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Chronicle & Chief THE COLUMBIA COUNTY

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 | Columbia County, Oregon

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Putting together a natural jigsaw puzzle LAUREY WHITE

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latskanie Middle/High School (CMHS) science teachers James Byrne and Tim Erwin could not be more proud of senior Cameron Rowles.

Cameron, who took the bones of an emu and successfully rebuilt the bird, has made even more strides in his pursuits.

The self-motivated young man has reconstructed the skeletal system of a beaver, a coyote, a mink, and his biggest project to date – a full-size cow.

He truly loves doing this work.

“I look at it like a big jigsaw puzzle,” Cameron said. “I put the pieces of bone back together.”

The cow skeleton project is exciting for Cameron.

“So far, it is really interesting,” he said about this completely new

set of bones.

Cameron’s teachers gave insight into how much work he’s put into his undertakings.

“None of this would be happening if it were not for Cameron and his perseverance,” Byrne said. “He comes in when he has free time to work on his projects. He has such resilience. When he encounters a problem, he just keeps on going until he figures it out.”

This is not to say that Cameron is only interested in reconstructing the animals. He also competes in wrestling, track, and football. He maintains a 3.85 grade average, and is a member of the National Honor Society.

One of his more colorful projects is that of reconstructing a beaver skeleton. Cameron placed the beaver skeleton in what would be a natural habitat. Cameron discovered

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Cameron Rowles with his latest project, a full-sized cow.

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Cameron Rowles with his reconstructed beaver, complete with the bark of the tree they eat.

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arry Lehman has assumed duties as Interim City Manager in Scappoose following the departure of Alexandra Rains earlier this month.

Lehman previously served in the same capacity for the city in 2014 and is taking on the role as the city seeks a permanent candidate to fill it.

“I was Interim City Manager with the City of Scappoose in 2014, just before Michael Sykes was hired as city manager,” Lehman said. “Many of the city employees are still the same, and that helped me make the decision to return. I did check out the mayor and city council and felt they are a good group that I could work with.”

In his interim role, Lehman said that his function would be to “keep the city operations going” and ensure that the city government continued to serve the citizens of

Scappoose “in a consistent manner.”

Lehman said he plans to be in the role until June 30 or when a new city manager is selected, “whichever comes first.” Developments around Scappoose’s police department are among Lehman’s top priorities, and he hopes to bring clarity to the department in the coming months.

“I would be pleased if, at the end of my tenure, the city would be on the road to resolve issues at the Police Department, have a new contract with the Police Union (FOP), secure funding, or at least develop a plan for funding the many public works projects that are in the works, and that council will have selected a great city manager,” Lehman said.

Lehman has previously served as City Manager in both Seaside and Pendleton and brings 34 years of experience to the role. Lehman said he has “a lot of varied expe-

Lehman said. “Pendleton had an active airport, so that experience can help. However, we did not have the industrial lands at the airport that Scappoose does.”

With Rains leaving the city to take the Assistant City Manager role at Oregon City, Lehman is coming into the opportunity ready to serve the community.

“This is a wonderful community with a good quality of life and bright future,” Lehman said.

Shake up on City Council COURTESY PHOTO FROM LARRY LEHMAN

Larry Lehman will be taking on the role of Interim City Manager in Scappoose.

riences” that he can bring to the table.

“Both Seaside and Pendleton had very active Urban Renewal Agencies, which will help here,”

Rains isn’t the only member of Scappoose city government to depart this month. City Councilor Megan Greisen will also be leaving the Scappoose City Council because she is moving outside the city limits and thus will be ineligible to be on the council.

Greisen announced her resignation as council president at the Feb. 5 council meeting, and she will

leave the council after the Feb. 20 meeting. She was elected to the position in Nov. 2016 and took on the role Jan. 2017.

Scappoose Mayor Joe Backus gave some insight on what the process of replacing Greisen will look like.

“We will declare a vacancy for a city council member. We will then open up an application period of approximately 30 days for applications. We would then interview the candidates at a council meeting, possibly March 4, if the timing is right,” Backus said. “We then would select the new council member at that meeting and they would take over immediately.”

Greisen’s term is set to expire Dec. 31, 2024.

Follow developments at thechronicleonline.com and in the Wednesday print editions of The Columbia County Chronicle & Chief.

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he Columbia County Chapter of the Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) will hold its 18th Annual Fundraising Banquet Feb. 24 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds in Saint Helens.

Guests will be served dinner and will have a chance to bid on auction items and win a variety of raffle prizes while supporting hunting and wildlife conservation.

Jordan Hicks is the Chapter President for Columbia County, and he said the event has grown over the years. While this is the eighteenth year, Hicks said that the event has been well attended in recent years.

“It’s sold out for the past three

years in a row. We have about 400 people go to it,” Hicks said. “It’s incredible. We do a really nice catered barbecue with brisket and smoked chicken and all the sauces, desserts, and everything.”

Hicks said there is both a live and silent auction at the event in addition to a raffle. Raffles include the popular Coastal Farm & Ranch Raffle, featuring a Browning XBolt Speed LR Ovix 7mm PRC rifle as the grand prize.

Ticket packages, which start at $120, an OHA membership, and raffle tickets must be ordered in advance. Banquet tickets for youth aged 17 and under are $50 if accompanied by an adult. Call 949533-7271 or visit columbiacountyOHA.com for ticket information.

Hicks said that VIP tickets for

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the event are sold out, but there is still availability for the banquet.

Tickets can also be reserved in person at Paulson’s Printing in St. Helens. The deadline for prepurchasing in-person tickets is Feb. 22, but tickets will also be available at the door on the day of the event.

“There is still availability, and we’d love to see them there. Everybody that goes wins. There are table gifts for everybody, a whole lot of freebies, and we’d just love to see the community out there,” Hicks said.

Family friendly Hicks emphasized that the banquet is a “family-friendly event.”

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A photo from a past OHA banquet.

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Clatskanie School District Student Spotlights SUBMITTED BY CLATSKANIE SCHOOL DISTRICT

The following are excerpts from announcements presenting the students who were highlighted around Clatskanie School District (CSD) in January and February.

January CMHS Middle School student: Wyatt Folden

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Wyatt Folden is considerate in every aspect of their school life. Whether it’s volunteering input in class, participating in extracurricular activities, or being an example for his peers, Wyatt always seems to takes others into consideration. He is considerate in a way that not only

inspires her peers but also creates a positive classroom environment where everyone feels valued and encouraged to share their thoughts and ideas: Here are a few examples of some of the ways his teachers have observed about Wyatt being considerate:

• Wyatt always raises his hand to share out in class, and has the most interesting and insightful things to say.

He loves to share his interests with the class and could talk to you about Transformers for hours - it’s awesome.

• Wyatt is always so considerate of others.

• He’s always thinking of others feelings.

• Wyatt genuinely cares about others.

• Wyatt comes to class ready to learn and is always so considerate of everyone around him.

• It’s been great to have the opportunity to get to know Wyatt. He’s kind and considerate to his peers and to his teachers.

Wyatt’s positive attitude has a big influence on his peers and naturally encourages others to follow his example. It is my privilege to recommend Wyatt as a model student who not only excels academically but also con-

tributes significantly to the overall culture of our school.

Wyatt’s dedication and character are truly commendable and reflect the high standards of excellence that we uphold in the Clatskanie School District.

CMHS High School student: Maddex Davis

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Maddex Davis is considerate in every aspect of his school life. He’s prepared for class, always jumps in to help peers with class projects and is genuinely kind to all around him. Maddex demonstrates a high level of consideration that is noticed by all around him. This high level of consideration brings a positive effect to the classroom, the student population and to building here at CMHS. Here are a few examples

of some of the ways his teachers have observed about him being considerate:

• Maddex is great to have in class! He brings joy to those around him. He always has a smile for me and for his classmates.

• Always so considerate Always polite. Always says, “Hello, goodbye, have a good day...”

• Maddex is an exceptional young man who has a positive effect on all around him because he is so considerate of everyone.

• He always greets you with a smile and will go out of his way to say hello.

• Maddex rises above with his consideration for others and his creativity.

• In my class, Maddex is exceptionally considerate and kind to his peers and a great student to spotlight for this characteristic.

• He’s always one of the first to participate and to offer help. He’s a great example to his peers.

• He always seems happy to be at school and comes ready to work. He’s kind to his classmates and to the staff.

Maddex embodies the qualities of confidence, consideration, and creativity that we aim to nurture in

all our students. His positive influence has a ripple effect throughout our school, setting an example for others to follow. It is my privilege to recommend Maddex as a model student who not only excels academically but also contributes significantly to the overall culture of our school.

Maddex has demonstrated dedication and character that are truly commendable and reflect the high standards of excellence that we uphold in the Clatskanie School District.

prove in all academic areas.

She has started to find great success and it’s amazing to watch her confidence grow.

Assignments that used to give her struggles, now are confidently done and if she finds she needs help, she is able to ask for it. Way to go Namaya!

Clatskanie Elementary School student: Jackson Stewart

February Clatskanie Elementary School student: Namaya Dial

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Namaya was chosen for “Perseverance” because she has worked so hard to im-

Jackson was chosen to receive the award for perseverance because he consistently puts forth his best effort while maintaining a positive attitude. He always has a smile on his face, even when he is faced with a challenge. If he has to try again, he gives it 110%. He has a lot of spunk and stamina, and I appreciate his hard work and determination.

• A two-night stay in Bend at an Airbnb suite • A cord of wood, deliverable in Columbia County, donated by Mike Pihl • A 1-hour family photo shoot from AJT Photography, donated by Townsend • A $100 gift card to Cornerstone Cafe • A $100 gift card to Outpost 30 • A handmade wooden bowl made by Harold Kettleson • Custom bear and deer shelves donated by Coal Creek Customs

Townsend said that because this is Fortner’s senior project, she will be graded on how well the project goes.

Townsend said that if they sell all the raffle tickets they have, the $6,000 goal can be achieved; however, if they can’t reach the total amount through the raffle, Fortner will try to raise the remaining funds through projects like a bake sale or car wash.

Townsend is also offering a half-hour photo shoot to people who purchase $40 worth of tickets, which is the equivalent of 10 tickets.

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A senior at Rainier Jr/Sr High School is raising money for her senior project to help build a medical center in Uganda, Africa.

Kurston Fortner is working with the Voices of Talent nonprofit, an organization she got connected to through a family friend, Carla Worthington. Annette Townsend is Fortner’s grandmother, and she grew up with Worthington.

Townsend is helping raise awareness and sell tickets for a raffle that Fortner has put together to raise funds for the project. Townsend said Worthington helped the village get a new well and school, but that the village is in “desparate need of a medical center.”

“Our American money goes a long way down there.

The medical center costs about $6,000. My granddaughter has seen the videos, and everything I’ve shown her

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Kurston Fortner is a senior at Rainier Jr/Sr High School, and is raising money for a medical center in Uganda.

of the kids and everything,” Townsend said. “If Kurston earns all the money for this, they will name it after her.”

The school is called Carla

Christian School, and if the fundraising is completed, it will bear Fortner’s name, a lasting tribute to her contribution.

Townsend said that Fortner has raised about $950, but they would like to reach $2,000 in ticket sales for the raffle. $6,000 is the goal for the entire project.

The $2,000 goal is based on the value of the prizes that will be up for grabs. One raffle ticket is $5, but if people buy five tickets, the cost is $20. It is a virtual raffle, and the prize winners will be drawn on March 1. People can purchase raffle tickets through Venmo or Cash App. To purchase tickets, send payment to: • https://cash. app/$KurstonFortner • https://venmo.com/u/ Kurston-Fortner When people send money for tickets, Fortner requests that people put their name and phone number in the memo

or note for the payment so she can notify them if they’ve won. People can also pay in cash but will need to make arrangements with Fortner, Townsend, or the family to meet up to deliver the money and receive the tickets. You can find both Kurston Fortner and Annette Townsend on Facebook to coordinate a meet-up.

The prizes that are up for grabs are:

• A two-night stay in Bend at an Airbnb apartment

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Earlier this month, St. Helens High School Principal Katy Wagner announced that all breakfast and lunch offerings are free for all St. Helens High School (SHHS) students.

“Students may walk through the line and select one meal per mealtime. Students will not need to enter any student ID, however, we will track the number of meals collected,” Wagner said in a message to the community.

Eligibility for the community is in effect for the next four years. At the beginning of the school year, SHHS did not qualify for the Community Eligibility Provision program because of the small number of Free & Reduced Meal Applications.

“Mid-year, the program expanded to consider families who receive Medicaid and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Food Benefits through the state, according to Wagner. Based on this new information, St. Helens High School now qualifies,” Wagner said.

SHHS joins Columbia City Elementary, Lewis & Clark Elementary, McBride Elementary, Plymouth High School, and St. Helens Middle School in benefiting from the Community Eligibility Provision Incentive.

Though students will have access to free meals, any students who have outstanding balances will still need to pay on their account.

Wagner asked that if people have questions, they should contact the Nutrition Services department.

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SHHS will be eligible for the Community Eligibility Program for the next four years.

“We are excited to be able to offer meals free of charge and with no stigma attached to accessing nutritious food based on income,” Wagner said.

Other schools offering free lunch Clatskanie School District (CSD) also recently began to offer free lunch and breakfast to students.

In a letter to the community on Jan. 3, CSD Superintendent Danielle Hudson said the Oregon Department of Education found that Clatskanie Elementary School and Clatskanie Middle High School were eligible as Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) sites. This finding allows students to receive breakfast and lunch meals at no charge.

Before the start of the new year, the Rainier School Board approved a revision in the school district’s lunch program, which allowed all students attending in the district to receive breakfast and lunch at no cost. The change took effect Dec. 1.

The adjustment followed the board’s long-range facility planning meeting held on Nov. 28 and action by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which has modified the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) qualifications, allowing students to receive meals at no charge.

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The tables will be set for this year’s OHA banquet.

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There are plenty of activities that are good for both kids and adults.

“There’s all sorts of fun games. There’s a Plinko game; there’s a dart game.

There’s an outdoor BB-gun shooting range for the kids, as well as, some outdoor games, like outdoor archery and outdoor axe throwing,” Hicks said.

Hicks said that for kids coming to the banquet, there are a variety of gifts to choose from.

“From binoculars to backpacks and flashlights and fishing rods,” Hicks said.

“In addition, one in five kids is going to win a $200 gift certificate to Sportsman’s [Warehouse], where they can either pick up a .22 rifle that Sportsman’s has brought in for them, or they can use it on anything else, like clothing or whathaveyou.”

Hicks said that the event draws people from all over Columbia County, and even beyond. Hicks said people come from Vernonia, Clatskanie, and that it “really brings the county out.”

Beyond Columbia County,

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Hicks said people come from Beaverton, Portland, Hoodview, and other places.

One of the highlights for Hicks is having the Rainier Trap Team help run the banquet. Hicks said they help set up the event, run food, help with the live auction, and generally make things run smoothly.

Near the night’s end, they have a “paddle raise” to raise funds for the team and their season. A paddle raise is like a reverse auction where amounts for donations are posited to the crowd, and people can motion the amount they’d like to donate.

“We do a paddle raise to raise money for Rainier Trap.

We raise a couple grand every single time. It goes straight to the kids and to their program, and it funds about half their program for the year,” Hicks said. “At the end of the night, we write them a check, and they’re super appreciative. It’s really good to see people having some wholesome fun.”

Information on OHA and banquet proceeds OHA member benefits include a subscription to Oregon Hunter magazine and the annual Oregon Hunter’s calendar as a monthly chapter newsletter.

All funds raised at the event stay in Oregon for OHA projects benefiting wildlife, habitat, and hunt-

ers, and 70 percent of the proceeds stay with the local chapter for local projects and programs, while the other 30 percent benefits statewide OHA efforts.

Typical OHA projects funded by banquets include planting forage and creating new water sources for wildlife, building nesting structures for waterfowl, protecting springs and riparian areas, and sponsoring youth hunter and outdoor education programs and events. Hicks also said that OHA will help provide equipment to Oregon State Police (OSP) to help catch people committing crimes in the forest.

Hicks also said that funds raised will help support the Turn In Poachers (TIP) Line in collaboration with Oregon State Police. Hicks said that OHA will oftentimes help increase the reward amounts for wildlife crimes.

“There was an elk that was poached recently off Dutch Canyon in Scappoose, and we raised another $10,000 to the prize to see if we could find out who did it,” Hicks said. “Those sort of financial incentives really convince people to talk that wouldn’t otherwise.”

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February 3 • Police responded to a violation of restraining order at 500 Columbia Boulevard.

February 5 • Police arrested a 47-year-old female subject on theft III at the 1000 block of Columbia Boulevard.

• Officers arrested a 41-yearold male subject for driving while suspended , and violation of release agreement

at the 500 block of Columbia River Highway.

February 7 • Police arrested a 34-year-old male subject on DUII, and reckless driving at the 2000 block of Gable Road.

February 10 • Officers arrested a 28-yearold male subject on a probation detainer near Columbia Boulevard and Milton Way. February 11 • Police arrested a 28-year-old male subject on DUII, and reckless driving near Columbia River Highway and Eilertson Street.

• Officers arrested a 38-yearold male subject on DUII at 300 South Columbia River Highway.

• Police arrested a 36-year-old male subject on DUII at the 100 block of Columbia River Highway.

• Officers arrested a 58-year-

old male subject on assault IV at the 300 block of North 9th Street.

• Police arrested a 35-year-old female subject on a fugitive warrant at the 100 block of 13th Street.

February 12 • Officers arrested a 19-yearold male subject on a fugitive warrant at 901 Port Avenue.

February 13 • Police arrested a 49-year-old male subject on a fugitive warrant at 2000 Sykes Road.

• Officers arrested a 31-yearold female subject on a fugitive warrant at the 500 block of Columbia River Highway.

February 14 • Police arrested a 38-yearold male subject on a fugitive warrant at the 500 block of Columbia River Highway.

• Police investigated a probation violation at the 300 block of North 7th Street.

St. Helens to honor communications workers SUBMITTED BY THE CITY OF ST. HELENS

The City of St. Helens will honor the members of its communications team on February 24, 2024, a day proclaimed “Government Communicators Day” across the country. The St. Helens City Council will proclaim this day at their Feb. 21, Regular Session.

Government Communicators Day is a day dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the invaluable contributions of public communicators across the nation. This special day falls on February 24, 2024, and serves as an opportunity to spotlight the tireless efforts of government communicators who work diligently behind the scenes.

“Government Communicators Day is a platform to showcase the pivotal role that public communicators play in shaping public perception, disseminating critical information and fostering community engagement,” said Scott Lehtonen, Executive Director of the City-County Communications & Marketing

Association (3CMA). “For 364 days of the year, these professionals work tirelessly behind the scenes, and on this day, we aim to bring them into the spotlight they deserve.”

The City’s Communications Team is made up of Communications Officer Crystal King and Communications Support Specialist Cameron Burkhart. King has been doing city communications since 2012, and Burkhart has been working by her side part-time since 2020. Here is a list of just some of the things you’ll find our Team doing: Leading the charge in public outreach and education campaigns when our agency is navigating issues like rate increase approvals or infrastructure projects – because communication is key in these moments.

They are the creative minds behind media advisories, press releases, and highlight videos when your agency achieves an award – making sure the spotlight shines on your agency and the accomplishments of your co-workers.

When crises strike or news outlets come knocking, they’re the strategic force handling responses, preparing talking points, and ensuring a newsworthy approach – because our City’s voice matters.

As the architect of communication plans, they steer the ship in promoting behavior change and educating the community on crucial topics like environmental impacts, land-use changes, or budget matters – because informing and engaging the public is their jam.

“As a public communicator, your impact is felt in various aspects of government operations. Whether it’s spearheading public outreach and education campaigns during rate increase approvals, crafting media advisories for award ceremonies, or formulating strategic responses during crises, government communicators are the unsung heroes ensuring transparent and effective communication,” said Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications Director of Edina, Minnesota, and current President of 3CMA.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Oregon Right to Repair

My wife Betty and I run a small computer repair business in Rainier, Oregon. Computers, especially laptops, are harder to repair.

Batteries are no longer removable, hard drives and memory are not easily accessible. These are just examples of electronics that are more challenging to repair due to design. This year, Oregon lawmakers could help change that.

Legislators are considering an issue known as Right

to Repair. Put simply, Right to Repair would require tech companies to make parts and tools more accessible for people and repair professionals like me, making it easier and more affordable to fix devices.

The bill would also address something called “parts pairing” which is when manufacturers require that parts are ordered and installed through them or an “authorized technician”.

Oregonians work hard to pay for their devices. They deserve to be able to easily fix them and have freedom of repair options. And small

repair business owners like me should have access to the parts and tools to fix peoples phones so that we can better serve our customers.

We urge Sen. Weber and other representatives to vote yes on the Right to Repair bill this year. It puts small businesses and consumers first, helping Oregon families save money and giving them greater control of products they already own.

Dave and Betty Weinberg Owners, Zapponet Computer Services Rainier, Oregon

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How treating drug addiction as a public health crisis could fix the failings of Measure 110 TIM NESBITT

Oregon Capital Chronicle

After listening to hours of contentious testimony about Measure 110 in a Legislative hearing last week, it struck me that everyone who testified for and against the recriminalization of hard drugs was coming from the same place.

All acknowledged, at least implicitly, that opioids like fentanyl are dangerous, that persistent use of them is bad for mind and body and that addiction to such drugs destroys lives, bereaves families and tears at the fabric of a humane society.

Another observation: Those who shared the most compelling stories of family tragedy and personal loss, whatever their views of Measure 110, appeared to agree that our addiction crisis is a public health crisis, in which access to effective treatment is the most urgent and compelling response.

Beyond this first response, however, we lose our way. We diverge in our assessment of lessons learned from the “war on drugs” and in our willingness to consider the range of responses that will be necessary to overcome this human crisis in our midst. A return to the public health model could help get us back on a common track.

Public health advocates are fond of talking about upstream and downstream distinctions when it comes to chronic disease and systemic health problems. Tackling the causes of those problems — whether unhealthy diets, unsanitary living conditions or unequal access to early diagnosis and care – is often the most effective way to control what would otherwise overwhelm our capacity to respond to downstream needs of epidemic proportions.

But this is not a distinction that opponents of

restoring criminal penalties for harmful drug use seem willing to acknowledge.

They oppose even light-touch penalties for persistent use, such as the enactment of a class C misdemeanor charge, with options for diversion to treatment, proposed by Democratic legislators on the Joint Committee on Addiction and Community Safety Response. Measure 110’s supporters focused instead on the downstream need for more and better treatment options.

Yes, we need to ramp up our capacity for effective treatment. But we also need to recognize the multiple upstream causes of today’s addiction crisis and how those causes exacerbate the challenges of the moment.

It’s in this upstream environment where Measure 110 has become a problem of our own making.

Tolerance of the use of unprescribed opioids and related hard drugs has made them easier to obtain and harder to interdict. Further, allowing the use of such drugs in public has fostered revulsion and resentment in response to a problem that requires our understanding and engagement.

Meanwhile, most of those cited for public use are not opting for treatment.

It’s as if we’ve seeded the rain clouds of a watershed that was already threatening to overwhelm our social infrastructure and embraced a “don’t look up” mindset in the ensuing flood.

A better-funded effort to expand our capacity for treatment is clearly necessary; but it’s also insufficient. In a society governed by Measure 110, we may never be able to stem what has become an epidemic of addiction by continuing to rely on latestage, voluntary treatment models.

Measure 110 doesn’t

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deserve all the blame for our current crisis. It’s just one of many contributing causes, including the toxic potency of drugs now on the street.

But it’s a mistake we made – and one we need to fix.

I was one of the majority of Oregonians who voted for Measure 110 – in part because of the injustices and failings of a punitive criminalization regime and in part because of wishful thinking about the capacity of those in the throes of addiction to respond to offers of treatment.

I wouldn’t vote for it today, nor would I want to go back to the laws in effect before its passage.

Let this be our lesson learned from Measure 110.

We can’t afford to focus only on building out and improving our treatment systems without doing a better job of interdicting the supply and availability of dangerous drugs, setting limits on what we will tolerate when it comes to the use of such drugs in public and intervening early on with those on the path to addiction.

What last week’s hearing confirmed for me is that some version of criminal penalties for persistent use, with meaningful diversion options for effective treatment, will be necessary at this juncture to address the upstream failings of Measure 110 and fix the greater harms it has created in its wake. https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/02/13/ how-treating-drug-addictionas-a-public-health-crisiscan-fix-the-failings-of-measure-110/ Oregon Capital Chronicle (oregoncapitalchronicle.com) is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Oregon Capital Chronicle maintains editorial independence.

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Community Events February 22 Scappoose Goodwill Job Connection Job Fair 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Job Connection is holding a Job Fair at the Scappoose Library, 52469 SE 2nd Street in Scappoose.

February 22 Scappoose Garden Club Meeting 11 a.m. in St. Wenceslaus Parish Hall at 51555 SW Old Portland Road. Program is Grow a Tea Garden. Anyone is welcomed to attend.

February 22 Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District Board of Directors Regular Meeting 9 a.m. in person and via Zoom.

For instructions on how to join the meeting via Zoom please contact our Administrative staff at 503-366-6973.

February 24 NAMI Support Group Meeting 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Elks Veteran Bunker (House) 125 South 13th Street in St. Helens. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a support group whose focus is self-care for those who have a loved one with mental illness. Contact Judy Thompson for more information at 503-397-6056.

February 25 Leapin’ Louie Performance 3 p.m. – Free family performance of Leapin’ Louie who uses circus, cowboy tricks, a six-foot unicycle, and lots of comedy to explore all those wild critters, including us, who fly. Presented by The Clatskanie Arts Commission, Birkenfeld Theatre, 75 S. Nehalem Street in Clatskanie.

February 25 Scappoose Got Talent Auditions 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. at Scappoose Adventist School, 54285 Columbia River Hwy. in Scappoose. Ages 3-14 can audition to show their talent and get the opportunity to win the night’s big prize. For questions and registration, please contact (503) 543-6939, jplahn7@ gmail.com or the Scappoose Adventist School Facebook page.

March 1 Blood Drive 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the Columbia City Community Hall, 1850 Second Street in Columbia City.

March 2 Household Hazardous Waste 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Columbia County Transfer Station. For a complete list visit this link, https://www.columbiacountyor. gov/departments/SolidWaste/ household-hazardous-waste-1.

For questions call, Jake Anderson at 503-397-7259.

March 5 Meet Employment Specialist Event 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Columbia Learning Center, 375 S. 18th Suite A in St. Helens.

Hosted by Goodwill Industries.

March 10 Skamokawa Swamp Opera 3 p.m. - Skamokawa Swamp Opera – definitely not an opera! Presented by The Clatskanie Arts Commission, Birkenfeld Theatre, 75 S. Nehalem Street in Clatskanie.

March 21 Scappoose Got Talent 6 p.m. at Scappoose Adventist School, 54285 Columbia River Hwy. in Scappoose.

March 23 Women’s History Reading 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. at The Salty

Siren Bookstore, 229 14th St. (behind Ash River Woodworks) in downtown Astoria. This event is free to the public and will feature three local authors: Marianne Monson, Kama O’Connor, and Deb Vanasse.

Books available for purchase.

Reception and signing to follow. Learn more at www. thewritersguild.org.

March 28 Job Fair hosted by Goodwill Industries 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Scappoose Library, 52469 SE 2nd Street in Scappoose.

April 14 Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters 3 p.m. - Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters featuring a 6-piece band. Tickets available at clatskaniearts.org.

Presented by The Clatskanie Arts Commission, Birkenfeld Theatre, 75 S. Nehalem Street in Clatskanie.

April 26 Updated Event Spencer Day tribute to Frank Sinatra 7:30 p.m. - Due to visa problems, Will Martin performance has been canceled and will be replaced by Spencer Day and his tribute to Frank Sinatra.

Will Martin tickets will be honored for this performance.

Presented by The Clatskanie Arts Commission, Birkenfeld Theatre, 75 S. Nehalem Street in Clatskanie.

On Going Events Mondays Storytime on Mondays 11 a.m. at the Columbia City Library, 2000 Second St. in Columbia City. For questions call, 503-366-8020.

Celebrate Recovery For anyone struggling with addiction, hurts, habits, and hang-ups. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for coffee, snacks, and fellowship. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. The first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. the doors open for a free dinner. Yankton Community Fellowship, 33579 Pittsburg Road in St. Helens.

503-396-7091. Childcare is available. www.yanktoncommunityfellowship.com.

Tuesdays Community Meals serves free community dinner 5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 360 Wyeth St., St. Helens. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Thursdays Columbian Toastmasters Noon – 1 p.m. Promoting positive learning and leadership through public speaking.

Anyone is welcome to visit!

Lunch meetings at Warren Country Inn, 56575 Columbia River Hwy, Warren, OR 97053 from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. every Thursday. Call 503-369-0329 for more information.

Fridays Caples House Tea and Sweets 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Caples House offers Tea and Sweets: a bottomless cup of tea with a homemade dessert. Cost is $5. In The Cottage, 1925 First Street in Columbia City.

Call 503-397-5390 for more details.

Fridays – Sundays Caples House Museum Tours 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Caples House

Museum Tours, 1925 1st Street in Columbia City. Cost is $5. Stop by and see what has changed. Caples House Museum Tours are closed except by reservation until Friday March 1. If you’d like a tour, please call 503-397-3590.

Saturdays Overcomers Outreach Meetings are held every Saturday at 9 a.m. at Creekside Baptist Church, 51681 SW Old Portland Road in Scappoose.

Call Fred 971-757-6389.

Weekly events Resonate Recovery Meets at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Wednesday - Sundays. This is a Bible based, Christ-centered spiritual recovery meeting for those struggling with addictions and compulsive behavior at 220 S. 1st Street in St. Helens. Everyone is loved and welcomed. For more information call Debbie at 503-5600521, Daniel Grant at 714-7689327 or check the Resonate Facebook page.

Clatskanie Senior Center Lunches Clatskanie Senior Center lunches Clatskanie Senior Center Lunches now served Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at noon at the Castle Cafe, 620 SW Tichenor. Call 503728-3608 for reservations.

Use ground floor entrance to the left of front stairs. Good parking in back off of SW Bryant Street. Castle Tours available by appointment, includes Clatskanie Historical Society museum. Call Debbie at 503-338-8268.

The Rainier Public Library is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays and 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays. It will be closed Sundays and Mondays.

Monthly Events Laundry Day provided by St. Wenceslaus’ Laundromat Ministry 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Scappoose Laundromat, 52494 SW 1st Street #3531 in Scappoose.

This event is held on the 3rd Saturday of every month.

Winter weather conditions may cause cancellation. Bring your laundry and the rest is supplied (laundry detergent, dryer sheets and quarters). For questions call 503-543-2110.

Lower Columbia River Watershed Council Lower Columbia Watershed Council meets the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Clatskanie PUD building. Zoom links are also available. Visit the council’s website for agenda postings and Zoom at www.lowercolumbiariver.org/events-page.

Avamere at St. Helens 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Avamere at St. Helens hosts a Virtual Dementia Support Group – 3rd Wednesday of each month. For more details, contact Jenny Hicks/Avamere at St. Helens at 503-366-8070.

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Candidate enters race to replace Rep. Brian Stout

OBITUARIES Rosmarie Wallburga Gore March 14, 1935 ~ Feb. 7, 2024

Rosmarie Wallburga Gore was born on March 14, 1935 in Augsburg Germany to Josef and Anna (Deffner) Nachbaur. She moved to area in July of 1964. She married Frederick Gore and was a stay-at-home mother to their Children.

Rosmarie was affiliated with Shiloh Basin Church, 4H, as well as volunteering for grade school assisted learning.

Rosmarie was preceded in death by her husband Fred; sister Annemarie; and was loved by too many close friends and family to mention.

Rosmarie is survived by her sons, Norman and Dennis Gore; daughter Angela Finkas; and brother Lorenz Nachbaur; as well as Angelica, Yurgen and Wolfgang Sachse of Augsburg, Germany; grandchildren, Christina, Kelly, Mathew, Jennifer, Patrick and Frederick; and great grandchildren, Annalise and Owen.

Her funeral was held on Feb. 15, 2024 at Alston Corner Assembly Church in Rainier, Oregon.

Gerald “Jerry” Caudill Jan. 13, 1943 ~ Dec. 19, 2023

Gerald Caudill passed away on Dec. 19, 2023. A celebration of life will be held from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. on March 9, 2024 at 58916 Evergreen Loop in St. Helens.

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A Republican state representative who has been barred from serving on committees because of a restraining order against him won’t seek a second term and endorsed a candidate to replace him.

Rep. Brian Stout, RColumbia City, announced his decision to retire at the end of his first term in a post on his Facebook page on Thursday, a few days after the Legislature began its 35-day short session.

The next day, Banks real estate agent Darcey Edwards announced that she’ll run for the seat with Stout’s endorsement.

Darcey Edwards is running for the state House.

(Edwards campaign) Edwards told the Capital Chronicle she’s running because she’s been looking for a way to serve the state.

“I’m at a point in my life where I feel like I have something I can bring to the table to help my district,” she said.

She was considering jumping into politics when she learned that the seat would be open, and she said voters want someone who can serve in the full capacity after years of diminished representation in Salem.

The interests of the rural 31st House district, which runs north from Gaston to the banks of the Columbia River across from Longview, Washington, have not been priorities in Salem in recent years because Stout and its prior representative, former Democratic Rep. Brad Witt, were both barred from participating in legislative committees because of sexual improprieties.

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Representative Brian Stout will not be seeking reelection in 2024.

House Speaker Dan Rayfield, D-Corvallis, removed Stout from committees before his term began because Stout was subject to a five-year restraining order from a former campaign volunteer who alleged that he had sexually assaulted her and threatened her life. Rayfield called for Stout to resign last spring after a judge upheld the restraining order.

Stout was silent for months about his election plans and released a short statement this week.

“It is with much thought, prayer and very careful consideration that my wife and I have made the decision to not file and run for re-election this coming year as your state representative,” he said.

Along with Stout’s endorsement, Edwards announced that she’s entering the race with endorsements from Sen. Suzanne Weber, R-Tillamook, former Republican state Sen. Bruce Starr and Oregon Right to Life PAC, the

state’s leading anti-abortion political group. Starr, who served in the Legislature from 1999 to 2015, is running again this year to replace Sen. Brian Boquist, R-Dallas, who is barred from reelection because he participated in last year’s six-week walkout.

Edwards will face Drew Layda, who ran against Stout in 2022, in the May Republican primary. Layda has become a thorn in the side of some area Republicans for pushing for more information about an annual Columbia County Republican Party fundraiser where guests bid on expensive, hard-to-find bourbon.

Those fundraisers are included in a broad criminal investigation of Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission managers who diverted rare liquors for their own use, the Oregonian/OregonLive reported. Layda’s skepticism led the Columbia County Republican Party to ban him from all its events and meetings last fall,

and he filed a lawsuit against the party over it.

Layda told the Capital Chronicle that he doesn’t know Edwards but that he welcomed the competitive primary. He was also seeking the Right to Life PAC’s support and didn’t know it went with another candidate.

“It’s more healthy when you have people actually participating, more than one or two candidates involved in the process because it’s an indicator more people are paying attention and that’s the end goal,” he said. https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/02/09/ banks-real-estate-agent-filesfor-oregon-house-seat/ Oregon Capital Chronicle (oregoncapitalchronicle.com) is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Oregon Capital Chronicle maintains editorial independence.

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The Senate Committee on Energy and Environment is holding a second public hearing on Monday to consider Senate Bill 1596, a “right to repair” proposal that aims to widen consumer choice and reduce the expense of repairing electronic devices like smartphones, computers, gaming consoles and other equipment with a computer chip.

The proposal would require manufacturers to offer the necessary documentation, parts, tools and any device needed to repair electronic equipment available at a “fair cost” and on “reasonable” terms. This would include parts, tools and documentation they already make available to authorized third parties or have in-house. If passed, the bill would allow consumers to fix their gear themselves or go to independent repair shops rather than being forced to go to the manufacturer or an authorized facility, potentially paying more. The bill would also ban the practice of companies disabling devices or voiding warranties for devices fixed without authorized parts.

Sen. Janeen Sollman, D-Hillsboro, who has championed passage of a right to repair bill since 2021, said during a hearing last week that the proposal would save Oregonians money, be good for small business, reduce electronic waste, curb pollution and close the digital divide.

“Do you fundamentally believe that if you own a product, you should have the freedom of choice of where and how it is repaired?” she asked the committee. “That is exactly what this bill is about: freedom of choice for consumers.”

That appeals to Sen. Kim Thatcher, R-Keizer, who testified in favor of the bill.

“For me, it is about consumer rights,” Thatcher said.

“Every Oregonian should be able to fix their own property and decide how to do it.”

Supporters say the bill would be especially good for marginalized communities that are often left on the sidelines in the digital world. A 2021 report by the Federal Trade Commission to Congress, said that consumer products are becoming increasingly harder to fix and maintain and that communities of color are heavily affected.

“Repairs today often require specialized tools, difficult-to-obtain parts and access to proprietary diagnostic software,” the report said.

“Furthermore, the burden of repair restrictions may fall more heavily on communities of color and lower-income communities. Many Blackowned small businesses are in the repair and maintenance industries, and difficulties facing small businesses can disproportionately affect small businesses owned by people of color.”

Other bills Vehicle right to repair bills have been introduced without success in Congress in 2022 and 2023, but momentum is building in the states. Massachusetts voters approved a vehicle right to repair measure in 2013, but an updated 2020 version to make information about a vehicle’s monitoring system available is tied up in court. Colorado adopted a right to wheelchair repair law in 2022 and followed up in 2023, giving farmers the right to repair. Minnesota, New York and California have enacted electronic right to repair laws, with California’s going into effect in July.

Sollman drew from California’s bill, and she also talked to advocates, manufacturers and business organizations before crafting the legislation. She said Google and the Technology Association of Oregon, which represents small and international technology companies, support the bill,

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The proposal is backed by 89 small businesses representing every Oregon county, Sollman said, along with small repair and recycling nonprofits, the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board, Metro and the League of Oregon Cities.

Charlie Fisher, Oregon director of OSPIRG, a statewide public interest group, said that OSPIRG strongly supports the bill.

“If you purchase a product, you should be able to do what you want with it, and you shouldn’t have to go back to whomever you bought it from in order to make it work,” Fisher said.

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Roseblum also testified in support of the bill. Her office would be in charge of investigating violations and authorized to pursue civil penalties in court.

“It was not so long ago that we didn’t have to affirmatively claim a right to repair things that we bought. We just repaired them,” she said.

“But the fact of the matter is that digital devices and other equipment are unendingly more advanced and complex today, and device manufacturers often control access to these electronic parts, making it difficult for independent repair shops to compete and for consumers to make their own repairs.”

A senior security manager at Apple, John Perry, said at the hearing that the company supports the “vast majority” of the bill. But he said it opposes a provision against “parts pairing” that gives Apple control of certain parts.

“Senate Bill 1596 is a step forward in making sure that the people of Oregon, myself included, can get their device repaired easily and cost effectively,” Perry said. “However, it is our belief that the bill’s current language around parts pairing will undermine the security, safety and privacy of Oregonians by forcing device manufacturers to allow the use of parts of unknown origin and consumer devices.”

Parts pairing is a relatively new practice, requiring consumers or independent repair experts to purchase many parts from Apple and then have them validated by the company. Unauthorized parts can trigger warnings, even if the device works fine.

Experts say most major repairs on Apple devices require jumping through these hoops.

Lawmakers struggled with the idea, with several questioning Perry, who insisted the practice aims to protect private data and the consumer’s security.

Sollman said she’s worked with the industry on the bill but that Apple has failed to compromise and that she wouldn’t back down on this point.

“I will reiterate that we have to have some form of parts pairing in this bill because removing it is not an option,” Sollman said.

Opposition from Apple

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Clatskanie People’s Utility District is seeking a Fleet Mechanic

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PUBLIC NOTICES CC24-1051

February 21, 2024

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CC24-1042

NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET HEARING

NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE VACANCIES

A public hearing on a proposed supplemental budget for St. Helens School District #502, for the current fiscal year, will be held at 474 N. 16th Street, St. Helens, OR 97051. The hearing will take place on Wednesday, February 28th at 6:30 PM. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss the supplemental budget with interested persons. A copy of the supplemental budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after February 21st, 2024 at 474 N. 16th Street, St. Helens, OR 97051 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

The St. Helens School District No. 502 is seeking applicants for three (3) vacancies on the District Budget Committee. Each term has an initial three year appointment. Due to the mid-term resignation of some position holders, not all vacancies have a full three year term remaining. Position vacancies and their expiration are as follows: Position 1 2 4

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DEPARTMENT of VanNatta & Petersen & Anderson, P.O. Box 748, St. Helens, Oregon; and if not so presented, they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative or the attorneys for the personal representative. Dated and first published: February

CC24-1048

NOTICE OF BOARD VACANCIES APPOINTED POSITIONS Northwest Regional Education Service District is seeking candidates interested in filling the remaining term of the appointed board position: Higher Education. The five elected members of the NWRESD Board will vote to appoint a Higher Education ESD board member by March 12, 2024. The newly elected board members will take office immediately upon ap-

pointment. The term for this position will end June 30, 2025. Candidates may apply online at www.nwresd.org under Board of Directors Elections. The deadline for applications is no later than February 27, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Questions may be directed to the Northwest Regional ESD Superintendent’s Office at 503-6141401 or to vwhite@nwresd. org.

14, 2024. Date of second published: February 21, 2024. Date of final publication: February 28, 2024.

TERRY LANEY c/o VanNatta, Petersen & Anderson, Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 748, St. Helens, Oregon 97051. Attorneys: VanNatta, Petersen & Anderson, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 748, St. Helens, Oregon 97051, Telephone: (503) 397-4091.

Calendar Date Expiration 6/30/25 6/30/25 6/30/26

Budget Year Expiration 2025-2026 2025-2026 2026-2027

Each term requires the attendance of several evening meetings during the course of the year.

Applications are available for pick up at St. Helens School District Office, 474 North 16th Street, St. Helens, Oregon or online at www.sthelens.k12.or.us and will be accepted until the close of business on Friday, March 1 st, 2024. In the case of multiple applicants, the Board will interviews interested persons at the board meeting on Wednesday, March 13 th, 2024.

CC24-1044

In the Matter of the Estate of BETTY J. LANEY, Deceased. No. 20PB02574 Notice to Interested Persons Notice is hereby given that TERRY LANEY has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present the same within four months from this date at the office

Years of Appointment 2 Years Remaining 2 Years Remaining Full Term – 3 Years Remaining

CC24-1047

NOHA ACCEPTING PROPOSALS Project-Based Voucher Program Request for Proposals The Northwest Oregon Housing Authority (NOHA) is accepting proposals from owners and

developers for the ProjectBased Voucher (PBV) Program. Competitive proposals with the subject line labeled PBV Proposal must be sent to the email below

by 2:00 pm on Friday, March 22, 2024. The Request for Proposal may be obtained at www.nwoha.org or via email upon request at director@nwoha.org.

CC24-1052

SUMMARY OF PROPOSED BUDGET CHANGES SUMMARY OF PROPOSED BUDGET CHANGES

AMOUNTS SHOWN REVISEDTOTALS TOTALS IN FUNDS BEING BEING MODIFIED AMOUNTS SHOWN AREARE REVISED INTHOSE THOSE FUNDS MODIFIED FUND: Special Revenues Fund Resource 1 State Sources 2 Federal Sources 3 Other Resources & Sources

Amount 5,410,075 4,282,595 2,770,241

Revised Total Fund Resources

12,462,911

Expenditure - indicate Org. Unit / Prog. & Activity, and Object Class.

1 Instruction 2 Support Services 3 Enterprise & Community Services 4 Facilities, Acquisition & Construction 5 Unappropriated & Reserve Amounts

Revised Total Fund Requirements

Amount 5,375,058 2,505,331 2,081,667 1,593,380 907,475 12,462,911

Explanation of change(s):

Explanation of change(s): New grant opportunities and updated grant allocations resulting from Oregon’s 2023 legislative session result in additional revenue and necessitate incurring expenditures to support integrated guidance, early learning, and equity initiatives. Additional expenditures for student nutrition services and capital projects supported by federal COVID 19 funds are also anticipated.

CC24-1049

NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board of Directors for Clatskanie School District 6J will hold an executive session on February 27.

2024 at the district office, 660 SW Bryant St, @ 5:00 PM. Executive Session is being held under ORS

192.660 (2)(i) To review and evaluate the employment-related performance of the chief executive officer of any public body, a public officer, employee or staff member who does not request an open hearing.

CC24-1046

NOTICE OF VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON PUBLIC MEETING

Notice is hereby given, the Columbia County Transportation and Road Advisory Committee (CCTRAC) will hold a virtual and in person public

meeting on: Thursday, February 29, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Microsoft Teams meeting – Join on your computer, mobile app or room device (if link

doesn’t work, please call 503-397-5090 to get you into the meeting). Meeting ID: 247 257 491 231 Passcode: j4giZw Or you can join the meeting in person:

Columbia County Public Works Healy Hall, 1054 Oregon Street, St. Helens, Oregon 97051. Julie Wheeler, Secretary. Dated 2.13.24.

CC24-1033

TS No. OR08000158-23-1 APN 24732 TO No 230490730-OR-MSI TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, THOMAS R CHELBY AND TABBETHA CHELBY, TENANTS BY ENTIRETY as Grantor to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY OF OREGON as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of July 28, 2016 and recorded on July 29, 2016 as Instrument No. 2016006547 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Columbia County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 24732 LOTS 18 AND 19, BERNDT`S CREEK SUBDIVISION, COLUMBIA COUNTY,

OREGON Commonly known as: 15332 CREEK VIEW LN, VERNONIA, OR 970649425 Both the Beneficiary, Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Monthly Payment(s): 1 Monthly Payment(s) from 06/01/2023 to 01/01/2024 at $12,751.79 Monthly Late Charge(s): 1 Monthly Late Charge(s) By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said

Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $209,325.56 together with interest thereon at the rate of 3.62500% per annum from May 1, 2023 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on June 10, 2024 at the hour of 12:00 PM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, at the west entrance to the Columbia County Courthouse, 230 Strand St., Saint Helens, OR 97051 County of Columbia, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in

the said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the

costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic.

Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the Trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender

includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their respective successors in interest, if any.

Dated: 1/25/2024 By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Order Number 99661, Pub Dates: 2/7/2024, 2/14/2024, 2/21/2024, 2/28/2024, THE COLUMBIA COUNTY CHRONICLE & CHIEF

CC24-1036

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE The trust deed to be foreclosed pursuant to Oregon law is referred to as follows (“Trust Deed”): Grantor: Fredrick L Suhr, an estate in fee simple Trustee: Ticor Title Insurance Company Beneficiary: IndyMac Bank, F.S.B., a federally chartered savings bank Date: February 11, 2005 Recording Date: February 16, 2005 Recording Reference: 2005-002262 County of Recording: Columbia County The beneficial interest in the Trust Deed was assigned through various assignments to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee of the Aspen Income Trust, a Delaware Statutory Trust (“Beneficiary”) in a Corporate Assignment of Deed of Trust recorded in Columbia County on October 21, 2021, as document 2021-012114. TRUSTEE: The Successor Trustee is Miles D. Monson and the mailing address of the Successor Trustee is: Miles D. Monson, “TRUSTEE”, Monson Law Office P.C., 1865 NW 169th Place, Suite 208, Beaverton, Oregon 97006. The Trust Deed covers the following described real property (“Property”): See Exhibit A attached hereto. Grantor’s loan obligation is more than 120 days delinquent. The default

for which foreclosure is made is: The Grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sums: Monthly installments of $313.02 beginning February 20, 2022, continuing through the installment due September 20, 2023, plus miscellaneous charges of $672.90. The sum owing on the obligation that the Trust Deed secures (“Obligation”) is: $30,132.06, together with interest of $4,017.84 through October 9, 2023, plus interest on the sum of $30,132.06 at the rate of 7.75 percent per annum from and including October 10, 2023, until paid, together with Trustee’s fees, attorney’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the Trust Deed. The Property will be sold to satisfy the Obligation. The date, time and place of the sale is: Date: April 2, 2024 Time: 11:00 A.M. Place: COLUMBIA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, MAIN ENTRANCE, 230 STRAND STREET, CITY OF ST. HELENS, COUNTY OF COLUMBIA AND STATE OF OREGON. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufac-

turing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic.

Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. RIGHT TO CURE The right exists under ORS 86.778 to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by doing all of the following at any time that is not later than five days before the date last set for the sale: (1) Paying to the Beneficiary the entire amount then due (other than such portion as would not then be due, had no default occurred); and (2) Curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the Trust Deed; and (3) Paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the Obligation and Trust Deed, together with Trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by ORS 86.778. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes the plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of

which is secured by the Trust Deed, and the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Bankruptcy Information: The personal liability of the grantor to pay the debt owed to Beneficiary may be discharged in the grantor’s bankruptcy, however, the Trust Deed lien against the real property remains in existence and is in full force and effect.

Beneficiary is not seeking to enforce the debt obligation as a personal liability of the grantor and is merely foreclosing its lien which will not be affected by any bankruptcy discharge. Any reference to “Debt” or “Obligation” refers to the lien indebtedness. We are a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

Cashier’s checks for the foreclosure sale must be made payable to Miles Monson, Trustee. DATED: November 6, 2023 /s/ Miles D. Monson, Miles D. Monson, Successor Trustee, 1865 NW 169th Place, Suite 208, Beaverton, Oregon 97006, (503) 8281820. EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION Parcel 1: Beginning at a point which is North 0°29’ East, 393.77 feet and South 89°31’ East, 90.12 feet from the Southwest corner of Tract 51, A Holaday Or-

chard Tracts as per plat on file and of record in the Clerk’s Office of Columbia County, Oregon; thence South 89°31’ East, a distance of 109.88 feet: thence North 0°29’ East and parallel to the West line of said Tract, a distance of 198.24 feet to the Southerly right of way of the County Road; thence following said right of way South 76°13’ West, a distance of 53.52 feet, thence North 61°04’ West, a distance of 65.98 feet; thence leaving said right of way South 0°29’ West, a distance of 216.48 feet to the point of beginning. EXCEPTING THEREFROM any portion lying within the tract conveyed to Lynn C. Spencer et ux by deed recorded June 14, 1983 in Book 247, page 535, Deed Records of Columbia County, Oregon.

Parcel 2: Beginning at a point on the West line of Tract 51, of A. Holaday Orchard Tracts, Columbia County, Oregon, as per plat on file and of record in the Clerk’s Office of Columbia County, Oregon, which is North 0°29’ East, 393.77 feet from the Southwest corner thereof; thence South 89°31’ East, a distance of 90.12 feet to the Southwest corner of the Jack F. Cleghorn et ux tract as described in deed recorded May 27, 1971 in Book 181, page 741, Deed Records of Columbia County, Oregon;

thence along the West line of said Cleghorn tract, North 0°29’ East, a distance 216.48 feet to the Southerly right of way line of the County Road; thence North 61°04’ West, along said right of way, a distance of 102.5 feet, to the West line of said Tract 51; thence South 0°29’ West, along said West line a distance of 265.31 feet to the point of beginning.

Parcel 3: Beginning at a point which is North 0°29’ East, 392.00 feet from the Southwest Corner of Tract 51 of A. Holaday Orchard Tracts, in Section 11, Township 3 North, Range 2 West, Willamette Meridian, Columbia County, Oregon; thence South 88°18’ East, a distance of 200.05 feet; thence North 0°29’ East, a distance of 6.00 feet to the Southeast corner of the Dale Lammers et ux tract as recorded in Book 229, page 229, Deed Records of Columbia County, Oregon; thence North 89°31’ West, along the South line of said Lammers tract, a distance of 200.00 feet to the West line of said Tract 51; thence South 0°29’ West, a distance of 1.77 feet to the point of beginning.

EXCEPTING, RESERVING AND SAVING any portion thereof lying within that tract conveyed by deed recorded June 14,1983 in Book 247, page 535, Deed Records of Columbia County, Oregon.

A8 February 21, 2024 Solution for the Feb. 14, 2024 crossword puzzle

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Applications for Parks & Trails Commission open

This commission meets once a month, on the second Monday at 4:00 p.m. The Commission was created and members appointed by

the City Council. All committees are advisory to the Council.

To learn more about the Parks & Trails Commission, please visit the City’s website at www.sthelensoregon. gov. If you click on Your Government and then select Boards & Commissions, you will be taken to the webpage that lists the current membership information. There is also a link to the portion of the Municipal Code that

establishes the Commission.

To learn more about the City’s parks and trails visit the Parks page at www.sthelensoregon.gov/parksites.

If you are interested in volunteering your time to serve on this commission, please complete the application for city boards and commissions webform available on the city’s website.

The deadline to submit an application is Friday, Feb. 23.

by submerging the bones in hydrogen peroxide and water for 24 hours.

When they emerge from the solution, the bones are white and ready to mount.

Cameron uses super glue and wire to piece the bones together.

When Cameron was asked what got him interested in rebuilding animal skeletons, he replied, “I have always loved science and I really love animals,” noting that he has three dogs.

“Animals are so interesting, and we can learn so much from them,” Cameron said.

The emu that Cameron

rebuilt took more than 80 hours to complete. The cow, whose skeleton is now being reassembled, will quite likely take just as long.

Cameron cannot thank Byrne and Erwin enough for their guidance. An example that came to mind was when Cameron and two other students realized they would have to know calculus for college; he spoke to Mr. Erwin, who had a solution ready. “ I hadn’t studied calculus in many years,” he said.

“So, I taught calculus to myself again and then taught Cameron and the other two students.”

Cameron plans to attend Oregon State University (OSU) and study zoology.

The zoology program at OSU offers scientific training in the diversity, organismal biology, ecology, and evolution of animals, according to the Oregon State website.

It is the only program in Oregon that offers a degree in zoology and has nationally recognized professors.

Though Cameron’s scientific acumen could lead to many careers, Cameron doesn’t think he wants to enter the field of being a medical doctor.

“I will just stick with animals,” Cameron said.

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The St. Helens Parks & Trails Commission is currently taking applications from individuals who are interested in matters pertaining to the operation, planning, development, improvement, beautification, and maintenance of public parks and trails in St. Helens. Come share your ideas with this very important Commission!

Putting

together a natural jigsaw puzzle From Page A1

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The sign at Emmert Motors got a new look on Monday.

bark that had been chewed on by beavers, and even the mushrooms that surrounded the wood. Although beavers are semiaquatic, Cameron’s display does not include the water plants they may eat.

Securing the deceased animal is the first step in Cameron’s process. After the bones are cleaned, it is time to bleach them. This is done

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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(L-R) James Byrne, Cameron Rowles and Tim Erwin.

STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: THE OSCARS ACROSS

1. Anti-seniors sentiment 6. ____ PÈrignon, Champagne 9. Big Bang’s original matter 13. Prefix for earliest 14. Call to Maria 15. Bob and ____ 16. “Peter, Peter Pumpkin ____” 17. “Le ____ des cygnes” 18. Like yesteryear 19. *Greta Gerwig’s Oscar nominated movie 21. *He’s nominated for playing Leonard Bernstein 23. Nothing 24. White ____ shopping event 25. Federal food safety agency, acr.

28. It ran away with the spoon 30. ROTC happenings 35. Figure skating jump 37. Grad 39. Arrogant one 40. Archaic preposition 41. PassÈ 43. Scrubbed 44. Sugarcoating 46. Money in Mexico City 47. What DJs do 48. Trickery 50. Swerves 52. Sigma Alpha Epsilon

53. *Typical number of nominations in one Oscar category 55. Emergency responder, acr.

57. *”Nyad” nominee 60. *What kind of moon?

63. “Finnegan’s Wake” author 64. Mother load offering 66. Java cotton tree 68. Artemis’ companion 69. Fat of olives 70. *What actors do 71. Spinner’s product 72. Wisecrack 73. Like Phoenix

DOWN

1. Cornelius of the movies 2. Snap up 3. ‘I’ in Greek alphabet 4. Howard of radio fame 5. Death-related 6. One of the Earnhardts 7. Spermatozoa counterparts 8. Muhammad’s birthplace 9. Review service, with .com 10. Use a ladle 11. At any time 12. *”No Country for Old ____” multi Oscar winner 15. Suitors 20. Trojan War story 22. “Just an ____-fash-

ioned love song” 24. Slumber 25. Fl., as in fl. oz.

26. “A Confederacy of ____,” sing.

27. Place above a ceiling 29. Dueler’s strike 31. Overnight lodgings 32. Shoelace bunny ears 33. Divine saying 34. *Producer and star of “Poor Things” 36. *”The ____ of Interest” 38. Table hill 42. Wooden pin 45. *Like nominated ones 49. Love-love, e.g.

51. Meat-cooking contraption 54. Roaring of an engine 56. Hindu religious teacher 57. Forum, pl.

58. Deed hearing 59. Medical diagnostic test 60. Abe Lincoln’s hat material 61. #20 Down, e.g.

62. Traditional learning method 63. *Da’Vine ____ Randolph 65. Orinoco or Grande 67. *Ryan Gosling’s character

Solution to crossword in next week’s issue of the newspaper.

SPORTS

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CMHS and SHHS Wrestlers head to state

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Jadyn Pense atop the podium after her first place finish at regionals.

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Kate Leonard shows off her hardware after winning her second regional championship in as many years.

5th 6th

• Freshman Zion Ausmus • Freshman Ethan Rigsby

• Sophomore Lucas Andreasen 5th • Sophomore Hayden Passmore 6th

The St. Helens High School boys wrestling team.

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The OSAA/OnPoint Wrestling State Championships is this week, and both Clatskanie Middle/High School (CMHS) and St. Helens High School will be represented on the biggest stage.

The tournament will be Feb. 22-24; let’s look at who will be heading to Memorial Coliseum in Portland to test their metal against the best in the state.

Clatskanie Middle/High School Two members of the Clatskanie wrestling program will be competing at state this week. Natalie Baker will be wrestling for the girls team, and Taylor Crawford will represent Clatskanie’s boys.

CMHS’s boys team had 12 athletes participate at their district meet, and though only Crawford qualified, many of the wrestlers performed well, missing berths

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to state only narrowly, according to Head Coach Zach Davis.

“Taylor qualified for state after placing third at the district meet. Overall, our team had 11 out of the 12 athletes who entered place in the top 6,” Davis said.

The team saw several of its members place 4th in their respective weight classes, including freshman Brett James, junior Ben Blackwood, and seniors Price Martinez and Cameron Rowles. When asked who had been a wrestler who exhibited growth over the season, Davis gave one of the seniors a shoutout.

“Senior Cameron Rowles has shown the most improvement over this season, his attitude and dedication are something that every athlete should strive to match,” Davis said.

Other notable finishers from the boys team were: 5th

• Freshman Kevin Hebert • Freshman Joe Jauron 5th

On the girls side, Natalie Baker will be representing the Tigers at state following a 4th-place finish in the 125 lbs weight class at OSAA Girls 4A/3A/2A/1A Special District 1 wrestling championships.

Baker has had a strong season, winning a tournament previously at YamhillCarlton on Jan. 27. Baker will get a chance to compete against other top wrestlers this week.

St. Helens High School St. Helens High School (SHHS) will have a pride of Lions representing them at state this year as Carter Stewart, Michael Cobabe, Evan Willis, Greg Hall, Tyler Smith, Will Harrington, John Hubbard, and Austin Stockwell have each qualified for state on the boys side.

On the girls side, both Jadyn Pense and Kate Leonard won their district meets.

Annaliese Steele and Kallee Kester both qualified after finishing in the top five of their weight classes.

Paul Connelly is the Head Coach for the Lions boys program, and he noted that with 57 athletes on the team this year, they had many outstanding performances and

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improvements up and down the roster.

“All of our athletes have grown this season. They have become more technically proficient and improved their conditioning,” Connelly said.

“Ryker Burns, Carter Stewart, Michael Cobabe, Tyler Smith, Isak Daniel, Gunner Kester, and Joseph Howard probably improved the most over the course of the year.”

Connelly said there were many strong performers this year and that it was difficult to select just a few to give shout-outs to. One thing Connelly said is that he hopes his wrestlers realize that “hard

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Taylor Crawford on the podium after getting third to qualify for state.

work pays off” not only for the individual but the team as well and the importance of exercise as a lifelong endeavor.

“Building relationships with the wrestlers helps me to individualize and customize each wrestler’s instruction; which in turn makes me a better coach for the kids,” Connelly said.

For the girls, this year has seen record participation in the program. As such, it seems fitting that there would be a strong contingent representing the school at the state tournament.

Kate Leonard was Re-

gional Champion for the second consecutive year, with Jadyn Pense also taking the top spot in her weight class when wrestling at regionals Feb. 16-17, at Scappoose High School.

Annaliese Steele placed 4th, and Kallee Kester secured 5th place to cement their berths to state. Of the 48 teams competing at regionals, the St. Helens girls team placed 5th.

Follow results for Clatsknaie and St. Helens wrestling programs at osaa. org.

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The St. Helens Cheer team competing at the state tournament, Feb 10.

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For the second year in a row, St. Helens High School (SHHS) has sent a competitive cheer team to the state tournament, and Head Coach Nicole Waite is excited about the growth of the program from last season.

“We started learning choreography much earlier this season, and having more time to prepare was beneficial.

We competed at two OSAAsanctioned competitions this season: Lake Oswego High School, where we placed 3rd, and Lakeridge High School, where we placed 5th,” Waite said. “The OSAA State competition was held at Oregon City High School, and we placed 8th out of 13 teams in the 4A division.”

Despite multiple injuries leading into the state competition on Feb. 10, Waite was happy with the way the team competed and finished the season. Waite also said there was a “tremendous difference” in where they started this year compared to last.

“We felt better prepared for our second year,” Waite said. “There is so much to learn when it comes to the Rubric system and how to

score points, and last year’s experience taught us a lot about the areas we needed improvement in and where we wanted to grow our team.”

One area of growth for the program, in addition to preparedness, was participation. Waite said that last year, they competed with nine girls and had one strong stunt group. This year, the team had 12 girls and three strong stunt groups, with all groups being able to perform multiple high-level skills. Waite characterized this growth as “a huge success.”

Waite also noted that the team improved in our tumbling ability, which had been a focus for them over the past year. This year’s team had 12 girls compete on the competition floor, with two additional alternates. Eight of those girls were new to competing, and six of them were new to our program this year.

One of the challenges they faced was a rash of injuries that kept the team from practicing some of their routines.

“We had three girls out with injuries: Two concussions and one shoulder injury. Due to these injuries,

we were very limited in practicing any stunting,” Waite said. “It was literally the day of the State competition when all members of our team were cleared and fully able to participate.”

Sadly, Waite will resign as Head Cheer Coach at the close of the winter sports season. Waite said she is taking the step because she wants to focus on her son, who is competing in multiple varsity sports at SHHS. While she is stepping away, Waite hopes that the girls understand that success and growth do not come overnight and that it takes hard work day in and day out.

“Personal growth attributes greatly to team growth, and when they work together as a team, they are stronger,” Waite said. “I also hope they know that success at the end of the season is not based on a trophy. Success is based on how they feel they grew individually and as a group, and in the eyes of their coaches, it was a successful season.”

Follow St. Helen’s High School sports at osaa.com and find articles about the school’s winter sports at thechronicelonline.com.

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