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Renovation to begin for new food bank

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The Columbia Pacific Food Bank expects to start renovation construction at its new location in February. The food bank purchased the old feed and seed building on Columbia Boulevard in 2018 and hopes to be moved in by fall. MONIQUE MERRILL chronicle2@countrymedia.net

Columbia Pacific Food Bank will have a new home by the end of year. The nonprofit anticipates starting renovation construction on its new space in February with the goal of being fully moved in by fall of this year, Executive Director Casey Wheeler said. The food bank currently oper-

ates at 474 Milton Way in St. Helens, a space the organization has outgrown after over 20 years of operation in it. In 2018, the food bank purchased the old Columbia Electric Feed & Seed building on Columbia Boulevard in St. Helens with the aim of renovating the larger space to serve the nonprofit’s growing needs. Columbia Pacific Food Bank was in the midst of a capital campaign to raise money for the costs associated with outfitting the

new facility when the pandemic swept across the state, preventing in-person fundraising efforts. Despite the setback, progress has continued. “The internal timeline had to be extended due to the pandemic, but our public timeline is still on target,” Wheeler said. The food bank is contributing an additional $175,000 from its reserves to the project— which has been largely funded through a $1.5 million Community Devel-

opment Block Grant, as well as fundraising efforts and donations from businesses and individuals. Donations are still welcome, he said. “Additional donations will help reduce the overall cost to the food bank for the project,” Wheeler said. “Additional donations will help us replace these funds that would go to paying for food.” The new facility is approximately five times the size of the

current space, and will feature a shopping-style pantry with produce, nonperishables and both frozen and refrigerated goods. Construction plans also include space for a community room, office spaces, distribution and packing areas, both a walk-in freezer and refrigerator and a bottle return.

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Public safety facility funding decision pending MONIQUE MERRILL chronicle2@countrymedia.net

A three-month public engagement period concerning St. Helens plans to build a new public safety facility is underway— A building project that could may raise utility bills. A specific cost for the new public safety facility has not yet been established by the city. The St. Helens City Council voted to accept recommendations from the public safety facility ad hoc advisory committee. The recommendations include carving out time to engage with the community on facility plans, creating a public safety fund, increasing funding for utility assistance programs, selling the current station and continuing to seek grants and outside funding opportunities. The public safety fund has not yet been created—that will happen after the engagement period— but monthly increases to utility payments could range from $6-11 if approved by the council. A public safety fund was recommended as a more equitable option of spreading the cost of the facility, according to the ad hoc committee. A mixture of in-person and

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The current St. Helens Police Station (left) is nearly 50 years old. The city is proposing to build a new public safety facility (right) to expand space for the police department, and include rooms for council meetings and courts. Funding for the facility may raise utility bills.

virtual engagement sessions will be held over the next three months, including tours of the current police facility to demonstrate the need of an upgraded facility. Feedback from the public engagement period will be presented to the council at its April 7 meeting and a vote to approve a resolution or ordinance to create a public safety fund will be held at that time. At the council work session Jan. 20, St. Helens Police Chief Greenway said the new facility would impact future generations of the

community. “I will tell you that our police department urges our city council to impose an administration fee to create a public safety fund so we can continue down the road to continue to recruit, attract, develop and retain good employees for our community,” Greenway said. The department has been looking to fill a vacancy for over a month, and will soon have another vacancy, Greenway said. One hope is that a new public safety facility will attract qualified applicants to

the area, he said. “It’s not because we need a fancy police station, it’s because we need to serve our community better and we need to ensure we have the resources to continue to do that on a continual basis,” Greenway said. “Our officers have been there for the community and been there for the city since day one.” The current facility is nearly 50 years old and the needs of the department have outgrown the facility, Greenway said. The building is 2,200 square feet, which Mayor

Rick Scholl pointed out is smaller than some residential homes in the area. “We are absolutely in desperate need of a police station,” Scholl said. The proposed new facility would increase the square footage by 10 times, to 22,000 square feet, and include space for city council meetings, municipal court rooms and police areas.

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Police investigate suspicious death JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

On Jan.18, Columbia County Sheriff’s (CCSO) deputies were dispatched to a welfare check at 34180 Smith Road in rural St. Helens.

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According to CCSO, a concerned neighbor called to have the resident checked on after they noticed the front door had been open for several hours. When deputies arrived on scene, they searched the home and the surrounding property where they located a body that was later identified as the homeowner, Stacey Marie Erpelding, 43, of St. Helens. Deputies immediately called for medics and began rendering aid. When medics arrived, they advised the female was deceased. The Columbia County Major Crimes Team (MCT) was called to investigate. On Jan. 19, the Oregon State Police Crime Lab responded to assist the MCT with the investigation. As of Monday, Jan. 25, Sheriff Brian Pixley said the medical examiner’s office had not determined an official cause of death. “Since this was an unwitnessed death of a younger woman and there were no obvious signs of trauma, it was determined to warrant additional investigation,” Pixley said. “That is why it was determined to be a suspicious death. In the early stages of the investiga-

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The death investigation began after deputies were dispatched to a welfare check Jan. 18 at a house on Smith Road.

tion, it is treated like a homicide investigation unless and until we can prove otherwise.” Pixley said the deceased was transported to the medical examiner’s office where an autopsy was to be conducted. During the autopsy, the medical examiner assigned to the

case obtains samples, which Pixley said would be tested for drugs and alcohol, as well as other substances present in the blood of the deceased at the time of death. “We will continue to conduct follow up interviews and investigations until we can either call it a homicide

or a natural death based upon the investigation and the result of the medical examiner’s examination,” Pixley said. Follow developments at thechronicleonline.com and in the Wednesday print editions of The Chronicle.

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City forwards riverfront redevelopment MONIQUE MERRILL chronicle2@countrymedia.net

Portland-based architect firm Mayer / Reed has been selected for the design and construction of the St. Helens riverwalk project. The St. Helens City Council approved the selection committee’s recommendation of the firm as most qualified to do the work, instructing city staff to prepare a contract. Redeveloping the riverfront property into public and commercial space has long been on the agenda of the city, and this selection inches the city closer to breaking ground. In 2015, the city purchased 225 acres along the river, including the 22-acre Veneer Property that was once the site of a plywood veneer plant. That site plays a key role in the development due to its proximity to downtown. In a letter to the city, Mayer / Reed outlined its project approach, which includes seven major tasks. The first is project start-up and management which will work with the city project manager to iron out the schedule and details. Task two involves the public, and the firm recommended that a technical advisory be formed of key decision makers— both city staff and outside stakeholders. Two public events are proposed, one at the end of this summer when 30%

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Ongoing efforts The pandemic not only interrupted the food bank’s capital campaign, but also brought upon a wave of increased need— which Wheeler said the food bank was able to meet. “We were well prepared to meet unanticipated food needs when an emergency occurs within the county and were successful in making additional adjustments as needed,” Wheeler said. What has stood out most to him over the last 10 months of operating during the pandemic has been the reaction from the community. “The outpouring of sup-

The riverwalk extends along the Columbia River in the Old Town District of St. Helens.

of the design phase should be complete and one when 90% of the design phase is complete and a construction timeline is ready to be shared. The city released conceptual drawings of what the redevelopment may look like

back in May of 2020, but Mayer / Reed will be designing a formal plan. The third step is to begin technical investigations, which includes environmental and geotechnical reports, and the fourth is to begin applying for permits. Follow-

port from the individuals, organizations, businesses and governments in Columbia County,” he said. “This enabled us to increase out countywide distribution from 12 tons a week to 19 tons a week at the height of the pandemic.” The organization is now distributing an average of 16.5 tons of food a week, he said. Additional resources becoming available reduced the need slightly over the course of the pandemic, Wheeler said. More seniors and families with children have been using the food bank, and fewer individuals, he said. The increased demand has been felt across the county, but the St. Helens food pantry has seen the largest increase, he said. In addition to ramping up distribution to meet the

food needs, and adjusting along the way, the organization has found a way to continue to ease the burden on its partners as well. County food pantries, senior centers and SAFE will not be charged for food purchases made from the the food bank for at least the next year, Wheeler said. This is made possible due to donations from individuals, organizations, businesses and a myriad of COVIDrelated grants, he said. “We anticipate this to continue through the end of the calendar year and may continue past depending on the length of the pandemic and funding streams,” he said. To donate or learn more about the Columbia Pacific Food Bank, visit cpfoodbank.org.

What to do when the power goes out MICHAEL J. SYKES Sponsored content

Our job at Columbia River PUD is to keep the power flowing to you at all times. As you well know, interruptions to your power sometimes occur. Right now we are in the middle of outage season. Heavy rains and high winds are common causes of power outages. Sometimes we are just at the mercy of Mother Nature. With that in mind, it’s important to know what to do during a power outage. Below you’ll find some pointers to help keep you safe and comfortable during an outage, as well as a couple of ways you can help our crews as they work to restore your power. If your power goes out, we ask that you call us to report the outage. During a widespread outage, it is possible you may have to wait on hold. We apologize for this inconvenience but ask for your patience. Your call helps us determine the extent and location of an outage. There are times, however, when it’s not necessary for you to call. If your power blinks off momentarily, comes back on, and stays on, you don’t need to call. When this happens, it means our equipment – specifically, reclosers – are doing their job. A recloser de-energizes the power lines if a limb falls on the line or if there is some other disruption. After a few moments, the recloser will try to re-energize the line. That way, for example, if a branch has fallen onto the line and then falls back off, your power will come back on. If the branch is still there, the recloser will de-energize the line again.

After you have called in your outage, it’s helpful for you to turn on a porch light switch and a light switch inside your home. The porch light will help alert our crews when power is restored. By having a light turned on inside the home, you’ll know easily as well. Safety is a big concern during power outages. If you see a downed power line, always assume it is energized. Even if it’s not sparking and might look like it’s not energized, it very well could be. Always stay away from downed power lines. That means don’t drive over them either. If you see a downed power line, please call us right away at (503) 3971844. If you see our crews working to restore power, we ask that you please keep a safe distance. Their job is dangerous enough as it is without any distractions. While I know it is tempting to stop and ask them for updates, interruptions may slow down their restoration efforts. I assure you that when the power goes out, they are working as quickly as they can to safely restore power to as many people as possible. Oftentimes, power outages coincide with cold weather. Please do not use a gas range to stay warm. Similarly, don’t use camp stoves or charcoal grills indoors. Instead, stay cozy by dressing in layers of warm clothing and using blankets. If you have a fireplace, please use it safely. If you have a generator,

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please operate it safely. Never run a generator indoors. Instead, operate it outdoors in a well-ventilated area and be sure to keep the generator dry. We recommend using a GenerLink transfer switch, which automatically disconnects your home from the power grid and connects it to your generator during an outage. During an outage, you’ll want to keep your refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. This will keep the cold air inside. If you keep your fridge closed, it should keep its contents cold for about four hours. Your freezer should keep food cold for two days if it’s full, and about a day if it’s half-full. During major outages, we post updates to our Facebook and Twitter pages. If you have battery available on your smartphone or tablet, you can stay up to date by following us on social media. One question we are not able to answer during an outage is the one everyone would like to know: “Can you tell me when my power will be back on?” Put simply, no. All outages are unique. Many different factors affect how much time it takes to restore power: weather conditions, accessibility to the trouble spot, safety concerns, and other issues. Because of these factors, it is difficult for us to provide accurate estimates on how long it will take to restore your power.

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ing those steps will be the preliminary design, including design alternatives. The final design will be checked in at the 30%, 60% and 90% progress points for review and comments. The last step is to prepare the construction package for bid

and award a contract. Mayer / Reed is partnered with civil engineering firm Otak, which will take over construction management. Mayer / Reed’s proposed schedule has design running through the end of this year, with construction to

potentially span from 2022 to 2023. Read more about the City of St. Helens riverfront development projects at thechronicleonline.com and follow this story in the Wednesday print editions of The Chronicle.

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The new food bank, to be located at 1421 Columbia Boulevard in St. Helens, will offer much more room.

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Teachers next for COVID-19 vaccines ZACK DEMARS

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Oregon is pressing forward with plans to be one of a small number of states to offer COVID-19 vaccines to school teachers and education staff before the elderly and those with chronic health conditions. Gov. Kate Brown joined teachers and officials from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) in a carefully choreographed press conference Friday to defend the decision. “It’s really pretty simple: I’m using every single tool we have to get kids back into the classroom this school year,” Brown said. Priority list That’ll be hard to do safely until the teachers and educational staff who can see hundreds of students per day are vaccinated against the virus. So, the state’s put those individuals near the top of the vaccine priority list, right below health care workers and first responders. “We also know so many families have been unable to meet the needs of distance learning,” Brown said. Brown and the other state leaders put the decision simply, saying that vaccinating teachers and educational staff before seniors and the elderly is the only way the state’s students will be able to return to in-person classes before the school year ends. “There’s exponential value here too,” Brown said. “For every teacher who’s back in the classroom, they help 20, 30, 35 students get their life back on track. The harsh reality is we are managing a scarce resource right now. I wish, I wish we had more vaccines right now.” Still, there is a bright spot for Oregon’s seniors: Brown said the state had completed the first dose of vaccinations for seniors living in longterm care centers, which have made up over half the state’s virus deaths. Lagging indicator Though COVID cases and hospitalizations statewide have been on the decline in recent weeks, the conference came during the deadliest week of the pandemic to date, with 195 deaths reported statewide. “We know that deaths are a lagging indicator, and they

take a while to show up, but each of these deaths leaves a hole in the lives of friends, family and neighbors,” said Rachel Banks, public health director with the Oregon Health Authority. Still, the majority of deaths in Oregon associated with the virus – 77% – have been associated with people 70 years and older. Timelines The choice to put that group behind Oregon’s educators in line for the vaccine comes down to how quickly the state will be able to vaccinate teachers and staff, said Dave Baden, OHA’s chief financial officer who presented statistics on the state’s expected dose delivery and use schedule. “We could have taken a different path,” Baden said. “We could have vaccinated seniors first. But because we could only count on 50,000 prime doses per week, in that scenario we wouldn’t reach a critical mass of educators until we were well into May.” Instead, Baden said the state’s plan pushes vaccinations of Oregon’s seniors out two weeks from what had been previously planned, when the state expected a greater number of doses. That means seniors over 80 will be eligible for the vaccine starting Feb. 8, and other seniors will be eligible in the weeks after that. In the meantime, the state’s 105,000 teachers and school staff and 47,000 early learning workers were eligible for the vaccine Jan. 25. Baden projected over half will have the first dose of the vaccine by the time seniors become eligible. Given the state’s current rate of vaccinations, Baden projected about two thirds of the phase 1A population, which includes a broad range of health care workers, will be vaccinated by Jan. 25. By May, he expects the state will have vaccinated a “critical mass” of its seniors. While Baden said the state might receive an increased supply of vaccines in the coming weeks, that’s not certain, and the state’s efforts are entirely dependent on the supply it receives. “Let me emphasize, our timelines depend on the doses we receive from the federal government, Baden said. “If we receive more, we can move faster. If we receive less, we’ll have no choice but to slow down.”

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Oregon’s 105,000 teachers and school staff and 47,000 early learning workers are now eligible for the vaccine.

Teachers talk During Friday’s conference, the governor invited teachers and a student to help her make the case for vaccinating the education workforce ahead of seniors. “The main concern I hear is that many parents, caregivers and guardians feel ill-equipped to help teach their child, while also showing a great deal of concern about their child’s social-emotional health and the feelings of isolation,” said Nicole Butler-Hooton, who teaches second grade in Eugene, and is Oregon’s Teacher of the Year. Butler-Hooton said online learning has been hard for students, who’ve reported depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation and a lack of motivation while they’re unable to join peers and teachers in the classroom. Mayra Pelayo, a kindergarten teacher in Ontario, said teachers also want to be back in the classroom. “I am grateful that teachers are next in line for the COVID vaccines,” she said. “We are just full of emotions – we know everybody needs those vaccines, but we really want our schools to open, and all the teachers to be protected, because at the end, we are parents, we are mothers, we are daughters, we have kids and we want to be safe too. But we really want to be protected, and we are desperate to get back in our classrooms.”

have been astonished to hear more of my peers come to me and say, ‘I just can’t do it anymore, I just can’t,’” said Yosalin Arenas Alvarez, a senior at South Medford High School. Alvarez compared reopening schools to baking a cake: Everyone wants cake, but the right steps (like vaccinating teachers, in the case of schools) have to be followed to make sure it’s done correctly. “Please, as the amazing Oregon as I know you to be, can we come together and make a cake, and not a loaf of bread?” Alvarez asked. Critical response The Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems responded following Brown’s news conference

with this statement from Becky Hultberg, President and CEO of the Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems: “We are deeply concerned that the Governor, by expanding eligibility to teachers and other school employees in addition to seniors aged 65 and older, is increasing demand for the vaccine far beyond available supply in some regions. Since the state does not control the vaccine supply, Oregonians are being asked to take it on faith that the state can keep to the Governor’s timeline. In some regions of the state, supply can meet the demand. It is important that these areas are free to move ahead with their vaccination efforts. However, it is critical that all Oregonians understand that given current supply, some hospitals will be unable to meet the demand for vaccinations. Hospitals are constrained by the available supply and are obligated to focus on the Governor’s prioritized eligibility list. Some regions of the state have not completed vaccinating the Phase 1(a) population, but beginning next week the majority of supply will go to teachers. It will take several weeks to get through teachers in the Portland metro area based on current supply, and that does not include vaccinating the remainder of Phase 1(a). Adding 80-year-olds on Feb. 8 and then other age bands

in the weeks after that will compound this problem. At 15,000 doses a week in the Portland metro area, we should all be honest about the fact that there will be significant wait times for vaccines and that completing our efforts will take many, many months unless supply increases. Setting unreasonable expectations will not speed up vaccinations but will lead to confusion on the part of Oregon seniors, and will increase the operational burden borne by hospitals tasked with explaining to those who believe they have a place in line that they will have to wait even longer. If you are in a prioritized population in February in the Portland metro area, it is likely you will not get a vaccination for weeks, or maybe even months, after the date you are prioritized. If you have concerns or challenges in scheduling, please do not call hospitals. We are doing the best we can with the supply we have and following the directives from the Oregon Health Authority and the Governor’s Office. Our hospitals and community partners have made great strides in creating vaccine programs from scratch with virtually no state or federal help, including funding. We are concerned that the current plans will add stress and potential chaos to these efforts as facilities are inundated with anxious residents seeking the vaccine.”

Student’s plea Friday’s final speaker, before the governor took just three questions about her plans, made the most impassioned plea for a return to in-person school. “Over this past year, I

State jobless rate rises

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The monthly Oregon unemployment report is a key indicator that helps track the state’s economy. STAFF REPORT chroniclenews@countrymedia.net

Oregon’s unemployment rose to 6.4% in December from 6.0% in November. The Oregon Employment Department reports that in December, there were 1,986,006 employed and 125,889 unemployed in Oregon. This is the state’s first monthly increase in its unemployment rate following seven months of declines. By the numbers Oregon’s over-the-month percent job loss was much greater than nationally. In December, Oregon lost 1.4% of nonfarm payroll employment while the U.S. shed 0.1%. Oregon’s total nonfarm payroll employment dropped by 25,500 jobs in December, following a revised gain of 2,100 jobs in November. The drop followed seven consecutive months of gains. Total nonfarm payroll em-

ployment stood at 1,783,300 in December, which was an over-the-year decline from December 2019 of 174,000 jobs, or 8.9%. “December’s job losses reflect the devastation COVID-19 continues to inflict on the lives and livelihoods of Oregonians,” Oregon Employment Department Economist Gail Krumenauer said. “Ten months into the pandemic, Oregon has regained just 37% of the jobs lost in this recession.” Job cuts December job losses in Oregon were greatest in leisure and hospitality, which cut 28,600 jobs. Several other industries also cut at least 800 jobs in December, including private educational services (-1,700 jobs), government (-1,300), wholesale trade (-1,100), manufacturing (-900), and construction (-800). In contrast, four major industries each added thousands of jobs: retail trade (+2,200 jobs); transportation,

warehousing, and utilities (+2,200); health care and social assistance (+2,200); and professional and business services (+2,100). Within leisure and hospitality, full-service restaurants cut 17,600 jobs in December, which was the largest drop of its component industries. Full-service restaurants, where in-person dining has been severely reduced due to the pandemic, have cut far more jobs than limited-service eating places which shed 2,000 jobs in December. According to the Oregon Employment Department, on the plus side, reflecting the rapid increase in online shopping, the industries that employ the fulfillment center warehouse workers and package delivery drivers boosted December employment in industries within transportation, warehousing, and utilities. In particular, couriers and messengers added 3,600 jobs in December. The U.S. unemployment rate remained at 6.7% in both November and December. Columbia County’s trusted local news source

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Police Reports The police blotter relates to the public record of incidents as reported by law enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information printed is preliminary and subject to change. For specific details about cases listed, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency. St. Helens Police Department Jan. 8 • A 40-year-old was cited and released for trespassing in the second degree in the 400 block of South Third Street. Jan. 11 • A 28-year-old was cited for disorderly conduct in the second degree following a disturbance in the 500 block of Columbia River Highway. • Police arrested a 60-year-old on a commitment/sentence after conviction issued by the St. Helens Municipal Court Judge. Jan. 12 • A woman reported a violation of a restraining order. • A 28-year-old was arrested for reckless driving and attempt to elude a police officer on Columbia River Highway near milepost 33. • Police conducted a traffic stop and recovered illegal drugs from the vehicle at Shore Drive near Sunset Boulevard in St. Helens. Jan. 13 • Police recovered multiple stolen vehicles from an address on South Ninth Street. A 27-year-old was arrested for multiple charges of theft by receiving and aggregated theft I. Jan. 14 • A 29-year-old man was arrested on outstanding felony warrants at the 900 block of Port Avenue. • Officers made an outstanding warrant arrest of a 40-year-old. • A 27-year-old was taken into

custody for attempting to elude a police officer in the 900 block of Port Avenue. Jan. 15 • Police investigated a theft from a vehicle on Shore Drive. • A 31-year-old was arrested for a probable violation in the 200 block of N 14th Street. Jan. 18 • Police investigated an audible alarm in the 300 block of St. Helens Street. • A 23-year-old was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant in the 700 block os S Columbia River Highway. • Police responded to a report of a restraining order violation on 13th Street. Jan. 19 • A 27-year-old was taken into custody for a restraining order violation and violation of release agreement. • A 38-year-old was arrested on multiple outstanding Columbia County Circuit Court warrants in the 58000 block of Columbia River Highway. Jan. 21 • Officers took a 32-year-old into custody on an active misdemeanor warrant in the 300 block of N First Street. Jan. 22 • A 28-year-old was arrested for a probation violation in the 300 block of S Seventh Street. Jan. 23 • Police arrested, cited and released a 22-year-old for theft while near Matzen Street. Scappoose Police Department Jan. 11 • Following a traffic stop where the driver was failing to maintain their lane, a 42-year-old Scappoose woman was taken into custody for driving under the influence of intoxicants. She was transported to the jail where she was booked and released on her charges.

Jan. 12 • Police took a report of a stolen cargo trailer in the 52000 block of NW Shoemaker Road. The case is pending further suspect information. • Police assisted the Columbia County Sheriff’s office with a call of a disturbance at Pro Automotive. Jan. 13 • Police responded to the report of a stolen vehicle in the 52000 block of NE First Street. It was reported that the vehicle was being repaired and taken some time the day prior. The case is pending further information. Jan. 14 • Police took a report of a burglary that occurred near the intersection of NE Third Street and Crown Zellerbach Road. It was reported that tools and other items were taken from the construction site. The case is pending further leads. Jan. 15 • Police responded to the report of trespassers on the property of ProAutomotive. An employee of the store had seen a male and female on the property via video surveillance and confronted the couple. They fled the area and nothing was reported to be stolen or damaged. Jan. 16 • Police were dispatched to a disturbance in the 52000 block of NE First Street. Following the investigation, a 42-year-old St. Helens man was taken into custody for two counts of assault IV and criminal mischief. He was transported to and lodged in jail. Oregon State Police Jan. 15 • Police responded to an emergency cover request by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office to an address in Warren. A 38-year-old Warren woman was attempting to start a fire at the front of the residence. She was located, highly intoxicated and evidence of arson was located.

Voices of the Community Inauguration gave hope I listened to the inauguration. I loved seeing (and listening) to Lady Gaga sing the National Anthem. She sang it great and she was so very good. I shed a tear when I heard J. Lo sing a version of America and Woody Guthrie’s “This Land is Your Land.” It was wonderful. Garth Brooks sang and asked us to sing “Amazing Grace” with him. But above all, I was in awe in listening to Joe Biden’s wonderful speech. A great historic day and a wonderful and historic speech. It is good to have hope again and see a mature adult in charge of our nation instead of an angry mad man. Bill Eagle St. Helens

Support tax credit programs At the United Way of Columbia County, we fight for many women and men who work hard at low-wage jobs yet can barely make ends meet. They find it nearly impossible to cover even essentials such as food, transportation to and from work, and electric bills. One way we help struggling workers in our community is by connecting them with the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit. Columbia County is facing severe economic crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic whose fallout will persist for some time. The EITC encourages work, boosts incomes and reduces poverty among family with children. Expanding the EITC for childless adult workers would

supplement the limited earnings of struggling workers doing essential jobs including preparing food, providing in-home health services, childcare as well as handling, packaging and transporting goods. Because these workers are largely excluded from the EITC, they are the only group in our country that is taxed into poverty. This situation makes it even harder for workers to pay their bills today and build the financial stability they need to succeed in the future. The EITC and CTC are effective policies for stimulating a weak economy. They stimulate the economy because lower-income people tend to spend rather than save what modest income they have in order to meet basic needs. EITC and CTC are important to the people of Oregon and make a difference in our lives. Claire Catt St. Helens

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She was holding a lighter at the time she was detained, and was arrested for attempted arson I, reckless endangerment and criminal mischief. • At around 7 p.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 30 westbound near milepost 19 on a white Chevy van that was failing to drive within its lane. The vehicle was located in the parking lot of O’Reilly Auto Parts in Scappoose and the driver was located inside the store, asleep while standing. The driver, a 44-yearold Scappoose man, was contacted and displayed signs of impairment. He consented to a field sobriety test and continued to show signs of impairment and subsequently arrested for a DUII and transported to Columbia County Jail. His blood alcohol concentration was 0.00%. Jan. 16 • A 53-year-old Scappoose woman trespassed onto a neighboring property to take photos of recently completed culvert work that she believed was unpermitted. The property was posted with several “No trespassing” signs. She forwarded the pictures to the Department of State Lands who forwarded the pictures and information to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW). ODFW confirmed the culvert work was unpermitted and installed incorrectly and asked an Oregon State Police Trooper to assist in contacting the property owner who did the work, a 48-year-old man. Contact was made and the culvert was inspected and an agreement was made on how to lawfully repair the culvert. The property owner chose to press charges against the neighbor who trespassed. Jan. 19 • An off-duty Oregon State Police Trooper reported suspicious circumstances at a residence near his own and asked that a welfare check be conducted at the residence. The Columbia County Sheriffs Office responded and located a deceased resident

of the property. A death investigation is being conducted by the Columbia Sheriffs Office. Jan. 20 • OSP was flagged down at 11:30 a.m. by an individual who advised his wife was suicidal, took too many medications and was currently lying on the shoulder somewhere on Highway 30 near Scappoose. OSP was advised a Scappoose officer had been dispatched but diverted for a priority call. The 42-year-old Beaverton woman was reportedly somewhere near Columbia Memorial Gardens. She was later located and determined to be overdosing on medications. Medics were requested and responded to transport the woman to the hospital. Jan. 21 • At around 1 a.m., the Oregon State Police stopped a 28-yearold man walking along Highway 30 for improper position of a pedestrian on the highway. The subject displayed signs of impairment and was identified. The subject came back with a statewide Department of Corrections warrant and was subsequently arrested without incident and transported to the Columbia County Jail. Jan. 22 • At around 3:45 p.m., the Oregon State Police attempted to stop a black motorcycle on westbound Highway 30 near milepost 18 for traffic violations. The rider downshifted as if he was going to stop, but then accelerated at a high speed westbound on Highway 30, splitting traffic. There was no pursuit by OSP of other agencies; the rider was last seen by Scappoose officers near milepost 21 going at 90-plus miles per hour. Jan. 23 • Oregon State Police assisted Rainier Police Department with an impaired driver that became stuck on the railroad tracks in Rainier around 6:30 a.m. Later, OSP was requested to assist with a search warrant at the

Columbia County Jail with the driver, a 23-year-old Longview man. Officers received one vial of blood which was sent to the labs for analysis. • The Oregon State Police assisted the St. Helens Police Department with locating a suspect who was wanted on an outstanding felony warrant. The suspect fled from officers in the area of S Ninth and Tualatin streets. A perimeter was set up and OSP located the suspect behind a nearby residence. The suspect fled from the trooper on foot and was not pursued due to concern of crossfire with perimeter units. With the help of perimeter units, the suspect was surrounded and gave up/ The suspect, a 49-yearold St. Helens man, was taken into custody without incident. Jan. 24 • Troopers responded to a single-vehicle, non-injury crash on Highway 47 near milepost 9.5 at 2:45 p.m. Troopers issued a citation for multiple violations after conducting a crash investigation. Rainier Police Department Jan. 1 • A 38-year-old Rainier man was taken into custody and lodged at the jail on charges of assault and strangulation. • An unidentified female reportedly shoplifted some items. Jan. 2 • An officer responded to roommates who were having a dispute. Peace was restored. Jan. 3 • A caller was concerned about the welfare of a friend. The friend was checked and found to be okay. Jan. 7 • A hat was turned in as found property. Jan. 9 A 27-year-old man was taken into custody and lodged at the jail for probation violation.

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St. Helens Police K-9 Ryder is being credited with capturing a felony warrant suspect. According to St. Helens Police, on Saturday, Jan. 23, K-9 Ryder conducted a successful track of a suspect Shawn Leroy Crane, 49, who had fled from police on foot at the 500 block of

South 9th Street. K-9 Ryder and his handler were able to successfully track Crane to a residence a block away. The suspect was taken into custody without incident and lodged at the Columbia County Jail on three active warrants. Crane’s charges listed at the Columbia County Jail include probation violation and post prison supervision sanction.

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Obituaries Bertha Mary Waine Sherlock Feb. 16, 1925 ~ Jan. 18, 2021

Bertha Mary Waine Sherlock, 95, passed away on January 18, 2021 in Portland, Oregon due to heart disease. Bertha was born on February 16, 1925 in Hanna, Alberta. She was the second of four children of Louis and Valletta (Wagner) Waine. She grew up in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan and trained as a nurse at Holy Cross School of Nursing in Calgary, Alberta. In December 1946, she graduated and moved to St. Helens, Oregon to join her parents who had immigrated to the USA earlier in the year. She found work as a nurse at the old St. Helens hospital. Bertha married Willard Robert “Bob” Sherlock on Jan. 27, 1948. They raised their family in St. Helens,

surrounded by grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Vacations were often spent in Seaside, Oregon. In her younger days, Bertha and her parents rode the train to the coast. As the extended family grew, the Waine siblings would rent a row of cabins to enjoy time at the coast together. Bob and Bertha eventually purchased a beach house of their own, and it became the site of many wonderful family memories. The Sherlock brothers also purchased beach homes and took turns hosting family dinners when they were all in town. Bertha was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and greatgrandmother. Her surviving family members have shared many fond memories

of time spent with her. She helped her sons deliver newspapers when they were under the weather. She was known to keep a crystal dish of candy in her living room as “energy food” for her grandchildren. Even though she wasn’t a horror film fan, she watched a scary movie

with her grandchildren, just to spend time with them. Her family raved over her “Grandma” bacon and roast beef dinners. Bertha was active in her community, volunteering at St. Frederic’s Church and school, singing in the choir, serving as an election worker, and delivering Meals on Wheels. Throughout her years, she continued her role as a nurse in an unofficial capacity, administering injectable medications to, and checking in on neighbors and tending to her children’s scrapes and ailments. Her husband was an active Elks club member, and they both enjoyed social outings at the club. She took the oath to become a U.S. citizen on May 28, 1964 and always remembered it as one of her

happiest days. Bertha was clever and witty, always ready with a quip. “I’m in pretty good shape for the shape I’m in,” she’d reply to queries of her general well-being. She enjoyed dressing up to celebrate life - no special occasion needed. The guests at her 89th birthday party were particularly delighted when she entered the Village Inn restaurant wearing a “deviled egg” costume, complete with forked tail. An avid puzzle solver, she did daily crosswords and faithfully tuned in to Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. At family gatherings, Bertha and her siblings could often be found bidding and bickering around the pinochle table. Bertha was preceded in death by her husband Bob;

siblings, Vera, Pat, and Bobby; and twin daughters, Mary and Linda. She is survived by her children, Richard (Dianne) Sherlock, Robert Sherlock (Susan Patrick), Ann (Bob) Wunsch, and Joan (Dwight) Schwappe; grandchildren, Renee, Vanessa, Clay, Adrienne, Michelle, John, Sarah, and Josiah; great-grandchildren, Carys, Gabrielle, Conlan, Hannah, Emma, Ella, Max, Miles, Peter, and Henry; great-great grandchild Kallen; cousin Arthur Wagner; and dozens of nieces and nephews. A private family interment will be held. Inquiries and comments may be directed to Columbia Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Columbia County Meals on Wheels.

anything in return; he was a true servant to all. Nothing brought Phil more joy than music. He was a natural, teaching himself to play several instruments by ear. When you went to visit him, a trip to the “music room” was sure to follow. Parkinson’s took away much of his ability to play guitar and mandolin, two of his favorites, but he managed the strength to play the piano only days before he died. His love and talent for music is a gift he passed on to the three generations that have followed. Phil was preceded in death by his father Robert G. Mickey; mother Katharine Lee; step mother Mildred Mickey; wife Betty Jean Mickey; siblings, John Mickey, Donald Mickey and Ann Marie Mickey; neph-

ews, Ricky Usher and Kelly Usher; and brother-in-law Lindsay MacWilliams. He is survived by his children, Sherrol (Mark) Yurs of Belleville, Wisconsin, John (Shannon) Mickey of Toledo, Washington and Cindy (Blake) Lampert of Toledo, Washington; eight grandchildren; 11 great – grandchildren; two sisters, Florence MacWilliams of St. Helens, Oregon and Rose Awtrey of Blue, Arizona; several nieces and nephews; and former wives, Novella Legler of Packwood, Washington and Deanna Mickey of Scappoose, Oregon. A private graveside service will be held on Jan. 30, 2021 at Yankton Cemetery in St. Helens, Oregon. Phil was loved by many and will be deeply missed.

session council meeting urged the council to bring the issue to the voters rather than making the decision within the council. “No one is going to vote for more taxes, because people are hurting,” Brady Preheim said during public comment. He also criticized the make-up of the advisory committee, which includes members who do not live in St. Helens, and questioned the city’s priorities. At this point, the council only accepted the committee’s recommendations and has not yet created a public safety fund. After the April 7 meeting to vote on creating a fund,

another public engagement period will start and then a public safety facility advisory committee will be formed, according to Assistant City Administrator Matt Brown. “This is just our first step in a long arduous process of doing community outreach and potentially even having it up for a vote,” Scholl said. “We don’t know, we’re not there yet, we’re months out.”

Robert “Phil” Phillip Mickey July 7, 1932 ~ Jan. 18, 2021

Robert “Phil” Phillip Mickey, age 88, went to his heavenly home on Jan. 18, 2021, at the home of his daughter, following a lengthy and courageous battle with Parkinson’s. Phil was born on July 7, 1932 in Las Vegas, Nevada to Katharine Winger Songer and Robert Griffith Mickey. He came to live on The Blue River, Arizona at the age of four and began elementary school there. He also lived with his aunt Gertrude Songer and attended school is Bisbee, Arizona. He graduated 8th grade in St. Helens, Oregon while living with his father and stepmother, Mildred Songer Mickey. He returned to Bisbee, Arizona for a couple more years before enlisting into the army at age 15. Phil served his country

with honor for over five years in the 82nd and 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team, as a Paratrooper in Korea. Phil made several jumps behind enemy lines and also played trumpet in the Army Band. After returning from Korea, Phil married Barbara Downs. He worked ranching and construction on The Blue River in Arizona and rode saddle and bareback in rodeos before returning to St. Helens, Oregon where he married Novella Luttrell in 1960. Together they had three children, and moved several times within Oregon and Washington, before settling in St. Helens, Oregon where Phil worked as a heavy equipment mechanic for Hessel’s John Deere in Portland, Oregon for over 30 years.

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Phil married Betty Jean Dees in 1980. They lived in St. Helens, Oregon until the time of Betty’s death. Phil became a volunteer for Hospice after Betty died. Phil then married Deanna Lehman and they lived in Scappoose, Oregon. After Phil retired from Hessel’s, he went on to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. He worked for several years at two nursing homes, in St. Helens and Scappoose, Oregon. Phil went to live with his daughter in Toledo, Washington after a fall put him in a nursing home for a short time. He happily spent the last 4 ½ months in her loving care. Phil’s legacy is one of faith in God, love of family and his dogs, service to his country, hard work, humil-

Feb. 26, 1931 ~ Jan. 14, 2021 Evan E. Kjornes passed away in his sleep at his St. Helens home on Jan. 14, 2021. He was born in Savage, Montana to Even and Effie (Moore) Kjornes on Feb. 26, 1931. As a toddler, his family moved to the Hillsboro, Oregon area, where he graduated from high school. He also lived in Banks before moving to St. Helens in 1959. Evan loved his family, riding his motorcycle and camping. He served in the

Army National Guard. Evan is preceded in death by his parents; wife Barbara Hazel (Thompson) Kjornes; and son Terrence E. Kjornes. Evan is survived by daughters, Rebecca Schmit (Dave) of Warren and Dawn Ritenour (Randy) of Columbia City; eight grandchildren; and fourteen great grandchildren. Please sign our online guestbook at www.columbiafh.com.

ity, generosity, a colorful and witty sense of humor, and a passion for music. No one could outwork Phil! Didn’t matter if it was digging postholes and splitting wood, or washing the dishes, he did it without complaint. He gave all that he had and never expected

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of DONALD WILLIAM HILL, Deceased. Case No. 20PB08564 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of this estate. All persons having claims against the estate

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are required to present their claims, with vouchers attached, within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice to the personal representative at 52490 SE 2nd Street, Suite 100, Scappoose, OR 97056, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA In the Matter of the Estate of GERALD A. ANDERSON, Deceased. No. 20PB09092 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers

attached, to the undersigned personal representative at the address below, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal

representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative. Dated and first published January 20, 2021. KELLY SUE PECK, Personal Representative c/o Lucas & Associates, LLC, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 519, Rainier, OR 97048, Phone 503-556-3741, Fax 503-556-0708. Lucasatty@ yahoo.com.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA In the Matter of the Estate of DALE A BOYD, Deceased. Case No. 20PB07869 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of Dale A Boyd, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Anita Blumlein has been appointed as the personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to presColumbia Countyâ€™s trusted local news source

ent them to the undersigned personal representative in care of the undersigned attorney at: 5250 S Landing Dr, Ste 206, Portland, OR 97239, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, or such claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional infor-

mation from the records of the Court, the personal representative or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published January 27, 2021 Anita Blumlein Personal Representative Kerry Chipman, OSB# 790243 Attorney for Personal Representative 5250 S Landing Dr, Ste 206 Portland, OR 97239 503-281-3436 Email: chipmanlaw@comcast.net

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR ANNEXATION File: Annexation A.2.20 Mark & Elizabeth Sell. A request has been made to annex certain property to the City. Along with this annexation request the City will address amendments to the City Zoning District Map and City Comprehensive Plan Map from County Commercial-General (C-3) to City Highway Commercial (HC) and whether the site will be annexed as an established or developing area as provided by SHMC 17.112.020 (1) and (2), respectively. The approximate 0.52 acre site, owned by Mark & Elizabeth Sell is located at 35526 Firway Lane and is also currently identified by Columbia County Tax Assessor Map Number 4N1W-8AC-2200. The City of St. Helens Planning Commission hearing for a recommendation to the City Council will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at (or after) 7:00 PM. The City Council hearing for a decision will be held on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at (or after) 6:30 PM. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Governor’s declared state of emergency (March

8, 2020) and subsequent Executive Order No. 20-16 (April 15, 2020), the public hearing will be held virtually via a phone-and-internet based application instead of the Council Chambers. The hearings will be conducted in accordance with those procedures found in the City Development Code (SHMC Title 17) Chapter 17.24 and any rules of procedure adopted by the City Council. Testimony from the public in both oral and written form is invited. For public health reasons, you are strongly encouraged to participate by mail or email (in advance of the hearing), or virtually to attend the hearing. Information to join the meeting will be included at the end of the Planning Commission and City Council agendas once available or you may go to our calendar and click on the meeting you wish to attend: https://www.sthelensoregon. gov/meetings. Pursuant to SHMC 17.28.030 the approval standards for annexation are: (1) The decision to approve, approve with modification, or deny an application to annex property to the city shall be based

on the following criteria: (a) Adequate public facilities are available to the area and have sufficient capacity to provide service for the proposed annexation area; and (b) Comply with comprehensive plan amendment standards and zoning ordinance amendment standards and not be in conflict with applicable comprehensive plan policies and implementing ordinances; and (c) Complies with state laws; and (d) Abutting roads must meet city standards or property owner will be required to sign and record an irrevocable consent to local improvement district; and (e) Property exceeding 10 acres in gross size must show a need on the part of the city for such land if it is designated residential (e.g., less than five years’ supply of like designated lands in current city limits). (2) The plan designation and the zoning designation placed on the property shall be the city’s zoning district which most closely implements the city’s comprehensive plan map designation. (3) The determination of whether the property is an established

area or a developing area will be based on the standards contained in Chapter 17.112 SHMC. Pursuant to SHMC 17.08.040 (1) (a) the approval standards for the Zone & Comprehensive Map amendments are: (i) The applicable comprehensive plan policies and map designation; and that the change will not adversely affect the health, safety, and welfare of the community; and (ii) The applicable Oregon Statewide Planning Goals adopted under ORS Chapter 197, until acknowledgment of the comprehensive plan and ordinances; and (iii) The standards applicable of any provision of this code or other applicable implementing ordinance. Pursuant to SHMC 17.08.060, whether or not the annexation will have a “significant affect” on a transportation facility (Transportation Planning Rule compliance). Pursuant to SHMC 17.112.030 (2) the decision for classifying annexed property as an established or developing area shall be based as they are defined per SHMC 17.112.020 as follows: (1) Established Area. (a) An

“established area” is an area where the land is not classified as buildable land under OAR 660-08-0005; (b) An established area may include some small tracts of vacant land (tracts less than an acre in size) provided the tracts are surrounded by land which is not classified as buildable land; and (c) An area shown on a zone map or overlay map as an established area. (2) Developing Area. A “developing area” is an area which is included in the city’s buildable land inventory under the provisions of OAR except as provided by subsection (1)(b) of this section. Failure to raise an issue, including constitutional or other issues relating to any proposed conditions of approval, at a hearing, in person, or by letter, or failure to raise an issue accompanied by statements or evidence sufficient to afford the approving authority an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal to the applicable appellate jurisdiction (e.g. the Land Use Board of Appeals, LUBA) on that issue, and precludes an action for damages in circuit court. The application

file is located at City Hall (265 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR) and all documents in the file are available for inspection. A copy of the staff report will be available for review at least seven (7) calendar days prior to each hearing. There is no cost to inspect the file or staff report; copies are available at a reasonable cost. As City Hall is closed during this pandemic, please contact someone in the Planning Department to make arrangements to review the file. The report for this application will also be available on the City’s website at https://www.sthelensoregon.gov/meetings as part of the applicable agenda packet. Questions should be directed to the City Planning Department by phone: 503397-6272, e-mail: jdimsho@ ci.st-helens.or.us, mail: 265 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR 97051, or in person (by appointment only) at City Hall. Anyone needing special assistance should contact City Hall at least 72 hours in advance to ensure the necessary assistance is available. The Council Chambers are fully accessible.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR ANNEXATION File: Annexation A.3.20 Kathryn & Charles Frank A request has been made to annex certain property to the City. Along with this annexation request the City will address amendments to the City Zoning District Map and City Comprehensive Plan Map from County Multi-Family Residential (MFR) to City Apartment Residential (AR) and whether the site will be annexed as an established or developing area as provided by SHMC 17.112.020 (1) and (2), respectively. The approximate 0.47 acre site, owned by Kathryn & Charles Frank is located at 58830 Firlok Park Street and is also currently identified by Columbia County Tax Assessor Map Number 4N1W-8BB-2500. The City of St. Helens Planning Commission hearing for a recommendation to the City Council will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at (or after) 7:15 PM. The City Council hearing for a decision will be held on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at (or after) 6:45 PM. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Governor’s declared state of emergency (March

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF PUBLIC NOTICE - INVITATION TO BID OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA TRENCHING & CONDUIT – SIERCKS & Department: resentative in care of the first publication of this noARMSTRONG RD. COLUMBIA RIVER PUD CaseProbate No. 20PB09177. NOundersigned attorney for tice, or the claims may be Notice is hereby given that Columbia River People’s Utility District (PUD) will receive sealed bids for trenching and conduit installation for Siercks and Armstrong Rd. Bids will be received by the PUD, 64001 Columbia River Highway, Deer Island, Oregon 97054 until 3:30 p.m., pacific prevailing time, on February CH21-1580

24, 2021, at which time the bids will be publicly opened. The bids will be available for public inspection at the PUD office after the bid opening. The bid documents may be examined at the office of the PUD, 64001 Columbia River Highway, Deer Island, Oregon 97054. Electronic copies of the bid documents may be obtained by sending a written

request to bstaehely@crpud. org or by calling (503) 3663244. Columbia River PUD reserves the right to reject any and all bids that are not in compliance with the bid documents and prescribed public bidding procedures and to reject, for good cause, any or all bids upon a finding by the PUD that it is in the public interest to do so.

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NOTICE OF WORKSHOP The Columbia County Fairgrounds will be holding a Workshop - February 4th, 2021 at 6:30PM in the Pavilion at 58892 Saulser Road, St. Helens, OR 97051 and virtually by calling 1 866 899 4679 and using access code: 966-548-277.

TICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of RONALD G. CROUSE, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JUDITH CROUSE has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the Personal Rep-

the Personal Representative at the following addresses: Attorney for Personal Representative: LOREN A. (DREW) GRAMSON OSB #061889, PO Box 28453, Portland OR 97228, (503) 666-4567, Fax: (503) 465-5825, E-mail: drew@ gramson.com. Claims must be presented within four months after the date of

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Reverend James Dew.

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First Lutheran Church in St. Helens is celebrating the arrival of their new pastor, the Rev. James Dew. An alum of Arizona State University and Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, Dew has served congregations in Arizona and Texas for more than 30 years, according to a release from the church, which describes Dew as a gifted preacher and teacher who has also spent many years practicing and teaching various forms of contemplative prayer. “Both Dew and his wife Maria possess real hearts for social justice issues, the equality and care of all people, and the responsible stewardship of God’s good creation,” the release states. “Our congregation at First Lutheran Church heartily welcomes Pastor Jim,” Church Council President Matt Freitag said. “He will be a good fit and we eagerly anticipate his leadership in our ongoing efforts supporting Habitat for Humanity, Community Meals, the Amani Center, Columbia Pacific Food Bank, Senior Center meals, SAFE-Women’s Resource Center, Community Action Team (CAT), the Warming Center, CASA of Columbia County, the Backpack Program, and other special projects.” Interim Pastor Randy Sinn led the church through the extensive process to search for pastoral care after the former church pastor resigned. Dew will officially be installed as pastor of First Lutheran at 10 a.m. Feb. 7 during the church’s online worship gathering by the Rev. Laurie Larson Caesar, Bishop of the Oregon Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. First Lutheran currently offers Sunday morning worship online and all are welcomed to participate being mindful of the need for safe distancing during the pandemic. For more Information about the church, visit www. firstlutheransh.org.

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