YEAR IN REVIEW

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It had stood tall and proud for 100 years towering over Scappoose. Today, it is gone. On Dec. 24, The Chronicle received word from a Scappoose resident that a 100-year old giant sequoia was in the process of being chopped down. The sequoia and other trees on adjacent property located next to Dealers Market, LLC were in the way of the used car lot’s expan- sion and remodeling. According to Gregory Taresh, Dealers Market finance manager, the owner of Deal- ers Market had the tree tested, and results showed the tree had already rotted through. “They said we need to get rid of the tree, because we’re liable,” Taresh said. Southwest Sequoia Street in Scappoose is named for the tree. The street is catty-corner to Dealers Market where the tree is located, the official address of which is Columbia River Highway. According to an information page on the Sequoia & Kings Can- yon National Parks website, giant sequoias can live up to 3,000 years and can grow up taller than 300 feet. They usually grow along the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, where the periodic dry heat of the mountains allows the cones on the tree to open and release seeds. Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle As of Dec. 26, the tree had been On Dec. 24, workers began stripping the giant sequoia, and other trees on the property, of limbs and branches in the take down process. completely cut down. Authorities release gas station shooting video Michael Veatch on Oct.9. evidence, Auixier ruled that the STAFF REPORT The deadly force happened St. Helens Police Department’s [email protected] after investigators said Veatch deadly use of force against Veatch pulled a gun on an employee and was justified. The St.Helens Police and the fired shots with an AK-47 into In the video link below, the Columbia County District Attor- the Chevron gas station 115 N incident unfolds at the gas station ney’s Office have released video Columbia River Highway. where employees and customers of a shooting incident and the use At approximately 5:26 a.m. duck for cover as the shooting of deadly force by officers against on Wednesday, Oct. 9, St. Helens begins. The Chronicle has chosen officers responded to the report of not to publish the video showing the shooting. other aspects of the incident due According to the findings of to the sensitivity of this case. the incident by Columbia County https://www.dropbox.com/ District Attorney Jeff Auxier, a sh/wthbhgsjb386ntn/AABBClh St.Helens police officer used his DTf8JnxyWPP5emSFPa?dl=0 patrol car to strike Veatch as he &preview=_Extraction_1_1___ fled the scene and began shooting Clip_1_1___Extraction_2_1__ at people in their vehicles. ch02_20191009050959_veatch_ The Chronicle first reported on shows_gun_and_fires_into_build- Chronicle photo (503) 232-7292 Dec. 3, that after reviewing the ing.mp4 The Oct. 9 shooting incident unfolded at this Chevron gas station in St. Helens. HEAT AND COOL UP TO 1000 SQFT. INSTALLED FOR AS LITTLE AS $2800 AFTER REBATES AND INCENTIVES Year in Review RX18NMVJU/FTX18NMVJU February 13 Flood 2019: Overwhelmed, underwater

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Year in Review January 2 March 20 Charming Twilight house to become St. Helens Airbnb things popped up unexpect- so I’m not touching them,” he JULIE THOMPSON edly. The inspection of the said. “As long as they work, [email protected] house had already turned they’re staying.” potential buyers off, and the The most common ques- When the house known sewer inspection turned up tion they get asked by locals across the country as Bella some interesting things. “The is if they’ll be taking the sign Swan’s house from the Twi- way they built houses on top down in front of the house that light films went up for sale, it of sewer lines,” she said, “So warns away trespassers. Am- appeared in Amber Neufeld’s after negotiating that, we ber said they may add their search. She and her husband just kind of went through the own sign with some friendly Dean live in Hillsboro and motions. I don’t think it even wording, but they would like had already been looking fully sunk in until we were the home to continue to be for properties. Amber had here for a week.” treated as a private residence previously been out to the At first, they weren’t sure and for visitors to respect their home just to take a peek as a what they were going to do neighbors. longtime Twilight fan, but had with the place. Would they “Every time someone only seen it from the outside. sell their place in Hillsboro runs up on the porch to take “We actually had our real- and move in? Would they set a photo, we get emotional,” tor arrange a showing kind the house up as a rental? For Dean said, who has a camera of knowing it would be our a time, they almost moved set up out front so they can only chance to see the inside,” in, but their other house in see what happens from their Amber said. “So, if she reads Hillsboro still needed work phone. “It’s like, ‘Come on this, apologies!” and they eventually decided guys, I’m watching you take But when they came out the Swan House would be Julie Thompson/The Chronicle selfies.’ That’s happened a lot. to get a proper look, they their home away from home – Swan House owners Amber and Dean Neufeld. We’re thinking about making started seeing the “neat old one they could share with the a ‘bad fan album’ one day house” for what it was, with Twilight fandom. “He’s pretty supportive of One fan tracked down an artist house sale,” Amber said. because we have a lot of them its unique 1935 construction. Amber has been an avid my crazy, huh?” Amber asked. in Canada and purchased an When renovations are fully late at night.” “They didn’t make rooms this Twilight fan since the books “Eh, it’s fun,” Dean identical print that can be seen complete, the couple plans to But mostly, Amber said, big,” Dean said. “It’s got a lot were released, then, of course, grinned. hanging in the living room in open the house to fans as an locals and fans alike have of interesting quirks to it that the films, but where she re- “I started off collecting Twilight. Christmas orna- Air bnb rental, with ten per- been very supportive. “I think are different from anything in ally found a home was in the things like clothing and things ments sent from fans adorned cent of the rent going towards they’re just appreciative to its era.” fandom community and the from the movies just because the Christmas tree, and cards the city’s tourism bureau. For have a fan in the house,” she The couple decided to friends she’d met along the it was fun. Someone jokingly from others were proudly dis- now, they are focusing on said, and mentioned Con- make an offer. They said there way. The first time she’d come said, ‘well I guess this is the played on the mantle beneath what Amber calls “re-Twi- cerned Citizens as a resource were a lot of boxes that had to the house, she’d researched biggest item that you’ve got- a screen-accurate ship. lighting” the home, working that’s always helpful when to be checked for someone to filming locations and trav- ten,’” Amber said of the house Another fan group, ‘The to get everything inside as they need something. “A lot buy the house: you had to live eled to St. Helens with some with a laugh. “Definitely the Ladies of Isle Esme” pulled close as it was during the time of us were just afraid of what close enough to it that you girlfriends. star of the collection.” together funds to offer a dona- of filming as possible, right would happen to the house. could travel back and forth, Dean fully embraced his The fandom has gratefully tion to The Swan House to down to the wooden bear Who’s going to buy it? Are you had to be healthy enough wife’s love of Twilight, pick- embraced the new couple via go towards ongoing improve- that sits on the front porch. they going to change every- to do the work the house ing up the books and reading their Facebook page “The ments. “Dean and I are so They found old paint cans in thing about the house? So, I needed as it “needed a million them “just to take an interest Swan House” where they overwhelmed with gratitude,” the basement dating back to think people are just relieved things” that would require in your interests,” he said to share updated renovations, Amber said. “It’s such a cool the 2008 filming that helped that it stayed in the fan com- too much of a contractor, and his wife during our interview wall-color reveals and plans fandom to be a part of.” them match colors to different munity and that they get to you had to be “Twilight fan inside Bella’s living room. “I for the home. Fans regularly Another fan sent over rooms. As they complete each experience it and they’ve got enough.” actually really enjoyed them. send them items to include in Bella’s comforter to put in her room, they reveal the colors some input, even.” Dean had some experience They were a good read,” he the house, and the Neufelds room, one they used to carry on Facebook so fans can For a full photographic with renovation, mostly self- said. welcome their regular input. at Target but is hard to find find them themselves if they tour of The Swan House, find taught through the school of For Valentine’s Day last Inside Bella’s room, you can now. The biggest prop from choose. They’re still working this article on thechronicleon- Google and YouTube. “There year, he even picked up an old find real clothing and replicas the film they were able to on finding the right shade for line.com, and be sure to follow was a tense time to close, 1963 Chevy Pick-up truck, the from Bella’s wardrobe in the acquire was the dining room “Charlie’s room.” the Neufeld’s Facebook page actually,” Dean said, with his same as Bella’s, now in the closet. Others have sent them table. “We actually bought Dean said he’d love to put “The Swan House” to keep wife explaining that during process of being restored for artwork that replicates pieces that from the previous owners new appliances in the kitchen, up with the home as improve- the closing process, some Amber. that can be seen in the films. of the house outside of the “but those are from filming ments are made.

January 9 January 9 Paying it forward: SHPD edition Eight years in, Daniel Butts’ trial postponed Butts suffers from schizophre- was too much red tape to JULIE THOMPSON nia, but his symptoms have cut through to secure one of [email protected] greatly diminished as a result the bikes at the office for the of hospitalization and forced boy. It would take too long, The man accused of killing medication. and Cutright worried that he Rainier Police Chief Ralph Chief Painter’s brother, wouldn’t have something to Painter on Jan. 5, 2011 will Alan, expressed his frustra- do in the meantime. not stand trial in February as tion at the amount of time the So, Cutright brought originally scheduled. system has taken to bring the an idea up to Eustice – he In early December, case to trial. “I’ve heard it’s would go to Walmart and Judge Ted Grove granted the oldest unresolved case in find the boy a bike. Eustice the defense the motion of Oregon now,” Alan said. “It’s told him if he did, he would continuance they argued for in hard to fathom what justifica- cover half of the price. “So, July 2017 following Grove’s tion from a judicial perspec- I just went to Walmart after ruling that Daniel Armaugh tive there is that it’s been drug me and Brianne left that day, Butts was fit to stand trial and out that long - not that you bought him a bike and took able to aid and assist in his ever truly get justice because it to his house,” Cutright defense. there won’t be, but you would said, complete with a bike On July 10, 2017, attor- CHRISTINE MENGES think it shouldn’t take eight [email protected] lock so this one wouldn’t be neys for the defense Patrick years to at least have it go to stolen. Sweeney and Dianna Gentry court.” The boy cried when the requested more time for File photo In July of 1983, Bill Trapp, Daniel Butts. Alan acknowledged that then 29, placed an ad in Globe, bike showed up, Cutright trial preparations if the death it may be true the defense said, and his mother was “re- penalty were to remain a fac- it’s not like those first six or the supermarket tabloid, stat- hadn’t had enough time to ing he was looking for “that ally thankful.” They’d moved tor. If the state was not going seven years didn’t provide talk to Butts since he’d been away from St. Helens for a to pursue a capital case, the some ability to prepare for the special someone.” Sunny, found fit, and he didn’t want who then went by Donna, while and had only returned defense would have agreed to trial.” them to have any chance in a year or two ago. “Neither proceed with the scheduled Auxier said Grove took responded with a letter on July the future to say they haven’t 23, 1983. She knows the exact of them have a ton of friends trial date of Feb. 5, 2019. what the defense said “under been given every opportu- around here,” Cutright said. Sweeney argued that, due advisement,” and filed a writ- date because 35 years later, nity. “But it doesn’t make it she still has that letter, Bill’s “Both of them struggled to to neurocognitive impairment, ten motion on Dec. 5 2017 any less frustrating,” he said. adjust a little bit. So, it was every aspect of Butts’ defense stating the trial had been original ad, and the check she “As a family we’ll continue wrote to answer it. something that they hadn’t would be more time consum- canceled and a new trial date to hold out hope and, what- Courtesy photo experienced before.” ing and the timetable of just would be scheduled in Janu- This July, the couple will Officer Bryan Cutright. ever happens, we’re moving celebrate their 35th wedding It should be noted that under seven months was not ary 2019. forward.” neither Cutright nor Eustice anniversary together, but they domestic violence. “He’d enough to adequately prepare This latest development Grove noted in the July 3 were particularly excited his defense. believe this will be their last JULIE THOMPSON been around all that anger comes in the wake of eight documents that a not-guilty about being recognized for “We, of course, took a dif- Valentine’s Day. [email protected] stuff a lot,” Cutright said. years spent arguing and verdict was Butts’ only hope their good deed. Having an ferent position. We objected,” Diagnosed with kidney “So my suggestion to him contesting the state of Butt’s for freedom, and that a guilty article written about the act District Attorney Jeff Auxier cancer in October of 2012, Over the holiday, St. on that call was that he do mental health. According to except for insanity plea would was not why they bought a said. “Some of the arguments court documents dated July 3, Bill faces health problems that Helens Police Department something to try to cool likely result in a lifetime of require him to take numer- struggling boy a bike. I made at the hearing was that 2017, there is no dispute that institutional commitment. (SHPD) Chief Brian Green- down, and that’s when he “They didn’t want any ous pills and rely on dialysis. way reached out to us to let mentioned the bike.” recognition. They just He also has Charcot Foot us know about an instance Cutright learned that thought it was the right thing February 13 Syndrome, associated with where two of his officers when fights cropped up to do. The kid got the bike diabetes, making him barely went above and beyond their with his mother at home, he and basically that was it. able to walk, and rely on call to duty. would take off on his bike They wrote it off, didn’t tell City Council raises 2019 utility rates an electric scooter to move “Although their act to cool down. The boy had anybody, didn’t say any- around. A few years ago, Bill may seem small to some, never had a bike of his own, who owns rental property, said thing,” Greenway said. “I that it is now impossible for retired from his job work- it speaks volumes for their but one of his friends had said, ‘No, we can’t do that.’ ing for Oregon City teaching values,” Greenway wrote. been letting him borrow one. him to pay his tenants’ water That’s above and beyond.” bill, and is a cost he must pass people to drive city buses, and On Dec. 21, Officer Unfortunately, two weeks Cutright acknowledged on to his renters. now the couple relies on Bill’s Bryan Cutright and Sergeant prior to the call, the bike had that Greenway and others retirement fund and disability been stolen. With his outlet “Most of the people I have Evin Eustice responded to at the SHPD had made a big in my rentals are on fixed benefits. Sunny devotes herself a disturbance call at a St. gone, the boy’s mental health deal out of it, but he doesn’t full-time to taking care of Bill, had suffered. income and disabled veterans. Helens residence where a see it that way. “I think that I just had to raise their rents,” and in her spare time works on teenage boy suffering a men- The officers sorted the any one of the guys at the crafts which she sells at vari- scene. The fight spurred by Stroup said. Stroup added tal health crisis was fighting office would have done the Christine Menges/The Chronicle that even an increase of $5 ous vendor’s markets. with his mother. the presence of a girlfriend same thing in the situation. City Council listens to audience comments. Bill’s weekly schedule the boy’s mother didn’t know per month for a water bill is a Cutright knew the boy. It just happened to be me,” significant increase for some- includes dialysis treatments He had coached him in and a struggle to understand Carlson and Mayor Rick on Mondays, Wednesdays he said. CHRISTINE MENGES one with a monthly income of football as a volunteer coach the rules at home was now Cutright said it was Scholl both said the increases and Fridays, from 9:45 a.m. to over, and the girl was given [email protected] were necessary to pay for $800, like many of his tenants. in 2017, and as soon as the important for him to buy the “I’m hoping this will be the 3:30 p.m. After that, Bill needs boy spotted the officer he a ride back to her house. The bike to make sure the boy water infrastructure. The to rest. next day, Cutright tapped Utility rates have increased increases come after weeks of last one for a while, because ran over with tears in his had some sort of outlet to we really just can’t afford it,” “The process really wrings eyes. “He kind of explained Crisis Intervention Training in St. Helens for 2019. deliberation. Scholl said that you out,” Bill said. help him get through things The St. Helens City Stroup said. everything that’s been going Coordinator Brianne Mares in his life. “I’ve had a lot of the initial recommendation On days when he does not to pay the boy a visit and at- Council passed a resolution on was to increase all utilities by A few council members on at home,” Cutright said. positive role models in my spoke to the issue of transpar- go to dialysis treatments, Bill “He said that in the past he’d tempt to get him enrolled in Wednesday, Feb. 6 to increase 3.5 percent, at the direction of goes to other doctor’s ap- life growing up, so this is city utility rates for 2019, a ency, including Carlson. “We been suicidal because he just counseling services. not something that’s weird Finance Director Matt Brown. pointments. The time that the “We discussed his outlets retroactive vote which was After a few negotiations, the can’t raise your water rates to didn’t have a lot of friends or new to me, but for him pay for police,” Carlson said. couple does spend together is and kids aren’t very nice a little more that next day, made effective Feb. 1. The council settled on their current usually spent in their living it is,” Cutright said. “It just council has increased water She added that the rising rates these days.” and we have a bunch of changed his whole world and increases. room, where they placed a bikes at the office that after and sewer rates by 2 percent Two St. Helens residents are to pay for water infrastruc- The boy had had a rough that’s what our job’s about ture only. love seat so that they could go, Cutright said. He’d nobody claims, get donated. each, and storm water rates by commented on the issue of hold hands while they sit really. It’s being there when 3.5 percent. Carlson added, “I definitely grown up with a rough So, that was the first idea,” other people can’t. I was affordability that comes with together, Sunny explained. Cutright said. However, there Council member Ginny the increases. William Stroup, feel the pain of affordability in childhood surrounded by happy to do it.” our community.” The two hit it off right from Columbia County’s trusted local news source Wednesday, January 1, 2020 www.thechronicleonline.com A3

Year in Review March 20 While friends remember Sarah Zuber, investigators seek so I’m not touching them,” he said. “As long as they work, information from the public; Vigil Wednesday in Rainier they’re staying.” The most common ques- and Nick Thomas Road in up to work without her red balloons to release to JULIE THOMPSON the Rainier area. The incident favorite hat, having lost it celebrate her rising to heaven tion they get asked by locals [email protected] is if they’ll be taking the sign is believed to have occurred somewhere. Pierce said Zuber to be with Jesus.” down in front of the house that during the late evening hours was crushed. “I told her I’d Rainier Jr./Sr. High School warns away trespassers. Am- On Wednesday, March of Tuesday, March 12 and replace it, that I’d find her a released the following state- ber said they may add their 13, the community of Rainier the early morning hours of new one, but I never got to,” ment regarding Zuber’s death: own sign with some friendly and surrounding areas were Wednesday, March 13. Pierce said. “I feel like every- “We are heartbroken to wording, but they would like rocked by the discovery of “We are looking for one wearing it will show her hear of the loss of this com- the home to continue to be 18-year-old Sarah Elizabeth anyone that might have seen family that we know Sarah, munity member. Sarah Zuber treated as a private residence Zuber’s body off of Highway Sarah walking the night of we know who she was, and I was a local home-schooled and for visitors to respect their 30 by Neer City Road. March 12 or the early morn- feel like the red beanies will student who participated neighbors. Deputies with the Colum- ing hours of the 13th. We are just show that Sarah is still in track and cross-country “Every time someone bia County Sheriff’s Office also looking for places Sarah with us.” athletics here at Rainier runs up on the porch to take (CCSO) responded to the dis- liked to frequent in the area,” Currently, Pierce and Jr. Sr. High School from a photo, we get emotional,” covery of Zuber’s body with Pixley said. “We are looking her former Grocery Outlet middle school to 9th grade Dean said, who has a camera fire medics in tow around for anyone who might have co-workers are pitching in though she did not attend our set up out front so they can noon. Other responding units a camera that records Neer $3 each and are asking the schools. The school counselor included investigators from see what happens from their City Road or anyone that Photo: CCSO Photo: Eleanor Pierce public to do the same. Those and assistant principal have phone. “It’s like, ‘Come on the CCSO, St. Helens Police has noticed anything out of Sarah Zuber. Eleanor Pierce with Zuber. donations can be dropped off been meeting with individual guys, I’m watching you take Department, Scappoose Po- the ordinary in that area. I at the Rainier Grocery Outlet, students impacted by this selfies.’ That’s happened a lot. lice Department, and Oregon also want to urge anyone that at a Portland university this friends were encouraging where the owner is keep- loss throughout the morning. We’re thinking about making State Police. Her remains might have any information year. She was a daughter to Zuber to go to school for art ing a tally of names of those School staff were first notified a ‘bad fan album’ one day were reportedly found by a to come forward. In cases like “very hard-working parents” – to do what she loved in life. who’ve donated. “I’m also of a death in the community because we have a lot of them family member this, anything might help. So, and was a big sister to two In recounting Zuber’s kind asking for donations of red first thing this morning and late at night.” The cause of Zuber’s death when in doubt, please call.” younger twin sisters. The nature, Pierce recalled a time beanies, if you have one just then held a stand-up meet- But mostly, Amber said, remains unclear for now, Anyone with information page states she “loved life, she’d had a bad day at work. lying around. I’ll pass them ing as soon as her name was locals and fans alike have though investigators have surrounding Zuber’s death is her family, her animals, her “She’d come in and be like, out maybe at the candlelight released by the media. Co- been very supportive. “I think confirmed that she was found asked to call the CCSO’s non- church and her Lord.” ‘Let me get you some candy. vigil,” Pierce said. “As soon lumbia County Mental Health they’re just appreciative to with no visible injuries to her emergency dispatch number Close friend and former Let me get you this or that.’ as we get all of our donations, has also been present in our have a fan in the house,” she body. The medical examiner at 503-397-1521, or on the Grocery Outlet co-worker She was just so kind. She was we’ll make a big purchase and building to support staff and said, and mentioned Con- has yet to release a cause tip line for the Columbia Eleanor Pierce, who ran amazing,” Pierce said. hopefully they’ll get here in students. Rainier School Dis- cerned Citizens as a resource of death, and Sheriff Brian Enforcement Narcotics Team cross-country with Zuber in To honor Zuber’s memory, time for her services.” trict stands ready to support that’s always helpful when Pixley said he could not com- at 503-397-1167. You can also high school, said the teen was Pierce is collecting red beanie The candlelight vigil in the Zuber family during this they need something. “A lot ment on whether or not foul submit information through not only a talented artist, but hats and asking for donations honor of Zuber will be held most difficult time.” of us were just afraid of what play was suspected given the the CCSO’s website, under a friendly, genuine person. to purchase some in bulk so from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Ultimately, Pierce said would happen to the house. investigation is ongoing. “Submit a Tip.” “She was always so friendly that they can be handed out at Wednesday, March 20, at she wanted people to live Who’s going to buy it? Are The CCSO is requesting to everyone. She put oth- upcoming services. “She wore Rainier City Park. “Please for Zuber. “People need to they going to change every- the assistance of the public Remembering Sarah ers before herself almost 99 this red beanie every day. It come and show your support live for her – they need to do thing about the house? So, I in helping to determine what percent of the time. Anything was her favorite hat,” Pierce and love to the Zuber family things they love in the name think people are just relieved happened to Zuber. Investiga- According to a Gofundme you needed from her, she said. “I told her, “Sarah, you and honoring the life of Sarah of her because she didn’t that it stayed in the fan com- tors believe the “incident” page set up to help Zuber’s would have it,” Pierce said. “I look so adorable in that hat.” Zuber,” the Facebook event get the chance,” Pierce said. munity and that they get to which resulted in the teen’s family with expenses in the could introduce her to anyone And she was like, “Yeah, page for the vigil reads. “A “Don’t take your life for experience it and they’ve got death is believed to have wake of her death, Zuber and she would just be friends man, it’s my favorite beanie. life taken too soon. Bring a granted and do things that you some input, even.” occurred in the area of the in- was born Feb. 1, 2001 and with them instantly.” It’s my favorite hat.’” candle. We will have some love because she never got the For a full photographic tersection of Neer City Road was excited to start classes Pierce said she and other One day, Zuber showed candles available and some chance to do those things.” tour of The Swan House, find this article on thechronicleon- February 13 line.com, and be sure to follow the Neufeld’s Facebook page “The Swan House” to keep St. Helens couple meet by up with the home as improve- ments are made. chance, and celebrate their likely last Valentine’s together

Christine Menges/The Chronicle Bill and Sunny Trapp stand in front of wagon that tows Bill’s electric scooter. the beginning, corresponding CHRISTINE MENGES back and forth until eventually [email protected] agreeing to meet up. When Sunny arrived at Portland In July of 1983, Bill Trapp, International Airport, Bill then 29, placed an ad in Globe, was waiting for her with a red the supermarket tabloid, stat- rose in honor of Rose Festival ing he was looking for “that Week. This meeting happened special someone.” Sunny, in June of 1984. They married who then went by Donna, one month later, in July. responded with a letter on July “I think we probably were 23, 1983. She knows the exact already in love when we actu- date because 35 years later, ally met,” Sunny said. she still has that letter, Bill’s Sunny goes by “Sunny” original ad, and the check she because her husband would wrote to answer it. call her “my sunshine.” This July, the couple will “People who know me now celebrate their 35th wedding don’t know that I ever went by anniversary together, but they anything else,” Sunny said. believe this will be their last Bill said that while he likes Valentine’s Day. a lot of things about his wife, Diagnosed with kidney one of his favorites is her con- cancer in October of 2012, fidence. “She really has her act Bill faces health problems that together and is someone you require him to take numer- can depend on,” Bill said. ous pills and rely on dialysis. Sunny’s favorite trait He also has Charcot Foot about Bill is his unconditional Syndrome, associated with love. “He was always patient diabetes, making him barely enough not to make a big deal able to walk, and rely on out of things, just let it go.” City Council raises 2019 utility rates an electric scooter to move The couple knows that their who owns rental property, said around. A few years ago, Bill time together is short. Bill that it is now impossible for retired from his job work- knows this from his last visit him to pay his tenants’ water ing for Oregon City teaching with his primary care doctor. bill, and is a cost he must pass people to drive city buses, and “He looked me in the eye on to his renters. now the couple relies on Bill’s and says, ‘Bill, you have “Most of the people I have retirement fund and disability amazed me. I honestly didn’t in my rentals are on fixed benefits. Sunny devotes herself expect you to live this long.’” income and disabled veterans. full-time to taking care of Bill, Sunny said that they’re I just had to raise their rents,” and in her spare time works on planning Bill’s memorial Stroup said. Stroup added crafts which she sells at vari- service. However, the couple that even an increase of $5 ous vendor’s markets. thinks Bill’s prognosis has per month for a water bill is a Bill’s weekly schedule changed their relationship significant increase for some- includes dialysis treatments for the better, as they have one with a monthly income of on Mondays, Wednesdays been able to spend more time $800, like many of his tenants. and Fridays, from 9:45 a.m. to together. “I’m hoping this will be the 3:30 p.m. After that, Bill needs When they spend time last one for a while, because to rest. together, the couple can look we really just can’t afford it,” “The process really wrings back on happy years, includ- Stroup said. you out,” Bill said. ing time spent camping with A few council members On days when he does not their son, who now lives in spoke to the issue of transpar- go to dialysis treatments, Bill Portland with their grand- ency, including Carlson. “We goes to other doctor’s ap- daughter. can’t raise your water rates to pointments. The time that the Sunny said that she often pay for police,” Carlson said. couple does spend together is hears from others that they She added that the rising rates usually spent in their living wish they could find “that kind are to pay for water infrastruc- room, where they placed a of love.” Sunny said that she ture only. love seat so that they could often responds to this com- Carlson added, “I definitelyhold hands while they sit ment with, “This type of love feel the pain of affordability in together, Sunny explained. can’t be found. You have to our community.” The two hit it off right from make it.” Columbia County’s trusted local news source A4 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, January 1, 2020

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How will you ring in the New Year? 26% Dinner and champagne 22% A good movie 52% Taking a nap Vote online at thechronicleonline.com Year in Review April 3 New restaurant coming to St. Helens was a chipped-up concrete CHRISTINE MENGES floor and a space badly in [email protected] need of repainting. There are only a few parts St. Helens residents who left to be done. Right now, go out to eat will soon have Rakes said that the hood one more restaurant to pick system in the kitchen is being from. upgraded, but once that is Plymouth Pub, located at finished, “It’s just basically 298 S. 1st St. in St. Helens, hanging pictures and clean- is set to open soon-within the ing,” Rakes said. next three weeks--although St. Helens residents may owner Brad Rakes said that right now, there is no definite have heard about Plymouth opening date. Pub for the first time on Rakes said the name of Facebook. Their page on the the restaurant is in honor of social media website has been the former name of the City the only source of publicity of St. Helens, which was for the restaurant but Rakes founded as “Plymouth.” The and Akin said that it has been restaurant is taking the spot enough to draw attention to where different businesses their business. Every day, the have operated in the past. couple said they get questions According to Rakes, the ad- about when they are opening. dress has served at different They also managed to get nu- times as a community access merous responses when Akin center, different pizza places, posted on the page, inviting and as the site for St. Helens people to apply for a job to Café, which Rakes said had work at the restaurant. People been there for decades. can also visit the Facebook The lease for the build- page to view the restaurant’s ing was signed on Dec. 1 menu. of last year, but Rakes, who When the restaurant does has been in the restaurant open, it will be more of a industry for years, said he “soft opening,” Rakes said, had been looking for a loca- rather than a grand opening, Christine Menges/The Chronicle tion for a new restaurant for Owner Brad Rakes and fiancé, Elisa Akin, have been working since Dec. 1 to get the restaurant ready for customers. as it will be the first time the a while. He had closed his chefs have cooked the menu, old restaurant in West Linn Helens. At the insistence of Columbia County. walls, and barstools sit around to watch your favorite team, and the staff has all worked in 2015, and after building a his fiancé, Elisa Akin, Rakes “There are bars that have a few tall tables. Cuisine have some good food, some together. house in Rainier, he knew he responded immediately. TVs and stuff, but you can’t will be American, with what cold beer,” Rakes said. However, Rakes said he wanted to start a restaurant Akin, who has been bring kids in there,” Rakes Rakes calls “standard pub Since December, Rakes is not worried about people close by. working with Rakes from the said. fare,” like nachos, wings, and Akin have been working finding out about the pub. By chance, Rakes beginning, said that they both Plymouth Pub has nine burgers, sandwiches, as well to upgrade and redecorate the “It’s a small town,” he stumbled across a posting thought there weren’t a lot of TVs, and photos of famous as salads and seafood options. restaurant. Carpet covers the said. “The word’s going to get on Craigslist for a site in St. options for a family-friendly athletes cover the walls. “It’ll be a good place to floor now, but Rakes said that out quick.” sports-themed restaurant in Booths border two of the go with a group of people when they walked in, there

a.m., there were no highways still traverse US 30 there but Columbia County, Com- ing, around 10:30 a.m., and Owners were responsible for FLOOD closed in the district due to you need to go really slow,” munications Manager Karen noticed city crews working bedding, food, and transpor- high water. However, there he said. Kane said Vernonia was at JP West Road where the tation to the grounds. From Page A1 were some areas that were Another area that may still under a foot of snow, creek was overflowing into “Use incredible caution,” deep that had to be traversed have affected commuters was but they seemed to be do- Veteran’s Park. Kane said. “The land is re- just heavy rain and poten- slowly. a spot on Oregon 47. “We’ve ing okay. “It seems like the The county recognized ally wet and you just don’t tial flooding over low-lying Buffington said Highway got a creek that’s flowing Nehalem is not flooded, but that there may have been know when there’s going to areas.” 30 in Rainier, also called B across the highway instead it’s full,” Kane said. “It went several horses in trouble be a slide. Sometimes stand- According to Oregon De- Street, and Fox Street saw of underneath there, as well,” from five feet to ten feet in the area and decided to ing water isn’t visible on partment of Transportation water flowing over the top of Buffington said. “The culvert overnight.” open the Columbia County Highway 30. I just witnessed (ODOT) District 1 Manager the highway, where it usually can’t carry it.” Kane had recently left Fairgrounds to accommodate cars hydroplaning while they Mark Buffington, as of 11 flows underneath. “You can In checking other areas of Scappoose on Tuesday morn- owners with flooded stables. were smashing through.”

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Year in Review March 27 May 1 St. Helens man wins car Police seeking public help in solving 2017 homicide STAFF REPORT on “The Price is Right” [email protected] The Portland Police Bureau is asking for public help in solving the cold case homicide of a St. Helens man, killed in April 2017.

The case

The case unfolded shortly before 1 p.m. on Saturday April 15, 2017, when Portland East Precinct officers re- sponded to the area of 128th Avenue and East Burnside Street on the report of gunfire and one person down on the ground. Officers arrived on the east side of Northeast 128th Avenue, at an entrance to the Menlo Park Elementary Photo: CBS School recreation field, where William Steuernagel on the “Price is Right.” Steuernagel won a car on the show. they located the victim, that her son had ordered off he found that he was in the Larry Edwin Van Dolah Jr. CHRISTINE MENGES the Internet. “Then, once last position to bid, which, of St. Helens, suffering from [email protected] she realized this was real, according to Steuernagel, gunshot wounds. Medical per- she was on the edge of her is the best position to be in. sonnel arrived and confirmed St. Helens fans of the seat and kind of hyperventi- He ended up guessing cor- the 28-year-old man was Photo: Portland Police show “The Price is Right” lating a little bit.” rectly on the prize and was deceased. Portland Police have released these photos, showing the St. Helens victim, may have seen one of their Steuernagel decided to called on stage with Carey. Preliminary information on the left, and possible suspects, in an unsolved homicide case. own “Come on down!” get on the show in Decem- Again, Steuernagel got indicated that the suspects are without realizing it when ber of 2018, when he was lucky. three black males, ages 16 a description on one of the • Visit the App Store and the episode aired on March watching “The Price is “They don’t do two small to 20 years old, all wearing three suspects to a Forensic download P3 Tips to submit 1 at 10 a.m. on CBS, which Right” with family mem- prizes to start off a show,” hooded sweatshirts. Two of Sketch Artist, who developed secure and anonymous tips. includes local affiliate bers over the holidays. As he said. “You got to get this the suspects were wearing a sketch of the person. • Online at https://www. KOIN (Channel 6). William he was watching the show, show going.” blue jeans while the third was Both images are being p3tips.com/823 Steuernagel of St. Helens he was inspired to see if he Seeing that the person in wearing dark-colored sweat- released publicly to aid in this • Call 503-823-HELP New restaurant coming to St. Helens not only competed, but pants. They were last seen investigation. (4357) could appear as a contestant front of him did not win a also won one of the most himself. very big prize, Steuernagel crossing East Burnside Street Crime Stoppers of Oregon Crime Stoppers of Oregon sought-after prizes the show “I wasn’t sure if I really realized that the odds were towards Southeast 129th offers cash rewards of up to is funded 100 percent by com- offers—a car. wanted to do it, but then I good for him to win one. Avenue. $2,500 cash for information munity donations. To support Steuernagel competed thought about it and I said, “I came up and I was Neighborhood surveil- reported to Crime Stoppers, Crime Stoppers with a dona- on the show on Jan. 7, after you know, this is a bucket freaking out and I shook lance video captured the three that leads to an arrest in any tion, please visit https://www. some fortunate circum- list thing,” Steuernagel said. Drew Carey’s hand,” suspects walking in the area. unsolved felony crime. Tip- crimestoppersoforegon.com/ stances gave him the time “I have the opportunity, I’ve Steuernagel said. “And then A witness was able to provide sters can remain anonymous. support.php off. Steuernagel said that got the money in my bank the announcer goes, ‘Yeah, the show has been a long- account for a plane ticket. William, just relax and look uly time favorite in his family, I’ve got the time off. I don’t at your brand new car.’ And J 10 and he even wore a shirt the work on that day. There was at that moment I fell to the day of filming that said “Hi nothing stopping me from ground.” St. Helens shooter still at large, charged with Grandma Betty” in honor doing it.” William got his 2019 Kia encouraging child abuse in Clackamas County of his grandmother who So Steuernagel bought Rio from the dealership just Steuernagel said watches a ticket and headed to Los a few weeks ago and says the show religiously. How- Angeles in January to be that he loves it. The timing ever, contestants on the part of the show. of his prize could not be show must sign a contract In the show, contestants more fortuitous, because that prohibits them from are chosen from the audi- Steuernagel said that he speaking with the media ence, who are all vetted accidentally broke his old or even telling friends and in an intensive interview car’s windshield just a little family members about com- process. A few lucky cho- while ago from tying his peting on the show before sen players become part of kayak to the roof. the episode airs. “Contestants’ Row” when But even more than the That meant that even they are called down to the prize itself is the feeling Steuernagel’s family stage by cue card. They Steuernagel has that he was members did not know he then have the chance to win on one of his favorite child- had won a prize—let alone prizes by guessing the price hood shows. a car--until the day the of different items. If they “Every summer day, episode showed on TV, and win this guessing game, every sick day home from he and his family all sat contestants can get up on school, if ‘The Price is down and watched the show stage with host Drew Carey Right’ was on, we were together. for a chance to win addi- watching it,” Steuernagel “At first my mom tional cash and prizes. said. “So being there, and thought it was a prank,” For the first round of being a part of something Steuernagel said, saying Photo: SHPD bidding, Steuernagel said that was a huge part of my Adam Corey Fleming, 31, was seen fleeing the scene in a white 1993 Toyota Camry with Oregon license that his mom thought the that he lost to another life, for almost my entire plate 427EQV. episode must have been person, but when the next life, was priceless, abso- some kind of fake video person was called down, lutely priceless.” already know 911 is on their Clackamas County’s Chief JULIE THOMPSON way so I felt safe enough,” Deputy District Attorney, [email protected] Laurin said. “I don’t smoke, Chris Owen, said the charges July 24 but I lit up a cigarette for the relate to the downloading of Halloweentown star will not return to St. Helens in 2019 After two men were shot poor guy and got him some child pornography. In court in St. Helens on the evening water.” documents, a video involving JULIE THOMPSON of July 2, the shooter is still According to the SHPD, explicit acts with an 8-year- [email protected] at large and the St. Helens the officers ended up locat- old child is cited specifically. Police Department (SHPD) ing two gunshot victims on In a May 20 affidavit has reached out to the public While St. Helens has scene. One victim sustained a in support of a motion to for help locating him. wound to his upper arm and continue, Fleming’s court- been ground zero for all According to the SHPD, things Halloweentown for the other sustained mul- appointed attorney, Leonard officers responded to the call tiple gunshot wounds to his J. Kovac, stated, “we lost the film’s star, Kimberly at approximately 10:15 p.m. J. Brown, she will not be lower extremities. Both were contact with the defendant to a report of gunshots fired transported to a Portland area after he was released from returning to town this year on Cowlitz Street near Old for the ‘Spirit of Halloween- hospital and are expected to custody on 4/3/19 when he Portland Road. survive. posted bail and went di- town” festivities, according A nearby 6th Street neigh- to her talent agency, Gem- A 7-year-old girl was also rectly to the VA for treatment bor, Renee Laurin, said she located inside the residence regarding his mental health stone Talent. made the call to 911 after her Gemstone did not public- where the shooting took concerns. He contacted us children alerted her to two place, but she was found Friday 5/17/19 for the first ly state why the star cannot men knocking at her door. attend in 2019 but expressed unharmed. time since his release and “I heard, ‘Mom, the guy The shooter reportedly verified that we will be their continued support for said call the police. He said fled the residence prior to receiving more records which the event and the St. Hel- he’s been shot.’ I threw some the officer’s arrival and the are relevant to the resolution ens community as a whole. Julie Thompson/The Chronicle clothes on and came to my SHPD had the surrounding of this case.” Brown’s manager, Diane Kimberly J. Brown in St. Helens, 2018. front door and at first, I roads shut down for most of Circuit Court Judge Jef- Yslas, said the actress and personally thought they were Wednesday afternoon while frey S. Jones granted the con- her team wanted to let the word Mysteries”, which is St. Helens in October 2018 currently filming, and will for the 20th anniversary of trying to rob me. I’m just the investigation continued. tinuance on May 28, 2019, people of St. Helens know being precautious, you know. The suspect was identi- and a trial hearing has been about her absence after an star in the feature film titled the original film. The next “Hell, California,” currently such milestone in the film I’m a single mom.” fied later Wednesday evening scheduled for Oct. 3, 2019. article had been circulated When the man told her as 31-year-old Adam Corey According to SHPD suggesting the star was re- in pre-production. franchise will be reached in to dial 911, Laurin said she Brown will make her next 2021, marking the 20th an- Fleming. He is 5’11” tall, public information officer turning. didn’t hesitate. She said the weighs approximately 280 Crystal Farnsworth, police According to Gemstone, meet & greet appearance at niversary of the second film, two men were crouching Midsummer Scream in Long “Halloweentown II: Kala- pounds, with hazel eyes and are aware of allegations Brown is lined up for two low, sweating, and she could a balding head. Fleming was against Fleming concerning upcoming acting projects. Beach, California over the bar’s Revenge.” tell they were scared. Laurin weekend of Aug. 3 and 4. However, this won’t be seen fleeing the scene in a the 7-year-old girl found in The actress will take handed one of the men the white 1993 Toyota Camry the residence following the on a supporting role in the Best known to St. Helens the last our pages will see of phone to speak to the police residents as “Marnie Crom- Brown. The Chronicle will station wagon with Oregon shooting and confirmed the Hallmark Movies & Myster- and got a towel to cover the license plate 427EQV. victims knew the shooter. ies Movie Series: “Cross- well,” Brown last visited catch up with Brown in an wound of the gunshot victim. upcoming October interview Fleming was last seen in “We’re currently still “I did invite them into my Clackamas, Oregon at around investigating the case and are as the celebration of the home. All it was was trying films begin again. 2 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3 not at a point where we can to be a good Samaritan. I near a Denny’s restaurant on confirm anything related to SE 82nd Drive. Anyone with those allegations,” Farn- any information on Fleming’s sworth said. whereabouts or that of his The girl was released vehicle is asked to call 9-1-1 to relatives following the Happy and should not attempt to ap- incident. proach him. The investigation remains According to court ongoing and The Chronicle documents, Fleming is also will update this story as ad- New Year! charged with 15 counts of ditional information becomes Wishing you & your family Encouraging Child Sexual available. Abuse in the First Degree in the happiest New Year! Clackamas County, alleged to Anyone with any infor- have occurred on or between mation about the shooting 215 S 1st Street • Saint Helens, Oregon 97051 February 21,2017 and March should contact the SHPD at 503-410-5280 • www.2csvendormall.com 24, 2017. 503-397-1521. Columbia County’s trusted local news source A6 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Year in Review July 10 August 21 Former SHHS teacher pleads Former SHHS teacher sentenced to guilty to sexual abuse of minor over 4 years in prison for sex abuse

Julie Thompson/The Chronicle Kyle Jarred Wroblewski, 45, alongside attorney David T. McDonald. conference summary letter. At that time in 2009, JULIE THOMPSON The letter, dated April 28, Wroblewski was again given [email protected] Julie Thompson/The Chronicle 2008 and signed by then As- another list of expectations Kyle Jarred Wroblewski leaves court after his plea. sistant Principal Joanna Rau, from the school district, A former St. Helens High notes several incidents that including that he would have ment stipulates that counts for “no bail.” School teacher and coach were discussed with Wro- no physical contact with JULIE THOMPSON 1 through 5 can be run Columbia County District was sentenced to 50 months [email protected] blewski, including “smelling students unless necessary to consecutively at the Court’s Attorney Jeff Auxier told in prison on six counts of girls and referring to their prevent injury or to provide discretion. As part of his plea The Chronicle at the time second-degree sexual abuse ‘delicious’ perfume,” help- aid. A former St. Helens High agreement, his charges in that the erstwhile teacher had for an inappropriate relation- ing a female student stretch The state argued that, School teacher charged with earlier cases were dismissed violated his release agree- ship with a 17-year-old girl, out at the track, running his while these instances took an alleged inappropriate without prejudice. ment by trying to contact the which he pleaded guilty to hands through girls’ hair, giv- place a decade prior to the relationship with a 17-year- Wroblewski was ordered 17-year-old victim. in July. ing shoulder massages, and charges Wroblewski stood old-girl pleaded guilty to five back to the Columbia County In the wake of Wro- Kyle Jarred Wroblewski, behaving in a manner that accused of, they represented counts of Sexual Abuse II. Jail without bail to await his blewski’s second arrest, the 45, appeared before Judge students referred to as “too the “defendant has engaged Kyle Jarred Wroblewski, sentencing, scheduled for St. Helens School District Ted Grove on Monday, touchy.” in grooming, pushing limits 45, appeared before Judge August 19. released a statement on Aug. August 19 for sentencing, Wroblewski was then and using his position to Ted Grove in chains and 10 confirming that he was no alongside his attorney, David given a Letter of Direc- access and victimize this black and gray stripes Background longer a district employee. T. McDonald. tive outlining the necessary community for years.” alongside his attorney, David “He will not be returning in The state, through District changes that must be made The state said Wroblews- T. McDonald, at 10 a.m. on Wroblewski was first ar- the fall,” officials said. “We Attorney Jeff Auxier, recom- to his behavior, which could ki’s relationship with the teen Wednesday, July 10, to enter rested on May 1, 2018, and understand that there are mended 90 months in prison result in disciplinary action. began in October of 2017 his guilty plea. charged with official mis- questions surrounding this arguing that Wroblewski has However, the state argued, a when they began running “On the dates and times conduct in the first degree, case, but because this is a repeatedly demonstrated that year later in April of 2009, together, after the victim had alleged in each and every of contributing to the sexual personnel matter, we are pre- he is unwilling or unable Wroblewski was again reached out professing trou- the 5 counts of the Informa- delinquency of a minor, and vented from disclosing any to exercise self-control and admonished by the school for ble sleeping and struggles tion, I, Kyle Wroblewski sexual abuse in the third additional details. As always, targeted vulnerable victims similar behavior and sus- with depression. The state (being a person over 21 years degree. the safety and well-being from his position of trust at pended. alleged several instances of of age) did unlawfully and On July 9, he was ar- of our students remains our St. Helens High School. In the memorandum, the sexual misconduct, includ- knowingly engaged in sexual raigned on an indictment in chief priority.” The state argued Wro- state said of particular note ing intercourse, happened on intercourse with a female,” Columbia County Circuit Wroblewski was arrested blewski had shown a is the portion of the school’s school grounds, and contin- Wroblewski’s plea statement Court that charged 32 counts for a third and final time consistent pattern of sexually response to Wroblewski’s ued for over a year. reads, “a person incapable of sexual abuse in the second on August 21, 2018, which predatory behavior and re- grievance, which states: “The Additionally, Auxier said of consent by reason of her degree and two counts of sent the St. Helens Police peatedly engaged in sexually punishment fits the infrac- that Wroblewski had given being over the age of 16, but official misconduct in the Department to his door in inappropriate conduct with tion. You have been guilty of special treatment to a friend under the age of 18, at the second degree. He remained the 400 block of 2nd Street other students, as well. The serious misconduct; as indi- of the victim’s who knew time of each and every of the out of custody subject to a with a warrant for contempt court’s attention was directed cated above, your conduct about the inappropriate rela- incidents set forth in the 5 release agreement, pending of court – once again, for to “Exhibit 1” in the state’s constitutes sexual harassment tionship – giving the student counts of Information.” the scheduling of a release a violation of his release sentencing memorandum, of students. Your behavior an exemplary grade on a Counts 1 through 5 are hearing. agreement. The state filed in which Wroblewski was is strictly forbidden by state paper they turned in blank felony charges, which carry His second arrest came new information alleging a admonished by the school for and federal law as well as the and marking them present for two years of post-prison on Aug. 8 for violating his single count of contempt of inappropriate behavior in a District’s policies.” classes the student had supervision and a maximum release agreement. Wro- court. sentence of five years for blewski was charged with After Wroblewski was each charge. Count 1 comes two counts of contempt of escorted to the Columbia August 7 with a presumptive sentence court. At that time, the state County Jail, officers re- of 19-24 months while filed a motion and order to mained on scene and were counts 2-5 carry presumptive revoke Wroblewski’s release, observed carrying bags of sentences of 25-30 months. signed by Judge Cathleen potential evidence from his Bank robber on the run Wroblewski’s plea agree- Callahan. The order provided residence. sleeved shirt, black pants, JULIE THOMPSON sunglasses, and a desert [email protected] camouflage baseball hat. July 31 He was last seen fleeing Police are still on the on foot southwest toward hunt for a man who robbed the Legacy Clinic, located at the Bank of the West in St. 475 S. Columbia River Hwy. Helens on Tuesday, July 30, The Oregon State Police and Fire in St. Helens and the St. Helens Police surrounding law enforce- Department (SHPD) is ment agencies assisted with seeking the public’s help a search of the area, and the identifying him. Columbia County Sheriff’s Around 4:27 p.m. that Office conducted a K-9 day, an unidentified man ap- track, but they were unable proached a bank teller with to locate the suspect. a note demanding money. Anyone with any infor- The suspect then fled the mation as to the identity of scene with an undisclosed the suspect should contact amount of money prior to the SHPD at 503-397-1521. officers’ arrival, but the “Do not approach the SHPD said there was no suspect,” an SHPD press weapon reportedly used dur- Courtesy photo release stated. “Although ing the crime. no weapon was used during The suspect is a light- He has black hair and light the y, the suspect should skinned male, approximate- facial hair, and was last be considered armed and ly 6-feet-tall, in his mid-30s. seen wearing a black long- dangerous.”

Photo: Columbia River Fire and Rescue Investigators are searching for the cause of this plastics recycling plant fire in St. Helens.

to large stacks of plastic No one was injured and the STAFF REPORT squares for recycling consist- cause of the fire remains under [email protected] ing of plastic, such as soda and investigation. water bottles. ORPET is a recycling Investigators are still Some fire spread to the facility that processes post- searching for the cause of a surrounding vegetation but consumer PET bottles into large fire at a St. Helens recy- was quickly contained by recycled PET, according to cling plant. fire crews. No buildings were information on the company’s A massive column of thick damaged. website. black smoke from the fire at Firefighters from CRFR, Crews remained on scene the ORPET plant in the 58000 Scappoose Fire District and for several hours putting block of Old Portland Road the Oregon Department of water on the smoldering pile. could be seen throughout St. Forestry worked quickly to Firefighters from Portland Fire Helens late Sunday afternoon, contain the fire. St. Helens & Rescue were also requested July 28. Police also assisted with traffic but ultimately cancelled. According to Columbia control closing Old Portland In all, 20 career and volun- River Fire & Rescue (CRFR), Road to keep the public away teer firefighters responded to the fire was mostly contained from the noxious black smoke. the incident. Columbia County’s trusted local news source Wednesday, January 1, 2020 www.thechronicleonline.com A7 WEDNESDAY EVENING JANUARY 1, 2020 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 KATU ^ KATU News at 6 (N) (Live) Jeopardy! (N) Wheel of Fortune (N) The Goldbergs Schooled Modern Family (:31) Single Parents Stumptown “Rip City Dicks” (DVS) KATU News at 11 (N) Jimmy Kimmel Live! KOIN &KOIN 6 News at 6 (N) CBS Evening News Extra (N) Ent. Tonight Evil Kristen is hired by the Catholic Church. Evil A teenage girl comes back to life. Evil A theater producer acts demonic. 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CH19-1308 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR ANNEXATION File: A.4.19 OHM Equity 2020 at (or after) 6:30 PM. applicable comprehensive Map amendments are: not classified as buildable the issue precludes appeal Partners, LLC. A request These hearings will take plan policies and (i) The applicable land under OAR 660-08- to the applicable appellate has been made to annex place in the City Council implementing ordinances; comprehensive plan policies 0005; (b) An established jurisdiction (e.g. the Land certain property to the City. Chambers, located in the and (c) Complies with state and map designation; and area may include some Use Board of Appeals, Along with this annexation City Hall building at 265 laws; and (d) Abutting roads that the change will not small tracts of vacant land LUBA) on that issue, and request the City will Strand Street, St. Helens, must meet city standards adversely affect the health, (tracts less than an acre in precludes an action for address amendments to the OR, which is accessed from or property owner will be safety, and welfare of size) provided the tracts are damages in circuit court. City Zoning District Map the plaza side entrance. The required to sign and record the community; and (ii) surrounded by land which The application file is and City Comprehensive hearings will be conducted an irrevocable consent to The applicable Oregon is not classified as buildable located at City Hall (265 Plan Map from County in accordance with those local improvement district; Statewide Planning Goals land; and (c) An area shown Strand Street, St. Helens, Multi-Family Residential procedures found in the and (e) Property exceeding adopted under ORS Chapter on a zone map or overlay OR) and all documents in (MFR) to City Apartment City Development Code 10 acres in gross size must 197, until acknowledgment map as an established area. the file are available for Residential (AR) and (SHMC Title 17) Chapter show a need on the part of of the comprehensive plan (2) Developing Area. A inspection. A copy of the whether the site will be 17.24 and any rules of the city for such land if it is and ordinances; and (iii) “developing area” is an staff report will be available annexed as an established or procedure adopted by the designated residential (e.g., The standards applicable area which is included for review at least seven developing area as provided City Council. Pursuant less than five years’ supply of any provision of this in the city’s buildable (7) calendar days prior by SHMC 17.112.020 (1) to SHMC 17.28.030 the of like designated lands in code or other applicable land inventory under to each hearing. There is and (2), respectively. The approval standards for current city limits). (2) The implementing ordinance. the provisions of OAR no cost to inspect the file approximate 0.44 acre site, annexation are: (1) The plan designation and the Pursuant to SHMC except as provided by or staff report; copies are owned by OHM Equity decision to approve, approve zoning designation placed 17.08.060, whether or not subsection (1)(b) of this available at a reasonable Partners, LLC, is located at with modification, or deny on the property shall be the the annexation will have section. Testimony from cost. Questions should 58865 Firlok Park Street and an application to annex city’s zoning district which a “significant affect” on the public in either oral be directed to the City is also currently identified property to the city shall most closely implements a transportation facility or written form is invited. 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Columbia County’s trusted local news source Wednesday, January 1, 2020 www.thechronicleonline.com A9 Public Notices CH19-1301 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY Juvenile Department ordered hearing. YOU MUST publication: January 8, 2020. are currently represented for further information. IF other hearings related to In the Matter of IRINA APPEAR PERSONALLY NOTICE READ THESE by an attorney, CONTACT YOU WISH TO HIRE AN the petition and order you EVGENYEVNA IN THE COURTROOM ON PAPERS CAREFULLY. IF YOUR ATTORNEY ATTORNEY, please retain to appear personally. IF ZYRIANOVA, A Child. THE DATE AND AT THE YOU DO NOT APPEAR IMMEDIATELY UPON one as soon as possible and YOU ARE ORDERED TO Case No. 18JU08241 TIME LISTED ABOVE. AN PERSONALLY BEFORE RECEIVING THIS have the attorney present at APPEAR, YOU MUST PUBLISHED SUMMONS ATTORNEY MAY NOT THE COURT OF DO NOTICE. Your previous the above hearing. If you APPEAR PERSONALLY TO: Natalia Zyrianova ATTEND THE HEARING NOT APPEAR AT ANY attorney may not be need help finding an attorney, IN THE COURTROOM, IN THE NAME OF THE IN YOUR PLACE. SUBSEQUENT COURT- representing you in this you may call the Oregon UNLESS THE COURT STATE OF OREGON: THEREFORE, YOU ORDERED HEARING, the matter. IF YOU CANNOT State Bar’s Lawyer Referral HAS GRANTED YOU AN A petition has been filed MUST APPEAR EVEN IF court may proceed in your AFFORD TO HIRE AN Service at (503) 684-3763 or EXCEPTION IN ADVANCE asking the court to terminate YOUR ATTORNEY ALSO absence without further ATTORNEY and you toll free in Oregon at (800) UNDER ORS 419B.918 your parental rights to the APPEARS. This summons notice and TERMINATE meet the state’s financial 452-7636. IF YOU ARE TO APPEAR BY OTHER above-named child for is published pursuant to the YOUR PARENTAL guidelines, you are entitled REPRESENTED BY AN MEANS INCLUDING, the purpose of placing the order of the circuit court RIGHTS to the above- to have an attorney appointed ATTORNEY, IT IS YOUR BUT NOT LIMITED child for adoption. YOU judge of the above-entitled named child either ON for you at state expense. TO RESPONSIBILITY TO TO, TELEPHONIC OR ARE REQUIRED TO court, dated November 22, THE DATE SPECIFIED REQUEST APPOINTMENT MAINTAIN CONTACT OTHER ELECTRONIC PERSONALLY APPEAR 2019. The order directs that IN THIS SUMMONS OR OF AN ATTORNEY TO WITH YOUR ATTORNEY MEANS. AN ATTORNEY BEFORE the Columbia this summons be published ON A FUTURE DATE, REPRESENT YOU AT AND TO KEEP YOUR MAY NOT ATTEND THE County Circuit Court at 230 once each week for three and may make such orders STATE EXPENSE, YOU ATTORNEY ADVISED OF HEARING(S) IN YOUR Strand Street, St. Helens, consecutive weeks, making and take such action as MUST IMMEDIATELY YOUR WHEREABOUTS. PLACE. PETITIONER’S Oregon 97051, on the 27th three publications in all, authorized by law. RIGHTS CONTACT the Columbia (2) If you contest the ATTORNEY Cara J. Smith day of January, 2020 at 10 in a published newspaper AND OBLIGATIONS (1) Juvenile Department at 244 petition, the court will Assistant Attorney General a.m. to admit or deny the of general circulation in YOU HAVE A RIGHT Strand St., St. Helens OR schedule a hearing on the Department of Justice, 100 allegation of the petition Columbia County. Date of TO BE REPRESENTED 97051, phone number 503- allegations of the petition SW Market Street, Portland, and to personally appear first publication: December BY AN ATTORNEY IN 397-0257 between the hours and order you to appear OR 97201. Phone: (971) at any subsequent court- 25, 2019. Date of last THIS MATTER. If you of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. personally and may schedule 673-1880.

CH19-1302 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY Juvenile Department ordered hearing. YOU MUST publication: January 8, 2020. currently represented by for further information. IF other hearings related to In the Matter of IRINA APPEAR PERSONALLY NOTICE READ THESE an attorney, CONTACT YOU WISH TO HIRE AN the petition and order you EVGENYEVNA IN THE COURTROOM ON PAPERS CAREFULLY. IF YOUR ATTORNEY ATTORNEY, please retain to appear personally. IF ZYRIANOVA, A Child. THE DATE AND AT THE YOU DO NOT APPEAR IMMEDIATELY UPON one as soon as possible and YOU ARE ORDERED TO Case No. 18JU08240 TIME LISTED ABOVE. AN PERSONALLY BEFORE RECEIVING THIS have the attorney present at APPEAR, YOU MUST PUBLISHED SUMMONS ATTORNEY MAY NOT THE COURT OF DO NOTICE. Your previous the above hearing. If you APPEAR PERSONALLY TO: Evgeny Zyrianov IN ATTEND THE HEARING NOT APPEAR AT ANY attorney may not be need help finding an attorney, IN THE COURTROOM, THE NAME OF THE IN YOUR PLACE. SUBSEQUENT COURT- representing you in this you may call the Oregon UNLESS THE COURT STATE OF OREGON: THEREFORE, YOU ORDERED HEARING, the matter. IF YOU CANNOT State Bar’s Lawyer Referral HAS GRANTED YOU AN A petition has been filed MUST APPEAR EVEN IF court may proceed in your AFFORD TO HIRE AN Service at (503) 684-3763 or EXCEPTION IN ADVANCE asking the court to terminate YOUR ATTORNEY ALSO absence without further ATTORNEY and you toll free in Oregon at (800) UNDER ORS 419B.918 your parental rights to the APPEARS. This summons notice and TERMINTATE meet the state’s financial 452-7636. IF YOU ARE TO APPEAR BY OTHER above-named child for is published pursuant to the YOU PARENTAL RIGHTS guidelines, you are entitled REPRESENTED BY AN MEANS INCLUDING, the purpose of placing the order of the circuit court to the above-named child to have an attorney appointed ATTORNEY, IT IS YOUR BUT NOT LIMITED child for adoption. YOU judge of the above-entitled either ON THE DATE for you at state expense. TO RESPONSIBILITY TO TO, TELEPHONIC OR ARE REQUIRED TO court, dated November 22, SPECIFIED IN THIS REQUEST APPOINTMENT MAINTAIN CONTACT OTHER ELECTRONIC PERSONALLY APPEAR 2019. The order directs that SUMMONS OR ON A OF AN ATTORNEY TO WITH YOUR ATTORNEY MEANS. AN ATTORNEY BEFORE the Columbia this summons be published FUTURE DATE, and may REPRESENT YOU AT AND TO KEEP YOUR MAY NOT ATTEND THE County Circuit Court at 230 once each week for three make such orders and take STATE EXPENSE, YOU ATTORNEY ADVISED OF HEARING(S) IN YOUR Strand Street, St. Helens, consecutive weeks, making such action as authorized MUST IMMEDIATELY YOUR WHEREABOUTS. PLACE. PETITIONER’S Oregon 97051, on the 27th three publications in all, by law. RIGHTS AND CONTACT the Columbia (2) If you contest the ATTORNEY Cara J. Smith day of January, 2020 at 10 in a published newspaper OBLIGATIONS (1) YOU Juvenile Department at 244 petition, the court will Assistant Attorney General a.m. to admit or deny the of general circulation in HAVE A RIGHT TO BE Strand St., St. Helens OR schedule a hearing on the Department of Justice, 100 allegation of the petition Columbia County. Date of REPRESENTED BY AN 97051, phone number 503- allegations of the petition SW Market Street, Portland, and to personally appear first publication: December ATTORNEY IN THIS 397-0257 between the hours and order you to appear OR 97201. Phone: (971) at any subsequent court- 25, 2019. Date of last MATTER. If you are of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. personally and may schedule 673-1880.

CH19-1307 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that public hearing will Request: Comprehensive or approve this application (d) The applicable provisions conditions of approval, at will be available for review be held before the City Plan Amendment to add with conditions, based on the of the implementing a hearing, in person, or by at least seven (7) calendar of St. Helens Planning a property to the Historic following criteria: St. Helens ordinances. (e) A proposed letter, or failure to raise days prior to each hearing. Commission on Tuesday, Designated Landmarks Municipal Code 17.20.120 change to the St. Helens an issue accompanied by There is no cost to inspect January 14, 2020 at (or after) Register Location: 260 S. (1) The recommendation zoning district map that statements or evidence the file or staff report; 7:00 PM and before the 2nd Street Map No: 4N1W- by the commission and the constitutes a spot zoning sufficient to afford the copies are available at a City Council on Wednesday, 3BA-4800 Testimony from decision by the council shall is prohibited. A proposed approving authority an reasonable cost. Questions February 5, 2020 at (or the public in either oral or be based on consideration change to the St. Helens opportunity to respond to should be directed to the after) 6:45 PM in the City written form is invited. The of the following factors: comprehensive plan map that the issue precludes appeal City Planning Department Council Chambers, located hearings will be conducted (a) The statewide planning facilitates a spot zoning is to the applicable appellate by phone: 503-397-6272, in the City Hall building in accordance with those goals and guidelines adopted prohibited. (2) Consideration jurisdiction (e.g., the Land e-mail: [email protected]. at 265 Strand Street, St. procedures found in the under ORS Chapter 197, may also be given to: (a) Use Board of Appeals, or.us, mail: PO Box 278, Helens, OR. Access into City Development Code including compliance with Proof of a change in the LUBA) on that issue, and St. Helens, OR 97051, or in City Hall for these hearings (SHMC Title 17) Chapter the Transportation Planning neighborhood or community precludes an action for person at City Hall. Anyone will be from the plaza side 17.24 and any rules of Rule, as described in SHMC or a mistake or inconsistency damages in circuit court. The needing special assistance entrance. The purpose of procedure adopted by the 17.08.060; (b) Any federal in the comprehensive plan application file is located should contact City Hall at these hearing is to consider City Council. The Planning or state statutes or guidelines or implementing ordinance at City Hall (265 Strand least 72 hours in advance an application as follows: Commission is authorized found applicable; (c) The which is the subject. Failure Street, St. Helens, OR) and to ensure the necessary File No: Comprehensive to make a recommendation applicable comprehensive to raise an issue, including all documents in the file assistance is available. The Plan Amendment CP.2.19 to the City Council who is plan policies, procedures, constitutional or other issues are available for inspection. Council Chambers are fully Applicant: Ruby Feather authorized to approve, deny, appendices and maps; and relating to any proposed A copy of the staff report accessible.

CH19-1299 CH19-1303 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF BEFORE THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON NOTICE In the Matter of the Estate four months after the Court, the Personal OF PUBLIC HEARING ANNOUNCEMENT of MARC REED PESSIN, date of first publication Representative, or the The Board of County to Columbia County Rider. accordance with the Deceased. No. 19PB08424 of this Notice, as stated attorney for the Personal Commissioners for The lines most impacted County’s ADA Policy. To NOTICE TO INTERESTED below, to the Personal Representative. Dated and Columbia County, Oregon, by reductions will be line request accommodations or PERSONS Notice is hereby Representative, c/o Michael first published December will hold a Public Hearing 2, line 3 and Dial-ARide to review the County’s ADA given that the undersigned A. Schmidt, 18525 SW 18, 2019. Denese P. Pessin, on Wednesday, January services. Little to no Policy. Please Contact the has been appointed and has Vincent St., Aloha, Oregon Personal Representative. 08, 2020 at or after 10:00 expected impact on line 1, Board of Commissioners’ qualified as the Personal 97078, or the claims may ATTORNEY a.m. in the Board of line 5 and line 6. This is a Office at 503-397-4322 Representative of the be barred. All persons FOR PERSONAL County Commissioners Public Hearing, interested Dated this 16th Day above Estate. All persons whose rights may be REPRESENTATIVE Meeting Room, Room 310 parties may appear and be of December, 2019. having claims against the affected by the proceedings MICHAEL A. SCHMIDT of the Columbia County heard. Columbia County BOARD OF COUNTY Estate are hereby required in this Estate may obtain (OSB#783659) Schmidt & Courthouse, in St. Helens, does not discriminate on COMMISSIONERS FOR to present the claims, with additional information Yee PC, 18525 SW Vincent Oregon. The purpose of the basis of disability and COLUMBIA COUNTY, proper vouchers, within from the records of the St., Aloha, OR 97078. this Hearing is to consider will provide reasonable OREGON BY: Henry proposed service reductions accommodations in Heimuller, Chair. CH19-1304 BEFORE THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR CH19-1300 COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON NOTICE OF BOARD NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE VACANCIES MEETINGS FOR 2020 TO: ALL INTERESTED PERSONS The St. Helens School a full three year term Helens, Oregon or online District No. 502 is seeking remaining. Please see at http://www.sthelens.k12. Notice is hereby given 230 Strand Street, St. Oregon. Any changes applicants for four (4) the District’s website or.us/ and will be accepted that the Columbia County Helens, Oregon and their and/or cancellations to vacancies on the District for more information until the close of business Board of Commissioners regularly scheduled Work this schedule will be Budget Committee. Each regarding vacancy details. on Friday, January 10th, will hold their regularly Sessions meetings every noticed. Dated this 19th term has an initial three Applications are available 2020. Interviews and scheduled Board meetings Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in day of December 2019. year appointment. Due to for pick up at St. Helens appointments will occur at every Wednesday at 10:00 the Commissioner’s Office BOARD OF COUNTY pre-existing vacancies, School District Office, the board meeting held on a.m. in the Commissioner’s Conference Room, Room COMMISSIONERS FOR not all vacancies have 474 North 16th Street, St. January 22nd, 2020. Meeting Room, Room #338 of the Columbia COLUMBIA COUNTY, #310 of the Columbia County Courthouse, 230 OREGON By: Henry County Courthouse, Strand Street, St. Helens, Heimuller

CH19-1296 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA (Probate Department) In the Matter of the Estate of the Estate are required to rights may be affected by KATHY MARIE THOMAS, present their claims, with the proceedings may obtain Deceased. Case No. vouchers attached, within additional information from 19PB09069 NOTICE TO four months after the date the records of the Court, the Read the Chronicle online INTERESTED PERSONS of the first publication of Personal Representative, or NOTICE IS HEREBY this notice to the Personal the attorney for the Personal GIVEN that the undersigned Representative at P.O. Box Representative. Dated and has been appointed 686, 52490 SE 2nd St. first published on this 11th Personal Representative Ste. 170, Scappoose, OR day of December, 2019. www.thechronicleonline.com of this Estate. All persons 97056, or the claims may be Glenn Duane Thomas, 503-397-0116 • 1805 Columbia Blvd. having claims against barred. All persons whose Personal Representative. The Chronicle Columbia County’s trusted local news source A10 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Year in Review August 28 Building Community: All about the St. Helens Recreation ProgramNew pastor comes to Bethany Lutheran Church ties the center offers. an application process to go CHRISTINE MENGES The Chronicle sat down through. [email protected] with Shanna Duggan, “We have a packet of Recreation Coordinator; information that they fill out There is one place in St. Ryan Ward, Youth Lead; and to see if it’s a good fit for us Helens where all sorts of Crystal Farnsworth, Com- because we want to make activities are available. From munication Officer to discuss sure it’s community related, bingo night to candle-making upcoming programs. that it’s not anything that’s classes, fly-tying classes to St. Helens Recreation promoting something that we Zumba, a lunch group for Center programs run in wouldn’t be promoting,” Dug- senior citizens to playgroups three-month cycles. With the gan said. “Then we look at it for very young children, and summer program finishing up, to see how that fits in with it.” many more activities - St. and a new fall program about Farnsworth said the pro- Helens residents can avail to begin, it is the perfect time gram is interested in offering themselves of them all. for St. Helens residents to be all types of activities, not just They are all available informed about new classes fitness or art classes. through the St. Helens Parks that will soon be available. “So, if somebody you & Recreation Program, In the fall, the program know is a CPA and they want founded in 2018, and a is continuing a lot of classes to teach financial classes for program that St. Helens City and activities, such as their adults, we want that stuff Council just recently resolved playgroup for young children included in here,” Farnsworth to help fund by instating a $2 ages newborn through six, said. Community Recreation and tween nights on Saturdays Already a diverse array of Parks Fee to appear on resi- in October for children ages classes exists, but this past dents’ utility bills as a line- Courtesy photo Christine Menges/The Chronicle 9 through 13, an afterschool Several kids came out to the rec center’s ‘Tween Night’ in July. The event featured an obstacle course, year has mostly been a test New pastor, Ingrid Aderhold, stands by the altar of her new church. item fee in January of 2020. program partnership through year for the program. The city estimates the fee will SHSD at Lewis and Clark dodgeball and board games. Fly-tying instructor Jim Crislip also stopped by to teach the kids how to tie a “[It’s] been a lot of trying generate about $160,000 an- Elementary School, as well fly. out different things, seeing CHRISTINE MENGES nually for programming. as parent cafés for parents to what works, seeing what [email protected] The recreation program provides an additional space we’re already going to have service groups and talked come together for support in for recreation programs. staff there for usually are to teachers with the school doesn’t, and then refining it. started in February of 2018 childrearing. Next year, I think we’ll be This past Sunday, Bethany when St. Helens School Dis- According to Duggan, the free,” Duggan said. district, as well as had a vot- Lutheran Church, located at There will be a few new goal of the partnerships is to Free activities this past ing system at the fall bazaar starting to get into a rhythm,” trict (SHSD) Superintendent activities as well, some made Duggan said. 34721 Church Road in War- Scot Stockwell approached provide expertise for recre- summer included community to see what people would like ren welcomed a new pastor. possible by new partnerships ation center users in fields that game nights, movies in the for programming. Evolving programming the city council about hav- with the recreation program. aside, the recreation center Pastor Ingrid Aderhold met ing a recreation program in regular staff at the recreation park, a Speed Friending event, Duggan’s research yielded her new congregation on Oct. One of those partnerships center may not have, as well open soccer, tennis meetups a lot of need for teen, tween leaders all felt that the pro- conjunction with the school is through Griffin’s Place, a gram had a lot to offer to the 13. However, she will be of- district to have afterschool as have the partners mutually and open gym basketball. and kids’ classes. Once those ficially instated on Oct. 27, a nonprofit in Hillsboro which benefit from shared facilities. There will also be a class this activities are offered, “That’s community. programming for children. will work with the recreation Ward, now 21, said he has date that Aderhold and Nancy Since then, the program Partnerships mean the center fall on fly-tying which is free. how people start hearing Conner, Bethany Lutheran center to provide activities does not have to lose money The general costs of other about us,” Dugan said. “And lived in St. Helens all his life, has grown with the help of a such as game nights and art and felt like when he was Church Council President, see $25,000 grant from the Ford trying to find an additional events include $5 for teen and then they start seeing the as providential. nights for developmentally space. tween nights if pre-registered other stuff we offer as well.” younger, he could not branch Family Foundation in April of disabled individuals. Another out and meet people outside The day is Reformation 2018, and then another grant They also run the gamut. and $7 at the door, $30 for While the recreation center Day for Lutherans, a day that partnership is through FC “We partner with business- parent-and-me soccer in the offers a lot of classes, such as of the people he knew throughmarks the founding of the of $20,000 from the Colum- Columbia County, which will sports. He sees younger kids bia Pacific Economic Devel- es, we partner with nonprofits, fall, $235 a month for the fly-tying, Zumba, dance and Lutheran denomination of provide competitive soccer we have individual partners,” afterschool program, $130 for HIIT, Duggan said the center in the program being able Christianity. According to the opment District in September for the recreation program. to branch out and meet new of 2018. Matt Brown, City Duggan said. the fall fitness class package is struggling to find teach- church’s history, on Oct. 31 Partnerships currently ex- Costs for programs vary and $5 per person or $10 per ers. She gets a lot of people people. in 1517, the denomination’s Finance Director also said in ist with Northwest Regional “I think it gives an oppor- a city council work session widely, but Duggan said the family for monthly Bingo asking about certain fitness founder, Martin Luther nailed Education Service District as overall goal is simple: keep it night. classes, but she said they tunity for people to come and his 95 theses to the door of that funds from the General well as Columbia Health Ser- be involved and do and try Fund have helped sustain the cheap. When the recreation don’t have anybody who’s a Catholic Church, spark- vices. They both work with “We try to keep it as free program was just beginning, licensed to teach that certain new things that they haven’t ing a reform that eventually program. the recreation program to sup- done or otherwise would have Because the program is as possible if we’re not having Duggan said she went to sev- fitness class. resulted in the divide between port the parent cafes. There is to buy things to support the eral sources to find out what If one is interested in to go to Portland,” Ward said. the Protestant and Catholic new, St. Helens residents may another existing partnership “But now we’re doing more not be aware of all the activi- night or provide additional types of classes people would becoming a teacher at the Churches, and the founding of with the Senior Center, which staff time. So, things that like. She went to different recreation center, there is stuff here.” the Lutheran church. Aderhold became a pastor about 11 years ago, after hav- September 25 October 30 ing spent 20 years traveling with her husband and their Two CCSO officials placedtwo children during her hus- Masked man assaults retired teacher band’s career in the Air Force. by an unidentified suspect masked attacker, police said reconstruct the crime scene. on administrative leave This church is Aderhold’s JULIE THOMPSON who used a knife in the attack the public is not in immediate The Columbia County second call, after having [email protected] and fled the scene prior to the danger. Sheriff’s Office also assisted prompted by two sepa- spent nine years at a church JULIE THOMPSON rate complaints the office SHPD’s arrival. The attacker “Based on information in the initial response to the [email protected] in Idaho. A retired St. Helens High was described as being male, that we have received that we scene. received. He said there is no Bethany Lutheran’s previ- School teacher was at- criminal investigation un- ous pastor, Rory Scott, retired wearing dark clothing and a are not releasing at this time The SHPD is currently Two members of the tacked at his residence by an mask that hid his face. due to this being an active following up on multiple derway, and currently, there three years ago after having unknown suspect on Friday, Columbia County Sheriff’s are no disciplinary actions served for eight years. The According to police, the investigation, investigators do leads, according to King, and Office (CCSO) have been Sept. 20. being taken. church has been without a “mask” was actually sun- not have a reason to believe continue to actively investi- placed on administrative The St. Helens Police De- glasses and a bandana. A K9 that there is an active public gate the case. The sheriff said he has permanent pastor for these partment (SHPD) responded leave for unrelated issues past three years. unit was deployed to track the safety threat,” Detective As the investigation is due to personnel matters, appointed an acting jail to the report of an assault on suspect, but he was not found. Dustin King said. ongoing, The Chronicle will According Conner, the Park Street at approximately according to Sheriff Brian commander to fill Weaver’s Schmor was transported to King said the department update this story as new in- spot in the interim. church has relied on substitute 2:09 p.m. that day. When Pixley. pastors from the Evangelical officers arrived on scene, a Portland area hospital with pulled multiple resources formation becomes available. Pixley said the move to Pixley said the com- non-life-threatening injuries from multiple agencies, Anyone with any informa- Lutheran Church Association they found the victim, David place Corrections Officer plaints are being taken seri- to his head and stomach area. including the Oregon State tion regarding the assault is ously and more information (ELCA), the denomination Schmor, of St. Helens, injured Sgt. Carolyn Townsend with which the church was inside his residence. Despite the strange cir- Police crime lab and recon- asked to contact the SHPD at will be released pending a cumstances surrounding the struction unit, which helped 503-397-1521. and Jail Commander Cpt. affiliated until January of this Schmor reported an assault Tony Weaver on leave was personnel investigation. year. When the church broke off from that sect last January October 2 and became part of the North American Lutheran Church (NALC), they relied on retired pastors in the area and word Guns in Oregon: What you need to knowof mouth to find substitutes. While they were without a rifle” or“automatic rifle” Gun laws Concealed carry: “the 1986 can be used (S. 49, 99th). This means the county cannot pastor, the church only had CHRISTINE MENGES (https://www.nssf.org/msr/). practice of carrying a weapon expend resources to enforce [email protected] half a dozen lay services in Automatic firearm: Open carry: “The act or in a concealed manner” Is Oregon going to ban laws seen as violating the Sec- the entire period, according to A firearm that fires bullets practice of carrying a firearm according to the Merriam- weapons any time soon? ond Amendment of the United Conner. Guns are in both the na- “continuously and in rapid openly in public” according to Webster dictionary. Or- States Constitution. tional and local spotlight due “We just went by the grace succession while the trigger the Merriam-Webster Dic- egon Revised Statute (ORS) Currently, there is a ballot of God,” Conner said. to several different tragedies, is depressed until the bullet tionary. The practice is legal 166.291 prohibits carrying of initiative on the horizon for Gun laws and the police new restrictions and other clip or magazine is empty,” in Oregon without a license, concealed firearms. However, the 2020 ballot entitled “The measures taken to either re- (Carter, Gregg Lee (2012). according to the Oregon State ORS 166.260 exempts carriers Common Sense Gun Regula- The Chronicle also spoke strict or allow gun ownership. Guns in American Society: Constitution, Article I, Section of a valid Concealed Handgun tion Act.” The initiative aims with Jose Castilleja, St. Helens But what is open carry? An Encyclopedia of History, 27. However, a preemption License from the law. to ban assault weapons, which Police Department (SHPD) What happens when a store Politics, Culture, and the Law. states that a city or county Can I buy a gun, and are defined as “any semi- sergeant, to talk about gun doesn’t allow it? And how do ABC-CLIO. p. 53.) may restrict the presence of what type of gun can I use? automatic rifle that has the laws. One thing Castilleja Oregon laws affect St. Helens Firearm: “a weapon from loaded firearms in public Oregon law dictates that capacity to accept a detach- stressed was constant commu- residents? which a shot is discharged by places. Currently, only the anyone who purchases a gun able magazine” along with nication with SHPD officers if Those are questions gunpowder—usually used of cities of Portland, Beaverton, must be at least 18 years of a few other qualifications. someone is carrying a gun on answered in the guide below. small arms” according to the Tigard, Oregon City, Salem age to buy a long gun, and The initiative is still pending their person. The Chronicle has included Merriam-Webster Dictionary. and Independence have such 21 years of age to buy a hand final review, but if placed on “A lot of people use [guns] a glossary of common gun Handgun: a gun designed restrictions. gun. Minors are allowed to the ballot and passed, “The as a tool, there are a lot of terms, as well as various fed- for use by one hand, accord- Chain stores including possess firearms with certain Common Sense Gun Regula- ranchers and farmers in the eral, state and municipal laws ing to the Merriam-Webster local places like Safeway, exceptions, such as if the gun tion Act” may not be the final area,” Castilleja said. “The concerning guns. dictionary. Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, was transferred to the minor word. biggest key is just communi- Long gun: a gun that is Walmart, and Fred Meyer by their parent, or are tempo- Chris Brumbles, a local cation.” Common gun terms fired while braced against the announced in September that rarily possessing it for hunt- resident, has made head- Castilleja said while Assault rifle: The Mer- shoulder, according to diction- they will not allow open carry ing, target practice, or “any lines with Second Amend- Oregon is an open carry state, riam-Webster Dictionary ary.com. of weapons, even in states that other lawful purpose.” (ORS ment Sanctuary Ordinances there are a few places where defines an “assault rifle” to be Magazine: “A spring- allow open carry. Walmart also 166.250) meant to grant Columbia people cannot have guns, such “any of various intermediate- loaded container for cartridges announced on Sept. 3 that it If you buy a gun, you are County residents the right to as in a government building range, magazine-fed military that may be an integral part of would discontinue the sale of not very likely to purchase carry weapons even if state or like the DMV or the post rifles that can be set for auto- the gun`s mechanism or may ammunition used in weapons an automatic weapon. The federal laws restrict weapons office. matic or semiautomatic fire.” be detachable,” according to that use high-capacity maga- National Firearms Act of ownership. Currently, a few While there are no Oregon Assault weapon: This is the National Rifle Association zines. 1934 strictly regulated the use Sanctuary Ordinances are laws requiring persons to a term that varies depend- firearms glossary. The Chronicle reached out of automatic weapons (73rd in the works, like the Sec- inform officers that they are ing on who is using it and is Revolver: “A gun, usually to Walmart to further explain Congress, Sess. 2, ch. 757, 48 ond Amendment Protection carrying a weapon, Castilleja more of a political term than a handgun, with a multi-cham- the store’s policy. Stat. 1236). Nowadays, if you Ordinance (SAPO) passed last said communication is still a a technical one. Currently, the bered cylinder that rotates “Our language is that we’re purchase one, you must go year, and the Second Amend- good practice. state of Oregon has no laws to successively align each respectfully requesting custom- through an application process ment Sanctuary Ordinance “If you come in contact either defining or regulating chamber with a single barrel ers to not openly carry weap- administered by the Bureau of (SASO) awaiting voter ap- with law enforcement, always assault weapons. However, and firing pin” according to ons in stores,” Ragan Dickens, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms proval. let the officer know there’s a there is a ballot initiative for the NRA firearms glossary. spokesperson for Walmart said. and Explosives (ATF), pay a According to language weapon on you or nearby,” the 2020 election on ban- Rifle: “A shoulder gun “If they’re open carrying and federal tax payment of $200, outlined in the SAPO, law Castilleja said. “Just be open ning assault weapons, which with rifled bore,” according to they’re making customers feel and go through a thorough enforcement may not “utilize with it.” defines “assault weapons” as the NRA firearms glossary. uncomfortable, we’re asking criminal background check. any assets, county funds, or Castilleja said he has been “a semiautomatic rifle that Semi-automatic: “A fire- store managers to have the dis- Additionally, the Firearm funds allocated by any entity in St. Helens since 2007, has the capacity to accept a arm designed to fire a single cretion to have that discussion Owners’ Protection Act to the county, in whole or in and has seen residents with detachable magazine.” cartridge, eject the empty case if necessary with them.” (FOPA) of 1986 restricted use part, to engage in any activity guns on their hips while out AR-15: An abbreviation and reload the chamber each Other stores to which The of automatic weapons further that aids in the enforcement and about in the community. for “ArmaLite Rifle-15,” a time the trigger is pulled,” ac- Chronicle reached out were not by mandating that only auto- or investigation relating to He said he has never had a type of semiautomatic rifle. cording to the NRA firearms immediately available by press matic weapons that had been personal firearms, firearm problem with any of those It does not stand for “assault glossary. time. registered between 1934 and accessories, or ammunition.” residents. 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Year in Review October 16 October 9 New pastor comes to Bethany Lutheran Church Update: Official shooting information still scarce later identified as Michael situation with several inci- JULIE THOMPSON Thomas Veatch, 32, of Wash- dent scenes, numerous wit- [email protected] ington. Veatch made the news nesses, and a large volume in early April when he was of evidence,” OSP said via Information is still scarce picked up by law enforce- press release. “In an effort to surrounding a shooting ment following the fatal maintain the integrity of the that reportedly began at the shooting of Cowlitz County investigation, information St. Helens Chevron early Deputy Justin DeRosier. is being withheld until OSP Wednesday, Oct. 9, which Veatch’s brother, Matthew can ensure that witnesses ultimately led to the death Veatch, was facing charges have been interviewed, next of the suspect due to law of first-degree rendering of kin notification made and enforcement’s use of deadly criminal assistance. However, outstanding victims identi- force. police said at the time that fied and questioned.” St. Helens Police De- Michael Veatch was arrested While multiple news partment (SHPD) officers on a warrant unreleated to the outlets have reported various responded to a report of a investigation. Officials did details surrounding the in- shooting at approximately not reveal what role, if any, cident, none of those details 5:26 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. the Veatch brothers played in have been officially con- 9, at the St. Helens Chevron DeRosier’s death. firmed by law enforcement. located at 115 N. Columbia Veatch was confirmed When asked how the shoot- River Highway. According deceased at the scene and ing incident began, whether to the Oregon State Police the ensuing investigation it was considered a robbery (OSP), the lead investigat- caused the prolonged closure or an active shooter, if fur- ing agency on the case, the of a portion of Highway 30 ther injuries were reported, officers located the vehicle between milepost 35 and Christine Menges/The Chronicle or how, exactly, Veatch was New pastor, Ingrid Aderhold, stands by the altar of her new church. suspected of being involved 36 for approximately a mile killed, OSP said they would in the shooting, and when around the area. It remained not be releasing further Aderhold will be preach- was in Pierce, Idaho, a rural they attempted to contact the closed until around 6 p.m. information at this time. CHRISTINE MENGES ing in a more than 100-year- mountain community. While driver, it fled down Highway As is policy, the SHPD Anyone with any ad- [email protected] old building, which was first she loved it there, Aderhold’s 30 towards Deer Island. officer involved in the ditional information related founded in 1907, according to husband has health needs Officers pursued until the fatality has been placed on to the incident is asked to This past Sunday, Bethany Conner. About 50 members due to Parkinson’s disease, suspect’s vehicle became dis- administrative leave. please call the OSP at 503- Lutheran Church, located at make up the official congrega- which made it difficult to stay abled near milepost 35, where OSP said detectives are 34721 Church Road in War- 375-3555 or 1-800-442- tion, but attendance averages much longer. The family was the suspect attempted to flee investigating the report of 0776. ren welcomed a new pastor. between 20 to 25 members located two hours from the on foot. It was then the SHPD shots being fired from the Pastor Ingrid Aderhold met each Sunday, Conner said. closest medical facility, and officer used deadly force, re- suspect vehicle prior to, and The Chronicle will update her new congregation on Oct. Welcoming a new pas- four hours from her husband’s during the pursuit. 13. However, she will be of- sulting in the suspect’s death. this story as new information tor is not the only change specialists. Coupled with the The deceased suspect was “This was a very dynamic becomes available. ficially instated on Oct. 27, a the church has experienced. harsh Idaho winters, where date that Aderhold and Nancy While the church has always snow is measured in feet, not Conner, Bethany Lutheran been Lutheran, this past Janu- inches, the journey was all November 27 Church Council President, see ary, it officially changed its that much more difficult. as providential. affiliation within that sect. “So it was time to move The day is Reformation While the church used and God just set it up to come Hit and run prompts police Day for Lutherans, a day that to identify with the ELCA, to Warren, Oregon,” Aderhold marks the founding of the church leaders felt the sect said. Lutheran denomination of was embracing a more liberal Aderhold said she hopes pursuit, search in Scappoose Christianity. According to the doctrine, according to Conner, she can bring to Bethany direction as where she was church’s history, on Oct. 31 with some Lutherans not feel- Lutheran the care it needs, JULIE THOMPSON in 1517, the denomination’s found, but before he got ing comfortable with the new seeing as how the church has [email protected] there, someone had already founder, Martin Luther nailed way of doing things. not had a permanent pastor in his 95 theses to the door of called her in,” SPD Lt. James Rather than continue to the last three years. A report to 911 from the Macfarlane said. a Catholic Church, spark- identify with ELCA doctrine, “I really feel it’s important victim of a hit & run lead ing a reform that eventually That suspect has been Bethany Lutheran embraced a to have that pastoral presence police in pursuit of a suspect identified as 34-year-old resulted in the divide between new theology, and joined the right there in the community, in a stolen car and an ensuing the Protestant and Catholic NALC in January. being part of the community, Felicia Becky Mosqueda search that lasted over two Leal. She was arrested and Churches, and the founding of Aderhold herself, while living with them, sharing their hours on Thursday, Nov. 21, the Lutheran church. born and raised Lutheran, has sorrows, sharing their joys booked into the Columbia in Scappoose. County Jail on charges of Aderhold became a pastor experienced what she termed and celebrating with them,” The hit and run call came about 11 years ago, after hav- different “flavors” of both Lu- Aderhold said. “And that gets unlawful entry into a motor in at approximately 3:33 vehicle, unauthorized use of ing spent 20 years traveling theranism and Protestantism. pretty lonely when you don’t p.m. from the scene where with her husband and their The experiences were often have that available.” a motor vehicle, attempting it had just occurred – in or to elude police, the hit and two children during her hus- brought on by following her People who attend church around the parking lot of the band’s career in the Air Force. husband all over the world. there can expect to be active run, and criminal driving Scappoose Napa Store on with a suspended or revoked This church is Aderhold’s “When my husband was participants. In Aderhold’s Highway 30. The suspect second call, after having stationed in Spain, I was the words, she does not like license. Her bail is currently took off southbound on Old set at $54,750. spent nine years at a church religious education coordina- what she calls “pew-sitters,” Portland Road, and other in Idaho. tor for the Protestant chapel or people who go to church Courtesy photo Macfarlane said police callers to 911 concerned Felicia Becky Mosqueda Leal. think there were two people Bethany Lutheran’s previ- program,” Aderhold said. “So to only numbly listen to the about the suspect’s erratic ous pastor, Rory Scott, retired I got to work with anything sermon. in the car at the time of the driving provided police with SPD in pursuit and eventu- reported hit and run, and that three years ago after having that wasn’t Catholic, Jew- “I’m going to be approach- a license plate number. served for eight years. The ish or Muslim, so I got to ing people and saying, ‘what ally headed northbound on a man was initially driving As it turns out, the pickup Highway 30. church has been without a know a lot of the different is going to be your part?’” the suspect was driving the vehicle. permanent pastor for these faith beliefs and see how we Aderhold said. Almost immediately, “It sounds like, at one had been stolen in Cowlitz the SPD putFREE a stop to YARD the DEBRIES past three years. interact with each other, the Aderhold also promised County, Washington earlier point, he got out of the truck According Conner, the little nuances that we think the sermons themselves chase due to heavy traffic but where he got dropped off, that day. and safetyRECYCLING concerns, briefly SAT., APRIL 20! church has relied on substitute are so important while we all would not be political, or Columbia County Deputy I don’t know,” Macfarlane pastors from the Evangelical worship the same God.” opinionated, but will stick to Leonard Olsen, driving an losing sight of the fleeing ve- said, adding the actual car Lutheran Church Association Aderhold said she believes scripture. unmarked car, spotted the hicle, but the public assisted chase portion of the incident (ELCA), the denomination it was more than chance that “It will not be opinions. It suspect up on Dutch Can- by pointingFREE them YARDback in the DEBRIES only lasted for a few minutes with which the church was led her to the church. will not be who you should yon Road and followed the suspect’sQuality direction on High Bark before the at truck was found affiliated until January of this “God brought me here,” vote for. It will be the word of pickup back into Scappoose, SchoolRECYCLING Way and then SE SAT., 6th APRILabandoned. 20! “We have no year. she said. God coming out of the Bible,” but lost sight of it in the Fred Street. information on who the other When the church broke This past spring, Aderhold Aderhold said. Meyer’s parking lot. Colum- The suspect or suspects occupant would have been at off from that sect last January said three different people Aderhold said she thinks bia County Sheriff Brian abandonedCompetitive the stolen pickup this time.” and became part of the North came up to her within three her presence will have a posi- Pixley said Olsen has worked truck in a field/construction Police continued the American Lutheran Church months who recommended tive impact for local people, with the CCSO for quite siteQuality in the 52000 block Bark of SE search at after arresting Leal, (NALC), they relied on retired she check out a church in because she believes that ev- some time and had retired, 6th Street and fled north on but wrapped up the scene pastors in the area and word Prices Warren. The people who told eryone, everywhere struggles. but now contracts with the foot. With the assistance of around 6:30 p.m. of mouth to find substitutes. her about Bethany Lutheran “You can’t look at any par- agency. theCompetitive Columbia County Sher- The SPD said no injuries While they were without a were unconnected to each ticular group of people, any “He was bad at retiring,” iff’s Office, Oregon State or property damage was pastor, the church only had other, their circumstances particular pay scale, anything Pixley joked. “Olsen kept his Police and Columbia City reported during the incident, half a dozen lay services in completely different. like that and say, ‘that’s where eyes on the truck until Scap- PolicePrices Department,Cedar Chips the SPD other than the damage sus- the entire period, according to “And that’s like God wav- all the drug problems are, immediately set up a contain- tained to the victim’s vehicle poose police could arrive.” Conner. ing the red flag,” Aderhold that’s where the gang prob- A Scappoose Police ment area.Garden Three Mulch drones were in the initial hit and run that “We just went by the grace utilized in the search and a said. lems are.’” Aderhold said. 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Year in Review December 4 “Almost certainly saved lives”: DA says SHPD use of deadly force was justified As Merkwan and Molden shots the officer heard were investigators Veatch was “go- saved innocent lives.” man, was also indicted with JULIE THOMPSON were responding in separate from Veatch’s attempt to “car ing down the line of stopped Auxier also noted that rendering criminal assistance [email protected] vehicles to the first 911 call, jack and apparently murder” traffic and he was shooting Merkwan told law enforce- to Butts last week alongside dispatch received additional two bystanders, according to people.” ment he did not intend to kill defendant Ricky Roberts. In the statement that was reports of gunshots near the statement. The first victim Veatch when he struck him Veatch was also suspected released Tuesday, Dec. 3, McBride Elementary School said Veatch approached his Use of deadly force with his vehicle. After hand- of committing a drive-by Auxier said he and investiga- on Columbia Boulevard. One passenger door, pointed a cuffing Veatch, Merkwan im- shooting in Beaverton on Sept. tors found the use of force was caller reported Veatch had shot black semiautomatic handgun Merkwan told investigators mediately began an attempt to 6 that injured one person and “overwhelmingly justified” at him while he was seated in directly at him and tried to he knew he had a “brief oppor- render lifesaving aid, although killed a dog. According to the and almost certainly saved his car and decided to follow enter his car. tunity to intervene.” Engaging unsuccessful, and radioed that statement, police recovered lives as 32-year-old Michael the truck. The victim sped away but Veatch with a handgun was an ambulance was “needed several 7.62mm bullet casings Thomas Veatch was actively The caller reported seeing Veatch allegedly fired two not a viable option – driv- ASAP.” from the Beaverton crime trying to kill innocent civilians Veatch shooting a firearm shots that struck the victim’s ing closer and getting out to Additionally, Veatch’s scene – the same as many when Officer Elijah Merkwan randomly while driving, and dashboard console and front engage Veatch would take too brother arrived on scene as of those recovered from the intervened. while he was still on the phone passenger seat. The second much time and Veatch could Merkwan and Molden were Chevron shooting incident. with 911, he said Veatch exited victim was forced to come to have shot another driver. Addi- trying to revive him. Veatch’s Following Veatch’s death, Active shooter in St. Helens his vehicle and began firing a stop behind the first victim’s tionally, the stopped motorists brother reportedly became investigators recovered a upon the caller with an AK-47. vehicle, and moments later, were behind Veatch, and if he upset and disregarded Merk- Pioneer Arms 7.62mm AK-47 Merkwan and SHPD Sgt. The caller’s account was later Veatch approached the hood of were to fire and miss, a bullet wan’s request that he remain rifle from inside his truck, as Matthew Molden were the corroborated by bullet damage the car and reportedly pointed from his gun could strike an by his vehicle. Auixer said well as two 12-gauge pump- only officers on duty for the to his vehicle, witnesses and his gun at the second man’s innocent person. both officers would have been action shotguns, a rifle butt entire county when they re- multiple shell casings recov- face as he tried to enter the car. Merkwan was also justified in ceasing their ef- and rifle accessories, empty sponded to the reported shoot- ered from the area. Again, the second would- reportedly concerned that forts to resuscitate Veatch and magazines and multiple car- ing at the St. Helens Chevron Merkwan and Molden be victim accelerated, and Veatch was close enough to focus instead on detaining his tridges of ammunition, both at approximately 5:26 a.m. on caught up to the truck shortly Veatch fired one round at the a vehicle that he could take brother for their own safety, empty and unfired. A 9mm the morning of Oct. 9. after the second incident near car as he fled, striking the cover behind it, leaving an but they continued their efforts semiautomatic pistol, a dam- Witnesses reported a per- McBride as Veatch drove center console. Detectives said innocent driver between them to save Veatch’s life. aged magazine of ammunition son who was later identified as down Gable Road towards the they discovered bullet holes if a shootout were to occur. In- and unfired cartridges were Veatch had entered a restricted highway, driving on his rim. and bullets in both vehicles stead, Merkwan intentionally Connections to the death of also found near Veatch’s body. area between the food mart Merkwan reported he believed that were consistent with the struck Veatch with his patrol Deputy Justin DeRosier Eastman told investigators and a storage shed claiming he could see Veatch handling victims’ reports. vehicle. she received a phone call from he was looking for a lost cat. a box of ammunition as if Just after Merkwan heard “When Merkwan decided Veatch’s brother, Matthew Veatch on the morning of Oct. When an employee declined reloading his firearm. the shots fired, he reported to drive his vehicle towards Veatch, who showed up on 9 saying he was being chased to engage with him further and As the truck approached seeing a vehicle without head- Veatch and intentionally scene the day of the shooting, by the police and was going to returned to the store, Veatch milepost 35 north of Deer lights with what he believed to strike him, he did so under was accused of aiding Brian die. She reported hearing gun- confronted him in the door- Island, where the incident be a murdered driver slumped the reasonable belief that the Butts in his escape from the shots in the background of the way, pointed a black handgun would ultimately come to an behind the steering wheel. defendant was shooting people police after the murder of call and believed it was Veatch at his chest and yelled, “I’m end, Veatch’s truck was emit- In the days that followed, indiscriminately,” Auxier said Deputy Justin DeRosier in firing from his car. According looking for my [expletive] ting a considerable amount of investigators would learn the in his statement. “Merkwan’s the Spring of 2019 and went to Auxier, multiple associates cat.” smoke. Veatch stopped in the driver had pulled to the side of belief of imminent danger to to trial for those charges at disclosed hearing Veatch say Veatch turned to head middle of the road, got out the road and shut off his lights the public was not only rea- the end of October. Veatch’s he would rather die than return for his truck, but moments and fled on foot after return- so that police could see the sonable, but also 100-percent girlfriend, Samantha East- to prison. later, employees and wit- ing briefly to the cab as if to gunman. accurate. Independent wit- nesses heard gunshots and retrieve something. However, according to nesses and physical evidence the sound of shattering glass Merkwan reported losing Auxier, Merkwan reasonably from the scene prove beyond just before Veatch’s truck was sight of Veatch through the believed Veatch had killed the any reasonable doubt that the seen headed down Highway smoke but heard multiple driver and could still see him defendant was intent on killing 30 with sparks flying from a gunshots shortly after. Inves- continuing to fire upon addi- someone that morning and blown rear tire. tigators would later learn the tional vehicles. Merkwan told Merkwan’s actions very likely Building Bridges to Self Sufficiency

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