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High school choir hits high note CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net

St. Helens High School’s (SHHS) festival choir, Chor Leonis, which has 51 members, has been invited to the competitive 2020 International Choral Kathaumixw (pronounced KATH-uh-mew) in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada. The festival accepts approximately 25 choirs from around the world, and Chor Leonis will perform during the fiveday festival, June 30 through July 4. The festival’s name is a Coast Salish tribe word, which means “a gathering together of different peoples,” according to Sliammon Elder Elsie Paul, who is quoted on the festival’s

website. The festival is highly selective, and while there are no official statistics on how many choirs are accepted, one thing St. Helens High School Director of Choirs Eric Stearns knows is that the choir is fortunate to have been invited. “I do know that it’s rare for a public high school to get in,” Stearns said. According to Stearns, many of the choirs that are accepted are allstar choirs, such as the Seattle Girls Chorus, a selective choir which pulls the best of the best singers from the surrounding areas to form its roster. The International Choral Kathaumixw began in 1984 when its founder, Don James, decided to

begin an international music festival in North America that would be on par with similar festivals in Europe, according to the festival’s website. The festival has since taken place every other year and has grown significantly, with more than 1,200 international singers taking part today, the website states. This is the second time the SHHS choir has auditioned. The first time was two years ago, when the choir was not admitted, but chosen as alternates. Needless to say, the choir members were super excited, as Sofia Strandjord, assistant soprano section leader for Chor Leonis put it, to hear they qualified this year. “It represents that we are not just an ordinary high school choir. We

are representing the whole of the USA, and we have to work hard, even harder than we’ve been working, to live up to our expectations, which I’m confident that we can,” Strandjord said. To audition, the choir had to submit a video recording of two of their best songs, in full concert regalia, which they did at Lewis and Clark Elementary School. Stearns said the committee reviewing the auditions is trying to get a certain number of choirs from all over the world, and choirs that fit certain types of categories, like children’s chorus, youth and adult chorus, and many more categories. Chor Leonis will be competing in the youth chorus category and

the contemporary music category. For the youth chorus category, the group needs to perform an original composition written before 1900, which is required to be an original composition by a composer of the group’s country, sung in any language. Choirs in this category must also perform a folk song or a folk song arrangement. In the contemporary music category, the choir will have to perform two pieces written after 1900, which must be modern pieces displaying innovative choral techniques in choral music. The group within Chor Leonis,

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Housing boom CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net

St. Helens is making way for new housing, as evidenced by multiple developments throughout the city. The projects include an apartment complex by Legacy Clinic on Highway 30; single-family attached dwellings being built near the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office off Highway 30; and subdivisions at Elk Ridge and Forest Trails. Also being built is a veterinary services building in the “Houlton Hole” at 14th and Columbia. The Chronicle spoke with St. Helens City Planner Jacob Graichen and St. Helens Associate City Planner Jenny Dimsho about the projects. The development near the current Legacy Clinic is a proposed 204-unit apartment complex, where construction continues, but no buildings are completely finished or ready for occupancy, according to Graichen, who said the apartment complex will include 18 buildings total, including 17 three-story buildings of units, and one common building for the residents. A new street is also in the works for the development, Brayden Street. It will not connect with Highway 30,

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but will end close to the highway, and a multi-use path for bicyclists, pedestrians and others will connect from there. “In other words, Brayden will be a ‘dead-end’ for vehicles but not pedestrians, bicyclists and such,” Graichen said. Near the DMV, another development is slated for attached single-family dwellings, and will be called Graystone Estates, according to Dimsho. While construction continues, lots have not yet been created, but are expected to be done sometime later this year, according to Graichen. Once lots have been created, the site will be eligible for building permits for homes. It will be an 80-lot subdivision. The “Houlton Hole,” or intersection of 14th Street and Columbia, is slated to be the site of Frank Robison’s Veterinary Services, a veterinary clinic that currently exists at Highway 30 and Firlock Park. Portions of the building can now be seen taking shape as crews work through the winter at the site. The Elk Ridge Subdivision is in its final phases. The site can be reached by turning down Pittsburg Road from Highway 30, and then down Hankey Road. Phase 6 has been platted, meaning the 58 new lots now exist. Graichen said the city has received five building permits for homes so far, although none has been completed. The Forest Trails subdivision has been officially platted, with 18 lots for single family homes officially existing. So far, six building permits have been received, but none has been completed, according to Graichen. The subdivision is located off of Sykes Road. The largest project, a 238-unit apartment complex off of Gable Road, is still in the beginning stages

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A landslide brought down huge boulders that almost crushed this car on Highway 62 near Prospect. The slide is one of the latest examples of the danger from such events in Oregon.

Local landslide danger increasing JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

The parade of rainstorms flowing across Oregon and into Columbia County is increasing the risk of landslides, according to state officials. The statewide danger is evident in the latest photos of huge boulders that nearly crushed a car along Highway 62 near Prospect in

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Southern Oregon to a landslide that closed the Historic Columbia River Highway this week between Multnomah Falls and the Angel’s Rest trailhead in Northwest Oregon. According to Robert A. Houston with the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI), landslides are caused by a combination of factors, including the type of geology, the slope and usually water. “With repeating storms, the soils

do not have enough time to drain and so the water builds up in the soil and leads to failure or a landslide,” Houston said. According to a DOGAMI executive summary report about the landslide hazards in Columbia County, landslides and debris flows are common in the Oregon Coast Range due to the combination of

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Columbia County dignitaries break ground on the new training center at OMIC.

PCC breaks ground for training center CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net

A years-long project to develop a Portland Community College satellite campus in Columbia County will soon become a reality. PCC officially broke ground on a 17-acre parcel of land in Scappoose to build a workforce training center, on which it will benefit from close proximity to OMIC R&D, the Research & Development partner in the Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center (OMIC). The Jan. 29 groundbreaking included an official ceremony after a morning commemoration of the event. Construction is now underway, with the expected facility opening date in spring of 2021. St. Helens City Administrator John Walsh said city officials are pleased that PCC is locating in Scappoose. “What benefits Columbia County benefits St. Helens,” Walsh said. “Access to local higher education will greatly increase the opportunity for young adults in our region. We hope that this leads to improved livability and economic growth not only

for Scappoose and St. Helens, but for all of Columbia County.” Clatskanie City Manager Greg Hinkelman said the new center will be beneficial for Clatskanie residents, especially youth in the city. “The campus, when it comes online, it gives Clatskanie high school graduates a destination to continue their learning, especially their learning in a future career,” Hinkelman said. “PCC is going to be doing a curriculum geared toward the trades. The kids have something in Columbia County to go to for a career and to get educated in a career.” The new training center will offer programs based on an apprenticeship model, which combines classroom learning with on-the-job training, and will focus on advanced manufacturing. Machining, Computer Numerically Controlled Operation, Welding and Mechatronics are some of the programs that will be offered. Several dignitaries spoke at the Jan. 29 ceremony, mainly local and state elected officials. One of the first speakers was Scappoose

Mayor, Scott Burge. “It’s been a long time and we’ve really been working hard to be able to open up a permanent facility here in Columbia County and we couldn’t be more excited,” Burge said. In his speech, Burge commented on the fact that PCC has offered courses at both Scappoose and St. Helens High Schools, with a welding program being offered at St. Helens High School for the past seven years, and

workforce training center in close proximity to the R&D building and the use the center will have in maintaining what he described as the competitive manufacturing sector in Oregon. “As you know, Oregon has a tremendous component of its GDP dependent on manufacturing, much more so than many other states and we are dedicated, along with the R&D center, to maintain the competitive advantage that Oregon has,” Burge said.

“Access to local higher education will greatly increase the opportunity for young adults in our region,” ~ John Walsh, St. Helens City Administrator two different apprenticeships programs offered at Scappoose High School. There was something special about this new campus, however, Burge said. “Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in the college’s history, and that is a permanent presence here in Columbia County,” Burge said. Burge also remarked on the benefits of having a

State Senator Betsy Johnson also spoke and referenced the long process of establishing a campus in Columbia County. “This feels like one of the longest courtships on record, to be honest. There were times when it felt like a one-sided affair,” Johnson said. “For years, Columbia County taxpayers have been paying $2 million a year towards the promise that one day, Portland Community

College would build an educational facility in Columbia County.” Now that the goal has been realized, Johnson said Columbia County residents could see the fruits of their taxes over so many years. “Today isn’t so much as a groundbreaking, as perhaps the beginning of a better relationship,” Johnson said. “One that is built on collaboration, trust, cooperation, and not just the exchange of money.” Johnson also spoke to students’ newfound opportunities to do research with global companies, and benefit from international connections through partnerships with business colleagues and governments in Asia and Europe. “This PCC project will be the catalyst for advances that we cannot yet imagine,” Johnson said. Johnson also referenced Manufacturing Day, an annual event that started last year which took place for the second time three months ago, when hundreds of students from all over the state of Oregon were able to participate in different manufacturing activities to explore manufacturing careers. “Their excitement thrilled

me,” Johnson said. “It reminded me of the optimism three years ago when PCC finally announced the plans for this campus. Yes, it’s been a long courtship, but let’s hope it ends in a long and happy marriage.” State Representative Brad Witt also spoke, and spoke to the role that the new OMIC center would play in the local economy. “How is it that we will ever be able to assure the competitiveness not only of our local labor force but our nation’s labor force, given the fact that in so many instances the average American worker in manufacturing is earning more in one hour than his or her competition overseas earns in an entire day?” Witt said. Witt answered his own question later in his speech, saying, “How do we ensure that kind of growth that is going to enable us to grow our local economies to provide the necessary revenue? It’s by training the world’s best workforce that it’s possible.” Follow development of the new PCC Workforce Campus online at thechronicleonline. com and in the Wednesday print editions of The Chronicle.

Driver’s Ed now using Virtual Reality CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net

Learning how to drive just got a little more exciting at Columbia River Driver Education, a St. Helens based company. The company, run by Rich Greene, recently received two fully immersive virtual reality simulators to aid in its training. At the beginning of this year, the company received authorization from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to use VR training in Driver’s Education, and, according to Greene, the company is the only driver’s education provider in the state authorized to do so. The training works like this: a driver’s education student will sit in a chair in a classroom, and strap on a head set complete with a vision field and headphones. With the set-up comes a realistic steering wheel, which vibrates according to what is happening in the virtual reality stimulator. The entire set up is hooked up with wires to the teacher’s computer, which is in charge of controlling the simulation. The student will then be subjected to all sorts of scenarios that they could face in real life. Numerous advantages set the system apart from regular driving in a real car, which is also part of Columbia River Driver Education. One is failure in a safe environment. Another is that the entire session is recorded, so students can go back and see their mistakes. A third benefit is that students can more easily access all types of driving situations. “We realized that it’s difficult for us to put the students we have out here in Columbia County on every road configuration that they may experience as they’re driving. And so this allows us to expose them to those kinds of situations,” Greene said. One of those situations is driving on the freeway. In order for a St. Helens resident to reach a freeway, such as U.S. 26, it requires a drive of about 45 minutes, impossible to do during a standard 90-minute driver’s education lesson. With the virtual

reality simulator, doing so is simple: It requires strapping on a headset and loading the program from the computer. There are two main courses that a driver’s education student will face in the virtual reality simulator. One is called “highway solo,” and the other is “Car control.” The first is designed to test how well a student handles different situations on the freeway, which the instructor can choose to make increasingly difficult as the student progresses. At first, the student will drive on an empty freeway, with the goal to simply obey the speed limit and keep control of the car as they enter and exit via on- and off-ramps. Then, the instructor can amp up the difficulty, adding traffic, and then making the student pass at least three cars before the session is over, Greene said. “Car control” works differently, and tests students on how well they can quickly maneuver a vehicle around various obstructions, as well as how quickly they can come to a complete stop. The control simulator is also capable of simulating various motor vehicles, not

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Company owner, Rich Greene, demonstrates the usage of the VR system during a driver’s education class.

just the traditional four-door sedan, which Greene said is useful, seeing as how commonplace large pickup trucks are for St. Helens residents. On top of that, the simulator can alter different aspects of the tests, like making the weather cloudy or sunny, or increasing traffic. Occasionally, Greene or his wife will also do a Stroop Color and Word Test (SCWT) which tests students for distraction. The SCWT works like this: During a driving simula-

tion, an instructor will flash a word in a certain color on the screen, which will appear in a four-second burst. They will then have the student repeat the color of the word to the instructor. Among their more experienced drivers especially, Greene said the students will report how distracting the SCWT was. Showing them the recording of their test afterward will doubly enforce this concept. “The reaction we’ll have

from those experienced drivers is, ‘oh, I weaved out of my lane when I was looking at that,’ or ‘I missed a stop sign when I was looking at that,’” Greene said, “And we’ll tell them, ‘that’s the same kind of thing that happens when you’re driving, if you decide to pick up your cell phone and look at it.’” While the company received full authorization for the VR system earlier this year, Columbia River Driver Education has been using

the system since December. They’ve used the system in Rainier, but this class in St. Helens is the first class where the system has been fully integrated since the beginning. The St. Helens model is what Greene and his wife will model the rest of their classes on: 40 hours of classroom training, and then two to three weeks of driving training afterward, which the virtual reality stimulator is part of. County-wide, Greene said his company will do two to three classes a year in North Columbia County, five to six classes per year in St. Helens, and then hopefully expand to Vernonia, where they will do one to two classes per year. For teens, class packages start at $400, and for adults, class packages start at $610, and include 30 hours of classroom training and six hours of behind-the-wheel training. To register for classes, visit https://www.columbiariverdrivereducation.com/ or contact the company at (503) 928-8247.

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Coronavirus: What you need to know JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

The Coronavirus has killed at least 361 people and sickened thousands of others, mainly in China, as of Monday, Feb. 3. The virus first emerged in December in China. There have been six cases of coronavirus reported in the United States in Chicago, Washington, Arizona and Southern California. In all, 151 confirmed cases in 23 countries, according to health officials. The Chronicle contacted Jonathan Modie, spokesman for the Oregon Health Authority to learn more about this virus. The Chronicle: Briefly tell us what is the coronavirus and where did it originate? Modie: The new coronavirus is a virus that causes mild to severe illness in the lungs. People who are ill with the virus may have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing. We do not know how long it takes for signs of illness to show up after someone is exposed to novel coronavirus. With other coronaviruses, signs of illness usually show up 2-14 days after a person is exposed to the virus. The first reported case of this virus in the United States was Jan. 21, 2020, in Washington State. The case had recently traveled from Wuhan, China. Cases have been found in other countries,

primarily in travelers who had been to Wuhan. Most cases have been in Wuhan, a city of 11 million in China. We expect case counts and fatality rates will continue to change. CDC and WHO, as well as China’s National Health Commission, will offer national and international case numbers.

sneezes with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects. The Chronicle: What is the treatment if someone is infected with this virus? Modie: There are currently no known disease-specific treatments. Treatment for patients with 2019-nCoV is supportive care only.

The Chronicle: How does this virus spread and who is at most risk from this virus? Modie: We are still learning about how this new coronavirus spreads. Other coronaviruses are spread through animals or droplets from the coughs and sneezes of people who have the illness. Early information suggests that older adults and people with underlying health conditions may have a higher risk of severe illness and complications from this virus. The Chronicle: Have there been any suspected or diagnosed cases or deaths from coronavirus in Oregon? Modie: No. The Chronicle: What is the OHA doing to track this virus? Modie: OHA has activated an Incident Management Team to coordinate response activities, and it has been meeting regularly every week to gather and report updates on developments in

The Chronicle: What is the OHA’s fear or concern about this specific virus?

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the United States and abroad. OHA also has activated a virtual Joint Information Center to coordinate with county, university, tribal and hospital public information officers. OHA forwarded at least two CDC Health Alert Network (HAN) advisories to local and tribal health partners, hospitals, infection preventionists and other health partners over the past two weeks to share information on the outbreak, including number of reported cases, where cases originated, symptoms to look for, recommended interventions based on patient scenarios (eg, someone who plans to travel to Wuhan City, China; someone who is returning from there; someone displaying

symptoms, etc.), and recommendations for health care facilities for implementing infection control procedures. OHA also has reached out to its airport partners to let them know we are ready to support if needed, and we updated our website (http:// healthoregon.org/coronavirus) to include a novel coronavirus section with the latest Oregon information. Finally, we have conducted social media in English and Chinese to alert travelers to the outbreak and CDC travel guidance. The Chronicle: What is the OHA’s recommendation to help us avoid this virus? Modie: Risk of getting

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the disease is related to exposure. At this time, CDC has not seen novel coronavirus spreading in communities in the US. Based on that information, we currently believe that the risk to most Oregonians is low. That said, until other prevention tools are available, we recommend that people practice everyday precautions to prevent any illness and follow CDC’s travel guidance if they are worried about becoming ill: • Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. • Cover your coughs and

Modie: Preparing for and responding to infectious disease outbreaks to protect the public is something we do every day at the Oregon Health Authority. The situation is changing quickly, so we will continue to reassess risks to Oregonians and update the public if that assessment changes. When a new disease emerges, there are often many unanswered questions, such as the incubation period and the route of transmission. While in the early stages as we are now with the novel coronavirus, it is critical to have plans in place for preventing spread, informing health care professionals how to protect themselves and other patients and protecting the public. Follow this developing story online at thechronicleonline.com and in the Wednesday print editions of The Chronicle.

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During the search efforts, a command post had been established at the Warren Community Fellowship Church off Highway 101. JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

The search for Kenny Lee Landreth, of St. Helens, ended on Jan. 31 after his body was found in what authorities call a hard-to-access area of thick, overgrown brush. According to a release from Columbia County Sheriff Brian Pixley, at about 4 p.m. on Jan. 31, searchers located the body of the missing 45-year-old. This discovery ended six days of searching for the missing St. Helens man. Although there were no initial indicators of foul play, Pixley said CCSO is conducting a full investigation into the unfortunate event.

“On behalf of CCSO and the Landreth family, we would like to thank all the agencies that participated in the search, Warren Community Fellowship for the use of their facility as Incident Command, and the entire Columbia County community for all of the support over the past week,” Pixley said in the release. “Our condolences go out to the Landreth family and we ask for privacy so they may deal with this tragic loss.” Landreth was last seen in the Warren area on Saturday night, Jan. 30. The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office launched the search for Landreth on Sunday and began asking for anyone who lives

or owns property in the area to check all outbuildings and vehicles, as well as walk their property to see if Landreth might be in the area. Following that effort, multiple agencies and volunteers joined the search on Monday, Jan. 27. A command post was established at the Warren Community Fellowship Church just off Highway 30 to coordinate the search. The search was suspended on Friday morning, Jan. 31, and a recovery mission had been scheduled for Saturday morning. Late Friday, Pixley issued the statement that Landreth’s body had been found. No details of how Landreth died have been released.

County’s jobless rate steady A key indicator of Columbia County’s economy is the region’s employment base, and the latest report shows little change from December. The Oregon Employment Department reports Columbia County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.6 percent in December, essentially unchanged from the previous month at 4.8% and just slightly lower than the year before at 5.2%. The rate was higher than the statewide rate of 3.7% and of the national rate of 3.5%. According to the state employment department, 909 unemployed and 23,578 employed in Columbia in December. Seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment was unchanged in December at 11,560 jobs. Seasonally adjusted figures compare expected changes with actual changes. A loss of 80 jobs is normal for the month, and the county’s employment dropped by 80. Professional and business services shed

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40 jobs and construction cut 30 jobs. Other industries had smaller changes. Total nonfarm employment in December was 100 less than one year before, a loss of 0.9 percent. Private-sector employment decreased by 120 jobs, and government employment was up by 20. Professional

and business services shed 90 jobs over the year. Trade, transportation, and utilities and construction were each down 30 jobs. Leisure and hospitality grew by 50 jobs and local government excluding education added 30 jobs over the year. Other industries had smaller changes.

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Science is not a liberal conspiracy GREG PETTIT Chronicle Guest Column

I recently attended the Climate Summit held at the Elks Lodge in St. Helens and sponsored by the Republican Party of Columbia County. The Summit featured presentations by Chuck Weise and Dr. Gordon Fulks that provided data and theories that they believed disprove that human caused pollution with green house gases was causing global warming. Prior to attending the Summit, I researched the backgrounds of Chuck Weise and Dr. Fulks. I found both were frequent presenters at conservative political organizations that would be sympathetic to arguments disproving Anthropogenic Global Warming (AGW). Many of these presentations are available online. Chuck Weise was a meteorologist before changing careers to become an airline pilot (I remember watching Mr. Weise as a TV meteorologist). Dr. Fulks has a Ph.D. in astrophysics. I did not find any information that either had published journal articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals on their theories about climate change, nor had they worked in a professional capacity conducting research related to climate change. While both are smart and have legitimate scientific backgrounds, I do not consider them bona fide climate scientists. I spent my career working in a scientific field and have attended hundreds of conferences and presentations where scientific research was presented. Never have I seen a scientific presentation start out with a political diatribe. Mr. Weise started his presentation denouncing Democrats and Kate Brown and praising the Oregon Republican Senators for walking out of the Senate at the conclusion of

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called “Voce,” (pronounced Vochay) will also be performing in a category for groups from 6 to 16 people. Voce will be performing with approximately 15 people, and they will perform two pieces, one sacred and one secular, which are required to be contrasting styles. All in all, Chor Leonis will be performing two to three concerts at the festival, equaling 25 through 30 minutes’ worth of music at each concert. The goal is to make each concert be different, with different material each time, Stearns said. Along with their individual concerts, each choir that attends the festival is required to sing in the Choir of a Thousand Voices, the closing ceremony, where participants might find themselves standing next to and singing with someone from a distant country they’ve only heard about from textbooks. They all sing four or five pieces together

last year’s session. The return to their conservative political opinions was a frequent occurrence of both presenters. Obviously intended to ingratiate themselves with the mood of the largely conservative audience while at the same time completely discrediting any objective scientific credibility. At the conclusion of the presentations they opened the floor to questions from the audience. Perhaps unwisely, I thought there may have been people in the audience who wanted to figure out what to believe. I made a statement about how do we know what to believe and attempted to suggest ways people could verify the credibility of the presenter’s positions. This was not well received by many in the audience. The largely Republican audience who support a president who denies AGW and opposes carbon reduction initiatives wanted “scientific evidence” to support their positions. Mr. Weise and Dr. Fulks gave them exactly what they wanted. That is what they do using the false technique of scientific equivalency. The information they presented was highly biased, cherry-picked, linked to political affiliations, and not credible. There is no longer any debate in the legitimate scientific community that global warming is occurring and caused by humans. Ninetyseven percent of bona fide climate scientists agree. Studies into scientific agreement on human caused global warming: · Oreskes, 2004, 90% · Doran, 2009, 97% · Anderegg, 2010, 97% · Cook, 2013, 97% · Verheggen, 2014, 91% · Stenhouse, 2014, 93% · Colton, 2015, 97% These studies found a high correlation between the level

of expertise in climate science and the level of agreement with AGW. For example, in one study the overall agreement with a large pool of 3000 scientists showed a 90% agreement, those who had over 50% of their peer reviewed scientific articles on climate change had a 97.4 percent agreement. It also found a strong correlation between those few who didn’t agree and with either a political affiliation skeptical of AGW or a financial dependence on funding sources with a conflict of interest (fossil fuel companies). In science, consensus is developed over time developing hypothesis, testing them, and publishing the results. Peer reviewed journal articles are the gold standard verifying the studies are conducted using accepted and credible scientific methods. There is much back and forth but eventually a scientific consensus is reached. Ninety-seven percent is about as good as it gets; about the same consensus there is that smoking causes cancer. If you don’t want to believe these climate scientists perhaps you would believe these sources: · Debbie Dooley was one of the primary founders of the Tea Party Movement. She has become a strong proponent of supporting renewable energy and addressing climate change. She says this earth is not a Republican or Democratic earth, it’s not conservative or liberal. She believes we owe it to future generations and our grandchildren to protect this earth from the catastrophic effects of climate change. · The Pentagon: Adopted Climate Change Roadmap and 2016 DOD Directive 4715.21 Climate Change Adaptability and Resilience · Exxon Mobile: 2017

with an orchestra. “This is one of the things I think I’m most excited about for our students, daily song rehearsals with people around the world,” Stearns said. “You might be sitting next to Slovenia or Japan or Brazil, and you’re all rehearsing together, it’s really a beautiful thing.” But before Chor Leonis members can get to Canada, they need to raise funds to do so. It will cost the choir $36,000 total to get there, which equals about $800 per person, according to Stearns. The choir plans on getting most of their funds through sponsorships, either from businesses or from individuals. “It’s imperative to get these sponsorships, we can’t put this on our students,” Stearns said. “We need help from our community to represent the U.S. in this way.” Stearns said they will be seeking corporate sponsorships of $500 from local and regional businesses. In exchange, the music program will work out advertising rights with those groups, to advertise their names on their programs and other paraphernalia.

Armed with foreknowledge of just how enthralling the welcoming ceremony can be, Stearns, who first participated in the Choral Kathaumixw in 2014 as a grad student, believes the festival will be beneficial both to participants and those who choose to sponsor them. “There are maybe three to four choirs that will go from the U.S. that’s it,” Stearns said. “We’re probably the only one from the Pacific Northwest from the West Coast. For us to be able to go and rep our country, and everyone’s standing and we all sing the Canadian National Anthem together, it’s a beautiful moment of unity that brings everyone together. We’re hoping to bring in a couple of business partners to help us achieve that and reach our goal.”

Harvard study of 187 Exxon scientific papers and internal memos written by company scientists. 83% of peer reviewed papers and 80% of internal memos supported the climate was warming and it was caused by humans. I am not going to go through each of their technical arguments one by one, because I am not a climate scientist and that has already been done by real climate scientists and published in peer reviewed scientific journals. If Mr. Weise and Dr. Fulks really wanted to establish scientific credibility for their positions they would have them published in scientific journals. The fact that they have either not chosen or been able to do that says volumes about the credibility of those arguments. If you would like to research this further, the website, Skepticalscience. com, debunks all the climate change deniers’ arguments (including those presented by Weise and Fulks) and contains references for the studies and accompanying journal articles from which the debunking information is derived. Since I was characterized

as a “radical leftist” in the Brumbles letter, I would like to tell you where I stand. It is true that I am a proud progressive Democrat and Chair of the Columbia County Democratic Party. That is because I believe the Democratic platform provides the best; education, public safety, housing, health care, consumer protection, and foreign policy for working class American families and not just for the top one percent. We believe in the basic truth that all humans have inherent human rights; that money is not speech; that health care should be a right for all Americans and not just for those who can afford it; we believe our country was founded by immigrants and stand against xenophobic, prejudiced and racist rhetoric and policies; we support the second amendment and believe that it is not in conflict with common sense gun regulations that save innocent lives. I am strongly in opposition to the tribalism, confirmation bias, and the vilification of those who do not share our political opinion that has consumed our country. Despite

our political affiliations we have far more interest in common than those that divide us. I have many friends and family members who are Republicans and support President Trump who I know to be wonderful people and whom I love. We basically want the same things for ourselves and our families. If we can work together to understand each other’s needs and interests, we will be far more successful in moving our country forward. I want to recognize that Traci Brumbles, Columbia County Republican Party Chair, did in my opinion a good and fair job of moderating the Climate Summit. I would also want to acknowledge and express my appreciation of the several conservatives who after the Summit shook my hand and let me know, that although they may not agree with me, they respected my right to express my opinion and bore me no ill will. The material and opinions expressed in this article are my own and have not been endorsed by the Columbia County Democratic Central Committee.

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Three St. Helens area residents face multiple criminal charges following a law enforcement investigation and search warrant. According to St. Helens Police Department, at approximately 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, St. Helens officers, with the assistance of Columbia County

Sheriff’s Office deputies, served a search warrant for fraud-related crimes at a St. Helens residence located on Wonderly Drive. During the search, officers found evidence related to the alleged forgery along with illegal narcotics and firearms. Three adults were arrested at the scene and booked at the

Columbia County Jail. Daniel Lee Marsh, 47, of St. Helens is charged with possession of a weapon by a felon, unlawful possession of a silencer, felon in possession of body armor, and six counts of possession of a firearm by a felon. Cydnee Rashell Eversole, 23, of St. Helens is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine, unlawful delivery of methamphetamine, Forgery I, and criminal possession of a forged instrument in the first degree. Dakota Tyler Ewing, 20, of St. Helens is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine, unlawful delivery of methamphetamine, and conspiracy to commit forgery in the first degree. Investigators said the investigation is ongoing and they are asking anyone with information about the case to call non-emergency dispatch at 503-397-1521 and ask to speak with a St. Helens officer.

‘Froggy Robber’ sentenced Diego Sanchez-Lopez, 25, of Clark County, Washington, known locally as the “Froggy Robber,” has been sentenced to 97 months in federal prison and three years’ supervised release for armed bank robbery. The sentencing was handed down Monday, Feb. 3, in federal court in Portland. According to court documents, between November 2017 and April 2018, Sanchez-Lopez stole more than $87,000 from the following six banks in Oregon and Southwest Washington: • On November 27, 2017, $9,710 was stolen from the Albina Community Bank located at 2002 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in

Portland. • On December 27, 2017, $26,000 was stolen from the Wells Fargo Bank located at 8699 SW Main Street in Wilsonville, Oregon. • On January 11, 2018, $11,580.99 was stolen from the Wells Fargo Bank located at 6785 Beaverton Hillsdale Highway in Beaverton, Oregon. • On January 30, 2018, $6,720 was stolen from the U.S. Bank located at 52313 Columbia River Highway in Scappoose, Oregon. • On February 12, 2018, $15,400 was stolen from the Wells Fargo Bank located at 1800 Main Street in Vancouver, Washington. • On April 30, 2018,

33,357 was stolen from the Wells Fargo Bank located at 7200 NE Butler Street in Hillsboro, Oregon. During sentencing, U.S. District Court Judge Michael W. Mosman ordered Sanchez-Lopez to pay more than $119,000 in restitution. Previously, On August 5, 2019, Sanchez-Lopez pleaded guilty to six counts of bank robbery. As a noncitizen and lawful permanent resident, this conviction will subject Sanchez-Lopez to removal from the U.S. by immigration authorities. The case was investigated by the FBI and prosecuted by John C. Brassell, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon.

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Details are emerging from an investigation into a single vehicle rollover on Friday afternoon south of St. Helens. Investigators said the driver admitted to meth use. Oregon State Police (OSP) and other first responders were called to the crash site

shortly after 12 p.m. on Highway 30 near milepost 24. According to OSP, at the crash scene, the driver displayed indicators of impairment and a used meth pipe was located on the driver. The driver, who was not identified at press time, was transported to a Portland area hospital for treatment. At the hospital the driver consented to a voluntary blood draw and two

blood samples were seized. The driver admitted to meth use the day prior and admitted to taking prescription drugs prior to the crash. The driver was cited and released for DUII, Reckless Driving and PCS meth. The vehicle was towed by Grumpy’s. Traffic was restricted to one lane north bound during the crash investigation.

attempted to avoid being pulled over by taking a side road as a high rate of speed. The vehicle was eventually stopped and the driver displayed indications of impairment. • The driver consented to perform voluntary standardized field sobriety tests and continued to display indications of impairment. The driver, Gregory Lee Engen, was arrested for DUII and Reckless Driving. Engine was charged with DUII, Reckless Driving and multiple traffic violations. The vehicle was towed by Drakes Towing.

DUII, Reckless Driving and PCS meth. The vehicle was towed by Grumpy’s. • 3:02 p.m. Oregon State Police trooper was traveling westbound on Highway 30 near milepost 5 and located an occupied stolen vehicle in front of the trooper. The vehicle was followed so cover units could arrive in the area. The suspect went over the St. Johns Bridge and was temporarily stuck in traffic. A high-risk stop was performed and the driver was taken into custody. A female passenger was detained and later released. The Portland Police called for a tow and remained with the vehicle while the driver was taken to the Multnomah County jail.

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. St. Helens Police Department Jan. 2 • Zachary Hendrickson, 28 was arrested for an outstanding warrant at 345 N. 16th St., St. Helens, OR. • Laura Perron, 25, was arrested for a restraining order violation, near the intersection of N. 17th St. and Wyeth St. in St. Helens.

arrest, harassment, and attempted aggravated harassment while on E. Division Road near Highway 30 in St. Helens. • David G. Kraemer, 27, was arrested for Criminal Mischief II near the intersection of Columbia Boulevard and Gable Road in St. Helens. Jan. 12 • At approximately 9:55 a.m., John Workman, 47, was arrested for an outstanding felony warrant at 795 South Columbia River Highway in St. Helens. • At approximately 12:59 p.m., Shannon Lopez, 46, was arrested for criminal trespass II, at 406 South 12th Street in St. Helens.

Jan. 7 • At approximately 5:33 p.m., Stephen Schuh, 28, was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant at 535 South Columbia River Highway, in St. Helens.

Jan. 14 • At approximately 2:25 p.m., Justin Eaton, 37, was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant at 265 North Vernonia Road in St. Helens. • At approximately 7:46 p.m., Ezra St. Helen, 33, assaulted and menaced a female at 555 S. Columbia River Highway in St. Helens. • At approximately 9:58 p.m., Chaylee Sparks, 22, was arrested on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant out of the Columbia County Circuit Court and for false info to police at 555 S. Columbia River Highway in St. Helens. • At approximately 11:42 p.m., Adam Canterbury, 42, was arrested for eight counts of violation of release agreement, failure to report as sex offender and an outstanding warrant, at 145 N. 13th Street #2 in St. Helens.

Jan. 8 • At approximately 2:35 p.m., Daniel Hobson, 23, was arrested on an outstanding warrant at 2475 Columbia Blvd., #11 in St. Helens.

Jan. 15 • At approximately 10:32 a.m., Harrison Doyle, 40, was arrested on an outstanding warrant at Highway 30 near Wyeth Street in St. Helens.

Jan. 11 • At approximately 3:38 p.m., Jason Mantell, 38, was arrested on a felony warrant as well as failing to report as a sex offender after he was contacted near 186 Wonderly Drive in St. Helens. • At approximately 4:46 p.m., Phillip Houk, 39, was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant at 254 S. 5th Street in St. Helens. • At approximately 11:45 p.m., Leslie Kampmann, 44, was arrested for DUII (alcohol), resisting

Jan. 17 • Lauren Adams, 51, was arrested for an outstanding warrant at Highway 30 and Wyeth Street in St. Helens. • A citizen surrendered found drugs to the St. Helens Police Department at 150 South 13th Street in St. Helens

Jan. 4 • At approximately 11:31 p.m., Christopher Akers, 36, was arrested on two outstanding misdemeanor warrants and for False Info to Police, at Asburry Park in St. Helens. Jan. 5 • At approximately 12:38 p.m., Thomas Pexa, 38, was arrested for unlawful possession of methamphetamine and a valid felony warrant at the intersection of Columbia Boulevard and North 4th Street in St. Helens.

Jan. 21 • At approximately 6: 24 a.m., Katherine Merwin, 30, was arrested for an outstanding warrant

near the intersection of S. 18th and Tualatin Street in St. Helens. Rainier Police Department Jan. 20 • An unknown person stole a mud flap from a semi-truck. • An employee at a local business pulled into a parking space despite another vehicle was parked partially in that space. The driver of the improperly parked vehicle, while getting in to his vehicle, caused damage to the employee’s truck. • A driver reported being threatened after a road rage incident. The case is being investigated. Jan. 21 • A truck driver, who was not familiar with the area, got lost and attempted to turn around in a residential area. The driver hit a power pole causing most of the city to lose power. No citations were issued. Jan. 22 • A runaway juvenile was located shortly after being reported. Jan. 24 • An officer responded to a two-vehicle, non-injury accident on the bridge. No citations were issued. Jan. 25 • An unidentified person on a motorcycle cut off several drivers and drove into oncoming traffic at a high rate of speed across the Lewis and Clark Bridge while eluding police. The short pursuit was terminated and the case is under investigation. Jan. 27 • Dakota Carras, 26, of Rainier, was taken into custody and lodged at the jail on an outstanding Columbia County warrant. • A motorist reported that they believed another driver pointed a firearm at them. The case is being investigated. Oregon State Police Jan. 29 • Gary Kennedy, of Portland, arrested, cited and released for DUII-CS following a traffic stop on suspicion of DUII and multiple violations at milepost 27 on Highway 30.

Jan. 30 • Just before 3 p.m. Oregon State Police observed three vehicles driving on Highway 30 near milepost 18. When the toper attempted to catch up with the vehicles, one of them attempted to avoid being pulled over by taking a side road as a high rate of speed. The vehicle was eventually stopped and the driver displayed indications of impairment. The driver consented to perform voluntary standardized field sobriety tests and continued to display indications of impairment. The driver, Gregory Lee Engen, was arrested for DUII and Reckless Driving. Engine was charged with DUII, Reckless Driving and multiple traffic violations. The vehicle was towed by Drakes Towing. Jan. 31 • At 4:47 a.m. OSP responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 30 near milepost 22. The driver claimed to have fallen asleep at the wheel. The vehicle left the roadway and went onto the Scappoose North Fork Creek. The vehicle was swept under the bridge by the current and came to rest directly under the bridge. The female driver, Kayla Jeanne Leatherman, of St. Helens, exited the vehicle and climbed on top to stay above the water. Leatherman yelled for help for approximately two and a half hours before two juveniles heard her calls for help. • The driver stated she was out with friends in Portland and consumed alcoholic beverages during the dinner. The driver stated she dropped off her friend near OHSU around 1:30 a.m. but didn’t remember anything after that. No signs of impairment were seen during tests. Leatherman was cited for careless driving. Jan. 29 • Gary Kennedy, of Portland, arrested, cited and released for DUII-CS following a traffic stop on suspicion of DUII and multiple violations at milepost 27 on Highway 30. Jan. 30 • Just before 3 p.m. Oregon State Police observed three vehicles driving on Highway 30 near milepost 18. When the toper attempted to catch up with the vehicles, one of them

Jan. 31 • At 4:47 a.m. OSP responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 30 near milepost 22. The driver claimed to have fallen asleep at the wheel. The vehicle left the roadway and went onto the Scappoose North Fork Creek. The vehicle was swept under the bridge by the current and came to rest directly under the bridge. The female driver, Kayla Jeanne Leatherman, of St. Helens, exited the vehicle and climbed on top to stay above the water. Leatherman yelled for help for approximately two and a half hours before two juveniles heard her calls for help. • The driver stated she was out with friends in Portland and consumed alcoholic beverages during the dinner. The driver stated she dropped off her friend near OHSU around 1:30 a.m. but didn’t remember anything after that. No signs of impairment were seen during tests. Leatherman was cited for careless driving. Jan. 31 • At approximately 12:15 p.m. Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle, rollover crash with injuries on Highway 30 near milepost 24. At the crash scene the driver displayed indicators of impairment and a used meth pipe was located on the driver. The driver displayed indicators of impairment and was transported to a Portland area hospital for treatment. • At the hospital the driver consented to a voluntary blood draw and two blood samples were seized. The driver admitted to meth use the day prior and admitted to taking prescription drugs prior to the crash. The driver was cited and released for

Feb. 2 • On February 02, 2020 at about 2:19 p.m. the Oregon State Police attempted to stop a vehicle for VBR. The vehicle made a quick turn up a dead end road near MP 14 on Hwy 30 and then into the driveway of a residence. The drive admitted to not having a license and had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The driver was taken into custody without incident. • A Columbia County narcotics K-9 alerted to the vehicle and a suspected methamphetamine pipe was located along with an unknown brown substance in a cigarette box. The driver, Jason Honstein, was lodged at the Multnomah County Jail for Fugitive from Justice. The vehicle was towed by Grumpy’s Towing. • At about 7:10 p.m. the Oregon State Police received a driving complaint eastbound on Hwy 30 near MP 37. The vehicle was unable to maintain its lane and had possibly struck the guardrail near Jones Road. CCSO stopped the vehicle near MP 34 for failing to maintain its lane. OSP arrived on scene and took over the investigation. The driver submitted to SFST’s and was impaired by a noticeable and perceptible degree. The driver was transported to the Columbia County Jail. The driver’s BAC was 0.00%. • The driver refused a DRE but consented to blood. An Aim to Please phlebotomist arrived at Columbia County Jail and two vials of blood was obtained. The driver, Kathleen Parker, was cited, booked and released. The vehicle was towed by Grumpy’s Towing.

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Governor proposing affordable housing tax JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

A new plan is emerging to help ease Oregon’s affordable housing. According to a report on Oregon Public Broadcasting, Oregon Gov. Brown wants voters to amend the constitution to allow real estate transfer taxes to fund affordable housing. The taxes are assessed when property changes ownership. Voters approved Measure 79 in 2012, which created a prohibition on the use of the real estate transfer taxes. Brown’s office has filed a resolution to amend the constitution to allow use of the real estate transfer taxes. The resolution is expected to be reviewed by Oregon lawmakers during the Febru-

ary short session that begins this week. Charles Boyle, Brown’s press secretary, responded to The Chronicle’s inquiries about the Governor’s proposal. He said the Governor’s bill for a constitutional amendment on real estate transfer fees is one proposal which could help establish a dedicated funding stream to allow Oregon to make annual investments in affordable housing. Boyle repeated an earlier media statement, saying, “our office is continuing to work with legislators to find the best path forward as they bring their own ideas to the table and as we consider all options that are available to us, including various strategies and funding mechanisms to address homelessness and affordable housing.”

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The bill proposes a constitutional amendment to allow for state transfer fees for real estate transactions over $500,000, so that Oregon can continue to make significant investments in affordable housing.

Boyle said Oregon lacks a dedicated, annual source of revenue to address the needs of our most vulnerable neighbors—some facing

Obituaries Oct. 9, 1944 ~ Jan. 29, 2020 Eldon Walter Dethloff passed away at his home in Rainer, Oregon on Jan. 29, 2020 at the age of 75. Eldon was born on Oct. 9, 1944 in Baker City, Oregon to his parents Walter and Mattie. He attended Gaston Union High School, where he graduated in 1963. After high school, Eldon went on to join the United States Army as a driver and mechanic. After leaving the army in 1967, Eldon would marry his wife, Diane, on June 23, 1973 in St. Helens, Oregon.

Eldon spent most of his life working as a mill worker for Weyerhaeuser before he retired in 2002. He is survived by his daughter Fawn (Ray) Worth; daughter Sabrina (Jason) Richardson; son Lance (Lisa) Dethloff; sister Francis Bennett; grandchildren Sheyanne and Alisa Worth, Kaydence, McKenzie and Konnor Richardson, and Forrest Dethloff. Eldon was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Mattie; his wife Diane; and his brother Ernest.

Survive & Thrive Resource Fair Saturday A unique fair will be presented on Saturday, Feb. 8, at St. Helens High School. The public is invited to attend the Survive & Thrive Resource Fair to be conducted from 11 a.m to 3 p.m. inside the high school gym, at 2375 Gable Road in St. Helens. “The event is an opportunity for organizations to share information and have booths showcasing what their organization has to offer to our general wellness, which is a very large umbrella when you think about it,” Columbia County Health Services Prevention Coordinator Heather Anderson said. “We will also offer trauma informed yoga, a presentation on adverse childhood

experiences, including information on protective factors and resilience building.” Anderson said there will also be an opportunity for community members attending to learn how they can support suicide prevention in their community. “We want everyone in our community to be aware of all of the wonderful resources available,” she said. “While this event aims to share resources, we also wanted to provide other health related activities such as QPR, yoga, you matter heart decorating, etc.” The Suicide Prevention Task Force is conducting the fair and offering a range of local resources including, The Amani Center, Scappoose Library, Columbia Pacific CCO, Columbia Health Services, SAFE,

YouthLine, Dolly Parton Imagination Library, Columbia Community Mental Health, Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace, Pure Serenity, Soul360, Community Action Team, Conflict Resolution and Zebra Stripes Counseling Services. Anderson said the Suicide Prevention Task Force works together to offer and promote suicide prevention trainings in our area. Columbia Health Services also has a Suicide Prevention Coordinator who works with community partners and members to promote resources in our community. Columbia Health Care is a nonprofit focused on health care and public health services in Columbia County.

February 5 • Master Gardener™ Training: The OSU Extension office in Columbia County will be offering the Master Gardener™ training again this spring. This year, we are trying a new schedule that allows people that work to attend. The classes will be held on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. and on alternate Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. for about 10 weeks starting on February 5, at the Extension office in St. Helens. Cost of the program is $100. If interested in the program, call the Extension office at 503 397-3462 for an information packet. Online registration is now available at https://tinyurl. com/ColumbiaMG2020. February 6 • Middle School Information Night at Sauvie Island School: 6 p.m. Middle School Information Night at Sauvie Island School, 14445 NW Charlton Rd., Portland. It is a great way for current and prospective middle school families (grades 6-8) to learn about the school. Find out about Sauvie Island School’s place-based approach to education and emphasis on community stewardship. Tour the school’s Joyce Miller Owens Annex, designed specifically for middle school students. Teachers, students, and alumni will share their experiences and answer your questions. Community welcome. Pizza provided. Please RSVP to: http://www. sauvieislandschool.org/ • Civil Service Commission Meeting: 11 a.m. at the County Courthouse, 230 Strand St., Room 310, St. Helens.

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February 7 • Quilt Show: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, 34721 Church Rd., Warren, Oregon. Book and bake sale, consignment items, soup, sandwich, pie, quilt raffles and more. For more information, contact Diane at 503-3966742. February 8 • Valentines for Vets - Elks Veterans Bunker: 5 p.m. Doors open, 6 p.m. Flag Ceremony with dinner to follow. Silent auction followed by LIVE auction starting at 7:30 p.m. This is the 5th annual Gala Fundraiser dinner and auction at Buccini Hall, St. Frederic Church, 165 S. 14th St., St. Helens. Go to ElksVeteransBunker.org to purchase tickets. Call 503410-5225 or 503-369-7635 for sponsorship or to donate auction items. • Columbia County Oregon Beekeepers and OSU Extension Service presents: 2020 Bee School 101: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at OSU Columbia County Extension, 505 N Columbia River Hwy, St. Helens. $40 if registered by Feb. 1, $45 if registered after Feb. 1, $20 scholarship available for students and those in need. Please call Linda Zahl at 503799-7073 for information. Refreshments provided. Bring a sack lunch. Topics include: honeybee biology, tools and woodworking, acquiring bees, disease and pathogens, hive manipulations for honey protection, gardening for pollinators and more.

• Quilt Show: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, 34721 Church Rd., Warren, Oregon. Book and bake sale, consignment items, soup, sandwich, pie, quilt raffles and more. For more information, contact Diane at 503-3966742. February 9 • Valentine’s Tea: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. at the Caples House Museum, 1925 First St. They will host a high tea including sweet and savory bites. For more information and reservations, call 503-3975390 or email capleshouse@ comcast.net February 12 • Cocoa with a Cop: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Burgerville, 715 S. Columbia River Hwy., St. Helens. Come visit with the community, ask questions and chat about community concerns. Enjoy a free cup of hot cocoa courtesy of Burgerville while you speak with officers. There will be a special Valentine’s Day cookie decorating station for children during the event. February 14 • Apprenticeship Trade Forum: 10 a.m. - noon at the St. Helens High School Auditorium, 2375 Gable Rd, St. Helens, Oregon. The Apprenticeship Coordinators group of Oregon and SW Washington will be presenting information about building trades, training programs, qualifications, benefits, requirements, and available occupations.

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