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Photo courtesy of the Lincoln County School District While some Oregon school districts have resumed limited in-person instruction, Columbia County school districts are con- tinuing remote learning due to the increasing COVID-19 cases. Courtesy photo Courtesy photo The rock painters clockwise, starting at front, are Kathy Syrstad, Rosemary Jeffrey, Niki Kirsch, Jean Kirsch A tray full of the Lions Club painted rocks. and Sue Mueller. In-person found ways to safely contin- on the painting rocks project words on the back. already been retrieved by the JEREMY C. RUARK ue serving the community. seeking an eye-catching The rocks are being public,” Syrstad said. “We classes still [email protected] The club’s latest project designs. On the back of placed in St. Helens’ City will periodically add more is painting and distributing the rocks, an encouraging Parks and public areas for rocks.” distant Although the COVID-19 colorful small rocks around message is added and se- anyone passing by to enjoy, As winter sets in, Syrstad pandemic has made meetings the community. lected rocks got an additional according to Lions Club and activities more difficult, JEREMY C. RUARK the St. Helens Lions Club Lions Club members “surprise” included. A small member Kathy Syrstad. ­­­­ [email protected] members said they have gather outside to work safely sticker has encouraging “Some of the rocks have See ROCKS Page A8

School districts in Colum- bia County are preparing in- person classroom instruction Fairgrounds faces financial challenges plans, but those plans will not be put into place as soon as She said the fairgrounds cial disruption, however, came district officials had hoped. MONIQUE MERRILL projected a $40,000 loss in from the cancelation of the The St. Helens School [email protected] revenue over the weeks that annual fair and rodeo, which District has not yet set a spe- the fairgrounds sheltered brought in over $90,000 cific date to resume in-person It’s been a long year of wildfire evacuees in Sep- in revenue in 2019. It’s the instruction. canceled events and reimag- tember. The grounds are on largest event hosted on the St. Helens School District ined celebrations, and the Saulser Road in St. Helens. grounds, and brings thousands Superintendent Scot Stock- Columbia County Fair Board “The loss was due to the of visitors each year. well sent a letter to parents has felt the impact. fairgrounds not being avail- Other events were late Thursday, Oct. 22, stat- “We are financially strug- able to incur any revenue reimagined, like the annual ing, “When we are able to gling,” said Julie Pelletier, during the emergency shelter design a plan that can safely vice president of the Colum- situation,” she said. Chronicle photo ­­­­ Tents were set up at the Columbia County Fairgrounds in St. Helens in staff and support limited bia County Fairgrounds Fair The most significant finan- in‐person Instruction for our Board and vendor coordinator. See FAIR Page A3 September to house evacuees from regional wildfires. most at risk students we will notify eligible students and families. “We are hopeful this can be the first phase to return- ing to school, yet we know it will take significant work as a community to bring our num- bers down to allow in‐person instruction for all students.” Distance learning will continue until state required metrics are met to safely resume in-class room instruc- tion, according to district officials. Scappose School District Superintendent Tim Porter sent a letter to parents on Tuesday, Oct. 20, suggesting that his district will likely not resume in-person instruction JUSTICE WITH INTEGRITY until January. COLUMBIA COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE “Our ability to fully open DISTRICT 19, POSITION 3 classrooms is dependent on health metrics in Columbia, Endorsed by: The Honorable Judge Cathleen B. Callahan, Circuit Court Washington, and Multnomah Judge of Columbia County • Stephen D. Petersen, attorney in Rainier • Counties specifically, which Agnes M. Petersen, attorney in St. Helens • David B. Herr, attorney in in turn are dependent on our Scappoose • Mary Anne Anderson, attorney in St. Helens community following good Paid for by Clarke 4 Judge practices, including the wear- ing of face coverings, Porter said. “We are likely months away from re-opening our school buildings in a broad manner, even for a hybrid/co- BRANDEE DUDZIC hort model of learning.” See the St. Helens and Scapppose superintendents’ letters attached to this story at County Commissioner Position 1 thechronicleonline.com. NEIGHBOR • VETERAN • MOTHER

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Seven new cases of St., Clatskanie; Rainier City “Voting by mail in Oregon 22, there have been 14 Voter turnout for the Nov. 3 Hall, 106 B St. West, Rainier; is easy, secure and resistant to COVID-19 were reported in COVID-19 hospitalizations Columbia County on Mon- General Election is at a higher Vernonia Public Library, fraud,” Attorney General Ellen reported since the pandemic level compared to the election 701 Weed Ave., Vernonia; Rosenblum said. “That said, day, Oct. 26, according to began, according to the the Oregon Health Authority of 2016, according to Colum- Columbia County Courthouse, there are reports of misin- Columbia County Public bia County Election Supervi- 230 Strand St., St. Helens; formation around this year’s (OHA). Health Department. The day’s report ensures sor Don Clack. and at the Scappoose City election, and voters may have Data from the county As of Friday, Oct. 23, Hall, 33568 E. Columbia Ave., urgent questions. I want Or- that the county is an- health department isolates other week behind opening pandemic. 35.84% of voters in the county Scappoose. egonians to know they can call cases within different zip On Friday, Oct. 23, the had submitted their ballots, 11 Voters with questions or our hotline and get a pretty schools under the current codes. Within the county, metrics, which require Co- OHA announced the highest days ahead of the election. In concerns about voting security quick call back.” St. Helens has reported by single day number of new 2016, only 18.72% of voters can call the Attorney Gen- lumbia County to report five the highest total number of or less new cases per week cases statewide since the in the county had turned in eral’s Voter Protection Hotline Follow election coverage at cases since the pandemic start of the pandemic at 550. their ballots, 11 days prior to at 971-673-4111. thechronicleonline.com and in for three weeks. began, with 72 reported. The county’s total num- Three of those cases were in the election. Staff at the Oregon Depart- the Wednesday print editions Comparing the number of Columbia County. Statewide, 39.8% of voters ment of Justice review the of The Chronicle. ber of cases reported since cases to the size of the com- the onset of the pandemic is The OHA is urging have submitted their ballots as munity, however, Rainier has Oregonians to rethink Hal- of Oct. 23. 266. Of those 266, eight are been hit the hardest, despite considered currently infec- loween celebrations this As to why ballots are com- having reported 49 total year, amidst another spike in tious as of data from Thurs- ing in earlier and at a higher cases since the onset of the cases around the state. rate, Clack said there is high public interest. “This election has whipped up serious hype and people are being cautious in ensuring Hey, we’ve got hay! their vote is heard,” he said. In overseeing the elec- tion process, Clack said there LAKEN GORTLER would be several indicators of Sponsored content a safe and secure election. “They could include We heard our custom- among others, registration in- ers talking about their need tegrity, reliable ballot delivery for hay, and now we’ve got and return, accurate results, some! It took us forever to timely results, voter engage- find a supplier. We looked ment, confidence and trust in and looked and looked, the system,” he said. but finally found a guy out Voters are encouraged to in Idaho. They’re USDA use area drop off boxes to certified, so that means the ensure their ballot arrives by Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle USDA comes out and looks election night, 8 p.m. Nov. 3. There are a number of ballot drop off boxes located in communities at their fields and then they Columbia County voters around Columbia County. have to cut it within ten days. 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FAIRFrom Page A1 plant sale hosted by the fair. The sale was held over the weekend in July that the fair and rodeo were originally scheduled on. The proceeds went toward the upkeep of the fairgrounds and brought in $24,000. Usually the sale brings in around $34,000, Fair Board President Jamie Carr previously told the Chronicle. In addition to the plant Photo courtesy of Columbia County sale, the fairgrounds hosted The Columbia County Fairgrounds was opened up to house evacuees a drive-in concert in August. and livestock displaced by regional wildfires. The fair board had scheduled another drive-in concert for in the form of a $15,000 not employees. September, but the spread donation from the Friends Now, the county is unsure of wildfires across the state of the Fair nonprofit, but the whether that money will be changed those plans as they fair board is uncertain about reimbursed because CARES opened the grounds to shelter whether they can accept it or Act funding is not intended evacuees. not. to cover lost revenue, which Now, the fair board is try- The nonprofit was the award could be viewed ing to keep financially afloat awarded a grant from Busi- as since it does not have any and bring money in while ness Oregon’s emergency employees— and therefore observing COVID-19 safety small business grants and the no wages to supplement. guidelines. county matched the grant, Johnson said that had “It’s very difficult to host which was administered by the Friends of the Fair used any type of fundraising, due the Columbia-Pacific Eco- the money to help with next to COVID,” Pelletier said. nomic Development District. year’s rodeo, or buying equip- “With limited amount of At the Columbia County ment, it could be viewed as people that can attend, we Board of Commissioners operating costs, but an out- worry about breaking even meeting Wednesday, Oct. 21, right donation isn’t allowable. financially; we can’t afford to that particular allocation of “It is a concern to us, we lose any money.” money was under discussion. gave this money with the The best way to support Funding for the grant matches intent to help our business the fairgrounds is to use them, comes from the county’s community,” Commissioner she said. The fairgrounds are share of Coronavirus Aid, Alex Tardif said. “The largest available for rentals, though Relief, and Economic Secu- grant was given to a nonprofit COVID-19 guidelines still rity (CARES) Act funding with 11 employees who don’t must be observed. and in order to be reimbursed exist.” “It is very hard to keep the for spending used under the The county can choose to grounds operating financially CARES Act, governments either rescind the award and under our current situation must follow certain rules on put the money towards some- with relying on events and how funding can be used. thing else that would be cov- rentals to keep the budget in “If they’re simply giving ered under the CARES Act, the green,” Pelletier said. “We the fair board the $15,000 or it can give the nonprofit suffered a huge loss not being without any strings attached, $15,000 from another fund. able to have the fair.” it could be considered a The fair board will be Instead of focusing on a replacement for lost revenues, discussing the donation at its large, weeklong event to bring which isn’t a legible expen- next meeting in November. in funding for the year, the diture, so there’s a possibility “The reimbursement of it fair board must shift toward we couldn’t see reimburse- is of interest to us,” Commis- a year-long, revolving-door ment for that 15,000,” said sioner Margaret Magruder rental model to keep the Tiffany Johnson, assistant said. “If those funds are not grounds in the green, and Pel- county counsel. reimbursed, it leaves us with letier is open to other ideas. The business grants were a hole— or an opportunity, “If the public has any ideas awarded based on the number depending on how you look for events or anything, really, of employees at each busi- at it.” please let us know,” she said. ness. The nonprofit was listed “What do you want, as a com- as having between 11-15 munity, that we can provide?” employees, which accounted for the money it received Donation complication and also made it the highest award given in that particular One source of recent fund- program. However, the non- ing to the fair board came profit is run by volunteers and

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To find a model plans won’t cover Chronicle Guest Column plan with lower-cost insulin, providers outside the plan’s look for “Insulin Savings” on network and service area un- Medicare’s annual Open Medicare Plan Finder. less certain exceptions apply, Enrollment season is under- There are important differ- such as emergency services. way, and I want to encourage ences between Original Medi- You may need to get a all people with Medicare to care and Medicare Advantage. referral to see a specialist, review their current health and Here’s a brief summary: even if the specialist is in your prescription drug coverage. plan’s network. Medicare Advantage Original Medicare Out-of-pocket costs for plan premiums have fallen Medicare Advantage vary, to historic lows, dropping an With Original Medicare, and plans may have lower average of 34% over the last you can go to any doctor or out-of-pocket costs for certain three years. Many plans are hospital that accepts Medicare, services. offering a new insulin benefit anywhere in the U.S. In most You may have to pay a that limits the maximum cost cases, you don’t need a referral monthly plan premium in to $35 for a 30-day supply. By to see a specialist. addition to your monthly Part shopping around, you may be For services covered under B premium. Some plans may able to save money and find Medicare Part B, you usually have a $0 premium or may a plan that better meets your pay 20% of the Medicare-ap- help pay all or part of your needs. proved amount after you meet Part B premiums. Open Enrollment runs your deductible. You also pay Plans have a yearly limit on through Dec. 7 each year. a monthly premium for Part B. what you pay out-of-pocket for This is the time when you can If you choose to join a Part services covered under Medi- change your Medicare health D drug plan, you’ll pay an ad- care Part A and Part B. Once or drug coverage for the fol- ditional monthly premium. you reach your plan’s limit, lowing year. You can switch to There’s no yearly limit on you pay nothing for services Original Medicare, or join or what you pay out-of-pocket, covered by Part A and Part B change a Medicare Advantage unless you have supplemental for the rest of the year. plan or Part D prescription coverage, such as Medicare Plans must cover all medi- drug plan. Any new coverage Supplement Insurance, also cally necessary services that you select takes effect Jan. 1, known as Medigap. Medigap Original Medicare covers. 2021. can help pay your remain- Most plans offer extra benefits Our updated Medicare ing out-of-pocket costs (like that Original Medicare doesn’t Plan Finder (www.Medicare. your 20% coinsurance). Or cover, such as some vision, gov/plan-compare) can help you can use coverage from a hearing, dental, benefits, you compare the prices and former employer or union, or as well as adult day health benefits of Medicare Advan- Medicaid. services, caregiver support, tage plans, Original Medicare, Original Medicare covers in-home support, and home- Medicare drug plans, and Me- most medically necessary ser- based palliative care. Weekly Online Poll Last Week’s Results digap policies. This mobile- vices and supplies in hospitals, In some cases, you have to friendly tool works on smart doctors’ offices, and other get a service or item approved phones, tablets, and desktop health care settings. It doesn’t ahead of time for the plan to computers. For beneficiaries cover some benefits, including cover it. Do you believe Oregon’s who have created an account, vision and most dental care. If you’d like free, person- Are you ready we’ve personalized Plan In most cases, you don’t alized counseling on what Vote-By-Mail system is Finder to generate a personal have to get a service or item Medicare options are right for drug history so that prescrip- approved ahead of time for you, call the nonprofit State for the snow? secure and safe? tion information will be Original Medicare to cover it. Health Insurance and Assis- auto-populated from personal tance Program, or SHIP. Medicare claims history with Medicare Advantage To find the SHIP program Yes No 75% Yes 25% No accurate brand, dosage, and in your state, go to https:// frequency information. But Medicare Advantage Plans www.shiptacenter.org or call anyone can browse options are offered by private insurers 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800- without creating an account. that provide your Medicare 633-4227). Vote online at thechronicleonline.com Many Medicare drug plans Part A and B benefits, in many and Medicare Advantage plans cases through a managed net- Seema Verma is the Clarification:The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) has clarified its release about on-time graduation rates that include drug coverage are work, similar to an HMO. administrator for Centers for published in the Oct. 21 edition of The Chronicle. The graduation rates for 2019-20 have not been released yet. The participating in a new insulin In many cases, you’ll Medicare & Medicaid Services rate in the profiles is for the 2018-19 year. It doesn’t state that in the column heading of the media file we sent, but it savings initiative. These plans need to use doctors and other (CMS). The CMS is part of the is stated on the profiles themselves which are now available on the ODE website. See the St. Helens update as an now offer 30 days of insulin providers in the plan’s network United States Department of example with this story at thechronicleonline.com. The ODE apologizes for the confusion. The graduation rate for the for $35 or less – an average and service area to get the low- Health and Human Services. Class of 2020 will be released in January. We are happy to set the record straight. Voices of the Community

To all the other young Dudzic. She understands out the candidates. Support for adults out there, the ones Clarke deserves Brad cares very real issues going on in Take for example our Dudzic that historically do not vote, the vote about us the county and in the country race for judge of the Circuit it is time to make our voices and she will work tirelessly Court, 19th District, Position In 2016 Columbia County heard. Senator Mark Hatfield, Watching the stream of I am a local business to fix them. Her pro-worker 3. Michael Clarke, clearly decided to vote conservative. who long represented our people returning their bal- owner and I will be voting and pro-environment policies has an extensive campaign At a time that was relatively state before I was even born, lots to the courthouse is an for State Representative Brad have earned her numerous budget with street signs and calm by today’s standards, up once said, “Our problem is uplifting sight. Voting is the Witt. endorsements from local a snappy Facebook page. and down the ballot in Co- not the lack of knowing; it is opportunity to make neces- I appreciate that Brad farms and shops, local unions Meanwhile the incumbent, lumbia County, Republicans the lack of doing.” sary change. takes a personal interest in and even nationwide climate Jenefer Grant does not. won the support of voters not It is time for a change. the lives of his constituents and veteran organizations Clarke won the primary looking to upset the status Robert Backus Voters in Columbia County and supports local busi- such as the Sunrise Move- by less than 1%, despite quo. However, 2020 is not Warren possess common sense and nesses like mine. It’s been ment, Sierra Club, and Vets having relatively little trial like 2016. Oregon is now fac- can determine fact from spin. a challenging year, and it’s for the People. Brandee is experience for someone run- ing multiple crises all at once: Michael T. Clarke possesses comforting to know that also a veteran, and as a vet ning to be a judge. Sure, he’s a health emergency, an eco- Vote for Dudzic the qualities of integrity, I have a representative in she has founded Repatriate a local guy. But is he the guy compassion, accountability, Our Patriots, a group that just because he speaks plati- nomic fallout, environmental I’ve been a supporter of Salem who really get what destruction and racial unrest. respect and excellence in his it takes to be effective for us helps deported veterans come tudes like, things aren’t right, Brandee Dudzic for Columbia service to others. back to their homes in the and, we can do better? Although national politics County Commissioner since at home. When thousands of receive the majority of news Michael is an involved Oregonians were let down by U.S. I believe no other can- Jenefer Grant has been the primaries, and here’s why: member of the community didate for County Commis- an attorney since 1992. She coverage, local politics are I know what poor leader- the Employment Department, just as important, if not more. and will continue to build it was Brad who stood up sioner, Position 1, cares as began practicing law in Co- ship, mismanagement, and a relationships in a positive much about their county and lumbia County in 1996 and And on Nov. 3 I hope you toxic work environment can and called for an investiga- exercise your franchise, and I manner. Communication with tion. It’s Brad who is drafting the people in it as Brandee has been serving as our judge do to a county. As a county the County Commissioners, Dudzic. since 2007 (almost as long as hope that you vote for Bran- employee, I watched so many a bill to give businesses an dee Dudzic for Columbia colleagues, employees and avenue for pandemic inter- Clarke has been an attorney), folks lose the love they had community partners needs to Ross Cahill developing relationships County Commissioner. for their jobs, grow frustrated ruption insurance. And, it’s When I first met Brandee come from a place of integrity Brad who I will be voting to St. Helens with county stakeholders like with how they were treated, and respect with a commit- the sheriff’s office, and the over the summer, I knew and even leave their jobs like reelect as state representa- ment to understanding that the juvenile department, working immediately that she was the I did. I know that Brandee tive. fighter and leader we need in community expects us to be Follow the to settle cases to avoid costly is the type of leader that we professional. our community. Brandee calls need in this county. Carol Cross and drawn-out trials, and, has herself a neighbor, veteran It is often difficult to St. Helens endorsements from people Brandee has had the cour- change the status quo but money and mother, but she is so age to fight against structures who really know what it’s all much more. After we began Columbia County deserves Something I’ve noticed about. and systems that don’t benefit the best. Michael has acted talking, her passion, empa- working folks. She works Dudzic shares everyone agrees on is that big So who’s the best for the thy, intelligence and honesty with respect and integrity money in campaign finance job? tirelessly to increase acces- professionally and personally my values immediately shone through. sibility to services and local is bad. Money in politics works. Walking away from that con- at all times. He is intelligent, Our only defense is to make government. She will priori- With a local elections There is a way to combat versation, I was confident that energetic, a successful busi- educated decisions ourselves. tize the needs of real people coming up, I think it’s impor- big money in politics: Do with her unique experiences, ness owner, a proud member Vote with your brain, not first, not her own interests or tant to do your research on your research. genuine leadership, and of the community, and most your gut, bearing in mind the the interests of large corpora- importantly, will be a role each candidate to find who Instead of voting for the relentless determination, she tions. familiar face you’ve become contents of each. will represent our community model for professionalism. shares your values best, and when it comes to Columbia accustomed to seeing on honorably as we face such H. Weston Drumheller Lori Baker Cathleen B. Callahan County Commissioner, Posi- political signs, or an ‘R’ or difficult times. Warren St Helens Hillsboro tion 1, mine was Brandee ‘D’ next to their name, check

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multitasking skills needed county. AFSME Local 697 community he loves the most. fore Casey Garrett was hired the 4-H kids, and spending Dudzic brings to be successful in govern- has endorsed Brandee Dudzic Vote for Clarke. so I didn’t have interactions money at the auction. value to county ment. Brandee’s degrees are for County Commissioner be- with him through my county I personally remember in social science and conflict cause they trust that she will Bradley Melville employment. I have had Brad Witt taking the time position resolution. I can’t think of have the safety and wellbeing Scappoose interactions with him through to ask me about my 4-H any better expertise to have of county employees in mind parks meetings. dairy goat project and I have I am writing to encour- as an elected official than the when making policy. I want to defend those seen him support 4-Her’s by age folks to vote for Brandee study of relationships and Brandee is the fresh face Cemeteries county employees that have purchasing their animals at Dudzic for Columbia County resolving conflict. we need here in Columbia been made out to be disgrun- the Columbia County Fair Commissioner, Position 1. I I hope you will join me in County. She is not beholden need support tled, not putting much effort auction. Brad is a staunch voting for Brandee Dudzic to anyone but her constitu- in their work, or “entitled.” I supporter of 4-H. He under- am a retired 911 operator and As most are aware, mail-in I know what it takes to make for County Commissioner, ents— she doesn’t take gas, worked with those employees stands how life-changing Position 1. coal, oil or timber money. If ballots will soon be delivered of facility maintenance and this program can be for our a community safe. Brandee’s to residents in Oregon for passion for investing in our you want an elected official they were always responsive youth because he was a Georgiana Gordon that actually cares about the election on Nov. 3. On to the needs of the county, 4-H member himself. Brad youth and most vulnerable the ballot for patrons of the St. Helens you and your family, elect they did excellent work, and understands that being a community members will pay Rainier/Clatskanie Cemetery huge dividends. Brandee Dudzic for County they got along well with all representative is like having Commissioner. District will be Measure other employees and the a 4-H project. It’s more than I was so touched when 5-283 which is a request to Brandee opened up the law Dudzic cares public. If you needed some- flag-waving — it’s hard work Rebekah Mathers add a nickle per thousand to thing fixed or changed, the and requires dedication. I library for unsheltered folks support the Cemetery Dis- for community St. Helens job got done. In the Parks hope you’ll join me in sup- on a snowy night before the trict. For some unknown rea- warming shelter had opened. Department, Lori Baker was porting our most dedicated I am writing to encour- son, this additional important an excellent employee and representative: Brad Witt. We need more elected of- age everybody to vote for financial support has failed ficials that lead with empathy Clarke is ready she was on top of getting and Brandee Dudzic for Colum- in the past. It is important to keeping the parks in great Chava Wollin and compassion. bia County Commissioner, support the Cemetery District Brandee has given to her to be judge shape. If there was a mainte- St. Helens Position 1. With all the news with a yes vote. Why? nance issue with any of the community and her country about the poor leadership, I knew Mike Clarke before The fence at the Hudson as well, serving in the Na- parks, she would make sure toxic work environment and he started his law firm. I Cemetery has been subject to that work order was taken care Our cemeteries tional Guard as an army field culture of secrecy in our would sit with Mike and hit and run drivers who leave medic. They learn how to of and the issue was repaired. county, I think we are all discuss his goals and legal the scene. This has happened I enjoyed working with all of I am imploring voters help others under some of the ready for a change. career, and I would make sug- five times this year and only most grueling circumstances the county employees, they living within the Rainier It’s pretty telling that the gestions about which areas one driver stopped and had were all dedicated to doing a Cemetery District (Clats- possible, putting their lives at union for the employees of law he should specialize insurance. The fence remains risk to save others. She has good job. kanie, Rainier and all area of the Columbia County in, knowing these were the unrepaired, not to mention Since Casey Garrett has in between) to vote YES learned to sacrifice for the Courthouse chose to endorse easier types of cases to open unsightly, until funds are greater good. taken over parks, I’ve noticed on the minuscule increase Brandee, even though her and close. Instead of taking available next year to recon- in the last couple of years they are currently seeking. But BrandeeFREE is more YARD than DEBRIESopponent’s office is in the my suggestions, Mike chose struct the damaged white just a good and kind person, that deterioration at the parks, $0.05/$1,000 equals $12.50 courthouse. This is also the to practice in the areas of law fence. maintenance isn’t being done per year on a home assessed she is RECYCLINGhighly intelligent and SAT., union APRIL that represents 20! the that would allow him to have The levy will support extremely hard working. and the public is being put in at $250,000. Twelve cemeter- employees of the road depart- a clear conscious and make upkeep, maintenance, exhaus- harm’s way. Restrooms aren’t ies for one man to maintain, Any person who can work ment, another department a positive difference while tive labor, and some neces- full time, while obtaining being cleaned daily, work with deteriorating equipment, that has been affected by helping people navigate their sary equipment replacement, orders have sat for a year. is unfathomable to me, let her master’sFREE degree YARD and DEBRIESmismanagement within the own lives. as well as, usual and ordinary raisingQuality three kids has the Bark at It saddened me to hear that alone the fact that this one in- RECYCLING SAT., APRIL 20! Mike and I would speak bills and expenditures for all the county employees were dividual also has to keep the on occasion about legal mat- 12 local cemeteries cover- being discredited by Garrett. burial records and complete ters and things that angered ing over 39 acres with over I wanted to stand with the all paperwork required in the Competitive me about these situations. I 13,000 grave sites occupied county employees. burying of our dead. This tax Quality Bark at would express my desire to and unoccupied. rate has not been increased punish the wrong doers, but Is this too much to ask Gloria Rice for decades and I would Mike always kept calm and to keep the grounds well Prices St. Helens guess that we have some would steer me from my vin- groomed and presentable? As of the cheapest plot prices Competitive dictive thoughts and direct me an example, it would cost a in the state. The Rainier to finding solutions, trying to resident about $15.00 addi- Witt invests in Cemetery District Board of help me see what is right/fair. tional per year in a $300,000 Directors has been incredibly PricesCedar Chips I know Mike did a great residence for the five year our community frugal and efficient through deal of soul searching before levy. Garden Mulch the years, but continuing deciding to run for this Let’s support our local I am voting to reelect to fulfill the needs of our position. Would he tank his cemeteries, staff (of one), Brad Witt for State Represen- communities, as well as the CedarFir & HemlockChips career by running against an and volunteers. Vote yes on tative. There is no compari- laws required of them by the GardenBark Dust Mulch incumbent in such a small Measure 5-283 by Nov. 3. son between the candidates; state on such little revenue community? Does it make Brad has the experience, the is pretty much impossible. Fir & Hemlock Trailmix sense to leave behind a busi- Paul and Judy Nys education and the empathy to When no one is willing to ness that took so much time, do the job. He teaches civic BarkSoil Dust Blends Rainier lead such a hopeless mission, effort and heart to build? I involvement to children and or work in such demanding •Trailmix Fir Shavings know he started his campaign teens in Columbia County by conditions, what do we do Soil Blends so he could make a bigger I stand with being both a role model and a then? A nickel per $1,000 of difference for his commu- county employ- human being truly interested value is little to ask to fix this • Fir Shavings nity, a community he grew in keeping youth programs situation. Please join me in Quality Bark at Competitive Prices up in, that he is now raising ees like 4-H alive. He values voting YES on the cemetery Sold by yard or Unit of pick up for Delivery his own children in. When the country lifestyle. Year tax rate increase. he explained his decision, he I worked for Columbia after year I have seen Brad Quality Bark at Competitive Prices was quite clear: Law is about County for 16 years. I left the at the Columbia County Fair Kathy Engel Sold• BEAVER byVariety yard or Unitof Fir for & pick Hemlock up or BARKDelivery bark Dust safeguarding the people and county a couple of years be- walking the barns, talking to Clatskanie • • VarietyMulch of Fir & Hemlock Potting Bark Soil Dust • BEAVER Mulch & Potting Soil BARK • • CedarCedar Chips & Chips Trail Mix & Trail Mix Clean Woodwaste Recycling Community Calendar YardClean Debris Woodwaste & Clean Wood RecyclingWaste Recycling $$915 per yd. CleanYard = No pressure Debris treated, & Woodwastepaint or stain Recycling Home.aspx. For more information, for more information. WoodYard$6 yard Waste Debris with = Lumber, $8 minimum & branches, Woodwaste charge small stumps Recycling and logs. Oct. 31 Wednesdays and We$6 yarddo not with accept $8 minimum trash, charge plastic, dirt or sod. call 503-366-8208. 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Obituaries

Albert “Bruce” Cave Donna Lee Holz Nov. 1, 1934 ~ Oct. 24, 2020 Feb. 19, 1934 ~ Oct. 8, 2020 Bruce was born on Nov. Donna Lee Holz 86, of St. 1, 1934 in Snyder, Texas. He Helens, Oregon, passed away was the second of thirteen on Oct. 8, 2020. She was born children. He and his family on Feb. 19, 1934 in Jefferson moved to the Yankton area City, Missouri to the late Vale- and he attended school in St. tia and Floyd Carter. Helens. Donna graduated from St. He has always loved Helens High School. She was sports, hunting, fishing and an excellent student, artistic all things outdoors. He also and had a beautiful singing served in the U.S. National voice. Guard. He retired from the On May 3, 1952, Donna Boise Cascade Mill after 43 married Leonard Holz. To- years. He enjoyed gardening gether they had three daugh- and selling firewood right up ters, Shirley Holz-(Ralph) until the end. He was very Lundeen, Leona (Michael) active in the Creekside Bap- Culp and Laura Wellons. Donna’s baking was also with such dignity and respect tist Church. After retirement Donna memorable. Her daughters’ for all of the time she resided He is survived by his and Leonard loved to travel friends all remember fresh there. Also, our thanks to Hos- sons, Larry, Tim and Ken in the travel trailer across the from the oven cinnamon rolls pice Care of the Northwest Cave; daughters, Dani Cave U.S. and Canada. Her husband and homemade cookies after for helping make Donna’s Weltsch and Cisi MacDon- Leonard preceded her in death school. transition to her next journey ald; nine brothers and sisters; in 2007. Donna is survived by her comfortable and for support- nine grandchildren; 16 great There will be a graveside Cemetery in Warren, Oregon Donna created beauty daughters; two sisters, Louise ing our family at such a sad grandchildren; and one great- service at 2 p.m. on Nov. 9, behind the Bethany Lutheran throughout her lifetime. She Uttinger and Sheila Hutton; time. great grandchild. 2020 at Bethany Memorial Church. loved to garden, growing four grandchildren, Jeremy Due to the ongoing pan- beautiful flowers and vegeta- Harris, Melissa Lawson, demic, a private graveside ser- bles. Donna created exquisite Elizabeth Culp and Sophia vice will be held at Bethany Donna Jean Cherry crocheted bedspreads and Wellons; and one great grand- Lutheran Cemetery in Warren, Dec. 30, 1943 ~ Oct. 12, 2020 piecework, and enjoyed sew- son Ryan Harris. Oregon. Pastor Ingrid Ader- ing, quilting, knitting and Our family wants to thank hold will be officiating. Well mom, Alzheimer’s You worked at a hospital in painting. Rose Linn Care Center staff In lieu of flowers, dona- took you away from us on Longview and a few other Her soprano voice soared in West Linn, Oregon for tions may be made in Donna’s Oct. 12, 2020. It robbed all places for several years, even- in choir, in Sweet Adelines their wonderful loving care name to the Columbia Pacific of us many years of laughing, tually retiring from that to performances and in church. of Donna. They treated her Food Bank in St. Helens. joking and just having a good do a little traveling. You even time with you. As the tears went to Jerusalem to serve the run down my face writing people as a nurse a couple of Nona “Cookie” Lucas this, I am not only sad and times until it got too danger- heartbroken, I am angry about ous. We were impressed that Feb. 15, 1951 ~ Oct. 15, 2020 it too. I know you would not you would put your life in River. With rod in hand and want me to live this way so I jeopardy for others you did Nona “Cookie” Lucas of a blanket for warmth, she will try to get past it by telling not know. Scappoose, Oregon passed would reel in sturgeon most everyone how you lived your You loved to go hiking away on Oct. 15, 2020 in days she fished. life and would want us to live around the Northwest, and we a Hospice Care facility in Nona is survived by her ours. had some good ones together. Longview, Washington at the husband Gene Lucas of Scap- You were born on Dec. 30, You always had to tell us to age of 69. She was born Feb. poose, Oregon; sons, Scott 1943 in Chicago, Illinois. some delivery driver who slow down and enjoy the hike, 15, 1951 in Portland, Oregon. Higgs of Rockaway Beach, As a child, I hear you were swept you off your feet. In this isn’t some race we had Nona graduated from Roos- Oregon and Ivan Higgs of a happy, spontaneous, adven- 1966 you married dad in to win. evelt High School. Scappoose, Oregon; four step turous girl who loved to read Yakima on a Saturday, moved When you got Alzheimer’s, She was a Scappoose resi- kids, Jody, Carey, Ray and and were a good storyteller to Scappoose, Oregon the next it slowed you down a bit, but dent for over 30 years. Jake; nine grandchildren; and who would entertain everyone day, and he started working at it didn’t break your spirit. At Nona worked as a driver one great grandchild. at the Sunday family dinners. Boise Cascade in St. Helens the memory facility you were for Knapton Tug and Barge A viewing will be held You were quite the seamstress on that Monday. Whew, talk quite the hit when the music for several years before taking from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Oct. too and created many outfits about a whirlwind change in started playing. You would a courier position for Kaiser 26, 2020 at Columbia Funeral to wear. You loved to sing in your life eh? You then had get up, start singing and try to Permanente where she deliv- and her uncle, she was always Home. A graveside service choir and were proficient at three children: Chad in 1967, get the other residents to get ered important medical infor- looking to get her line wet. being held at 1:30 p.m. on the flute and piano which you Pat in 1969, and Teresa in up and dance. You were even mation for over 18 years. She She was an avid fisherman Oct. 27, 2020 at Columbia played throughout high school 1972. successful sometimes! You transferred to medical records who would fish whenever she Memorial Gardens in Scap- and college. You were so won- We were everything to you. were quite the comedian there before she finally retired. could for most of the year. poose, Oregon. Please sign derful, four sisters followed. You always wanted the best too: always telling jokes and Her favorite hobby was Her favorite fishing was for our online guestbook at www. Poor grandpa, what did he do for us, and you did anything making funny motor noises as fishing. Taught by her dad sturgeon on the Columbia columbiafh.com. to deserve that?! You taught you could to make sure we you cruised around the place. them how to ride their bikes, were happy, content, and safe. The staff loved you there. how to dress up in grandma’s You were such a good cook I cannot believe you’re Teresa Holmes clothes, and your quiet and too, and your pies were to gone. I miss you terribly calming demeanor helped die for. Oh, how I miss your mom, and I know everyone Feb. 14, 1956 ~ Oct. 10, 2020 with the stresses of being in meals! else does too. Thanks for be- Teresa Holmes, loving Teresa is survived by her such a large family. You also were a devout ing so good to us while you daughter, sister, wife, mother, husband of 45 years Dan; In 1957, you all moved Catholic and you took us to were here. You are irreplace- aunt and grandmother, son Lee and his wife Na- to Washington state. The St. Fredericks every Sunday able to us. passed away Oct. 10, 2020 at tasha; three grandchildren, family bounced around a throughout our childhood You are survived by your the age of 64. She was born Audrey, Ava and Ethan; bit, but finally ended up in years, and tried to instill in four sisters, Gail McKenzie, Feb. 14, 1956 and is preced- sisters, Janice and Sharon; Yakima, Washington. You us to be thoughtful, kind, and Alane deVilla, Liane Koester, ed in death by her parents, brothers, Thomas and Da- went to St. Paul’s Elementary, unselfish. We put you through and Renee Peck; your three Sam and Donna Finney. vid; and numerous nieces and graduated from Central a lot as we were growing up; children and Donald Cherry; Teresa had a love for life and nephews. Catholic High School. In the I am not sure how you put up two grandchildren, Kyi and family like you read Services will be held at early 1960’s, grandpa and with us. This is the last time Wright and Ashlee McCoy; about in novels. She loved to 11 a.m. on Nov. 14, 2020 grandma started a successful I get to say this, “Thanks for and many nieces and neph- hike, camp, fish and go hunt- at Branches Church in pizza place called Pizza Pete/ bringing us into this world ews. ing with her husband Dan Scappoose, Oregon. In lieu Mr. C’s, where you worked and not taking us out of it We will miss you very and their son Lee and his of flowers we ask that you too. You also went to Ya- when you sometimes felt like much and I hope we can all family. She was always there, hug your children, grand- kima Valley College during it, we appreciate it”. live like you did—as a kind, no matter what, for her fam- children and family. Take this time and got a two-year As us kids got into our honest, positive, and compas- ily and friends. She loved her enjoyed seeing all the kids a walk in the woods or on degree. Also working at the teens, you went back to sionate person who put herself job working the kitchen at St. that passed through her line the beach and remember pizza place was this hand- school to become an LPN. before others. Goodbye Mom. Helens School District. She daily, some to just say hi. Teresa.

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she said. We don’t claim to “As the days grow shorter gain. among other projects. be artists, but this is a fun and darker, and the flowers Members can be found “The Club also displays project and the designs are fade, the rocks may add a weeding and maintaining about 230 large flags along FromROCKS Page A1 eye-catching anyway.” bright spot on walks. The exercise stations at McCor- Highway 30 and through Lion Sue Mueller came Lions hope you may be one mick Park and flower beds town on seven national holi- said one option to continue up with the idea for the of the lucky ones to spy a at the St. Helens Senior days,” Syrstad said “This to rock painting will be in a painted rocks. Muller said rock made with love.” Center, helping with the St. project is a combination garage with the doors open. she felt the colorful rocks According to Syrstad, Helens Schools Backpack fundraiser and community Syrstad said she is in would help bring a smile to The St. Helens Lions Club’s Weekend Food Program, service. Members truly live charge of collecting the all who see them and a bit main mission is fundraising picking up litter, providing the Lions’ Motto of ‘We rocks for the project. of encouragement. to serve those in need with small flags and an educa- Serve.’” “Our neighbors have a “Many of us have prob- sight and hearing ser- tional flag program for first bunch of river rocks in their ably enjoyed walks this vices and providing vision grade students, recycling For more information yard and they want to get summer and some of the screenings in the schools. plastic (usually close to 700 about the St. Helens Lions beautiful yards our neigh- However, this group of pounds a month) in ex- Club, or information about Courtesy photo rid of them, so I haul them Lions Club member Sue Mueller home, clean them up and we bors have created while community volunteers is change for TREX benches becoming a member, email get together to paint them,” staying home a little more involved in many service that are donated to various sthelensoregonlions@gmail. placing a rock at McCormick than usual,” Syrstad said. projects with no financial places in the community, com. Park. Columbia County’s trusted local news source Wednesday, October 28, 2020 www.thechronicleonline.com A9 Public Notices PROTECTING YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW

CH20-1515 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be on the applicable agenda. Burt Road Map No: Failure to raise an issue, at City Hall (265 Strand website at https://www. held before the City of St. Agendas can be found on the 4N1W-6DA-100 and 300 including constitutional Street, St. Helens, OR) and sthelensoregon.gov/meetings Helens Planning Commission City’s website: https://www. Testimony from the public or other issues relating to all documents in the file are as part of the applicable on Tuesday, November sthelensoregon.gov/meetings. in both oral or written form any proposed conditions of available for inspection. A agenda packet. Questions 10, 2020 at or after 7:00 The purpose of this hearing is invited. The hearing will approval, in this hearing, in copy of the staff report will should be directed to the PM. Due to the COVID-19 is to consider an application be conducted in accordance person, or by letter, or failure be available for review at City Planning Department pandemic and the Governor’s as follows: File No: Lot with those procedures found to raise an issue accompanied least seven (7) calendar days by phone: 503-397-6272, declared state of emergency Line Adjustment LLA.1.20 in the City Development by statements or evidence prior to the hearing. There e-mail: [email protected]. (March 8, 2020) and and Minor Conditional Code (SHMC Title 17) sufficient to afford the is no cost to inspect the file or.us, mail: 265 Strand subsequent Executive Order Use Permit CUPm.1.20 Chapter 17.24 and any approving authority an or staff report; copies are Street, St. Helens, OR 97051, No. 20-16 (April 15, 2020), Applicant: Meadowbrook rules of procedure adopted opportunity to respond to available at a reasonable or in person (by appointment and the meeting policies of Homeowners Association by the City Council. The the issue precludes appeal cost. As City Hall is closed only) at City Hall. Anyone the City Council (August Request: Modification of Planning Commission is to the applicable appellate during this pandemic, needing special assistance 19, 2020) the public hearing planned development to authorized to approve, deny, jurisdiction (e.g., the Land please contact someone in should contact City Hall at will only be held virtually reduce the area of an open or approve this application Use Board of Appeals, the Planning Department least 72 hours in advance via a phone-and-internet space tract (Tract G) for with conditions, based on the LUBA) on that issue, and to make arrangements to to ensure the necessary based application. Virtual the benefit (enlargement) following criteria: CUPm: precludes an action for review the file. The report assistance is available. The access information to join of Lot 53 Location: Lot SHMC 17.100.040 (1) (a)- damages in circuit court. The for this application will also Council Chambers are fully the hearing will be available 53 is addressed as 34867 (f) LLA: SHMC 17.140.060 application file is located be available on the City’s accessible.

CH20-1516 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will access easement and an other applicable policies and code; and (e) The hardship clearance requirements of prior to the hearing. There be held before the City access variance to allow a standards of this code, and is not self-imposed and the Chapter 17.76 SHMC will is no cost to inspect the file of St. Helens Planning 2-foot aerial encroachment be significantly detrimental variance requested is the be met; and (9) No variance or staff report; copies are Commission on Tuesday, into a proposed access in its consequence to other minimum variance which shall be granted where such available at a reasonable November 10, 2020 at or easement Location: Vacant properties in the same would alleviate the hardship. hardship is self-created. cost. As City Hall is closed after 7:30 PM. Due to the lot at the dead end of S. zoning district or vicinity; SHMC 17.84.150 Access Failure to raise an issue, during this pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic and the 2nd Street Map No: 4N1W- (b) There are special Variance Approval Standards. including constitutional please contact someone in Governor’s declared state of 3CA-500 Testimony from circumstances that exist (1) It is not possible to share or other issues relating to the Planning Department emergency (March 8, 2020) the public in both oral or which are peculiar to the lot access; (2) There are no other any proposed conditions of to make arrangements to and subsequent Executive written form is invited. The size or shape, topography alternative access points on approval, in this hearing, in review the file. The report Order No. 20-16 (April hearing will be conducted or other circumstances over the street in question or from person, or by letter, or failure for this application will also 15, 2020), and the meeting in accordance with those which the applicant has no another street; (3) The access to raise an issue accompanied be available on the City’s policies of the City Council procedures found in the City control, and which are not separation requirements by statements or evidence website at https://www. (August 19, 2020) the public Development Code (SHMC applicable to other properties cannot be met; (4) There are sufficient to afford the sthelensoregon.gov/meetings hearing will only be held Title 17) Chapter 17.24 in the same zoning district; unique or special conditions approving authority an as part of the applicable virtually via a phone-and- and any rules of procedure (c) The use proposed will that make strict application opportunity to respond to agenda packet. Questions internet based application. adopted by the City Council. be the same as permitted of the standards impractical; the issue precludes appeal should be directed to the Virtual access information The Planning Commission is under this code and city (5) No engineering or to the applicable appellate City Planning Department to join the hearing will be authorized to approve, deny, standards will be maintained construction solutions can jurisdiction (e.g., the Land by phone: 503-397-6272, available on the applicable or approve this application to the greatest extent that is be applied to mitigate the Use Board of Appeals, e-mail: [email protected]. agenda. Agendas can be with conditions, based on the reasonably possible while condition; (6) The request LUBA) on that issue, and or.us, mail: 265 Strand found on the City’s website: following criteria: SHMC permitting some economic is the minimum variance precludes an action for Street, St. Helens, OR 97051, https://www.sthelensoregon. 17.108.050 (1) – Criteria for use of the land; (d) Existing required to provide adequate damages in circuit court. The or in person (by appointment gov/meetings. The purpose Granting a Variance (a) The physical and natural systems, access; (7) The approved application file is located only) at City Hall. Anyone of this hearing is to consider proposed variance will not such as but not limited to access or access approved at City Hall (265 Strand needing special assistance an application as follows: be significantly detrimental traffic, drainage, dramatic with conditions will result Street, St. Helens, OR) and should contact City Hall at File No: Variance (Setbacks), in its consequence to the landforms, or parks, will in a safe access and will not all documents in the file are least 72 hours in advance V.15.20 & Variance (Access) overall purposes of this not be adversely affected result in the degradation available for inspection. A to ensure the necessary V.16.20 Applicant: c2design code, be in conflict with the any more than would occur of operational and safety copy of the staff report will assistance is available. The Request: Variance to allow a applicable policies of the if the development were integrity of the transportation be available for review at Council Chambers are fully 0’ setback along a proposed comprehensive plan, to any located as specified in the system; (8) The visual least seven (7) calendar days accessible.

CH20-1517 CH20-1514 NOTICE OF IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR STATEMENT OF THE COUTY OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DEPARTMENT PROCEDURES The statement of procedures In the Matter of the Estate representative of the above St. Helens, Oregon; and if personal representative or Atchison, 34876 Sykes for Columbia County are of Joyce Marie Atchison, estate. All persons having not so presented, they may the attorneys for the personal Road, St. Helens, OR 97051. available for review at the Deceased. No. 20-PB06837. claims against the estate are be barred. All persons whose representative. Dated and first Attorneys: VanNatta, Petersen Columbia County Courthouse Notice to Interested Persons required to present the same rights may be affected by published: October 12, 2020. & Anderson Attorneys at Law, and the following libraries: NOTICE is hereby given within four months from this the proceeding may obtain Date of final publication: P.O. Box 748, St. Helens, Scappoose, Clatskanie, that the undersigned has date at the office of VanNatta additional information from November 4, 2020. Personal Oregon 97051. Telephone: Rainier, Columbia City, St. been appointed personal & Petersen, P.O. Box 748, the records of the Court, the Representative: Roy Stephen (503) 397-4091. Helens and Vernonia. Garden Plots: Gardening year in Review discovered that modern end rot (that disorder on the normal. But that too will that “pop”) that everyone Free newsletter CHIP BUBL corn varieties do not emerge bottom of the tomato) but probably flip next year when will be cursing next spring Chronicle Guest Column well in cool soil conditions, crops were heavy. Peppers they have fewer fruit to lay has started to germinate. So The Oregon State Uni- Fruit and vegetable especially left over seed absolutely thrived. their eggs on. have several other winter versity Extension office in gardening year in review from last year. Some corn I felt that, in general, Smoke from wildfires annuals. If you don’t use Columbia County publishes had to be replanted when the there were fewer cabbage to the east of us did slow sprays, cover the beds with a monthly newsletter on This was an interest- weather warmed. butterflies this summer (the growth and maturity of mulch to smother the ger- gardening and farming top- ing year to tend a garden. People also discovered white one that produces the some tomatoes, squash and minating seedlings and stop ics (called County Living) Many people had more that transplants of squash green caterpillars in your tree fruit. That was most others from starting. writ-ten/edited by yours time to garden with COVID (summer and winter variet- kale and broccoli) and may- likely due to the reduced Quackgrass is a difficult truly. All you need to do limitations on work and/or ies), beans, and even corn be a few more aphids. Slugs, sunlight. to control perennial grass. is ask for it and it will be restrictions on normal social did fairly well in that cool once it got hot, disap- Finally, the tomato But it is green all winter and mailed or emailed to you. activities. At our office, cycle. The virtue of trans- peared except in season ended has to have sun to survive. Call 503-397-3462 to be plants ready to put into dense foliage with rains In vegetable beds that won’t the demand for garden- put on the list. Alterna- ing information increased the garden in late April plants like which have a crop until spring, and early May is that you lettuce enabled cover those beds with a tarp, tively, you can find it on the significantly. Vegetable seed web at extension.oregon- sold out at most of the local can take advantage of the and late landscape fabric, or black long days of spring. The the blight plastic to keep the grass in state.edu/columbia and stores and even ordering click on newsletters. online was more challeng- more sun vegetables get, cab- to the dark. It will be dead by ing. Transplants also were the faster they grow. It is spring (except where it es- Many Extension in short supply. But a lot of a virtuous circle since, as capes along the tarp edges). gardens were prepped and plants grow bigger, they publications available planted early. have more leaves to capture Have questions? online more sunlight to make even more leaves (and deeper If you have questions Are you putting up salsa, roots). The advantage of on any of these topics or saving seeds, or thinking having your own greenhouse other home garden and/ about planting grapes? 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Now it is time The Extension Service active and breeding now so to lime the garden if you till Pressure gauge testing offers its programs and ma- Cool season crops started some baiting is in order. it in the fall and put the gar- terials equally to all people. early like lettuce, cab- For berries and tree den to bed with a nice leaf Free from 10 a.m. to 1 bages, onions, beets, carrots fruits, it was a good year. cover whether you till or p.m. Wednesdays through Contact information for and the like did well even Some raspberries got not if you have the leaves. If Oct. 28 at the Extension the Extension office when it turned quite cool sunburned if they matured you haven’t planted garlic, office in St. Helens. Contact during the hot periods. there is still time. by phone (leave a mes- and damp in May through Oregon State University early June. 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Monique Merrill / The Chronicle State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple with Silver Sparky winners Mike De Roia, Suzie Dahl and Don Van- Domelen and Scappoose Fire Chief Jeff Pricher. a civilian can receive from but this is the highest award MONIQUE MERRILL the Office of the State Fire for a civilian we can award. [email protected] Marshal, and it was the first It shows what is needed in time it has been awarded Oregon right now.” It’s not every day that the to building officials, Ruiz- State Sen. Betsy Johnson Prescription 24/7 Nurse Virtual state fire marshal comes to Temple said. said the cooperation between town, and it’s certainly not “This award, when we the two cities and the county Drugs Connect Visits everyday that she comes to honor building officials, re- can set a gold standard as town with three awards to ally does set the stage with communities across the state bestow. what we’re going to see is prepare to rebuild following Benefit offerings may vary by plan. State Fire Marshal Mari- needed in the next two years the wildfires. ana Ruiz-Temple visited the as we talk about rebuilding,” “I think the fact that Scappoose Fire Station on Ruiz-Temple said. somebody from county, the Tuesday, Oct. 20 to honor Building officials are City of Scappoose and the three building officials: Co- responsible for reviewing City of St. Helens are being It’s time to find the lumbia County’s Suzie Dahl, plans and inspecting build- honored speaks volumes Scappoose’s Don VanDo- ings to make sure they are up about cooperation between melen and St. Helens’ Mike to code. They also enforce communities that aren’t that De Roia. code requirements that could far apart,” Rep. Betsy John- right Medicare plan. The three building of- become hazards to the pub- son said at the ceremony. “If ficers were led to believe lic. The strong partnership there was ever a time when they were making a pit stop between the three officials fire was on the mind of all on the way to an inspection. sets a good example for the Oregonians, it’s right now.” Health Net can help. Instead, when they walked state, Ruiz-Temple said. The building officials, into the station they saw “When you have good awards in hand and no site their three Silver Sparky relationships at these levels inspections to carry out, Now more than ever, it’s important to awards and a crowd of local it only benefits the public were surprised. and state officials there to in our communities,” she “It was very surprising,” recognize their contributions said. “It was truly an honor De Roia said about winning choose the coverage that’s best for you. to public fire safety. to be able to select this out the award. “But the coopera- The Silver Sparky of numerous nominations, tion they’re talking about is We have Medicare Advantage experts in award is the highest honor because we received a lot, no surprise.” your neighborhood who can answer all your Who we are questions about Medicare Advantage. Deputy ends career and looks for salmon “We have had to become problem solvers - in addition Get your Medicare to being crimefighters,” he said. “A positive outcome is that our training now reflects questions answered that. We now have to train on things like mental health issues, abuse issues and rec- Join a local or virtual event to speak with a Medicare ognition. Unfortunately, with Advantage expert. Find an event in your neighborhood that also come many more rules and regulations which at OR.HealthNet-Medicare.com/JoinUs makes it challenging to do the work.” When it comes to Brody’s If you are unable to attend an event, we are happy to advice to anyone that is seek- ing a career in law enforce- answer your questions over the phone. Call ment, he responded with the 1-866-212-9797 (TTY: 711) following reply. “Probably the wrong You can also compare plans and enroll online. guy to ask,” he said. “I was always in the minority with Visit OR.HealthNet-Medicare.com my fellow reserves, as I re- ally had no interest in doing it full-time. I love my career as a firefighter, and so I am probably biased towards the fire service. For those who wish to become a cop, I can Call today to reserve your space. only advise them to stay hon- est and true to the job. It is Courtesy photo 1-866-212-9797 (TTY: 711) Greg Brody has retired from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office on one of honor and integrity.” 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week* Oct. 23 after 15 years of service. In all, Brody served 28 years in law Columbia County Sheriff enforcement in Oregon. Brian Pixley praised Brody for his community service. Or RSVP for an upcoming event at honored by OSP with the “Greg Brody was a true JEREMY C. RUARK agency’s Distinguished asset not only to the Colum- OR.HealthNet-Medicare.com/JoinUs [email protected] Action Award for their life bia County Sheriff’s Office saving efforts. but also to the citizens of After launching a ca- “In 2011, we lost Chief Columbia County,” Pixley reer in law enforcement 28 Ralph Painter in the line of said. years ago, Columbia County duty,” Brody said. “It was Brody said he is also plan- Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) a hard few months after ning to soon retire as a full- reserve deputy Greg Brody that, but the whole county time career lieutenant/para- has retired. pulled together and made it medic with Columbia River Brody spent 15 years with through.” Fire & Rescue (CRFR). He CCSO. Prior to that, he was Brody also recalls the has been with CRFR since a North Plains reserve police most challenging and the 1996. officer for over 11 years, and most rewarding elements of But Brody isn’t finish yet *From October 1 to March 31, you can call us 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. From April 1 before that, worked two years being a reserve deputy. as a first responder, or as an with Oregon City Police. “As with any law enforce- avid salmon fisherman. to September 30, you can call us Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. A messaging On his last day with ment officer, keeping updated “I was honored to have system is used after hours, weekends, and on federal holidays. CCSO Friday, Oct. 23, Brody on latest case law, policies been hired as the part time Health Net is contracted with Medicare for HMO, HMO SNP and PPO plans, and with some shared thoughts with The and procedures can be Assistant Chief of Wesport state Medicaid programs. Enrollment in Health Net depends on contract renewal. A Chronicle about his experi- demanding, but it is neces- Fire last January,” he said. “I ence and said two memorable sary.” he said. “It may sound am their first and only paid salesperson will be present with information and applications. For accommodations of moments of his law enforce- strange, but finding solutions employee. I hope to spend persons with special needs at meetings call 1-866-212-9797 (TTY: 711). Health Net ment service stand out. to a problem in which people more time there helping out “In 2010, I was involved complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the have nowhere else to turn that community. Also, there basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. ATENCIÓN: Si habla in an incident where we just kept me going all the are salmon that need to be had to shoot and kill a bull years. 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I always tried as hard as I a group that is making a Coverage for badly injured and spent over could.” positive difference in our a month in the hospital, but I According to Brody, law community and would like to every stage of life™ hear he fully recovered.” enforcement has had to ad- see them featured in Who We Brody said he, another just to societal changes over Are, email details to jruark@ Y0020_21_20945PRAD_M_21650_FINAL_Accepted_09072020 deputy and an Oregon State the years. countrymedia.net. Police (OSP) trooper, were

Columbia County’s trusted local news source J155912_St. Helens Chronicle_OR_5.312 X 21_NS21ENEHN21650ORFP.indd 1 10/20/2020 12:47:27 PM Wednesday, October 28, 2020 www.thechronicleonline.com A11 Work improving highway 30

Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle These small rivers of pavement have been added to Highway 30 between Scappoose and St. Helens as an A crew member applies the crack searing along Highway 30 between Scappoose and St. Helens. overall effective and cost-savings maintenance, according to ODOT. to get additional work done this project all about and why from penetrating and then Torres: This is a common leftover and we usually like to JEREMY C. RUARK before the weather changes,” is it needed? freezing, and thawing, occur- maintenance procedure/activity apply those funds to areas of [email protected] Torres said. “I’ve seen great fall ring which can break up the done on roads throughout the roadway that need repairs or weather last well into Novem- Lou Torres: This is a road surface much faster. state. As I mentioned earlier, paving. That was the case here. Highway 30 between Scap- ber and we are able to get a crack seal project on U.S. 30 we do it as preventative main- poose and St. Helens might lot of last minute maintenance between mileposts 21.5 to 26.5 The Chronicle: Why not tenance and it is much less Early Tuesday, October 27, look a bit different this week work done.” on an area of roadway that is just repave the highway? expensive than having to do a Torres told the Chronicle that with small rivers of pavement But Torres said that can showing some wear and tear. full paving job the Highway 30 improvements placed in the roadway. Traffic was slowed and change quickly. We are doing what we refer to Torres: We will eventu- were not complete due to ad- lanes limited last week for road “Last year we started to get as “preventative maintenance.” ally have to pave the highway. The Chronicle: What verse weather conditions. maintenance along the busy a lot of rain in early September However, crack sealing and would be the estimated cost of “Unfortunately, because of route. According to Oregon and we pretty much stayed The Chronicle: Specifi- chip sealing in some cases can this local project? weather we had to apply deicer Department of Transportation wet,” he said. “We actually had cally, describe what the crews help add many more years of to that section of the road and (ODOT) spokesman Lou Tor- some projects carry over to this are doing and how that helps life to the roadway before we Torres: I don’t have an ex- this has made it impossible to res, the maintenance is a matter spring because of the wet fall the roadway. have to do a pavement preser- act cost because it is part of our apply the crack seal product as of scrambling before winter last year.” vation project which is much overall maintenance budget. it will not adhere to the surface sets in. In the following conversa- Torres: We use both asphalt more expensive. This was a situation where we of the roadway with the de- “Right now, with us rapidly tion, Torres provides specific and concrete, depending which had some extra funds. What icer,” Torres said. “The plan is moving into rainy season and details about the local project. location has asphalt or concrete The Chronicle: Is this type typically can happen at the to resume next spring/summer colder temperatures, our main- paving on the road, to seal up of project done statewide and is end of our construction season when the roadway conditions tenance crews are scrambling The Chronicle: What is the cracks to prevent water it a matter of cost-savings? is that we have some funds allow.”

Columbia County Public Rainier Schools he said the district is required make a prediction as to when in January would be a possible Health. to follow state guidelines and this could happen because we time to transition back to in- CLASSES Rainier interim School On Sept. 21, Rainier will continue to do so. are bound by what the data person learning if Columbia From Page A1 District Superintendent Jo- School District began the “I would love nothing tells us and will continue to County’s COVID-19 case seph Hattrick said the district school year in Comprehensive more to have students back follow guidance provided by metrics support it. The metrics reviews the state metrics pro- Distance Learning (CDL). on campus but we also have ODE,” he said. “While CDL “It has always been our vided by Oregon Department Students have been provided to make these moves slowly is not ideal, our students have plan to return to in-person in- In order to reopen schools, of Education (ODE) and one of three options which and in accordance with the higher attendance rates than struction as soon as allowed,” there are two metrics that OHA weekly. He said Co- include: Google Classroom, data so everyone can remain last year, better engagement, Hurowitz said. “We are in the must be met, according to lumbia County still remains Rainier Virtual Academy safe,” Hattrick said. “Once and they are met with consis- prepping stages for bringing Oregon Health Authority above the case rate necessary supported by Odysseyware, or we are able to have students tent expectations and require- back students beginning with (OHA) guidelines: a test paper-based learning. on campus, we want them to positivity rate of less than for in-person instruction. ments in their classes.” K-3 as soon as the metrics The Rainier School Dis- “We understand the chal- stay. This means that moving Hattrick noted that students allow.” 5%, and a case count of less lenges associated with all too quickly could result in than 10 per 100,000. Both trict is working with Colum- methods of CDL and provide transitioning back and forth have the flexibility to view The Chronicle also reached metrics must be met for three bia County Public Health and a daily help desk, teacher of- from in-person to CDL which instructional lessons on their out to the Vernonia School weeks in a row in order to OHA to obtain data that may fice hours, and both tutoring would not provide the stability own time and participate in District officials about that dis- reopen schools. support limited in-person and help desk for our special our students need.” live virtual sessions daily with trict’s plans for in-person in- Columbia County has instruction (small group education students,“ Hattrick Hattrick said under the cur- their teachers and peers. struction and had not received seen a surge in COVID-19 instruction) but Hattrick said said. rent metrics, Columbia County a response by press time. cases over the past few until that specific data is According to Hattrick, the would have to have decreased Clatskanie Schools weeks, and is not currently made available, district of- Rainier School District under- cases for the next three weeks Follow this developing sto- meeting the required state ficials are unable to make an stands that CDL is not the pre- in order to consider beginning Clatskanie School District ry at thechronicleonline.com metrics to return to in-person informed decision on allow- ferred method of teaching and in-person instruction. Superintendent Kathy Hurow- and in the Wednesday print instruction, according to ing small groups on campus. learning in the community but “At this time, we cannot itz said the end of the semester editions of The Chronicle. We Have It All!

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