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Serving Columbia County since 1881 Independence Day fireworks possible been searching for a community JEREMY C. RUARK partner to oversee the Independence [email protected] Day celebration and fireworks show. There are new details concern- She said if any community organi- ing the City of St. Helens Indepen- zation is interested in taking charge dence Day fireworks demonstra- of the event, they need to contact tion. city officials at 503-397-6272. The fireworks would be held on Sand Island if the city council gives Fireworks history final official approval for the event, according to the city’s communica- The Fourth of July fireworks tions spokesperson, Crystal King. show was postponed last year due In a Feb. 17 city council discus- to the restrictions associated with sion, St. Helens Mayor Rick Scholl the COVID-19 pandemic and uncer- suggested hosting a tailgate party tainty of timelines. The city council at the city’s waterfront, estimating considered moving the display to that 500 cars, each paying a $20 December during the Christmas admission fee, could raise enough Ships event, but did not move for- money for a reasonable firework ward with that plan. show. Last year wasn’t the only year fireworks have been absent from To cut costs, Scholl suggested St. Helens during Independence the show be held on the city-side of Day celebrations. In 2012, a city the water instead of on a barge or fireworks committee was unable to on Sand Island. raise the $20,000 needed to host the display— which has typically been Pandemic impact funded entirely through donations and sponsorships. King told The Chronicle that However, fireworks did make a the fireworks demonstration would bang in St. Helens later that sum- depend on current Oregon Health Courtesy photo from the City of St. Helens mer when the Maritime Heritage Authority (OHA) pandemic safety The 4th of July fireworks demonstrations have attracted large crowds to the Columbia riverfront in St. Helens. Festival organizers stepped in to requirements in place at the time of raise $7,500 for a smaller dis- the event. will make a final decision about as it gets closer to July 4. Events the show costing in the range of play hosted over a week later, to “The city is planning to do fire- tailgating at a later date once poten- like these take several months $15,000 to $18,000,” King said. coincide with the opening of the works from Sand Island this year as tial guidelines are clearer closer to to plan, and include permitting “This should allow for a larger festival. long as the Oregon Health Author- July 4. through state and federal agencies display that people can safely enjoy ity and state guidelines allow,” “A contract with the fireworks before final event details such as from their vehicles and/or at a The Chronicle will report ad- King stated. display company has to be made tailgating are made.” distance. The council funds will be ditional details about the city’s King sad the city has not yet early in the year, and this is what King said the city contracts with used for the display, and the city plans for the fireworks demonstra- made an official decision about the precipitated the council’s recent dis- Canby-based Western Display Fire- will seek sponsorships to offset the tion as they become available. Fol- suggested tailgating because CO- cussion regarding planning to host works to conduct the show. cost. low developments at thechronicle- VID-19 safety guidelines continue a show this year or not,” King said. “With hosting the display from According to King, over the last online.com and in the Wednesday to change. She said the city council “Further event details will be made Sand Island this year, we anticipate several years, the city council has print editions of The Chronicle. False kidnapping alert issued gency dispatch at 503-397-1521.” recover money sent that way. JEREMY C. RUARK Law enforcement officials urge The FTC said the FBI calls this [email protected] local residents to be watchful for the scam virtual kidnapping. Scammers St. Helens Police have issued an ongoing fraud attempts and to notify scour the internet and social media alert following what officials call a police officers or sheriff’s deputies sites, grabbing information about disturbing phone call reported by if you believe you have received where people live, work, or travel, area residents. such a scam call. and names of friends and family. On Thursday, March 4, St. Hel- The cons use the details to pick a ens Police received multiple reports Federal alert target and make their calls sound of a male calling from an interna- credible. tional telephone number claiming to According to the Federal Trade The FTC and law enforcement have kidnapped the person’s child. Commission Consumer Information officials urge people to limit per- In a release, investigators said website, the telephone calls are part sonal information posted on social that according to the people receiv- of an increasing range of coercion media sites. ing the telephone message, the caller schemes designed to frighten and “If you get a call like this, re- Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle threatens to harm the child and then St. Helens Police said they have investigated each of the suspicious calls, which have extort money from families. The member that it’s fake, no matter how a child comes on the phone and begs proven to be false. callers claim to have kidnapped a scary it sounds,” the FTC warning for help. The caller demands money child, brother, sister or other rela- states. “Even if it feels really real, in exchange for the person’s child to child is where they are supposed to bia County. Someone has spoofed tive and in order for the victim to never wire money or pay by prepaid be returned. be. CCSO’s mainline number of 503- be released safely and unharmed, a card to anyone who asks you to. If The St. Helens Police officials If you have a difficult time con- 366-4611 and is calling people ad- ransom must be paid immediately. you’re worried about the call, get off said they have fully investigated all tacting your child, call the St. Helens vising them they have a warrant for “To stop you from checking out the phone and get in touch with the of the reported phone calls and said Police non-emergency dispatch at their arrest if they don’t pay money the story, scammers order you to relative or friend in question – just each call has proven to be false. All 503-397-1521 to speak with a St. or give personal information to the stay on the phone until the money to reassure yourself. And then notify children have been verified as safe. Helens officer. caller,” the sheriff’s office Facebook is sent,” the FTC warning reads. the Federal Trade Commission and St. Helen Police advise that if The Columbia County Sheriff’s post reads. “Please understand we “There’s pressure to pay quickly, local law enforcement.” you receive a phone call claiming Office has also released details of will never call you and request and the caller says not to contact that your child has been kidnapped another fraud attempt. payment or personal information anyone. The scammers demand To report a false kidnapping call hang up the phone and verify “We wanted everyone to be to avoid an arrest warrant. When in payment by wire transfer or prepaid to the FTC, visit reportfraud.ftc. through a trusted source that your aware of a scam occurring in Colum- doubt, hang up and call non emer- cards because it’s difficult to trace or gov/#/ New riverfront development details surface

The St. Helens City Council Additional work STAFF REPORT has approved a personal services [email protected] agreement for a firm to draft de- In addition to street and utility The City of St. Helens has taken sign documents, obtain required extensions, the personal services another major step to open river- permits, and create construction agreement with Otak includes design front property for development. documents for road and utility ex- work for the intersections at South 1st tensions for South 1st and Strand and Cowlitz Streets and Strand and Streets. Cowlitz Streets to improve pedestrian The agreement is part of the safety, function, and aesthetics. Opinion ...... A4 city’s ongoing efforts to open The personal services agreement a large expanse of riverfront also includes permitting assistance for Poll ...... A4 property that was formerly private the construction projects. Obituaries ...... A5 industrial land fenced off from Otak will spend 2021 creating community access. preliminary and final designs for the Classified Ads ...... A6 With the city’s purchase of the street and utility extensions, securing Legals ...... A7 property in 2015, major planning necessary permits, and creating a bid- and design work has taken place ding package for the work. Construc- Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle Garden Plots ...... A7 to reclaim the waterfront to serve The city hopes to extend South 1st Street from Cowlitz Street to Plymouth Street as tion is anticipated to take 18 months the community in new ways, ac- part of the riverfront development. to complete and is targeted to begin in TV Guide ...... A8 cording to a release from the city. March 2022. Blotter ...... A9 1st Street from Cowlitz Street to Strand Street is targeted to be City officials are working with Paying homage Plymouth Street. Strand Street a festival street with a gateway or Business Oregon Infrastructure Fi- Sports ...... A10 will be extended south and then special streetscape treatment at the nance Authority to secure a low-in- The redevelopment process is west to intersect South 1st Street intersection of South 1st Street and terest loan through the Special Public designed to pay homage to both opposite the Tualatin pedestrian Strand Street. Mid-block cross- Works Opportunity Fund to fund the the past and future of the city by stairway. ings along South 1st Street are also project. Vol. 139, No. 10 creating new amenities to attract expected to enhance walkability, The city council made this latest new business and residents to St. Development will include: maintain view corridors, and connect riverfront redevelopment decision Helens and provide guaranteed pedestrians to public access along during its Wednesday, March 3 public public access to a larger stretch of • Pedestrian and bicycle con- the riverfront. session. the Columbia River. nections Utility extensions will also occur The city will use Portland- • Streetscape design to ensure that there is adequate wa- Follow this redevelopment project based contractor Otak to assist in • On-street parking ter, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, at thechronicleonline.com and in the preparing the construction docu- • View corridors of the Colum- landscape design, and other neces- Wednesday print editions of The ments for the extension of South bia River sary utilities for future development. Chronicle. A2 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, March 10, 2021 Students back in class JEREMY C. RUARK [email protected] In-person instruction resumed for limited classes at the St. Helens School District this week. The planned return includes what administrators said is a minor adjustment fol- lowing Gov. Brown’s execu- tive order on Friday, March 5, that all students return to the classroom. See full story on page A3. Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle “As a school district, we Bennett Road looking west across Highway 30. are excited to begin to have Metro Creative Connection / The Chronicle students return to in-person in- The St. Helens School District welcomed back pre-kindergarten struction in our hybrid model,” through 1st grade students for in-person hybrid learning this week. Bennett, Millard road projects the district said in a letter is- sued later Friday to parents. The Chronicle: What do share what school will look STAFF REPORT The St. Helens School you see as the main challenges like when returning. We will [email protected] District had planned for you and staff will face with continue to do this as each students pre-kindergarten resuming in-person instruc- grade returns. Some of the State and local trans- through 1st grade to start back tions with students, and how tools we shared in meetings portation officials said they to in-person hybrid learning will you overcome those chal- and newsletters have included planned to launch a significant on March 8. The letter states lenges? our hybrid handbook and vid- safety improvement project that the tentative plan, pending eos that give specific guidance at Bennett and Millard Roads positive metric numbers, was Principals: The staff of on wearing face coverings, along Highway 30 this week. for 2nd – 3rd grade students to Columbia City, Lewis and hand-washing, and more. The Highway 30 Millard return March 29 followed by Clark, and McBride Elemen- In addition, we shared with and Bennett Roads Safety 4th -5th grade beginning April tary are excited to have our families the importance of get- Project will make changes to 12 and middle and high school students back in the building. ting children ready for usual both intersections to reduce students returning April 19 the Although it has been challeng- routines such as regular bed- the number of serious crashes, start of the fourth quarter. ing to teach over Zoom, our times and eating at designated according to the Oregon School administrators staff has done a fantastic job times. Our teachers have also Department of Transporta- said the district would make a and report that students are been working with students tion (ODOT). The project is a minor adjustment by start- making significant progress. remotely to practice wearing a collaborative effort between ing 2nd - 5th grade students We don’t anticipate many face covering when learning. the ODOT, Columbia County March 29, while still adhering challenges. Our leadership One thing we would like and the local communities to the district’s initial plan of team and staff have been to remind families is that we to make this section of road providing in-person hybrid working diligently over the are here to assist them in any safer. instruction to pre-kindergarten past few months to prepare way possible. Please reach What the project is de- • Upgrade the rail cross- ing construction. through 1st grade students for reopening. Every staff out to your school principal signed to accomplish: ings at both Bennett and Mil- This section of Highway March 8. Students in middle member from the front office, if you have any questions or lard Roads. 30 was once part of a safety and high school will return to nutrition services, custo- concerns. • Increase the turning corridor that was designated in-person hybrid instruction dial services, instructional radius of the right turn lane ODOT said crews will be in 2010 but decommissioned April 19, as planned. assistants, transportation, and The Chronicle: What from Highway 30 to Ben- working Monday through Fri- in 2014 because of a reduced Students attending St. Hel- teachers have partnered to- message would you give to nett Road by widening and day, from 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. number of serious crashes. The ens Virtual Academy (SHVA) gether to learn and understand the students to help ease any restriping the roadway near There will be some night work safety corridor designation will continue in that program the Oregon Department of frustrations, fears, and anxiety the intersection. to set up and remove staged also enabled ODOT and the unless they request to transfer Education (ODE) guidelines they may face? • Restrict left turns onto traffic control. Traffic on local community to engineer to the in-person hybrid model, and put them in place in the Highway 30 from Bennett Highway will not be detoured, a solution to safety concerns the district’s letter states. most child-friendly, devel- Principals: Our schools Road by creating a median. but side roads will have with turning issues at the The Chronicle reached opmentally appropriate way are so excited to have you • Add a traffic signal at detours for access. The inter- intersections. This $7.5 million out to the principals of the possible. back in our buildings. St. Hel- Highway 30 and Millard sections of Highway 30 and project addresses those con- district’s three elementary ens is a great place to learn, Road and widening Millard to Millard Road and/or Highway cerns, according to ODOT. schools to gain their insight The Chronicle: What and the principals and staff provide access to U.S. 30 that 30 and Bennett Road will be Construction is expected to into resuming in-person recommendations would you look forward to seeing you will relieve traffic pressure. impacted at various times dur- be completed by October 1. instruction this week. The have for parents to help them back in school. 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Columbia County’s trusted local news source Wednesday, March 10, 2021 www.thechronicleonline.com A3 Governor orders students back to school back to a classroom learning than Multnomah and Wash- still be guided by a slew of or hybrid learning models. Brown said. “The science ZACK DEMARS environment.” ington Counties for the past state requirements around Brown’s executive order and data is clear, schools can [email protected] two weeks and we need to health and safety measures, directs ODE and OHA to return to in-person instruc- Almost a year after Local reaction reverse that trend,” Stockwell as well as the advisory met- issue updated guidance for tion with a very low risk of schools sent students home said. “We want to keep our rics tied to the level of virus reopening by March 19. She COVID-19 transmission, for the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Helens School Su- children in school and allow spread in each community. said the two-part timeline particularly with a vaccinated Oregon Governor Kate perintendent Scot Stockwell our local businesses to reopen Comprehensive distance will give districts time to workforce.” Brown issued an executive said Brown’s executive order so we can get our community learning will only be an op- prepare for more students on Brown has been facing order Friday, March 5, aimed won’t change much of his back. We’ve been discon- tion for school districts when campus. criticism for not requiring at bringing them back. district’s current reopening nected way too long.” individual students require “I am using this phased schools to return to in-person Brown’s order directs efforts. The only real change, Stockwell said that once the accommodation, or when approach because, as we instruction. The night before the Oregon Department of he said, would be accelerat- schools reopen, he believes “community transmission have seen from school her announcement, Repub- Education (ODE) and Oregon ing the elementary rollout they can keep them open with rates warrant transition to districts that have returned to licans in the state legislature Health Authority (OHA) to allowing 4th and 5th grade the staff vaccinated and the CDL,” according to the gov- in-person instruction success- sent Brown a letter asking establish guidance and regu- students to return two weeks current safety protocols in ernor’s office. fully, schools will return our she take “decisive action and lations which bring kinder- earlier than scheduled. place regardless of the metric The governor’s order is youngest learners to school reopen Oregon schools for garten through fifth graders “We’re confident that our numbers. the most recent in a string first, and apply the lessons full in-person instruction im- back to campuses across the plans will do exactly as they “What worries me most of changes in how the learned from that implemen- mediately.” state by March 29, and sixth are designed,” he said. “We is if we continue to have state reopens its schools to tation process to reopening “We have a collective through twelfth graders back are all very eager to have increasing infection rates in in-person learning. Since middle and high school responsibility to ensure by April 19. children back in schools and Columbia County, students Brown directed state agen- buildings.” vulnerable children receive “The science is very, very see this as our first steps to- could be quarantined due to cies in December to priori- Friday’s announcement high-quality instruction and clear: with proper safety ward a return to normalcy.” community spread and not tize school reopenings, and provides more certainty a well-rounded educational measures in place, there is a Stockwell said it is impor- able to attend school even granted school districts more about classroom returns experience,” the legislators low risk of COVID-19 trans- tant that the community con- though schools would remain control over the process, for students who’ve been wrote in their letter to the mission in school.” Brown tinues to follow reasonable open to in-person instruc- around 55,000 have returned struggling to learn online for governor. “However, many wrote in a press release an- COVID precautions such as tion,” Stockwell said. to classrooms, according to nearly a year. students have not stepped nouncing the move. “Oregon hand washing, social distanc- the governor. “Whether or not public into a classroom for nearly a parents can be confident ing and wearing masks. What’s next ODE reports that just schools should return kids to year and they are feeling the about sending their children “Columbia County has under 700 schools across the the classroom this spring is academic, social, and emo- had higher infection rates School reopenings will state are operating in on-site no longer up for discussion,” tional consequences.” County in-home vaccinations underway between Columbia County a consent form and received tion about the in-home vac- • Who do I call if I need Public Health, CareOregon, information on possible side cination project by contacting transportation? Oregon Health Sciences effects of the vaccine. Columbia County Public • How do I get my second University (OHSU) Fam- The pilot project proved to Health at 503-397-7247. dose? ily Medicine at Scappoose be a success as well as high- When you sign up for the and Columbia River Fire & lighting ways the vaccination “Columbia County CO- If you plan to get vacci- Rescue (CRFR). process could be conducted VID-19 Vaccination Interest nated, visit this site to access Columbia County Public more efficiently to reach Form,” you’ll get updates an interest form signup: mail- Health designated candidates more people, according to a such as the following deliv- chi.mp/.../columbia-county- who qualified for the CO- CRFR Facebook post. ered directly to your inbox. covid-19 VID-19 vaccination but who More mobile vaccination Inside you’ll find answers would not physically be able days are planned in the near to: Stay informed. Read a se- to get to a vaccination site. future. If you or someone ries of in-depth reports about OHSU, which has been hold- you know cannot leave their • Am I currently eligible? the pandemic in Columbia ing weekend vaccination clin- house to get to a vaccination • How do I schedule an County at thechronicleonline. ics, transferred the vaccine site, find out more informa- appointment? com and vaccinating supplies to Columbia River Fire & Res- cue. CareOregon liaised with the agencies and the CRFR Courtesy photo from Columbia River Fire & Rescue COVID-19 vaccines being prepared for in-home distribution in a col- Community Paramedic. laboration between Columbia River Fire & Rescue, Columbia County The community health Public Health, Oregon Health Sciences University, Family Medicine at paramedic traveled to fami- Scappoose and CareOregon. lies in Scappoose, St. Helens and Rainier, conducting ity of in-home vaccinations screening, administering the STAFF REPORT for home-bound residents is vaccine and sitting with each [email protected] underway. patient to monitor him or her The project began for the required 15 minutes Columbia County’s pilot Saturday, Feb. 27 and is the before moving on to the next project to test the feasibil- result of close collaboration family. Each patient signed Oregon receives J&J vaccine possible as we move forward STAFF REPORT to vaccinate seniors, people [email protected] with underlying health condi- People in Columbia tions, frontline workers, and County seeking COVID-19 all Oregonians.” vaccines now have more The Federal Emer- choice. gency Management Agency Oregon Gov. Kate Brown (FEMA) has awarded $110 has announced that the CO- million in federal funding to VID-19 vaccine by Johnson assist the Oregon Health Au- & Johnson is approved by thority (OHA) and partners the Western States Scientific in operating dozens of CO- Safety Review Workgroup VID-19 vaccination centers and the vaccine has arrived in throughout the state. the state. In coordination with the Washington, Oregon and Oregon Office of Emergency Nevada joined California’s Management, FEMA obligat- Metro Creative Connection ed this initial $110,082,859 COVID-19 Scientific Safety / The Chronicle Review Workgroup in Octo- Oregon was to have received at 100 percent federal cost ber. The workgroup, made 34,000 doses of the J&J vaccine share to support the state of up of nationally acclaimed last week. Oregon to cover the costs of scientists with expertise in emergency activities, includ- immunization and public even more people,” Gov. ing labor, contract services, health, has concurrently and Kate Brown said. “We will security, refrigeration, sup- independently reviewed the work to distribute vaccines plies, equipment, and facility FDA’s actions related to CO- as quickly and equitably as rentals. VID-19 vaccinations. Oregon has been using Pfizer-BioNTech and Mod- erna vaccines. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is a single dose vaccine. “After thorough scientific review by doctors and health experts, we now have three safe and effective vaccines available for Oregonians. And, because the Johnson & Johnson vaccine can be stored in standard refrigera- tors and vaccinate individu- als in a single dose, it gives us the ability to vaccinate

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Viewpoints At the Capitol: Flurry of legislation participating in a food drive magnitude, location and BRAD WITT and food box distribution expected shaking from Chronicle Guest Column effort would require a tem- earthquakes on the West It is a busy time at the porary lease of part of their Coast and delivers alerts via Capitol, with long commit- trust property to the other cell phones and the internet. tee meetings and many bills non-profit, thereby caus- The system is up and being introduced, discussed ing the loss of their Oregon running in California, Or- and amended. Property Tax exemption. egonians can start receiving This past week I testi- Sadly, the community alerts as of March 11th, and fied in support of two bills I assistance program had to Washington will “go live” in sponsored: be cancelled and they were May of this year. You do not HB 3273: Prohibits law unable to conduct the food need to sign up to receive enforcement agency from distribution to Oregonians these warnings, just like releasing booking photos in need. At this week’s an “Amber Alert” your cell except under certain circum- Work Session, no amend- phone will automatically stances. Our justice system ments were adopted and the receive the early warnings operates on the premise that “Food Box” bill was voted from the ShakeAlert system. people are innocent until out of the Revenue Com- There will only be a proven guilty. A person that mittee with a “Do Pass” few seconds warning, but is arrested may have the recommendation. I will be it will allow people to take charges dropped, found to honored to be carrying HB protective actions before the be innocent, even exoner- 2693 on the House Floor shaking starts to increase Voices of the Community ated from any crime. But for a vote in the very near their chances of being di- future. saster survivors rather than the immediate release of a city water system and sewage participate in a hunting booking photo can cause disaster victims. Right to repair Does the end treatment facilities. contest, then Witt would lasting damage to an in- The end is clear, a new be going after the Boone & nocent person’s reputation, Flags at half-staff justify the police station, the means Crockett, Safari International standing in the community, I serve on the House appears questionable. As and dozens of other similar even ability to find employ- Committee on Business and Finally, I want to recog- means? ment. Labor and this week we nize the reason we’ve been previous city councils have clubs who give awards based HB 3047: Establishes held a public hearing on HB flying flags at half-staff. When citizens recognize a done, rather than unilater- on dead animals or the “big civil cause of action for 2698 which would imple- This is to remember the need they are willing vote to ally impose a long-term tax buck” contests held through- improper disclosure of ment a Right to Repair on more than 500,000 Ameri- chip in with their tax dollars (sorry,“fee”) on its citizens, out the State. Instead, he’s personal information. This electronic devices. Cur- cans who have now died due to fund capital projects. Just the city council should put the criminalizing the single event bill seeks to stem the wea- rently consumers lack easy to the Coronavirus, or CO- a few years ago St. Helens question to the voters. Such with the lowest participation ponization of the release of and affordable access to VID-19. It was just a year citizens elected to fund taxes decisions have been made by rates held in regions with the personal information com- resources needed to perform ago that Oregon recorded to build a new middle school, St. Helens citizens in the past. least populations, votes and monly known as “doxxing.” simple repairs like battery its first case of the virus, a new alternative school, As it should be now, and money and attended by those Oregon law protects against replacement. and now, sadly, our death and soon a renovated and in the future. with the most serious socio- harassment but we currently Manufacturers oppose toll tops 2,210 lives lost. enlarged high school. economic challenges. Talk lack the ability to hold those this legislation, feeling it We have done some things St. Helens city staff is Al Petersen about offensive conduct. How people who may intention- may devalue their product right, Oregon has the fourth heavily promoting a new St. Helens would enlightened Orego- ally facilitate harassment by by releasing proprietary lowest death toll in the police station (“public safety nians emote if Witt took his publicizing certain infor- information. Those that United States, but that has building”). However, city “woke” action to eliminate mation. The testimony we support the legislation decry come with economic cost, staff wants to impose “a fee” Not based on the traditions of a POC com- heard from law enforcement the disposable approach to as Oregonians have done on our water bills to fund it. morality munity? officials, attorneys, judges, expensive electronics, and their part to shelter in place The city already imposed a Just because you find and private individuals would like to prolong the and minimize contact with “fee” for the recreation de- someone else’s customs use of consumer electronic non-household members. Rep. Brad Witt’s bill to and culture to be repugnant impacted by doxxing was partment and just purchased ban coyote contests is not disturbing. devices and reduce the The demand for Corona- a building for $800,000. This shouldn’t mean that you have stream of electronic waste virus vaccine has outpaced based on morality, as he the right to use your power to People recounted how proposal like the previous one claims, it’s rooted in preju- they received harassment, dumped in our landfills as supply, and it has been is dangerously close to cross- force a minority to adhere to it contains heavy metals frustrating for everyone. But dice, bigotry and discrimina- your philosophy. That’s not death threats, businesses ing the line between a utility tion - behaviors that Oregon received bomb threats, inci- including lead, arsenic and with a third vaccine now ap- expense and a long-term tax democracy, it’s mob rule. mercury. At this time we proved for emergency use, Democrats declared would Witt and other elected dents of attempted arson of for capital projects not related have no place in their legisla- a multi-family housing unit, have held a Public Hearing there is hope that things can to utilities. Oregon Democrats’ continual on HB 2698, but a Work get back to normal in the tive agenda this year. demands for tolerance and and much more. People have Schools are not allowed What they actually meant lost their personal privacy, Session, where amendments foreseeable future. Please impose “fees” for capital inclusiveness are meaningless could be introduced has not stay safe as we work to though, was except where in the face of their hypocriti- had to move, lost their jobs, projects, should the city? St. those traits are useful to and have become victims been scheduled. get people vaccinated and Helens citizens are willing to cal legislation, justifiable only reopen all segments of our further their virtue signaling in their hatred and contempt due to cyber bullying. This fund needed city projects. In agenda on behalf of pseudo- bill has support from the ShakeAlert comes communities. the 1950’s St. Helens citizens for how other people chose to to Oregon intellectual, urban elites live their own lives. Oregon Coalition of Police elected to tax themselves to and so-called “progressive” and Sheriffs, the Oregon Be engaged fund streetlights and side- Oregon has its share radicals. Shaun W. Robertson State Sheriff’s Association, walks, and again in the 1960’s If it were immoral to the Oregon Association of of natural disasters, from As always, please to fund major upgrades to the John Day, OR Chiefs of Police, Portland wildfires, to floods, land- remember that I can best Area Business Association, slides, active volcanoes, and serve your interests when I and many other organiza- earthquakes. Each hazard hear from you. If you have tions and individuals. presents unique challenges, a comment or concern about but one of the biggest chal- pending legislation, please Property tax exemptions lenge is the unpredictability reach out to my office. Due of earthquakes. They strike to COVID-19 restrictions, On Wednesday, the without warning, and can email is probably the best House Committee on Rev- cause widespread damage in way to have your opinions End of shift enue held a Work Session on a matter of seconds. recorded. If I can help you HB 2693, my bill that deals Using earthquake sci- navigate an issue or problem with property tax exemp- ence and technology, the with a state agency, please tions for properties used for US Geological Survey has don’t hesitate to contact me. industry apprenticeships developed ShakeAlert to and training, which we detect significant earth- Rep. Brad Witt serves describe as the “Food Box” quakes quickly, giving House District 31. He may bill. During the pandemic, advance warning so people be reached at: UA Local 290 Plumbers and systems can take actions • Email: Rep.BradWitt@ and Steamfitters wanted to to protect life and property oregonlegislature.gov work with an industry non- before the shaking arrives. • Telephone: 503-986- profit to distribute food to The ShakeAlert Earth- 1431 families struggling with the quake Early Warning system • 900 Court St. NE, COVID-19 emergency. UA is a network of sensors that H-382, Salem, OR, 97301 attorneys determined that collects and shares real- • Website: www.oregon- time information about the legislature.gov/witt

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Obituaries State parks prepare for spring break • Harris Beach State Park STAFF REPORT • Jessie M. Honeyman [email protected] Memorial State Park Doris Irene Wallin The first signs of spring • Nehalem Bay State Park Dec. 10, 1921 ~ Dec. 26, 2020 are here and Oregon State • South Beach State Park Parks staff are busy prepar- • Sunset Bay State Park Doris Wallin passed away the Blue Angels of St. Helens • William M. Tugman at home Dec. 26, 2020, at Hospital. ing campgrounds for a more “normal” 2021 Spring Break State Park age 99. She opened her own • The Cove Palisades She was born Dec. 10, Grange Insurance office and and summer camping season. “Our visitors and staff State Park 1921, in Kelso, Washington, was known for her amiability • LaPine State Park to Iva (Kletsch) and Robert and generosity. have weathered a rough 12 months,” Oregon Parks • Tumalo State Park Bush. Doris was preceded in • Valley of the Rogue Life began in a house- death by her parents; brother and Recreation Depart- ment (OPRD) Director Lisa State Park boat on the Columbia River. Carl Bush; and her husband may open later this year, but • Wallowa Lake State While her roots were in the of 57 years, Mel Wallin. Sumption said. “None of us staff are waiting for the snow imagined this time last year Park Pacific Northwest, Doris’s She is survived by to melt to continue assess- • Champoeg State Heri- free spirit took her on a road daughters, Pat Kinnee, of that we would face a more ing and repairing damage than two-month shutdown of tage Area trip to Nome, Alaska, to Charleston, Oregon, Amanda caused by the Two Four Two • Detroit Lake State Rec- pan for gold with her new Adams, of Tacoma, Washing- Oregon State Parks and then Fire and for State Historic reopen under pandemic and reation Area husband and as far south as ton, and Mary Young, of St. Preservation Office approvals • L.L. Stub Stewart Me- Ecuador to visit a daughter in Helens; sons, Craig Wallin, safety precautions, followed for some work. by last September’s wildfires morial State Park the Peace Corps. of Rainier, and Gary Wallin, The Williamson River • Silver Falls State Park Doris’s volunteer activi- 50 years, served on the of St. Helens; grandchildren; that damaged our local com- Day-Use Area and a por- munities and several state ties were many. She was a Columbia Education Service great-grandchildren; and tion of the Logging Museum These rates include ap- Grange member for almost District board and was with great-great-grandchildren. parks. are open, although no park Sumption said February’s plicable state and local taxes. access is available to Spring The temporary, COVID- ice storm also brought down Creek or the Williamson Riv- trees and limbs and damaged related surcharge that added er during restoration efforts. up to an additional 30% fee JoAnn Burge some facilities in northern Raines asks that visitors look Willamette Valley and Co- to overnight stays for out-of- Oct. 9, 1945 ~ Feb. 21, 2021 for closure signs and to not state campers ended March 1. lumbia River Gorge parks. enter restricted areas for their JoAnn Burge, 75, passed death by her parents, Marge “Our park staff, operat- All campers in 2021 will pay safety. the same rates. OPRD plans away peacefully with family Knape, Frank Baynock, and ing with fewer employees Detroit Lake State Park by her side on Feb. 21, 2021 Jim Knape; and her sister because of a revenue shortfall to open a public discussion remains temporarily closed, about making out-of-state in Redmond, Oregon from Patsy Rindahl. that prevented us from hiring although the Mongold Day- vascular dementia. She was She is survived by her our usual seasonal staff, have rates a normal part of the use Area and boat launch overnight stay rate structure. born Oct. 9, 1945 in Wayne, husband Bill; children, rallied and are looking for- are open, park manager Some pandemic-related, Michigan to Marge Knape Jim Burge (Jenny), Scott ward to the coming months,” Bob Rea said, adding that Sumption said. “We’re very temporary changes remain and Frank Baynock. JoAnn Burge, Patty Bailey (Rick) park staff continue to repair in place based on statewide married William Burge May and Michelle Burge; eight grateful to them, and to all infrastructure damaged by state park visitors for their restrictions to group gather- 29, 1964 and raised four grandchildren; a great grand- the Beachie Fire and says the ings, including keeping group children and two of their child; brother John Baynock; patience.” campground could open by Although Oregon Lottery facilities and hiker/biker grandchildren in Scappoose, sisters, Linda Graham, Mary this summer. camping areas closed. In Oregon. JoAnn retired from Misiak, Nora Oppenheimer, and park visitor fee revenue Both Raines and Rea said is projected to be down more addition, visitor stays in yurts Subaru in 2006. Sam Graves and Teresa campground site reservations and cabins are followed by a JoAnn enjoyed walking, Manyon. than $20 million by the end will be available as soon as of the 2019-21 biennium one-day resting period. The swimming, sewing, crafting, A Mass of Christian reopening dates are deter- resting day reduces overall and traveling. She and Bill She never lost her ability to Burial was held Feb. 26, that ends June 30, nearly all mined. state parks are open or will availability, but staff uses the traveled all over the United care for others, especially her 2021 at St. Thomas Catholic Overnight camping rates time to thoroughly clean the States and world, including husband. If someone needed Church and she was laid be in the next few months, in- will remain the same as 2020 cluding those parks that will facilities to ensure visitor England and Israel. JoAnn help, they would always be to rest at Redmond Memo- rates except for a $3 increase safety. Yurt and cabin visits in was known for her love, there. rial Cemetery in Redmond, reopen after usual seasonal for electric hookup and full closures. Oregon State Parks coastal campgrounds require compassion and kindness. JoAnn was preceded in Oregon. hookup sites in selected parks a two-night minimum stay. is also recruiting seasonal May 28-Sept. 6. The electric staff for park operations, and The Oregon Parks and hookup rate range will be Recreation Department is able to do so because of $24-$35 and the full hookup Myrna C. Brasmer spending reductions begun budget is 44% Lottery Fund range will be $26-$38 per dedicated by Oregon vot- last year. night at the following parks. Aug. 4, 1924 ~ Feb. 10, 2021 Park staff are evaluating ers in 1999 and 2010; 50% Myrna C. Brasmer, 96, Ed Brasmer; one daughter was laid to rest at Columbia the status of two park camp- “Other Fund” from park Memorial Gardens, Feb. 24, • Beverly Beach State visitors, a portion of recre- passed away Feb. 10, 2021. Darla Scott; five grandchil- grounds that were temporar- Park She was married 53 years dren; six great-grandchildren; 2021. Funeral arrangements ily closed because of wildfire ational vehicle registrations, were prepared by Columbia • Bullards Beach State and other sources; and 6% to John A. Brasmer Jr., who nine great-great-grandchil- damage: Collier Memorial Park Funeral Home & Crema- State Park and Detroit Lake Federal Fund, mainly for preceded her in death at the dren; and two sisters, Wanda • Cape Blanco State Park heritage-related programs. age of 72. Rigby and Virginia Loe. tion Center. There were no State Park. graveside services. Please sign • Cape Lookout State Park manager Aaron Park She is survived by two She was a life-long resident our online guestbook at www. Raines at Collier Memorial For more information sons, John A. Brasmer III and of St. Helens, Oregon and columbiafh.com. • Devil’s Lake State Rec- about Oregon State Parks State Park and Logging Mu- reation Area seum says the campground and campgrounds, visit state- • Fort Stevens State Park parks.oregon.gov. William Carter Frey Nov. 26, 1946 ~ Feb. 28, 2021 Oregon’s top ten consumer complaints off’ and that’s why we fol- • Construction Contrac- William “Bill” Carter Sandra while stationed at the STAFF REPORT Frey age 74, of Oro Valley, USAF base in Oxfordshire, low up with each and every tors (170 complaints) [email protected] Arizona (Stayton, Oregon) England. Bill and Sandra complaint that’s filed with us, passed away on Feb. 28, returned to Stayton where Attorney General Ellen either by phone or online— In March 2020, at the 2021 due to complications they lived until moving to Rosenblum has released and, yes—even throughout start of the COVID-19 pan- from Leukemia. Columbia City, Oregon in the Oregon Department of the pandemic.” demic, DOJ learned some Bill was born on Nov. 1990. Bill worked as a Main- Justice’s (DOJ) list of Top According to Rosen- businesses were charging ex- 26, 1946 in Salem, Oregon tenance Electrician until Ten Consumer Complaints blum, between the year-long orbitant prices for essential to Raymond and Verla Frey. retirement, at which time for 2020. pandemic and the awful fall products, such as toilet paper Bill was the oldest of four he was able to spend much Due to allegations of wildfires, there were plenty of and cleaning disinfectant. At children. His three siblings more of his time doing the price-gouging, this year new opportunities to take ad- the request of Rosenblum, are Kathy Mickey, Marta things he loved most; being includes — for the first time vantage of Oregonians, many the governor issued an order Randall and Robert Frey. with family and friends, trav- — a new category: Grocery, of whom were in desperate activating Oregon’s price- William is survived by his eling, camping, fishing, boat- Food and Beverage. need of hotel rooms, cleaning gouging statute. Days later, wife of almost 50 years, ing, grilling and of course supplies, masks, toilet paper DOJ warned Amazon, Face- Sandra Frey; son Justin tinkering with anything he 2020 stats and even bottled water. book, Ebay, and Craigslist Frey (Monica Vasquez); and could get his hands on. “Some businesses clearly that they were not exempt daughter Heather Frey. often be found getting into Bill had an impact on took advantage of these op- from price gouging laws and hijinks with his best friend • $650,000 returned to Bill grew up in Stayton, many people over the years Oregon consumers who filed portunities to significantly— urged businesses to refund Oregon where he could be David Core. and will be greatly missed complaints with the DOJ and unlawfully—increase the or credit cancellations due to found tinkering under the After graduating from by all who knew him. He consumer Protection Hotline price of goods,” Rosenblum coronavirus-related restric- hood of the family’s cars or Stayton High School in will be interred at Willamette • 31,868 phone calls to said. tions. working at Frey’s Grocery, 1965, Bill enlisted in the National Cemetery and a the DOJ Consumer Protec- Within a few months of the family-owned grocery U.S. Air Force, proudly serv- celebration of life will be tion Hotline 2020 top ten list the beginning of the pan- store. Eventually the family ing as Staff Sergeant, Crew planned for this summer in • 7,100 written consumer demic, DOJ also announced moved out of town and to the Chief from 1966-1972. Bill Oregon. Details forthcoming. complaints • Telecommunications settlements with six com- family farm where he could met and married his wife, • 560 reports of price- (1035 complaints) panies and medical clinics gouging to the temporary • Auto Sales & Repairs selling unproven COVID-19 DOJ Price Gouging Hotline (602 complaints) treatments. In Novem- • 36 cease-and-desist • Imposter Scams (534 ber DOJ settled with two Suzanne Joan O’Connell (Henderson) letters sent to businesses that complaints) convenience store chains, a Aug. 5, 1940 ~ March 3, 2021 engaged in price -gouging • Health and Medical (526 Portland-based sock mer- complaints) chant, a travel business, and Suzanne, age 80, born and raised in St. Helens, Oregon, passed away on March 3, 2021 in • Financial, Credits and a skincare company. Kaunakakai, Hawaii. “2020 was definitely a Services are pending. For information, please email: [email protected]. year for the record books,” Lending (513 complaints) Oregon Attorney General El- • Grocery, Food and Bev- If you have information len Rosenblum said. “Thank erage (416 complaints) about, or think you may you to Oregonians for • Travel Services & Prod- have fallen victim to a fraud staying vigilant and keeping ucts (331 complaints) or scam, contact the Oregon William “Sam” West your eyes out for scammers • Real Estate & Property Department of Justice online March 28, 1950 ~ Jan. 2, 2021 as well as for basic unfair Management (218 com- at www.oregonconsumer. consumer practices by busi- plaints) gov or call our Consumer William “Sam” West 70 of Clatskanie, Oregon passed away on Jan. 2, 2021 at home in nesses,” said AG Rosenblum. • Recreation (183 com- Complaint Hotline at 1-877- Clatskanie, Oregon. “No one should feel ‘ripped plaints) 877-9392. 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Oregon had the nation’s tion for youth suicide deaths. ary of 2021 are similar to the to focus on improving and allowed OHA to hire full-time YouthLine is a teen-to-teen ninth highest suicide rate across Preliminary information final quarter of 2020, and the expanding suicide prevention staff to support health systems crisis and help line. Teens are all ages in 2019—a significant indicates that the youth suicide number of suicide-related calls efforts. Funding was allocated through training and develop- available to help daily from difference from the year before rate decreased again in 2020, to Oregon Poison Center in to Youth Suicide Prevention ment of tools that support 4–10 p.m. Pacific Time (off- when the state was 17th in pending finalized 2020 data January 2021 are similar to programming in 2019 and is adults 25 and older in addition hour calls answered by Lines suicide deaths, according to released by the CDC. the final quarter of 2020. The now available statewide. In to the adult suicide prevention for Life). Call 877-968-8491, suicide mortality data published “Every loss to suicide is percent of suicide-related visits 2019, Oregon passed legisla- coordinator position provid- text “teen2teen” to 839863 or by the Centers for Disease a tragedy,” Oregon Health to emergency departments and tion creating an adult suicide ing dedicated staff to reduce chat at oregonyouthline.org. Control and Prevention (CDC). Authority Health Officer and urgent care centers in Janu- prevention coordinator position suicide among Oregon adults See Crisis Services by Or- The state had 20.4 deaths State Epidemiologist Dean E. ary 2021 is similar to the final at OHA that would be re- 25 and older. OHA is collabo- egon County and a list of crisis by suicide per 100,000 people Sidelinger said. “Our state has quarter of 2020. sponsible for developing an rating on suicide prevention lines on OHA’s website. in 2019 — the same rate as done a tremendous amount of Call volume to Lines for Adult Suicide Intervention and efforts across all ages with The Safe + Strong website Idaho — with a total of 906 work in suicide prevention in Life, a regional substance Prevention Plan (ASIPP) for partners to reduce suicides and and helpline operate 24/7 (1- deaths. In 2018, the suicide the past two years, including abuse and suicide prevention the state to identify action steps the impacts of suicide on all 800-923-4357). Safe + Strong death rate was 19 per 100,000, launching new programs that nonprofit that operates several that can be taken to reduce sui- Oregonians. is designed to support people which amounted to 844 total provide emotional support for crisis helplines, has increased cide among Oregonians 25 and who are facing challenges deaths. Oregon was ranked COVID-19 concerns. While annually since 2016. There older. More than 100 partners Resources related to COVID-19 or other 15th in the nation in suicide it appears that Oregon has not have been no increases in across the state are supporting life stressors. deaths in 2017, when its rate seen increased deaths by sui- call volume beyond what’s the plan’s development, which If you or someone you Use the website as a tool to had also been 19 deaths per cide linked to the pandemic in expected, and of the crisis calls should be completed this fall. know is experiencing a mental help make sense of what you’re 100,000, which amounted to 2020, Oregon’s rates of suicide staff answer, roughly the same In fall 2020, OHA received health crisis, officials said help going through and to learn 825 total deaths. The 2019 in recent years are still concern- percent of callers reported federal funding through the is available: more about what resources change in ranking is due to ing. After all, Oregon remains thinking about suicide in 2020 Substance Abuse and Mental Call the National Suicide and support can help you, your several factors, including a above the national average for as those who did in 2019. Health Services Administration Prevention Lifeline 24/7 run by loved ones, and the communi- 2.1% decrease in suicide deaths suicides, and above average for The Chronicle reported in (SAMHSA) to support health Lines For Life at 800-273-8255 ties you live and work in. nationwide and increased youth age groups as well.” January 2020, that the rate of systems in providing safer and or text “273TALK” to 839863 In Columbia County, If you suicide rates in Oregon. According to preliminary suicides in Columbia County specific suicide care for adults (text services available Mon- are struggling with thoughts The data for youth in 2019 data, there were about 90 was also sharply rising. A 25 and older through a nation- day–Friday, 2–6 p.m. Pacific of suicide, crisis services are were more promising. That fewer suicides across all ages in crisis team task force was ally recognized model known Time). available 24/7 at Columbia year, the rate of suicide for Oregon in 2020 than in 2019, established to addresses suicide as the Zero Suicide Initiative. The Veterans Crisis Lines Community Mental Health, youth ages 10 to 24 decreased and about 28 fewer than in in a myriad of ways, through This approach aims to improve can be reached by calling the 503-782-4499 or TTY 711. 2018. In addition, the number training, education, community care and support for persons at above number and pressing You can also call 911. Wednesday, March 10, 2021 www.thechronicleonline.com A7 Public Notices CH21-1622 CH21-1609 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF IN THE CIRUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA In the Matter of the attached, to Susan L. Taylor, the attorney for the personal In the Matter of the Es- vouchers attached, to Dawn be affected by the proceed- Estate of Melvin Eugene personal representative, at representative, Mark J. Lang, tate of: EVAN ELNATHAN Ritenour at 1850 7th Street, ings may obtain additional Taylor, Deceased. Case No. 2005 Saint Helens Street, 2005 Saint Helens St, St. KJORNES, Deceased. Columbia City, Oregon information from the records 21PB01475 NOTICE TO St. Helens, Oregon 97051, Helens, Oregon 97051. Dated CASE NO. 21PB01276 97018 or Rebecca Schmit of the court, the co-personal INTERESTED PERSONS within four months after the and first published: March NOTICE TO INTERESTED at 34047 Church Road, representatives, or the NOTICE IS HEREBY date of first publication of 10, 2021. /s/ Mark J. Lang, PERSONS. NOTICE IS Warren, Oregon 97053, Co- lawyer for the co-personal GIVEN that Susan L. Taylor this notice or the claims may Mark J. Lang, OSB#973116 HEREBY GIVEN that Personal Representatives of representatives, David B. has been appointed and has be barred. All persons whose Attorney for Personal Rep- Dawn Ritenour and Rebecca the Estate of Evan Elnathan Herr, 33608 E. Columbia qualified as the personal rights may be affected by resentative, 2005 St Helens Schmit have been appointed Kjornes, within four months Avenue, Suite 110, Scap- representative. All persons the proceedings may obtain Street, St. Helens, OR 97051 co-personal representative. after the date of first publi- poose, Oregon 97056. David having claims against the additional information from (503) 410-5238 Published: All persons having claims cation of this notice, or the B. Herr, OSB# 890117, estate are hereby required to the records of the court, the March 10, March 17, and against the estate are re- claims may be barred. All Attorney for Co-Personal present them, with vouchers personal representative or March 24, 2021. quired to present them, with persons whose rights may Representatives.

CH21-1623 CH21-1621 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC NOTICE COLUMBIA RIVER Pursuant to ORS tions, advice, objections or disabilities requiring special PEOPLE’S UTILITY DISTRICT 477.250, notice is hereby remonstrance’s to the pro- arrangements should contact Special Meeting – Work- PUD’s transmission system, at least 48 hours in advance given that a public hearing posed budget for the Forest Renae Shippey, at 503-359- shop March 16, 2021 at strategic planning, and any by contacting the Adminis- will be held at the Oregon Protection District. A copy 7424 or renae.shippey@ 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting other business that may trative Assistant at 503-366- Department of Forestry, of the tentative budget for oregon.gov at least two Time Change at 6:30 p.m. come before the Board. The 9916. Columbia River PUD Forest Grove District Office, the Forest Protection District working days in advance The Board of Directors Regular Meeting will begin Board meetings are con- 801 Gales Creek Road, in may be inspected during of the scheduled hearing. for Columbia River PUD at 6:30 p.m. immediately ducted pursuant to the public Forest Grove, Oregon, on normal working hours. To OREGON DEPARTMENT (PUD) will hold a special following the Workshop. meeting laws of the State of Friday, March 26, 2021, at ensure the broadest range of OF FORESTRY, PETER meeting on Tuesday, March This meeting is accessible to Oregon and anyone wishing 3:00 pm, to receive from any services to individuals with DAUGHERTY, STATE 16, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. The persons with disabilities. A to attend is welcome. By: interested persons sugges- disabilities, persons with FORESTER Board will meet in a work- request for further accom- Michael J. Sykes, General shop setting to discuss the modations should be made Manager

CH21-1624 CH21-1614 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DEPARTMENT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE In the Matter of the Natta, Petersen & Anderson, publication: February 17, OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF Estate of THOMAS RICH- P.O. Box 748, St. Helens, 2021. Date of final publica- ARD KOOP, Deceased. No. Oregon 97051; and if not tion: February 24, 2021. Tarri COLUMBIA PROBATE DEPARTMENT 21PB01548 NOTICE TO so presented, they may be Zahler, Personal Representa- INTERESTED PERSONS. barred. All persons whose tive. Personal Representative: In the Matter of the claims against the estate ed by the proceeding may NOTICE is hereby given rights may be affected by Terri Zahler c/o VanNatta, Estate of CAROLYN SUE are required to present the obtain additional informa- that the undersigned has the proceeding may obtain Petersen & Anderson, P.O. CURTIS, Deceased. No: same within four months tion from the records of the been appointed personal additional information from Box 748, St. Helens, OR 20PB08294 NOTICE TO from this date at the office Court, the personal repre- representative of the above the records of the Court, the 97051. Attorney for Personal INTERESTED PERSONS of VanNatta, Petersen & sentative or the attorneys for estate. All persons having personal representative or Representative: Agnes M. NOTICE is hereby given Anderson, P.O. Box 748, the personal representative. claims against the estate are the attorneys for the personal Petersen, VanNatta, Petersen that the undersigned has St. Helens, Oregon 97051; Dated and first published: required to present the same representative. Dated and & Anderson P.O. Box 748, been appointed personal and if not so presented, they February 24, 2021. Date of within four months from this first published: February St. Helens, OR 97051 Phone: representative of the above may be barred. All persons final publication: March 10, date at the office of Van- 10, 2021. Date of second (503) 397-4091. estate. All persons having whose rights may be affect- 2021.

CH21-1627 CH21-1588 CH21-1626 CH21-1625 CCRider Virtual NOTICE NOTICE OF STATEMENT NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING Public Forum McNulty Water PUD attend this Zoom meeting OF PROCEDURES Board Meeting will be held please contact Shannon at Rescheduled Public OF BOARD March 16, 2021 at 7pm via 503-397-1301 for informa- forum previously scheduled The statement of proce- and the following librar- Zoom. If you would like to tion. for March 16 has been re- dures for Columbia County ies: Scappoose, Clatskanie, scheduled for Apr 27, 2021 MEETING are available for review at the Rainier, Columbia City, St. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Join Columbia County Courthouse Helens and Vernonia. meeting from your com- The Greater St. Helens puter, tablet or smartphone. Aquatic District board The Public Notice deadline https://global.gotomeet- meeting will be held on CH21-1613 ing.com/join/518348349. March 15, 2021 at 5:00 for The Chronicle is You can also dial in using pm at Eisenschmidt Pool, NOTICE OF WORKSHOP Fridays by noon. your phone. United States 1070 Eisenschmidt Lane, The Columbia County Road, St. Helens, OR (Toll Free): 1 866 899 4679 St. Helens. Due to COVID Fairgrounds is holding a 97051 and virtually by United States: +1 (571) restrictions, please call Workshop - March 18th, calling 1 866 899 4679 and Late submissions are not guaranteed 317-3116 Access Code: 503-397-2283 prior to at- 2021 at 6:30pm in the using access code:268-949- to make it into the paper. 518-348-349 tending the meeting. Pavilion at 58892 Saulser 469. Garden Plots: Vegetable heat, slug patrol

CHIP BUBL that they are starting their compound, which by itself slug-attractive vegetation gardening radio show her see www.scappoosebay-wc. lives in Georgia. They need isn’t particularly attractive to will soon emerge or where use of a propane weeder to org/nursery-sales. This event Chronicle Guest Article to be hardened off before slugs, is paired with some- you intend to transplant ten- flash toast them. She was allows for pre-purchase by they are transplanted into thing they will eat readily. der vegetables. Trade names way too enthusiastic. April 3 and pick-up the day Adding heat to vegetables their cooler Oregon land- Once consumed, metalde- for these materials include Start treatment for her- of the sale. There will be scape. hyde causes intense mucous Sluggo™ and Escargo™. baceous plants like hostas limited walk-in to the nurs- This involves taking them production and if there is any There are other options. or dahlias (aka slug candy) ery on the sale day itself. outside for several hours a sun, slugs quickly desiccate. A sharp hoe wielded by before new growth emerges. day to get strong cuticle on This compound works well a ten-year old with a five As you prepare beds for Free newsletter their leaves and some thick- as a quick “knock- cent a slug incentive flower or vegetable trans- ening of their stems. At first, down” of the (on the honor plants or seeds, plan your The Oregon State Uni- they should not be in direct slug popula- system) can strategies for slug manage- versity Extension office in More moderate tem- sun for long but after a few tion and reduce slug ment. If you use floating row Columbia County publishes peratures give hope that this days, they should be better depend- numbers covers (see first page), bait a monthly newsletter on might be a good spring for able to handle more. Usu- ing on dramat- under the covers as slugs gardening and farming top- vegetable growing. In many ally, 4 or 5 days of gradually the ically. (and weeds) do well inside ics (called County Living) gardens, soils are still too wet increasing time is enough to bait This that environment. written/edited by yours to till. To know if your soil get them ready. Again, pro- ma- is es- truly. All you need to do is ready, dig some and form tection against cold tempera- te- pe- Have questions? is ask for it and it will be it into a ball. If it remains tures in the early spring is rial, cial- mailed or emailed to you. crumbly when squeezed, it important. Besides row cov- may ly If you have questions Call 503-397-3462 to be put is ready. After you till, cover ers, you can make a “cloche” stay true on any of these topics or on the list. Alternatively, the soil with black plastic or mini-hoop house out of ac- other home garden and/ you can find it on the web until you are ready to plant. plastic pipe or 10-gauge wire. tive when or farm questions, please at extension.oregonstate. That keeps soil moisture You cover the row with the for they contact Chip Bubl, Oregon edu/columbia/ and click on manageable and will stop cloche and cover the cloche several figure State University Extension newsletters. weed growth, at least for a frame with clear plastic. On weeks. out that office in St. Helens at 503- while. Several days before most days, lift the plastic up The big boards laid 397-3462 or at chip.bubl@ Many Extension you want to plant, switch to ventilate or you may cook concern with down across oregonstate.edu. publications available to clear plastic. The soil your plants. “meta” baits is the garden can online will rapidly warm up to the their toxicity to pets, often cover 30 slugs Scappoose Bay Watershed time you remove the plastic Slug patrol especially dogs. Recent for- (read $1.50 per board). This Council’s Native Plant Sale Are you putting up salsa, to plant or transplant. This mulations have tried to create is all from personal experi- Saturday, April 10 saving seeds, or thinking speeds seed germination Herbaceous repellent compounds that ence. about planting grapes? OSU and produces more vigorous perennials are dogs will avoid but slugs will Beer baits or similar Join the Watershed Coun- has a large number of its transplanted vegetables. showing green not. The jury is still out on baits made with yeast and cil at their Spring Native publications available for Don’t get too excited tips, vegetable whether they have succeeded sugar can attract slugs and Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 free download. Just go to about planting corn, beans, starts can be pur- in both objectives. I would they either drown or drown p.m. Saturday, April 10, at catalog.extension.oregon- or squash. They need to wait chased, and on- not allow a dog in an area their sorrows, depending the SBWC nursery, located state.edu/ Click on publica- until the weather is more ion sets should that has had recent slug-bait on the mix. It is a rather behind Scappoose High tions and start exploring. reliably warm. But onions, be planted soon. treatment with metaldehyde. gloppy mess to renew but School. Look for signs – go cabbage family transplants, So what time is There are many trade names is somewhat effective. Beer east on SE High School Way The Extension Service lettuce (with some protec- it? It’s slug time. of products with metalde- is sometimes consumed and turn into the parking lot offers its programs and ma- tion), potatoes (also with Yes, they’re hyde in them. by dogs with potentially between the high school and terials equally to all people. protection), and peas can all back. Of course, Iron phosphate is the dangerous consequences the school ball field areas. go in the ground now. Again, I know they other common active ingredi- to doggy judgment around This is their semi-annual Contact information for using clear plastic before never left but at ent. It is far less toxic to pets, cars. event to get you ready for the Extension office transplanting or seeding least they stayed though I would still discour- There are other rem- spring and summer planting. combined with row cover af- out of sight for a while. As age a dog from playing unat- edies including salt shakers, They have lots of new plants Oregon State University terwards will really improve slugs emerge from under tended in a heavily baited dousing them with am- at great prices – all native to Extension Service – Colum- plant growth. rocks and from cracks in the area. It does not provide as monia, and other cruel and our area. Staff and volun- bia County Transplants are a great soil, the wise gardener must quick a knockdown as metal- highly unusual punishments. teers are available to help • Address: 505 N. Co- way to get the vegetable take action. dehyde but over a period of Clearly, slugs do not bring chose plants suggest garden- lumbia River Highway, St. garden producing earlier. You Slug baits come in two several weeks, seems to give out the best in our natures. ing ideas and provide infor- Helens, OR 97051 get the benefit of 4-5 weeks basic formulations. The most comparable control. The trick I once listened to a famous mation on establishing and • Phone: 503-397-3462 in a greenhouse or cold common active ingredi- is to plan ahead. Bait where Portland garden writer dis- maintaining native vegeta- • Email: chip.bubl@ frame. The plants imagine ent is metaldehyde. This you know dahlias or other cussing on the Mike Darcy tion. For more in-formation oregonstate.edu Columbia County’s trusted local news source A8 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, March 10, 2021

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The police blotter relates criminally cited for Driving While Feb. 27 the initial report OSP received ally seen. The driver was subse- • A driver lost control of their to the public record of in- Suspended-Misdemeanor at • At 5:51 p.m. troopers information of a crash involving quently arrested for DUII and a vehicle and hit the rock wall cidents as reported by law Gable Road near Firlok Park responded to a multi-vehicle the suspect vehicle. Around felony warrant out of Washing- near the bridge. No one was enforcement agencies. Street in St. Helens. injury crash on Highway 30 near MP 57 the suspect vehicle ton County for Unlawful use of a injured, but the driver was cited All individuals arrested milepost 51. A driver was trans- left the roadway and came to weapon. The driver consented for not having a valid driver’s or charged with a crime Oregon State Police ported to the St. John’s Medical rest on its top about 50 feet off to a breath test and two valid license and driving uninsured. are presumed innocent Center for minor injuries. the roadway. The driver of the breath samples were collected. • Officers responded to a until proven guilty. Infor- Feb. 26 Two vehicle’s were towed by vehicle was conscious but was The drivers BAC was .11%. The report of a domestic distur- mation printed is pre- • At 10:05 a.m. an OSP Grumpy’s Towing, One vehicle transported to St. Johns Medi- driver was cited and released to bance. The disturbance was liminary and subject to change. trooper was patrolling the was towed by Drake’s Towing, cal Center in Longview, WA, a responsible party for DUII and verbal in nature and the parties Sauvie Island Wildlife Area on the other two vehicle’s were due to injuries. OSP arrived on the warrant. The vehicle was separated for the night. For specific details the Gilbert River boat launch towed by AAA and Bob’s Towing scene just prior to the driver be- towed by Grumpy’s Towing about cases listed, con- access road. The trooper came per their preference. ing transported and learned that Feb. 21 tact the appropriate law upon a truck towing a fifth • At 5:55 p.m. troopers were impairment may have played a March 7 • An officer responded to a enforcement agency. wheel trailer. The trailer had slid dispatched to a two vehicle factor in the crash. Washington • At 1:46 p.m. troopers were two-vehicle motor vehicle acci- off the roadway and was resting non-injury crash on Highway 30 State Patrol (WSP) was notified dispatched to a traffic complaint dent on the bridge. No citations St. Helens Police on a steep angle. The opera- near milepost 24. When troop- and a trooper was dispatched on HWY 30 near MP 13 involv- were issued. tor of the truck was unable to ers arrived the two driver’s had to the hospital to interview the ing a white Chevrolet Silverado • An officer assisted a citizen Feb. 22 recover the trailer. The operator exchanged information on scene driver. The subject was identi- U-Haul. Troopers were told the who accidentally locked them- • Police responded to the 80 was making arrangements with and both vehicle’s were already fied and found to have a felony Chevrolet was driving at high selves out of their vehicle. block of Shore Drive on a report triple a to recover the trailer. towed by the driver’s preference warrant for robbery and several rates of speed and the driver • A caller reported some sus- of possible sex abuse. • At 1:15 p.m. OSP respond- due to damage. misdemeanor warrants includ- was throwing garbage out of the picious activity by a couple in a • A 45-year-old was arrested ed to a two-vehicle, injury crash • At 10:58 p.m. A dump truck ing DUII. The WSP trooper driver’s side window. Troop- vehicle. The couple was found for Burglary I, Criminal Tres- on Highway 30 near milepost inadvertently dumped approxi- relayed to OSP that there was ers located and stopped the to be fine; they were trying to pass I, Criminal Mischief II, 53.5. Investigation revealed mately 1,000 lbs of 6”-12” rip rap probable cause to believe the Chevrolet near MP 24 on HWY fix a blown fuse. Resisting Arrest, three counts of Unit 2 was traveling eastbound rock on Highway 30 between driver was DUII Alcohol, and 30 where it was seen on radar • Officers responded to a Attempted Assault on a Police and Unit 1 attempted to cross Graham Road and Rainier. is working on obtaining blood traveling at 96 MPH. The driver false business alarm. The Officer, Interfering with a Police the highway from Delena The trucking company and the samples for evidence. The was subsequently arrested for building was found to be Officer, and Harassment in the Mayger Road onto Lost Creek driver were identified. Oregon investigation is ongoing. Offensive Littering and issued a secure. 200 block of S. 18th Street in St. Road. Unit 1 collided into the Department of Transportation, citation in lieu of the arrest. Helens. side of Unit 2, causing Unit 2 to Columbia County Sheriff’s Of- March 2 Feb. 22 roll several times and eventually fice, Rainier Police Department • At 10:45 a.m. troopers Rainier Police • An officer responded to a Feb. 23 come to rest in the eastbound and a witness helped clear the responded to a vehicle on fire business alarm. The building • A 39-year-old man was ar- ditch. Driver of Unit 2 and a rocks from the highway located on HWY 30 near MP Feb. 18 was found to be secure. rested for Menacing in the 1600 passenger in Unit 1 were both 27.5. When troopers arrived • An unknown male subject block of Old Portland Road, St. transported by ambulance to March 1 CRFR had extinguished the wearing khaki pants and a cam- Feb. 24 Helens. St. John’s Hospital. Driver of • At 9:33 a.m. troopers re- engine fire. The driver sustained ouflage jacket was observed • A caller was concerned Unit 1 was injured and treated sponded to a single vehicle un- no injuries and the vehicle was looking through a toolbox on a about a man who appeared to Feb. 24 at the scene. Driver of Unit 1 known injury crash on Highway towed by Drake’s Towing due to utility truck. Nothing was miss- be recording the ‘movement’ of • A 39-year-old man was was cited for Failure to Obey 47 near milepost 57. Troopers damage. ing or damaged and the suspect the train crew. An officer made arrested on an outstanding a Traffic Control Device. Both observed indicators of impair- was not located. contact and found the person misdemeanor warrant near the vehicles towed due to damage ment and the driver consented March 5 • Dispatch received multiple was recording for his Youtube intersection of Port Avenue and by Drake’s Towing. to performing standardized • 4:44 p.m. Oregon State calls about a bathroom at the channel. He advised that he Old Portland Road. • 8:26 p.m. Oregon State field sobriety tests. The driver Police assisted the Columbia marina that was occupied and shoots video of trains, water- • A 51-year-old man was Police responded to a single was subsequently arrested for County Sheriff’s with a possible locked for a prolonged period. falls and caves. arrested on multiple outstanding vehicle, non-injury crash on DUII. The driver consented to subject on Highway 30 near No one would respond to knock- warrants at the intersection of Delena Road, just off Highway a breath test and provided a milepost 27. The subject was ing on the door, but loud music Feb. 25 South Columbia River Highway 30. Unit #1 (White Chrysler) BAC of .07%. The driver was contacted and it was deter- could be heard outside of the • A vehicle parked on East B and McBride Street. was westbound on Highway booked, cited and released from mined that although he was restroom. Upon officer arrival, Street was hit by an unknown 30 and turned onto Delena the Columbia County Jail. The depressed, he was not a danger the ‘tenant’ opened the door motorist and sustained consid- Feb. 27 Rd. Unit #1 failed to negoti- vehicle was towed by Grumpy’s to himself or others. and willingly vacated. erable damage. • Police responded to the ate the turn and drove off the Towing incident to arrest. • Officers responded to a 400 block of S 2nd Street for a eastbound side of Delena Rd. • At 6:18 p.m. OSP received March 6 Feb. 19 two-vehicle, non-injury accident welfare check. and down an embankment. a report of a hit and run on US • 11:35 p.m. Oregon State • A 52-year-old transient, was on Rockcrest St. No citations • A 39-year-old man was ar- The driver admitted to use 30 near MP 58. The suspect Police conducted a traffic stop taken into custody and lodged were issued. rested for Menacing x3, Harass- her phone and GPS moments vehicle had attempted to pass on a vehicle for violating the at the jail on multiple outstand- • An officer conducted a ment x2, Disorderly Conduct II, before the crash. The driver the victim’s vehicle using the posted speed limit along with ing warrants. welfare check on a family. The and an outstanding warrant at was not displaying indicators shoulder and collided with the having switched plates. During family was fine. Walmart located at 2295 Gable of impairment. The driver was front right corner of the victim’s the stop the driver displayed Feb. 20 Rd., St. Helens, OR. cited for failing to drive within vehicle upon returning to the indicators of impairment. The • An officer responded to See the Columbia County the lane of travel. The vehicle roadway. The suspect vehicle driver consented to voluntary an alarm at a business. It was Sheriff’s Office law enforcement Feb. 28 was not a hazard and left at the fled the scene eastbound at a standardized filed sobriety tests accidentally set off by a delivery reports attached to this blotter • A 32-year-old woman was location. high rate of speed. Shortly after where indicators were continu- driver. at thechronicleonline.com Disturbance briefly closes highway Office, according to a release STAFF REPORT from St. Helens Police. [email protected] Highway 30 was briefly Highway 30 at St. shut down in both directions Helens was briefly closed while Gibson was taken on Thursday, March 4, after into custody. There were no police received multiple calls reported injuries to Gibson or about a man walking down any officers on scene. the middle of the highway During a search of Gib- allegedly carrying two large son, police said they recov- knives. ered approximately 57 grams St. Helens Police officers of methamphetamine, two were dispatched to High- knives, and a large amount of way 30 near Gable Road at U.S. currency. approximately 7:02 a.m. fol- Gibson was lodged at the lowing the calls. As officers Columbia County Jail on arrived, they contacted the multiple charges of Disorder- subject, identified as 43-year- ly Conduct, Interfering with a old Adam Gibson of Hill- Police Officer, and Unlawful sboro. Officers safely took Possession of Methamphet- Gibson into custody with amine. the assistance of Columbia The investigation is ongo- ing, and more charges may City Police Department and Courtesy photo from St. Helens Police Columbia County Sheriff’s be forthcoming, according to Police displayed what they found during the investigation, which included a large amount of currency. the release. Think Spring

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