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The past year saw a lot of chang- es for the Port of Columbia County, the county’s primary economic development driver. Doug Hayes, executive direc- tor of the Port, discussed with The Christine Menges / The Chronicle Chronicle some of those opportuni- The City of St. Helens plans to add ties and challenges of the past year sidewalks to N. Vernonia Road to provide and the opportunities ahead. better pedestrian access to existing neighborhood. 2019 accomplishments

According to Hayes, there were three main tasks the Port Street was able to accomplish in the past year. Those tasks involved mak- ing progress on the Port’s rezone at Port Westward, breaking ground projects on the Devinaire airline hangar, and installing more infrastructure, Hayes said. JEREMY C. RUARK This past year, Hayes said, the [email protected] Port made progress on resolving eight of the nine questions that After much public review, environmental groups Columbia the City of St. Helens plans two Riverkeeper and 1000 Friends of specific street improvements as Oregon brought before the Land prioritized projects for the New Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) and Year. ultimately the Oregon Supreme The following is a conversation Court regarding the 837-acre rezone Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle with the St. Helens Interim Public at Port Westward in Clatskanie Sen. Wyden enjoys a moment with members of the audience following the St. Helens town hall. See more photos at thechroni- Works Director Sue Nelson about from agricultural to industrial land. cleonline.com. the street improvements. Hayes said the rezone, if final- ized, will bring more economic Wyden Town Hall President Trump from office. opinion with the Trump adminis- The Chronicle: What are the development to Columbia County. “As an impartial juror, I am not tration and we had clearly folks street/road areas of the City that Over the past years, the Port and going to announce how I would that are strong Trump supporters.” residents/business operators are JEREMY C. RUARK vote,” Wyden said. “I will let Wyden also discussed rural environmental groups have fought [email protected] asking for improvements? an ongoing battle on whether the every senator decide how they are community economics and his rezone will take place. going to do it. I took two oaths. efforts to help develop affordable Sue Nelson: We do not get a One, to protect and defend the housing in St. Helens. He said that The Port was also able to break Oregon U.S. Senator Ron lot of requests for street improve- ground on the Devinaire hangar at Constitution, and the second, to be Columbia County is “democracy ments, but we have received one Wyden (D) isn’t ready to predict an impartial juror. You heard me at its best.” the Scappoose Industrial Airpark how the U.S. Senate will vote or two requests over the past few (SIA), which was also delayed due pledge that to the people tonight. “There wasn’t a bad question years for the City to pave some of concerning the impeachment of That means I am going to look at in the house,” he said. “I really ap- to various factors. Some of those President Donald Trump. the remaining gravel roads. At this the evidence.” preciated the fact that both points issues, Hayes said, were the new re- “What I am hoping for is that time there are no current plans to During the Thursday evening, of view kept coming back to the quirements by the state fire marshal Senator McConnell and Senator pave any gravel streets. There are and new building code requirements Schumer come to an agreement Jan. 2 town hall at at Meriwether question of fairness.” very few remaining and the cost to from the state. that will get us a fair process and I Place, the Trump Impeachment, State Sen. Betsy Johnson and do this far exceeds any available “We got that resolved, and do believe it should involved wit- U.S. action in the Middle East, State Rep. Brad Witt were among funding. because of that resolution we were nesses,” Wyden told The Chronicle veterans concerns, health care, and the 60 people attending the Wyden able to start the breaking ground following a town hall meeting in vote by mail were issues brought town hall. Columbia County The Chronicle: Heading into St. Helens. up by audience members that Commissioner Margaret Magruder 2020, could you give us the range ­­­­ Wyden also would not reveal Wyden addressed. introduced Wyden and coordinated of specific City street projects See PORT Page A5 how he will vote concerning any “I heard it all here,” he said. “I the question and answer session planned and why those projects? U.S. Senate efforts to remove heard folks that had differences of with the Senator. Nelson: We are currently working on two projects. One is to build sidewalks on N. Vernonia Road to provide better pedestrian Ukulele lessons, small kitchen appliances access to existing neighborhoods and to Campbell Park. This proj- available at Scappoose Public Library ect was in response to two citizens that came to the City Council with concerns about pedestrians cross- (503) 232-7292 ing N. Vernonia Road in unsafe locations to access the park. HEAT AND COOL UP The other project is to move TO 1000 SQFT. forward with safety improvements INSTALLED FOR at the intersection of South 1st AS LITTLE AS Street and St. Helens Street. The improvements will include curb $2800 AFTER REBATES extensions that will shorten the AND INCENTIVES pedestrian crossing distances and RX18NMVJU/FTX18NMVJU improve sight distance. This proj- ect was in response to one of the City Councilors requests to ad- dress the safety concerns, mainly concerning the sight distance for turning vehicles. We also have a couple of smaller projects anticipated for 2020-2021, including some ADA ramp improvements, to address a couple of locations where there are no ADA ramps, and trench Christine Menges / The Chronicle patching. The trench patching is Out & About: ...... A3 Aaron Cantwell of “Micah and Me!” leads a free children’s ukulele lesson at the Scappoose Public Library, on Monday, Jan. 6. pretty simple, just paving areas small kitchen appliances to check lessons for children. While the li- where the City has had to disturb Viewpoints: ...... A4 CHRISTINE MENGES out. brary has always had ukulele lessons pavement to do a repair or install Poll: ...... A4 [email protected] Children can take part in the for adults, local parent Alexandra a new water service, things of that ukulele lessons regardless of their Collins wanted one for children too, nature. Cartoon: ...... A4 Columbia County residents can residence, and the library of things and was able to reach out to Aaron now go to the Scappoose Public will be open to St. Helens residents Cantwell, St. Helens local who plays The Chronicle: What is the Classified Ads: ...... A6 Library for more than just books. as well as Scappoose residents be- in the kindie rock band, Micah and estimated price tag for those proj- Legals: ...... A7 Thanks to two grants received cause of a reciprocal agreement that Me!, to start a children’s group in ects and how will they be funded? in December from the Columbia the Scappoose Public Library has September of 2019. At that time, les- TV Guide: ...... A8 County Cultural Coalition and the with the St. Helens Public Library, sons cost $10 for children. Nelson: The N. Vernonia Side- Garden Plots: ...... A9 Oregon Public Library Innovation Jeff Weiss, Scappoose Public Library Free lessons began this past Mon- walk Improvements are estimated Fund, children can take free ukulele Director said. day, Jan. 6, and will be held every between $400k and $500k. The Sports: ...... A10 lessons every Monday at 4:30 p.m. The grant from the Columbia at the library, and, starting in the County Cultural Coalition totals spring, all library patrons can benefit $2,000 and funds the free ukulele ­­­­ ­­­­ from a new library of things, namely See LIBRARY Page A9 See STREET Page A3

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1111 Columbia Blvd, St Helens, OR 97051 • 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. • (503) 397-2288 A2 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, January 8, 2020 Les Schwab Tire Centers up for sale

Award Winners File photo Courtesy photo A Les Schwab Center is located along the Columbia River Highway in St. Helens. Ryan Garner, 17, left, has been selected as the St. Helens VFW Post and District winner of the Voice of announcement, Les Schwab are at an important point in Democracy contest. Garner has qualified to compete in the state title competition. The St. Helens VFW JEREMY C. RUARK operators at the company’s the life of Les Schwab Tire post also selected 7th grader Joshua David Nonamaker, right, as the Patriot Pen Essay Contest winner. [email protected] Bend headquarters sent us Centers. As our family grows “What Makes America Great” was the theme of both essay contests. the following additional and ages, it is increasingly Operators of the Oregon- statement. critical to us that owner- based Les Schwab Tire “The nation’s highest- ship remain committed and Centers chain are looking at a ranked, most customer- aligned behind our Grandfa- Cornelius Pass: What must still be done possible sale of the company. focused tire retailer – Les ther’s vision. The company operates Schwab Tire Centers – an- “After careful review more than 400 tire centers, JEREMY C. RUARK nounced its intention to sell and a lot of consideration, including the St. Helens Les [email protected] the company to position it for we concluded a new owner- Schwab Center along the Co- additional growth and suc- ship group will help ensure lumbia River Highway and This past summer and cess, Les Schwab CEO Jack future opportunity for our a tire center on SE 2nd St. in Cuniff announced today. wonderful employees and fall, St. Helens and other Scappoose. Columbia County commut- The private company’s secure continued success for In late December, the board of directors and its the company as it grows. We ers endured the traffic impact company operators issued a shareholders, who are all believe a new owner – one of the $5.6 million Cornelius statement about the sale on relatives of founder Les with deep experience and re- Pass Improvement Project. the Les Schwab website that The work occurred along reads in part: Schwab, decided to seek new sources – will carry forward the steep, winding and narrow “Nearly 70 years after ownership for the company. the Les Schwab vision far section of NW Cornelius Les Schwab founded our They made the decision from into the future. Pass Road, which has a long Company, its Board and a position of strength and Known for its great value history of traffic crashes. The Shareholders are seeking new based on the realities of be- and high-quality products, project was designed to re- ownership for the nation’s ing a family-owned business innovative business practices duce some of the rural road’s highest-ranked, most custom- with five generations of fam- and outstanding customer sharp curves, increase sight er-focused tire retailer. ily members. service, Les Schwab is a distance for drivers, improve “Our incredible Tire Cen- “This company is strong,” strong brand with deep local road shoulders, and install ters, and the company and Cuniff said. “We believe this ties in the communities it caution signs, guardrails and communities we have built is the best way to honor Les’ serves. The company has a barriers. together, make us proud,” vision for the company and track record of living the ide- During the improvement Les’ family said in the state- stores and support growth als embraced by its founder, project, the pass was closed ment. ‘“As hard as it is to and innovation. Our owners who started the company in to through traffic between make the decision to sell this are responsible stewards, and 1952. Its stores are fixtures Highway 30 and Germantown company, we are confident it this decision was made after in hundreds of communities Road in Washington County. will offer tremendous oppor- much consideration. It was in 10 states across the West, The project detoured about tunity to build on all we have not made lightly.” where they sponsor youth ac- 13,000 vehicle trips each accomplished together for The Schwab family tivities and other local events. weekday onto other roads. our customers, communities shareholders said in a joint The company has hired Drivers faced road and our employees. We are statement: Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. closures, alternative routes excited to see what the future “Given the complexities to represent Les Schwab and traffic delays. After the will bring.”’ of a fifth-generation fam- in the sales process, which reopening of Cornelius Pass Following The Chroni- ily business, and managing is expected to take several Road in October, Multnomah cle’s inquiry about the online a company of our size, we months. County Communications Courtesy photo Officer Mike Pulllen said During the Cornelius Pass Improvement Project, crews excavate the more work would have to be rock face on the S curves north of Skyline Boulevard. Convicted St. Helens sex abuse offender dies in prison scheduled due to weather- There the contractor needs to time in July and August 2020. impact delays. remove a culvert that carries The culvert work is “in water” and one count of attempted The Chronicle checked STAFF REPORT rape. He was sentenced to a creek under the road and re- work that can only be done [email protected] back with Pullen to see what place it with a new culvert that when migrating fish are not in prison on June 14, 2012. specific work is necessary and fits the new road alignment. A the creek. We expect the work Smith entered DOC custody when that work would take The Oregon Depart- on June 14, 2012, from curve in Cornelius Pass Road will take about two months to ment of Corrections (DOC) place. was realigned in that location. complete. At this time, we ex- Columbia County with an reports that former St. earliest release date of Oct. There was a delay this year in pect the road will be closed to Helens resident James Al- The Chronicle: Since having the new culvert built through traffic in that section 1, 2027. the re-opening following the len Smith,77, died Jan. 2. According to a Chronicle offsite. The culvert parts have for up to two months. We will Allen was incarcerated at initial work, what issues have been built and delivered, so have a better time estimate online article posted Oct. developed that need(ed) to Eastern Oregon Correc- 21, 2011, Smith was taken we are more confident the next spring. tional Institution (EOCI) in be taken care of, and how are work will be completed in a into custody on Oct. 10 they being resolved? Pendleton and passed away charged with assaulting a timely manner next summer. The Chronicle: What in the prison infirmary. The The second location is is the updated cost for the 6-year-old female. cause of death had not been The DOC is responsible Mike Pullen: Our contrac- the sharp S curves just north improvement project with the tor’s team removed hundreds released as of press time. for the care and custody of of NW Skyline Blvd. The additional work needed and A DOC representative 14,700 individuals who are of traffic signs. Due to staff- contractor removed the rock how is that being funded? ing, some of these signs were said Smith was convicted incarcerated in 14 institu- face of the hill above the of four counts of sex abuse tions across the state. James Allen Smith. up longer than we wanted. We road and installed a protec- Pullen: We do not have an reminded the contractor about tive steel net to prevent rocks updated cost for the project. individual signs that need to from falling on the road. Next Some costs will go up. For be removed. summer the contractor will example, signs have been realign the road to make the removed and some will need State of the City address Jan. 11 The Chronicle: In the transition between the two to be reinstalled next sum- press release issued about the curves smoother so that large mer. In 2020, the detour will The public will have the City and School officials to ask questions and talk to re-opening, additional work vehicles keep all their wheels be shorter. At this time, it is opportunity to hear a review and share input about St. officials one-on-one. Light was listed that would need on the road going through the not known if the contractor of the accomplishments of Helens. Information about refreshments will be pro- to be done. Could you list curves. or county will need to cover the City of St. Helens and the community development, vided. that work and specific details cost increases. We will work St. Helens School District, police, library, public works, The 2020 State of the City about each project? The Chronicle: When will through this issue with the and what can be anticipated recreation program, and meeting is scheduled from the additional work take place contractor. in 2020, during the State of School District projects will 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sat., Jan. Pullen: The contractor and how long will it be before the City address on Jan. 11. be shared during the presen- 11, at the St. Helens Middle needs to complete work at two that work is completed? Follow this continuing According to a release tation. School Commons, 354 N. locations in 2020, which are project online at thechron- from the City and School A follow-up survey will 15th St. in St. Helens. both between Highway 30 and Pullen: We expect that icleonline.com and in the District, the State of the City be available after the formal NW Skyline Blvd. The first the contractor will work on Wednesday print editions of offers an opportunity for presentation, and attendees For more information, call location is near NW 8th Ave. the two locations at the same The Chronicle. the public to engage with will have the opportunity 503-397-6272. 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Must purchase tickets by January 13th from Senior Center or Top Notch Thrift Store. Hear brief updates from the City of St. Helens and St. Helens School District Tickets purchased later will be limited, first-come, first-served, and cost $5 more per ticket. about 2019 accomplishments and 2020 projects. Speak one-on-one with Benefits nutrition program including Home Delivered Meals St. Helens leaders and share your input. www.ci.st-helens.or.us Columbia County’s trusted local news source Wednesday, January 8, 2020 www.thechronicleonline.com A3 Out & About used for construction and/ from the STBG program. or maintenance within the The majority of the Chance of local snow increasing STREET public right-of-way. The City’s road and transporta- From Page A1 City has to apply to use the tion projects are funded funds on an eligible project, from the STBG fund funding will be partially then spend the money and exchange program. With from System Development submit to be reimbursed up only an average of about Charges (SDCs). These are to the maximum allowable. $140k per year, it does not like impact fees that are That total available amount allow the City to perform paid by new development fluctuates each year, but is large paving and roadway to help mitigate costs of generally between $130k- improvement projects each increasing the capacity of $150k. year. the City’s various systems The South 1st Street In the past, we have (transportation, sanitary intersection project is esti- compiled a few years’ worth sewer, storm drainage, mated to cost $350k-$400k of funding to be able to water, and parks) to accom- and will be funded partially afford some of the larger paving projects. However, modate for growth. from the STBG and par- this means deferring other The remaining funding tially from funding that the City Council authorized to projects so that we can will be from the ODOT ensure there will be enough Surface Transportation be used for the project. The final plans and spec- available funds to complete Photo courtesy of Multnomah County Block Grant Fund Exchange one larger project. It can be The intersection of NW Logie Trail Road and NW Skyline Blvd. during a 2018 snow storm. Program (STBG), formerly ifications for either project are not fully developed so frustrating at times, because around 1,100 feet. be well below flood stage,” the Surface Transporta- there are far more potential JEREMY C. RUARK the costs could vary from The current wet and cold Bishop said. tion Program. These are projects and needs than [email protected] conditions will dominate the Temperatures locally will federal funds that are the original estimates. There are no specific lo- available funding. The City forecast through the weekend range from the mid to upper allocated to the State who has no other steady funding Snow levels could drop into next week. 40s dayside and from the up- then “exchanges” them for cations or scope determined source for transportation in Columbia County by “We have a pretty decent per 30s to mid 40s nightside. State Highway Fund dol- yet for the ADA ramps and capital projects. Monday. low pressure system that is The National Weather lars. This allows for much trench patching projects so “It is a possibility and swinging in from Alaska,” he Service has issued a Winter greater flexibility in how the anticipated budget is Read more about street there are some models that said. Weather Advisory for the and what the funds can be very preliminary. It could improvements in the City of suggest that snow levels While there has been Oregon Cascades and the used for, but they are still range from $25k to $75k for St. Helens at thechronicle could dip to the 500 foot limited and can only be everything. Funding will be online.com. range or so,” National a steady rainfall over the higher elevations in South- Weather Service meteorolo- past few days, Bishop said west Washington this week gist David Bishop said. “Our the Columbia River, which for significant snowfall. forecast currently shows winds it way past St. Helens “If you are traveling snow levels at 1,500 to and Clatskanie, is not at flood through the weekend, check 2,000,” stage. the road conditions, give According to Bishop, the “River levels are expected yourself more time, be Scappoose, St. Helens and to increase over the next 48 vigilant and be safe,” Bishop Clatskanie area elevation is to 96 hours, but they will said. Children’s Theatre sets St. Helens audition

Courtesy photo The Missoula Children’s Theatre offers local children the opportunity to engage in a theater production. lords and ladies; mice; and Missoula Children’s Theatre STAFF REPORT pumpkins. Assistant direc- residency. [email protected] tors will also be cast to aid The production, includ- in rehearsals throughout the ing a pumpkin coach, Prince A chance for your child week and to take on essential Charming, a glass slipper to be in the spotlight is just backstage responsibilities. and a dream come true are around the corner in St. Students grades kinder- woven together by the magic Helens. garten through 12th grade of a Fairy Godmother when The Missoula Children’s are encouraged to audition. the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) will hold an No advance preparation is Theatre and over 50 local audition for the production necessary. Those auditioning students present an original of Cinderella from 4 to 6 for the St. Helens event are musical adaptation of Cin- p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, at St. asked to arrive at the start derella at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Helens High School, 2375 time and plan to stay for the Jan. 17 and at 2 p.m. Satur- Gable Rd. full two hours. Selected cast day, Jan. 18, at St. Helens Organizers said the Mis- members will be asked to High School. soula Children’s Theatre stay for a rehearsal immedi- Tickets are $8 for adults, performance workshops of- ately following the auditions. and $5 for children and fer children entering grades The Missoula Children’s students. 1-12 the opportunity to learn Theatre touring produc- to follow directions and to tions come complete with The Missoula Children’s work as a team toward a costumes, scenery, props Theatre mission statement: shared goal. and makeup. MCT Tour The development of life skills Among the roles to be actor/directors will conduct in children through par- cast are Cinderella’s two rehearsals throughout the ticipation in the performing stepsisters; the stepmother; week from 4 to 8:15 p.m. arts. Read more about the the fairy godmother; the each day. Missoula Children’s Theatre king; the prince; Cleo the The St. Helens School at https://mctinc.org/about- Cat; Fido the Dog; beggars; District is presenting the mct/story-mct/. Law Library: Immigration Law in 2020 A workshop entitled will be the 37th in our series required. Your attendance and “Immigration Law in 2020” of Lawyer in the Law Library questions will be welcome. will be held at the Colum- workshops. bia County Law Library The speaker for the work- For more information, on Wednesday, Jan. 8 from shop will be local attorney please contact Law Librarian 6-8 p.m. The law library is Chelsea Strautman. The Brandee Dudzic at 503-396- located at 270 S. First St. in workshop is free and open to 5344 or brandee@columbi- St. Helens. The workshop the public. No registration is acll.org Air Guard night training The Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Fighter Wing will conduct routine F-15 Eagle night training missions through Jan. 11. Night training allows the citizen-airmen pilots based at the Portland Air National Guard Base to stay current with mandatory Air Force requirements, according a release from the Guard. Night flying is conducted as an essential training Photo courtesy of Oregon Air National Guard requirement for nighttime Night flying is conducted as an essential training requirement for maneuvers. Training flights nighttime maneuvers. will be completed each eve- ning before 10 p.m. of nearly $500 million to the fense Command (NORAD). Specific flight routes have region. The 142nd Fighter The mission of the not been released Wing defends our homeland Airmen is to provide with F-15 Eagle fighter jets, unequalled, mission-ready The 142nd Fighter Wing guarding the Pacific North- units to sustain combat west skies from northern aerospace superiority and The Portland Air Na- California to the Canadian peacetime tasking any time, tional Guard Base employs border, as part of Air Com- around 1,500 Airmen who any place in service to our bat Command and the North nation, state and community. provide an economic impact American Aerospace De- Columbia County’s trusted local news source A4 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, January 8, 2020 CenturyLink to refund $672,000 Oregon has reached a not be tolerated in Oregon.” ing the price of services, $4 million settlement with Specifically, Oregon failing to inform consumers global telecommunications consumers complained that of terms and conditions that company CenturyLink. CenturyLink charged more could affect the price, and The telecommunications than the promised price, billing consumers for ser- company offers services in or they received multiple vices they never received. Clatskanie and St. Helens, bills each month for differ- In 2018, complaints about as well as in the Portland ent amounts, were billed telecommunication services area and Willamette Valley. for services after they had topped Oregon DOJ’s top Oregon Attorney Gen- cancelled the service, or 10 consumer complaints. eral Ellen Rosenblum were billed for modems The Chronicle contacted announced the settlement before they were installed. CenturyLink for a response in a release Tuesday, Dec. Consumers also complained to the DOJ settlement. The 31, stating that CenturyLink about the quality of service, following is the company’s had engaged in deceptive Internet speed that was reply. advertising by door-to-door much slower than what was “We have appreciated salespeople, deceptive bill- promised, or Inernet service the on-going and productive ing practices, undisclosed so slow that it was unus- dialogue with the Oregon fees, and failing to apply able. Attorney General’s Office. promised discounts to cus- Under the settlement, While we disagree with the tomer accounts. which was filed in Mult- Attorney General’s position, Since 2014, Oregon De- nomah County Circuit we believe it is in the best partment of Justice (DOJ) Court, CenturyLink must: interests of our company has received more than • Stop charging new cus- and our customers to amica- 1,200 consumer complaints tomers the “Internet Cost bly resolve these matters. about CenturyLink. 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The impacted • Allow current custom- looks forward to continuing Oregon consumers will be ers to have an opportunity to serve its Oregon cus- Weekly Online Poll Last Week’s Results contracted by CenturyLink to transition to another plan tomers consistent with the directly, but any consumers without the fee. company’s unifying prin- with questions can contact • Clearly disclose all ciples of fairness, honesty Plastic bag ban the Oregon Attorney Gen- mandatory fees and charges and integrity.” This New Year eral’s Consumer hotline at in future advertisements. Oregon DOJ will con- 877-877-9392. • Stop charging cancella- tinue to lead a separate I will resolve to: in Oregon: “Purchasing internet, tion and unreturned equip- securities class action law- Be more courteous phone service and cable is ment fees if they are not suit arising from the same and smile frequently confusing enough without disclosed at the time of sale. conduct. 43% Great idea false promises, and confus- In February 2014, Rosenblum asks any Reduce my time on 41% Inconvenient ing prices and fees,” Rosen- Oregon DOJ opened an Oregonian who believes social media blum said. “Today’s settle- investigation of Century- they have received bills that 15% Makes no difference ment sends a clear message Link in response to over include undisclosed fees to Watch my diet that hidden fees and other 1,000 consumer complaints, file a consumer complaint, forms of unfair and decep- including complaints about or contact the Attorney tive business practices will the company misrepresent- General Consumer Hotline. 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Viewpoints Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 128 officers died in the line scholarship fund exists for the officers is through the Road- Hales. SB 528 also received have a concern or comment or BRAD WITT of duty in the United States. children of public safety of- side Memorial Fund, which unanimous support in both need help regarding a state is- House District 31 Representative The majority died of gunshot ficers killed or disabled in the was established in 2011 al- chambers, was signed by the sue or agency, please contact wounds after responding line of duty. The scholarships lowing ODOT to receive and Governor on June 7, and went my office. I look forward to I’m gratified to see so to a domestic-related call, are for the cost of tuition and appropriate moneys to erect into effect on January 1. hearing from you. many people stepping up to serving a high-risk warrant or fees for four years of higher roadside memorial signs com- Next week, lawmakers Thanks for reading my participate in Law Enforce- working on an investigative education. The program is memorating law enforcement will return to Salem for the newsletter, and remember, ment Appreciation Day. Es- activity. funded by 10 percent of civil officers killed in the line of final Legislative Days before January 9 is Law Enforce- tablished in 2015, January 9 is The death of a law forfeiture proceeds. HB 2286 duty. The Roadside Memo- the February short session. ment Appreciation Day, so if our opportunity to honor the enforcement officer devas- received unanimous sup- rial program was expanded Legislative Days are a time you see a police officer, thank men and women who serve in law enforcement and thank tates a family in many ways, port in both chambers of the in 2013 to include members for informational committee them for their service. them for the daily sacrifices emotionally and financially. legislature and was signed by of the Armed Forces killed in meetings, receive reports from Brad Witt serves as State they make to protect our com- That is why I was honored Governor Brown on May 5. Action. state agencies, hear updates Representative for House Dis- munities. to sponsor House Bill 2286 It was one of many pieces of This past session, Senator on legislation implementation, trict 31. He may be reached Law enforcement officers during the 2019 Legislative legislation that took effect on Betsy Johnson and I spon- and make final plans for the at 503-986-1431, and at Rep. of every rank and file have Session, which established a January 1. sored Senate Bill 528 adding February Session. BradWitt@oregonlegislature. chosen a profession that puts College Scholarship Fund for Another way that the Or- firefighters to the Roadside It is my privilege to repre- gov. Rep. Witt’s website is their life on the line every day Fallen Public Safety Officers. egon Legislature continues to Memorial program, like Scap- sent you in the Oregon House http://www.oregonlegislature. for our communities. In 2019, Now in Oregon, a college honor fallen law enforcement poose fallen firefighter Robert of Representatives, so if you gov/witt. Columbia City Mayor’s Year in Review • Continued progress on audit on the city’s financial appreciated by members of to have a high level of use Finally, I want to invite CASEY WHEELER the work on our streets, wa- records and internal controls. our community. by our community and visi- you to my next “Meet the Chronicle Guest Column ter and sewer systems thanks • Two successful Michael • An office staff that tors. Mayor” session from 9 to 11 to our dedicated public Allen Harrison fundraising is friendly, efficient and I want to thank the many a.m. on Saturday, January 2019 started as a year of works staff. concerts. welcoming to members of volunteers that serve on 25, at Columbia City Hall, change for the city. • Additional improve- • A highly successful Co- the public who drop into the our committees, help with 1840 Second St. This is an For the first time in a ments and increased use of lumbia City Celebration with city office. They collected utility bill stuffing, work in informal meeting where we number of years we have a our community hall. record attendance to benefit 293 pounds of food for the the parks, assist the library can discuss any concerns new city administrator and • Our volunteer com- our community library along Columbia Pacific Food Bank and community hall and or ideas you may have for mayor. The transition went munity library was able with a preparedness fair in November to help those in help with our events. We improving our city. smoothly as we also added a to successfully negotiate involving a number of com- need in our community. would not have the quality new council member. improved access to increase munity/county organizations. • The establishment of the of life we do without your Casey Wheeler is the the flexibility of hours for • Community policing first Airbnb in the city. continued support. I truly Mayor of Columbia City. Highlights of the community members. and outreach by our police • Our city parks (includ- appreciate each and every Wheeler may be reached at year include: • Another clean opinion department continued to be ing our dog park) continue one of you. 503-397-4010.

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Columbia County’s trusted local news source Wednesday, January 8, 2020 www.thechronicleonline.com A5 Oregon child dies from influenza complications New Year, new state laws JEREMY C. RUARK [email protected] MAX KIRKENDALL The flu season has hit hard [email protected] in Oregon with an increase in the number of flu related As we hang up our new hospitalizations and the death 2020 calendars and get of a child. started on our New Years The Oregon Health Author- resolutions, Oregonians are ity (OHA) reported that an Or- facing hundreds of new state egon child died after contract- laws that may impact our day-to-day lives. ing influenza during the second Courtesy photo week of December. As case of the flu increase in the state, the Oregon Health Authority The laws, enacted during “There has been one pediat- is recommending flu shots, and encourages people to take additional the 2019 Oregon Legisla- ric flu death so far this season,” steps to protect themselves and their children from the virus. tive session, become official Oregon Health Authorities lead Jan. 1. Here’s a list of a few communications officer Jona- Modie said statistical model- neighbors and community notable changes that Orego- than Modie told The Chronicle. ing strategies have been used from the flu. nians should be aware of. No other details about to estimate seasonal flu-related Modie said cases of flu are the child’s death have been deaths for many decades. Only on the rise across Oregon, but HB 2509 released. counting deaths where influ- it’s not too late to get vacci- Bans stores and restau- According to Modie, the enza was included on a death nated. Other ways people can rants from providing single- OHA doesn’t track adult flu certificate would be a gross help prevent flu: use plastic bags at checkout, deaths because flu deaths underestimation of seasonal • Stay home from work or and requires them to charge in adults are not nationally influenza’s true impact.” school when you are sick and at least five cents per bag if notifiable (e.g., required to be Modie said the OHA limit contact with others. they provide paper or other reported). doesn’t track flu hospitaliza- • Cover your nose and alternatives. A key reason, Modie said, tions by county, but does mouth with a tissue when you is because seasonal influenza monitor influenza-associated cough or sneeze. Throw the tis- SB 90 may lead to death from other hospitalizations in Clackamas, sue out when you are done. Prohibits restaurants from causes, such as pneumonia, Multnomah and Washington • Wash hands with soap and giving customers single-use congestive heart failure, or counties, the Tri-County/Port- water. Use an alcohol-based plastic straws unless the cus- chronic obstructive pulmo- land Metro area, along with re- hand rub if soap and water are tomer specifically requests Linda Pinkham / The Chronicle nary disease, and it has been ports of emergency department not available. one, effective immediately. recognized for many years visits for influenza-like illness, • Avoid touching your eyes, This is an example of an alternative bag shoppers may use now that that influenza is infrequently positive flu tests as reported to nose and mouth. Oregon has banned the use of plastic bags at grocery stores and SB 3 restaurants. The new bag ban law took effect Jan. 1. listed on death certificates and the National Respiratory and • Clean and disinfect sur- Allows community testing for seasonal influenza Enteric Virus Surveillance Sys- faces and objects that may have colleges to offer four-year infections is usually not done, tem, and reported flu outbreaks flu germs on them. bachelor’s degrees. Colleges prohibits landlords from insulin and related supplies particularly among the elderly around the state. Modie said • Avoid getting coughed and would have to gain approval evicting month-to-month instead of requiring patients who are at greatest risk of sea- the information collected gives sneezed on. for each program through the renters without cause after 12 who run out to wait for their sonal influenza complications the OHA a good sense of flu For parents concerned about Higher Education Coordinat- months of residency. doctor’s office to open to get and death. activity around the state. the health safety of their chil- ing Committee by showing a new prescription. “Some deaths — par- Modie said the timing of flu dren, the Center for Disease that the program would HB 2393 ticularly in the elderly — are is unpredictable and can vary Control (CDC) has helpful Strengthens Oregon’s HB 2015 associated with secondary address a workforce need not from season to season. online tips at https://www.cdc. being met. ‘revenge porn’ laws by mak- Allows an undocumented complications of seasonal “Seasonal flu viruses can gov/flu/treatment/caring-for- ing it a crime to distribute immigrant to obtain driver’s influenza (including bacterial be detected year-round,: he someone.htm. SB 320 intimate photos or videos of a licenses. However, those who pneumonias),” Modie said. “In- said. “However, seasonal flu person without their consent. can’t provide documentation fluenza virus infection may not Would allow Oregon to activity often begins as early To learn more about the stay on daylight savings time Previously the law only cov- of citizenship will not be be identified in many instances as October and November and 2019-20 flu season, go to the ered posting such content to eligible to vote. because influenza virus is only can continue to occur as late as CDC webpage on frequently year-round, but only if the federal government passes a website, but now includes detectable for a short period May.Flu activity most com- asked questions at https://bit. other methods of electronic HB 3216 of time and/or many people monly peaks between Decem- ly/33dtWgY. To contact the a law allowing the switch. Washington and California dissemination such as text Allows a person to sue don’t seek medical care until ber and February.” Oregon Health Authority, call message, email and apps. It anyone who ‘summons a po- after the first few days of acute The OHA encourages ev- 971-673-2315. To contact the also must agree to switch. The bill would exempt the allows victims to sue for up lice officer’ as a way to dis- illness.” eryone to take steps to protect Columbia County Health De- to $5,000 in damages. criminate against someone or For these and other reasons, your families, co-workers, partment, call 503-397-7210. portion of Eastern Oregon that operates on Mountain cause them to feel harassed Time. HB 2328 or embarrassed, infringe on 2020 projects pleted. Will make it easier for po- the person’s rights or expel There are two new tasks HB 2005 lice to put car thieves behind them from a place where they PORT Hayes mentioned four for the Port as well, and one Sets up a system for paid bars. A 2014 court decision are lawfully located. From Page A1 major tasks for the Port in of them will be to continue family leave in which Oregon meant that prosecutors have the next year. talks with Perry Technical workers can take off up to 12 had to prove that a person SB 998 project. That should be com- One of them is continu- Institute, based in Yakima, weeks of paid leave to care had knowledge the vehicle Allows a bicyclist to yield plete by mid-summer, 2020,” ing the rezone, which will Washington, about estab- for a new child or sick family they were driving was stolen. or roll through, rather than Hayes said. involve bringing arguments lishing a satellite campus in member, or to recover from Now, they merely have to come to a full stop, at stop Infrastructure was an- for the last remaining ques- Columbia County. a serious illness or domestic show the person disregarded signs and traffic signals. other accomplishment of tion to the Columbia County “Those talks are never violence. The leave would be a ‘substantial and unjustifi- the Port over the past year, commissioners. short, it takes a while to talk paid for by a state insurance able risk’ that the vehicle SB 870 Hayes said. Infrastructure “Our plan is to get that to folks. We’re going to con- fund that employers and might be stolen. Adds Oregon to the Na- installations included a new back in front of the county tinue that,” Hayes said. employees would contrib- tional Popular Vote Com- taxi way at SIA as well as commissioners in late Feb- The fourth major task ute less than one percent of SB 861 pact. States belonging to the installing additional wa- ruary, early March,” Hayes involves establishing an in- their paycheck to, similar to Provides for prepaid compact agree to award their ter and sewer lines at the said. tergovernmental agreement worker’s compensation. postage on ballots, allowing Electoral College votes to the airpark and working with Hayes also mentioned with the City of St. Helens. Employers with fewer Oregonians to vote by mail winner of the national popu- the City of Scappoose to completing the Devinaire “The Port will supervise than 25 employees will not without paying for a stamp lar vote instead of the winner complete the project. hangar project, which he and market their industrial have to pay into the fund but starting in 2020. of their state. The compact “They were great partners estimated would bring in lands within city limits,” their employees will still be will take effect once states in that,” Hayes said. about 20 jobs once com- Hayes said. eligible to apply for compen- SB 9 representing 270 Electoral Doing so would help both sation during their leave of Allow pharmacists to College votes join. Oregon institutions bring in jobs to absence. The state will begin prescribe emergency refills of brings the total to 196 votes. Phone and Internet Discounts the county, Hayes said. collecting funds in 2022 and Overall, Hayes said he employees will be able to Available to CenturyLink Customers felt positively about the begin collecting benefits in coming year. 2023. FREE YARD DEBRIES The Oregon Public Utility Commission designated “As I’m sitting here Happy CenturyLink as an Eligible Telecommunications now, I don’t see anything SB 608 RECYCLING SAT., APRIL 20! that will be too much of an Caps annual rent increases Carrier within its service area for universal service issue. We look forward to at seven percent plus the New Year! purposes. CenturyLink’s basic local service rates the new year, and we wish change in consumer price everyone a happy new year,” Wishing you & your family for residential voice lines are $18.80-$19.80 per index. 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School Board Recognition Month Past and Future: Columbia Humane Society The Chronicle: How The Chronicle: Is the The St. Helens School Dis- common problems and to sup- CHRISTINE MENGES many animals reside in the Columbia Humane Society trict is joining Oregon’s 196 port common successes. [email protected] looking at doing anything school districts to celebrate • Focusing on continuous shelter now, as opposed to at the start of the year? Is different next year? What January as ‘School Board improvement by questioning, When the new year rolls are short- and long-term Recognition Month.’ examining, revising, refining around, looking back on that up or down from previ- ous years? goals for the future for the “Our school board mem- and revisiting issues related to the past year is something shelter? bers spend countless hours student achievement. that most organizations do, of unpaid time working to “Even though we are CHS: We currently have including one that many CHS: We look forward provide the best possible making a special effort dur- Columbia County residents about 10 cats and about 15 education for our students,” ing January to show appre- to supporting the pets of may overlook: the county’s dogs that are at the shelter. Columbia County and St. Helens School District Su- ciation for our school board animal shelter. This is about the same as perintendent Scot Stockwell members, we recognize their beyond to the best of our This past year has we started the year with. abilities in 2020. We are said. “They also serve as the Stockwell said the board fo- contributions reflect a year- been an active one for the corporate board of directors round effort on their part,” going to work harder to cuses on the following needs: Columbia Humane Society The Chronicle: How generate more funds so that for one of our community’s • Creating a vision for Stockwell said. “They are much income were you able largest employers. Celebrat- dedicated individuals who (CHS). The Chronicle sat we can help more pets. what parents and citizens down with a representative to generate this year based We are looking forward ing School Board Recogni- want their school district to are committed to improving tion Month is one way to say student achievement and to from CHS to ask the orga- on fees, donations, grants to expanding our enrich- become and how to make nization a few questions and fundraising? How ment program for both the thanks for all they do.” student achievement the top fighting for the best for all our According to Stock- students.” about how the shelter did were you able to use that cats and the dogs in the priority. this year and the Columbia income? shelter. We are working on well, school board mem- • Setting standards for The St. Helens School bers represent their fellow Board members are Kellie Humane Society’s goals for extending our behavioral what students must learn and the future: program for both cats and citizens’ views and priorities be able to do. Smith, Melody Killens, Ryan CHS: We have an oper- in the complex enterprise of Scholl, Trinity Monahan and ating budget of $181,000.00 dogs. We are talking about • Assessing whether The Chronicle: How adding some more exciting maintaining and running the schools achieve their goals, Bill Amos. a year that money is used community’s public schools The Board of Directors of many adoptions did the to fund the running of the and fun fundraisers in 2020 and whether students are and expanding the Colum- and they also reinforce the learning. the St. Helens School District humane society process this shelter and the care of the bia County Dog Fair again principle of local control over • Accounting for the is composed of five publicly year? How many people animals that we help both public education, which is an elected community members also. outcomes of decisions and by and families adopted ani- in shelter and in the com- important, highly valued as- who serve four-year at large mals? tracking progress and report- munity. pect of education in Oregon. ing results. terms. General board powers The Columbia Humane “Too often the efforts of • Aligning the use of the and duties include legislative Columbia Humane So- Society shelter is located school board members go un- or rule-making authority, judi- ciety: CHS took in 215 ani- The Chronicle: What at 2084 Oregon St. in St. district’s human and financial is the current makeup of recognized,” Stockwell said. resources. cial authority, and executive/ mals this year and adopted Helens. The shelter may be “The school board’s main • Creating a safe and order- administrative authority as out 260 animals this year. animals at the shelter? reached at 503-397-4353. goal is to support student ly climate where students can delegated by the Legislature The difference in numbers Read more about the Co- achievement. learn and teachers can teach. of the State of Oregon and were animals that were car- CHS: We only have cats lumbia Humane Society at To achieve that goal, • Collaborating to solve outlined in board policy BBA. ried over from last year. and dogs in the shelter. thechronicleonline.com. Columbia County’s trusted local news source Wednesday, January 8, 2020 www.thechronicleonline.com A7 Public Notices CH20-1308 CH19-1302 PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY Notice is hereby given, the Healy Hall, at the Columbia Juvenile Department order of the circuit court currently represented by ATTORNEY, IT IS YOUR Columbia County Solid County Road Department, In the Matter of IRINA judge of the above-entitled an attorney, CONTACT RESPONSIBILITY TO Waste Advisory Committee located at 1054 Oregon EVGENYEVNA court, dated November 22, YOUR ATTORNEY MAINTAIN CONTACT (SWAC) will hold a public Street, St. Helens, Oregon ZYRIANOVA, A Child. 2019. The order directs that IMMEDIATELY UPON WITH YOUR ATTORNEY meeting on Thursday, 97051. The meeting is Case No. 18JU08240 this summons be published RECEIVING THIS AND TO KEEP YOUR February 6, 2020, from open to the public and PUBLISHED SUMMONS once each week for three NOTICE. Your previous ATTORNEY ADVISED OF 10:00 a.m. to NOON. The any interested persons are TO: Evgeny Zyrianov IN consecutive weeks, making attorney may not be YOUR WHEREABOUTS. meeting will be held in invited to attend. THE NAME OF THE three publications in all, representing you in this (2) If you contest the STATE OF OREGON: in a published newspaper matter. IF YOU CANNOT petition, the court will A petition has been filed of general circulation in AFFORD TO HIRE AN schedule a hearing on the CH20-1309 asking the court to terminate Columbia County. Date of ATTORNEY and you allegations of the petition your parental rights to the first publication: December meet the state’s financial and order you to appear above-named child for 25, 2019. Date of last guidelines, you are entitled personally and may schedule DISTRICT BOARD the purpose of placing the publication: January 8, 2020. to have an attorney appointed other hearings related to child for adoption. 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An 192.660 (4), representatives APPEAR PERSONALLY either ON THE DATE YOU WISH TO HIRE AN TO, TELEPHONIC OR Executive Board meeting of the news media are IN THE COURTROOM ON SPECIFIED IN THIS ATTORNEY, please retain OTHER ELECTRONIC may follow regarding: A. specifically directed not THE DATE AND AT THE SUMMONS OR ON A one as soon as possible and MEANS. AN ATTORNEY ORS 192.660 (2) (e) to to report on any of the TIME LISTED ABOVE. AN FUTURE DATE, and may have the attorney present at MAY NOT ATTEND THE discuss real property matters deliberations during the ATTORNEY MAY NOT make such orders and take the above hearing. If you HEARING(S) IN YOUR B. ORS 192.660 (2) (f) to executive session, except ATTEND THE HEARING such action as authorized need help finding an attorney, PLACE. PETITIONER’S consider information or to state the general subject IN YOUR PLACE. by law. RIGHTS AND you may call the Oregon ATTORNEY Cara J. 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BOARD MEETING NOTICE CH19-1301 The Fair Board Meeting will Saulser Rd., at 6 p.m. on IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY be held at the fairgrounds, Jan. 13, 2020. The public is Juvenile Department order of the circuit court are currently represented ATTORNEY, IT IS YOUR in the 4H Building, 58892 invited and welcome. In the Matter of IRINA judge of the above-entitled by an attorney, CONTACT RESPONSIBILITY TO EVGENYEVNA court, dated November 22, YOUR ATTORNEY MAINTAIN CONTACT ZYRIANOVA, A Child. 2019. The order directs that IMMEDIATELY UPON WITH YOUR ATTORNEY CH19-1300 Case No. 18JU08241 this summons be published RECEIVING THIS AND TO KEEP YOUR NOTICE OF BUDGET PUBLISHED SUMMONS once each week for three NOTICE. Your previous ATTORNEY ADVISED OF TO: Natalia Zyrianova consecutive weeks, making attorney may not be YOUR WHEREABOUTS. COMMITTEE VACANCIES IN THE NAME OF THE three publications in all, representing you in this (2) If you contest the STATE OF OREGON: in a published newspaper matter. IF YOU CANNOT petition, the court will The St. Helens School Applications are available A petition has been filed of general circulation in AFFORD TO HIRE AN schedule a hearing on the District No. 502 is seeking for pick up at St. Helens asking the court to terminate Columbia County. Date of ATTORNEY and you allegations of the petition applicants for four (4) School District Office, your parental rights to the first publication: December meet the state’s financial and order you to appear vacancies on the District 474 North 16th Street, St. above-named child for 25, 2019. Date of last guidelines, you are entitled personally and may schedule Budget Committee. 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Interviews and County Circuit Court at 230 THE COURT OF DO STATE EXPENSE, YOU APPEAR PERSONALLY see the District’s website appointments will occur at Strand Street, St. Helens, NOT APPEAR AT ANY MUST IMMEDIATELY IN THE COURTROOM, for more information the board meeting held on Oregon 97051, on the 27th SUBSEQUENT COURT- CONTACT the Columbia UNLESS THE COURT regarding vacancy details. January 22nd, 2020. day of January, 2020 at 10 ORDERED HEARING, the Juvenile Department at 244 HAS GRANTED YOU AN a.m. to admit or deny the court may proceed in your Strand St., St. Helens OR EXCEPTION IN ADVANCE allegation of the petition absence without further 97051, phone number 503- UNDER ORS 419B.918 CH20-1310 and to personally appear notice and TERMINATE 397-0257 between the hours TO APPEAR BY OTHER at any subsequent court- YOUR PARENTAL of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. MEANS INCLUDING, ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE ordered hearing. YOU MUST RIGHTS to the above- for further information. IF BUT NOT LIMITED The Columbia Soil & Water PM. The meeting will be held APPEAR PERSONALLY named child either ON YOU WISH TO HIRE AN TO, TELEPHONIC OR Conservation District will be at the SWCD office, 35285 IN THE COURTROOM ON THE DATE SPECIFIED ATTORNEY, please retain OTHER ELECTRONIC holding their Annual Meeting Millard Road in St. Helens, THE DATE AND AT THE IN THIS SUMMONS OR one as soon as possible and MEANS. AN ATTORNEY on January 15, 2018 at 6:30 OR 97051. TIME LISTED ABOVE. AN ON A FUTURE DATE, have the attorney present at MAY NOT ATTEND THE ATTORNEY MAY NOT and may make such orders the above hearing. If you HEARING(S) IN YOUR ATTEND THE HEARING and take such action as need help finding an attorney, PLACE. PETITIONER’S IN YOUR PLACE. authorized by law. RIGHTS you may call the Oregon ATTORNEY Cara J. Smith Public Notice deadline THEREFORE, YOU AND OBLIGATIONS (1) State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Assistant Attorney General MUST APPEAR EVEN IF YOU HAVE A RIGHT Service at (503) 684-3763 or Department of Justice, 100 is Fridays by noon. YOUR ATTORNEY ALSO TO BE REPRESENTED toll free in Oregon at (800) SW Market Street, Portland, APPEARS. This summons BY AN ATTORNEY IN 452-7636. IF YOU ARE OR 97201. Phone: (971) Late submissions are not guaranteed to make it into the paper. is published pursuant to the THIS MATTER. If you REPRESENTED BY AN 673-1880. Mini boats make international connection student-built boats — and the launch them. STAFF REPORT community is invited to get The program partners [email protected] involved. On Jan. 21, the mu- students in the Pacific seum will host its first-ever Northwest with their coun- Last spring, a tiny island “Miniboat Summit” where terparts in Japan, facilitating in the Republic of Kiribati students from three schools international exchange and received an unlikely visitor will present their boats, cultural learning. It provides washing ashore from the Pa- conduct a sparkling apple an exceptional learning op- cific: A five-foot unmanned cider christening, then make portunity that is enriched by mini sailboat designed and an official hand-off to the international student cooper- built by a team of 4th graders Columbia River Bar Pilots ation, tackles complex ideas, in Oregon that was launched and U.S. Coast Guard, who and benefits from an ocean’s from the coast of Mexico, will launch the small boats worth of possibility. In late 472 days and 11,000 nautical on their voyage to Japan. November, Sandel traveled miles earlier. “Miniboats may be to Japan to deliver boats to small, but they are mighty,” students there and take part “Miniboats may be small, Columbia River Maritime in launches from Japan. but they are mighty.” Museum education director This year’s participants ~ Nate Sandel, Nate Sandel said. “They have include 7th graders from the power to create substan- Warrenton Grade School Columbia River in Warrenton, 5th graders Maritime Museum tial and lasting impact — in the community and well at Columbia City Elemen- beyond. We’ve seen these tary School in Columbia boats capture the imagina- City, and 7th graders from The boat is part of a fleet Wy’East Middle School in of GPS-equipped, seaworthy tion of our students, but also many people from around Vancouver, Wash. These vessels that are cooperatively three schools are partnered designed, built, launched, the world, who encounter the boats, help with a rescue, with three schools in Japan, and tracked each year by el- including Tanesashi Primary ementary and middle school or simply follow the boats’ progress online. It’s an excit- School, Okuki Elementary, students in the Pacific North- and Kanehama Elementary west and Japan as part of the ing adventure we’re so happy to share during this year’s in Hachinohe City, in the Columbia River Maritime Aomori Prefecture. Museum’s Miniboat Pro- Miniboat Summit.” Through the Miniboat Christine Menges / The Chronicle gram. The project involved Columbia City Elementary School students painting one of the miniboats in December. Follow the miniboat 5th graders at Columbia Program, students take on roles as quartermasters, sail adventures on Facebook at City Elementary School in and is supported by Pacific will last a lifetime. We know sel, is now on display at the CRMM Miniboat Program, Columbia City. designers, keel engineers, Power, the U.S. Coast Guard, STEAM skills are important Columbia River Maritime cargo trackers, and documen- or through the museum’s Built from nautical roots, and many others. part of building opportunity Museum. That boat and its website at. www.crmm.org, this one-of-a-kind education tarians. Along the way, they “It’s not every day that for the future, especially journey across the Pacific learn real-world skills and and read more about the program introduces students you get to balance a keel, in the small communities Ocean became the inspira- Columbia City Elementary to ocean science, internation- make friends overseas while design a sail, or navigate the we serve. We are excited to tion for building Miniboat they track their boats online, School mini boats at al exchange, and the STEAM waters of the Pacific Ocean,” support a program dedicated Program. Since the pro- thechronicleonline.com. fields of science, technol- which are packed with Pacific Power’s Clatsop to enriching the education of gram’s start in 2017, 1,213 ogy, engineering, the arts mementos curated by the County regional business young learners and empow- students on both sides of and math, helping to inspire students. It was developed by manager said Alisa Dunlap ering them to try new things the Pacific Ocean have been future careers. the Columbia River Maritime said. “The Miniboat Program and explore their creativity.” involved in the launch of 24 Miniboat Summit Now in its third year Museum in partnership with offers an extraordinary way Following the 2011 earth- miniboats, traveling a total 10:30-11:30 a.m. and with more than 55,000 the Consular Office of Japan for 5th-7th grade students in quake and tsunami in Japan, of 55,236 nautical miles Tuesday, Jan. 21 nautical miles traveled to in Portland, Educational Columbia River our region to learn crucial debris from the country (and climbing daily). These Maritime Museum date, the museum’s Mini- Passages, and the National STEAM skills, discover washed up on Oregon and boats are tracked daily and boat Program is readying Oceanic and Atmospheric 1792 Marine Dr. future careers and build in- Washington shores. 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The best The OSU Extension hoop over the seeded rows, heavy clay soils. This leads gether products showed up to eight office in Columbia County kept in place by two rows of to poor drainage and a lot of But is there a place for weeks of control. Don’t use will be offering the Master stakes with twine tied to the other resulting problems. gypsum? I think there is. on edible crops. Gardener™ training again stakes across the top. Other In certain parts of the Both calcium and sulfur are this spring. This year, we are gardeners use bendable PVC United States, gypsum is often in short supply in our Free newsletter trying a new schedule that pipe or 10-guage wire hoops widely used to improve clay gardens. Gypsum is cal- allows people that work to and clear plastic. Open ends soil drainage. What is less cium sulfate. Gypsum also The Oregon State Uni- attend. The classes will be of the tunnels for ventilation widely known is that this doesn’t increase soil pH like versity Extension office in held on Wednesdays from 6 on sunny days. They gener- only works on sodic soils. regular agricultural lime Columbia County publishes p.m. – 9 p.m. and on alter- ally get a great start in these These are soils (which is calcium a monthly newsletter on nate Saturdays from 9 a.m. mini-greenhouses. with a lot of carbonate) gardening and farming top- - 4 p.m. for about 10 weeks sodium. will. It ics (called County Living) starting on February 5, We have won’t written/edited by yours 2020 at the Extension office no lower Two scientists in Wash- truly. All you need to do in St. Helens. Cost of the sodic it ei- ington tested a range of is ask for it and it will be program is $100.00 which soils ther. deer repellents and two mailed or emailed to you. includes a large re-source in So application tech-niques Call 503 397-3462 to be put book. Some scholarships are you for effectiveness in plant on the list. Alternatively, available. Master Gardeners can protection. They classed the you can find it on the web at are responsible for provid- use compounds by their pre- http://extension.oregon- ing volunteer gardening sumed effects on deer, i.e. state.edu/columbia/ and education to the community Once the peas outgrow pain (like hot pepper deriva- click on newsletters. as partial payback for the the tunnels, cover them with tives), taste (like some of training. If interested in the loose floating row cover or, Co- program, call the Exten- if the weather has warmed, lum- mod- the bit-tering agents like Many Extension sion office at 503 397-3462 let them fend for themselves. bia est quinine), fear (rotting sulfu- publications available for an in-formation packet. Eventually, the taller types County. rous compounds) and mixed online Online registration is now of peas (both edible and So gyp- amounts messages that combined available at https://tinyurl. flowering) will need a trellis sum isn’t of gypsum categories. Are you putting up salsa, com/ColumbiaMG2020. We of some sort. a quick fix for around acid They looked at applica- saving seeds, or thinking can also send you an appli- Inoculate seeds so they our drainage issues. loving plants like tions on trees and applica- about planting grapes? OSU cation and/or you can come will return nitrogen to your Best options for gardeners rhodo-dendrons and blue- tion around trees. has a large number of its into our office to sign up. garden. Plant them about 2 (or farmers as well) include: berries to improve calcium The best results (season publications available for inches apart. Rows should availability without making long reduction in brows- free download. Just go to The new garden year be 36-40 inches apart. Deer the soils less acid. A study ing) were for the powdered https://catalog.extension. starts soon. Here are some and slugs adore garden peas. some years ago indicated form of Deer Away® Big oregonstate.edu/ . Click ideas to get you going that gypsum added to new Game Repellent (active on publications and start Gypsum, soil drainage, and raspberry raised beds would ingredient= “putrescent egg exploring. The Extension Protected peas Columbia County gardens improve plant survival rela- solids”) and Plant-skydd™. Service offers its programs tive to root rot, a scourge Both are sulfurous-based and materials equally to all Edible and flowering peas Columbia County has a of our raspberry plantings. products. There are now people. can be planted in January. lot of clay-rich soils. These Gypsum has been used to others that pack the same Don’t confuse the two types soils can be productive but dust potatoes before cover- “decaying meat” message. Chip Bubl works with as flowering peas are gor- have major limitations. ing the furrow to reduce Application on the tree the Oregon State University geous and nicely scented but First, our clay soils are gen- the inci-dence of potato was far superior to applica- Extension Service – Colum- poisonous. erally quite acid with native scab. And modest amounts tion around the tree. All bia County. 505 N. Colum- Peas are best planted in a pH levels in the 5.5 - 6.0 can be added to the whole products tested were effec- bia River Highway in St. well-drained location. They range. Second, clay parti- • Make raised beds vegetable garden, assuming tive in the winter when the Helens. He may be reached should be given some cold cles are the tiniest of all soil • Install tile drainage that there isn’t too much browsing pressure is lower. at 503-397-3462, or chip. protection and soil warming. particles. Thus, pore spaces, • Add of lots of organic calcium there already. However, in the spring, [email protected].

Lessons end in May tion Fund of the Oregon Com- add a new fridge, oven, stove for their library of things, an opportunities and access to because the grant is enough to munity Foundation, which will and a new range installed for air fryer, which will not be healthy foods for the residents LIBRARY fund five months of lessons. be combined with the Scap- the oven. Weiss said he is re- available for checkout until of Columbia County. The pro- From Page A1 However, Weiss said the poose Public Library’s Friends bidding all the electrical work, the spring. Other appliances gram will accomplish this by library would like to keep the of the Library contribution of and how many items will be in will be added soon too, such working in conjunction with Monday until the end of May. program ongoing with the help $2,000, for a total of $15,000. the library of things depends as an ice cream maker, a pasta programs already in place, In addition to bringing the from business and community The grant will accomplish on how much the electric work crank, canning equipment, such as the food distribution musical expertise to instruct donations. While there are no two goals: expand the exist- would cost. an insta-pot, a food dehydra- program that happens on Tues- children, Cantwell brings specific plans yet to fundraise, tor and maybe a sous-vide, days via the food bank. ukuleles for children to use for Weiss said Collins would be according to Rachel Lunden, The library of things was free while taking lessons. approaching businesses to be Other appliances will be added soon too, such reference librarian. Scappoose also inspired by another Jeff Weiss, Scappoose Pub- sponsors after the grant runs as an ice cream maker, a pasta crank, canning Public Library staff will work program the library has, ac- lic Library Director, said the out. Lessons cost the library equipment, an insta-pot, a food dehydrator and on collecting and cataloging cording to Weiss, which are lessons were a way to expand $400 a month, and the library items before they are ready to STEAM kits that children can children’s programming. will have to raise $4,000 to maybe a sous-vide be available. check out. Those kits began “Without a grant, we can’t continue the lessons for free Lunden said the library with a grant from the north- afford to underwrite that ex- from June till December. ing kitchen inside the library Weiss is currently work- of things was inspired in part west educational hub, and pense, so the grant offered us Even for five months, the meeting room and create a ing on getting bids for the by Hillsboro Brookwood include things like a telescope, to do lessons for free instead classes will expand children’s circulating library of small electrical work that needs to be Library’s similar program. microscope, robotics kits, art of for a fee,” Weiss said. programming for the library kitchen appliances to increase done to install a fridge and an To collect the items to be in- kits and design kits, and Weiss According to Weiss, paid and help children build musi- nutrition education opportu- oven, for which there will be cluded in the library of things, said they have been very ukulele lessons for children cal skills, Weiss said. nities and access to healthy an award presentation on Jan. Lunden researched by asking popular. have seen as many as 20 at- “Developing music skills foods, according to Weiss. 16. Once final bids are in, the Hillsboro library staff which When the library of things tendees. Their adult ukulele goes along with other activi- The library meeting room library will be able to get more items were most popular. The program gets underway, Weiss group usually has 15 to 20 par- ties and brain development,” is used daily, Weiss said, appliances, which will deter- air fryer came back as their predicts they will start check- ticipants. The Monday, Jan. 6 Weiss said. for various meetings and mine the budget for everything most highly requested item. ing each appliance out for a children’s lesson drew a crowd The library also received other community purposes. else, Weiss said. Weiss said the new ap- week and based on demand of approximately 30 parents a $13,000 grant from the Its kitchen has a sink, and the As of now, the library pliances will be a way to they may increase the circula- and children. Oregon Public Library Innova- grant will enable the library to has collected one appliance increase nutrition education tion time. WARREN GRANGE BREAKFAST DELUXE REGULAR DELIGHT $9.00 $7.00 $7.00 Simple Direct Cremation $695 Portland 3 pancakes, 4 2 pancakes, 3 3 sasuage links, scrambled eggs, Simple Direct Burial $995 832 NE Broadway sasuage links, sasuage links, Portland, OR 97232 scrambled eggs, scrambled eggs 2 biscuit half w/ Traditional Funeral $2,965 Phone: 503 783-3393 biscuits & gravy sasuage gravy Discounted price, caskets, urns & other memorial items. Fairgrounds 4-H Building Privately owned cremation facility. 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St. Helens High School Sports Schedules Rollover off Highway 30 Wrestling • 7 p.m. Thursday Jan. and medic from CRFR at- 9. St. Helens hosting STAFF REPORT tended to the two patients [email protected] Wilsonville at the scene of the crash. A • 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. Scappoose medic transported One person was hospital- 10. Pacific Rim Tour- one of the patients to a local nament at Seaside ized following a rollover hospital. motor vehicle crash on The rescue and engine Highway 30 near Jones Road Swimming crews mitigated any hazard- • 5 p.m. Thursday Jan. in Rainier. ous materials from entering According to Columbia 9. St. Helens hosting the wetland area at the crash The Dalles River Fire & Rescue, the ve- site. hicle was found Friday, Jan. The cause of the crash 3, 50 feet off the roadway and the identity of those Basketball and 18 feet over the embank- involved and their injuries • 6:30 p.m. Friday Jan. ment. had not been released by 10. Girls varsity host- A chief, engine, rescue press time. ing The Dalles • 7 p.m. Boys varsity at The Dalles Photo courtesy of Columbia Fire & Rescue Crews at the scene of the rollover crash along Highway 30. In the bot- For game results visit Tree hits car tom right of this photo you can see the vehicle on its top. www.osaa.org

Photo courtesy of the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office It was not your usual commute along Cornelius Pass Road for one driver on Monday morning, Jan. 6. Traffic was disrupted for a time after a small tree fell onto the driver’s car. According to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred at NW 8th Avenue and NW Cornelius Pass Road. The unidentified driver suffered minor cuts from falling glass, but declined to be taken to a hospital. Deputies remained on scene providing traffic control around the accident until the damaged vehicle was towed. Columbia County Courthouse Art

Courtesy image Dana Belisle, “View from the David Hill Winery.”

Courtesy image Laura Blackwell, “Courthouse,” Watercolor. The Columbia Arts Guild in the courthouse annex. The shows the work of local artwork changes every month. artists in the Gallery at the Stop by any time the court- Courthouse straight across house is open Mon. - Fri., 8 from the Assessor’s Office a.m. – 5 p.m. at 230 Strand located on the ground floor St, St Helens, OR 97051. Are you a Veteran? You may be entitled to benefits for serving your country.

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