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T e he Chronicl Mayors look ahead to 2021 In that vein, he also said one of MONIQUE MERRILL the city’s constant top priorities is [email protected] public safety. “We hope to improve overall Editor’s note: safety by finding funding for a new public safety facility to allow us to This is the first in a series of better meet the safety needs of our special reports you’ll read only in officers and the community,” he in the weeks ahead said. providing insight from members of Two other priorities include com- our community into what we might munication and public engagement. expect in 2021. The city wants to inform the public Our first report focuses on view- about what is happening and how points from city hall at St. Helens staff and elected leaders are working and Scappoose. for them. As the year draws to a close, “We encourage people to reach the mayors of Scappoose and St. out to us and engage,” Scholl said. Helens have taken the time to reflect “We want to hear from you. We are on 2020 and look ahead to the new adapting to increased growth. If you year. have ideas, please reach out to us. Your thoughts are important to us.” St. Helens Scappoose St. Helens Mayor Rick Scholl said there are a lot of things on the In his state of the city address, city’s horizon to look forward to in Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle Enhancement of public walk ways along the Columbia River in 2021 continue to be a top priority for St. Helens Mayor Rick Scholl. Scappoose Mayor Scott Burge said the new year. the city has a few projects in the “Hopefully, we will be able to residents can look ahead to the redevelopment project. upcoming projects, Scholl said, will works for the next year, including transition back to more normalcy,” construction of two park projects. “[The waterfront project] hope- be increasing community support for park projects and multiyear planning he said. Two new city council He said Campbell Park is getting fully will include the start of con- the city’s aging police station. to shape how Scappoose will look members will join the city council new sports courts, additional park- struction on a riverfront boardwalk, “We will be engaging the com- over the next 50 years. starting in January. “With the new ing and improved storm drainage. expansion of Columbia View Park, munity and letting them know about This year, 2021, is the 100 year councilors, I am looking forward McCormick Park will have a new and a street expansion at S First our need for a new building,” he anniversary of the city of Scappoose to new ideas and input on current all-abilities playground installed, Street and Strand Street,” Scholl said. “Our current station is 50 years and the 50th commemoration of city projects. There has been a lot of partially funded through the Moda said. “Site preparation will start at old and very small.” the dedication of the World Peace planning occurring the last several Assist program competition the city the St. Helens Industrial Business Scholl said the police department years and people have joined the won in April. Park to attract new business to the has outgrown the space and a new council.” The new year will also launch area.” facility is needed to help the com- ­ As far as projects go, St. Helens the first phases of the waterfront One of the most important munity as it continues to grow. See 2021 Page A4 Vaccinations begin in Columbia County

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In the four weeks since the first COVID-19 vaccine was approved for emergency use in the , over 50,000 doses have been Drawing courtesy of the City of St. Helens administered in Oregon. Within This is a conceptual drawing of what the new St. Helens Public Safety Facility could Columbia County, 270 doses have look like. Specific cost estimates have yet to be released by the city and no specific decisions had been made as of Jan. 5 about how the public safety facility would be been administered. funded. Both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines require two doses to be effective. The Pfizer vaccine doses Council to review public need to be administered 21 days apart and the Moderna vaccine doses need to be administered 28 days apart. Nine people in Oregon safety facility plans have received the second doses of and Old Portland Road for the site vaccine as of Monday. Courtesy photo from Oregon Health Sciences University JEREMY C. RUARK of the new facility. The state is scheduled to receive Columbia County is now receiving COVID-19 vaccines. [email protected] St. Helens Assistant City Ad- just over 85,000 doses of both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccine this health programs, emergency medi- “This is an all-hands-on-deck ministrator Matt Brown said an as- cal service providers and other first effort, and I have directed OHA The St. Helens City Council is sessment determined that a 21,000 week, though actual numbers may scheduled to receive a key report vary and are subject to change. responders. to partner as widely as possible to square foot facility would best serve Gov. Kate Brown issued a state- ensure we are using all available and recommendation during its the long terms needs of the growing The first group to receive the Jan. 6 public session concerning vaccine in the state’s phased vac- ment late Monday, Jan. 5 about resources to ramp up Oregon’s vac- community. stepping up the vaccination efforts cinations rapidly.” the future of the St. Helens Police “From the size of the building, cine approach includes health care Department. personnel and residents and staff at across the state. as of right now, we can only use “Today, I directed the Oregon On the horizon Over the past few months, a city construction estimates based on long-term care facilities. Long-term ad hoc committee has been review- care facility residents include adults Health Authority (OHA) to achieve square footage,” Brown told The the benchmark of 12,000 vaccina- Vaccines will soon be opened ing proposals to build a new police Chronicle in November. “Those who reside in facilities that provide building that would be a public a range of services, including medi- tions administered in Oregon per up to other care facilities and estimates can range widely because day by the end of the next two health care personnel and residents, safety facility to include the city’s of the type of structure and purpose cal and personal care, to people who police department, municipal court, are unable to live independently, weeks,” Brown said. “That will put hospice programs, mobile crisis of the building. So we are not ready us on track to deploy every vac- care and related services, secure city council chambers, a commu- to put a price on the building at this according to the state’s vaccination nity room and a backup emergency plan. cine we have in our hands each transport and individuals working in time.” week. OHA will be working with correctional settings. These people operations center. The city contracted with The other people eligible to In February, following a review receive vaccinations right now health care providers, pharmacies, are in group two of the first phase of are hospital workers, urgent care and local public health partners to of land for the project, the St. Hel- ­ ens City Council selected property employees, staff at skilled nursing streamline the distribution process ­ at the intersection at Kaster Road See COUNCIL Page A7 and memory care facilities, tribal to achieve that goal. See VACCINE Page A7

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Three officials were sworn into office by Judge Ted Grove on Monday. Commissioner Margaret Magruder, reelected for her second term to Posi- tion 1, was first elected in November 2016. A lifelong resident of Clatskanie, she has more than two decades of public service involving Columbia County business, government and nonprofits. As a County Commissioner, Magruder’s primary focus is economic development, natural resources and infra- structure. “It is a privilege to serve the citizens of Columbia County for the next four years,” Magruder said. “I look forward to working to bring improved technology, new jobs, and good health to Columbia County.” Commissioner Casey Courtesy photo from Columbia County Courtesy photo from Columbia County Garrett, elected in No- From left to right, Columbia County Commissioners Casey Garrett, Margaret Magruder, Henry Heimuller at Treasurer MaryAnn Guess holds her certification. vember for his first term the swearing in ceremony. to Position 3, has been the County Fair Board for parent in performing the working for the County raised outside of Scappoose jobs, increasing access to has worked in the Colum- eight years. duties of county treasurer for six years as the direc- in Chapman. As a County public lands and improved bia County Tax Office for “My family has been in as I do as the county’s tax tor of general services. He Commissioner, Garrett customer service. 18 years, and became the Columbia County for the collector.” has been a resident of St. is focused on economic MaryAnn Guess, newly county’s tax collector in past 50 years,” Guess said. This will be Guess’s first Helens for 14 years and was growth and living wage elected as county treasurer, 2015. Guess also served on “I will continue to be trans- term as county treasurer. What the GDP means for Columbia County

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Real estate sales are a key economic indicator in Columbia County. In the following report, Oregon Employment Region- al Economist Erik Knoder outlines how real estate sales Rainier structure fire have helped move the county ahead. in the years after the Great 1.5% from 2018 to 2019. Lincoln County Recession before rebounding Manufacturing was the Northwest Oregon’s strongly in 2015. It increased single-largest contributor Lincoln County also saw recovery from the Great 4.7% in 2019, but has grown to growth, followed by real more modest GDP growth Recession was uneven. by only 15.1% in real terms estate. during the recovery from the Employment grew faster since 2009. Services, espe- Clatsop County Great Recession. Lincoln in Benton and Clatsop coun- cially real estate, powered its County’s GDP fell six out of ties and lagged in Columbia GDP growth, and the goods- Clatsop County’s em- seven years from 2006 through and Lincoln counties. Tilla- producing industries actually ployment also passed its 2013. In inflation-adjusted mook County’s employment declined slightly from 2018 pre-recession high in 2012 terms it took until 2016 for the growth was in between these to 2019. and had solid GDP growth county’s GDP to surpass the two groups. during the recovery from level it first reached in 2006. The change in gross do- Benton County the Great Recession. Its GDP has grown since then, mestic product of the coun- GDP growth was 4.3% from including a gain of 3.8% in ties seems to have followed The BEA’s estimates 2018 to 2019 as its economy 2019. roughly the same general show that Benton County’s continued more normal Lincoln County’s growth pattern for four counties, but GDP grew by nearly $1.3 growth before the pandemic. was mostly provided by ser- GDP for Tillamook County billion dollars from 2009 Clatsop County’s GDP grew vice industries with real estate is estimated to have grown through 2019. After adjust- by $762 million over the 10 being the leading contributor much faster than any of the ing for inflation this resulted years, which yielded total to growth by far and retail other counties. in real growth of just over inflation-adjusted growth of trade also contributing. Manu- The Bureau of Economic 18%. Benton County’s 24.7% over that period. The facturing and the other goods- Analysis (BEA) makes esti- employment passed its pre- county’s growth from 2018 producing industries had weak mates of county-level gross recession high in 2012, so to 2019 came primarily from growth in 2019. Metro Creative Connection / Chronicle domestic product. Gross Do- was on a strong growth path its private-sector service Services, especially real estate, in Columbia County powered the GDP mestic Product (GDP) is the growth, and the goods-producing industries actually declined slightly for years until the pandemic. industries. Tillamook County from 2018 to 2019. value of goods and services Benton County provided Clatsop County’s real produced in an area. 41% of the region’s $12.1 estate industry provided the Tillamook County has the natural resources. Health care absolute gain (+$69.4 million) billion GDP in 2019. most to the county’s GDP smallest GDP in the region, and government also contrib- in GDP among the five coun- Columbia County Despite a large public growth followed by health but it has led the pack for GDP uted a share to GDP growth. ties. Pretty impressive. sector Benton County’s care and manufacturing. growth (33.6%) since 2009. Its Manufacturing was nearly Columbia County have recent GDP growth came Clatsop County had the GDP grew by 6.4% in 2019. unchanged over the year. Erik Knoder is a regional had more modest GDP from the private sector. The largest net change (+$76.4 Most of Tillamook Although the county has the economist with the Oregon growth during the recovery government’s contribution million) in GDP of the five County’s GDP growth in smallest GDP in the Northwest Employment Department. He from the Great Recession. to GDP actually fell slightly. counties in Northwest Or- 2019 came from real estate, region, its growth led to it may be reached at 541-351- Columbia County’s GDP fell The county’s GDP grew by egon from 2018 to 2019. with additional growth from producing the second-largest 5595. Landslide closes Highway 30 COLUMBIA CITY MUNICIPAL JEREMY C. RUARK ing the type of geology, the these deposits highlights the slope and water. Rainwater potential danger present and [email protected] buildup following frequents shows the need for public storms can lead to a land- awareness on landslide COURT AMNESTY PROGRAM Highway 30 remained slide. hazards. DECEMBER 15, 2020 through April 15, 2021 closed about three miles east According to a DO- According to DOGAMI, of Astoria at milepost 94 as GAMI executive summary people, structures and roads Columbia City Municipal Court is offering a one-time only amnesty program of late Monday, following a report about the landslide located below steep slopes mud and rock landslide. hazards in Columbia in canyons and near the to forgive a portion of overdue fines owed when you pay in full between Oregon Department of County, landslides and mouths of canyons may be December 15, 2020 and April 15, 2021. To participate in this program, you Transportation geologists debris flows are common in at serious risk. Dangerous must follow the guidelines below: were working with road the Oregon coast range due places can include: crews on the best approach to the combination of high • Canyon bottoms, for mitigating the slide • Overdue fines are defined as those that have precipitation, steep slopes, stream channels, and areas been sent to the collection agency and are older issues. As of Monday, the and landslide-prone geo- of rock and soil accumu- road was closed indefi- logic units. Cutting through lation at the outlets of than 2 years. nitely, and only emergency the northern coast range, the canyons. • You will receive half off / fifty-percent (50%) of vehicles will be allowed to Highway 30 (Oregon State • Bases of steep hillsides. the total balance due Columbia City. Reductions pass through the slide area. Highway 92) corridor is • Road cuts or other will not be given for partial payments. The alternative routes for prone to slope instability. areas where slopes of hills • Payment must be in the form of check, money all vehicles including large The study indicates that have been excavated or order, cashier’s check, or debit/credit card. trucks is State Route 4 in the Highway 30 corridor over-steepened. Washington and Highway Payments can be made via mail or taken over in Columbia and Clatsop • Places where slides or the phone. 202 / Highway 47. Travelers Counties is at significant debris flows have occurred should avoid the area or use risk from landslide hazards. in the past. • Driver license reinstatement papers will be an alternative route. Landslides cover 25% of the faxed to DMV after notice is received from the The Oregon Department study area, and 33% of the See dangers posed collection agency of settlement in full. You may of Geology and Mineral city of Clatskanie is covered by landslides and safety also be subject to a $75.00 fee payable to the Industries (DOGAMI) said by large, deep landslides. precautions provide by DMV to reinstate your driver’s license. landslides can be caused The large number of people DOGAMI with this story at by several factors, includ- and structures residing on thechronicleonline.com. Please direct all questions and inquiries to: Columbia City Municipal Court at 503-397-4010

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Fire and Police Police release sketch of child STAFF REPORT were assisted by Lincoln County search and rescue [email protected] members. The Oregon State Medical Oregon State Police (OSP) Examiner’s Office estimates have released new details in the deceased’s age to be 6.5 the agency’s investigation of to 10 years old. She is ap- the human remains of a child proximately 3’10” to 4’6” discovered in rural Lincoln tall, and had long hair that is County on Dec. 10 dark brown or black. Her race OSP released what the or ethnic origin has yet to be agency called an approxi- determined, but DNA analysis mation sketch of the child is not complete, OSP said. on Monday. Detectives are Due to the condition of the seeking the public’s assistance remains, investigators believe in identifying the remains of the child had likely been the child. deceased for at least 30 days Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle On Dec. 10, investigators before she was discovered. St. Helens Police made four DUII arrests over the new year holiday weekend. were summoned to the H.B. Detectives have not released Van Duzer Forest State Scenic details about the cause or the Corridor in Otis for a death manner of the child’s death. investigation. At the loca- If you have any informa- Courtesy sketch from OSP Holiday DUII arrests made Investigators are hopeful some- tion, investigators found the tion that might help investiga- remains of a female child in tors in identifying this child, one can recognize this sketch JEREMY C. RUARK drivers had BACs of .25% About one in five people a heavily wooded area. Due of a child whose remains were and .14%. in fatal or near-fatal crashes please call 800-442-0776 or found in early December in rural [email protected] to the terrain OSP detectives Impaired driving can lead were highly intoxicated, with 01-06-21 3x15D Jan Clearance:Layout*OSP 1 1/4/21 (*677). 12:50 PM Page 1 Lincoln County. to serious consequences, BACs of .15% or more, the St. Helens Police mount- according to a release from study said. ed additional traffic safety the St. Helens Police De- According to St. Helens patrols over the New Year’s partment, which stated it is Municipal County officials, holiday weekend and netted dedicated to ensuring safe conviction of DUII can be four driving under the influ- roads for citizens. expensive. ence of intoxicants (DUII) The release stated that the • 1st conviction – mini- arrests, two warrant arrests New Year’s holiday is one mum fine of $1,000 and and made a total of 29 traffic of the more dangerous times maximum fine of $6,250; stops. to be on the road. Accord- • 2nd conviction – mini- The extra patrol was con- ing to the National Highway mum fine of $1,500 and ducted from 1 p.m. Thurs- Traffic Safety Administration maximum fine of $6,250; day, Dec. 31, until 6 a.m. (NHTSA), there is typically • 3rd+ conviction – Friday, Jan. 1. an increase in drunk-driving minimum fine of $2,000 and One DUII driver had a related deaths during this maximum fine of $6,250 What the GDP means for Columbia Countyblood alcohol concentration holiday. (these amounts assume the (BAC) of .29%. The legal According to a recent case is still a misdemeanor; limit in Oregon is .08%. NHTSA study, more than a third DUII conviction can Additionally, two St. 63% of drivers in fatal or be either a misdemeanor or a Helens officers who were near-fatal crashes tested felony depending on the time driving to-and-from work positive for alcohol or at between convictions). observed dangerous driving least one active drug – a high by individuals suspected to number and an increase from See more about the po- be impaired. This ultimately the 50% range seen before tential fines with this story at led to two DUII arrests. The COVID. thechronicleonline.com. Rainier structure fire Columbia River Fire & Rescue (CRFR) firefight- ers arrived on the scene of a fire in a shop at a private residence on Old Rainier Stanton Club Chair 5 Piece Road in Rainier Friday night, Jan.1. Down Cushions Dining Set Specific details about the cause of the structure fire in Rainier had yet to $399 $449 be released by CRFR as of SAVE $400 SAVE $366 Monday. 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Courtesy photo from SRFPD Members of the Scappoose Rural Fire Protection District pose with Roux, the district’s January honorary fire dog. The Scappoose Rural Fire visiting the SRFPD station. the opportunity to observe Protection District (SR- Roux is SRFPD’s Honor- Roux in an environment with FPD) crew has established a ary Fire Dog for January. children, so the shelter offi- partnership with the Oregon In a Facebook post, the cials said aren’t sure how the Humane Society to showcase fire district crew describes dog would will do with kids, the district’s “Honorary Fire Roux as a handsome 3-year- according to the Facebook Dogs” each month. old lab mix who weighs post. The dogs are housed at about 62 pounds, knows a If you have space in your the Humane Society’s shelter few commands, and is scared home and heart for Roux, waiting for adoption. Each of cats. you can contact the Humane Reach out to potential customers. month the fire crew shares The Oregon Humane Society at www.oregonhu- a photo of one of the dogs Society officials have not had mane.org/adopt Get your ad in The Chronicle today. Call 503-397-0116 Columbia County’s trusted local news source A4 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Opinion Garden Plots: Stink bugs and wartime CHIP BUBL A second theory is that systems have to evolve to WWII brought the Vic- specific numbers. Free newsletter predators, both foreign and get the food to the front- tory gardens. People in rural Housewives could send Chronicle Guest Article domestic, may be finding lines. and urban areas worked tin cans with candy, fruit- The Oregon State Uni- them quite tasty. There is WWI required that food- the soil to raise food for cakes, and the like, to GIs versity Extension office in Where did the good evidence that spiders, stuffs be transported across their families, friends, and overseas. This processing Columbia County publishes stink bugs go? the predatory spined stink an ocean. The US govern- neighbors. Victory garden- was done at the Extension a monthly newsletter on bug, some beetles, wasps, ment created policies that ing enabled more food to be office for the sum of 3 cents gardening and farming topics birds, ants, and even fungal essentially gave them war- shipped to troops around the per can and was over-seen (called County Living) writ- disease are eliminating time authority over all food world. Empty lots, school by Mrs. Eric Zatterberg. ten/edited by yours truly. marmorated stink bugs. But movement and sales. fields, flower gardens, Women’s roles also changed All you need to do is ask probably the most aggres- Herbert Hoover and back yards dramatically reported Maude for it and it will be mailed sive predator is the teeny was put in were culti- Causwell, Extension Home or emailed to you. Call 503 Samurai wasp that lays its charge of vated. For Economist of the time. 397-3462 to be put on the eggs in stink bug eggs. This the Food an invest- The WWII era Columbia list. Alternatively, you can provides a great meal for Ad- ment of County Extension agent had find it on the web at exten- the developing wasp larva. min- $1.30 many roles including: sion.oregonstate.edu/colum- While not native to the istra- in • Increase food produc- bia and click on newsletters. United States, it appears to tion. tion by utilizing the best tools have traveled from the Ori- and growing techniques. Many Extension ent on ships in the same way En-courage Victory gardens. publications available marmorated stink bugs got Encourage reuse, and recy- online here and was first spotted in cling. In 2017 and 2018, most Vancouver, Washington. It is Peo- • A special agent (Ken As- Are you putting up salsa, of Columbia County was now successfully established ple burry) was hired to manage saving seeds, or thinking awash in stink bugs. The in western Oregon. Had it were seeds, farm labor. He was in charge about planting grapes? OSU brown marmorated stink not gotten here on its own, asked $1.50 of allocating farm workers to has a large number of its bug first showed up in the there were plans to introduce to con- for fertil- the most important activities publications available for free Portland metro area in 2008 it from Asia as a bio-control. serve and izer and be it haying, fruit or vegeta- download. Just go to catalog. and expanded its range and Odds are that both eat all their 7-8 hours/ ble harvest, tilling or planting extension.oregonstate.edu/ population into most of weather and predatory biol- food (clean week tending the throughout the county. . Click on publications and western Oregon within a ogy played a role. We have plates only). There garden, a family could • Finally, the County start exploring. few years. They were also known that there is an ebb were wheat less Mondays have fresh vegetables for 5-6 Agricultural agent was The Extension Service a serious agricultural pest and flow of box elder bugs and pork-less Tuesdays. months. LIFE magazine esti- responsible for staffing an offers its programs and mate- affecting apples, pears, wine from year to year. Perhaps Children signed this pledge: mated that by 1943, 6 million aircraft surveillance facility rials equally to all people. grapes, tomatoes, peppers, marmorated stink bugs will “At the table I will not leave Americans were planting in Yankton that looked much hazel-nuts and other crops. show a cyclic population a scrap of food on my plate Victory gar-dens. Public like a forest fire watchtower. Contact information for the They were most obvious pattern. But because they and I’ll not eat between schools had victory gardens. Extension office when they tried to get into cause serious crop loss, meals but for suppertime I By 1945, 20 million Victory Have questions? your house in the fall along there is a lot more energy fo- will wait.” gardens were producing 40% Oregon State University with box elder bugs. Most cused on their life in Oregon During the First World of all American vegetables. If you have questions on Extension Service – Colum- of them, like the box elder and how to best reduce that War, novel foods came into Records in the Columbia any of these topics or other bia County bugs, don’t get out alive but damage. common usage including County Extension office for home garden and/or farm Address: 505 N. Co- that is another story. Then sugarless candy, dogfish, the WWII years, offer lots of questions, please contact lumbia River Highway St. in the past summer and and horsemeat steaks. “Lib- evidence of war efforts: Chip Bubl, Oregon State Uni- Helens, OR 97051 fall, their numbers crashed. erty” gardens were encour- Victory gardens and home versity Extension office in St. Phone: 503 397-3462 Reports from the Willa- aged and even President canning were widely encour- Helens at 503 397-3462 or at Email: chip.bubl@or- mette Valley noted far fewer Wilson grazed sheep on the aged, though I could find no [email protected]. egonstate.edu stink bugs in crops with the White house lawns. There possible exception of the were some great posters put Eugene area. out in support of these food What happened? There management efforts which are several theories, not are available online. mutually exclusive. I visited with one entomologist who thought cool weather in May and early June followed by Wartime and OSC(U) a very cold October slowed Extension down their metamorphic cycle which reduced their As Napoleon noted, an crop presence and prevented army rides on its stomach. a second generation from War creates a tremendous maturing. It is that second demand on food resources. generation that looks for the Massive and sophisticated coziness of your home. collection and transportation

Drawing courtesy of the City of Scappoose The Grabhorn project development in Scappoose is a key economic project outlined by Mayor Scott Burge. Early discussions included development of a city pool at the site.

now, 63% of the community by updating several master is within that goal, he said. plans and improve sidewalks “The most recent ac- throughout the city. Weekly Online Poll Last Week’s Results quisition was the Grabhorn “The city remains com- From2021 Page A1 Property,” Burge said in mitted to serving the public his address. The Grabhorn through these challeng- Will 2021 be a Do you agree with Candle in Scappoose, which Property abuts Veterans Park ing times,” he said. “Even On Jan. 2, 2021, Florent he said will be unaltered by and South Scappoose Creek, through it has been a difficult “Frenchie” Clyde Rheault the new development forming and he said the city council is year, particularly due to the better year than Oregon’s alcohol passed away at the age of around it. in the process of updating the COVID-19 pandemic, the city 86, in Scappoose, Oregon. Also in the works is the conceptual park plan by in- has overcome the obstacle 2020? drinks-to-go bill? Frenchie was born July expansion of the park system. corporating public comment. and remains agile and respon- 15, 1934 in Horace, North The goal is to have every citi- “The