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Chor Leonis, St. Helens High School’s festival choir, poses by the seaside.

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.”

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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.

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During the search efforts, a command post had been established at the Warren Community Fellowship Church off Highway 101.

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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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St. Helens Police investigators have released this photo of the evidence seized during the search warrant.

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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Driver cited in rollover crash JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

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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The bill proposes a constitutional amendment to allow

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If passed by the Legislature, the constitutional amendment to allow the use of such fees in Oregon would go before the voters for approval. Boyle said the Legislature would then have the ability to set the fees in a subsequent session. Any decisions about rates or revenue raised would be made during those conversations.

According to Boyle, 37 states and many more counties and cities across the country use real estate transfer fees as a standard tool for revenue generation.

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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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Extra (N) Ent. Tonight Survivor at 40: Greatest Moments Criminal Minds “Date Night” (N) Criminal Minds “Rusty” (N) (DVS) KOIN 6 News at 11 Late Show-Colbert Expedition Unknown (N) Expedition Unknown “D-Day Uncovered” Investigate battles in Normandy. (N) (:15) Expedition Unknown Tonight With Cassidy Inside Edition (N) Chicago Med “Pain Is for the Living” (N) Chicago Fire “A Chicago Welcome” (N) Chicago P.D. “I Was Here” (N) KGW News at 11 (N) Tonight Show PBS NewsHour (N) NOVA “Polar Extremes” (Season Premiere) Polar extremes of the planet. (N) Expedition With Steve Backshall (N) No Passport Required “Philadelphia” Family Feud (N) Family Feud (N) The Masked Singer “The Playoffs: Group A” (:01) LEGO Masters (Series Premiere) (N) 10 O’Clock News (N) 11 O’Clock News (N) The Big Bang Theory NBA Basketball Miami Heat at Los Angeles Clippers. (N) (Live) (:35) SportsCenter With Scott Van Pelt (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (:05) Raven’s Home (:35) Bunk’d Bunk’d Gabby Duran Sydney to the Max (:40) Just Roll With It Coop & Cami Sydney to the Max (10:55) Bunk’d Gabby Duran The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory 8 O’Clock News (N) 9 O’Clock News (N) The Simpsons Family Guy Bob’s Burgers The Game Seinfeld Seinfeld The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Full Frontal Conan (N) Full Frontal

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Station 19 Pruitt grieves a monumental loss.

Young Sheldon (N) (:31) The Unicorn (N) Homestead Rescue “Troubled Water” (N) Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine Oregon Art Beat Oregon Field Guide Last Man Standing Outmatched (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (:05) Raven’s Home (:35) Bunk’d Bunk’d Gabby Duran The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory 8 O’Clock News (N) Miracle Workers Miracle Workers The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

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Deputy A gunman puts Paula in danger. (N) 10 O’Clock News (N) SportsCenter With Scott Van Pelt (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) Sydney to the Max (:40) Just Roll With It Coop & Cami Sydney to the Max 9 O’Clock News (N) The Simpsons Family Guy The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

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KATU News at 11 (N) Jimmy Kimmel Live!

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11 O’Clock News (N) The Big Bang Theory SportsCenter (N) (Live) (10:55) Bunk’d Gabby Duran Bob’s Burgers The Game Conan (N) Miracle Workers

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KATU News This Morning Saturday (N) (Live) Jack Hanna Ocean Treks Hearts of Heroes (EI) oh baby!

XFL Football: Dragons at Defenders Lucky Dog “Lilo” (N) Innovation Nation Mission Unstoppable Pet Vet Dream Team Golf AT&T Pebble Madness Prev.

College Basketball Kentucky at Tennessee. (N) (Live) Addictive Fishing (N) The Next Bite (N) Out Da Bayou (N) Chasin’ the Sun (N) Dirty Jobs “Diaper Cleaner” Dirty Jobs Mike cleans a tar pit.

Dirty Jobs Mike restores locomotives.

No More Dentures Premier League Soccer Brighton & Hove Albion FC vs Watford FC. (N) (Live) Prem Goal Zone Clifford-Dog Sesame Street Pinkalicious Cyberchase SciGirls Biz Kid$ Garden Smart Garden Home Best of Sewing Quilting Arts Hoops Tip-Off College Basketball Michigan State at Michigan. From Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich.

College Hoops College Basketball SportsCenter (N) (Live) College GameDay (N) (Live) College Basketball LSU at Auburn. From Auburn Arena in Auburn, Ala. (N) (Live) College Basketball Purdue at Indiana. (N) Gravity Falls (:20) The Owl House Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens (:25) Big City Greens Gabby Duran (:25) Bunk’d Coop & Cami Coop & Cami BISSELL CrossWave No More Dentures Paid Program Paid Program No More Dentures Feel Good Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond Miracle Workers Miracle Workers › “Wrath of the Titans” (2012, Fantasy) Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson. (DVS) The Scorpion King

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KATU News at 11 (N) ROH Wrestling KOIN 6 News at 11 Ninja Warrior Gold Rush “Gold Rush: Going for Gold” (N) KGW News at 11 (N) Saturday Night Live The Bletchley Circle: San Francisco Inside Wilder vs.

Inside Wilder vs.

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KATU News This Morning Sunday (N) (Live) CBS News Sunday Morning (N) The Fish Guyz Saltwater Fishing Silver Kings (N) Meet the Press (N) Mister Rogers Let’s Go Luna!

Dinosaur Train SportsCenter (N) (Live) Rapunzel’s Tangled (:28) DuckTales Impractical Jokers

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Your Voice Sharyl Attkisson Oscars Countdown: The Red Carpet Live! Guests arrive for the awards ceremony. (N) Face the Nation (N) PBR Bull Riding From Los Angeles. (Taped) College Basketball Ohio State at Wisconsin. From Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. (N) Sportsman’s Adv. Gold Rush: Dave Turin’s Lost Mine Gold Rush: White Water (N) Naked and Afraid “Man vs. Amazon” Paid Program NHL Hockey Boston Bruins at Detroit Red Wings. From Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich. (N) (Live) Arthur (DVS) Rick Steves’ Europe Travels to the Edge NOVA “Polar Extremes” (Season Premiere) Polar extremes of the planet.

NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500, Qualifying. (N) (Live) XFL Football: Vipers at Guardians SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) Women’s College Basketball Texas A&M at Mississippi State. (N) (Live) Big Hero 6 (:34) Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens ›› “Hotel Transylvania” (2012) Voices of Adam Sandler. (:35) Zombies (2018) FOX News Sunday With Chris Wallace (N) No More Dentures Think Big Real Life 101 Awesome Adventure Miracle Workers Miracle Workers ›› “The Break-Up” (2006) Vince Vaughn, Jennifer Aniston. (DVS) ›› “Runaway Bride” (1999) Julia Roberts.

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Live From Hollywood: The After Party NCIS: New Orleans “Matthew 5:9” Naked and Afraid (N) Ellen’s Game of Games Vienna Blood “Queen of the Night, Part 2”

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KATU News at 11 (N) America This Week KOIN 6 News at 11 (:35) Game On! (N) (:01) Naked and Afraid “Arachnid Overload” KGW News at 11 (N) (:35) Sports Sunday The Crimson Field Large number of patients.

Family Feud People Now Last Man Standing Outmatched The Simpsons Bob’s Burgers Family Guy “Bri-Da” Family Guy 10 O’Clock News 11 O’Clock News (N) Graham Bensinger E:60 (N) ESPN Original Documentaries (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter SportsCenter (4:50) Zombies (2018) (:35) “Zombies” (2018, Adventure) Milo Manheim, Meg Donnelly, Trevor Tordjman. (:20) “Zombies” (2018) Milo Manheim, Meg Donnelly.

(9:55) “Zombies” (2018) Milo Manheim, Meg Donnelly. (:40) Zombies (2018) The Carbonaro Effect Family Feud The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory 8 O’Clock News (N) 9 O’Clock News (N) NCIS: New Orleans “Survivor” NCIS: New Orleans “Means to an End” (5:45) ››› “Cinderella” (2015, Children’s) Cate Blanchett, Lily James. (DVS) ››› “Beauty and the Beast” (2017, Children’s) Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans. (DVS) ›› “Maleficent” (2014) Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning. (DVS)

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KATU News at 6 (N) (Live) Jeopardy! (N) Wheel of Fortune (N) KOIN 6 News at 6 (N) CBS Evening News Extra (N) Ent. Tonight Street Outlaws: Full Throttle “Civil War” (N) Street Outlaws: Full Throttle A storm brews.

KGW News at 6 (N) Tonight With Cassidy Inside Edition (N) This Old House BBC News PBS NewsHour (N) 6 O’Clock News (N) Family Feud (N) Family Feud (N) College Basketball Baylor at Texas. From the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas. (N) Gabby Duran (:35) Raven’s Home (:05) Raven’s Home (:35) Bunk’d Family Feud Family Feud The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy

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(5:00) The Oscars Honors for achievements in film. (N) (Live) Special-News The Oscars Red Carpet Show (N Same-day Tape) KOIN 6 News CBS Weekend News 60 Minutes (N) NCIS Gibbs befriends his new neighbors.

FBI A presidential candidate is targeted.

Naked and Afraid The jungles of Panama.

Naked and Afraid: Uncensored (N) Naked and Afraid “Max’s Journey” (N) NBC Nightly News Straight Talk America’s Got Talent “The Champions Semi Finals” Twelve acts compete for the finals.

Ellen’s Game of Games Oregon Art Beat Oregon Field Guide The Great British Baking Show “Biscuits” A Very British Romance With Lucy Worsley Sanditon on Masterpiece (N)

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Oscars Countdown: The Red Carpet Live! American Idol ABC World News On the Red Carpet at the Oscars (N) The Oscars Red Carpet Show (N) (Live) The Oscars Honors for achievements in film.

PGA Tour Golf AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Final Round. (N) (Live) Paid Program Paid Program Face the Nation (N) KOIN 6 News at 5 (N) KOIN 6 News Naked and Afraid “Fire on the Mountain” Naked and Afraid “Hell or High Water” Naked and Afraid The Yucatan.

Naked and Afraid Survivalists in Guyana.

Naked and Afraid The Colombian jungle.

Naked and Afraid The jungle of Guyana.

FIS Freestyle Figure Skating ISU Four Continents Championships. (Taped) Be Your Best A New Leaf (N) Vets Saving Pets (N) The Champion Within KGW News at 5 (N) Antiques Roadshow Country Music Artists are drawn to Nashville, Tenn. (DVS) On Story Focus on Europe GZERO World To the Contrary Washington Week Firing-Hoover NewsHour Wk (11:00) XFL Football Tampa Bay Vipers at New York Guardians. (N) (Live) PBA Bowling Tournament of Champions - Stepladder Finals. From Fairlawn, Ohio. (N) The Best of Greatest Sports Legends 5 O’Clock News College Basketball Wichita State at Houston. From Fertitta Center in Houston. (N) (Live) XFL Football St. Louis BattleHawks at Dallas Renegades. From Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas. (N) (Live) The Undefeated Presents (N) (11:35) “Zombies” (2018) Milo Manheim, Meg Donnelly. (:20) “Zombies” (2018) Milo Manheim, Meg Donnelly. (:05) “Zombies” (2018, Adventure) Milo Manheim, Meg Donnelly, Trevor Tordjman.

(4:50) “Zombies” (2018) Milo Manheim.

Animal Science No More Dentures We Have a Dream Inspirational African Americans.

Major Crimes “Cheaters Never Prosper” Major Crimes “Personal Effects” 2 Broke Girls Mike & Molly (11:00) ›› “Runaway Bride” (1999) Julia Roberts. ››› “Father of the Bride” (1991, Comedy) Steve Martin, Diane Keaton. ›› “Father of the Bride Part II” (1995, Comedy) Steve Martin, Diane Keaton. (:45) Cinderella (2015)

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(5:30) NBA Basketball Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors. (N) (Live) Special-News Jeopardy!

Wheel of Fortune Paid Program KOIN 6 News at 6 (N) CBS Weekend News Entertainment Tonight (N) To Be Announced 48 Hours Dirty Jobs Mike travels to Hawaii.

Gold Rush “Amateur Antics” (N) Gold Rush “Dirt-Digging Detective” (N) Gold Rush “Disaster Strikes” (N) NBC Nightly News Straight Talk Grant’s Getaways Inside Edition Hall of Fame (:29) Saturday Night Live Host RuPaul; Justin Bieber performs. (N) Confucius Was a Foodie “Sweet” Travels to the Edge Rick Steves’ Europe A Place to Call Home “Salt of the Earth” Frankie Drake Mysteries (DVS) › “Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension” (2015, Horror) Chris J. Murray, Brit Shaw.

The Masked Singer (DVS) LEGO Masters “Dream Park Theme Park” (5:00) UFC 247: Jones vs. Reyes - Prelims College Basketball Gonzaga at Saint Mary’s (Calif.). (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) Squeakquel (:25) ›› “Hotel Transylvania” (2012) Voices of Adam Sandler.

Big City Greens (:25) Big City Greens Big City Greens (:40) Big City Greens The Carbonaro Effect People Now The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory 8 O’Clock News (N) 9 O’Clock News (N) The Mummy Returns ›› “The Mummy” (1999, Adventure) Brendan Fraser. A mummy seeks revenge for a 3,000-year-old curse.

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(11:00) XFL Football Seattle Dragons at DC Defenders. (N) (Live) X Games Aspen Anthology Part 2 (N) Rock the Park (EI) oh baby!

Wild America ABC World News The Jump (N) (Live) NBA Basketball PGA Tour Golf AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Third Round. (N) (Live) Hope in the Wild (N) Best Friends Furever Extra (N) KOIN 6 News at 5 (N) KOIN 6 News at 5:30 Dirty Jobs Harvesting walnuts.

Dirty Jobs Caring for dromedary camels.

Dirty Jobs Crush abandoned boats.

Dirty Jobs “Rocky Reach Dam” Dirty Jobs “Glass Maker” Dirty Jobs Shrink-wrapping a boat.

FIS Freestyle Track and Field Millrose Games. The world’s longest-running indoor competition. (N) Look Good Earth Odyssey Earth Odyssey Consumer 101 (N) KGW News at 5 (N) Fit 2 Stitch It’s Sew Easy Kimball’s Milk Street Test Kitchen Christina Cooks Sara’s Weeknight MotorWeek Craft-Legacy Woodsmith Shop Ask This Old House This Old House (N) NewsHour Wk (11:30) College Basketball Seton Hall at Villanova. (N) (Live) College Hoops XFL Football Los Angeles Wildcats at Houston Roughnecks. From TDECU Stadium in Houston. (N) (Live) 5 O’Clock News College Basketball Purdue at Indiana. (N) College Basketball Virginia at Louisville. From the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. (N) College Basketball Duke at North Carolina. (N) (Live) UFC 247: Jones vs. Reyes - Prelims (N) (:15) Jessie (:45) Jessie (:15) Jessie (:40) Jessie (:05) Bunk’d Bunk’d (2:55) Bunk’d (:25) Raven’s Home (3:55) Raven’s Home (:25) Raven’s Home “Alvin and Chipmunks: Squeakquel” No More Dentures Paid Program ››› “La Bamba” (1987, Biography) Lou Diamond Phillips, Esai Morales.

Madam Secretary “The New Normal” Madam Secretary “South China Sea” 2 Broke Girls Mike & Molly (11:30) ›› “The Scorpion King” (2002) The Rock. ›› “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor” (2008, Adventure) Brendan Fraser, Jet Li. (DVS) ›› “The Mummy Returns” (2001, Adventure) Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz.

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(5:00) ABC News: The Democratic Debate Democratic presidential hopefuls debate. (N) Special-News Jeopardy! (N) Wheel of Fortune (N) Look Good Nightline KATU News at 11 (N) Jimmy Kimmel Live!

KOIN 6 News at 6 (N) CBS Evening News Extra (N) Ent. Tonight MacGyver “Fire & Ashes & Legacy Phoenix” Hawaii Five-0 Grover’s niece goes missing.

Blue Bloods A retired mobster is recruited.

KOIN 6 News at 11 Late Show-Colbert Gold Rush “And Then There Was One” (N) Gold Rush: Pay Dirt “Parker Doubles Down” Gold Rush “Rebellion At Duncan Creek” The problems keep mounting up for Rick. (N) (:04) Outback Opal Hunters (N) KGW News at 6 (N) Tonight With Cassidy Inside Edition (N) Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector Dateline NBC (N) KGW News at 11 (N) Tonight Show Fringe Benefits BBC World News PBS NewsHour (N) Shakespeare and Hathaway -- Private Midsomer Murders “Written in the Stars” Midsomer Murders (:33) Unforgotten on Masterpiece (DVS) 6 O’Clock News (N) Family Feud (N) Family Feud (N) WWE Friday Night SmackDown (N Same-day Tape) 10 O’Clock News (N) 11 O’Clock News (N) The Big Bang Theory (5:00) NBA Basketball Toronto Raptors at Indiana Pacers. (N) (Live) NBA Basketball Portland Trail Blazers at Utah Jazz. From Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City. (N) (Live) (:05) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) Gabby Duran (:25) ›› “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel” (2009) Bunk’d (N) Gabby Duran (:08) Bunk’d Gabby Duran Coop & Cami Sydney to the Max (10:55) Bunk’d Gabby Duran Family Feud Family Feud The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory 8 O’Clock News (N) 9 O’Clock News (N) The Simpsons Family Guy Bob’s Burgers The Game Family Guy Family Guy ›› “The Scorpion King” (2002, Adventure) The Rock, Steven Brand. ›› “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace” (1999) Liam Neeson. Young Anakin Skywalker begins to learn about the Force. (DVS)

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The Conners (N) Bless This Mess (N) mixed-ish (N) black-ish (N) NCIS Sloane has a secret admirer. (N) FBI Armor-piercing rifles are stolen. (N) Moonshiners: Outlaw Cuts (N) Moonshiners (N) Ellen’s Game of Games (N) This Is Us Kate finds strength. (N) Finding Your Roots With Henry American Experience “The Fight” The Resident “Free Fall” (N) (DVS) Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter With Scott Van Pelt (N) “Zombies” (2018, Adventure) Milo Manheim, Meg Donnelly.

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The Good Doctor “Influence” (N) Bull Bull’s ex-wife is due to give birth. (N) (:01) Manifest “Return Trip” (N) Legacy List With Matt Paxton 10 O’Clock News (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) Coop & Cami Sydney to the Max The Simpsons Family Guy American Dad American Dad

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For Life “Pilot” Aaron becomes a lawyer.

FBI: Most Wanted A military veteran snaps. (:01) Guardians of the Glades “Snake Bait” (:01) New Amsterdam “In the Graveyard” (N) Frontline “Battle for Hong Kong” (N) 10 O’Clock News (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) Coop & Cami Sydney to the Max The Simpsons Family Guy The Big Bang Theory Miracle Workers (N)

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Public Notices PROTECTING YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW

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BEFORE THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT The Board of County Commissioners for Columbia County, Oregon, will hold a Public meeting on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at or after 6:00 p.m. at the CC Rider Transit Center-Estby Station, 207 B St., Rainier OR., “The purpose of the hearing is to provide information and take testimony regarding the County’s plan to submit

a Jail levy renewal to the voters in May, 2020. The renewal Jail levy will be at the same rate for 4 years.” This is a Public Hearing, interested parties may appear and be heard.

Columbia County does not discriminate on the basis of disability and will provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the

County’s ADA Policy. To request accommodations or to review the County’s ADA Policy. Please Contact the Board of Commissioners’ Office at 503-397-4322 Dated this 31st day of January, 2020.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR COLUMIBIA COUNTY, OREGON BY: Alex Tardif, Chair

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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON COUNTY OF COLUMBIA Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of April Julie PlummerPorter, deceased. No. 19PB09819 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS Notice is hereby given that Olin D. Howlett has been appointed and has qualified as the personal representative of the estate. All persons having claims against the

estate are hereby required to present their claims, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the personal representative at the address below, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain

additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published January 22, 2020. MARK A. GORDON, P.C. Attorney for Personal Representative OSB #812424, 1677 St. Helens Street, St. Helens, OR 97051. (503) 397-9066

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY Juvenile Department Case No. 19JU08464 PUBLISHED SUMMONS In the Matter of SKYLER ALLEN MUNCE, A Child. TO: ALVIN LEROY MUNCE III IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON: A petition has been filed asking the court to terminate your parental rights to the above-named child from the purpose of placing the child for adoption. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PERSONALLY APPEAR BEFORE the Columbia County Circuit Court at 230 Strand Street, St. Helens, Oregon 97051, on the 9th day of March, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. to admit or deny the allegations of the petition and to personally appear at any subsequent court-ordered hearing.

YOU MUST APPEAR PERSONALLY IN THE COURT ROOM ON THE DATE AND AT THE TIME LISTED ABOVE. AN ATTORNEY MAY NOT ATTEND THE HEARING IN YOUR PLACE. THEREFORE, YOU MUST APPEAR EVEN IF YOUR ATTORNEY ALSO APPEARS. This summons is published pursuant to the order of the circuit court judge of the above-entitled court, dated January 3, 2020. The order directs that this summons be published once each week for three consecutive weeks, making three publications in all, in a published newspaper of general circulation in Columbia County. Date of first publication: January 29, 2020. Date of last publication: February

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MEETING NOTICE Notice is hereby given, the Columbia County Transportation and Road Advisory Committee (CCTRAC) will hold a public meeting on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be

held in Healy Hall, at the Columbia County Public Works Department, located at 1054 Oregon Street, St. Helens, Oregon 97051. The meeting is open to the public and any interested persons are invited to attend.

12, 2020. NOTICE: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR PERSONALLY BEFORE THE COURT OR DO NOT APPEAR AT ANY SUBSEQUENT COURTORDERED HEARING, the court may proceed in your absence without further notice and TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS to the abovenamed child either ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THIS SUMMONS OR ON A FUTURE DATE, and may make such orders and take such action as authorized by law. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: (1) YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO BE REPRESENTED

BY AN ATTORNEY IN THIS MATTER. If you are currently represented

by an attorney, CONTACT YOUR ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIVING THIS NOTICE. Your previous attorney may not be representing you in this matter. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY and you meet the state’s financial guidelines, you are entitled to have an attorney appointed for you at state expense. TO REQUEST APPOINTMENT OF AN ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT YOU AT STATE EXPENSE, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY CONTACT the Columbia County Courthouse at 244 Strand St, St. Helens, OR 97051, 503.397.0275 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for further information. IF YOU WISH TO HIRE AN

ATTORNEY, please retain one as soon as possible and have the attorney present at the above hearing. If you need help finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (503) 684-3763 or toll free in Oregon at (800) 452-7636. IF YOU ARE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH YOUR ATTORNEY AND TO KEEP YOUR ATTORNEY ADVISED OF YOUR WHEREABOUTS. (2) If you contest the petition, the court will schedule a hearing on the allegations of the petition and order you to appear personally and may schedule other hearings related to the petition and order you

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FAIR BOARD WORKSHOP NOTICE The Columbia County Fair Boards workshop will be held on Feb. 6th at 6:30 pm at 58892 Saulser Rd., St Helens, OR 97051, in the fair office.

MEETING NOTICE The Columbia County Fairboard is holding a public meeting on February 10th at 6 pm in the 4H building at the Fairgrounds, 58892 Saulser Rd St Helens OR, for a workshop.

REGULAR BOARD MEETING Northwest Oregon Housing Authority Regular Board Meeting will be held on February 6th, 2020 at 10 am at Northwest Oregon

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Photo courtesy of the Oregon Department of Transportation

This rock and debris slide occurred in the winter of 2017-18 along Highway 30 west of Clatskanie.

According to DOGAMI’s A Homeowners Guide to Landslides, a landslide is the downward slope movement of rock, soil or debris.

Debris flow, earth flow, rock fall, mudflow, mudslide, and slump are also terms for landslide.

Landslides can take human life. However, even a few inches of slope movement can disrupt septic, sewer and water lines and crack foundations severely damaging or destroying your home, according to the guide.

If you live on or near a steep slope, the guide encourages you to look for warning signs of landslides by evaluating your property for signs of landslide movement. Many, but not all, signs of landslide activity are listed below. A high score may indicate the presence of a landslide.

Inside your home: • Cracks in walls • Nails popping out of walls • Bulging walls • Separation of chimney from walls • Creaking/popping noises • Light switches coming out of walls • Doors/windows hard to shut • Twisted beams • Cracks in floors • Water seeping into basement Outside Your Home: • Changes in surface drainage • Bulges in retaining walls or tilting of walls • Cracks developing in the soil • Pistol-butted or bent trees • Broken water, utility, or sewer lines

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An Oregon Department of Transportation crew working in September 2016 to repair a slide area and reduce the potential of more slides along the hillside of Highway 30 near Rainier.

• Cracks in sidewalks or foundation • Stretched or leaning utility lines The guide also recommends actions property owners can take to reduce the chances of landslides, which include: • Draining water from surface runoff, downspouts, and driveways well away from slopes.

• Planting native ground cover on slopes.

• Consulting with a professional before significantly altering existing slopes uphill or downslope of your home.

Oregon Department of Transportation spokesman Lou Torres said ODOT is also keeping a close watch on the landslide potential in Columbia County following the parade of rainstorms this winter.

Torres said there are a number of areas on all of the

Housing Authority, 147 South Main Street, Warrenton, OR 97146. The board meeting is open to the public.

Public Notice deadline is Friday by noon.

LANDSLIDE high precipitation, steep slopes, and landslide-prone geologic units. Cutting through the northern Coast Range, the U.S. Highway 30 (Oregon State Highway 92) corridor is prone to slope instability.

The study indicates that the Highway 30 corridor in Columbia and Clatsop Counties is at significant risk from landslide hazards.

Landslides cover 25% of the study area, and 33% of the City of Clatskanie is covered by large, deep landslides.

The large number of people and structures residing on these deposits highlights the potential danger present and shows the need for public awareness on landslide hazards.

“The areas that have had landslides before (historic and prehistoric or ancient) are the areas of first concern,” Houston said. “This is because landslides tend to happen in the same places repeatedly through reactivation or the combination of factors talked about in the above question.”

People, structures and roads located below steep slopes in canyons and near the mouths of canyons may be at serious risk. Dangerous places can include: • Canyon bottoms, stream channels and areas of rock and soil accumulation at the outlets of canyons.

• Bases of steep hillsides.

• Road cuts or other areas where slopes of hills have been excavated or oversteepened.

• Places where slides or debris flows have occurred in the past.

to appear personally. IF YOU ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR, YOU MUST APPEAR PERSONALLY IN THE COURTROOM, UNLESS THE COURT HAS GRANTED YOU AN EXCEPTION IN ADVANCE UNDER ORS 419B.918 TO APPEAR BY OTHER MEANS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TELEPHONIC OR OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS. AN ATTORNEY MAY NOT ATTEND THE HEARING(S) IN YOUR PLACE. PETITIONER’S ATTORNEY Cara J. Smith Assistant Attorney General Department of Justice, 100 SW Market Street, Portland, OR 97201. Phone: (971) 673-1880. ISSUED this 15th day of January, 2020. Issued by: Cara J. Smith #014190 Assistant Attorney General

Coast Range highways that are being monitored daily for slides by ODOT crews, including on Highway 30 at milepost 33 and milepost 39 between Columbia City and Rainier.

“These are two potential problem areas but there are others,” Torres said. “A major rockfall repair in 2018 solved a problem we had at milepost 63 just west of Clatskanie.

However, we still get occasional rocks and debris that fall on to the road.”

Torres said the major rock fall mitigation work at the milepost 63 site was a $1.3 million project to scale back the rock cliffs above that were causing rock slides, which closed lanes of Highway 30 over the years.

“But most of the time we are cleaning up the slides,” he said. “On occasion, when our geologists are analyzing a particular slide area, we will

use some scientific instruments placed at locations.”

According to Torres, the slides along the Coast Range routes and Highway 101 are caused by heavy rain that saturates the soils.

“That, combined with the steep slopes and weak underlying rock formations, are the main causes of the slides, rock falls and slumps,” he said.

Slides are part of the geologic history of Northwest Oregon, according to Torres, and drivers using the Coast range routes and Highway 101 should take precautions.

“Slides can occur at almost anytime on these highways,” Torres said.” However, during periods of heavy rainfall, travelers should recognize that there is a higher likelihood that slides can happen.

Travelers should slow down, drive carefully, pay attention to their driving which means avoid distractions, and watch for hazards.”

According to DOGAMI, average annual repair costs for landslides in Oregon exceed $10 million, and severe winter storm losses can exceed $100 million. As population growth continues and development into landslide susceptible terrain occurs, damage and loss from this natural hazard will continue to grow.

For more information: • Visit https://www.oregongeology.org/Landslide/landslidehome.htm • View the DOGAMI web map to see landslide areas at https://gis.dogami.oregon. gov/maps/slido/ • View the homeowner’s guide to landslides at https:// www.oregongeology.org/ Landslide/ger_homeowners_guide_landslides.pdf

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Out & About

RSVP Volunteer honored

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Bethany’s sanctuary will be brimming with local quilts from area attics, trunks, rescued, remade, old, new, and unique quilts from around the area.

Warren to host Quilt Show Bethany Lutheran Church’s annual Quilt Show is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, February 7 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, February 8 at the little white church, located at 34721 Church Road in Warren.

Bethany’s sanctuary will be brimming with local quilts from area attics, trunks, rescued, remade, old, new, and unique quilts from around the area. Bring your

quilts to display Thursday, February 6 from 10 a.m to 6 p.m.

Kathie Harris is the featured quilter. She has been quilting for 23 years. Harris is mostly self taught, by going to classes the local quilt shop and eventually she was asked to teach classes. Now she quilts nearly every day, but prefers machine quilting bed sized piece quilts. Her favorite color is blue and bright colors.

Enjoy a light lunch of homemade soups, sandwiches and pies. Browse a book sale and take home delicious baked goods, including whole homemade pies. Take a chance on raffles for a handmade quilt made

by Bethany quilters and consignment items for sale downstairs.

For more information call Diane Cate, at 503-3976742.

Congratulations to Joan Blennerhassett, Columbia County RSVP’s Volunteer of the Month for January.

The My Fair lady court surprised Blennerhassett with the award where she volunteers at Turning Point Community Service Center in Clatskanie. Turning Point is the food bank resource for Clatskanie, serving an average of 60-70 families a month, which is about 300 people according to Kelly Miller, Director.

Blennerhasset has been volunteering at Turning Point three days a week for five years. She also comes in twice a month to receive the food truck, and volunteers for extra projects, food drives, or extended hours when they are really busy around the holidays.

“We couldn’t run the food room without her,” Miller said. “I depend on her so much here. She knows what she’s doing.”

My Fair Lady Queen Patti Younts also volunteers with Blennerhassett.

“We’ve worked well together for five years,”Younts said. “She’s a hard worker, and I’ve enjoyed working with her.”

Photo courtesy of Columbia County RSVP

From left to right, My Fair Lady Queen Patti Younts (Clatskanie), Joan Blennerhassett, Princess Kathy Bauska (St. Helens), Princess Judy Brown (Rainier).

“I think it’s wonderful to get recognized,” Blennerhassett said. “It’s nice of your group to do that.”

Columbia County Retired Senior & Volunteer Program serves a dual purpose of engaging persons 55 and older in volunteer service to meet critical community needs, and in providing a high quality experience that will enrich the lives of volunteers.

Columbia County RSVP promotes the engagement of older persons as community resources in planning for community improvement and in delivery of volunteer services.

Columbia County RSVP is located at 270 Columbia Blvd. in St. Helens. The office is open from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Call 503-3975655.

Adults only, no kiddos please Bring a snack to share. Receive support, encouragement and help your family thrive with ASD. For details, contact Sharrie Kreins, at 503-3963361.

• The Scappoose Rural Fire District and Columbia River Fire and Rescue will have joint board meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Meetings in the months of January, March, May, July, September and November will be held at 58611 McNulty Way, St. Helens, Oregon and meetings held in the months of February, April, June, August, October and December will take place at 33342 SW Meadow Dr., Scappoose Oregon.

Saturdays • The Ukulele Group meets Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the auditorium in the St. Helens Library.

• Ukulele Extra Hour – Instruction in Ukulele Topics is an extra hour of instruction and coaching to extend your musical skills on the ukulele. This is generally scheduled on the second Saturday of each month (check the Library schedule for any specific month) from noon – 1 p.m. at the St. Helens Library.

• The St. Helens Writers’ Guild meets the second Saturday of each month from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. in the Armstrong Room at the St. Helens Library. Open to all writers.

• NAMI Columbia County Support Group, National Alliance on Mental Illness, meets on the second Saturday of every month from 12 p.m.

– 2 p.m. at the Elks Veterans Bunker, 125 S. 13th St., St Helens, Oregon. For more information, contact Judy Thompson, at 503-397-6056, or contact NAMI Oregon, at 503230-8009.

Weekly Events Mondays • St. Helens Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. every first and third Monday at the Warren Country Inn. Call 503-369-1005 for more information.

• Community Action Team Board of Directors meetings from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the fourth Monday of every month in the CAT boardroom, 125 N. 17th St., St. Helens. No meetings on Monday holidays.

• VFW Post #1440 meets at 7 p.m. every second Monday at the Elks Club. For details, call David Belden at 503-397-2147.

• Genial Genealogists meeting from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month in the auditorium at the St. Helens Library.

• Oregon Hunters Association Columbia County Chapter membership meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at the Kozy Korner Restaurant in St. Helens. Come at 6:30 p.m. for some good food and visiting.

• The Greater St. Helens Aquatic District Board Meetings from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month in the Eisenschmidt Pool Basement.

• The Columbia County Fair Board Meetings take place at 6 p.m. on the second Monday of each month in the 4-H Building, 58892 Saulser Rd. (No meeting in December).

• St. Helens MS Self-Help Group meets on the third Monday of every month from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the Columbia Center, Armstrong Room, 375 18th St., St. Helens, OR. Contact Sheryl Adair at 503-410-0752.

• Community Action Team Board of Directors meet on the fourth Monday of every month (except in May, August and December) from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. in the Community Action Team Board Room, 125 N. 17th St., St. Helens, OR 97051.

• Greater St. Helens Aquatic District Board Meetings will be held on the third Monday of each month at 5 p.m. in the Eisenschmidt Pool basement.

• St. Helens TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 5 p.m. for weigh in and 5:30 p.m. for meeting at Avamere Assisted Living on the third floor in the Craft Room, 2400 Gable Rd., St. Helens. www.tops.org.

• Storytime at 11 a.m. at the

Columbia City Community Library, 2000 Second St., Columbia City.

Tuesdays • Kiwanis Day Breakers Club meets at 7 a.m. at the Village Inn, 535 S. Columbia River Highway, St. Helens. For more details contact Marilyn at 503396-0939.

• McNulty Water People’s Utility District Board Meeting is at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month at 34240 Millard Road, Warren.

• Baby Storytime at 10:15 a.m. at the St. Helens Library.

Caregivers with children ages six months to two years are invited to join for stories, fingerplays, songs, bounces, tickles, and other activities that support early brain development, language acquisition, and motor skill growth. Stay after for free play.

• The Columbia County Law Library will be holding Court Forms Clinics every Tuesday from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. (weather permitting). Get help filling our court forms commonly used in the Columbia County courthouse. The forms are free and the clinic is free. Sign up is required and is available at the courthouse Mon. – Fri. from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. or at the Law Library Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 270 S. First St., St. Helens.

Questions, contact 503-3965344, or ccll@columbiacll.org, or davis12000@aol.com.

• Community Meal in the Parish Hall at First Lutheran Church, St. Helens from 5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free dinner. For more details on how to help, or volunteer, call 503-397-0090.

Wednesdays • Rotary Club of Columbia County – St. Helens meeting is held at the Warren Country Inn at 12 p.m. For more information, call 503-397-2341.

• Columbia SWCD meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m., 35285 Millard Rd., St. Helens. December’s meeting will be held at 6 p.m.

• Toddler Storytime at 11:15 a.m. at the St. Helens Library.

Bring your two- and threeyear olds for songs, stories, dances, wiggles and more.

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acquisition, and motor skill growth. Stay after for free play.

• Lawyer in the Law Library is a series of talks about common legal problems. Meeting are on the second Wednesday of each month from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. A lawyer will provide basic information and answer your questions about the topic of the evening. Columbia County Law Library, 270 S. First St., St. Helens. Call 503-396-5344 with questions.

• Dementia Support Group meets the second Wednesday of the month from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. at Avamere at St. Helens, 2400 Gable Rd. Call 503-3668070 for more information.

• Stay-And-Play Storytime from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. in the Scappoose Library Meeting Room. Young children are invited for songs, stories, finger plays, and rhymes. After story time, the kids will have time to play with fun toys and interact with each other. This program is geared toward preschool ages, but kids of all ages are welcome to attend.

• Port of Columbia County Board of Commissioners hold meetings at 8:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Port of Columbia County office, 100 E St., Columbia City.

Thursdays • Kiwanis Club of St. Helens meets at 12 p.m. at the Elks Club. For more information call 503-397-6503.

• The VFW Auxiliary meets the second Thursday of each month at the St. Helens Senior Center at 1 p.m. Call Sherry at 503397-2147 for more information.

• First Thursday is a quarterly community meeting at 7 p.m. with the St. Helens Police

Department held on the first Thursday of the month at Columbia Center’s auditorium, 375 S 18th St. in St. Helens.

A new topic is presented at each meeting by a police officer, or police staff, related to community safety, crime prevention, police services, or seasonal-specific safety information. For more details, call 503-397-3333.

• Fiber Fanatics meet Thursdays from 10 a.m. – noon in the Armstrong Room at the St. Helens Library. Join others who knit, crochet, spin, weave, needle point, cross-stitch, rug hook, and/or embroider in a relaxed setting. Bring a snack and enjoy conversations.

• Columbia Arts Guild meets Thursdays at 10 a.m. in the auditorium at the St. Helens Library. Bring your own art to work on. All disciplines of art welcome.

• Preschool Storytime at 11:15 a.m. at the St. Helens Library.

Bring your three to five-year-old and their caregivers for stories, songs and dances with scientific inquiry and artistic expression in order to support children’s development and growth.

• River City Singers seeks new members for community chorus, directed by Alice Boyer. First United Methodist Church, 560 Columbia Blvd., St. Helens from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. This is a non-audition choir. For more information call 503-396-0939 or come to any rehearsal.

• Community Meal in the Parish Hall at First Lutheran Church, St. Helens from 5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free dinner. For more details on how to help or volunteer call 503-397-0090.

• ASD Family Support Group meets every first Thursday from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at 52588 NE 2nd St., Scappoose, Oregon.

Fridays • Veteran’s Breakfast at the Village Inn in the Banquet Room the first Friday of every month.

Doors open at 7 a.m. and the meeting starts at 8 a.m. Guest speakers will discuss topics that are important to local Veterans and their families. All veterans are welcome to attend.

• Little Builders for Preschoolers from 10:30 a.m.

– 11:30 a.m. in the Scappoose Library Meeting Room. Build fun projects using pulleys, cogs, wheels, and Legos and enter the world of STEM for kids. We will explore how things work, build new worlds and have fun too.

• American Legion meet the first Friday of each month at 8 a.m., America’s Best Value Inn, 535 S. Columbia Highway, St. Helens. The meetings are held in the meeting room behind the lounge.

Sundays • Resonate Recovery from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. at 220 S. 1st St, St. Helens. Bible based, Christcentered spiritual recovery meeting for those struggling with addictions and compulsive behavior. Everyone is loved and welcomed. Free childcare during meeting for infants through sixth grade. For more information, contact Bert @ 503-475-3586, or bnewton@ acacialumber.com, Debbie @ 503-560-0521, or check the “Resonate” Facebook page.

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Wednesday, February 5, 2020

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The St. Helens Public Library Ukulele Orchestra performing at the Library’s 100th Anniversary Celebration in 2016.

Library Ukulele Celebration The St. Helens Public Library Ukulele Orchestra invites the community to attend a birthday celebration on Saturday, Feb. 8, at the St. Helens Public Library, 375 S 18th St. in St Helens.

The orchestra will give a short musical performance at 11:15 a.m. followed by birthday cake at noon. The performance will showcase the history of ukulele music through the decades.

This celebration is in recognition of the group’s fifth anniversary since formation in 2015.

The ukulele group was formed in 2015 after the St. Helens Public Library received a donation from the Cowlitz Ukulele Association and leadership from Tim Pardue, a group member of the Association. The Library used the donation to purchase three ukuleles to check out to people who were interested

in learning to play the instrument. The Library purchased an additional four ukuleles to add to the collection and allow more community members to have access to the instruments.

The St. Helens Public Library Ukulele Orchestra meets every Saturday at the Library to play, improve their skills, and have fun.

Sessions are geared toward adult players and held in the auditorium from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. All skill levels are welcome to participate. There is special coaching available for new players with no experience. The group averages about 20 participants and is occasionally asked to play at various events around Columbia County.

The St. Helens Public Library recently added its ukulele collection to the Library of Things. The Library of Things is a new collection

that was introduced in November 2019. It consists of items that move beyond the traditional materials found at a library. The collection provides patrons with access to materials that encourage exploration and learning while saving people money by being able to check out items for free.

For more information, contact Library Director Margaret Jeffries at 503397-4544, or margaretj@ ci.st-helens.or.us.

Birthday Celebration Feb. 8 11:15 Musical Performance 12 p.m. Birthday Cake St. Helens Public Library 375 S 18th St. St. Helens

Car plunges into creek

Each year, the City of St. Helens names an employee of the year who consistently goes above and beyond for the public and fellow coworkers.

Normally, one employee stands out from the rest of the nominees who are submitted for consideration by their peers. However, for 2019, a review panel chose two employees who demonstrated outstanding work ethic and customer service.

St. Helens Public Works Office Assistant Sheri Ingram and Municipal Court Clerk Melanie Payne were named the 2019 City of St. Helens Employees of the Year at the City’s annual employee recognition banquet on Jan. 24.

Ingram and Payne were two of seven employees nominated by their peers for the award.

The City assembles a panel of five community members who are not related to the City of St. Helens to be judges for the yearly award. The panel is asked to set aside all bias and judge the nominees solely based on the nominations received, emphasizing the quality of the nomination and employee rather than the quantity of nominations.

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Assistant Sheri Ingram has worked for the City for over 21 years in the Public Works Department. She is described by her peers as a person with a strong dedication to her role and someone who is unafraid to take on the extra workload that regularly lands on her desk.

As the first point of contact for her department, Ingram often helps community members who are needing assistance from a different government agency. She does not turn these people away but makes the extra effort to track down the information that is needed to ensure the customer finds the information that they need.

Municipal Court Clerk Melanie Payne has worked for the City’s Municipal Court for over 14 years.

After she took on the new role of Court Clerk in 2019, she went above and beyond to dig the court out of a large backlog of case files.

She dedicated a significant amount of time beyond her normal work week to ensure that the Court was operating in a way that the City of St. Helens could be proud.

She did this while simultaneously starting the process of transferring the court to a new software system. This

meant that she personally reviewed over 700 criminal statutes and carefully updated each of the criminal codes in the new system.

The St. Helens Employee of the Year program was implemented in 2013. An employee of the year is someone who consistently exemplifies behaviors that reflect favorably on the City.

He or she is an employee that goes above and beyond on a regular basis; someone who goes the extra mile to help customers, both internally and externally; responds to inquiries in an efficient and timely manner; regularly participates in employee-related events; puts the City’s interests and the interests of his or her co-workers above their own; has an exemplary attendance record; behaves off duty in a manner that reflects positively on the City since City employees are public officials even outside work; has a positive attitude no matter the circumstances; and is noticed by people in and out of the organization.

For more information, contact City Recorder Kathy Payne at 503-366-8217 or by email at kathy@ci.st- helens. or.us.

Photo courtesy of Scappoose Fire

You can see the car submerged in the water below the bridge.

Oregon State Police (OSP) have cited a female driver rescued after her car plunged into a creek off Highway 30 early Friday morning, Jan. 31.

According to OSP, At 4:47 a.m. a trooper responded to the single vehicle crash on Highway 30 near milepost 22. The vehicle had left the roadway and gone into the Scappoose North Fork Creek.

The vehicle was swept under the bridge by the current and came to rest directly

Photo courtesy City of St. Helens

Melanie Payne, left, and Sheri Ingram have been selected as City of St. Helens Employees of the Year.

under the bridge.

OSP said the female driver, Kayla Jeanne Leatherman, of St. Helens, exited the vehicle and climbed on top to stay above the water.

She yelled for help for approximately two and a half hours before two juveniles heard her calls for help and notified first responders.

Scappoose Fire and Columbia River Fire & Rescue responded to the scene and used swift water rescuers to get Leatherman off the vehicle and out of the water.

Leatherman stated she was out with friends in Portland and consumed alcoholic beverages during the dinner.

In the OSP report, Leatherman stated she dropped off her friend near OHSU around 1:30 a.m. but didn’t remember anything after that. She claimed to have fallen asleep at the wheel.

No signs of impairment were seen during tests at the site of the rescue operation, according to OSP. Leatherman was cited for careless driving.

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Garden Plots: Speaking of moles and voles Chronicle Guest Column by CHIP BUBL

Oregon State University Extension Service - Columbia County

Bee talks:

Columbia County Beekeepers Association regular meeting: Thursday, February 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Columbia River P.U.D. building in Deer Island on Highway 30 just south of Deer Island Store. Open to beginning and more advanced beekeepers. Always interesting hive topics.

Columbia County Beekeepers Association FullDay Intensive Beekeeper training: Saturday, February 8 starting at 9 a.m. and going to 4 p.m.. Location: OSU Extension Office in St. Helens. Cost: $40. For registration information call 503 799-7073.

Starting new garden beds Whether you are thinking of a vegetable garden or new flowerbeds, there is a no-dig method that has proven very useful in the Pacific Northwest. Be warned that

this process takes four to 10 weeks to work, so it might be a little late for an early spring garden. In addition, the 12+inches of rain we got in January has made our soil very soggy. Avoid walking on the ground as much as possible in the construction process.

If you want to sharply define the outline of the bed, take string and lay it out.

Then take a sharp shovel (those square bladed ones are great) and dig a small trench four inches wide by four inches deep following the string outline. Throw the excavated material into the future bed inside the string lines.

Then cover the bed area in about one-half inch thick of newspaper (not the shiny ad paper) or cardboard.

This will help to kill any perennial weeds present, especially grass. Then cover the entire area with eight to twelve inches of compost, manure or mulch mixed with compost or manure. Sprinkle about 10 pounds of lime per 100 square feet into the compost, manure, and/or mulch as you are shoveling it onto the future bed.

During the next four to ten weeks, the organic matter will decompose and shrink and the grass underneath that paper will die from lack of sun. Some gardeners cover the entire bed with black plastic to speed the process. The compost must be moist, though not saturated, to decompose if covered.

Three months later, you can transplant woody or herbaceous ornamentals or

transplanted vegetables directly into the bed. Remove black plastic prior to planting, of course. For vegetable gardens that you want to direct seed, remove the black plastic if you used it and till the entire area when it seems reasonably dry. The grass underneath should be largely dead, though some grass and broadleaf weeds will return from seed. Add organic or conventional fertilizers to

(also known as field mice) take a winter break. They don’t hibernate. Moles don’t tunnel much when the soil is supersaturated as it is right now as recorded at the Extension office in St. Helens where we got more than 12 inches of rain. Tunneling dirt and pushing it into mounds is much harder when it is wet. But if we get four dry days and moundbuilding will resume.

Tunneling

feed the vegetables.

These beds, once established, will remain productive for years if maintained with periodic lime and fertilizer applications. Moles, however, seem to love the earthworms in them so trapping may be necessary.

isn’t just a mole hobby designed to irritate you but rather carving aisles of their grocery store. They devour the earthworms and grubs they find. When a tunnel is more or less emptied, they dig out a new one. It is possible to trap now but with less predictable results.

Is it possible to live with moles? Yes, sort of. If they would learn some boundaries, there are a lot of places in mixed landscape that they might actually improve drainage. But they are unwelcome in vegetable gardens where they undermine seedlings in their quest for earthworms and in a lawn where they make

Speaking of moles and voles

Neither moles nor voles

mowing and watering much more complicated.

Mole tunnels also provide voles (meadow or field mice) protected spaces to roam. In the absence of mole tunnels, voles will create their own, relatively shallow tunnel system.

They build small 2-3 inches holes as entrances. We have two vole species. Both have short tails and don’t really climb or jump much.

Voles do real plant damage.

They gnaw roots and lower trunks of small trees and shrubs. They will eat some bulbs (tulips but not daffodils) and some herbaceous plants including desirable ones and weeds. Woody plants that have been girdled by voles usually won’t recover. Their tooth marks (thin, vertical grooves) are often easy to see. Voles are food for coyotes, bobcats, house cats, weasels, hawks, owls, heron, egrets, and even ravens. With so many eyes looking at them, they like some cover when they are on the surface. Tall grass is great. Mowing grass tight around new fruit trees or other landscape woody plants will reduce vole damage. Trapping can work if done persistently.

Placing the traps in a shallow open tunnel and covered by a board or plywood sheet, with enough room for the trap to spring, can catch loads of voles. They don’t get trap-smart like

rats. But, since they breed five weeks after their birth, their genetics likely live on.

Is there a hidden cost to being a smart vole?

Free newsletter The Oregon State University Extension office in Columbia County publishes a monthly newsletter on gardening and farming topics (called County Living) written/edited by yours truly. All you need to do is ask for it and it will be mailed or emailed to you.

Call 503 397-3462 to be put on the list. Alternatively, you can find it on the web at http://extension.oregonstate.edu/columbia/ and click on newsletters.

Many Extension publications available online Are you putting up salsa, saving seeds, or thinking about planting grapes?

OSU has a large number of its publications available for free download. Just go to https://catalog.extension. oregonstate.edu/. Click on publications and start exploring.

The Extension Service offers its programs and materials equally to all people.

Contact information for the Extension office Oregon State University Extension Service – Columbia County. 505 N. Columbia River Highway.

St. Helens, OR 97051. 503 397-3462. Email: chip. bubl@oregonstate.edu

St. Helens High School Sports

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The house, at 305 S. 7th Street, caught fire from an external structure the morning of Feb. 3.

Girls Varsity Basketball • 7:15 p.m. Feb. 7 hosting Wilsonville High School 5:45 p.m. Feb. 12 hosting Scappoose High School Boys Varsity Basketball • 7:15 p.m. Feb. 7 at Wilsonville High School 7:15 p.m. Feb. 12 hosting Scappoose High School

Co-Ed Swimming • 4 p.m. Feb. 7 at NWOC Meet North Clackamas Aquatic Center • TBA Feb. 14 at NWOC District Championship at Parkrose • TBA Feb. 15 NWOC District Championship at Parkrose

Co-Ed Wrestling • 7 p.m. Thursday Feb. 6 hosting Scappoose High School Boys Varsity • 1 p.m. Feb. 8 Multiple Opponents at NWOC Districts at Scappoose • 8 a.m. Feb. 9 Multiple Opponents at NWOC Districts at Scappoose

House fire in St. Helens

A house caught fire at 305 S. 7th Street in St. Helens at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 3.

According to Columbia River Fire & Rescue, two people were evaluated, but no serious injuries were reported. CRFR also reported

that the fire started in an exterior structure before moving to the main home.

On scene, many fire units as well as police units were present to put out the fire and direct foot and vehicle traffic. A few resident volunteers were also directing

traffic away from the scene, and traffic on both sides of S. 7th Street was blocked, with drivers taking alternative routes around the scene of the fire.

Crews were on scene to control the blaze and overhaul.

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Graystone Estates is a development of 80 lots where attached singlefamily dwellings will be located, near the existing DMV.

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A 204-unit apartment complex is being built next to Legacy Clinic in St. Helens.

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of development. Graichen said the developer received a Conditional Use Permit in

September, which Dimsho explained is the same as a land use permit for apartment complexes. The next step is preparing final development plans, but there is no word from the applicant on the status of the development plans, Graichen said.

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