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Serving Columbia County since 1881 St. Helens School band trailer stolen and parents, we need your help and JEREMY C. RUARK support,” Scholl said. We need vol- [email protected] unteers for marching season, uniform After reports surfaced that the St. fittings, and working fundraising and Helens Band Patrons trailer had been coming to meetings. Marching camp stolen from the parking lot at St. Hel- starts in two weeks and we need to ens High School July 13, community support the kids and program. The members are rallying to help. kids work and train hard for march- The small black trailer and its ing season and they need us to sup- contents are used for the St. Helens port them and cheer them on.” Marching Band and Color Guard Scholl is also encouraging the competitions and has been the main students involved in the marching source of fundraising since the CO- band and color guard to move ahead VID-19 pandemic began. through the camp experience. “We have a great show this year for marching,” he said. “It will be hard work but it will also be fun. Kids just work on training and hav- ing fun and do your best. We will The community support is amaz- make sure one way or another that ing and greatly appreciated. camp will be great as always. “ ~ Ryan Scholl, St. Helens Band According to Scholl, investigators Patrons Chair have received tips but the stolen van and its contents had not been recov- ered as of Monday, Aug. 3. It included two large marching The St. Helens Band Patrons sup- band and color guard changing tents, ports the St. Helens Band Program a large food tent, tent sidewalls, tent through several fundraisers through- rain drains, spare tent pieces, 100 out the year. buckets for students to sit on during The St. Helens Band Patrols performance breaks, shelving, three is operated by an elected board of roaster pans, a microwave, various directors and is a registered nonprofit food service items, bottle and can organization. This organization is drive PVC stands, bags, and sup- open to band parents, alumni, com- plies. The value of the stolen tailer is munity members, or anyone who $10,000. would like to help out, according to St. Helens High School Band Courtesy photo from the St. Helens Band Patrons a statement on the group’s Facebook Director Noelle Freshner said the This message about the stolen trailer has been posted by supporters on Facebook. page. finance impact of the crime is a new challenge for the participating further behind.” morning. Those wishing to make a can/bottle stands that hold the bags students and the supporters of the To help replace the stolen sup- financial donation can do so through as we fill them,” St. Helens Band Band Patrons Fundraiser school band program. plies, the Band Patrons will hold a the group’s GoFundMe account at: Patron Chairman Ryan Scholl said. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “It will financially impact us if fundraiser that will include a bottle www.gofundme.com/f/st-helens- “The community support is amazing Saturday, Aug. 7 and can drive from 10 a.m. to 2 band-patrons-fundraiser. and greatly appreciated.” we can’t acquire more funds specific St. Helens High School to this replacement,” Freshner said. p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7 at St. Hel- “There also has been a lot of cans The Band Patrons are reviewing COVID hit our fundraising efforts ens High School parking lot, 2375 and bottles that I have picked up new security for storing the needed Parking Lot hard the past two years. We were Gable Road to help. A GoFundMe from people wanting to donate for supplies and seeking additional com- 2375 Gable Road already behind in where we need to Account has also been established this weekends bottle and can drive munity support. St. Helens be to fund the year and this puts us and had reached $3,540 by Monday along with PVC pipe to build new “For the band patrons members Judge dismisses gun validation ordinance Commissioners to implement the JEREMY C. RUARK intent of the voters following pas- [email protected] sage of the Second Amendment Columbia County Circuit Court Preservation Ordinance in 2018 and Judge Ted Grove has dismissed the the Second Amendment Sanctuary Columbia County Board of Com- Ordinance in 2020. missioner’s request for review of Under ORS 33.710, the Colum- the Second Amendment Sanctuary bia County Circuit Court is autho- Ordinance. rized to conduct an examination The ordinance is designed to of the ordinance and to provide a prohibit law enforcement from judgement as to the legality of the enforcing most federal gun control authority of a county governing provisions. body to enact the Second Amend- Grove ruled that a legal deci- ment Sanctuary Ordinance, accord- sion was not warranted because the ing to a statement from Columbia request from the commissioners did County. not show a justiciable controversy. The County filed the petition in Columbia County Public Infor- late May to clear up what commis- mation Officer Mark Pacheco said sioners said were several important Grove’s decision to dismiss the legal questions about what firearm petition for validation was unex- regulations can be enforced in Co- pected. lumbia County. “His ruling did not provide “To be clear, the county is not us with a resolution to the ques- seeking to invalidate the ordinance, only to get answers to the many tion of the legality of the Second Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance,” legal questions raised by it,” County The renovated playground at McCormick Park at 475 S. 18th Street continues to be a family-fun attraction in St. Helens. Pacheco said. “Without a definitive Counsel Sarah Hanson said when answer to the question, we expect the request was filed with the court. that the dismissal of the petition “As an example, Oregon law gener- will lead to other litigation, result- ally does not permit the county Celebrating McCormick Park ing in additional expenses for the to regulate within the city limits county.” without consent. We have asked the The Second Amendment court to inform us whether the cites Moda Assist grant won through project, we wanted to gear it have consented. JEREMY C. RUARK community voting. The Moda more toward all-inclusive play Sanctuary Ordinance was adopted [email protected] by the Columbia County Board of Hanson said this and many Assist Program is a partnership equipment, based on the fact that other questions arising from the McCormick Park is now home between Moda Health and the we not only competed, but the two voter-passed initiatives and to one of the largest all-abilities Portland Trail Blazers to bring community really supported this the ordinance implementing them playgrounds in the Pacific North- positive outcomes to local com- project and we won the Moda As- Opinion ...... A4 put the county and its residents in west. munities. The program committed sist grant,” she said. “That kind Poll ...... A4 legal “limbo,” so the commission- $20 per each Trail Blazers assist of changed the whole outlook on ers sought clarity through the court A grand opening celebration Cartoon ...... A4 for the newly installed McCor- during their games to install an this project and we really wanted process. all-abilities playground at the end to make it as inclusive as possible Obituaries ...... A5 Columbia County officials said mick Park playground equipment the statutory process enables the at 475 S. 18th Street in St. Helens of the 2020 season. rather than just replace the play Classified Ads ...... A6 county to receive binding decisions is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Aug. City of St. Helens Engineer structure that was there in Mc- Legals ...... A6 from the court, providing the county 7, before Citizens Day events Sue Nelson said in a release in Cormick Park.” December, that it was important Nelson said there were certain TV Guide ...... A7 begin at the park. Improvements were funded to ensure the new park was acces- Police Reports ...... A8 ­ through money the city sets aside sible to all children. ­ Crossword ...... A8 See ORDINANCE Page A5 for park improvements and a “When we re-pooled this See PARK Page A2

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Courtesy photo Crews continue to work for full containment of the 413,762 acre Boot- leg Fire in Southern Oregon. The lightning caused blaze has destroyed Courtesy photo several homes. The Bootleg Fire has scorched 413,762 as of Monday, Aug. 2 acres. It is the largest wildfire in the nation. • Developing safe and ef- is absolutely no question fire-adapted communities, of this new era of wildfire. Fire agencies in Columbia STAFF REPORT fective responses that Oregon has one of the improving the state’s wild- Senate Bill 762 exemplifies County said the continued [email protected] • Increasing the resiliency the best wildfire response fire response, and creating the proposition that by work- dry, hot weather, the overall of Oregon’s landscapes systems in the country. But, healthier and more resilient ing together, we can create a drought and gusty winds Legislation that provides as we responded to these fires landscapes, Brown said, add- safer, stronger, and more fire have heightened the local $220 million to help Oregon Brown said the legisla- over the last few years from ing that for every dollar Or- resilient Oregon.” modernize and improve wild- wildfire danger. The agen- tion is the product of years Chetco Bar to the Substation egon spends on fire preven- The effort to upgrade Or- cies are urging everyone to fire preparedness is now law. of hard work by the Gov- Fire, it was clear we were tion, the state’s investment is egon’s wildfire preparedness Gov. Kate Brown signed be aware of the danger, be ernor’s Wildfire Council, battling with tools used in the returned elevenfold in saved and modernization approach cautions and have an evacua- Senate Bill 782 into law the Oregon Legislature, and century. We simply were not costs. follows devastating wildfires Friday, July 30. state agencies and moves the equipped to fight the fires of “We still have a lot of in 2020 and fast moving fires tion plan in place if a wildfire state toward modernizing its this new age, which are faster work ahead of us to imple- across the state this summer. erupts in the area. The law provides three wildfire approach. and more fierce, and fueled ment this bill. However, Of this summer’s wildfires, key strategies by: “Wildfire is inevitable, by the impacts of climate we are laying the roadmap the lightning caused Bootleg Contact your local fire but how we prepare for and change.” and devoting the resources Fire was reportedly 84% district or fire department • Creating fire-adapted respond to fires is in our The $220 million in- needed to transform our ap- contained at 413,762 as of for wildfire preparedness communities control,” Brown said. “There vestment means building proach to meet the challenges Monday, Aug. 2. information. Grinder sparks local fire

FREE YARD DEBRIES RECYCLING SAT., APRIL 20! Courtesy from City of St. Helens McCormick Park playground design.

Astoria and Sandy and Moda Health and the Trail garnered 48,000 votes. Blazers will be at the grand Quality Bark at The program teams up opening ceremony on Aug. FromPARK Page A1 with the Portland Trail 7. The 11:30 a.m. event Blazers to raise money for will be conducted prior features the city wanted to every assist made by the to the city’s Citizens Day be sure to include in the team. Each assist equates celebration at the park. Competitive to a $20 donation to the Citizens Day in the Park new structure: ramps, musi- Photo courtesy of Scappoose Fire cal instruments, something Trail Blazers Foundation is a day focused on making Firefighters spray water on burning tires at the fire scene. Investigators said the blaze was triggered by which supports the play- and strengthening commu- sparks from a grinding operation in the 3400 block of Honeyman Road. The fire quickly spread to piles of that spun, all-accessible tires. swing sets and slides, all of ground construction. nity connections. Activities St. Helens received are family-friendly, de- Prices old burn pile and that fire sent to the scene with fire- which are included in the $37,000 from the Blazer signed for a wide age-range JEREMY C. RUARK spread to several piles of tires. fighters from Scappoose, Co- Wildwood Play Structures [email protected] design. program to be used to- and include a free com- “The tires are what caused lumbia River Fire & Rescue ward the McCormick Park munity barbeque offered by the thick black smoke,” and the Oregon Department The design features sec- Thick, black smoke from a tions intended for younger project. The quote for the members of the St. Helens fire could be seen from areas Pricher said. “We advised the of Forestry. There were no kids ages 2 to 5 and for Wildwood Play Structures City Council who also will surrounding Cedar the Scappoose Chips Scappoose Airpark tower to injuries to any of the firefight- design comes to just over be available to chat with Airpark Thursday morning, alert incoming flights that the ers. older kids, ages 5 to 12. There are also 17 wheel- $224,000, not including community members dur- July 29. smoke was affecting aircraft “We had the fire under Garden Mulch chair accessible compo- demolition of the current ing the event. According to Scappoose approaches to the field.” control in about 10 minutes,” play structure. An addi- Rural Fire Protection District The flames ignited the Pricher said, “but it took a nents in the design and tional $65,000 is quoted For more information, Fir & Hemlock vegetation along the west considerable amount of time rubber tiling is featured Chief Jeff Pricher, the blaze for the installation of the call 503-397-6272. was triggered by sparks from property line, which threat- to break a part all the tires as the base throughout the structures and tiles from a grindingBark operation Dust in the ened structures in the adjacent and extinguish any fire in the play areas. 3400 block of Honeyman property. The fire was ap- tires.” In April, the city com- A West Pacific Contrac- tors, according to the city Playground Grand Road. Trailmix proximately 2,000 square feet. Investigators have classi- peted in, and won, the 2020 “I could see the black Fire crews were able to stop fied the fire as accidental. Moda Assist Program. The release. The City used the Opening remaining money needed smoke from the middle of the spread of the blaze at the Pricher is urging any- annual competition awards 11:30 a.m. Aug. 7 town as I Soilwas being Blends dis- property line. one working outdoors with an Oregon city with fund- through the parks system McCormick Park development charges fund- patched to the fire,” Pricher Two fire engines, a water equipment to be cautious and ing to construct an all-abil- 475 S. 18st St. told The Chronicle. ing system. • Fir Shavings tender, three brush engines aware of the region’s high fire ity playground. This year, St. Helens The sparks rekindled an and two chief officers were danger. St. Helens went up against Representatives from

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C11071 Wednesday, August 4, 2021 www.thechronicleonline.com A3 Governor orders indoor face coverings at schools “We are in the process of evaluating that information and discussing with stake- holders to make the most responsible and responsive decision possible, Hattrick said. A parent group called Or- egon Moms Union issued a statement critical of Brown’s school face covering order. “Governor Brown has once again moved the goal- posts on Oregon students and parents,” Oregon Moms Union Co-Founder MacK- ensey Pulliam said. “One month ago, Kate Brown’s OHA Director said it would be up to local authorities to Photo courtesy fro the City of St. Helens Metro Creative Connection / The Chronicle K-9 Ryder and his handler Sgt. Jon Eggers. Gov. Kate Brown said the face covering rule is necessary for the protection of all students and school staff. slow the spread of COV- ID-19. Now she has reversed course yet again.” many children still ineligible well as working closely with JEREMY C. RUARK Pulliam claims that chil- to be vaccinated, masks are local health officials and our dren are the least at risk from Police chase [email protected] an effective way to help keep school board to determine COVID and least likely to Local school districts in our kids safe in the class- what is best for our students, spread it. Columbia County and across room, the learning environ- staff, and community.” “They should absolutely the state now face a state or- ment we know serves them The SHSD statement also not be singled out with a ends in arrest best.” thanks parents and students useless mandate,” Pulliam der to have all students K-12 a perimeter and police K-9 Brown and the OHA late for their patience. said. “This is simply a way wear face coverings while STAFF REPORT Ryder was called to conduct inside school buildings when last month recommended “Please know that we for Governor Brown to give [email protected] that Oregonians statewide are making every effort to a track. classes resume in September. allies on some school boards St. Helens K-9 Ryder Gov. Kate Brown has mask up in public indoor bring all students back to the political cover so they do not A 27-year old is facing spaces to help slow the surge classroom while continu- multiple criminal charges and officers successfully directed the Oregon Health have to return schools to nor- located the suspect near the Authority (OHA) and the Or- in COVID-19 Delta variant ing to provide safety and mal. These are our kids, not following a police chase in cases. State health officials security protocols to both St. Helens that ended as offi- abandoned vehicle. Michael egon Department of Educa- political footballs. Nothing Kelly, 27, was arrested and tion (ODE) to create a rule said 88% of the new CO- our students and staff,” the short of a full, normal school cers and K-9 Ryder captured VID-19 cases are caused by statement reads. “We will the suspect. lodged at Columbia County to require masks indoors for year is acceptable.” Jail on charges of Violation K-12 schools statewide for the variant and the majority share more details about Pulliam said Oregon At approximately 1:09 of the cases of among unvac- health and safety protocols a.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, St. of a Restraining Order, Ha- the 2021-22 school year. Moms Union, formed earlier rassment, Interference with cinated Oregonians. as we get closer to the start Helens Police were dis- The governor said the in 2021 in the wake of CO- Making a Report, Unauthor- rule is in line with the Cen- Reaction from the St. of school.” VID-19 school shutdowns patched to Wonderly Drive Helens School District on the report of a violation ized Use of a Motor Vehicle, ters for Disease Control and Clatskanie School Dis- and distance learning, seeks Unlawful Entry into a Motor (SHSD) administration of a release agreement. Po- Prevention’s (CDC) recently trict Superintendent Cathy to empower parents to Vehicle, Attempting to Elude updated guidance, and based quickly followed Brown’s Hurowitz told The Chronicle advocate for a student-first lice conducted an area check and located the involved a Police Officer (Vehicle), on the latest science on the school face covering order. her district would have no K-12 education system. She Attempting to Elude a Police spread of the Delta variant. “At this time, we still choice but to follow the state said the group currently has vehicle traveling on High- way 30. Officer (On Foot), Criminal “The science and data anticipate that all SHSD face covering mandate. 45 volunteer school district Mischief II, and Failure are clear: the Delta vari- students will have the op- Rainier School District captains serving in 35 school Police initiated a traf- fic stop and the vehicle fled to Perform the Duties of a ant is in our communities, portunity to participate in Superintendent Joesph Hat- districts. Driver. and it is more contagious,” a regular schedule of full trick said the Rainier School westbound on Highway 30. Officers followed the vehicle K-9 Ryder and his han- Brown said. “My priority is time, in-person learning,” District is planning for a re- Follow the latest daily dler Sgt. Jon Eggers were to ensure our kids are able A SHSD statement sent to turn to in-person instruction back to school and pandemic to Millard Road and Rigdon Road. The driver fled the featured in a Chronicle story to safely return to full-time parents reads. “As a district, while remaining responsive updates at thechronicleon- in mid July after they ap- in-person learning this fall, we are reviewing the latest to the ODE’s Ready Schools, line.com and in the Wednes- vehicle on foot after driving through a fence at the end of prehended a robbery suspect five days per week and with recommendations from the Safe Learners guidance and day print editions of The in another police case. minimal disruptions. With Governor, CDC, ODE, as the OHA requirements. Chronicle. Rigdon Road. Police set up USDA offering financial relief plan, local and area-wide STAFF REPORT community and economic [email protected] development strategic plans The U.S. Department and support other economic of Agriculture (USDA) is development activities. providing financial relief for Funds may be used to create industries and businesses in business support centers, Columbia County, across finance job training and sup- Oregon and the nation port leadership development. impacted by the COVID-19 making priority funding Eligible entities include pandemic and wildfires. available for coastal Na- rural coastal towns, com- The USDA is providing tional Scenic Areas that have munities, state agencies, up to $200 million in relief been devastated by wildfires. authorities, nonprofits, funds to timber harvesting National Scenic Areas are federally recognized tribes, and timber hauling business- environmentally protected, institutes of higher educa- es that experienced losses federally designated loca- tion and cooperatives. due to COVID-19. tions that have outstanding Applications will be Loggers and truckers can natural and scenic value. scored, reviewed and apply for assistance July 22 “Under the leadership of selected on a competitive through Oct. 15, 2021. President Biden, Vice Presi- basis. They must be sub- Timber harvesting and dent Harris and Agriculture mitted to the applicant’s hauling businesses that have Secretary Vilsack, USDA nearest USDA office by July experienced a gross revenue is committed to getting 6, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. local loss of at least 10% from help to rural communities time. Additional informa- Jan. 1 and Dec. 1, 2020, that have been impacted by tion is available on page when compared to Jan. 1 wildfires in many parts of 27,365 of the May 20, 2021, and Dec. 1, 2019, are en- the country,” Maxson said. Federal Register (PDF, 245 couraged to apply. “As severe weather and KB). The funding is part of natural disasters continue Under the Biden-Harris USDA’s Pandemic Assis- to threaten the livelihoods Administration, Rural tance for Producers initia- of residents and businesses Development provides loans tive. in rural America, we want and grants to help expand The Pandemic Assistance the communities we serve economic opportunities, for Timber Harvesters and to know that USDA stands create jobs and improve the Haulers program (PATHH) ready to help.” quality of life for millions is administered by USDA’s USDA is reserving $2 of Americans in rural areas. Farm Service Agency in million under the Rural The assistance supports partnership with the U.S. Business Development infrastructure improvements; Forest Service, and was au- Grants program for eligible business development; thorized in the 2021 Consol- projects in rural communi- housing; community facili- idated Appropriations Act. ties located on a river or ties such as schools, public ocean coastline. Priority safety and health care; and Wildfire impact relief is being given to National high-speed internet access Scenic Areas impacted by in rural, Tribal and high- USDA Deputy Under wildfires. poverty areas. Secretary for Rural Devel- Projects must be consis- opment Justin Maxson has tent with any USDA Rural For more information, announced that USDA is Development state strategic visit www.rd.usda.gov.

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Health and many of the other ship with Columbia Health Paramedic to those members After an incredibly hard and fire districts in Columbia Services administered 54 of the community who are stressful year, it is extremely County. COVID-19 vaccines between immobile and unable to get important to us to get The team effort won’t go both Rainier Days in the Park to a vaccination location. members of our community unnoticed, we have incredi- July 10 and 11 as well as at At this time we do not have vaccinated. ble support from our commu- Columbia County Fair & an exact tally on how many Members of Columbia nity, and that is what makes Rodeo July 15 through 18. vaccinations our Community River Fire & Rescue take our organization stronger. We will also be hosting Paramedic has done, however pride in their work and have an additional clinic at the we estimate between 50 and the skill and know how to get Joel Medina is the Co- National Night out at Rainier 100 by the use of the vaccine vaccines in arms. It has been lumbia River Fire & Rescue City Park on August 3, along in inventory. a huge community effort Chief. He may be reached at with Columbia County As you know, the time is and has gained invaluable 503-397-2990. Fairgrounds on August 17. We have also reached out to St. Helens High School and Courtesy photo from CRFR Rainier High School along COVID-19 vaccines being prepared for in-home distribution in a col- laboration between Columbia River Fire & Rescue, Columbia County with other local primary care Public Health, Oregon Heath & Sciences University, Family Medicine at agencies to offer their staff Scappoose and CareOregon. access to the COVID-19 ‘Pandemic among unvaccinated’ settings throughout Or- would like to schedule an BRAD WITT egon. This recommendation appointment for a vaccina- Chronicle Guest Column aligns with the Centers tion, you can follow this Federal and state health for Disease Control and link: COVID-19 Vaccine in officials are reacting to Prevention guidance that Oregon a disturbing uptick of everyone, including fully COVID-19 cases due to the vaccinated persons, wear Stay engaged Delta Variant. a mask in public indoor Health officials are settings. Even when I am not in The Oregon Health Au- Salem, I’m still working describing this surge in thority is continuing to call with constituents, com- infections and hospitaliza- on local community and munity leaders and other tions as a “pandemic among public health leaders, and elected officials on matters the unvaccinated.” businesses to encourage that impact our lives. We The Delta Variant is a vaccinations and masking check our messages daily, highly contagious strain to prevent new outbreaks. so if you have a concern, of COVID-19, and is now The most important comment or need help the dominant strain, as thing you can do to protect regarding a state issue or tests show that Delta is the yourself is to get fully vac- agency, please contact my cause of 80% of all new cinated, which means if you office. I am honored to COVID-19 infections in get the two-dose vaccine represent you in the Oregon Oregon. We have not put you must get both shots and House of Representatives, the pandemic behind us. then wait the recommended and look forward to hearing Weekly Online Poll Last Week’s Results In recent forecasts two-week period for these from you. released by OHSU and the shots to take effect. Rep. Brad Witt serves University of Washington, The vaccination rate House District 31. He may Do you believe the state Should all school students attending it is predicted that we are goal to achieve “herd im- be reached at: K-12 classes be required to wear heading back to infection munity” is to get 70% of and federal government and hospitalization levels those eligible to be vacci- • Email: Rep.BradWitt@ should mandate COVID-19 face coverings in the new school similar, if not exceeding, nated. 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Randal “Randy” William Holdner Bessie “Bess” May Carpenter Nov. 5, 1959 - July 28, 2021 Nov. 7, 1928 - July 4, 2021 Randy W. Holdner of Children; Jerry (Heather) Bessie “Bess” May Car- Chamber of Commerce, be- Scappoose, Oregon passed Parmley, Jenny (Ryan) Raf- penter, remembered for her fore joining Gene at Gene’s away July 28, 2021 at the ferty and Emily Holdner, smile and friendly personal- Appliance Service and Sun- age of 61. grandchildren; Calista Parm- ity, passed away on July 4th, set Equipment. Randy was born on No- ley, Trevor and Justin Smith 2021, at age 92 surrounded Bess is survived by her vember 5, 1959 in Portland, and James Rafferty, great by family at home in St. husband Gene, son Clifford Oregon to William and grandson Oliver Smith, his Helens. Bess was born to (Cece), daughter Carol, son Patricia (Irish) Holdner. father William “Bill” (Jane Wayne and Mayme Swart Clayton (Brenda), son Curt In 1968 the family moved Baum) Holdner, his sister on November 7, 1928, on (Debbie), 10 grandchildren, from Portland to Scappoose Laurie Holdner-Wilson the family farm near Wilbur, 13 great grandchildren, and where Randy grew up and and his lifetime best friend Washington. She grew up in many nieces and nephews. attended Scappoose High Leonard Tardif. Delena, Oregon, and graduat- She was preceded in School graduating with the He was preceded in death ed from Rainier High School death by her parents, Wayne class of 1977. As a child by his mother Patricia (Irish) in 1946. and Mayme Swart; brothers, he was involved in 4H and Holdner and his brother-in- Bess married Raymond Bill and Duane Swart, and became interested in Polled law Philip H. Wilson. E. “Gene” Carpenter on July sister, Ruth Bader. Hereford cattle. Farming A celebration of life will 3rd, 1947. They lived in Bess, a member of Grace A Celebration of Life became his life and Randy visiting with other members be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Rainier, moving to St. Helens will be held at 1 p.m. August of the community. The pets Baptist Church, volunteered enjoyed growing crops and August 7, 2021 at Warren in 1956. They had four chil- and sang in their choir. She 21, 2021, at Grace Baptist raising cattle. He was a in his life shared a large Community Fellowship. dren and celebrated 74 years Church, 58690 Ross Road, part of his heart, and were worked at the creamery member of the Oregon Farm For those not able to attend together. in Rainier, the St. Helens’ Warren, Oregon. Bureau. considered a part of the fam- in person a livestream will In his free time Randy ily. He loved his children, be available on the War- was an avid fisherman, kite grandchildren, and the time ren Community Fellowship flyer and a firework connois- he got to spend with them. YouTube channel. Please Thomas Allen Weber seur. He had a very kind, Randy is survived by his sign our online guestbook at May 8, 1951 - July 1, 2021 gentle spirit and enjoyed wife Deb Fischer Parmley, www.columbiafh.com Thomas Allen Weber avid hunter and fisherman but passed away in his home on loved golf. Of course, you July 1st, 2021 at the age of could always talk him into a 70. game of Cribbage. Larry Alan James Lee Dodge Jr. “Tom” was born May He is survived by daugh- March 7, 1963 - Jan. 6, 2021 8th, 1951 in Valley City, ters Shannon Weber, Brandie Cade North Dakota to Bernard Weber, and Wendy Redmond March 13, 1949 ~ and Mae Weber. In late 1951 (Mark), three step children his family moved to Port- Mindy Pilkington (Charles), Nov. 6, 2020 land where he attended St Kent Zweifel and Gary Ke- Agatha’s Elementary school turakat, 13 grandchildren and until the 6th grade then the two great grandchildren as family moved to St Helens. well his sisters Dianna Mul- He attended St Helens Junior tanen (Cliff), Sandy Parnell High then graduated from St (Steve Jenkins) and Mary Helens High School in 1970. Lehto (Tom). Tom was lucky enough to He was preceded in find love three times. In 1971 land Shipyards as a welder. death by his parents Bernie he married Donna Steward Always looking to improve and Mae Weber, his wife of and they had two girls Shan- he went back to school to be- 35 years Danielle, his wife non and Brandie. In 1976 come a pipefitter and worked of seven years Nancy, his he married Danielle Leffler. from the union at the Intel beloved brother Michael, and Together they had one daugh- Campus until his retirement best friend and brother in-law ter, Wendy. After Danielle’s Russ Parnell. James Lee Dodge, Jr izing in flooring and tile in 2010. Larry Alan Cade, a death, he married Nancy You may have known His celebration of life will (aka Dodge, Jamie, The work on his own. He raised Zweifel in 2014. be held on Sunday, August resident of St. Helens, passed Jiminator) born March 7, his young family in Saint Tom by one of his many away on Nov. 6, 2020. Tom began his career at nicknames: Tom Bucket, 8th, 2021, 1 p.m. at the St 1963 at The Saint Helens Helens and later, in Bend, Boise Cascade working in Helens Elks Lodge. Please A memorial service will Hospital passed January 6, Oregon where his children Thomasina, Road Kill or be held at 2 p.m. on Aug. 7, the maintenance department GPT. But any way you knew sign our online guestbook at 2021 at his home in Mesa, graduated. He drove for before moving to the Port- www.columbiafh.com 2021 at the St. Helens Elks Arizona. Gordon Trucking, making him, you knew he was an Lodge in St. Helens, Oregon Dodge grew-up in up a game called “Guess Goble with a love for ani- My Load,” to stay con- mals. He participated with nected with family and Mary Louise Anderson Robert Mitchel 4H in Columbia County friends. He was extremely April 5, 1940 ~ July 30, 2021 and brought home purple in love with his wife and Swehla ribbons for his work with proud to have been married Mary Louise Anderson son, Trudy Hobizal, Judy rabbits, sheep, cows and for thirty-years. passed away July 30th, 2021, Sprague, Cheryl Kingston, Feb. 15, 1986 - a giant pig named Cher. Jim Dodge left this at the age of 81. She was sur- Janice Johnson, Rose Jewell, He picked berries at The earth early in the morning rounded by her children. Mary J. Anderson, and Mark July 29, 2021 Crawford’s and bucked of January 6, 2021. He was She was born to John Anderson; as well as 22 Robert Mitchel Swehla a lot of hay; even buck- a son, a brother, a husband M. Correia, Jr. and Mary grandchildren; and 21 great- Passed away July 29, 2021 in ing himself out of the hay and father, a grandfather M. Corriea (Mello) in Los grandchildren. Spokane, Washington at the truck. He and the Johnson and a friend. Banos, California. Mary worked at sev- age of 35. Funeral arrange- boys had a club called the He is survived by his She is preceded in death eral Columbia County Care ments to be determined at a Tuff guys and they did Mother, Lorraine Dodge; by her husband Elroy An- facilities as a support person later date. crazy things. As a young his sister, Sandra Dodge; derson; her parents; siblings, for 19 years. Retiring at the teen in Central Oregon, he his son, Matthew/ grand- John Correia III, Madeline, same time as her husband. moved pipes on Walker’s son, Charlie; his wife, Cor- Manuel, Frank, Joseph, Ev- She enjoyed crocheting, sew- Farm as well as at home. rena and children: Lacey/ elyn, and Albert; as well as ing, crafting, baking, can- Much of his early twen- grandson Dustin James her older sister, Mary Louise ning, growing flowers and ties were spent between plus! One on the way; Ja- (the 1st) who’s death pre- plants. As well as celebrat- the mainland and Maui: mie Lee/ grand-daughters ceded her birth; sister-in-law grandson Zander Hobizal. ing with family and taking Property & Casualty Services after a few seasons on Mt. Divina and Xöe; step- Uldene Anderson; grandson Mary is survived by her photos of family at every Your Local Independent Bachelor he headed to the daughter Litney; as well as Kevin Jewell; and great- children, Martin Ander- opportunity. Insurance Agency islands where he lead don- a list of some of the best key excursions in the Maui people you could ever call canyons, bartended and be- a friend. also inform residents of the sioners are currently deter- 503-397-0714 friended many a loco local. A brick has been placed ORDINANCE county what firearm laws mining how best to move Teenage Wasteland was a at The Enchanted Forest do apply to them so that no forward and will provide Call us for ALL of place in Bend. Jim Dodge in his memory. Live, Long From Page A1 your insurance needs! one is unwittingly found an update when they have did road construction with and Prosper. The end. to violate a federal or state reached a decision. Auto • SR-22’s • Home his father James, Sr., and Mass of Intention at St. sheriff and district attorney firearm law that they believe Renters • Business John Hesner. Later, driving Frederic’s in Saint Helens with certainty as to what can doesn’t apply because of the Follow this developing Trucking • Bonds oil tankers with Hesner at 9:30 a.m. September and cannot be prosecuted and initiative measures,” Hanson story at thechronicleonline. (that’s too scary, Johnny- 3 followed by farewell would safeguard the county Worker’s Comp said. “We don’t think anyone com and in the Wednesday cat). Jim did various forms gathering at 2 p.m.m at the in the event of lawsuits. would want that result.” print editions of The Chron- of construction; special- Goble Tavern. Join us. “This proceeding will Pacheco said the commis- icle.

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CH21-1768 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA In the Matter of the Es- has been appointed and has Dawson, personal repre- barred. All persons whose for the personal repre- OSB#973116 Attorney for tate of Sue Ellen Cardwell, qualified as the personal sentative, at 2005 Saint rights may be affected by sentative, Mark J. Lang, Personal Representative, Deceased. Case No. representative. All persons Helens Street, St. Helens, the proceedings may obtain 2005 Saint Helens St, St. 2005 St Helens Street, St. 21PB05083 NOTICE TO having claims against the Oregon 97051, within four additional information Helens, Oregon 97051. Helens, OR 97051 (503) INTERESTED PERSONS estate are hereby required months after the date of from the records of the Dated and first published: 410-5238 Published: NOTICE IS HEREBY to present them, with first publication of this no- court, the personal repre- August 4, 2021. /s/ Mark August 4, August 11, and GIVEN that Tami Dawson vouchers attached, to Tami tice or the claims may be sentative or the attorney J. Lang, Mark J. Lang, August 18, 2021

CH21-1769 CH21-1765 In the Matter of the Estate of: WAYNE WILSON IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF WELCH, Deceased CASE NO. 21PB05473 OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA NOTICE TO INTER- Plaza #203, Scappoose, obtain additional informa- Probate Department claims against the estate are persons whose rights may be ESTED PERSONS NO- Oregon 97056, personal tion from the records of the In the Matter of the Es- required to present them affected by the proceedings TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN representative of the Court, the personal repre- tate of: Terence B. Tan- to the personal representa- in this estate may obtain that Gloria Welch has been estate of WAYNE WIL- sentative, or the lawyer for ski, Deceased. Case No. tive in care of his attorney additional information from appointed personal rep- SON WELCH, within four the personal representative, 21PB05470 NOTICE TO David B. Brownhill at: 8555 the records of the Court, the resentative. All persons months after the date of Aaron Martin, 272 South INTERESTED PERSONS SW Apple Way, Suite 300, personal representative, or having claims against the first publication of this no- 1st Street, Saint Helens, Notice is hereby given that Portland, OR 97225, within the attorney for the personal estate are required to pres- tice, or the claims may be Oregon 97051. Dated and Zainab S. Priest has been four months after the date of representative. Dated and ent them, with vouchers barred. All persons whose first published on August appointed as the personal first publication of this no- first published July 28, 2020. attached, to Gloria Welch, rights may be affected 4th, 2021. representative of the above tice, as stated below or such Publication Dates: July 28, at 33470 SW Chinook by the proceedings may estate. All persons having claims may be barred. All August 4, August 11, 2021.

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(N Same-day Tape) KOPB * Hero Elementary Molly of Denali Clifford-Dog Sesame Street Pinkalicious Cyberchase SciGirls Biz Kid$ Garden Smart Garden Home Life in Bloom Love of Quilting KPTV ,Good Day Oregon Saturday (N) If You Build It: 30 Years of Field of Dreams Dog Tales Animal Rescue Biz Kid$ Think Big ESPN COutside the Lines (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) Cornhole 2021 ACL World Championships, Day 2. 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Boxing ESPN CESPN Original Documentaries ESPN Original Documentaries SportsCenter (N) (Live) 2020 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony (N) (Live) DISN IBunk’d Gabby Duran Gabby Duran Big City Greens Bunk’d Bunk’d Bunk’d Miraculous: Ladybug Miraculous: Ladybug Miraculous: Ladybug Jessie (:25) Jessie KPDX Q Paid Program Smiley Healthy ›› “Toy Soldiers” (1991, Action) Sean Astin, Wil Wheaton, Keith Coogan. Storm of Suspicion “Snow Shoes” Weather Gone Viral “Without Warning” To the Rescue People Weekend (N) TBS WThe Cube Oksana Masters and Aaron Pike. The Cube “Will They or Won’t They?” ›› “Overboard” (2018, Romance-Comedy) Eugenio Derbez, Anna Faris. (DVS) (:15) ››› “Mean Girls” (2004, Comedy) Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams. SATURDAY EVENING AUGUST 7, 2021 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 KATU ^ KATU News at 6 (N) (Live) Jeopardy! Wheel of Fortune America’s Funniest Home Videos Shark Tank (DVS) The Good Doctor “Letting Go” KATU News at 11 (N) ROH Wrestling KOIN &KOIN 6 News at 6 (N) CBS Weekend News Entertainment Tonight (N) Magnum P.I. “Someone to Watch Over Me” 48 Hours 48 Hours KOIN 6 News at 11 Graham Bensinger DISC _Expedition Unknown “Out of Thin Air” Expedition Unknown “Unmasking the Myth” Expedition Unknown “Dillinger’s Lost Loot” Josh hunts for John Dillinger’s fortune. (:02) Expedition Unknown The hidden treasure of Erwin Rommel. KGW ((5:00) 2020 Tokyo Olympics Marathon, Track and Field, Diving, Basketball. Men’s marathon, track and field, men’s platform diving, women’s basketball (gold medal game). (N) (Live) KGW Special 2020 Tokyo Olympics 2020 Tokyo Olympics KOPB * Legacy List With Matt Paxton Rick Steves’ Europe Rick Steves’ Europe Sanditon on Masterpiece Midsomer Murders (Part 1 of 2) Midsomer Murders (:32) Beecham House on Masterpiece On Story KPTV ,Boxing The Short List ››› “Ghost” (1990) Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore. A murder victim returns to save his beloved fiancee. 10 O’Clock News (N) Game of Talents ESPN C(3:30) 2020 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) DISN I(:15) “Zombies” (2018, Adventure) Milo Manheim, Meg Donnelly, Trevor Tordjman. Big City Greens Big City Greens Miraculous: Ladybug Miraculous: Ladybug Big City Greens Big City Greens The Owl House The Owl House KPDX Q Access Hollywood (N) The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory NCIS A naval hospital goes on lockdown. NCIS: New Orleans “In the Blood” Paid Program Paid Program Storm of Suspicion “Icy Ending” TBS W(:15) ›› “I Feel Pretty” (2018) Amy Schumer. Premiere. A woman gains a renewed sense of self-confidence. ››› “Crazy Rich Asians” (2018) Constance Wu. A woman learns more about her boyfriend and his rich family. Miracle Workers The Cube SUNDAY MORNING AUGUST 8, 2021 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 KATU ^ Good Morning America (N) KATU News This Morning Sunday (N) (Live) Your Voice Sharyl Attkisson This Week With George Stephanopoulos (N) 30 for 30 KOIN &In Touch With Dr. Charles Stanley (N) CBS News Sunday Morning (N) Face the Nation (N) Bull Riding PGA Tour Originals PGA Golf DISC _Seasons on the Fly World Today Local Knowledge (N) Destroy-Second It’s How You Destroy-Second Dino Hunters Clayton finds a raptor fossil. Dino Hunters “Duckbill Buffet” Naked and Afraid “Twinning” KGW (KGW News at Sunrise (N) Meet the Press (N) 2020 Tokyo Olympics Cycling, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Handball, Water Polo, Volleyball. KOPB * Peg & Cat (EI) Elinor Wonders Why Mister Rogers Let’s Go Luna! Dinosaur Train Arthur (DVS) Rick Steves’ Europe Rick Steves’ Europe Nature How big cats survive and thrive. NOVA “Emperor’s Ghost Army” KPTV ,Good Day Oregon Sunday (N) FOX News Sunday With Chris Wallace (N) Home Title Lock Protects Your Title 24/7 ››› “Losing Isaiah” (1995) Halle Berry ESPN CSportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) ESPN Original Documentaries DISN IBluey Bluey Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens The Owl House Miraculous: Ladybug Miraculous: Ladybug Miraculous: Ladybug KPDX Q Good Day Oregon Sunday (N) Paid Program Smiley Healthy Paid Program Whacked Out Sports DragonFlyTV Think Big TBS WFamily Matters Family Matters George Lopez George Lopez Miracle Workers Miracle Workers Miracle Workers Miracle Workers MLB Baseball New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies. (N) (Live) SUNDAY AFTERNOON AUGUST 8, 2021 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 KATU ^ (11:00) 30 for 30 ESPN Films Paid Program Best Hair Treatment MyDestination.TV ABC World News MLB Baseball Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs. From Wrigley Field in Chicago. (N) KOIN &(11:00) PGA Tour Golf WGC/FedEx St. Jude Invitational, Final Round. (N) (Live) Pet Vet Dream Team All In With Laila Ali H2O X5 Smiley Healthy KOIN 6 News at 5 (N) KOIN 6 News DISC _(11:00) Naked and Afraid “Twinning” Naked and Afraid “Baked Alaskan” Naked and Afraid Naked and Afraid “The Spirits Are Angry” Naked and Afraid “Bite Club” Naked and Afraid “Threesome” KGW ((10:00) 2020 Tokyo Olympics Cycling, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Handball, Water Polo, Volleyball. (N Same-day Tape) KGW Special NBC Nightly News Tokyo Gold (N) 2020 Tokyo Olympics Closing Ceremony. KOPB * “River City Drumbeat” (2019, Documentary) Great Performances Producer and director Harold Prince. Focus on Europe GZERO World To the Contrary Washington Week Firing-Hoover NewsHour Wk KPTV ,(11:00) ››› “Losing Isaiah” (1995) PBC Countdown (N) Paid Program Get Home Title Lock ›› “Toy Soldiers” (1991, Action) Sean Astin, Wil Wheaton, Keith Coogan. 5 O’Clock News (N) ESPN CESPN Original Documentaries Peyton’s Places Peyton’s Places Peyton’s Places Peyton’s Places Baseball Tonight: Sunday Night Countdown 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony (N) (Live) DISN IGabby Duran Gabby Duran Bunk’d Miraculous: Ladybug Miraculous: Ladybug Jessie Jessie Bunk’d “Crushin’ It” Bunk’d Bunk’d Bunk’d KPDX Q Animal Rescue Dog Tales The Immortals Get Home Title Lock Paid Program Paid Program ›› “Forces of Nature” (1999, Romance-Comedy) Sandra Bullock, Ben Affleck. 2 Broke Girls 2 Broke Girls TBS WMLB Baseball: Mets at Phillies George Lopez Seinfeld Seinfeld Seinfeld “The Pie” Seinfeld Seinfeld “The Fire” Seinfeld ››› “Crazy Rich Asians” (2018) Constance Wu. (DVS) SUNDAY EVENING AUGUST 8, 2021 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 KATU ^ MLB Baseball: White Sox at Cubs The Chase (DVS) Special-News Sharyl Attkisson Game Time World of Waves Castle Strange murder scene. KATU News at 11 (N) Sharyl Attkisson KOIN &KOIN 6 News CBS Weekend News 60 Minutes (N) Big Brother (N) (:01) Love Island (N) KOIN 6 News at 11 (:35) Game On DISC _Naked and Afraid: Uncensored (N) Naked and Afraid: Uncensored (N) Naked and Afraid (N) (:05) Naked and Afraid “Frozen and Afraid” (:06) Naked and Afraid KGW ((5:00) 2020 Tokyo Olympics Closing Ceremony. (N Same-day Tape) Family Game Fight! 2020 Tokyo Olympics (:35) 2020 Tokyo Olympics Closing Ceremony. The Tokyo Olympics conclude with the closing ceremony. KGW News at 11 (N) KOPB * Oregon Art Beat Outdoor Idaho The Great British Baking Show “Patisserie” In Their Own Words “Princess Diana” (N) Unforgotten on Masterpiece (N) Professor T “Sophie Knows” (N) The Tunnel: Sabotage KPTV ,Family Feud Family Feud LEGO Masters “Demolition Derby” The Simpsons The Great North Bob’s Burgers Fantasy Island 10 O’Clock News (N) 11 O’Clock News (N) Joel Osteen ESPN C(4:00) 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter SportsCenter DISN IGabby Duran Gabby Duran Big City Greens Big City Greens ›› “Minions” (2015) Voices of Sandra Bullock. (:40) Big City Greens (:05) Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens KPDX Q Mike & Molly Mike & Molly The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory NCIS Gibbs becomes acting director. NCIS: New Orleans “Vindicta” Life Change Church Paid Program Weather Gone Viral Falling into a crevasse. TBS W(4:30) ››› “Crazy Rich Asians” (2018) The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Love Life (:37) ››› “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” (2005) MONDAY EVENING AUGUST 9, 2021 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 KATU ^ KATU News at 6 (N) (Live) Jeopardy! (N) Wheel of Fortune The Bachelorette (Season Finale) (N) (DVS) KATU News at 11 (N) Jimmy Kimmel Live! KOIN &KOIN 6 News at 6 (N) CBS Evening News Extra (N) Ent. Tonight The Neighborhood Bob Hearts Abishola Young Sheldon United States of Al NCIS: Los Angeles “Angry Karen” KOIN 6 News at 11 Late Show-Colbert DISC _Street Outlaws: Memphis Street Outlaws: Memphis: Full Throttle (N) Street Outlaws: Memphis (N) (:01) Getaway Driver (N) (:03) Monster Garage “Pulsating Power” (:04) Street Outlaws: Fastest in America (N) KGW (KGW News KGW News at 6:30 The Good Stuff (N) Inside Edition (N) American Ninja Warrior “Semifinals 2” The semifinals continue. (N) (DVS) The Wall Tammy and Doug take on the wall. KGW News at 11 (N) Tonight Show KOPB * This Old House BBC News PBS NewsHour (N) Antiques Roadshow (Part 1 of 3) Oregon Experience Oregon Experience Antiques Roadshow (Part 2 of 3) POV Three friends run away from home. KPTV ,6 O’Clock News (N) People (N) Family Feud Hell’s Kitchen (N) (DVS) (:01) HouseBroken (:31) Duncanville 10 O’Clock News (N) 11 O’Clock News (N) (:35) People (N) ESPN C(5:00) MLB Baseball Chicago White Sox at Minnesota Twins. (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) DISN IBig City Greens (:20) ›› “Minions” (2015) Voices of Sandra Bullock. ››› “Despicable Me” (2010) Voices of Steve Carell. (:40) Big City Greens (:05) Big City Greens Big City Greens Gabby Duran Sydney to the Max KPDX Q Family Feud Family Feud The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory 8 O’Clock News (N) 9 O’Clock News (N) The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Family Guy Family Guy TBS WFamily Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy American Dad (N) Rick and Morty Tuca & Bertie Go-Big Show TUESDAY EVENING AUGUST 10, 2021 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 KATU ^ KATU News at 6 (N) (Live) Jeopardy! (N) Wheel of Fortune The Goldbergs Home Economics The Conners black-ish To Tell the Truth (DVS) KATU News at 11 (N) Jimmy Kimmel Live! KOIN &KOIN 6 News at 6 (N) CBS Evening News Extra (N) Ent. Tonight NCIS Girls are kidnapped from a bus. Love Island (N) FBI: Most Wanted “The Line” KOIN 6 News at 11 Late Show-Colbert DISC _Deadliest Catch “The Crush” Deadliest Catch: On Deck (N) Deadliest Catch “First Come First Served” Jake risks a daring entry. (N) (:02) Deadliest Catch (:03) Abandoned: Expedition Shipwreck KGW (KGW News KGW News at 6:30 The Good Stuff (N) Inside Edition (N) America’s Got Talent “Quarterfinals 1” Twelve performers compete live. (:01) College Bowl “Quarterfinals 3” (N) KGW News at 11 (N) Tonight Show KOPB * Ask This Old House BBC News PBS NewsHour (N) Finding Your Roots With Henry Frontline “In the Shadow of 9/11” Seven men are indicted. (N) Eyes on the Prize (DVS) KPTV ,6 O’Clock News (N) People (N) Family Feud LEGO Masters A weather-based challenge. Fantasy Island (Series Premiere) (N) 10 O’Clock News (N) 11 O’Clock News (N) (:35) People (N) ESPN CNBA Summer League Basketball Detroit Pistons vs Houston Rockets. (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) DISN IBig City Greens (:20) ››› “Despicable Me” (2010) Voices of Steve Carell. ››› “Despicable Me 2” (2013) Voices of Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig. Premiere. (:10) Big City Greens (:35) Big City Greens Gabby Duran Sydney to the Max KPDX Q Family Feud Family Feud The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory 8 O’Clock News (N) 9 O’Clock News (N) The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Family Guy Family Guy TBS WFamily Guy Family Guy The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Miracle Workers (N) Miracle Workers Seinfeld A8 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, August 4, 2021 3-day COVID-19 case surge tops 2,000 Behind the surge caused many providers to Washington (87), Wheeler JEREMY C. RUARK lag in their reporting. OHA (1), Yamhill (37). [email protected] In a published interview has been providing techni- Oregon’s 2,859th CO- The Oregon Health Au- in The Chronicle in July, Co- cal support to vaccination VID-19 death is a 59-year- thority (OHA) reports one lumbia County Public Health sites to improve the timeli- old man from Lane County of the largest three day CO- Director Michael Paul said ness of their data entry into who tested positive on July VID-19 case surges since there are a variety of reasons the state’s ALERT Immuni- 28 and died on July 29 at the pandemic spread across the unvaccinated are not vac- zation Information System PeaceHealth Sacred Heart the state in March 2020. cinated. (IIS). Medical Center at River- On Monday, Aug. 2, the “There are some remain- To date, 3,024,045 doses bend. He had underlying OHA reported 2,056 new ing access issues to address of Pfizer, 2,302,340 doses conditions. confirmed and presumptive to engage those who have of Moderna and 299,100 Oregon’s 2,860th CO- cases of COVID-19, includ- been complacent or weary of doses of Johnson & John- VID-19 death is an 81-year- ing 21 in Columbia County, a mass vaccination site,” Paul son COVID-19 vaccines old woman from Jackson bringing the state total to said. “We have to continue have been delivered to sites County who tested positive 221,799. The 2,056 cases offering convenient and free across Oregon. on July 21 and died on July reported Monday include appointments in a variety of The data prepared by 29 at her residence. She had new infections recorded settings. the OHA is preliminary and underlying conditions. by counties for the 3-day Paul also stated that many subject to change. Oregon’s 2,861st COV- people still have questions Metro Creative Connection / The Chronicle ID-19 death is a 71-year-old period between Friday, July Health officials continue to state that the most effective way to stop 30 and Sunday, Aug.1st. about the vaccine they need the new surge of COVID-19 cases is for the unvaccinated to get vac- Cases and deaths man from Douglas County Oregon reports 1,055 to review with a health care cinated. who tested positive on July new confirmed and pre- provider, some residents The new confirmed and 19 and died on July 30 at sumptive COVID-19 cases have received false informa- cost at most pharmacies and istered 2,666,579 first and presumptive COVID-19 Mercy Medical. He had on Friday, July 30, 549 new tion about the virus and the medical clinics. second doses of Pfizer, cases reported Aug. 2 are underlying conditions. confirmed and presumptive vaccines, and that there are The surge in COVID-19 1,787,728 first and sec- in the following counties: Oregon’s 2,862nd CO- COVID-19 cases on Satur- other consumers who resist cases has triggered a return ond doses of Moderna and Baker (9), Benton (34), VID-19 death is a 53-year- day, July 31 and 452 new vaccination solely because to public restrictions, with 182,009 single doses of Clackamas (183), Clatsop old man from Clackamas confirmed and presumptive they feel it is an infringement the OHA recommending that Johnson & Johnson CO- (39), Columbia (21), Coos County who became COVID-19 cases on Sun- on individual liberties. everyone, vaccinated or not, VID-19 vaccines. (23), Crook (11), Curry symptomatic on July 22 and day, Aug.1. “Distrust of government wear face coverings at all As of Aug. 2, 2,495,082 (33), Deschutes (105), died on July 29. Location The OHA also reported is another reason,” Paul said. indoor public settings and people have had at least one Douglas (123), Harney (2), of death and presence of five new COVID-19 related “We remind all the com- Gov. Kate Brown has ordered dose of a COVID-19 vac- Hood River (13), Jack- underlying conditions are deaths in Oregon on Aug. 2, munity that the virus has all K-12 students attending cine and 2,314,786 people son (132), Jefferson (24), being confirmed. raising the state’s death toll caused severe and long-term classes in the new school have completed a COV- Josephine (116), Klamath Oregon’s 2,863rd COV- to 2,863. illness in individuals in all year ahead to wear face cov- ID-19 vaccine series. (6), Lane (305), Lincoln ID-19 death is a 93-year-old Health officials report age groups, and we encour- erings as a health and safety Cumulative daily totals (17), Linn (100), Malheur woman from Baker County the majority of new cases age these individuals to have effort. can take several days to (8), Marion (85), Morrow who tested positive on July are of the COVID-19 Delta a discussion with their health finalize because provid- (9), Multnomah (320), 8 and died on July 29 at St. variant and among the un- care provider.” Vaccinations in Oregon ers have 72 hours to report Polk (21), Tillamook (15), Alphonsus Regional Medi- vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccinations doses administered and Umatilla (112), Union (41), cal Center. She had underly- are wildly available at no Oregon has now admin- technical challenges have Wallowa (1), Wasco (23), ing conditions.

Police Reports

The police blotter relates to and SE High School Way. It was July 29 missing subject was not in the then attempted to get into a July 26 the public record of inci- reported that one vehicle rear- • Police took a report of a possible area. The missing person was vehicle, but then ran off towards • At approximately 2:39 p.m. dents as reported by law ended another vehicle as traffic child abuse case in the 32000 found the next day at a Portland SW Havlik Drive. This case is OSP Troopers stopped a vehicle enforcement agencies. came to an abrupt stop. One block of NW EJ Smith Road. area hospital. This case has been pending further identification of near milepost 47 on Highway citation was issued to a driver for This case has been referred to closed. the suspect. 30 for speeding. The driver All individuals arrested or following to close. an outside agency for further showed numerous indicators charged with a crime are investigation. July 30 Oregon State Police of impairment and consented presumed innocent until July 27 • Police were dispatched to a • Police recovered a stolen to performing the standardized proven guilty. Information • Police responded to the report of report of vehicle theft in the 51000 vehicle in the 51000 block of SW July 25 field sobriety tests. The driver printed is preliminary and a theft from vehicle in the 52000 block of Columbia River Highway. Old Portland Road. The vehicle • At 4:04 p.m. OSP was contact- was subsequently placed under subject to change. block of NE 1st Street. It was The vehicle was recovered the was reported to be stolen out of ed at the parking area for Collins arrest for DUII. The driver was reported that the unknown sus- next day by the Vancouver Police Portland. The owner of the ve- Beach #5 on Sauvie Island transported to the Columbia For specific details about pects had taken multiple catalytic Department. This case is closed hicle was contacted and advised regarding a theft from vehicle. County Jail and provided a cases listed, contact the converters from the location. This due to lack of suspect informa- of the state of the vehicle. The When the owner of the car re- breath sample resulting in a appropriate law enforce- case is pending further suspect tion. vehicle was towed for safekeep- turned from the beach, he found BAC of 0.22% The driver was ment agency. information and identification. • Police took a missing person ing until it could be returned to the one of the windows had been booked and released for DUII report in the 51000 block of SE owner. broken out and items stolen from and the vehicle was towed from Scappoose Police July 28 6th Street. It was report an adult • Police responded to the report inside. The items taken included the scene. • Police took a report of a stolen male had not returned home of a theft in progress at Fred a black laptop bag containing a July 26 license plate off of a vehicle in the after visiting a friend. The missing Meyer. The female suspect had Dell computer and Canon digital The St. Helens Police, Rainier • Police were dispatched to non- 52000 block of SE 3rd Street. The person’s phone was tracked to an dropped the stolen merchandise camera and a black vinyl purse. Police and the Columbia County injury accident near the intersec- license plate was later recovered area in downtown Portland with after loss prevention employees At this time there are no suspect Sheriff’s Office reports were not tion of Columbia River Highway by an outside agency. an unknown female, however the tried to stop her. The suspect leads in this case. available at press time. Crossword Puzzle STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: TV THEME SONGS ACROSS 55. Diamond stat 24. Without a trace of mois- 1. ____’s razor 57. *”Gee, our old ____ ran ture (2 words) 6. Credit card-related acro- great, those were the days” 25. *”Everybody’s got a spe- nym 61. *”Let’s ride with the fam- cial kind of story, everybody 9. Goes with rave ily down the street through finds a way to ____” 13. Garlic mayo the courtesy of Fred’s ____ 26. Podium, pl. ____” 27. Concerning, archaic 14. “Jack and the Beanstalk” 65. Loosen laces 29. *”Sometimes you wanna exclamation 66. Opposite of vend go where everybody knows 15. Echo sounder 68. Kind of artery your ____” 16. Beauty shop 69. One Beatle 31. Heidi’s “Magic Wooden 17. European Economic 70. Recipe amt. Shoe” Community 71. Opposite of atonal 32. The Beatles’ “____ 18. Falstaffian in body 72. *”Where the kisses Road” 19. *”Scooby-Dooby-Doo, are hers and ____ and his, 33. Not a soul (2 words) where are you? We got some Three’s company too” 34. *”Sunny day, sweepin’ work ______” 73. Sigma Alpha Epsilon the clouds away on my way 21. *”So no one told you life 74. Rosetta Stone, e.g. to where the air is ____” was gonna be ______” 36. “Good ____” cooking 23. Pocket watch chain DOWN show 24. Uncouth one 1. Brewer’s kiln 38. Lady nÈe Stefani Joanne 25. Place to get a massage 2. “Ta-ta!” in Italy Angelina Germanotta 28. Boozer 3. *”If you’re out on the road 42. Extend subscription 30. Pie nuts feeling lonely, and so ____” 45. Infamous German leader 35. Sharpen 4. Remote in manner 49. Naught 37. Orange powder drink mix 5. S.S. ____ of “Gilligan’s 51. Barley kernels 39. Tennis-affected joint Island” 54. Financial woes 40. Bright thought 6. Not many (2 words) 56. Where there’s trouble? 41. Reputation-damaging 7. *”Movin’ on up to the east 57. Verdant gossip side, we finally got a piece of 58. Initial stake 43. Symphony member the ____” 59. Hollywood Walk of Fame 44. Famous Beethoven sym- 8. Right-hand page honor phony 9. Schneider and Reiner 60. A snob puts them on 46. Microsoft browser 10. Afresh 61. Use a keyboard 47. “Young Frankenstein” 11. Astronaut’s insignia 62. Marine eagle leading actor 12. Three pointer 63. Bibliographical abbr. 48. Dines at home 15. Evening party 64. *”Just sit right back and 50. Telephoned 20. Sad newspaper notices you’ll hear a ____” 52. Up to present time 22. Goes with skip and a 67. *”Oh boy it’s swell to 53. Neat jump say, Good morning ____!” Solution to crossword in next week’s issue of The Chronicle.

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Federal, CCI, Speer CODY MANN and Remington President Chronicle Guest Article Jason Vanderbrink posted a Wearing blue plastic safe- YouTube video regarding the ty glasses and neon yellow ammo shortages in December ear plugs, short brown hair 2020. In the video, he said he pulled back from her teenage was tired of harassment and face, Vivian Seaholm hefted conspiracy theories, and that her shotgun and cracked his companies were hard at open the breach. Standing work to produce ammo — an five feet tall, her 28-inch estimated 700 million rounds barrel Savage Arms 555E desired by the market. over/under has a specially “It takes months to train shortened stock to fit. people … you gotta get the Stepping to the firing raw materials, and on top of line, Seaholm reached into that all, we’re dealing with a her khaki shooting vest for pandemic,” Vanderbrink said. a fresh, red 12-gauge shell “Please squash the rumors; and slid it into the shotgun, you don’t have to believe focusing on the low-framed everything that’s out on the cement trap house in front internet … we are doing ev- of her. Bright orange clay erything we can to meet this pigeons would soon be flying demand.” from that little coop. She’ll Vanderbrink recently an- shoulder the shotgun, swing nounced the return of a major Remington ammo plant in it past the target, and squeeze Photo courtesy of Cody Mann Photo courtesy of Cody Mann the trigger, hoping to see the Vivian Seaholm carefully loads a shotgun shell. A bucket of shotgun shell castings at the Tillamook High School Clay Arkansas. The lack of pro- clay disc burst into dust at Target Team range. duction at the plant, one of around 30 yards distance. High school clay Until the pandemic, she was the largest in the U.S., con- everywhere. And it’s not just owned simulation technology tributed to the overall supply Experts say booming shooting team still training at home and go- the recreational shooting en- that departments can borrow. firearm sales in America are ing to the gun range as well, chain problem, according to thusiasts who are out of luck, Troxel confirmed that the American Rifleman. causing an ammunition short- Seaholm’s teammate, back when it had ammo. law enforcement agencies are ammo shortage isn’t affect- age. New shooters, economic eighth-grade student Ken- “Me and my mom Jason Hornady of Hor- also caught up in the short- ing what officers carry on nady Manufacturing Com- uncertainty, possible legisla- nedy Moncrief is a first-year look daily to find ammo,” age, struggling to find ammo duty, which comes from a tion, and fear of political shooter on the Tillamook Seaholm said. “It’s definitely pany also released a YouTube for training. separate stock that is suf- video this past December. He unrest have led to skyrock- High School Clay Target been hard; I haven’t been ficiently supplied. eting background check Team. She’s been practic- able to practice as I would said the company produced Law enforcement training “We try to shoot at least a third more than in 2019 numbers, a key indicator of ing for a couple of months like to prepare for the season. is impacted once a month, if not every gun purchases. in anticipation of the spring I just hope that it won’t set to meet the “over-demand” three months we’re out on ammo. Hornady also de- According to the National season, but that’s been com- us back any farther than it Detective Sgt. Nick Trox- shooting, and just haven’t Shooting Sports Founda- plicated by a lack of ammo, already has. We’re trying our nounced conspiracy theories el, Tillamook Police Depart- been able to do it,” Troxel and rumors about the ammo tion, 21 million firearm sale which also forced a delayed best.” ment, ordered 7,000 rounds said, adding that the last background checks were start to the season. Seaholm’s friends are shortage. Hornady said of 9mm for shooting range training occurred this past despite efforts to increase ca- completed in 2020, eclipsing Team members expect to scrambling, too. And they’re practice in August of 2020. fall. “We’re way overdue.” 2019’s 13.2 million by 60%. shoot a box or two of shot- relying on each other, the pacity, production is simply The shipment didn’t arrive A spokesman for the maxed out. The previous record was set gun shells for training (25 way teammates do. When until April 2021 — eight Tillamook County Sheriff’s in 2016 with 15.7 million shells per box, or what com- one of them does find a sup- “We promise we are months later. He’s been the Office also reported delays in shipping everything we can,” background checks. An esti- petitors call a round), which ply of shells somewhere, they range master for the depart- receiving ammunition orders, mated 8.4 million purchases is typically once or twice a try to tip each other off, so Hornady said. “The stuff that ment for more than a decade as did other agencies around goes out today was literally in 2020 were first-time buy- week. Even with a shortened that everyone has a chance and he’s never had a problem the state. ers, with significant increases season under the pandemic, to get a little. Competition put in a box yesterday.” getting ammo orders filled, Columbia County Sheriff But some kinds of ammu- among women and African Moncrief needs around 250 season is coming up fast, and usually keeping from 6,000 Brian Pixley is also keeping Americans. shells for practice. She hasn’t more training is what they all nition aren’t being made at to 10,000 rounds on hand for a close watch on the ammu- all. In the hustle to keep the Neil Christensen at Gun been able to secure any of it want. eight to 10 officers to train. nition supply. & Boot & Gear in Astoria, yet, and can’t find anywhere In light of the ammo popular rounds popping, less The department provides “We were able to buy used or specialty types are Oregon, is among the small to order it either, just like shortage, one non-shooting all the ammunition for both plenty of ammo earlier this business owners facing the many of her teammates. training exercise Seaholm being squeezed. The time it training and duty, and uses year, so we are not experi- takes to recalibrate machines trend in supply issues for the “Every time we go to got from her coach is finger- shotgun slugs, buckshot and encing any ammo shortage, firearms industry. He’s seen practice, we just cross our tracking falling leaves the is money lost. And why .223 rifle ammo along with yet,” Pixley said. gamble on a possible sale a continuing rise in demand, fingers and hope they have way she would follow a clay 9mm. Luckily, due to a previ- particularly for popular cali- it,” said Katie Moncrief, pigeon with her shotgun. An- when you have a sure thing? ous over-order, TPD hasn’t Manufacturing issues The president of spe- bers, during the past decade. Kennedy’s mom. Kennedy other one has her practicing had to order the other types at root of shortage Christensen said turmoil added that she’s missed a few opening the weapon, closing cialty ammo manufacturer of ammo this year, as they Black Hills Ammunition, pushes sales on guns and practices to help conserve it as if during the loading are equally scarce right now. Perhaps the biggest issue ammo, and this past year was supplies for the competitive process, and imagining the Jeff Hoffman, recently gave With the new budget though comes from the top an interview to Outdoor Life rife with it. season. clay target and subsequent cycle starting in July and no — suppliers are scrambling “I would say it all really “I’d definitely like to get shot. in which he noted that the sign of the shortage ending, to fill orders. Christensen government is among those started with the civil unrest, more practice in,” Ken- Troxel is planning to place said some orders that would when there started to be nedy said. “I like seeing my Coach struggles competing for the lim- another order as soon as the normally take two or three ited supply of bullets on the Black Lives Matter protests,” improvements from the first to supply team funds are available, knowing months now take upwards of Christensen said. “Then it time I ever shot to where I market. Hoffman supplies it could be months before he nine months to fill. the government, commer- kind of bled into COVID and am now … I like seeing my Steve Schwend is the sees delivery, and that’s if Wholesalers fill some it just continued on through.” growth in shooting.” head coach for the Tillamook cial stores, gun companies, anyone is still accepting or- gaps, but often with strings and law enforcement. But While Christensen hasn’t A dancer and volleyball High School Clay Target ders at that point, as backlogs attached on purchases, such put limits on purchases, player, Kennedy said shoot- Team. He said the team bud- the military orders have the grow longer by the day. as buying a certain firearm ultimate priority. many other retailers are ing compares to other sports geted $3,000 for the specific Troxel said the vendor the or other ammo as part of an restricting how much ammo in that it requires a level of shotgun shells the team needs “We’re not only morally department uses for ammo order. And then there’s the and ethically bound to take customers can get, even at skill and athleticism, and also to train and compete this attributes the shortage in pop-up online businesses big box stores. One prob- frequent practice, in order to season, but there was nothing care of the military, which part to limits on production including the ammo scalp- I feel we are, but we’re lem with supply is so-called advance and compete. There out there to buy, and rules stemming from coronavirus ers. Business owners have to ammo scalpers, people who is more to it than swinging prevent the use of reloaded contractually obligated to pandemic safety mandates look everywhere these days. take care [of those orders],” make purchases at brick-and- up a shotgun and squeezing ammo for safety reasons. that restrict the number of Christensen said he’s gone mortar stores and sell online the trigger. Schwend also attributes the Hoffman told Outdoor Life. employees allowed in fa- from having a third of annual “The military has preferenc- at high markups, artificially A returning member of ammo shortage largely to cilities. Troxel questioned if sales as backordered ammo inflating the market. With the clay target team, Seaholm national civil unrest and the es along the way. So, there there isn’t a way to adapt and to having triple the total sales is some level of competi- in-store deals as one of the is a ninth grader who joined fear of a social collapse. overcome, giving the local in backordered ammo. few tactics left to combat the the team at its inception in There are some work- tion over machines with this school system as an example “It has definitely been stuff.” online market, rationing sales 2019. She doesn’t recall hav- arounds to training without of problem-solving to reopen a challenge,” Christensen is a way to ensure customers ing any trouble getting her ammo — dry-firing drills, While Hoffman said his operations. said. “I could pay my house company, which does the keep coming. ammo for that first season. practice ammo and lasers To stretch what they do off like 17 times with the are increasingly common. majority of its business with have, TPD has been discuss- amount of ammo I have the military, hasn’t seen But there is no replacement ing training alternatives. backordered.” for the muscle memory and a surge in military ammo There are a variety of op- Manufacturers are bat- purchasing, he acknowl- reaction development of tions: lasers that monitor dry- tling to keep up, reportedly live-fire training. Alterna- edged that it doesn’t have firing techniques, video sim- producing record amounts the capacity to answer the tives to shooting come with ulator systems, and simulated to feed consumers. But a cost as well, which is a call for more civilian product ammunition are growing in logistical issues with raw because Black Hills is dedi- burden for school teams like popularity, for example. In materials, such as with black Tillamook’s. cated to fulfilling its gov- Tillamook, they are consider- powder produced in Austra- ernment contracts, despite “We’ve got orders in ing conversion kits for their lia — which suffered terrible with all the local gun dealers the possible temptations of pistols that would allow them wildfires this past year, and the lucrative commercial and ammunition suppliers, to fire .22 rounds, which are where dock worker strikes af- and they just kind of laugh,” market in its present condi- cheaper and more available. fected shipping — are hitting tion. Hoffman also scoffed Schwend said. “They’re like The drawback is the training every aspect of the industry. ‘we can’t even get our hands at rumors that manufacturers isn’t the same, which could From aluminum shortages are sitting on their supplies on it.’” affect how prepared officers due to changes in recycling One of those local gun to drive up prices. are in the field. to the regulatory ban on “I’m not wishing to insult shop owners (he asked that “Thankfully, we placed lead foundries in the U.S. his name be withheld) said anybody, but people who this order back in August, (recycled lead must be used), think that way have never he saw sales spike when the otherwise I think we would any single thing could jam coronavirus pandemic began, really been in business,” have been in a whole other up the supply chain, let alone Hoffman told Outdoor Life. which he mostly chalked up world of hurt at this point,” the combination of so many to increased unemployment “They don’t understand how Troxel said. hindrances. economics and capitalism benefits that gave people As it stands, TPD has had Christensen is hopeful more money than they would work. We’re in business to to get creative with train- the ammo shortage trend sell stuff.” Get Reliable Financial Advice typically earn. It escalated ing scenarios and reduce the won’t last beyond the next when the protests and riots Meanwhile, back on Breta Grumbois, Tracy Aalvik, & Scott Thompson frequency of range visits. An two years. He doesn’t think the range in Tillamook, the kicked off, he said. April training session would it’s a long-term problem, are Financial Advisors with Fibre Financial Group Just as happened with student athletes of the high have looked fairly different if but extended demand could school trap shooting team located at Fibre Federal Credit Union. They’re toilet paper when COVID-19 that ammo shipment hadn’t reshape the economics of the available to consult with you at no initial cost! broke, he said the panic said they will continue treat- finally arrived. Faced with a ammo industry. 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Columbia County’s trusted local news source A10 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, August 4, 2021 Local stock car racers seek division title competes in the Four Cylin- der Division while driving the Green Lion/Eaton’s Tire & Service Center sponsored 1995 Neon and she’s ranked 21st in the point standings. The Berg’s are the only hus- band/wife duo that competes at the speedway. Liebig won the July 10 Dwarf Car Division main and heat in his TFT Construction sponsored open-wheel style race car. Liebig recorded a second place main event finish in the June 5 season opener and he won the heat and dash. Liebig is atop the standings with 227 points. Courtesy photo from Mike Weber Courtesy photo from Mike Weber Greer enjoyed lots of Columbia County stock car racers compete in St. Helens. Bob Berg (#0 green neon) of St. Helens leads the Four Cylinder Divi- success in the June 5 season sion standings. in place this year, drivers are opener as he recorded a sweep MIKE WEBER the standings in two divi- accumulating points in the di- sions (Sportsman, Modified). event, which is the JC Miller Dodge Neon. Berg, a two-time in the Micro Restricted Sprint Chronicle Guest Article vision standings and they will Portland’s Tom Zywicki is in Memorial Race Saturday at 5 CCRA champion, is seeking Car Division as he won the dash, heat and main event. After four of 13 events on have an opportunity to win a first place in the Pure Stock p.m. at River City Speedway. to win the third title of his 29- CCRA championship for the Division with 222 points and Berg recorded a sweep of year motorsports career. Berg Greer leads the series stand- River City Speedway’s stock ings with 208 points. car racing schedule a number first time since 2019. Fans are Joel Davis of Kelso, leads the Four Cylinder Division main won the 2016 Four Cylinder also allowed to attend races events June 5 and July 10 as championship and the 2018 of local drivers have enjoyed Tuner Division standings with Next racing events success and are top contend- this season for the first time in 200 points. he won the trophy dash, heat Tuner Division title. two years without any COVID race and main event both “Everything has been ers for a Columbia County Bernie Lujan of St. Helens, After Saturday’s race, the Racing Association (CCRA) restrictions. is in second place in the days and he leads the stand- going pretty good so far this ings with 333 points. Trenton season and my goal is to win next event will be Aug. 14, division title. Sportsman Division with 192 followed by the Aug. 21-22 A year ago with the strict The driver standings points, behind Jenner at 230 Brogan of Kelso, is in second the championship,” said Berg, place with 315 points with his 57. “It’s good to see fans at the Economy Auto Parts spon- COVID-19 restrictions, there points. Lujan, 52, recorded a sored two-day Iron Giant were not any points awarded Area drivers who are atop season best fourth place main Economy Auto Parts spon- track now too, which makes sored 1996 Nissan Altima. it more fun and exciting and race. The Potter Memorial for drivers competing on the the standings include Bob event finish and he won the Races will be held Sept. 4-5, quarter mile clay oval track Berg of St. Helens (Four Cyl- Brogan, 18, won the July 24 it’s just cool to see people heat race June 12 in his Ross main event. here again. It won’t be easy to followed by events Sept. 17- at the Columbia County Fair- inders), Cody Greer of Rainier Diesel & Auto sponsored 18 and the Sept. 25 Skinny’s grounds motorsports facility in (Micro Restricted Sprint Car), Berg took third in the last win the championship though 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. race July 24 after maneu- because it’s going to be very Texaco season finale. St. Helens. There were no fans Dennis Liebig of Scappoose These top championship allowed at the speedway last (Dwarf Cars) and Austin Fox vering up from a last place close in the standings all year contenders will be hoping to starting position in the 16 between me, Trenton and The River City Speedway year either. of Rainier (Tracers). Van- solidify their position in the is located at 58892 Saulser However, with new rules car field with his Cozy Lawn Darin Pilcher.” couver’s Don Jenner leads standings in the CCRA’s fifth Maintenance sponsored 1997 Berg’s wife Tiffany also Road in St. Helens. ‘Oregon leading the way’ in clean energy on by accelerating the clean and pollution.” bills become law.” STAFF REPORT energy transition in Oregon Brown said the legislation Collectively, these bills [email protected] and centering the needs of shows that Oregon is leading will reduce emissions, Oregon Gov. 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