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Local school pauses in-person instruction JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

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Lewis & Clark Elementary School’s in-person education has been paused to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

The St. Helens School District announced the decision Friday morning Sept. 24. The transition took effect Monday, Sept. 27 at Lewis & Clark Elementary School, at 111 S. 9th Street in St. Helens.

On Saturday afternoon, Sept. 25, District Superintendent Scot Stockwell released the following letter sent to district families.

In our current situation at Lewis & Clark Elementary, we had multiple children out sick with COVID-19 symptoms in several of our primary grade classrooms. As the week progressed, we began having children in our upper elementary grade classrooms calling in to report COVID-19 like symptoms as well.

With students out in all grade levels and the number of classrooms that had at least one child out with COVID-19 symptoms increasing, the District and Public Health’s ability to contact trace possible cases was being exceeded.

It was at this time the decision was made to pause in-person instruction so we could identify and support all possible cases and conduct a deep cleaning of the school. In addition, we are working with families to identify positive for COVID-19 cases from those who simply have a common cold.

Due to the fact that COVID-19 symptoms start out very similar to the common cold, it is imperative to keep children home if they are symptomatic in any way. We understand this is a challenging time for everyone, especially our children, yet it just takes one person to quickly create a situation where we need to put a school on pause and close it to in-person instruction. The only

Dear St. Helens community As many of you may know, starting on Monday, September 27, 2021, the St. Helens School District will strategically place a pause at Lewis & Clark Elementary to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Although the length of the inperson school pause has yet to be determined, we are working with Public Health and anticipate it to be at least one week. We will keep our Lewis & Clark families informed of any changes to the timeline.

Lewis & Clark Elementary will continue to provide meals to its students while on ‘pause’ starting on Monday, September 27, 2021, from 10:30 a.m.– 12 p.m. In addition, we will reach out to families shortly as soon as we have more detailed information in regards to remote learning for Lewis & Clark students.

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The staff and administrators at Lewis & Clark Elementary School have been using this electronic reader board to display messages of encouragement. The reader board stands along Columbia Boulevard adjacent to the school.

Many have asked what criteria we use when considering closing a school due to COVID-19. It is not a simple answer as there are several factors guiding the decision in consultation with experts in the field and every situation is unique. Much like deciding to close school due to a snow event, the safety of students and staff is the number one driving factor.

When we close school due

to snow, we pay attention to the weather forecast, consult with transportation experts and drive the roads to collect local data and make the best decision possible. Similarly, we pay attention to current community COVID-19 spread data, consult with health experts, and monitor what is going on in our individual schools.

Both are subjective decisions made with the best information available and difficult to put on an exact

timeframe.

The following are criteria we consider when deciding if we need to close a school for a pause to inperson learning: • Documented transmission occurring in schools • The ability of Public Health and schools to contact trace cases • Number of students quarantined • Number of staff quarantined or

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Oregon redraws congressional, legislative districts JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

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Gov. Kate Brown has signed into law new redistricting maps, adding a sixth congressional seat to Oregon.

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has signed into law a new plan creating new congressional and legislative districts in the state.

The special Oregon Legislative special session to redraw the state’s political districts, which includes a new sixth U.S. House seat, ended Tuesday and shortly after the session ended, Brown signed Senate Bill 881, which creates six new congressional districts, and Senate Bill 882, which creates Oregon’s new state legislative districts.

“The right to vote is sacred,” Gov. Brown said. “In Oregon, we know that every vote matters because every voice matters in our electoral process. I’d like to thank the Legislature for coming together, through adversity, to pass

legislation for redistricting. We do not always all agree, but when we find common ground, we can work together to do what is best for Oregon. Redistricting is a process that necessarily involves compromise, and I appreciate the Legislature working to balance the various interests of all Oregonians.”

The right to vote is sacred. ~ Kate Brown, Oregon Governor

Salinas (D-Lake Oswego), cochair of the House Committee on Redistricting said. “We followed the Census data to protect the constitutional requirement of one person, one vote.”

“Each district in these bills was carefully designed to ensure compliance with Oregon’s redistricting standards and ensure that communities across Oregon will have strong and accurate representation in the Oregon Legislature and the U.S. House of Representatives,” Senator Kathleen Taylor (D-Portland) said.

Republican reaction

“These maps are fair, representative, meet the highest of legal standards and incorporate feedback we heard from Oregonians across the state,” Representative Andrea

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Commissioner’s OK Port Westward rezone JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners has approved the Port of Columbia County’s application to rezone 837 acres at Port Westward from Primary Agriculture to Resource Industrial Planned Development.

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decision follows deliberations on the rezone efforts during the board of commissioner’s July meeting.

The commissioners previously approved the rezone application in 2014 and 2018.

In its 2018 ruling, the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) remanded the application back to Columbia County for additional information on one point, asking for further analysis that the five allowed uses for the rezone property can be reasonably compatible with neighboring farms.

“We are pleased that the Columbia County Commissioners continue to agree with the Port’s assessment that responsible industrial and agricultural uses can exist together as good neighbors as they have historically,” Port of Columbia County Executive Director Doug Hayes said.

“The Port has effectively answered the question of compatibility and now looks forward to moving in a positive direction for economic development in north Columbia County.”

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Port Westward is a deepwater port with existing dock facilities and direct access to the 43-foot navigation channel in the Columbia River.

Port Westward is a deep-water port with existing dock facilities and direct access to the 43-foot federal navigation channel in the Columbia River. The 837-acre expansion area at Port Westward will address the need, both at the local and state level, for industrial land.

Prior to the rezone, there was no developable acreage at Port Westward that was not encumbered with wetlands, conservation easements, exist-

ing rural industrial facilities, transmission lines, or long-term leases.

In its application the Port identified the deep-water port at Port Westward as the “unique resource” justifying the rezone, as specifically allowed in Oregon Administrative Rules. As a result, any business wanting to locate on the rezone property must be significantly dependent on the river port.

The Port further limited the re-

zone property to five allowable uses: • Forestry and Wood Products processing, production, storage, and transportation • Dry Bulk Commodities transfer, storage, production, and processing • Liquid Bulk Commodities processing, storage, and transportation • Natural Gas and derivative products, processing, storage, and transportation • Breakbulk storage, transportation, and processing “It’s worth noting that LUBA has never denied the Port’s rezone application,” Hayes said. “The application was remanded by LUBA, which means they sent it back for additional information, analysis, and consideration at the local level. This is a common process for significant land use decisions.”

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Hemp products recalled in Oregon

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The selected batch of CBD drops “Broad Spectrum” unflavored 1000 MG CBD is being recalled.

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The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) has issued a mandatory recall for a product labeled as a hemp tincture.

The OLCC said the product can get consumers “high” because it contains undisclosed levels of THC. Consumers using this mislabeled product may become unexpectedly impaired.

The recall is for an item labeled as a hemp CBD tincture produced by Cura CS, LLC, and sold under its Select brand. The specific batch of

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portunities, there has also been opposition based on concerns about farm land erosion and environmental issues such as flooding and pollution.

Environmental watchdog Columbia Riverkeeper’s Conservation Director Dan Serres said in a published interview in The Chronicle in July following the commissioners deliberations about the rezone, that his group will appeal the commissioner’s decision to the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals.

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Here’s what to look for on the recalled batch products.

The recall now includes a product labeled as having THC when actually it does not.

this product Select CBD Drops “Broad Spectrum” unflavored 1000 MG CBD was only available for purchase through OLCC licensed retailers.

The OLCC has notified cannabis retailers about the recall, and has put a hold on the product in the OLCC cannabis tracking system to prevent further sales from OLCC licensed retailers.

The recall affects this specific product produced on May 14, 2021. The OLCC estimates approximately 500 units have been sold starting June 19, 2021 and about 200 units remain in the inventories of OLCC retailers and those items are required to be quar-

antined.

The OLCC expanded the original recall late last week of Select brand tincture products produced by Cura CS, LLC. The recall now includes a product labeled as having THC when actually it does not.

The recall expansion now includes Select Tincture 30mL THC Drops – 1000mg unflavored which is only available for sale at OLCC licensed retailers. The OLCC has conducted preliminary tests of the Select Tincture 30mL THC Drops – 1000mg unflavored and found that it does NOT contain any detectable THC. The expanded recall affects Select Tincture 30mL THC

Drops – 1000mg unflavored that was produced on May 14, 2021. The OLCC estimates about 630 units were sold beginning June 29, 2021 and about 130 units are still on the shelves of OLCC retailers.

The label ID for the product is 1354 and the Unique Identification number is 1A401030002C0B100000 2311. Photos of the recalled product and packaging are at the bottom of this press release.

OLCC has provided Cura with a list of the 15 OLCC retail licensees, identified through the OLCC’s cannabis tracking system, as still having Select Tincture 30mL THC

Drops – 1000mg unflavored in their inventories. OLCC has directed Cura to contact these retailers with instructions to remove the product from sale; Cura indicated it began this process before receiving the official notification.

Separately the OLCC is notifying the 15 impacted licensees with information about the recall and has directed them to stop selling and pull from their shelves any Select Tincture THC Drops – 1000mg unflavored items with the above information on the label. The agency will also notify retailers that have already sold the product in case they receive questions

from consumers.

The OLCC advises customers who have purchased these products to either return them to the OLCC licensed retailer they purchased the products from or destroy the products. Consumers with health-related concerns about this recalled product should contact the Oregon Poison Center at 800-222-1222, or their medical provider.

If consumers have other product related complaints related to this recall they should notify the OLCC at marijuana@oregon.gov and include any information you have, including the consumer’s name and phone number.

In a conversation following the commissioners approval Sept. 22, The Chronicle gains further insight from Hayes about the next steps with the rezoning.

80 zone to the Resource Industrial Planned Development (RIPD) zone.

Hayes: The Port still has an Option to Lease Agreement with NW Innovation Works (NWIW) for the rezone property, which they have given no indication that they are pursuing. According to their statement to the Port, NWIW has temporized all business activity in the Pacific Northwest, including closing their Kalama office.

The Port continues to field many calls from interested parties in the acreage at Port Westward, but no meaningful discussions will take place until the land is properly zoned.

When land is appropriately zoned and available, the Port will be marketing the property

and open to discussions with developers.

many acres are involved in this development?

The Chronicle: What does the Port see as the monetary value of this new development to Columbia County?

Hayes: Just to be clear, there are no development plans, this is rezoning only.

The rezone is for 837 acres, some of which will be used for development and some of which will be used for buffer areas by current Port agricultural tenants. The specific number of acres involved in the rural industrial development will depend on the type of projects that get approved.

The Chronicle: What now will be the next steps for development with this project?

Hayes: There is now a 21day appeal period before the approval goes into effect. If no appeals are made to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) the rezone will be completed and official, changing the property adjacent to the current Port Westward Industrial Park from Primary Agriculture

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The Chronicle: What industries, businesses will best fit in this development effort and why?

Hayes: Rural industrial uses would be possible through a conditional use process, only if they are substantially dependent on the river port and are one of the five allowed uses. See above.

The Chronicle: What businesses/industries have applied or are expected to apply for development at the site?

Hayes: Because there is no new development approved, we cannot put any hard numbers to this. But using the existing industry operations currently sited at Port Westward and the NEXT Renewable Fuels project as examples, any development will require a large capital investment and generate high wage jobs.

The Chronicle: How

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$338,463 for earthquake planning

A closer look at the Cascadia Subduction Zone along the Pacific Coastline.

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This map shows the Pacific Ocean basin and surrounding “Ring of Fire” subduction zones, where the tectonic plates collide, creating volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, and mountainous landslide-prone terrain.

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Oregon is in line to receive $338,463 to support development of a comprehensive logistics and supply chain management plan in the event of a Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ) earthquake.

The federal grant has been announced by Oregon’s congressional democrats. The funds are being allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) FY2021 Regional Cata-

strophic Preparedness Grant Program.

Oregon’s greatest threat of earthquakes and tsunamis is from the Cascadia Subduction Zone, according to geologists. Stretching from northern California up into British Columbia, the Cascadia Subduction Zone “slips” roughly every 300 years causing major earthquakes. The last known major earthquake was in 1700 and evidence suggests it was a magnitude 8.7 to a 9.2.

Experts agree that Oregon is due for another major earthquake. Some forecasts suggest there is a

ten to twenty percent chance of a magnitude 9 quake on the CSZ in the next fifty years, while others predict a twenty-five to forty percent chance of a major quake on the south end of the CSZ in the next fifty years.

“If a major earthquake hits along the Cascadia Subduction Zone, thousands could be killed and Oregon would suffer billions in economic damages,” Oregon U.S. Rep. DeFazio said.

DeFazio chairs the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, which has jurisdiction over FEMA.

“This funding will allow the state to better prepare for a major earthquake and tsunami and develop a strategy to support supply chain management in the event of disaster,” DeFazio said.

“The alarm that scientists are sounding about a potentially devastating earthquake hitting our state at some point demands a response that includes robust preparation to protect Oregonians and our communities,” Oregon U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden said. “I’m gratified that Oregon is receiving these FEMA funds to help with that needed preparation for a major quake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone that could also touch off a destructive tsunami slamming the coast.”

“Oregon’s preparedness for a Cascadia Subduction

Zone earthquake is critical to the stability of our infrastructure and the safety of our communities,” Oregon U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley said. “I am pleased that this FEMA grant will go toward a comprehensive plan to protect Oregonians across the state, and ensure that we have the resources to manage any potential disaster and its aftermath.”

“The pandemic, the wildfires, and the extreme weather events over the last year prove the value of being as prepared as possible for catastrophic events,” Oregon U.S. Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici said. “We must be ready for a potential Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake and related tsunami, so I’m grateful that Oregon was selected to receive this sig-

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nificant funding to help plan and prepare for a natural disaster that could strike at any time.”

The project funding will focus primarily on the threats and vulnerabilities associated with a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake and tsunami, and the associated needs of socially vulnerable communities.

The grants are highly competitive, according to a release from the democrats.

Oregon is one of 15 state and local governments to be selected among 22 eligible applications.

To learn how you can best prepare for an earthquake or any natural disaster, visit www.ready. gov/earthquakes and see a series of related articles at thechronicleonline.com.

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Mental health, center stage in Oregon’s schools B GRACE BULLOCK Chronicle Guest Column

The conversation around mental health has taken center stage, with Selena Gomez, Simone Biles, Michael Phelps, and Pac12 football players emphasizing the need to pay attention to warning signs of depression, anxiety, and chronic stress, and reminding us that it’s OK to ask for help.

Mental health is central to our quality of life. It is also a cornerstone of education.

Prioritizing mental health is essential to make sure that students can learn, and teachers can teach.

One of the best ways

to foster mental health is through building healthy relationships. That is why the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) launched the Care and Connection Campaign; to encourage schools throughout the state to create time and space each day for students and staff to nurture social bonds, and to foster welcoming, inclusive communities.

Decades of research shows that caring for and connecting with others positively impacts brain development, enhances learning, and bolsters stress resilience.

This means that making time and space for reflection and connection is fundamental to

learning, growth and development particularly in times of challenge and uncertainty.

School districts across the state can promote student mental health by dedicating time each day to activities that build care, connection and community, and allowing staff and students the opportunity to make meaning of their experiences.

Many of Oregon’s schools have already started the new year with welcoming banners and celebrations, with some literally rolling out red carpets or bringing in the marching band. Staff across the state are using “getting to know you” exercises, and greeting students at the class-

room door each day. They’re using art, music, movement, nature, and fun games like building towers out of dried spaghetti and marshmallows as opportunities for students to express themselves and get to know each other before diving into books and learning.

These types of activities and trust building exercises are particularly important and meaningful now, as many students spent much of last year apart from their peers and trusted adults outside their home. There are many students, families and staff for whom returning to in-person school may be particularly stressful, such as those in

communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, or who have personally been impacted by illness or loss.

These include members of tribes here in Oregon and Indigenous, Black, Latinx, Asian, and Pacific Islander communities, LGBTQ students, and those experiencing a disability, navigating poverty, and many in Oregon’s rural communities.

We must make sure all students, families and staff are recognized for their strength, and receive the support they need throughout the year.

The best part about building communities of care and connection is that it doesn’t

have to stop with the first weeks of school. Once students, families and staff begin to incorporate care and connection activities into school and home life, these actions can become a daily practice that builds strong, trusting bonds.

Together we can build healthy, welcoming, and strong communities across Oregon, and give students, families and staff the tools they need to meet the challenges of today, and pave the way for a strong tomorrow.

As you may know, Nob Hill is an Oregon oak woodland restoration project.

Oregon oak and its associated native plants are increasingly endangered in urban areas due to conflict with encroaching development and other human activity. Oregon oak occurs only in the Pacific Northwest, and it is the highest quality wildlife tree we have. There are specific butterflies, insects and mammals dependent on native oak for

survival. Further, it is difficult to find a more specialized environment than Nob Hill, a classic volcanic basalt formation that supports spectacularly diverse and delicate native plants.

As a fellow urban oak restoration volunteer, I can assure you, the recovery of such magnificent native plants and their associated wildlife is rare and unusual in an urban setting. There is a treasure in the midst of St. Helens

and its importance even goes beyond the city. Yet the thoughtless locating of this city-sponsored event makes it unclear whether leaders appreciate the treasure that Nob Hill Nature Park is. In short, a nature park is there for humans to enjoy nature, rather than harm it.

I called Shanna Duggan the new St. Helens Parks and Recreation manager for more information. She said the Halloweentown event is

going to proceed this year, but they may rethink it next year. She said wooden masks have already been screwed into the trees. The open times for the event will be 10 a.m. 6 p.m. so that will likely run into sundown / dusk which is prime time for wildlife activity.

Unfortunately, screwing items to the oak trees is harmful. The noise and human activity involved in the park at night is harmful and

stressful for wildlife.

In future years, city leaders should consult with Nob Hill’s dedicated volunteers prior to event planning.

Otherwise, I would suggest volunteers organize public actions to end the thoughtless and inappropriate locating of such an event within the Nob Hill Nature Park.

and while nobody is happy about the need for ongoing restrictions, we thank you for acting with integrity in making the difficult choices.

Together, our public health professionals, researchers, doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals have given us the tools we need to beat this pandemic. We have vaccines which are highly effective, including against the Delta variant, and remarkably safe. We know that, unfortunately, the vaccines alone are not enough against this more contagious variant, but that combined with wearing

a mask and simple limits on gatherings, we can end this threat. But doing so relies on everyone doing their part. That includes all of us, individually, doing what we can; it also includes our elected officials and public servants helping to protect us, especially those in our community who’re unable to protect themselves.

While we agree the Sheriff is responsible for protecting our community in various ways, his letter felt like an abdication of that responsibility. Protecting our community must include helping to protect us from a

pandemic which has taken the lives of 673,637 Americans, 3,569 Oregonians, and 37 residents of our county — a number which includes a member of my family — and subjected many more to grave, often ongoing, illness.

Since the Sheriff’s letter, we all hoped he’d reconsider his professional and moral obligations, as well as the needs of our county. While I believe he owes our community an explanation, it is encouraging to see that he has, at least, softened his position and he and his staff have been helping to enforce

the mask mandate, at least in limited cases. We encourage Sheriff Pixley to talk with our excellent County Public Health Department or the many dedicated physicians who work here to better understand the risks we face and how best to manage them.

We’re grateful that we have competent and thoughtful leadership at the state level, working to protect us all; we know that not every state has that advantage, and results speak for themselves.

But we know that we’re by no means out of the woods.

Beating this pandemic, and

the Delta variant in particular, depends on everyone doing their civic duty to help protect their family, their neighbors, and their community by getting vaccinated if they’re able and wearing masks when appropriate.

Governor, our thanks go out to you, the folks at Oregon Health Authority, and the many others who continue to work so hard to get us through this as quickly as possible.

B Grace Bullock, PhD. is the Senior Mental Health Officer at the Oregon Department of Education.

Halloween event impact at Nob Hill Park BARBARA QUINN Chronicle Guest Column

As a restoration volunteer at Nob Hill Nature Park, I would like to communicate my outrage at the placement of the City of St. Helen’s Halloweentown event within the park. It is especially distressing that city representatives did not consult the initiators of the park, Caroline Skinner and Howard Blumenthal, well in advance for feedback.

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Mandates: Open letter to Governor Brown ANTHONY SORACE Chronicle Guest Column

Dear Governor Brown, I am writing you today because I was dismayed by the letter sent to you by Sheriff Brian Pixley on August 19th. Please know that, despite the claims in the letter, it does not represent the views of the residents of Columbia County as a whole. Many of us — and certainly I, personally — are grateful for your efforts to protect our community. We recognize the incredibly difficult job you’ve been given,

Anthony Sorace Chair, Columbia County Democrats Central Committee

Voices of the Community Needs to be held responsible You are participants in a City being run by John Walsh, Matt Brown and Mayor Rick Scholl.

The Administration needs to be held responsible for the leaking reservoir issue. There are contracted stipulations regarding the empty reservoir that are not being fulfilled.

W-449 legally-signed contract with WPI is failure issue: • It is not fulfilled.

• Corrections were to be made within 60 days of failure.

• Deteriorating weather

will cause ground water and moisture infiltration.

• This was the cause of the initial 2016 bid.

Has a contractor/client responsibility determination arisen due to non-inspection during Geotextile installation?

Is the City embarrassed of their inability to enforce contracted stipulations?

My opinion has been printed in both local newspapers, with no return comments from the City on this matter. Therefore, may I assume my statements are factual?

Is the City’s silence a hope to delete some public awareness and transparency?

Council members, please ask the Mayor:

1. Is something being hidden that prolongs the contract.

2. Who is responsible for completing this contract?

Who will see it through to fruition.

3. Is the reservoir beyond repair? Have previous work errors reduced the ability of a fix?

4. How much City funding has been paid to attorneys in trying to enforce the contract?

This is a Administration failure of the most obvious kind. Failure after failure have ensued. It is time to admit defeat and correct this problem properly with a new reservoir.

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Obituaries Ann P. McConnell

Dec. 18, 1931 ~ Sept. 20, 2021 Ann P. McConnell passed away on Sept. 20, 2021 in Scappoose, Oregon, surrounded by her four children in the home where she and her husband had raised them. She lived with Alzheimer’s for the past six years.

Ann was born to Gladys and Wayne Poland on Dec. 18, 1931 and grew up in the San Francisco Bay area. In 1953, she married Lawrence McConnell and graduated with a Bachelor of Nursing degree from the University of California San Francisco. Shortly after their son was born in 1954, Ann and Larry moved to Scappoose where their three daughters were born.

In the 1960s, Ann worked on medical and surgical wards at Physician’s & Surgeon’s Hospital in Portland and Columbia District Hospital in St. Helens. She established the first home health care service in Columbia County in 1970. Beginning in 1974, Ann became the school nurse for the entire Scappoose School District. During her professional career, Ann was the proudest of and found the greatest fulfillment in her service as a school nurse and public health educator. In addition to caring for students and school staff, she initiated a variety of new public health

programs including pre-K immunization clinics, peer helper training, first aid training, alcohol and drug prevention programs and fitness projects.

Ann volunteered as a 4-H club leader, Sunday School teacher, Brownie leader, softball coach, on many local boards and was ready to help whenever the need arose.

Family was of the utmost importance to both Ann and Larry. They retired in 1990 to spend time together and with their mothers, children, grandchildren and eventually great-grandchildren.

Ann was pre-deceased by her husband of 61 years, Larry McConnell; parents, Gladys and Wayne Poland; in-laws, Vivian and Ted McConnell; sister Norma McKain; and granddaughter Sarah McCon-

nell.

She is survived by her sister-in-law Pat McConnell Wilson of Wilsonville, Oregon; brother Mark Moore of California; four children, Mike McConnell of Denver, Colorado, Kelly Spragins (Keith) of Fort Worth, Texas, Kim Hulings (Phil) of Scappoose, and Casey Roeder Pearce (Paul) of North Bonneville of Washington; grandchildren, Jesse Spragins Goedken (Aaron), Jacob McConnell (Janee), Joey Spragins (Christina), Tracy Hulings Baker (Tyler), Ben Roeder, Andy Hulings (Lenna), Darby Roeder Guerechit (Jon), Libby Roeder Bailard (Trask), Lisa Hulings Chandler (Eric), Ryun McConnell and Madison McConnell; great-grandchildren, Oscar, Luna and Elliot McConnell, Lucas and Henry Spragins, Nolan, Eli and Norah Baker, Drake and Otto Hulings, Hazel Chandler, Ellie Roeder, Louie and Eddie Guerechit and Una Bailard; and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Ann’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sat, Oct. 2, 2021, at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Pavilion in St. Helens, Oregon. Donations in remembrance of Ann may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, https://act.alz.org/ donate.

Fred “Fritz” Wayne Neilson July 6, 1928 ~ Sept. 19, 2021

Fred “Fritz” Wayne Neilson was born July 6, 1928 at home in Stevensville, Montana. His parents, Lorenzo J. Neilson and Effie M. Davis had six other children, all of whom have preceded Fred in death. Fred passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Sept.

19, 2021.

When Fred was four years old the family moved to Santa Monica, California and later to Canoga Park, California where Fred got most of his schooling. He played football and was known for his boogie-woogie piano playing. After high school, he became a journeyman plasterer. He served a two-year mission in the Hawaiian Islands for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) after which he served in the U.S. Army in Berlin, Germany during the Korean War. In Berlin, he played football, learned to sail small craft, and was in the MPs. Upon returning home, he met and married Winnie I. Gore in the St. George, UT

LDS temple. They have six children: J. Tucker (deceased), Timothy (deceased), Lorna, Daniel, David (Lori), and Marie (Ben). They have twelve grandchildren and seven great grandsons (and another on the way).

Fred attended Brigham Young University and finished his baccalaureate in physical education and his master’s degree in education at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). He was a teacher at James Monroe and Nobel Junior High Schools in the San Fernando

Valley, California and then 22 years at North Hollywood High School, primarily coaching football, baseball and other sports. Upon retirement, the family moved to Seaside, Oregon where Fred coached the defense for Seaside High School football for six years. In 1994 they won the Oregon state championship.

He built three of their family homes over the years and enjoyed carpentry, sailing and crewing with son Tim in competitive sailing races, backpacking, camping, gardening, playing piano, and reading. He served in many capacities in the LDS church including Bishop, High Counselor, teacher, youth leader and missionary. He was always loyal and dedicated to his family and his faith. He touched the lives of many and was very loved.

A graveside service was held in Fred’s honor Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at Columbia Memorial Gardens. Please sign our online guestbook at www.columbiafh.com.

James M. Comstock May 1933 ~ July 2021

James “Jim” M. Comstock of Fremont, California passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 24, 2021 at the age of 88.

Jim was born in Walla Walla, Washington in May of 1933 to Halle and Sarah Comstock. During Jim’s childhood his family moved to their St. Helens farm off of Pittsburg Road. Jim graduated from St. Helens High School in 1951. During his youth Jim loved sports, building model airplanes, and enjoyed learning the art of auto-body repair with Delmer Johnson, his mentor, at Jordan Motor’s.

After High School Jim served in the Air Force during the Korean war and was stationed in Japan. Jim became proficient in the Japanese language which later served him well during his career as an Electrical Engineer.

Jim graduated with his Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Oregon State University in the 1960s and moved his family to the bay area AKA “The Silicon Valley.” Jim was extremely

passionate about his career and excited for where the emerging electronics industry was headed. Jim played key roles in the development of the first prototypes of the hand-held calculator, personal computers, and electronic ignition systems for large auto companies. Jim’s drive to create kept him in the technology industry until the age of 82 traveling back and forth to Japan where his Japanese language skills proved to be very beneficial.

Although Jim’s passion for his work kept him busy, Jim did spend some of his spare time utilizing the skills

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he learned at Jordan Motors rebuilding sports cars and he even rebuilt a 1972 pinto with Jim’s own uniquely designed electronic door entries for his son, James, back in 1979. Jim also enjoyed many Sunriver vacations riding bikes with his family, and he loved exploring the beautiful bay area where he lived.

Jim is survived by his wife of 40 years, Chieko Comstock of Fremont, California; son James Comstock (wife Meral) of New Hampshire; daughter Shari Beickel (husband Kory) of Arizona; stepson Paul Daniels (wife Jeannie) of Arizona; and 12 grandchildren.

Jim’s strongest advice to all was the importance of education. “Education and growing your knowledge is the key to being successful.”

Jim also stressed the importance of goal setting and never giving up. “Determine the barriers, analyze the barriers, and develop solutions to remove those barriers to reach your goal.”

Jim’s ashes have been spread in the San Francisco Bay.

Charles Carlton Rigdon Nov. 7, 1935 ~ Sept. 13, 2021

Charles Carlton Rigdon, 85, of St. Helens, Oregon, died on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, at Regency Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hermiston, Oregon.

He was born on Nov. 7, 1935 to Charles and Lois Rigdon in St. Helens, Oregon. Charles was raised in Yankton, Oregon along with his two siblings, Wayne Rigdon and Linda Rigdon. He attended Yankton Elementary School through 8th grade and then attended and graduated from St. Helens High School.

He was married to Donna L. Riggs in 1959 and they had three children, Brian, Lorrie, and Julie. Their marriage later ended.

Charles was a National Guard for three years and received an Honorable

Discharge in January 1961.

Additionally, Charles began working for Boise Cascade when he was 19-years old and then later retired as a millwright when he was 65-years old.

Charles was an avid hunter and gun enthusiast.

He spent many years hunting with his brothers-in-law in Condon, Oregon. He also enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, genealogy, telling stories about his time working for Boise Cascade, and being with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his son Brian Rigdon and wife Chalet Rigdon of Billings, Montana; Lorrie Rigdon of Pendleton, Oregon; Julie Denny and husband Brad Denny of Athena, Oregon; four grandchildren, Patrick Rigdon, Michael Rigdon, Dylan Riggs and Hannah Denny; and two great-grandchildren, Matthew Rigdon and Rebecca Rigdon.

Charles was preceded in death by his father Charles D. Rigdon; mother Lois Thomas; as well as his brother Wayne Rigdon.

James “Jim” Paterson Feb. 9, 1933 ~ Aug. 31, 2021

James “Jim” Dobson Paterson passed away Aug. 31, 2021, at his home in Scappoose, Oregon.

Jim was born on Feb. 9, 1933, in St. Helens. He was the middle child of James and Vivian Paterson.

Jim excelled in sports, lettering in football, basketball, and baseball at St. Helens High School. He graduated in 1951, served in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Bragg, California.

He married his high school sweetheart Deloris Arleen (Cook) Paterson and they lived most of their lives in Columbia County Oregon, St. Helens, and Scappoose.

Jim worked a variety of jobs in his life; Boise Cascade papermill, Jordan Motor Company, ran a service station and tire business, all

in St. Helens. They also lived eight years in Milwaukie, Oregon, where Jim managed Gladstone Lincoln Mercury.

Jim and Deloris returned to Columbia County where they lived and opened a restaurant in Scappoose in 1979, Ichabod’s Restaurant. Jim sold this business and retired

in 2015.

Jim enjoyed all sports including fishing, traveling, car racing, camping, and spending time with his bride Deloris (Lori). He belonged to the Methodist Church, Jaycees, Elks, and loved to support youth sports.

He was preceded in death by his wife Deloris; parents, Jim and Vivian Paterson; brother Gene Paterson; and grandson Tyler Holmes.

He is survived by his children, James W. Paterson (Kathy) of Hillsboro, Dianne L. Holmes (Roy) of Gresham; sister Betty Hauss of St. Helens; four grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

There are no services planned at this time. Please sign our online guestbook at www.columbiafh.com.

Edith Mae Overstreet

April 14, 1925 ~ Sept. 10, 2021 Edith Mae Overstreet, longtime resident of St. Helens, Oregon passed away on Sept. 10, 2021 at A Place to Call Home in Tigard, Oregon. She was 96 years old.

Born in Sevier County, Tennessee on April 14, 1925, the daughter of James Andrew “Jack” Bradley and Lou Ellen (Rayfield) Bradley. Edith was raised in the Great Smokey Mountains of Tennessee before moving west with her family in 1942.

Edith and her family lived in Springfield, Washington and Warm Springs, Oregon before settling in St. Helens, Oregon in 1943, where she worked at JC Penny before attending beauty school in Portland, Oregon in 1948.

Edith worked at several different beauty salons before opening “Edith’s Beauty Shop” in 1951. Edith had her shop for more than 62 years.

Edith was a member of the First Christian Church as well as the Moose Lodge.

Edith enjoyed traveling.

She had traveled to eleven different countries and had made several trips back to Tennessee to visit family. In her spare time, Edith liked to paint, fish, play Bingo, and enjoyed going to casinos.

Edith was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Ray Bradley of Scappoose; her grandsons, Ryan and Ronald Overstreet; and her daughter-in-law, Kathy Overstreet, all of whom are

of St. Helens.

She is survived by her sons, Jack Overstreet and William “Bill” (Brenda) Overstreet of St. Helens; daughter Beverly O’Brien of Tigard; grandchildren, Annie Overstreet (Joe) Harrison of Madras, Jessica Overstreet (Hiram) Schoonover of St. Helens, Brandon O’Brien of Tigard and Connor O’Brien of Bend; great-grandchildren, Josi Harrison of Madras, Hayden Overstreet and Kendall Overstreet; nephews, Mike (Kristi) Bradley and Doug (Sherri) Bradley; and sister-in-law Lorna Bradley, all of Scappoose.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 at Columbia Memorial Gardens in Scappoose, Oregon. A celebration of her life gathering to follow at Heritage Park, SE 2nd St., Scappoose, OR 97056.

Please sign our online guestbook at www.columbiafh.com.

William Bryan Hutton Oct. 21, 1945 ~ Sept. 11, 2021

Bill passed away Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, leaving a huge hole in his family’s heart.

Born in Portland and raised on a ranch in Bend, Bill was a high school track star and continued running track in the Marine Corp, where he trained with world class athletes.

He began his work career at Safeway. He then started and eventually retired from his plastic molding and marketing company Hutton Industries.

He held 19 patents with a new one pending when he passed. He never stopped working. After his retire-

ment, he found that his only hobby was working and he became Executive Director of Heart Centers of America and then VP of Sales and Marketing at Tualatin Sleep Products.

He leaves behind his wife of almost 56 years Deanice; sons, Bryan (Kathy) and Steve (Beth); the lights of his life, his grandchildren, Kyle (Heidi), Caitie (David), Brenden, Braya, and Hallie; four step-grandchildren, Anthony (Falecia), Austin, Kiauna and Michael; he was weeks away from meeting his first great-grandchild Willow;

best friend and brother-inlaw Jim Leagjeld and sisterin-law Mary Leagjeld.

He is predeceased by his beloved daughter Susan (Dave); parents, Tom and Ruth Hutton; and brothers, Glenn (Gwen) and Pat (Patty).

“The greatest blessing in my life is my family.”

Well known as a great joke and storyteller, he was a kind, loving and generous husband, father and grandfather.

He requested that no service be held. Interred at Columbia Memorial Gardens in Scappoose.

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A REQUEST HAS BEEN MADE TO ANNEX CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE CITY Along with this annexaThe City of St. Helens Plantion request the City will adning Commission hearing dress amendments to the City for a recommendation to the Zoning District Map and City City Council will be held on Comprehensive Plan Map Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at from County Single-Family (or after) 8:15 PM. The City Residential (R-10) to City Council hearing for a deciModerate Residential (R7) sion will be held on Wednesor City Suburban Residenday, November 3, 2021 at (or tial (R10) and whether the after) 6:50 PM. The public site will be annexed as an hearings will be in the City established or developing Council Chambers, located area as provided by SHMC in the City Hall building at 17.112.020 (1) and (2), 265 Strand Street, St. Helens, respectively. The approxiOR. Access into City Hall mate 1.05-acre site, owned by for these hearings will be CSWCD is located at 35285 from the plaza side entrance.

Millard Road and is also curZoom will also be availrently identified by Columbia able to participate. Virtual County Tax Assessor Map access information to join Number 4N1W-8CA-2800. the hearing will be available Columbia County’s trusted local news source

on the applicable agenda.

Agendas can be found on the City’s website: https://www. sthelensoregon.gov/meetings.

Testimony from the public in either oral or written form is invited. The hearings will be conducted in accordance with those procedures found in the City Development Code (SHMC Title 17) Chapter 17.24 and any rules of procedure adopted by the City Council. The Planning Commission is authorized to make a recommendation to the City Council who is authorized to approve, deny, or approve this application with conditions, based on the following criteria: SHMC 17.28.030

Annexation Approval Standards SHMC 17.08.040 (1) (a) Approval standards for the Zone & Comprehensive Map Amendments SHMC 17.08.060, whether or not the annexation will have a “significant affect” on a transportation facility (Transportation Planning Rule compliance) SHMC 17.112.030 (2) the decision for classifying annexed property as an established or developing area shall be based as they are defined per SHMC 17.112.020 Failure to raise an issue, including constitutional or other issues relating to any proposed conditions of approval, at a hearing, in person, or by letter, or

failure to raise an issue accompanied by statements or evidence sufficient to afford the approving authority an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal to the applicable appellate jurisdiction (e.g. the Land Use Board of Appeals, LUBA) on that issue, and precludes an action for damages in circuit court.

The application file is located at City Hall (265 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR) and all documents in the file are available for inspection. A copy of the staff report will be available for review at least seven (7) calendar days prior to each hearing. There is no cost to inspect the file

or staff report; copies are available at a reasonable cost.

The report for this application will also be available on the City’s website at https:// www.sthelensoregon.gov/ meetings. Questions should be directed to the City Planning Department by phone: 503-397-6272, e-mail: jdimsho@sthelensoregon. gov, mail: 265 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR 97051, or in person at City Hall. Anyone needing special assistance should contact City Hall at least 72 hours in advance to ensure the necessary assistance is available. The Council Chambers are fully accessible.

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A REQUEST HAS BEEN MADE TO ANNEX CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE CITY Along with this annexation request the City will address amendments to the City Zoning District Map and City Comprehensive Plan Map from County Single-Family Residential (R-10) to City Moderate Residential (R7) or City Suburban Residential (R10) and whether the site will be annexed as an established or developing area as provided by SHMC 17.112.020 (1) and (2), respectively. The approximate 1.01-acre site, owned

by Michael McPherson is located at 58241 South Division Road and is also currently identified by Columbia County Tax Assessor Map

Number 4N1W-8CB-1501.

The City of St. Helens Planning Commission hearing for a recommendation to the City Council will be held on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at (or after) 8:00 PM. The City Council hearing for a decision will be held on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at (or after) 6:45 PM. The public hearings will be in the City Council Chambers, located in the City Hall building at 265 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR. Access into City Hall for these hearings will be from the plaza side entrance.

Zoom will also be available to participate. Virtual access information to join

the hearing will be available on the applicable agenda.

Agendas can be found on the City’s website: https://www. sthelensoregon.gov/meetings.

Testimony from the public in either oral or written form is invited. The hearings will be conducted in accordance with those procedures found in the City Development Code (SHMC Title 17) Chapter 17.24 and any rules of procedure adopted by the City Council. The Planning Commission is authorized to make a recommendation to the City Council who is authorized to approve, deny, or approve this application with conditions, based on the following

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criteria: SHMC 17.28.030 Annexation Approval Standards SHMC 17.08.040 (1) (a) Approval standards for the Zone & Comprehensive Map Amendments SHMC 17.08.060, whether or not the annexation will have a “significant affect” on a transportation facility (Transportation Planning Rule compliance) SHMC 17.112.030 (2) the decision for classifying annexed property as an established or developing area shall be based as they are defined per SHMC 17.112.020 Failure to raise an issue, including constitutional or other issues relating to any proposed conditions of approval, at a hear-

ing, in person, or by letter, or failure to raise an issue accompanied by statements or evidence sufficient to afford the approving authority an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal to the applicable appellate jurisdiction (e.g. the Land Use Board of Appeals, LUBA) on that issue, and precludes an action for damages in circuit court.

The application file is located at City Hall (265 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR) and all documents in the file are available for inspection. A copy of the staff report will be available for review at least seven (7) calendar days prior to each hearing. There

is no cost to inspect the file or staff report; copies are available at a reasonable cost. The report for this application will also be available on the City’s website at https://www. sthelensoregon.gov/meetings. Questions should be directed to the City Planning Department by phone: 503397-6272, e-mail: jdimsho@ sthelensoregon.gov, mail: 265 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR 97051, or in person at City Hall. Anyone needing special assistance should contact City Hall at least 72 hours in advance to ensure the necessary assistance is available.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That a public hearing will be held before the City of St. Helens Planning Commission on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at or after 7:30 PM in the City Council Chambers, located in the City Hall building at 265 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR. Access into City Hall for this hearing will be from the plaza side entrance. Zoom will also be available to participate.

Virtual access information to join the hearing will be available on the applicable agenda. Agendas can be found on the City’s website: https://www.sthelensoregon. gov/meetings. The purpose of this hearing is to consider an application as follows: File No: Variance V.3.21 Applicant: John McGhie Request: Variance for a reduced front yard (setback) Location: Lot between 544 and 564 S. 12th Street Map No: 4N1W-4DD-4305 Testimony from the public in both oral or written form is invited.

The hearing will be conducted in accordance with those procedures found in the City Development Code (SHMC Title 17) Chapter 17.24 and any rules of procedure adopted by the City Council.

The Planning Commission is authorized to approve, deny, or approve this application with conditions, based on the following criteria: St. Helens Municipal Code 17.108.050(1) Failure to raise an issue, including constitutional or other issues relating to any proposed conditions of approval, in this hearing, in person, or by letter, or failure to raise an issue accompanied by statements or evidence sufficient to afford the approving authority an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal to the applicable appellate jurisdiction (e.g., the Land Use Board of Appeals, LUBA) on that issue, and precludes an action for damages in circuit court. The

application file is located at City Hall (265 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR) and all documents in the file are available for inspection. A copy of the staff report will be available for review at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the hearing. There is no cost to inspect the file or staff report; copies are available at a reasonable cost.

The report for this application will also be available on the City’s website at https:// www.sthelensoregon.gov/ meetings. Questions should be directed to the City Planning Department by phone: 503-397-6272, e-mail: jgraichen@sthelensoregon. gov, mail: 265 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR 97051, or in person at City Hall. Anyone needing special assistance should contact City Hall at least 72 hours in advance to ensure the necessary assistance is available. The Council Chambers are fully accessible.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That Columbia River People’s Utility District (PUD) will receive sealed bids for structure foundations at Deer Island Substation. Bids will be received by the PUD, 64001 Columbia River Highway, Deer Island, Oregon 97054 until 3:30 p.m., pacific prevailing time, on October 13, 2021, at which time the bids will be

publicly opened. The bids will be available for public inspection at the PUD office after the bid opening. The bid documents may be examined at the office of the PUD, 64001 Columbia River Highway, Deer Island, Oregon 97054.

Electronic copies of the bid documents may be obtained by sending a written request

to bstaehely@crpud.org or by calling (503) 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.

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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 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-

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.

Dated and first published: September 15, 2021. Dated and next published: Septem-

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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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING As per ORS 221.725, the St. Helens City Council will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, October 6, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of the hearing is to receive written and public comments on the sale of two City-owned properties described as the following: · Tax Account No. 28892 Map No. 4N1W04DD-04305 Block 100, Lot 6, St. Helens. 5,800 square foot lot. Located on S. 12th Street · Tax Account No. 28878 Map No. 4N1W04-DA-01200 Block 83, Lot 4, St. Helens,

11,600 square foot lot. Located on S. 10th Street. The proposed use of the properties is for residential use. The reason why the City Council considers it necessary or convenient to sell the property is to promote the expansion of housing opportunities in the city limits of St. Helens.

If you wish to submit written comments, please address them as follows: John Walsh, City Administrator City of St. Helens, 265 Strand Street, St. Helens, Oregon 97051.

Written comments may be

submitted in advance or at the hearing. If submitted by 4:00 p.m., Monday, October 4, 2021, copies of the comments will be provided to the Council in advance of the hearing. The public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 265 Strand Street, Plaza Entrance, St. Helens, OR 97051. The facility is handicap accessible. If you need special accommodation, please contact City Hall at (503)397-6272, at least 48 hours before the hearing.

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That Columbia River People’s Utility District (PUD) will receive sealed bids for two (2) years of flagging services. Bids will be received by the PUD, 64001 Columbia River Highway, Deer Island, Oregon 97054 until 3:30 p.m., pacific prevailing time, on October 12, 2021, at which time the bids will be publicly opened.

The bids will be available for

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That Columbia River People’s Utility District (PUD) will receive sealed bids for the purchase of a 15/20/25 MVA substation power transformer with LTC. Bids will be received by the PUD, 64001 Columbia River Highway, Deer Island, Oregon 97054 until 3:30 p.m., pacific prevailing time, on October 27th, 2021, at which time the bids will be publicly opened. The bids will be available for public inspection at the PUD office after

Price Kaeleigh C-017, Super August M-056, Turner Staci M-035. GOODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION SOLD BY STORAGE LOT. Cash and Credit Cards.

the bid opening. No bids will be received after 3:30 p.m., pacific prevailing time, on the 27th day of October, 2021. All bids shall include a statement that those parties named in the bid are the only parties with an interest in the bid and that the bid is made without any collusion with any other bidder, official or employee of the PUD. 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 tgordon@crpud.org or by calling 971-757-4969. Columbia River PUD reserves the right to reject any and all bids that are not in compliance with the bid documents and prescribed public bidding procedures and to reject for good cause any or all bids upon a finding by the PUD that it is in the public interest to do so.

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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 CHARLES DEAN CARPENTER, Deceased.

No: 21PB07582 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Michael D. Carpenter, 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

22, 2021. Date of final publication October 6, 2021. Michael D. Carpenter, Personal Representative. Personal Representative: Michael D. Carpenter 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) 397-4091.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Notice is hereby given that Columbia River People’s Utility District (PUD) will receive sealed bids for a Metal Canopy. Bids will be received by the PUD, 64001 Columbia River Highway, Deer Island, Oregon 97054 until 3:30 p.m., pacific prevailing time, on October 12, 2021, at which time the bids will be publicly opened.

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to be sold by competitive bidding. St. Helens 445 Port Ave, Suite D. Asbell Brandon R-50, Clinefelter Edward RV-129, Feather Damian R-062 Jacobs Joseph R-091,

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: September 22, 2021 at Columbia River People’s Utility District. Published: Chronicle: September 29, 2021.

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PUBLIC LIEN SALE U-STORE SELF STORAGE NOTICE OF Auction to be held online at Storageauctions. com. Auction will run from 10/5/2021 10:00 am & end on 10/15/2021 10:00 am.

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public inspection at the PUD office after the bid opening.

The bid documents may be examined at the office of the PUD, 64001 Columbia River Highway, Deer Island, Oregon 97054. Electronic copies of the bid documents may be obtained by sending a written request to bstaehely@crpud.org or by calling (503) 366-3244. Columbia River PUD reserves the right

WORKSHOP October 4th, 2021 fair board Workshop at 6:30 PM in the 4H Building at 58892 Saulser Road St. Helens, OR 97051.

The bids will be available for public inspection at the PUD office after the bid opening. The bid documents may be examined at the office of the PUD, 64001 Columbia River Highway, Deer Island, Oregon 97054.

Electronic copies of the bid documents may be obtained by sending a written request to bstaehely@crpud.org

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

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Community Calendar Sept. 29 COVID-19 Testing Clinic • The Columbia County Public Health Department will conduct a free COVID-19 testing clinic at the Columbia County Fairgrounds, 58892 Saulser Road in St. Helens from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments can be registered online at https://www.doineedacovid19test.com and registration assistance will be available at the event for anyone who does not have internet access.

Oct. 2 Performing Arts Series • Concert rock violinist Aaron Meyer to perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Birkenfeld Theatre in the Clatskanie Cultural Center, 75 S. Nehalem Street in Clatskanie as part of the Clatskanie Arts Commission (CAC). Ticket at adults $20, seniors 60+ and students $18, children 12 and under $16. Tickets may be purchased online at clatskaniearts. org or at the door the night of the concert. Tickets may also be reserved by calling Elsa, at 503-728-3403. CAC will follow

state mandates and require all attending to wear masks. Check the CAC website, clatskaniearts. org. for any updates concerning COVID restrictions.

Oct. 4-17 Get There Challenge The event is designed to build skills, stay active, and make Oregon a better place. The ninth annual Get There Challenge participants can take actions to unlock a variety of experience, knowledge, and skill-building achievements. Anyone age 18 or older who lives and/or works in Oregon can join the Get There Challenge at any time by

visiting GetThereOregon.org.

Oregonians.

“They know Democrats had to cheat to get these maps across the floor,” Drazan said. “Democrats in Oregon have passed rigged political maps that will guarantee super-sized majorities in the legislature and immediate control of more

than 80 percent of Oregon’s congressional seats. They should be ashamed that they have gerrymandered Oregonians out of their shot at fair elections for the next decade.

This is by no means over.”

Drazan said the congressional map adopted by the legislature is illegal, drawn for partisan benefit and will not survive legal challenge.

“Political gerrymandering in Oregon is illegal and drawing congressional lines to en-

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way we will be able to keep schools open is if we all work together as a community.

The St. Helens School District is prepared to shift from in-person instruction to remote learning when needed, but like a snowstorm, each event has its own unique characteristics and we will respond as best we can with the information provided at the time.

I have tremendous faith in this community to pull together and support one another. I’ve watch it during the floods of 1996 when every able-bodied person was sandbagging neighbors’ homes and most recently during the fires last year in 2020 when this community pulled together to support other communities impacted by wildfires.

It is time for us to come together once again and do whatever we are able to do to stop the spread of this virus

School board report The St. Helens School District has seen 260 students quarantined at various times since Sept. 1 due to COVID-19, according to the latest report outlined before the St. Helens School Board Wednesday night, Sept. 22, at its regular monthly public session.

The St. Helens School District is also going to begin COVID and diagnostic testing, according to Stockwell. The COVID testing will be for both students and staff. The tests will be sent home and results will be available on a weekly basis, he said.

Stockwell said decisions about the diagnostic testing process is pending.

Clatskanie schools Clatskanie School District Superintendent Cathy Hurowitz told The Chronicle that two

Oct. 29 Boulevard Trick-or-Treat • Local merchants are encour-

aged to take part in a Halloween Trick-or-Treat event along Columbia Boulevard in St. Helens from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Participating businesses are being asked to have something family-friendly to hand out either in front of, or just inside, the business.

Local businesses are also being encouraged to decorate the exterior of their locations in the spirit of Halloween. For more information, contact Betsy Stephens, at Heather Epperly Agency, American Family Insurance or email rstephens@ amfam.com.

Oct. 31 Drive Through Trunk-or-Treat • The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office in partnership with Columbia 911 Communications District will host a Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat from 4 p.m.-7 p.m at 58611 McNulty Way in St. Helens. The agencies are currently seeking any small businesses or community partners that would like to host a trunk. For more information and to reserve your spot by Oct. 15, contact Malinda Duran at malinda.duran@columbiacountyor.gov.

sure five out of six seats for your party long-term is gerrymandering,” Drazan said.

“Oregonians will only get the fair maps they deserve, free of partisan influence, by supporting an independent redistricting commission in the next election. Politicians should not be drawing their own political lines. If Oregonians believe we need fair redistricting, then they should overturn what resulted from this charade of a vote at

the ballot box.”

Following the 2020 census, Oregon’s population growth qualified the state for the redistricting and sixth House seat. Monday was the deadline for the Oregon Legislature to compete the redistricting efforts.

A legislative committee was established and public meetings were held to review the redistricting plans.

In a Chronicle interview published in April, Katherine

Morrison, legislative director for Sen. Taylor said Oregon will benefit from the redistricting.

“The benefits for Oregon include greater representation in the U.S. House of Representatives, so Oregonians’ voices are heard proportionately in the federal legislature,” Morrison 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.”

staff members and 10 students were currently quarantined as of last week.

“We are asking families to not send their students to school if they are having any COVID symptoms or if students do not feel well,” she said. “Most of our staff are vaccinated and we strongly recommend that students 12 and older and eligible family members get vaccinated.”

Hurowitz said in the event of an exposure, vaccinated staff or students do not have to quarantine if they are not showing symptoms.

“We have the ability to do rapid testing for staff and students if they are showing symptoms,” she said. “The Health Center at Clatskanie Middle/High School is also able to test for COVID as well as provide vaccines on Tuesdays and Thursdays for anyone in the community.”

The district has multiple levels of mitigation in the school buildings, from hand washing to desk barriers, and distancing.

“All staff and students

wear masks except when eating,” she said. “We have lunch outdoors for the elementary students and at Clatskanie Middle/High School there are barriers set up on the lunch tables. All of our efforts are to keep staff and students safe.”

The quarantined Clatskanie district students are receiving their school work from teachers through CANVAS or Google Classroom.

According to Hurowitz, the Columbia County Health Department has been very responsive and collaborative during the pandemic.

“They, like many state agencies, are understaffed,” Hurowitz said.

we work directly with public health to determine who may have been exposed,” he said.

“As a result, this year approximately 160 students and staff have been required to quarantine. When determining potential exposure, Public health looks at proximity, adherence to mask wearing, indoor or outdoor, type of exposure, vaccination status, along with other factors.

Hattrick said the district has been informing parents of the mandates by communicating by letter with district families, in which Hattrict said he recognizes that the pandemic has become, “overly politicized.” In the letter, Hattrick asks parents and families to take a number of preventative actions, including treat the child’s school, teacher, administrator, and others with grace and understanding, “as we are simply doing what is necessary to limit the impact of COVID-19 on our community,” Hattrick said.

Rainier has been providing a vaccine clinic through the health clinic on campus every Thursday and that this is a

challenging time.

“My hope is that the community will continue to work together to ensure we all remain safe and navigate this pandemic together,” he said.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), here are the symptoms of COVID-19 among children that parents should watch for:

• Fever • Fatigue • Headache • Myalgia • Cough • Nasal congestion or rhinorrhea • New loss of taste or smell • Sore throat • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • Abdominal pain • Diarrhea • Nausea or vomiting • Poor appetite or poor feeding

Oct. 9 Fall Native Plant Sale • The Scappoose Bay Watershed Council presents the annual sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. behind Scappoose High School, 33700 SE High School Way in Scappoose. Proceeds help local restoration projects.

For more information, visit www. scappoosebay-wc.org.

Rainier School District Since the beginning of the school year Rainier School District has had 18 positive cases among staff and students, according to Rainier School Superintendent Joseph Hattrick.

“Any time we receive word that there is a positive case in our school community,

View the maps • https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/redistricting/ • Explanatory summary: https://olis.oregonlegislature. gov/liz/2021S1/Downloads/ FloorLetter/3317.

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Recruiting: Local police struggle right person,” he said.

JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

“We are starting again from scratch,” Rainier City Administrator Scott Jorgensen said as the city launches a third effort to hire a new police officer.

Rainier is currently served by a police chief, sergeant and two patrol officers. The search for the third officer began in after May 10-year veteran officer Nolan Borders announced that he would retire June 1 of this year.

“We began to look for a lateral police officer that can hit the ground running,” Jorgensen said. “With a new recruit, they have to go through the police academy and that takes time and money.”

Jorgensen said during the first recruiting effort the city did not receive any applications.

“We reopened the recruiting effort and we were willing to accept new recruits,” Jorgensen said.

The city received approximately 12 applications for the police officer position and it set up a physical and written testing process. Jorgensen defined the physical portion of the testing as “rigorous by design.”

“No candidates have been able to make it through the testing process,” he said.

The challenges That meant that the recruiting process had to be started once again. Further challenging the effort is the current political climate surrounding law enforcement.

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The City of Rainier is struggling in efforts to hire a new police officer.

“Given the political climate of the last few years it has been increasingly difficult for police agencies to recruit and retain police officers,” Jorgensen said, adding that competition is also a key factor.

“Many other agencies are also hiring,” he said. “The sheriffs office, St. Helens, Scappoose. It is extremely competitive right now for any city that is looking for police officers.”

According to Jorgensen, other cities are adding hiring bonuses, assistance for house payments, and they are boosting pay to attract and retain officers.

“Cities like Rainier simply cant afford to do that,” he said.

“At the same time the officers we do have, have been here for a long time and they are very vested in the community and we want to keep it that way.

So from our prospective, it is wroth taking the extra time to find someone who is a good fit for the department and the community.”

The pay range for a new police officer in Rainier depends on experience. The staring salary for an entry level recruit police officer at Rainier is $4,302 per month.

Lateral police officers start at a higher salary, again depending on experience. The top pay range is $5,491 per month. The city also offers offer benefits, including paid holidays, health care insurance and different incentives for certifications.

The police office’s duties include responsibility and emphasis on community police.

“That is very important to the city council, city staff and our citizens,” Jorgensen said.

“Community policing is all about having a regular presence and responding to calls.

It is very important to us to be responsive. Our police are a very important community resource.”

Jorgensen said the city has not set a deadline to find a new police officer.

“We will keep advertising and recruiting until we find the

Due to city budget limitations, the Clatskanie City Council closed its city police department and in 2016 Clatskanie contracted with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) for law enforcement services.

“I believe the policing contract between the city of Clatskanie and CCSO has been a tremendous partnership,” Columbia County Sheriff Brian Pixley said. “We have increased the policing activities within the city and are saving them money. It also increases our community relationships within Columbia County.”

City leaders, including Clatskanie City Manager Greg Hinkelman and Clatskanie Mayor Bob Bracjich, also praised the law enforcement contract with CCSO. In July 2020, the city and CCSO enhanced the contact by adding a full-time deputy to be stationed at Clatskanie. Read the history of the law enforcement transition in Clatskanie in a series of articles posted at thechronicleonline.com.

Pixley said his agency is open to serving other communities, such as Rainier for example, if that city deemed such efforts necessary.

“The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office would welcome policing contracts with any cities within Columbia County,” Pixley said. “Often times we can offer more coverage at a reduced cost to the city.”

Cat sitter writes book about experience HILARY DORSEY

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In Tillamook County, there is one man who knows about cats.

Bay City resident Stephen Taylor has published his first book, “Your Cat Won’t Do That!: Observations and Advice for Cat Companions from a Longtime Cat-Sitter.”

The book provides guidance on best practices for leaving your cat with a sitter, as well as offering words of wisdom about cat care.

Taylor said his book grew out of his experience living in California, working part time as a cat sitter for 10 years.

His cat sitting business was by word of mouth and no advertising.

“I kept it strictly between friends kind of thing,” Taylor said. “I wound up having a small stable of clients, probably a couple dozen cats, maybe six or seven households.”

Every time Taylor would go to a house, the owners said the cat will do this and that, and Taylor found the cats would not always do what the owners said they would. That became Taylor’s general rule: your cat won’t do that.

“There’s a lot of these things that people sort of do that there could be better ways of going about it,” Taylor said.

“I started to compile a list of those things and those became the bare bones of the book.”

Taylor originally wrote the introduction of the book thinking it would be an essay but there was enough material for a short book.

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Cat sitter and new author Stephen Taylor holds a copy of his first book.

“One of the motivating factors was that I work as a graphic artist and I have for about a quarter of a century now,” Taylor said.

Taylor wanted to write a book and be involved in the total project management of a full book. So, he designed the cover, did some of the layout and created the website.

While living in California, Taylor worked as a cat care partner at Tony Larussa’s Animal Rescue Foundation, where he helped prepare hundreds of cats for adoption. He worked there from 2011 to 2019, when he moved to Bay City. He would socialize with cats to prepare them for adoption.

The cover model on the book, Taylor’s own cat, passed away last year. He wants to adopt more cats but is hesitant

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to do so during the COVID-19 pandemic, as he has underlying health conditions.

Taylor said the book was written as a tribute to some of the cats he sat. There are pictures in the book of former client’s cats and his own beloved cat. He acknowledged clients in the back of the book.

“A lot of people when they do cat sitting they drop in and they feed them and change the litter,” Taylor said. “I always wanted to be not just a cat sitter but sort of a house sitter too because I wanted to make sure I was spending time with the cats and was giving them the best experience that they could have while their companion families were out traveling.”

Taylor has written a number of articles and essays published in various venues,

including manuscripts of some children’s books, an essay for Baseball Research Journal, an essay for Watching Backyard Birds, and several cat stories published in the Chicken Soup for the Soul books.

Taylor said publishing his book has inspired him to look at older, unpublished work he has done. He may convert some of these stories to e-books and publish them online.

“I want to address some more general questions like, why do you actually need a cat sitter, why it’s better to have someone come to your house to do the cat sitting as opposed to boarding them,” Taylor said.

“Your Cat Won’t Do That!” was published in August and is available for purchase online at Amazon, BookLocker, Barnes and Noble, and more. You can also ask your local bookstore to order a copy for you. A copy of the book will also soon be available for check out at the Tillamook County Library.

For more information, visit https://yourcatwontdothat. com.

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Garden Plots: First fall frost CHIP BUBL Chronicle Guest Article

The historic average date for the first fall 32° frost is about Halloween for the St. Helens/Scappoose area.

Those temperatures will arrive sooner at higher elevations and later as you go downriver towards the coast.

Vernonia’s average first frost date is Sept. 28 and Clatskanie’s date is Nov. 15.

Of course, an average is simply an accumulation of data points. They predict with some accuracy the most likely timing of the first fall frost and the last spring frost, but you can’t know for sure.

However, more often than not, St. Helens now doesn’t get a frost until just before Thanksgiving. This is climate change in process. The recent data now argues for a later first frost in St. Helens closer to Nov. 10, and an earlier last one in the spring about April 10.

Some garden crops check out before the first frost. Basil is starting to weaken as are many tomato plants assailed by the recent rainy weather.

However, most root and leafy green crops and cabbages do just dandy when colder temperatures arrive. Often they get sweeter as the plant changes more starch to sugar to slow plant cell freeze damage.

More frost facts:

• When skies are clear, heat from the soil rises, which allows cooler air to settle near

plants. Cool air is heavier than warm air.

• When it is windy, warm and cool night air mix, generally keeping temperatures above freezing if it has been a reasonably warm day.

• Plants are less tender in the autumn than in the spring, so light frosts do less damage. Woody plants are less affected than herbaceous plants. Plants already exposed to cool temperatures may be somewhat acclimated and more resistant to cold temperatures.

• Plants can be covered with row covers to give protection from light frosts.

(like this year) or winter.

Reflected sunlight off of snow onto dormant bark can cause sunburn even when air temperatures are quite low. Damage to young trees shows up as vertical cracks and open wounds. Hot days and the direct rays of sun in the late afternoon also cause sunburn. It is more pronounced on the southwest side of a tree or bush and is especially an issue on trees with a modest leaf cover.

Farmers have painted tree trunks and lower scaffold limbs for years with a calcium mixture called whitewash. There are lots of formulas. A modern solution is to mix exterior white latex paint 50-50 with water and paint it on the trunk. This treatment will help protect your trees from both winter and summer sunburns.

It is particularly useful on young trees.

Other garden topics It is not too late to plant a lawn, but get right on it.

Most grass seed mixtures are sown at the rate of 5#s per 1000 square feet. Add one pound of seed for each week past Sept.

15, to ensure a solid stand.

Don’t plant after Oct. 15.

Voles, also known as meadow mice, can do a lot of damage in gardens. They will gnaw and girdle young trees, eat bulbs and root vegetables, and chew the roots of herbaceous plants. People lose many trees they plant in the spring to vole feeding in the winter. Holes about the size of a quarter or a bit larger indicate a problem. Keep grass mowed around young trees to make the mice nervous and the predators happy. Try to collapse mole runways that the mice use. Voles can be trapped with the larger “snaptraps.”

Whitewash also saves trees. Trees can be injured by sun in either the summer

Seed saving: Many vegetable seeds can be saved.

Here are some guidelines: • Don’t save seeds from hybrid (F1 or F2) parents. Such seed will be a mixture of plant types, most of them inferior to the variety that you grew. The seed packet will tell you if it is a hybrid variety.

• Seeds easily saved include tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, beans, peas and lettuce, as long as they aren’t hybrids.

• Seeds difficult to save (because they cross pollinate easily) are squash, melons, cucumbers, carrots and the cabbage family (cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, etc.).

See the OSU publication Collecting and Storing Seeds from Your Garden.

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Important notes

Donate produce and/or cash to the food bank, senior centers, or community meals programs. It is greatly appreciated.

The OSU Extension Office is fully reopened. Mask still required inside.

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 503-397-3462 or at chip. bubl@oregonstate.edu. The office is open from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Free newsletter The Oregon State University Extension office in Columbia County publishes a monthly newsletter on gardening and farming topics (called County Living) written/edited by yours truly.

All you need to do is ask for it and it will be mailed or emailed to you. Call 503397-3462 to be put on the list.

Alternatively, you can find it on the web at http://extension. oregonstate.edu/columbia and click on newsletters.

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

Contact information Oregon State University Extension Service – Columbia County 505 N. Columbia River Highway St. Helens, OR 97051 503-397-3462

Lions football team heads to Forest Grove JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

The St. Helens High School varsity football team heads to Forest Grove for competition Friday, Oct. 1.

In the team’s first 2021 home game on Friday, Sept. 24, the Lions could not get past the tough defense by Canby and lost 55-13. St. Helens High School Athletic Director Daunte Gouge said the Canby players demonstrated strong talent during the Friday night game.

“The first home football game in two years there was a definite buzz in the packed crowd to see the Lions take the field,” he said. “Once the Lions got their feet under them they did a nice job moving the ball against the Cou-

gars, but were kept out of the end zone for most of the night.”

The St. Helens football team now has an overall record of one win and two losses following the non-league 28-6 win over La Selle Prep and a league forfeit with Hillsboro, according to the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) stats.

St. Helens has five games left in regular season play.

SHHS Sports Schedule Wednesday • Volleyball @ Putnam • Girls Soccer @ Putnam @ 4:30 (Game Changed) Friday • Football @ Forest Grove

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THANK YOU

Turning Point and HOPE of Rainier would like to thank everyone that helped us make our first joint fundraiser a success beyond any expectation we could have thought possible.

To all the sponsors, donors, businesses, volunteers, employees, board members, and community members – we THANK YOU! This was a great way for the two food pantries to come together and create the best experience for all and raise the money needed so that we can continue serving our communities. We could not have done it without each and every one of you.

We would like to thank the following specifically: • Mayor Jerry Cole and the City of Rainier for allowing us the use of the Rainier City Park for our event • Cornerstone for catering the delicious meal • Eagles for providing the bar • Phoenix for the great music Thank you again for coming and supporting us so that we can continue to support those in need.

Kelly Miller Director – Turning Point and HOPE of Rainier

Thank you to our sponsors and volunteers Platinum Sponsors Fibre Federal Credit Union Global Partners Kynsi Construction Rightline Equipment Samuel S. Johnson Foundation Teevin Brothers

Gold Sponsors Clatskanie PUD (2) Clatskanie River Inn Flowers ‘N Fluff Guardian Management

InRoads Credit Union Jim & Jane Sawyer Luigi’s Pizza Mike Arthur NEXT Energy Group Ol’Pastime Tavern Rainier Chamber of Commerce Rainier Masonic Lodge #24 Rivers Edge RV Park Wauna Credit Union

Volunteers Jared Kuiper-Auctioneer Marc and Julie Farmer

Brian and Meagan Fawcett Susan Sherman Amy Trull Sarah Johnson Arin Guillory Brandy McGladrey BreAnna Grissom Brenda Kee Claudia Alvarez Edwin Snider Emily Soule FashiaSkjelstad Gary Patrick Gary Rice Graham Steele Joan Blennerhassett

Josh Finke Kerry Noel LeAnn Cole Lisa Soule Mark Overbay Michelle Patrick Natasha Allen Patti Younts Rosemary Scandale Roy Sprunger Sherrie Frost Shirley Pryor Tess Poat Theresa Bentley Toni Davidson Tonya Higgins

Turning Point Community Service Center To assist members of our community with a helping hand

HOPE Chest Thrift Store: located at 107 E. 1st St.

Hours: Mon Wed Fri from 10 - 4 • www.hopeofrainier.com

Monetary donations welcomed: P.O. Box 448 Rainier, OR Food Bank hours: Mon & Wed from 12 - 4 Columbia County’s trusted local news source

Food boxes: Mon Tue & Thur from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Thrift Store: Mon Tue & Thur from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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