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Serving Columbia County since 1881 Fire agencies issue burn ban Firefighters continue to face chal- HILARY DORSEY lenges with the pace of current fire [email protected] season. “We can’t control the weather JEREMY C. RUARK or fire starts from lightning,” Hirsch [email protected] said, “We can and we must prevent how many human-caused fires we Columbia County has moved add to the landscape.” to Extreme Fire Danger, and all ODF’s Chief of Fire Protection outdoor burning is now closed, Doug Grafe said the mix of heat, according to the Columbia County lightning and low humidity contin- Fire District Board, which issued ues to heighten the danger. the burn ban Aug. 12. “We have, along with the chal- All open burning is prohibited, lenging temperatures, likelihood even in Columbia County parks, of lightning,” Grafe said. “That’s a including recreational campfires, difficult forecast for us with lower portable propane/patio fireplaces, humidity on top of the ongoing and charcoal BBQ’s. drought.” “Anytime we go to an extreme Fire agency officials said the fire danger, it is definitely serious,” days ahead mean everyone must be Columbia River Fire & Rescue wildfire aware. District’s Rainier Station Battalion “We as the general public are Chief Jerry Cole said. “We know probably the number one helper in this inconveniences people with rec- this,” Oregon Fire Marshal Mariana reational fires, but it is for the best.” Ruiz-Temple said. “We have a role.” According to Cole, everyone Oregon Office of Emergency needs to be vigilant during such Management Director Andrew extreme fire danger. Phelps said every Oregonian was in “If you see smoke, or see a fire, some way impacted by last year’s call 9-1-1 and we will respond to wildfire season, whether they were check it out,” he said. evacuated or experienced poor air Fire officials warn that even quality from smoke. tossing a cigarette or parking your “We need to use these experi- vehicle in tall grass can lead to ences of our past emergencies and wildfires that will spread fast due Courtesy of Oregon Forestry Department disasters to inform and strengthen to the extreme dry conditions and Fire agencies in Columbia County continue to urge everyone to be aware of the extreme wildfire danger. our statewide preparedness,” Phelps afternoon winds. said. “Too many of us in Oregon “Carelessness is the biggest individual financial responsibility Statewide wildfire danger Canyonville and the Middle Fork are underprepared. We need to work cause of wildfires,” according to a for damages caused. Complex near Oakridge. together to change that.” release from the fire district board, The Columbia County Fire Statewide, lightning over the Oregon Department of Forestry Phelps said residents and busi- “so it is everyone’s responsibility to District Board includes Columbia weekend has caused a series of Forester Nancy Hirsch said fire nesses should have and practice an practice fire safety.” River Fire & Rescue, Clatskanie new wildfires. Five major wild- conditions continue to worsen from emergency evacuation plan, which Escaped fires of any kind result- Fire District, Mist-Birkenfeld Fire fire complexes erupted following drought and high temperatures. includes having copies of critical ing in property damage or requir- District, Oregon Department of lightning strikes over the past few “One single spark can start a ing suppression efforts from a fire Forestry, Scappoose Fire District days, triggering 100 fires, including fire that can spread quickly,” Hirsch ­ agency, may result in fines and and the Vernonia Fire District. the Skyline Ridge Complex near said. See BAN Page A4 Delta cases surge, mask mandate resumes

JEREMY C. RUARK [email protected] The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) reported 4,396 new con- firmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases and 14 deaths from Aug. 13 through Aug. 15. The state’s total COVID-19 case count reached 242,843 and there have been 2,949 deaths as of Aug. 16. Columbia County saw 19 new cases through that weekend period. The OHA reported 80 new cases of COVID-19 in Columbia County Courtesy photo Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 11, and Christina Manning and her sister Jessica Dunagan at a shoot in the Seattle area dur- one new death. That has been one ing the reality television series. of the largest one-day case surges in Columbia County since the CO- VID-19 pandemic spread across the Back to reality: Former state over a year ago. Health officials said the major- ity of the new cases are from the Metro Creative Connection / The Chronicle Delta variant and largely among the The goal of indoor mask requirements is to limit the spread of the Delta variant as Clatskanie sisters on TV unvaccinated. much as possible indoors, where COVID-19 spreads more easily, according to Gov. Brown. The requirement works in combination with efforts to encourage more Orego- “This show captures our relation- nians to become fully vaccinated. JEREMY C. RUARK ship in its purest and most raw form,” Mask mandate [email protected] she said. “We are extremely close adults are vaccinated,” she said. hospitals run out of beds, we are all Oregon’s indoor face covering “The harsh reality is that Delta is at risk.” In April, The Chronicle first told and the viewers will learn that even with an unbreakable bond, there are mandate resumed on Friday, Aug. a different virus. It has changed According to Brown, the our readers about two former Clats- 13. everything.” pandemic has taught that quick, kanie sisters who had been chosen challenges that come with that. It has affected all areas of our life and we Gov. Kate Brown said the effort Brown said the Oregon Health decisive action saves lives. to be part of a new reality television to require the face coverings at all Authority and Oregon Health Brown said vaccines are the series. get to share the ups and downs with viewers.” public indoor settings is needed to Sciences University report that best way for individuals to protect Christina Manning and Jessica slow the rapidly spreading CO- without new safety interventions, themselves and their families from Dunagan are featured in a the TLC Manning said the essence of the television series is aimed at viewers’ VID-19 Delta virus in the state. COVID-19 hospitalizations will the deadly virus. Network’s “Meet the World’s Most Brown opened a Wednesday completely overwhelm the doctors “It is clear that the situation Extreme Sisters,” which premiered hearts. “Our hope is to show viewers morning, Aug. 11 press conference and nurses in the coming weeks. requires immediate action to stop April 25. The series follows a group by saying the latest COVID-19 the Delta variant from travel- of sisters during their everyday lives. - that no matter what - when you have a sister bond, nothing can come numbers are “shocking.” ing further,” Brown said. “Masks Our original report has been “Yesterday we had over 2,300 are simple and they are effective. one of the most viewed stories at between that,” she said. “We open up and share our dynamic with so much cases of COVID-19, the highest Masks are also our best bet in keep- thechronicleonline.com, the online number since the virus first landed ing our schools and our businesses version of The Chronicle. vulnerability, and we want to touch We are all still in danger. people’s hearts with our story. We in Oregon,” Brown said. “Hospital- ~ Kate Brown, Oregon Governor open. Wearing a mask should give In our April interview, Manning izations are also up at a record high. you confidence that you are not said the show is designed to give also want the residents of Clatskanie to know, that even growing up in a Across the state our ICU beds are infecting others.” viewers a close and personal inside about 90% filled. Some of our hos- Oregon Health Authority Direc- look of relationships between sisters. small town, your dreams can come true!” pital regions have fewer than five tor Patrick Allen told reporters that The TLC programming lineup ICU beds available to start the day.” “Without safety measures we the Delta variant virus is spreading now includes several other new real- Brown said the numbers are could be as many as 500 hospital uncontrollably among people who Opinions ...... A4 ity series and the Meet the Worlds the result of the COVID-19 Delta beds short of what we need to treat are not vaccinated. variant. people by September,” Brown said. 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ColumbiaCountyOR.Gov/Vaccine | 503-397-7247 A2 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, August 18, 2021 Oregon’s traffic fatalities on the rise deaths. departure type crashes are these signs were added to help caused by driver behavior and “It is not a good thing,” JEREMY C. RUARK “We are alarmed about becoming more common and get motorists attention and poor decisions, we are trying he said. “These driver actions [email protected] the overall increase in severe can be caused by a variety of keep them focused on staying to get their attention through are really law enforcement The number of fatal and crashes statewide,” Torres reasons including speeding, in their lane,” he said the extra signage.” issues, not something that can serious injury traffic crashes said. “Even with fewer people distracted and inattentive driv- ODOT is taking other steps be easily fixed with engineer- are rising across Oregon. driving in 2020, we saw a sig- ing, impairment and fatigue.” over the next few years, in- Driver behavior ing. Also important to note, a Two people died in a mul- nificant increase in severe and According to Torres, in the cluding installation of rumble reduction in law enforcement tiple vehicle crash that shut fatal crashes and that trend has fatal crash areas of Highway strips to further prevent lane ODOT, law enforcement staff impacts driver behavior.” down all lanes of busy Oregon continued in 2021. As of July 6, drivers encounter challeng- departure crashes. The strips agencies and other first re- Law enforcement has also Coast Highway 101 just south 28, Oregon traffic deaths were ing conditions. are grooves in the pavement sponders have partnered over conducted additional patrols, of Lincoln City for several 22% higher than in 2020.” Highway 6, the Wilson that make a rumbling sound the years to advocate driver when staffing permits, along hours Friday, Aug. 13. Oregon State Police report River Highway, is a road that and cause physical vibration safety with specific education- areas where there have been That deadly incident fol- that the investigators pre- follows the Wilson River in a that immediately warns inat- al campaigns to help reduce frequent traffic fatalities. lows a series of traffic crashes liminary findings show that canyon where the hillsides are tentive drivers that they are the number of traffic crashes, along Highway 6 just a few in the Aug. 13 Highway 101 steep on one side and a river leaving their driving lane. The injuries and fatalities. “We realize that these weeks ago near Tillamook crash a Dodge Durango,was running on the other side. rumble strips are considered “The most difficult and crashes can be devastating that left three people dead northbound when it crossed “It is a narrow canyon in for placement on the center- challenging issue to address is to families and communi- and sent several others to area into the southbound lane and places and has a lot of curves,” line to reduce head-on and driver behavior and the poor ties,” Torres said. “We care hospitals. This summer, law collided with a Chevrolet Torres said. “It is the kind of crossover crashes and on the decisions made by motorists about each and every life lost enforcement, fire districts and Silverado. OSP said both driv- road that requires the full at- shoulder to reduce run off the that result in severe crashes,” on our highways and that is emergency medical crews ers sustained fatal injuries and tention of the motorist.” road crashes. Torres said. “Aggressive why ODOT strives to prevent have also responded to traffic were pronounced deceased. Following the last fatal driving and unsafe passing crashes like these from hap- crashes along Highway 30 Highway 101 was closed for Safety options crash on Highway 6, Torres on rural highways in Oregon pening. Know that we share through Columbia County. approximately four hours. said ODOT has added variable is more common, along with the public’s concerns and will Torres said the cause of Torres added that ODOT message signs (VMS) at two driver inattention and impair- continue to monitor Highway Increase alarming that double fatal crash was has been trying to find ways locations where there have ment that are also factors that 6 and other roads.” similar to the three recent fatal to increase safety and reduce been severe crashes. The signs lead to crashes. As you are Oregon Department of crashes on Highway 6. the number of lane departure read, “STAY ALERT. DRIVE probably aware, people are Join the conversation, take Transportation (ODOT) Public “We do know that in each crashes along Highway 6. SAFELY” less patient and in a big hurry The Chronicle’s online poll at Information Representative one was the result of a vehicle In 2016, ODOT installed “We are also working with these days.” thechronicleonline.com and Lou Torres said the state agen- crossing over into the other updated and enhanced curve Tillamook County to allow According to Torres, there tell us what you think needs to cy is increasingly concerned lane of traffic and colliding warning signs along the entire the county to also post VMS has been a significant driving be done to slow the increasing about the traffic crashes and with an oncoming vehicle,” Highway 6 corridor. at different locations,” he cultural shift in Oregon and traffic crashes and fatalities in Torres said. “These lane “A significant number of said. “Since these crashes are America. Oregon. Work in progress at Millard-Bennett Roads partners have been work- Torres: There is no ans, bicyclists, and vehicu- JEREMY C. RUARK ing on moving their lines estimated dollar loss. While lar traffic. [email protected] and pipes to new locations. the project has been delayed You likely have passed Most of that work has been is shouldn’t result in any The Chronicle: What is through the construction zone completed. significant dollar loss. This the timeline for the Bennett marked with large orange is still a $7.5 million project Road project and what has barrels along Highway 30 The Chronicle: Due the that is fully funded. to be done at that site? between St. Helens and Scap- utility issues and a gas line poose. break June 23 at the site, what The Chronicle: In previ- Torres: Once the utility The work began in early is the new projected competi- ous published interviews, relocations are completed, March and continues this tion date. you outlined what the proj- construction will resume. week. It is a $7.5 million road ect is designed to accom- We are hoping to get the improvement project at Mil- Torres: The gas line break plish. Could you again give railroad work started in con- lard and Bennett Roads along did not cause any project us the benefits of what this junction with the construc- Highway 30 in St. Helens. delay. That can happen in an project will produce. tion. We are now looking to Unexpected delays have area where there is a lot of complete the project in the lengthen the time of the work. construction happening and Torres: This project will spring of 2022. However, In the following conversa- utility relocation is being con- improve the safety of U.S. any final paving may be tion, Oregon Department of ducted. The utility relocation Highway 30 by adding a delayed until the weather Transportation Public Infor- work is just one reason why Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle traffic signal at the intersec- allows. Traffic is funneled into one lane along Highway 30 at Millard Road as mation Representative Lou the project has been delayed. the improvement project takes place. tion of U.S. Highway 30 We apologize for the Torres explains what’s been We are still waiting for the and Millard Road, restrict- delays. We had some un- done and what’s next at the railroad to complete its work, type of traffic limitations 30 and Millard Road and/or ing left turns onto U.S. foreseen issues to deal with, project site. with much of it needing to and detours should motor- U.S. Highway 30 and Bennett Highway 30 from Bennett in addition to some tim- happen in conjunction with ists watch for as this project Road will be impacted at vari- Road, increasing the turn ing issues that affected the The Chronicle:FREE What YARDthe road DEBRIES construction. Timing moves forward? ous times during construction. radius for the right turn project. These things can has been done at the site over is an issue here. Once the at U.S. Highway 30 and happen in construction. the past few weeks and what railroad begins work, folks Torres: Travelers can ex- The Chronicle: What Bennett Road, updating rail needs toRECYCLING be done to complete will SAT., see the construction APRIL move 20! pect delays and lane closures. would be the estimated dollar crossings at both Millard Follow developments at the project? much more quickly forward. Traffic on U.S. Highway 30 loss due to the setbacks and and Bennett Roads, and thechronicleonline.com and will not be detoured. The how will that loss be compen- updating other intersection in the Wednesday print edi- QualityLou Torres: Our utility BarkThe Chronicle: What at intersections of U.S. Highway sated? infrastructure for pedestri- tions of The Chronicle. Elks offering scholarships located online at www.elks. STAFFCompetitive REPORT org/scholars/scholarships/mvs. [email protected] cfm. 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C11071 Wednesday, August 18, 2021 www.thechronicleonline.com A3 Board opposes student mask mandate Asking for no mandates in the disappointment of our about our schools has been JEREMY C. RUARK community and will continue to do what is best for our stu- [email protected] The school board members to advocate for our district at dents,” Brown said. “We know The Rainier School Board said they will uphold their oath the state level while protecting that students’ mental, physi- has sent a letter to Oregon of office but they are mak- the district by following such cal, behavioral, social, and Gov. Kate Brown voicing ing a specific request to Gov. mandates that are outside of emotional health is best served disappointment and concern Brown. local control.” when they can be in schools about Brown’s directive order- “We are respectfully asking for full-time, in-person instruc- ing all K-12 children to wear that mandates not be placed St. Helens School tion,” she said. “The Delta face coverings while attending on school districts that remove District reaction variant puts this goal at risk. classes in the new school year local control and do not permit It puts our children’s health ahead. us to lead the communities for On July 29, the St. Helens and lives at risk. But, by again In the letter, the school which we serve,” the board School District posted the taking simple and effective members stated. following statement concern- precautions, we can still return board said its priority has The Rainier School ing the Gov. Brown’s student our children to classrooms full- been, and continues to be to Board approved the letter and Metro Creative Connection / The Chronicle mask mandate. time this fall.” have students in school for dispatched it to Gov. Brown’s Gov. Kate Brown said the rule to have all K-12 students wear face “As a district, we are While most Oregon school face-to-face instruction for the office Aug. 9. On Aug. 6, coverings while attending classes is necessary for the protection of all reviewing the latest recom- districts are moving forward entire school year. Rainier School Superinten- students, staff and school visitors. The Rainier School Board says the mendations from the Gover- with health and safety plans to “We also understand that dent Joesph Hattrick sent a rule takes away local control. nor, CDC, ODE, as well as mitigate the spread of CO- mask wearing is one of many letter district parents telling “That local control was letter the potential penalties working closely with local VID-19 during the upcoming mitigation efforts to stop the them that the Oregon Depart- health officials and our school school year, the governor spread of COVID-19,” the removed with Governor he, the school board and the ment of Education (ODE) on Brown’s announcement of a school district could face if board to determine what is issued the letter in response to board members wrote, adding July 22 released an updated best for our students, staff, and troubling statements and ac- that they were disappointed statewide mask mandate and they do not comply with the Ready Schools, Safe Learners the additional requirement ODE and state requirements. community. tions from local school leaders and frustrated with Brown’s (RSSL) Resiliency Framework We thank you for your indicating they would ignore announcement July 29 of that all Oregon school districts “A school that violates for the 2021-22 school year. would be required to enforce OAR 333-019-1015 is subject patience as we prepare for the state law. the in-class face covering upcoming school year. Please Several school boards mandate. the indoor mask mandate to a civil penalty of $500 per effective August 12, 2021,” day per incident (This could know that we are making ev- have passed or are considering The board members said ery effort to bring all students resolutions opposing Oregon’s the district has spent a sum- Hattrick said in the letter to be up to $500,000 at RSD if parents. “The district feels the no masks were worn ($500 x back to the classroom while K-12 indoor mask require- mer planning for a return to continuing to provide safety ments. In one school district, in-person without the mandate We are respectfully ask- same frustration with these 1000 individuals on campus in changing rules that the Rainier a given day)). Districts are still and security protocols to both a superintendent encouraged of masks and that the schools ing that mandates not be our students and staff. We will parents to make false claims would follow the CDC (Cen- placed on school districts community feels.” awaiting a final rule on what is Hattrick said in his letter constituted by an “incident.” share more details about health on behalf of their children by ters for Diseases Control and that remove local control and safety protocols as we get requesting mask exemptions Prevention) recommendations to parents that the district’s Hattrick told parents that and do not permit us to commitment is to adhere to its when the state’s mandates are closer to the start of school.” under the Americans with which strongly recommends Disabilities Act. The governor but not requires mask-wear- lead the communities for plan to return all of Rainier’s announced, the focus of com- students to school, in-person, munity anger gets misdirected Governor’s response called on districts to reject tak- ing. which we serve ing actions that defy state and “This unilateral decision, ~ Rainier School Board for full day learning. to school boards and superin- “This goal extends to full tendents. Governor Kate Brown federal laws, and to take action with no advance warning or issued an open letter to Oregon to protect students’ health and opportunity for feedback, access to a regular sports roll- “Our goal is to provide out for all seasons, full access transparent information so superintendents, school board safety instead. instantly removed the ability members, and education lead- As with Oregon’s previous for communities to make deci- to all of the other important those interested can provide extra-curricular activities, and feedback to the Governor and ers, Tuesday, Aug. 17, calling K-12 mask requirements, the sions based on what is best on them to take action to current indoor mask require- for our community,” the board learning opportunities that our Oregon Lawmakers should Hattrick wrote that the Rainier students find so impor- they choose,” he said. “The ensure Oregon’s K-12 students ment can be enforced by members stated. “Our students RSSL provided districts can return to full-time, in- Oregon OSHA under state law. want to be in school but the tant to their overall learning Rainier School District is com- with local control over mask experience,” he wrote. mitted to supporting our learn- person instruction in the class- mask mandate will eliminate requirements while stating that room this year, with minimal Read the full text from Gov. the ability for some of our stu- ing community, our students, masks were “strongly advised” Potential penalties staff, and community while disruptions from COVID-19. Brown’s open letter with this dents to access their free and for all staff and students in “Throughout this pandem- story at thechronicleonline. appropriate public education.” we communicate the truth kindergarten and up. Hattrick also cites in his about the mandates. We share ic, my north star for decisions com. Foreclosure moratorium extended also in place for Orego- STAFF REPORT nians who rent their homes. [email protected] In addition to resources for Gov. Kate Brown has landlords and homeowners, extended Oregon’s residen- rental assistance continues tial mortgage foreclosure to be available for tenants moratorium until Dec. 31, at OregonRentalAssistance. 2021. org. The moratorium prevents On June 25, 2021, Oregonians who own their Governor Brown signed homes from losing their Senate Bill 278, which homes to foreclosure if they provides tenants a 60-day have lost income and been safe-harbor period from unable to pay their mort- eviction for nonpayment of gage during the COVID-19 rent. In Multnomah County, pandemic. House Bill 2009 the safe harbor period is 90 Courtesy photo authorized the governor to days. Christina Manning takes a selfie with her sister Jessica Dunagan dur- extend the mortgage foreclo- The 60-day safe-harbor ing a break in the taping of a segment for the reality show. period for each tenant sure moratorium period for and confident to use their abili- two successive three-month begins when they provide their landlords with proof ties and to express who they periods beyond June 30. TV SHOW are is so rewarding. Brown previously issued that they have applied for From Page A1 Executive Order 21-14, ex- rental assistance. Oregon’s Emergency Rental Assis- The Chronicle: What have tending the moratorium until Most Extreme Sisters hasn’t you learned about yourselves Sept. 30, 2021. The exten- tance Program is still ac- Metro Creative Connection / The Chronicle cepting applications at Or- been aired locally since June. through this experience? sion until Dec. 31 is the last The moratorium prevents Oregonians who own their homes from The Chronicle has reached extension allowed under losing their homes to foreclosure if they have lost income and been egonRentalAssistance.org. Tenants who are behind on out again to Manning for a fol- Manning: I have really House Bill 2009. unable to pay their mortgage during the COVID-19 pandemic. low up to our original story. learned to enjoy life and just their rent or utilities or who “As we continue to see be grateful for every moment. may need help paying cur- record high numbers of 2009’s foreclosure morato- stages of deployment. The Chronicle: Is the TV COVID-19 hospitalizations rium will also provide relief Oregonians who have rent or future month’s rent show experience what you The Chronicle: Beyond driven by the Delta surge, to mortgagors that are leas- fallen behind on their mort- should apply today. The thought and hoped it would the book that you and your I am committed to ensur- ing property to residential gages during the pandemic program is offered to all be? sister have written, what other ing that Oregonians have tenants, allowing landlords are encouraged to contact eligible renters regardless avenues has this television a warm, dry, safe place to needed flexibility to contin- a housing counselor in of immigration status. Manning: I do feel that experience provided you? live during this pandemic,” ue to work with tenants who their community. Housing If a tenant has received the experience was what I Brown said. “Extending the are struggling to pay rent, counselors are knowledge- an eviction proceeding had hoped for… I really went Manning: My sister and I temporary residential fore- according to Brown, who able, dedicated professionals notice, they should consult into this experience with no do you give psychic readings closure moratorium another added, that the protections who can help homeowners with a lawyer as quickly as expectations, I just wanted to and the show has allowed a lot three months will prevent are necessary as Oregon explore their best options possible, according to a re- have fun and enjoy the process of clients to be able to access removal of Oregonians from continues to deploy fed- for keeping their homes. A lease from Brown’s office. along the way. us. their homes by foreclosure, eral financial relief both for list of housing counselors in No cost or low-cost legal which would result in seri- Oregonians who rent and for communities across Oregon services may be available. The Chronicle: Are you Manning said she is pro- ous health, safety, welfare, Oregonians who own their is available at www.oregon. still involved in the show? hibited by contract to reveal and financial consequences, homes, including the Emer- gov/ohcs/homeownership/ For more information on what the two earned during the and which would undermine gency Rental Assistance Pages/housing-counseling. the end of Oregon’s eviction Manning: The first season production of the TV series key efforts to prevent spread program and the Homeown- aspx. moratorium and protections finished in June and we but in the April interview with of COVID-19.” ership Assistance Fund, both for Oregon’s renters, go to haven’t heard anything yet on The Chronicle, she did say the Extending House Bill of which are in the initial Rental assistance, OregonLawHelp.org. Rent- a season two. glitter and glitz of television safe-harbor period ers can also contact 2-1-1 hasn’t clouded her and her sis- available for tenants or 211info.org to be linked The Chronicle: What has ter’s fond memories of small to their local program ad- been most challenging for you town life in Clatskanie. Similar protections are ministrator. to be involved in this television “My sister and I moved experience and what has been to Clatskanie when we were They say it’s cooler the most rewarding? 10 years old,” she said. “We went to Mayger Grade School, by the river Manning: I definitely feel middle school, and Clatskanie like it’s been hard to re-watch High School. We loved grow- Come to 2Cs and let’s some of the episodes because ing up in a small town and we test that theory! it was such a challenging time often return home to visit our in my life. But my biggest brother, Justen Brown and our reward is when my fans will best friend Kayla Spaulding, message me and tell me that I who still live in Clatskanie.” 215 S 1st Street St. Helens • 503-410-5280 • www.2csvendormall.com have inspired them to use their intuition and open up the gift Manning and her sister that they have within them- have published their first book, selves. Knowing that I helped Charge Your Food, Change someone to feel comfortable Your Life.

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Editor’s Note: The both the virus and the worker ers - your customers (or the that’s improving wages, We’ll be bringing a new Chronicle presented Paul shortage head on. They’re re- people who should be) - to benefits, or simply the condi- Small Business Resource Vogel’s part one of this two looking at work conditions, find out what they want, tions or considerations in our Center to Columbia County part guest column in the conventional views on hours, why they shop local or, more workplace. We need people soon. We’ve never had one Aug. 11 edition. The follow- shifts, and working from important, if they don’t then to come back to, or want to here. Some of the COVID ing is part two. home. But manufacturers why not. Get a hold of Keep go to, work for us. On Sep- funding will help make it don’t have work from home it Local to find out. These tember 15, Northwest Or- happen. COVID certainly The business picture is a luxury. Some here locally, insights will be shared with egon Works, our workforce underscored the need. Busi- mess. like Pacific Stainless, are act- anyone who wants them. partner will have another job ness advising will be free, People aren’t returning to ing on their care for worker fair. If you need people, sign which kind of removes any work for myriad reasons. But safety - and fear - by partner- Here are some other things up and show up for that. And excuse to for not tapping into we need to take “fear of get- ing with public health and to think about and do LISTEN to why people are it, yeah? If you don’t take ting sick” completely off that others to bring vaccination something about: changing work, or reluctant advantage, the economy and list. If people are taking the events to their shop floor. to go back to work. Adjust pandemic are not to blame. pandemic pause to re-think You can do that too. Workers: There’s a your own outlook toward New tools, new op- In order for an economy worker shortage. There employee retention – it portunity, new information personal or work priorities, Paul Vogel jobs and career paths – more to be healthy it needs to hasn’t been a better time for may be the most important and knowledge, even new power to them. But busi- have balance – demand and months, threatening to slow you to find or change jobs in “marketing” you’ve done in vaccines are coming to Co- nesses are limping along supply/supply and demand. the return of workers still on decades. If you can’t find a a decade. lumbia County. We simply with partial staffing. As with worker behaviors, the sideline due to childcare job you like in this market, If you haven’t been do- need to work together to The only thing worse consumer patterns and issues or health concerns.” the pandemic and economy ing marketing – hope that’s help eliminate the business than a restaurant being behaviors have changed. Our Vaccines are free and are not to blame. It’s time for working for you but maybe uncertainty of potential new completely shut down is one local retailers can’t adjust available. With CARES and a new approach in order to it’s time for a rethink on masks requirements and that can only be partially or to that if there’s no one to ARPA funding, programs are rejoin the economy. your approach. Everything’s other on again/off again inconsistently open – and work. Potential customers underway to try to unravel If you want to make a changed. Employees AND rules designed to protect us. not know when that might find alternatives if businesses the childcare puzzle. Em- change, learn something consumers have changed And who or what to protect be since workers may or are erratically open. ployers that want to attract different. Explore mechatro- their expectations of you. ourselves from. may not show up either for Fear of getting sick and and retain workers, maybe nix, digital literacy, appren- Perhaps it’s a good time If we don’t help stabilize interviews or work itself. inability to find care for chil- look at childcare as not only ticeship programs, makers to refresh on how you run things, seize opportunities, And you know it’s not just dren while you work – those a benefit, but an essential spaces and more at the new your entire business – and and help ourselves and our restaurants. are problems that need to be part of your future business PCC Training Center. And the passion that got you into communities, the economy If you’re concerned about addressed. model. no one is better positioned, your business in the first and the pandemic are not to getting sick, get vaccinated Oxford Economics Chief Like employee/worker or able, to adapt to the place. Take a class. Attend a blame. or at least wear a mask. U.S. Financial Economist behavior, consumer behavior changing work environment seminar. Or just watch their Then go to work. If your Kathy Bostjancic recently is changing – has changed than OMIC, blazing trails in videos online. Everything’s Paul Vogel is the execu- employees need reassur- observed, “The highly con- – due to the pandemic. both advanced and additive changed. Some of your com- tive director of the Columbia ance, help them get vac- tagious Delta variant casts a Rebuilding our economy manufacturing. Right here. petitors get that. You’d better County Economic Team. He cines and require masks, for shadow on the labor market and adapting to that change, Business owners: We catch up to get ahead. PCC may be reached at 503-410- everybody. Start taking that recovery in the coming Keep it Local Columbia need to help change the way business classes are start- 1061.

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cated in the common kitchen owners my sister has started Moratorium was declared public on a first the steps toward selling her come first served basis no four-plex before money really evictions matter who purchased it. starts to get tight, what choice Enough people squawked Most local rentals are do they have? The end is fore- and congress and The White locally owned, so if the gov- seeable, lost rent will become House listened so the mora- ernment limits evictions, and uncollectible, COVID money torium on evictions, even renters pay no rent, where are will get lost in the shuffle, though illegal, have been the owners going to get the and the county will either put extended until Oct 3. money to pay their property liens against the property for When the Soviets took taxes at the end of the year? back taxes or seize the rental control of eastern Europe, Do you think the county com- property for themselves. So they shoved the landowners missioners are going to issue ends affordable housing in and their family into one of a moratorium on property America. their bedrooms and placed taxes? Will the county elimi- homeless families in each of nate their precious CCRider? Joe Turner the other bedrooms. Food lo- Like many property Columbia City

said that local officials have strongly encouraged in the authority to take action. crowded outdoor situations.) MANDATE “I am asking Oregonians • Common sense exemp- From Page A1 to mask up and get vaccinated tions apply for activities that so we can reduce the number would be impractical or im- “It will get worse if we do of additional hospital beds possible wearing a mask, for not take immediate action,” that we might need,” she said. example: eating and drinking; Allen said. swimming and organized, Allen said state agen- Mask Mandate Fact Sheet competitive sports; perfor- cies are now working with mances involving singing or hospitals across the state in Brown’s office released speaking in public. Weekly Online Poll Last Week’s Results repositioning resources, such the following Mask Mandate • In these cases, OHA as respirators, and mobilizing Fact Sheet. recommends strongly that nurses to ensure patient care. The goal of indoor mask participants be fully vacci- What do you believe needs to be “This is a disappointing requirement is to limit the nated if eligible. done to slow the increasing traffic Do you believe our summer reminder that we still have spread of the Delta variant • Similar to exemptions crashes and fatalities in Oregon. heat waves are caused by dark days ahead,” Brown as much as possible indoors, in recently-adopted mask said. “Until more people get where COVID-19 spreads requirements in Nevada, More law enforcement patrols climate change? vaccinated, we are all still in more easily. The requirement Louisiana, and Washington, More traffic safety lighting and signs danger.” works in combination with DC. More driver education When asked about revers- efforts to encourage more • Oregon OSHA will 59% Yes 41% No ing her position this week af- Oregonians to become fully have a role in enforcement Increase traffic fines ter saying the mask mandate vaccinated. for employers and employ- should be up to local elected • The emphasis of indoor ees, with an education-first officials, Brown said, “It was mask requirement is on per- approach: OSHA will work Vote online at thechronicleonline.com really clear that local officials sonal responsibility - we are with employers who are mak- were not willing to make the asking Oregonians to make ing an effort to comply and tough decisions to preserve a commitment to protect won’t conduct inspections or tribal governments,’ accord- • Level two is get set and ensure protection of our those around you by wearing issue fines immediately as ing to the OR-Alert website. • Level three is go hospital beds.” a mask. We are also asking businesses implement mask- BAN The technology also al- Brown is also mandating Oregonians to be kind and ing protocols, including the From Page A1 lows county emergency man- Phelps said when there is that all state employees be considerate of others and to necessary signage. agers to access notification an emergency that requires vaccinated against CO- treat store employees and Most area clinics and documents ready to take with tools including the Federal evacuation, homeowners VID-19. others with respect: they are pharmacies in Columbia them at a moments notice. Emergencyy Management might get a knock on the “I encourage all public asking you to wear a mask to County and across the state Oregonians are also encour- Agency’s (FEMA) Integrated door from the fire depart- employees to do the exact save lives. continue to offer the CO- aged to sign up for emer- Alerts and Warnings System ment, receive a message, or same thing,” she said. • Applies to adults and VID-19 vaccinations free of gency alerts in their county at which is capable of issuing may receive no notification Brown said it will be up to children older than 5. On charge. OR-Alert.gov. messaging to all cell phones at all. local school superintendents public transit, also includes OR-Alert is an effort to in a geographic area. “People should take time to decide if teachers should children older than 2. This Follow the latest pandem- ensure statewide access to The fire agencies officials to prepare now,” Phelps said. be required to be vaccinated. aligns with Multnomah ic developments in Columbia receive alerts, warnings, and also urged Oregonians to Fire officials discussed Concerning public protec- County mask requirements. County at thechronicleonline. notifications (AWN) systems, know what the critical evacu- Oregon’s ongoing wildfire tion at large outdoor events, • Applies broadly to com and in the Wednesday enabling real-time sharing ation levels are: season, fire prevention and such as University of Oregon people in all indoor pub- print editions of The Chron- of hazard information across • Level one means get preparedness during a media Duck football games, Brown lic spaces. (Masks are still icle. Oregon’s 36 counties and ready briefing Thursday, Aug. 12.

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CH21-1776 CH21-1768 CH21-1771 BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COMMISSIONERS FOR COLUMBIA THE STATE OF OREGON FOR STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA OF COLUMBIA [Probate Department] COUNTY, OREGON In the Matter of barred. All persons In the Matter of adjacent property must be received by the Estate of Sue whose rights may In the Matter of the above-named Michael T. Schae- the Sale of Certain owner has made an the County within Ellen Cardwell, be affected by the the Estate of: CAR- decedent is hereby fer OSB # 124458 Real Property Ac- offer on the property, fifteen days of this Deceased. Case No. proceedings may OL ANN LONG, admitted to probate; Of Attorneys for quired by Columbia with the offer being notice, with the com- 21PB05083 NO- obtain additional Decedent. Case 2. Larry Dubravetz Petitioner Dated County PUBLIC equal to or greater ments to be sent to: TICE TO INTER- information from No.: 21PB05513 is appointed as per- 07/13/2021 Email: NOTICE OF PRI- than the County Board Office/Lands ESTED PERSONS the records of the LIMITED JUDG- sonal representative mike@holteylaw. VATE SALE Pursu- Assessor’s estimated Administrator, Co- NOTICE IS HERE- court, the personal MENT ADMIT- of the estate with com PERSONAL ant to ORS 275.225, value for the proper- lumbia County, 230 BY GIVEN that representative or TING DECE- full powers; 3. The REPRESENTATIVE the Board of County ty. In the event that Strand Street, St. Tami Dawson has the attorney for the DENT’S ESTATE personal representa- Larry Dubravetz c/o Commissioners for the County receives Helens, OR 97051. been appointed and personal representa- TO PROBATE tive is not required Michael T. Schaefer Columbia County, no additional offers, If you need further has qualified as the tive, Mark J. Lang, AND APPOINT- to file a bond; and Holtey Law, LLC Oregon, proposes to the County will pro- information about personal represen- 2005 Saint Helens ING PERSONAL 4. Letters testamen- 1140 SW 11th Ave, sell certain prop- ceed with a sale of this property sale, tative. All persons St, St. Helens, REPRESENTATIVE tary shall be issued 4th Fl. Portland, OR erty in the vicin- the properties to the please contact Jacyn having claims Oregon 97051. BASED UPON the forthwith to the 97205 Phone: 503- ity of Clatskanie, adjacent owner that Normine, Board against the estate are Dated and first petition of Petitioner personal represen- 224-9878 Email: Oregon, with the made the initial of- Office Administra- hereby required to published: August for the probate of tative in a manner mike@holteylaw. property identified fer. If other interest tor at 503.397.4322 present them, with 4, 2021. /s/ Mark J. the above-named provided by law. com ATTORNEY as Tax Map ID No. is expressed of the Jacyn.normine@ vouchers attached, Lang, Mark J. Lang, decedent’s estate Circuit Court Judge FOR PERSONAL 7N3W16-BO-01400 County parcel, the columbiacountyor. to Tami Dawson, OSB#973116 At- and appointment of Michael T. Clarke. REPRESENTATIVE and Tax Account No. County will arrange gov Dated this 9th personal representa- torney for Personal a personal repre- CERTIFICATE OF Michael T. Schaefer, 20792 The County for a silent auction day of August 2021 tive, at 2005 Saint Representative, sentative, and with READINESS This OSB No. 124458 Assessor estimated as to the parcel, or FOR COLUMBIA Helens Street, St. 2005 St Helens there being no just proposed Judgment Holtey Law, LLC value for 7N3W16- parcels, where a COUNTY, OR- Helens, Oregon Street, St. Helens, reason for delay in or Order is ready for 1140 SW 11th Ave, BO-01400 is $500. competitive interest EGON BY: Jacyn 97051, within four OR 97051 (503) entering judgment; judicial signature 4th Fl. Portland, OR This property is best is made known to Normine, Board Of- months after the 410-5238 Published: IT IS THEREFORE because service is 97205 Phone: 503- suited for sale to im- the County. Written fice Administrator, date of first publica- August 4, August ORDERED AND not required pursu- 224-9878 Email: mediately adjacent comments regarding BOC/Land Admin- tion of this notice or 11, and August 18, ADJUDGED that: ant to local rules, by mike@holteylaw. property owners. An the proposed sale istrator the claims may be 2021. 1. The estate of statute, or otherwise. com Columbia County’s trusted local news source Wednesday, August 18, 2021 www.thechronicleonline.com A7 Public Notices PROTECTING YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW

CH21-1772 CH21-1778 NOTICE Estate of ARLINE 2021 FORECLOSURE LIST ISSUED BY COLUMBIA COUNTY The Tax Collector of Columbia County, Oregon, has prepared the following list of all properties now subject to PATRICIA KLINGER foreclosure, embracing foreclosure list numbers 20-001 to 21-019 inclusive, hereto attached. This 2021 Foreclosure Notice to Inter- the estate are required additional informa- List contains the names of those appearing in the latest tax rolls as the respective owners of tax delinquent proper- ested Persons (No. to present them to the tion from the records ties, a description of each such property as the same appears in the latest tax rolls, the year or years for which taxes, 21PB02130) In the undersigned personal of the Court, the per- special assessments, fees, or other charges are delinquent on each property, together with the principal of the de- Circuit Court of representative in care sonal representative linquent amount for each year and the amount of accrued and accruing interest thereon through August 18, 2021. the State of Oregon of the undersigned or the attorney for the for the County of attorney at: Janzen personal representa- 2021 FORECLOSURE LIST issued by Columbia County, State of Oregon: Columbia, Probate Legal Services, 4550 tive. Dated and first Exhibit "A" Department. In the SW Hall Blvd., published: August 18, 2021 Foreclosure List Issued By Columbia County Matter of the Estate Beaverton, OR 2021. Eric Klinger, 2022 Foreclosure List Issued By Columbia County of ARLINE PATRI- 97005, within four Personal Representa- Delinq Interest To CIA KLINGER, months after the date tive. Paul Janzen, F/C # Tax ID Mailing Code Property No Years Total Due Taxes 08-18-21 deceased. Notice is of first publication of OSB #176240, 21-001 9631 BRODERS JULIE KAY 201 4N1W03-BC-04100 2020-21 1,520.96 121.68 1,642.64 265 N 4TH ST hereby given that this notice, as stated Attorney for Per- ST HELENS, OR 97051 2019-20 1,496.97 359.28 1,856.25 ERIC KLINGER has below, or such claims sonal Representative 2018-19 1,451.07 580.43 2,031.50 2017-18 1,410.35 789.80 2,200.15 been appointed as the may be barred. All Janzen Legal Ser- Total amount due 7,730.54 personal representa- persons whose rights vices, 4550 SW Hall 21-002 9636 BRODERS JULIE KAY 201 4N1W03-BC-04600 2020-21 1,578.10 126.24 1,704.34 tive of the above may be affected by Blvd., Beaverton, OR 265 N 4TH ST ST HELENS, OR 97051 2019-20 1,553.16 372.75 1,925.91 estate. All persons the proceedings in 97005, Telephone: 2018-19 1,505.69 602.28 2,107.97 having claims against the estate may obtain 503-520-9900. 2017-18 1,463.32 819.46 2,282.78 Total amount due 8,021.00 21-003 15153 FULLER D DALE & D IRENE 208 4N1W17-B0-04100 2020-21 2,577.90 206.23 2,784.13 CH21-1779 57605 OLD PORTLAND RD WARREN, OR 97053 2019-20 2,541.98 610.07 3,152.05 2018-19 2,463.59 985.44 3,449.03 BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY 2017-18 2,394.58 1,340.97 3,735.55 Total amount due 13,120.76 COMMISSIONERS FOR COLUMBIA 21-004 5663 GILBERT JUDY 108 3N2W11-D0-01401 2020-21 4,118.17 329.46 4,447.63 32654 COAL CREEK RD SCAPPOOSE, OR 97056 2019-20 4,015.35 963.69 4,979.04 COUNTY, OREGON 2018-19 3,788.94 1,515.57 5,304.51 2017-18 3,745.94 2,097.72 5,843.66 In the Matter of sale to neighboring competitive interest Total amount due 20,574.84 the Sale of Certain property owners. An is made known to 21-005 21554 HOLTER LARRY E & KATHLEEN C 312 6N2W28-00-02800 2020-21 574.67 45.97 620.64 Real Property Ac- adjacent property the County. Written KATHLEEN HOLTER 2015 Z ST APT A 2019-20 563.80 135.31 699.11 quired by Columbia owner has made an comments regarding LONGVIEW, WA 98661-4682 2018-19 547.92 219.17 767.09 County PUBLIC offer on the property, the proposed sale 2017-18 524.09 292.60 816.69 NOTICE OF PRI- with the offer being must be received by Total amount due 2,903.53 VATE SALE Pursu- equal to or greater the County within 21-006 20484 JOHNSEN ROSEMARY 306 7N3W04-D0-02100 2020-21 3,094.37 247.56 3,341.93 76998 EMILL RD ant to ORS 275.225, than the County fifteen days of this RAINIER, OR 97048 2019-20 3,027.80 726.67 3,754.47 2018-19 2,942.55 1,177.02 4,119.57 the Board of County Assessor’s estimated notice, with the 2017-18 2,136.35 1,165.22 3,301.57 Commissioners for value for the proper- comments to be sent Total amount due 14,517.54 Columbia County, ties. Other adjacent to: Board Office/ 21-007 5995 KIRTLAND & ETLINGER & JUNGE 108 3N2W18-00-00101 2020-21 21.42 2.57 23.99 ETLINGER IRENE Oregon, proposes to owners have been Lands Administrator, 2545 SW TERWILLIGER BLVD APT 1022 2019-20 21.43 6.00 27.43 sell certain property notified and provided Columbia County, PORTLAND, OR 97201-6311 2018-19 21.43 9.43 30.86 in the vicinity of an opportunity to 230 Strand Street, St. 2017-18 21.47 12.88 34.35 Scappoose, Oregon, make a competitive Helens, OR 97051. Total amount due 116.63 with the proper- offer for the proper- If you need further 21-008 22928 MCNAIR ROBERT E 401 4N4W04-BD-03400 2020-21 103.67 8.29 111.96 MANDES JAMES G & REBECCA E ties identified as ty. In the event that information about DAVID MCNAIR 2019-20 96.26 23.11 119.37 Tax Map ID No’s. the County receives this property sale, 225 C ST 2018-19 95.00 38.00 133.00 VERNONIA, OR 97064 3N2W24-BC-03000 no additional offers, please contact Jacyn 2017-18 62.09 33.55 95.64 and 3N2W24- the County will pro- Normine, Board Total amount due 459.97 BC-03100 and ceed with a sale of Office Administra- 21-009 22929 MCNAIR ROBERT E 401 4N4W04-BD-03500 2020-21 1,032.26 82.58 1,114.84 MANDES JAMES G & REBECCA E Tax Account No’s. the properties to the tor, at 503.397-4322 DAVID B MCNAIR 2019-20 957.58 229.83 1,187.41 225 C ST 2018-19 945.40 378.16 1,323.56 7203 and 7204. The adjacent owner that Jacyn.normine@ VERNONIA, OR 97064 County Assessor made the initial of- columbiacountyor. 2017-18 890.20 497.21 1,387.41 estimated value for fer. If other interest gov Dated this 9th Total amount due 5,013.22 3N2W24-BC-03000 is expressed of the day of August 2021 21-010 27402 MARRERO JUAN & CATHLEEN L 508 7N5W05-00-01912 2020-21 2,220.41 177.64 2,398.05 P O BOX 1418 is $500 and esti- County parcel, the FOR COLUMBIA CLATSKANIE, OR 97016 2019-20 2,170.93 521.02 2,691.95 2018-19 2,095.53 838.20 2,933.73 mated value for County will arrange COUNTY, OR- 2017-18 485.23 252.32 737.55 3N2W24-BC-03100 for a silent auction EGON By: Jacyn Total amount due 8,761.28 is $500. This prop- as to the parcel, or Normine, BOC/ 21-011 23500 MCCLEAN DAVID T & LISA S 401 5N4W34-CC-00404 2020-21 3,284.91 262.80 3,547.71 37222 LINDA LN erty is best suited for parcels, where a Lands Administrator SEASIDE, OR 97138 2019-20 3,047.10 731.31 3,778.41 2018-19 3,007.99 1,203.19 4,211.18 2017-18 2,935.66 1,643.98 4,579.64 CH21-1780 Total amount due 16,116.94 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE 21-012 24225 OSTRANDER PAMELA T 403 4N4W30-00-00201 2020-21 2,609.80 208.78 2,818.58 55830 NEHALEM HWY S VERNONIA, OR 97064 2019-20 2,379.04 570.97 2,950.01 2018-19 2,369.63 947.85 3,317.48 OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF 2017-18 2,319.87 1,299.12 3,618.99 COLUMBIA PROBATE DEPARTMENT Total amount due 12,705.06 21-013 17125 PATEL S & V & S 202 4N1W08-DB-01000 2020-21 436.97 34.96 471.93 In the Matter of the estate are required may be affected by 15801 NE 42ND ST VANCOUVER, WA 98682-7108 2019-20 416.34 99.93 516.27 the Estate of JEF- to present their the proceedings may 2018-19 397.25 158.90 556.15 FERY EDWARD claims, with vouchers obtain additional 2017-18 459.18 257.14 716.32 PAULSON Deceased. attached, within four information from Total amount due 2,260.67 Case No. 21PB05243 months after the date the records of the 21-014 16984 SAHJANAND INVESTMENTS LLC 211 4N1W08-AC-02600 2020-21 460.51 36.84 497.35 300 A ST NOTICE TO INTER- of the first publica- Court, the personal COLUMBIA CITY, OR 97018 2019-20 454.10 108.98 563.08 2018-19 440.10 176.04 616.14 ESTED PERSONS tion of this notice to representative, or 2017-18 427.81 239.58 667.39 NOTICE IS HERE- the personal repre- the attorney for the Total amount due 2,343.96 BY GIVEN that the sentative at 52490 personal representa- 21-015 16985 SAHJANAND INVESTMENTS LLC 211 4N1W08-AC-02700 2020-21 1,953.24 156.26 2,109.50 300 A ST undersigned has been SE 2nd Street, Suite tive. DATED and first COLUMBIA CITY, OR 97018 2019-20 1,926.07 462.25 2,388.32 appointed personal 100, Scappoose, OR published, August 2018-19 1,866.76 746.70 2,613.46 representative of this 97056, or the claims 18, 2021. Vicki L. 2017-18 1,814.50 1,016.11 2,830.61 Total amount due 9,941.89 estate. All persons may be barred. All Paulson, Personal

21-016 21009 THOMPSON ROBERT D & JUDY O 309 7N2W16-CC-00816 2020-21 8.52 1.02 9.54 having claims against persons whose rights Representative. DAVIS LAWRENCE G 30166 SANDY LN 2019-20 8.60 2.41 11.01 RAINIER, OR 97048 2018-19 8.65 3.81 12.46 CH21-1770 2017-18 8.82 5.29 14.11 Total amount due 47.12 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE 21-017 24048 THORNE JOSEPH & ROSEMARIE 403 4N4W08-AA-00500 2020-21 1,329.15 106.33 1,435.48 58785 LONE PINE RD VERNONIA, OR 97064-0215 2019-20 1,215.85 291.81 1,507.66 OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF 2018-19 1,207.54 483.01 1,690.55 2017-18 1,668.50 934.36 2,602.86 COLUMBIA PROBATE DEPARTMENT Total amount due 7,236.55 21-018 438665 VANDERWALL RAY C & VALERIE ANN 201 4N1W04-AB-02305 2020-21 2,010.54 160.84 2,171.38 In the Matter of estate are required to may be affected by 65950 MEISSNER RD DEER ISLAND, OR 97054-9506 2019-20 1,963.34 471.21 2,434.55 the Estate of TERRY present their claims, the proceedings may 2018-19 1,807.77 723.11 2,530.88 LEE DOUGLAS with vouchers at- obtain additional 2017-18 1,882.86 1,054.40 2,937.26 Deceased. Case No. tached, within four information from Total amount due 10,074.07 21PB05686 NOTICE months after the date the records of the 21-019 5502 YOUNG SARAH 108 3N2W02-00-02304 2020-21 12,189.09 975.12 13,164.21 PO BOX 1428 TO INTERESTED of the first publica- Court, the personal SCAPPOOSE, OR 97056 2019-20 11,881.29 2,851.51 14,732.80 2018-19 11,560.44 4,624.17 16,184.61 PERSONS NOTICE tion of this notice to representative, or 2017-18 11,389.45 6,378.09 17,767.54 IS HEREBY GIVEN the personal repre- the attorney for the Total amount due 61,849.16 that the undersigned sentative at 52490 personal representa- has been appointed SE 2nd Street, Suite tive. DATED and Please take note that complete and accurate legal descriptions of the properties designated by the Tax Map ID personal representa- 100, Scappoose, OR first published, Au- Numbers in this notice are available at the office of the Columbia County Assessor. tive of this estate. 97056, or the claims gust 11, 2021. Joan All persons having may be barred. All Douglas, Personal TO ALL PERSONS OR PARTIES ABOVE-NAMED, and to all persons owning or claiming to own, or having or claims against the persons whose rights Representative. claiming to have, any interest in any property included in the foreclosure list above set forth, being the Columbia County 2021 Foreclosure List: CH21-1769 YOU ARE HEREBY REQUIRED TO TAKE NOTICE that Columbia County, Oregon, has filed in the Circuit In the Matter of the Estate of: WAYNE Court of the State of Oregon for Columbia County, an Application for General Judgment to foreclose the lien WILSON WELCH, Deceased CASE NO. of all taxes shown on the 2021 Columbia County Foreclosure List above set forth, and that Columbia County, as plaintiff, will submit to the court a form of a General Judgment foreclosing such tax liens not less than thirty 21PB05473 NOTICE TO INTERESTED (30) days from the date of the first publication of this notice. PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN And any and all persons interested in any of the real property included in this foreclosure list are required to file an answer and defense, if any there be, to such Application for a General Judgment within thirty (30) days that Gloria Welch 97056, personal obtain additional from the date of the first publication of this notice, which date is August 18, 2021 has been appointed representative of the information from the personal represen- estate of WAYNE records of the Court, tative. All persons WILSON WELCH, the personal repre- Notice of this foreclosure proceeding is given under ORS 312.040(1) by two (2) publication of the foregoing having claims within four months sentative, or the law- foreclosure list in The Chronicle and Columbia County Spotlight, newspapers of general circulation published against the estate are after the date of first yer for the personal weekly in Columbia County, Oregon. The date of the publications of this 2021 Foreclosure List is the 18th of required to present publication of this representative, Aaron August 2021 and the 20th of August, 2021 them, with vouchers notice, or the claims Martin, 272 South 1st ______attached, to Gloria may be barred. All Street, Saint Helens, Mary Ann Guess, Tax Collector Sarah Hanson, County Counsel Welch, at 33470 SW persons whose rights Oregon 97051. Dated Chinook Plaza #203, may be affected by and first published on Columbia County, Oregon Columbia County, Oregon Scappoose, Oregon the proceedings may August 4th, 2021. Columbia County’s trusted local news source A8 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, August 18, 2021 Public Notices ‘Culture of care’ advocated Transitioning from JEREMY C. RUARK St. Helens to Rainier CH21-1775 [email protected] IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF A former St. Helens “It was a friendly School District coordina- welcome by students and tor and the new principal at the staff,” Tullock said as OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA Rainier Jr./Sr. High School she walked into Rainier Jr./ says educators need to ap- Sr. High School as the new PROBATE DEPARTMENT proach the upcoming new principal. “That was my In the Matter of: NANCY attached, to the undersigned mation from the record of the school year advocating impression.” RUTH SMITH, Deceased. personal representative in care court, the personal representa- student mental health. Tullock knows full well CASE # 21PB04292 NO- of the law office of Bendixsen tive, or the attorneys for the Michelle Tullock ac- that her first year as principal TICE TO INTERESTED Law, P.C., attorneys for the personal representative. Dated knowledged that the pandem- will be challenging, but she PERSONS NOTICE IS personal representative at 245 and first published on August ic will be a continuing chal- brings to the job 30 years of HEREBY GIVEN that the un- E. Main St. Suite E, Hermis- 11, 2021. Lauri Bechler, lenge and that the COVID-19 experience as an educator, dersigned individual has been ton, OR 97383, within four Personal Representative c/o restrictions and the stay home working closely with stu- dents K-12 as a reading arts appointed personal represen- months after the date of first Cameron Bendixsen, Attorney orders have brought to light Michelle Tullock. teacher, special education tative of the estate of Nancy publication of this notice, or for Personal Representative. mental health issues of every- one, children to adults. have a state mask mandate instructor, a licensed librar- Ruth Smith, deceased. All the claims may be barred. All Bendixsen Law, P.C., 245 E. ian, a vice principal and most persons having claims against persons whose rights may be Main St. Suite E, Hermiston, “Parents were with their right now and that is uncom- children for so long,” she fortable, so I am anticipating recently a culture of care the estate are required to affected by the proceedings OR 97838, Tele: 541-567- coordinator at the St. Helens present them, with vouchers may obtain additional infor- 5564. said. “Kids needed help get- and preparing for support for ting online (for distant learn- kids,” she said. School District. ing). Parents needed to check “So I understand where CH21-1777 and see if that their children Opportunities to re-start they are coming from,” she were engaged. We were said. “I understand what IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF teaching class in their living For teachers, Tullock said many of their concerns and rooms basically. School came this new school year will worries are. I also have an OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA home.” offer challenges, and oppor- attitude of compassion and Tullock said parents hav- tunities. She said society has a genuine care for them, PROBATE DEPARTMENT ing the increasing responsi- been paying closer attention and I think students feel that bility for their children was and talking about mental from me. I think the Rainier In the Matter of the Estate estate are required to present be affected by the proceed- stressful along with the eco- health issues, highlighted by students will get that as well, of DUANE EZZELL De- their claims, with vouchers ings may obtain additional nomic and financial concerns Olympic star Simone Biles because I actually care ceased. Case No. 21PB04895 attached, within four months information from the records that the distant learning and and other athletes’ personal about them and how they are NOTICE TO INTERESTED after the date of the first of the Court, the personal the pandemic triggered. decisions in how they are doing. I want to listen and PERSONS NOTICE IS publication of this notice to representative, or the attorney “Students didn’t have that dealing with stress and men- support them and make this HEREBY GIVEN that the the personal representative at for the personal represen- outlet of going to school and tal health. a warm, welcoming place for undersigned has been ap- 52490 SE 2nd Street, Suite tative. DATED and first seeing their friends, having According to Tullock, them.” pointed personal representa- 100, Scappoose, OR 97056, published, August 11, 2021. activities,” she said. “I think not everything related to the Tullock said she is meet- tive of this estate. All persons or the claims may be barred. Brandi Kneeland, Personal that did bring things to a head pandemic over the last year ing individually with each having claims against the All persons whose rights may Representative. for some people.” has been negative. teacher and classified staff According to Tullock, the “Teachers and kids have members and will meet with school can now be an effec- learned a ton of new technol- the entire school staff collec- tive helper through what she ogy,” she said. “I see this tively before school begins Library to host genealogical conference calls a culture of care. fall as a great opportunity to this fall. “We can create an en- have a re-start of school. We “I am realistic,” she said. the St. Helens Library at “Thirty years has taught me STAFF REPORT vironment that is safe and have our background, our 503-397-4544 to register or experience. There is a school that you don’t come in and [email protected] healthy for students,” she visit the Library in-person said. “We establish that by culture here. There is a com- scrap everything that has The St. Helens Public at 375 S. 18th Street, St. having predictability in our munity culture. That is all been done before and start Library will host a free gene- Helens. Registration can also routines, by being warm, wel- part of where we are.” something new. I will be alogy conference from 8:30 be completed online at bit.ly/ coming and engaging with Tullock said the new doing a lot of listening. A lot ConnectingDots21. students, by having compas- school year offers an oppor- of looking and observing. I a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Friday, want to hear from parents, Sept. 17 and Saturday, Sept. The Columbia County sion, by teaching students to tunity to begin implementing Genealogy Conference is how to understand stress and support efforts for students. from students, from teachers 18. to see what kind of support Columbia County Genea- sponsored by the Friends of its effect on their body and “The culture of care is available six months after the the St. Helens Public Library. their ability to learn.” in addition to the academic they need. I am coming in logical Conference: Connect- fresh. I am really excited ing the Dots is a two-day Library’s September confer- This is the second genealogy Tullock cautions that the requirements we always have conference hosted by the St. teachers and staff are not had,” she said. “When you about this opportunity. This conference to be held at the ence. The speaker, Susana is all about relationships.” Columbia Center, 375 S. Privett, is a data special- Helens Public Library. The therapists. implement a culture of care library held a previous one- “But positioning con- you are going to get better “She understands the 18th Street in St. Helens. The ist with the United States needs of our community and Census Bureau who is based day conference in Sept. 2019 nections with caring adults results academically and conference features guest more learning from students our district and will be a speakers from the United in Texas. and intends to hold future can be therapeutic for the conferences on a biennium students,” she said. “It is a with classrooms that are safer great asset to Rainier School States Census Bureau, Li- Saturday’s second track District,” Rainier School Dis- will feature speakers from basis. little dose of that good stuff emotionally and comfortable brary of Congress, and other and inclusive.” trict Superintendent Joesph genealogy professionals. the Library of Congress that they get from those posi- For more information tive interactions with a caring When asked what her fear Hattrick told The Chronicle On Friday, the conference who will present via Zoom, following Tullock’s selection followed by a presentation about the St. Helens Public adult, so I think there is a lot would be that might derail will focus on the tips and the culture of care, Tullock as principal earlier this year. tricks of using FamilySearch, from Pam Vestal. Vestal will Library genealogy confer- that we can do.” Academics has always said she doesn’t have a fear. Tullock replaces Graden one of the largest free gene- teach attendees how to find ence, contact Reference Blue who retired June 30. Librarian Brenda Herren- been the focus, Tullock said, “I have an awareness that alogy websites. information about relatives schools have always had a lot Tullock has roots in who seem to have vanished, Kenaga at 503-397-4544, or but the schools also have to FamilySearch is an inter- support students’ foundation. on our plates, so it will be a Columbia County, growing national, nonprofit organiza- elusive female relatives, and bherrenkenaga@sthelensore- up in the Scappoose area and gon.gov. “To be in a safe environ- matter of keeping everything tion dedicated to helping all how to tease out details from that kids need us to have,” graduating from Scappoose sources. ment is foundational to learn- people discover their family ing,” she said. she said. “The culture of care High School. story, according to the orga- The conference is struc- Fast Fact Tullock said she an- is more of who you are than nization’s website. tured to offer useful informa- what you do. Academics are Follow the new school tion for all levels of genealo- Genealogy is the study ticipates there may be more Two tracks will be offered support needs for the students than more accessible because year ahead with frequent on Saturday. The first will gists. While the conference of families, family his- during this new school year kids feel comfortable, in- reports at thechronicleon- explore the 1950s census. is free, pre-registration is tory, and the tracing of due to the pandemic impacts. cluded and calm. The teach- line.com and in the Wednes- Complete data from the required. Registration is open their lineages. “Students will be here all ers feel more calm and more day print editions of The 1950s census will become until Monday, Sept. 13. Call day, each school day, and we learning can take place.” Chronicle. Crossword Puzzle STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: BACK TO SCHOOL ACROSS 52. *”The Breakfast Club” 24. One of the Muses 1. *____ mater punishment 25. Payment option 5. *Graduate degree, acr. 56. Flower holders 26. From a great distance 8. Opposite of stereo 57. Singles 27. Chill-inducing 12. Defense ditch 58. High school breakout 28. Type of palm tree, pl. 13. Fishing rod attachment 59. Acoustic output 29. Council of _____, city in 14. More sure 60. Overwhelming defeat Italy 15. One’s final notice 61. *Gym class test? 32. *Back-to-School retail 16. Dutch cheese 62. Catchall abbr. event 63. *Geography class staple 17. Golfer’s traction aid 33. WWII general who be- 64. Not talker? 18. *Half-year terms came President 20. At the summit of DOWN 36. *Faculty member 21. Water nymph 38. “Peace” with fingers 1. ____ of cookie fame 22. Actor ____ Mahershala 40. TV classic “____ in the 2. Stud site 23. Be a busybody Family” 26. Metrical foot in poetry 3. Cripple 41. Superlative of true 30. Earlier in time, archaic 4. *Go to class 44. Lowest male singing 31. Become bony 5. Mythological princess of voice 34. Shakespeare’s tragic Colchis 46. Small bomb monarch 6. TV cooking show pioneer 48. Christopher Columbus’ 35. Labanotation founder James ____ birthplace 37. Theodor Geisel, ____ Dr. 7. Contributions to the poor 49. Consumed (2 words) Seuss 8. *Kind of choice 38. Threshold 9. Black and white treat 50. Small ladies’ handbag 39. Relating to the ear 10. Less than average tide 51. What one does at the altar 40. Weather advisories, e.g. 11. Table scrap 52. *College freshman’s new 42. + or - atom 13. Laces again digs 43. Widely esteemed 14. Milan’s La ____ 53. International Civil Avia- 45. Most mature, as in fruit 19. Manicurist’s office tion Organization 47. Indian dish 22. Is it ____ wonder? 54. Half as much as twice 48. Dashboard window 23. Hard on outside, juicy on 55. ____-do-well 50. Female sheep, pl. inside 56. Every American’s uncle?

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Oregon updates, expands Police Reports recycling systems The police blotter relates ties. OSP was late advised by fully engulfed in flames with reported that while a tenant urban or rural community. This to the public record of in- ODOT that they had observed a no driver or occupant around. was moving in, they had left STAFF REPORT will reduce consumer confu- cidents as reported by law vehicle abandoned northbound Investigation at the scene two boxes of items on the front [email protected] sion about what can and can’t enforcement agencies. I-5 near MP 296 blocking the revealed the Dodge pickup porch. Those boxes were taken be placed in the recycling bin. right lane on CCTV. ODOT sus- was traveling westbound when by unknown suspects. This case Facilities that process All individuals arrested or pected it was vehicle from rest it struck the end of the jer- is pending further investigation recyclable materials will be charged with a crime are area. OSP located the vehicle sey barrier after leaving the and suspect identification. required to meet new perfor- presumed innocent until still blocking, abandoned and mance standards, including eastbound lane of travel. The • Police took a report of a miss- improved material quality, proven guilty. Information it was the same vehicle from vehicle sustained heavy damage ing person in the 33000 block more detailed reporting about printed is preliminary and the rest area. The vehicle was as it traveled several hundred of SE Frederick St. The missing where recyclables go, and subject to change. removed by Day N Nite Towing. feet, coming to rest down an person returned home on Au- paying living wages to facility • At approximately 8:41 p.m. embankment. The driver or any gust 5. This case is closed. workers. These processing For specific details about OSP Troopers were advised occupant likely suffered injuries facilities must send the sorted cases listed, contact the of a two-vehicle crash near but were unable to be located. Aug. 5 materials to end markets that appropriate law enforce- milepost 26 on Highway 30. A Additional followup to occur. • Police responded to the report Courtesy photo can handle the material ap- ment agency. Gray SUV heading westbound • At 11:50 a.m. A vehicle was of a motor vehicle crash in the The law requires packaging propriately – without creat- producers to share responsibility was witnessed driving recklessly traveling westbound on US 33000 block of SE Uhlman ing plastic pollution or other Oregon State Police before rear ending a red SUV for effective management of their social harms. Producers will Highway 30 near milepost 44 Street. It was reported that the products after use. Oregon is the on Highway 30. The driver of the when a wheel from a semi that driver had driven his car into the second state in the United States be obligated to help make sure materials collected in Oregon Aug. 7 Gray SUV was transported to was being worked on in the victim’s vehicle parked in their to adopt a producer responsibil- • At approximately 10:16 a.m. the Hospital with minor injuries. ity policy for packaging. reach these responsible end parking lot of The Burger Barn driveway, which in turn pushed markets. Oregon State Police responded The driver of the gray SUV got away and rolled into the the vehicles into the house A new law in Oregon will “This new modernization to a cardiac arrest call at 1990 showed numerous indicators of highway and struck the front causing extensive damage. update the state’s recycling law means that, once again, 6th Street in Columbia City. OSP impairment while en route to and of the traveling vehicle caus- systems to make recycling Following the investigation a Oregon will be a national Troopers performed CPR until at the Hospital, but was unable ing significant damage. Unit #2 44-year-old male from Scap- easier and more reliable, leader in innovative recycling,” St. Helens Police arrived with an to be interviewed. Both vehicles was able to be driven from the poose was cited for careless expand access to services and DEQ Director Richard Whit- automatic external defibrillator were towed from the scene upgrade the facilities that sort scene. driving. man said. “A lot of people (AED). The AED was deployed due to damage. Investigation is recyclables, according to the • At 12:35 p.m. Oregon State • Police were dispatched to the worked incredibly hard to get and lifesaving efforts were ongoing. Oregon Department of Envi- Police received a call of a report of a theft in progress at this legislation passed. When unsuccessful. Columbia County ronmental Quality (DEQ). we come together and truly two-vehicle crash that occurred Fred Meyer. It was reported that Sheriff’s Office took over the Aug. 13 The Plastic Pollution and collaborate, as we did with this near Clatskanie. The reporting the 38-year-old male suspect Recycling Modernization Act law, it’s amazing what we can death investigation. • At 8:15 a.m. a citizen reported party stated that while headed (Senate Bill 582) will also being flagged down by an lethar- from Portland was seen putting accomplish as a state.” west on US Highway 30 through items in a bag and then trying ensure collected materials The new law also creates Aug. 8 gic man asking for police help Clatskanie he was rear-ended are recycled responsibly, and to return the items for cash. a governor-appointed advi- • At approximately 4:19 a.m. at Collins Beach on the Sauvie by another vehicle. The other reduce social and environ- sory council that will review OSP Troopers responded to island Wildlife Area. A trooper When the suspect was denied mental harms, such as plastic vehicle continued on Highway the transaction, he left with the producer program plans, the a single vehicle crash near responded and located the 30 without stopping. The report- pollution. statewide collection list and items. Fred Meyer loss preven- The law requires packaging milepost 41 on Highway 30. The reporting citizen and a man lying ing party was unable to get any educational resources. vehicle had struck the west- in the gravel. The man claimed tion employees escorted the producers to share responsibil- Gov. Kate Brown signed vehicle information for the other suspect back to their office until ity for effective management bound guard rail before going to have been on the beach for involved vehicle. The reporting the bill into law Aug. 6, it off the eastbound shoulder and several days with nothing to eat law enforcement could arrive. of their products after use. goes into effect Jan. 1, 2022. party did not supply his vehicle Oregon is the second state in resting in the ditch. The vehicle or drink and was suffering from During the investigation, it was Program changes begin in July information. The reporting party discovered that suspect had the United States to adopt a 2025 or later. was found unoccupied and heat stroke and dehydration. believed the damage to his ve- producer responsibility policy towed from the scene due to An ambulance responded and two outstanding felony warrants hicle to be around $50. from Washington County. The for packaging. The new law For more information, visit damage. transported the individual to Em- requires establishing a single suspect was transported to jail, DEQ’s Plastic Pollution and • At about 3:30 p.m. OSP manuel Hospital. His truck was Aug. 14 list of materials that can be Troopers responded to reports secured at the scene. lodged on his warrants and is- recycled anywhere in Oregon, Recycling Modernization Act • At 4:14 p.m. A bicyclist deliv- webpage. of a driving complainant involv- • At 12:54 p.m. A retail business sued a citation for Theft III. regardless of whether it is an ered a wallet he found on HWY • Police took a report of a theft ing a silver Chevrolet SUV. owner in Columbia County was 30 to the St. Helens OSP work- The driver of the vehicle was interviewed by the Oregon State in the 52000 block of NE 1st site. The wallet was returned to Street. It was reported that an reportedly traveling recklessly Police regarding bait purchases the owner. Crossword Solution at speeds of 90-100 mph and he made in May 2021. He unknown suspect entered the • At 11:42 p.m. Troopers running red lights. The vehicle purchased bait shrimp from a victims vehicle and stole his stopped a white sedan for failing was located on Pittsburg Road commercial shellfish harvester dash camera. This case is pend- Solution for the August 11, 2021 crossword puzzle to stop at a stop sign on JP and caused a traffic crash. An who did not possess the proper ing suspect identification. West Road near SW 1st Street investigation determined that the wholesale license. The business • Police were dispatched to in Scappoose. Troopers saw driver was impaired. The driver owner was warned and edu- the report of a motor vehicle indicators of impairment and was transported to the Columbia cated to avoid future violations. accident near the intersection asked the driver to consent to County Jail where they provided • At 1:33 p.m. OSP came upon of Columbia River Hwy. and standardized field sobriety tests. a breath test with a BAC of what appeared to be a domestic Scappoose-Vernonia Hwy. No Troopers subsequently arrested 0.18%. The driver was arrested occurring along the eastbound injuries were reported and one the driver for DUII. The driver for DUII - Alcohol, Reckless shoulder of US Highway 30 near driver received a citation for Fail- consented to the breath test Driving, Reckless Endangering milepost 24. Subsequent in- ure to Carry Proof of Insurance and gave a BAC of 0.08%. The and Fail to Perform the Duties of vestigation revealed a husband and Failure to Carry Vehicle a Driver. and wife were involved in a fight driver was cited and released from the Scappoose Police Registration. • At about 9:30 p.m. Oregon inside their vehicle as it traveled • Police responded to the report State Police were contacted westbound on Highway 30. Department. The vehicle was secured in place. of a suspicious circumstance in by Columbia County Dispatch The husband sustained minor the 34000 block of N. Honey- Center about a person reporting injuries as a result. It was deter- man Road. It was reported that Scappoose Police to have had their vehicle stolen mined there was a no contact a person at the location was from the parking lot area of order between the pair with the Aug. 2 harassing another and trying to Collins Beach on Sauvie Island. husband listed as the protected pick a fight. Following the inves- There was no telephone number party. Additionally, the husband • Police were dispatched to a suspicious circumstance in the tigation, a 38-year-old houseless obtained by Columbia County and wife had earlier been driving man was taken into custody for Dispatch Center as the phone separate vehicles when the wife 51000 block of SW 6th Street. Following the investigation, a Carrying a Concealed Weapon was a “911 only” phone. Astoria drove into the back of the ve- and Unlawful Possession trooper responded to the area, hicle operated by the husband. 47-year-old male was taken into custody on an outstanding of a Firearm. The man was arriving much later, only to find Wife was arrested for Harass- transported to jail, booked and no one in the area. There were ment where she was transported felony warrant out of Clackamas County Circuit Court and was released on his charges. no further reports to Columbia to the Columbia County Jail. • Police were dispatched to County Dispatch or to OSP Dis- She exhibited signs of impair- transported to jail and lodged on his charges. the report of a theft in the patch about the stolen vehicle. ment and performed sobriety 51000 block of SE 2nd St. It tests. She refused a breath test • Police responded to the report was reported that the unknown Aug. 9 and a warrant was obtained. of an attempted theft of a cata- suspects attempted to steal • At approximately 3;30 a.m. She later provided blood as well lytic converter from a vehicle in a catalytic converter off of a OSP attempted to contacted as breath samples indicating the 33000 block of SE Santosh vehicle. The suspects cut the a female suspected of being .24% BAC. She was lodged on Street. The owner reported that converter off and then left it on involved in drug activity in the Harassment and Attempted As- the unknown suspect attempted back parking lot of the north- sault II with a weapon and cited to cut the catalytic converted off the ground. This case is pending bound French Prairie rest area. and booked for DUII. of a vehicle but did not succeed. further investigation and suspect As the trooper shined a flash- This case is pending further identification through camera light in vehicle and the female Aug. 14 suspect information. footage at the location. took off in her vehicle driving • At 2:27 a.m. OSP responded recklessly through the rest area to a crash on US Highway 30 Aug. 4 The St. Helens Police, Rainier and on I-5. The trooper did not near milepost 38.5. The report- • Police were dispatched to the Police and Columbia County pursue the vehicle, but did radio ing party located the vehicle report of a theft in the 33000 Sheriff’s Office reports were information to surrounding coun- over some jersey barriers and block of SW Havlik Drive. It was unavailable at press time.

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& simple style if desired 1 & MONDAY 0 0 C 1 A10 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, August 18, 2021 Scappoose Centennial celebration The City of Scappoose held a weekend of events at Veteran’s and Heritage Parks to mark its 100th an- niversary Aug. 13-14. Scappoose Centennial Committee Chair Mike Sykes and Vice Chair Pete McHugh said the overarch- ing theme is Community, focusing on the city’s past, present, and future, ex- pressed through the slogan, “Embrace the Future” and the mission of having something for everyone during the event, making the Scappoose Centennial “unforgettable and fun, and Kelli Nicholson / The Chronicle Five planes gave sky high fly Kelli Nicholson / The Chronicle Courtesy photo from Kerry Bell most importantly making it overs Saturday during the Scap- Families and their pets participated in events during the Scappoose Live music and dancing during the Scappoose Centennial Celebration. a learning experience.” poose Centennial celebration. Centennial Celebration. Martial arts students bring home awards owner Michael Carlson said. peted is from four to 49. JEREMY C. RUARK Eleven students from the During the Portland [email protected] St. Helens academy attended competition, the St. Helens The Pacific Northwest the competition, including students received six Gold, Martial Arts Academy stu- Kayla Caven, Deric Cobe- one Silver, and two Bronze dents and instructors are back rly, Ash, Cara and Sawyer Medals in Sparring. Two Sil- home in St. Helens following Heinze, Thomas Louie, Issac ver and two Bronze Metals in competition at the 17th An- Ritenour, Meuy Saecho, Forms. Three Gold and three nual World Class Taekwondo Evelyn Shirley, June Van Silver in Board Breaking and Championship Aug. 7 in Dolah and Jaxon Van Dolah- two Gold Medals in Obstacle Portland. Werner. The students were Course. “The tournament had accompanied by Master Mi- schools from all over the chael Carlson, Mary Carlson, The St. Helens Northwest Pacific Northwest including Master Allen and Grandmas- Martial Arts Academy is Tacoma, Washington and as ter Lewis. located at 431 S. Columbia far away as Billings Mon- Carlson said the age of Boulevard. To reach the Courtesy photo from Michael Carlson tana,” St. Helens academy the local students who com- academy, call 503-369-0657. The St. Helens Pacific Northwest Arts Academy students and instructors. Homecare workers seeking hazardous pay jobs supporting seniors and said. “Caregivers risk their we demand the respect we JEREMY C. RUARK people with disabilities,” a lives to care others. Care- deserve and recognition for [email protected] SEIU release reads. “While givers deserve hazard pay. the essential public services Representatives of the other essential workers have Caregivers deserve respect.” we provide. Service Employees Interna- been compensated for the According to Kung, To voice concern about tional Union (SEIU) from risks they took during the homecare workers do the the hazardous pay issue, Columbia County and across pandemic, homecare workers essential job to ensure that SEIU members in St. Helens. the state are bargaining this have not received a dime.” the most vulnerable people in Portland, Hillsboro and week with representatives “The union has studied Oregon, seniors and people Salem held rallies Aug. 13, from the Oregon Department the pay issue and concluded with disabilities, are cared for carrying signs that read, ‘I of Human Services for a new that caregivers deserve at safely in their homes. am a homecare worker and I contract that seeks hazardous least $1,000-$2,000 one time “We’ve been called ‘he- am essential.” pay for homecare workers. payment for caregivers who roes’ during the pandemic,” Kung said other bargain- Kelli Nicholson / The Chronicle Members of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) hold “For the last 16 months, showed up masked up for he said. “We risked our lives ing issues include a step signs standing along Highway 30 during a rally in St. Helens Friday, Oregon’s homecare work- work,” Andrew Kung with during the wildfires. As we system, holiday pay and time Aug. 13. ers masked up and did their SEIU in Columbia County bargain our next contract, off. Hungry! for a job?

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