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Serving Columbia County since 1881 K9, police arrest 2 in robbery, assault case July 13 as St. Helens Police of- ficers responded to the report of an assault on Macarthur Street. The victim reported that while she was at her vehicle, she was approached by two individuals who assaulted her, stole personal items, and fled the area. Police were unable to locate the suspects at the time of the call. The victim sought non-emer- Metro Creative Connection / The Chronicle gency treatment for her injuries. City officials in St. Helens are scheduled to receive a report Wednesday, July 21, about how to use the $3,049,921.17 as its share of Later that day, officers were dis- the American Rescue Plan Act. patched to Maple Street where the robbery suspects were reportedly spotted. St. Helens K-9 Handler Sgt. Jon Eggers deployed K-9 City reviewing use of $3M from ARPA Ryder, and the team successfully What the money would be used The money must be used in tracked the suspects to a wooded JEREMY C. RUARK for in St. Helens eligible categories related to CO- area where they were hiding, [email protected] VID-19 response and recovery for according to a release from St. Under the American Rescue The attached shows the pro- the period March 3, 2021 through Helens Police. Plan Act (ARPA) funding en- posed uses of the funds in St. Hel- December 31, 2024. Ana Margarita Steidley, 22, acted by Congress and signed by ens, which include $755,000 for was subsequently arrested and President Biden, Oregon’s share is city parks and recreation admin- Eligible uses: lodged at Columbia County Jail approximately $4.2 Billion. Funds istration assistant, and a program Courtesy from the City of St. Helens on charges of Robbery I, Assault are allocated per-capita to each specialist, parks and recreation • Support public health expen- St. Helens Police K-9 Ryder and handler II, Assault III, and Disorderly building renovations and city li- ditures: funding COVID-19 miti- Sgt. Jon Eggers. city/county. Conduct. Tori Bethany Smith, St. Helens is allocated brary activities, including staff and gation efforts, medical expenses, 20, was arrested and lodged on $3,049,921.17 through the formu- programs. behavioral healthcare, and certain STAFF REPORT charges of Robbery I, Assault III, la. The amount is estimated by the The funding would also include public health and safety staff. [email protected] multiple counts of Possession of a League of Oregon Cities to be used $140,000 Main Street Coordina- • Address negative economic Controlled Substance, and Unlaw- for planning purposes. tion and Small Business Center impacts caused by the public A St. Helens Police K-9 and ful Entry into a Motor Vehicle. During its regular 1 p.m. Assistance and $945,000 for the health emergency: economic harms his handler have successfully The investigation is ongoing. Wednesday, July 21, work ses- city’s general fund. to workers, households, small apprehended two robbery and as- Anyone with information about sion, the St. Helens City Council is The proposal also would use businesses, non-profits, impacted sault suspects. this case should contact the St. scheduled to receive a staff report $1,210,000 for industrial business The case unfolded on at ap- Helens Police Department at 503- on how that federal money can be park development, water and sewer ­ proximately 1:05 p.m. Tuesday, 397-1521. used. infrastructure, IT specialist and a Broadband Study. See FUNDING Page A4 As Oregon burns, locals called to help near Troy, Oregon. the years to build out a trailer that JEREMY C. RUARK “Our crews are actively engaged has a cash of food for three days, [email protected] in fire suppression efforts and have and other necessities for having a As wildfires erupt across the been working in an incredibly home base in the wilderness.” state, local firefighters are being austere environment,” Scappoose What the team of firefighters called to distant communities to rural Fire Protection District Chief bring back to Columbia County help save lives and protect struc- Jeff Pricher said. “Reports from the is invaluable experiences that can tures. field include chasing lots of spot strengthen local fire responses, ac- Early Tuesday morning, July 13, fires.” cording to Pricher. a task force made up of firefighters Pricher said because the fire “We don’t have large scale from around Columbia County left grew so quickly and limited re- incidents,” he said. “So, these to assist with the firefighting effort sources were available at the time, responses help us plan for bigger at the Grandview Fire near Sisters. crews have had to be self-sufficient disasters.” That team continued to assist in the until a fire camp can be established. wildfire suppression efforts into the “They are working with limited Experienced gained past weekend. to no cell service and are about as As The Grandview Fire is near- far away as you can get in north- While there is a strain by hav- ing full containment, the Columbia eastern Oregon,” he said. “Thank- ing the county fire agencies away County firefighters and task force fully, all the fire agencies in the Columbia County Fire Defense Courtesy from the Oregon State Fire Marshal have been demobilized and sent to ­ A task force of Columbia County firefighters was sent to this wildfire near Sisters. the 16,402 acre Elbow Creek fire Board have worked together over See FIRE Page A4 Citizens Day returns to McCormick Park focused on making and strengthen- start at noon with a car show hosted STAFF REPORT ing community connections. It’s an by the Highway 30 Cruisers. In [email protected] opportunity for people to put down addition to classic cars, there will After a year hiatus due to CO- their cell phones, turn off the televi- also be vehicles from the St. Helens VID-19 restrictions, the City of St. sion, and enjoy a day of fun in a Police Department and Columbia Helens is pleased to announce the local park with friends and family. River Fire & Rescue. return of the annual Citizens Day in Activities are family-friendly and A free barbecue lunch also the Park event. designed for a wide age-range. starts at noon thanks to generous Gather your family, grab your The day is organized under the donations from local businesses, neighbors, and plan for a day of fun direction of the St. Helens City according to a release from the City at the fourth annual Citizens Day in Council. Councilors spend the day of St. Helens. Food is available the Park hosted by the City of St. cooking and serving food for the on a first come, first served basis Helens. The community celebration free community barbecue and being while supplies last. The St. Helens is scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. available to chat with the St. Helens Recreation Center will provide Aug. 7 in McCormick Park, 475 S. community. lawn game equipment and family 18th Street in St. Helens. A grand Prior to the start of Citizens Day activities to enjoy. There will be opening celebration for the newly events at noon, the City of St. Hel- live music during the event. installed McCormick Park play- ens invites the community to attend Vendors, businesses, non- ground equipment will take place the grand opening celebration of profits, and community groups at 11:30 a.m. before Citizens Day the new McCormick Park play- are encouraged to set up a booth. events begin. ground equipment at 11:30 a.m. Normal vendor and booth fees are Citizens Day in the Park is a day McCormick Park is now home being waived for this event. The to one of the largest all-abilities deadline to apply to host a booth is playgrounds in the Pacific North- Friday, July 30. Contact St. Helens Courtesy photo from the City of St. Helens west. Improvements were funded The community celebration is scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. Aug. 7 in McCormick Deputy City Recorder Lisa Scholl Viewpoints ...... A4 through money the City sets Park, 475 S. 18th Street in St. Helens. at [email protected] Poll ...... A4 aside for park improvements and or 503-366-8216 to sign up for a thanks to a Moda Assist grant won positive outcomes to local commu- season. Representatives from Moda booth or vendor spot. TV Guide ...... A5 through community voting. The nities. The program committed $20 Health and the Trail Blazers will be Classified Ads ...... A6 Moda Assist Program is a partner- per each Trail Blazers assist during at the grand opening ceremony on ­ ship between Moda Health and their games to install an all-abilities August 7. See PARK Page A10 Legals ...... A6-7 the Portland Trail Blazers to bring playground at the end of the 2020 Citizens Day in the Park events Crossword Puzzle ... A7 Obituaries ...... A8 County Fair ...... A10

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ColumbiaCountyOR.Gov/Vaccine | 503-397-7247 A2 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, July 21, 2021 City to hold Riverwalk project meeting

Courtesy illustration from the City of St. Helens The City of St. Helens has released this conceptual drawing of the planned riverwalk development.

and has been changed to Columbia View Park stage. walk-project. tion of approximately 300 Project which will extend STAFF REPORT accommodate the Council’s Anyone who cannot attend The St. Helens Riverwalk feet of public riverwalk South 1st and Strand Streets [email protected] transition back to in-person the meeting on August 4 Project was launched in and a new amphitheater into the former Veneer meetings. can watch a recording of the March 2021as a two-phased stage, replacing the existing Property. The next St. Helens The August 4 Riverwalk meeting after it is posted to project to design public gazebo, in Columbia View Riverwalk Project meet- Project meeting will take the City’s website at www. access along the Columbia Park. Phase 2 will complete Read a series of stories ing has been rescheduled place in-person at 6 p.m. to sthelensoregon.gov/meet- River from Columbia View preliminary design of the about the City of St. Hel- for Wednesday, August 4 accommodate community ings. Park to Plymouth Street riverwalk, creating a design ens Riverwalk project at at 6 p.m. The meeting was members who work dur- Packet materials will be and Nob Hill Nature Park, which extends the completed thechronicleonline.com. For originally scheduled to take ing the day. This meeting uploaded to the Riverwalk approximately one-half mile portion of Phase 1’s work to more information, contact place during the St. Helens will provide an opportunity Project’s website by August in length. Plymouth Street. This design St. Helens Communications City Council’s July 21 work to review the preliminary 4 at www.sthelensoregon. Phase 1 includes a com- will be coordinated with the Officer Crystal King at ck- session as a virtual meeting design for the Riverwalk and gov/waterfront/page/river- plete design and construc- Road and Utility Extension [email protected]. Port Westward rezone gets tentative approval staff report.” tiple opportunities for public like fracked gas-to-methanol JEREMY C. RUARK Magruder, and Commis- comment has helped the refineries and oil-by-rail [email protected] sioners Henry Heimuller and county carefully evaluate the ignores mounting concerns “For someone who has Casey Garrett each gave ten- compatibility issue. about health, safety, and been involved in agriculture tative approval to the rezone. “We have gotten further impacts to farmland and water my entire life, this is very “I wish and I hope that down the road in having good quality.” personal for me,” Colum- we find other crops that can solid due process,” he said. “This decision is a trav- bia County Commissioner be of value and that we can “So, I also support this.” esty,” said Jim Hoffmann, a Margaret Magruder said. “It find more agricultural uses While there has been sup- blueberry farmer at Hopville is challenging to continue to because that was the original port for the rezone based on Farms, located near the make a living with agricul- vision of my grandfather its economic opportunities, rezone area. “The Port and the ture.” when he reclaimed this land,” there also has been opposition County are turning back the Magruder’s comments Magruder said. “But I am based on concerns about farm clock on Oregon’s land use followed the commissioners’ looking forward to agricul- land erosion and environmen- progress with plans to pave deliberations Wednesday, tural and industry being able tal issues such as flooding and over wetlands on the flood- July 14, on an application by to work together because the pollution. plains of the Lower Columbia the Port of Columbia County entire bases of reclaiming River. The Port’s plans will for a comprehensive plan was for the betterment of the Courtesy photo from the Port of Columbia County Appeal promised put at serious risk high-value economy in the lower Colum- Port Westward is a deepwater port with existing dock facilities and blueberry farms and other amendment, zone change and direct access to the 43-foot navigation channel in the Columbia River. goal exception to reclas- bia and I think that this will Environmental watchdog high-value crops like pepper- sify 837 acres of agricultural improve the economy.” Columbia Riverkeeper’s Con- mint and spearmint.” resource to resource industrial Garrett said the staff state and federal requirements approval of this.” servation Director Dan Serres Serres said the timeline and change the zoning from report and recommendations someone would have to jump Heimuller said Columbia said his group will appeal the for the appeal will depend on primary agriculture to rural provided a thorough job of through for future develop- County is in a good position commissioner’s decision to when the county officially agriculture - planned develop- evaluating the compatibility ment. to develop base stock oil for the Oregon Land Use Board publishes the zone change ment for the expansion of Port of the zone change. “So I feel pretty darn con- renewable diesel through of Appeals. approval and the following Westward. “So I think the expansion fident that future activities out existing agriculture and that “The Columbia County process “could play out for The staff recommendation of industrial opportunities out there will have to go through would be a favorable mix with Board of Commissioners has months,” he said. states, “the evidence and facts there can work just fine with more of a process than what the rezone for industrial de- run afoul by not protecting The rezone has been an in the record show impacts agricultural and industrial I would prefer, but that’s the velopment at Port Westward. high-value farmland,” Serres ongoing debate since 2018. can be rendered compatible needs,” he said. way it goes to ensure future “It is the potential and it is said. “The Port of Columbia See the timeline at thechroni- with mitigation measures Garrent said Oregon is one compatibility for future devel- the future we have to look at,” County’s proposal to trade the cleonline.com and associated proposed as conditions of of the most environmentally opment,” he said. “I am very Heimuller said. county’s prime farmlands for materials at the Columbia approval to this supplemental stringent states and with local, comfortable with supporting Heimuller said the mul- dirty fossil fuel development County website. Jobless rate declines, challenges continue by 7,500 in June, follow- which was 21,400 jobs below two industries increased their STAFF REPORT ing monthly gains averag- its pre-pandemic employ- employment levels through- [email protected] ing 10,100 in the prior five ment level of 230,300 in Feb- out the past couple of years. Oregon’s unemployment months. Monthly gains in ruary 2020. With jobs still Transportation, warehous- rate dropped from 5.8% in June were largest in health down by 9%, this industry ing, and utilities added 4,400 May, as revised, to 5.6% in care and social assistance has experienced the second jobs, or 6%, since prior to June. (+2,400 jobs); other services largest percent reduction in the recession. Similarly, state Oregon’s unemployment (+1,700); transportation, that time, behind only leisure government gained 1,500 rate has gradually declined warehousing, and utilities and hospitality. jobs, or 4%, in that time. each month this year, after (+1,000); leisure and hospi- Manufacturing employed Professional and technical ending last year at 6.3%. tality (+1,000); and whole- 182,100 in June and remains services has also grown and Meanwhile, the U.S. un- sale trade (+800). Only one substantially below its pre- now employs 3,100 jobs, or employment rate ticked up major industry shed more recession total of 195,800 in 3%, more than its pre-reces- Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle from 5.8% in May to 5.9% than 300 jobs in June: con- February 2020. The industry sion peak. Despite the recent declines in Oregon’s unemployment rate, a large in June. struction (-900). was slowly declining in the group of the unemployed have had difficulty regaining employment. Despite the recent Leisure and hospital- second half of 2019, then declines in Oregon’s un- ity accounts for the bulk of plunged 15,700 jobs at the employment rate, a large Oregon’s jobs not recovered outset of the COVID-19 group of the unemployed since early 2020. It employed recession. The manufacturing Assisted Living At Home have had difficulty regaining 169,500 in June, and added industries dropping the larg- only 1,500 jobs in the most est percentage over the past employment. The number of Caregiving advice by Oregonians unemployed for recent three months. The 24 months include primary industry is still 46,800 jobs metals manufacturing (-3,300 52 weeks or more remains Nurse Navigator Katie Klem elevated at about 40,000 in (-22%) below its peak month jobs, or 36%), transportation June, compared with an aver- of February 2020, so it ac- equipment manufacturing age of about 8,000 during counts for 45% of overall (-2,100, or 16%) and fabri- the three years prior to the nonfarm payroll jobs yet to cated metals manufacturing Q: Last week, the sacrifices made in time, the more expensive the recession. recover from Oregon’s pre- (-1,500, or 9%). discussion was about money, and lifestyles. care will be. Level of In Oregon, nonfarm recession peak. While most major indus- the three things that For every day that an care is defined as the payroll employment grew Local government tries still employ fewer work- most older adults are older adult spends in a skill and intensity of employed 208,900 in June, ers than in February 2020, most concerned about hospital or rehab, he or effort required to diag- regarding aging and the she needs three to five nose, treat, preserve, or challenges of family days to return to their maintain an individual’s caregiving with cost pre-hospital level of physical and emotional containment being a functioning. There are health. If your loved one major need. The ques- three things that I do to is physically decondi- Pet tion was, how can you help my clients to lower tioned and cannot safely reduce the cost of in- their cost. The first and independently home care? one is the DANGLE, transfer from bed to of the STAND, PIVOT CARE- chair, the cost of care A: It is worth not- GIVING ROUTINE. It will be very expensive. I ing that one reason that is a simple set of very am the expert in lower- Month in-home care is costly effective routines used ing the cost of care so is that most people do to help older adults to please reach out if I can not have a caregiving get back on their feet be of help to you. On plan for their elderly especially for those who July 30th, I am part of a loved ones. Most older have lost the ability to panel of experts offering adults don’t have long walk or care for them- a seminar titled ONE term insurance, a selves after a hospital or FALL CAN CHANGE Meet Delaney backup caregiver nor rehab stay. This routine EVERYTHING. If you She is a super sweet, adventurous and playful 3 month a relationship with a engages the person, would like to be invited, old kitten. She will jump in your lap and curl up next to caregiving service, so nutrition, hydration, please call or email. Contact Columbia Humane Society you when you enter the room. She gets along great an unexpected need sleep, and mobility. The Stay well, stay inspired with other cats and dogs and loves little people. Website: columbiahumane.com for care requires major higher the level of care, and see you soon. Phone: 503-397-4353 Katie Klem is a certified elder care consultant and urbanpacific REALESTATE Columbia County Division CCO of COMFORT Makers & Comforting Medical Supply. 139 N. 21st St., St. Helens, OR 97051 proudly sponsored by 253 S. 1st Street, St Helens, OR 97051 503.329.7269 mobile Phone: 503-369-2460 urbanpacificrealestate.com Email: [email protected] Columbia County’s trusted local news source Wednesday, July 21, 2021 www.thechronicleonline.com A3 City addresses park vandalism

Courtesy photo from PCC At 32,245 square feet, the state-of-the-art manufacturing and training facility is the college’s first permanent physical location in Columbia County and the first building at the college’s newly established Columbia County Center. PCC Center’s first class schedules according to a release from tunities and connect with STAFF REPORT PCC. industry professionals. It will [email protected] Students have flexibil- feature PCC programs like ity in attending some of the Bioscience, Computer Aided New options are open- sections or all three. These Design and Drafting, Elec- Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle ing for St. Helens students courses will be taught in-per- tronic Engineering, Machine The Chronicle found this graffiti layered across the McCormick Park public bathroom Thursday, July 15. City and others across the county officials said much of the park vandalism is cleared or repaired as quickly as possible. son pending any unforeseen Manufacturing, Microelec- looking to further their edu- COVID-19 restrictions. If tronics and Welding. and vehicle traffic, according set to be added to the Parks cation. not in-person, classes will be Following years of plan- JEREMY C. RUARK to King. Master Plan. moved to an online platform. On-Board to PCC ning and construction, Port- [email protected] “We hope that the in- • There has been discus- The non-credit, introduc- 10 - 11 a.m., Aug. 23-27 creased visibility will be a land Community College’s tory classes help participants Additional police patrols sion on expanding the Bo- (PCC) Oregon Manufactur- further deterrent to vandal- tanical Garden. It has been make informed decisions Attendees will receive are now keeping a close eye ing Innovation Training about their careers, build support as they enter the on city parks in St. Helens ism,” she said. “At the end of suggested that a small parcel the day, these parks belong Center in Scappoose opens skills for success in school admissions process at PCC, following a series of vandal- of land owned by the city be for classes this summer and to the community, and we traded for the small parcel of or on the job, and access connect with other students ism events. credit offerings are planned support on their journey to and build skills. hope that the community land adjacent to the Botani- “We’ve had instances of to start this fall. becoming a PCC student, ac- graffiti, broken doors, gutters takes pride and ownership in cal Garden, thereby increas- helping us to keep them in The training center is the cording to the PCC release. Build Skills for torn off buildings, fencing ing the size of the park. educational arm of the near- The “On Ramp” offerings Manufacturing ‘ ripped down in construction working order and pleas- • A name change is also ant for everyone to use. The by Oregon Manufacturing are funded through the PCC’s 9 a.m. to noon, areas, rocks thrown into the currently being discussed for Innovation Center (OMIC) Reimagining Integrated Sup- Aug. 31-Sept. 17 restroom toilets, soap dis- community can assist us in helping to prevent and stop the Botanical Garden since it initiative — a collaboration port for Equitable Success pensers ripped off the wall is more of a wilderness area of industry, higher education (RISES) Project -- a $2.25 Students will learn essen- and soap poured everywhere, vandalism by speaking up if they see something suspi- than formal garden. and government that com- million U.S. Department of tial skills that will help them litter, and people driving • Nob Hill Nature Park bines applied research and Education grant to develop succeed in school and on the vehicles onto the grass and cious happening.” King said anyone spot- as well as McCormick Park development and workforce student support initiatives job. They will get experience causing damage at various have had new benches added. training. and evaluation activities drawing to scale, taking mea- St. Helens parks,” St. Helens ting park vandalism can also call the city’s non-emergen- • The Urban Trail contin- PCC’s facility is tradi- during the next five years to surements and working with Communications Officer told ues to be discussed as to how tionally known as the OMIC buttress the college’s student a robot to build knowledge The Chronicle. “Fortunately, cy dispatch at 503-397-1521 to report something they see to move forward with it. Training Center and is completion work. and confidence. we have been able to repair located at the college’s Co- Classes are aimed at most of the damage using happening or if they notice • The water shed council that vandalism has occurred. got a grant for restoration lumbia County Center, 34001 The courses include: students looking to start in supplies that we already NE Wagner Ct. in Scappoose. the manufacturing trades or have on hand thanks to the People can also contact the along the trail, which will St. Helens Parks and Recre- benefit Nob Hill Nature Park. The center officially opens Explore options those working professionals work of our Parks and Public on Monday, Aug. 16 with a 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., who are seeking new skills to Works crews.” ation Department at 503- • An anonymous donor 366-8208 if they have ques- free, five-week series of “On- Aug. 16-20 advance their careers. Since most repairs were gave $1,000 to be used Ramp to Manufacturing” made utilizing existing tions or concerns regarding toward removing invasive the parks in St. Helens. classes that are designed for Students look at career For more information resources, King said specific species and planting native people interested in working FREE YARDWhile DEBRIES there are vandal- species in the parks. It will paths in manufacturing, learn about the “On Ramps” train- cost estimates for the repairs in advanced manufacturing, about educational oppor- ing, call 971-722-2175. was not available. ism challenges at the city most likely be used at Dalton “It was $250 to replace parks, there have been im- Lake and Godfrey Park. the gutterRECYCLING damage at McCor- provements SAT., as APRIL well, accord- 20! mick Park,” she said. ing to the parks annual report Other repairs, such as presented to the St. Helens replacing damaged doors City Council in June. were pending. King said St. Helens Park Projects: PoliceQuality have increased patrols Bark at at the city parks after the • The Dalton Lake Nature vandalism was discussed Preserve has many new ame- Property & Casualty Services during a June city council nities including a kiosk and Your Local Independent meeting. bike rack all of which have Insurance Agency Competitive“Officers will continue been donated. to patrol the parks more • Work parties have been closely, and we hope that the held at Dalton Lake, Nob 503-397-0714 additional police presence Hill, and the Botanical Gar- Call us for ALL of willPrices help prevent vandalism den to remove invasive spe- your insurance needs! before it occurs,” King said. cies, tidy trails, and provide general clean-up work. 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Viewpoints Thumbs Up - Thumbs Down Several days ago, The broken for several weeks and ined,” she said. “They were Thumbs Down Chronicle notified St. Helens the city was in the process willing to put in extra time Communications Officer of fixing the sweeper. New and energy when it would Thumbs down to drivers Crystal King about the tall blades and brushes have been have been easy for them to who are not paying attention. weeds we had been spotting ordered, King said, which just give up and wait for Take a test. Stand on any along the side of Columbia should be arriving soon. things to return to normal. busy street corner in St. Hel- Boulevard, St. Helens Street According to King, the That work paid off and has ens and count how vehicles and adjacent streets in down- city’s public works director set us up to be a great band make turns without engaging town St. Helens. The weeds looked at the pictures sent next year.” the vehicle turn signals. Also, were beginning to be a dis- by The Chronicle and said Freshner said the experi- count how many vehicles traction and visually deterio- that as soon as repairs are ence each student is offered switch lanes without engag- rating the downtown beauty. made to the sweeper at the in school band should help ing the vehicle turn signals. We sent King photos of the city shop, he will make sure them navigate through life. Not using the required turn weeds following a brief walk these areas are swept. In the “Band members get so signals can result in fines, along the downtown streets meantime, he is working much out of being in band but they also lead to vehicle taking pictures of the weeds with the public works team Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle that is not music-related,” crashes and injuries. we spotted. to establish a more robust This is a photo of the weeds that The Chronicle spotted along streets she said. “It teaches them a Also, notice how many King stated in an email street sweeping plan. in downtown St. Helens. Since the photo was taken, the weeds have strong work ethic, dedication, vehicles roll through the response that the city does Shortly after The Chroni- been removed. responsibility, reliability, street stop signs without take care of weeds and/or tall cle received King’s response, it is. It’s up to each of us to has received the award, ac- communication, organization coming to a compete stop. grass immediately between a city public works crew was take few moments each day cording to the OSAA. and leadership. They experi- Stop signs mean stop. Not the curb and street edge seen along Columbia Boule- to help keep our city clean Specifically, the SHHS ence the payoff of work over roll. as shown in some of The vard taking down the weeds. and vibrant. Band Programs Wind En- time instead of the jolt of Traffic rules are in Chronicle pictures. In some Since that time, weeds along semble is being recognized, instant gratification. No one place for a reason. They are locations, the tall grass im- other city streets have been St. Helens according to the school band sits on the bench in the band. important safety guidelines mediately adjacent to a road cleared as well. High School Band program director Noelle Everyone plays and everyone to protect all drivers and pe- may be on private property The weed takedown and Freshner, who said the has an important role.” destrians. The more frequent and the responsibility of the having the city use a street The Chronicle recently 31-member wind ensemble is Thumbs up to the SHHS traffic violations, the more property owner to maintain, sweeper to clear other debris featured a story about the St. the top band at SHHS. Wind Ensemble for persever- dangerous it is to be out and she stated. helps keep our city clean and Helens High School (SHHS) Freshner said the recogni- ing through the COVID-19 about in St. Helens. King said the city owns presents our city in a positive Band Program selected as tion this year is particularly pandemic challenges and a street sweeper which way to locals and visitors. the Oregon Schools Activi- gratifying for her students capturing this award. We Thumbs Up - Thumbs usually takes care of the As the city moves ties Association (OSAA) 5A due to the challenges trig- also congratulate all of the Down is an column produced weeds shown in some of The forward with other beauti- winner of the Les Schwab gered by the COVID-19 St. Helens School District by The Chronicle’s editorial Chronicle photos. The city fication plans, we encour- Tire Centers Team of the pandemic. students, teachers, staff, team. We welcome your sug- does have a weekly street age each business and all Month. “This year these kids volunteers and administrators gestions for future Thumbs sweeping schedule and road property owners in St. Hel- This is significant because pushed through the worst for navigating through the Up - Thumbs Down columns. maintenance plan. However, ens to embrace the efforts. it is the first award for the St. possible situation and came pandemic. We hope the new Email your suggestions and King explained that the city’s Together, we all make St. Helens School District and out more successful than I school year ahead will be a comments to jruark@coun- street sweeper has been Helens the community that the first time a band program could have possibly imag- bit less challenging. trymedia.net.

Courtesy photo from Scappoose Fire The Columbia County task force is made of firefighters from the Scappoose Rural Fire Protection District, Columbia River Fire & Rescue, Mist Fire, and Vernonia Fire.

those experiences, translate organize and bring the team back to our county when together. Its more of an endur- we have our own large fires, ance effort that involves local, FIRE critical incidents, or weather state and federal helpers, so it From Page A1 emergencies,” Pricher said. is a huge collaboration.” “Obtaining these experiences, from the area, the experience provides us with the requisite Local concerns gained is invaluable when it knowledge skills and abili- comes to establishing plans, ties to effectively work with Pricher describes Oregon’s working challenging logisti- mutual aid partners, county, wildfire season as significant cal obstacles, and manag- state, and other federal re- and said wildfire conditions in ing hundreds to thousands sponders.” Columbia County are also at Weekly Online Poll Last Week’s Results of resources with limited dangerous levels. Dry fuels, communications while in an Dangerous assignments continued hot weather and no austere environment, accord- rain in sight has heightened Are you worried that the COVID-19 What is your favorite ing to Pricher. Pricher said the local fire- the local wildfire danger. fighters know there are dan- Pricher and fire officials variant virus and those not seek- The fire response teams, ing immunizations will lead to new county fair event including firefighters from gers going into such wildfire across the county continue to Columbia County, set up suppression assignments. urge public safety and aware- face mask and social distancing 17% Carnival rides, food booths small cities that have to cover “It comes down to four ness. requirements? 37% 4H and livestock making maps for responders, really important elements,” “We’re seeing fires earlier written plans and objectives he said. “Lookouts, escape than we have ever seen be- 39% Rodeo for the operations staff to routes, safety zones and com- fore,” he said. “We’re having Yes No 7% Pies, photos, art exhibits follow, resource tracking and munications. The most impor- larger fires in the county than ordering, medical support for tant of those is communica- we have ever had before.” the responders, maintenance tions. If we don’t have good Pricher said the Columbia for the hundreds of vehicles communications firefighters County fire agencies want Vote online at thechronicleonline.com and aircraft, facility build can get into a bad way.” to thank all the families of outs, 24-hour food operations Pricher said communica- the career and volunteer to support three meals a day, tions, human nature and the firefighters for allowing their fering additional support legislation, regulation or communication specialists fire, which includes weather, loved ones to participate in to those who have and will administration. that build out the complex topography and fuel, are the protecting the state during the FUNDING bear the greatest health risks • Deposits into pension communication repeater sys- three factors that increase the wildfire season. From Page A1 because of their service in funds. tems, fire behavior analysts, firefighting challenges. “Notable mention also critical infrastructure sectors. • Payments of outstand- According to Pricher, the needs to be made to our local weather forecasters, logistics industries, children and • Invest in water, sewer, ing debt or costs associated folks that maintain generators key is effective planning and businesses and any business and broadband infrastruc- with issuing new debt. knowing what’s coming, so that is allowing their employ- families, and the public and loose firefighting equip- sector. ture: investments to improve • Payments of settlements ment and distribute fuel to all decisions are made in split ees who are volunteer fire- access to clean drinking wa- or judgments. seconds. fighters to respond,” Pricher • Replace lost public of the responders and aviation sector revenue: provide ter, support vital wastewater • Replenishing rainy day specialists to manage the Pricher says there is a said. “A significant compli- and stormwater infrastruc- funds. key difference in fighting ment of our county task force government services to the rotor wing, fixed wing and extent of the reduction in ture, and to expand access to unmanned aircraft involved in wildland fires as opposed to is all volunteer.” broadband internet. The St. Helens City responding to structure fires. Pricher said he anticipates revenue experienced due to the effort. the pandemic. Council meets at 1 p.m. “There are an incredible “At a structure fire, you go that the local crews could Ineligible Uses: Wednesday, July 21, at St. really hard, with a wildland return on or around July 26 • Provide premium pay number of moving parts to for essential workers: of- Helens City Hall, 265 Strand these large incidents and fire it takes a while for you to or 27. • Reducing taxes by Street in St. Helens.

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Following presenta- approval of a written order LLC, has submitted an ap- below if you wish to partici- request will be found in some columbiacountyor.gov or you tion of the staff report, the and a statement of findings plication for a subdivision. pate in the public meeting. or all of the following docu- can send comments via U.S. applicant and other persons and conclusions supporting This application is being Mon, Aug 2, 2021 6:30 PM ments and laws, as revised Mail to Columbia County, in favor of the application the decision, which will be done to separate the R-10 - 9:00 PM (PDT). Please join from time to time: Or- Department of Land Devel- will be allowed to address mailed to all parties at a later zoning from the RR-5 and my meeting from your com- egon Revised Statutes ORS opment Services, 230 Strand the commission, explaining date. The Commission may, create a lawful lot for each puter, tablet or smartphone. 197.763; Oregon Administra- Street, St. Helens, OR 97051. how the evidence submitted at its discretion, continue the home. The pending lot sizes https://global.gotomeeting. tive Rules; Columbia County If additional documents or meets the applicable criteria. hearing from time to time at will be 1.32 acre, 1.12 acre, com/join/315978645 You can Comprehensive Plan; Colum- evidence are provided in sup- Following the applicant’s the request of the parties or 1.09 acre, 1.15 acre and a also dial in using your phone. bia County Zoning Ordi- port of the application, prior presentation, any person in on its own motion as neces- 5.25 acres. The property is United States (Toll Free): 1 nance. 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CH21-1762 NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS These notices shall satisfy tion of 239 units of affordable copied weekdays 8:30 A.M to for the City of St. Helens con- days following the anticipated of a release of funds by HUD; two separate but related proce- housing, using LIHTC and noon and 1 – 5 P.M. PUBLIC sents to accept the jurisdiction submission date or its actual or (d) another Federal agency dural requirements for activi- State gap funds in St. Helens, COMMENTS Any individual, of the Federal Courts if an receipt of the request (which- acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part ties to be undertaken by the Oregon. FINDING OF NO group, or agency may submit action is brought to enforce re- ever is later) only if they are 1504 has submitted a writ- Northwest Oregon Housing SIGNIFICANT IMPACT written comments on the ERR sponsibilities in relation to the on one of the following bases: ten finding that the project is Authority. REQUEST FOR The City of St. Helens has to the 265 Strand Street, St. environmental review process (a) the certification was not unsatisfactory from the stand- RELEASE OF FUNDS On or determined that the project Helens, OR 97501. All com- and that these responsibilities executed by the Certifying Of- point of environmental quality. about August 5, 2021 the City will have no significant impact ments received by August 5, have been satisfied. HUD’s ficer of the City of St Helens; Objections must be prepared of St. Helens will authorize the on the human environment. 2021 will be considered by approval of the certification (b) the City of St. Helens has and submitted in accordance Northwest Oregon Housing Therefore, an Environmental the City of St. Helens prior to satisfies its responsibilities omitted a step or failed to with the required procedures Authority to submit a request Impact Statement under the authorizing submission of a under NEPA and related laws make a decision or finding (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) to the HUD for the release of National Environmental Policy request for release of funds. and authorities and allows the required by HUD regulations and shall be addressed to HUD Project-Based Voucher funds Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not Comments should specify Northwest Oregon Housing at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the PIH Portland Field Office at under Section 8(o)(13) of the required. Additional project which Notice they are address- Authority use Program funds. grant recipient or other par- [email protected]. Housing Act of 1937, (42 information is contained in the ing. ENVIRONMENTAL OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE ticipants in the development Potential objectors should con- USC 1437f), as amended, to Environmental Review Record CERTIFICATION The City OF FUNDS HUD will accept process have committed funds, tact [email protected] undertake a project known as (ERR) on file at 265 Strand of St. Helens certifies to HUD objections to its release of fund incurred costs or undertaken to verify the actual last day of St. Helens Housing for the Street, St. Helens, OR 97501 that Jacob A. Graichen, AICP and the City of St. Helens cer- activities not authorized by 24 the objection period. Jacob A. purpose of the new construc- and may be examined or in his capacity as City Planner tification for a period of fifteen CFR Part 58 before approval Graichen, AICP, City Planner

CH21-1754 CH21-1755 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF LEWIS JUVENILE COURT COUNTY OF LEWIS JUVENILE COURT In re the Dependency of: rior Court, 345 W. Main St., your absence. To request a In re the Dependency rior Court, 345 W. Main St., your absence. To request a ADELHEID DUNN, D.O.B.: Chehalis, Washington 98532. copy of the Notice, Summons, of: JAMES DUNN, D.O.B.: Chehalis, Washington 98532. copy of the Notice, Summons, 11/10/2014 No. 21-7-00050- YOU SHOULD BE PRES- and Dependency Petition, 03/21/2008 No. 21-7-00051- YOU SHOULD BE PRES- and Dependency Petition, 21 NOTICE AND SUM- ENT AT THIS HEARING. call DCYF at 360-807-7081 21 NOTICE AND SUM- ENT AT THIS HEARING. call DCYF at 360-807-7081 MONS BY PUBLICATION The hearing will determine or 1-800-562-6926. To view MONS BY PUBLICATION The hearing will determine or 1-800-562-6926. To view (Dependency) (SMPB) TO: if your child is dependent as information about your rights, (Dependency) (SMPB) TO: if your child is dependent as information about your rights, SHANE DUNN, Father. A defined in RCW 13.34.030(6). including right to a lawyer, SHANE DUNN, Father. A defined in RCW 13.34.030(6). including right to a lawyer, Dependency Petition was This begins a judicial process go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY. Dependency Petition was This begins a judicial process go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY. filed on April 13, 2021; A which could result in per- aspx. DATED this 15TH day filed on April 13, 2021; A which could result in per- aspx. DATED this 15TH day Fact Finding hearing will manent loss of your parental of July, 2021, SCOTT TIN- Fact Finding hearing will manent loss of your parental of July, 2021, SCOTT TIN- be held on this matter on rights. If you do not appear NEY, Lewis County Clerk. be held on this matter on rights. If you do not appear NEY, Lewis County Clerk. August 26, 2021 at 1:30 at the hearing, the court may By: Yolinda Hipp, Superior August 26, 2021 at 1:30 at the hearing, the court may By: Yolinda Hipp, Superior pm at Lewis County Supe- enter a dependency order in Court Deputy Clerk pm at Lewis County Supe- enter a dependency order in Court Deputy Clerk

CH21-1761 CH21-1756 BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON In the Matter of the ment for the approximately install/870493693. Phone: COUNTY OF LEWIS JUVENILE COURT Application by the City 13,24-acre site, known as United States (toll free): of Scappoose for a Zone Chapman Landing, and 1-866-899-4678 Access In re the Dependency rior Court, 345 W. Main St., your absence. To request a Change and Comprehensive described in the County Code: 357 -054-141. 4. The of: CONSTANCE DUNN, Chehalis, Washington 98532. copy of the Notice, Summons, Plan Map Amendment for Assessor’s records as Tax location of the hearing is D.O.B.: 11/16/2006 No. 21- YOU SHOULD BE PRES- and Dependency Petition, Chapman Landing NOTICE Map lD Number(s) 3117- accessible to the disabled. 7-00052-21 NOTICE AND ENT AT THIS HEARING. call DCYF at 360-807-7081 OF PUBLIC HEARING 00-00303 & 3117-00-00400. If you are in need of any SUMMONS BY PUBLICA- The hearing will determine or 1-800-562-6926. To view (PUBLICATION) 1. The The application proposes to special accommodations TION (Dependency) (SMPB) if your child is dependent as information about your rights, Board of County Commis- rezone the site from Rural to attend or participate at TO: SHANE DUNN, Father. defined in RCW 13.34.030(6). including right to a lawyer, sioners will hold a public lndustrial Planned Devel- this hearing, please call A Dependency Petition was This begins a judicial process go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY. hearing on Wednesday, opment (RIPD) to Com- the Board of County Com- filed on April 13, 2021; A which could result in per- aspx. DATED this 15TH day August 1 1, 2021, at or after munity Service-Recreation missioners Office at (503) Fact Finding hearing will manent loss of your parental of July, 2021, SCOTT TIN- 10:00 a.m. in Room 308, (CS-R). 3. All interested 397-4322 at least two days be held on this matter on rights. If you do not appear NEY, Lewis County Clerk. the Commissioners’ Meet- parties may appear and be in advance. 5. The hearing August 26, 2021 at 1:30 at the hearing, the court may By: Yolinda Hipp, Superior ing Room on the third floor, heard, either in person or will be held according to the pm at Lewis County Supe- enter a dependency order in Court Deputy Clerk Columbia County Court- virtually by: Computer, procedures in the Columbia house, 230 Strand Street, tablet or smartphone: https:// County Zoning Ordinance. CH21-1763 St. Helens, Oregon. 2. The global.gotomeeting.com/ Dated this 16th day of July, purpose of the hearing is to join/357054141. New to 2021 BOARD OF COUNTY PORT OF COLUMBIA COUNTY SCAPPOOSE BAY MARINE consider the application by GoToMeeting? Get the app COMMISSIONERS FOR PARK PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE PROJECT the City of Scappoose for a now and be ready when COLUMBIA COUNTY, Proposals due: August 2, OR. Bid packets containing be received by 5:00 PM on Zone Change and Compre- the meeting starts. https:// OREGON. By: Margaret 2021 @ 5:00 pm. REQUEST the RFP and attachments for Monday, August 2, 2021. Bid hensive Plan Map Amend- global.gotomeeting.com/ Magruder, Chair. FOR PROPOSALS The Port this project may be found packets may be submitted via of Columbia County is seek- on the Port’s website, www. mail, delivered to our Port ing proposals for pavement portofcolumbiacounty.org; office, or emailed to levin@ The Public Notice deadline is Fridays by noon. maintenance work for park- or requested via e-mail at portofcolumbiacounty.org. ing lot areas at the Scappoose levin@portofcolumbiacoun- For questions, please call Late submissions are not guaranteed to make it into the paper. Bay Marine Park in Warren, ty.org. Submissions must 503-397-2888.

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The police blotter relates to offenses near 2200 Gable Road. was headed home from work. The Kendall Vance McKean Jr. the public record of incidents • Police cited and released a driver of #1 and rear passenger of Oct. 24, 1963 ~ July 9, 2021 as reported by law enforce- 27-year-old male near Sunset Blvd. #3 were transported from the scene ment agencies. on multiple warrants. by ambulance to St. John Hospital Kendall Vance McK- far, however, Kendall’s great- in Longview, WA for evaluation. All ean Jr., born Oct. 24, 1963, est joy was raising his son, All individuals arrested or July 14 three vehicles were removed from passed away July 9, 2021. Jon. He has been described charged with a crime are • Police arrested a 38-year-old male the scene by Drake’s Towing Kendall was born in Newport as “the best father,” imparting presumed innocent until for driving under the influence of Beach, California. He was many skills and guiding love. proven guilty. Information intoxicants near Columbia Blvd. July 12 the youngest of six children: Kendall is survived by printed is preliminary and • At 9:43 am. OSP received a report Patrick, Debbi, Steve, David his son Jon; brothers, Patrick subject to change. Oregon State Police from a landowner in the Rainier and Kathy. He spent much and Steve; sisters, Debbi and area regarding an injured red-tailed of his childhood in Hesperia, Kathy; and many, many great For specific details about July 2 hawk on his property. The hawk ap- California, before moving to friends. cases listed, contact the • At 8:10 a.m. Oregon State Police peared to have an injured wing and St. Helens, Oregon, where he You’ve left a hole in our appropriate law enforcement conducted an offensive littering was unable to fly. The hawk was soon swore, he’d never leave. hearts we will fill with your agency. investigation on the westbound captured and transported to the Kendall worked as a truck memories. shoulder of Highway 30 at milepost Audubon Society for evaluation. driver, mechanic, and iron Please sign our online St. Helens Police 9.5. During the investigation, two • At 10:08 a.m. OSP responded scrapper, but most enjoyed guestbook at www.columbi- subjects were identified as owners to a two-vehicle, injury crash on restoring and selling cars. By afh.com. June 28 of the trash. Both owners had Highway 30 near milepost 25. • Police responded to a death recently been evicted from an Investigation revealed Unit 2 was investigation at the 300 block of S. apartment complex in Scappoose. traveling westbound in the “B” lane 7th Street. ODOT was notified for removal of when the driver slowed for a posted Selma Louise McNeely • Police arrested a 25-year-old the debris and an attempt will be speed limit change. Unit 1 was fol- male in the 400 block of 1st Street made to locate the suspects. lowing Unit 2, and the driver looked Nov. 27, 1935 ~ July 4, 2021 on several charges, including a down and didn’t see Unit 2 slowing. home on Nov. 27, 1935, to growing strawberries, corn, warrant, intimidate/criminal threat, July 2 Unit 1 crashed into the rear of Unit George and Martha An- and peaches which were kidnapping, resisting arrest, and • At 2:22 p.m. Oregon State Police 2. Driver of Unit 2 transported by derson in the community enjoyed by many in the lo- escape. responded to a suspicious person ambulance to the hospital for a of Delena, Oregon, near cal community. They retired call on Highway 30 at the Alston head injury. Unit 1 driven from the Rainier. in 2002 and continued to July 1 Mayger Scales near milepost 53. scene; Unit 2 secured. Driver of • Police arrested a 40-year-old male A caller reported a shirtless male Unit 1 warned. Growing up in Delena, enjoy the farm and grand- near 1st and Cowlitz Streets on a piling sticks and paper together to Selma met her husband kids. Herman preceded her misdemeanor warrant. start a fire. When OSP arrived the July 14 Blanchard “Doc” Tullock in death in 2018. • Police arrested a 65-year-old male suspect fled on foot to the east side • At 3:57 p.m. OSP recovered a while attending high school Selma is survived by her on a violation of a restraining order of the scales and began throwing wallet and shorts from ODFW staff at Rainier Union High daughters, Bonnie (David) near the 500 block of S. Columbia trash around. Witnesses were on Sauvie Island. The items were School. She had six daugh- McNeely, Colleen (Mike) River Highway. interviewed and it was discovered turned in by a good sanitarian who ters with Doc before he Bair, Teresa Tullock, Diane the suspect was standing in the found them along Reeder Rd. near passed away in 1971. (David) Karn, Michelle July 2 westbound lane of Highway 30 and Walton Beach. The items were Later, Selma met Her- Tullock, and Bobbi (Frank) • Police arrested a 46-year-old male throwing trash across the highway. secured as safe keeping at the St. man McNeely at church. Marcantonio; son David near the 2000 block of Gable Road The suspect eventually jumped Helens worksite. They married in 1973 and McNeely; 14 grandchildren; on a warrant. into a large section of black- Selma Louise McNeely, enjoyed 44 years happily 26 great-grandchildren; and • Police arrested a 24-year-old berry bushes. The suspect was July 15 85, of Scappoose, Oregon, married. They worked to- one great-great grandchild. male on several charges, including eventually taken into custody and • At 5:31 p.m. OSP received a passed away on July 4, gether on their family farm A graveside service was assault on public safety officers, evaluated by medics. While being report of a vehicle stolen from the 2021, at her home in Scap- along the highway in Scap- held July 12 at Yankton resisting arrest, escape 3 and evaluated, the suspect intentionally area of Highway 30 and Oregon poose. She was born at poose, raising animals and Hillcrest Cemetery. detainer near the 500 block of S. swallowed a plastic part of a water 127 near milepost 13. The regis- 9th St. bottle. The suspect was cited and tered owner had left the vehicle at released to the medics for transport the location due to a flat tire. The July 3 to an area hospital. owner returned some time later to Stanley Morris Payne Sr. • Police arrested a 45-year-old find the vehicle gone. The owner Aug. 30, 1932 ~ June 20, 2021 individual on a warrant near S. First July 3 assumed the vehicle had been Street and Plaza Square. • At 7:43 p.m. A trooper conducted towed by law enforcement but after On Sunday, June 20, Stanley was preceded in a traffic stop on a vehicle speeding checking with several agencies and 2021, Stanley Morris Payne death by his mother; father; July 6 on Highway 30 near milepost 13. learning it wasn’t entered into LEDS Sr. passed away peacefully wife Vione; and son John. • Police took a report of a stolen The driver of the vehicle had an decided sign it as stolen. at home in Rainier, Oregon He is survived by vehicle in the block of 53000 outstanding warrant in Columbia at age 88. several siblings; his chil- Helens Way. County. The driver was cited July 17 Stanley was born in dren, Alethea, Stanley Jr., • Police responded to a vehicle and released for the warrant and • At 11:55 a.m. Troopers responded Craig, Nebraska to Carl Denise, and Cindy; several crash near the 2300 block of Co- warned for the traffic infraction. He to a multi-vehicle unknown-injury and Grace Payne on Aug. grandchildren; as well as lumbia Blvd. was given a courtesy ride to his crash on Highway 30 near Tarbell 30, 1932. In 1953, Stanley several great-grandchil- • Police responded to a death residence. The warrant was located Road. Troopers conducted an in- married Vione Darlene dren. investigation in the area of 2100 by Northern Command Center. vestigation and observed indicators Chandler and they raised No funeral or memorial Oregon St. of impairment on the at fault driver. five children together. services are being held. July 5 The driver consented to performing July 11 • At 6:16 p.m. OSP was dispatched voluntary field sobriety tests and • Police arrested a 41-year-old to a three-vehicle crash in the area was subsequently arrested for DUII individual on a warrant, probation of Highway 30 near milepost 43 and reckless driving. The driver Edna Irene Van Winkle violation, menacing near the 1600 in Columbia County. Unit #1 was refused consent for a blood draw block of Old Portland Road. travelling westbound on Highway and a warrant was obtained. Two June 8, 1943 ~ June 14, 2021 30 when it crossed over into the vials of blood were later seized Edna “Irene” Van Winkle, formally of St. Helens, passed away on June 14, 2021 in Coeur July 13 eastbound lane striking Unit #2 and as evidence and the driver was d’Alene, Idaho. • Police arrested a 32-year-old then Unit #3 who were both headed booked and released on the above A memorial will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Aug 14, 2021 at the Moose Lodge in St. Helens. individual for tampering with physi- eastbound. The driver of #1 stated charges. The vehicle was towed by cal evidence and cited for drug he may have fallen asleep as he Grumpy’s Towing. Crossword Solution

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58892 Saulser Rd, St. Helens, OR 97051 Columbia County’s trusted local news source Wednesday, July 21, 2021 www.thechronicleonline.com A9 Rare Opah washes ashore at Sunset Beach Ready, set, splash!

Courtesy photo from the Seaside Aquarium This 3.5 foot, 100 pound Opah was discovered along the beach near Seaside Tuesday morning, July 13.

at the Aquarium where folks dissect this large fish,” the STAFF REPORT were encouraged to come Facebook post states. [email protected] take a look at this beautiful While rare this far north and odd looking fish,” the it is not unheard of to find A large fish, rare to the Seaside Aquarium’s Face- an Opah along the shoreline. Oregon Coast, has been book post reads. According to OregonLive a found on Sunset Beach near The fish will be frozen 97 pound Opah was caught Seaside. until the school year starts 37 miles off of the Colum- The 3.5 foot, 100 pound and the aquarium will use bia River Mouth in 2009. Opah was reported to the the Opah as part of its edu- Opahs can grow to over Seaside Aquarium at 8 a.m. cational outreach with local six feet and weigh over Wednesday, July 14. After school students by part- 600 pounds. They inhabit seeing photographs of the Kelli Nicholson / The Chronicle nering with the Columbia pelagic (meaning they live Walmart employees at St. Helens took a few moments to get wet Wednesday. The employees set up a unusual fish the Seaside River Maritime Museum’s in the open ocean), tropical dunk tank at the parking lot of the store and took donations in a fundraising effort for Doernbecher’s Aquarium crew quickly educational director, Nate and temperate waters where Children’s Hospital in Portland. The object is for person to sit on a platform inside an enclosed tank responded and recovered the Sandel. they feed on krill and squid, full of water. Participants have a chance to pitch a ball into the tank’s release mechanism releasing the fish. “One lucky school according to the Seaside platform inside the tank, plunging the person on the platform into the water below. Details about how “It created quite the stir group will get the chance to Aquarium’s Facebook post. much the Walmart team raised during the event July 14 was not immediately available. New look for Oregon’s salmon license plates and Recreation Department former graphic designer for ders to secure low number To guarantee landing the STAFF REPORT first debuted the salmon Oregon Watershed Enhance- spots on the VIP list for new salmon plate design, [email protected] plate in 1998. Revenue from ment Board. The public can plate numbers SM 00001 vehicle owners need to Oregonians will soon the specialty plate protects continue to order the classic through SM 00020 when the apply in person, online at have a choice about how and restores native salmon plate design before they re- new plates are released. Bids DMV2U, or by mail on or they display their support for habitat. To date over $8 mil- tire in August and can keep must be placed by 5 p.m. on after Sept. 1. Orders online salmon habitat. lion of salmon plate funding Courtesy photo from the Oregon the classic plates on their car July 30, to be eligible. Pro- or in person before August A new salmon license has been invested in Oregon. Department of Transportation if they choose, while still ceeds from the auction will 31, 2021 will receive the plate design will be avail- “When coupled with The new plates will be available supporting habitat projects. benefit statewide nonprofit classic plate. voter-dedicated investments for passenger vehicles through To launch the new organizations who strongly able Sept. 1, or Oregonians the Oregon Department of Trans- can opt for the classic from the state’s Lottery, this portation’s Driver and Motor salmon license plate, the support on-the-ground More information about salmon license plate until plate allows salmon support- Vehicle Services (DMV) beginning Oregon Conservation Part- salmon recovery in Oregon. the new Salmon License August. Lowest-numbered ers to show their true colors Sept. 1. nership (ORCP) is hosting a The new plates will be plate, and auction rules and new plates will be available and invest in a worthwhile Salmon Plate VIP List Auc- available for passenger vehi- eligibility, is available at through a special auction cause – healthy salmon designs available in Oregon, tion using eBay. On July 20, cles through the Oregon De- orsalmonplates.com. Reg- in cooperation with Oregon habitat,” Oregon Watershed and the new design is a members of the public can partment of Transportation’s istration fees and ordering nonprofits that support Enhancement Executive colorful upgrade, showing go to https://www.ebay.com/ Driver and Motor Vehicle information are available on salmon habitat restoration. Director Board Meta Lofts- spawning salmon in a clear, and search for “Coalition of Services (DMV) beginning the DMV website at https:// The Oregon Water- gaarden said. cool stream. The new art was Oregon Land Trusts Salmon September 1, but when and www.oregon.gov/ODOT/ shed Enhancement Board The original plate was created by Gretchen Kirch- License Plate.” how Oregonians apply for DMV/Pages/Vehicle/index. (OWEB) and Oregon Parks one of the earliest custom ner, an amateur artist and The auction allows bid- the new plate matters. aspx.

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Columbia County’s trusted local news source A10 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, July 21, 2021 County fair wraps up

Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle Kelli Nicholson / The Chronicle Visitors spent time on the popular carnival rides at the county fair. Kids and adults enjoyed the swings.

Kelli Nicholson / The Chronicle A horse and rider scamper across the dirt track during the popular junior rodeo at the county fair. St. Helens. STAFF REPORT Fair operators said they [email protected] expect to surpass attendance and profits from the 2019 Planning is already un- Fair and rodeo. The 2020 derway for the 2022 Colum- events were cancelled due bia County Fair and Rodeo. to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fair wrapped up Specific figures for the 2021 its 2021 five day run of Columbia County Fair and events, displays and family Rodeo were pending as of fun on Sunday, July 18 in Monday, July 19.

Kelli Nicholson / The Chronicle Kelli Nicholson / The Chronicle The county fair’s arcade games drew crowds. Attendees attempt to take first place in a fair game.

Courtesy photo On July 14, Lynn Shaw-Hayes was crowned queen at the 32nd annual My My Fair Lady Court Fair Lady Pageant. Lynn was escorted by her husband Barney Hayes. The pageant takes place on the first day of the Colum- bia County Fair and honors senior women for their volunteer work in the community. The other four princesses in the court include Princess Roberta Leuer (St. Helens), Princess Rosemary Scandale (Rainier), Princess Alice Long (Scap- poose), and Princess Renee Swartz (Clatskanie). All the ladies were selected based on their outstanding service to their commu- nities. Pictured left to right is the My Fair Lady Court, Princess Roberta Leuer (St. Helens), Princess Renee Swartz (Clats- kanie), Queen Lynn Shaw-Hayes Vernonia, Princess Rosemary Scandale (Rainier), and Princess Alice Long (Scappoose).

parking lot will act as over- Park for those with accessi- flow parking. The St. Helens bility needs. Fast fact Recreation Center is located The St. Helens City Citizens Day in the FromPARK Page A1 at 1810 Old Portland Road Council is still organizing Park is a day fo- and is directly across the additional activities. Look for cused on making and street from McCormick Park. updated activities to be an- strengthening commu- Due to limited parking Handicap spaces will be nounced on the city’s website during the event, the St. nity connections. Helens Recreation Center reserved inside McCormick at www.sthelensoregon.gov.

Courtesy photo from the City of St. Helens Courtesy photo from the City of St. Helens The event includes a large area for children and families to make Citizens Day in the Park events start at noon with a car show hosted by sandcastles. the Highway 30 Cruisers.

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