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Investigation findings of police chief’s actions won’t be made public BY SHARI PHIEL news@thechronicleonline.com

Although Scappoose Interim City Manager Don Otterman has completed his review of the investigation and disciplinary action taken against Police Chief Doug Greisen and is now wrapping up a second investigation, don’t look for details of those investigations to be made public. Otterman said earlier this week that public records requests filed by the media (including The Chronicle) for the investigaDon Otterman tion findings would be denied. The Chronicle has already filed an appeal with the Columbia County District Attorney’s Office. While specific details won’t be made public, Otterman did issue a statement stating he would be upholding the disciplinary action taken by the former city manager, Jon Hanken, last September. “The interim City Manager, Don Otterman, independently reviewed and analyzed the original investigation report, discipline issued and the [Personnel Review Committee’s] advisory opinion. Based on Mr. Otterman’s review, he has concluded that the discipline issued is warranted by the facts and findings and has sustained the original discipline decision. The City now considers this disciplinary matter to be complete and final. The interim City Manager has notified Chief Greisen of his decision,” reads the statement. The disciplinary ac-

Learning to problem solve … with robots BY KYLE BOGGS sports@thechronicleonline.com

A box full of metal, some rubber tread and a few other odds and ends. It looks a lot like an assortment of items you’d see scattered about a garage. Yet with hours and hours of work from a dedicated group of St. Helens High School students, these bits and pieces become operable robots capable of picking up blocks, moving them around, and even doing pull-ups. The St. Helens High School Robotics Club had its final competition of the school year on Jan. 26 at Tigard High School. It was the culmination of many hours spent tinkering, adjusting and building. One of the two St. Helens teams reached the semifinals of the competition, but lost two out of three matches. Both St. Helens teams improved from their showing at their December competition at Glencoe High School, which many team members described as a learning experience. Senior Ryan Zmolek said one of the biggest changes that needed to be made was to the robot’s basket. “At the first competition, our robot was bad at picking up blocks. Other ones were getting 10 or 20; ours got four,” Zmolek said. After that competition,

KYLE BOGGS / The Chronicle (inset photo by MATTIEU GALIZIA)

Freshman Corey Washburn (above) looks on as fellow freshman Tatum Stewart maneuvers their team’s robot on Jan. 24. Senior Ryan Zmolek and Senior Christian Effray (inset) work on their robot during a Jan. 26 competition in Tigard.

team – Carnivorous Energy – adapted the robot to emulate the others they had seen at the competition.

They did so by staying after school up to five nights a week, sometimes until as late as 6:30 p.m. Other times

they’d come in on days they didn’t have school to work on their robot. On Jan. 24 – a Friday that

a class day for students – See ROBOTS, Page A4

Merkley talks gridlock, funding, deficit at town hall meeting BY DON PATTERSON dpatterson@thechronicleonline.com

Political partisanship was on full display at a town hall meeting held by Sen. Jeff

Merkley (D-Ore.) in Scappoose on Jan. 22. Merkley met for about an hour with a group composed of mostly students, local dignitaries and county residents with an interest in politics.

Scappoose resident and school board member Lisa Maloney used the opportunity to state that on Jan. 22, 41 years ago, Roe v. Wade passed into law and that in this country we had aborted

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DON PATTERSON / The Chronicle Senator Jeff Merkley addressed county residents at a town hall meeting in Scappoose Jan. 22.

50 million children. She then confronted Merkley on the federal deficit, which she said now stands at close to $17 trillion, stating, “When I hear the term investments coming from these elected officials, what that means is you’re taking our money and putting it somewhere else.” Merkley used the opening to point out that in the year 2000 we had a surplus, not a deficit and were on our way to paying down the debt. “The question,” replied Merkley, “is how did we get to that $17 trillion?” An accomplished politician, he then pointed out the unfunded wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the unfunded Medicare Part D, the Bushera tax breaks that mostly benefitted the wealthy and the predatory lending practices that lead to the housing collapse as reasons the deficit stands where it does. “It’s going to take a lot of bi-partisan effort to get there,” Merkley added.

Most of the questions, largely from the students in attendance, were less inciting. They focused on questions such as what was the government shutdown like. Merkley said was not well received. When asked what could be done to make higher education more affordable, Merkley talked about a bill working it’s way through the Senate. The proposed legislation would increase the availability of Pell Grants, lower the rates on Stafford Loans and facilitate an innovative plan called “Pay it Forward.” In 2013, the Oregon Legislature passed a bill instructing the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to develop an alternate method of funding higher education for students, that program has now come to be known as “Pay it Forward.” The legislature envi See MERKLEY, Page A4

Incentives play a key role in county’s economic development efforts

Port considers proposed methanol refinery

BY SHARI PHIEL news@thechronicleonline.com

Don’t miss tonight’s “Kitchen Table Conversation” on Economic Development from 6–8 p.m. at the Columbia Learning Center at St. Helens Public Library. The event is hosted by Columbia County Citizens for Human Dignity and is co-sponsored by The Chronicle and the St. Helens Economic Development Corporation. Attendees will include representatives for local government, Business Oregon and the Port of St. Helens. This event is open to the public although seating is limited. When it comes to bringing new businesses – and just as importantly new

jobs – to Columbia County, there are a number of incentive programs for business owners and investors to understand. Whether it’s an enterprise zone, urban renewal district or Strategic Investment Program, each is unique in what it has to offer. To understand how economic development in approached in Columbia County, you first have to understand how each program works.

Helens, Scappoose, Columbia City, the Port of St. Helens, Columbia County and it’s newest addition, Vernonia. The Lower Columbia Maritime zone is cosponsored by the cities of Rainier and Clatskanie, Columbia County, Clatsop County and the Port of St. Helens. “You have geographic areas but they don’t have to be contiguous,” said Chuck Daughtry, executive direcEnterprise Zones tor of Columbia County Currently, there are Economic Team. “There two enterprise zones in are limitations.” Columbia County: the According to DaughSouth Columbia County try, whenever a business Enterprise Zone and the locates inside the enterLower Columbia Maritime prise zone boundary, that Enterprise Zone. business can qualify for The South Columbia incentives if they meet the County zone is co-sponsored by the cities of St. See INCENTIVES, Page A3

Newly formed Northwest Innovation Works, the company proposing to build a $1 billion, two-phased methanol refinery on a little more than 80 acres at Port Westward presented its proposal to the Port of St. Helens’ commissioners late last week. An overflowing audience filled the Clatskanie PUD offices to listen to the Jan. 23 presentation, which according to company officials will bring nearly 1,000 construction jobs to the area for three years along with 120 fulltime jobs once the refinery is built. “Northwest Innovation Works is interested in building a methanol manufacturing facility and we’re excited

by the prospect of bringing new, family-wage jobs to the community,” said Northwest Innovation President Vee Godley III. “Our business is not unlike the boards produced in northwest lumber mills or the chips produced by Intel or the planes made by Boeing.” The company has said it will create the methanol, also known as wood alcohol, by bringing natural gas to the plant through existing pipelines out of Mist. Godley confirmed that while other facilities use other products like coal or Liquid Natural Gas to produce methanol, that would not be the case at Port Westward. Northwest Innovation is a joint-venture backed by the Chinese Academy of Sci See PORT, Page A4

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Two small quakes shake Deer Island

Fire Reports

DEER ISLAND — Two earthquakes rattled homes in Columbia County on Sunday morning, however, neither were powerful enough to cause damage. On Jan. 26, at about 8:43 a.m. a magnitude 2.4 quake struck about six miles

Scappoose Fire District Jan. 20-26 – Scappoose Fire provided 11 medical transports to hospitals and six medical assessments without transport. Jan. 21 – Personnel responded to a non-injury motor vehicle crash on Highway 30 at Havlik Drive. Jan. 22 – Scappoose Fire was called to provide mutual aid for a commercial fire at the Columbia County Courthouse. They were recalled. Jan. 22 – Units responded to a two-car crash on Highway 30 between SW EM Watts and High School Way. Scappoose Fire transported one patient. The highway was closed for a short time. Jan. 22 – Units investigated a possible illegal burn on Pond Drive. Jan. 23 – Units responded to a possible tugboat fire in the Multnomah Channel near Pirates Cove. No fire was found, but personnel did find a smokestack. Jan. 23 – Personnel responded to a non-injury motor vehicle crash on Highway 30 at Bonneville Drive. Jan. 23 – Units responded to Rose Valley Assisted Living Facility for a commercial fire. A resident had burnt food in a microwave, causing smoke damage. The fire was contained to only the microwave. Jan. 24 – Units provided public assistance on NE Crown Court. Jan. 24 – Personnel investigated a reported illegal burn on Kingsley Road. Jan. 25 – Personnel responded to a reported illegal burn on SE Maple Street. An investigation found someone to be burning in a burn barrel on a no-burn day. A violation was issued. Jan. 25 – It was reported that hazardous materials were on Highway 30 near Rocky Point Road. The material was described as white/gray and very slick. An investigation found ice on the road.

north/northeast of St. Helens. About half an hour later a magnitude 2.9 quake shook the same area. The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network recorded the tremors on sensors placed throughout the region. Both

quakes were centered about 12 miles deep and could be felt in Kalama, Columbia City, Woodland and Rainier. Instruments have recorded a flurry of small tremors along the Columbia River in the Deer Island area since Saturday.

The last significant tremor happened on Aug. 3, 2006, when a 3.8 magnitude quake centered near Battleground, Wash., was felt in the region. The May 18, 1980, eruption of Mt. St. Helens caused a 5.7 magnitude quake.

Jan. 18 – A trespass was reported in progress at Apiary and Simmons roads. Jan. 18 – A trespass was reported in progress at Santosh Wildlife Refuge. Jan. 19 – Deputies responded to a juvenile situation in the 74000 block of Doan Road. Jan. 20 – A prowler was reported in the 34000 block of Bachelor Flat Road. Jan. 20 – Deputies responded to a juvenile situation in the 74000 block of Doan Road. Jan. 20 – A disturbance was reported in progress in the 34000 block of SE Elm Street. Jan. 20 – Criminal mischief was reported in the 59000 block of Kimmell Lane. Jan. 20 – CCSO responded to a suicide threat in the 74000 block of Palm Creek Road. Jan. 20 – A burglary was reported in progress in the 74000 block of Doan Road. Jan. 20 – Fraudulent activity was reported in the 76000 block of Blitz Creek Road. Jan. 21 – Criminal mischief was reported in the 74000 block of Doan Road. Jan. 21 – Criminal mischief was reported in the 28000 block of Old Rainier Road. Jan. 22 – Criminal mischief was reported in the 28000 block of Old Rainier Road. Jan. 22 – A theft was reported in the 70000 block of Fern Hill Road. Jan. 22 – A theft was reported in the 76000 block of Barton Road. Jan. 22 – Criminal mischief was reported in the 53000 block of

Koko Street. Jan. 22 – Harassment was reported in the 52000 block of Teakwood Drive. Jan. 22 – A burglary was reported in progress in the 58000 block of Kavanaugh Street. Jan. 22 – A disturbance was reported in progress in the 65000 block of Olson Road. Jan. 23 – Deputies responded to a juvenile situation in the 18000 block of Johnson Road. Jan. 23 – Threats were reported in the 34000 block of Millard Road. Jan. 23 – A theft was reported at Firlok Park Street and Gable Road.

Police Reports St. Helens Police Department Jan. 10 – Elizabeth N. Crump, 35, was cited for theft following an incident at Avamere Assisted Living. Jan. 11 – Kyle LaTourretteMurphy, 20, was arrested on an outstanding warrant and offensive littering, and was cited for being a minor in possession of alcohol. Jan. 13 – A vehicle was entered and items were stolen. Jan. 13 0 Police responded to a domestic disturbance on Shore Drive. Jan. 15 – The theft of items from a vehicle is under investigation. Jan. 15 – Amanda Lynn McMurray, 23, was arrested for driving under the influence of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of methamphetamine. Jan. 16 – Robert Joe Osborn, 24, was arrested for theft. Jan. 17 – Darrel A. Robert, 31, was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Jan. 17 – Kathrine M. Anderson, 44, was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Jan. 17 – Eric M. Relation, 37, was arrested for possession of alcohol. Jan. 17 – A vehicle window was broken and items were taken from the vehicle. Jan. 17 – John H. McNamara, 44, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. Jan. 18 – A burglary downtown is under investigation. Jan. 18 – Police responded to a domestic disturbance in the 2000 block of Columbia Blvd. Jan. 19 – Thomas M. Goodins, 43, was arrested on several

outstanding warrants and for a restraining order violation. Jan. 19 – Jessica Rose Marie Austin, 29, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. Jan. 20 – Dabe K. Skamser, 45, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine. Jan. 21 – A juvenile sex abuse is under investigation. Jan. 21 – Daniel R. Mullenix, 27, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. Jan. 21 – Andrew Lee Jones, 24, was arrested for theft and fraudulent use of a credit card. Jan. 21 – Shannon D. Kirkman, 37, was arrested for theft and fraudulent use of a credit card. Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Jan. 17 – CCSO conducted a premises check in the 76000 block of Palm Hill Road. Jan. 17 – A prowler was reported in the 34000 block of Bachelor Flat Road. Jan. 17 – An adult was reported missing from the 28000 block of Old Rainier Road. Jan. 17 – The abuse of a juvenile was reported in the 29000 block of Gregory Road. Jan. 18 – A burglary was reported in progress in the 34000 block of Pittsburg Road. Jan. 18 – Deputies responded to a juvenile situation in the 75000 block of Price Road. Jan. 18 – CCSO responded to a traffic accident at Cater and Walker roads. Jan. 18 – A disturbance was reported in progress in the 30000 block of Pisgah Home Road.

Scappoose Police Department Jan. 18 – Police responded to an audible alarm in the 33000 block of SW Rogers Way. Jan. 18 – Bill Kalilikane, 31, was arrested in the 33000 block of SW Adam Court. He was charged with stalking and violation of a release agreement. He was booked in the Columbia County Jail. Jan. 18 – Police assisted Columbia County Sheriff’s deputies near the intersection of Freeman and E. Honeyman roads on a call about suspicious persons. Jan. 19 – Police took a report of telephonic harassment in the 52000 block of SW Second Street. Jan. 20 – Police responded to an audible alarm at Dairy Queen. Jan. 21 – Following a disturbance in the 33000 block of NW Wikstrom Drive, Tina Weiss, 51, was arrested for menacing. She was booked and lodged in the Columbia County Jail.

graduate majors or its adult degree programs. Another 65 students received a master’s degree or a doctorate after completing study in one of the university’s graduate programs or in its seminary. Iowa State University fall dean’s list Logan D. Clark, a Columbia City student in the chemical engineering program at Iowa State University, was named to the fall dean’s list at the Ames, Iowa school. Clark was among more than 6,900 Iowa State University undergraduates recognized for outstanding

academic achievement by being named to the 2013 fall semester dean’s list. Students named to the dean’s list must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.0 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work. University of Portland dean’s list The following Columbia County students were recently listed on the 2013 fall semester dean’s list at University of Portland: Chelsea Kemp, a senior in civil engineering; Chelsi Bonney, a senior in nursing;

Columbia River Fire & Rescue Jan. 20 – A fire alarm sounded because of burnt food in the 900 block of Port Ave. Jan. 21 – CRF&R responded to the 500 block of Matzen Street for a carbon monoxide detector that activated because of a malfunction. Jan. 21 – Personnel responded to the 2000 block of Gable Road for a fire alarm system malfunction. There was no fire. Jan. 22 – Personnel investigated a non-injury vehicle accident at Apiary and Simmons roads. Jan. 22 – Units responded to the 200 block of Strand Street to investigate the smell of smoke. There was no fire. Jan. 22 – Personnel responded to West Seventh Street for a fire alarm system malfunction. There was no fire. Jan. 24 – Personnel investigated the release of hazardous materials at W B and W Sixth streets. They found no hazardous materials. Jan. 25 – Personnel responded to a fire alarm system malfunction in the 2000 block of Gable Road. There was no fire. Jan. 25 – CRF&R responded to an unauthorized burn in the 72000 block of Riverview Road. Jan. 25 – Personnel responded to a good intent call in the 700 block of S. Columbia River Highway. Jan. 26 – Personnel were dispatched to the 2000 block of Gable Road. The call was cancelled while they were en route. Jan. 27 – Personnel authorized a controlled burn at Graham Road and Doane Street.

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Student Achievements George Fox University names midyear grads Several local students were among a group of more than 200 who received a diploma at George Fox University’s midyear commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013. Jared Chase, of St. Helens, received a Bachelor of Arts in organizational communication; and José Castilleja, of St. Helens, received a Bachelor of Arts in social and behavioral studies. About 145 students received bachelor’s degrees after completing study in one of George Fox’s 41 under-

Jan. 25 – Personnel assisted law enforcement on Highway 30 at the weigh station. Jan. 25 – Personnel investigated to a reported illegal burn on Scappoose Vernonia Highway.

Nadia Azhar, a junior in psychology; Stephen Robinson, a sophomore in computer science; Theresa Quennoz, a junior in elementary education; Hanna Gruetter, a senior in nursing; Christine Nguyen, a sophomore in biology; Colton Hafeman, a freshman in nursing; Elise Harley, a sophomore in nursing; Kelsey Griffin, a freshman in business administration; Megan Gaylord, a sophomore in nursing; Paige Jauregui, a sophomore in nursing; Richard Dieter, a senior in biology; and Todd Graham, a sophomore in biology.

Lissa Hinshaw of St. HelDylan Grace Hampton ens, DeWayne and Debbie Dylan Grace Hampton Hampton of was born Columbia City, Nov. 21, and John and 2013 at Beth Baisch of 10:08 Scappoose. a.m. to GreatRyan and grandparents Danielle are Ernie and Hampton. Sharon ZimShe brick, Ralph weighed 7 and Valerie pounds, 14 Dylan Grace Hampton Lauter of St. ounces and Helens, and was 20 1/3 Berta Hampton of Columinches long. bia City. Dylan joins her sister, Great-great-grandpa is Devin (age 5), and brother Dan Edwards of St. Helens. Draven (age 2) at home. Great-great-grandpa is Grandparents include: Dan Edwards of St. Helens. Shelley Minyard, Ryan and

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about a dozen students were in the robotics room finalizing changes on their robots before the competition. They wanted both robots to be fine-tuned for the tasks that lie ahead. All of these hours of work are tested during a span of two minutes and thirty seconds. The competition starts with a 30-second autonomous period. During this time, students are not allowed to control the robot; however the robot can still accomplish tasks that it has been programmed to do ahead of time. The autonomous period is followed by a 1:30 session during which students use a remote controller to operate the robot. During this time, the goal is to pick up and transport as many blocks as possible from a corner of the arena to any of four baskets hanging along a ramp in the middle of the arena. Once that 90-second time frame is up, 30 seconds remain for what is called the end game. During the final 30 seconds, teams are awarded points if their robots can raise a flag in one of the arena’s corners or if it can suspend itself from a bar in the middle of the arena. For all of this work, they are not awarded any school credit. Instead, it’s more like a team sport. “It’s pretty fun making it to a state tournament, to be

one of the 30 best teams out of 180,” said club advisor Neil Ford. The top two teams from the Tigard tournament advanced to this year’s state tournament, meaning Carnivorous Energy was on the verge of extending its season and competing among the best of the 180 robotics teams from around the state. Even if this season is now over, the lessons learned will pay off down the road. The robotics club, now in its fourth year of existence, has several alumni currently studying engineering in college. Ford said the tasks his club does aren’t far off from some of the activities he had to do while he was an engineer student at Oregon State University. The biggest lesson learned is how to problemsolve. “If it isn’t working, figure out a way to make it work,” Ford said. When the students joined the club at the beginning of the school year, they were stuck with that giant box of scraps. From there, they had to figure out how to create functioning robots without the help of much other than their collective imaginations and intuition. With an influx of freshmen in the club this year, there wasn’t a whole lot of experience from years past to lean back on. But those challenges – along with the ability to create things – are

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Members of the Get With the Program team take a look at their robot during a Jan. 26 competition at Tigard High School.

part of the attraction. “I like designing things, building things with Legos. I got excited in seventh or eighth grade,” said freshman Phillip Robinson. For others, the intrigue comes from family members.

“My oldest brother went to state,” said sophomore Alec Martinson. “And I like mechanical, technical stuff.” Martinson and Robinson are on the Carnivorous Energy team along with Zmolek. But because interest in the robotics club has increased

so much, this year there are two teams – the other named Get With The Program. When Ford started the club, he had 10 members. It increased to 16 each of the last two years before growing to 20 members this year. That trend at SHHS reflects

FINDINGS: disciplinary action to be upheld by city manager From PAGE A1 tion taken by Hanken stemmed from allegations filed against Greisen by a Scappoose Police officer following a February 2013 police pursuit of a hit-andrun driver. An investigator from Local Government Personnel Institute – which provides human resources and labor relations assistance to cities, counties and special districts – was then hired to review the 10 allegations made against Greisen, which were eventually upheld. Based on those findings, Hanken issued a two-week suspension. “Chief Greisen dis-

agreed with this disciplinary decision and exercised his right under the City of Scappoose Municipal Code to have a Personnel Review Committee (PRC) appointed by the Mayor. The PRC reviewed the discipline issued by Mr. Hanken to ‘determine whether the city manager action was, in the judgment of the PRC, in compliance with existing policies and law, and make a written recommendation to the city manager,’” reads Otterman’s statement. The PRC, which was comprised of City Councilors Barb Hayden, Mark Reed and Jason Meshell, reviewed LGPI’s findings

and Hanken’s disciplinary actions and found the actions to be “out of proportion” and recommended those actions be retracted. A retired police chief from Lake Oswego was then hired to review the investigation records and the LGPI findings, who ultimately agreed with those findings. Chief Greisen remains on suspension pending the outcome of two additional investigations, one related to unaccounted for city funds and another alleging workplace retaliation. The officer who originally filed the allegations also remains on leave.

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From PAGE A1 Sciences. Methanol produced at the proposed Port Westward facility would be shipped to facility in Dalian, China now being built, where it will be turned into olefins. The company has also proposed building a similar facility in Kalama, Wash. “We’re convinced our product will be both good for the environment and good for the economy for the long term,” said Godley. The first step for the

company will be to obtain a lease option agreement with the port. The port commissioners are expected to review the request for the lease agreement at its Feb. 12 meeting, which will be held at the port office in Columbia City. Like those in the audience, the port commissioners also had plenty of questions about the project, including what kind of byproducts are produced in the process, how those byproducts are disposed of, what kind of storage capacity will the company need

to house the 5,000 metric tons of methanol that would be produced daily at Port Westward, what kind of market exists for methanol, what the permitting process will involve, and many others. Some of those answers can be on the company’s recently launched website at NWInnovationWorks.com. Additional answers will be posted as they become available. A full audio recording of the meeting is available with this story online at TheChronicleOnline.com.

the interest in robotics clubs statewide. There were about 70 teams when Ford started the SHHS Robotics Club; that number now stands at 180. Visit thechronicleonline. com to see video of the robots in action.

MERKLEY: senator covers wide-range of subjects From PAGE A1 sioned a plan that would replace traditional student loan funding of higher education with a contract with the student. The contract would call for the student to pay a percent of future wages after graduation into a fund that would pay the cost of schooling for future students. The percent and the time of repayment would be capped and set by the school. Merkley wants Oregon’s plan to be a pilot program for the federal effort. “We’d love for Oregon to be the very first one to launch it,” he said. On the subject of legalizing marijuana, a quick poll showed the audience split between pro and con. Marijuana legalization, Merkley said, was a stateby-state issue. When asked about timber funding and logging policy, Merkley said Sen. (Ron) Wyden (D-Ore.) was working on a bill now and urged audience members who had thoughts about it to send those ideas to Sen. Wyden.

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Letters Local support for HB4048 Chronicle readers may recall that a citizen of the St. Helens community, Jennifer Warren, was murdered on May 20, 2012, by an individual who was under the “supervision” of Oregon’s Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB). Jennifer worked for the local mental health agency, and she was killed by one of its patients while she attempted to deliver his medication. This same individual had a known history of violence, as he had attempted to kill his own mother several years earlier, yet the state failed to impose any adequate safeguards to protect those dealing with him afterwards. As if this were not tragic enough, there is also a loophole in Oregon law preventing any claim from being brought against a state agency such as the PSRB for failing to adequately supervise the perpetrator, since Jennifer was “on the job.” As it is, then, Jennifer leaves behind a 22 year-old daughter and a baby granddaughter with no adequate recourse for this brutal and senseless act. With the above in mind, I am writing on behalf of Jennifer’s estate to let you know that your State Representative, Brad Witt, has been diligently fighting to pass House Bill 4048, which will allow families of victims of wrongful death resulting from the negligence of a state employee or agency to bring a claim against the State of Oregon. Rep. Witt will continue this fight in the upcoming legislative session, scheduled to begin Feb. 3,

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2014. If House Bill 4048 is passed in the House of Representatives, it will then be taken up in the Senate, where state Sen. Betsy Johnson is also expected to fight against the special interest groups opposing this bill. In fact, Betsy has shown enough personal concern in this matter to have attended Jennifer’s memorial services. Whether or not you knew Jennifer Warren, or simply want to see an injustice in Oregon law rectified, please let Brad and Betsy know that you support their efforts in Jennifer’s name, and that you are proud to have elected officials representing us who put the concerns of the people of Columbia County at the top of their priority list. James C. Horn Attorney, Jennifer Warren Estate An excellent adventure Columbia City now has a well-designed, very large, safe doggie park. Of course it is completely fenced, as it should be. The rules that need to posted for the safety of our four-legged buddies, as well as their owners, is very conspicuous for everyone to observe. I want to commend Shannon Fitzsimmons for suggesting this park as a need and seeing to it that it became a reality. Through the efforts and partnership of the Columbia County Work Crew, Port of St. Helens and the Columbia City Parks Department our community now has a very functional asset. There are so many dog owners in the community that can enjoy and benefit

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ing problem down the road until the next election, and have done so ever since. It is now 2014, the local courts need for jail beds still average in the low 40s, the jail is still three times larger than the county needs, and the registered voters are still defeating ballots for jail funding. The main difference is that there are no more places for the sheriff

to reduce cost to keep the jail open and kick the funding problem down the road. No matter how important people may think having a jail is, there are no more funds available. Repeatedly, Columbia County voters have voted no, nada, nein… in whatever language they speak they

from being able to exercise their beloved dogs and outof-town people will hear of it as well. “Oh! We can stop in Columbia City and let the dogs run for awhile.” When people travel, you can bet they will try to find a safe spot for their dogs to run. Who knows? It might create more interest in this community. My girl had her first introduction last Tuesday and played happily with a very sweet six-month-old German shepherd/retriever. When the rules state, “No Aggressive Dogs,” I do hope people will realize what harm and injury can result from an infraction of this rule. Kennel cough vaccine is a must when socializing your dog. Thank you to everyone who was involved in this venture. You did an excellent job. By the way, this is a great way to socialize as humans, too. Funny how I remember the other dog’s name when my girl goes to greet her new found friend. Ginni Davis, Columbia City Respect voters’ wishes In the late 1990s, Columbia County courts’ need for jail beds averaged in the low 40s while the jail capacity was 36 beds with an additional three beds for short term use. Instead of building a modest 80-bed jail with a modest operating budget, Columbia County built a state of the art jail with a 255 bed maximum capacity without an operating budget, but was confident that they could pass a budget after they learned the operating cost of the

new facility. After the new jail opened in 2001, the county learned quickly that they did not have the necessary funds to properly operate the facility and proposed a ballot measure. To their surprise Columbia County voters rejected their proposal, leaving the county to reduce sheriff services to keep the jail open and kick the fund-

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Railroad has a history of safety and cooperation

BY DAVID SPRAU Warren

Letters to the editor in The Chronicle continue to criticize rail traffic through our county, suggesting explosions, bridge disasters and other “possible” calamities. I don’t work for the current operator of the railroad, so cannot speak for them, but I did have 40 years of service with their predecessor before retiring, and feel I can comment. Within the past 20 years, the number of deaths in our county wherein the railroad was to blame is zero. The railroad does us a daily favor by keeping at least 200 trucks off Highway 30, and I don’t know how many traffic accidents have killed people locally on that highway in the past 20 years, but it’s a lot more than “zero,” and not likely to improve.

Additionally, each day, dozens of trucks pass through on Highway 30 carrying acids, alkali, chemicals, double loads of gasoline, and many other hazardous or dangerous commodities. I see no handwringing suggesting “something must be done about this possibly dangerous traffic” or suggesting “shutting down” Highway 30 (nor should there be), but the railroad gets yelled at in the paper, nearly every week. Recently a question was raised about the railroad bridge located near Milton Way and Dubois in St Helens. Someone was sure the bridge’s “stability” was “definitely” in question, and urged a letter-writing blitz in protest. Here is some history: Way back in ancient times, when the Trojan plant was under construction, the company operating the railroad was required to accept a shipment of very

heavy generation equipment shipped by rail. It only consisted of a few carloads, but they were on special “Schnabel” cars with about twice as many axles as normal, and much heavier than anything normally hauled by rail. As a precaution, the railroad company put temporary additional bracing under many of their bridges, just to make they weren’t stressed, and everything was safe. Some of this bracing was left in place long after these shipments were safely handled, because the railroad thought more such business might be forthcoming. As it turned out, none of this precautionary work was even necessary, but the railroad did the proper thing by erring on the side of safety. After the Trojan plant was decommissioned, eventually this temporary bracing was removed. One glance at the huge steel deck and girders of the bridge at Milton Way

and Dubois by anyone who knows anything about railroad bridges would clearly show that it isn’t designed for, nor needs, center bracing, and is plenty safe for anything that might move by rail today. Other letters have complained about “waiting 40 minutes” for a train to pass. Barring signal malfunctions, I doubt if it was that long, but Oregon is free to pass a law forbidding blocking a crossing in excess of a time period much less than that. Most states have laws in place stating “10 minutes.” Authorities are then free to issue citations for excessive blockage. Most the letterwriters go on to admit, in their letters, that what they really would like is for local authorities to somehow “stop the trains.” That’s impossible. Authorities can issue citations to railroad for unreasonable crossing blockage, or can negotiate over

maintained to Federal Railroad Administration Class “Two” or “Three” so trains could safely move through town at a speed competitive with trucks that also carry all kinds of hazardous and nonhazardous material on the highway – about 30 mph or more. Then, a mile-long train could pass over a crossing in less than two minutes – the same amount of time now spent by motorists at red traffic signals at intersections like Columbia Street and Highway 30. There also are steps the railroad could be urged to take, to shorten railcarswitching movements during rush hour traffic. I cannot speak for the current rail operator, but generally railroad companies try to get along, and endeavor to do whatever they can to help municipalities in situations such as these. Has anyone tried, or have we only sat around and complained?

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safety concerns, but they can’t stop them; to try to do so is a waste of taxpayers’ money. One of these authorities, a Ms. DeShazer, was roundly criticized simply for speaking common sense: if someone buys a house near a railroad track that has been in place since 1883, and then complains because “trains are noisy,” who is to blame for that, the homeowner or the railroad? To be fair: railroad companies need to spend “whatever it takes” to make transport safe and keep it that way. If that includes highway underpasses, or other improvements to infrastructure, so be it. But if someone wants to beat up on a railroad, a much more productive exercise, through our local officials, would be to contact the railroad company and urge their taking sufficient steps to get every bit of track through our town

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Obituaries Dorothy Dean Hagerty Dorothy Dean Hagerty, Ph.D., 84 of Albany, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, of heart disease in the same home she helped design and build 53 years ago. Dorothy was born Dorothy D. Hagerty Feb. 8, 1929, in Eureka, Mont., to William and Fern Heber, and moved to St. Helens shortly after. Dorothy attended McBride Elementary School and graduated from St. Helens High School in 1947. After graduation, she enrolled first at Lewis and Clark College in Portland for her freshman year and transferred to Oregon State University as a pharmacy major for her sophomore year. It was at OSU that she met her future husband, Hal Hagerty, in their organic chemistry class. Dorothy and Hal eloped Sept. 20, 1949, in Vancouver, Wash. As Hal finished his degree, Dorothy worked in a flower shop in Corvallis and moved to San Jose, Calif., after Hal’s graduation in 1949. In San Jose, Dorothy opened her own flower shop and worked as an event florist for four years. It was in San Jose that she and Hal had their first child, Rebecca Ann, in 1952. In 1954, the family moved back to Oregon so Hal could start dental school in Portland and Dorothy taught third grade at McBride Elementary School in St. Helens. In 1961, Dorothy was able to help custom design and build a house in North Albany where she lived with her family for the next 53 years. Dorothy and Hal had three more children: Patrick Vincent in 1959, John Stansell in 1962 and Sarah Elizabeth in 1966. John preceded her in death in 2000. In 1979, Dorothy went back to school and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and a Master of Fine Arts from Oregon State University. In 1985, she earned her Ph.D. in Architecture from OSU with her thesis focused on the architecture and interior design of medieval manor houses of Britain, traveling overseas for her research. In 1985, she was hired to create the Bachelor of Arts program at Bassist College in Portland, now The Art Institute. In 1989, she started her own interior design business, D. Hagerty Interiors, that continued until her passing. Dorothy was known as a passionate and brilliant painter and artist for over 50 years. With oil and canvas as her primary mediums, she painted landscapes, abstracts and was famously known for her colorful impressionist floral pieces. Her treasured pieces not only adorn the walls of family and friends, but can also be found at banks, churches and offices around the state and country. Dorothy was able to help support her children’s college education through the sales of her paintings. Dorothy also had a love for travel. She was one of the owners and founders of Pathfinder Travel Agency in Corvallis and over her life was able to travel to many different countries and even explored the Galapagos Islands and Amazon rainforest with her son, John. Traveling through time, Dorothy dove fearlessly into genealogy, researching her family history back to the 12th century and contacting distant relatives from around the world. Dorothy will be remembered as a sweet and caring grandma who loved to sit and watch the birds and deer from her rocking chair in her home. She brought color, creativity and inspiration into the lives of her family and friends, and her humor and wisdom will be missed by all that loved her.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Hal. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Fickas and husband, Stephen, of Eugene; son, Patrick Hagerty and wife, Stephanie, of Albany; daughter, Sarah Hagerty of Portland; grandchildren, Kate Fickas-Naleway and Max Fickas, Alexandra Syme and Christina Hagerty and Anna, David and April Mallery; and sister, Glenora Congrove and husband, Jerry, of St. Helens. A memorial celebration and Dorothy Hagerty art exhibit will be Saturday, March 1, 2014, at Sybaris Restaurant, 442 First Ave. W. in Albany, with an open house from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. and remarks at noon. Contributions may be made to Evergreen Hospice c/o Fisher Funeral Home, 306 Washington St. S.W., Albany, OR 97321, or the Cornell Lab of Ornithology at&# 58; www. allaboutbirds.org. William Alvin Thorpe William “Bill” Alvin Thorpe passed away peacefully at home and went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 20, 2014. Bill was born on Jan. 9, 1939, to Nathan and Margaret Thorpe in Hermiston, Ore. He grew up in Boardman Ore., where he William A. Thorpe recalled fun times of roaming the deserts with his brothers and friends, hunting pheasants, ducks and sometimes each other. In high school, Bill starred (his version of the story) on the football field and baseball field. He loved that he could play either right- or left-handed, giving him the advantage over other teams. It was on the volleyball court that he met love of his life, Teresa Obermeier, and they were married in 1958. A couple years later they moved to St. Helens where Bill started work at Boise Cascade. In 1967 – and two kids later – they purchased and remodeled their home in Deer Island, where Bill loved to have family and friends over often. Bill used his talents of woodworking, archery and other skills to teach his kids and other 4-Hers. He also used those gifts that God had given him to lend a hand to many in the Deer Island community, church and to his elderly friends and neighbors. An avid fisherman and hunter, he enjoyed hunting and fishing trips with friends and the family spent many camping trips searching for the elusive great fishing hole. When the grandkids came along, Bill and Teresa would pile them into the motor home and continue the memories and love of camping and fishing. A life-long member of Grange, he faithfully served the Deer Island Grange and Pamona, he enjoyed spending his 75th birthday at his last meeting of Grange. He also enjoyed Pinochle and knew every card everyone had! Bill was extremely proud of all of his grandchildren and even more proud of his great-grands. Bill and Teresa followed them over the years in all of their activities attending plays, recitals, ball games, tournaments etc. Retiring from Boise Cascade after 38 years gave Bill and Teresa more time to travel and searching out more of the unknown fishing spots along with clamming and camping. Bill didn’t slow down in helping others though, his new “mission field” became taking care of elderly neighbors, fixing things around their homes, Dr. appointments and just listening to their stories. He also took on the care of the Kinder Cemetery as he and

Teresa diligently and lovingly spent countless hours taking care of the Kinder Cemetery. Bill was preceded in death by his father, Nathan Thorpe; brother Jim Thorpe and great-granddaughter Abigail Worthington. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Thorpe, of 55 years; daughter Connie Thorpe of Portland; son Bill and daughter-in-law Kris Thorpe of Warren, seven grandkids and eight great-grandkids, as well as his mother, Margaret Thorpe, of Hermiston, Ore. Funeral services were held on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, at 11 a.m., at Columbia Funeral Home. Committal service and vault interment was at Kinder Cemetery in Deer Island. John Steven Lasich John Steven Lasich passed away on Dec. 16, 2013, in Portland, at the age of 61. John was born on May 26, 1952, to John Sr. and Jeanette Savila Lasich in John S. Lasich Clifton, Ore., where he spent his childhood, spending lots of time fishing with his dad, who was a commercial fisherman. The family also lived in Linton and St. Helens, where John attended St. Frederic Catholic grade school and St. Helens High School, graduating in 1970. John was a great athlete, playing football, basketball and baseball throughout high school. He also played adult league baseball for many years.. He belonged to the carpenters union. He was preceded in death by his father, John Sr., when John was only 17. Survivors include his two sons, Nick of St. Helens and Andy of Portland; his mother, Jeanette Wiesner; sisters Delores Ann Olson and Donna (Loren) Maier; and brother Tony Lasich, all of St. Helens. A celebration of John’s life was held on Dec. 28, 2013. Mildred Maxine Banovez Mildred Maxine Banovez, 90, of Longview, Wash., passed away Jan. 22, 2014, at Canterbury Gardens. Mildred was born Dec. 6, 1923, in Hurley, Wisc., to John and Lillian (Banfield) Coxey. She lived in Garibaldi before moving to St. Helens 51 years ago. She moved to Longview in 2010. Millie was a waitress at the Village Inn in St. Helens for many years, and was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in St. Helens as well. Millie was outgoing and friendly. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, spending time with family and friends and trips to Reno, Nev., and the Oregon coast. She loved picnics. She married Eugene

“Gene” Antinoja on July 29, 1944, in Hurley. They had three children. Gene preceded her in death and Millie later married Lawrence “Larry” Banovez. He also preceded her. Millie is survived by two sons, Jerry (Sandra) Antinoja and Jeff (Laurie) Antinoja, both of Longview; sister Karen Graffis of Salem, S.C.; brother Tom Coxey of Brookfield, Wisc.; five grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. In addition to her husbands, Millie was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Lowe, and 10 siblings. A graveside service will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Home Health & Hospice, P.O. Box 2067, Longview, WA 98632. Arrangements are by Columbia Funeral Service. Dominick F. Scotto Dominick F. Scotto was born on Aug. 17, 1921, in Brooklyn, N.Y. to Salvatore and Maria Della (Porta) Scotto. He died at his home in St. Helens on Jan. 23, 2014, at the age of 92. Domick F. Scotto Dominick was educated in Brooklyn, graduating in 1939. He was in the U.S. Army during World War II from Oct. 20, 1942 until his discharge on Feb. 24, 1945. He met Anna Opulente and they were married in Brooklyn, on April 9, 1946. The couple lived in Brooklyn, where Dominick started as a mail carrier in 1948, they lived there until moving to St. Helens in 1957 and have lived here since. He retired on Jan. 3, 1984. He was a member of St. Frederic Catholic Church. Dominick loved family, singing, eating Italian food and reading. Survivors include daughters Christine Gainer of Warren, and Lisa Domenighini of St. Helens; sons Jeff Scotto of Portland, and Salvatore Scotto of Vernonia; seven grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. Viewing and visitation will be from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Recitation of the Rosary at 7 p.m., both on Thursday, Jan. 30 at Columbia Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be said on Friday, Jan. 31 at 11 a.m. at St. Frederic Catholic Church. Committal service and vault interment will be at Columbia Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Scappoose. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Home Health and Hospice in Longview, Wash. Online condolences may be left for the family at ColumbiaFH.com.

Arrangements are by Columbia Funeral Home. Jo Ann Higgs After fighting valiantly against lymphoma since 2008, Jo Ann Higgs graduated to her heavenly home on Jan. 22, 2014. Jo Ann was born in Longview, Wash., on Jan. 17, 1942, to Theron and Marjorie Trisdale. She learned Jo Ann Higgs the solid work ethic that guided her life from her parents on the family farm in Goble. In 1960, she graduated from Rainier Union High School in Rainier, as the Valedictorian. Jo Ann married Larry Higgs on April 4, 1980, in Vancouver, Wash. They resided in the Pacific Northwest for all of their married life. In 1984, Jo Ann began pursuing her lifelong dream of becoming a nurse. In 1987, she graduated with an Applied Associate degree in nursing from Wenatchee Valley College, Wenatchee, Wash. For the next 20 years, Jo Ann worked in various hospitals and medical facilities as a Registered Nurse. Her main specialties were geriatrics and acute care. In 2006, she retired from Legacy Health after five years on the med-surge floor at Emmanuel Hospital. In retirement, Jo Ann expanded her love of gardening by becoming a Master Gardener. She volunteered for countless hours at the St. Helens Senior Center. Her love for Jesus Christ was demonstrated by all the time she spent teaching Sunday school, working with the youth, serving in the kitchen, beautifying the church yard and serving as treasurer at First Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Larry Higgs; her three sons, Christopher Wright of New York City, Scott Higgs of Tillamook and Ivan Higgs of Portland and two daughters, Connie Kramberg of Kelso, Wash., and Shari Hughson of Columbia City. Her son, Erik Higgs preceded her in death, as did both of her parents and her brother, John Trisdale. She has two remaining brothers: Michael Trisdale of St. Mary’s, Idaho, and Fred Trisdale of Albany, Ore., as well as 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at First Missionary Baptist Church in St. Helens, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, with a reception following. The family requests potted flowers and plants that can be added to a memorial garden honoring JoAnn’s love of plants. Financial donations in her memory should be sent to I-5 Ministries. Online condolences may

be left for the family at ColumbiaFH.com. Arrangements are by Columbia Funeral Home. James Rensch James (Jim) Rensch of St. Helens, passed away on Jan. 19, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 64. Jim was born on Aug. 6, 1949, in St. Helens, Oregon to Jojames Rensch seph and Evelyn (Nelson) Rensch. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Pam; daughter Jennifer Perez, and son-in-law, Norberto Perez; and grandsons Samuel and Maxwell. He is also survived by his mother, Evelyn Bell; brother Jerry Rensch and sister-in law Kathy Rensch; and mother-in-law, Vera Fix; along with many nieces and nephews. The most important thing to Jim was spending time with his family. His favorite past times included camping at the Wickiup Reservoir, skiing, and working in his yard with his wife, daughter, and grandsons alongside him. He adored his new grandson Max (4 months) and shared a very special bond with his “Little Buddy” Sam (4 years). Jim was a lifelong resident of St. Helens, graduating from St. Helens High School in 1967. He was an all-around athlete, but his favorite sport was baseball. He was awarded a full scholarship to play baseball at the University of Illinois and was also invited to play professionally for the Cleveland Indians. In 1993 he was inducted into the St. Helens High School Hall of Fame. Keeping with Jim’s love of sports, he began each morning simultaneously reading the sports section of the newspaper and watching sports news on television while drinking his cup of coffee. He was a huge fan of the Oregon Ducks and enjoyed coaching his daughter’s fast-pitch softball team. Jim was a carpenter by trade and homebuilder. He started Jim Rensch Construction Company in the late 1970s. He built many custom homes in Columbia County, including his and his wife’s family home in 1979, as well as his daughter’s home in 2003. Jim’s easy going nature and trademark silent laugh will be sorely missed. A Celebration of Life is planned for Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, at 2 p.m. at the St. Helens Elks Lodge. In lieu of flowers, remembrances are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the Columbia County Humane Society. Arrangements are by the Columbia Funeral Home.

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Help maintain trails and remove ivy and blackberry plants at Nob Hill Nature Park in St. Helens on Saturday, April 5, from 1–4 p.m. The Scappoose Bay Watershed Council and Friends of Nob Hill Nature Park is seeking volunteers for the semi-annual volunteer work party. Nob Hill Nature Park is an oak woodland overlooking the Columbia River. The Friends of NHNP have been h. doing restoration there since 2004. Bring your own water and , and rez; snack items; wear long-sleeve nd tops, long pants and work boots because there is poison elyn ch

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Monday, Feb 10 6:30 p.m. – Scappoose School District 1J School Board meeting, in the district office boardroom.

its regular board meeting and its regular staff meeting at 1 p.m., in the commissioners’ meeting room at the Columbia County Courthouse. 4 p.m. – City of St. Helens Parks Commission, at City Hall in council chambers.

Wednesday Feb. 5 10 a.m. – Columbia County Board of Commissioners holds its regular board meeting and its regular staff meeting at 1 p.m., in the commissioners’ meeting room at the Columbia County Courthouse. 1 p.m. – City of St. Helens Council Work Session, City Hall Council Chambers. 7 p.m. – City of St. Helens Council Regular Session, City Hall Council Chambers.

Tuesday, Feb. 11 7 p.m. – City of St. Helens Planning Commission, at City Hall in council chambers. Wednesday, Feb 12 8:30 a.m. – Port of St. Helens commission meeting at the Port office, 100 E Street, Columbia City. 10 a.m. – Columbia County Board of Commissioners holds

Thursday, Feb. 13 3 p.m. – City of St. Helens – Tourism Committee, at City Hall in council chambers. 4 p.m. – Columbia County Parks Advisory Commission meets at Healy Hall.

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Wednesday, Jan. 29 · Scappoose Public Library he hosts story time for ages 5 and 993 under. The theme and craft is the e St. Chinese New Year of the Horse. · Columbia County Citizens ll of for Human Dignity presents a ove “Kitchen Table Conversation” about Economic Development at the Columbia Learning Center, on of at the St. Helens Public Library h- from 6–8 p.m. All are welcome i- to attend. cup Thursday, Jan. 30 e · Old Testament studies s is at the Christian Church of St. ft- Helens from 7-8:30 p.m., led by local scripture scholar Barbara by Handt. For details, call 503-397He 2691. · Scappoose High School e drama department performs ny “Twelve Angry Jurors” in the mbia SHS auditorium, at 7 p.m. Ticknd ets are $5 and can be purchased at the door.

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across from park at 2 p.m. To get there, take Highway 30 (north from Scappoose or south from Rainier). Turn onto Gable Road (at the St. Helens Wal-Mart) and head east toward the river. Bear right on Plymouth Street (may become Sixth on some maps) and continue until you see the wastewater treatment plant on the right side. There is plenty of easy parking across from the park’s main entrance. For day of event only, call 503-349-8586. A plant list is available by request by calling trip leader, Caroline Skinner at 503-2489719.

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hing Wednesday, Jan 29 me 10 a.m. – Columbia County orite Board of Commissioners holds its p- regular board meeting and its regur- lar staff meeting at 1 p.m., in the g commissioners’ meeting room at e, the Columbia County Courthouse. s ed Thursday, Jan. 30 4 6:30 p.m. – St. Helens Bicycle ery and Pedestrian Commission meets Little in council chambers at St. Helens City Hall. siuatTuesday, Feb. 4 h 5:30 p.m. – Port of St. Helens an is

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County join the Friends of Nob Hill Nature Park and the Native Plant Society of Oregon for an easy, low-key stroll though the nature park to view trillium and fawn lilies in an area currently undergoing restoration. NHNP is a 6.6-acre oak woodland, perched on a basalt bluff, overlooking the Columbia River. Come and give your two cents on plants found in this lower-Columbia River ecosystem. Long pants and long sleeves are suggested. This event is on, rain or shine. Meet at the city’s wastewater treatment facility

Friday, Jan. 31 · Scappoose High School drama department performs “Twelve Angry Jurors” in the SHS auditorium, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door.

and prizes. Sponsored by St. Helens Girls Softball.

Saturday, Feb. 1 · Scappoose High School drama department performs “Twelve Angry Jurors” in the SHS auditorium, at 1 and 5 p.m. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door. · Kid’s Night Out at Eisenschmidt Pool from 6–10 p.m. $7 if registered before 4 p.m. $8.50 after 4 p.m. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Parents can swim free. Parents must register children in person and must sign out children upon leaving. Fully supervised, certified lifeguards on duty. Slide, polar bear swim, free games

Wednesday, Feb. 5 · The Columbia River Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church, 51737 Columbia River Highway, in Scappoose. Guest quilters are welcome to join. · Scappoose Public Library – 10:30 a.m. Story time for ages 5 and under. The theme and craft is Groundhog’s Day and Stars. Thursday, Feb. 6 · Old Testament studies at the Christian Church of St. Helens from 7-8:30 p.m., led by local scripture scholar Barbara Handt. For details, call 503397-2691. · Scappoose Public Library Teen Advisory board meeting at 6 p.m. Discuss future

library programs over pizza; for grades 6 through 12. Friday, Feb. 7 · Bethany Lutheran Church presents “Common Threads and Family Ties” Quilt Show. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. 34721 Church Road, Warren. Book/Bake Sale, handcrafted items, lite lunch gift baskets and more. Saturday, Feb 8 · Bethany Lutheran Church presents “Common Threads and Family Ties” Quilt Show. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 34721 Church Road, Warren. Book/Bake Sale, handcrafted items, lite lunch gift baskets and more. Thursday, Feb. 13 · Old Testament studies at the Christian Church of St. Helens from 7-8:30 p.m., led by local scripture scholar Barbara Handt. For details, call 503397-2691.

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Group, meets the second Wednesday of each month from 3–4 p.m. at Avamere at St. Helens, 2400 Gable Road. Call 503-366-8070 for information. Thursdays • Last Thursday of the month, CHD meets at Sunshine Pizza in St. Helens at 10 a.m. • St. Helens public library holds story time for preschool 3–5 years at 11:15 a.m. Call 503-3974544 for more info. • Weight Watchers meets at Scappoose Foursquare Church at noon and 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 800-6516000 or email dromjue@ comcast.net. • Columbian Toastmasters meets from 12:05–1:05 p.m. at the Village Inn in St. Helens. • Free fitness classes, 7–8 p.m. at the Best Western in St. Helens. Designed for people of all fitness levels. Call Cheryl Capwell, independent beachbody fitness coach at 503-396-2834, or send an email to jppfitness@yahoo. com. • The St. Helens Economic Development Corp. (SHEDCO) meets the last Thursday of each month beginning at p.m. Meetings are held at the Kozy Korner, in St. Helens. • Clean Columbia County meets the second Thursday of the month, at the Columbia Soil & Water Conservation District building, 35285 Millard Road, at 6:30 p.m. • Adult community Bible study with Dr. Barbara Handt, at the Christian Church of St. Helens from 7–8:30 p.m., beginning Oct. 10. No registration or fee required. For more information, call 503-3972691. Fridays • The St. Helens Sports Booster Club meets at the Kozy Korner at 7 a.m. every Friday that there is school in the St. Helens School District. • American Legion meets the first Friday of each month at the America’s Best Value Inn (Village Inn), 535 S. Columbia Blvd., in St. Helens from 8–10:30 a.m. Call 503-369-1313 for more information. Saturdays • Weight Watchers meets at Grace Baptist Church at 9 a.m. Weigh-ins start at 8:30 a.m. For more information, call 800-6516000 or email dromjue@ comcast.net. • The Columbia County Fair board holds workshops every Saturday until the fair begins, at the fairgrounds office.

Wednesdays Sundays • Scappoose Public Li• Overcomers Outbrary – storytime for ages reach – a spiritually-based, 5 and under at 10:30 a.m. 12-step recovery program No registration necessary, 503-543-7123 or go online for substance abuse issues – meets at 6 p.m. at Sunset to scappooselibrary.org. Park Community Church, • St. Helens public 174 Sunset Blvd., in St. library holds storytime for Helens. Call 503-397-0535 toddlers ages 2–3 at 11:15 a.m. Call 503-397-4544 for or visit www.sunsetparkchog.org. more info. • Yankton Recovery • Columbia County Group meets at Yankton Stroke Support Group Grange, Pittsburg Road, meets the fourth Wednes5:30–6:30 p.m., every day of each months from Sunday is open discus2:30–3:30 p.m. Avamere sion. Call 503-397-1473 at St. Helens, 2400 Gable or 503-366-0667 for more Road. 01-18-12 2x3D Scap Biz/Tax:01-30-08 2X3D Services Offered information. • Alzheimer’s Support

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