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Lions plant painted rocks Photo courtesy of the Lincoln County School District

While some Oregon school districts have resumed limited in-person instruction, Columbia County school districts are continuing remote learning due to the increasing COVID-19 cases.

In-person classes still distant JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

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School districts in Columbia County are preparing inperson classroom instruction plans, but those plans will not be put into place as soon as district officials had hoped.

The St. Helens School District has not yet set a specific date to resume in-person instruction.

St. Helens School District Superintendent Scot Stockwell sent a letter to parents late Thursday, Oct. 22, stating, “When we are able to design a plan that can safely staff and support limited in‐person Instruction for our most at risk students we will notify eligible students and families.

“We are hopeful this can be the first phase to returning to school, yet we know it will take significant work as a community to bring our numbers down to allow in‐person instruction for all students.”

Distance learning will continue until state required metrics are met to safely resume in-class room instruction, according to district officials.

Scappose School District Superintendent Tim Porter sent a letter to parents on Tuesday, Oct. 20, suggesting that his district will likely not resume in-person instruction until January.

“Our ability to fully open classrooms is dependent on health metrics in Columbia, Washington, and Multnomah Counties specifically, which in turn are dependent on our community following good practices, including the wearing of face coverings, Porter said. “We are likely months away from re-opening our school buildings in a broad manner, even for a hybrid/cohort model of learning.”

See the St. Helens and Scapppose superintendents’ letters attached to this story at thechronicleonline.com.

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The rock painters clockwise, starting at front, are Kathy Syrstad, Rosemary Jeffrey, Niki Kirsch, Jean Kirsch and Sue Mueller.

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Although the COVID-19 pandemic has made meetings and activities more difficult, the St. Helens Lions Club members said they have

found ways to safely continue serving the community.

The club’s latest project is painting and distributing colorful small rocks around the community.

Lions Club members gather outside to work safely

A tray full of the Lions Club painted rocks.

on the painting rocks project seeking an eye-catching designs. On the back of the rocks, an encouraging message is added and selected rocks got an additional “surprise” included. A small sticker has encouraging

words on the back.

The rocks are being placed in St. Helens’ City Parks and public areas for anyone passing by to enjoy, according to Lions Club member Kathy Syrstad.

“Some of the rocks have

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already been retrieved by the public,” Syrstad said. “We will periodically add more rocks.”

As winter sets in, Syrstad

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Fairgrounds faces financial challenges MONIQUE MERRILL chronicle2@countrymedia.net

It’s been a long year of canceled events and reimagined celebrations, and the Columbia County Fair Board has felt the impact.

“We are financially struggling,” said Julie Pelletier, vice president of the Columbia County Fairgrounds Fair Board and vendor coordinator.

She said the fairgrounds projected a $40,000 loss in revenue over the weeks that the fairgrounds sheltered wildfire evacuees in September. The grounds are on Saulser Road in St. Helens.

“The loss was due to the fairgrounds not being available to incur any revenue during the emergency shelter situation,” she said.

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cial disruption, however, came from the cancelation of the annual fair and rodeo, which brought in over $90,000 in revenue in 2019. It’s the largest event hosted on the grounds, and brings thousands of visitors each year.

Other events were reimagined, like the annual Chronicle photo

Tents were set up at the Columbia County Fairgrounds in St. Helens in September to house evacuees from regional wildfires.

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New COVID cases STAFF REPORT chroniclenews@countrymedia.net

Seven new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Columbia County on Monday, Oct. 26, according to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).

The day’s report ensures that the county is another week behind opening schools under the current metrics, which require Columbia County to report five or less new cases per week for three weeks.

The county’s total number of cases reported since the onset of the pandemic is 266. Of those 266, eight are considered currently infectious as of data from Thurs-

day, Oct. 22, which means it’s been 10 or less days since the onset of symptoms.

As of Thursday, Oct. 22, there have been 14 COVID-19 hospitalizations reported since the pandemic began, according to the Columbia County Public Health Department.

Data from the county health department isolates cases within different zip codes. Within the county, St. Helens has reported by the highest total number of cases since the pandemic began, with 72 reported.

Comparing the number of cases to the size of the community, however, Rainier has been hit the hardest, despite having reported 49 total cases since the onset of the

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pandemic.

On Friday, Oct. 23, the OHA announced the highest single day number of new cases statewide since the start of the pandemic at 550.

Three of those cases were in Columbia County.

The OHA is urging Oregonians to rethink Halloween celebrations this year, amidst another spike in cases around the state.

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Voter turnout for the Nov. 3 General Election is at a higher level compared to the election of 2016, according to Columbia County Election Supervisor Don Clack.

As of Friday, Oct. 23, 35.84% of voters in the county had submitted their ballots, 11 days ahead of the election. In 2016, only 18.72% of voters in the county had turned in their ballots, 11 days prior to the election.

Statewide, 39.8% of voters have submitted their ballots as of Oct. 23.

As to why ballots are coming in earlier and at a higher rate, Clack said there is high public interest.

“This election has whipped up serious hype and people are being cautious in ensuring their vote is heard,” he said.

In overseeing the election process, Clack said there would be several indicators of a safe and secure election.

“They could include among others, registration integrity, reliable ballot delivery and return, accurate results, timely results, voter engagement, confidence and trust in the system,” he said.

Voters are encouraged to use area drop off boxes to ensure their ballot arrives by election night, 8 p.m. Nov. 3.

Columbia County voters

can drop off ballots up to 8 p.m. Nov. 3 at these drop sites: Clatskanie Library, 11 Lillich St., Clatskanie; Rainier City Hall, 106 B St. West, Rainier; Vernonia Public Library, 701 Weed Ave., Vernonia; Columbia County Courthouse, 230 Strand St., St. Helens; and at the Scappoose City Hall, 33568 E. Columbia Ave., Scappoose.

Voters with questions or concerns about voting security can call the Attorney General’s Voter Protection Hotline at 971-673-4111.

Staff at the Oregon Department of Justice review the

messages and return most calls within 24 hours on weekdays.

“Voting by mail in Oregon is easy, secure and resistant to fraud,” Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum said. “That said, there are reports of misinformation around this year’s election, and voters may have urgent questions. I want Oregonians to know they can call our hotline and get a pretty quick call back.”

Follow election coverage at thechronicleonline.com and in the Wednesday print editions of The Chronicle.

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County woman faces sex abuse charges STAFF REPORT chroniclenews@countrymedia.net

Photo courtesy of Scappoose Rural Fire District

A Clatskanie area foster mother faces a grand jury indictment of sex abuse, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO).

Brandy Hagen, 29, is indicted on 11 counts of sex abuse 2 and one count of initiating a false report.

The investigation has been ongoing by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office deputies for about three weeks, after a foster child disclosed

the inappropriate relationship, according a CCSO Facebook post. The relationship was ongoing for an estimated two months.

Charges are pending in other jurisdictions in Oregon and Washington related to the Columbia County investigation.

Hagan was taken into custody on Oct. 16, 2020 and transported to the Columbia County Jail on $31,500 bail. According to jail records, Hagen posted bail on Oct. 16. She is scheduled for a court arraignment at 10:45 a.m. Nov. 16.

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Two people escaped from this late night fire in Scappoose Oct. 19.

2 occupants escape fire STAFF REPORT chroniclenews@countrymedia.net

Scappoose Rural Fire District reports two occupants of a single wide trailer escaped after the structure caught fire.

Firefighters arrived at the scene of the blaze shortly after 10:30 p.m. Monday night, Oct. 19, at 32909 James Street along the Scappoose

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The fire was declared under control in 45 minutes, but investigators said the trailer was a total loss. The cause of the blaze had not been determined as of Monday Oct. 26.

Fire officials said the challenges to suppression operations were gathering crowds and power lines that kept coming down.

“As a reminder, even

though it may seem exciting to watch, we remind the public to stay in their homes or leave the area for their own safety,” Scappoose Fire officials said in a Facebook post.

The Red Cross assisted the occupants. Columbia River PUD, Columbia River Fire & Rescue and Scappoose Police assisted at the fire scene.

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plant sale hosted by the fair.

The sale was held over the weekend in July that the fair and rodeo were originally scheduled on. The proceeds went toward the upkeep of the fairgrounds and brought in $24,000. Usually the sale brings in around $34,000, Fair Board President Jamie Carr previously told the Chronicle.

In addition to the plant sale, the fairgrounds hosted a drive-in concert in August.

The fair board had scheduled another drive-in concert for September, but the spread of wildfires across the state changed those plans as they opened the grounds to shelter evacuees.

Now, the fair board is trying to keep financially afloat and bring money in while observing COVID-19 safety guidelines.

“It’s very difficult to host any type of fundraising, due to COVID,” Pelletier said.

“With limited amount of people that can attend, we worry about breaking even financially; we can’t afford to lose any money.”

The best way to support the fairgrounds is to use them, she said. The fairgrounds are available for rentals, though COVID-19 guidelines still must be observed.

“It is very hard to keep the grounds operating financially under our current situation with relying on events and rentals to keep the budget in the green,” Pelletier said. “We suffered a huge loss not being able to have the fair.”

Instead of focusing on a large, weeklong event to bring in funding for the year, the fair board must shift toward a year-long, revolving-door rental model to keep the grounds in the green, and Pelletier is open to other ideas.

“If the public has any ideas for events or anything, really, please let us know,” she said.

“What do you want, as a community, that we can provide?”

Donation complication One source of recent funding to the fair board came

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The Columbia County Fairgrounds was opened up to house evacuees and livestock displaced by regional wildfires.

in the form of a $15,000 donation from the Friends of the Fair nonprofit, but the fair board is uncertain about whether they can accept it or not.

The nonprofit was awarded a grant from Business Oregon’s emergency small business grants and the county matched the grant, which was administered by the Columbia-Pacific Economic Development District.

At the Columbia County Board of Commissioners meeting Wednesday, Oct. 21, that particular allocation of money was under discussion.

Funding for the grant matches comes from the county’s share of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding and in order to be reimbursed for spending used under the CARES Act, governments must follow certain rules on how funding can be used.

“If they’re simply giving the fair board the $15,000 without any strings attached, it could be considered a replacement for lost revenues, which isn’t a legible expenditure, so there’s a possibility we couldn’t see reimbursement for that 15,000,” said Tiffany Johnson, assistant county counsel.

The business grants were awarded based on the number of employees at each business. The nonprofit was listed as having between 11-15 employees, which accounted for the money it received and also made it the highest award given in that particular program. However, the nonprofit is run by volunteers and

not employees.

Now, the county is unsure whether that money will be reimbursed because CARES Act funding is not intended to cover lost revenue, which the award could be viewed as since it does not have any employees— and therefore no wages to supplement.

Johnson said that had the Friends of the Fair used the money to help with next year’s rodeo, or buying equipment, it could be viewed as operating costs, but an outright donation isn’t allowable.

“It is a concern to us, we gave this money with the intent to help our business community,” Commissioner Alex Tardif said. “The largest grant was given to a nonprofit with 11 employees who don’t exist.”

The county can choose to either rescind the award and put the money towards something else that would be covered under the CARES Act, or it can give the nonprofit $15,000 from another fund.

The fair board will be discussing the donation at its next meeting in November.

“The reimbursement of it is of interest to us,” Commissioner Margaret Magruder said. “If those funds are not reimbursed, it leaves us with a hole— or an opportunity, depending on how you look at it.”

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Viewpoints Time to review your Medicare coverage SEEMA VERMA Chronicle Guest Column

Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment season is underway, and I want to encourage all people with Medicare to review their current health and prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage plan premiums have fallen to historic lows, dropping an average of 34% over the last three years. Many plans are offering a new insulin benefit that limits the maximum cost to $35 for a 30-day supply. By shopping around, you may be able to save money and find a plan that better meets your needs.

Open Enrollment runs through Dec. 7 each year.

This is the time when you can change your Medicare health or drug coverage for the following year. You can switch to Original Medicare, or join or change a Medicare Advantage plan or Part D prescription drug plan. Any new coverage you select takes effect Jan. 1, 2021.

Our updated Medicare Plan Finder (www.Medicare. gov/plan-compare) can help you compare the prices and benefits of Medicare Advantage plans, Original Medicare, Medicare drug plans, and Medigap policies. This mobilefriendly tool works on smart phones, tablets, and desktop computers. For beneficiaries who have created an account, we’ve personalized Plan Finder to generate a personal drug history so that prescription information will be auto-populated from personal Medicare claims history with accurate brand, dosage, and frequency information. But anyone can browse options without creating an account.

Many Medicare drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage are participating in a new insulin savings initiative. These plans now offer 30 days of insulin for $35 or less – an average

savings of $446-per-year on out-of-pocket costs. To find a plan with lower-cost insulin, look for “Insulin Savings” on Medicare Plan Finder.

There are important differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage.

Here’s a brief summary: Original Medicare With Original Medicare, you can go to any doctor or hospital that accepts Medicare, anywhere in the U.S. In most cases, you don’t need a referral to see a specialist.

For services covered under Medicare Part B, you usually pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount after you meet your deductible. You also pay a monthly premium for Part B. If you choose to join a Part D drug plan, you’ll pay an additional monthly premium.

There’s no yearly limit on what you pay out-of-pocket, unless you have supplemental coverage, such as Medicare Supplement Insurance, also known as Medigap. Medigap can help pay your remaining out-of-pocket costs (like your 20% coinsurance). Or you can use coverage from a former employer or union, or Medicaid.

Original Medicare covers most medically necessary services and supplies in hospitals, doctors’ offices, and other health care settings. It doesn’t cover some benefits, including vision and most dental care.

In most cases, you don’t have to get a service or item approved ahead of time for Original Medicare to cover it.

Medicare Advantage Medicare Advantage Plans are offered by private insurers that provide your Medicare Part A and B benefits, in many cases through a managed network, similar to an HMO. In many cases, you’ll need to use doctors and other providers in the plan’s network and service area to get the low-

est out-of-pocket costs. HMO model plans won’t cover providers outside the plan’s network and service area unless certain exceptions apply, such as emergency services.

You may need to get a referral to see a specialist, even if the specialist is in your plan’s network.

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Clarification: The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) has clarified its release about on-time graduation rates published in the Oct. 21 edition of The Chronicle. The graduation rates for 2019-20 have not been released yet. The rate in the profiles is for the 2018-19 year. It doesn’t state that in the column heading of the media file we sent, but it is stated on the profiles themselves which are now available on the ODE website. See the St. Helens update as an example with this story at thechronicleonline.com. The ODE apologizes for the confusion. The graduation rate for the Class of 2020 will be released in January. We are happy to set the record straight.

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Voices of the Community Support for Dudzic In 2016 Columbia County decided to vote conservative.

At a time that was relatively calm by today’s standards, up and down the ballot in Columbia County, Republicans won the support of voters not looking to upset the status quo. However, 2020 is not like 2016. Oregon is now facing multiple crises all at once: a health emergency, an economic fallout, environmental destruction and racial unrest.

Although national politics receive the majority of news coverage, local politics are just as important, if not more.

And on Nov. 3 I hope you exercise your franchise, and I hope that you vote for Brandee Dudzic for Columbia County Commissioner.

When I first met Brandee over the summer, I knew immediately that she was the fighter and leader we need in our community. Brandee calls herself a neighbor, veteran and mother, but she is so much more. After we began talking, her passion, empathy, intelligence and honesty immediately shone through.

Walking away from that conversation, I was confident that with her unique experiences, genuine leadership, and relentless determination, she will represent our community honorably as we face such difficult times.

To all the other young adults out there, the ones that historically do not vote, it is time to make our voices heard. Senator Mark Hatfield, who long represented our state before I was even born, once said, “Our problem is not the lack of knowing; it is the lack of doing.”

Clarke deserves Brad cares the vote about us

I’ve been a supporter of Brandee Dudzic for Columbia County Commissioner since the primaries, and here’s why: I know what poor leadership, mismanagement, and a toxic work environment can do to a county. As a county employee, I watched so many folks lose the love they had for their jobs, grow frustrated with how they were treated, and even leave their jobs like I did. I know that Brandee is the type of leader that we need in this county.

Brandee has had the courage to fight against structures and systems that don’t benefit working folks. She works tirelessly to increase accessibility to services and local government. She will prioritize the needs of real people first, not her own interests or the interests of large corporations.

Watching the stream of people returning their ballots to the courthouse is an uplifting sight. Voting is the opportunity to make necessary change.

It is time for a change.

Voters in Columbia County possess common sense and can determine fact from spin.

Michael T. Clarke possesses the qualities of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence in his service to others.

Michael is an involved member of the community and will continue to build relationships in a positive manner. Communication with the County Commissioners, colleagues, employees and community partners needs to come from a place of integrity and respect with a commitment to understanding that the community expects us to be professional.

It is often difficult to change the status quo but Columbia County deserves the best. Michael has acted with respect and integrity professionally and personally at all times. He is intelligent, energetic, a successful business owner, a proud member of the community, and most importantly, will be a role model for professionalism.

Lori Baker St Helens

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I am a local business owner and I will be voting for State Representative Brad Witt.

I appreciate that Brad takes a personal interest in the lives of his constituents and supports local businesses like mine. It’s been a challenging year, and it’s comforting to know that I have a representative in Salem who really get what it takes to be effective for us at home. When thousands of Oregonians were let down by the Employment Department, it was Brad who stood up and called for an investigation. It’s Brad who is drafting a bill to give businesses an avenue for pandemic interruption insurance. And, it’s Brad who I will be voting to reelect as state representative.

Carol Cross St. Helens

Dudzic shares my values With a local elections coming up, I think it’s important to do your research on each candidate to find who shares your values best, and when it comes to Columbia County Commissioner, Position 1, mine was Brandee

Dudzic. She understands very real issues going on in the county and in the country and she will work tirelessly to fix them. Her pro-worker and pro-environment policies have earned her numerous endorsements from local farms and shops, local unions and even nationwide climate and veteran organizations such as the Sunrise Movement, Sierra Club, and Vets for the People. Brandee is also a veteran, and as a vet she has founded Repatriate Our Patriots, a group that helps deported veterans come back to their homes in the U.S. I believe no other candidate for County Commissioner, Position 1, cares as much about their county and the people in it as Brandee Dudzic.

Ross Cahill St. Helens

Follow the money Something I’ve noticed everyone agrees on is that big money in campaign finance is bad.

There is a way to combat big money in politics: Do your research.

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out the candidates.

Take for example our race for judge of the Circuit Court, 19th District, Position 3. Michael Clarke, clearly has an extensive campaign budget with street signs and a snappy Facebook page.

Meanwhile the incumbent, Jenefer Grant does not.

Clarke won the primary by less than 1%, despite having relatively little trial experience for someone running to be a judge. Sure, he’s a local guy. But is he the guy just because he speaks platitudes like, things aren’t right, and, we can do better?

Jenefer Grant has been an attorney since 1992. She began practicing law in Columbia County in 1996 and has been serving as our judge since 2007 (almost as long as Clarke has been an attorney), developing relationships with county stakeholders like the sheriff’s office, and the juvenile department, working to settle cases to avoid costly and drawn-out trials, and, has endorsements from people who really know what it’s all about.

So who’s the best for the job?

Money in politics works.

Our only defense is to make educated decisions ourselves.

Vote with your brain, not your gut, bearing in mind the contents of each.

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Voices of the Community Continued Dudzic brings value to county position I am writing to encourage folks to vote for Brandee Dudzic for Columbia County Commissioner, Position 1. I am a retired 911 operator and I know what it takes to make a community safe. Brandee’s passion for investing in our youth and most vulnerable community members will pay huge dividends.

I was so touched when Brandee opened up the law library for unsheltered folks on a snowy night before the warming shelter had opened.

We need more elected officials that lead with empathy and compassion.

Brandee has given to her community and her country as well, serving in the National Guard as an army field medic. They learn how to help others under some of the most grueling circumstances possible, putting their lives at risk to save others. She has learned to sacrifice for the greater good.

But Brandee is more than just a good and kind person, she is highly intelligent and extremely hard working.

Any person who can work full time, while obtaining her master’s degree and raising three kids has the

multitasking skills needed to be successful in government. Brandee’s degrees are in social science and conflict resolution. I can’t think of any better expertise to have as an elected official than the study of relationships and resolving conflict.

I hope you will join me in voting for Brandee Dudzic for County Commissioner, Position 1.

Georgiana Gordon St. Helens

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Rebekah Mathers St. Helens

I am writing to encourage everybody to vote for Brandee Dudzic for Columbia County Commissioner, Position 1. With all the news about the poor leadership, toxic work environment and culture of secrecy in our county, I think we are all ready for a change.

It’s pretty telling that the union for the employees of the Columbia County Courthouse chose to endorse Brandee, even though her opponent’s office is in the courthouse. This is also the union that represents the employees of the road department, another department that has been affected by mismanagement within the

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Brandee is the fresh face we need here in Columbia County. She is not beholden to anyone but her constituents— she doesn’t take gas, coal, oil or timber money. If you want an elected official that actually cares about you and your family, elect Brandee Dudzic for County Commissioner.

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Clarke is ready to be judge I knew Mike Clarke before he started his law firm. I would sit with Mike and discuss his goals and legal career, and I would make suggestions about which areas of law he should specialize in, knowing these were the easier types of cases to open and close. Instead of taking my suggestions, Mike chose to practice in the areas of law that would allow him to have a clear conscious and make a positive difference while helping people navigate their own lives.

Mike and I would speak on occasion about legal matters and things that angered me about these situations. I would express my desire to punish the wrong doers, but Mike always kept calm and would steer me from my vindictive thoughts and direct me to finding solutions, trying to help me see what is right/fair.

I know Mike did a great deal of soul searching before deciding to run for this position. Would he tank his career by running against an incumbent in such a small community? Does it make sense to leave behind a business that took so much time, effort and heart to build? I know he started his campaign so he could make a bigger difference for his community, a community he grew up in, that he is now raising his own children in. When he explained his decision, he was quite clear: Law is about safeguarding the people and

community he loves the most.

Vote for Clarke.

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Cemeteries need support As most are aware, mail-in ballots will soon be delivered to residents in Oregon for the election on Nov. 3. On the ballot for patrons of the Rainier/Clatskanie Cemetery District will be Measure 5-283 which is a request to add a nickle per thousand to support the Cemetery District. For some unknown reason, this additional important financial support has failed in the past. It is important to support the Cemetery District with a yes vote. Why? The fence at the Hudson Cemetery has been subject to hit and run drivers who leave the scene. This has happened five times this year and only one driver stopped and had insurance. The fence remains unrepaired, not to mention unsightly, until funds are available next year to reconstruct the damaged white fence.

The levy will support upkeep, maintenance, exhaustive labor, and some necessary equipment replacement, as well as, usual and ordinary bills and expenditures for all 12 local cemeteries covering over 39 acres with over 13,000 grave sites occupied and unoccupied.

Is this too much to ask to keep the grounds well groomed and presentable? As an example, it would cost a resident about $15.00 additional per year in a $300,000 residence for the five year levy.

Let’s support our local cemeteries, staff (of one), and volunteers. Vote yes on Measure 5-283 by Nov. 3.

Paul and Judy Nys Rainier

I stand with county employees I worked for Columbia County for 16 years. I left the county a couple of years be-

fore Casey Garrett was hired so I didn’t have interactions with him through my county employment. I have had interactions with him through parks meetings.

I want to defend those county employees that have been made out to be disgruntled, not putting much effort in their work, or “entitled.” I worked with those employees of facility maintenance and they were always responsive to the needs of the county, they did excellent work, and they got along well with all other employees and the public. If you needed something fixed or changed, the job got done. In the Parks Department, Lori Baker was an excellent employee and she was on top of getting and keeping the parks in great shape. If there was a maintenance issue with any of the parks, she would make sure that work order was taken care of and the issue was repaired.

I enjoyed working with all of the county employees, they were all dedicated to doing a good job.

Since Casey Garrett has taken over parks, I’ve noticed in the last couple of years that deterioration at the parks, maintenance isn’t being done and the public is being put in harm’s way. Restrooms aren’t being cleaned daily, work orders have sat for a year.

It saddened me to hear that the county employees were being discredited by Garrett.

I wanted to stand with the county employees.

Gloria Rice St. Helens

Witt invests in our community I am voting to reelect Brad Witt for State Representative. There is no comparison between the candidates; Brad has the experience, the education and the empathy to do the job. He teaches civic involvement to children and teens in Columbia County by being both a role model and a human being truly interested in keeping youth programs like 4-H alive. He values the country lifestyle. Year after year I have seen Brad at the Columbia County Fair walking the barns, talking to

the 4-H kids, and spending money at the auction.

I personally remember Brad Witt taking the time to ask me about my 4-H dairy goat project and I have seen him support 4-Her’s by purchasing their animals at the Columbia County Fair auction. Brad is a staunch supporter of 4-H. He understands how life-changing this program can be for our youth because he was a 4-H member himself. Brad understands that being a representative is like having a 4-H project. It’s more than flag-waving — it’s hard work and requires dedication. I hope you’ll join me in supporting our most dedicated representative: Brad Witt.

Chava Wollin St. Helens

Our cemeteries I am imploring voters living within the Rainier Cemetery District (Clatskanie, Rainier and all area in between) to vote YES on the minuscule increase they are currently seeking. $0.05/$1,000 equals $12.50 per year on a home assessed at $250,000. Twelve cemeteries for one man to maintain, with deteriorating equipment, is unfathomable to me, let alone the fact that this one individual also has to keep the burial records and complete all paperwork required in the burying of our dead. This tax rate has not been increased for decades and I would guess that we have some of the cheapest plot prices in the state. The Rainier Cemetery District Board of Directors has been incredibly frugal and efficient through the years, but continuing to fulfill the needs of our communities, as well as the laws required of them by the state on such little revenue is pretty much impossible.

When no one is willing to lead such a hopeless mission, or work in such demanding conditions, what do we do then? A nickel per $1,000 of value is little to ask to fix this situation. Please join me in voting YES on the cemetery tax rate increase.

Kathy Engel Clatskanie

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Celebrate a safe Halloween this year and come by to grab some candy. For more information, call 503-366-4611.

5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Scappoose Police Department DriveThru Trick-or-Treating at the Scappoose Police Department, 33568 E Columbia Ave, Scappoose. Police said they will take precautions to keep everyone safe. For more details, call 503543-3114.

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On Going Events • The Spirit of Halloweentown.

Old Town District in St. Helens. See the entire event schedule and locations at www. discovercolumbiacounty.com, www.spiritofhalloweentown. com and www.instagram.com/ spiritofhalloweentown/ • Lotus Collection Operators of the Lan Su Chinese Garden in Portland invite the public to see the largest lotus collection in the Pacific Northwest.

Known as “he hua” in Mandarin, the lotus is a symbol of purity in Chinese culture and the most popular summer bloom in southern China. Lan Su Chinese Garden is one from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and is located at 239 NW Everett Street in Portland.

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Wednesdays and Sundays • 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Resonate Recovery Bible based, Christ-centered spiritual recovery meeting for those struggling with addictions and compulsive behavior at 220 S. 1st St., St. Helens. Everyone is loved and welcomed. For more information, contact Bert at 503-475-3586, Debbie at 503-560-0521, Bill Bradley at 503-410-6273 or check the “Resonate” Facebook page.

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Seeking Planning Commission Applicants The City of St. Helens is currently recruiting for applicants for the Planning Commission.

The Planning Commission is an advisory board to the City Council. It is also a quasi-judicial decision-making body. Primarily, the Commission focuses on land use, zoning, and development regulations inside the city limits of St. Helens and within the Urban Growth Area. The Commission generally meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. The length of the meeting varies depending on the subject matter to be reviewed and discussed.

If you are interested in volunteering for this very important Commission, please go to the City’s website at www.sthelensoregon.gov, click on How do I? and then select Find Forms to download a Boards & Commissions Application. Or you may call City Recorder Kathy Payne at 503.366.8217 to have a form mailed or emailed to you.

The deadline to submit an application is Friday, November 20, 2020.

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Obituaries Albert “Bruce” Cave

Donna Lee Holz

Nov. 1, 1934 ~ Oct. 24, 2020 Bruce was born on Nov. 1, 1934 in Snyder, Texas. He was the second of thirteen children. He and his family moved to the Yankton area and he attended school in St. Helens.

He has always loved sports, hunting, fishing and all things outdoors. He also served in the U.S. National Guard. He retired from the Boise Cascade Mill after 43 years. He enjoyed gardening and selling firewood right up until the end. He was very active in the Creekside Baptist Church.

He is survived by his sons, Larry, Tim and Ken Cave; daughters, Dani Cave Weltsch and Cisi MacDonald; nine brothers and sisters; nine grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and one greatgreat grandchild.

There will be a graveside service at 2 p.m. on Nov. 9, 2020 at Bethany Memorial

Feb. 19, 1934 ~ Oct. 8, 2020

Cemetery in Warren, Oregon behind the Bethany Lutheran Church.

Donna Jean Cherry

Dec. 30, 1943 ~ Oct. 12, 2020 Well mom, Alzheimer’s took you away from us on Oct. 12, 2020. It robbed all of us many years of laughing, joking and just having a good time with you. As the tears run down my face writing this, I am not only sad and heartbroken, I am angry about it too. I know you would not want me to live this way so I will try to get past it by telling everyone how you lived your life and would want us to live ours.

You were born on Dec. 30, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois.

As a child, I hear you were a happy, spontaneous, adventurous girl who loved to read and were a good storyteller who would entertain everyone at the Sunday family dinners.

You were quite the seamstress too and created many outfits to wear. You loved to sing in choir and were proficient at the flute and piano which you played throughout high school and college. You were so wonderful, four sisters followed.

Poor grandpa, what did he do to deserve that?! You taught them how to ride their bikes, how to dress up in grandma’s clothes, and your quiet and calming demeanor helped with the stresses of being in such a large family.

In 1957, you all moved to Washington state. The family bounced around a bit, but finally ended up in Yakima, Washington. You went to St. Paul’s Elementary, and graduated from Central Catholic High School. In the early 1960’s, grandpa and grandma started a successful pizza place called Pizza Pete/ Mr. C’s, where you worked too. You also went to Yakima Valley College during this time and got a two-year degree. Also working at the pizza place was this hand-

some delivery driver who swept you off your feet. In 1966 you married dad in Yakima on a Saturday, moved to Scappoose, Oregon the next day, and he started working at Boise Cascade in St. Helens on that Monday. Whew, talk about a whirlwind change in your life eh? You then had three children: Chad in 1967, Pat in 1969, and Teresa in 1972.

We were everything to you.

You always wanted the best for us, and you did anything you could to make sure we were happy, content, and safe.

You were such a good cook too, and your pies were to die for. Oh, how I miss your meals!

You also were a devout Catholic and you took us to St. Fredericks every Sunday throughout our childhood years, and tried to instill in us to be thoughtful, kind, and unselfish. We put you through a lot as we were growing up; I am not sure how you put up with us. This is the last time I get to say this, “Thanks for bringing us into this world and not taking us out of it when you sometimes felt like it, we appreciate it”.

As us kids got into our teens, you went back to school to become an LPN.

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You worked at a hospital in Longview and a few other places for several years, eventually retiring from that to do a little traveling. You even went to Jerusalem to serve the people as a nurse a couple of times until it got too dangerous. We were impressed that you would put your life in jeopardy for others you did not know.

You loved to go hiking around the Northwest, and we had some good ones together.

You always had to tell us to slow down and enjoy the hike, this isn’t some race we had to win.

When you got Alzheimer’s, it slowed you down a bit, but it didn’t break your spirit. At the memory facility you were quite the hit when the music started playing. You would get up, start singing and try to get the other residents to get up and dance. You were even successful sometimes! You were quite the comedian there too: always telling jokes and making funny motor noises as you cruised around the place.

The staff loved you there.

I cannot believe you’re gone. I miss you terribly mom, and I know everyone else does too. Thanks for being so good to us while you were here. You are irreplaceable to us.

You are survived by your four sisters, Gail McKenzie, Alane deVilla, Liane Koester, and Renee Peck; your three children and Donald Cherry; two grandchildren, Kyi Wright and Ashlee McCoy; and many nieces and nephews.

We will miss you very much and I hope we can all live like you did—as a kind, honest, positive, and compassionate person who put herself before others. Goodbye Mom.

Donna Lee Holz 86, of St. Helens, Oregon, passed away on Oct. 8, 2020. She was born on Feb. 19, 1934 in Jefferson City, Missouri to the late Valetia and Floyd Carter.

Donna graduated from St. Helens High School. She was an excellent student, artistic and had a beautiful singing voice.

On May 3, 1952, Donna married Leonard Holz. Together they had three daughters, Shirley Holz-(Ralph) Lundeen, Leona (Michael) Culp and Laura Wellons.

After retirement Donna and Leonard loved to travel in the travel trailer across the U.S. and Canada. Her husband Leonard preceded her in death in 2007.

Donna created beauty throughout her lifetime. She loved to garden, growing beautiful flowers and vegetables. Donna created exquisite crocheted bedspreads and piecework, and enjoyed sewing, quilting, knitting and painting.

Her soprano voice soared in choir, in Sweet Adelines performances and in church.

Donna’s baking was also memorable. Her daughters’ friends all remember fresh from the oven cinnamon rolls and homemade cookies after school.

Donna is survived by her daughters; two sisters, Louise Uttinger and Sheila Hutton; four grandchildren, Jeremy Harris, Melissa Lawson, Elizabeth Culp and Sophia Wellons; and one great grandson Ryan Harris.

Our family wants to thank Rose Linn Care Center staff in West Linn, Oregon for their wonderful loving care of Donna. They treated her

with such dignity and respect for all of the time she resided there. Also, our thanks to Hospice Care of the Northwest for helping make Donna’s transition to her next journey comfortable and for supporting our family at such a sad time.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, a private graveside service will be held at Bethany Lutheran Cemetery in Warren, Oregon. Pastor Ingrid Aderhold will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Donna’s name to the Columbia Pacific Food Bank in St. Helens.

Nona “Cookie” Lucas

Feb. 15, 1951 ~ Oct. 15, 2020 Nona “Cookie” Lucas of Scappoose, Oregon passed away on Oct. 15, 2020 in a Hospice Care facility in Longview, Washington at the age of 69. She was born Feb. 15, 1951 in Portland, Oregon.

Nona graduated from Roosevelt High School.

She was a Scappoose resident for over 30 years.

Nona worked as a driver for Knapton Tug and Barge for several years before taking a courier position for Kaiser Permanente where she delivered important medical information for over 18 years. She transferred to medical records before she finally retired.

Her favorite hobby was fishing. Taught by her dad

and her uncle, she was always looking to get her line wet.

She was an avid fisherman who would fish whenever she could for most of the year.

Her favorite fishing was for sturgeon on the Columbia

River. With rod in hand and a blanket for warmth, she would reel in sturgeon most days she fished.

Nona is survived by her husband Gene Lucas of Scappoose, Oregon; sons, Scott Higgs of Rockaway Beach, Oregon and Ivan Higgs of Scappoose, Oregon; four step kids, Jody, Carey, Ray and Jake; nine grandchildren; and one great grandchild.

A viewing will be held from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Oct. 26, 2020 at Columbia Funeral Home. A graveside service being held at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 27, 2020 at Columbia Memorial Gardens in Scappoose, Oregon. Please sign our online guestbook at www. columbiafh.com.

Teresa Holmes

Feb. 14, 1956 ~ Oct. 10, 2020 Teresa Holmes, loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt and grandmother, passed away Oct. 10, 2020 at the age of 64. She was born Feb. 14, 1956 and is preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Donna Finney.

Teresa had a love for life and family like you read about in novels. She loved to hike, camp, fish and go hunting with her husband Dan and their son Lee and his family. She was always there, no matter what, for her family and friends. She loved her job working the kitchen at St. Helens School District. She

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Teresa is survived by her husband of 45 years Dan; son Lee and his wife Natasha; three grandchildren, Audrey, Ava and Ethan; sisters, Janice and Sharon; brothers, Thomas and David; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Nov. 14, 2020 at Branches Church in Scappoose, Oregon. In lieu of flowers we ask that you hug your children, grandchildren and family. Take a walk in the woods or on the beach and remember Teresa.

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SNAP offers new options STAFF REPORT chroniclenews@countrymedia.net

Columbia County residents depending on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) now have a new hot or prepared foods option.

A waiver approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) allows SNAP and Disaster SNAP (DSNAP) recipients in the following 23 counties to purchase hot or prepared foods from authorized SNAP retailers until Nov. 20.

Approved counties: Benton, Clackamas, Columbia, Coos, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Hood River, Jackson, Josephine, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Tillamook, Wasco, Washington, and Yamhill.

Normally, SNAP benefits cannot be used to purchase “hot food products prepared for immediate consumption.”

This restriction is being waived following the severe winds and wildfires that led to the displacement of many residents and left them without access to a kitchen to prepare meals.

Examples of allowable prepared foods include hot deli foods, fountain drinks, including but not limited to coffee and tea, a slice of hot/prepared pizza, hot soup, salad bars, and sandwiches.

This waiver will last through Nov. 20 and allows SNAP and DSNAP recipients to use their benefits to buy prepared food at any participating retailer that accepts SNAP EBT cards. Restaurant purchases are still prohibited.

For more information about the hot food waiver, visit https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/ ASSISTANCE/FOOD-BENEFITS/Pages/DSNAP-HotFoods-Waiver.aspx.

Emergency Allotment Update Oregon also received approval from FNS to provide maximum emergency allotment benefits for SNAP recipients in November. The emergency allotments, see schedule below, will bring families not receiving the maximum SNAP allotment for their household size to the maximum for the seventh consecutive month.

Issuance date (SNAP recipients will see the benefit the following day) • Nov. 10: Current SNAP households not receiving the SNAP maximum allotment • Nov. 27: New SNAP recipients between Nov. 10 and Nov. 27 For more information about Emergency Allotments, and to view the maximum allotment amounts, visit https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/ASSISTANCE/ FOOD-BENEFITS/Pages/ About-SNAP.aspx.

Oregonians who receive SNAP can contact their local SSP, APD or AAA office for more information. Find a local office at oregon.gov/DHS/Offices/Pages/index.aspx To determine the maximum allotment for your household and view the FAQ, visit https:// www.oregon.gov/dhs/assistance/food-benefits/pages/ about-snap.aspx.

Administered by ODHS, SNAP is a federal program that provides food assistance to approximately 1 million eligible, low-income families and individuals in Oregon, including many older adults and people with disabilities. Oregonians in need can apply for benefits, including SNAP, child care, cash assistance and Medicaid.

Learn more at https://govstatus. egov.com/or-dhs-benefits.

For local resources in your area, such as food or shelter, please call 2-1-1 or reach out to the state’s Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) at 1-855-ORE-ADRC or 1-855-673-2372.

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Thorough knowledge of policies, procedures and equipment used in daily outdoor pool operations helpful. Work with pool related chemicals and be familiar with state and Federal regulations regarding outdoor pool operations. Experience and Training: Experience preferred. Or the willingness to work within an agreed upon time frame between applicant and Board of Directors to obtain the required and suggested certifications for the position; First-Aid, CPR, AED certifications, Lifeguard Instructor and Training, Water Safety Instructor and CPO (Certified Pool Operator) certifications. You can pick up an application at: 365 S Nehalem St., Clatskanie OR (offices of Dennis R. Conner, CPA). Or you can request an application by phone at 503-728-2038 or by email at cyndi@ dconnercpa.com.

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Be responsible for scheduling adequate staff for the safety, supervision, cleanliness, water chemistry and mechanical operation of the pool for youth and families in our District.

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St. Helens’ electric vehicle charging station The first public electric vehicle (EV) charging station in St. Helens is now available for use.

Columbia River PUD has installed a Level 2 EV Charging Station at the Best Western Oaks Inn at 585 S. Columbia River Highway in St. Helens. The charger has the capability to charge two EVs simultaneously and is available for use by anyone.

“We felt the need to provide the infrastructure for this growing transportation trend,

and to provide opportunities for people visiting our area to charge their electric vehicles,” Columbia River PUD Board Member Jake Carter said.

As a Level 2 Charging Station, it is best suited for visitors who are spending the night at the hotel, according to a release from the PUD. A full charge typically takes about 6-8 hours using a Level 2 Charger, at a cost of less than $5. Depending on the vehicle, an EV can travel around 250 miles on a full charge.

The PUD is exploring adding DC-Fast Charging Stations elsewhere in St. Helens

and Columbia County.

DC-Fast Charging Stations are capable of delivering a charge to 80% capacity in 3060 minutes. With the PUD’s rates, that would cost between $3-6.

The charging station was installed at no cost to PUD customers thanks in part to the PUD’s participation in Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program.

The PUD started its involvement with the Clean Fuels Program in 2016 by signing on to be a credit aggregator.

That allows the PUD to receive carbon emission reduction credits from the Oregon Department of Environmental

“As the days grow shorter and darker, and the flowers fade, the rocks may add a bright spot on walks. The Lions hope you may be one of the lucky ones to spy a rock made with love.”

According to Syrstad, The St. Helens Lions Club’s main mission is fundraising to serve those in need with sight and hearing services and providing vision screenings in the schools.

However, this group of community volunteers is involved in many service projects with no financial

gain.

Members can be found weeding and maintaining exercise stations at McCormick Park and flower beds at the St. Helens Senior Center, helping with the St. Helens Schools Backpack Weekend Food Program, picking up litter, providing small flags and an educational flag program for first grade students, recycling plastic (usually close to 700 pounds a month) in exchange for TREX benches that are donated to various places in the community,

among other projects.

“The Club also displays about 230 large flags along Highway 30 and through town on seven national holidays,” Syrstad said “This project is a combination fundraiser and community service. Members truly live the Lions’ Motto of ‘We Serve.’”

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said one option to continue to rock painting will be in a garage with the doors open.

Syrstad said she is in charge of collecting the rocks for the project.

“Our neighbors have a bunch of river rocks in their yard and they want to get rid of them, so I haul them home, clean them up and we get together to paint them,”

she said. We don’t claim to be artists, but this is a fun project and the designs are eye-catching anyway.”

Lion Sue Mueller came up with the idea for the painted rocks. Muller said she felt the colorful rocks would help bring a smile to all who see them and a bit of encouragement.

“Many of us have probably enjoyed walks this summer and some of the beautiful yards our neighbors have created while staying home a little more than usual,” Syrstad said.

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For more information about the St. Helens Lions Club, or information about becoming a member, email sthelensoregonlions@gmail. com.

Quality (DEQ) for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles registered in the Columbia River PUD service territory.

These credits can be traded or sold on the carbon marketplace. The PUD used funds from selling these credits to purchase and install the EV Charger.

According to the most recent data available from the DEQ, there are 223 EVs registered in the PUD’s service territory.

To charge their vehicles at Best Western, EV drivers will need to download the ChargePoint app or have a ChargePoint card.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the City of St. Helens Planning Commission on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at or after 7:00 PM. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Governor’s declared state of emergency (March 8, 2020) and subsequent Executive Order No. 20-16 (April 15, 2020), and the meeting policies of the City Council (August 19, 2020) the public hearing will only be held virtually via a phone-and-internet based application. Virtual access information to join the hearing will be available

on the applicable agenda.

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

The purpose of this hearing is to consider an application as follows: File No: Lot Line Adjustment LLA.1.20 and Minor Conditional Use Permit CUPm.1.20 Applicant: Meadowbrook Homeowners Association Request: Modification of planned development to reduce the area of an open space tract (Tract G) for the benefit (enlargement) of Lot 53 Location: Lot 53 is addressed as 34867

Burt Road Map No: 4N1W-6DA-100 and 300 Testimony from the public in both oral or written form is invited. The hearing will be conducted in accordance with those procedures found in the City Development Code (SHMC Title 17) Chapter 17.24 and any rules of procedure adopted by the City Council. The Planning Commission is authorized to approve, deny, or approve this application with conditions, based on the following criteria: CUPm: SHMC 17.100.040 (1) (a)(f) LLA: SHMC 17.140.060

Failure to raise an issue, including constitutional or other issues relating to any proposed conditions of approval, in this hearing, in person, or by letter, or failure to raise an issue accompanied by statements or evidence sufficient to afford the approving authority an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal to the applicable appellate jurisdiction (e.g., the Land Use Board of Appeals, LUBA) on that issue, and precludes an action for damages in circuit court. The application file is located

at City Hall (265 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR) and all documents in the file are available for inspection. A copy of the staff report will be available for review at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the hearing. There is no cost to inspect the file or staff report; copies are available at a reasonable cost. As City Hall is closed during this pandemic, please contact someone in the Planning Department to make arrangements to review the file. The report for this application will also be available on the City’s

website at https://www. sthelensoregon.gov/meetings as part of the applicable agenda packet. Questions should be directed to the City Planning Department by phone: 503-397-6272, e-mail: jacobg@ci.st-helens. or.us, mail: 265 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR 97051, or in person (by appointment only) at City Hall. Anyone needing special assistance should contact City Hall at least 72 hours in advance to ensure the necessary assistance is available. The Council Chambers are fully accessible.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the City of St. Helens Planning Commission on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at or after 7:30 PM. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Governor’s declared state of emergency (March 8, 2020) and subsequent Executive Order No. 20-16 (April 15, 2020), and the meeting policies of the City Council (August 19, 2020) the public hearing will only be held virtually via a phone-andinternet based application.

Virtual access information to join the hearing will be available on the applicable agenda. Agendas can be found on the City’s website: https://www.sthelensoregon. gov/meetings. The purpose of this hearing is to consider an application as follows: File No: Variance (Setbacks), V.15.20 & Variance (Access) V.16.20 Applicant: c2design Request: Variance to allow a 0’ setback along a proposed

access easement and an access variance to allow a 2-foot aerial encroachment into a proposed access easement Location: Vacant lot at the dead end of S. 2nd Street Map No: 4N1W3CA-500 Testimony from the public in both oral or written form is invited. The hearing will be conducted in accordance with those procedures found in the City Development Code (SHMC Title 17) Chapter 17.24 and any rules of procedure adopted by the City Council.

The Planning Commission is authorized to approve, deny, or approve this application with conditions, based on the following criteria: SHMC 17.108.050 (1) – Criteria for Granting a Variance (a) The proposed variance will not be significantly detrimental in its consequence to the overall purposes of this code, be in conflict with the applicable policies of the comprehensive plan, to any

other applicable policies and standards of this code, and be significantly detrimental in its consequence to other properties in the same zoning district or vicinity; (b) There are special circumstances that exist which are peculiar to the lot size or shape, topography or other circumstances over which the applicant has no control, and which are not applicable to other properties in the same zoning district; (c) The use proposed will be the same as permitted under this code and city standards will be maintained to the greatest extent that is reasonably possible while permitting some economic use of the land; (d) Existing physical and natural systems, such as but not limited to traffic, drainage, dramatic landforms, or parks, will not be adversely affected any more than would occur if the development were located as specified in the

code; and (e) The hardship is not self-imposed and the variance requested is the minimum variance which would alleviate the hardship.

SHMC 17.84.150 Access Variance Approval Standards.

(1) It is not possible to share access; (2) There are no other alternative access points on the street in question or from another street; (3) The access separation requirements cannot be met; (4) There are unique or special conditions that make strict application of the standards impractical; (5) No engineering or construction solutions can be applied to mitigate the condition; (6) The request is the minimum variance required to provide adequate access; (7) The approved access or access approved with conditions will result in a safe access and will not result in the degradation of operational and safety integrity of the transportation system; (8) The visual

clearance requirements of Chapter 17.76 SHMC will be met; and (9) No variance shall be granted where such hardship is self-created.

Failure to raise an issue, including constitutional or other issues relating to any proposed conditions of approval, in this hearing, in person, or by letter, or failure to raise an issue accompanied by statements or evidence sufficient to afford the approving authority an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal to the applicable appellate jurisdiction (e.g., the Land Use Board of Appeals, LUBA) on that issue, and precludes an action for damages in circuit court. The application file is located at City Hall (265 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR) and all documents in the file are available for inspection. A copy of the staff report will be available for review at least seven (7) calendar days

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUTY OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of Joyce Marie Atchison, Deceased. No. 20-PB06837.

Notice to Interested Persons NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed personal

prior to the hearing. There is no cost to inspect the file or staff report; copies are available at a reasonable cost. As City Hall is closed during this pandemic, please contact someone in the Planning Department to make arrangements to review the file. The report for this application will also be available on the City’s website at https://www. sthelensoregon.gov/meetings as part of the applicable agenda packet. Questions should be directed to the City Planning Department by phone: 503-397-6272, e-mail: jacobg@ci.st-helens. or.us, mail: 265 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR 97051, or in person (by appointment only) at City Hall. Anyone needing special assistance should contact City Hall at least 72 hours in advance to ensure the necessary assistance is available. The Council Chambers are fully accessible.

representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present the same within four months from this date at the office of VanNatta & Petersen, P.O. Box 748,

St. Helens, Oregon; and if not so presented, they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the

personal representative or the attorneys for the personal representative. Dated and first published: October 12, 2020.

Date of final publication: November 4, 2020. Personal Representative: Roy Stephen

Atchison, 34876 Sykes Road, St. Helens, OR 97051.

Attorneys: VanNatta, Petersen & Anderson Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 748, St. Helens, Oregon 97051. Telephone: (503) 397-4091.

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

Garden Plots: Gardening year in Review CHIP BUBL Chronicle Guest Column

Fruit and vegetable gardening year in review This was an interesting year to tend a garden.

Many people had more time to garden with COVID limitations on work and/or restrictions on normal social activities. At our office, the demand for gardening information increased significantly. Vegetable seed sold out at most of the local stores and even ordering online was more challenging. Transplants also were in short supply. But a lot of gardens were prepped and planted early.

Cool season crops started early like lettuce, cabbages, onions, beets, carrots and the like did well even when it turned quite cool and damp in May through early June. However, our heat-loving vegetables like corn, green beans, tomatoes, peppers, and squash were slowed. It made no sense to plant tomatoes or peppers in those temperatures unless you had a way of keeping them warmer. Gardeners

discovered that modern corn varieties do not emerge well in cool soil conditions, especially left over seed from last year. Some corn had to be replanted when the weather warmed.

People also discovered that transplants of squash (summer and winter varieties), beans, and even corn did fairly well in that cool cycle. The virtue of transplants ready to put into the garden in late April and early May is that you can take advantage of the long days of spring. The more sun vegetables get, the faster they grow. It is a virtuous circle since, as plants grow bigger, they have more leaves to capture more sunlight to make even more leaves (and deeper roots). The advantage of having your own greenhouse or even a modest 4 x 8 foot cold frame is that you can grow your own transplants and take advantage of even a cool, wet spring.

Once we really hit summer, we had excellent growing weather for all our crops. Tomatoes were a little more prone to blossom

end rot (that disorder on the bottom of the tomato) but crops were heavy. Peppers absolutely thrived.

I felt that, in general, there were fewer cabbage butterflies this summer (the white one that produces the green caterpillars in your kale and broccoli) and maybe a few more aphids. Slugs, once it got hot, disappeared except in dense foliage plants like lettuce and the cab-

normal. But that too will probably flip next year when they have fewer fruit to lay their eggs on.

Smoke from wildfires to the east of us did slow growth and maturity of some tomatoes, squash and tree fruit. That was most likely due to the reduced sunlight.

Finally, the tomato season ended with rains which enabled late blight to

that “pop”) that everyone will be cursing next spring has started to germinate. So have several other winter annuals. If you don’t use sprays, cover the beds with mulch to smother the germinating seedlings and stop others from starting.

Quackgrass is a difficult to control perennial grass.

But it is green all winter and has to have sun to survive.

In vegetable beds that won’t have a crop until spring, cover those beds with a tarp, landscape fabric, or black plastic to keep the grass in the dark. It will be dead by spring (except where it escapes along the tarp edges).

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bage family that are generally heavily watered. It is worth noting that slugs are active and breeding now so some baiting is in order.

For berries and tree fruits, it was a good year.

Some raspberries got sunburned if they matured during the hot periods.

Blueberries did very well.

We had bumper apple and pear crops. Good pollination weather in April helped.

Since many apple varieties are “alternate” bearing, the crop will somewhat lower next year. Insect damage to apples was far less than

flourish and slightly earlier than normal hard frost. Now it is time to lime the garden if you till it in the fall and put the garden to bed with a nice leaf cover whether you till or not if you have the leaves. If you haven’t planted garlic, there is still time.

Winter weed control The next several months offer some good opportunities for controlling some pesky weeds. The Little Bitter Cress (small green plant with white flowers and seeds

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

Pressure gauge testing Free from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 28 at the Extension office in St. Helens. Contact by phone (leave a message for Jenny Rudolph) 503-397-3462 or by email at Jenny.Rudolph@oregonstate.edu.

COVID restrictions are still in place at our office located at 505 N. Columbia River Highway, St. Helens, Or 97051.

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

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

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

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

Contact information for the Extension office Oregon State University Extension Service – Columbia County • 505 N. Columbia River Highway St. Helens, OR 97051 • 503-397-3462 • Email: chip.bubl@ oregonstate.edu

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State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple with Silver Sparky winners Mike De Roia, Suzie Dahl and Don VanDomelen and Scappoose Fire Chief Jeff Pricher.

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It’s not every day that the state fire marshal comes to town, and it’s certainly not everyday that she comes to town with three awards to bestow.

State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple visited the Scappoose Fire Station on Tuesday, Oct. 20 to honor three building officials: Columbia County’s Suzie Dahl, Scappoose’s Don VanDomelen and St. Helens’ Mike De Roia.

The three building officers were led to believe they were making a pit stop on the way to an inspection.

Instead, when they walked into the station they saw their three Silver Sparky awards and a crowd of local and state officials there to recognize their contributions to public fire safety.

The Silver Sparky award is the highest honor

a civilian can receive from the Office of the State Fire Marshal, and it was the first time it has been awarded to building officials, RuizTemple said.

“This award, when we honor building officials, really does set the stage with what we’re going to see is needed in the next two years as we talk about rebuilding,” Ruiz-Temple said.

Building officials are responsible for reviewing plans and inspecting buildings to make sure they are up to code. They also enforce code requirements that could become hazards to the public. The strong partnership between the three officials sets a good example for the state, Ruiz-Temple said.

“When you have good relationships at these levels it only benefits the public in our communities,” she said. “It was truly an honor to be able to select this out of numerous nominations, because we received a lot,

but this is the highest award for a civilian we can award.

It shows what is needed in Oregon right now.”

State Sen. Betsy Johnson said the cooperation between the two cities and the county can set a gold standard as communities across the state prepare to rebuild following the wildfires.

“I think the fact that somebody from county, the City of Scappoose and the City of St. Helens are being honored speaks volumes about cooperation between communities that aren’t that far apart,” Rep. Betsy Johnson said at the ceremony. “If there was ever a time when fire was on the mind of all Oregonians, it’s right now.”

The building officials, awards in hand and no site inspections to carry out, were surprised.

“It was very surprising,” De Roia said about winning the award. “But the cooperation they’re talking about is no surprise.”

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Greg Brody has retired from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office on Oct. 23 after 15 years of service. In all, Brody served 28 years in law enforcement in Oregon.

JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

After launching a career in law enforcement 28 years ago, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) reserve deputy Greg Brody has retired.

Brody spent 15 years with CCSO. Prior to that, he was a North Plains reserve police officer for over 11 years, and before that, worked two years with Oregon City Police.

On his last day with CCSO Friday, Oct. 23, Brody shared thoughts with The Chronicle about his experience and said two memorable moments of his law enforcement service stand out.

“In 2010, I was involved in an incident where we had to shoot and kill a bull who was in the process of attacking a guy who was working in a field in Warren,” he noted. “The man was badly injured and spent over a month in the hospital, but I hear he fully recovered.”

Brody said he, another deputy and an Oregon State Police (OSP) trooper, were

honored by OSP with the agency’s Distinguished Action Award for their life saving efforts.

“In 2011, we lost Chief Ralph Painter in the line of duty,” Brody said. “It was a hard few months after that, but the whole county pulled together and made it through.”

Brody also recalls the most challenging and the most rewarding elements of being a reserve deputy.

“As with any law enforcement officer, keeping updated on latest case law, policies and procedures can be demanding, but it is necessary.” he said. “It may sound strange, but finding solutions to a problem in which people have nowhere else to turn just kept me going all the years. Sometimes they were temporary solutions, and many times I had to “think outside the box,” but I know I always tried as hard as I could.”

According to Brody, law enforcement has had to adjust to societal changes over the years.

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“We have had to become problem solvers - in addition to being crimefighters,” he said. “A positive outcome is that our training now reflects that. We now have to train on things like mental health issues, abuse issues and recognition. Unfortunately, with that also come many more rules and regulations which makes it challenging to do the work.”

When it comes to Brody’s advice to anyone that is seeking a career in law enforcement, he responded with the following reply.

“Probably the wrong guy to ask,” he said. “I was always in the minority with my fellow reserves, as I really had no interest in doing it full-time. I love my career as a firefighter, and so I am probably biased towards the fire service. For those who wish to become a cop, I can only advise them to stay honest and true to the job. It is one of honor and integrity.”

Columbia County Sheriff Brian Pixley praised Brody for his community service.

“Greg Brody was a true asset not only to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office but also to the citizens of Columbia County,” Pixley said.

Brody said he is also planning to soon retire as a fulltime career lieutenant/paramedic with Columbia River Fire & Rescue (CRFR). He has been with CRFR since 1996.

But Brody isn’t finish yet as a first responder, or as an avid salmon fisherman.

“I was honored to have been hired as the part time Assistant Chief of Wesport Fire last January,” he said. “I am their first and only paid employee. I hope to spend more time there helping out that community. Also, there are salmon that need to be caught.”

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Work improving highway 30 Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle

These small rivers of pavement have been added to Highway 30 between Scappoose and St. Helens as an overall effective and cost-savings maintenance, according to ODOT. JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

Highway 30 between Scappoose and St. Helens might look a bit different this week with small rivers of pavement placed in the roadway.

Traffic was slowed and lanes limited last week for road maintenance along the busy route. According to Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) spokesman Lou Torres, the maintenance is a matter of scrambling before winter sets in.

“Right now, with us rapidly moving into rainy season and colder temperatures, our maintenance crews are scrambling

CLASSES From Page A1 The metrics In order to reopen schools, there are two metrics that must be met, according to Oregon Health Authority (OHA) guidelines: a test positivity rate of less than 5%, and a case count of less than 10 per 100,000. Both metrics must be met for three weeks in a row in order to reopen schools.

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to get additional work done before the weather changes,” Torres said. “I’ve seen great fall weather last well into November and we are able to get a lot of last minute maintenance work done.”

But Torres said that can change quickly.

“Last year we started to get a lot of rain in early September and we pretty much stayed wet,” he said. “We actually had some projects carry over to this spring because of the wet fall last year.”

In the following conversation, Torres provides specific details about the local project.

The Chronicle: What is Columbia County Public Health.

Rainier interim School District Superintendent Joseph Hattrick said the district reviews the state metrics provided by Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and OHA weekly. He said Columbia County still remains above the case rate necessary for in-person instruction.

The Rainier School District is working with Columbia County Public Health and OHA to obtain data that may support limited in-person instruction (small group instruction) but Hattrick said until that specific data is made available, district officials are unable to make an informed decision on allowing small groups on campus.

this project all about and why is it needed?

Lou Torres: This is a crack seal project on U.S. 30 between mileposts 21.5 to 26.5 on an area of roadway that is showing some wear and tear.

We are doing what we refer to as “preventative maintenance.”

The Chronicle: Specifically, describe what the crews are doing and how that helps the roadway.

Torres: We use both asphalt and concrete, depending which location has asphalt or concrete paving on the road, to seal up the cracks to prevent water Rainier Schools On Sept. 21, Rainier School District began the school year in Comprehensive Distance Learning (CDL).

Students have been provided one of three options which include: Google Classroom, Rainier Virtual Academy supported by Odysseyware, or paper-based learning.

“We understand the challenges associated with all methods of CDL and provide a daily help desk, teacher office hours, and both tutoring and help desk for our special education students,“ Hattrick said.

According to Hattrick, the Rainier School District understands that CDL is not the preferred method of teaching and learning in the community but

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A crew member applies the crack searing along Highway 30 between Scappoose and St. Helens.

from penetrating and then freezing, and thawing, occurring which can break up the road surface much faster.

The Chronicle: Why not just repave the highway?

Torres: We will eventually have to pave the highway.

However, crack sealing and chip sealing in some cases can help add many more years of life to the roadway before we have to do a pavement preservation project which is much more expensive.

The Chronicle: Is this type of project done statewide and is it a matter of cost-savings? he said the district is required to follow state guidelines and will continue to do so.

“I would love nothing more to have students back on campus but we also have to make these moves slowly and in accordance with the data so everyone can remain safe,” Hattrick said. “Once we are able to have students on campus, we want them to stay. This means that moving too quickly could result in transitioning back and forth from in-person to CDL which would not provide the stability our students need.”

Hattrick said under the current metrics, Columbia County would have to have decreased cases for the next three weeks in order to consider beginning in-person instruction.

“At this time, we cannot

Torres: This is a common maintenance procedure/activity done on roads throughout the state. As I mentioned earlier, we do it as preventative maintenance and it is much less expensive than having to do a full paving job The Chronicle: What would be the estimated cost of this local project?

Torres: I don’t have an exact cost because it is part of our overall maintenance budget.

This was a situation where we had some extra funds. What typically can happen at the end of our construction season is that we have some funds make a prediction as to when this could happen because we are bound by what the data tells us and will continue to follow guidance provided by ODE,” he said. “While CDL is not ideal, our students have higher attendance rates than last year, better engagement, and they are met with consistent expectations and requirements in their classes.”

Hattrick noted that students have the flexibility to view instructional lessons on their own time and participate in live virtual sessions daily with their teachers and peers.

Clatskanie Schools Clatskanie School District Superintendent Kathy Hurowitz said the end of the semester

leftover and we usually like to apply those funds to areas of roadway that need repairs or paving. That was the case here.

Early Tuesday, October 27, Torres told the Chronicle that the Highway 30 improvements were not complete due to adverse weather conditions.

“Unfortunately, because of weather we had to apply deicer to that section of the road and this has made it impossible to apply the crack seal product as it will not adhere to the surface of the roadway with the deicer,” Torres said. “The plan is to resume next spring/summer when the roadway conditions allow.” in January would be a possible time to transition back to inperson learning if Columbia County’s COVID-19 case metrics support it.

“It has always been our plan to return to in-person instruction as soon as allowed,” Hurowitz said. “We are in the prepping stages for bringing back students beginning with K-3 as soon as the metrics allow.”

The Chronicle also reached out to the Vernonia School District officials about that district’s plans for in-person instruction and had not received a response by press time.

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