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Global seeks to double oil shipments BY SHARI PHIEL The Chronicle

The Port of St. Helens is considering a request from Global Partners, the company that purchased the ColumbiaPacific Bio Refinery last January, to increase its production from 17 trains a day to 34 trains a day. Those additional trains would likely be used to transport crude oil, rather than ethanol, which the bio-refinery was originally built to produce. Global Senior Vice President Bill Davidson told the port commissioners during an Oct. 23 work session that the company is looking to invest $50-70 million at the Port Westward facility to allow for extra storage and on dock improvements that would allow for larger Panamax-sized ships. See PORT, Page A4

Columbia City School may reopen as STEM academy BY SHARI PHIEL The Chronicle

The St. Helens School District recently held an informational meeting to review and consider a proposal to re-open the Columbia City School as a magnet STEM academy. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and is a concept under way across the nation. There are several STEM programs already available in Oregon. “Going back to my first year when they asked me to look at closing a school – and Columbia City became

the one – we made the decision to that and then we reconfigured. We said then the building was too nice of a school to let go without students for too long,” said District Superintendent Mark Davalos. “We stated back then it was always our intent to get back in as soon as the economy started to turn. I got a sense in this last year, especially after the last legislative session, that maybe the economy is finally turning.” The district reconfiguration, which was completed before the start of the 201213 school year, along with the new bus routes that were also put into effect last year,

played a part in determining what kind of program would be feasible for the Columbia City location. With now having two K-6 schools, a middle school and a high school, the district looked at putting a program in place that would benefit students in second or third-grade through eighth grade. “The whole idea of a magnet school is to try to develop something that’s going to increase some rigor and some of the excitement about schools in St. Helens; something that will help us move the bar higher on achievement and expectations,” said Davalos. Students would enroll by

application with possibly a lottery process also used. Davalos said if the program is successful, an arts component could later be added making it a STEAM Academy.

WHY A STEM SCHOOL? In a letter that went to out to parents on Oct. 11, Davalos said, “I believe our students are capable of competing with all others for college studies and the best jobs out there. Therefore, we need to raise rigor to provide our students with the needed skills to prepare them for college and the workforce.” Davalos also cited the success of the high school’s

robotics team as demonstrating both a need for and the ability to succeed in STEM programs. Like anything, finding the funding to create and operate a STEM Academy will be one of the biggest hurdle’s the district will face. “Right now there are initiatives going on at the state. There are some new monies the governor is making available and the [Oregon Department of Education] is making available for STEM education,” said Davalos. “We’re going after some of these grants and some of See STEM, Page A4

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School board repeals gun ban, funds sports BY SHARI PHIEL The Chronicle

As expected, the St. Helens School District board of directors has repealed a policy that banned teachers, staff, volunteers and contractors from carrying a concealed weapon on school grounds. The decision was made at the board’s Oct. 23 meeting with a 4-to-1 vote in favor of repealing the policy. Oregon School Board Policy GBJ was passed by a vote of 3-to-2 last March. Board member Ray Biggs, who was one of the two votes against passing the policy at the time, asked to have the issue addressed at an Oct. work session. “We took an oath to uphold the constitution, we did not take an oath to uphold a judge’s decision; we did not take an oath to uphold case law,” said Biggs. “It’s two sentences… it’s fourth-grade English.” See BOARD, Page A4

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Early morning fire guts St. Helens home BY SHARI PHIEL The Chronicle

ST. HELENS — Twodozen fire personnel spent more than an hour battling an early morning blaze the destroyed the home at 35254 Hazel Road. Just before 3 a.m., homeowner Patricia Oberndorf said she was wakened by smoke alarms going off in her house. She said she checked the garage and found flames coming from the hood of her 2004 Honda Pilot, which had not been driven for more than 24 hours. She then grabbed her two small dogs and a coat before evacuating the home. Neighbors in the area reported hearing small “explosions” as what was likely paint cans used during a very recent remodel of the home likely caught fire. Firefighters from both Columbia River Fire & Rescue and Scappoose Fire were called to the scene. Crews arrived to find the

single-story residence with extinguished. $150,000 for the home and nel were on scene with no heavy flames showing in The American Red Cross another $75,000 for the reported injuries. the area of the attached was contacted to help with contents. Tappan urges homegarage and extending to the emergency assistance for CRF&R and Scappoose owners to regularly check attic. the owner. responded with four fire their smoke alarms to CRF&R Chief Jay TapThe cause of the fire is engines, a medical unit, and ensure they are operating pan said the firefighters under investigation. Damseveral support vehicles. properly and the batteries went to work fighting this age is estimated to be about A total of 24 fire personare fresh. very hard-to-extinguish fire and were able to confine the fire to the building of origin. Crews had to use chainsaws to cut away part of the roofline as flames emerged from the attic. After emptying four water tanks on board the fire trucks, firefighters then had to run a hose line to the closest fire hydrant on Firlok Park Boulevard. “This was a close call for Oberndorf,” said Tappan, who credits her quick actiions and the home’s smoke alarm system with preventing any loss of life or injuries. While the fire was officially declared under control after an hour, personnel remained on the scene SHARI PHIEL/Chronicle photo for another three hours to ensure all hot spots were Firefighters spent more than two hours extinguishing this St. Helens blaze.

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RAINIER — Crews from both Columbia River Fire & Rescue and Clatskanie Fire District were called to a residential fire in the early morning hours of Friday, Oct. 25 at 74913 Apiary Road. The fire was reported at 1:23 a.m. by the homeowners, who said they discovered a fire in the electrical panel but were unsuccessful is extinguishing it. When firefighters arrived at the location, the single-story home was about half involved in flames.

Crews worked quickly to contain the fire and were able to keep it from spreading further. The fire was declared under control just after 2 a.m., with units remaining on scene for several hours to extinguish any additional hot spots. CRF&R incident commander Division Chief Ron Youngberg estimated the loss at about $50,000 for the structure and $20,000 for contents. He said the two homeowners were unin-

jured and that the Red Cross was contacted to help with emergency assistance for the owners. Red Cross provided food, clothing, shoes, comfort kits, and referral to health and counseling services. Apparatus initially responding included four engines, two water tenders, two rescue units, and several staff vehicles. In addition, 12 firefighters responded along with support and command staff.

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Columbia River Fire & Rescue block of SW Dutch Canyon Oct. 21 – Units assisted Oct. 14 – Units responded to Road. an invalid in the 500 block of a passenger vehicle fire in the Oct. 15 – Personnel reHillcrest Drive. 73000 block of Beaver Springs sponded to a fire alarm system Oct. 21 – Personnel investiRoad. A 2001 Dodge pickup malfunction in the 35000 block gated reported hazardous matewas engulfed in flames in a of SW Edies Way. There was rials on Columbia River Highway driveway next to a barn. The ve- no fire. near Pacific Street. There were hicle was a total loss (estimated Oct. 16 – Units assisted an no hazardous materials. at $2,100) and the barn was invalid in the 400 block of Grey Oct. 23 – Units authorized damaged. Estimated damages Cliffs Court. a controlled burn in the 34000 to the barn was $3,500 and Oct. 18 – Personnel block of Bennett Road. $1,000 to contents. The fire is responded to a chemical spill in Oct. 24 – Units responded under investigation. There were the 300 block of Metlako Way. to a structure fire involving an no injuries. This was pursuant to some enclosed building at Pacific Oct. 14 – Personnel investiinadvertent releases from Dyno Stainless on McNulty Way. This gated an unauthorized burn in Nobel. CRF&R is working with was a contained fire caused by the 34000 block of Bachelor Flat Dyno on this. CRF&R returned some 2x4 wood cribbing mateRoad. for similar calls on Oct. 19 and rial that ignited in a paint-drying Oct. 15 – Units authorized 21. kiln. There was no damage a controlled burn in the 27000 Oct. 19 – Personnel and no significant interruption block of Dike Road. responded to an unauthorized of operations at the plant. After Oct. 15 – Units assisted an burn in the 400 block of S. a precautionary evacuation, invalid in the 200 block of W. Columbia River Highway. everyone returned to work within Second Street. Oct. 20 – Units assisted an about 30 minutes. Oct. 15 – CRF&R responded invalid in the 300 block of S. 18th Oct. 25 – Personnel to a grass fire in the 33000 block Street. responded to a structure fire of Church Road. CRF&R issued Oct. 21 – Personnel involving an enclosed building in a notice of violation for an illegal responded to a medical alarm the 47000 block of Apiary Road. burn. The property owner was activation in the 34000 block (For more, see related story on trying to burn some hay in a field of Noble Road. There was no XXXX.) and the fire got away. medical problem. Oct. 25 – Units responded Oct. 15 – Units were disOct. 21 – Units assisted to a non-injury vehicle accident patched to the 700 block of S. an invalid in the 500 block of in the 600 block of Old Portland Columbia River Highway. The Hillcrest Drive. Road. call was cancelled while they Oct. 21 – CRF&R responded were en route. to a non-injury vehicle accident MORE ONLINE Oct. 15 – Personnel assisted at Pittsburg and Robinette Read more 07-13-11 2x2.5Din Copies:04-26-08 with a police matter the 33000 roads. 2X2.5D Copies.qxd 6/22/12Fire Reports at thechronicleonline.com

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Pug found on Highway 30 A female Pug was found on U.S. Highway 30 near America’s Best Value Inn in St. Helens on Saturday, Oct. 26, around 6:30 a.m. If this is your dog, please contact Columbia Humane Society at 503-397-4353 or call Michelle at 503-9872023.

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Winners of the annual St. Helens Scarecrow Contest have been announced. Coming in at first place was Michele Long’s entry for Dr. Keith Valachi’s office at 230 Columbia Blvd. Long donated her $100 prize to the Columbia Pacific Food Bank. In second place was Community Access Services and Alterations by Heather took third place. Each finalist also received a gift certificate to the Klondike Restaurant. Long said she was surprised to win because she had the second-highest votes on the contest’s Facebook page that she gave her gift certificate to a worker from McDonalds. SHARI PHIEL/Chronicle photo

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Police Reports Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Oct. 18 – A trespass was reported in progress in the 74000 block of Columbia River Highway. Oct. 18 – A juvenile was reported missing from the 73000 block of Alder Grove Road. Oct. 18 – Following a traffic stop in the 30000 block of Pittsburg Road, deputies made a warrant arrest. Oct. 19 – A cold theft case was reported in the 61000 block of Gensman Road. Oct. 19 – CCSO received a traffic complaint from Highway 30 and Church Road. Oct. 19 – Deputies responded to a cold burglary case in the 35000 block of Hankey Road. Oct. 19 – Threats were reported in the 14000 block of Colvin Road. Oct. 20 – Deputies responded to a traffic accident resulting in an injury at Warren and Alston Mayger roads. Oct. 20 – A cold theft case was reported in the 26000 block of Old Rainier Road. Oct. 20 – A cold theft case was reported in the 74000 block of Doan Road. Oct. 20 – A domestic dispute was reported in the 12000 block of Highway 30. Oct. 20 – An adult was reported missing from the 32000 block of Tide Creek Road. Oct. 20 – A juvenile was reported missing from the 29000 block of Harbor View Drive. Oct. 20 – A suspicious person was reported in progress in the 64000 block of Columbia River Highway. Oct. 21 – A cold theft case was reported from the 32000 block of Scappoose Vernonia Highway. Oct. 21 – Criminal mischief was reported in the 75000 block of Clatskanie Heights Road. Oct. 22 – CCSO responded to a marine call near Wallace Island. Oct. 22 – A cold case of fraudulent activity was reported in the 61000 block of Stoney Point Road. Oct. 22 – An intoxicated subject was reported at Goble Landing Moorage. Oct. 23 – Deputies responded to a 9-1-1 hang-up in the 73000 block of Elk Creek Road. Oct. 23 – A cold theft case was reported in the 79000 block of Erickson Dike Road. Oct. 23 – Deputies conducted a death investigation in the 80000 block of Bodine Road. Oct. 23 – A cold theft case was reported in the 79000 block of Stewart Creek Road. Oct. 23 – CCSO responded to a hit-and-run accident on

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tion committee – a board/ community-led committee that communicates the ideas, student selection concepts and promotes the information and details of the program up to its opening. Curriculum, teaching and technology committee – This is a staff/community-led team charged with researching and selecting curriculum, determining teaching models, learning activities and practice and how the tools of technology will be integrated across the program. If the funding needed to start the program is found by the beginning of 2014, Davalos hopes to have the academy open by the start of the 2014-15 school year. For more information, visit the district website at sthelens.k12.or.us. To volunteer for one of the committees, call Davalos at 503-397-3085.

isn’t looking just in Columbia County. “We’re looking at Intel, Microsoft, Apple, whoever will get on board and sign up to help us,” added Davalos. NEXT STEPS The Oct. 29 informational meeting will serve as way for parents and students to learn more about the proposed STEM Academy and for the district to recruit volunteers for one of three committees being formed. The committees are: Funding committee – a board/community-led committee that develops grant activity, contacts funding sources and determines a budget needed to launch the program. Context/communica-

“Jobs plus ethanol plus crude transloading equals economic growth,” said Davidson. According to the company, the increased production would result in an additional 30-50 family wage jobs, along with up to four times that may ancillary jobs being created in the area. Something else that will have to be upgraded if the extra trains are approved is the rail line throughout the county, but most especially in Rainier. Genesee & Wyoming Rail, which owns the Portland & Westward short rail, said it would be willing to partner with Global, the port, county and state to see those improvements made but did commit a specific amount or timetable around the improvements. “The money is there,” said state Sen. Betsy Johnson, noting both public and private funds are being made available for the Rainier area rail improvements. The port will deliberate Global’s request at its next regular meeting on Nov. 13.

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Ambre faces financial, permitting setbacks Last week, Ambre Energy faced another setback in its plan to develop a coal export terminal at the Port of Morrow due to deficiencies in its dredging permit application with Oregon Department of State Lands. The Port Morrow project also looks to establish a coal export terminal at Port Westward in Clatskanie. Trains carrying coal from the Powder River Basin in Wyoming would offload onto barges at Port of Morrow, and those barges would then make their way up the Columbia River to Port Westward. From there, the coal would be transferred to ocean-going vessels bound for foreign (likely Asian) markets. The State Lands office was supposed to release a final decision in December 2012, but said a lack of transparency from the company has resulted in six permit delays and that the decision is now scheduled for April 30, 2014. This wasn’t the only recent bad news for the Australia-based company. Ambre’s most recent financial reports indicate the company lost more than $30 million in six months with little to no new investments coming in. Ambre also filed its December 2012 accounts five months late with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission, that country’s corporate regulator, after the company’s application to extend its reporting deadline was turned down due to what ASIC called “unsettled financial costs.”

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ted by law to carry such weapons.” However, under Oregon statute, schools do not have the authority to prohibit someone from carrying a concealed weapon onto school property. This means parents, family members, school board members and other private citizens are allowed to carry a concealed weapon into sporting events, afterschool activities and graduation ceremonies as long as that individual has the necessary permit and licenses to do so. Biggs also said he believed allowing teachers and staff to carry a concealed weapon would allow those staff members to defend themselves in the case of a school shooting. When the policy came before the board last March, the St. Helens Education Association conducted an informal poll of its union members. “There were some who were okay with allowing teachers to carry a concealed weapons, but most were against it,” said union representative and St. Helens High School teacher Keith Meeuwsen. According to Meeuwsen, about 75 percent were in favor of the ban and about 25 percent were opposed. Jeff Howell was the only school board member to vote against

repealing the policy. “You’re opening the door to employees being in a possible stressful situation less trained than a police officer is,” said Howell. “Now we want to open it up to weekend warriors that take a howmany-ever-hour course? That’s not good.” Both the Vernonia and Rainier school districts have Policy GBJ in effect. The school districts in Clatskanie and Scappoose have not adopted the policy.

District to fund middle school sports

A proposal put forth by the St. Helens Middle School to resurrect the district’s middle school sports program failed to gain approval from St. Helens Education Association union members, which would have required coaches to take a pay cut. But the program found an ally in the school district’s board members, who directed Superintendent Mark Davalos and Business Manager Janine Salisbury to find the $16,800 necessary (the approximate net amount after expenses are deducted from student and gate fees) to reinstate several sports programs by Nov. 1. “We have identified the funding sources for the projected deficit in Middle School Athletics. The middle school is forwarding the balance of

approximately $15,000 in the MS ASB athletics account to the district office,” said Salisbury. “I will record this in a coaches’ pay special revenue fund from which the stipends will be paid. The middle school will forward user fees as needed to pay the rest of middle school coaching expense throughout the year.” Among those being brought back are girls basketball, wrestling, boys basketball and track. The original proposal included both cross-county and volleyball, but both of those programs have since completed their seasons. Student fees will be set at $100 per sport with no reductions allowed for signing up for multiple sports. Also, there will be no scholarships provided for those students unable to afford the entire fee. Despite receiving approval, having coaches at the ready may be a bit of a challenge. “The middle school coaches were laid off more than 27 months ago, so we have no one on our recall list for these positions,” said Salisbury. The school district posted the position openings with the hope that hiring coaches for girls basketball and wrestling can begin right away and have the sports team ready by Nov 1.

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our security if there were no safe place to house arrestees? The consequences to us citizens could be painful and disastrous. If these people had to be transported and housed in another jail outside of Columbia County the cost would far exceed the cost of housing them in our local, existing jail facility. Maybe the few people who do not want to fund jail operations would volunteer to guard these arrestees in their homes until they can be brought to trial. That could be a solution and I see from your letters we already have some possible volunteers in Deer Island and Columbia City. How do you think their neighbors will feel about having accused felons housed next door to their homes and families? This is one reason we need to keep the Columbia County Jail open so please vote yes. Robert J. Braud, St. Helens

Security at risk Please put my name on the list to support the bond measure (5-234) to fund the Columbia County Jail Operations. I was not a resident of Columbia County when the current jail was built but it is clear from all the information I have gathered that the jail bond did not include jail operations. At that time the county included the jail operations in the general budget. We all know that the county income has been decreasing and cuts had to be instituted. All budgets that depend on real estate tax revenue had to be adjusted and recently cities, schools, the sheriff and the police and fire departments in Columbia County have cut staff and reduced personnel as a result. However we must keep the jail open and it is our responsibility as county citizens to pay for the jail operations. Can you imagine what a disaster would occur if a police officer needed to arrest someone for domestic violence, burglary, or a DUI and there were no place to house that person awaiting trial? It appears that the sheriff and the county commissioners have exhausted every effort to find a way to pay for jail operations but after a lot of hard work they are now asking the taxpayers to help fund the jail operations. What would happen to

Thanks for support I want to take a moment to thank the staff, volunteers, donors and community partners for your support while I was the executive director at Columbia Pacific Food Bank. Over the past 16 years our accomplishments were many and I couldn’t have done it without you. I wish you all the very best.

From The Publisher The month-long celebration we call the Spirit of Halloweentown wraps up tomorrow with the traditional trick or treat night for kids. By most estimates, the festivities this year were a huge success. St. Helens is gaining a reputation as Halloweentown, certainly across the region and perhaps statewide. Folks from Gresham, Portland and Eugene traveled to our community to take part in some of the activities offered. There was a record turnout for the Li’l Spooks Parade on Oct. 26. While the City’s Tourism Board can be commended for its leadership and financial support, what makes Halloweentown successful is its homegrown nature. Any organization willing to sponsor an activity and provide the manpower and enthusiasm to bring it to fruition is welcomed under the Halloweentown banner. The celebration is a collection of events, each championed by a different group. It’s a bottom up, rather than a top down, approach to creating a com-

munity celebration. That’s the way we think it ought to stay. That’s not to say Don Patterson HallowChronicle Publisher eentown couldn’t benefit from better coordination and planning. The paranormal conference was a great idea, it just didn’t have the organization and financial backing to make it a success. The Li’l Spooks Parade could have benefitted from more comprehensive traffic control. We’d like to see Halloweentown continue to grow, with new, creative events. We’d like to see an individual or group with vision, skills and political acumen lead the celebration without losing grassroots participation from the many community organizations that make it a success. We’d like to see St. Helens, at least in October, become Halloweentown.

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Tracie Smith, St. Helens Just trying to volunteer My name is Kyle Ace Miller and I had an experience with the local chamber of commerce. I have a degree in business, and I was looking for opportunities to get my name out there and get a better job, so I went down to the South Columbia County Chamber of Commerce in St. Helens, and I spoke with a paid employee and told them what I wanted to do – volunteer my time to help do marketing for businesses in the St. Helens area. After meeting with this person on several occasions, I was told I cannot volunteer for the chamber of commerce, only because I would be taking that person’s job away from them. I have an excellent resume, and a flawless record that indicates in no way would be a liability to this organization. All I was trying to do was build my resume, and meet business people in the area. Because of this, Chamber of Commerce businesses in the area will not get there name out there, will have fewer customers, and the town that I grew up in will recover from the recession far slower than if I would be able to volunteer. Kyle Ace Miller, St. Helens

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As you recycle autumn leaves into compost this fall, consider the science that transforms waste into “black gold” for your soil. “There are more microorganisms in a teaspoon of topsoil than there are people on planet Earth,” said Nick Andrews, small farms specialist and compost expert for the Oregon State University Extension Service. “Compost is similar. It’s teeming with billions of microorganisms for each ounce of compost.” Those billions of microorganisms aren’t sitting still. Their metabolism works hard to convert organic material into fuel – activity that heats up compost. Compost must reach 130 to 135 degrees to kill weed seeds and pathogens, Andrews said. Turn the pile after its first 3–5 weeks with a garden fork to add air and break up clumps of material. If the pile is big enough – one-half to one cubic yard – and well-built with a good carbon-to-nitrogen ratio, moisture content and porosity, it should heat up within a week and stay hot long enough for

you to turn the pile and “process” the raw material to kill pathogens and weed seeds. If compost just isn’t happening, Andrews offered these troubleshooting tips: Problem: It isn’t heating up because the pile is too small. For a continuous fuel source, microorganisms need at least one-half cubic yard to one cubic yard of fresh organic material, Andrews said. During harvest time in August and September, that’s realistic for most gardeners. Solution: Make sure you have a steady source of fresh material. If you don’t, you could cool-compost the rest of the year, or build a worm bin, using earthworms to decompose food waste and organic matter. “Adjust your expectations,” Andrews said. “If the pile isn’t heating up, allow it to decompose over a longer time period, and wait long enough for the raw material to look fully decomposed, like ‘black gold.’ It’s the ‘Don’t worry, be happy’ approach.” Problem: It stinks like rotten eggs. Healthy compost should emit a rich, earthy odor. But a

stinky compost pile might not have enough air and could be too wet. Compost piles thrive on a good balance of air and moisture and should contain 60 to 65 percent moisture, Andrews said. Solution: Add dry material like straw, dry leaves or shredded paper. Turn the pile with a fork as you incorporate these materials. To keep out rainwater, cover the pile with plastic tarp or enclose your bin with a roof made out of scrap material. Problem: It attracts raccoons, mice, rats or other critters. Material that invites varmints includes meat, poultry, fish, fat, oil, dairy products, bread, grains and bones. Solution: If this is a problem for

you, avoid composting food that attracts unwanted critters. The more actively you manage and turn your pile during early decomposition, the less likely you will have problems. You can also build your composting pile to exclude mammalian pests — for example, line it with hardware cloth. Your goal is to prevent animals from nesting or feeding from your compost pile. Grass clippings, leaves, plant stalks, vines, weeds without seeds, healthy fruit and vegetable scraps, livestock manure and straw don’t attract pests. Wood chips, nutshells, twigs, acorns and egg shells are also compostable, but note that these materials are slower to decompose. To learn more about composting, see the OSU Extension guides “Gardening with Composts, Mulches and Row Covers” at http://bit.ly/ OSU_Compost and “Composting with Worms” at http://bit.ly/ OSU_WormComposting.

SONIA (F) Sonia is a California transplant to Oregon. She can be a little shy when you first meet her, but once she is warmed up she is very sweet. She gets along well with other dogs and is in general just a sweet girl. She loves the other dogs and will be a best friend to anyone. Right now she is very thin, she came that way to us here are the shelter. With a little love and som TLC she is going to be a great addition to any family. She weighs right about 9lbs but should weigh around 15 or so. If you have any questions about her please don’t hesitate to email animalwelfare@columbiahumane.org

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Columbia 9-1-1 relocating radio site Columbia 9-1-1 will be relocating public safety radio equipment from its Goose Hill site in Woodland, Wash., to a new site in Kalama, Washington at Green Mountain. The move will take place on Sunday, Oct. 27. The Green Mountain site was built by the State of Oregon through the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). The Green Mountain location will serve as a major site for the Columbia 9-1-1 microwave and radio systems. Completion of the Green Mountain project is expected to provide improved performance for the voice, data and paging systems used by Columbia 9-1-1 and its partners. The 9-1-1 board of directors authorized staff to enter into an agreement with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to locate Columbia 9-1-1 radio and microwave equipment at the Green Mountain Site.

Holiday Hope and Toy & Joy applications available The St. Helens Holiday Hope and Toy & Joy programs will be accepting applications beginning Oct. 28 through Nov. 25. These programs assist families in need during the Christmas season by providing food boxes, toys and books. The Holiday Hope Program is sponsored by St. Helens Kiwanis Club and has supplied food boxes to families for over 16 years. The Toy & Joy Program sponsored by Columbia River Fire and Rescue has supplied toys and gifts to families for close to 30 years. In 2012, the programs provided food boxes, toys, books, and clothing to 329 families. Applicants must reside in the Columbia River Fire and Rescue District which includes St. Helens, Columbia City, Deer Island, Warren and Yankton areas. Applications must be submitted and signed by a parent or guardian of the recipient family. No applications or referrals from non-family members are accepted.

Grandparents may apply for assistance for grandchildren who have legal custody, unless the grandparent’s permanent residence is with the family. Applicants are encouraged to make their requests as early as possible to ensure each request is considered. Applications can be picked up at the following locations: • Columbia River Fire & Rescue Administration Office • St. Helens School District • State of Oregon Department of Human Services • Columbia Pacific Food Bank • Community Action Team • The Public Health Foundation of Columbia County Applications must be filled out and returned to the St. Helens Columbia River Fire and Rescue Administration Office at 270 Columbia Blvd., no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25.

St. Helens Kiwanis Club and Columbia River Fire and Rescue look forward to doing their part to bring holiday hope to the community through the Holiday Hope and Toy & Joy programs. Beginning Nov. 15, Holiday Hope food barrels will be available at the following business locations for anyone wishing to make donations of non-perishable canned food: Safeway, Skinny’s Texaco, Red Apple, Sunshine Pizza, Columbia River Fire & Rescue, Les Schwab, Richardson’s, Chubb’s Shell, Oregon Trail Lanes, Port of St. Helens, Chamber of Commerce, St. Helens City Hall and Columbia County Courthouse. The annual Toy & Joy Auction will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Pavilion building. For more information on how you or your organization can help, call the Columbia River Fire and Rescue Administration office at 503-397-2990.

Businesses, officials back proposed jail levy Several local area business owners have joined the list of those voicing their support for Measure 5-234, which is on the Nov. 5 ballot. In addition, three chambers of commerce in the county have also decided to endorse the campaign to fund the jail for four years with 100 local beds. Members of the South Columbia County, Clatskanie and Rainer chambers of commerce include hundreds of businesses with a presence in the area. Both national companies and mom-and-pop shops are represented by these chamber organizations. “Local businesses understand the need for a jail in the area. With a rash of burglaries in the area and no money to keep the offenders in jail when caught, we feel very vulnerable,” said Chris Dahlgren, president of the Clatskanie Chamber and owner of Discounts and Deals. “Having criminals released on the streets with no threat of punishment could easily be detrimental to businesses in the area. Increased theft and drug use will not bode well for my company and the other businesses in the county. We are willing to slightly increase our property taxes, if it means protection for our establishment and our

South Columbia Family School celebrates 10 years South Columbia Family School began celebrating its 10-year anniversary on Oct. 10. Principal Anita Ott-Veile greeted students with “Gimme TEN,” as colorfully clad students arrived for school on Community Day. South Columbia Family School opened in the fall of 2004 and was designed to engage the whole family in the education of their children. Parents are learning coaches, while licensed staff facilitate curriculum, weekly conferences, Community Days, and enrichment activities. Office manager Vickie Weaver and Principal Ott-Veile have both worked at the school for all 10 years. Throughout the day students participated in a variety of activities that focused on the number 10. Surprise, surprise, the number of the day in Ms. Mosier’s primary class was the number 10. They did 10 jumping jacks after yoga, counted by 10s and made

bracelets with 10 beads. They graphed all the colors that they were wearing. As a class, they wore more than 10 colors total. Black and white were more frequent, with purple as the least. They played a game with 10 frames as to recognize how many numbers quickly, as well as how many needed to get to 10. To wrap up their geometry unit, students chose 10 pattern block shapes to create a picture. Last but not least, the students earned a treat as they received 10 frog points for kindnesses they showed to others. Ms. Mosier gave them each 10 M&Ms and they graphed the colors before eating them. The Intermediate Community Gr. 3-5 started their day doing 10 jumping jacks, sit ups, pushups, mountain climbers, jumping jacks, and squats. Then Mrs. Taber, wearing toe socks and flip flops, taught creative problem solving math concepts, such as “I can run 10 yards, but running 10 ___

would be a challenge,” or “I can lift 10 pounds, but I can’t lift 10 ___.” Mrs. Landin’s middle schoolers completed 10 tasks. 1) Language Arts included a quiz looking at a main character in student novels. 2) Students worked in Literature Circles. This activity included discussing characters from the novel, symbol. 3) Then they wrote riddles about things they did in class. 4) Math involved converting cups to gallons and pints, quarts to gallons, and cups to ounces; as well as inches to feet and feet to yards. 5) Some students completed a 10-question worksheet about decimals. 6) For science they observed and recorded data from their celery activity. 7) Students watched a few videos about carnivorous plants. The class decided that listening to the information was great when a man with a British accent spoke. 8) Students took a quiz on vocabulary from the unit

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Obituaries Roger E. Brady Roger E. Brady was born on Sept. 23, 1944, in Bismark, N.D., to William and Clara Brady. He passed away on Oct. 14, 2013, at Good Samaritan Roger E. Brady Hospital with his family by his side, at the age of 69.

Roger married Karlene Sorlie on Feb 4, 1972, in Scappoose. He worked the majority of his life at the Boise Cascade Veneer Mill in St. Helens, where he also retired. Roger enjoyed sports, camping and his three daughters. After retiring, he became involved with the local Moose Lodge calling bingo as well as spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He is survived by his daughters, Michelle San-

chez, Kimberly Frye and Misty Brady; grandchildren Justin, Brady, Alexis, Ritchie, Daniel, Jeramiah, Caden, Emily and Alicia; brothers Melvin and Terry; sisters Noreen and Linda, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Karlene; his parents, and his brothers John, Marvin, Bill and Larry. A memorial service will be held at the St. Helens Moose Lodge, 57317 Old Portland Road, in Warren, on Nov. 2, 2013, from 1–3 p.m.

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community.” Measure 5-234 calls for a 58-cent increase per $1,000 of assessed property value and would provide funding over four years, which would then have to be re-approved by voters to continue further. The total amount to be collected over the four years would be approximately $10 million. Todd Stansbury, owner of Sunshine Pizza in St. Helens, said backing the levy is necessary to preserve the county’s initial investment. “It is smart to continue our public safety investment. The taxpayers here already invested to build a modern jail facility at a cost of about $13 million only 15 years ago. That initial investment will go to waste if there is no money to keep the jail open and operational,” said Stansbury. The ballot measure has received support from state Sen. Betsy Johnson and state Rep. Brad Witt, along with Columbia County Sheriff Jeff Dickerson and District Attorney Steve Atchison, along with such businesses as Teevin Bros., Scappoose Sand and Gravel, ME Moore Construction, NW Natural, Hudson Garbage and Pacific Stainless Products.

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Warren School Holiday Bazaar 9 a.m.–3 p.m. The Warren School Bazaar is a holiday tradition for many shoppers. There are a wide variety of vendors with unique and affordable gifts. For table rental ($30) and information, contact: Erin Palacios – epalacios@scappoose.k12.or.us Leslie McKay lmckay@ scappoose.k12.or.us 503-397-2959 First Lutheran Church Harvest Bazaar 9 a.m.–3 p.m. 360 Wyeth Street, St. Helens Craft Tables, harvest café/lunch, harvest bakery, Scandinavian breads & pastries, Free Door Prizes and more. St. Birgitta Catholic Church Christmas Bazaar 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 11820 NW St. Helens Road

Portland Great gift baskets, yummy baked goods, soaps, lotions, Watkins & Fuller Brush products, candles, centerpieces, and many & varied handcrafted items. Raffles. Food served all day, Zinner hot dogs, chili, chips & fries, free coffee while you shop.

Friday, Nov. 8 Christ Episcopal Church 41st Annual Arts & Crafts Faire “Christmas, a Season for Giving” 35350 E. Division Road, off Hwy. 30, in St. Helens 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Featuring beautifully handcrafted items. Enjoy chili, soup and pie while you shop.

Saturday, Nov. 9 2013 Holiday Bazaar Scappoose Senior Center 33342 S.W. Meadow Dr. Scappoose - 503-5432047 Bake sale, quilts, handcrafted items, homemade jams & jellies, Christmas

floral arrangements and collectables. The kitchen will be open serving homemade minestrone soup and chili and corn muffins. Call or come by to rent tables: 9-foot long table $15 Round table $7.50 Christ Episcopal Church 41st Annual Arts & Crafts Faire “Christmas, a Season for Giving” 35350 E. Division Road, off Hwy. 30, St. Helens 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Featuring beautifully handcrafted items. Enjoy chili, soup and pie while you shop.

First United Methodist Church Annual Church Bazaar 560 Columbia Blvd., St. Helens 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Including a variety of vendors – Scentsy, PJ’s Toys, wooden items, plants, many linen items including knitted, crocheted and sewn; lots of baked goods, jewelry, vintage items and many more. Beginning at 11 a.m.,

lunch will be served; traditional soups will be Bean, Corn Chowder and Chicken Vegetable. There will also be many pies to choose from.

Saturday, Nov. 16 Scappoose Parents Association Holiday Bazaar Scappoose High School 33700 S.E. High School Way 9 a.m.–4p.m. Food concessions will be sold throughout the day, the proceeds will benefit the Scappoose School District’s Educational Foundation. Space rental 10x10 space $30, 6-foot space $15. For more information contact Candy Cole, 503-397-2355, 503-442-5241 or www.scappooseparents.org. Plymouth Presbyterian Church Holiday Bazaar 2615 Sykes Road St. Helens 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Gift items, fresh wreaths, holiday décor, home baked goods, free coffee, home-

Public Meetings Wednesday, Oct. 30 10 a.m. – Columbia County Board of Commissioners holds its regular board meeting and its regular staff meeting at 1 p.m., in the commissioners’ meeting room at the Columbia County Courthouse. Thursday, Oct. 31 9 a.m. – Columbia 9-1-1 Communications board of directors meeting. Wednesday, Nov. 6 7 a.m. – Columbia County

Traffic Safety Commission meets at America’s Best Value Inn. 10 a.m. – Columbia County Board of Commissioners holds its regular board meeting and its regular staff meeting at 1 p.m., in the commissioners’ meeting room at the Columbia County Courthouse. 1 p.m. – City of St. Helens City Council work session in the city council chambers. 7 p.m. – City of St. Helens City Council regular session in

the city council chambers. Thursday, Nov. 7 10 a.m. – The regular meeting of the Northwest Oregon Housing Authority will be held at the Champion Park Apartments, 4317 Brookfield Road, Tillamook, OR 97141. For agenda items, call NOHA at (503) 861-0119, Ext. 112. Monday, Nov. 11 7 p.m. – City of St. Helens Library board meets in city council chambers.

Tuesday, Nov. 12 6:30 p.m. - Scappoose School board meeting to be held in the district office boardroom. 7 p.m. – City of St. Helens Planning Commission meets in city council chambers. Wednesday, Nov. 13 10 a.m. – Columbia County Board of Commissioners holds its regular board meeting and its regular staff meeting at 1 p.m., in the commissioners’ meeting room at the Columbia County Courthouse.

Community Calendar Wednesday, Oct. 30 · Scappoose Public Library story time for ages 0-5 at 10:30 a.m. The theme and craft is Halloween. Thursday, Oct. 31 · Beaver Homes Grange #518 Haunted House Tour from 6:30–9:30 p.m. Games, Fright Free Fun, Concessions, Prizes. $5 ages 6 and up, under 6 free, Military $1 off. beaverhomesgrange.com or 503-556-3565. Saturday, Nov. 2 · Nob Hill work party from 1–4

p.m., sponsored by Friends of Nob Hill nature park; bring work gloves, hand tools (including clippers), water and snacks; wear long sleeve top, work pants and boots, be prepared for inclement weather. Volunteers will meet at the city’s wastewater plant at 451 Plymouth St., in St. Helens, at 1 p.m. Pre-registration is required, call 503-397-7904. · Fern Hill Grange Bluegrass concert, 72612 Fern Hill Road, in Rainier. The Fern Hill Bluegrass Band, a traditional bluegrass group has performed for 40-plus

years, will play to support the community grange hall. Potato bar for $6 before the concert from 5–6:30 p.m., music from 7–9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 · Scappoose Public Library story time for ages 0–5 at 10:30 a.m. The theme and craft is faces. · The Columbia River Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church, 51737 Columbia River Hwy., in Scappoose. Guest quilters are welcome to join.

Friday, Nov. 8 · Scappoose Public Library teen movie, “Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Ben Affleck and Liv Tyler star in this 1998 science fiction action thriller about an asteroid that is destined to obliterate the earth,” beginning at 4 p.m. Snacks and refreshments provided, no registration necessary for grades 6–12. Wednesday, Nov. 13 · Scappoose Public Library story time for ages 0-5 at 10:30 a.m. The theme and craft is paper airplanes.

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Saturday, Dec. 14 Holiday Bazaar To benefit Columbia County Toy & Joy Columbia City Community Hall (1850 Second St., Columbia City) 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Come and enjoy a wonderful holiday bazaar with

Saturday, Dec. 15 Holiday Bazaar To benefit Columbia County Toy & Joy Columbia City Community Hall (1850 Second St., Columbia City) 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Come and enjoy a wonderful holiday bazaar with fabulous homemade and baked goods. Find that “hard to find” gift for that someone special. Don’t miss out on your picture with Santa he will be visiting from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. A $2 donation is requested but not required. Pre-register a booth space before December 1st Contact Tricia 503-4384106. Spaces $30 & $45

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Scappoose VFW Post No. 4362 will hold a Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11 starting at 10:30 a.m. at the VFW Memorial between the Scappoose Public Library and City Hall. In St. Helens, the community is invited to attend a Veterans Day ceremony at the Blue Star Memorial in McCormick Park at 10:30 a.m. to honor those who have served our country. The ceremony will also give citizens an opportunity to participate in the ritual of burning torn, tattered, and old U.S. flags. Flags to be destroyed can be brought to the main St. Helens Fire Station before Nov. 11 and placed in the barrel provided for the flags. They will then be brought to McCormick Park for the retirement ceremony and burning. St. Helens Middle School invites everyone to a Veterans Day Celebration to honor family, friends and community members who have dedicated themselves to supporting freedom by serving in the U.S. military. The “Honor and Thanks” celebration will be held in the school gymnasium from 10–10:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8. The tribute will feature musical performances followed by a light reception for veterans. Join us at our

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Sunset Park Church 174 Sunset Blvd., St. Helens We are looking for vendors who create quality handmade items to showcase at our new Sunset Church Holiday Bazaar. We’re promoting a unique Bazaar experience by providing a Winter Wonderland atmosphere, music, story time with Mrs. Clause and a café serving lunch and fresh baked goods. Call 503-397-0535 for questions and registration form.

fabulous homemade and baked goods. Find that “hard to find” gift for that someone special Pre-register a booth space before December 1st Contact Tricia 503-4384106 Spaces $30 & $45

This event includes: *Craft Tables *Harvest Cafe’ *Lunch *Scandinavian Breads and Pastries including Lefse *Harvest Bakery *Silent Auction *Chair Massages *Candy Shop *Jewelry *Quilts *Grab Bags *Free Door Prizes

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made sweet rolls. Luncheon menu: homemade soups, bread and pie. Come join us!

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