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Fires injure 2, threaten other structures

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Scappoose firefighters arrived on scene to see flames shooting out the front of the manufactured home. See more photos at thechronicleonline.com.

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Three major fires erupted in the St. Helens and Scappoose area over the past week.

Two of the fires caused minor injuries and threatened surrounding structures.

Manufactured home fire Scappoose firefighters rushed to reports of a burning manufactured

Courtesy photo from Scappoose Fire

Fire crews carefully navigate as smoke and flames from the Alder Creek wildfire rage along this road. See more photos at thechronicleonline.com.

home just before 12 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, in the 50000 block of 6th Street.

The initial call was burning material on the home’s stove. When crews arrived fire and smoke from inside the home could be seen.

Additional crews responded to help put the blaze out. The structure is part of a manufactured home park with the units just feet apart. Quick action of Scappoose Fire crew members contained the blaze to the single home.

One person suffered burns to the hands and was transported by ambulance to a Portland hospital, according to fire officials on the scene of the blaze.

The cause of the fire is under investigation, however, the fire was deemed accidental.

Scappoose Fire District reminds citizens when dealing with cooking oil fires, shut off the power to the stove and smother the flames by sliding the lid over the pan.

Never put water on a grease

Courtesy photo from CRFR

Tall flames erupt during the brush fire along Columbia Boulevard in St. Helens. See more photos at thechronicleonline.com.

fire, and do not attempt to move the pan. The water can be super-heated and change to steam and can cause severe burns. Also, it can cause oil to splash up and spread the fire.

The damage estimate caused by the fire were not immediately available.

Alder Creek Wildfire

the Bunker Hill area near Scappoose.

The blaze burned through Oregon Department of Forestry timber and grew to an estimated 50 acres

by Saturday. Crews were able to get the fire 70 percent contained by late Sunday.

“We have lines around the fire and that means we can cool down the burn with water,” ODF Public

On Friday afternoon, Sept. 10, a 30 acre wildfire was reported four miles northwest of Alder Creek in ­­­­

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‘Highly contagious’ EHV-1, West Nile horse diseases STAFF REPORT chroniclenews@countrymedia.net

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) reports two highly contagious diseases have been discovered in horses in Oregon.

West Nile Virus The ODA received six confirmed reports of West Nile Virus (WNV) diagnosed in Oregon horses in the past two weeks.

One additional suspected case is under investigation. The affected horses live in multiple counties throughout the state: Umatilla,

Malheur, and Klamath. None of the infected horses were recently vaccinated against WNV, and most of the horses have never been vaccinated for WNV. Numerous additional WNV cases have also been reported recently in Washington, Idaho, and California near the Oregon border.

Therefore, ODA advises annual vaccination as an effective tool for preventing WNV infection in horses.

EVH-1 disease On Sept. 9, Oregon State Veterinarian, Dr. Ryan Scholz, DVM, received a report that Equine

Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHV-1) was diagnosed in one horse and suspected in a second horse on a private farm in Linn County.

A third horse on the same farm tested positive for EHV-1, with a fourth and fifth horse exposed.

Two of the affected horses were euthanized. A preliminary investigation shows none of the five horses have been moved off the farm or in contact with other horses in the past four weeks. As a result, Scholz placed the farm under quarantine.

EHV-1 is highly contagious, according to the ODA. While there are no known exposures linked to the Linn County farm, Scholz

recommends that horse owners concerned about exposure monitor their horse’s temperature and contact their veterinarian if a fever or clinical signs develop. EHV-1 testing is generally not advised in asymptomatic horses. More information is available from Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC).

West Nile Virus and EHV-1 are both reportable diseases in Oregon.

Veterinarians must report suspected cases to the Oregon State Veterinarian by calling 503-986-4680.

For more information about reportable equine diseases and West Nile Virus visit the Equine Disease Communication Center’s website.

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The Oregon Department of Agriculture confirms new cases of West Nile Virus and EHV-1 in Oregon affecting horses.

Halloweentown 2021 opens Sept. 18 The Chronicle will join the fun by sponsoring the annual Halloweentown Children’s Parade. The parade is a family-friendly event from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Oct. 30 at the city’s Riverfront District.

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St. Helens signature fall event Halloweentown is set to return beginning Sept. 18 with events that include a dog show, haunted house, self-guided walking tours and Twilight Movie locations.

The 2021 Halloweentown will offer a range of new events through October, according to Tina Curry, the city’s contractor for the event.

“Whispers in the Woods at Nob Hill Park, Walking With Pumpkins on Sand Island and The Pumpkin King on the Riverfront are all new,” she said. “We want to utilize the facilities we have and encourage

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The iconic “Pumpkin King” statue completes St. Helens’ makeover into Halloweentown.

our guests to come by and visit by experiencing more than one street.

We are looking forward to the many activities and welcoming all of

our special guests who are joining us again like “Sophie, Dylan and Luke” from Halloweentown and “Alice Cullen” from Twilight.”

General admission tickets to Halloweentown weekend events are $35 and include a number of attractions. They must be purchased online ahead of time via www. spiritofhalloweentown.com.

During the weekends of Sept. 18 and 19 and Sept. 25 and 26, local residents can purchase a “97051 Locals Only” ticket for only $20

by providing ID or mail showing a local 97051 address. Purchase your discounted ticket ahead of time or at the gate. This is the only time you can purchase admission to Spirit of Halloweentown at the gate – otherwise all tickets must be purchased online. Discounted admission includes all attractions and parking.

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Driver flees following highway crash JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

The southbound lanes of Highway 30 were blocked for a time Thursday morning, Sept. 9, after a crash near Bennett Road in St. Helens.

Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to a single vehicle roll over crash. Investigators said the vehicle had been on a trailer and rolled off the trailer onto its side in the lanes of traffic. The OSP investigation revealed the unidentified driver fled from the scene following the crash. The passenger, who is the owner of the vehicle, was uninjured and remained at the scene and removed the vehicle following the incident.

Columbia County Sheriff’s deputies and a Columbia River Fire & Rescue crew also responded to the crash.

Columbia River Fire & Rescue crews work to clear any hazardous materials from the rolled over vehicle. See more photos at thechronicleonline.com.

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Police chase, broken gas line, arrest JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

Highway 30 at Bennett Road was completely shut down for a time late Thursday afternoon, Sept. 9 after an earlier crash that resulted in a broken gas line.

Prior to the crash, a St. Helens Police officer

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Columbia River Fire & Rescue positioned this America flag over Highway 30 in St. Helens on Sept. 11 to honor those lost in the attack on America.

Locals hold 9/11 tributes To honor those lost in the 9/11 attack on America, Columbia River Fire & Rescue (CRFR) firefighters used CRFR engine Squirt 479 to raise a flag on Highway 30 behind Starbucks in St. Helens Saturday. CRFR also held a morning ceremony.

“We hope the community has enjoyed this amazing symbol of our country and the patriotism in honor of this day,” A CRFR Facebook page reads. “After the tragedy of 9/11, the Ameri-

can flag was still flying after the dust had settled, creating a sense of hope and the knowledge that the country would go on in the face of adversity.”

An American flag also flew over Highway 30 at the Scappoose Fire station on Saturday, Sept. 11, and Hometown Heroes of Columbia County conducted a ceremony at the Columbia County Courthouse in St. Helens as symbols of honor and tribute.

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initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle reportedly involved in the incident. However, the driver fled the scene. St. Helens officers discontinued pursuit of the vehicle for safety reasons, according to a release from St. Helens Police.

The driver subsequently crashed near Highway 30 and Bennett Road, caus-

ing the gas line to break.

The suspect was taken in custody by police and there were no reported injuries resulting from the vehicle crash, police stated in the release.

The suspected driver’s identity and the charges against the driver had not been released by police by press time.

NW Natural has made repairs to the line following the late afternoon incident Thursday.

The St. Helens Police Department, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police, Columbia River Fire and Rescue, and NW Natural responded to the scene during the incident.

Lockout incident at 3 area schools STAFF REPORT chroniclenews@countrymedia.net

Three schools in the Scappoose School District were placed in lockout Friday, Sept. 10.

The school district posted the following message to parents on its Facebook and website pages following the incident.

“This message is to let you know that three of our schools, Otto Petersen, Grant Watts, and Scappoose High School, went briefly into a lockout situation for

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From Page A1 Information Specialist Jim Gersbach said. “Burn out operations are also taking place, which is often done to make sure the lines are safe and effective.”

Gersbach said the burn out operations allow firefighters to use fire, but they can also create new smoke, which likely would be seen from the wildfire site. The fire was at 75% containment as of Monday afternoon, Sept. 13.

While rain is forecasted for the region by Friday, Gersbach said a significant soaking and prolonged rain event is necessary to ease the current high fire danger.

“Even a little bit of rain and cloudy, cool conditions is not enough to stop fires from getting started since the ground fuels have been dried out all summer,” he said. “Once a fire gets going it also dries fuels as it moves along, including burning falling leaves and other fuels will that will read-

about 20 minutes this morning due to consultation with Scappoose Police Department.

“There was no immediate threat or danger to staff or students. Scappoose Police Department completed their investigation and lifted the lockout. The safety, health, and welfare of students and staff is our highest priority.”

The Chronicle reached out to Scappoose Police to seek additional details of the lockout. We had not received a response as of press time. ily burn.”

The Alder Creek wildfire began Friday afternoon, Sept.

10 on private timberland.

“The fire is in a thick forested area with trees that have been there for about 10 years and the area is coverage with ground fuels, including blackberry bushes, so that is why the fire continues to burn” Gersbach said.

Ground crews were using three fire engines and three fire tenders Monday in the suppression effort. Over the weekend a helicopter was used to drop water on the wildfire.

No structures are threatened by the wildfire.

St. Helens brush fire Investigators said a humancaused fire threatened several homes and businesses in the Columbia Boulevard area of St. Helens on the night of Sept.

8.

Calls to the 9-1-1 dispatch center reported the blaze behind El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant and that the flames were threatening local businesses and several nearby

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Scappoose High School and two other schools in the Scappoose School District were placed on a brief lockout on Friday morning, Sept. 10.

residences.

“In high danger weather conditions, every fire start has the potential to become an extremely large fire,” Columbia River Five & Rescue (CRFR) Public Information Officer Jennifer Motherway said in a release. “In this case, we experienced a fire in the middle of town next to businesses and residences. The potential for this to get large and out of control was high.”

Firefighters managed to control the approximately one acre fire within one hour. The CRFR fire marshal determined the cause of the fire to be a human-started campfire.

Motherway said medics evaluated one patient with smoke inhalation at the scene who didn’t require hospital transport.

“While there is minor damage to some personal property along with the forested area, we were lucky the fire didn’t spread further,” Motherway said. “The residents did a great job of evacuating and doing their due diligence at their respective property to help support the fire from further

damage.”

Crews remained on scene throughout the night mopping up and monitoring any additional fire spread.

Columbia River PUD, Oregon Department of Forestry, St. Helens Police Department and Scappoose Fire District crews assisted at the fire scene.

CRFR Chief Joel Medina credits the mutual response for the effective and quick suppression efforts of the brush fire.

“I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to St. Helens Police, Oregon Department of Forestry and Scappoose Fire in mitigating this situation,” Medina said. “This is just a glimmering example of the collaborative effort that is put together among the districts and supporting agencies in our county to ensure the safety and well being of our citizens.”

As of Tuesday, Sept. 14, an outdoor burn ban continued in Columbia County due to the high fire danger.

For more information about fire safety contact Columbia River Fire & Rescue.

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COVID-19 cases slowing, threat remains high JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

The latest modeling shows the number of COVID-19 cases in Oregon are slowing and hospitalization are expected to soon peak, according to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).

“But we can’t rest on our laurels,” Oregon Epidemiologist Dr. Dean Sidelinger said.

“This is not an on-off fix. It’s a dimmer fix. We need to be prepared if COVID reemerges. Whether it’s the current Delta variant or future variants that may not even be known yet. They could come back with a vengeance.”

What’s next?

Sidelinger, commented during a Tuesday, Sept. 7 news briefing with Gov. Kate Brown, and said while the new modeling offers some encouragement, some people are taking less precautions and he stressed that the unvaccinated need to be vaccinated and wearing face coverings in public buildings and outside when among crowds will be key to slowing the pandemic in the weeks ahead.

“This is a crisis that is largely being driven by people that are not vaccinated against COVID-19,” Slidelinger said. “The decisions we make over the next few weeks will determine if we plunge further into this crisis.”

Gov. Kate Brown said because more Oregonians are masking up and continuing to get vaccinated, the projected length of the latest surge has been cut. However, she said, there are still challenging times ahead.

“And we must remain vigilant,” Brown said. “Every

action you take impacts how this plays out. Every time you mask up you’re helping our doctors and nurses do their jobs. Every time you mask up, you’re helping our kids return to school more safely. And every time you mask up you’re helping keep our businesses and communities open.”

Brown said COVID-19 is still “very dangerous and unpredictable,” and that new federal research confirms that the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective.

Oregon Department of Education (ODE) Colt Gill told reporters the pandemic health and safety protocols now in place will help ensure in-person learning will continue through the entire school year.

“The protocols we have in place with the state’s guidance of masking and vaccinations we really do a lot to make sure COVID doesn’t start in our schools,” he said, adding that everyone has a responsibility to help keep kids in school by getting vaccinated, wearing masks and limiting large gatherings.

ODE advisory For families with children heading back to the classroom, Gill said the ODE has released the following five straightforward back-toschool tips: • Make a plan to vaccinate all eligible household members • Wear a face covering in public and in carpools • Limit gatherings with other households • Move any social activities outside • Make a plan in case your child needs to miss school

for whatever reason cannot receive a vaccine right now.

This is for our entire community. It is also about health care workers that have been working day and night for weeks, for months now to keep Oregonians alive. They need us to keep wearing our masks.”

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Health officials say the majority of COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths are among the unvaccinated.

Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and ODE have issued the following School Health Advisory, to remain in effect statewide Sept. 7 – Oct. 1, unless otherwise updated: 1) All eligible youth and adults who come in contact with school-age children should vaccinate to reduce spread in the school community.

2) Families with schoolage children and educators should limit gatherings and non-essential activities with people from other households to the extent possible.

If you are visiting people from another household, you should wear a mask, maintain a physical distance of 6 feet, and keep activities outdoors as much as possible.

3) To the extent possible, schools and other organizations should reduce extracurricular activities and consider holding activities, such as meals, recess, physical education classes, music and choir, outdoors to maximize physical distancing. Likewise, if schools and other organizations proceed with extracurricular activities, they

should consider holding them outdoors and implementing additional precautions like face coverings and physical distancing.

4) Schools should hold beginning of the year family events (open houses, meet the teacher nights, etc.) online, rather than in-person.

If events are held in-person, ensure all participants wear masks, hold the events outside, and maintain physical distancing of 6 feet to the degree possible.

5) Families should check your school’s website or ODE’s Ready Schools, Safe Learners website to review your school’s Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan.

‘This isn’t about you’ At the end of the media briefing, Brown made a statement directed at all Oregonians.

“This isn’t about you,” Brown said. “This is about the kids under 12 that can’t get vaccinated. This is about your friend or your neighbor who is struggling with cancer and

Special session for redistricting STAFF REPORT chroniclenews@countrymedia.net

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The special session will begin at 8 a.m. Monday, Sept. 20. The Oregon Constitution directs the state legislature to reapportion legislative districts every 10 years, following the U.S. Census.

I believe the Legislature is ready to begin the next step of the redistricting process.”

According to the Oregon Supreme Court, the deadline for the Oregon Legislature to complete redistricting plans for state legislative districts and federal congressional districts is Sept. 27, 2021.

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Job seekers will start Nish said the hiring event at the drive-through event will offer two options that according to WorkSource includes a drive-through fair Oregon St. Helens spokesand a job applying and hiring person Diana Nish. section.

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The special session will begin at 8 a.m. Monday, Sept. 20. The Oregon Constitution directs the state legislature to reapportion legislative districts every 10 years, following the U.S. Census.

“In Oregon, we believe your vote is your voice, and every voice matters,” Brown said. “This special session is an opportunity for legislators to set aside their differences and ensure Oregon voters have their voices heard at the ballot box. Based on my conversations with legislative leaders, and the ongoing public testimony we are hearing from Oregonians across the state this week,

Portland State Sen. Kathleen Taylor’s Legislative Director Katherine Morrison told The Chronicle in a published interview last April, that the benefits for Oregon with an additional congressional district include greater representation in the U.S. House of Representatives.

“So Oregonians’ voices are heard proportionately in the federal legislature,” she said. “It also gives Oregon an additional vote in the electoral college, which will increase Oregon’s influence in presidential elections. As our population has grown, Oregon can expect to see a greater portion of federal dollars to support our students, our infrastructure and human services.”

Oregon’s currently Congressional delegation includes, Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, and Representatives Suzanne Bonamici, Cliff Bentz, Earl Blumenauer, Peter DeFazio, and Kurt Schrader.

The OHA reported 32 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 3,446 and 4,700 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 bringing the state total to 301,504 as of Monday, Sept.

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The OHAs COVID-19 Weekly Report, released Sept.

9, showed a slight drop in weekly cases, but an increase in virus-associated hospitalizations and deaths.

OHA reported 15,753 new daily cases of COVID-19 during the week of Monday, Aug.30, through Sunday, Sept. 5. That represents a 3% decrease and follows eight straight weeks of rising cases.

COVID-19 related hospitalizations rose again – though less steeply – from 1,000 to 1,036. That marked another pandemic high. It is the ninth straight weekly increase.

There were 176 reported COVID-19 related deaths, up from 119 reported the previous week. That marked the sixth consecutive week of rising deaths.

OHA reported 146,344 tests for COVID-19 for the week of Aug. 29 through Sept.

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What the pandemic taught us about crisis preparedness MARTIN GOLDEN Chronicle Guest Column

The pandemic has shown Oregonians the critical importance that small business plays in both our local and national economies.

It was critical for entrepreneurs to immediately change their business models and pivot to a new way of selling their products and services overnight. The U.S. Small Business Administration is highlighting the resilience of America’s entrepreneurs and the renewal of the small business economy as they build back better from the economic crisis brought on by the pandemic.

Though beating the pandemic is still front and center in moving our economy

forward, our nation is still vulnerable to a variety of natural disasters including wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, and drought.

History has shown that up to 25 percent of businesses that close because of disaster never reopen. All Oregon businesses should develop a workable crisis preparedness plan that takes into consideration what we learned over the last 18 months from the pandemic. The following are six simple business strategies a business can use for future crises.

1. Evaluate your exposure. Know your community and the types of disasters most likely to impact your business. Consider your facility’s proximity to flood plains, wildfire areas, riv-

ers and streams, and other hazards. Of course, the COVID-19 pandemic should be the first exposure issue on the list.

2. Review your insurance coverage. Consult your insurance agent to determine whether your coverage is sufficient and what it covers.

You may need separate flood insurance and determine what is or is not covered during a pandemic. Check into business interruption insurance, which helps you cover operating expenses if you’re forced to temporarily close.

3. Review and prepare your supply chain. Establish business relationships with alternate vendors in case your primary supplier isn’t available. Place occasional orders with them so they’ll regard

you as an active customer.

Create a contact list for important business contractors and vendors you plan to use in an emergency. Keep this list at an offsite location.

At the start of the pandemic many food suppliers temporarily ceased operations and were not able fulfill their customer’s orders.

4. Create a crisis communications plan. At the beginning of the pandemic many business owners did not have current contact information for their employees and vendors. Establish an email/Twitter/Facebook alert system, keeping primary and secondary email addresses for your employees, vendors, and customers. Provide real-time updates to your customers/ clients and the community

so they know you’re still in business and in the process of rebuilding following a crisis.

5. Establish a written chain of command. Let your employees know the emergency chain of command should your business close.

Maintain a clear leave- and sick-day policy during disasters. Have a backup payroll service should your office be destroyed.

6. Create/implement a Business Continuity Plan.

This plan should state when it will be activated; identify essential business functions, and staff to carry out these functions; determine which employees will be considered non-essential vs. essential; and identify records and documents that must be secured and readily accessible

to perform key functions. All of this may need to be done remotely from home.

Developing an effective and workable crisis recovery plan is critical for all small business owners.

For more information about crisis planning, and SBA’s ongoing COVID 19 relief programs, please visit www.sba.gov/disaster.

Martin Golden is the Small Business Administration’s Portland District Director and Acting Pacific Northwest Regional Administrator based in Portland. He oversees all of the agency’s programs and services across the Oregon and Southwest Washington. The SBA Portland office may be reached at 503-326-7251.

Voices of the Community Letter to Sheriff Pixley Another “disappointed” letter to Sheriff Pixley.

Please know, Sheriff, that many residents of Columbia County do not support the sentiments in your letter to Gov. Brown. None of us enjoy wearing masks. Most of us were hoping this awful virus was behind us. But now COVID-19 cases are once again raging throughout our country, our state, and our county, principally due to unvaccinated, unmasked individuals.

By encouraging Columbia County residents not to follow medically recommended restrictions (especially

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residence along with your ticket at the time of entry.

To purchase reduced admission at the gate, show a drivers license or piece of mail with a local address containing a 97051 zip code in-person at the gate to receive Spirit of Halloweentown admission for only $20 during the weekends of Sept. 18 & 19 and Sept. 25 & 26.

Parking Spirit of Halloweentown is expected to impact parking in the downtown area throughout the end of September and during October, according City of St. Helens officials who have posted the following details on the city’s website.

Paid parking is available at 471 Plymouth Street for $15, which is included in the cost of a general admission Spirit of Halloweentown ticket. If you make a $15 purchase at the Vendor Village during your visit, show your receipt at the gate and receive free parking.

masks), you are imposing on the health and welfare of ALL of us. You stated, “I…have the right to do what is in the best interest of our community.” Isn’t maintaining the health of our community in everyones “best interest”?

Columbia County is not an isolated entity. Our actions effect other regions. Many of us depend on the Portland area for our livelihoods and, more importantly, our health care. Since we DO NOT have a hospital, all our very sick patients will need to go somewhere else for care – likely Portland. This places an additional burden on their resources and an already stressed health system.

Sheriff, one of your Value Statements is, “The rights of all are upheld and

protected.” If true, then our right to feel safe and remain healthy should be considered.

Unfortunately, you appear to be more interested in gaining political points than abiding by the law and protecting the health of your community.

How very sad for our county.

History of Halloweentown

million dollars annually.

“This is direct to businesses and merchant dollars,” Curry told The Chronicle in an August interview.

In addition, the City of St. Helens and sponsors have received an estimated value of several million dollars in media reach through magazine, newspaper, radio and social media articles and tourism-related articles, according to Curry.

In 1998, St. Helens served as a backdrop to the Disney Channel Halloween classic Halloweentown, and each year thereafter the city transforms the Riverfront District into the Spirit of Halloweentown, a celebration of all things spooky. The town becomes a month-long event, attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year and offering “family friendly” attractions.

Occasionally, Halloweentown is host to special guests like the cast of the movie, which reunited in St. Helens for the event in 2017. The event has grown with each year, but in 2020, Halloweentown had to downscale a bit due to COVID-19.

Economic impact

Halloween has been a major city celebration and centerpiece for decades and includes an annual children’s parade featuring costumed kids; trick-or-treating at the local businesses’ front doors and people making creative scarecrows and hanging their displays all around St. Helens.

While Halloweentown Street Closures is designed for fun and community engagement, it Street closures for Spirit also provides a significant of Halloweentown begin boost to the city’s economy, at 11:59 p.m. every Friday according to St. Helens City through 6 p.m. Sunday evAdministrator John Walsh ery weekend beginning the weekend of September 18 – who said in a previous published interview with 19 and ending the weekend The Chronicle that in many of October 30 – 31. ways the event has transStreet closures will informed St. Helens from a clude the area surrounding fading mill town to a comPlaza Square: munity recognized internationally as a top destination • South 1st Street will for Halloween activities. be closed from 280 S. 1st “Halloweentown has creStreet to 231 S. 1st Street ated a sense of community (the Masonic Building). identity and brought an eco• Strand Street will nomic boost to the region,” be closed from the Plaza Walsh said. “The event Square to Cowlitz Street. draws tens of thousands of visitors each year throughLocal residents and out the month of October business owners in affected areas concerned about park- which stay in hotels, eat at local restaurants, shop at ing impacts should contact local merchants and experithe City of St. Helens at ence all that St. Helens has 503-397-6272 or come to to offer.” city hall during regular Curry said Halloweenbusiness hours. town generates well over a Columbia County’s trusted local news source

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Connection between masks and vaccinations Three weeks have now passed since Sheriff Pixley posted his anti-science manifesto on Facebook.

Since then, we have seen new COVID cases in our County increase from a seven-day average of 22 per day (already scary enough) to 26 per day, for a total number of recorded cases here now over 3,000. COVID has taken 37 lives in this county already.

So the question is, does Sheriff Pixley have the sense to understand the connection between masks and vaccinations, and public safety?

If so, why doesn’t he urge everyone to wear masks and get vaccinated, rather than rail against the Governor’s earnest attempts to keep Oregonians safe? Maybe he does understand the threat but can’t find the moral courage to say so, instead siding with what may be the more popular anti-mask, anti-vax

views here.

Sheriff Pixley was elected to lead this County by protecting and serving us, but his conduct shows that he lacks either the judgment to understand what is in our best interests, or the ethics to tell the people the truth.

Either way, he is not fit to hold office.

Jeff Campbell Scappoose

Join the war effort My country is now at war.

At war with the virus.

In our long history, Americans have always come together in common purpose

to defeat our enemies and save our country. And we have sacrificed for common good. My parents sacrificed during the last world war.

Now we are all asked to sacrifice to win the war against the virus.

We have few weapons but the ones we have have proven effective. We can get vaccinated and we can wear masks when we are around others. Is wearing a mask too much of a burden for my fellow Americans? It is a small sacrifice.

Rather than cry or whine about masking and personal liberty, let’s join the war effort. It is the most patriotic thing we can do right now.

Ray Horn Scappoose

Main Events Schedule Oct. 2 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Spirit of Halloweentown Mayors Election Family Fun, Kids Activities • The Big Parade (Cancelled) • 6:30 p.m. Halloweentown Pumpkin Lighting (The only lighting this year) Oct. 9,10 • Noon-5 p.m.

Meet Una the Mermaid!

Oct. 16 • 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Haunted Car Rally Courthouse Plaza Oct. 16, 17 • 1-3 p.m. Halloweentown character meetand-greets Oct. 23 • 1-3 p.m.

Meet and Greet Ashley Green (Alice Cullen from Twilight) J. Paul Zimmerman and Phillip Van Dyke (Dylan and Luke from Halloweentown) Oct. 30 • 4:30 p.m.

Little Trick Or Treaters Costume Parade presented by the St. Helens Chronicle.

The entire listing of events for the Spirit of Halloweentown can be found at http://spiritofhalloweentown.com/attractions.

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Obituaries Jack Howard Lee

Mark Edward Burgess

April 28, 1941 ~ Aug. 21, 2021

May 1950 ~ Sept. 2021

Mark Edward Burgess, of St. Helens, Oregon, passed away at his home at the age of 71. Mark was born in St. Helens, Oregon in May of 1950 to his parents James and Nona (Heikkila) Burgess. Mark was a lifelong resident of St. Helens. He graduated from St. Helens High School with the class of 1969.

Shortly after graduation Mark was drafted into the United States Army. He served his country during the Vietnam War as a Sergeant earning a Bronze Star among many other

decorations. While still on active-duty Mark married Karla Jean Ginther in St. Helens, Oregon in 1973.

Mark later enlisted in the United States Navy serving his country for seven more years until his discharge.

Mark later worked as a Federal Reserve Officer and enjoyed camping and fishing in his free time. He and Karla were members of Sunset Park Community Church in St. Helens for many years.

Mark is survived by his wife Karla Burgess; daughters, Lynetta (Kevin) Kirsch of Aumsville, Oregon and Judy Combs of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; granddaughter Shayla (Andrew) and their children Elijah and Conrad; granddaughter Brandi (Josh) and their children Zoey and Kaiden; and sister Sandi (Paul) Wilson.

A service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 17, 2021 at Willamette National Cemetery. Please sign our online guestbook at www.columbiafh.com.

Daryl Donald Braught Dec. 19, 1950 ~ Aug. 16, 2021

Daryl was born on Dec. 19, 1950 in the Dalles, Oregon to Kenneth and Idella

(Hatley) Braught. He was a truck driver and locksmith.

He owned Daryl’s Lock and Key in Scappoose.

He passed away peacefully on Aug. 16, 2021.

Daryl had a big heart and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his sister Susan Martin; nieces; and nephews.

A memorial service for Daryl will be held at 1 p.m. on Oct. 9, 2021 at St. Helens Elk Lodge, 350 Belton Road, St. Helens, Oregon.

Daniel “Dan” Henry Kukkonen April 5, 1937 ~ Aug. 14, 2021

Dan passed away Aug. 14, 2021, at the age of 84, in Portland, Oregon. He was born in Seaside but lived most of his life in St. Helens.

He led an independent life, and through much of it his mode of transportation was walking.

He could frequently be seen walking in town or Old

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Portland Road in his blue fisherman’s hat.

He was an avid swimmer, and swimming laps at the St. Helens pool was one of his favorite activities.

Because of his interest in local history, he was a member of the Columbia County Historical Society. Genealogy was more than just a hobby to him. He traveled twice to Finland to meet and visit family he found through his research. He was a member of the Sons and Daughters of Oregon Pioneers. Studying his family roots, he found he was a descendent of Oregon Pioneer Calvin Tibbets, and wife Louisa who was from Oregon’s Native American Clatsop tribe. Because of his lifelong passion, Dan has given his family a rich heritage that they may have never known.

He left behind a sister, Margaret “Peggy” King, and four nieces.

His family laid him to rest in Hayes Cemetery in Woodland, Washington with his father and grandfather.

Barbara Louise Mosher May 30, 1928 ~ Oct. 17, 2020

Barbara Louise Mosher passed away on Oct. 17, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Sat., Sept. 25, 2021 at Bayview Cemetery.

Jack Howard Lee of Scappoose, Oregon, passed away on Aug. 21, 2021, at home with his family.

Jack was born on April 28, 1941, in Weiser, Idaho, to his father George and mother Rita (Edison). Tom and “Georgie” joined their family within a few years.

When Jack was six years old, the family moved to North Portland. His parents divorced. In 1957, “Dolly” became his new mother with the addition of three siblings, Carol, Donna and Richard.

Jack grew up in St. Johns and attended Roosevelt High School. He was an amazing gymnast, spending countless hours at Pier Park, “in the hole”, and the local community center practicing and achieving the difficult iron cross.

In 1958, Jack enlisted in the Navy where he served on the USS Valley Forge until 1962 earning a letter of recommendation from his

lieutenant and skills that carried him through his lifetime.

Jack married Sandra Wehage in October of 1962 and they made their first home on Syracuse Street in St. Johns.

They were married for almost 57 years and raised two children, Jackie born in 1963 and Jodie born in 1966.

Jack worked as a plasterer for twenty years, then a longshoreman for 35 years, retiring as a “Walking Boss” from Local 92.

After living in North Portland for thirty-three years and raising the kids, Jack and Sandy sold their second house on Syracuse Street and moved to Scappoose. The Kammeyer Road home is where they both retired, also spending time at the “cabin” in Rockaway. Jack became Sandy’s eyes as her macular degeneration advanced and they became a TEAM. Sandy retained a sharp memory as Jack’s declined from dementia. It remained a true marriage until Sandy’s death on March 1, 2019.

Jack was an avid deer and elk hunter with family, friends and especially his son. He loved playing with and teasing his grandchildren, nephews and nieces, spending hours playing catch, pool, foosball, or coaching baseball when his children were young. A lover of all sports!

Jack is survived by his children, Jack Curtis Lee and

Jodie Renee Altig (Creston); grandchildren, Brandon, Kaiden, Brock, Kemo and Josiah; brother Tom Lee; brothers-in-law who were more like brothers, Tom Wehage and Mike Wehage; half-sister Carol Lee; sisterin-law Jeannie Wehage; family member Edee Horn; special friend Andy McCandless; many nephews, nieces, special people in his life; and a soon to be born first greatgrandson.

A graveside service with military honors will be held in Jack’s honor at 10:30 a.m. on Thurs., Sept. 23, 2021 at Willamette National Cemetery. There will be a reception to follow at the home of Jodie and Creston Altig: 33309 Kammeyer Road, Scappoose, OR 97056.

Donations can be made to: Michelle’s Love or BrightFocus Foundation.

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Garden Plots: Winding down the garden CHIP BUBL Chronicle Guest Article

What you do with the vegetable garden space that is done producing and is this a good time to make new beds for next year’s planting?

I would first remove anything that in the garden that is diseased. Second, our soils need lime and lime takes about six months to fully react with the soil and make it less acidic, so fall is a great time to apply it. Add limestone to the vegetable garden at the rate of 10 pounds per 100 square feet and either rototill the soil and remaining plant debris or lightly turn it with a spading fork.

This is enough to last four or five years. If the area you are liming hasn’t been watered recently, you may need to water it for several hours and then till the next day to make it an easier process.

Then the big question: should you plant a fall through winter cover crop or not? Some gardeners prefer to cover the soil surface with leaves, compost, cornstalks or other types of organic matter alone or in combination. The mulch layer should be thick enough (3-4 inches) to slow weed growth. The mulch can also be covered with a tarp or black plastic for additional weed control and to lower the soil moisture saturation through winter.

Small vegetable farmers have adopted winter tarping for weed control. It is a technique we use at the Master Gardeners demonstration garden at the fairgrounds and it has worked well for us.

The advantage of the mulch and tarp system is that you can work the garden earlier next spring for early vegetables. One disadvantage is that you don’t have living plants and their roots active in the soil over winter. The

other concern is that you may create a nice habitat for field mice (“voles”). They will tend to scatter when you remove the tarp and start actively planting the area. But that isn’t guaranteed.

Cover crops have a long history in farming and gardening. In western Oregon, we traditionally use a combination of a winter grain (oats, wheat, or rye) in combination with some legumes (hairy vetch, Crimson clover, Austrian winter peas, etc.). Increasingly, farmers and gardeners are lowering or eliminating the grain and sticking with only legumes.

The cover crop can be seeded anytime up to the end of October. A good stand will smother weeds. The cover crop root systems will open up the soil and the entire plant will capture soluble nitrogen that will release back into the garden next summer as it decomposes. Your early vegetable crops will need some additional nitrogencontaining fertilizer before the nitrogen from the cover crop is available.

Cover crops can produce a lot of plant biomass. It is not uncommon to get stands of 3 feet tall or more by next May, especially if grains are part of the seed mix. This can be a challenge to work into the soil and it will take 3-4 weeks after the crop is tilled in for it to decompose enough for planting seeds.

Some gardeners mow or weed whack the cover crop in late March and again in early May before tilling.

This generally makes the process more manageable.

Nevertheless, in a wet spring, the whole process can slow planting in comparison to the mulching technique. It is best suited to areas that will have hot season crops (corn, snap beans, squash, tomatoes, and peppers) planted in them. It is less useful for onions, potatoes, spinach, lettuce, peas, etc. that can go in earlier.

be moved/transplanted into already prepared beds as it gets cooler and the deciduous species begin to lose their leaves.

If you have any questions about making new beds or managing them over winter, contact me.

Important notes

I learned an interesting approach to cover crops from a friend. He plants spinach seed (which he has saved from his garden) and he reports that most of it grows and a significant portion survives most winters to produce a nice crop of spinach next spring.

A farmer I know has seeded some of the more coldhardy peas (Cascade is one variety) and often gets peas the next spring. Either spinach or peas should be seeded soon for best results.

The OSU Extension Office is fully reopened.

Wearing a mask inside is still required.

Plant an extra for the food bank, senior centers, or community meals programs.

Cash do-nations to buy food are also greatly appreciated.

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

Have questions?

If you have questions on any of these topics or other home garden and/ or farm questions, please contact Chip Bubl, Oregon State University Extension office in St. Helens at 503397-3462 or at chip.bubl@ oregonstate.edu. The office is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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This is also the time to start new garden beds to plant into next spring. If the area is covered in grass, it has to be removed. You could rototill the grass. But unless you cover the new tilled bed with some cardboard and a thick 4-5 inch layer of mulch, and possibly black plastic as well, grass will return. You can do the same mulch layer without rototilling and get generally good results. Another option is to remove the sod and pile it in a corner to compost over the winter.

Cover the area with compost or plant winter cover crops directly into it. The final option is to treat the sod with a non-residual herbicide and after the grass dies, cover the area with compost and/or possibly black plastic.

Shrubs, small trees, and herbaceous perennials can

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

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

Many Extension publications available online Are you putting up salsa, saving seeds, or thinking about planting grapes? OSU has a large number of its publications available for free download. Just go to catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu. Click on publications and start exploring.

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All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information printed is preliminary and subject to change.

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Aug. 31 • Police responded to a theft investigation near the 400 block of 2nd Street.

Scappoose Police Aug. 29 • Police were dispatched to a twovehicle crash that occurred in the 33000 block of Columbia River Highway. Following the investigation, one driver was cited for careless driving.

No serious injuries were reported and the scene was cleared.

Aug. 14 • Police arrested a 22-year-old male near Shore Drive on a probation violation.

Aug. 30 • Police took a report of a theft of a catalytic converter in the 52000 block of NE 1st Street. It was reported that an unknown suspect had cut the catalytic converter off a vehicle parked at the location. This case is pending further suspect information.

Aug. 23 • Police arrested a 43-year-old male in the 700 block of Columbia River Highway on a stalking misdemeanor, vandalism of a vehicle and disorderly conduct.

Aug. 31 • Police responded to the report of found property in the 51000 block of Columbia River Highway. The property was picked up and placed in safekeeping.

Aug. 24 • Police arrested a 40-year-old male near Columbia Boulevard and Pine Street for DUII and reckless driving.

• Police responded to a sex crime call in the 30000 block of Roberts Lane.

Sept. 1 • Police took the report of a stolen vehicle in the 33000 block of SE June Lane. It was reported that sometime in the early morning hours the victims vehicle was stolen from their driveway.

This case is pending further suspect information.

Aug. 29 • Police arrested a 23-year-old male in the 400 block of Vernonia Road for charges of sodomy.

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Aug. 27 • A caller reported a hit and run accident on Highway 30 near Rockcrest.

A Toyota Corolla hit a motorcyclist that reportedly ran a red light. The person riding the motorcycle was limping and got into an SUV and left the scene. Officers have not been able to reach the person believed to be operating the motorcycle to check on their welfare.

Aug. 29 • A 45-year-old St. Helens individual was cited to appear in Multnomah County Court on an outstanding warrant.

Aug. 30 • An officer responded to a twovehicle accident on the Lewis and Clark Bridge. One party was transported with minor injuries. No citations were issued.

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OSP Troopers responded to a disturbance near milepost 27 on Highway 30. A private paving company was blocking the eastbound slow lane in the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) construction zone and a verbal altercation took place between the company, ODOT and the construction company at the ODOT construction zone. Parties were separated and interviewed. The investigation is ongoing.

Sept. 1 • At about 8:06 a.m. while investigating a large scale marijuana drug traffic organization (DTO), detectives discovered another presumed grow location. This location appears to be part of a separate DTO. No detective available to investigate.

Sept. 3 • At about 9:47 am. OSP troopers were dispatched to an overturned log truck on Highway 202 near milepost 42. An investigation determined that Unit #1 (maroon Kenworth) failed to drive within the single lane of travel in a corner which caused the log hauler to overturn. Unit #2 (black Volkswagen) crashed into the logs on the highway. No injuries were reported and both vehicles were driven from the scene Sept. 5 • At about 5:50 p.m. OSP was dispatched to the parking area for Walton Beach #8 on Sauvie Island regarding a woman who was walking in the road and appeared to be on drugs. When the woman was contacted, she was only wearing a sweatshirt for a dress and did not have any shoes on. The woman appeared to be suffering from mental health issues and could not say where she lived or provide any telephone numbers for family members or friends. A group of people stated they found the woman earlier in the day walking along Highway 30 near Linnton and were concerned for her and gave her a ride to the beach, but now did not know what to do

with her and did not want to leave her out there alone. The woman did provide her name and date of birth but no other information. Medics responded to the scene and convinced the woman to go with them to Emanuel Hospital for evaluation.

Sept. 7 • At about 10:22 p.m. OSP troopers responded to a single vehicle injury crash on Highway 30 near milepost 18. A black Jeep had drove down a 15-foot embankment and was occupied by a female driver and three children. The driver was displaying indicators of impairment and had admitted to alcohol consumption. All occupants were transported to Emanual Hospital in Portland. The driver was unable to safely perform sobriety tests but consented to a blood draw. Two vials of blood were seized as evidence and the driver was issued a criminal citation for DUII. The Jeep was towed by Drakes’ Towing.

Sept. 8 • At about 10:04 a.m. OSP Troopers responded to a single vehicle traffic crash with injuries. The driver of Unit #1 (black Volkswagen) was traveling on westbound on Highway 30 near milepost 16.5 and struck a small object in the roadway. Unit #1 struck the north shoulder guardrail, traveled across all lanes of travel and crashed into the south shoulder hillside. The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to an area hospital. Unit #1 was towed from the scene by Grumpy’s Towing.

Sept. 10 At about 10:30 a.m. Oregon State Police assisted the Scappoose Police Department with a traffic crash turned fight in progress in the area of NE 2nd street and Crown Zellerbach Rd in Scappoose. OSP assisted by interviewing witnesses to the traffic crash and physical confrontation that ensued. SPD arrested the suspect for DUII, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangering and Disorderly Conduct 2.

Sept. 9 At About 7:13 a.m. OSP responded to a single vehicle roll over crash on Highway 30 at milepost 26. Investigation revealed the unidentified driver fled from the scene following the crash. The passenger, owner of the vehicle, was uninjured and remained at the scene and removed the vehicle post investigation.

Sept. 11 At about 3:26 p.m. Oregon State Police roopers responded to assist Columbia City Police with an intoxicated driver. The driver was displaying indicators of impairment and asked to perform sobriety tests. The driver later denied consent to compete tests and was subsequently arrested for DUII. The driver was transported to the Columbia County Jail. A search warrant was obtained and two vials of blood was seized as evidence.

The driver was cited and released for DUII. The vehicle was driven from the scene by the driver’s wife.

The Columbia County Sheriff’s reports were not available at press time.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of RICHARD ARMOR JONES, Deceased. No. 21PB00959 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Eric Jones, 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 & Anderson, P.O. Box 748, St. Helens, Oregon 97051; 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: September 15, 2021. Dated and next published: Septem-

ber 22, 2021. Date of final publication: September 29, 2021. Eric Jones, Personal Representative. Personal Representative: Eric Jones c/o VanNatta, Petersen & Anderson, P.O. Box 748, St. Helens, OR 97051. Attorney for Personal Representative: Mary Anne Anderson, VanNatta, Petersen & Anderson, P.O. Box 748, St. Helens, OR 97051. Phone: (503) 3974091.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA [Probate Department] In the Matter of the Estate of: RANDY MICHAEL HAGEDORN, deceased.

Date of Death; April 22, 2021 Case No. 21PB05634 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative at Southwest Portland Law Group,

LLC, 8455 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Portland, Oregon 97225 within four (4) months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims will be barred: All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or Southwest Portland Law Group, LLC, the lawyers for the personal representative. DATED AND FIRST PUBLISHED ON Septem-

ber 1, 2021. Carole Berke, Personal Representative.

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Carole Berke, 8605 SW Bohmann Pkwy, Portland, Oregon 97223, caroleberke@comcast.net.

ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Jeremy R. James, OSB NO. 123506, Southwest Portland Law Group, LLC, 8455 SW BeavertonHillsdale Hwy, Portland, Oregon 97225. Tel: 503206-6401, Fax: 503-2148962.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the two-year period for the redemption of real properties included in the 2019 delinquent tax lien foreclosure proceedings instituted by Columbia County, Oregon, on September 26, 2019 in the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Columbia Coun-

ty, Case No. 19-CV36647, and included in the General Judgment entered therein on September 26, 2019 will expire on September 26, 2021. All properties ordered sold under the General Judgment, unless redeemed on or before September 26,2021 will be deeded to

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Columbia County, Oregon immediately on expiration of the period of redemption, and every right and interest of any person in such properties will be forfeited forever to Columbia County, Oregon. Mary Ann Guess, Columbia County Tax Collector.

PUBLIC NOTICE COLUMBIA RIVER PEOPLE’S UTILITY DISTRICT Special Meeting – Workshop on September 21, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. The Board of Directors for Columbia River PUD will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at 5:00 p.m.

The Board will meet in a workshop setting to discuss

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of SPENCER DEE WHELESS, JR., Deceased.

No: 21PB05262 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Mary Anne Anderson, 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 Van-

McNulty Water PUD Board Meeting will be held September 21, 2021, at 7pm in person at 34240 Millard

Natta, Petersen & Anderson, P.O. Box 748, St. Helens, Oregon 97051; 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.

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ber 22, 2021. Date of final publication: September 29, 2021. Mary Anne Anderson, Personal Representative Personal Representative: Mary Anne Anderson c/o VanNatta, Petersen & Anderson, P.O. Box 748, St. Helens, OR 97051 Attorney for Personal Representative: Agnes Marie Petersen, VanNatta, Petersen & Anderson, P.O. Box 748, St. Helens, OR 97051. Phone: (503) 397-4091.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA In the Matter of the Estate of JUDITH RACHELLE SWANSON, Deceased. No. 21PB03893 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to pres-

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1070 Eisenschmidt Lane, St. Helens. Due to COVID restrictions, please call 503397-2283 prior to attending the meeting.

by contacting Heidi Ralls at 503-397-1844. Columbia River PUD Board meetings are conducted pursuant to the public meeting laws of the State of Oregon and anyone wishing to attend is welcome. By: Michael J. Sykes, General Manager

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NOTICE OF MEETING NOTICE OF MEETING The Greater St. Helens Aquatic District board meeting will be held on September 20, 2021 at 5:00 pm at Eisenschmidt Pool,

priorities for the 2022 Operating and Capital Budget, and any other business that may come before the Board.

This meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities.

A request for further accommodations should be made at least 48 hours in advance

Road, Warren Oregon. If you would like to attend this meeting, please call Shannon at 503-397-1301.

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

personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative. Dated and first published May 26, 2021. LORI HARRISGONZALEZ, Personal Representative c/o Lucas & Associates, LLC Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 519, Rainier, OR 97048. Phone: 503-5563741, FAX: 503-556-0708, lucasatty@yahoo.com.

The Public Notice deadline is Fridays by noon.

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Crossword Puzzle

STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: THE 1990s ACROSS

1. Ridden or pushed around yard 6. Chlorofluorocarbon 9. Spiral-horned antelope 13. Make a canyon, e.g.

14. Much of this about nothing?

15. Forest destroyers 16. Basic belief 17. Popular pickup 18. Lake scum 19. *Popular email service eventually bought by Microsoft 21. *CD “maker” 23. FEMA’s assistance 24. Musician’s time to shine 25. Stephen King’s Christine, e.g.

28. Plural of locus 30. Mongolian monetary unit 35. Wraths 37. Jar covers 39. Like yellow polka dot bikini?

40. Desert in China and Mongolia 41. Knight’s mount 43. Cogito ____ sum 44. Change the Constitution, e.g.

46. Ready and eager 47. Table mineral 48. *Jennifer Aniston-inspired haircut, with “the” 50. Bank on 52. Modern prefix

53. Beacon light 55. Oolong, e.g.

57. *____ Sese Seko, overthrown Zairian dictator 60. *African National Congress leader released from prison 64. Like a candle?

65. *1997’s “Fly” by Sugar ____ 67. Lowest point 68. Smart ____ 69. Marching insect 70. Opposite of digest 71. *Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan’s domain 72. Employer Assisted Housing, acr.

73. Fender bender consequences

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1. Crystalline hydrochloride, colloquially 2. Nabisco top best-seller 3. Refuses to 4. Bodily swelling 5. Not wholesale 6. Lewis of sprinting and long jumping fame 7. Vaccine-approving agency, acr.

8. Burger, fries and soda 9. Brick-drying oven 10. It’s hard to resist 11. Precedes Abby 12. Consume, as in drugs 15. Slang for radical or cool, 2 words

20. America’s singer choices 22. Last, abbr.

24. Weapon in a holster 25. Fidel Castro’s smoke 26. Pleasant odor 27. Renaissance instrument resembling a violin 29. *TV hit “Sex and the ____” 31. “Bee ____” 32. What many TV hits have done 33. Fireplace 34. *_____ Protocol, climate change-related international treaty 36. Hyperbolic sine 38. Withered 42. COVID-19 variant 45. Expose the falseness 49. “____ the Games Begin!”

51. Pined 54. Sign of a saint, pl.

56. “Bad news travels fast,” e.g.

57. Algeria’s neighbor 58. Plow-pulling duo 59. *”Where It’s At” singer 60. Urban story 61. Adam and Eve’s garden 62. *Oscar winner “Schindler’s ____” 63. A in BA 64. *Gulf ____ or Bosnian ____ 66. American Nurses Association

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Sports & Outdoors Scappoose, St. Helens girls soccer great season,” Zanotta said.

MIKE WEBER Chronicle Guest Article

It’s a new season with a new head coach and a couple of new players for the Scappoose High Indians girls soccer team.

The team players and coaches are hoping that their team will continue to be one of the top contenders in the OSAA Class 5A Northwest Oregon Conference standings this year.

For first-year coach Bruno Zanotta, his 19 member highly regarded No. 2 ranked Indians squad has started the season with a tremendous amount of momentum. As of last week, the Indians had a 2-0 record, which included a 6-0 win over The Dalles Riverhawks (0-1-1) Sept. 7 at Otto Petersen Elementary School in Scappoose.

“I’m very proud of how the girls played against The Dalles, especially since we were shorthanded and we only had one substitute and just 12 players available,” Zanotta said. “The girls had to play longer minutes on a hot day. We had some of the players from the JV team step up and play on the varsity, which was great. It was a great win and we’ll build upon this in preparing for our upcoming games.”

Scappoose began practice Aug. 16 in preparation for the 14-game season, which began with a 3-1 non-league road win over the Roosevelt Roughriders Sept. 2. Zanotta said sophomore midfielder Alice Davidson had a phe-

St. Helens Girls Soccer

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Scappoose High School sophomore Alice Davidson (#4) dribbles the ball past a defender from The Dalles High School during a Sept. 7 Class 5A nonleague girls soccer game in Scappoose.

nomenal game in earning a hat trick with three goals scored against The Dalles.

“The shots were pretty tough because there was a lot of people in the box and getting around other players sometimes is hard,” Davidson said, adding that she booted her three goals with her right foot. “I was really happy we won the game and it’s nice to get a shutout. I really hope to be a strong goal scorer for our team. I think we have a really strong team and I just hope that we play with a positive attitude throughout the whole season.”

“Alice has been doing a great job for our team,” Zanotta said. “Kiera will be

another offensive force for us along with Tatum and Adison Stoddard. Today was a collective effort, it was really Alice’s day since she got a hat trick and had two assists as well. The team played well together and it was a very strong performance by everyone.”

Scappoose junior forward Kaylie Schrotzberger also scored two goals and sophomore midfielder Sammy Heimbuck scored one goal against the Riverhawks.

The highly experienced Indians have six seniors who will be providing leadership, including midfielder Karly Murray, forwards Kiera Fagan and Tatum Boogman

and defenders Kylee Nutt, Sydney Hanke and Kyra Patterson. Scappoose also has seven juniors, four sophomores and one freshman (Payton Mammam). Junior Gabby Hanke is also a key member of the defense as the Indians goalkeeper.

“Gabby had some fantastic saves today and she gets credit for the shutout,” Zanotta said. “She was challenged and she came out on top. I believe that we’re going to be one of the top contenders in our league.

We hope to have some of players back soon. Our goal is to definitely make it to the playoffs and to go as far as we can in the state playoffs.”

The Indians play their next contest on the road Sept.

16 versus the Central Panthers (1-2). The remaining 10-game schedule includes five at home and five on the road. The next home game is Sept. 23 at 4:15 p.m. versus the Glencoe Crimson Tide.

The seven-game NWOC schedule begins Oct. 6 with a 4:15 p.m. home match versus the Milwaukie Mustangs (0-2). The regular season concludes with a 6:30 p.m. match Oct. 28 against area rival the St. Helens Lions (0-3) at St. Helens High School.

“I’m having a lot of fun and the girls all have a real positive attitude and we’re looking forward to having a

The St. Helens High School Lions Girls soccer team traveled to Astoria Sept.

9 looking for their first win of the season, but came away with a 2-0 loss.

“Our girls started off a little slow, so the Fisherwomen earned an early goal,” St. Helens Athletic Director Daunte Gouge said. “Astoria put in a second goal, not long after taking advantage of a fumble by our goalkeeper.

After that second goal, the girls woke up and started playing their game.”

Gouge said Coach Angie Nichols changed the formation a bit to get more opportunities on goal.

“The Lions had more shots on goal in the second half than any of the games played so far, even more shots than most matches last season,” he said. “The Astoria players were a very aggressive and scrappy team, so it was a very physical game.”

Despite the loss, Gouge said Nichols was encouraged by how the girls fought back after two early goals and played hard the whole 90 minutes.

The St. Helens girls travel to Banks/Vernonia and the St. Helens Boys Junior Varsity Soccer team host Tillamook Junior Varsity on Sept. 16.

Follow results of the games at osaa.org.

St. Helens High School Cross County teams JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

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St. Helens High School Cross County team members Joseph Norris (left) and Nate Johnston (right) during competition at east Multnomah County Sept. 9.

The St. Helens High School Cross Country teams are preparing for competition at the NWOC meet at McCormick Park Sept. 22.

The teams traveled to East Multnomah County Thursday, Sept. 9 to compete in the NW Oregon Conference preview meet, on what Lions Athletic Director Daunte Gouge said was a hot dry course for a 3.1 mile run.

“The top runner on the day donning a stylish pair of aviators was senior Hannay Hayduk finishing second in a time of 21 minutes 32 seconds.” Gouge said. “The top runner on the boys side for St. Helens was Junior Carson Plahn who finished in a time of 21 minutes and 21 seconds.”

Gouge said the team as a whole ran very well.

“We established marks to improve on in a few weeks when we return to Blue Lake for the Conference meet,” he said.

The St. Helens Boys and Girls Cross County teams are scheduled to host the NWOC meet at McCormick Park in St. Helens Sept. 22.

Open art studio tour Sept. 17-19 JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

Local artists will display their artwork during the Pacific NW Glass Guild Open Studio Tour and Sale from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Marvelous Mosaic Fine Art, 64535 Columbia River Highway in Deer Island.

Owners Kory and Rachel Dollar are offering an inside look at their stained glass mosaic, fusion, and vitrigraph art studio that primarily focuses on artists connections and empowerment through art, with a one year anniversary celebration.

The event will include seven guest artists, hot glass demonstrations, free kids projects, and art sales.

Kory said her passion for creating art comes from the environment she was raised in.

One of the mosaic art pieces created by Deer Island artist Kory Dollar.

“Art with community is the best gift that my parents bring value to others wanting Kory said It is important gave me,” she said. “Growing to explore my ideas further and that her grandchildren and up, we created anything and future generations value the art continue to develop my coneverything we wanted. I was cepts into the future,” she said. creations after she is gone. surrounded by artistic people The art display and studio “I am hopeful that my in my life, guiding my creative tour will follow all state and studies in the glass field will path.”

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Pictured, left to right, are Sidney Allen, Lion President Linda McCoy and Nicole Kirsch.

2 local grads honored STAFF REPORT chroniclenews@countrymedia.net

The St. Helens Lions Club has awarded two $1,000 scholarships to two former St. Helens High School graduates.

The first recipient is 1997 graduate Nicole Kirsch, who worked 19 years for Coca-Cola before changing her career path.

Kirsch is currently enrolled at Portland Community College studying hydrogeology and plans to pursue her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Portland State University.

2018 graduate Sidney Allen is the second recipient. Allen attended Concordia Lutheran St. Paul, Minnesota at the institution’s Beaverton satellite campus.

There she combined inperson classes, clinicals, labs and simulation classes with online hybrid classes

to navigate pursuing a degree during the COVID-19 pandemic. Allen will soon be taking her board exams to be a qualified registered nurse. She wants to work as a pediatric nurse, but Allen said she is excited about being able to contribute to society as a registered nurse.

The St. Helens Lions Cub is affiliated with Lions Club International, which is the largest service organization in the world. The local club focus is providing sight and hearing support for those in need in the community. The St. Helens Lions also supports other important causes both locally and internationally.

For more information about the St. Helens Lions Club, or the club scholarship, contact the Scholarship Chairperson Mike McCoy, email golflion@ live.com.

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