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JEREMY C. RUARK [email protected] Locals not happy with the pandemic related health and safety mandates are speaking up. Wednesday, Aug. 25, at 10 a.m. the Columbia County Board of Commissioners are expected to meet in regular session and could hear from citizens concerned about the latest pandemic health and safety requirements. A Facebook event post, said to Sheriff Brian Pixley be hosted by Tiffany Galloway and Sarah Heppner, is encouraging such ‘People of Columbia participation. “Have concerns about the state’s County want our county mandates? Tired of the endless lockdowns and requirements to back,’ Sheriff says participate in society? Join us at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 25 for JEREMY C. RUARK the County Commissioners weekly [email protected] meeting and let’s tell them We The People know whats best for our Columbia County Sheriff families, our businesses and our Brian Pixley has posted a letter to community. Signs are welcome, Gov. Kate Brown on the Colum- just keep them clean as children bia County Sheriff’s Facebook will be present,” the Facebook post page stating he will not enforce reads. Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle the state’s latest COVID-19 The Columbia County Board of Commissioners are scheduled to meet virtually at the Columbia County Courthouse at 10 health and safety requirements. The Chronicle’s questions a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25. Pixley also chargers that Brown’s latest pandemic related As Columbia County navigates frustrated, worried, concerned, and The following is the response OSHA to be the enforcement arm mandates are unconstitutional. through the latest COVID-19 case uneasy about the current mandates to The Chronicle’s questions, sent for the mask mandate, imposing The following is Pixley’s let- surge and state health and safety and what the pandemic may bring to us by Columbia County Public fines of up to $500 per day per ter to Gov. Brown. requirements, The Chronicle is next? Information Officer Mark Pacheco. occurrence. County agencies and “I write to you today on monitoring how local and county -What would you have those “The Governor’s decision to employees have been instructed to behalf of the citizens of Colum- governments are working in the best who are concerned about the enact another state-wide mask complying with the directives of the bia County in hopes of opening interests of our community. mandates do to help them navigate mandate has created a stressful mandate while we continue to work a dialogue. As Sheriff, it is my We have mailed the following through the pandemic? situation for all of us in Columbia with the Governor and her staff on responsibility to provide for questions to the Columbia County -What specifically has the Co- County. The order to wear masks in behalf of the residents of Columbia the peace and safety of those in Board of Commissioners, Margaret lumbia County Board of Commis- indoor public places was issued at County. Columbia County. I believe it is Magruder, Henry Heimuller and sioners done and will do in the days the state level, bypassing the author- “The county has recently ex- in the best interest of Columbia Casey Garrett. and weeks ahead to help guide our ity of the county’s elected officials perienced a spike in the number of County, and all other counties -First, what is your message to communities as we all attempt to to determine what is best for our throughout Oregon, to retain lo- Columbia County residents and move ahead through the uncertain- community. ­ cal control over decisions affect- business operators who may be ties of the pandemic? “The Governor has appointed See PROTEST Page A6 ing the public health and safety and to protect the individual choice of those we represent. K12 school staff, health care

I, and other elected leaders in Columbia County, have the right workers must be vaccinated to do what is in the best interest for our community. Let us do so. ~ Brian Pixley, Columbia County SNAP to see Sheriff largest, permanent benefit increase “The people of Columbia County want our county back. The citizens have endured “two JEREMY C. RUARK weeks to flatten the curve,” [email protected] unemployment and the loss of This fall, individuals and families several of our small businesses in Columbia County, across Or- over the last year and a half and egon and the nation who depend on we have had enough!” food stamp assistance will see what “You have once again initi- the Biden Administration calls a ated what many consider to be an significant and permanent increase in unconstitutional mandate by re- benefits. quiring our children and citizens It is reportedly the largest single to wear masks and by requiring increase in the food stamp system’s vaccinations for state employees, history, which now operates as the healthcare workers and teach- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ing staff. We have had enough of Program (SNAP). your overreaching mandates and bullying threats. In short, Co- Impact in Oregon lumbia County Sheriff’s Office will not be enforcing vaccination Oregon Department of Human requirements or mask mandates. Services (ODHS) Press Secretary “The citizens of Columbia Jake Sunderland said The Biden Ad- County will choose to wear a ministration made the announcement mask or chose not to wear a Monday, Aug. 16, and his depart- mask. We will choose to get ment is still analyzing the changes vaccinated or choose not to get Metro Creative Connection / The Chronicle and what they will mean to SNAP in Gov. Brown and state and local health officials continue to stress that the best way to stop the current pandemic surge is for those Oregon. ­ who are not vaccinated, to get vaccinated. “According to federal govern- ment, this change will increase See PIXLEY Page A5 tive. Health care workers will be to our kids. Our kids need to be pro- SNAP benefits distributed in Oregon JEREMY C. RUARK required to be fully vaccinated by tected and they need to be in school. [email protected] by $337 million,” Sunderland said. October 18 or six weeks after full That’s why I am willing to take the “For SNAP households this change Opinion ...... A4 Gov. Kate Brown has announced FDA approval, whichever is later. heat for this decision.” on average will be about $36 more Cartoon ...... A4 two new vaccination measures to • All teachers, educators, sup- Brown made the announcement in money to buy food per person – or port staff, and volunteers in K-12 during a Thursday, Aug. 19 media about $1.20 per day.” Obituaries ...... A6 address Oregon’s hospital crisis, caused by the Delta variant surge. schools will be required to be fully briefing. The change in benefits takes ef- TV Guide ...... A7 Brown said the measures will vaccinated by October 18 or six fect Oct. 1. weeks after full FDA approval, By the numbers Classified Ads ...... A8 help keep Oregon students safe Currently, due to the COVID-19 in the upcoming school year and whichever is later. pandemic, most SNAP house- Legals ...... A8-10 minimize disruptions to in-person “Our kids need to be in the “With over 845 Oregonians holds are temporarily receiving the Crossword ...... A10 instruction. classroom full time, five days a hospitalized from COVID-19 maximum benefit amount for their week,” Brown said.” “We have to Police Report ...... A11 • Oregon’s vaccination require- ­ ment for health care workers will do everything we can to make that ­ no longer have a testing alterna- happen. COVID-19 poses a threat See MANDATE Page A2 See SNAP Page A3

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ColumbiaCountyOR.Gov/Vaccine | 503-397-7247 A2 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, August 25, 2021 Surging cases in Columbia County, whats’s next? continue to see low vaccina- Once the FDA and ACIP JEREMY C. RUARK tion rates at various points complete their reviews, the [email protected] across Columbia County. Western States Scientific Columbia County re- Why is that? Safety Review Workgroup corded 80 new confirmed and will assess the recommen- presumptive COVID-19 cases Michael Paul: Com- dation. Last, the OHA will between Friday, Aug. 20 and munity members have establish state guidance for Sunday, Aug. 22, according likely heard a wide variety of booster shots in Oregon. to the Oregon Health Author- information (both accurate ity (OHA), which reported and inaccurate) regarding The Chronicle: What is 4,701 cases statewide during the COVID-19 vaccine over it that you believe is most that same period, bringing the the course of this pandemic important for our commu- state total to 257,644. so we can’t point to a single nity to understand about this The OHA also reported reason, and it is detrimental health crisis? the state’s COVID-19 death to make assumptions about toll at 3,036 following 24 new the factors people are using Paul: Thank you for the COVID-19 related deaths in to make health decisions. opportunity to respond to Oregon between Friday and The reality is that nuanced this question. I ask people Sunday. and thoughtful conversations to consider why the govern- between patients and health mental response has been COVID-19 care providers are the most different for SARS-CoV-2. hospitalizations effective tool right now. The It’s certainly not the case traditional health care setting that public health officials As of Monday, Aug. 23, is designed to create privacy Metro Creative Connection / The Chronicle think suicide, heart dis- for patients and providers The Oregon Health Authority reported 80 new cases of COVID-19 in Columbia County between Friday, Aug. ease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, there were 937 hospitalized 20 and Sunday, Aug. 22. patients with COVID-19 to have safe conversations, substance use and accidents and this allows health care are less important. Rather, across Oregon, which is 37 they have other detrimental stem from social, physi- booster vaccinations and more than Sunday, Aug.22. providers to initiate discus- SARS-CoV-2 requires a sions about vaccination, side effects. Health care cal and economic factors. the White House was to different governmental There were 253 COVID-19 system capacity is the main As it pertains to our health, announce that the boost- patients in intensive care unit and uncover information response because it is an a patient is using to make reason to trigger additional we can control and address ers could be available in airborne infectious disease (ICU) beds, which is 22 more measures; specifically, staff some of the fear by taking September. When and where than Sunday. There are 47 health decisions. Providers that has the potential to have an opportunity to really capacity. There are ways to action to make a health care would the booster shots be rapidly lead to enough cases available adult ICU beds out add and manage hospital appointment we have been available in Columbia Coun- of 657 total (7% availability) understand a patient’s source of moderate and severe of information, motivations bed capacity, but you still postponing, whether it be a ty, who would likely get the disease to overwhelm health and 349 available adult non- need health care workers to vaccination, a dental check- booster shots first and why, ICU beds out of 4,172 (8% and perceptions of risk. systems. It is the only lead- staff alternative care sites. up or counseling. When it and would the shots be free? ing cause of death, aside availability). There are currently over 900 comes to the fear of being Legacy Health has an- The Chronicle: Briefly, from flu, that is an infectious tell us how the Delta variant patients hospitalized with infected, vaccinated indi- Paul: The county is plan- disease, and compared with nounced as of Aug. 23, it has COVID in Oregon; it’s is an viduals might find comfort ning for booster shots in the paused all non-urgent surgical is able to spread so quickly recent flu strains, SARS- and what it does that could all-time high and well be- in reading the Oregon Health coming months, and we will CoV-2 is more contagious, it procedures for a period of yond 400, which is the mark Authority Breakthrough need all of the COVID-19 two weeks to create bed lead to death. causes more serious ill- the state was previously Infection Report. Accord- vaccine providers in our nesses and more hospitaliza- capacity inside our hospitals using to trigger the extreme ing to the report released on county to help administer for critically ill patients. Paul: People who are in- tions and deaths in healthy fected with the Delta variant risk measures. 8/19, cases of COVID-19 doses, including clinics, people, and we’re still Legacy officials said they We don’t have a hospi- are much more common in pharmacies, school-based will continue to assess and have more copies of the vi- learning about post-COVID rus in their respiratory tracts tal in Columbia County so unvaccinated Oregonians health centers and EMS conditions and multisystem modify scheduled procedures we have to closely review than in vaccinated Orego- providers. However, we ask throughout the organization than those infected with the inflammatory syndrome original strain. There is also regional health care capacity nians. During August 1-14, for patience from the public (MIS). As we’ve seen five to ensure they have the right and listen to what regional there were 20,701 cases of because the Oregon Health resources available to care for evidence that people who times in Oregon now, too are infected can transmit the health care leaders report. COVID-19. 17,719 (85.6%) Authority has not yet issued many new cases in a short the needs of the communities. Currently, regional leaders were unvaccinated and guidance to vaccine pro- Legacy has a clinic at 475 S. virus earlier in the course of timeframe strains our ability their illness and before they are warning us that the re- 2982 (14.4%) were vaccine viders. At this time, public to provide hospital level of Columbia River Highway in cent flood of COVID patients breakthrough cases. Second, health and medical experts St. Helens. are symptomatic and aware care to COVID and non- of the infection. is straining the workforce the report finds that Pfizer, from the U.S. Department of COVID patients. Health care The Chronicle has been and it reduces their ability to Moderna and Johnson & Health and Human Services keeping in close touch systems and workers have The Chronicle: Given provide quality non-COVID Johnson COVID-19 vac- (HHS) released a media done a tremendous job of throughout the pandemic care. The concern is shared cines are highly effective at statement related to CO- with Columbia County Public the sharp COVID-19 case pivoting to address COVID, jumps and hospitalizations by health care leaders in all preventing severe COVID-19 VID-19 booster shots for the but it’s important for the Health Director Michal Paul of the counties surround- illness and death. Relatively mRNA vaccines, but before to help provide our read- over the past few weeks, public to know that there are you worried that we are ing Columbia, including few breakthrough cases have any booster shots are dis- is breaking point, and too ers with critical information Cowlitz, Clatsop, Clark, been hospitalized, and even tributed, the U.S. Food and about the health and safety of reaching a point were busi- many COVID cases could nesses and schools will be Multnomah and Washington. fewer have died; to date, Drug Administration (FDA) mean the systems cannot our community. The follow- 5.8% of all known break- must first review the safety ing are our latest inquiries forced to close down again, guarantee the highest quality this time to slow the spread The Chronicle: From through cases have been and effectiveness of admin- of care. for his insight and Paul’s your insight, what are hospitalized, and only 0.8% istering booster doses of the responses. of the Delta variant? people’s fear about this latest have died. FREE YARDPfizer DEBRIESand Moderna vaccines Follow pandemic devel- pandemic surge? and the CDC’s Advisory The Chronicle: Despite Paul: Additional mea- opments at thechronicleon- sures beyond promoting vac- TheRECYCLING Chronicle: We Committee SAT., on APRIL Immunization 20! line.com and in the Wednes- the state and county efforts Paul: There’s a wide understand that the CDC is Practices (ACIP) will then to get people vaccinated, we cination and wearing masks day print editions of The are a last resort because range of legitimate fears that recommending COVID-19 review the FDA’s evaluation. Chronicle.

Jeff Absalon also joined the strike teams, establishing and families working is to get Reaction ment, frequent testing, social Zoom media briefing. temporary decompression vaccinated,” she said. distancing, ensuring proper MANDATE “I can’t overstate this,” units to free up bed space QualitySidelinger said the BarkThe Oregon Education at ventilation and frequent From Page A1 Absalon said. “What we are and removing barriers to pandemic isn’t confined to Association (OEA) Presi- disinfecting in our public going through right now is discharging patients who no unvaccinated adults. dent Reed Scott-Schwalbach schools.” and 226 Oregonians in our unimaginable. We are over- longer require hospital-level “Children are getting sick released the following Oregon Nurses Associa- ICU’s (intensive care units), whelmed and this is really a care. with COVID-19 in Oregon,” statement in part following tion (ONA) President Linda dire situation.” Oregon has made re- heCompetitive said. “Pediatric cases are Brown’s announcement. Pond said the new state our hospital and ICU beds are over 93% full,” Brown Absalon said health care quests to the Federal Emer- highest among 12 to 17 year “OEA believes that mandate will likely increase said. “Overwhelmingly, the workers are suffering from gency Management Agency olds.” today’s vaccine requirement vaccination rates among Oregonians who are being moral injury because they (FEMA) and the Biden- Oregon Education De- will help provide stability those workers but will also hospitalized or who are dying are not able to care for their Harris administration, Brown partmentPrices Director Colt Gill for our students this fall and put additional pressure on from COVID-19 are unvac- patients due to the surge. said, for additional federal explained that protocols put will help improve safety an already dangerous nurse cinated.” Brown said the state resources and support. Brown into place last year at Ore- in our schools and in our staffing crisis in Oregon. “Our hospital system is doesn’t have enough health has formed a Hospital Care gon’s schools are an effective communities. The science on Pond said some health care on the verge of collapse,” care professionals to treat Prevention and Response protection for students. this issue is clear. Vaccines, workers opposed to the vac- patients. group consisting of health “Face coverings, social coupled with other proven cine mandates will leave the Oregon Health Authority Director Patrick Allen said. “We are all at risk right care stakeholders to problem distancingCedar and other Chips prac- public health mitigation profession before accepting a “Patients are spending days now when our hospitals are solve in real time and suggest ticed protocols are in place strategies, are the best way mandate. in emergency rooms because full,” Brown said. “There new measures to aid health and we areGarden encouraging Mulch to ensure our schools stay “We call on hospitals and critical care beds aren’t avail- may not be a hospital bed for care workers and hospitals students who are eligible to open and are a safe place health systems to focus on able. Patients are parked in you if you have an unex- during the ongoing-hospital get vaccinated. for students to learn and for nurse retention and recruit- hallways and staffing is criti- pected emergency. When crisis. In respondingFir & Hemlock to reporters educators to teach. ment, invest in health care cally short.” ambulances have no where to “We cannot wait for help questions about mandating “We urge districts workers serving on the front- Allen said more than a go, people die from prevent- to come,” Brown said. “We vaccinationsBark for Dusteligible stu- throughout the state to work lines and open up a space at quarter of the adult popula- able deaths.” must proactively implement dents, Brown said all options collaboratively with educa- the decision-making table so tion remains unvaccinated. solutions right now.” are on theTrailmix table. tors on how this mandate they can hear from frontline “This triple grip of the Seeking more resources Brown said additional “We are exploring every is implemented at the local nurses and caregivers,” Pond Delta variant is tightening,” health and safety restrictions possibility,” she said. level and to continue ef- said. “The ONA believes that Oregon State Epidemiologist Brown said she is deploy- may be needed. Brown,Soil Slidelinger, Blends Allen, forts to maintain additional the COVID-19 pandemic Dean Sidelinger said. ing all available resources “All options are on the Gill and Absalon all urged public health mitigation has shone a light on the deep St. Charles Medical Cen- to help, including deploying table,” she said. “The best people• who Fir have Shavings not been strategies such as the use of fractures in the health care ter Bend’s Chief Physician the National Guard and nurse way to keep businesses open vaccinated to get vaccinated. personal protective equip- system.”

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C11071 Wednesday, August 25, 2021 www.thechronicleonline.com A3 County appealing sanctuary ordinance review to avoid other costly litiga- when the appeal was filed. JEREMY C. RUARK tion. Grove refused to answer “We are asking the Court of [email protected] those questions, according to Appeals whether it is lawful the county’s release. for the local court to refuse to Columbia County is The Columbia County provide a judgment as to the appealing a court judge’s Second Amendment Sanctu- legality of the Ordinance.” decision concerning the ary Ordinance was adopted Commissioner Casey second amendment sanctuary in April by the Columbia Garret said he disagrees with ordinance. County Board of Com- the latest appeal. “The County will file missioners to implement “It would have been more an appeal today to request the intent of the voters as appropriate that there is a review of Judge Grove’s July demonstrated by the passage record that I don’t agree,” 29th decision not to answer of the “Second Amendment Garrett told The Chronicle legal questions surrounding Preservation Ordinance” following the release of the Columbia County’s Sec- in 2018 and the “Second county statement. “It would ond Amendment Sanctuary Amendment Sanctuary Ordi- be appropriate that the record Ordinance,” a release from nance” in 2020. should reflect that I was not Columbia County reads. “The ordinance is being supportive of the appeal. The The Columbia County implemented by the County county made a reasonable Board of Commissioners to the best of its ability given effort to ask that the court filed the petition for valida- the many questions that re- make an opinion and the tion seeking clarity from Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle main unanswered,” Colum- court said it was not neces- Columbia County is appealing a court decision that refuses to answer legal questions about the county’s the court about what firearm bia County Counsel Sarah sary. We made our reason- second amendment sanctuary ordinance. regulations can be enforced Hanson said in a statement able effort.” Redistricting meetings to be held virtually VID-19 cases has made this tees, it has been decided to of each current congressio- District 3) (residents of Congressional STAFF REPORT increasingly risky to public move September’s redis- nal district. Oregonians can District 4) [email protected] health,” Courtney and Kotek tricting public hearings to a participate by signing up for Thursday, Sept. 9 In response to growing said in a release. “More virtual format. video or phone testimony, Monday, Sept. 13 hospitalization rates across Oregonians are now in our “This will ensure a safe, uploading written testimony, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. (residents the state due to the Delta hospitals, intensive care transparent process where or by submitting a map for of Congressional District 4) 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. (residents variant of COVID-19, Senate units, or on ventilators than Oregonians from every consideration by September 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (residents of Congressional District 5) President Peter Courtney and ever before in this pandemic. community can make their 7. of Congressional District 5) 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (statewide: House Speaker Tina Kotek Our hospitals, healthcare voice heard and provide 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. open to residents of any today announced that the workers, and frontline staff input on Oregon’s next set of Wednesday, Sept. 8 (residents of Congressional district) upcoming public hearings of are overwhelmed. The Delta legislative and congressional District 1) 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. the House and Senate Redis- variant has changed every- maps,” Courtney and Kotek 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. (resi- Friday, Sept. 10 (statewide: open to residents tricting Committees will be thing. said. dents of Congressional of any district) moved to a virtual format. After consulting with The new schedule for District 1) 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. (residents “While the committees infectious disease doctors, the September Redistrict- 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (residents of Congressional District 2) For more information had hoped to visit communi- public health experts, and ing Public Hearings can be of Congressional District 2) 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (residents about redistricting or how to ties across Oregon in person, the bipartisan chairs and found below. Meetings will 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. of Congressional District 3) participate, visit www.oregon- vice-chair of the House and be held virtually and orga- the recent surge in CO- (residents of Congressional 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. legislature.gov/redistricting. Senate Redistricting commit- nized to hear from residents

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Courtesy image This change will increase SNAP benefits distributed in Oregon by $337 million. For SNAP households this change on average will be about $36 more in money to buy food per person. struggle with hunger and food rected to the ONE Customer insecurity.” Service Center at 1-800-699- SNAP 9075. From Page A1 September emergency allotments Snap history household size, according to Sunderland. Most Oregonians who SNAP provides nutritional “These are called emer- receive SNAP benefits will assistance benefits to children gency allotments and we have receive emergency allotments and families, the elderly, the been providing these emer- in September. disabled, unemployed and gency allotments since March The federal government working families. 2020,” he said. has approved emergency SNAP helps supplement SNAP benefit amounts allotments every month since monthly food budgets of vary depending on household March 2020. This gives families with low-income size, income and other factors. SNAP recipients additional to buy the food they need SNAP benefits range from support during the COVID-19 to maintain good health and $0 a month (while receiving pandemic. allow them to direct more of other services like employ- In September, approxi- their available income toward ment and training services) to mately 402,000 SNAP house- essential living expenses. the maximum benefit amount holds will receive approxi- ODHS staff determines for the household size. mately $65 million in extra the eligibility of applicants food benefits in addition to based on guidelines estab- The need their regular SNAP benefits. lished by the US Department “We are grateful to have of Agriculture (USDA). The Sunderland said CO- the opportunity to provide primary goals of the program VID-19 has had an incredible emergency benefits to most are to alleviate hunger and impact on Oregon’s economy SNAP households in Or- malnutrition and to improve and hunger and food inse- egon,” Oregon Department nutrition and health in eligible curity in Oregon, citing an of Human Services (ODHS) households. OSU study from December Self-Sufficiency Program Questions about your 2020 that estimates the rates Director Dan Haun said. “We SNAP benefits should be of hunger and food insecurity also know that many Orego- directed to local ODHS of- more than doubled in 2020 nians are still struggling to fices or by calling the ONE and that there are about 1 mil- meet their basic needs due to Customer Service Center at lion Oregonians experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic, and 1-800-699-9075. You can hunger and food insecurity. we encourage them to contact look up your local offices From January 2020 to our partners at 211 and number at: www.oregon.gov/ January 2021, the number of the Oregon Food Bank for dhs/Offices/Pages/Self-Suffi- people receiving SNAP in support during this difficult ciency.aspx Columbia County increased time.” If you need help, here are by more than 1,500 people, a Emergency allotments will important resources: 21% increase. be available on Sept. 11 for • You can apply online for The current and new current SNAP households. food, cash and medical help maximum amounts are in the New SNAP households will at: ONE.Oregon.gov table attached. receive the emergency allot- • Find a food pantry: food- Households whose income ments Sept. 30 or Oct. 2. finder.oregonfoodbank.org is 185% of the federal poverty SNAP recipients do not • Learn about government level or less qualify for SNAP have to take any action to programs and community benefits. receive these supplemental resources for older adults “This means that a family benefits as they will be issued and people with disabilities: of 4 making $49,000 a year is directly on their EBT cards. Aging and Disability Re- eligible for SNAP,” Sunder- More information about source Connection of Oregon land said. “This is surprising emergency allotments is avail- at 1-855-673-2372 or www. for a lot of people. You can able at www.oregon.gov/dhs/ adrcoforegon.org have a parent earning $23 an ASSISTANCE/FOOD-BEN- • Dial 2-1-1, or text hour, while the other stays EFITS/Pages/About-SNAP. your zip code to 898-211, home with their two kids to aspx. www.211info.org For help save on daycare, and still Questions about your with resources in your com- SNAP benefits should be di- munity Columbia County’s trusted local news source A4 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, August 25, 2021 Opinion Garden Plots: Are St. Helens white oaks dying?

CHIP BUBL they are young. Often, this camas, deer, acorns, and spores come from rodent fe- University Extension office is not so. They can be over other food the oak meadows. cal pellets. It’s quite a happy in St. Helens at 503-397- Chronicle Guest Article 100 years old and have a Acorns were leached in extended family arrange- 3462 or at chip.bubl@ trunk less than six inches in huge baskets placed where ment. oregonstate.edu. The office Every plant species has diameter. They don’t grow water flowed through them. But there are trees in is open from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. to have a plan to get through fast but they dominate the Then the acorns were fit forests, parks, and home Monday through Friday. the environmentally tough site since no other trees can to eat. They started fires landscapes that may well portions of their life cycle. grow there. Acorns produced to maintain that landscape succumb to the heat and Free newsletter An annual plant basically by these oaks have more since oaks are fire resistant drought. Western red cedar races to produce seeds and seedling drought tolerance and Douglas fir is more fire is not doing well at all. Nei- The Oregon State Uni- then dies. A biennial starts than acorns from oaks grow- susceptible. ther are Douglas fir when versity Extension office in in summer, is hardened to leaves. There is nothing ing on less droughty sites. Mushrooms are also a there is any indication of Columbia County publishes winter cold, and then races to green left on them. But are In other portions of these part of oak survival. The root rot. There were a few a monthly newsletter on flower and go to seed in the they dead? basalt sites, there is more fungal mycelium under- trees as McCormick Park gardening and farming top- following spring and sum- Oregon white oaks soil and rock cracks that ground is attached to oak that also may be in trouble. ics (called County Living) mer. An herbaceous peren- (Quercus garryanna) are provide better access to roots and transports And, it is possible, that this written/edited by yours tru- nial like rhubarb or morning trees that survive on the water. The same water for the oak. summer is beyond the long- ly. All you need to do is ask glory dies back to the ground toughest summer sites, like white oaks The relation- evolved drought tolerance for it and it will be mailed in fall but keeps its roots and our St. Helens basalt rock. there are ship ef- of our oaks and some on or emailed to you. Call rhizomes winter-protected in That is why they, along with big and fectively really tough sites may die. 503-397-3462 to be put the soil. madrone, are the primary beauti- extends But asked to bet, I would bet on the list. Alternatively, Woody plants have to woody tree species on that ful the on the oaks every time to you can find it on the web deal directly with the cold of unique, challenging land- and local survive. at extension.oregonstate. winter and the heat and water scape. These oaks have a gen- wa- edu/columbia and click on stress of summer. Evergreen clear sensing capacity to er- ter Important notes newsletters. plants like Douglas fir, judge when water is too ally rhododendron, and Oregon short. When they hit that Plant an extra for the Many Extension grape are vulnerable in point, our oaks basically food bank, senior centers, or publications both summer and winter to shut down and cut off the zone community meals programs. available online extreme weather conditions. water connection to their don’t for Cash donations to buy food Deciduous woody plants like leaves to conserve the mois- shut the are also greatly appreciated. Are you putting up Oregon white oak and apple ture within the tree. They down trees. salsa, saving seeds, or trees lose their leaves in the have gone dormant. In 2015, so The oak, The OSU Extension Office thinking about planting fall and are generally quite we had a very dry and fairly quickly in in return, is fully reopened. Mask grapes? OSU has a large winter hardy in their normal hot summer with almost no a drought. provides still required inside. number of its publications range. But summers can be rain falling after mid-March. On those sites, carbohydrates available for free download. very stressful. The oak leaves turned tan white oaks may have and other important The Extension Service Just go to catalog.exten- We are in a drought. mid-summer. Several of to compete with Douglas fir, compounds to the fungi offers its programs and ma- sion.oregonstate.edu/. Click Rainfall since the “water us in the Extension office the bane of white oak trees. that they can’t make. If an terials equally to all people. on publications and start year” started is about eight tagged some oak trees to see Douglas firs grow faster and acorn falls within 15 feet exploring. inches or more than 25% which lived and which died. shade out the oaks. Most of of the tree, the important Have questions? Oregon State University below normal. Summer tem- The following year virtually the foothills that now have fungi for the seedling are Extension Service – Co- peratures have clearly been all the oaks made it back. Douglas fir used to be oak acquired directly from the If you have questions on lumbia County much hotter than normal. On full basalt, you will dominant sites. root of the “mother” tree. any of these topics or other Address: 505 N. Co- A walk around McCormick see scattered, very small Native Americans valued But if the acorn germinates home garden and/or farm lumbia River Highway St. Park reveals scores of white white oak trees. Your as- the oaks far more than further away, perhaps hauled questions, please contact Helens, OR 97051 oak trees with tan, dried up sumption might be that Douglas fir. They harvested there by squirrels, the fungal Chip Bubl, Oregon State Phone: 503-397-3462

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citizen’s that he has sworn to the new academic year. The and vaccine mandates. of Aug. 18th, 93% of Oregon refuses to answer calls from I was appalled protect. whole country is in the grip Are you aware of the ICU beds are occupied. Soon his community, he is no I hope he has second of a surge. As of today’s re- Governor’s constitutional there will be no po place to longer able to be trusted. I was appalled when I thoughts about his letter. I port (8/23/2021), Oregon has powers, which as you point send them. How does your We foolishly have given read Sheriff Pixley’s August both supported and voted for 4,701 new cases (the tip of our you are duty-bound to decision support your claim the Sheriff’s Office in this 19th letter to our Governor. him during this last election. the iceberg), and 24 deaths. adhere to? Would you be that it is your responsibility county the role of arbiter He began his letter with the I now have second thoughts. Columbia County has seen a okay with one of your sub- to provide for the safety of of our State’s constitution, statement “As Sheriff, it is Sincerely, leap in numbers (80 reported ordinates not following your those in Columbia County? rather than the courts. my responsibility to provide today); we have cumulatively chain of command? I struggle to understand He’s taken this role and for the peace and safety of William Eagle lost 33 souls to this scourge. You took an oath of office how a public servant can expanded on this power trip those in Columbia County.” St. Helens Country wide, one out of five to serve and protect. We are have so little concern for the by going beyond gun rights, I have always believed ICUs is now at full capacity, in the midst of a pandemic well-being of others. It is the guise this ordinance was that people in this country with more cases coming in which has killed more than obvious you are just playing passed under, and moved to have a right to be stupid Responding to daily. Our medical system 600,000 people in the U.S. up to your base for votes. decline to enforce anything unless their stupidity puts is again at the brink of be- alone. Wearing masks, social Shame on you. (20-year St. he disagrees with. others in jeopardy. Governor Sheriff Pixley ing overwhelmed--in fact, distancing and vaccinations Helens resident) We are not safe with a Kate Brown issued her Mask IS overwhelmed in states are our only known resourc- sheriff who refuses to protect Mandate to try and protect This is an open letter in unfortunate enough to have es to save lives. Is it really Helen J. Gross our community by enforcing the people in our State. The response to the recent letter governors who oppose mask that big of an imposition to Portland the safety measures spelled Governor has asked people published in the name of mandates. take such small measures to out, and embarrassingly to wear masks when congre- Sheriff Pixley, in defiance All around the country, ensure the safety of members believes he speaks for the gating indoors. She is also of Governor Brown’s mask a vocal minority is trying to of our shared society? Mandate entire county by posting his asking educators to be vac- mandate. subvert the will of the major- Speaking of a shared Enforcement defiance on the official Face- cinated and school children The majority of Ameri- ity regarding public health. society, which hospitals in book Feed. to be masked. cans agree with mask The situation is both tragic Columbia County will you Sheriff Brian Pixley is I look forward to support- I agree that our County mandates at this time (72%). and absurd. Please don’t add be sending your COVID ing any challengers to his Sheriff is our only elected We sympathize with our abdicating his duty to protect your voice to the cacophony, stricken constituents to? The his citizens by refusing to position in the next election law enforcement official. He governors who are trying to Sheriff Pixley. truth is, there are no local for Sheriff. also swore an oath to support save lives. As you are neither enforce the mask and vac- Sincerely, hospitals in Columbia Coun- cine mandates set forth by our Oregon and Federal Con- a medical professional nor ty, and residents will be sent Rob Forman the holder of a legislative the Governor. stitution. His oath did not Columbia County Coali- to other county hospitals. As Columbia City or executive office, please When a sworn officer give him option to be above tion for Human Dignity the law or the right to ignore refrain from misrepresenting any law he does not like. our county with anti-mask With the COVID Delta misinformation. Variant, there has been a ma- The Delta variant is many Sheriff Brian jor surge of COVID-19 cases times more transmissible in Columbia County. than previous variants and Pixley Pixley’s letter to the children and young adults governor is both reckless and are more susceptible to I am writing in regard irresponsible. His actions it—this fact is particularly to your letter to Governor will endanger the lives of the crucial as schools open for Brown regarding the mask The Chronicle

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The Board STAFF REPORT receiving the income-qual- will decrease from 4.40¢ per costs, like the base charge. of Directors held a public [email protected] ified discount will see their kWh to 4.29¢ per kWh. Increasing the base charge hearing concerning the pro- base charge go from $3 per “This could be really is a small step toward the posed rate change during its Following results of a month to $3.60 per month. positive for our existing COSA recommendation August 17 meeting. Cost of Service Analysis Irrigation customers industrial and large gen- while minimizing the impact “As much as we would (COSA), Columbia River will see a difference in the eral service customers,” on customers. like not to have any increase PUD (CRPUD) is moving amount and frequency of chael Sykes said. Sykes said. “We hope that it “I think we’ve done a at all, the rate of inflation forward with rate adjust- their base charge. Currently, With this change, encourages new industry to good job financially, work- is forcing us to adjust it,” ments. they are billed $200 annu- CRPUD’s residential rates locate here with the reduced ing to keep our rates low and Columbia River PUD Board Beginning with the util- ally. That will change to $20 are still about 20% lower rate.” continuing to work towards Member Garratt Tayler said. ity’s bills October 1, the per month. than the statewide average These changes are in line the goals of the COSA “Unfortunately, we’re pay- PUD’s residential customers There will be no impact and 33% lower than the with the Columbia River within what we think is ing more for certain materi- and small general service to the energy charge for national average. PUD Board of Directors’ reasonable,” Columbia River als since the pandemic hit customers will each see their these customers. Income- Large general service long-term plan to align PUD PUD Board Member Jake and it’s not likely to return monthly base charge in- qualified seniors will contin- customers and industrial revenues with the recom- Carter said. “I like what I’m to normal any time soon.” crease by $3 per month. The ue to receive a 10% discount customers will see slight mendations of the COSA, seeing here on our increase: Columbia River PUD new residential base charge on their energy charge. decreases for their energy according to a release from Keeping it as low as we can provides electric service to will be $18, up from $15. “We’re really pleased charges. The energy charge Columbia River PUD. and trying to balance it out 19,890 meters in Columbia The base charge for small we’re able to keep our rates for large general service The COSA recommends better.” and Multnomah Counties. general service customers low – to an overall 1.2% customers will decrease collecting 60% of revenue The PUD’s Rate Advi- goes from $25 per month to increase,” Columbia River from 5.06¢ per kilowatt hour through variable costs, like sory Committee met in June For more information, $28 per month. PUD General Manager Mi- to 4.93¢ per kWh. Industrial the energy charge, and 40% to review the results of the call 503-397-1844. Jobless rate declines for 15th consecutive month matically from its high of jobs) and leisure and hos- expanded rapidly in July, STAFF REPORT 13.2% in April 2020, at the pitality (+7,100). Only one adding 7,100 jobs. Despite [email protected] peak of the last recession, to major industry shed more this gain, it still accounts Oregon’s unemployment 5.2% in July. However, the than 900 jobs: transporta- for the bulk of Oregon’s rate dropped to 5.2% in July state’s unemployment rate tion, warehousing, and utili- jobs not recovered since from 5.6% in June. is still moderately above the ties (-2,500 jobs). early 2020, with 44,500 July was the 15th con- period of record low rates Government job gains in jobs left to recover to reach secutive monthly decline in the years prior to the July were concentrated in the prior peak month of in Oregon’s unemployment pandemic. During January local government — in con- February 2020. The in- rate, according to the Or- 2017 through March 2020, trast with federal govern- dustry has regained 60% egon Employment Depart- Oregon’s unemployment ment and state government of jobs lost early in the ment. The reduction in the rate was fairly steady, aver- which both experienced pandemic. unemployment rate ac- aging 3.9%. their normal seasonal pat- Transportation, ware- celerated over the past two For the past several tern in July. Throughout the housing, and utilities months with a 0.2 percent- years, Oregon’s unemploy- economic recovery of the declined by 2,500 jobs in age point drop in June fol- ment rate generally has past year, local government July. This loss may reflect a lowed by a 0.4 point drop in closely tracked the U.S. un- averaged more than 20,000 change in the seasonal pat- July. These improvements employment rate. The U.S. jobs below its pre-recession tern of the industry over the followed slow declines of unemployment rate dropped level of about 230,000. But past two years. With online 0.1 point per month in each to 5.4% in July from 5.9% in July, seasonally adjusted shopping and delivery rap- of the first five months of in June. employment shot upward by idly growing, the industry 2021. Nonfarm payroll em- 12,800 jobs. has exploded over the last There were 105,502 un- ployment grew in Oregon Likely factors in the few years. It ramped up by employed in July compared by 20,000 in July, follow- stronger July pattern this 12,500 jobs between April to 204,520 unemployed ing monthly gains averag- year include schools not and December of last year, in July 2020. There were ing 9,100 in the prior six laying off the typical which was about double the 2,085,367 employed in months. numbers of employees industry’s seasonal hiring a for the summer and cities few years prior. Despite the Oregon in July compared to Courtesy photo 1,850,232 in July 2020. Job gains and losses and counties ramping up recent hiccup in July, the There were 105,502 unemployed in July compared to 204,520 unem- Oregon’s July unem- employment closer to pre- industry is still 5,100 jobs ployed in July 2020. There were 2,085,367 employed in Oregon in July ployment rate declined dra- Gains in July were larg- pandemic levels. above its July 2019 total of compared to 1,850,232 in July 2020, according to the Oregon Employ- est in government (+12,800 Leisure and hospitality 70,400 jobs. ment Department.

release of his letter to Gov. words are his own and he Brown late last week, The does not speak on behalf PIXLEY Chronicle reached out of the Columbia County From Page A1 to the Columbia County Board of Commissioners. RAINIER OREGON Board of Commissioners “At this time, the Com- HISTORICAL MUSEUM (ROHM) vaccinated. But we will do to find out if they endorse missioners have instructed so as individuals with free Pixley’s statements and county employees to The Rainier Oregon Historical Museum is very grateful to our will over our own bodies. if his letter represent the comply with the state- members and supporters listed below who have donated to And I, as Sheriff, will fight county’s position con- wide mask mandate while ROHM’s new building fund. We have now raised $75,500 for our for and support residents cerning the state health continuing to work with museum building fund. Once we reach $100,000, an anonymous of Columbia County in this and safety mandates. We the Governor and her staff donor will match $100,000. If you would like to donate to our new endeavor. have also contacted Gov. on behalf of the residents “As Sheriff of Colum- Brown’s office for her of Columbia County. In museum building fund, send a check to; Rainier Oregon Historical comments about Pixley’s Museum (ROHM), PO Box 762, Rainier OR, 97048. bia County, I took an oath the meantime, we ask to uphold the constitution letter. that everyone continue to and to stand up and defend We received this re- stay safe, be respectful sponse from the Columbia Andersen, Beverly Laughlin, Delyla the people of this beauti- of each other, and make ful county we call home. I, County Board of Commis- Baker, Carl Lawrence, Sue responsible decisions as and other elected leaders sioners Friday afternoon. we all navigate through Barton, Bill Lincoln, Sandy in Columbia County, have “Sheriff Pixley’s let- these challenging times Beck, Steve (Memorial) May, Daniel & Radona the right to do what is in ter to Governor Brown together.” Bernard, Duane & Joanne McDonald, Christine the best interest for our clearly illustrates his level As of early Tuesday, Betschart, Tunie Miracle Ear (Longview) community. Let us do so. of frustration regarding Aug. 24, The Chronicle Blahm, Janice Moon, Russ & Jan We demand local control the Governor’s decision to had not received a response Blayney, Jim & Patty Moore, Patricia be place where it works bypass the authority of the from Gov. Brown. Bonnell, Marcia J. Northcutt, Sara best, in the hands of the county’s elected officials to determine what is appropri- Brusco-Harding, Bobbie Jo Nys, Paul & Judy individual citizens and lo- Join the conversation. ate for our community. He Burnham, Rick & Ann Oliva Brothers, LLC cal officials who represent Do you agree with Sheriff Columbia County.” did not seek review, input, Byrnes, Karol Owens, Jill nor endorsement from the Pixley’s letter and is he Clark, Marjorie Petersen, Al speaking for you? Post Reaction Board of Commissioners Clark, Mike Poat, Tess & Alx Gilmer concerning his letter to your comments with this Cole, Jerry, Mayor Rainier Eagles #4022 story at thechronicleonline. Following Pixley’s the Governor. And while Cramer, Jack & Nancy Rainier Liquor Store his letter is passionate, his com. Elbert, Carole Rainier Masons Evans, George & Sherry Ranson, Eileen McKee Everman, Carol Rauch, Robert L. Sr. Everman, Jim & Amy Rea, Erma Fisher, Dale Reid, Doug & Judy Galford, Nancy L. Richey, Wendy Gault, Alice Ridderbusch, Edd & Judi Giepel, Karl, Sara & Kody Rosebraugh, Charles “Ed” Greer, Anne Russell, Nola Gressett, Norman & Beverly Samuel S. Johnson Foundation Guasch, Joyce Schmidt, Jason Gutierrez, Marcie Singleton, Earl Hamlik, Anneatta Skeans, Charles Harding, Rod & Karen Stennick, Bill Harrison, William & Mary Teschner, Greg & Christina Head, Meryl Teevin Bros. Land & Timber Heflin, Dick & Kay Thomas, Roger & Lisa Heflin, Kenny & Vanita Tipton, Les & Ryan Heimuller, Henry, Co. Commissioner Tolleshaug, Mike Hoard, Robert Uihlein, Sonja Holmberg, Karen Van Natta, Kay Jamieson, Bernice Van Natta, Marilyn Jenkins, Claire Van Natta, Robert & Martha Jennings, Steve Vance, Ken & Karen Johnson, Betsy, Senator Vance, Rick Johnson, Bob & Linda Vasey, Tim & Kim Johnson, Ray & Toni Will, Larry Keith, Henry & Mary Wilson, Emily Kelly, Jerry & Huong Wolz, Jan Kessell, Sandi Kramberg, Heather The Estate of Penny Blahm Kreger Construction Krenik, Connie & Jim Gaston Several Anonymous Donors

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Obituaries

Charles Carpenter Connie Irene Grabhorn Oct. 12, 1944 ~ Aug. 12, 2021 May 18, 1930 ~ August 14, 2021 Lifetime St. Helens Machine Tender on H-4. He well as brother-in-law and Connie was born May nie always enjoyed garden- resident, Charles Carpenter, was a very skillful paper- wife, Marilyn and Doug Put- 18, 1930, to Douglas ing and putting up her fresh passed away on August 12th maker! man of Alston’s Corner. M. and Francis I. Curry grown vegetables and fruits. in Portland at the age of 76, Charlie’s family was a When he wasn’t making (VanDeventer) in Douglas, She was especially proud after suffering from com- large one of eight (seven papers, Charlie was enjoy- Wyoming. She passed away of her yummy jams and jel- plications associated with boys and one girl). ing cars, stock-car racing, peacefully at her residence lies. Her one desire was to diabetes. Charlie was born He was preceded in death sand-rails, motorcycles, in St. Helens, Oregon on become a “crazy cat lady”. October 12, 1944 to Mae by his wife Beverly Ann and quads. He loved riding August 14, 2021. Connie was She did love cats in a very (Streit) and W. G. (Glen) Carpenter in 2020; parents; on the dunes at Florence, 91 years old. special way. Carpenter. brothers, Bill and Joe Car- Brown’s camp and other off- Connie and her brother Surviving family mem- After graduating from St. penter; as well as son Craig road areas. Warren spent their younger bers include sons Bruce Helens High School, Charlie Carpenter. At his request, there will years in the Douglas area (Robyn) and Bart (Janet); went to work at the Boise Surviving are his son be no services. In lieu of attending local schools many grand kids; great Cascade (then Crown Zeller- Mike Carpenter; three grand- flowers, memorial contribu- and working in the family grandkids; as well as nieces bach) papermill and rounded sons, Jacob, Eli and Jackson tions may be sent to OHSU dry cleaning business. She and nephews. Connie is out 43 years of service. He Carpenter; brothers, Jim, Doernbecher Children’s enjoyed living in the town as preceded in death by her began working on the paper Steve, Jeff and Dave Carpen- Hospital, 700 SW Campus it put her close to her child- husband Alton; son Spencer; machines at retirement was ter; sister Trish DeLozier; as Drive, Portland, OR 97230. hood friends so they could go ing as well as completing and her brother Warren of to the movie theater across her high school education. LaGrande, Oregon. She will the street and hang out at the This led her to a job with the be missed as a past member Clarence E. Nickel “Candy Coop” candy store Standard Insurance Company of her church family at Grace next door. in downtown Portland. While Lutheran in Scappoose. Jan. 26, 1917 ~ Aug. 20, 2021 During Connie’s teen- liv-ing and working in Port- A graveside service will Clarence E. Nickel went dren through the house age years, the Curry family land, Connie met and married be held at Columbia Memo- home to be with the Lord on with messed up hair and moved to Portland, Oregon Alton (Al) Grabhorn. rial Gardens near Scappoose August 20, 2021, at the age a cackle in his voice, only to start a new business. Al and Connie moved to on Au-gust 27, 2021 at 11 of 104 (and a half). to catch them, tickle, and There she attended the High the Beaverton area and raised am. Connie would have Clarence was born squeeze them until everyone School of Commerce which three boys Bruce, Bart, and wanted any remembrance January 26, 1917 in Wil- was breathless. Clarence’s is now called Cleveland Spencer Grabhorn. Over the donations to go to the local low Creek, North Dakota to sweet-tooth was beneficial High School. Connie became years the family relocated to humane society. August and Ella Nickel. As for the grandchildren too, as proficient in many business Columbia County, Oregon to Please sign our online a child, he loved helping his he always had black licorice skills like dictation, short- slow down and enjoy farming guestbook at www.columbi- grandfather and looked for- and cookies to enjoy with his hand, typing, and account- in the Scappoose area. Con- afh.com. ward to the special mints that evening cup of coffee. his grandmother had hidden Clarence is survived by in her apron. He completed his children: David Nickel Lois Anna Ball-Sprowl the 8th grade, worked as a (Linda), Teresa Zuniga April 10, 1923 ~ Aug. 11, 2021 hired-hand, and eventually (Daniel), and Heidi Ralls started farming his own land. (Corey); his grandchildren: Lois Anna Ball-Sprowl faith in God that was an inte- Clarence met his wife, Christie Pierson (Tim), passed away on August gral part of her life. Primarily Verona Niewoehner, while at Linton Plywood where he Jennifer Shimmin (Daniel), 11, 2021 at Avamere in St. a homemaker, she enjoyed working as a hired-hand worked until his retirement. K’lyn Nickel, Cody Nickel Helens at the age of 98. She interior design and was a on her family’s farm. After Upon retirement, he and (Tiffany), Stephanie Gor- was born to Louis and Anna world-wide traveler. becoming engaged, Clarence Verona enjoyed traveling in don (Ken), Melissa Beavers Carlson on April 10, 1923 Lois is survived by her was drafted into the Army their fifth-wheel. Everywhere (Andrew), Jessica Hernandez in Berkeley, California; the children, Roseanne (Bill) where within two years he they went, Clarence managed (Eduardo), and Eldon Ralls; fourth of five children. She Amos of Columbia City, Or- worked his way up to Staff to find someone to talk to. nine great grandchildren, his grew up in the Bay Area and egon, Darlene (Al) Perkins of Sergeant. He was Honor- There were never any strang- sister, Leona Moe, and nu- graduated from Berkeley Dallas, Oregon, Ilene (Ron) ably discharged due to health ers, just friends he hadn’t yet merous nieces and nephews. High School in 1941. Buchholz of San Diego, Cali- issues. On June 18, 1944, met. Clarence is predeceased by Lois married Charles M. fornia and David (Lewann) Clarence and Verona were Clarence was a founding his wife, Verona, daughter Ball on Sept. 6, 1946. They Ball of McCall, Idaho. Lois married in Pasadena, Califor- member of Calvary Lutheran Bonnie, and son Jody; sisters initially lived in Susanville, had seven grandchildren, 13 nia while they were work- Church in St Helens. He Adeline, Lenora, and Marga- California where their first great-grandchildren, several ing for McDonnell Douglas helped build the existing ret, and his brother Albert. child was born. Then they nieces and nephews, and a building aircraft for the war. church where he was a be- A graveside service will moved to Yreka, California, brother-in-law Bill Sindel of They moved back to North loved member. If something be held on Thursday, August where their twin girls were married Paul Sprowl, until Albany, California. Dakota once WWII ended needed to be fixed or built, 26, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., at born. A couple of years later, his passing in 1995. In 2003, She was preceded in where they farmed and built Clarence was the first to offer Columbia Memorial Gardens they moved back to the Bay Lois moved back up to the death by both husbands, her a diner, the Blue Diamond. to take care of it. He could in Warren, Oregon, followed Area and settled in Con- Bay Area, Walnut Creek, parents, and her siblings; Clarence and Verona adopted fix anything, a trait he picked by a brief time of fellowship cord, California, where their until 2015 when her children Dorothy Dod, Edna Robie, four children, David, Bon- up from his grandfather. at Calvary Lutheran Church youngest child was born. moved her up to St. Helens, Bill Carlson, and Jean Sindel, nie, Jody, and Teresa before Clarence enjoyed spend- in St Helens. Funeral services After retirement, they Oregon to be closer to them. and nephew Ronald Dod. moving to Oregon in 1965. ing time with his family. He are provided by Columbia relocated to Mt. Hermon, She learned to play the Her cremains will be Much to Clarence’s surprise, was especially delighted to Funeral Home of St Helens, CA (near Santa Cruz) where piano as a child and contin- placed next to those of her in 1967, a fifth child, Heidi, spend time with his grand- Oregon. Donations may be they resided until Chuck’s ued that passion nearly 80 husband, Charles, in Felton/ was adopted, completing children and great-grandchil- made to a charity of your death in 1983. In 1990, Lois years as a testament of her Mt. Hermon, California. their family. dren. It was not unusual to choice on behalf of Clarence Clarence owned a share find him chasing the chil- Nickel. Bill Edward Ida “Liz” Smith Allshouse July 8, 1926 ~ Aug. 18, 2021 Oct. 17, 1957 ~ Liz Smith passed away of their photo shop. Liz Aug. 18, 2021 August 18th at the age of also enjoyed raising cattle, 95. Ida Lisette Anderson cutting firewood, hunt- was born July 8, 1926 in ing, fishing, mowing lawn, Portland, Oregon to Charles farming and going to Reno. and Mildred Anderson. Liz She was a hard worker and grew up in Deer Island, enjoyed every bit of it. She Oregon where she gradu- would BS with anyone and ated from St. Helens High everyone. She very rarely School in 1945. During called anyone by their given High school, Liz played name. on the boy’s baseball and Liz is survived by her basketball team. cousins; nieces; nephews; After graduation, Liz hay crews; and a community Bill Allshouse, a resident worked for Echo Valley that loves her dearly. A cel- of St. Helens, Oregon, passed Halloween & Dairy as a milk shagger. In ebration of life will be held away on Aug. 18, 2021. The 1949 she met Von Smith at 4 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2021 family will be holding a Fall Decor on a blind date and they studio, Columbia Photo at Bayview Farms, 57826 viewing from 2 p.m. – 3:30 were married in 1950. Von Service, in Warren, Oregon Old Portland Road, Warren, p.m. on Aug. 25, 2021 at Co- and Liz were married for until they retired in 1990. Oregon. Family interment lumbia Funeral Home, 681 coming in daily! 67 years until Von passed Liz enjoyed gardening and will be at 2 p.m. on August Columbia Blvd., St. Helens, away in 2017. 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This is a matter of concern “Our priorities continue to for us as we are committed be maintaining a positive line to providing all people in of communication with the rossword olution Columbia County with the community, protecting public C S opportunity for a healthy health and economic security, and productive life. County and providing reliable access Solution for the August 18, 2021 crossword puzzle Commissioners, the Public to vaccinations and current Health Department, and local information. partners are taking every “We ask that everyone be available action to address safe and continue to make the spread of the COVID-19 responsible decisions as we virus. County action includes: continue to navigate through • Establishing vaccination the pandemic.” and testing sites. Meeting Adjusted • Administering a program Late Monday afternoon, to provide vaccinations at Aug. 23, the Columbia Coun- places of business. ty Board of Commissioners • Providing home visit announced that the Wednes- vaccinations and transporta- day, Aug. 25 public meeting tion to testing and vaccination would be held virtually. sites for those who require it. The Board of Commis- • Managing contact trac- sioners meeting scheduled ing programs. 10 a.m. Aug. 25, has been • Performing exten- adjusted to follow a hybrid sive awareness outreach in meeting model. The commis- the form of social media, sioners will attend this meet- billboards, print, and radio; ing virtually. Audio-visual as well as attending many equipment has been prepared, public events and festivals to at the Columbia County provide information and vac- Courthouse, for public use. 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The team races to save activists. NCIS: New Orleans “Choices” 48 Hours KOIN 6 News at 11 Graham Bensinger DISC _Expedition Unknown Expedition Unknown (:11) Expedition Unknown (:06) Expedition Unknown (:02) Expedition Unknown (:03) Expedition Unknown “Code to Gold” KGW ((4:00) NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400. (N) (Live) KGW Special Straight Talk (N) Grant’s Getaways Inside Edition Dateline NBC KGW News at 11 (N) Saturday Night Live KOPB * Suze Orman’s Ultimate Retirement Guide Planning for retirement. Rick Steves Europe Awaits Vacation spots in Europe. Classic Albums Classic Albums KPTV ,Go Nitro Seahawks Pregame NFL Preseason Football Los Angeles Chargers at Seattle Seahawks. From Lumen Field in Seattle. (N) (Live) 10 O’Clock News (N) FOX 12 News (N) Game of Talents Two new teams compete. ESPN CCollege Football UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Chikadze Edson Barboza vs. Giga Chikadze, featherweight. From UFC Apex in Las Vegas. 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Miracle Workers The Cube SUNDAY MORNING AUGUST 29, 2021 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 KATU ^ Good Morning America (N) KATU News This Morning Sunday (N) (Live) Your Voice Sharyl Attkisson This Week With George Stephanopoulos (N) Sea Rescue Hearts of Heroes (N) KOIN &In Touch With Dr. Charles Stanley (N) CBS News Sunday Morning (N) Face the Nation (N) International Swimming League Naples. From Naples, Italy. (N) (Live) Bull Riding DISC _Seasons on the Fly World Today Local Knowledge Legendary Locations It’s How You Legendary Locations Expedition Unknown Expedition Unknown “The Lost Avenger” Expedition Unknown “Ransom in the Sky” KGW (KGW News at Sunrise (N) Meet the Press (N) 2020 Tokyo Paralympics Paralympic Daytime Show. From Tokyo. PGA Tour Special PGA Golf KOPB * Peg & Cat (EI) Elinor Wonders Why Mister Rogers Let’s Go Luna! Dinosaur Train Arthur (DVS) Rick Steves Fascism in Europe Nature Relationship between humans and horses. (DVS) KPTV ,Good Day Oregon Sunday (N) FOX News Sunday With Chris Wallace (N) Dog Tales Animal Rescue ››› “Ghost” (1990) Patrick Swayze. ESPN CSportsCenter (N) (Live) 2021 Little League World Series Consolation Game: Teams TBA. (N) (Live) Little League Home Run Derby Little Gems High School Football IMG Academy (FL) at Bishop Sycamore (OH). DISN IBluey Bluey Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Miraculous: Ladybug Miraculous: Ladybug “Spin” (2021) Kerri Medders. KPDX Q Good Day Oregon Sunday (N) Paid Program Smiley Healthy Paid Program Whacked Out Sports DragonFlyTV Think Big TBS WFamily Matters Family Matters George Lopez George Lopez George Lopez George Lopez Seinfeld Seinfeld Seinfeld Seinfeld The Cube “Lean on Me” (DVS) SUNDAY AFTERNOON AUGUST 29, 2021 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 KATU ^ 2021 Little League World Series Championship Game: Teams TBA. (N) (Live) Paid Program MyPillow Topper World of Waves Cooking to the MAXX Self Enhancement KATU News at 5 (N) ABC World News KOIN &Bull Riding NFL Preseason Football Miami Dolphins at Cincinnati Bengals. From Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati. (N) (Live) PiYo Workout! Face the Nation (N) KOIN 6 News at 5 (N) KOIN 6 News DISC _(:05) Expedition Unknown Expedition Unknown “Dillinger’s Lost Loot” Expedition Unknown “America’s Titanic” (:07) Naked and Afraid The Yucatan. Naked and Afraid “The Death Ledge” Survivalists risk their lives for food. KGW ((11:00) PGA Tour Golf BMW Championship, Final Round. (N) (Live) Paid Program Paid Program Grant’s Getaways NBC Nightly News NFL Preseason Football: Browns at Falcons KOPB * Great Performances “Broadway Beyond the Golden Age” A glimpse inside Broadway. Masterpiece: 50 Fabulous Years! Celebrating Masterpiece. “Agatha and the Truth of Murder” (2018, Drama) Ruth Bradley, Pippa Haywood. NewsHour Wk KPTV ,(11:00) ››› “Ghost” (1990) Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore. Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program ›› “Trapped” (2002, Suspense) Charlize Theron, Courtney Love, Stuart Townsend. 5 O’Clock News (N) ESPN CHigh School Football IMG Academy (FL) at Bishop Sycamore (OH). SportsCenter Special The Herbies Preseason Special Baseball Tonight: Sunday Night Countdown MLB Baseball New York Yankees at Oakland Athletics. (N) (Live) DISN I(11:00) Spin (2021) (:45) Disney’s Magic Bake-Off “Princesses” (:45) Big City Greens (:10) Big City Greens (:35) Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Miraculous: Ladybug Miraculous: Ladybug ›› “Princess Protection Program” (2009) KPDX Q Animal Rescue Dog Tales The Immortals Get Home Title Lock Paid Program 2 Broke Girls 2 Broke Girls Pre-Game NWSL Soccer Portland Thorns FC at OL Reign. From Cheney Stadium in Tacoma, Wash. TBS WThe Cube Shanden and Mae compete. MLB Baseball (Taped) Seinfeld Seinfeld “The Pen” ›› “Just Friends” (2005) Ryan Reynolds. SUNDAY EVENING AUGUST 29, 2021 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 KATU ^ KATU News at 6 (N) (Live) America’s Funniest Home Videos Celebrity Family Feud (N) (DVS) The Chase (N) (DVS) To Tell the Truth (N) (DVS) KATU News at 11 (N) Sharyl Attkisson KOIN &KOIN 6 News CBS Weekend News 60 Minutes (N) Big Brother (N) The Equalizer “Judgment Day” NCIS: Los Angeles “Love Kills” KOIN 6 News at 11 (:35) Game On DISC _Naked and Afraid: Uncensored (N) Naked and Afraid: Uncensored (N) Naked and Afraid (N) (:11) Naked and Afraid “All or Nothing” KGW ((5:00) NFL Preseason Football Cleveland Browns at Atlanta Falcons. (N) (Live) Tokyo Paralympics Sports Sunday (N) Straight Talk Dateline NBC KGW News at 11 (N) (:35) Sports Sunday KOPB * Great Performances Tenor Andrea Bocelli performs. I Miss Downton Abbey! Celebration of Downton Abbey. WICKED in Concert Exploring the music of Wicked. (N) Classic Albums Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours. KPTV ,Family Feud Family Feud LEGO Masters “Land & Sea” (DVS) The Simpsons The Great North Bob’s Burgers Family Guy 10 O’Clock News (N) 11 O’Clock News (N) Joel Osteen ESPN CMLB Baseball: Yankees at Athletics SportsCenter (N) MLS Soccer Portland Timbers at Seattle Sounders FC. From Lumen Field in Seattle. (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter DISN IPrincess Protection Disney Princess Disney’s Magic Bake-Off “Princesses” Disney’s Magic Bake-Off Jessie Jessie Jessie Jessie Big City Greens Big City Greens KPDX Q Post-Game Mike & Molly NFL Preseason Football Los Angeles Chargers at Seattle Seahawks. From Lumen Field in Seattle. (Taped) Life Change Church Paid Program The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory TBS W(5:00) ›› “Just Friends” (2005) (DVS) The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Love Life (N) (:40) ›› “Just Friends” (2005) Ryan Reynolds. (DVS) MONDAY EVENING AUGUST 30, 2021 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 KATU ^ KATU News at 6 (N) (Live) Jeopardy! Wheel of Fortune Bachelor in Paradise (N) (DVS) The Ultimate Surfer (N) (DVS) KATU News at 11 (N) Jimmy Kimmel Live! KOIN &KOIN 6 News at 6 (N) CBS Evening News Extra (N) Ent. Tonight The Neighborhood Bob Hearts Abishola Young Sheldon United States of Al NCIS: Los Angeles Callen gets detained. KOIN 6 News at 11 Late Show-Colbert DISC _Street Outlaws: Memphis “Boogie Nights” Street Outlaws: Memphis: Full Throttle (N) Street Outlaws: Memphis “Raising Arizona” (:01) Getaway Driver (N) (:04) Monster Garage (N) (:05) Getaway Driver KGW (KGW News KGW News at 6:30 The Good Stuff (N) Inside Edition (N) American Ninja Warrior “National Finals 1” The finals return to Las Vegas. (N) The Wall Annalee and Lily take on the wall. KGW News at 11 (N) Tonight Show KOPB * This Old House BBC News PBS NewsHour (N) Ken Burns: Hemingway A behind-the-scenes look at Hemingway. The Carpenters: Close to You (My Music Presents) Rick Steves KPTV ,6 O’Clock News (N) People (N) Family Feud Hell’s Kitchen “All Hell Breaks Loose” (N) (:01) HouseBroken (:31) Duncanville 10 O’Clock News (N) 11 O’Clock News (N) (:35) People (N) ESPN CMLB Baseball: Red Sox at Rays MLB Baseball Atlanta Braves at Los Angeles Dodgers. From Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (N) (Live) SportsCenter With Scott Van Pelt (N) (Live) SportsCenter With Scott Van Pelt (N) (Live) DISN IRaven’s Home Raven’s Home Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Disney’s Magic Bake-Off “Princesses” Big City Greens Big City Greens Miraculous: Ladybug Miraculous: Ladybug KPDX Q Family Feud Family Feud The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory 8 O’Clock News (N) 9 O’Clock News (N) The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Family Guy Family Guy TBS WFamily Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy American Dad (N) Rick and Morty Tuca & Bertie Wipeout TUESDAY EVENING AUGUST 31, 2021 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 KATU ^ KATU News at 6 (N) (Live) Jeopardy! Wheel of Fortune Bachelor in Paradise (N) (DVS) The Ultimate Surfer (N) (DVS) KATU News at 11 (N) Jimmy Kimmel Live! KOIN &KOIN 6 News at 6 (N) CBS Evening News Extra (N) Ent. Tonight NCIS “Gut Punch” COVID compliance duty. FBI “Discord” The team hunts a killer. FBI: Most Wanted “Criminal Justice” KOIN 6 News at 11 Late Show-Colbert DISC _Deadliest Catch “Quid Pro Crab” Deadliest Catch: On Deck (N) Deadliest Catch “Wicked Game” (N) (:02) Deadliest Catch: Bloodline (N) (:03) Deadliest Catch (:03) Hunting Atlantis KGW (KGW News KGW News at 6:30 The Good Stuff (N) Inside Edition (N) America’s Got Talent “Semi-Finals 1” Eleven performers compete live. (N Same-day Tape) (:02) College Bowl USC versus Alabama. (N) KGW News at 11 (N) Tonight Show KOPB * Ask This Old House BBC News PBS NewsHour (N) “Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things” (2019) A profile of the singer’s personal life. Rick Steves Europe Awaits Vacation spots in Europe. KPTV ,6 O’Clock News (N) People (N) Family Feud LEGO Masters “Flip My Block” (N) Fantasy Island (N) 10 O’Clock News (N) 11 O’Clock News (N) (:35) People (N) ESPN C(4:00) 2021 U.S. Open Tennis First Round. 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CH21-1771 CH21-1784 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON OFFICIAL NOTICE FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA [Probate Department] In 1986, Congress passed the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act In the Matter of the Estate of: CAROL ANN LONG, Decedent (AHERA). That law required inspection of all schools, kindergarten through Case No.: IT IS THEREFORE provided by law. Larry Dubravetz c/o twelfth grade, to identify any asbestos-containing building materials. The law 21PB05513 LIM- ORDERED AND Circuit Court Judge Michael T. Schaefer further required the development of a Management Plan, based upon the findings of ITED JUDGMENT ADJUDGED that: Michael T. Clarke. Holtey Law, LLC the inspection, which outlines our intent in controlling the potential for exposure to ADMITTING 1. The estate of CERTIFICATE OF 1140 SW 11th Ave, asbestos fiber in our schools. DECEDENT’S ES- the above-named READINESS This 4th Fl. Portland, OR The inspection in our schools was completed, and a Management Plan was com- TATE TO PROBATE decedent is hereby proposed Judgment 97205 Phone: 503- piled in 1989 as required, and some asbestos-containing materials were identified in AND APPOINT- admitted to probate; or Order is ready for 224-9878 Email: our buildings. The materials are distributed in various locations and include floor ING PERSONAL 2. Larry Dubravetz judicial signature mike@holteylaw. tile, pipe insulation and mechanical areas not readily accessible to building occu- REPRESENTATIVE is appointed as per- because service is com ATTORNEY pants or students. BASED UPON the sonal representative not required pursu- FOR PERSONAL The Management Plan outlines in detail the methods used to maintain the materials petition of Petitioner of the estate with ant to local rules, by REPRESENTATIVE in a safe manner. It also includes records of six month periodic surveillance inspec- for the probate of full powers; 3. The statute, or otherwise. Michael T. Schaefer, tions, three year re-inspections and records of all abatement projects that have been the above-named personal representa- Michael T. Schae- OSB No. 124458 completed. The six-month periodic surveillance inspections are conducted by decedent’s estate tive is not required fer OSB # 124458 Holtey Law, LLC district personnel in April and October of each year. The three year reinspection is and appointment of to file a bond; and Of Attorneys for 1140 SW 11th Ave, conducted by a certified inspector. The next three-year reinspection will take place a personal repre- 4. Letters testamen- Petitioner Dated 4th Fl. Portland, OR in April 2024. The 835 Mazen Street Restoration and Renovation house was abated sentative, and with tary shall be issued 07/13/2021 Email: 97205 Phone: 503- during the 2020-2021 school year. The St. Helens High School is anticipated to there being no just forthwith to the mike@holteylaw. 224-9878 Email: have areas abated for the 2021-2022 school year. reason for delay in personal represen- com PERSONAL mike@holteylaw. A copy of the Management Plan is on file for your review at the school district entering judgment; tative in a manner REPRESENTATIVE com. maintenance office at 301 Saint Helens Street. Copies of individual building in- spection reports are on file in each school’s administrative office. Columbia County’s trusted local news source Wednesday, August 25, 2021 www.thechronicleonline.com A9 Public Notices PROTECTING YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW

CH21-1783 ST. HELENS SCHOOL DISTRICT 2021-22 LEGAL NOTICES 1. 5. Notice Regarding Student Records Education Rights of Homeless Children and Youth NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to parents/guardians of students in St. Helens School St. Helens School District is actively seeking to enroll children and youth who are District No. 502 that the directory information provided may be published in accordance homeless. to School Board policy and shall be effective for the 2021-22 school year. • Who is considered “homeless”? Homeless children and youth are minors who Directory Information is designated as: student name, address, telephone listing, lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. This includes children and electronic address, photograph, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation youth who: in officially recognized activities and sports, and dates of attendance; weight and height • are sharing housing with other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship of athletic team members; degrees, honors or awards received; and the most recent previ- or a similar reason; ous school or program attended. Exclusion from any or all directory categories named • are living in motels, hotels, camping grounds or trailer parks due to the lack of as Directory Information or release of information must be submitted in writing to the alternative adequate accommodations; school principal by the parent/guardian, student 18 years of age or emancipated student • are living in emergency or transitional shelters, cars, parks, public spaces, aban- within 15 days of this annual public notice. doned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings; This announcement is in keeping with the guidelines established for the protection of student records and for the legitimate release thereof. The confidentiality of academic • are abandoned in hospitals; and behavior records of students shall continue to be upheld as a matter of District con- • are awaiting foster care placement; cern for student records and personal rights of individuals. • have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings; 2. • are migrant children and youth (as defined under NCLB Title IC-Migrant Edu- Equal Education Assurance cation) who qualify as homeless because they are living in circumstances described In conformance to Federal Title 6, Title 9 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, above. St. Helens School District 502 has established the following policy regarding Equal • What are the education rights of homeless children and youth? St. Helens School Educational Opportunities: District provides equal and comparable access to all students regardless of their home The St. Helens School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual living situation. Homeless children and youth have specific rights that include: orientation, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, marital or parental status, • Immediate public school enrollment and, when desired or feasible, at the student’s linguistic background, culture, capability or geographic location in providing education “school of origin” provided it is in the best interest of the student. or access to benefits of educational services, activities and programs in accordance with • Transportation services and meal programs. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amend- • Education services and programs for which the student is eligible such as Title I, ments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; and Title II of special education, programs for students with limited English proficiency, professional the Americans with Disabilities Acts. technical programs, and talented and gifted programs. Superintendent Scot Stockwell is designated to coordinate compliance with these legal requirements and may be contacted at the District Office located at 474 N. 16th If you are homeless or know of a child or youth that is homeless and not attending Street, St. Helens, OR for additional information and/or compliance issues. school, please contact St. Helens School District’s Homeless Liaison, Jennifer Bar- tocci, for information and enrollment assistance: 3.

School District Seeks Youth With Disabilities District Liaison: Jennifer Bartocci St. Helens School District and the Northwest Regional Education Service District would like assistance in locating children from birth to age 21 with a disability Telephone: 503-366-7227 who have not graduated from high school and are currently not attending or receiving Address: 474 North 16th Street, St. Helens, OR 97051 other special services from public schools. Oregon and federal laws mandate educational services for children with disabilities. The Northwest Regional ESD provides educa- 6. tional services for eligible children from birth to kindergarten. Local school districts Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) offer educational programs and services for eligible children from kindergarten through Annual Notice of Student Education Record Privacy high school. Services provided are appropriate to each child’s disability. Parents/guard- The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law that ians or others who know a child age five through 21 with a disability who is currently not protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receiving educational services can contact Lori Thompson, Director of Student Services, receive federal funds. at the St. Helens School District Office at (503) 397-3085. For children from birth to age FERPA gives parents/guardians certain rights with respect to their child’s educa- five with disabilities, contact the Northwest Regional ESD at (503) 614-1446. tion records. When a student reaches the age of 18 or attends a post-secondary school or college, the parent/guardian rights transfer to the student and the student is then an El Distrito Escolar Busca a Menores con Discapacidades “eligible student” under the law. Under FERPA, parents/guardians and eligible stu- Al Distrito Escolar St. Helens y al Distrito de Servicio de Educación Regional del dents have the following rights: Noroeste (Northwest Regional Education Service District) les gustaría recibir ayuda 1) To inspect and review the student’s education records maintained by the school pars encontrar a menores desde el nacimiento hasta la edad de 21 años que tienen una within 45 days of the school’s receipt of a written request. The request should identify discapacidad, que no se han graduado de la escuela preparatoria (high school) y que the record(s) being inspected. The school is not required to provide copies of records actualmente no están asistiendo ni recibiendo otros servicios especiales de parte de las and may charge a fee if copies are requested. escuelas públicas. Las leyes de Oregon y federates ordenan servicios educativos pars 2) To request that a school correct records believed to be inaccurate or misleading. menores con discapacidades. El Distrito de Servicio de Educación Regional del Noro- The request must be in writing and clearly specify: este presta servicios educativos para niños que reúnen los requisitos desde el nacimiento (a) the part of the record requesting to be changed, and hasta el kindergarten. Los distritos escolares locales ofrecen programas y servicios (b) why it is inaccurate or misleading. educativos pars menores que reúnen los requisitos desde el kindergarten hasta la escuela preparatoria. Los servicios prestados son adecuados para la discapacidad de cads menor. If the school decides not to amend the record, the parent/guardian or eligible Los padres, tutores u otras personas que conocen a un menor entre las edades de cinco student has the right to a hearing. After the hearing, if the school still decides not to a 21 años con una discapacidad que actualmente no está recibiendo servicios educativos amend the record, the parent or eligible student has the right to place a statement in the pueden comunicarse con Lori Thompson, Directora de Servicios Estudiantiles, en la record about the contested information. The school is not required to consider requests Oficina del Distrito Escolar St. Helens al (503) 397-3085. Para niños desde el nacimiento for grade or disciplinary decisions, opinions of school officials in the education record, a la edad de cinco años con discapacidades comuníquese con el Distrito de Servicio de or the student’s special education determination. Educación Regional del Noroeste al (503) 614-1446. 3) To control the disclosure of student personally identifiable information from their education record, parents/guardians may request that the school, with certain 4. exceptions, obtain parent/guardian written consent prior to the disclosure of student Access to Student Information by Military or College Recruiters information. Exceptions which permit disclosure without parent/guardian consent in- St. Helens School District receives funds from the federal government under the clude disclosure to school/district staff with legitimate educational interest; a person or Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015. These funds are used in a variety of ways company with whom the district has contracted to perform a special task (i.e. attorney, to provide additional help to students in greatest academic need. The law also requires auditor, therapist); a person serving on the school board, a parent or student serving on that districts receiving these funds must, upon request, provide military recruiters, col- an official committee such as a grievance or disciplinary committee or assisting anoth- leges and universities access to the names, addresses and telephone listings of secondary er school official; and/or an official of another school district in which a student seeks students. to enroll. A school official has a legitimate education interest if the official needs to It is important for you to know that a secondary school student or his/her parent or review an education record in order to fulfill a professional responsibility. guardian may request that the student’s name, address, and telephone number not be released by the district without prior written parental consent. If you would like to make If you have questions concerning student records, please call your school principal. such a request, please contact your child’s guidance counselor.

CH21-1778 CH21-1780 Estate of ARLINE PATRICIA KLINGER IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE Notice to Inter- as the personal four months after the the personal repre- ested Persons (No. representative of date of first publica- sentative. Dated and OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF 21PB02130) In the the above estate. tion of this notice, first published: Au- Circuit Court of All persons having as stated below, or gust 18, 2021. Eric COLUMBIA PROBATE DEPARTMENT the State of Oregon claims against the such claims may be Klinger, Personal for the County of estate are required barred. All persons Representative. In the Matter of the personal representa- notice to the per- information from the Columbia, Probate to present them to whose rights may Paul Janzen, OSB Estate of JEFFERY tive of this estate. All sonal representative at records of the Court, Department. In the the undersigned be affected by the #176240, Attorney EDWARD PAULSON persons having claims 52490 SE 2nd Street, the personal represen- Matter of the Estate personal representa- proceedings in the for Personal Rep- Deceased. Case No. against the estate are Suite 100, Scappoose, tative, or the attorney of ARLINE PATRI- tive in care of the estate may obtain resentative Janzen 21PB05243 NOTICE required to present OR 97056, or the for the personal repre- CIA KLINGER, undersigned attorney additional informa- Legal Services, 4550 TO INTERESTED their claims, with claims may be barred. sentative. DATED and deceased. Notice is at: Janzen Legal Ser- tion from the records SW Hall Blvd., Bea- PERSONS NOTICE vouchers attached, All persons whose first published, August hereby given that vices, 4550 SW Hall of the Court, the per- verton, OR 97005, IS HEREBY GIVEN within four months rights may be affected 18, 2021. Vicki L. ERIC KLINGER Blvd., Beaverton, sonal representative Telephone: 503-520- that the undersigned after the date of the by the proceedings Paulson, Personal has been appointed OR 97005, within or the attorney for 9900. has been appointed first publication of this may obtain additional Representative.

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UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT rights, causes of action or liabilities against third WESTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA parties that were released pursuant to the Plan. Notice is hereby given that Columbia River People’s Utility CHARLOTTE DIVISION 6. For the specific terms and conditions of these injunctions and releases and the precise In re KAISER : Chapter 11 District (PUD) will receive sealed bids for Aclara Meters : scope of the Claims and Demands to be channeled GYPSUM COMPANY, Case No. 16-31602 and/or enjoined, please refer to the specific terms 1 : INC., et al., : (JCW) of the Plan, which can be obtained free of charge Bids will be bids will be publicly Columbia River 1193, St. Helens, with the bid docu- Debtors. : (Jointly Administered) at www.primeclerk.com/kaisergypsum or by received by the PUD, opened. The bids will Highway, Deer Island, Oregon, 97051, email ments and prescribed sending a request, in writing, to Prime Clerk, LLC, NOTICE OF: (I) ENTRY OF ORDER 850 3rd Avenue, Suite 412, Brooklyn, New York 64001 Columbia be available for public Oregon 97054. Paper to bstaehely@crpud. public bidding proce- CONFIRMING THE JOINT PLAN OF 11232 (Attn: Kaiser Gypsum Company, Inc.). REORGANIZATION OF KAISER GYPSUM 7. Bar Dates. River Highway, Deer inspection at the or electronic copies org or by calling (503) dures and to reject, for COMPANY, INC. AND HANSON PERMANENTE a. Bar Dates for Administrative Claims. Except Island, Oregon 97054 PUD office after the of the bid documents 366-3244. Columbia good cause, any or all CEMENT, INC.; (II) EFFECTIVE DATE; AND (III) as otherwise provided in Section III.A.1.d.ii. of the BAR DATE FOR CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE Plan and section ‎7.b below, unless previously filed, until 3:30 p.m., pacific bid opening. The bid may be obtained by River PUD reserves bids upon a finding by CLAIMS, PROFESSIONAL FEE CLAIMS requests for payment of Administrative Claims prevailing time, on documents may be sending a written the right to reject any the PUD that it is in AND REJECTION DAMAGES CLAIMS must be filed and served on the Reorganized PLEASE TAKE NOTICE OF THE FOLLOWING: Debtors at the addresses set forth in Section XI.K. September 8, 2021, examined at the office request to Columbia and all bids that are the public interest to 1. Confirmation of the Plan. On September of the Plan, no later than sixty (60) days after the at which time the of the PUD, 64001 River PUD. P.O. Box not in compliance do so. 28, 2020, the United States Bankruptcy Court Effective Date (i.e., October 12, 2021). Holders of for the Western District of North Carolina Administrative Claims that are required to file and entered an order [Dkt. 2486] recommending serve a request for payment of such Administrative CH21-1770 the United States District Court of the Western Claims and that do not file and serve such a District of North Carolina issue the proposed request by the applicable Bar Date shall be forever order (the "Confirmation Order") confirming the barred from asserting such Administrative Claims IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR Joint Plan of Reorganization of Kaiser Gypsum against the Debtors, the Reorganized Debtors or Company, Inc. and Hanson Permanente Cement, their respective property and such Administrative Inc., dated July 20, 2020 (as modified, the "Plan") Claims shall be deemed discharged as of the THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DEPARTMENT In filed by the above-captioned debtors (together, Effective Date. Objections to such requests must the "Debtors"). On July 28, 2021, the United States be filed and served on the requesting party no District Court for the Western District of North later than 120 days after the Effective Date (i.e., the Matter of the Estate of TERRY LEE DOUGLAS Deceased. Carolina issued the Confirmation Order [Dist. Ct. December 10, 2021). Dkt. 52]. Unless otherwise defined in this Notice, b. Bar Dates for Professional Compensation. Case No. personal representa- months after the date may be barred. All representative, or capitalized terms and phrases used herein have With certain limited exceptions, Professionals or the meanings given to them in the Plan and the other Entities asserting a Fee Claim for services 21PB05686 NO- tive of this estate. of the first publica- persons whose rights the attorney for the Confirmation Order. rendered before the Effective Date must file TICE TO INTER- All persons having tion of this notice to may be affected by personal representa- 2. Effective Date. Pursuant to the and serve on the Reorganized Debtors and Confirmation Order, the Debtors hereby certify certain other Entities who are designated by the ESTED PERSONS claims against the the personal repre- the proceedings may tive. DATED and and give notice that the Plan became effective in Bankruptcy Rules, the Confirmation Order, the Fee NOTICE IS estate are required to sentative at 52490 obtain additional first published, Au- accordance with its terms, and the Effective Date Order or other order of the Bankruptcy Court a occurred, on August 12, 2021. Final Fee Application no later than (ninety) 90 days HEREBY GIVEN present their claims, SE 2nd Street, Suite information from gust 11, 2021. Joan 3. Releases. The confirmed Plan provides after the Effective Date (i.e., November 10, 2021). that the undersigned with vouchers at- 100, Scappoose, OR the records of the Douglas, Personal for various debtor and non-debtor releases that A Professional may include any outstanding, non- became effective as of the Effective Date. Except filed monthly or interim request for payment has been appointed tached, within four 97056, or the claims Court, the personal Representative. as otherwise expressly set forth in the Plan, the of a Fee Claim pursuant to the Fee Order in its Debtors and the Reorganized Debtors are released Final Fee Application. Objections to any Final from all claims, commitments, obligations, suits, Fee Application must be filed and served on the CH21-1775 judgments, damages, demands, debts, causes Reorganized Debtors and the requesting party by of action and liabilities, whether liquidated or the later of (i) eighty (80) days after the Effective unliquidated, fixed or contingent, disputed or Date or (ii) thirty (30) days after the filing of the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR undisputed, matured or unmatured, known or applicable Final Fee Application. To the extent unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, then existing necessary, the Confirmation Order shall amend or thereafter arising, in law, equity or otherwise, and supersede any previously entered order of THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DEPARTMENT arising out of, based upon or resulting from, the Bankruptcy Court, including the Fee Order, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, any regarding the payment of Fee Claims. Any In the Matter tive of the estate of Law, P.C., attorneys whose rights may be on August 11, 2021. act, omission, transaction or other occurrence pending, filed interim requests for a Fee Claim taking place on or prior to the Effective Date. In pursuant to the Fee Order shall be resolved in the of: NANCY RUTH Nancy Ruth Smith, for the personal affected by the pro- Lauri Bechler, Per- addition, the Plan contains broad releases in favor ordinary course in accordance with the Fee Order SMITH, Deceased. deceased. All persons representative at 245 ceedings may obtain sonal Representative of identified, non-debtor third parties granted by or, if sooner, in connection with the particular (a) the holders of Claims or Interests that voted in Professional's Final Fee Application. CASE # 21PB04292 having claims against E. Main St. Suite additional informa- c/o Cameron Ben- favor of the Plan or were deemed to accept the c. Ordinary Course Labilities. Holders of Plan and (b) the Debtors and the Reorganized Administrative Claims based on liabilities incurred NOTICE TO INTER- the estate are required E, Hermiston, OR tion from the record dixsen, Attorney for Debtors, on behalf of themselves and their by a Debtor in the ordinary course of its business, ESTED PERSONS to present them, with 97383, within four of the court, the Personal Representa- affiliates, Estates and their respective successors, including any Intercompany Claims that are assigns and any and all Entities who may purport Administrative Claims, Administrative Claims of NOTICE IS HERE- vouchers attached, months after the date personal representa- tive. Bendixsen Law, to claim by, through, for or because of them. governmental units for Taxes and Administrative BY GIVEN that the to the undersigned of first publication tive, or the attorneys P.C., 245 E. Main St. 4. Discharge of Claims. Claims arising from those contracts and leases a. Pursuant to the Confirmation Order, with of the kind described in Section V.E. of the Plan, undersigned individu- personal representa- of this notice, or for the personal Suite E, Hermiston, certain limited exceptions, the rights afforded are not required to file or serve any request for al has been appointed tive in care of the law the claims may be representative. Dated OR 97838, Tele: 541- under the Plan and the treatment of Claims and payment of such Administrative Claims. Such Interests under the Plan are in exchange for and Administrative Claims shall be satisfied pursuant personal representa- office of Bendixsen barred. All persons and first published 567-5564. in complete satisfaction, discharge and release of to Section III.A.1.c. of the Plan. all Claims arising on or before the Effective Date. d. Rejection Damage Claims. Notwithstanding With certain limited exceptions, Confirmation of anything in the Bankruptcy Court's Order CH21-1781 the Plan will, as of the Effective Date, discharge the Establishing Bar Dates for Filing Proofs of Claim Debtors from all Claims, other liabilities or debts Other Than Asbestos Personal Injury Claims that arose on or before the Effective Date. and Approving Related Relief [Dkt. 553] to the b. In accordance with the foregoing, with contrary, if the rejection of an Executory Contract IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF certain limited exceptions, the Confirmationor Unexpired Lease pursuant to Section V.C. of the Order, as of the Effective Date, discharges all Plan gives rise to a Claim by the other party or Claims, debts and other liabilities against the parties to such contract or lease, such Claim shall Debtors, pursuant to sections 524 and 1141 of the be forever barred and shall not be enforceable OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA Bankruptcy Code, and such discharge will void against the Debtors, the Reorganized Debtors, any judgment obtained against a Debtor at any their respective successors or their properties In the Matter of personal representa- Seaside, OR 97138, information from the Fletcher, P.O. Box time, to the extent that such judgment relates to unless a proof of Claim is filed and served on the a discharged Claim, debt or liability. Reorganized Debtors at the addresses set forth in the Estate of Pa- tive. All persons hav- within four months records of the court, 458, Long Beach, 5. Injunctions Issued Pursuant to the Section XI.K. of the Plan, on the latter to occur of (i) tricia R. Deshazer, ing claims against the after the date of first the personal repre- WA 98631. Attorney Confirmation Order. sixty (60) days after the Effective Date or (ii) thirty a. Asbestos Permanent Channeling Injunction. (30) days after the effective date of rejection of Deceased. Case No. estate are required to publication of this sentative, or the attor- for Personal Rep- Pursuant to the Confirmation Order, an injunction such Executory Contract or Unexpired Lease. was issued, applicable to all persons and entities, 8. Copies of Confirmation Order. Copies of 21PB05688 NOTICE present them, with notice or the claims ney for the personal resentative: Macon that permanently channels to a trust established the Confirmation Order may be obtained free of TO INTERESTED vouchers attached, may be barred. All representative. Dated Benoit, Campbell & pursuant to section 524(g) of the Bankruptcy Code charge at www.primeclerk.com/kaisergypsum or for resolution of all claims, remedies, liabilities by sending a request, in writing, to Prime Clerk, PERSONS NOTICE to the undersigned persons whose rights and first published Popkin, LLC, 1580 or demands against the Debtors or certain LLC, 850 3rd Avenue, Suite 412, Brooklyn, New IS HEREBY GIVEN personal represen- may be affected by August 25, 2021. N. Roosevelt Drive, other Protected Parties for death or personal York 11232 (Attn: Kaiser Gypsum Company, Inc.). that the undersigned tative at 1580 N. the proceedings may Personal Represen- Seaside, OR 97138, injuries caused directly or indirectly by the Dated: August 12, 2021 presence of, or exposure to, asbestos, including BY ORDER OF THE COURT has been appointed Roosevelt Drive, obtain additional tative: Jacqueline (503) 738-8400. any claims or demands for reimbursement, indemnification, subrogation or contribution. C. Richard Rayburn, Jr. (NC 6357), John R. Miller, Jr. b. Environmental Injunction. Pursuant to the (NC 28689), RAYBURN COOPER & DURHAM, P.A., Confirmation Order, an injunction was issued (i) 1200 Carillon, 227 West Trade Street, Charlotte, CH21-1777 requiring that all Environmental Claims be treated, North Carolina 28202, Telephone: (704) 334-0891, administered, determined and resolved under Facsimile: (704) 377-1897, E-mail: rrayburn@ the procedures and protocols set forth in the rcdlaw.net, [email protected] -and- Gregory IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR Plan and (ii) enjoining all persons or entities from M. Gordon (TX 08435300), Amanda Rush (TX taking broad categories of actions against the 24079422), JONES DAY, 2727 N. Harwood THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DEPARTMENT In Settled Environmental Insurers or their respective Street, Dallas, Texas 75201, Telephone: (214) property. 220-3939, Facsimile: (214) 969-5100, E-mail: c. Other Injunctions. Pursuant to the [email protected], asrush@jonesday. the Matter of the Estate of DUANE EZZELL Deceased Confirmation Order, in addition to the injunctions com. Paul M. Green (TX 24059854), JONES DAY, described above, an injunction was issued 717 Texas, Suite 3300, Houston, Texas 77002, Case No. personal representa- months after the date may be barred. All representative, or the enjoining all persons and entities from taking Telephone: (832) 239-3939, Facsimile: (832) broad categories of actions in the pursuit of (i) 239-3600, E-mail: [email protected]. 21PB04895 NO- tive of this estate. of the first publica- persons whose rights attorney for the per- any Claim against or Interest in the Debtors, the ATTORNEYS FOR THE REORGANIZED DEBTORS. TICE TO INTER- All persons having tion of this notice to may be affected by sonal representative. Reorganized Debtors, or any of their respective 1 The Debtors are the following entities (the property to the extent that such Claim or Interest last four digits of their respective taxpayer ESTED PERSONS claims against the the personal repre- the proceedings may DATED and first was discharged, released, waived, settled or identification numbers follow in parentheses): NOTICE IS estate are required to sentative at 52490 obtain additional published, August deemed satisfied in accordance with the Plan Kaiser Gypsum Company, Inc. (0188) and Hanson (other than to enforce any right to a Distribution Permanente Cement, Inc. (7313). The Debtors' HEREBY GIVEN present their claims, SE 2nd Street, Suite information from 11, 2021. Brandi under the Plan) and (ii) any claims, obligations, address is 300 E. John Carpenter Freeway, Irving, that the undersigned with vouchers at- 100, Scappoose, OR the records of the Kneeland, Personal suits, judgments, damages, demands, debts, Texas 75062. has been appointed tached, within four 97056, or the claims Court, the personal Representative.

Crossword Puzzle STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: EMMY AWARDS ACROSS 50. Mr. Eugene Krabs, e.g. 20. *Hugh Laurie’s medical 1. *Emmy Awards attendees 52. X drama, nominated 25 times, or celestial bodies 53. *Compilation of nomi- that ended in 2012 6. “He ____ and drank the nees, e.g. 22. Egg cells 24. Great Britain’s anti-mob precious words...” 55. Uh-huh law (2 words) 9. Skier’s transport 57. *”Swingers” actor 25. *”The Queen’s Gambit” 13. Move like ivy turned “The Mandalorian” game 14. What Alex and Lexing- director 26. Blood carrier ton have in common 61. *Ewan McGregor’s role 27. Suggest 15. Power glitch 65. Soviet entity 29. *Drag ball culture drama 16. White condiment 66. Flightless bird 31. Retired, shortened 17. Schiller’s “____ to Joy” 68. Princess of #34 Down 32. *”Get ____,” Outstanding 18. Movie “The ____ of the 69. Type of weasel Comedy Series winer in 1968 Chicago 7” 70. Lady or Tramp, e.g. 71. Improvise and 69 19. *”Last Week ____ with 33. Saintly glows John Oliver” 72. Young herring 73. Printing unit, pl. 34. *Royalty chronicles, with 21. *”Lovecraft ____” The 74. ‘90s TV sitcom “Boy 23. Excessively 36. Philadelphia’s Ivy ____ World” 24. Invitation request 38. Millimeter of mercury 25. Part of graduate’s en- DOWN 42. “Vamos a la ____” semble 1. Sing like Ella Fitzgerald 45. *What one needs to be 28. South American indig- 2. Jack, Janet and Chrissy nominated enous people from “Three’s Company,” 49. Itinerary word 30. Lung pouch (2 words) e.g. 51. Old crone 35. Giannis Antetok- 3. Long time 54. Like Elvis’s famous shoes ounmpo’s target 4. Rekindled 56. Digression 37. Stain on Santa 5. Faucet 57. Much ado 39. Take exception to 6. Loads (2 words) 58. Against, prefix 40. Highland tongue 7. *Jason Sudeikis’ role 59. Violin’s Renaissance 41. Bar, legally 8. Golden parachute recipi- predecessor 43. Tropical tuber ents 60. One less traveled 44. Time on the job 9. U, on the road 61. Os in XOXO 46. Grey tea 10. One from Great Britain 62. *The Handmaid’s “story” 47. Make a picture 11. Culture-growing turf 63. ____ top of ____ 48. Satellite Navigation 12. Bank on 64. Captures System, for short 15. Like an ignoramus 67. *Allison Janney’s show Solution to crossword in next week’s issue of The Chronicle.

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Police Reports

The police blotter relates to the 300 block of N. 16th Street. Aug. 3 paramedics and refused medi- was confirmed and the male money from the victim. the public record of inci- • Officers arrested a 45-year-old • Police responded to a reck- cal attention. The driver was was subsequently arrested. dents as reported by law individual in the 500 block of Co- less driving and elude call near driven home by a relative The male was transported Aug. 2 enforcement agencies. lumbia River Highway for multiple 8th Street and Old Portland • At 2:29 p.m. OSP Troopers to the Columbia County jail • An occupant at the Budget warrants. Road. No arrest was made. responded to a non-injury traf- where he was booked and Inn set their room on fire be- All individuals arrested or • Police cited a 50-year-old fic crash on Highway 30 near lodged on a St. Helens Munici- cause he wanted to go back to charged with a crime are female for unlawful entry of a Aug. 6 milepost 36.5. The driver of pal court detainer. The male jail. His wish was granted. presumed innocent until vehicle and simple assault at the • Officers arrested a 38-year- Unit #1 (blue Honda) crashed was booked and released on • A driver lit a firework and proven guilty. Information 500 block of S. Columbia River old male for DUII in the 58000 into the back end of Unit #2 other charges. The motorcycle threw it out of the window printed is preliminary and Highway. block of Columbia Boulevard. (white Dodge). Both vehicles was recovered by the subject’s of his vehicle in front of a subject to change. were parked off the roadway family at the scene. residence. July 28 Aug. 8 and both drivers arranged For specific details about • Police investigated a report of • Police responded to a bur- for their own tow trucks. The Rainier Police Aug. 3 cases listed, contact the theft at the 200 block of Crouse glary call in the 700 block of driver of Unit #1 was cited for • An officer responded to a appropriate law enforce- Way. Columbia River Highway. DWS - Violation and No Insur- July 27 single vehicle accident on the ment agency. • Police arrested a 22-year-old ance. • A found wallet was returned bridge. The driver lost control female on a felony warrant near Aug. 9 • At 2:48 p.m. OSP Troopers to the owner. and hit a sign. No injuries were St. Helens Police Columbia Boulevard and 8th • Police arrested a 69-year-old responded to non-injury traffic • A woman had been playing reported. Street. male and a 64-year-old male in crash on Highway 30 near video poker and she put a sign • A local business reported July 26 the 300 block of S. Columbia Jack Falls Road. The driver on the machine while she took receiving a counterfeit twenty • Police responded to a traffic July 29 River Highway for warrants. of Unit #1 (red Ford) failed to a break. A male cashed out the dollar bill. crash at the intersection of High- • Police responded to a theft in • Police responded to a hit and obey a traffic control device machine in her absence. way 30 and Gable Road. the 400 block of Port Ave. run in the 700 block of Colum- and collided with a Unit #2 Aug. 4 • Police arrested a 54-year-old bia River Highway. (blue Honda). Both vehicles July 28 • Catalytic converters were individual in the block of S. 18 July 30 • Police arrested a 49-year-old were parked off the roadway • A 43-year-old male transient stolen from two vehicles Street for multiple outstanding • Police arrested a 25-year-old individual for failure to perform and both driver arranged for was taken into custody on an parked at the boat launch. warrants. male on a felony warrant at the duties of a driver. their own tow trucks. The outstanding warrant. the 1500 block of Columbia driver of Unit #1 was cited for Aug. 9 July 27 Boulevard. Oregon State Police Fail To Obey a Traffic Control July 29 • A sticker on the loading door • Police arrested a 35-year-old • Police arrested a 27-year-old Device. • A wallet was turned in as at the post office was dam- male on a felony warrant near the male on a misdemeanor warrant Aug. 18 • At 4:43 p.m. Troopers found property and returned to aged. 400 block of 11th Street. near S. Columbia River Highway • At 9:44 a.m. OSP Troopers responded to traffic complaint the owner. • Police investigated a theft at the and Cornelius Pass. responded to a single vehicle on Highway 30 near MP 41 on Aug. 10 100 block of S. Columbia River non-injury crash on Hoghway Highway 30 involving a road Aug. 1 • A maroon Honda Accord was Highway. July 31 47 just north of Sleepy Lane. rage between a motorcycle • A citizen was chatting online stolen from a residence on • A 42-year-old male was ar- • Police investigated a burglary in An investigation determined and an SUV. The driver of the with another person, believed Harbor View Drive. rested in the 1600 block of Old the 400 block of Port Avenue. that the driver of a Unit #1 motorcycle was located and to be a woman, and asked to Portland Road for driving while Aug. 1 (silver Toyota) fell asleep and stopped near milepost 42. The send intimate photos. After the The Scappoose Police reports suspended. • Police responded to a death crashed off the roadway and male admitted to driving in a photos were sent, the recipi- and the Columbia County • A 38-year-old male was arrested investigation in the 400 block of into the ditch. The driver was reckless manner and violating ent, who revealed himself to Sheriff’s reports were not by police for a felony warrant in 8th Street. assessed at the scene by a court order. The court order be a man, attempted to extract available at press time. Local museum move slow, but sure

Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle Rainier Mayor Jerry Cole takes a photo in late October 2020 as Rainier Oregon Historical Museum President Kay Heflin and museum vice president Duane Bernard hold a sign marking the site of the new museum headquarters on West A Street. property on West “A” St. are so grateful to Jason who JEREMY C. RUARK has donated his time to clear [email protected] The Chronicle: We also the brush and trees from Drought stress There are new details understand that your group our property. Our museum Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle emerging concerning the has an opportunity for a highly recommends Jason Area trees are showing signs of the continuing drought. “We are aware that trees in St. Helens are Rainier Oregon Historical matching grant to help cover Schmidt, JR Trucking, of starting to show significant signs of stress, likely due to several years of chronic drought and repeated the cost of the project, could Deer Island, for any land excessive heat events,” St. Helens Communication Officer Crystal King told The Chronicle. “The St. Museum’s efforts to build at Helens Parks and Recreation Division is currently working on a plan to assess the health of trees on the new site across from the you explain that and tell us work or hauling that you what is the current estimated need done. Once we raise city-owned property and take needed action before the arrival of fall and winter weather.” Rainier Senior Center. Oregon State University Extension Service agent Chip Bubl said the area’s Oregon white oaks take an The museum is cur- cost of the new building $100,000 and receive the early dive into dormancy and don’t come back until next spring leaf-out. “Our oaks are very adapted to rently housed in a room at project? $100,000 matching donation, extreme dry conditions,” he said. Read more in Bubl’s Garden Plots column on Page A4. the Rainier City Hall. Local then we can move forward businessman Steve Oliva do- Heflin: To date, our mu- and cut the curb for an entry nated a small parcel of land seum has raised $75,500 for way and install sidewalks along West A Street across our building fund. Once we as required to build on our from the Rainier Senior raise $100,000, an anony- property, and we can move Hybrid hiring event in St. Helens Center for the new museum mous donor that will match forward with our plans to building and ground was our $100,000. We are asking build our new museum. Our JEREMY C. RUARK cleared at the site last fall. anyone interested in preserv- timeline to finish our build- [email protected] Since than museum officials ing the history of Rainier and ing will be determined by have been going through the its surrounding communi- the estimated cost, after an WorkSource St Helens required permitting pro- ties to donate to the Rainier architect draws up plans for and local St Helens busi- cess and raising the needed Oregon Historical Museum our building. nesses are scheduled to finances for the move. building fund, by sending gather from 9 a.m. to 12 The Chronicle has a donation to ROHM, PO The Chronicle: Why is p.m. Wednesday Sept.15 for reached out to Rainier Box 762, Rainier, Oregon this new facility needed now a city-wide recruitment and Oregon Historical Museum 97048. Write on your check, and what is your vision that hiring event. President Kay Heflin and the or attach a note, that your the new building will offer The drive-through event museum board with the fol- donation is for the museum the community? will be held in the parking lowing questions. building fund. We only have lot of the Foursquare Church, just under $25,000 to raise to Heflin: We are outgrow- 555 Commons Drive, across The Chronicle: We receive the $100,000 match- ing the room that we have at from the WorkSource office Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle understand that your group ing donation, then we can city hall. There is no room and the Department of Motor WorkSource St. Helens has scheduled a hybrid hiring event for Sept. 15 to help connect job seekers with employers needing workers. has been challenged with start by hiring an architect for any more display cases. Vehicles in St. Helens. the permitting process and and create our building blue- We have four additional “The hiring event is need- gaining the needed finances prints. We won’t know an display cases in the hallways ed because there are many said there is a need for work- “When they are finished for development of the new estimated cost until we have of city hall. We can’t accept businesses in our community ers in all industries across the with the employers at the museum location. Could you blue prints drawn up and any large items. We have no who are short staffed,” Work- city. drive-through, they will be bring us up to date about the know the dimensions of the room to display them. We Source Oregon St Helens “We have talked with given a list of employers who status of the project? building we are wanting to have been offered a roll top Diana Nish said. “When you retail, food service, welding. are hiring and have a sched- build. We estimate that it will desk that was used by one travel around St. Helens, the manufacturing, production uled time for them to visit the Kay Heflin:City Admin- take $500,00 to $700,000 to of the first postmasters in majority of the businesses and other business settings business,” Nish said. “Dur- istrator, Scott Jorgenson, has complete our museum. Rainier. A piano from the have “help wanted” signs and they are all in need of ing the designated time slot, assured us that the planning First Congregational Church, in their windows, on their workers for a variety of posi- someone will be available to commission is looking at The Chronicle: What is which was Rainier’s first reader boards and even on tions,” Nish said. meet with them to let them updating their requirements your timeline to move for- church in Rainier, has been the billboards they rent. We While Nish could not know more about the job or about not being able to build ward and complete the new donated to us and is being want to find a way to connect provide an estimate of the jobs they have available.” a metal building where our building? stored elsewhere. One of the employers and the job number of people seeking Nish said the hiring event new museum will be built. Rainier’s first fire trucks will seekers. The hybrid hiring employment, she said Work- will offer two options that Our museum board has been Heflin: It is hard to esti- be donated to the museum event is one way we can help Source St. Helens believes includes a drive-through fair looking at building a Barn- mate a timeline for complet- if we have a heated room to make this happen.” many are looking for work. and a job applying and hiring dominium that is a partial ing our new building. It will keep it in. The fire truck will According to Nish, one “We believe there are section. steel building with accents all depend on our fundrais- be highlighted in our mu- of the reasons for the lack of many looking and want them Because the hiring event of rock, and designed to fit ing. By the end of the month, seum. We hope it will attract works is that many people to know there is a huge va- offers the two options, it pro- in with the current design Jason Schmidt will take out school children to our mu- with children left jobs when riety available in St. Helens vides businesses with more of homes that are near our the last two stumps and fin- seum. We also have logging the COVID-19 pandemic and we want to connect them effective ways to connect to ish leveling our property. We items that are promised to us caused the schools to close with the employers,” she prospective employees if we get a larger museum. in 2020. said. “ We are hoping for a Our new museum will offer a “Younger children could According to Nish, the successful community-wide meeting room to be used by not be left home alone, September hybrid hiring turnout of employers and job the public. school was being taught vir- event will benefit both job seekers so we can not only We will offer more events tually and they needed some- seekers and employers. get folks back to work, but and learning opportunities in one to help them with the Job seekers will start help our St Helens businesses sharing historical research schooling,” Nish said. “Many at the drive-through event find the workers they desper- and the history of Rainier people made the hard choice being held in the parking lot ately need,Nish said. “This and surrounding communi- of leaving their employment of the Four Square Church. will benefit everyone. ties that will interest school to help with their children’s They will receive a map and There is no cost to attend. classes and the general education.” list of employers who are public. Nish said that busi- participating at their worksite For additional informa- nesses closed because of the or place of business. The list tion, contact Kelly Dow- Follow this developing pandemic health and safety will contain employer names, ell at (503)378-2199 or story at thechronicleonline. restrictions and the workers hours they are available to [email protected] com and in the Wednesday moved to other positions and job seekers as well as the ir Kim Mann (888)457-1178 print editions of The Chron- organizations causing short- name of the point person job ext. 101 or Kim.Mann@ icle. ages in some industries. She seekers should ask for. equusworks.com. Columbia County’s trusted local news source A12 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, August 25, 2021 Nearly $46,000 for local libraries The Scappoose Pub- STAFF REPORT lic Library will receive a [email protected] $15,400 grant to create an Selected libraries in outdoor area for community Columbia County are shar- members to charge devices ing nearly $46,000 in new and use Wi-Fi outside federal grant funding. of regular hours, and for In March, the State resources, activities, and Library of Oregon received outreach to underserved nearly $3 million from the communities. federal American Rescue The Rainier Public Li- Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). brary will receive a $9,698 These funds were given grant to increase Internet to the State Library by the access in the community federal Institute of Museum through a hotspot lending and Library Services (IMLS) program, to provide public to help Oregon libraries, mu- access laptops at outreach seums, and related nonprof- locations, and to establish its promote digital inclusion a lending library at a local and connectivity, address senior apartment complex. needs arising from the pan- The Vernonia Public demic, and generally support Library will receive a efforts to provide equitable $15,175.60 grant to upgrade service to communities. public computers and Wi-Fi The State Library an- to meet community needs nounces that it is giving Metro Creative Connection / The Chronicle and to purchase technol- out over $2.1 million of the St. Helens, Scappoose, Rainier and Vernonia public libraries will share nearly $46,000 in federal grant funding. ogy to facilitate community ARPA funds in competitive presentations, webinars, grants to local organizations. ity and accessibility; expand workforce development; of the state grant funding. the library, purchase soft- and meetings. The grant Grants are being distributed access to and education and respond to needs aris- The St. Helens Pub- ware to facilitate confer- will also be used to increase to 61 institutions that serve about digital resources and ing from the pandemic. lic Library will receive ences, webinars, and meet- public awareness of servic- nearly every part of the state. tools; reach out to and bet- The following are the a $5,390 grant to update ings online and to equip es by purchasing a tablet to Projects include efforts to ter serve underrepresented Columbia County public American with Disabilities the library’s courtyard for educate patrons on down- improve internet connectiv- communities; promote libraries receiving a portion Act (ADA) equipment in outdoor programming. loadable materials. Long-Term Care program seeking volunteers day for residents’ rights and fully advocate for the Orego- and deserve to be treated facilities, residential care submitting an application ei- Submitted by dignity, and now needs over nians living in these long- with dignity and respect. The facilities, adult foster care ther online or by mail or fax, OREGON’S LONG TERM a hundred more volunteers term care facilities, we need pandemic has spotlighted homes, and memory care set- participating in an interview, CARE OMBUDSMAN across Oregon for the advo- at least 22 more volunteers. the need for Long-Term tings. Perhaps you or some- having references checked, PROGRAM cacy that is needed coming Residents in care facili- Care Ombudsman services one you know might make an and completing a Criminal The COVID-19 pandemic out of the pandemic. ties frequently face impos- in a time when it is difficult excellent Ombudsman. Records Check. is far from over, and Orego- Community volunteers sible decisions regarding to visit loved ones residing Our volunteers come Volunteers are expected nians living in long-term throughout Oregon are their care and quality of in long-term care. Unfortu- from all different walks of to commit for at least a year care facilities continue to be needed to become Long- life. If they push their call nately, only 49% of Oregon’s life. Successful applicants after completing the training. isolated while having some Term Care Ombudsmen to button and no one comes for facilities have a volunteer need good communication Please consider helping some of the highest rates of infec- advocate for those who live 45-minutes, do they report Ombudsman assigned to and listening skills, the abil- of your most vulnerable tion and deaths. And as we and receive care in nurs- the issue and possibly suffer them. This leaves many resi- ity to work through conflicts, community members. look to return to some level ing homes, assisted living, retaliation? Do they take a dents especially vulnerable. determination, tenacity, and a For more information or of pre-pandemic normalcy, and memory care facilities. deep breath and continue to Oregonians who live in passion for helping people. to apply, contact our office: there will be an increased Combined, in Clackamas, wait, knowing this problem long-term care need com- Our next trainings are 800-522-2602 or email ltco. need to ensure that quality Columbia, Hood River, and will continue to be an issue? munity members to become scheduled for September [email protected]. of care and quality of life Wasco Counties there are Many residents also feel their voice and advocate. and October. The trainings To report a concern at a will be protected for fellow 106 long-term care facilities, isolated and alone, especially The Office of the Long-Term are currently happening via long-term care facility, or to Oregonians living in long- and currently there are only now due to COVID-related Care Ombudsman is an Zoom, so a computer and a learn more about volunteer- term care. 15 volunteers. limits on visitation with fam- independent state agency that good internet connection are ing, call 1-800-522-2602 or Oregon’s Long-Term Many volunteers cover ily and friends. was established to advocate needed. If you are interested visit www.oltco.org. There is Care Ombudsman program more than one facility which Residents living and for those who reside in long- in attending the training, an a Deputy on Duty available has continued to fight every brings the rate of coverage to receiving care in long-term term care, including nursing application process must be weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to just under 35%. In order to care facilities have rights facilities, assisted living completed. This includes 4:30 p.m.

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