors St. Helens was set to host but I feel like we are doing Tyler Souvenir (a catcher/ Wilsonville (2-0, 1-0), which our very best to participate outfielder) and Brett Krieger has yet to allow a run in 2021, with the restrictions in place.” (a right-handed pitcher/out- on Monday, and Scappoose This year’s nine seniors, fielder) fell 7-1 and 10-3 to (2-0, 1-0), which beat La captains Kaleb Edwards (a returning Class 5A quarter- Salle Prep 13-6 and returning shortstop), Jacobi Allen (a finalist La Salle Prep, which state semifinalist Hillsboro catcher), infielders Cody beat the Tribe for the fourth 12-4, on Tuesday, the results McKay and Nick Brooks, time in their first five confer- of which were unavailable at second baseman Hayden ence rivalry meetings since press time. Bigham, outfielders Hunter the Tribe joined from Class In the meantime, the Spring is Here... Are you ready?

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