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Former SHHS teacher sentenced to over 4 years in prison for sex abuse

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New South Columbia County Chamber of Commerce director, Chrissy Marquardt.

New chamber director steps up JULIE THOMPSON chronicle1@countrymedia.net

New South Columbia County Chamber of Commerce director, Chrissy Marquardt, is a selfprofessed island girl from Jamaica living on a farm in Scappoose. She comes to the chamber after running her own design and consulting business, Scappoose Web Design, for the past seven years.

“I’m very passionate about small business,” Marquardt said. She speaks quickly and punctuates her sentences with enthusiasm. “I believe that an economy changes and progresses through small business and not necessarily the government.”

Chamber board director Hope Wirta said Marquardt was tapped for the position following previous director Simon Date’s exit because she showed up to the interview and basically told them what direction they needed to take.

“We chose her because when we interviewed her, she wasn’t just looking for a job. She already understood, and she was already kind of doing the job in her own capacity,” Wirta said. “She was connected with everybody in the community.

She was all about the chamber.”

Marquardt said she joined the chamber when it was still under the direction of another director, prior to Date, but at that time she wasn’t getting out of it what she needed as a small business owner. It wasn’t until Date took over, she said, that she could really see the momentum and opportunity.

Date was able to connect her to the networking relationships she needed to help her business flourish, and when he left, she said she didn’t want to see the organization lose the steam that had been created.

Especially when she’d already become so involved. It was Marquardt who helped choose many of the paint colors in the chamber’s recent redesign, and her husband built one of the tables.

“I don’t even know how many hours of my time I spent up here to help. I’d come in on a Saturday with my family to pick up furniture.

It didn’t matter to me that I wasn’t getting paid to do it at the time. I just wanted to see this venture be

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Kyle Jarred Wroblewski, 45, alongside attorney David T. McDonald.

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A former St. Helens High School teacher and coach was sentenced to 50 months in prison on six counts of second-degree sexual abuse for an inappropriate relationship with a 17-year-old girl, which he pleaded guilty to in July.

Kyle Jarred Wroblewski, 45, appeared before Judge Ted Grove on Monday, August 19 for sentencing, alongside his attorney, David T. McDonald.

The state, through District Attorney Jeff Auxier, recommended 90 months in prison arguing that Wroblewski has repeatedly demonstrated that he is unwilling or unable to exercise self-control and targeted vulnerable victims from his position of trust at St. Helens High School.

The state argued Wroblewski

had shown a consistent pattern of sexually predatory behavior and repeatedly engaged in sexually inappropriate conduct with other students, as well. The court’s attention was directed to “Exhibit 1” in the state’s sentencing memorandum, in which Wroblewski was admonished by the school for inappropriate behavior in a conference summary letter.

The letter, dated April 28, 2008 and signed by then Assistant Principal Joanna Rau, notes several incidents that were discussed with Wroblewski, including “smelling girls and referring to their ‘delicious’ perfume,” helping a female student stretch out at the track, running his hands through girls’ hair, giving shoulder massages, and behaving in a manner that students referred to as “too touchy.”

Wroblewski was then given a Letter of Directive outlining the necessary changes that must be

made to his behavior, which could result in disciplinary action. However, the state argued, a year later in April of 2009, Wroblewski was again admonished by the school for similar behavior and suspended.

In the memorandum, the state said of particular note is the portion of the school’s response to Wroblewski’s grievance, which states: “The punishment fits the infraction.

You have been guilty of serious misconduct; as indicated above, your conduct constitutes sexual harassment of students. Your behavior is strictly forbidden by state and federal law as well as the District’s policies.”

At that time in 2009, Wroblewski was again given another list of expectations from the school district, including that he would have no physical contact with students unless necessary to prevent injury or to provide aid.

The state argued that, while

these instances took place a decade prior to the charges Wroblewski stood accused of, they represented the “defendant has engaged in grooming, pushing limits and using his position to access and victimize this community for years.”

The state said Wroblewski’s relationship with the teen began in October of 2017 when they began running together, after the victim had reached out professing trouble sleeping and struggles with depression. The state alleged several instances of sexual misconduct, including intercourse, happened on school grounds, and continued for over a year.

Additionally, Auxier said that Wroblewski had given special treatment to a friend of the victim’s who knew about the inappropriate relationship – giving the student an

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There is one place in St. Helens where all sorts of activities are available. From bingo night to candle-making classes, fly-tying classes to Zumba, a lunch group for senior citizens to playgroups for very young children, and many more activities - St. Helens residents can avail themselves of them all.

They are all available through the St. Helens Parks & Recreation Program, founded in 2018, and a program that St. Helens City Council just recently resolved to help fund by instating a $2 Community Recreation and Parks Fee to appear on residents’ utility bills as a line-item fee in January of 2020.

The city estimates the fee will generate about $160,000 annually for programming.

The recreation program started in February of 2018 when St.

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Several kids came out to the rec center’s ‘Tween Night’ in July. The event featured an obstacle course, dodgeball and board games. Fly-tying instructor Jim Crislip also stopped by to teach the kids how to tie a fly.

Helens School District (SHSD) Superintendent Scot Stockwell approached the city council about having a recreation program in

conjunction with the school district to have afterschool programming for children.

Since then, the program has

grown with the help of a $25,000 grant from the Ford Family Foundation in April of 2018, and then another grant of $20,000 from the Columbia Pacific Economic Development District in September of 2018. Matt Brown, City Finance Director also said in a city council work session that funds from the General Fund have helped sustain the program.

Because the program is new, St. Helens residents may not be aware of all the activities the center offers.

The Chronicle sat down with Shanna Duggan, Recreation Coordinator; Ryan Ward, Youth Lead; and Crystal Farnsworth, Communication Officer to discuss upcoming programs.

St. Helens Recreation Center programs run in three-month cycles. With the summer program

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N. Vernonia Road, showing an absence of sidewalks and many trees bordering the road.

Street improvements in St. Helens CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net

The city is moving ahead with plans to install sidewalks on N. Vernonia Road and improve the intersection at 1st Street and St. Helens Street.

Over the years, many St. Helens residents have complained to city council about lack of sidewalks on N. Vernonia Road, especially on the L-shaped part where Vernonia Road turns into MacArthur Street.

Now, the city is moving forward with plans to install sidewalks on both sides of that road, as well as a crosswalk that will get people over to Campbell Park.

St. Helens City Council has authorized Public Works to use State Transportation Program funds and System Development funds to install the sidewalks.

The estimated cost for the project is $400,000, although the budget is not finalized, according to Sue Nelson, Interim Public Works Director.

Because of the way city sidewalks are supposed to be situated, away from the street and with a landscape strip, installing the sidewalks would involve removing up to 54 mature trees, Nelson explained to city councilors at an August 7 work session.

Nelson asked the council for permission to swap the landscape strip with

the sidewalk, moving the sidewalk closer to the road and away from the property line in order to keep the trees.

Removing some trees and planting others would also be problematic because of the natural gas, storm drains, sewer and water lines in the area, Nelson explained.

The council gave their permission to save some of the trees, as well as find areas to plant new ones.

“Another option is meander the sidewalk a little bit, so take the sidewalk back to the appropriate alignment,” Nelson said.

Nelson also said crews have not yet identified areas to plant new trees, because it will take a while to finalize plans. They also do not know how many trees will be taken down, although some will have to be cut down.

Another action city council recently took was to give funds for improvements coming to the 1st Street and St. Helens Street intersection.

In March of this year, city councilors looked at options to improve sight line distance and pedestrian crossing at the intersection of 1st St. and St. Helens Street. At that meeting, Caleb Cox, a representative from Kittelson and Associates gave an estimate of $300,000 for the overall improvement project. City councilors did not give funds at that time.

At the most recent work session, city councilors gave funds through both the Service Transportation Program and through Timber Revenue from the city’s timber harvest.

Nelson said she had up to $150,000 available from the Service Transportation Program, for an expected $350,000 construction cost for the project.

“I think it’s a good thing to get ahead on as much as we possibly can. We’re doing something, and we’ve got a start,” Councilor President Doug Morten said.

Councilors also briefly discussed putting in a stop sign as a temporary solution, but Nelson said it would be difficult to find the correct placing of the stop sign.

Councilor Keith Locke asked what the timeframe of the project would be if funds were approved that day. Nelson answered the intersection would be under construction next year if they approved the funds immediately.

“I agree with the Mayor and I’d like to see us move forward now. We know where funds are coming from, we’ve got a city engineer saying the staff is ready to move forward on that,” Morten said.

Scholl approved taking $250,000 out of Timber Revenue to move forward on the intersection project at the meeting.

Scappoose mayor receives Leadership Award Scappoose Mayor Scott Burge received a Mayors Leadership Award during the closing banquet of the Oregon Mayors Association (OMA) Summer Conference, held August 1-3 in Medford, Ore. Mayor Burge was one of four mayors statewide to receive this year’s award.

Elgin Mayor Allan Duffy, Cottage Grove Mayor Jeff Gowing and King City Mayor Ken Gibson also received the award.

Mayor Burge was instrumental in the location of the Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center in Scappoose, described as “A collaborative environment bringing together industry, higher education and government in partnership to develop new tools, techniques, and technologies to address near-term manufacturing challenges through allied research and advanced technical training.” The impact of this siting goes well beyond Columbia County. It has international economic development implications as well. It was also recently announced that Portland Community College will begin construction of a new campus near the site, one of several schools of higher learning establishing a presence in the area, attracted by OMIC. Mayor Burge also brought Columbia County and the city together to acquire Chapman’s Landing, a waterfront property, to be developed for the good of the community as the latest park development along the CrownZellerbach Trail, part of a larger plan of community parks and tourism assets.

In judging the nominees, the Selection Committee considers whether the nominee has: 1. Demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities which have contributed to lasting benefits in their city and the community as a whole; 2. Shown considerable involvement in community

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affairs and intergovernmental relations; 3. Shown exceptional skill in helping to facilitate productive relationships between the governing body and city employees; and 4. Helped other Oregon mayors reach their full potential as community leaders.

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This map shows the area where the prescribed fire operations will take place, including road closures, in St. Helens.

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A prescribed burn in St. Helens, postponed from June, is scheduled to take place Saturday afternoon, Aug. 24, on McNulty Way. The burns will be conducted by Columbia River Fire & Rescue (CRFR) and the Scappoose Fire District (SFD) to remove invasive weeds that are harmful for cows and for fire training.

CRFR/SFD Division Chief and Fire Marshal Jeff Pricher said the training is specific to a class that many firefighters have taken called “firing operations.” The class was put together by the National Wildfire Coordination Group (NWCG) that helps firefighters become accredited as firing bosses – a position that leads engines and crews on specific firing operations.

“If we need to burn out a canyon or if we need to get rid of small chunks of fuel to create a good fire line, or in situations where we actually need to do a true backfire where we’re using fire to fight fire, all of the skills that will be covered on that day encompass the practical knowledge requirements that people in that capacity need,” Pricher said.

The training also gives firefighters aspiring to serve in a supervisory capacity the opportunity to familiarize themselves with various types of firing devices, such as drip torches and fusees, a flare-like device

that drips slag to help start fires, according to Pricher.

Firefighters will also train on fire throwing and projectile devices – most commonly referred to as veri pistols.

Pricher said in the last four years, crews have been asked to use fire to fight fire on several incidents.

“We actually use fire a lot,” Pricher said. “Let’s say the fire burns in a wavy pattern next to a road - instead of getting out there with hand tools and hose and dragging hose and digging a fire line along the wavy line, we can take fire and burn the extra fire out as fuel, creating something called ‘good black.’”

Good black is an area of burned terrain unlikely to catch fire again that can also provide a safety zone for firefighters to work from.

Pricher said the prescribed burn operations require an incredible amount of planning. Officials must complete an Incident Action Plan/Burn Plan, a 10-plus page document required by those utilizing the Incident Command System (ICS).

Crews must have an incident plan in place prior to the prescribed fire operation which includes the objectives they are attempting to accomplish. They must have contingency resources brought in to provide extra support to prevent a prescribed fire from turning into a wildfire, establish “go-nogo” checklists based upon national standards, as well as current and predicted fire

behavior.

“Number one is always safety, and number two is going to be the public,” Pricher said. “Those are the two highest priorities for us.”

This particular fire operation will reduce the two parcels to be burned into several smaller burn cells to limit fire intensity.

The operation is largely planned around the weather and will only occur if conditions fall within pre-established limits, and Pricher said it is not uncommon to have to postpone a burn.

“Weather is very important to us,” Pricher said. “If we have winds over 20 miles per hour or the National Weather Service issues a fire weather watch or red flag warning, we will not burn. We also consider any other condition that might jeopardize public safety. For example, if the wind is blowing and we know we’re going to put smoke across Highway 30, we won’t burn.”

Pricher said the fires likely won’t start until around 1 p.m., and the crews hope to be finished with their training around 5 p.m.

Agencies scheduled to take part in the prescribed fire operation include; CRFR, SFD, the Oregon Department of Forestry, Clatskanie Fire, Mist-Birkenfeld Fire, Vernonia Fire, Portland Fire, and Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue.

For more information, contact Division Chief Jeff Pricher at, 503-543-5026.

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Grange members stress safety at Cornelius Pass project

Crews work to fix a broken water main in Rainier on August 18.

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Water restored to Rainier after main break CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net

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Members of the Skyline Grange hold signs they are posting along routes of the Cornelius Pass Road Improvement Project that stress traffic and fire safety.

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Law enforcement continues in the area. Deputies from Multnomah and Washington County Sheriff’s Offices have cited drivers for speeding and taking illegal truck trips on side roads.

Only trips to a destination on a side road are allowed by trucks. Trucks need to use the highway for through trips. To report an illegal truck trip, call the non-emergency number, 503-823-3333, dial 5 for Multnomah County.

Officials ask that you provide the location of the event, the date and time, the vehicle license plate and a description of the vehicle.

Officials are also asking drivers to be alert for traffic entering and exiting the detour routes from driveways and to watch for bicyclists on the west hills side roads, which can be narrow, winding and steep. Recreational cyclists will have a more enjoyable ride if they move farther from the detour route.

Drivers should also avoid NW Logie Trail Road because it is extremely steep and narrow in sections, limiting passing distance for vehicles.

The latest Cornelius Pass Closure update from Multnomah County Communications Officer Mike Pullen includes a message from members of the Skyline Grange. In the following update the Grange members stress traffic and fire safety.

Encouraging safe driving during this summer’s road closure is a top goal of the project. This update highlights the voluntary contribution of members of the Skyline Grange. The Grange includes residents of the west hills who live on many of the side roads that drivers are using when Cornelius Pass Road is closed.

Grange members created and installed signs that deliver a traffic safety message in the style of the old Burma Shave roadside billboards from the 20th century. An example: “Use an ashtray / If you smoke / Woodland fire / Are no joke.” You will see the signs on several of the side roads this summer.

Traffic control changes are now in place and drivers are encouraged to be alert when using the detour route The following is work being and West Hills side roads, done at NW Cornelius Pass since traffic control changes Road: have been made, especially at intersections. Drivers should • A pullout is being built also note that the signal at in the southbound lane south Highway 30 and Newberry of Highway 30.

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Follow the latest developments of the Cornelius Pass Improvement Project at www. multco.us/compass, and read a series of stories about this project at thechronicleonline. com and Page 1 in the Wednesday print editions of The Chronicle.

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Lawrence said the water main has been fixed and water was restored by around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday to all but a few houses that are located at a higher elevation.

“Pretty much 99% of the people are back on,” Lawrence said.

The boil advisory included a warning that residents may see rust in their tap water, as well as lower pressure.

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Highway 30, the contractor is working on the subgrade where a curve in the road is being realigned. A culvert that carries a creek tributary under the road is being replaced to match the new road alignment.

• Rock drilling has begun where sharp S-curves are being realigned to reduce vehicle rollovers. When heavy earth removal begins, traffic will be reduced to a single lane during work hours.

• Work continues on a vehicle pull-out at the curve north of Skyline Road.

• Along NW Kaiser Road at an intersection where driver sight distance will be impaired, earth has been excavated and new road and shoulder base material constructed. A water quality swale is also being built.

• Road crews from Multnomah and Washington counties are doing maintenance work on NW Cornelius Pass Road during the closure, such as pavement repairs and vegetation clearing.

• New permanent traffic signs are being fabricated and guardrail materials ordered, which will be installed in coming weeks.

City residents of Rainier can now safely drink their water after a 48-hour water boil advisory was lifted at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, August 20.

City residents in Rainier lost all water access when a contractor working on the A Street project accidentally broke a water main at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 18 according to a notice sent out by the city.

The same notice said the break caused a six-hour outage, and water was restored

later in the day on Sunday.

However, city residents were still advised to boil their water before drinking or washing fruits and vegetables until 9 a.m. on Tuesday, August 20.

Sue Lawrence, Public Works Director for the City of Rainier said shutting off the water was necessary in order to maintain the water level at the city’s reservoirs while the water main was being fixed.

The boil advisory is a standard procedure whenever water is shut off, Lawrence explained.

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Voices of the Community On Riverkeepers and climate change I was appalled, amused and disgusted by a letter from Kathleen Fisher in the August 15th Chronicle.

I thought that it was appalling to see her accuse Riverkeepers of being liars and “using nefarious tactics” against small farms. I have dealt with both riverkeepers and worked with farmers for over 40 years. I may or may not entirely agree with them about everything, but I have never found them to be liars or nefarious in their tactics.

I was amused by her defense of Port officials not recusing themselves (or at least declaring a conflict) when they are the recipients of donations from special interests.

It may be legal, but its appearance borders on bribery and by law elected officials need to declare a conflict when one exists.

Lastly, I was disgusted by a lady who describes herself as “Columbia County GOP Communication’s Director,” freely telling blatant falsehoods about the “Green New Deal.”

The Green new deal is an economic stimulus package to

move the US Economy away from nonrenewable energy over the next several decades.

The $93 trillion figure is one that came out of a right leaning think tank.

Senator Ed Markey, the Democratic sponsor of the resolution, cited “The National Climate Assessment” when he claimed that without any action, climate change will result in a 10% GDP loss by 2090.

Neither of these estimates are accurate or completely scientific. What isn’t true is Kathleen Fishers statement that it will “end all air travel, and require the slaughter of all cattle and put an end to the consumption of beef.”

These are real “pants on Fire” whoppers.

Judging from some of Kathleen Fishers earlier statements in various media sources, I would make the assumption that She does not believe in man caused climate change.

The American Metrological Society just issued a report that in 2018 Carbon dioxide levels and other major greenhouse gases, including methane and nitrous oxide have risen to levels the planet hasn’t seen in 800,000 years.

Kathleen, the GOP and big polluters, like Koch and Exxon, may not be worried about global warming effects, but it

is already reaping disastrous results upon us, like melting glaciers. mega storms, plant and animal extinctions, floods and crop failures. This is just the beginning.

If you truly love the earth, our children and humanities future, then you may want to consider that there may really be some value in the concerns of Riverkeepers and a “Green New Deal.”

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Problems with Democrats Representative Maxine Waters (D - CA), calls on her followers to verbally assault members of the Trump Administration in public in order to isolate Trump and instill fear in anyone serving in his Administration to dissuade them from doing so any longer.

Democrats and their lapdog media use the Socialist/ Saul Allinsky/Cloward-Piven Strategy play-book to take Trump down. The Deep State engages in a failed coup designed to prevent Trump from becoming President, then afterward, ensure that he would be taken out through a Democrat rigged

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impeachment hearing.

A mad-man who expressed hatred for Republicans shoots up a Republican practice baseball game nearly killing Rep. Steve Scalese, (R.- LA ) and leaving him with life-long painful reminders of the attack.

The Democrats and their media cohorts incessantly describe President Trump and his supporters as “White Supremacists”, “hate mongers”, “dangerous”, “heartless monsters who rip children, at the border, from the arms of their parents”...... (illegally entering the country without permission and outside legal ports of entry.

But they never say that).....

They invent false quotes accusing Trump of, “talking about exterminating Latinos” & “wanting mass murders to happen”.

Then Rep. Juaquin Castro, (D-TX) publishes the names and business interests of dozens of President Trump’s campaign donors because in his words these donors are: “fueling a campaign of hate”.

Finally, after 3 mass shootings Democrats haul out their perennial solution: Democrats assure America that they are going to pass, “commonsense gun control”.

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On ruffling feathers It appears my letter requesting the Commissioners who’ve taken money from Global Partners to abstain from voting on any resolutions tied to their contributor so the integrity of a clean, unbiased vote could take place, free of corporate influence had ruffled some feathers, particularly among the Columbia County GOP. Recently, Kathleen Fisher, Columbia County GOP Communications Director dismissed and attempted to invalidate credible facts by referencing to and quoting from a corporate funded lobby group that gets paid to run smear campaigns against non-profits. “The Center for Organizational Research and Education (CORE) encompasses several organizations under the control of corporate PR “hit man” Richard Berman. The outfit, formerly known as the Center for Consumer Freedom (CFF), has been known to “secretly collect corporate donations to finance the aggressive, often satirical media campaigns his team conceives.” CORE goes after groups that could hurt its corporate clients bottom line.” [1] Just Google “Richard Ber-

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man and/or CFF scam” and you’ll find a host of information about how his organization is receiving money from corporate giants like Philip Morris, Monsanto, and others to protect their interest by waging deceptive campaigns against industry foes including labor unions; public-health advocates; and consumer, safety, animal welfare, and environmental groups. Nicknamed “Dr. Evil” by his critics, Berman’s targets range from the Humane Society of the United States to Mothers Against Drunk Driving. [2] [3] My suggestion, Kathleen Fisher and the Columbia County GOP should take some notes from the students of Finland and learn how to sort fact from fiction. “What we want our students to do is … before they like or share in the social media they think twice – who has written this?

Where has it been published?

Can I find the same information from another source?” [4] With that said, just because something is found on the internet doesn’t mean it’s credible; just like how something legal doesn’t make it moral or ethical.

Port Commissioners please abstain.

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Out & About A peek at River City Singers’ upcoming season

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The River City Singers – Columbia Chorale of Oregon has exciting plans for their upcoming fall season, according to Artistic Director Alice Boyer.

Towards the end of October, the choir has plans to collaborate with Big River Big Band, who most recently performed in the area in Scappoose this summer.

“They’re directed by Larry Jackson and comprised of mostly local musicians.

They’re a regular swing band,” Boyer said. “They invited us to be a part of their fall program, so we just decided we’re going to collaborate.”

First, at 3 p.m. on October 20, the groups will perform together at Scappoose High School.

“We’re really hoping to reach out to the assisted living organizations and get that on their event calendar, so they can bus people there to see it. It will be music that will be familiar to those folks,” Boyer said.

Then, the following weekend on October 26, the groups will take their act to Clatskanie to hold a swing dance, rather than a sit-down performance as they’ve always done in the past. Boyer said they will set up in the ballroom above the Birkenfeld Theater, which still has

the original dance floor from the 1920s.

“It’s never been done before,” Boyer said. “It’s something different that touches a whole different genre and gives you the opportunity to dance to live music.”

This is Boyer’s fourth year as Artistic Director, and said she took on the role after being a choir member when the River City Singers were looking for a new direction.

The choir membership varies from year to year, but tends to draw 25 to 40 local singers, Boyer said, but they’re looking for new blood.

“We would absolutely love to get some new voices in, particularly for this concert,” Boyer said. “We’ve had some members that have moved and some folks that have retired.”

Boyer said all interested parties need do is show up to a rehearsal. The River City Singers rehearse every Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m at the First United Methodist Church, though they are not affiliated with the institution.

“We really are a community choir,” Boyer said.

“We’re trying to pull from all of Columbia County. There’s no audition. I’m a voice teacher so I can make anyone sound good.”

As a 501c3, Boyer said the choir generally asks for a $10 donation at the door for each concert to cover production costs, but they have

never turned anyone away for an inability to pay. She said they are always looking for audience members because the singers put their heart and soul into the music they perform.

“We love our audience,” she said. “We try to make it music that’s accessible to people.”

The River City Singers also participate in the Christmas Season, and try to participate in the Shop Small movement to support shopping local. She said they’re hoping to nail down a date to perform at The Grotto and are also planning a Christmas concert comprised of the singers’ favorite carols.

Upcoming in March, the choir will collaborate with the North Coast Chorale, directed by Denise Reed.

Boyer said the River City Singers were invited to be on their program to perform a piece called “Lux Aeterna”

by Morten Lauridsen, who also wrote a piece for the Rose Festival in the 1990s.

“Reed said it would be fun to have a big choir to do this piece, so she invited us to be a part of it. I also think the Cannon Beach Choir is going to be part of it. We’ll do one performance in Astoria and one in St. Helens,” Boyer said.

For more information, visit the River City Singers – Columbia Chorale of Oregon Facebook page.

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Last week, young Kaiden Patterson, along with his associates Ephram Collman-DuBois and Cesar De La Cerda, sold cookies and ice-cold lemonade to help raise money for the Columbia Humane Society. “I feel bad for all the animals stuck there,” Patterson explained. “So, I want to try to help all the animals.”

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August 22 • 13 Nights on the River is a free summer concert at the St. Helens riverfront. Concerts are held on the Wauna Credit Union Stage in Columbia View Park.

Happy Hour is from 4:40 p.m. – 6 p.m. Chris Baum Band begins at 6:30 p.m.

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Obituaries

Area Churches ST. HELENS

Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church 1911 Columbia Blvd., 503-312-1072 Pastor Burkhardt Calvary Lutheran Church 58251 Division Rd., St. Helens 503-397-1739 Pastor: Mark Dennis Columbia River Foursquare Church 555 Commons Drive, St. Helens 503-397-0069 Senior Pastor Mike Cooke Christ Episcopal Church 35350 E. Division Rd., St. Helens 503-397-1033 Rev. Jaime Sanders Columbia Christian Center 235 S 15th St., 503-366-8028 Pastor Terry Luttrell St. Helens Community Bible Church 35031 Millard Rd., St. Helens Pastor Max Snook www.sthelensbiblechurch.org Christian Church 185 S. 12th St., St. Helens 503-397-2151 Pastor Justin Bruner First Lutheran Church 360 Wyeth St., 503-397-0090 Interim Pastor Randy Sinn First United Methodist Church 560 Columbia Blvd., 503-397-0061 Pastor Jared Maddox Plymouth Presbyterian Church 2615 Sykes Rd., 503-397-0062 Pastor David Hutchinson St. Frederic Catholic Church 175 S. 13th St., 503-397-0148 Father Nicolaus Marandu The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 2755 Sykes Road, St. Helens St. Helens 1st Ward Bishop Kent Dery 971-225-8727 St. Helens 2nd Ward Bishop Paul Erickson 971-8134000 Scappoose Ward Bishop Lorin Fielding 503-987-2179 Sunset Park Community Church 174 Sunset Blvd, St Helens Pastor Aaron Hiller

St. Helens Church of Christ 295 S. 18th St., St. Helens Pastor Ivan Bissell 503-366-0967

SCAPPOOSE

Grace Lutheran Church 51737 Columbia River Hwy., Scappoose 503-543-6555 Joshua Wiley Scappoose Foursquare Church 33404 SW JP West, Scappoose 503-543-5069 Pastor Daniel Schmoll St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church 51555 SW Old Port Rd., Scappoose 503-543-2110 Chuck Wood

WARREN

Bethany Lutheran Church 34721 Church Rd., Warren 503-397-2050 Pastor Scott Grace Baptist Church 58690 Ross Rd., Warren 503-397-0405 Pastor Dean Christensen Warren Baptist Church 56799 Columbia River Highway, 503-397-1005 Pastor Randy Thomas Warren Community Fellowship 56523 Columbia River Highway, 503-397-4387 Pastor Cary Wacker

GOBLE

Cornerstone Baptist Church 70024 Goble Rd. 360-562-6201 Pastor Fred Mathews

RAINIER

Alston’s Corner Assembly of God 25272 Alston Rd. 503-556-1961 Pastor Steve Berry Nativity Of The Blessed Virgin 204 C St., E Rainier 503-556-5641 Rainier Assembly of God 74950 Rock Crest St., 503-556-8211 Pastor Jeff McCraken Rainier Community Church of God 321 W C St., Rainier, 503-556-5661

Rainier United Methodist Church Corner of 1st & ‘C’ St., 503-556-3440 Pastor Michele Holloway Riverside Community Church 305 West C Street, Rainier 503-556-1216; Pastor Paul Rice Columbia Bible Church 407 East Second St, Rainier, OR 97016 Heritage Bible Church Rainier Senior Center, 48 W 7th St., Rainier, Oregon 97048

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Nehalem Valley Bible Church 500 North St., 503-429-5378 Pastor Gary Taylor Vernonia Christian Church 410 North St., 503-429-6522 Pastor Sam Hough St. Mary’s Catholic Church 960 Missouri Ave., 503-429-8841 Father Dale Waddil, Father Luan Tran

CLATSKANIE

Clatskanie Baptist Church 415 South Nehalem St., 503-728-2304 Senior Pastor Kirk Bennett Clatskanie Presbyterian Church 215 South Nehalem Street Clatskanie, OR 97016 Phone: 503-728-2300 Clatskanie Presbyterian Church is a community of Christian faith that expresses a relationship with God, and the Holy Spirit for everyone individually and collectively.

Study groups meets at 11 a.m. on Wednesday in the Fireside Room Faith Lutheran Church 1010 N.E. Fifth Street, 503-728-4604 Pastor Alyssa C Augustson Mayger-Downing Community Church 80071 Life Lane, 503-728-2305 Pastor John Thomas St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 100 SW High Street 503-556-5641

RECREATION

Claudette Hawkins

May 18, 1938 ~ Aug. 12, 2019 Claudette passed peacefully with her family and dearest friend by her side on Aug. 12, 2019. Claudette was born in Ste. Anne de Monts, Quebec on May 18, 1938.

On Sept. 10, 1965, Claudette and four friends embarked on a road trip to Santa Barbara, California to work in a hospital to which they had been recommended.

In two separate cars the five friends traveled over many miles of freeways and highways, the drivers of each car managing to keep the other vehicle in sight. Then it happened – one car continued on the freeway; the other car ended up in Colton, California– lost. Suddenly three French Canadian women, unable to speak English, were searching frantically for their two French Canadian friends, also unable to speak English.

In Colton, someone remembered that Mr. & Mrs. Irolas, the owners of

Thorpe’s Restaurant, were French. With the help of the Irolas the women told their story. Even with the help, the three women were unable to find their two friends. They decided to continue to Santa Barbara.

In Covina, California the two separated women, including Claudette, stopped to refuel their car. In the service station sat the three separated friends. Reunited the group decided to return to Colton where they could continue their friendship with the Irolas and learn to speak English.

Claudette married Rodger Hawkins on July 27, 1967 in San Gabrial, California and eventually moved to Warren where they made their home.

Claudette worked at various facilities and hospitals during her nursing career, retiring at 79 years old from Emanuel Hospital in Portland. She played Pinochle with the same group of dear friends for

over forty years. She loved family dinners, girls’ weekends at the beach, and testing her luck at Spirit Mountain.

Claudette was also an active volunteer at the Scappoose Senior Center bread store.

Claudette’s five sisters, brother, and many nieces and nephews still live in Quebec and will miss her dearly.

Claudette leaves behind her husband Rodger; two children Nicolle (Mark) Prehn, and Christian Hawkins; grandchildren Grant (Tabina) Prehn, Mason (Amanda) Prehn, Jordan Whitney, Derick Hawkins, McKenzie Hawkins, and Noah Wright; and many dear friends.

A celebration of life will be held from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Oct. 5, 2019 at the home of her daughter. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Scappoose Senior Center.

Arrangements were made

by Crown Memorial Center.

Evajene (Bunty) Rabinsky Hamilton July 6, 1925 ~ Aug. 17, 2019

Evajene Rabinsky Hamilton passed away on August 17, 2019 at the age of 94.

Evajene was born July 6, 1925 in a small house on Dutch Canyon and lived her entire life within ½ mile of that home. She was the granddaughter of a German immigrant and pioneer homesteader, and beloved daughter to a local logger and businessman.

She was the bookkeeper at several automobile dealerships, one of which she met Harold Hamilton Sr. who she would eventually marry

From Page A1 finishing up, and a new fall program about to begin, it is the perfect time for St. Helens residents to be informed about new classes that will soon be available.

In the fall, the program is continuing a lot of classes and activities, such as their playgroup for young children ages newborn through six, tween nights on Saturdays in October for children ages 9 through 13, an afterschool program partnership through SHSD at Lewis and Clark Elementary School, as well as parent cafés for parents to come together for support in childrearing.

There will be a few new activities as well, some made possible by new partnerships with the recreation program.

One of those partnerships is through Griffin’s Place, a nonprofit in Hillsboro which will work with the recreation center to provide activities such as game nights and art nights for developmentally disabled individuals. Another partnership is through FC Columbia County, which will provide competitive soccer for the recreation program.

Partnerships currently exist with Northwest Regional Education Service District as well as Columbia Health Services. They both work with the recreation program to support the parent cafes.

There is another existing partnership with the Senior Center, which provides an additional space for recreation programs.

According to Duggan, the goal of the partnerships is to provide expertise for recreation center users in fields that regular staff at the recreation center may not have, as well as have the partners mutually benefit from shared facilities. Partnerships mean the center does not have to lose money trying to find an additional space.

They also run the gamut.

“We partner with businesses, we partner with nonprofits, we have individual partners,” Duggan said.

Costs for programs vary widely, but Duggan said the overall goal is simple: keep it cheap.

“We try to keep it as free as possible if we’re not having to buy things to support the night or provide additional staff time. So, things that we’re already going to have staff there for usually are free,” Duggan said.

Free activities this past summer included community game nights, movies in

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in 1953. When reflecting on her life, Evajene remarked

that she was most proud of her family. Evajene’s fondest memories were horse riding, gardening, bowling and traveling with her sisters.

She is survived by her sister Margaret Martin; sons Fred Hamilton, Harold Hamilton Jr., and Randy Hamilton; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and additional extended family.

A service will be held at 1 p.m. on Sat., August 24, 2019 at Columbia Funeral Home. A graveside service at Fairview Cemetery and reception to follow.

Frederick “Fred” Lindsay Diess Jr. Aug. 1, 1949 ~ Aug. 7, 2019

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These kids attended the rec center’s Summer Camp in July, with a theme for each week. Week 1 focused on fun and fitness, week 2 on animals, week 3 on the Oregon Trail, and week 4 was “all ball.”

the park, a Speed Friending event, open soccer, tennis meetups and open gym basketball. There will also be a class this fall on fly-tying which is free.

The general costs of other events include $5 for teen and tween nights if preregistered and $7 at the door, $30 for parent-and-me soccer in the fall, $235 a month for the afterschool program, $130 for the fall fitness class package and $5 per person or $10 per family for monthly Bingo night.

When the recreation program was just beginning, Duggan said she went to several sources to find out what types of classes people would like. She went to different service groups and talked to teachers with the school district, as well as had a voting system at the fall bazaar to see what people would like for programming.

Duggan’s research yielded a lot of need for teen, tween and kids’ classes. Once those activities are offered, “That’s how people start hearing about us,” Dugan said. “And then they start seeing the other stuff we offer as well.”

While the recreation center offers a lot of classes, such as fly-tying, Zumba, dance and HIIT, Duggan said the center is struggling to find teachers. She gets a lot of people asking about certain fitness classes, but she said they don’t have anybody who’s licensed to teach that certain fitness class.

If one is interested in becoming a teacher at the recreation center, there is an application process to go through.

“We have a packet of information that they fill out to see if it’s a good fit for us because we want to make sure it’s community related, that it’s not anything that’s promoting something that we wouldn’t be promoting,” Duggan said. “Then we look

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at it to see how that fits in with it.”

Farnsworth said the program is interested in offering all types of activities, not just fitness or art classes.

“So, if somebody you know is a CPA and they want to teach financial classes for adults, we want that stuff included in here,” Farnsworth said.

Already a diverse array of classes exists, but this past year has mostly been a test year for the program. “[It’s] been a lot of trying out different things, seeing what works, seeing what doesn’t, and then refining it.

Next year, I think we’ll be starting to get into a rhythm,” Duggan said.

Evolving programming aside, the recreation center leaders all felt that the program had a lot to offer to the community.

Ward, now 16, said he has lived in St. Helens all his life, and felt like when he was younger, he could not branch out and meet people outside of the people he knew through sports. He sees younger kids in the program being able to branch out and meet new people.

“I think it gives an opportunity for people to come and be involved and do and try new things that they haven’t done or otherwise would have to go to Portland,” Ward said. “But now we’re doing more stuff here.”

Frederick “Fred” Lindsay Diess Jr., a 28-year resident of St. Helens, Oregon, and former resident of Rogue River, Oregon passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 7, 2019 at the age of 70 at his home.

Fred was born in Eugene, Oregon on August 1, 1949 to Frederick Lindsay Diess Sr. and Betty Jane Lowman. He was the oldest of their five children. Just like his father, he was a lifelong freight handler and local truck driver.

On August 25, 1967, he married Nancy, his childhood sweetheart. In 1967, 1969, 1970 and 1976 respectively, he welcomed his children, who were the most important part of his life.

Fred enjoyed camping with his family, traveling, fishing, woodworking, gardening, tending to his

chickens, and collecting rocks and gems. He also had a great love of music and loved to sing. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.

Fred is survived by his children Lisa Marie Diess of Scappoose, Oregon; Frederick Lindsay Diess III

of St. Helens, Oregon, and Christina Lee Diess-Schloegl of Rogue River, Oregon; six grandchildren Brittany age 28, Cierra age 21, Ricky age 21, Emme age 19, Braden age 14 and Lily age 14; one great-grandchild; Aunt June Diess of Rogue River, Oregon; brother Jim Diess of South Carolina; sisters Starla Gebbie and Bonnie Brown of Oregon.

He is predeceased by his brother Ronald Diess of Scappoose, Oregon; and his parents Fred and Betty Diess of Scappoose, Oregon.

A celebration of life will be announced at a future date. In the interim, if you would like to honor Fred please consider donating to Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Please sign our online guestbook at www. columbiafh.com.

Traffic advisory and course timeline announced for upcoming relays The Providence Hood to Coast Relay and Portland To Coast Walk Relay presented

by Nike would like to advise traffic flow may be affected in Columbia County starting on Friday, August 23rd to Saturday evening, August 24th.

Areas which could also encounter delays because of race-related traffic will be: HWY 30: from Friday, August 23 at 4 a.m. to Saturday, August 25 at 5 a.m.

Leg 16: On Highway 30 near Scappoose High School.

Leg 17: On Highway 30 near St. Helens High School.

Leg 18: Highway 30, left on Pittsburg Rd., left on Sunset Blvd., right on Columbia Blvd., slight right on Gable Rd., left on Bachelor Flat Road until reaching the Columbia County Fairgrounds.

HWY 47: from Friday, August 23 at 1 p.m. to Saturday,

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“The Hood to Coast / Portland to Coast Relays would sincerely like to thank Columbia County for your patience and support of Hood and Portland To Coast participants”, said Felicia Hubber, Race Director and President of Hood To Coast / Portland To Coast Relays.

“The hospitality of local residents, volunteers, and employees has been remarkable throughout the years”.

The Providence Hood To Coast Relay is the most popular relay race in the world with nearly 20,000 runners and walkers participating in three events; Hood To Coast Relay, Portland To Coast Walk Relay, and Portland To Coast High School Challenge. The Providence Hood To Coast Relay waiting list reaches over 40,000 potential participants annu-

ally. In 2018, the three events included runners and walkers from all 50 U.S. states and over 40 countries.

Since 2014, the Providence Cancer Center has been the primary beneficiary of Hood and Portland To Coast fundraising revenue.

Throughout those years, Hood and Portland To Coast participants and volunteers have raised nearly $3.4 million. 100 percent of those funds have been used locally in Oregon to support cancer research, treatment, and support services.

General public race related community questions/concerns can call the event, toll free at (844) 428-8327 from August 19 to August 26.

For emergencies, call 911.

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BIG3 Basketball: Playoffs Building Off the Grid “Spearfish Canyon” Building Off the Grid “Cliff House” 90 Yrs-Arnold Palmer 2019 TOUR Championship Final Round. (N) (Live) Nature “Dolphins: Spy in the Pod” Nature “Dolphins: Spy in the Pod” Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program A Lifetime of Sundays (N) Italian Soccer ››› “Finding Dory” (2016) Voices of Ellen DeGeneres. (:40) Raven’s Home Live Life and Win! Career Day Made in Hollywood Pets.TV (EI) Friends Friends MLB Baseball: Nationals at Cubs

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Family Feud People Now Last Man Standing Last Man Standing MLB Baseball: Yankees at Dodgers SportsCenter (N) (Live) Just Roll With It Bunk’d Raven’s Home Raven’s Home Mike & Molly Mike & Molly The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory (5:30) ›› “This Is 40” (2012, Romance-Comedy) Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann. (DVS)

The Simpsons What-Happen.

Family Guy What-Happen.

10 O’Clock News (N) 11 O’Clock News (N) Graham Bensinger SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter SportsCenter ››› “Zootopia” (2016, Children’s) Voices of Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman.

Big City Greens (:20) Big City Greens Raven’s Home Andi Mack 8 O’Clock News (N) 9 O’Clock News (N) NCIS: New Orleans Madam Secretary “So It Goes” ›› “The Intern” (2015) Robert De Niro. A 70-year-old intern develops a special bond with his young boss. ›› “This Is Where I Leave You” (2014) Jason Bateman.

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KATU News at 6 (N) (Live) KOIN 6 News at 6 (N) CBS Evening News Fast N’ Loud “Fast & Furious Fairmont” KGW News at 6 (N) This Old House Nightly Business Rpt. 6 O’Clock News (N) MLB Baseball: Cardinals at Brewers Pup Academy Dogs attend a secret school.

Mike & Molly Mike & Molly Family Guy Family Guy

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Wheel of Fortune The Goldbergs Schooled Modern Family (:31) Single Parents Extra (N) Ent. Tonight Big Brother (N) SEAL Team Bravo Team is out for revenge.

Expedition Unknown Expedition Unknown: Unearthed (N) Expedition Unknown (N) Tonight With Cassidy Inside Edition (N) America’s Got Talent “Live Results 2” (:01) Songland “Old Dominion/Jeep” (N) PBS NewsHour (N) Nature “Dolphins: Spy in the Pod” Nature “Dolphins: Spy in the Pod” Family Feud Family Feud MasterChef Creating a one-pan dish. (N) BH90210 Gabby asks Christine for advice.

MLB Baseball New York Yankees at Oakland Athletics. From RingCentral Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. (N) (Live) Sydney to the Max Sydney to the Max Bunk’d Bunk’d Raven’s Home Raven’s Home The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory 8 O’Clock News (N) 9 O’Clock News (N) Seinfeld “The Cafe” Seinfeld “The Tape” The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

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KATU News at 6 (N) (Live) America’s Funniest Home Videos KOIN 6 News CBS Weekend News 60 Minutes (N) Expedition Unknown Expedition Unknown (N) (5:00) NFL Preseason Football Pittsburgh Steelers at Tennessee Titans. (N) (Live) Oregon Art Beat Outdoor Idaho The Durrells in Corfu on Masterpiece

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2019 Little League World Series Championship Game: Teams TBA. From South Williamsport, Pa. (N) (Live) World of X Games (N) Rock the Park (EI) Vacation Creation Sharyl Attkisson KATU News at 5 (N) ABC World News BIG3 Basketball: Playoffs PBR Bull Riding Jack Daniels Music City Knockout, Last Man Standing. (N) (Live) No More Dentures No More Dentures Open House (N) Raw Travel KOIN 6 News at 5 (N) KOIN 6 News Building Off the Grid “Desert Domes” Building Off the Grid Building Off the Grid “Alaskan Glacier” Expedition Unknown Expedition Unknown Expedition Unknown (10:30) 2019 TOUR Championship Final Round. (N) (Live) Paid Program Paid Program Grant’s Getaways Paid Program NFL Preseason Football: Steelers at Titans Great Performances “The Sound of Music” “The Sound of Music.”

BSO 360 Focus on Europe GZERO World To the Contrary Washington Week Firing-Hoover NewsHour Wk World Surf League (N) PBC Countdown (N) To Be Announced Paid Program ›› “S.W.A.T.” (2003) Samuel L. Jackson, Colin Farrell. A Los Angeles SWAT team must protect a criminal.

5 O’Clock News (N) (11:30) Italian Serie A Soccer AS Roma vs Genoa CFC. (N) (Live) (:45) The Herbies Preseason Special Heisman Prev.

Baseball Tonight: Sunday Night Countdown MLB Baseball New York Yankees at Los Angeles Dodgers. (N) (Live) (:05) Raven’s Home Just Roll With It Jessie Jessie Jessie Jessie Bunk’d “Fog’d In” Bunk’d Coop & Cami Coop & Cami Sydney to the Max Sydney to the Max Made in Hollywood PiYo Workout! ›› “The Karate Kid Part III” (1989, Drama) Ralph Macchio, Noriyuki “Pat” Morita.

Major Crimes “Hindsight Part 5” Major Crimes A teenage girl vanishes.

Rules of Engagement Family Feud (11:00) MLB Baseball Washington Nationals at Chicago Cubs. (N Subject to Blackout) (Live) Friends ›› “Divergent” (2014) Shailene Woodley, Theo James. A young woman discovers a plot to destroy those like her. (DVS) ›› This Is 40

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Wheel of Fortune A Million Little Things “Pilot” A Million Little Things “Band of Dads” A Million Little Things “Save the Date” KATU News at 11 (N) ROH Wrestling KOIN 6 News at 6 (N) CBS Weekend News Entertainment Tonight (N) NCIS Gibbs becomes acting director.

FBI OA must stop an arms dealer.

48 Hours KOIN 6 News at 11 Ninja Warrior Naked and Afraid “Bite Club” Naked and Afraid “Rain of Terror” Naked and Afraid “Swamp Don’t Care” Naked and Afraid “In the Jungle” Survivalists brave a cave system. (N) NBC Nightly News Naturally, Danny Seo Vets Saving Pets The Champion Within America’s Got Talent “Quarter Finals 2” Performers take the stage live.

Dateline NBC KGW News at 11 (N) Saturday Night Live The Great British Baking Show Travels to the Edge Rick Steves’ Europe Doc Martin A surprise visit from Kenya.

Father Brown “The Kembleford Dragon” Professor T. “The Mask Murders” The Tunnel Karl falls apart.

Graham Bensinger Pregame Show NFL Preseason Football Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Chargers. From Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. (N) (Live) Postgame Show 10 O’Clock News (N) MasterChef (DVS) (4:00) College Football Miami vs Florida. (N) College Football 150 - Football Is US: The College Game (N) SportsCenter (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) Just Roll With It Bunk’d Raven’s Home Raven’s Home ››› “Finding Dory” (2016) Voices of Ellen DeGeneres. (:40) ››› “Zootopia” (2016) Voices of Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman.

Andi Mack Seahawks Preseason People Now The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory 8 O’Clock News (N) 9 O’Clock News (N) NCIS: New Orleans “The Recruits” Saving Hope “Start Me Up” (DVS) Greek Wedding ››› “Wedding Crashers” (2005) Owen Wilson. Partygoers spend a wild weekend with a politician’s family.

The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Full Frontal The Detour

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Naked and Afraid A wilderness instructor.

Naked and Afraid Nicaraguan rain forest.

Naked and Afraid “Argentina Impossible” Naked and Afraid “Frozen and Afraid” Naked and Afraid “Stone Cold” (11:30) 2019 TOUR Championship Third Round. Moving day gets underway at East Lake Golf Club as round three begins at the 2019 TOUR Championship. (N) (Live) Grant’s Getaways Straight Talk KGW News at 5 (N) Love of Quilting It’s Sew Easy Project Fire Test Kitchen Langbein: Cook Martha Bakes MotorWeek Woodwright’s Shop Woodsmith Shop Ask This Old House This Old House NewsHour Wk Great Big World Paid Program FOX College Football Kickoff (N) Horse Racing Travers Stakes. (N) ›› “The Karate Kid Part II” (1986, Drama) Ralph Macchio, Noriyuki “Pat” Morita.

5 O’Clock News (N) College Football Youngstown State vs Samford. (N) (Live) College Football Countdown (N) (Live) College Football Miami vs Florida. (N) (Live) (11:55) Bunk’d Bunk’d Jessie Jessie Jessie Jessie Bunk’d Bunk’d Coop & Cami Coop & Cami Sydney to the Max Sydney to the Max Power Air Fryer Oven Timbers in 30 Teen Kids News (N) The Young Icons Rizzoli & Isles “Cuts Like a Knife” Rizzoli & Isles “Home Town Glory” Saving Hope “Start Me Up” (DVS) 2 Broke Girls 2 Broke Girls ›› “Miss Congeniality” (2000, Comedy) Sandra Bullock, Michael Caine. (DVS) ›› “What Women Want” (2000) Mel Gibson. A chauvinistic ad executive can suddenly read women’s minds. ›› “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2” (2016) Nia Vardalos.

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Good Morning America (N) KATU News This Morning Saturday (N) (Live) (5:00) CBS This Morning: Saturday (N) Lucky Dog “Lizzie” Dr. Chris: Pet Vet Innovation Nation Moonshiners: Whiskey Business Major League Fishing KGW News at Sunrise (N) The Voyager Cat in the Hat Molly of Denali Curious George Sesame Street Pinkalicious Good Day Oregon Saturday (N) College GameDay From Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. (N) (Live) Miraculous: Ladybug Miraculous: Ladybug DuckTales DuckTales Amphibia Good Day Oregon Saturday (N) Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond The King of Queens The King of Queens

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Wheel of Fortune American Housewife Fresh Off the Boat What Would You Do? (N) 20/20 Police rule a woman’s death a suicide. KATU News at 11 (N) Jimmy Kimmel Live (5:00) NFL Preseason Football Buffalo Bills at Detroit Lions. From Ford Field in Detroit. (N) Seattle Training Training Camp Extra (N) Ent. Tonight KOIN 6 News at 10 SOLVE 50th KOIN 6 News at 11 Late Show-Colbert Fast N’ Loud “Chop Shop Truck” Fast N’ Loud The Monkeys face a dilemma. BattleBots “Like a Bot to a Flame” Underdogs make a last ditch effort. (N) (:02) Mysteries of the Abandoned “Mystery Pyramid Conspiracy” A mysterious pyramid.

KGW News at 6 (N) Tonight With Cassidy Inside Edition (N) American Ninja Warrior Grant McCartney, Jesse Labreck and more. (DVS) Dateline NBC (N) KGW News at 11 (N) Tonight Show In the America Nightly Business Rpt. PBS NewsHour (N) The Coroner “The Salcombe Selkie” Downton Abbey on Masterpiece Change affects many at Downton Abbey. (DVS) Indian Summers on Masterpiece 6 O’Clock News (N) Timbers in 30 Family Feud Family Feud BH90210 Gabby asks Christine for advice.

MasterChef Creating a one-pan dish.

10 O’Clock News (N) 11 O’Clock News (N) (:35) Page Six TV (N) MLS Soccer MLS Soccer Seattle Sounders FC at Portland Timbers. (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) Coop & Cami Coop & Cami Sydney to the Max Sydney to the Max “Descendants 3” (2019, Children’s) Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson.

Just Roll With It Raven’s Home Raven’s Home Andi Mack Mike & Molly Mike & Molly The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory 8 O’Clock News (N) 9 O’Clock News (N) The Big Bang Theory Family Guy American Dad The Game Family Guy “Road to the North Pole” Bob’s Burgers Bob’s Burgers ››› “Wedding Crashers” (2005) Owen Wilson. Partygoers spend a wild weekend with a politician’s family. ›› “What Women Want” (2000) Mel Gibson, Helen Hunt.

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Wheel of Fortune Holey Moley “Mother-Putter!” (N) KOIN 6 News at 6 (N) CBS Evening News Extra (N) Ent. Tonight The Big Bang Theory (:31) Young Sheldon Alaskan Bush People Alaskan Bush People Alaskan Bush People “Winter Is Here” KGW News at 6 (N) Tonight With Cassidy Inside Edition (N) The Wall A married couple vies for the prize.

Travels With Darley Nightly Business Rpt. PBS NewsHour (N) Oregon Art Beat Outdoor Idaho (5:00) NFL Preseason Football Jacksonville Jaguars at Miami Dolphins. (N) (Live) 8 O’Clock News (N) LLWS MLS Soccer Minnesota United FC at Sporting Kansas City. Heineken rivalry week. (N) SportsCenter (N) Coop & Cami Coop & Cami Sydney to the Max Sydney to the Max Bunk’d Bunk’d Mike & Molly Mike & Molly The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory 8 O’Clock News (N) Chasing the Cure Doctors diagnose medical mysteries. (N) American Dad American Dad American Dad

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Wheel of Fortune Bachelor in Paradise “604A” (N) Extra (N) Ent. Tonight The Neighborhood The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Mom Fast N’ Loud “Chop Shop Truck” Fast N’ Loud: Revved Up (N) Fast N’ Loud “Keeping It Shelby” (N) Tonight With Cassidy Inside Edition (N) American Ninja Warrior Top ninjas take on stage one in Vegas. (N) (DVS) PBS NewsHour (N) Antiques Roadshow “Indianapolis” Oregon Experience Oregon Experience Family Feud Family Feud So You Think You Can Dance “Top 8 Perform” The dancers perform for the judges. (N) MLB Baseball New York Yankees at Seattle Mariners. From T-Mobile Park in Seattle. (N) (Live) Sydney to the Max Sydney to the Max Pup Academy Dogs attend a secret school.

Raven’s Home Raven’s Home The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory 8 O’Clock News (N) 9 O’Clock News (N) Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy

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Wheel of Fortune KOIN 6 News at 6 (N) CBS Evening News Extra (N) Ent. Tonight Deadliest Catch “Hell or High Water” Deadliest Catch “Unholy Alliance” KGW News at 6 (N) Tonight With Cassidy Inside Edition (N) Ask This Old House Nightly Business Rpt. PBS NewsHour (N) 6 O’Clock News (N) Family Feud Family Feud (4:00) 2019 U.S. Open Tennis First Round. (N) (Live) Coop & Cami Coop & Cami Sydney to the Max Sydney to the Max Mike & Molly Mike & Molly The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Family Guy Family Guy Seinfeld “The Trip” Seinfeld “The Trip”

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FBI A search for a serial bomber.

Deadliest Catch: On Deck “Dark Ship” (N) Deadliest Catch “Episode 20” (N) America’s Got Talent “Quarter Finals 3” Performers take the stage live.

American Experience “The Gilded Age” Disparities among U.S. population. (DVS) The Resident “If Not Now, When?”

First Responders Live “Episode 111” (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter With Scott Van Pelt (N) Bunk’d Bunk’d Raven’s Home Raven’s Home 8 O’Clock News (N) 9 O’Clock News (N) The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

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(:01) Grand Hotel “Art of Darkness” (N) Bull “Bounty” (:02) Aaron Needs a Job “Liquid Assets” (N) Dateline NBC (N) Penelope Keith at Her Majesty’s Service 10 O’Clock News (N) SportsCenter With Scott Van Pelt (N) Coop & Cami Coop & Cami The Big Bang Theory Family Guy American Dad (N) Final Space

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Bless This Mess black-ish NCIS: New Orleans “Pound of Flesh” (:01) Undercover Billionaire (N) (:01) Bring the Funny (N) Frontline Both sides of the abortion debate.

10 O’Clock News (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) Coop & Cami Coop & Cami The Big Bang Theory Family Guy The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

America This Week (:35) Game On! (N) Alaskan Bush People (:35) Sports Sunday

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Craft and Art Classes, Art Gallery, Local Artists Summer Hours: Tues. - Fri. 12 p.m.

- 6 p.m. & Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Just off HWY 30. 58527 Firway Lane, St Helens, OR 97051. www.artdfae.com 503-912-8420.

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ingness to learn, and is an excellent communicator. The District has one entry-level position open and compensation will be based on qualifications and experience.

Clatskanie PUD offers a competitive benefit package. An application and full job description can be found under About Us/Employment Opportunities at clatskaniepud. com. Submit completed application, résumé, and cover

letter to Human Resources, PO Box 216, Clatskanie, OR 97016, secure fax 503308-4884, or email: hr@clatskaniepud. com. The deadline to apply is 5:30 p.m., September 9, 2019. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Sarah Johnson at sjohnson@clats kaniepud.com, or Lynn Donner at ldonner@clatskani epud.com, or by phone 503-7282163. Clatskanie

PUD is an equal employment opportunity employer, following all required federal and state employment laws.

Clatskanie PUD will make reasonable accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Veterans will receive hiring preference.

Lawn Mowing Services Cut grass, edging, trimming, and clean up. Can do large areas. Call Gene at 503-3966404

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Kell-Clean!!

“PURE WATER TECHNOLOGY”

CARPET CARPET CLEANING! CLEANING (Upholstery Cleaning)

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Paul’s Tree Service Inc. No bush too small, no tree too tall - Call Paul! Specialized in danger trees, take downs, storm clean-up.

Time to prune - pruning Lace Leafed Maples & ornamental shrubberies, chipping, senior or veterans discount, free estimates.

CCB# 217173 Lic., Bonded & Insured. 503440-0723 or 503543-8274.

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LOST: Ring of 5-10 keys.

Black GM key, Medco key, Nissan key, other round keys. Lost weeks ago in St. Helens area.

REWARD: $100 for the return of the keys. No questions asked.

503-397-7111.

REWARD Lost softball glove at Campbell Park.

Very personal. Will identify glove. 484335-3746.

Please recycle paper after use

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PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT I/II Columbia County, OR See website for details www. co.columbia.or.us Deadline: 09/03/19 EOE Help Wanted Small yarn company looking for the right person to join our creative team!

Full time position.

It’s a physical job with standing and lifting. We train you.

Contact us for more info: info@blue moonfiberarts.com

OPPORTUNITIES TO TEACH Community Action Team - Head Start is seeking people who love working with children. We have openings for Teachers, Assistant Teachers and Floating Aide’s in centers in St. Helens, Rainier or Clatskanie. Great benefits: health, dental, vision, retirement and education assistance. Position is open until filled. EOE.

Clatskanie People’s Utility District Is seeking an Administrative & Communications Assistant.

Ideal Candidate! A selfstarting individual who is detail- oriented, has a will-

Listed at $850,000 ML# 19679709 Listed by Lea Chitwood Re/Max Power Pros

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Please call (503) 556-3736 or visit www.nworheadstart.org for more information.

ASPHALT PAVING Offering Quality Asphalt Paving Services to Columbia County and surrounding areas.

Now offering landscaping • Mowing • Weeding • Barkdust • Bush hogging • Tilling • Blackberry removal • Digging & dirt work

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MAINTENANCE TECH POSITION AVAILABLE Franklin Manor Apartments, 84 Shore Dr., St. Helens, OR. Part-time 20 hours per week @ $17 per hour.

Please email or mail your resume to Attn. Carolyn Maffei, C&R Real Estate Services, mailto:carolynm@ crrealestate.com, 9400 SW Barnes Rd. #400, Portland, Oregon 97225.

Extraordinary custom home w/Mt Hood views & so much to offer. Beautiful custom chef’s kitchen, great room w/Mt Hood inlaid in the stone fireplace, wood floors, travertine tile + a master suite to die for. Lower level family room for gatherings, game time or separate living option. From the circular driveway to the large wood door entry into the home & beyond, every detail has been carefully thought out.

Amenities list available. Seller is ready to move.

31350 Briarwood Dr, Scappoose OR 97056.

FREE Estimates

We are a family owned small business based out of St. Helens and proud supporters of Columbia County

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UNIQUE CUSTOM CEDAR HOME! Private treed setting, seasonal creek on 3.31 acres. 36X48 shop with 4-12FT bay doors. 3 BR, 2 BA, 2296 SF. Master on the main with a step-down cedar soaking tub. Interior is mostly cedar also. LR looks down into lower family room. Only 0.3 miles off Hwy 30. A lot to see here!

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SCAPPOOSE TOWNHOME IN HIGH-DEMAND CLOSE-IN LOCATION! 3 BR, 2 ½ BA, updated fixtures & SS appliances, natural lighting. Large laundry room with cabinets. Storage shelves in garage. Refreshing A/C. Gated, fenced yard with covered patio and deck. Recently painted. You will feel at home before you know it!

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JOHN HEATING & A/C

Furance & Heat Pump Installation Gas Piping

503-314-2535 Oregon Energy Trust Trade Ally

Waterman Garage Doors

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$40,000 OBO. 1979 50 ft. Steel pontoon boat house.

Willing to trade for a newer travel trailer. The current location is a vacation moorage only, Space rent is very reasonable. Beautiful floating home with a view.

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$Drake’s Towing is now paying TOP Cash$ 4 Junk Cars!!! we buy junk/broken cars,

trucks, vans, heavy equip. top $$ paid to $200

we are LOCAL, serving Columbia County same day service.

503-438-6099

Campers & Trailers

2004 Nomad Travel Trailer $3,200 cash.

Upgrades made.

Fully contained.

Ready to go.

503-310-4451.

614 Vans

1989 Chevy 200 Van Good body. Needs love. Was $2,400 Now $1,900 Firm.

Call Art at 503-7047188.

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Big Yard Sale Sat. Aug 24 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., 574 S. 10th St., St. Helens. Priced to Sell. Something for Everyone!

Estate and moving sale Friday and Saturday 9 am -2 pm 340 Tahoma Court. Columbia City, OR Community Garage Sale Located in Deer Island 64701 Columbia River Hwy. Just past Deer Island Store. Tools, fishing poles and

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Garage Sales

Garage Sales

Garage Sales

Garage Sales

Garage Sales

Office Space

rods, furniture etc. much much more.

Saturday, August 24th.

MOVING SALE Fri. 8/-23 & Sat. 8/24 from 9 a.m.

- 1 p.m. at 51666 SE 8th St., Scapoose.

Multi-Family Yard Sale Thurs. 8/22 - Sat. 8/24 from 9 a.m.

- 5 p.m. at 59980 Eldridge Ln., St. Helens. 2.9 miles up Pittsburg Rd just past Robinette Rd.

Large Sale House full of ant and collectibles. Thur.- Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-3 76100 Atkins Rd. Rainier, OR 97048 off Hwy . 30. 77’ Silverstreak Trailor, 94’ Chevy Silverado 4x4, Vintage 69’ Ford Pick-up, house full fo Asian Collectibles, large advertised windmill, Victorian/oak furniture, vintage clothing, artwork, tortise hair combs, primatives art deco lamps, dolls, linens, jewelry, antique ornate stove, adv. items/signs/ cans, butcher block, tools,pottery, glassware, carnival glass, clocks, canning jars, rr lantern, lamp fixtures, still unpacking too much to list. Don’t miss. Signs out.

stuff, small tables, lamps, books, and a lot more. 314 N 4th Street, St. Helens. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Downtown business space for lease 203 S. First St., across from Columbia Theater.

1,200 SF; storefront. Zoning allows retail, prof. or govt. offices, personal and animal services, eating/ drinking and amusement establishments, bars, and more.

503.366.3050 for more info.

GARAGE SALE 8/23 & 24, 9-4, 155 N RIVER ST., #2, ST. HELEN’S OR TOOLS, SPORTS EQUIP. FURNITURE, REFRIGS, ELECTS, HOUSEHOLD, CLOTHING & MUCH MORE. Garage Sale Fri. & Sat. 8/238/24 from 9 a.m. 3 p.m. at 59835 Battle Mt., St. Helens, OR. Off Pittsburg Rd by reservoirs. Household items, clothing, free bike and more.

GARAGE SALE: SATURDAY, August 24, 2019 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

59188 Archer Ct. St. Helens, OR. Items: Flat Screen TV, Stereo, Fishing Gear, Department 56 Villages, Fabrics, Tools, 5th-Wheel Hitch, Luggage, Other household items.

Multi-Family Garage Sale Dewalt tools, various other tools, prom dresses, furniture, household items, kid clothes. Fri. 8/23 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. & Sat. 8/24 from 8 a.m. - noon.

57706 Grandma’s Lane, Scappoose OR. 9 1/2 miles out of Scappoose/Vernonia Highway.

Multi-Family Yard Sale Sat 8/24 ONLY from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Barbie dolls (lots) many NIB, toys, clothes, kitchen & household items, new child’s bike, womens riding boots sz.

8, man stuff, lots of misc. 34425 Bergan St., Warren (off Berg Rd, take Crest Dr. to Bergan St.)

Yard Sale 78 Sunset Place, St. Helens. Lots of hand and power tools, generator, tool boxes, camping equip., new XL - XXXL ladies clothing., household, etc. Fri. and Sat. 8/23 and 8/24 from 8-2.

HUGE 4 family sale!

GREAT back to school! Estate and Moving Sale 9-5 this Friday, Saturday and Sunday 8/23-25, 56177 Hazen Rd. in Warren between Scappoose and St. Helens.

Costume Reduction Sale at ShoeBox Theater, 231 S. 1st Street on Aug 24 and 25 from 9 - 3.

Yard Sale Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Monday, August 22,23,24, and 26.

Clothes, Movies, VCR and DVD, kitchen stuff, glass

Public Notices

734

Food & Produce

Spring Water Farm Is selling mushrooms and mushroom kits at the World Famous St. Helens Famers Market.

742

Fertilizer

FREE COMPOST Horse manure & shavings mix, We load, U Haul.

Please call for Info: 503-543-7406

sell in buy and ieds sif the clas

810

Duplexes

Duplex for rent in St. Helens.

55+ quiet setting, large bedroom, open living, W/D hookup, DW, covered parking. No smoking/vaping/ pets. References required. $1100/ mo.

503-3692256

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CH19-1227

CH19-1230

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF OREGON COUNTY OF COLUMBIA Probate Department In the are hereby required to additional information from COLUMBIA PROBATE DEPARTMENT Matter of the Estate of Carol present their claims, with the records of the court, the In the Matter of the Estate of ROBERT JOHN GANSON, Deceased. No. 19PB05820 Notice to Interested Persons NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present the same within four months from this

date at the office of VanNatta & Petersen, P.O. Box 748, St. Helens, Oregon; and if not so presented, they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative or the attorneys for the personal representative.

Dated and first published: August 7, 2019. Date of final publication: August 21, 2019.

Personal Representative: Gwendolyn Hill, 5909 Boise Drive, Pasco, WA 99301. Attorneys: VanNatta, Petersen & Anderson Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 748, St. Helens, Oregon 97051. Telephone: (503) 397-4091.

L. Koch, Deceased No. 19PB05234 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS Notice is hereby given that Harold E. Rushing has been appointed and has qualified as the personal representative of the estate. All persons having claims against the estate

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

personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published August 7, 2019. Mark A. Gordon, P.C. Attorney for Personal Representative, OSB #812424, 1677 St. Helens Street, St. Helens, OR 97051. (503) 397-9066.

CH19-1237

PUBLIC NOTICE – INVITATION TO BID NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF BALLOT TITLE CIRCUIT BREAKERS COLUMBIA RIVER PUD CH19-1235

Filed in the Office of County Clerk 8/15/2019 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a ballot title for a measure to be referred by the Columbia County Board of Commissioners has been filed with the Columbia County Clerk on August 15, 2019. A measure election will be held within the boundaries of Columbia County on November 5, 2019. The election will be conducted by mail.

The ballot title caption is: Formation of Columbia County Rider Transit Service District. Caption Formation of Columbia County Rider Transit Service District Question Shall a transit service district be formed with a permanent rate of $0.18/$1,000 of assessed value beginning FY 2021?

Summary This measure

would create a new service district called the Columbia County Rider Transit Service District (the “District”), which will serve to provide permanent local funding for the Columbia County Rider (“CC Rider”) public transit system. CC Rider will continue to operate as a department of Columbia County, and the District will be governed by the Board of County Commissioners for Columbia County. The District will contain the area within the boundaries of Columbia County, including its Cities except for the City of Prescott, which did not consent to inclusion. If approved, the measure will authorize a permanent tax rate of $0.18 per $1,000 of assessed value for all property within the District.

This rate is estimated to

raise $1,038,422 for CC Rider in its first year (fiscal year 2020-21) and grow to $1,446,328 by its tenth year (fiscal year 2029-30).

The proposed rate would amount to $36 per year for a property valued at $200,000.

Any elector of the proposed district may file a petition for review of this ballot title in the Columbia County Circuit Court no later than 5:00 p.m.

August 26th, 2019 (which is the 7th business day after receipt). The challenger must notify the Columbia County Clerk’s Office in writing not later than 5:00 p.m. on the next business day following the day the petition for review is filed (ORS 250.195). This notice is published pursuant to ORS 250.175(5) by Elizabeth E. Huser, Columbia County Clerk.

CH19-1239

NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF BALLOT TITLE Filed in the Office of County Clerk 8/16/2019 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a ballot title for a measure to be referred by St Helens School District No. 502 has been filed with the Columbia County Clerk on August 16, 2019. A measure election will be held within the boundaries of Columbia County on November 5, 2019. The election will be conducted by mail. The ballot title caption is: Bonds to increase student safety, improve, repair high school facilities. Caption Bonds to increase student safety, improve, repair high school facilities Question Shall District increase safety; repair, improve high school facilities; update vocational education, technology; increase capacity; issue $65 million in bonds? If the bonds are approved, they will be payable from taxes on property or property ownership that are not subject to the limits of sections 11 and 11b, Article XI of the Oregon Constitution. Summary If

approved, measure would finance improvements to the St Helens High School campus in St. Helens School District No. 502, including Security, Health, Safety Improvements • Create secure enclosed connections between buildings with secure entry vestibule • Install cameras, reduce unmonitored entrances • Replace fire safety systems Replace and Improve Aging Buildings • Upgrade windows, insulation • Replace heating and cooling systems • Update auditorium, athletic spaces, fields, parking • Replace roofs Modernize High School Career, Vocational Training Labs • Expand, upgrade welding, building construction, automotive and manufacturing • Add Medical Career Training Program Improve. Replace Classrooms, Learning Spaces • Replace Building A with new connected wing • Redesign buildings, add classrooms to accommodate growth • Update classroom technology to

current standards Citizen accountability and oversight, including audits of bond projects and expenditures will be required. Bonds may be issued in one or more series with each series maturing in 31 years or less from date of issuance.

The incremental levy rate is estimated to be $1.25 per $1,000 of assessed property value. Actual rates may differ based upon interest rates incurred and changes in assessed values. Any elector of the district may file a petition for review of this ballot title in the Columbia County Circuit Court no later than 5:00 p.m. August 27th, 2019 (which is the 7th business day after receipt).

The challenger must notify the Columbia County Clerk’s Office in writing not later than 5:00 p.m. on the next business day following the day the petition for review is filed (ORS 255.155). This notice is published pursuant to ORS 255.145(5) by Elizabeth E. Huser, Columbia County Clerk.

Notice is hereby given that Columbia River People’s Utility District (PUD) will receive sealed bids for the purchase of 15 kV Circuit Breakers. Bids will be received by the PUD, 64001 Columbia River Highway, Deer Island, Oregon 97054 until 3:30 p.m., pacific prevailing time, on September 11, 2019, at which time the bids will be publicly opened.

The bids will be available for public inspection at the PUD office after the bid opening. The bid documents and specifications may be examined at the office of the PUD, 64001 Columbia River Highway, Deer Island, Oregon 97054. Electronic copies of the bid documents may be obtained by sending a written request to bstaehely@ crpud.org or by calling (503)

366-3244. Columbia River PUD reserves the right to reject any and all bids that are not in compliance with the bid documents and prescribed public bidding procedures and to reject for good cause any or all bids upon a finding by the PUD that it is in the public interest to do so.

Dated: August 14, 2019 at Columbia River People’s Utility District.

CH19-1238

BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMSSIONERS FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON In the Matter of Appeals of Administrative Decisions by Land Development Services director for Building Permit No. 92-19-000377-MD and Residential Electrical Permit No. 192-000602ELEC for Space 10 of the Deer Pointe Meadows Mobil Home Park. NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING DELIBERATIONS AND NOTICE OF REOPENING THE RECORD (PROPERTY OWNER NOTICE) 1. The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on July 24,2019, on the appeal of Building Permit No. 92-19-000377- MD for the placement of a manufactured dwelling and Residential Electrical Permit No. 192-000602-ELEC for the replacement of a service meter, installation of a grounding system and

installation of a Sb amp recreational vehicle outlet in space 10 of the Deer Pointe Meadows Mobile Home park. 2. After receiving testimony at the public hearing, the Board closed the hearing and continued deliberations to August 21, 2019. The Board reopened the record to: a. New evidence, arguments, and testimony to be received by July 31, 2019; b. Rebuttal evidence, arguments, and testimony to be received

by August 7, 2019; c.

Applicant’s final arguments to be received by August 14, 2019. 3. Notice is hereby given that the Board has rescheduled deliberations in this matter from August 21, 2019 to August 28, Wednesday, at or after 10:00 a.m. in Room 310, the Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 3rd Floor, County

CH19-1232

CH19-1234

Storage Auction on August 29, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Citizen Storage, 454 Milton Way, St. Helens. 2 units are up for auction. Unit 6 Consolidation of units and Unit 9 - Tom Barclay.

The statement of procedures for Columbia County are available for review at the Columbia County Courthouse and the following libraries: Scappoose, Clatskanie, Rainier, Columbia City, St. Helens and Vernonia.

STORAGE AUCTION

STATEMENT OF PROCEDURES

Courthouse, 230 Strand Street, St. Helens, Oregon.

4. Prior to deliberating, the Board will reopen the record in this matter for the purpose of disclosing ex parte contact and providing an opportunity for interested parties to question and comment on the ex-parte contact. All testimony must be directed towards the ex parte contact.

The Board will not admit testimony on any other issue.

5. The subject property is located at 25231Alderbark Road, Rainer, Oregon in the Rural Residential - 5 (RR-5) Zone and identified in the County Assessor’s records as Tax Lot 7315020-01900. Dated this 15th day of August 2019.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON By: Henry Heimuller, Chair.

Public Notice deadline is Mondays by noon.

Late submissions not guaranteed

Columbia County’s trusted local news source

A10

www.thechronicleonline.com 19-023

20475 HANSEN KEVIN N & TOMMIE L 24933 WARREN RD RAINIER, OR 97048

Public Notices

CH19-1236

0306

7N3W04-D0-01301

2018 2017 2016 2015

807.33 204.52 1,011.85 Wednesday, August 21, 2019 783.41 323.81 1,107.22

19-024

20627 HARMON JOYCE 76988 ATKINS RD RAINIER, OR 97048

0306

7N3W09-B0-00802

2018 2017 2016 2015

19-025

25277 HEINEMANN GLORIA & JOHN PO BOX 4186 PANAMA CITY, FL 32401

0404

6N5W06-BC-04501

2018 2017 2016 2015

815.18

76.08

891.26

762.05 436.91 Total amount due

1,198.96 $4,209.29

2,290.37 213.77 2,297.27 581.97 2,129.59 880.23 1,108.49 606.45 Total amount due

2,504.14 2,879.24 3,009.82 1,714.94 $10,108.14

128.16 125.27 121.05 115.98 Total amount due

11.97 31.74 50.03 66.50

140.13 157.01 171.08 182.48 $650.70

2017 2016 2015

6.10 6.06 5.97 Total amount due

1.79 2.75 3.66

7.89 8.81 9.63 $33.20

NOTICE 2019 FORECLOSURE LIST ISSUED BY COLUMBIA COUNTY The Tax Collector of Columbia County, Oregon, has prepared the following list of all 6.88 19-026 5149 HOUHA THOMAS H 0106 4N3W13-D0-01101 2018 6.07 0.81 properties now subject to foreclosure, embracing foreclosure list numbers 19-001 to 19-056 inclusive, hereto attached. This 2019 Foreclosure contains the 27721 CHAPMAN RD 2017 List 6.16 1.81 names 7.97 of SCAPPOOSE, OR 97056 2016 6.29 2.85 9.14 those appearing in the latest tax rolls as the respective owners of tax delinquent properties, a description of each such property as the same2015 appears6.08 in the latest tax rolls, 3.73 9.81 Total amount due $33.80 the year or years for which taxes, special assessments, fees, or other charges are delinquent on each property, together with the principal of the delinquent amount for 19-027 434651 each year and the amount of accrued and accruing interest thereon through August 21, 2019 2019 FORECLOSURE LIST0404 issued

by Columbia County, State0.81 of Oregon: FREEMAN PHILIP H & PEARL L REV 5N5W00-00-03400M 2018 6.06 6.87 KLABZUBA OIL & GAS FL 100 LEXINGTON ST STE 050 FORT WORTH, TX 76102

EXHIBIT "A" 2019 FORECLOSURE LIST ISSUED BY COLUMBIA COUNTY INTEREST AS-OF-DATE Sep 21, 2019

F/C No. 19-001

TAX MAILING/AGENT NAME ACCT MAILING ADDRESS 10444 AMERICAN SECURITIES INC PO BOX 61427 VANCOUVER, WA 98666

CODE PROPERTY NO. 0201 4N1W04-BD-03100

19-002

10453 AMERICAN SECURITIES INC P O BOX 61427 VANCOUVER, WA 98666

0291

4N1W04-BD-03800

19-003

24447 ATCHLEY KEITH W & RAU SHAUNA 62465 NEHALEM HWY N VERNONIA, OR 97064

0403

19-004

27458 BANKSTON ROSS L SR BANKSTON 13935 COLVIN RD CLATSKANIE, OR 97016-2857

19-005

0404

5N5W00-00-03500M

2018 2017 2016 2015

6.06 6.10 6.06 5.97 Total amount due

0.81 1.79 2.75 3.66

6.87 7.89 8.81 9.63 $33.20

19-029 434653 FREEMAN PHILIP H & PEARL L REV KLABZUBA OIL & GAS FL 100 LEXINGTON ST STE 050 FORT WORTH, TX 76102

0404

5N5W00-00-03600M

2018 2017 2016 2015

6.06 6.10 6.06 5.97 Total amount due

0.81 1.79 2.75 3.66

6.87 7.89 8.81 9.63 $33.20

19-030 434654 FREEMAN PHILIP H & PEARL L REV KLABZUBA OIL & GAS FL 100 LEXINGTON ST STE 050 FORT WORTH, TX 76102

0404

5N5W00-00-03700M

2018 2017 2016 2015

6.06 6.10 6.06 5.97 Total amount due

0.81 1.79 2.75 3.66

6.87 7.89 8.81 9.63 $33.20

19-031

17283 LARSON ERIN & COURTNEY & CHE 14290 S MARJORIE LN 2013 OREGON CITY, OR 97045

0211

4N2W01-00-01102

2018 2017 2016 2015

984.75 91.92 886.16 224.49 1,630.29 673.85 1,571.29 900.68 Total amount due

1,076.67 1,110.65 2,304.14 2,471.97 $6,963.43

19-032

22929 MCNAIR ROBERT E MANDES JAMES G & REB 225 C ST VERNONIA, OR 97064

0401

4N4W04-BD-03500

2018 2017 2016 2015

945.40 88.24 922.70 233.75 824.87 340.95 751.70 429.31 Total amount due

1,033.64 1,156.45 1,165.82 1,181.01 $4,536.92

1,626.63 151.82 1,623.14 411.20 1,383.75 571.95 137.64 73.41 Total amount due

1,778.45 2,034.34 1,955.70 211.05 $5,979.54

DELINQ INTEREST TAXES TO 9/21/19 555.54 51.85 539.95 136.79 531.99 219.89 513.57 294.40 Total amount due

TOTAL DUE 607.39 676.74 751.88 807.97 $2,843.98

2018 2017 2016 2015

547.18 51.07 531.88 134.74 522.74 216.01 506.06 290.10 Total amount due

598.25 666.62 738.75 796.16 $2,799.78

5N4W23-CA-00100

2018 2017 2016 2015

1,274.14 118.92 1,246.70 315.83 1,147.07 474.12 1,097.91 629.46 Total amount due

1,393.06 1,562.53 1,621.19 1,727.37 $6,304.15

0508

7N5W10-00-00300

2018 2017 2016 2015

2,079.80 194.12 2,081.48 527.30 2,025.13 837.05 1,977.12 1,133.52 Total amount due

2,273.92 2,608.78 2,862.18 3,110.64 $10,855.52

19836 BATES DALE PO BOX 1541 ST HELENS, OR 97051

0305

7N2W23-B0-02500

2018 2017 2016 2015

2,040.78 190.47 2,023.93 512.73 1,965.72 812.49 1,914.25 1,097.50 Total amount due

2,231.25 2,536.66 2,778.21 3,011.75 $10,557.87

19-033

25685 MARTINEZ IAN 18111 BEAVER DIKE RD CLATSKANIE, OR 97016

0501

7N4W08-AD-03801

2018 2017 2016 2015

19-006

3094

0101

3N2W11-AA-00700

2018 2017 2016 2015

3,216.73 300.24 3,159.08 800.30 3,118.92 1,289.15 2,932.98 1,681.35 Total amount due

3,516.97 3,959.38 4,408.07 4,614.33 $16,498.75

19-034

26838 MATTINEN KIRC S 22528 NELSON HILL RD CLATSKANIE, OR 97016

0508

7N3W18-B0-01803

2018 2017 2016 2015

19-007

26915 BERGMAN RANDOLPH R 76679 HIGHWAY 47 N CLATSKANIE, OR 97016-4000

0508

7N4W06-00-00900

2018 2017 2016 2015

2,849.90 265.98 3,073.15 778.53 2,681.70 1,108.43 2,412.25 1,383.03 Total amount due

3,115.88 3,851.68 3,790.13 3,795.28 $14,552.97

19-035

20505 MILLER JEFFREY K & LAURENE K 38828 SW FERNWOOD DR GASTON, OR 97119

0306

7N3W05-D0-00500

19-008

26923 BERGMAN RANDOLPH R 76679 HIGHWAY 47 N CLATSKANIE, OR 97016-4000

0508

7N4W07-00-00200

2018 2017 2016 2015

898.77 83.89 899.13 227.78 875.89 362.04 851.14 487.98 Total amount due

982.66 1,126.91 1,237.93 1,339.12 $4,686.62

19-036

15109 MITCHELL GARY L & DIANA L 32520 NE 94TH CAMAS, WA 98607

0208

19-009

18422 BLAIR DELMAS C BLAIR JESSE A & BERTIE 1765 7TH ST COLUMBIA CITY, OR 97018

0301

7N2W17-AC-00300

2018 2017 2016 2015

1.15 2.59 4.00 5.38

9.80 11.41 12.82 14.15 $48.18

19-037

23972 MOLLETT MARSHA RAE 409 ROSE AVE 1 VERNONIA, OR 97064-1132

19-010

18515 BOLDEN MICHELLE JOY 1747 MERIWETHER LN WOODLAND, WA 98674-1221

0301

7N2W17-AD-05500

2018 2017 2016 2015

1,412.32 131.82 1,398.73 354.34 1,359.15 561.78 1,309.06 750.42 Total amount due

19-038

9797

19-011

23030 BREIDENBACH TRAVIS 700 ADAMS AVE VERNONIA, OR 97064

0401

4N4W04-CB-00800

2018 2017 2016 2015

3,210.14 299.61 3,132.95 793.68 2,947.59 1,218.33 2,297.03 1,316.13 Total amount due

1,544.14 1,753.07 1,920.93 2,059.48 $7,277.62 3,509.75 3,926.63 4,165.92 3,613.16 $15,215.46

19-039

2018 2017 2016 2015

21.80 2.91 14.87 4.36 17.62 7.99 53.51 30.68 Total amount due

24.71 19.23 25.61 84.19 $153.74

2018 2017 2016 2015

2,214.09 206.64 2,160.83 547.41 1,983.68 819.93 1,995.97 1,144.36 Total amount due

2,420.73 2,708.24 2,803.61 3,140.33 $11,072.91

2018 2017 2016 2015

1,198.80 111.89 1,170.72 296.58 1,130.35 467.21 1,082.99 620.91 Total amount due

1,310.69 1,467.30 1,597.56 1,703.90 $6,079.45

2018 2017 2016 2015

1,693.65 158.07 1,648.07 417.51 1,628.00 672.90 1,572.14 901.19 Total amount due

1,851.72 2,065.58 2,300.90 2,473.33 $8,691.53

BENSHOOF CASEY LEE 52851 NW SHOEMAKER RD SCAPPOOSE, OR 97056

YEARS

19-028 434652 FREEMAN PHILIP H & PEARL L REV KLABZUBA OIL & GAS FL 100 LEXINGTON ST STE 050 FORT WORTH, TX 76102

2018 2017 2016 2015

8.65 8.82 8.82 8.77 Total amount due

0.90 2.01 3.05 4.05

7.64 8.86 9.78 10.65 $36.93

2018 2017 2016 2015

1,139.92 106.39 1,131.18 286.56 1,099.60 454.50 1,085.72 622.48 Total amount due

1,246.31 1,417.74 1,554.10 1,708.20 $5,926.35

4N1W09-BD-02800

2018 2017 2016 2015

542.69 50.65 527.58 133.66 520.91 215.31 476.08 271.85 Total amount due

593.34 661.24 736.22 747.93 $2,738.73

0403

4N4W07-00-00600

2018 2017 2016 2015

1,949.48 181.95 1,045.07 264.75 988.87 408.73 920.37 527.67 Total amount due

2,131.43 1,309.82 1,397.60 1,448.04 $6,286.89

0201

4N1W03-BD-06800

2018 2017 2016 2015

17228 NELSON MARTHA L 57893 FISHER LN ST HELENS, OR 97051

0211

4N1W18-A0-03000

19-040

17231 NELSON MARTHA L 57893 FISHER LN ST HELENS, OR 97051

0211

19-041

17459 PINSON EDWARD F & ELNORA 7216 N NEWELL AVE PORTLAND, OR 97231

19-042

NAISH BRADLEY B & MERRIE L 420 K ST WASHOUGAL, WA 98671

6.74 6.85 6.73 6.60 Total amount due

7.41 7.40 7.51 7.46 Total amount due

0.99 2.17 3.40 4.58

8.40 9.57 10.91 12.04 $40.92

2018 2017 2016 2015

2,467.70 230.32 2,398.54 607.63 2,286.97 945.28 2,122.91 1,216.93 Total amount due

2,698.02 3,006.17 3,232.25 3,339.84 $12,276.28

4N1W17-B0-11400

2018 2017 2016 2015

1,414.00 131.98 1,374.43 348.19 1,356.98 560.89 1,308.86 750.30 Total amount due

1,545.98 1,722.62 1,917.87 2,059.16 $7,245.63

0211

5N1W31-CC-00300

2018 2017 2016 2015

352.43 32.89 343.20 86.95 339.50 140.33 265.56 149.73 Total amount due

385.32 430.15 479.83 415.29 $1,710.59

20021 REED KATHLEEN R & GIRT ROBERT 72531 BEAVER SPRINGS RD RAINIER, OR 97048

0305

7N2W29-C0-01700

2018 2017 2016 2015

1,511.64 141.08 1,499.25 379.80 1,456.68 602.10 1,330.88 759.52 Total amount due

1,652.72 1,879.05 2,058.78 2,090.40 $7,680.95

19-043

12955 RIDGECREST DEVELOPMENT II LLC PO BOX 61427 VANCOUVER, WA 98663

0201

4N1W06-DD-08500

2018 2017 2016 2015

2,810.14 262.29 2,731.00 691.85 2,690.62 1,112.13 2,597.20 1,488.85 Total amount due

19-012 433867 CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICE 1600 S DOUGLASS RD 200-A ANAHEIM, CA 92806

0108

19-013

23346 CASON JEREMY & CASON AMY L 27300 GROON MT RD BANKS, OR 97106

0401

25456 CHRISTENSEN LANCE A 11126 HIGHWAY 202 BIRKENFELD, OR 97016

0404

15598 CLIFTON RICHARD 34105 SMITH RD ST HELENS, OR 97051

0208

19-016

13506 COLLINS JOSEPH L 435 N 12TH ST ST HELENS, OR 97051

0201

5N1W33-DC-07700

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2,517.64 234.99 2,518.15 637.93 2,375.61 981.92 2,306.86 1,322.60 Total amount due

2,752.63 3,156.08 3,357.53 3,629.46 $12,895.70

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2018 2017 2016 2015

637.84 59.53 619.89 157.04 610.81 252.46 537.16 307.93 Total amount due

697.37 776.93 863.27 845.09 $3,182.66

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2018 2017 2016 2015

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26.92 30.83 35.05 38.57 $131.37

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2018 2017 2016 2015

760.65 70.99 739.25 187.28 728.38 301.06 600.66 344.33 Total amount due

831.64 926.53 1,029.44 944.99 $3,732.60

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22478 GARGOVICH REO G 724 SPENCER ST VERNONIA, OR 97064

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1,114.14 103.99 1,087.47 275.49 1,037.70 428.92 979.62 561.65 Total amount due

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18190 GOTCHER ALBERT & CAROLYN TR P O BOX 1270 RAINIER, OR 97048

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1,218.13 1,362.96 1,466.62 1,541.27 $5,588.98 12.61 14.45 15.94 17.28 $60.28

798.50 74.53 776.12 196.62 764.71 316.08 716.15 410.53 Total amount due

873.03 972.74 1,080.79 1,126.68 $4,053.24

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1,758.57 2,012.45 2,160.57 2,323.57 $8,255.16

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20627 HARMON JOYCE 76988 ATKINS RD RAINIER, OR 97048

0306

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62.62 71.72 79.27 86.66 $300.27

19-052 435011 ST HELENS LUMBER COMPANY ST HELENS, OR 97051

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25277 HEINEMANN GLORIA & JOHN PO BOX 4186 PANAMA CITY, FL 32401

0404

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3N2W12-AD-01700

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11.13 11.17 10.97 10.71 Total amount due

1.48 3.28 4.97 6.57

2018 2017 2016 2015

815.18 76.08 807.33 204.52 783.41 323.81 762.05 436.91 Total amount due

891.26 1,011.85 1,107.22 1,198.96 $4,209.29

2018 2017 2016 2015

2,290.37 213.77 2,297.27 581.97 2,129.59 880.23 1,108.49 606.45 Total amount due

2,504.14 2,879.24 3,009.82 1,714.94 $10,108.14

2018 2017 2016 2015

128.16 125.27 121.05 115.98 Total amount due

11.97 31.74 50.03 66.50

140.13 157.01 171.08 182.48 $650.70

2018 2017 2016 2015

6.07 6.16 6.29 6.08 Total amount due

0.81 1.81 2.85 3.73

6.88 7.97 9.14 9.81 $33.80

2018 2017 2016 2015

6.45 6.45 6.56 6.53 Total amount due

0.86 1.89 2.97 4.01

7.31 8.34 9.53 10.54 $35.72

560.16 52.29 546.86 138.54 521.84 215.70 5.20 2.77 Total amount due

612.45 685.40 737.54 7.97 $2,043.36

8.65 8.82 8.82 8.77 Total amount due

1.15 2.59 4.00 5.38

19-027 434651 FREEMAN PHILIP H & PEARL L REV KLABZUBA OIL & GAS FL 100 LEXINGTON ST STE 050 FORT WORTH, TX 76102

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5N5W00-00-03400M

2018 2017 2016 2015

6.06 6.10 6.06 5.97 Total amount due

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6.87 7.89 8.81 9.63 $33.20

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0208 5N1W08-CB-00600

2018 2017 2016 2015

805.59 75.18 783.06 198.38 773.09 319.54 745.67 427.44 Total amount due

9.80 11.41 12.82 14.15 $48.18 880.77 981.44 1,092.63 1,173.11 $4,127.95

19-028 434652 FREEMAN PHILIP H & PEARL L REV KLABZUBA OIL & GAS FL 100 LEXINGTON ST STE 050 FORT WORTH, TX 76102

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2018 2017 2016 2015

6.06 6.10 6.06 5.97 Total amount due

0.81 1.79 2.75 3.66

6.87 7.89 8.81 9.63 $33.20

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2018 2017 2016 2015

3,183.50 297.13 3,106.90 787.08 2,890.31 1,194.66 2,804.78 1,608.07 Total amount due

3,480.63 3,893.98 4,084.97 4,412.85 $15,872.43

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0.81 1.79

6.87 7.89

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6.06

0.81

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Total amount due $33.20 5N5W00-00-03700M

KLABZUBA OIL & GAS FLOR PARTIES ABOVE-NAMED, 2017 and to 6.10all persons 1.79 owning 7.89 or claiming to own, or having or claiming to have, any interest in atty property TO ALL PERSONS 100 LEXINGTON ST STE 050 6.06 2.75 8.81 included in foreclosure list above set forth, being2016 the Columbia County 2019 FORTthe WORTH, TX 76102 2015 5.97 3.66 9.63 Foreclosure List: Total amount due

$33.20

19-031 ARE 17283 LARSON ERIN & COURTNEY & CHE 0211 4N2W01-00-01102 2018 1,076.67Oregon, has filed in the Circuit.Court of the State of Oregon for Columbia County, YOU HEREBY REQUIRED TO TAKE NOTICE that984.75 Columbia91.92County, 14290 S MARJORIE LN 2013 2017 886.16 an Application forOR 97045 General Judgment to foreclose the of all taxes224.49 shown1,110.65 on the 2019 Columbia County Foreclosure List above set forth, and that Columbia OREGON CITY, 2016lien 1,630.29 673.85 2,304.14 1,571.29 900.68 2,471.97 County, as plaintiff, will submit to the court a form 2015 of a General Judgment foreclosing such tax liens not less than thirty (30) days from the date of the first publicaTotal amount due $6,963.43 tion of this notice.

And any and all persons interested in any of the real property included in this foreclosure list are required to file an answer and defense, if any 19-032 22929 MCNAIR ROBERT E 0401 4N4W04-BD-03500 2018 945.40 88.24 1,033.64 there be, to such Application for a General Judgment thirty (30) days1,156.45 from the date of the fnst publication of this notice, which date is August 21,2019 NoMANDES JAMES G & REB 2017within 922.70 233.75 C ST 2016 824.87 1,165.82 tice of this225 foreclosure proceeding is given under ORS 312.0a0(1) by340.95 one (1) publication of the foregoing foreclosure list in The Chronicle, a newspaper of general VERNONIA, OR 97064 2015 751.70 429.31 1,181.01 Total amount due of the $4,536.92 circulation published weekly in Columbia County, Oregon. The date publication of this 2019 is the 21st of August, 2019

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New turf field coming to St. Helens Middle School

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CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net

Officials at the St. Helens School District (SHSD) are considering funding options for a new turf field at St. Helens Middle School.

One entity that will not be funding the field is the City of St. Helens.

At their regular session meeting on August 7, Mayor Rick Scholl said city staff had looked at ways to fund the new field and found it would not be possible.

“With the rec program being in play, and the city funding it, we don’t have the monies available,” Scholl said. “We’re not discussing it any further.”

SHSD Superintendent Scot Stockwell and board member Bill Amos asked St. Helens City Council to contribute funds to the field at the July 17 city council work session. Stockwell explained the overall cost of the field would be about $500,000, providing estimates for the constituent parts to be $320,000 for the turf and infield, $30,000 for engineering, $150,000 for subgrade and drainage.

Stockwell said he thought the councilors’ support of the project would be beneficial for the community.

“We’ve got our intergovernmental agreement, our partnership, and we’re going to continue to grow and expand that, and I think it would be a good way to support that project,” Stockwell said.

Scholl asked the school district representatives if

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St. Helens Middle School, still under construction, will get a new turf field.

grants would be available for the field. Amos said the district has looked at different grants from the nonprofit USA Football, one that will pay up to $100,000, one that will pay $70,000 and one that will pay $50,000 toward the project. Stockwell also said the district could pull funds from their bond which helped construct the new middle school, because the district was able to make some savings from construction. As Stockwell explained, that situation would not be ideal.

“Money we put towards this turf project takes away from the high school,” Stockwell said.

SHSD is currently working on a bond proposal for a November ballot which will raise $65 million for the renovation of St. Helens High School.

Stockwell also explained that the ask for funding was not necessarily for the total cost.

“Anything that the city would propose would be certainly appreciated. I don’t think we’re asking for the full $500,000,” Stockwell said.

Stockwell also said the

district is currently working on a request for proposals to find a company to put in the turf field. As the timeline stands, the turf field would not be put in until October.

The work session also dedicated time to brainstorming possible avenues for fundraising for the field.

St. Helens resident Rich Bailey and past SHSD board member shared one story from 20 years prior, where the boosters club at SHSD was trying to fundraise for a new covered grandstand at SHHS. Bailey explained that while some fundraising efforts raised some money, the real success came when Coca Cola approached the boosters club to have an exclusive soft drinks contract.

“That money from the contract was used for the grandstands,” Bailey said.

“Without that contract the boosters would still be fundraising for covered grandstands at the field.”

Bailey further explained that with any kind of fundraising activity in St. Helens, nothing has approached the amount of funds needed for the middle school turf field.

exemplary grade on a paper they turned in blank and marking them present for classes the student had not attended.

“This whole relationship began, your honor, because the victim started communicating she was depressed, she was at risk of self-harm, and she was going through a difficult time in her life.

That’s how this relationship began and that’s not the only student to have done that,” Auxier said, mentioning a student in 2014 who met with law enforcement, who had texted regularly with Wroblewski her sophomore year under similar circumstances.

“She told law enforcement that she thought she was going to marry the defendant.”

The victim then made a statement, asking not to be named or quoted, but did address Wroblewski, who looked up at her as she stood to his right and spoke. Grove thanked her for her “thoughtful and articulate statement” and commended her for her bravery.

Wroblewski himself addressed the court, opening with, “I am here to finally do the right thing to the best of my ability. I want everyone to know that I have zero expectations,” adding that he was “so very sorry and remorseful.”

He said he recognized there were many victims in court on Monday because of his actions. He was interrupted at one point and reminded not to name the victim.

“To the victim,” Wro-

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Wroblewski signs documents after sentencing.

blewski continued with a seemingly frustrated pause, “this all falls on me. It’s not anything that falls on you.

If it was in my power to go back and do things over the right way, I would.”

Wroblewski said the event came about because of his personal issues, his shortcomings and dealings with depression, burnout at work, and his personal insecurities.

He said he was not strong enough to overcome these formidable obstacles and conditions, and admitted they were explanations, not excuses.

“I want to take 100 percent responsibility for my actions,” Wroblewski said.

He said he’d benefited from the Columbia County Jail’s various programs, including Life Lessons and Pathway to Freedom, which he said had given him tools to address his shortcomings.

He asked that his transfer to the Oregon Department of Corrections be delayed until

October, so he could finish the programs, but Grove later stated he did not have the authority to do so.

McDonald argued Wroblewski’s behavior had not been predatory, but rather was down to a situation that began as friendship and ultimately became inappropriate.

“One of the things the state relies upon is that they believe that Mr. Wroblewski is brazen, unremorseful, and predatory, and they based that in part on the documents from 2008 and 2009. I think it’s important to put those in context,” McDonald said.

“During that time period he was 34 years old, he was getting used to being in St. Helens, and he was trying to reach out to his students.”

McDonald argued that, while it was clear some of the actions Wroblewski took were out of bounds, he noted the principal, legal counsel for the district, and the superintendent at the time all said there was no criminal conduct. They were mandatory reporters, he said, no one was directly named in the reports and a full investigation was not conducted.

Grove ultimately ruled that the 24-month sentence requested by the defense was too light, but also did not hand down the 90-month sentence Wroblewski was eligible to serve under the charges requested by the prosecution.

Wroblewski will be eligible for credit for time served.

In addition, he will be subject to two years of post-prison supervision, must register as a sex offender, and will be required to pay restitution to the victim after counseling costs have been totaled.

Police Reports St. Helens Police Department August 5 • At approximately 8:44 a.m., officers investigated vandalism to several vehicles in the 500 block of N. Columbia River Highway.

• At about 10:24 a.m., Jerry Lee Yager, 61, of St. Helens, was arrested for an outstanding felony warrant in the 180 block of N. Vernonia Road.

August 6 • At about 3:28 p.m., John David Thomas, 42, of St. Helens, was arrested for an outstanding felony warrant out of the Columbia County Circuit Court for failure to appear in the 140 block of Elm Street.

August 7 • At approximately 8:09 a.m., Thomas Alton Davis, 52, of St. Helens, was arrested on an outstanding warrant in the 470 block of S. 15th Street.

• At about 8:46 a.m., Sarah Warner-Overstreet, 35, of St. Helens, was arrested for hindering prosecution in the 140 block of Elm Street.

• At approximately 5:45 p.m., Samuel Paul Stonebrook, 42, of Warren, was issued a criminal citation for driving with a suspended or revoked license near Little Street and Wonderly Drive.

August 8 • At approximately 9:44 a.m., Tehvyn Shane Kiciza West, 25, of St. Helens, was arrested on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant.

Columbia County Sheriff’s Office July 29 • John Arthur Weldon was arrested for a warrant and charged with probation violation.

July 30 • Ryan Jeffrey Bernhard was arrested for reckless driving, eluding a police officer in a vehicle, and recklessly endangering. Sheriff’s Office records show Bernhard posted bail.

• Adam Corey Fleming was arrested and arraigned on multiple charges, including five counts of attempting to commit a crime,

sodomy in the first degree, sexual abuse in the first degree, assault in the first degree, assault in the second degree, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon, and two counts of tampering with evidence.

• Peter Alan Ware was arrested and sentenced for a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence of alcohol.

July 31 • Nicholas James Folden was arrested and arraigned for assault in the fourth degree, criminal mischief in the second degree, and interfering with a peace officer.

August 1 • Kenneth Ray West was arrested on a warrant out of all county courts and charged with third degree theft. Sheriff’s Office records show he is out on conditional release.

• Jeffry Alan Williams was booked and released for driving under the influence of intoxicants.

August 2 • Luke Isaiah Clark was arrested and sentenced on a misdemeanor probation violation.

• Janice Juanita Lajean Gutierrez was arrested and sentenced for a felony charge of driving under the influence of intoxicants.

August 5 • Robert Duvall Cooper was booked and released for failure to appear.

• Jacob Edward Reed Lain was arrested and sentenced on a probation violation out of Columbia County Circuit Court.

August 6 • Mireya Aileen Baltazar was arrested on a warrant out of all county courts and Multnomah County Circuit Court and is charged with failure to appear.

• Jesus Alexander Bellmas was arrested and sentenced on a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence.

• Lorenzo Corey Keone Brown was booked and released for attempting to elude police in a vehicle, reckless driving, possession of methamphetamine and carrying a concealed knife.

August 7 • James Charles Cook was arrested and sentenced for a probation violation.

August 9 • Ryan James Beickel was arrested for a felony probation violation.

• Luke Isaiah Clark was arrested and sentenced for reckless driving.

• Carlee Camille Ramsdell was arrested and sentenced on a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence of intoxicants.

• Garth Lanel Smith was booked and released on charges of reckless driving and driving under the influence of alcohol.

August 10 • Gillis Potter McDonald was arrested and sentenced on two felony counts of encouraging child sex abuse in the first degree.

Rainier Police Department August 2 • A caller was worried about a barking dog that was chained to a fence at the post office. The dog was apparently upset that he was left outside while his owner went to pick up his mail.

• Officers responded to a twovehicle motor vehicle crash on Highway 30 and Mill Street. Three people were transported with minor injuries and one driver was cited for driving uninsured.

• A woman went into a restaurant and acted as though she had paid for an order to go. Despite the fact she had no dough to pay, she grabbed the pizza and ran out the door. The case is being reviewed.

• A concerned citizen requested a welfare check on a male juvenile on the bridge. The juvenile turned out to be an adult, who was fine, but had no desire to speak with an officer.

• An officer checked on a couple of reportedly suspicious vehicles.

Both checked out okay.

back as a vehicle that was stolen out of Kelso – the following day.

The reporting party eventually admitted they lied as they did not want their son to get in trouble.

They were booked and released for initiating a false report.

• Officers responded to a false residential alarm.

-An officer assisted a woman who was receiving harassing text messages from her ex.

• Drivers exchanged information after being involved in a twovehicle, non-injury accident on the bridge.

• A vehicle that was abandoned at a stop sign was towed as a hazard.

August 4 • A caller reported a bird was loose in their house. The caller agreed to leave the room and to call a friend at a decent hour.

• A caller reported a suspicious circumstance after observing a tent near the marina. An officer checked the situation to find a citizen who was down enjoying the beach for the afternoon.

• A resident reported a person known to them had been making unauthorized purchases on their debit card. The report was forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for review.

• A citizen found a small dog wandering the streets. They were able to make contact with the owner via social media and the pup was returned home.

• A caller was concerned about a young man on the bridge. He stated he was having a bad day and appeared to be depressed.

An officer spoke with him, got him in touch with some services and transported him to a safe place.

August 5 • A caller reported seeing a man having an argument with a group of juveniles and said one of the juveniles was pushed.

Police were unable to locate any of the parties involved.

August 6 • A caller reported a group of ‘tweakers’ had their music blaring. Upon officer arrival, the only music that could be heard was from a boat on the river.

• Officers responded to an alarm at a local business. The doors were open, but the building was unoccupied. Officers secured the building and notified a manager.

August 7 • Officers checked on a man lying on the sidewalk. He had been sleeping and was okay.

• Officers checked on a man that was slumped over in a vehicle.

He had used heroin earlier and was waiting for it to wear off.

• A motorist was assisted in getting his vehicle started.

August 8 • Officers responded to a business alarm. The building was secured.

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.

August 3 • Jeffrey Alan Buck was arAugust 3 rested and arraigned for criminal • A violation of a protection order mischief in the first degree, and was reported. The report was fortwo counts of assault in the third warded to the District Attorney’s degree.

Office for review.

• James Henry Ireland was • A vehicle was towed as a arrested and sentenced for a hazard after being left in the misdemeanor charge of driving roadway at night. It later came under the influence of intoxicants.

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Labor Day racing at River City

Photo: Mike Weber

Aug. 17 speedway photo’s Joel Beehler of St. Helens, won the Street Stock main event in the Chevrolet Malibu owned by Greg Brumbaugh of St. Helens. Jim Potter of St. Helens (#10) competes in the Tuner Division main in his Dodge Neon.

MIKE WEBER Chronicle Guest Column

Stock car racing fans will gather at the River City Speedway in St. Helens for the Labor Day Weekend Pape Machinery/Knife River sponsored races Aug. 31-Sept. 1.

The event includes the Ray Potter Memorial late model race both days. Potter is a former driver who competed all over the West Coast and who enjoyed a successful motorsports career. Potter passed away in January at age 76. Potter’s son Jim and grandson’s Brandon and Ryan compete at the speedway, Columbia County Racing Association (CCRA) championship contenders Joel Beehler and Joel Davis, both enjoyed remarkable success on Saturday, Aug. 17, at River City Speedway, keeping their hopes alive to possibly win a division title.

Beehler of St. Helens, captured his fourth victory as he took the checkered flag in the Street Stock main event.

Davis of Kelso, recorded three Tuner Division top-four finishes, including a season best second place main event finish. Both drivers are ranked second in their respective CCRA point standings and certainly have a good shot at winning a championship with

it’s going to be a real fight for first place during the last four races. I’m pretty happy that Greg lets me drive his car. I also need to say thanks to Lenny Templin for doing all the maintenance work on the car to keep it running so well.”

Beehler won heat 2 and King was a two-time winner as he notched victories in heat 1 and the Trophy Dash.

Davis, a former CCRA Champion (2017 Four Cylinder Division), is seeking to win the second title of his four-year stock car racing career and he’s in a good position to possibly accomplish his goal. Davis, 58, trails first place driver TJ Landis of West Linn by less than 20 points.

Davis started on the pole position of the 16-car Tuner Division main and he was the frontrunner through the early portion of the 40-lap race in his Economy Auto Wrecking/ Ram Light Truck Salvage sponsored 1996 Nissan Altima. Davis was in first place the first six laps and then the race was delayed by a yellow caution period.

On the lap seven restart, Portland’s Jeremy Hughes moved alongside Davis and the two drivers battled sideby-side around the quartermile clay oval for the next six circuits. Hughes then

moved into the lead on lap 13, passing Davis on the outside of the front straightaway.

Hughes then built a sizeable straightaway advantage by lap 30 and appeared to be in control for a relatively easy win.

“I’ve had several second place finishes this year, but I think it was probably my best day because my car is working better now, it’s pretty well dialed in and things went my way for the most part,” said Davis, who took second place in Heat 1 and was fourth in the trophy dash. “The car was damaged a little from a collision I had in the heat race, but it’s something that I can easily repair. All in all I think it was a pretty good night. The track was in good condition, it was tacky and it was a lot of fun to drive on.”

However, a red flag caution period stalled the race on lap 38 as several cars collided on the front straightaway.

When the action resumed, Davis was now bumper-tobumper with Hughes on the lap 38 restart and he had a chance to overtake him with just three laps left.

“He (Hughes) got by me and he was running the high line and I was in the low line,” Davis said. “I was also trying to hold onto my spot because any of the guys behind me were capable of passing if they had a chance. I felt good

when I got close behind him on the restart near the end.

The caution flag sometimes can help you or hurt you. It definitely helped me out and it hurt him (Hughes) because he lost his big lead. I knew Landis was right behind me because I know what his car sounds like. I absolutely have a chance to win the championship and that’s my goal.

I’ve come out here to try and win it. It’s going to come down to the last race of the season (Sept. 21). It’s going to be a real dogfight until the end.”

The exciting race concluded with flagman Mike Watson waving consecutive green, white and checkered flags on the final three laps.

Hughes held on to win by just two car lengths, followed by Davis, Landis, Cody Scouller and Bob Berg to round out the top-five. Landis, 54, won Heat 2, Vancouver’s Travis Koch won Heat 1 and the Trophy Dash and Longview’s Dan McDonald won Heat 3.

Ken LeGault won the B Main.

The track had a numerous drivers who traveled to St. Helens from all over the Pacific Northwest to compete in the Great American Hornet Challenge and also the first ever appearance at the track of the Northwest Mini Stock Tour.

Scott Murphy of Spokane,

Wash., led from start-to-finish to capture the Northwest Mini Stock Tour in his Hannef Financial sponsored Ford Mustang. Murphy collected a $500 first place prize and a brand new guitar as well. It marked the second win in the six-race series for Murphy, who was a two-time winner as he also won the trophy dash. Devin Matthews and Bryce Rupert won the heat races. The Mini Stock Tour series finale is Sept. 14 at Yakima Speedway.

Cody Jones won the 40-lap Hornet Challenge race, followed by Josh Linville, Matt Diller and Zach Dalrymple.

McDonald was a double duty driver who competed in two CCRA motorsport classifications and he drove the Carquest/Alliance Automotive sponsored 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt for owner Darrin Rye of Warren. McDonald, who won the B Main 2, took fifth place in the main event to round out the top-five. Tyler Owen won the B Main 1.

Linville won the scramble and heat 2. Dell Tucker, Don Briggs Jr., Kelsey Drager, Matt Diller and Jesse Yanke won heat races.

Cody Crawford, 14, of Menlo, Wash (near Chehalis) won the Micro Sprint Car main followed by Jo Jo Batalgia, Chico Brinster and Davis Jacobson.

Background

when she became pregnant with her first son to be close to her in-laws.

She continued working in banking until after she had her second son, and said she had a change in priorities.

“After having two children, I had to kind of make a decision whether I wanted to have a wonderful career in banking and kind of ignore my children because there really wasn’t a work/ life balance with having to commute 32 miles to Portland,” she said.

So, she made the decision to leave Bank of America to be a stay at

home mom, but only briefly.

She said her “monkey mind’ told her she had to do something else. She began doing some research and soul searching and realized that while she’d been waiting for her green card in 2006, she’d taken online classes in web and graphic design.

She launched her web design business in 2013, realizing a couple of years later that there were no professional web and graphic designers in Columbia County. She snagged a website address and launched her site in 2015, around the time she joined the chamber for the first time.

“I loved it. I’ve learned a lot in terms of, not only how to do design, but how to do marketing, digital strategy, how to run a small business,” she said. “Anything from getting your tax ID number to opening up your business bank account and knowing what kind of entity you need to be, whether its sole proprietor or an LLC – all the intricacies that a brand-new business owner wouldn’t know.”

Marquardt said even though she’s a seasoned business owner, she’s still learning, and hopes to bring that knowledge to chamber members in the future.

And yes, she’ll keep the ball rolling on some of the chamber spots that have now become institutions, like ‘Chamber Chats.’ The next Coffee and Commerce networking event is scheduled for 8 a.m. on September 13 at the Amani Center.

Marquardt told her parents at just 10 years old that she wanted to go to school in the United States. “Alright,” they said. “Get good grades.”

And so she did. Marquardt came to the United States on an academic scholarship at 17 years old and attended the University of Portland, graduating in 2004 with a degree in finance and Spanish.

She studied abroad in Spain during her time in university and became fluent in Spanish. However, she said during her time attending school, she fell in love with Oregon.

“You have to understand, most Jamaicans, when they leave Jamaica, they go to Florida or New York or Canada,” she said. “I am the weird anomaly that decided to go 3,000 miles away on the other side of the United States. People were like, ‘Where’s Oregon? Like, above California?’ Everyone thought I was crazy.”

After graduation, she met her husband, who was from Scappoose. She had to go back home to procure a fiancé visa and came back to the States in 2006 to get married. She worked in Portland for five years in retail banking before moving to Columbia County in 2010

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successful,” Marquardt said.

Date encouraged her to apply, but she did notice as she told people what she’d be up to that there were still a lot of people who didn’t know what the chamber actually provided.

“I’m like, okay, we’ve got to work on this, people,” Marquardt said. “I see what other areas are doing and I believe there is so much potential in this area. There’s a lot of things that we’re not tapping into as far as availability of resources.”

Marquardt’s first official day was Monday, August 12, and she jumped right into helping plan one of the chamber’s signature events – Wings & Wheels.

“It was great. It was definitely a learning experience and I definitely realized how much goes into planning that event, and I’m very eager to be a lot more involved in the process next year,” she said.

She said the estimated number of visitors came in at approximately 1,700, which was 200 more than what they’d estimated from last year, and that’s not including vendors or half-marathon runners. With those people included, they estimate a total of 4,000 people come through the event.

“It’s such a great event for local friends and family and it’s a free event and it was wonderful,” she said. “We definitely had a successful event and we look forward to next year.”

Therein lies one of the promises Marquardt has made to the community within her new position – she’s not going anywhere anytime soon. Marquardt said she knew the turnover for directors at the chamber hadn’t benefited the organizations, and she hopes to stay on for several years to see the enterprise grow.

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four events remaining on the schedule.

Beehler, 26, started on the front row of the seven-car Street Stock main and he led the 25-lap race from start-tofinish in the CLT Trucking/ Hoyt Construction sponsored 1985 Chevrolet Malibu owned by car-owner and team co-driver Greg Brumbaugh of St. Helens. Warren’s Terry King, who leads the division standings, was runner-up in his Ross Diesel & Auto sponsored 1987 Buick Regal. Mark Wakefield took third, followed by Red Smith and Mandie Tardio.

Columbia City’s brother/sister duo of Chelsea McKinney (sixth) and Devin McKinney (seventh) also competed. It marked the first ever race for Devin McKinney, 17.

“I had a front row starting position and the track was in good condition as well, which really made it a fun race,” said Beehler, who, along with teammate Brumbaugh, is seeking to win a third straight Street Stock title.

“I was hoping that it was going to be a caution free race, but then somebody bumped into me and caused me to spin out. That’s the way it goes in racing sometimes but I got my first place starting position back on the restart. We’re creeping up on Terry in the standings and

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Victoria Woolf of St. Helens, owner of the #33 Micro Sprint car, let her friend drive the open-wheel winged race car Aug. 17.

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