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Bacterial meningitis suspected in SHHS teen’s death Here’s what you need to know
JULIE THOMPSON chronicle1@countrymedia.net
A 16-year-old junior and wrestling team member at St. Helens High School passed away Monday morning, Oct. 21, and doctors suspect bacterial meningitis caused his death. According to Public Health Administrator Michael Paul, JD, MPH, the county was contacted by the ER where the teen was treated to alert them to the possible presence of the communicable disease. Test results are expected later this week to pinpoint the boy’s exact cause of death. Bacterial meningitis “is very serious and can be deadly” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and death can occur in as little as a few hours. It is a
communicable disease that spreads from person-to-person when there is direct contact with mucus from an infected person’s nose or throat. However, the disease does not spread through casual contact or by simply being the same room, such as a classroom, as the infected person. Right now, Paul said, the county is working on an investigation using the Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) Public Health Division investigative guidelines. Those guidelines can be found on OHA’s website. “Our main job right now is trying to identify all of the people who had significant exposure to the deceased – those who spent at least four hours in close face-to-face contact with the deceased within the ten days prior to when he developed symptoms,” Paul said.
That ten-day time period covers Oct. 10 to Oct. 20, with Paul adding the dates they are most concerned about for those possibly exposed narrowing from Oct. 16 to Oct. 19. “The most infectious period is the three days prior to symptoms developing, and he developed symptoms on Sunday (Oct.20),” Paul said, adding the ten-day timeline is a more generous range to be safe and thorough. At this time, the antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended for: family and household members connected to the deceased, anyone who spent at least four hours in close, face-to-face association with the teen within those ten days, anyone directly exposed to the teen’s cough or nasopharyngeal secretions (via kissing or wrestling with him, for example, within those ten days). Paul said students who simply
sat in the same classroom with the teen or may have touched the same surface he did would not be affected. Those of concern would include wrestling partners, girlfriends or boyfriends and siblings. Symptoms to watch for include fever, stiff neck, severe headache, weakness, confusion, irritability, vomiting and a rash. “The rash is often red bumps on the skin that appear suddenly. They can look similar to hives initially and could appear in areas such as underwear, socks, and other areas under the clothing or in fingernail beds,” Paul said. “It’s got to be somebody that had significant contact with him and suddenly doesn’t feel well.” Symptoms can appear two to ten days after exposure, but usually occur within three to four days. Antibiotic treatment of the disease
is usually successful, especially if started early after symptoms begin. Individuals should seek medical care if signs or symptoms develop within the next two weeks. Those who may have been exposed should contact their primary care physician to discuss whether treatment is needed. “We don’t want to instill panic, but anyone concerned should get the antibiotics,” Paul said. According to the county, Public Health staff is working on directly contacting those who were potentially exposed. “We want to inform them about the signs and symptoms of the illness. The antibiotics will protect them and their family members.” Anyone with any questions about this information should call Columbia County Public Health at 503-397-7247.
Changes to Riverfront District CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net
Changes are coming to the Riverfront District. Sometimes referred to as “Old Town,” The Riverfront District is the vicinity from 7th Street to the river and is the city’s historic downtown area. The area has recently seen the expansion of businesses, as well as increased access to the waterfront. Molly’s Market There is also one business that is completely new: Molly’s Market Located at 290 S. 1st Street, the market is stocked with a lot of items one would find at a convenience store like water bottles, soda and snacks, but also items often found at a grocery store, like eggs, milk, bacon and bread. Co-owners Molly Matchak and Philip Stanton, brother and sister, opened up Molly’s Market on Oct. 5 in a “soft opening,” in order to get the feel of the business. The business will have a grand opening on Halloween, Oct. 31, Stanton said. Stanton, who owns some property in St. Helens, and operates Portland Properties, LLC, said he and his sister had been wanting to see a small-size market in St. Helens for a while, because he felt the city was sorely lacking one. “Having been down here for ten
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Molly’s Market, recently opened on 1st Street in St. Helens.
years, [the lack of a market] drove me crazy,” Stanton said. Matchak fell in love with what she called the “St. Helens vibe,” and decided to move here. She said opening a market has always been a dream of hers, especially one that was modeled after a store located in her childhood hometown. When she was a child, Matchak said she and her family would often walk to a grocery store named “Rory’s” three blocks away from her house to buy a soda or a chocolate bar and came to know the owners of the grocery store very well. The market was more than just a place to buy goods for Matchak and
Stanton, but a place for everyone in their town to feel a sense of community. “Everybody knew each other, it was just such a good feeling,” Matchak said. Stanton described Molly’s Market as one you would find back in a traditional small town that carries a little bit of everything. Their selection includes some food, but also a kitchen section where customers can purchase cleaning supplies, a health section for health-specific foods and even an upcoming toy section. The move-in process has taken about a year. Stanton purchased a
few properties in St. Helens a year and a half ago, including the buildings where Running Dogs Brewery and Plymouth Pub are located. Stanton was able to keep the space empty and waiting for Matchak before she could begin the move-in process. Six months ago, Matchak began moving refrigeration into the place and started to define her business model. Right now, the store occupies about 800 square feet, although Stanton estimates the business has room to expand to 1,500 square feet. Already, Matchak said she has felt a sense of community, support and gratitude from customers regarding her business. One person in particular has already made an impact. That person made a $1,000 donation to Matchak when she was first moving in. She told the story with tears in her eyes. One Wednesday morning, Matchak was in her market, working with her beer distributer and calculating inventory when she saw a man in his 70s or 80s walk in. He asked Matchak if she was the woman who ran the establishment, and she replied that she was. He then handed Matchak a check for $1,000. “He said recently he got a bill of health and said he wanted to support small businesses. I started to cry. He just smiled and said, ‘I just believe in small businesses and I hope you do well,’” Matchak said.
That customer has been back to the store a few times since then, Matchak said, and she knows the customer and his wife on a firstname basis. It’s this sense of community that Matchak said she is hoping to build. “Just a sense of you can say, ‘Hey, Molly,’ and I can say, ‘Hey, Jim,’” Matchak said. “I want to know my community by name and they know I have the things they need.” Matchak said so far, she has felt a strong sense of gratitude from all of her customers who walk in her store. “I didn’t realize how much this place really needed a grocery store,” she said. Additional expansion There are three other businesses in the Riverfront District that are either expanding or have recently expanded: Running Dogs Brewery, Plymouth Pub and a new business to complement The Woodland Cottage Boutique. Stanton, who owns the buildings for both Running Dogs and Plymouth Pub, said Running Dogs, located at 291 S. 1st Street, has recently expanded their brewery to the space that neighbors them, with plans to break down the wall
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Deer Island Fire Station manager retires after 12 years of service JULIE THOMPSON chronicle1@countrymedia.net
Bill Matthews, firefighter, first responder, EMR/EMT and manager of the Deer Island Fire Station for 12 years, officially hung up his helmet following a retirement
party on Friday, Oct. 18. Matthew, 65, had been a supervisor at Boise Cascade for 37 years when he was first approached to be a firefighter. The company was involved in a mock drill that directed them to close Highway 30 and “save many lives,” according to his wife, Connie St. Clair-Matthews. When the fire department showed up for the mock drill, Division Chief Brian Burright saw Matthews in action and asked him where he lived, and did he want to become a firefighter and manage the Deer Island Station? He said they needed one bad. So, Connie said, Matthews passed all of the tests and physicals and went to work. “He’s used jaws of life on car wrecks, he’s rescued a horse, he’s done a lot,” Connie said. “He went to McBride to talk to all the children about being a firefighter and drove the largest fire truck through the parade.” Matthews fought two wildland
fires in Oregon in 2017 and would go on to spend 14 days fighting fires in California that same year with the rest of the Columbia County team. Connie specifically remembers one incident in which Matthews responded to a motorcycle accident on Canaan Road. While volunteers aren’t technically supposed to call Life Flight, she said Matthews knew the victim was in critical condition, so he called them. “The guy said he heard everything he did, heard when they started plucking rocks out of his leg and Bill told them not to. He said, ‘you saved my life,’” Connie said, adding those involved sent him thank you notes. He still has the book the victims and family members made for him. Matthews’ dedication didn’t end at work, according to Connie. She
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Rainier PD raising funds for local breast cancer patient October is “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” and the Rainier Police are showing support for the event by not only wearing pink badges on their uniforms, but by stepping up to raise funds for a local woman undergoing treatment for the disease. Kay Steele, known to most as “Miss Steele,” of Clatskanie, who has worked for more than a decade at the Chevron Food Mart in Rainier, was diagnosed with breast cancer this past July. “I was lucky,” said Steele. “I went in for a long overdue mammogram and they called me before I got home from my exam with
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Shelby Turcotte named Elks Teen of the Month St. Helens High School is pleased to announce that Shelby Turcotte has been selected as the Elks Teen of the Month. Turcotte is an outstanding student and citizen. She said she was, “very honored and appreciative of being selected.” As a student, Turcotte is said to be extremely hardworking, dedicated and that all of her work is done well and shows attention to detail. One teacher, Keith Meeuwsen, has Turcotte in two classes and describes her as a leader in the classroom who is always willing to participate and discuss difficult subjects even when she is not on the side of the majority. Turcotte is also in marching band and is the Drum Major. Band instructor Noelle Freshner also talked highly of Turcotte’s leadership and work ethic. “Turcotte is just an outstanding young person. She cares about her school work, her school and her commu-
nity,” officials said. “Shelby is the type of person who is going to make the world a better place because of how much she cares and how hard she will work. Shelby is able to bring all of this effort and care and yet always has a smile and willingness to help make sure everyone is having a good day around her. She is truly a great citizen at our school.” Turcotte plans on attending the University of Oregon to study music education. As for Turcotte’s best quality, she believes it is her passion. “When I fall in love with an activity or aspiration my drive to be successful in it is exponential,” she said. “My passion also rubs off on others which spreads that drive and allows the group to improve together.” As for fun, Turcotte plays the clarinet and the tenor saxophone. She also likes to cuddle dogs and watch movies.
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the news. Before that, I had no symptoms.” Since that summer day, Steele has undergone treatment for her Stage I cancer and is praying for a successful recovery. She gave up on trying to keep her hair through the treatment, and finally shaved it off. “It was a relief to not having it falling out in clumps,” she said. The biggest toll to her and her family has been her time away from work. She has used all her family leave time and is facing another round of treatment that will result in more time off the job. To help to ease those concerns about money,
the Rainier Police Department, under the leadership of Chief Gregg Griffith is holding a fundraiser at the Rainier Chevron Food Mart, 312 West B St. on Saturday, October 26 from 2 to 6 p.m. Donations will be taken and can be easily contributed by just driving up and handing them to a waiting officer. “Everyone has been touched by this disease at some point,” said Griffith. “We all know someone who has suffered from breast cancer or had a family member or friend faced with its challenges. We want to let the community know we care and this is a great way to give back.”
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Three new Hometown Heroes announced, donations accepted through Oct. 31 Hometown Heroes wish list Food: • Sunflower seeds • Jerky • Kool Aid powder packets • Mio drink flavors • Protein bars • Dried fruit • Goldfish crackers • Little bags of mixed snacks • Chips Entertainment: • Books • Footballs, volleyballs, etc • Playing cards • DVD’s • Magazines • Local newspapers • Comic books Necessities: • Toilet paper • Socks • Foot powder • Mouthwash • Toothpaste / toothbrushes and floss • Lotion • Sunscreen (this was underlined several times) • Baby wipes • Razors, aftershave and shaving cream Misc: • Sunglasses • Letters • Models • “Army Guy Toys” • Santa hats • Puzzles and board games
Zacory Clegg. JULIE THOMPSON chronicle1@countrymedia.net
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has announced their three newest nominees for Hometown Heroes, and now have a list of requested items the community can help gather to support these heroes serving overseas. They also plan to support the 99 soldiers from the local St. Helens National Guard unit who just shipped out. Donation boxes are now set up in Ichabod’s
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Restaurant, Dairy Queen, and the Roadrunner Gas & Grocery in Scappoose. For those wishing to donate in other areas of the county, there is a drop-off location in Clatskanie at the American Legion Post 68, and in Vernonia at the R&S Market. Those in St. Helens can take their items directly to the CCSO office. The CCSO received their wish list of items directly from soldiers, who shared what they would love to receive while deployed. Donations will be accepted through Oct. 31.
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Three new nominees These three individuals join Cassandra Gardner and Lucas Young, who were announced in previous weeks. • The first new Hometown Hero nominee is Zacory Clegg, an E-5 in the United States Army and is currently stationed at the K-16 Air Base in South Korea. Clegg was born in the Kelso/Longview, Washington area and moved to St. Helens prior to attending high school. He graduated from St. Helens High School in 2013 and joined the army right after. Clegg and his wife Cyrsta, along with their two sons, three-year-old Luca and 10-month-old River, currently live in St. Helens where
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Clegg’s father and stepmother, Matt and Dee Dee, also reside. He enjoys playing guitar and video games, and in his spare time he likes to work on his jeep and dirt bike. • Our next Hometown Hero is Major Leland Piccolo of the United States Army National Guard, and is currently deployed to Doha, Qatar. Piccolo graduated from Churchill High School in Eugene, Oregon and attended college at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. Piccolo now lives in Scappoose with his wife Anne and their two daughters. When not serving our country, Piccolo works as a Physician’s Assistant. His favorite activities include running, RV’ing in his 5th wheel,
and grilling on his Traeger. He is also a big fan of the Oregon Ducks. • Our third new Hometown Hero is Master Sergeant Darci Snyder of the United States Air Force, and is currently stationed in Ramstein, Germany. Snyder moved to Columbia County with her family in 1993. She graduated from Scappoose High School in 2002 and then immediately enlisted with the Air Force, beginning her career in September of that same year. Snyder married her husband Corey in 2008, and had a beautiful daughter together, Kinley, in 2013. She enjoys traveling, playing soccer and spending as much time as possible with her family and friends.
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Viewpoints It’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month - 6 signs of abuse you shouldn’t ignore ELLYN BELL SAFE of Columbia County
If you or someone you love is experiencing any of the signs listed below, we strongly encourage you to call SAFE of Columbia County. SAFE is a domestic and sexual violence advocacy center that works throughout Columbia County, in each of the communities, to provide free advocacy services to women, men and teens. We will help you create the best plan of safety for yourself or your loved ones. No one need suffer alone. 1. Physical violence of any kind is a problem • Physical violence includes hitting, punching, slapping, pushing, etc. Physical violence should never be ignored and is a sign that the relationship is dangerous. • Strangling or “choking” someone is a highly lethal act. If your partner strangles you or grabs you by the neck in
any way, then your relationship is 750 times more likely to become lethal. • Implicit or explicit threats with weapons are also highly dangerous. • You “walk on eggshells” for fear of provoking your partner 2. You feel treated like an object, not a person • When someone treats you like an object, then they can justify any action toward you. • You can be raped by a person you know. You can even be raped by a person that you love. • Your partner makes you do things you don’t want to do—forced sex of any kind including unwanted BDSM, or making you have sex with other people while he/ she watches, forced porn and other unwanted sexually exploitive acts are abusive. • Your partner belittles or negates your feelings. • Humiliation takes its toll on you until you feel like less of a person. It is often painful
and embarrassing to ask for help. 3. Your partner threatens you • Partner destroys your possessions to punish you. • Partner threatens your family, friends or co-workers. • Your partner threatens to hurt your pets. • Your partner threatens to take your children or hurt you or your children or report you to DHS if you don’t comply with their demands. • Your partner threatens to suicide if you leave. • Threatens to kill you or commit murder-suicide. 4. Your partner displays unpredictable, erratic behavior. • Your partner blames you for their behavior. If you find out that your partner is cheating, then your partner will accuse you of cheating instead of admitting it. • Anything you try to discuss, or are worried about,
will be turned around and thrown back in your face by your partner. • Your partner denies all abusive behavior and accuses you of overreacting or being crazy. • Your partner criticizes all that you do. • Your partner calls you derogatory names. Name-calling, of any kind, is abuse. • Gaslights you—basically this means manipulating you into doubting your memory, perception and sanity. (Gaslighting is a form of mental abuse and the term comes from the title of a 1944 film “Gaslight” which stars Ingrid Bergman. • You feel off balance and crazy around your partner. 5. Your partner controls your every move • Jealous and possessive; they limit access to family, friends, money, transportation, email and phone. • Checks up on you regularly and wants to know where you are at all times.
• Makes you miss work, sabotages your career, even if just by making your day miserable through upsetting words, texts and actions. • Steals from you. • Controls you through looks, sideways glances and other behaviors without even using words. • Keeps you distracted from focusing on important or timely matters. May intentionally make you miss deadlines. 6. You have feelings of rage and shame that come out in unhealthy ways • You feel isolated within yourself; embarrassed and misunderstood with nowhere to turn. • Loss of self-worth, even if you used to feel confident. • Anxiety and panic attacks, sometimes leading to depression. • Suicidal thoughts. • Feelings of extreme anger; sometimes misdirected and out of the blue. • Feeling overwhelmed, not good enough, like some-
thing is wrong with you, and sometimes even like a prisoner of your own mind. • Feelings of guilt. • You realize that your partner can stop their bad behavior when it benefits them. • You notice that their physical abuse usually never leaves marks in areas that others can see. • You notice that the mental and emotional abuse leaves scars far deeper than any physical abuse. • You may feel extreme rage about the entirety of the situation. It is entirely possible to feel rage and fear and shame and pain at the same time. In fact, it might even be likely. If you are experiencing any of the above signs of abuse, please call 503-397-6161. We have advocates available to speak to you 24 hours a day. We offer shelter and emergency housing options for those in crisis. Visit our website at https://safeofcolumbiacounty. org. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.
Voices of the Community Vote for Measure 5-277 I am amazed when I hear people say “Why can’t our transportation system pay for itself?” Fact: There are no transportation systems in the entire Western Hemisphere that pay for themselves. All of our transit systems are subsidized in one way or another. Up until now, CC Rider has been forced to subsist on gifts or grants. They, unlike our neighboring transit systems, have no dependable sources of income. How can you put together a budget? How can you plan ahead? CC Rider has missed the opportunity to qualify for many grants because they did not have the “matching money” that a grant required. Fact: You cannot use revenue from fares for grants. Measure 5-277 is asking for only 18 cents per $1000 of property value. It would cost the average home owner something like $3 a month, or a onetime annual cost for a modest family meal. I doubt if
many people would miss this amount of money. On the other hand, everyone would gain. With a viable public transportation system, we could attract new industry, we could reduce highway congestion and we could stimulate the economy of our county. The American Public Transportation Association says that every dollar spent on public transportations generates another $4 in economic returns. *Please vote to support our public transit system. If you care about our county, please vote for Measure 5-277. Bill Eagle St. Helens
Richardson’s asset to community I would like to commend the Chronicle for their story about Richardson’s Furniture and Mattress Gallery. It’s refreshing to read a positive story during these troubling
times. Not only do Annie and Joe do an outstanding job of managing their business, their store is well stocked, very competitive and probably as important as anything local. It is well known that the majority of dollars spent locally stay local. This amounts to a huge benefit to every one of us that call St. Helens home. Thanks Joe and Annie for your beautiful store and much continued success. Bill Hutton Columbia City
Vote against Measure 5-277 The last few years before my sister retired from U of O she used her local transit system to go to work. It’s a four-and-a-half-mile drive to the Thurston Station ParkN-Ride where she boarded a Springfield City Bus to the Lane Transit District City Bus Center where she transferred to a Eugene bus that dropped
her off two blocks from work. As a benefit she didn’t have to hunt for a parking spot and got to read an ebook to and from work. Unlike Portland, Springfield or Eugene, Columbia County Rider was formed without much attention to details or proven facts. Distance, Columbia County is rural with great distances between its communities. Population Density, Columbia County has only one population center above 10,000 residents, St Helens. Stable Diversified Tax Base, since the closure of the veneer plant, saw mill at Deer Island Road, Boise Cascade and Armstrong Ceiling Tile , Columbia County has failed to reestablish a stable tax base other than private residents and small businesses with under 60 personnel. In addition there are several civic organizations such as Clean Columbia County and Columbia River Keepers that have successfully campaigned against both present and new industry from coming into Columbia County and have
successfully put their type of people on local boards to ensure voting outcomes. As for the $1 transit cost bringing in $4 revenue, buses returning from Portland are empty, there is no one coming into Columbia County to spend money. Joe Turner Columbia City
Turkey no longer committed member of NATO The unanswered question is what, if any part is the S400 Russian Anti-Aircraft system delivered to Turkey despite American protestations summer of 2019 playing in the pull back of the American soldiers from the forward Kurdish areas? The S400, a terribly expensive system developed by the Russians specifically to
defeat NATO air power, even the new F-35, was delivered to Turkey complete with Russian advisors sometime around July 2019 according to reports. If the S400 is deployed defending the invasion of Kurdish held regions by the Turkish army, American air cover normally brought in to protect ground assets by establishing a no-fly zone is significantly degraded. Air cover turned back Saddam Hussein during Gulf War 1. After the Iraqi army was run out of Kuwait, Saddam turned his wrath on the Kurds. Using air power, America completely subdued the air assault by creating a no-fly zone. 10’s of thousands of Kurds were saved from certain annihilation. Whether Turkey holds that advantage now or not, the President is probably well aware. Turkey no longer appears to be a committed member of NATO. Wayne Mayo Scappoose
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, through the end of October, The Chronicle will include a pink ribbon, the international symbol of breast cancer awareness on the front page. The Chronicle is a proud partner in the community, and we know the profound impact breast cancer has had on so many individuals and families within our region. We hope the simple reminder on our front page will be part of helping raise awareness for this important issue.
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Historic preservation of Caples House in the works CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net
Those who have driven by the historic Caples House, located at 1925 1st Street in Columbia City, may have noticed something strange. The nearly 150-year old house is now airborne by six feet and is held in place by wooden beams. The reason being is that the house will be getting a modern, sturdy concrete foundation within the next few weeks. “It is showing signs of damage because it didn’t have a proper foundation,” Rebecca Taylor, State Regent of the Oregon State Society Daughters of the American Revolution (OSSDAR) said. According to Taylor, the list of damage resulting from a lack of a sturdy foundation to the historic house is extensive. The problems include damage on the south wall that will threaten the integrity of the historical artifacts inside the house, warping and water leakage, as well as gaps
around the frames around doors and windows, resulting in a lack of proper insulation. Artifacts inside the house are remnants from the house’s history, and most were once the property of the Caples family, who occupied the house continuously from 1870 to 1959, according to Taylor. Dr. Charles Green Caples, who migrated across the Oregon Trail as a boy, built the two-story home in 1870. He studied medicine in Portland and eventually established his own practice. Some of the artifacts include the doctor’s medical equipment, children’s toys from the area, Native American artifacts, a grand piano in the parlor room, paintings and wall hangings, according to Taylor. “Many of the items came on the Oregon Trail. They didn’t all belong to the Caples, but they were there, and we house them there,” Taylor said. The house and its property were willed to the OSSDAR as a museum in 1959 by Dr. Caples’ daughter, Dell Caples
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The Caples House, which DAR members call “the farmhouse,” is lifted up six feet for the next two to three weeks in order to install a better foundation underneath.
Houghton. Part of the mission of the OSSDAR and the DAR in general is historical preservation, Taylor explained. The original bid to fund all of the repairs was $180,000, but through fundraising over the last five years, the group was able to raise $150,000, which will get the project started, but not completed, Taylor said. The only item that
will not be completed will be the front porch, so after the house is lowered, they will not be able to complete the front porch until more funds can be raised. OSSDAR has received small grants from Oregon Parks and Recreation, which will assist with the south wall of the house. The grants are specifically through the
Oregon Parks and Recreation Heritage Program and the historic preservation fund grant, Taylor explained. “But most of the funds have come from DAR members and community supporters through donations,” Taylor said. The contractor in charge of the work is Arciform, which specializes in historic preservation of old buildings. Another contractor, Oxbo, Inc. based out of Scappoose, which specializes in oversize and overweight transportation and rigging services, lifted the building, and will be in charge of lowering the building when the concrete foundation is poured. Overall, Taylor said she is excited about the project. “We love the fact that our local neighbors are driving by and taking pictures,” Taylor said. “It’s not too often you get to see a building hoisted in the air. They’re welcome to drive by and visit like that, but we can’t give any tours.” The house is part of a larger complex, which includes the
Knapp Center which people can rent out for events like weddings. On the property there is also an original tool shed, full of authentic tools from that period. Next to the shed is a children’s museum full of toys and a doll collection from the time period. There is also a tea cottage which is open every Friday for tea from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. which are still ongoing even when the house is awaiting its concrete foundation, Taylor said. There are also other exciting events coming up, including the Holiday Bazaar, which will take place Nov. 16 and 17, which will be in the Knapp Center from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Another event coming up will be the 150th anniversary of Caples House on Aug. 1, 2020, which will be an oldfashioned celebration of food and music and games. If anyone has any questions about renting the space for meetings or receptions, they can call Cindy Phillips at (503) 397-5390.
Columbia Pacific CCO examines overdoses and responses in our community
Kerry Strickland and son Jordan.
Kerry Strickland lost her son, Jordan (24), to a drug overdose in 2015. Since then she has been working tirelessly in the community to promote awareness and harm reduction with the charity named after
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her son, Jordan’s Hope. The charity’s goal is to connect people to the resources they need. Jordan’s Hope distributes clean syringes and naloxone to anyone who thinks they may need it and to date, the
organization has prevented 78 overdose (OD) deaths. Strickland has joined forces with Columbia Pacific CCO on a taskforce to understand more about ODs and improve coordination after an overdose, to ensure those affected get the most appropriate treatment and follow up. “It’s so important that everyone, regardless of their point of view, know what everyone else is doing to reduce ODs,” said Strickland. “With our combined knowledge, skills and experience, we can work together to develop solutions that work more effectively.” The taskforce includes representatives from Clatsop, Columbia and Tillamook counties, emergency departments, emergency medical services, peer recovery support, mental health, opioid use disorder treatment, primary care, community organizations, harm reduction and public health.
The new taskforce has met several times since March and has gathered in-depth information to analyze and share with the stakeholders and resources in the communities to coordinate this work. “I lost a family member to the opioid epidemic,” said Melissa Brewster, pharmacy director for Columbia Pacific CCO, “so figuring out a solution to overdoses in our community is deeply important to me. We have gathered data on best practices from around the nation to understand what has worked in other areas. We also reviewed data from every OD event in our community (>100) in the last four years and examined follow-up responses by health care providers. We found that many are not receiving optimal follow-up care: not receiving naloxone after overdoses, many were still receiving prescription opioids, and most were not referred to treatment. This concern led us to creating this taskforce. “We are now breaking up the task force to develop operational teams in each
County,” Brewster continued. “The goals of the teams are to take the taskforce recommendations (below) and adapt them as needed based on their current needs and workforce and put them into practice.” The Overdose Response Taskforce has made the following recommendations: • Develop a peer-led OD response team (PORT) in each county to track and follow up on opioid ODs. • Create a process for 911 dispatchers or emergency response services to notify PORT when naloxone is used in the field. • Develop overdose protocols for hospital emergency departments that include SBIRT screenings as an evidence-based practice to identify, reduce and prevent problematic use, abuse and dependence on alcohol and illicit drugs, and prescribing naloxone. • Develop processes to include referrals to medicationassisted treatment in emergency departments. • Train and equip PORTs
to be able to provide naloxone and train patients and family members on how to respond in an overdose. “We need to keep talking about this topic,” said Strickland. “Keeping it top of mind is key. It’s staggering to think that people are still dying from ODs. We all like the idea of a quick fix for this problem, people with addictions have a disease and will probably relapse many times before they get well. We lack so many resources, and we need to understand how to taper addicts off drugs appropriately, provide detox and rehabilitation programs. And we need to learn to expect relapses to reduce the stigma associated with them. It’s all part of the healing process.” Columbia Pacific CCO is hosting their fourth annual Opioid and Substance Use Disorder Summit, Oct. 14, 2019, in Seaside at the Convention Center. For more information, please visit: http://colpachealth.org/aboutus/2019-opioid-substance-usesummit.
Amani Center ranks #2 small nonprofit to work for in Oregon by the Oregon Business Journal
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Out of nearly 22,000 registered nonprofits in the state of Oregon, the Amani Center was selected as the #2 small nonprofit to work for in Oregon by the Oregon Business Journal. The Amani Center (Columbia County’s nonprofit Child Abuse Assessment Center) provides forensic medical evaluations and interviews to child victims of crime and children who may have suffered from abuse or neglect, while also offering support services to these children and their families in a child-friendly, traumainformed setting. The center provided assessment services to 246 children in 2018 and has already surpassed that number in 2019. Referrals to the center come from law enforcement, department of human services, medical providers, as well as families that have concerns about the safety of their loved ones. In a field where we work with families in crisis and deal with such traumatic content in our daily work, it really is remarkable that the Amani Center has been able to create a work environment supportive of staff that has earned this ranking as the #2 best nonprofit to work for in Oregon. “It’s our mission to help the children in our community through the most difficult time of their lives. Leadership recognizes the only way to fulfill this mission is to attract and retain great staff and volunteers. We are thrilled our efforts have been recognized, and we look forward to continuing to serve our community to the best of our ability”, said David Wasylenko, Vice-Chair of the Amani Center Board of Directors. Now in its 11th year, the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon list showcases nonprofits that are at the top of their game in creating rewarding workplaces for employees. The three categories are broken down into top 34 Large Nonprofits, top 33 Medium Nonprofits and top
33 Small Nonprofits. Scores are based on the nonprofit’s practices and gauged through employee surveys in areas such as work environment, organizational leadership and communications, mission and goals, career development and learning, benefits and compensation, sustainable practices and more. As noted by an Amani Center employee in the Oregon Business Journal, “The co-workers, the work we do and the impact we can have in the community” are the main reasons working for this child abuse intervention nonprofit are so great. “We support each other professionally and personally, and take time to know each other outside of our functions in the workplace,” says another. The Amani Center scored 630.72 out of 700 points and was a mere 2.74 points behind frontrunner, NTEN, in the rankings. An evening of celebration and an awards ceremony was held at the Sentinel Hotel’ Governor’s Ballroom on Thursday, October 4th, 2019 and was a well-attended event by many of the nonprofits that had earned a ranking in the top 100. “We were so thrilled to be part of
the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon, we were on cloud nine and weren’t even considering that we would be recognized during the event” says Cassy Miller, Amani Center Executive Director. The Amani Center team was shocked when named the number two ranked small nonprofit, “We are a strong team dedicated to our mission, to the clients we serve each day, to our community, and to each other and we couldn’t be more proud of the achievement. It was most definitely a night to remember.” said Cassy Miller, Amani Center Executive Director. Members of the Amani Center leadership, staff and board of directors, as well as two long-time volunteers attended the event together to celebrate the accomplishment of making it into the top 100 and to enjoy each other’s company as they learned more about the other nonprofits around the state. Stan Mendenhall, a long time board member told staff that he was extremely proud to represent and advocate for such a dedicated and caring group of individuals, while offering the team his heartfelt thanks and congratulations.
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Obituaries
Weekly Events Dea Legler
April 18, 1928 ~ Oct. 14, 2019 The heavens opened up and welcomed one more angel and today she is leading the choir. Dea Legler, at the ripe young age of 91 years, left us Monday, October 14, 2019 in the wee hours of the morning at Emmanuel Hospital in Portland, Oregon. Unfortunately, she fell almost a month ago and broke her foot and she just couldn’t get back “up” to her wonderful “up” self again, so she passed over. She had a good full life here and has a wonderful big “family” welcoming her but selfishly her “family” here will have a tough time learning to live without her. Dea Butler was born in Newdale, Idaho, April 18, 1928 into a wonderful family with seven siblings where she was the eighth and eldest daughter. She met and married Glen (Dutch) Legler after graduation and they went on to have five children. “Five kids in four years” she liked to tell people, since her two boys are twins. Dutch and Dea raised their family first in Blackfoot, Idaho, moving to
Eugene, Oregon later and finally spending their twilight years together at Rose Valley in Scappoose, Oregon. Upon Glen’s passing, Dea spent the last six years of her life “leading the choir” at Avamere Arbor Memory Care in St. Helens, Oregon. During their long marriage of almost 68 years they enjoyed “twirling” the floors square dancing, bowling on leagues, hosting numerous “pinochle and bunko” nights throughout the years and singing with her “Sweet Adelines.” Dea was a member of the LDS church all of her life
and working with the Relief Society teachers was very important to her. The visiting teachers and missionaries were always welcome at her dinner table where she would serve them her infamous stew and scones. Dea is survived by her five children Patricia, Kaare, Larry, Karel, and Devona; sisters Charlotte and Evelyn; brother Robert; eight grandchildren; many greatgrandchildren; and a very big number of extended family. Dea is predeceased by her husband Glen Legler and granddaughter Kim Darden. There will be a service held in Dea’s honor Friday, Oct. 25, 2019 at Columbia Funeral Home. There will be a viewing from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. with a graveside service at Columbia Memorial Gardens at noon. There will be a celebration of Dea’s life reception following all the services on Friday at the Bland residence, 32506 Pittsburg Rd, St. Helens, Oregon. “See you later alligator… After while crocodile…”
Port provides space to CMHS Alternative Program
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The Clatskanie Business Center, owned by the Port of Columbia County, is now offering space for Clatskanie Middle/High School’s Alternative Program, which currently educates 14 students in grades 7-12.
Starting winter term, the Clatskanie Middle/High School (CMHS) Alternative Program will have new space at the Port of Columbia County’s Clatskanie Business Center, the former Clatskanie Middle School building. The Clatskanie School District asked to use the space, which is currently available, for their new Alternative Program serving students in grades 7-12. “The students for one reason or another have not been successful in a traditional school setting for a variety of reasons. These are not be-
havioral problems, but may include things like work, childcare, lack of credits, and even stress and anxiety,” said Cathy Hurowitz, Clatskanie School District superintendent. “This program is an opportunity for them to ensure that they graduate on time and move on in their chosen career field or off to college.” There are currently 14 middle and high school students enrolled in the Alternative Program, which was recently launched in the 2019-2020 school year. The program is a combination of online, project-based learn-
ing and direct instruction. The port bought the Clatskanie Business Center in 2012 and is currently leasing office space to a few commercial tenants with more space available for lease. The port has issued the district a permit for the space and is only charging them for insurance and utilities. “The port has been wonderful in their support of us using the building, and helpful in all the steps we had to go through,” said Hurowitz. “We’re just thrilled we get to move in there and provide this welcoming environment for our students.”
St. Helens Dental Care welcomes new dentist
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Michael Van Gordon, DMD PC, announces new hire Emily K. Monroe, DMD.
Local dentist Michael Van Gordon is proud to announce a new member has joined his team - Dr. Emily K Monroe. Dr. Monroe joined the practice full time in July. With her addition, the office has been able to expand availability for existing patients and welcomes new patients. Dr. Monroe graduated from St. Helens High School in 2010. She attended
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Oregon State to complete her undergraduate degree in Biology in 2014. It was during this time that her passion for dentistry was solidified, following a spring break spent observing Dr. Van Gordon. Dr. Monroe continued on to attend OHSU School of Dentistry, where she graduated in June 2019 with honors. Upon Dr. Monroe’s graduation, the job search began with multiple dif-
ferent options to consider. However, when the availability back in St. Helens was confirmed, the decision was quite easy. A small-town private practice, utilizing modern technology, with a family emphasis, in the community that raised her; it was the perfect fit. As a patient of the practice herself since 2005, Dr. Monroe has seen first-hand the quality and compassionate care that Dr. Van Gordon provides all of his patients. This in combination with a positive team atmosphere, modern up to date equipment and cutting-edge technology left Dr. Monroe eager to get to work. Emily has been pleased to reconnect with the community. She has had the opportunity to see past coaches, educators and classmates come through the office, offering a familiar face and an ear-to-ear smile to everyone she greets. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Van Gordon or Dr. Monroe, patients are encouraged to visit the website and fill out the convenient form, or call into the office at (503) 397-1315.
Mondays • St. Helens Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. every first and third Monday at the Warren Country Inn. Call 503-369-1005 for more information. • Community Action Team Board of Directors meetings from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the fourth Monday of every month in the CAT boardroom, 125 N. 17th St., St. Helens. No meetings on Monday holidays. • VFW Post #1440 meets at 7 p.m. every second Monday at the Elks Club. For details, call David Belden at 503-397-2147. • Genial Genealogists meeting from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month in the auditorium at the St. Helens Library. • Manga/Anime Club meets from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the St. Helens Library. If you enjoy reading manga, watching anime, listening to J-pop or watching K-dramas. Ages 12 to 18. No meeting on May 27. • Oregon Hunters Association Columbia County Chapter membership meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at the Kozy Korner Restaurant in St. Helens. Come at 6:30 p.m. for some good food and visiting. • The Greater St. Helens Aquatic District Board Meetings from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month in the Eisenschmidt Pool Basement. • The Columbia County Fair Board Meetings take place at 6 p.m. on the second Monday of each month in the 4-H Building, 58892 Saulser Rd. (No meeting in December). • St. Helens MS Self-Help Group meets on the third Monday of every month from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the Columbia Center, Armstrong Room, 375 18th St., St. Helens, OR. Contact Sheryl Adair at 503-410-0752. Tuesdays • Kiwanis Day Breakers Club meets at 7 a.m. at the Village Inn, 535 S. Columbia River Highway, St. Helens. For more details, Colleen DeLong at 503- 367-5993. • McNulty Water People’s Utility District Board Meeting is at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month at 34240 Millard Road, Warren. • Baby Storytime at 10:15 a.m. at the St. Helens Library. Caregivers with children ages six months to two years are invited to join for stories, fingerplays, songs, bounces, tickles, and other activities that support early brain development, language acquisition, and motor skill growth. Stay after for free play. • The Columbia County Law Library will be holding Court Forms Clinics every Tuesday from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. (weather permitting). Get help filling our court forms commonly used in the Columbia County courthouse. The forms are free and the clinic is free. Sign up is required and is available at the courthouse Mon. – Fri. from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. or at the Law Library Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 270 S. First St., St. Helens. Questions, contact 503-396- 5344, or ccll@columbiacll.org, or davis12000@aol.com. • Community Meal in the Parish Hall at First Lutheran Church, St. Helens from 5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free dinner. For more details on how to help, or volunteer, call 503-397-0090. Wednesdays • Rotary Club of Columbia County – St. Helens meeting is held at the Warren Country Inn at 12 p.m. For more information, call 503-397-2341. • Columbia SWCD meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m., 35285 Millard Rd., St. Helens. December’s meeting will be held at 6 p.m. • Toddler Storytime at 11:15 a.m. at the St. Helens Library. Bring your two- and threeyear old’s for songs, stories,
dances, wiggles and more. Designed to support early brain development, language acquisition, and motor skill growth. Stay after for free play. • Lawyer in the Law Library is a series of talks about common legal problems. Meeting are on the second Wednesday of each month from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. A lawyer will provide basic information and answer your questions about the topic of the evening. Columbia County Law Library, 270 S. First St., St. Helens. Call 503-396-5344 with questions. • Dementia Support Group meets the second Wednesday of the month from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. at Avamere at St. Helens, 2400 Gable Rd. Call 503-3668070 for more information. • Stay-And-Play Storytime from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. in the Scappoose Library Meeting Room. Young children are invited for songs, stories, finger plays, and rhymes. After story time, the kids will have time to play with fun toys and interact with each other. This program is geared toward preschool ages, but kids of all ages are welcome to attend. • Port of Columbia County Board of Commissioners hold meetings at 8:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Port of Columbia County office, 100 E St., Columbia City. Thursdays • Kiwanis Club of St. Helens meets at 12 p.m. at the Elks Club. For more information call 503-397-6503. • The VFW Auxiliary meets the second Thursday of each month at the St. Helens Senior Center at 1 p.m. Call Sherry at 503-397-2147 for more information. • First Thursday is a monthly community meeting at 7 p.m. with the St. Helens Police Department held on the first Thursday of each month at Columbia Center’s auditorium, 375 S 18th St. in St. Helens. A new topic is presented at each meeting by a police officer, or police staff, related to community safety, crime prevention, police services, or seasonal-specific safety information. For more details, call 503-397-3333. • Fiber Fanatics meet Thursdays from 10 a.m. – noon in the Armstrong Room at the St. Helens Library. Join others who knit, crochet, spin, weave, needle point, cross-stitch, rug hook, and/or embroider in a relaxed setting. Bring a snack and enjoy conversations. • Columbia Arts Guild meets Thursdays at 10 a.m. in the auditorium at the St. Helens Library. Bring your own art to work on. All disciplines of art welcome. • Preschool Storytime at 11:15 a.m. at the St. Helens Library. Bring your three to five-yearold and their caregivers for stories, songs and dances with scientific inquiry and artistic expression in order to support children’s development and growth. • River City Singers seeks new members for community chorus, directed by Alice Boyer. First United Methodist Church, 560 Columbia Blvd., St. Helens from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. This is a non-audition choir. For more information call 503-396-0939, or come to any rehearsal. • Community Meal in the Parish Hall at First Lutheran Church, St. Helens from 5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free dinner. For
more details on how to help or volunteer call 503-397-0090. • ASD Family Support Group meets every first Thursday from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at 52588 NE 2nd St., Scappoose, Oregon. Adults only, no kiddos please Bring a snack to share. Receive support, encouragement and help your family thrive with ASD. For details, contact Sharrie Kreins, at 503-396-3361. Fridays • Veteran’s Breakfast at the Village Inn in the Banquet Room the first Friday of every month. Doors open at 7 a.m. and the meeting starts at 8 a.m. Guest speakers will discuss topics that are important to local Veterans and their families. All veterans are welcome to attend. • Little Builders for Preschoolers from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in the Scappoose Library Meeting Room. Build fun projects using pulleys, cogs, wheels, and Legos and enter the world of STEM for kids. We will explore how things work, build new worlds and have fun too. • American Legion meet the first Friday of each month at 8 a.m., America’s Best Value Inn, 535 S. Columbia Highway, St. Helens. The meetings are held in the meeting room behind the lounge. Saturdays • The Ukulele Group meets Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the auditorium in the St. Helens Library. Please call the St. Helens Public Library at 503-397-4544 to register. • Ukulele Extra Hour – Instruction in Ukulele Topics is an extra hour of instruction and coaching to extend your musical skills on the ukulele. This is generally scheduled on the second Saturday of each month (check the Library schedule for any specific month) from noon – 1 p.m. at the St. Helens Library. • The St. Helens Writers’ Guild meets the second Saturday of each month from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. in the Armstrong Room at the St. Helens Library. Open to all writers. • NAMI Columbia County Support Group, National Alliance on Mental Illness, meets on the second Saturday of every month from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. at the Elks Veterans Bunker, 125 S. 13th St., St Helens, Oregon. For more information, contact Judy Thompson, at 503-397-6056, or contact NAMI Oregon, at 503- 230-8009. • Writers Write. Will be held on the first and third Saturday of each month from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the St. Helens Library Auditorium. Join your fellow writers in silent word sprints, encourage each other, exchange ideas and write. Open to writers of all ages, backgrounds, and introvert levels. Sundays • Resonate Recovery from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. at 220 S. 1st St, St. Helens. Bible based, Christcentered spiritual recovery meeting for those struggling with addictions and compulsive behavior. Everyone is loved and welcomed. Free childcare during meeting for infants through sixth grade. For more information, contact Bert @ 503-475-3586, or bnewton@ acacialumber.com, Debbie @ 503-560-0521, or check the “Resonate” Facebook page.
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This is a chance for family and friends to come together, share stories, get reacquainted and even make new friends. This will be a potluck. You’re not obligated to bring anything, but if you wish to, that would be great. Feel free to call Faith Navolynski at 503-852-3175 for ideas on what to bring. No alcohol permitted on the property. Thank You
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Garden Plots: Class signups and fall garden tips Chronicle Guest Column by CHIP BUBL
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The OSU Extension office in Columbia County will be offering the Master Gardener™ training again this spring. This year, we are trying a new schedule that allows people that work to attend. The classes will be held on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. and on alter-nate Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. for about 10 weeks starting on February 5, 2020 at the Extension office in St. Helens. Cost of the program is $100.00 which includes a large resource book. Some scholarships are available. Master Gardeners are responsible for providing volunteer gardening education to the community as partial payback for the training. If interested in the program, call the Extension office at (503) 397-3462 for an in-formation packet. Online registration is now available at https://tinyurl.com/ ColumbiaMG2020. We can also send you an application and/or you can come into our office to sign up. Lots of upcoming events: Stink bugs, box elder bugs, Japanese beetles, & other interesting insects This free program will be presented by an Oregon Department of Agriculture entomologist at the OSU Extension office in St. Helens (505 N. Columbia River Highway) at 6:30 p.m. in Thursday, October 24.
Free household hazardous waste collection event Saturday, October 26th from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the St. Helens transfer station (1601 Railroad Ave.) Clean out lots of things including household quantities of automotive chemicals, pesticides, solvents, fluorescent bulbs, batteries and more. For what you can and can’t bring to this free event go to https://www. co.columbia.or.us/files/lds/ solid-waste/columbia-county-household-hazerdouswaste-2019.pdf
on Saturday, November 2, from 1 to 4 PM. Nob Hill Nature Park is a 6.6-acre oak woodland overlooking the Columbia River. The Friends of NHNP have been doing restoration there since 2004. Dress for the weather, including rain gear if needed. Gloves, tools, water and snacks are provided. This work party takes place rain or shine. Meet at the city’s wastewater treatment plant, 451 Plymouth
Oregon Mycological Society Fall Mushroom Show in Portland At the annual fall mushroom show on Sunday, October 27, from noon - 5 p.m. you can view beautifully displayed specimens from around the region and talk to mushroom experts. There will be vendors, books for sale, mushroom cooking samples, great speakers, and much more. At is at the World Forestry Center across the parking lot from the Oregon Zoo. Admission, $5 adults, $3 seniors/ students. For more information go to https://www. wildmushrooms.org/. Volunteer work party at Nob Hill Nature Park in St. Helens Help restore trails and plantings at Nob Hill Nature Park in St Helens, OR. The Scappoose Bay Watershed Council and Friends of Nob Hill Nature Park invite you to join the semiannual volunteer work party
9, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. with a pop-up dinner from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.details TBD. The location is the old Columbia Elec-tric Feed and Seed building at 14th/Columbia in St. Helens. More details and posters coming soon. Watch for them. Fall garden topics Keep baiting slugs. They will mate and lay eggs if it ever warms a bit. You want to
Garden Plots Street, in St Helens. All are welcome. Pre-registration is requested by Friday, November 1 by calling Scappoose Bay Watershed Council at 503-397-7904. Or e-mail to info@scappoosebaywc.org Two local mushroom events in November There is a free mycological presentation at the Scappoose Library on Wednesday, November 6 from 6:30-7:30 by Jordan Weiss. The first annual St. Helen’s Mushroom Fair will be held on Saturday, November
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stop them and reduce the overwintering eggs as much as possible. Your transplants and seedlings next spring will be so much happier. By the way, did you know slugs have ~10,000 micro teeth? Consider whitewashing trunks of young trees. It will help to prevent winter freeze in-jury and sunburn in the summer. Apply white latex paint to the trunk up about four feet. Won’t take much time and is an easy project for a dry fall day, if we ever get one. Did the stink bugs disap-
pear? The program listed above may give us some insight. I have seen stink bug damage on Asian pears (heavy dimpling and often distortion of the fruit) and a few other crops. But they haven’t shown up on walls seeking to winter over with you inside. Maybe they are on a later schedule. Maybe, a predator or two have reduced the population at the egg or early instar stage. We can only hope. What is making those lawn divots? I got a number of calls in the last several weeks about lawns that had lots of small divots taken out. One location had an area about 5 feet wide by about 30 feet long. The rest of the lawn was untouched. Generally, the lawns re-cover fully. But what is doing it? Skunks or raccoons are the perps. They are looking for juicy crane fly and/or cutworm larvae to fatten up on for winter. The animals move fast and aerate your lawn as they grab the grub. Both animal species do their best work at night and generally don’t make a sound or, in the case of skunks, leave a scent. You can also see robins, Steller’s jays, crows, flickers, starlings and others looking for the same meal. They don’t rip anything up but rather use their sharp beaks to spear the larvae. All are providing good biological control, for free. Warm wet fall weather can set up fruit disease. Consider spraying, assuming we get a stretch of dry days, copper on apples, pears, peaches, cherries, and blueberries. This may
help reduce disease problems next spring. Take extra produce to the Food Bank this year. Free newsletter The Oregon State University Extension office in Columbia County publishes a monthly newsletter on gardening and farming topics (called County Living) written/edited by yours truly. All you need to do is ask for it and it will be mailed or emailed to you. Call (503) 397-3462 to be put on the list. Alternatively, you can find it on the web at http://extension.oregonstate.edu/columbia/ and click on newsletters. Many extension publications available online Are you putting up salsa, saving seeds, or thinking about planting grapes? OSU has a large number of its publications available for free download. Just go to https://catalog.extension. oregonstate.edu/. Click on publications and start exploring. The Extension Service offers its programs and materials equally to all people.
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The Friends of Nob Hill Nature Park is inviting the community to join them for their half-yearly volunteer work party from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov.
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from the water treatment plant at 451 Plymouth Street. To RSVP, or for more information, contact the Friends’ non-profit partner group, Scappoose Bay Watershed Council at 503397-7904 or email info@ scappoosebaywc.org. For help on the day of the work party, call 503-349-8586.
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Fall Clean-Up & Lawn Mowing Services Cuts grass, edging, trimming and clean up. Can do large areas. Call Gene at 503-396-6404.
ALCOHOL & DRUG, also co-dependents Overcomer Outreach Monday 7 pm 503-543-3028 or 503-369-5759 Christian 12-step (No Preaching) grandmascountry rental.com.
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Cell: 503-556-2568 Call Kelliher Cell: Daryn 503-396-6228 Home: 503-397-3234 FIND US503-396-6228 ON FACEBOOK! Cell: Licensed - Bonded - Insured Residentail & Commercial
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ATTN: Land Owners WE BUY CEDAR & NOBLE BOUGHS. We do all of the work! Min. of 12 trees. Call Jaime at 360-751-0120 or 360-430-8510.
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Paul’s Tree Service Inc. No bush too small, no tree too tall - Call Paul! Specialized in danger trees, take downs, storm clean-up. Time to prune - pruning Lace Leafed Maples & ornamental shrubberies, chipping, senior or veterans discount, free estimates. CCB# 217173 Lic., Bonded & Insured. 503-440-0723 or 503-543-8274.
PAROLE & PROBATION OFFICER 1 AND 2 Columbia County, OR See website for details www.co. c o l u m b i a . o r. u s Deadline: 11-07-19 EOE City of St. Helens Pretreatment Coordinator Wastewater Treatment Plant See website for details: http://www. ci.st-helens.or.us/ jobs Deadline: 10/25/19 Equal Opportunity Employer Columbia County Christian School Is in need of a teacher qualified childcare provider. Part time & substitute positions available with the possibility of becoming full time. If interested please contact Megan at (503) 396-7658.
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Machine Operators Needed • Press Brake, CNC Mills, Laser Cutters. • Math Ability Req’d. • Experience Preferred. • Good pay and benefits. Installers needed
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• Must be able to pass drug and background screen. • Must have valid drivers license. • Apprentices a plus. • Good communication and people skills a must. • Must be able to travel. • Must be able to weld sheet,mild and stainless steel. • Wages based on experience. Apply in person at Pacific Stainless Products 58500 McNulty Way
We are looking to hire a PT Maintenance Technician at Franklin Manor Apts! You are not required to live onsite, but you will have the opportunity to receive a 15% discount on rent for a 1- or 2-bedroom unit. Your workdays will be Monday to Friday, 11:00am to 3:00pm. Interested in applying? Simply search “PT 20 hrs, $20 - $22/hr Maintenance Tech for Franklin Manor (169) (St. Helens)” on Craigslist and Indeed, and apply!
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multi-family housing or storage facilities a plus. Salary of $1,200/ month with utility allowance and living quarters in the community. Duties include but not limited to rent collection and late rent follow-up, enforcement of park rules and regulations, rent vacant home and RV spaces, maintain facility common areas, landscaping, etc. Full job description can be found at https://www.cwres. com/about/job-list ings. If interested, download application and complete. Email application to mailto:resume@ cwres.com.
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MOVING SALE On 10/-25 and 10/26 from 9 am - 4 pm at 59382 Cherrywood Dr., St. Helens. Dining table w/chairs, dresser, entertainment center, clothes, lots of misc, too much to list. Rescheduled garage sale 10/25 & 10/26 from 9-4 and 10/27 9-12. Multi family sale. Nike shoes/clothes. Household, tools, sports, outdoors, clothes, antique tables and more. 35597 ALDERWOOD Dr. St. Helens
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Large Estate Sale Thurs. 10/24 and Fri. 10/25, Sat. 10/26 9 am -4:30pm 76677 Hwy 47 1 mile off Hwy 30 Clatskanie. Signs out. 1903 Sears Horse
The St Helens Self Sufficiency office, State of Oregon DHS, will be hiring SEVENTEEN (17) full time permanent Human Services Specialist 3/Benefit & Eligibility Workers.
On site property manager or management team needed For Deer Pointe Meadows, a Manufactured Home and RV Park near Rainier. Previous management experience with
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Buggy (rare), toys, vintage glassware, lumber, vintage furniture, clothing, large shop, fishing items, lumber items, old canning jars & milk bottles. Still unpacking.
VENDORS WANTED Scappoose Parent Association Holiday Bazaar on Sat. Nov 9th from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Scappoose High School. 503-4425241 or www.scap poose-parents.org.
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*VENDORS WANTED* Seeking vendors for Holiday Food and Gift Bazaar. Saturday, Nov. 23rd from 9 am4 pm. St. Helens Community Bible Church, 35031 Millard Rd., St. Helens. Call 503 397-3388 for info. All proceeds from table fees will go to food boxes for local families in need. Annual Harvest Bazaar At First Lutheran Church, 360 Wyeth St., St. Helens from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Nov. 2nd. Harvest Cafe lunch, Scandinavian bakery feat. lefse and more, vendors, homemade bakery items & other goodies, gift items, grab bags and a silent auction. Don’t miss this ever popular annual bazaar.
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Spring Water Farm Is selling mushrooms and mushroom kits at the World Famous St. Helens Famers Market.
ATTENTION LAND OWNERS! Wanted cedar boughs and noble fir. Willing to pay for branches only. Do not damage trees. Call Cesar 360-241-6889 or 360-425-0738 Kelso.
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Public Notices PROTECTING YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW
CH19-1265
IFS# 14754 Loan No: ******9867 T.S. No.: NR-51054-OR Reference is made to that certain deed made by, Steven M. Wallace and Elizabeth A. Wallace as Grantor to REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES, as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GB HOME EQUITY, LLC, A WISCONSIN LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ITS SUCCESSORS AND/OR ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 9/27/2006, recorded 10/6/2006, in official records of Columbia County, Oregon in book/reel/volume No. XX at page No. XX, fee/ file/instrument/microfile/ reception No. 2006-013182 (indicated which), covering the following described real property situated in said County and State, to-
wit: APN: 13185 LOT 52, PARKWOOD CROSSING PHASE 2, IN THE CITY OF ST. HELENS, COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON. Property Commonly known as: 58792 Evergreen Loop St Helens, OR 97051 Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.735(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes: the default for which the foreclosure is made is the grantor’s: Installment of Principal and Interest plus impounds and/ or advances which became due on 3/2/2017 plus late charges, and all subsequent installments of principal, interest, balloon payments, plus impounds and/or advances and late charges that become payable.
Monthly Payment $599.73 Monthly Late Charge $$0.00 By this reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said deed of trust immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $58,075.66 together with interest thereon at the rate of 5.75 % per annum from 2/2/2017 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said deed of trust. Whereof, notice hereby is given that Old Republic Default Management Services, the undersigned trustee will on 12/11/2019 at the hour of 10:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by section 187.110,
CH19-1269
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON Public Hearing Notice Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners for Columbia County will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at or after 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Public Meeting Room, Room 310 of the Columbia County Courthouse, in St. Helens, Oregon. The purpose of the hearing is to consider adopting proposed Ordinance No. 2019- 6 “In the Matter
of Adopting the Columbia County Livestock at Large Nuisance Ordinance’. The ordinance declares livestock at large in the closed range livestock district in the unincorporated areas of Columbia County to be a nuisance. Copies of the proposed ordinance are available at the Board of Commissioners’ Office. This is a public hearing. Interested parties may appear and be heard. Columbia County does not discriminate on
the basis of disability and will provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the County’s ADA Policy. To request accommodations or to review the County’s ADA Policy, please contact the Board of Commissioners’ Office at 503-397-4322. Dated this 17th day of October, 2019 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON By: Henry Heimuller
CH19-1258
Oregon Revised Statues, at AT THE STRAND STREET ENTRANCE TO COLUMBIA COUNTY COURTHOUSE 230 STRAND STREET, ST. HELENS, OREGON County of Columbia, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.753 of Oregon
Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance
of which is secured by said trust deed, the words “trustee” and ‘beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representation or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. By Darren J. Devlin, Esq., 5677 Oberlin Drive Suite 210, San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: 844-252-6972 IFS 10/16/19, 10/23/19, 10/30/19 ,11/06/19) IFS 14754
CH19-1270
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ESTABLISH A CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF A SELF-PROPELLED ARTICULATING BOOM THROUGH AN INTERSTATE COOPERATIVE PROCUREMENT ADMINISTERED BY SOURCEWELL (FORMERLY NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE) The City of St. Helens (hereinafter City), hereby gives notice of its intent to establish a contract to purchase a Genie Z 34/22 IC self-propelled articulating boom using Sourcewell (formerly NJPA) Contract 041719-TER. The estimated dollar amount of the procurement is $67,056.25. Comments on this procurement may be made in writing and submitted to Kathy Payne, City Recorder, by mailing or hand delivering to 265 Strand
Street, St. Helens, Oregon 97051. Regardless of the delivery method, comments shall only be considered if they are physically received by Ms. Payne not later than the 30th day of October, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. Vendors who would have otherwise been prospective bidders or proposers on the contract or price agreement, if the procurement were competitively procured under ORS chapter 279B, are hereby given notice of their opportunity to
comment on the City’s intent to establish a contract or price agreement through this interstate cooperative procurement. If timely written comments are received, the City shall, prior to entering into the contract or price agreement for the articulating boom, shall make a written determination of whether it is in the City’s best interest to enter such an agreement or not, and shall provide a copy of the written determination to any vendor that submitted comments.
Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of JIM FRANKLIN THOMPSON, Deceased. Case No. 18PB00646 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to
the undersigned personal representative at 79640 Wirkkala Road, Clatskanie, OR 97016, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the lawyers for the personal
representative. Dated and first published on October 9, 2019. Corey Thompson, Personal Representative, 79640 Wirkkala Road, Clatskanie, OR 97016. Attorney for Personal Representative: Michael E. Haglund, OSB No. 772030, Haglund Kelley LLP, 200 SW Market Street, Ste. 1777, Portland, OR 97201, (503) 225-0777, Fax (503) 225-1257.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF CH19-1259 OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF In the Matter of the Estate proper vouchers, within records of the Court, the OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA of DARLENE HATTIE four months after the date Personal Representative, or JACOBSEN, Deceased. No. 19PB06986 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed and has qualified as the Personal Representative of the above Estate. All persons having claims against the Estate are hereby required to present the claims, with
of first publication of this Notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative, c/o Michael A. Schmidt, 18525 SW Vincent St., Aloha, Oregon 97078, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this Estate may obtain additional information from the
the attorney for the Personal Representative. Dated and first published: October 9, 2019. Louis S. Lozada, Personal Representative. ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: MICHAEL A. SCHMIDT (OSB #783659), Schmidt & Yee PC, 18525 SW Vincent St., Aloha, OR 97078.
CH19-1261
CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON COUNTY OF COLUMBIA Notice of Private Sale Pursuant to ORS 90.675 CH19-1264
Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of Rufus E. Sell, deceased. No. 19PB07236 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS Notice is hereby given that Mark L. Sell has been appointed and has qualified as the personal representative of the estate. All persons having claims against the estate
are hereby required to present their claims, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the personal representative at the address below, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain
additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published October 9, 2019. MARK A. GORDON, P.C. Attorney for Personal Representative OSB# 812424, 1677 St. Helens Street, St. Helens, OR 97051 (503) 397-9066.
This is a notice of private sale of personal property (a mobile home) pursuant to ORS 90.675. 1. The personal property is abandoned. 2. The former tenant’s name is Janet Smith and all others. 3. The address where the property (mobile home) is located is 74866 Doan Road, Space #67, Rainier, OR 97048. The mobile home is identified below: Moduline, a manufactured home Serial
#9009 Home ID# 262109; X PLATE: n/a X PLATE: X 5. The sale is a private bid sale. 6. The landlord is accepting private sealed bids. The last date on which such sealed bids will be accepted is November 1st, 2019. Please submit bids to Western Hills, C/O Mark G. Passannante, 1050 SW 6th Ave., Suite 1220, Portland, OR 97204 7. Please contact Western Hills/ Michael Werner or Denise
Werner at (360)253-5603 to inspect the home. This notice is provided to the lienholders pursuant to ORS 90.675. LIEN HOLDER Michael J. Werner, II Western Hills Mobile Village, LLC 4611 NW Fruit Valley Rd. #102 Vancouver, WA 98660 TENANT ADDRESS Janet Smith and all other occupants, 74866 Doan Road, Space 67 Rainier, OR 97048.
CH19-1268
NOTICE OF HEARING Monday November 4, 2019
CH19-1271
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will be conducting a work session only meeting on November 4, 2019. Topics being discussed will be the Oregon Model Floodplain ordinance,
Notice is hereby given that Columbia NW Self Storage located at 75764 Heath Rd. Rainier, OR 97048. Will sell to satisfy lien of the owner, by public sale via on-line auction @
changes to forest zoning rules, LR planning update on UGB setbacks, LR planning updates on housing types allowed in the Columbia County Zoning Ordinance. SAID PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the
Columbia County Planning Commission on Monday, November 4, 2019, at 230 Strand, St. Helens, Oregon, starting at or after 6:30 p.m. October 23, 2019 THE PLANNING COMMISSION Jeff VanNatta, Chairman
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PROPERTY storageauctions.com. The following storage units/ spaces, unit # E23 Carie Connelly, Misc items. Unit A9 Cheryl Stone, Misc items. Space P4 Camilla Padron, flatbed trailer.
Space P7 Sharyn Williams, Travel Trailer Auction dates 11/08/19-11/22/19. Bidder must comply with storageauctions.com rules of sale stated on the website.
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Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Call center jobs coming to Columbia County CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net
More jobs are coming to Columbia County. At the end of this month, 17 jobs will be posted on Workday, a website run by the state of Oregon, which can be found at: https:// www.oregon.gov/das/hr/ pages/workday.aspx, to work in a call center set to be stationed in St. Helens. Amy Youngflesh, District Manager for the Oregon Department of Human Services, said the department will be hiring locally, from both Columbia and Clatsop counties. Interested candidates can apply throughout the month of November. Those who qualify will do in-person interviews in December. Once candidates are hired, they will do on-the-job training, and will officially start work in March of 2020. “We’re going to hire 17
RIVERFRONT From Page A1 between the spaces in about a year. Plymouth Pub, located at 292 S. 1st Street, will be adding breakfast to their menu in November, and owner Brad Rakes is looking at plans for expansion, probably into the area marked “Haunted House” behind the restaurant, according to Stanton. “He doesn’t have any concrete plan, but we know that it’s going to happen,” Stanton said. Courtney Allison, owner of The Woodland Cottage Boutique, located at 241 S. 1st Street, said she is planning to open a new business right next door in the near future, called The Great Northern Apothecary. According to Allison, the new business will sell bulk seasoning, spices and teas
people, in what’s called a benefit and eligibility worker, no college degree required,” Youngflesh said, adding candidates should have good customer service, because they will be interviewing Oregonians from all over the state for benefits. Those who get the job will be calling customers, verifying information, double-checking benefit applications and issuing benefits, Youngflesh said. They will be equipped with a computer with two monitors, a phone and a headset. Within the 17 positions, there will be two customer services guides, who will be support staff that will be making sure the schedule board is accurate, reviewing documents ahead of time and supporting the benefit and eligibility workers on the phone, according to Youngflesh. For the benefit and eligibility workers, starting and will also have bulk fill stations available for customers. “We’ll try at some point to have olive oil on tap, locally grown honey, and just be a place for people to come together if they want to make spice blends, soap, and just be a miniature supply market for people,” Allison said. Allison said her business will open sometime around December or January. Riverfront access The final change coming to the Riverfront District is increased access to the river itself. Last week, St. Helens Public Works crews removed approximately 350 feet of fencing and overgrown vegetation along the slope from the end of S. 1st Street to the basalt stairs that lead to S. 2nd Street. The removal of fencing and vegetation means that St. Helens resi-
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 4:30 P.M. OLDE TOWNE, ST. HELENS Assemble at 4 p.m. St. Helens Street & First Street in St. Helens.
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The call center will be set up at the Department of Human Services, located in the office space of the former Legacy Clinic at 500 N. Columbia River Highway.
wage is $2,990 per month with full benefits. For the support staff, starting wage will range between $2,561 to $2,642 per month, with full benefits. Both jobs will work Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. “There’s a significant amount of training you get dents can access Riverfront property more easily. Rachael Barry, Government of Affairs and Project Support Specialist said the timing of the project was done while keeping in mind other tasks for the Waterfront Redevelopment Project. “For several years, we’ve been engaged in planning and getting a really solid foundation,” Barry said. “We started looking around for projects we can achieve in a really fiscally responsible manner. We’ve got a lot of grants out there that are pending, and we decided it was time to start moving on things that were totally in our control.” Barry also said that more fences will be coming down soon, sometime in November while Spirit of Halloweentown cleanup gets underway. “We’re going to work closely with Public Works to remove fencing on Strand in November,” Barry said.
after you get hired,” Youngflesh said. “The training is all paid, and benefits start right away.” Youngflesh, who oversees District 1, which comprises Clatsop, Columbia and Tillamook counties, is in charge of child welfare self-sufficiency programs,
such as SNAP benefits and childcare. Right now, if someone is in need of benefits, that person must direct themselves to the specific program that is right for their situation. With the new software system, Youngflesh said, “There’s no ‘wrong door’ for anyone who needs assistance. This ONE system is this portal where you can log in, and you can explain your situation, and there’s this search engine that gets your benefits done immediately and accurately.” The software system is something the state of Oregon purchased two and a half years ago from the state of Kentucky, and is now in the beta stage for fine-tuning, Youngflesh explained. All the computer work necessary to facilitate the new software system is part of another program that Gov. Kate Brown implemented to bring more jobs to rural ar-
eas, Youngflesh said. So far, call centers have opened in Coos County, Western Hillsboro, Tillamook, Astoria and Pendleton. “She really targeted rural areas, because the jobs pay really well, so that’s what this initiative has been the last year,” Youngflesh said. In District 1, Youngflesh said, there have been 25 people hired in Tillamook, and 15 people hired in Astoria. Youngflesh stressed that the new center, which will be set up in the office buildings at 500 N Columbia River Highway, will be using local hires. “We really want to hire from Columbia and Caltsop counties, because the commute is pretty reasonable,” Youngflesh said. “These call centers are throughout the state, they’re very specifically in rural areas, that’s something the governor really wanted to invest in.”
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Matthews’ granddaughter, Frankie, dunks her Papa to help him win the trophy for most donations. According to Matthews’ wife Connie, “Everyone wanted to dunk the fireman.”
RETIREMENT From Page A1 recounted several incidents in which they were out and about that her husband responded to someone in need. He rescued a child choking on a plastic tag, and another whose leg was caught in a grocery store cart. When a cocktail waitress “went down” in Las Vegas at a convention, Matthews jumped a wall to help her. During his time as manager, Matthews volunteered his time to maintain the grounds, cleaning the base, washing trucks and mowing the lawn. “Bill is a fantastic man and he was a great volunteer for us and he will definitely be missed. At the Deer
Island Station, he tended to the maintenance of the station, making sure it was kept,” Columbia River Fire & Rescue (CRFR) public information officer, Jennifer Motherway said. “He often wanted to do that. He was able to supply his time and energy which was really fantastic. We don’t have many volunteers from that area and he will be greatly missed.” In a post on CRFR’s Facebook page, Matthews was deemed “the Deer Island station connoisseur.” “It won’t be the same without him, and we are lucky he has been such a dedicated member of our community,” CRFR said. “Thank you for everything, Bill.” Connie said at 65 years young, Matthews can still
climb that 250-foot ladder in Scappoose, but he thought it was time to retire so they could travel and focus on family. The only member of the family who may be slightly disappointed is Matthews’ nine-year-old granddaughter, Frankie Matthews, who delighted in making sure he came out as the 2019 Scappoose Sauerkraut Festival Dunk Tank Challenge winner. “She’s very proud of him. She said, ‘Nana, now I won’t be able to boast about Papa being a fireman because he’s retiring. Do you know what boast means?’” Connie said with a laugh. “In her classroom, when they said a firefighter was the one that won the dunk tank, she raised her hand and said, ‘That’s my Papa.’”
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Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Senior Living Senior centers deliver abundance of services KATHY INNOCENTI Executive Director St. Helens Senior Center
So you’ve reached the goal that working Americans strive for: retirement. Hooray. Doesn’t that mean traveling, pursuing hobbies, and playing with grandchildren? Those are the dreams we have while pursuing careers and raising families. Sometimes these dreams are fulfilled, sometimes not. Perhaps we don’t have enough money to travel, children are busy with their own lives or have moved away, or maybe
our health has prevented us from pursuing anything too strenuous. On the other hand, maybe we’ve been fortunate enough to go on a couple of nice trips, visit the kids regularly, and have gardened and wood-worked to our hearts content. We look at the years stretching before us and wonder what else we might do that is fulfilling and enjoyable. Where to start? That’s where your local senior center comes in. Senior centers provide an abundance of resources for older adults to help keep you active and independent. From nutrition education to
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social activities to community assistance program information, these centers aim to meet many needs of senior citizens under one roof. In Columbia County, we are fortunate to have senior centers in every major town, including a new center being built in Vernonia. At the St. Helens Senior Center, nutrition plays a big role. Each weekday, a delicious hot meal is served to folks in our dining hall and delivered to the homebound in St. Helens and Scappoose. (Last year, we prepared over 45,000 meals.) Regularly scheduled activities include exercise programs, billiards,
crafts, games, live music, and dancing. Newly added in 2019: beginning computer classes and weekly movies and guest speakers. Presentation topics have ranged from the serious (Suicide Prevention) to the educational (Foot Care) to the entertaining (What Is It?) and the cultural (Native American Storytelling). Exciting fundraisers have been held, and you won’t want to miss our upcoming 1940s Big Band dinner and music event on November 2. More programs and activities are in the works. Partnerships with other organizations are vital.
Working with local agencies and businesses allow us to provide valuable services such as our meal program, driving classes, free tax preparation, recreational opportunities, field trips, and Medicare information. Senior centers are membership organizations, with some activities being free and open to the public and others available only to members or by paying a nominal fee. Your annual membership in St. Helens gives you access to our monthly newsletter, discounts on event tickets, members-only billiards and exercise equipment, and first
notification about special activities or events. Members may also serve on the Board of Directors. Volunteers are also important at these nonprofit organizations, so you may prefer to start your introduction to your local center by helping out in any number of ways. Regardless of how you get involved, joining a center as a member or volunteer will bring you countless opportunities to meet friends, learn something new, or participate in a fun activity. Live your retirement years to the fullest by participating in your local senior center.
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Senior Living Healthy Living includes a 4 tips for being healthy home environment an awesome grandparent
Knowing when it might be time to think about living in a senior community
JENNY HICKS Director of Community Relations for Avamere at St. Helens
There are common signs that arise in older adults that signal their living environment is becoming unsafe. The following are things to watch for when visiting a loved one. If someone seems to need help, don’t be afraid to speak up and reach out. Some signs might be: Spoiled food in fridge; Poor grooming, personal hygiene; Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed; Diminished driving skills, near misses; Difficulty walking, unsteady, recent falls; Mishandled or missed medi-
cations; Personality changesirritability, sudden mood changes; Unopened mailpassed due bills, mishandled finances; Poor housekeeping, home maintenance, unsafe conditions; Depression, forgetfulness; Avoiding visits and calls from friends and family members. When considering moving to a Senior Community we at Avamere feel it is important to ‘match the value’ to the person who would be living here. What does this look like you might ask? If your loved one used to enjoy a more active life of bingo, traveling to restaurants and going to movies but health and transportation have made that burdensome; then
considering a move to an Assisted Living Community such as Avamere might just be the direction to put these activities back in place. At Avamere we have a full array of activities with your loved one in mind. We feel it’s a great way to match what is valuable to a person, so it already feels like home. Dad might really miss playing poker with the guys. We can match that value with our men’s club that meets regularly along with a variety of card games. So, when you are visiting a community instead of just looking at the basics, price, activities, location; make sure that what’s important to your loved one is being considered.
When it comes to becoming a grandparent for the first time, there’s something of a learning curve involved. Here are four tips to help you thrive in your new role. 1. Be available Though family dynamics differ greatly from household to household, the most important thing you can offer is to be available for your grandchildren. In some cases, all that will be requested is that you watch them from time to time. However, some parents need a little more help.
2. Respect parental rules
4. Be a positive presence
It’s important to talk to your grandchildren’s parents to establish ground rules as well as aspects of their routine that should be maintained when they spend time with you. Occasional changes are often welcome but try to avoid undermining their parental authority.
Children are sometimes more comfortable opening up to their grandparents than their parents, and it’s important that you make the effort to listen to them and take them seriously. This will lead them to feeling loved and cared for and help them develop their self-esteem. Finally, do your best to find fun activities you can take part in together. While spoiling grandchildren with presents and sweets tends to be a part of the grandparenting gig, the most meaningful thing you can do is dote on them with your time, attention and love.
3. Don’t interfere Keep in mind that your grandchildren’s parents may not raise their little ones the same way you would. Let them approach parenting in their own way and provide input only when asked.
Making decisions about care For yourself or someone you love can seem an overwhelming task. The experienced staff of trained professionals at Adeo In Home Care help make that decision easier. Let Adeo show you what a difference quality care can mean to your independence. The Adeo difference includes: • Nurse Supervised Caregivers and Care Management • Medication Management including Insulin • All caregivers have passed criminal background checks including drug screens • The Ultimate in Care and Compassion Call Today for a Free In-Home Assessment! Tigard – 503-670-7260 Newport – 541-574-8660 St. Helens – 503-366-1806 Woodburn – 503-944-9095 1620 Columbia Blvd, St Helens, OR 97051 | (503) 397-0123
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Senior Living How to stay happy and healthy as you age
4 reasons to go back to school as a senior
If you’re looking for something to do when you retire, consider going back to school. It can be a challenging, engaging and fulfilling way to occupy your golden years. Here are some reasons it may be right for you. 1. Financial benefits. Learning new skills at school could lead to you securing an additional source of income, thereby making your retirement more comfortable and keeping you busy to boot. If, for any reason, you need to stay employed after you reach the age of retirement, developing new skills or honing the ones you have could open the door to better jobs.
2. Fulfill your goals. Many people end up putting aside their youthful aspirations to deal with the financial realities of life. In this type of case, retirement could be an opportunity for you to pursue passions you had to put on hold and complete courses, or even a degree, in a field of study you love. 3. Be mentally stimulated. Research suggests that seniors who are mentally active are less likely to show signs of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Plus, taking courses can have beneficial psychological effects and provide you with something to focus on and work towards.
4. Avoid isolation. Social isolation is a serious concern for seniors and going back to school can help prevent it. Some classes are specifically designed for older stu dents, which allows you to learn new skills while building your network. Social connections can be a source of support and improve your overall quality of life. Many universities and colleges offer discounted rates for senior students, and you may be able to audit some classes for free. This information is usually available online. Otherwise, you can call the institution you’re interested in to find out more.
Every year since 1991, the United Nations has recognized October 1 as International Day of Older Persons. It’s an opportunity to both reflect on the impact our elders make on society and to raise awareness about the issues that affect them today. Increasingly, seniors are striving to live healthy lives in order to more fully enjoy their later years. Here are some tips to stay sharp physically and mentally, no matter how old you are. • Eat well. Choose nutrient-packed whole foods over those that are processed or refined. If you have trouble preparing meals, ask for help. There are many companies
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