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At the end of their ropes!

JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

Firefighters in Columbia County must be prepared for any situation as they respond to emergencies.

Often the firefighters must repel up and down steep cliffs, tall buildings and in waterways to conduct lifesaving operations.

In late May, seven members from Scappoose Rural Fire Protection District (SRFPD), joined by members of Columbia River Fire & Rescue (CRFR), Banks Fire District, and Clackamas Fire conducted dedicated practicing and perfected

rope rescue techniques.

“Learning and maintaining these skills is not only critical for vertical hillside rescues, but also in swift water/river rescue, and the rapid extrication module that Scappoose has for technical rescues in the wildland fire environment,” a SRFPD Facebook post states. “Rope rescue has also been utilized with large animal and cattle rescue and recovery efforts.”

Crux Rescue conducted the course instruction and provided realistic scenarios to test the firefighter’s skills at the Broadbent Training Center in St. Helens.

Courtesy photo from Scappoose Fire

The teams of firefighters used the Columbia River Fire & Rescue training center in St. Helens for the rope exercise.

Courtesy photo from Scappoose Fire

Local firefighters make a steady climb to the top during the rope training.

Local coaches earn state, regional titles ZOE GOTTLIEB chronicle2@countrymedia.net

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Courtesy photo from Dale French

McNabb, right, and Lawrence, left, are two Columbia County coaches who have received the ‘Coach of the Year’ title at the 2022 OACA Awards Banquet.

To be awarded Coach of the Year, let alone nominated, “is a big deal. It’s a huge honor,” says Chris Knudsen, Associate Director of the Oregon Athletic Coaches Association (OACA).

A coach must demonstrate leadership, a strong work ethic, and impeccable character, earning the respect of other coaches across the state.

On Saturday, May 21, Scappoose High School (SHS) Football Coach Sean McNabb and St. Helens High School (SHHS) Boys Golf Coach Dave Lawrence were among the over 250 coaches and family members recognized at the OACA Awards Banquet at the Club

Level of Autzen Stadium at the University of Oregon.

At the banquet and awards ceremony, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) awarded Mcnabb 2021 Oregon Football Coach of the Year across all divisions of 293 participating schools, and Lawrence Section 8 Boys Golf Coach of the Year: a region that encompasses Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming.

According to Knudsen, the OACA Executive Board nominated Lawrence and McNabb for the title based on an evaluation of their years of service, integrity, and regard among the high school athletics community.

Knudsen describes McNabb as a person who “never complains” and for whom other state coaches

“have a great deal of respect.” “(We are) very honored he was selected this year,” Knudsen said.

“Coach of the Year accolades are a comment not only on Sean McNabb’s abilities and proven track record over multiple decades at Scappoose, but they also are a reflection of his staff and his players,” SHS Athletic Director Dale French said.

The Chronicle asked McNabb how he felt about receiving the title.

“I feel very honored,” McNabb said. “I feel very blessed. You know, I’ve never gotten into coaching for awards. It’s a very good feeling to be recognized by other people in the state of Oregon.”

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What’s ahead for the Klondike?

JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

Efforts to renovate the former Klondike Hotel and Restaurant in the Riverfront District of St. Helens are moving forward and will be enhanced with a $200,000 grant.

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Street Alliance President Erin Salisbury said.

The Klondike building’s funding proposal includes critical foundation and structural repairs, updated and repainted facade and eaves, restoration of the original hotel office and stairway, new restaurant porches, new dedicated restaurant entrance and signage, and improved exterior lighting fixtures.

Hotel history

Former owners Dave Wuollet and Roni Bartlett closed the restaurant and bar in late summer of 2018, citing economic pressures and differences in negotiating the lease. The building was than listed on the market for $799,000 by Sadaka Realty LLC. Nestled in an iconic site along the Riverfront District in St.

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The 8,600 square foot Klondike Hotel and Restaurant is located at 1st and Cowlitz Streets in the Riverfront District of St. Helens.

Helens, the 8,600-square foot big yellow Klondike Hotel and Restaurant sat idle until the fall of 2021 when it was purchased by Portland resident Holcombe Walter.

Waller said he wanted to restore the restaurant and eventually the hotel. He acknowledged that the building needed to be brought up to code and he estimated that his

restoration of the Klondike could cost “well over a million dollars.”

“The award of the grant will help fulfill a long-standing need in our community to reactivate this maintenance-deferred property to support additional economic activity, visitor destinations, and eventually, a viable hotel business in the Riverfront District,” Salisbury said.

“The work will follow the guidelines set by the Secretary of the Interior’s Historic Rehabilitation Standards.”

Walter reopened the remodeled restaurant for limited service during Halloweentown, last year.

In a published interview in October 2021, Waller told The Chronicle his vision for the restaurant is to serve dinner concerts, because I come

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Local reaction to Texas school shooting JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

School district officials in Columbia County, across the state, and the nation are reacting following the latest school shooting that claimed 19 students and two teachers.

The incident occurred at an Elementary school in Ulvalde, Texas Monday, May 23. Law enforcement reportedly killed the 18-year-old shooting suspect.

St. Helens Superintendent reaction St. Helens School Superintendent Scot Stockwell messaged families on May 25, following the Texas shooting, stating that the district makes every effort to ensure the safety and security of students and staff.

This is less about guns and more about the mental health and stability of our students. ~ Cathy Hurowitz, Clatskanie School District Superintendent

“Which is why we work closely and partner with the St. Helens Police Department, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, and Oregon State Patrol as well as our local emergency managers,” Stockwell

said, adding that the district meets regularly with local law enforcement and building administrators to implement the Standard Response Protocol and discuss the schools’ response to different emergency scenarios.

“We also are improving safety through a number of bond construction projects, thanks to the wonderful support of our St. Helens community,” he said.

The St. Helens School District is part of a network that utilizes the tip line, SafeOregon, in hopes of proactively identifying potential threats before they become emergencies.

“With the heightened stress that an event like this brings, our local law enforcement agencies will have added police presence around the district and our schools,” Stockwell said. “Our hope is that this will lower the anxiety of both staff and families and bring an added sense of security to our schools during these tragic times.

“As much as we proactively train and plan for emergency situations, tragedies like this event in Texas are certainly difficult to comprehend. We know it may trigger emotional responses among our students, parents, staff, and community members, and we will do all we can to support them. Knowing what to say at home with your own children or family members can be challenging. In times like these, talking things over openly and of course, in an age-appropriate manner is helpful.

“A good resource for speaking with your children can be found by visiting The

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Flags at Oregon public institutions were lowered to half-staff until sunset, May 28, in honor and remembrance of the victims of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

Center for Parenting Education webpage.”

ing specialist at a minimum, so it is quite an investment.”

Clatskanie School District

Rainier School District

Clatskanie School District Superintendent Cathy Hurowitz told The Chronicle that additional security and student counseling continues to be an active priority for school administrators, teachers and staff because of the value they place on student safety.

“This is less about guns and more about the mental health and stability of our students,” she said.

Increased security measures and additional counseling staff at both the elementary school and at the middle/high school are part of the voter approved $10 million bond and the districts’ overall budget with additional projects set for this summer at the schools.

Hurowitz said Clatskanie schools and the community have made a significant investment in student counseling.

“We have three additional staff members to support our kids,” she said. “It is approximately $100,000 per counsel-

Rainier School Superintendent Joseph Hattrick issued a message to Rainier School District families, stating that school officials are deeply saddened by the incident at the Texas school.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and citizens impacted by the events and we are heartbroken at the senseless loss of students and staff at Robb Elementary School,” Hattrick’s message stated. “It is difficult to comprehend such a devastating event. No doubt there will be extensive coverage of this on the news and much discussion about it in our communities in the coming days.”

When violence like this occurs, people have different kinds of reactions like shock, sadness, fear and anger, according to Hattrick.

“These reactions may rise and fall throughout the day, and even for days to come,” his message reads. “Some of us will want to have quiet time

and others may want time to talk with friends, colleagues and family. We can all use patience, respect and grace for each other during difficult times like this.”

Hattrick added that the Rainier School District’s top priority is the safety and wellbeing of each student.

“This is a responsibility we take very seriously. In this community, if we are worried about something or someone, or see something, we need to say something,” Hattrick stated. “If you or your student have concerns about safety, there are multiple ways to reach out.”

Hattrick encourages students to contact a trusted adult, a counselor, principal or teacher. He said school counselors, himself, and mental health supports are available in each school building for students and staff.

In his message to families, Hattrick also lists several resources, including SafeOregon, at safeoregon.com or 844-472-3367, a program created for Oregon students, parents, school staff, and community members to respond to student safety concerns, 24 hours a day.

Hattrick also referred parents to a PDF produced by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) to help families talk about violence. Read the full PDF with this story at thechronicleonline.com.

NASP’s one-page information sheet states that parents should emphasize that schools are very safe.

“Let children speak about their feelings and validate all reactions to the event,” the page reads. “Support the appropriate expression of their

feelings and help to put them in perspective.”

NASP’s information also encourages parents to make time to talk.

“Let children’s questions guide the information provided,” the sheet states. “Be patient and look for clues that a child wants to talk. Young children may need concrete activities (e.g., imaginative play) and some older children may prefer writing or playing music.”

NASP urges parents to review safety precautions and help children identify an adult at their school and in the community that they can go to if they feel threatened or at risk.

“Keep a regular schedule to assure and promote physical and mental health,” NASP suggests. “Encourage maintenance of school work and extracurricular activities but do not push children if they seem overwhelmed. Limit TV exposure.”

Gov. Brown’s response

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown ordered all flags be lowered at public institutions in the state through May 28 in honor and remembrance of the victims of the Texas school shooting.

“The violent attack in Texas is devastating, and I am heartbroken,” Gov. Kate Brown said. “Dan and I send our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the individuals who were killed, and to the entire Uvalde community. How many more kids, teachers, shoppers, worshippers, and people going about their everyday lives need to die of gun violence? We need Congress to act. We must work together to bring an end to these senseless acts.”

St. Helens, Scappoose Adopt A Senior, in campaign of kindness ZOE GOTTLIEB chronicle2@countrymedia.net

In the months leading up to graduation, a surprise gift basket appeared on St. Helens High School (SHHS) senior Dylan Shafer’s doorstep, containing a treasure trove of his favorite things.

When he picked up his basket, Dylan may or may not know who was responsible for the random act of kindness.

Chances are, he did.

“Graduating high school is something to celebrate. Many of these graduating children grew up in this community, so there’s no reason not to celebrate that they’re graduating, whether they can have in-person graduation or not,” mom Jenna Shafer said.

Shafer is one of two organizers behind SHHS Adopt a Senior, a program in which parents and community members “adopt” seniors and deliver them surprise gifts in

the days leading up to graduation.

Kindness campaign

COVID-19 has challenged seniors in more ways than one, according to Shafer.

For the past two years, SHHS administrators have erred on the side of caution, hosting drive-thru rather than traditional ceremonies for graduating seniors. They encouraged parents to celebrate their seniors in other ways, such as decorating their doors and front lawns with pictures of their graduates.

Shafer thought parents and community members could go a step further by organizing a kindness campaign in honor of the graduates.

“I think a lot of the seniors were able to see community members reach out to them and show their congratulations in a way that they weren’t going to get with events that you would typically hold during

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SHS senior Kiera Fagan holds up one of her surprise gifts from the Adopt A Senior program.

a typical graduation year,” Shafer said.

There are 71 adopted seniors to date, according to Shafer.

“We do ask that once they’re adopted, you edit the post and say adopted on top, so I can go through quickly and say, Oh, looks

like everyone so far that has posted has been adopted,” she said. “Closer to June, we’ll make another post saying hey, has anybody posted that hasn’t been adopted yet, and it brings (the post) to the top of the feed. Then people (who) are following the page will be like, oh, well, I will adopt them if no one speaks up.”

“One of the admins will typically step up and say, I’d like to adopt that student,” she said, adding, “We definitely want to see everyone adopted.”

Adopt A Senior Scappoose

“I went to one particular young man’s house, and he turned around and looked at me suspiciously because I was pulling into his driveway. (When he) saw who I was, a great big smile broke out on his face,” said Linda Tucker-Bays, an organizer for Scappoose High School

(SHS) Adopt A Senior. “It was really neat to see that he was excited.”

Tucker-Bays, a pastor and an English language learning teacher at Scappoose School District, said a Facebook video was what had inspired her to launch SHS’s version of Adopt A Senior.

“Somebody in Tri-Cities Washington had posted that their daughter had received a gift from an Adopt A Senior program,” she said. “The video was her getting this gift and just bursting into tears because she was so touched by receiving something, and so I was like, that’s what I can do for these (Scappoose) seniors.”

Tucker-Bays then began connecting with other parents to see if they would be interested in putting together the event.

“I happen to be in the same class as the class of 2020 senior class president’s mom, and her name was Joelle

White,” Tucker-Bays said. “So I sent her a Facebook message and said hey, look at this thing I found. I’m going to start it. If I do, would you post your son and help me get other seniors posted on there? And so we did.”

What started as a concept took off quickly and unexpectedly, Tucker-Bays explained.

“About four people maybe posted that first day. Word of mouth spread, and then it became this big deal for those who got posted and then adopted,” she said.

Tucker-Bays said more than 96 seniors have been adopted so far.

Many of the adopters “exceeded her expectations” with their generosity.

Tucker-Bays said the future of SHS Adopt A Senior remains to be seen.

“Parents really want this for their kids, and people like to adopt. So maybe it’ll keep going when the year has been normal,” she said.

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Teacher shortage challenging local schools JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

The Scappoose School District closed its schools Friday, May 27 due to a staffing shortage, according to Scappoose School Superintendent Tim Porter.

“In light of the stark rise in staff absences and illnesses throughout our district, we find ourselves in a situation where we are not able to safely open schools, Friday, May 27,” told The Chronicle.

“We do not have enough staff, substitutes, or administrators to cover all of our classrooms and supervision needs.”

There are no further closure plans for the rest of the school year due to the staffing

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A shortage of teachers and substitute teachers has caused some schools to periodically close.

shortage, Porter said.

In November 2021, Porter issued a message to parents stating that than the district was down a “significant number” of substitute teachers and classified substitutes and also continues to have several classified openings.

“This shortage is putting a considerable strain on our entire system,” Porter said. “Teachers are forgoing

planning time to fill in for absent colleagues: principals are spending their days in classrooms as teachers, and district administrators are filling in throughout the district.

In short, our staff is overextended.”

The staffing shortage is also reflected at the St. Helens School District, which has been conducting aggressive hiring efforts to fill the ranks.

In a St. Helens School District board meeting earlier this school year, principals spoke of adjustments and challenges they faced with fewer teachers and less substitutes.

The Oregon Legislature approved nearly $100 million earlier this year for teacher recruiting and retention efforts and to ease certain re-licensing requirements.

It’s not just the teachers and substitutes shortage that school districts are struggling with, it is also a lack of bus drivers.

A bus driver recruiting effort was conducted in Scappoose and St. Helens this past week. First Student School Bus Company held the efforts, offering starting drivers $31 an hour with a

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High school students in Columbia County are now considering their future eduat cational plans whether it is a trade school or public/private college.

Since 2000, the Columen bia Learning Center has g been making the costs of higher learning a bit easier by awarding $5000 “Chance d to Become” scholarships to ult 288 graduating seniors from m- Columbia County’s five high schools. Over the 22 years k. of assisting students, these e scholarships are valued at - $1,400,000.

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The scholarship fundraising event drew a large crowd in 2017.

grades playing a minor role in the process. A student may have a special talent or skill, overcame challenges, or may simply try their best at whatever they do. In short, this scholarship is intended to include a wide range of

High School, one for Rainier, three for Clatskanie, and one for Vernonia.

This scholarship is one of the most unique in the nation. Students are chosen by their schools with very non-traditional criteria, with

students.

“The Chance to Become” scholarship made all the difference in the world for me,” Columbia Learning Center Board Member Patricia Galvan said. “It made it possible for me to continue and spe-

cialize my studies at institutions of higher learning!”

Galvan is a Columbia County’s Sheriff’s Office deputy corrections officer, Columbia Learning Center’s main fundraiser is the Black Tie Blue Jeans Sum-

mer Social & Auction held at the Deer Island Stock Ranch.

Due to the pandemic, the event was cancelled and has been rescheduled for August 3, 2023, at the Ranch.

Many anonymous donors contribute regularly. Many do so with the belief that they were given “a chance to become” and wish to return that good fortune by helping students with a jump-start in life. The Clatskanie Kiwanis Club also partners with The Columbia Learning Center to raise money for additional scholarships in their community.

To help support “The Chance to Become Scholarship” your tax-deductible donations can be sent to The Columbia Center, P.O. Box 1094, St. Helens, Oregon 97051.

For more information, visit www.chancetobecome. org.

Food boxes may contain recalled peanut butter

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The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is warning d consumers to be on the lookout for Jif brand peanut buthe ter that may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria mJ.M. Smucker Co., the ds, parent company for the peanut butter brand, issued t a voluntary recall on Friday.

The Food and Drug Admind istration (FDA), the Centers for Disease Control and d Prevention (CDC) and local partners are investigating this outbreak.

The recalled peanut butter was distributed in retail stores and other outlets throughout the country. It includes creamy, crunchy and natural varieties, according to a release from the OHA. Jif peanut butter was included in food boxes distributed through OHA’s food box program. OHA has investigated further and determined that the recall lot does include the Jif peanut butter that was distributed in the food boxes. This only impacts the peanut butter

12 to 72 hours after contact and often include diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps. Most people who are infected recover within four to seven days and do not need any treatment. More serious and severe cases can occur, though, so OHA recommends contacting your healthcare provider if you believe you have been infected.

As of May, 23, there were 14 cases across 12 states, two hospitalizations, no deaths and no cases in Oregon.

OHA recommends that all peanut butter distributed from April 15 through May 23 be immediately thrown away or exchanged at a retail store.

Product can also be reimbursed directly by Jif by following their instructions at: https://jms-s3-mkt-consumer-p-pmc6.s3.us-east-2. amazonaws.com/recall.html.

product inside the food box which can be exchanged for a replacement or refunded.

The OHA is visiting all OHA food hubs and inspecting respective food boxes in order to substitute any recall product for new. This work will require the remainder of this week to accomplish and all food hubs are being notified this evening. All warehoused Jif products that are waiting to be distributed have been thoroughly inspected and replaced.

To see if your jar of Jif peanut butter is being recalled, check the lot number that is printed below the “Best if Used by” date on the label.

A list of recalled products and their numbers can also be seen on the FDA’s website. If you happen to have a jar included in the recall, you should throw it away immediately. After throwing the peanut butter out, OHA recommends washing and sanitizing any surfaces or containers that might have come into contact with the peanut butter.

For many infected people, symptoms appear

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To see if your jar of Jif peanut butter is being recalled, check the lot number that is printed below the “Best if Used by” date on the label.

Consumers who have questions or would like to report adverse reactions should visit www.jif.com/contact-us or call 800-828-9980 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.

Sauvie Island road work advisory

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The road repairs will be timed to not disrupt fish and wildlife in the area.

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Multnomah County public works is encouraging visitors to practice patience and expect delays for summer road work at Sauvie Island.

The island, southeast of Columbia County, is a popular destination during the summer.

A culvert repair project on the island’s N.W. Reeder Road, near the Reeder Beach RV Park and Country Store, is expected to create traffic delays this summer

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McNabb recognized his colleagues and staff for their hard work.

“You have to have really good people around you, and so the award goes to them as

when it gets busier on the island.

The road repairs are timed to protect wildlife, according to a release from Multnomah County.

The portion of Reeder Road is reduced to one lane for work on an overpass spanning two culverts. To manage the new traffic flow, crews have installed a temporary stoplight.

Earlier this year two culverts under the road partially collapsed. Multnomah County made initial repairs to the sinkhole in January and February.

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tinue the temporary repairs has to wait until mid-July, because of what’s called an in-water work window.

That’s a timetable set by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife that spells out when crews are allowed to work in Oregon waterways and not disrupt fish and wildlife.

Once work starts this summer, and those temporary repairs are completed, crews can reopen Reeder Road to two lanes. Multnomah County will provide updates on that timeline.

The full repairs should be made sometime in 2023.

well and to our program,” he said.

The Board highly recommended Lawrence, who Knudsen describes as “very honest and trustworthy,” based on his influence as a mentor, both to his team and to other OSAA coaches.

The Chronicle had not received a response from

Lawrence at press time.

OACA is a professional organization that provides coaches with resources and promotes education and recognition for athletes and coaches statewide.

To contact OACA, email oacarob@gmail.com or call 541-928-2700.

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Garden Plots: Rain gods show no mercy CHIP BUBL Chronicle Guest Article

This has been one wet spring. Many of our upland soils are still too saturated to rototill as this is being written. That is slowing many garden activities and will make the prospect of knee-high corn by the Fourth of July a disappearing dream for many. Those gardeners with raised beds and/or better drained soil are quite happy.

If this weren’t a significant break from the spring pattern over the last 10 years (which had less than normal rainfall, sometimes far less) I would suggest investing in some heavy tarps that can be put over some of your garden area to reduce soil saturation and allow earlier gardening.

They are being used by commercial vegetable and flower growers, especially those working small plots. I plan to look into which kinds of tarps might be most effec-

tive and cost efficient for the home gardener.

One good thing about all this rain is that reforestation trees planted this spring (Douglas fir and others) should get off to a good start with all this moisture.

The only thing to watch for (besides deer and field mice) is that the vegetation around the young trees is also lush and may compete with the fir seedlings for the water. In that situation, especially in the first spring of planting, the fir seedlings can be hurt.

Hand weeding can be helpful if your re-planted area isn’t too large. That also reduces vole (aka field mice) feeding.

Protect the leaders of your trees with Vexar tubes, “bud caps” or something similar.

Readjust them when the deer or more likely the elk start to play with the tubes. Attention paid to these seedlings will get your new trees “free to grow” on a much shorter schedule.

Deep planting tomatoes

It is common practice for many tomato growers to bend their starts so that most of the stem is in the ground.

Some new studies indicate that both tomatoes and peppers benefit by be-ing buried (unbent) up to their first true leaves. Overall yields were improved, and the number of extra-large fruits rose as well. There is some question

how well this will work in western Oregon if soil temperatures are not very warm when the plants are put out.

It would seem to be worth pursuing in raised beds. Research indicates that the

technique works well for cabbage too.

Bitter squash The squash family are prone to bitterness when stressed. Bitter cucumbers are usually the result of cool temperatures, powdery mildew, or water stress, alone

or in combination. It is more common in pickling cucumbers that the salad types.

But all can be affected in tough growing conditions (cool and wet for these hot season crops). That said, most summers, it doesn’t show up.

Several years ago, there was one a local case of a person eating a tiny amount of a very bitter squash and suffering nausea, diarrhea, and severe cramps. The incidence of this type of food poisoning is extremely low.

Research that looked into some past incidents showed that plants can spontaneously mutate to produce a gene responsible for this particular bitter compound.

Zucchini, straightneck and Delicatatype fruits have, on rare occasions, exhib-ited this problem. In these cases, the environment had nothing to do with bitterness, rather the very rare aberrant gene.

Hazardous waste collection day June 11

Take your left-over solvents, brake fluids, anti-freeze, fluorescent lights, household clean-ers, batteries, miscellaneous chemicals, and household and garden pesticides to the hazard-ous waste collection day on Saturday, June 11 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event will be held at the St. Helens/Columbia County Transfer Station, 1601 Railroad Avenue, St. Helens.

These are great events that can help keep our wonderful state cleaner.

Many Extension publications available online Are you putting up salsa, saving seeds, or thinking about planting kiwis? 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.

Important notes The OSU Extension Office is fully open from 8 a.m.

- 5 p.m.

Donate produce and/ or money to the food bank, senior centers, or community meals pro-grams. It is greatly appreciated.

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

Have questions?

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

Monday through Friday.

Free newsletter

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

All you need to do is ask for it and it will be mailed or emailed to you. Call 503397-3462 to be put on the list. Alternatively, you can find it on the web at http:// extension.oregonstate.edu/ columbia/ and click on newsletters.

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

Voices of the Community The Carnage Party Where is the anger?

Where is the rage! Why do we let our children be murdered in a place of learning by madmen who wish to slaughter them?

They kill because they have the means to purchase a weapon of war.

We have a party that is more than willing to defend their right to murder these young children with a weapon meant to be used only in war. The Republican Party just bows down before the NRA and the right wing in this country that is their base. Why are we so sick that we continue to allow this to happen? At the moment, it looks like there will be no change to the numbers of dead children that the future will bring.

Maybe people in this region will start to think otherwise when another madman with an AR-15 or some other type of semiautomatic bursts into St. Helens High School and slaughters as many students as possible, or maybe instead that person will pick McBride Elementary where the targets to pick from will be even younger, like the ages of those destroyed in Texas and Connecticut.

What “well regulated Militia” did these murderers belong to? Is this really what George Washington, Ben Franklin and the other writers of our constitution had in mind? I really don’t think so. Obviously, the extremists on the right and the NRA would disagree.

What a wonderful future our children can look forward to.

I am appalled In 2014 the Onion ran a story after a school shooting that read “No way to prevent this, says Only nation where this regularly happens.”

I am appalled when I hear about mass shootings.

A shooting on May 14th in Buffalo NY, Killing 10; followed by a school shooting in Texas. In Texas 21 people were killed, 19 of them children.

The kid that shot up the 4th grade class in Uvalde Texas was only 18 years old. He had a semiautomatic rifle.

It would appear that the Republicans on the Supreme Court would like to make semi-auto weapons like this available to everyone. They seem to think that the 2nd Amendment allows large magazines and automatic assault weapons. This amendment was written at a time when repeating weapons and loadable cartridges didn’t even exist. It was written to protect slave owners from possible slave uprisings.

Would you believe, the 2nd Amendment was written to help slavery?

I hope that this last shooting is a wakeup to the right wing to pass some reasonable gun laws. The sad thing is that the gun lobby has spent millions of dollars in buying politician’s votes. Buying their votes just so that they will not vote for safe and reasonable gun laws. According to NPR there have been 213 mass shooting, so far this year.

There is no reason for this sort of thing. America has more guns than people. No other country in this world has this many shootings.

David Bernstein St. Helens

Bill Eagle St. Helens

Affordable housing What is affordable housing?

Using simple high school math my dad described it as a house payment plus property taxes and home insurance totaling no more than 25% of monthly income.

If a person makes $4,000 a month an affordable home cost is $1,000. For example, home insurance of $50 per month and property taxes of $225 per month leaves $725 a month for a house payment. A 30 year home loan at 3.27% at $725 per month buys a $165,500 house.

My wife and I bought our retirement home in 2010 in which the bank offered us $250,000 rather than an affordable $175,000, why?

Because it was more profitable for the bank’s bottom line. It was our responsibility to refuse and ask for an affordable amount to maintain our lower cost of living.

Many of today’s financial issues are because consumers are blindly following the advice of lenders rather than setting their own budgets.

While I limit myself to 25% for housing, 12.5% transportation and 10% for savings/ investment; financial institutions are allowing consumers to borrow over 35% for housing and over 18% for transportation which I feel is financially unsustainable.

As a result America is the wealthiest nation on earth yet more citizens are living paycheck to paycheck. Little Johnny and Suzie are going to school hungry because mommy and daddy bought a house that the bank found profitable rather than family affordable. High school math anyone?

Joe Turner Columbia City

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Community Events June 4 Free COVID-19 Vaccine Event The Columbia County Public Health Department hosts a free vaccination/booster clinic from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the 4H Building at the Columbia County Fairgrounds, 58892 Saulser Road in St. Helens. 1st and 2nd doses, and 1st and 2nd boosters of Pfizer and Moderna brands will be available for adults and children. Masks are required. For more information, call 503-397-7247.

July 4 Pancake Breakfast The Scappoose Rural Fire Protection District will hold a pancake breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Scappoose Fire Station, 52751 Columbia River Highway. The cost is donation only with the procedures to be used for high school graduation scholarships sponsored by the Scappoose Firefighters Association. For additional details, call 503-543-5026.

June 11 Shred Day Bring your files, bank statements, bills and other unwanted sensitive information to the Kiwanis Daybreakers Annual Secure Shred Day behind the State Farm office on Highway 30 and Sykes Road in St. Helens from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or sooner if the truck fills. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines will be followed at the event. Members will be available to take your boxes of unwanted paperwork from your vehicle. For a suggested $5 per file box, all your files can be shredded right before your eyes.

The funds raised through this event help us further DayBreakers Kiwanis projects to help our community.

Farmers Market The 20th season of the Scappoose Market 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturdays. For more information, contact scappoosefm@ gmail.com.

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Lower Columbia River Watershed Council Meets at 7 p.m. every other second Tuesday. Meetings are currently held electronically by Zoom. For more information, contact Council Coordinator Allan Whiting at E-mail: allan@whitingenv. com, or call 503-789-9240.

Visit the council’s website for agenda postings and Zoom at www.lowercolumbiariver.org/ events-page.

Resonate Recovery Meets at 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday - Sundays. This is a

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 call Debbie at 503-560-0521 or check the Resonate Facebook page.

Columbian Toastmasters Promoting positive learning and leadership through public speaking. Anyone is wel-come! Meeting virtually via Zoom from 12-1 p.m. every Thursday.

• Zoom meeting: https:// zoom.us/j/8222962563/ • Webpage: https://6421. toastmastersclubs.org/ • Soc Media: https://www. facebook.com/ColumbianToastmasters • Phone: 503-369-0329 Overcomers Outreach Meetings are held every Saturday at 9 a.m. at Creekside Baptist Church, 51681 SW Old Portland Rd., Scappoose. Call Fred 971-7576389.

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All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information printed is preliminary and subject to change. For specific details about cases listed, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency.

St. Helens Police May 17 • Police arrested a 53-yearold male and a 53-year-old female on Burglary I Residence, Criminal Trespass I and Theft II-Other at the 600 block of Columbia River Highway.

May 18 • Police arrested an 38-year-old subject on Harassment-Offensive Physical Contact, Burglary I Residence, StrangulationMisdemeanor, Probation Violation at the 300 bloock of N 16th Street.

• Police arrested a 55-yearold male on DUI-Alcohol and Driving While Suspended near S 4th Street.

• Police responded to a death investigation near the 35000 block of Roberts Lane.

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May 20 • Police arrested a 43-year-old female for DUII-Intoxicants, Reckless Driving, Refusal of Breath Test near N 5th Street and Cowlitz Street.

May 22 • Police arrested a 25-year-old subject at the 2000 block of Columbia Boulevard on a Fugitive Warrant.

May 23 • Police arrested a 42-year-old male near S Columbia River Highway and McBride Street for Attempt to Elude, Escape III, Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Trespass.

• Police responded to UUMV Theft from Vehicle at the 700 block of Columbia River Highway.

• Police arrested a 26-year-old female on a Fugitive Warrant at the 100 block of 13th Street.

May 25 • Police arrested a 23-year-old subject on a Fugitive Warrant at the 400 block of 16th Street.

May 26 • Police arrested a 55-year-old male at the 200 block of Strand Street for a Fugitive Warrant.

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The county unemployment rate is an essential gauge of the economic strengthens in St. Helens, Scappoose, Clatskanie and Rainier.

Columbia County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4. 4% in April, essentially unchanged

from 4. 5% in March.

The rate was 6.3% the year before.

Seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment decreased by 70 in April to 11,720 jobs in Columbia County.

A gain of 90 jobs is normal for the month.

The county’s employment increased by only 20, according to the latest Oregon Employment Department report.

Gains and losses

Leisure and hospitality added 50 jobs. Local government education shed 50 jobs. Other industries had smaller changes. April’s total nonfarm employment

numbers show a gain of 210 jobs compared with one year before, an increase of 1.8%.

The county lost 1,360 jobs in April 2020 as the pandemic hit, and it remains 200 jobs below its pre-pandemic employment of April 2019.

Some of the major industries gained jobs over the past year. Leisure and hospitality regained 120 jobs.

Retail trade added 50 jobs, and professional and business services employment increased by 40 jobs. Local government education added 80 jobs over the past year.

Oregon’s unemployment rate edged down to 3.7% in April, from 3.8% in March, reaching its lowest level in more than two years.

The rate is now close to

Oregon’s record low of 3.4% which occurred in each of the four months of November 2019 through February 2020. The U.S. unemployment rate was 3.6% in both March and April 2022.

Throughout the past two years, Oregon and the nation have experienced similar trends as their economies and labor markets have recovered from the pandemic recession. Both saw their unemployment rates spike to unusual highs of more than 13% by April 2020, followed by a drop to below 7% six months later. For the past 21 months, Oregon’s unemployment rate has been within a half percentage point of the U.S. unemployment rate.

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Obituaries

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Cory Bogardus Allen May 9, 1961 ~ May 25, 2022

Cory Bogardus Allen, of Boyne City, Michigan, died May 25, 2022 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. He will be buried at Willamette National Cemetery in Happy Valley, Oregon.

Cory was born in St. Helens, Oregon on May 9, 1961. He graduated from St. Helens High School and Idaho State University with a B.S. degree in health physics.

Cory served in the U.S. Navy for 6 years. He was a nuclear medicine technologist in Oregon and Florida.

He is survived by his wife Cindy; mother Tommy Coleman; sister Kara Sound; nephew Brandon Sound; niece Kailey Sound; Uncle Jerry and Aunt Laura Couture. He was preceded in death by his father Perry Bogardus.

Cory had an infectious laugh and enjoyed boating and camping, and he loved his family and greyhound Rudy. Donations to honor his memory may be made to the Columbia Humane Society, Charlevoix Area Humane Society, or Little Traverse Conservancy.

Cory’s memorial will be held in Happy Valley, Oregon in the fall.

Mabel Virginia Shadley Hoag Oct. 29, 1927 ~ May 11, 2022

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Mabel Virginia Shadley Hoag, 94, passed away peacefully May 11, 2022 with loved ones by her side.

She was born Oct. 29, 1927 in Edgerton, Wyoming to Harry and Grace (Massek) Shadley. They moved to the area shortly after her birth, she was a lifelong resident of the St. Helens – Scappoose communities.

Mabel graduated from Scappoose High School in 1945. She married her high school sweetheart James B. Hoag in 1947. They chose to make Scappoose their permanent home following his graduation from the University of Oregon School of Dentistry. Over their 74 years of marriage, they were easy to spot at nearly every sporting event in the community – always there to cheer on children of all ages! She

made countless trips transporting players, cheerleaders and treats to and from games.

Mabel was a member of the Scappoose Women’s Club, the Blue Angels Hospital Auxiliary, and the St. Helens Zenith Womens Club.

She also spent years as den mother with Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts with her three

sons.

Mabel always enjoyed cooking and baking – baked enough cookies to feed the whole town! She enjoyed the fall hunting trips with the Hoag men/boys and would hold down camp while they were away. In more recent years she had grandsons, granddaughters and even great grandchildren to keep her company in camp.

Mabel also enjoyed “glamping” numerous miles in their motorhome. She made many good friends traveling the US, Canada and Mexico and her “lucky” home away from home, Reno. One could say Mabel hit the “Jackpot” with her marriage of 74 years along with the love of children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and family! Mabel loved her family deeply and they all

loved her.

Mabel is survived by her husband, James Hoag, three sons – Jim (Pat) Hoag; Mike (Patti) Hoag; Jeff (Brenda) Hoag.

Grandchildren-Christina Hoag (Matt) Loun – Zebe, Ethan, Kael; Jamie Hoag (Zack) Barnett- Malyn, Annika; Brian (Summer) Hoag, Makenzie, Kennady, Easton; Lesli Hoag (Colin) Phetteplace, Preston, Dylan, Rex; Kevin (Megan) Larson, Kheller, Lucas, Travis; Jana (Mychal) Dynes, MJ, Matt; Wendi (Zach Reed) Hoag, Sammy, Kahlyn, Jordan.

Graveside service will be held June 12, 2022 at Columbia Memorial Gardens 10:30 a.m. followed by a Reception at The St. Helens Elks Lodge at noon. Please sign our online guestbook at www.columbiafh.com.

William Burge

May 29, 1964 ~May 9, 2022 William Burge, 79, passed away peacefully with family by his side on May 9, 2022 in Redmond, Oregon.

He was born in Los Angeles, California to Robert Burge and Mabel Niles. Bill married JoAnn Burge May 29, 1964 and raised four children and two of their grandchildren in Scappoose, Oregon.

Bill enjoyed technology, traveling and reading

the Bible. Bill and JoAnn traveled all over the United States and world. He said being baptized in the Jordan River during their trip to Israel changed his life forever, as that is where his eyes were opened to his Savior, Jesus Christ.

William was preceded in death by his wife JoAnn; and parents, Robert Burge, Mabel Niles, and Howard Niles; and his sister Judy Turman.

He is survived by his children, Jim Burge (Jenni), Scott Burge, Patty Bailey (Rick), and Michelle Burge; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; sibling Roberta Carroll and Jim Burge.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held May 17, 2022 at St. Thomas Catholic Church and he was laid to rest beside his wife at Redmond Memorial Cemetery in Redmond, Oregon.

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Public Notices CH22-1119

ST. HELENS HIGH SCHOOL ADDITION AND RENOVATION BID PACKAGE: #5 - ALL OTHER WORKPRE-BID MEETING: 1:00 P.M., JUNE 7, 2022BIDS DUE: JUNE 23, 2022 AT 2:00 P.M.REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Hoffman Construction Company, Construction Manager/General Contractor (“CM/GC”) for ST. HELENS HIGH SCHOOL ADDITION AND RENOVATION (“Project”) being performed for St. Helens School District No. 502, a public school district of the State of Oregon (“Owner”) requests sub-bid proposals for Bid Package #5 - All Other Work. A non-mandatory, but strongly encouraged, pre-bid meeting has been scheduled for 1:00 p.m., June 7, 2022 at the St. Helens High School Addition and Renovation jobsite. Attendees are to meet at 2375 Gable Road, St. Helens Oregon, in the Hoffman Field Office (see map in RFP).

Attendees must bring/wear their own OSHA-compliant Hard Hat and Safety Glasses, Reflective Vest, long pants and boots in order to attend the job walk following the pre-bid meeting. All bidders are encouraged to attend the pre-bid meeting in order to acquaint themselves with the local conditions under which the work is to be performed and to correlate personal observations with the requirements of the Contract Documents. Proposals must utilize the specified PROPOSAL FORM and be submitted as a single file (less than 10MB) to BIDS@hoffmancorp.com, no later than 2:00 p.m., JUNE 23, 2022. Bidders are hereby

advised that an affiliate of Contractor intends to submit a proposal for Bid Items #19 – Walls & Ceilings, #23 – Interior Wall Paneling, #25 – Visual Display Units and #29 – FRP, Wall & Corner Guards in response to this RFP. Per Owner instructions, the affiliate bid will be sealed and turned in no later than 12 PM, June 23, 2022. All other bids for these bid items shall be sealed and should be delivered to 805 SW Broadway, Suite 2100, Portland, OR 97205 on June 23, 2022 no later than 2 PM. There will not be a public opening of bids A completed Subcontractor/Vendor Questionnaire including latest year-end safety and financial information must accompany the proposal unless previously submitted. Questionnaire may be attached as a separate file or submitted separately.

Elaborate proposals or the inclusion of non-essential information e.g. marketing/ promotional material, safety manuals, resumes, etc. is strongly discouraged. Proposals that are materially incomplete, do not include current Questionnaire with latest year-end safety and financial information (unless previously submitted), are directed to other locations or received after the bid deadline will not be considered. Bidders must be properly licensed with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (“CCB”) at the time of bid. Bidders are required to file a $30,000 Public Works Bond with the CCB in accordance with ORS 279C.836 EXCEPT exemptions allowed

under paragraphs (7) or (8) will not be permitted. Due to the scheduled start of the work, the $30,000 Public Works Bond must be on file with the CCB at the time of bid. This is a prevailing wage project. Bidders must comply with requirements of the prevailing wage law in ORS Chapter 279C. A District-Specific Insurance Program (“DSIP”) for on-site operations is being provided for general liability. Refer to proposal documents for complete proposal requirements and additional information.

Proposal documents may be examined at local plan centers, viewed and/or downloaded without charge at www.hoffmancorp.com/trade-partners.

Contractor is committed to promoting and stimulating the growth of disadvantaged business enterprises, minority business enterprises, women business enterprises, emerging small businesses and servicedisabled veteran business enterprises (D/M/W/ESB/ SDVBE) and maximizing opportunities for these firms, as well as local businesses, to participate in the work of this project. Subcontractor shall endeavor to utilize such firms through sub-tier contracting and/or material purchases and shall provide documentation of their good faith efforts and achievements. Contractor is an equal opportunity employer and request bids from all qualified firms including disadvantaged, minority, women, disabled veterans and emerging small business enterprises.

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NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

A public meeting of the City of St. Helens Oregon will be held on Junen 15th 2022 at 6:45 pm and online through Zoom Meetings. Meeting links and call in numbers can be found on the city website. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 as approved by the City of St. Helens Budget Committee. A summary of the budget is presented below. A copy of the budget may be inspected or obtained online at www.sthelensoregon.gov. This budget is for an

Telephone: 503-366-8227

Contact: Matt Brown, Finance Director

TOTAL OF ALL FUNDS Beginning Fund Balance/Net Working Capital Fees, Licenses, Permits, Fines, Assessments & Other Service Charges Federal, State and all Other Grants, Gifts, Allocations and Donations Revenue from Bonds and Other Debt Interfund Transfers / Internal Service Reimbursements All Other Resources Except Current Year Property Taxes Current Year Property Taxes Estimated to be Received Total Resources

Email: mbrown@sthelensoregon.gov

FINANCIAL SUMMARY - RESOURCES Adopted Budget Next Year 2020-21 18,750,000 20,933,500 0 0 0 1,337,500 2,100,000 42,754,450

FINANCIAL SUMMARY - REQUIREMENTS BY OBJECT CLASSIFICATION Personnel Services 12,900,000 Materials and Services 11,624,200 Capital Outlay 4,553,000 Debt Service 1,363,000 Interfund Transfers 0 Contingencies 9,680,800 Special Payments 0 Unappropriated Ending Balance and Reserved for Future Expenditure 3,000,000 Total Requirements 43,121,000

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Approved Budget Next Year 2021-22 20,078,200 23,560,000 0 0 2,172,000 0 2,200,000 48,010,200

Approved Budget Next Year 2022-23 35,761,000 45,677,000 3,533,000 0 300,000 0 2,445,000 87,716,000

13,236,000 12,922,200 4,948,000 1,390,000 2,172,000 10,492,000 0 2,850,000 48,010,200

15,511,000 22,788,000 29,633,000 2,691,000 308,000 13,780,000 0 3,005,000 87,716,000

FINANCIAL SUMMARY - REQUIREMENTS AND FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT EMPLOYEES (FTE) BY ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT OR PROGRAM * Name of Organizational Unit or Program FTE for that unit or program Administration 24,445,500 12,677,200 FTE 24.50 29.40 Police 3,819,000 4,302,000 FTE 22.00 23.00 Library 855,000 890,000 FTE 5.50 6.50 Public Works 14,001,500 30,141,000 FTE 26.00 26.00 Non-Departmental / Non-Program 0 0 FTE 0.00 0.00 Total Requirements 43,121,000 48,010,200 Total FTE 78.00 84.90

37,406,000 27.40 5,200,000 25.00 830,000 6.00 44,280,000 26.20 0 0.00 87,716,000 84.60

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN ACTIVITIES and SOURCES OF FINANCING * 2022-23 adopted budget includes an additional $17 Million for a new publci safety facility spending as well as additional federal ARPA grant funds and loans for sewer system improvements next fiscal year.

PROPERTY TAX LEVIES Rate or Amount Imposed Permanent Rate Levy (rate limit 1.9078 per $1,000) Local Option Levy Levy For General Obligation Bonds

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LONG TERM DEBT General Obligation Bonds Other Bonds Other Borrowings Total

Rate or Amount Imposed

Rate or Amount Approved

Next Year 2021-22 1.9078 0 0

Next Year 2022-23 1.9078 0 0

Next Year 2020-21 1.9078 0 0 STATEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS Estimated Debt Outstanding on July 1. $12,685,000 $6,145,000 $2,780,000 $21,610,000

Estimated Debt Authorized, But Not Incurred on July 1 $0 $0 $0 $0

CH22-1112

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of: Dennis Duane Miller, Deceased. No. 22PB04115 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS Notice is hereby given that Ken Stansbury has been appointed personal representative of this estate.

All persons having claims against the estate are hereby

required to present their claims, with proper vouchers, within four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice, as stated below, to the personal representative at 1677 St, Helens Street, St. Helens, Oregon 97051 or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights are affected by the proceedings may

obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published June 1, 2022.

MARK A. GORDON, P.C. OSB No. 812424 Attorney for Personal Representative, 1677 St. Helens Street, St. Helens, Oregon 97051, 503-397-9066.

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In the District Court of Clark County and in the State of Washington Case No. 22N000228 Rebecca Marie Kruger Plaintiff/Petitioner vs Alexander Timothy Rowe Defendant/Respondent Public Notice is hereby given

that on May 6, 2022, a petition was filed for change of family name in Clark County Washington. The petition requests that the name of Alistair Isaac

Rowe be changed to Alistair Morgan Cooper. Failure to appear may result in a ruling without your participation or testimony.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of LLOYD ADELBERT WEGNER, Deceased. Case No. 22PB04987 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

195 Frantz Street, St. Helens, Oregon 97051, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose right 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, Gary M. Bullock. Dated and first published on June 1, 2022. Sandra

Wegner, Personal Representative. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Sandra Wegner, 195 Frantz Street, St. Helens, OR 97051, Telephone: (503) 320-5043 LAWYER FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Gary M. Bullock OSB #660229, Gary M. Bullock and Associates, PC, 205 SE Spokane Street, Suite 300, Portland, OR 97202. Telephone: (503) 228-6277, Email: gary@garymbullock.com.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of CHARLES AMBLER ROGERS III, Deceased. Case No. 22PB01665 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of this estate.

All persons having claims against the estate are required to present their claims, with vouchers attached, within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice to the personal representative at 52490 SE 2nd Street, Suite 100, Scappoose, OR 97056, 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 attorney for the personal representative.

DATED and first published, June 1, 2022. Sandra Rogers, Personal Representative.

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NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

A public meeting of the Port of Columbia County will be held on June 8, 2022 at 8:30a.m. at the Port of Columbia County boardroom, 100 E Street ,Columbia City, Oregon.

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 as approved by the Port of Columbia County Budget Committee. A summary of the budget is presented below. A copy of the budget may be inspected or obtained at 100 E Street, Columbia City, Oregon, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or online at Port of Columbia County website (www.portofcolumbiacounty.org). This budget is for an annual budget period. This budget was prepared on a basis of accounting that is the same as the preceding year.

Contact: Robert F. Gadotti, Executive Finance Manager

Telephone: (503) 397-2888

Email: gadotti@portofcolumbiacounty.org

FINANCIAL SUMMARY - RESOURCES TOTAL OF ALL FUNDS Actual Amount 2020-2021 6,383,184 Beginning Fund Balance/Net Working Capital 5,627,588 Fees, Licenses, Permits, Fines, Assessments & Other Service Charges Federal, State & all Other Grants, Gifts, Allocations & Donations 209,856 Revenue from Bonds and Other Debt 0 Interfund Transfers / Internal Service Reimbursements 0 All Other Resources Except Current Year Property Taxes 2,010,309 Current Year Property Taxes Estimated to be Received 0 Total Resources 14,230,937

Adopted Budget This Year 2021-2022 5,699,693 5,558,337 41,164 0 0 3,797,832 0 15,097,026

FINANCIAL SUMMARY - REQUIREMENTS BY OBJECT CLASSIFICATION Personnel Services 1,745,011 Materials and Services 1,808,464 Capital Outlay 2,095,248 Debt Service 1,211,958 Interfund Transfers 0 Contingencies 7,370,256 Special Payments 0 Unappropriated Ending Balance and Reserved for Future Expenditure 0 Total Requirements 14,230,937

Approved Budget Next Year 2022-2023 7,232,354 7,011,388 394,627 0 0 316,907 0 14,955,276

2,018,130 1,724,286 5,545,000 955,402 0 4,854,208 0 0 15,097,026

2,177,365 2,037,778 5,615,000 1,106,682 0 4,018,451 0 0 14,955,276

FINANCIAL SUMMARY - REQUIREMENTS AND FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT EMPLOYEES (FTE) BY ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT OR PROGRAM * Name of Organizational Unit or Program FTE for that unit or program Executive 533,175 506,288 648,364 FTE 1 1 1 Business Development and Planning 284,499 458,549 555,169 FTE 3 3 3 Finance and Adminstration 512,429 564,999 703,343 FTE 4.5 4.5 5 Facility and Property Management 3,881,427 5,396,098 6,364,251 FTE 6 7 9 Terminal Services 413,484 2,318,372 1,522,846 FTE 2 2 2 Not Allocated to Organizational Unit or Program 8,605,923 5,852,720 5,161,303 FTE 0 0 0 Total Requirements 14,230,937 15,097,026 14,955,276 Total FTE 16.5 17.5 20 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN ACTIVITIES and SOURCES OF FINANCING *

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of DAYTON RAY THORP, Deceased. No: 22PB03881 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Joseph Thorp, has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present the same within four months from this date at the office

of VanNatta, Petersen & Anderson, P.O. Box 748, St. Helens, Oregon 97051; and if not so presented, they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative or the attorneys for the personal representative. Dated and first published: May 18, 2022. Dated and next pub-

lished: May 25, 2022. Date of final publication: June 1, 2022. JOSEPH THORP, Personal Representative.

Personal Representative: JOSEPH THORP c/o VanNatta, Petersen & Anderson, P.O. Box 748, St. Helens, OR 97051. Attorney for Personal Representative: Agnes Marie Petersen, VanNatta, Petersen & Anderson, P.O. Box 748, St. Helens, OR 97051 Phone: (503) 397-4091.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA; PROBATE DEPARTMENT; In the Matter of the Estate of CANDACE G CHAPMAN, Deceased.

CASE NO. 22PB04294 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Kathleen J Rendich has been appointed as the Personal Representative of the above

estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with voucher attached, to the personal representative at 1030 SE PARK AVE CORVALLIS OREGON 97333 within four months of 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 or the Personal Representative.

Dated and first published on May 18, 2022. Kathleen J Rendich, Personal Representative

Permanent Rate Levy (rate limit 0.0886 per $1,000) Local Option Levy Levy For General Obligation Bonds

LONG TERM DEBT General Obligation Bonds Other Bonds Other Borrowings Total

PROPERTY TAX LEVIES Rate or Amount Imposed 2020-2021 0.0000

Rate or Amount Imposed This Year 2021-2022 0.0000

STATEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS Estimated Debt Outstanding on July 1. $0 $0 $6,912,329 $6,912,329

Rate or Amount Approved Next Year 2022-2023 0.0000

Estimated Debt Authorized, But Not Incurred on July 1 $0 $0 $5,600,000 $5,600,000

* If more space is needed to complete any section of this form, insert lines (rows) on this sheet. You may delete blank lines.

150-504-064 (Rev. 11-19-21)

CH22-1107

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of JODI LYNN HOLMES, Deceased. Case No. 22PB04020 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of this estate. All persons

having claims against the estate are required to present their claims, with vouchers attached, within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice to the personal representative at 52490 SE 2nd Street, Suite 100, Scappoose, OR 97056, or the claims may be barred.

CH22-1111

NOTICE OF MEETING McNulty Water PUD Board meeting will be held June 7th, 2022, at 7pm. Lo-

cated at 34240 Millard Road, Warren, Oregon 97053.

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 attorney for the personal representative. DATED and first published, May 25, 2022. Lauren B. Holmes, Personal Representative.

Public Notice deadline is Fridays by noon.

Late submissions may not make it into the paper.

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Public Notices CH22-1118

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA

In the Matter of the Estate of Charles Edward Mueller, Deceased. Case No. 22PB02725 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that

Bryan Keith Mueller has been appointed and has qualified as the personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present them, with vouch-

ers attached, to Bryan Keith Mueller, personal representative, at c/o Mark J Lang, Attorney at Law, 2005 Saint Helens Street, St. Helens, Oregon 97051, 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 attorney for the personal representative, Mark J. Lang, 2005 Saint Helens St, St. Helens, Oregon 97051.

Dated and first published: June 1, 2022. /s/ Mark

J. Lang, Mark J. Lang, OSB#973116 Attorney for Personal Representative, 2005 St. Helens Street, St. Helens, OR 97051 (503) 410-5238 Published: June 1, June 8, and June 15, 2022

4 people hurt in 2-vehicle crash Courtesy photo from Scappoose Fire

Four people were transported to nearby hospitals following this crash on the Scappoose Vernonia Highway.

STAFF REPORT chroniclenews@countrymedia.net

Four people were taken to area hospitals follow-

ing a traffic crash along the Scapppoose Vernonia Highway late Thursday afternoon, May 26.

Scappoose Rural Fire Protection District fire-

fighters responded to the two-vehicle motor vehicle accident on the Scappoose Vernonia Highway near milepost 11. As the fire crews arrived on scene,

Courtesy photo from Scappoose Fire

During the crash, the Scappoose Vernonia Highway was closed for a time. The roadway has since been reopened.

they identified the patients that needed additional treatment and transported the four to nearby hospitals.

Both lanes of the high-

way were closed during emergency operations. The highway has since been reopened. The cause of the crash had not been released by investigators as of press

time.

The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office and Columbia River Fire & Rescue assisted in the crash investigation.

$517 million investment in behavioral health services STAFF REPORT chroniclenews@countrymedia.net

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has announced a plan to distribute a package of $517 million in investments aimed at improving behavioral health services in Oregon.

This includes $132 million which will flow to treatment providers starting this week.

The investments will be used to bolster the behavioral health workforce and expand treatment services. The state also will distribute funds to provide housing and other support services to people with mental health and substance use issues.

Key elements of the new grants are designed to eliminate health inequities.

The funding includes: Approximately $132 million in one-time grants to stabilize a behavioral health workforce that was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which are currently being distributed to treatment providers.

Approximately $155 million in behavioral health provider rate increases to sustain and support behavioral health services, some of which would begin to take effect July 1, 2022 (pending legislative and federal approval).

Approximately $230 million for supportive housing and residential treatment programs, which they will begin to receive later this summer.

“We are incredibly grateful to the Legislature and to Governor Brown for providing these critical investments,” OHA’s Behavioral

Health Director Steve Allen said.

“These resources are intended to provide immediate support to behavioral health workers and give programs a sustainable base of funding they can count on to make behavioral health treatment more accessible and equitable in Oregon, he said.”

Workforce OHA is issuing grants to 159 organizations across the state to recruit and retain employees for behavioral health service providers.

These funds are beginning to be distributed directly to treatment programs. The funds were allocated by the Legislature through House Bill 4004 to supplement staffing losses exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The median award is approximately $334,000.

Providers must use at least 75 percent of the funding for wages, benefits and bonuses and the remainder for non-compensatory forms of retention or recruitment.

To ensure accountability and that these dollars are spent on bolstering the behavioral health workforce, OHA will get reports about how and where these dollars will be spent. Lean more about the workforce stability grants.

“Rarely does an email bring tears, but this one did,” Deschutes County Health Services Behavioral Health Director Janice Garceau said in response to receiving notification of the workforce investments for programs in her county. “This will make a meaningful difference.”

Rate increases OHA is also proposing

increasing provider payment rates to better coordinate access to care, incentivize culturally and linguistically specific services, invest in workforce diversity and support staff recruitment. The legislature allocated $42.5 million last year, which is expected to bring approximately $112 million in matching federal Medicaid funds.

The $155 million in rate increases will not only increase funding for treatment programs, it will also increase access for people who need mental health and substance use treatment. In total, this increase would put an extra $109 per Medicaid member into the behavioral health system.

Under the proposed freefor-service rate increases for providers: Programs providing children with intensive psychiatric treatment would receive rate increases of approximately 37 percent.

Substance use disorder residential treatment services would receive rate increases of approximately 32 percent.

Adult residential mental health treatment programs would receive rate increases of 30 percent.

Some providers will receive an over 20 percent bump for providing culturally and linguistically specific services.

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would receive rate increases of approximately 28 percent.

OHA is working on getting federal approval for these increases, and providers that bill OHA directly through Medicaid on a fee-for- service basis this summer.

These fee-for-service increased payments will be retroactive to July 1, 2022. In addition to the fee-for-service increases, OHA will be providing increases to coordinated care organizations that should be passed along to behavioral health providers beginning Jan. 1, 2023.

Supportive housing and residential treatment The funding for supportive housing and other residential options includes $100 million in direct awards to Oregon’s counties which will be issued by the end of summer. In addition, a

competitive grant program totaling $112 million will expand housing and residential services for mental health treatment and substance use disorders.

These grants follow two earlier rounds of funding.

In the fall of 2021, OHA awarded $5 million in planning grants to 100 community organizations and four Tribes. In addition. OHA awarded $10 million earlier in 2022 to projects that could expand residential treatment capacity in the short-term, resulting in the availability of 70 additional beds.

The $112 million grant program will support longerterm projects, including new construction and renovation to further expand licensed residential and supportive housing services.

The remaining $20 million has specifically been identified to support Oregon’s federally recognized Tribes for funding housing and residential treatment projects. Qualifying programs will receive awards in late summer and funding would continue through spring 2023.

The county funding will be used to develop housing options, expand residential treatment capacity and

increase access to low and no-barrier shelter options.

The goal of the competitive grants is to create substantially more capacity in Oregon’s continuum of community-based residential and housing services for people with behavioral health needs, offering culturally responsive, person-centered programming.

This will ensure that people are supported in settings that best meet their needs and will create more equitable and effective housing alternatives for people with serious and persistent mental illness, requiring a higher standard of care.

New funds are separate from M110 grants These investments are separate from, and in addition to, the Measure 110 grants that are currently being awarded to Behavioral Health Resource Networks (BHRNs) around the state to expand substance use treatment.

To date, the Measure 110 Oversight and Accountability Council has approved BHRN applications in 29 Oregon counties. Last week, OHA funded the first BHRN in Harney County.

Assisted Living At Home Caregiving advice by Nurse Navigator Katie Klem

Resources & help for patients going home after a hospital stay

My husband suffered a stroke in March and has been in and out of the hospital ever since. The rehab facility recommends that he be transferred to a memory care unit for a month because he can’t quite remember things.

Most people in the memory care unit have Alzheimer’s but he does not. I would rather take him home, but my children are worried that I can’t care for him. I don’t know what to do.

Multiple readmissions to a hospital and/or rehab facility interrupts recovery. The time that could be used for therapy is lost in logistics, admissions and management of symptoms. Very often, patients in rehab facilities seems weaker or worse partly because of the interruptions in the care programs.

You have the right to request

in-home rehab. A memory care unit will not improve his memory in a month. It might actually make things difficult and worse for him because a new environment can cause increased levels of confusion.

Here are 3 simple steps you could use to him get the right type of care outside of the rehab:

#1. Ask the rehab facility to organize a discharge planning care conference so that you can have firsthand information about the amount and level of care he needs at home. A discharge planning meeting is usually attended by the therapists, nurse, social worker or discharge planner. #2. Request for a care management consultation so

that a care manager can help develop a restorative caregiving program that will promote his wellness, help him stay out of the emergency room, learn how to live with chronic symptoms, feel happier and thrive regardless of any life-limiting diagnosis. #3. Attend the next GOING HOME STAYING HOME SESSION. These are no cost telephone or Zoom sessions held every Tuesday (at 11 a.m. PST) designed to provide practical advice and resources for caregiving families dealing with the aftermath of a hospital admission. For more information or to get the call-in numbers or zoom link call or email me today.

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St. Helens waterfront music series returns JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

The popular music series 13 Nights returns to the St. Helens waterfront this week.

The concerts are held each Thursday evening at the Columbia View Park amphitheater.

Saxophone player and singer Patrick Lamb, along with his band Hit Factory, opened the 13 Nights Riverfront concert series last June.

“People are crying out to connect to other human beings again and this is showing how important human connection is and that’s what we do with the music,” he told The Chronicle. It’s about happiness and goodness. We are here to connect people and make people feel there is hope and happiness. That’s why we are here, and I think that’s why they (the audience) are here.”

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Young and old join in to dance to the music during a 13 Nights concert in St. Helens in June 2021.

The 13 Nights concerts are held Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The concerts are free. Donations are suggested.

Parking along the riverfront is offered. No outside alcohol is allowed. 503 Distilling and Big Food Cart and Brew

provide adult beverages. Bags are checked.

Sponsors include Wauna Credit Union, Cascadia Home Loans, Best Western, The Jane Garcia Team Keller Williams, Big Food Cart and Brew, 503 Distilling and

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Patrick Lamb engages his audience during a performance in 2021.

City of St. Helens. Cascades, Composite Universal Group, St. Helens Market F`resh, 2Cs Vendor Mall and Dyno Nobel.

Blues singers Curtis Salgado and Alan Hager, sponsored by St. Helens Auto Center, will open the concert

series June 2.

The following is the posted 13 Nights concert series at Discover Columbia County.

• June 9 Gabriel Cox – Rock & Blues sponsored by

Cascadia Home Loans • June 16 Hit Factory – America’s Top Cover Band • June 23 Funktown PDX – Get Down • June 30 Bon Bon Vivant – Authentic New Orleans sponsored by Wauna Credit Union • July 7 Sweetwater Band – Country Hits sponsored by The Jane Garcia Team • July 14 Radio Rockit Band – 70s, 80s, 90s, Hits • July 21 Hit Machine – Local Favorite Dance Band sponsored by Dyno Nobel • July 28 Bluewave Band – Journey Tribute sponsored

by The Port of Columbia County • Aug. 4 Catherine Loyer with Strawberry Roan • Aug. 11 The Great Salsa Band • Aug. 18 The Horn Dawgs • Aug. 25 Macey Gard Band – High Energy Pop Band

Traditional Memorial Day 2021 Photos by Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle

Friends, family and community members gathered at the Columbia City Veterans Memorial Park for the 2022 Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 30.

The traditional event honors veterans and their families.

Oregon Piper Mark Mullaney opens the Memorial Day ceremony playing Dawning of the Day.

The St. Helens Garden Club President Tom Berquam conducts the Placement of the Wreath during the ceremony at Columbia City Veterans Park.

Scout Troop 106 Color Guard conduct the raising of the American flag during the ceremony.

Those attending conducted the Pledge of Allegiance during the Columbia City Veterans Park Ceremony.

Frank Hupp and David Beldon conduct the Missing Man Table and Honors ceremony.

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The Klondike originally served as a 1910 boarding house for local workers in the nearby logging mill and boat docks where McCormick Steam Company constructed steam ships, according to Sadaka Realty LLC. The three-story hotel had a colorful history.

“It seems that behind the hotel were bath houses where ‘working girls’ entertained customers,” Sadaka Realty LLC states in the webpage entry listing the hotel for sale or lease.

The hotel was closed in 1961. A fine dining restaurant and saloon later opened on the first floor of the Klondike but eventually was closed.

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vetted seven possible applicants in the St. Helens area and selected the Klondike project for a final application.

Oregon Heritage, a division of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, awarded 28 Revitalization Grants worth a total of $5,000,000 to Oregon Main Street Network organizations across the state for building projects that encourage economic revitalization and historic preservation.

Funded projects range from façade improvement to

basic facilities and housing with awards ranging from $23,850-$200,000. The Revitalization Grants seek to fund community revitalization that will lead to private investment, job creation or retention, establishing or expanding viable businesses, or creating a stronger tax base through the improvement of properties in designated downtown areas statewide.

The program also requires that at least 50 percent of the grant funds go to rural communities, which includes St. Helens.

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