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County, sheriff ordered to pay $800,000 to publication in postcard-only lawsuit loss Earlier this week, the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon ordered Columbia County to pay more than $800,000 in attorneys’ fees and penalties to a prisoners’ rights publication stemming from a lawsuit over censorship of mail to and from the county jail filed against the county and Sheriff Jeff Dickerson. The district court or-

dered the county to pay $763,803.45 in attorneys’ fees and $38,373.01 in costs to Prison Legal News, a non-profit monthly publication covering criminal justice-related issues. PLN, a Human Rights Defense Center project, filed suit against the county and Sheriff Jeff Dickerson in January 2012 after jail employees censored PLN’s publication and letters

mailed to detainees. PLN also said jail staff refused to provide PLN with notice or an opportunity to appeal the censorship of its correspondence. At the time, the jail’s policy was to allow inmates to send and receive mail in the form of postcards only, a policy put into place in early 2010 and one used at other jails throughout the state of

Oregon. The postcard rule was intended to reduce the staff time needed to process incoming and outgoing mail. That policy was changed in May 2012 after U.S. District Court Judge Michael Simon issued an injunction against the jail. In April 2013, following a trial, the court ruled in favor of PLN and prohibited Columbia County from enforc

ing its policy permanently. According to PLN, it was the first time a jail’s postcardonly policy was struck down as unconstitutional following a trial on the merits. Jesse Wing, lead counsel for PLN, praised the court for recognizing that PLN’s success broadly advanced the public interest and the See LAWSUIT, Page A3

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When Columbia County voters get their ballots in the mail at the end of April for the May 20 primary election, there’s one name that won’t be on the ballot. St. Helens attorney Agnes Petersen had planned to run against Judge Jenefer Grant for the no. 3 District 19 Circuit Court position but her filing was rejected by the state. The issue is Petersen’s age. Under current Oregon statute, the mandatory retirement age for judges is 75. Although she’s over the age limit, that didn’t stop Petersen from filing for the primary election in early March. But after filing the necessary paperwork and paying the related fees, the local attorney received a letter from the secretary of state’s office advising her she did “not meet the qualifications for the office” because of her age and a refund of the filing fee was in process. Petersen is now challenging that statute and recently took Oregon Secretary of State Kate Brown to court over the issue. Petersen filed a petition for alternate writ of mandamus (an order issued by the court that could force the state to allow Petersen to run or appear in court to prove why it shouldn’t). According to the March 19 petition, “the Oregon Revised Statutes 3.041 does not have an age qualification requirement for Circuit Judge of Oregon,” adding that state statutes and “Constitutional provision do not disqualify” Petersen from filing for election. So far, Petersen’s petition only challenges her right to file, not her right to serve as a judge if elected. The petition also notes that Petersen has been a member in good See BALLOTS, Page A4

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Above is an earlier model Sherpa Aircraft. The Scappoose company now builds turbine planes capable of taking off and landing in amazingly short distances. The custom-built planes are now being used around the world. At left: Glen Gordon explains how Sherpa’s aircraft are built one at a time, from the frame up. SHARI PHIEL / The Chronicle

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Scappoose aircraft makes waves around the world BY SHARI PHIEL news@thechronicleonline.com

ust imagine an eight– person aircraft with a 3,000-pound useful load, a cruising speed of 180 mph, fuel capacity of 346 gallons and the ability to land at just 40 mph. That’s exactly the type of plane being built at Sherpa Aircraft Manufacturing in Scappoose. For nearly three decades co-owner Glen Gordon has been designing and also redesigning his experimental aircraft. For almost half

that time, Gordon has been operating out of his space at the Scappoose Airpark. Soon, he will move from experimental to full production. With that production comes more jobs. “Right now I only have three or four people working full time, but our goal is to get up to 12,” said Gordon. “We’ll have three guys in our wing department, we’ll have three or four in the fuselage production, then we’ll have the electrical to do.” Sherpa planes don’t

a turbine engine, which Sherpa’s planes now have, the minimum speed for a safe landing is somewhere around 110 knots (or about 130 mph). Smaller planes typically need several hundred to even ’m working with an outfit thousands of feet in India and I’m working in to take off or land. Sherpa’s airplanes places like Somalia.” can take off and land in remarkably several groups around the short distances. Depending country,” Gordon said, add- on the terrain, distances can ing it’s unusual for a single- be as short as a little more engine aircraft with the than twice the length of the kind of versatility Sherpa’s plane. planes have. “It’s quite impressive For most planes with when you see it,” said

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come cheap either. With a base price at around $1.5 million plus another $200,000 for electronics, the market for the specialized planes is distinct. “I’m working with

Gordon. Even better, a Sherpa plane doesn’t even need a runway. Because of the engine placement, Sherpa aircraft can take off and land on rough terrain, open fields or on water if fitted with pontoons. This flexibility makes it especially useful for bush pilots in Alaska, gold mine and oil field operators needing to get in and out of secluded locations, law enforcement and border patrol agencies working highways, sightseeing tourism See SHERPA, Page A3

Circuit court judge hopes voters will keep her in place BY SHARI PHIEL news@thechronicleonline.com

During the month of March, The Chronicle is profiling each of the three candidates running for 19th District Circuit Court judge, position no. 1. This week, we profile St. Helens attorney and current Circuit Court Judge Jean Marie Martwick. When Judge Steven Reed retired last year, Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber appointed St. Helens attorney Jean Marie Martwick to serve the remainder of Reed’s term. Martwick now hopes to take a much longer term on the bench. Like many, Martwick found herself balancing the demands and family and home before deciding to pursue a career in law. “While I was a divorced mother of three, working full-time as a waitress, I

started college courses at Portland Community College. Then I transferred to Portland State University where I graduated with highest honors,” Martwick says of those early years. “When my children reached high school, I attended University of Oregon School of Law and graduated in 1995 with my law degree.” After graduating, Martwick quit her job and headed to the Metropolitan Public Defenders to work as a staff attorney, where she remained for several years. “Then in 2007, I opened an office in St. Helens and continued my practice, dedicated to public service, representing children and adults in civil and criminal matters. I also became a certified mediator,” she added. Although she’s only been on the bench since being appointed last November, Martwick says the experi-

Judge Jean Martwick ence she’s gained from working on both sides has proved invaluable. “I’ve spent thousands of hours in the courtroom in front of many judges. I know the law, I know the process of the law and the spirit of the law,” she said. “And I’m able to recognize justice well done and where improvement is needed. Those skills, combined with my dedica-

tion to public service and firm belief in our constitutional rights and laws and my mediation skills, make me an effective judge.” Martwick is running against Portland attorney Jason Heym (a local resident) and St. Helens attorney Cathleen Callahan, both of whom were in contention for the position during the governor’s appointment. Martwick is confident her appointment speaks highly of her suitability for circuit court judge. “It was months of intense interviews and background investigations. The state police investigated our background. But [Kitzhaber] did decide I was the right person for that position. But I’ll let the voters decide that,” she added. Just like the other two candidates for the circuit

court judge seat, Martwick also opened her own practice. “After I left Metropolitan Public Defenders, I was a contract member with the Columbia County Consortium. The majority of my practice was indigent, children and adults,” Martwick said, noting her practice was somewhat different than the traditional path for attorneys. “It’s a very busy way to practice, but it’s because I’m dedicated to public service that I’ve chosen my route.” As a circuit court judge, Martwick has been included and participated in the stakeholder/town hall meetings held to discuss the potential closure of the Columbia County Jail. While Martwick has expressed concerns about what the jail closure – currently scheduled for the end of the fiscal year on June See JUDGE, Page A6

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Spring breakers urged to drive safely Oregon State Police and the Oregon Department of Transportation are urging all drivers to drive safely and save lives during the spring break period, which runs March 22–30. Many people traveling this spring break, either alone or with family or friends, will hit the state’s highways day and night. During the 2013 spring break period (March 23–31), six people, ages 17 - 79, died in six separate traffic crashes on Oregon roads. “Fatal and serious injury crashes are almost always preventable, usually attributed to driver error, and the impacts to those affected can be devastating,” said OSP Major Travis Hampton.

“OSP troopers are joining law enforcement and traffic safety partners around the country encouraging all motorists to pledge their support for highway safety and to comply with all traffic safety laws.” According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), highway fatalities rank as one of the top 12 causes of death in the United States and are the leading cause of deaths among teens. Over 33,000 people dying on our nation’s roadways is unacceptable. Last year, preliminary numbers show Oregon recorded 314 traffic fatalities, a drop of nearly 7 percent from the number of fatalities in 2012. Through March 19,

2014, 50 people have died in Oregon traffic crashes. The Oregon State Police and ODOT urges all motorists to join their law enforcement officers in keeping our roads safe by obeying the posted speed, properly use safety restraints and child safety seats, don’t drive distracted, drive safely within your traffic lane, and never drive impaired or fatigued. Everyone traveling bicyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists and motorists alike - all have the individual responsibility for keeping our roads safe. Immediately report aggressive, dangerous and intoxicated drivers to 9-1-1 or call OSP at 1-800-24DRUNK (800-2437865).

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Police Reports Columbia County Sheriff’s Office March 14 – Deputies responded to a juvenile situation in the 28000 block of Old Rainier Road. March 14 – A trespass was reported in the 19000 block of Swedetown Road. March 14 – Fraudulent activity was reported in the 54000 block of Dahlgren Road. March 14 – Deputies conducted a death investigation in the 50000 block of Columbia River Highway. March 15 – Juvenile abuse was reported in the 25000 block of Deerfield Street. March 15 – CCSO responded to a marine call

in the 57000 block of Old Portland Road. March 15 – A burglary was reported in the 65000 block of Apiary Road. March 15 – A disturbance was reported in progress in the 77000 block of Rutters Road. March 15 – A juvenile was reported missing from the 23000 block of Shepard Road. March 15 – A trespass was reported in progress at Dahlgren Road and Gift Place. March 16 – A theft was reported from Pisgah Home Road and Holaday Road. March 16 – A disturbance was reported in progress in the 34000 block of Johnsons Landing Road. March 17 – It was re-

ported that fraudulent activity had just occurred in the 34000 block of Sykes Road. March 17 – Endangering was reported on Highway 30 at Gilmore Road. March 17 – Fraudulent activity was reported in the 32000 block of JP West Road. March 18 – Deputies responded to a juvenile situation in the 35000 block of Riverside Lane. March 18 – A burglary was reported in the 33000 block of Tide Creek Road. March 18 – A theft was reported in the 73000 block of Columbia River Highway. March 18 – Deputies responded to a custody dispute in the 26000 block of Pellham Hill Road.

March 19 – A vehicle was reported stolen from the 16000 block of Timber Road. March 19 – Deputies recovered a stolen vehicle at Whitney and Clark roads. March 19 – A theft was reported from the 74000 block of Columbia River Highway. March 19 – A juvenile was reported missing from the 12000 block of Keasey Road. March 20 – Harassment was reported in the 14000 block of Midland District Road. March 20 – Deputies took a report of a sex crime at an undisclosed location. March 20 – A trespass was reported in progress in near Whitney and Clark roads.

Columbia River Fire & Rescue March 17 – CRF&R responded to a non-injury vehicle accident in the 63000 block of Columbia River Highway. March 17 – Units responded to a fire alarm system malfunction in the 58000 block of Old Portland Road. There was no fire. March 19 – Personnel responded to a non-injury vehicle accident in the 70000 block of Columbia River Highway. March 20 – Units responded to a fire alarm

system malfunction in the 58000 block of Old Portland Road. There was no fire. March 20 – CRF&R investigated the smell of smoke in the 300 block of Wyeth Street. There was no fire. March 21 – A fire alarm sounded in the 57000 block of Brisbane Way because of burnt food. March 23 – Personnel confined a cooking fire to its container in the 2000 block of Gable Road. March 23 – CRF&R assisted with a police matter in the 1700 block of Old Portland Road.

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SHERPA: Aircraft designer a good fit with Airpark tenants From PAGE A1

businesses and, of course, hunters and fisherman. But the planes are not designed for use in just this country. “I’m working with an outfit in India and I’m working in places like Somalia. I’m working on a plane where they want to actually put a rapid fire gun in the baggage compartment because of all the pirates,” Gordon explained. “We have a good payload, we can pack a payload of 3,000 pounds.” The planes are built from the ground up at the Scappoose facility. From the steel frame, to the seats, wings, spoilers and engine, each plane is built by the workers at Sherpa.

“The style of construction that we use is very important. There are many new technical changes in the construction material for aircraft. But some of the new things are not suitable for what we want to accomplish,” he said. “We build a simple, basic steel frame that is as strong as it can be.” For the types of uses and conditions Sherpa’s planes operate under, that’s a necessity. “They’re a great niche opportunity, which is taking advantage within the country and outside of the country” said Port of St. Helens Executive Director Pat Trapp. The port owns the property where Sherpa is housed. “The fact that something like this can be built at a small, rural

general aviation airport is phenomenal.” Trapp believes businesses like Sherpa Aircraft Manufacturing are a good fit for the Scappoose Airpark and can help the port bring similar businesses to Columbia County. “It allows them to draw on the synergistic opportunities they have with the other aviation-cluster tenants out there,” said Trapp. “Whether that be maintenance or cushions or composite materials. It’s a very nice approach that complements each other.” For more information about Sherpa Aircraft Manufacturing, visit the website at SherpaAircraft. com. Don’t forget to stop by during the next Wings and Wheels event later this summer.

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Another campaign year from the reserve account to has come to a close for the help cover operating exUnited Way of Columbia penses. We understand that County. The agency condemand for services continues to be impacted by the tinues to rise and funding is economic climate in the area, at a critical level for many as evidenced by the fact that of these programs,” added over 70 percent of the counBeck. “The borrowing of ty’s workforce commutes out funds from the reserve acof area to work and changes count means we will all have in annual company camto work even harder in the paigns and corporate founda- upcoming year to increase tion guidelines. support for United Way and “At campaign end this our efforts to help change year we are 12 percent below lives in Columbia County.” the amount raised last year,” Some programs and/or said Executive Director agencies were not eligible Kathye Beck. for funding this year beTo ensure the same level cause they did not apply in of dollars would be availyear one. As always, donor able for partner agencies in designations are paid as the year two funding cycle directed. Eligible organizaas was awarded last year, the tion and programs received United Way’s board reduced at least the same amount of personnel costs and operating allocated funds as last year. budget. Any reductions in funds can “The board then made a be attributed to lower donor decision withdraw funds designations. The good news 03-26-14to 3x10 March Madness:Layout 1 3/24/14 10:42 AM Page 1

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rights of many people. “In his ruling today, Judge Michael H. Simon remarked that, ‘This action brought specific injunctive relief not only to PLN but also to all inmates at the Jail and their family and friends and others who wish to correspond with them...,’” Wing said, adding “the great success in this case will benefit many other people in the future because the Court’s injunction is permanent.” During the litigation the county said “inmates have a First Amendment right to receive magazines and inmates and their correspondents have a Fourteenth Amendment right to procedural due process.” However, the jail claimed there was no official policy banning magazines at the facility. “We had other constitution problems that we weren’t even aware we were doing,” said Sheriff

Jeff Dickerson. “We didn’t have an adequate appeals process and our policy also said we didn’t deny magazines… some of it was just the understanding of lingo.” Although the county jail’s policy, which predated Dickerson, was to allow delivery of periodicals, jail staff was not aware that magazines and similar publications were classified as periodicals. Items such as newspapers were delivered to inmates. According to the sheriff, once the issue with the delivery of magazines was brought to the department’s attention, steps were taken to make sure inmates received those periodicals. While the jail’s policy regarding magazines was in place before Dickerson was elected, the postcard-only mail policy was not. That policy was implemented by Dickerson. “When I came in and the other sheriffs all said they were going to go to

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U.S. Rep. Bonamici visits area schools; talks policies, funding U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.) stopped by several area schools last week while on a tour of schools in Columbia and Washington counties. Bonamici visited schools in Clatskanie, Rainier, St. Helens and Scappoose before moving on to Banks, Aloha and Forest Grove. According to Bonamici, the day-long tour schedule provided her with the opportunity to talk with students and educators about policies and school funding. “This was a great opportunity for me to see firsthand how education policy is working in the classroom,” said Bonamici said. “There has been a lot of discussion about curriculum, assessment, and education reform, but there is no better way to understand what’s working in a classroom than talking with students, teachers, and administrators.” While visiting the St. Helens School District, Bonamici spent time meeting with students from St. Helens Middle School and also toured the school facility. “In Congress I serve on

two committees. One of them is Education and the Workforce. The other one is the committee on Science, Space and Technology,” Bonamici told the middle school students. “I want to hear from people in the schools about how federal policies affects schools and what you’re doing, what you’re learning, what you’re teaching.” Several students at the middle school had the opportunity to ask Bonamici about how federal decisions affect local schools, and were especially concerned about increasing class sizes. “Class sizes have gone up in a lot of districts in Oregon. Some of that is because of funding cuts at the state level, some of it is district decisions, but I know from my time in the state legislature that education funding has been cut a lot at the same time that there have been a lot of additional requirements… without necessarily enough extra funding. I would like to see class sizes smaller as well,” she said. While touring the counties, Bonamici also visited two programs that help students make the transition from high school to higher education or the workforce.

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U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici had a chance to meet with local middle-school students this past week, while spending a day visiting schools in Columbia and Washington counties.

said. “These programs offer students a network of support that they may not get anywhere else and we should do more to support them.”

“We need more innovative programs like Rainier Youth Transition and Forest Grove’s 4-H program to help prepare students for their future,” Bonamici

St. Helens OSP site to welcome new recruit

Fourteen men and two women began training for their careers with the Oregon State Police after being sworn in on Sunday, March 16. OSP Superintendent Richard Evans welcomed the new recruit troopers during the ceremony with their family and friends present at the Oregon Public Safety Academy Hall of Heroes in Salem. The ceremony marked the beginning of new and exciting careers for the 16 new recruit troopers, selected from hundreds of applicants. They bring a vast range of life experience and backgrounds when they move into the Oregon Public Safety Academy where, over the next six months, the ma-

jority will receive extensive training to prepare them in helping keep Oregon safe for our citizens and visitors. Ranging in ages from 21 to 45 (with the average being 33), the new recruit troopers will be stationed throughout the state, including the St. Helens OSP work site. Eight served in the military, eight have a college degree including one recruit with a PhD in International Public Law, and four are lateral entry hires with prior law enforcement experience. Three are bilingual in Spanish, Russian, and Ukrainian languages. New OSP recruit troopers go through 26 weeks of intensive academy-based training consisting of a four-

week OSP pre-academy, 16 weeks of required Basic Police academy training, and six more weeks of Post Academy training. The four lateral entry recruit troopers are not required to attend the Basic Police Training and they will report to their assigned offices after the initial four-week OSP preacademy training. Upon successfully completing the initial training at the Oregon Public Safety Academy, the recruit troopers are appointed to report to the following assigned OSP office locations: • St. Helens Work Site (1 - F&W) • Bend Area Command office (1) • Central Point Area Com-

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BALLOTS: Handful of races, one bond measure and one levy From PAGE A1 standing with the state bar for more than 10 years and has lived in and maintained her office in St. Helens for the same period as well. Columbia County Clerk Betty Huser said the filing and required court appearance could delay getting ballots printed and out to the voters. Limited turnout for county, state races When voters do finally get their ballots in the mail, there will only be a handful of races to decide on, along with one levy and one bond measure, with even fewer candidates. Among the races to be decided is the county commissioner position no. 2. County commissioners are elected to a four-year term. Current commissioner Henry Heimuller will face off against Scappoose resident and business owner Wayne Mayo. Heimuller first took office as a county commissioner in 2010. His current term expires in 2015. As long as neither candidate withdraws from the race, both Heimuller and Mayo will automatically move on to the November general election. A third candidate, St.

Helens resident Bill Allen, joined the county commissioner race in February but withdrew his candidacy in March. Sue Martin, the county’s current assessor, will run unopposed for the position, which is also a four-year term. Scappoose business owner Brady Preheim will challenge long-time County Clerk Betty Huser for the four-year term. With no other candidates entering the fray, both will move on to the general election. The final race on the county ballot is for a sixyear term as justice of the peace. Current JP Wallace Thompson is the only candidate for the position. Among the state-level races with local impacts are the races for Columbia County District Attorney, and two circuit court judge seats. Long-time DA Steven Atchison is running unopposed. For position no. 1 for the 19th District Circuit Court, St. Helens attorney Cathleen Callahan and Portland Attorney Jason Heym will run against current Circuit Court Judge Jean Martwick. Judge Ted Grove will seek re-election for his position, as will Judge Jenefer Grant (barring any last-minute, court-ordered changes).

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Letters Time to talk It is important for us as parents, caring adults and communities to set young people on the path for a healthy future and support them as they work for positive change. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and this year’s campaign is focused on youth. Youth in our county experience sexual violence at a higher rate than state average. In 2013, 10 percent of Columbia County teens reported being sexually assaulted in a survey by the Oregon Health Authority. This April, the campaign, “It’s time… to talk about it!” encourages individuals and communities to support healthy sexual development. Young people face many challenges during adolescence. We can support teens during this time of change and discovery. Young people need age-appropriate information about healthy sexuality and relationships from trusted adults. The first step is to start an open dialogue. Ask questions and, most importantly, listen. We can all play a role in modeling healthy behaviors, promoting positive skills, and creating safe environments. It is important to empower the voices of youth and challenge negative, unhealthy messages. It’s okay if you do not have all the answers. SAFE of Columbia County offers resources to help, safeofcolumbiacounty.org. To create a vision for a future without

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sexual violence, every voice can play a role in a healthier, safer tomorrow for all. You can use your voice to start the conversation. You can support the voices of young people, and together we can amplify our voices for a healthy future. It’s time… to talk about it! Naaman Cordova-Muenzberg St. Helens Get insured “I’m young and healthy. I don’t need medical insurance.” Famous last words. Sign up for medical insurance while you can — and at a great price. When I was in my 30s, I had to have major surgery. I was off work for 10 weeks. I ended up paying a lot of bills for a very long time. A friend who was in her 20s had no insurance and developed uterine cancer. Not good. When I was unemployed I couldn’t afford COBRA insurance, which came to almost half the amount of my unemployment insurance. Then, I had to have an infected (fortunately non-cancerous) breast cyst removed. What I would have given for medical insurance that was affordable. We now all have the chance through the Affordable Care Act, so let’s take it. Sign up for medical insurance before March 31. You never know what’s around the corner, no matter how young, or healthy, or powerful you are. You wouldn’t live anywhere without a smoke detector or locks on the door. Don’t live

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Viewpoint Consider your pets when controlling slugs BY SALLY MCNAIR DVM, Rainier

Spring is here! We have treated our first slug bait poisoned dog at Valley Vet Clinic. Slug control is essential to a successful garden, but please think of your pets (and neighbor’s pets) when you make your battle plans. Metaldehyde poison comes as Slug Bait, which is a grain-based crumble that dogs love to eat. Deadline is also metaldehyde, but is in a form not attractive to dogs. Cats do not seem to like either form and are rarely poisoned. Slugs who eat metaldehyde will have a seizure and leave a mucous trail as they stagger around and die. Dogs do not eat slugs because (dead or alive) they taste bad. Dogs who eat slug bait will start to twitch within 30 minutes to 3 hours from exposure. If they have eaten enough, this will progress to seizures and death. If you know they have eaten the bait, it is important to induce vomiting with oral peroxide. If the dog shows severe twitching and seizures do not make them vomit because they may inhale the vomit and poison. In this case get them to your veterinarian immediately. Most but not all animals will survive with treatment. Sluggo, an iron-based slug poison, is not toxic to pets. Slugs like to eat at night when humidity is high. Walk through your garden every morning to pick up, cut or crush slugs wandering along or eating plants – this Courtesy photo is a green control method. You can also sprinkle salt on them and they will shrivel up. Beer traps will attract Slugs are common here in Columbia County, and while controlling them is essential to maintaining a healthy slugs, which come for a free drink but end up drowned. garden, veterinarians caution that slug poison can also be harmful to household pets

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Obituaries Catherine Anne (O’Farrell) Barnett Catherine Anne (O’Farrell) Barnett died on March 13, 2014. She was born in Portland, on April 6, 1939. Catherine spent her early childhood years in Marcola, Ore., when the family moved Catherine Barnett to her grandparents farm during the Great Depression. When the economy changed the family moved to Tualatin, Ore., where she graduated from Tigard High School. Catherine

earned a bachelor’s degree in Home Economics Education at Oregon State College in 1961. Catherine enjoyed her membership in Delta Zeta Sorority at Oregon State, especially when she was president. Catherine started her teaching career in 1961 teaching Home Economics at St. Helens High School. She left St. Helens schools for about 10 years in 1969 to work in the state department of education as a home economics specialist in addition to being the state director of Future Homemakers of America. She returned to teach as well as serve as Director of Student Activities at St. Helens High School. She retired in 1993 to take on new projects and take care of herself. In 1963 she met Don-

ald Barnett in St. Helens and they were married in 1965. Catherine and Donald loved to collect antiques and built their dream home, a Victorian style home on the banks of the Columbia River in Columbia City, Ore. Catherine loved cooking, entertaining, and spending time with friends and family. After retirement, Catherine continued to dedicate her life to children with her involvement in the Sacajawea Health Center in St. Helens, The St. Helens Student Foundation, and was instrumental in the startup of the St. Helens Backpack Program, which provides food for children who might otherwise go hungry over the weekend. Catherine was a loving and caring person who

extended gracious hospitality to all who came to her home. All of her students remember her as one of their favorite teachers who had a beautiful smile and a very kind heart. Catherine is survived by her husband Donald Barnett of St. Helens; her brother Adrian O’Farrell also of St. Helens; and her aunt Olive Price of Walla Walla, Wash.; and many nieces and nephews; as well as numerous close friends and neighbors. A memorial service is scheduled for April 19, 2014, at 1 p.m. at the St. Helens B.P.O.Elks Lodge 1999, 350 Belton Road, St. Helens, OR 97051. Memorial gifts can be made to the St. Helens Student Foundation (P.O. Box 1608, St. Helens OR 97051), St. Helens Community Backpack Program (560

Columbia Blvd., St., Helens OR 97051). Robert E. Kremer Robert E. Kremer was born in St. Helens on March 30, 1930. He went to be with his Lord on March 16, 2014. He was 83. Robert graduated from St. Helens High School in 1948. A memorial service will be held at Suegh Hills Church in Kennewick, Wash., on April 12, 2014 at 11 a.m. LaVerne J. Newell LaVerne J. Newell, born on Sept. 2, 1944, and died on March 16, 2014, in St. Helens. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, March 21 at 1 p.m. at Columbia Funeral Home in St. Helens. Arrangements are by

Columbia Funeral Home. Benjamin Harvey King Benjamin Harvey King, 71, of St. Helens, succumbed to dementia and passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2014. Memorial services were held at Columbia Funeral Home and Cremation Center on March 3. Eunice Eisenzimmer A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., on Tuesday, March 25, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 5310 NE 42nd Ave., in Portland. Recitation of the rosary will be said at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2014, at Bateman Carroll Funeral Home. Interment will be in Gethsemani Catholic Cemetery. Visit atemancarrollfunerals.com for more information.

Thrivent Financial helps Habitat for Humanity build homes Recently, those driving along Sykes Road in St. Helens may have noticed a sign at the most recent Habitat housing project announcing Columbia County Habitat for Humanity (CCHFH) and Thrivent Financial as partners developing a new Habitat housing project under construction. While many people know Habitat for Humanity, not too many people are familiar with the name Thrivent. So just who is Thrivent? Thrivent provides volunteers and funding toward projects such as the one currently under construction. Also known as Thrivent Builds, this faithbased home building organization is an arm of Thrivent Financial. Through Thrivent Financial this program builds and funds a percentage of the construction costs of a home under a grant pro-

gram. CCHFH was one of a select number of affiliates throughout the nation chosen to participate in this unique partnership to build affordable housing. “Columbia County Habitat for Humanity feels honored to be selected,” said Boyd Ruby, president of the local Habitat board. He noted that the selection process was a long and involved one, with no guarantee of selection. “The Columbia County Habitat affiliate was just one of six selected in the Pacific Northwest (including Alaska and Idaho), only one of two in Oregon in this latest round of awarded grants out of 126 applicants nationwide.” Habitat for Humanity’s relationship with Thrivent brings together the financial, volunteer, and advocacy resources of hundreds of local Habitat for Humanity affiliates. To date, volunteers have

donated more than 4 million hours to construct more than 2,000 homes throughout the U.S. Thrivent’s 2014 national commitment will help fund the construction and rehabilitation of 126 HFH homes in 35 states, including the home currently under construction in St. Helens. “While this grant will significantly help us in the construction of the first home, we still need donations to help finish the project,” added CCHFH Executive Director Bill Blank. “The business community and individuals have been always supportive, and we hope they continue to be.” “We are deeply grateful for Thrivent Financial’s partnership, and steadfast comment to decent, affordable housing around the world,” said Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Human-

ity International. “Working together since 2005 through the Thrivent Builds programs, Habitat and Thrivent have engaged volunteers to help thousands of families improve their homes and the communities in which they live.” Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity is a multi-year, multi-million dollar partnership between Thrivent Financial and Habitat for Humanity International. Thrivent Builds is designed to involve Thrivent members and Christians in helping provide a “hand up” to people in need of affordable housing; offering them a path to greater economic independence. Excluding government funding, Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity is Habitat’s largest single source of funding, constructing more than 4,300 homes in the U.S.

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owever, these words of Jesus tell us that God judged Jesus, rather than you for your sins. I bid you to notice that Jesus said, “My God,” rather than “My Father.” The Father had turned His

back on His Son because the sins of the world were now upon Him. The Gospel writer Luke notes that darkness stood over the entire earth for three hours in the middle of the day. That darkness stood as a sign of God’s Judgment being executed on God’s Son (Jesus) for all people. As St. Paul says, “God made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that in Him we might become righteous before God (II Corinthians 5: 21).” here on the cross, Jesus suffered your hell and condemnation. What is hell like, you might well ask? If you want a glimpse of the horror of hell, you need look no farther than the cross. Hell is horrible, unending and final. Hell is extreme torture and pain coupled with a raging thirst. From the cross, Jesus speaks of His bones being out of joint (Psalm 22:14). People who have had bones ripped out of their joints say there is no greater pain. This is the eternal fate we deserve for our sins.

et, God determined from the foundation of the world to unleash His fury of hell on His only Son. Jesus endured the agony of the dammed in hell for you. “My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me,” stand in the pages of Holy Scripture to remind you as you struggle with your sin and a troubled conscience that God no longer holds your sins against you. As a matter of fact, God can no longer be angry with you because He took out His eternal anger on Christ Jesus. Jesus is now our Sabbath Rest. Because Jesus cried out these words on that Good Friday, we will never have occasion to speak them, now or in eternity. --- Pastor Joseph Burkhardt AscensionLutheranChurch, 1911 Columbia Blvd.St. Helens, OR. Email: spalatin@juno.com Phone: 503-312-1072 Divine Service: 9:30 am. Come join us for Easter Breakfast April 20 at 8:30 am. C12259

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Public Meetings Wednesday, March 26 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. 5 p.m. – Port of St. Helens Commission work session, at the port office, 100 E St., in Columbia City.

Wednesday, April 2 7 a.m. – Columbia County Traffic Safety Commission. America’s Best Village Inn, St. Helens. 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.

Monday, March 31 5 p.m. – Port of St. Helens Airport Advisory Committee meets at the port office, 100 E. St., in Columbia City.

Thursday, April 3 9 a.m. – Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District board of directors meeting in the district office meeting room, 58611 McNulty Way, in St. Helens. 1 p.m. – Columbia 9-1-1 Communications workshop in the district office meeting room, 58611 McNulty Way, in St. Helens.

Tuesday, April 1 5:30 p.m. – Port of St. Helens Marina Advisory Committee meets at the port office 100 E St., in Columbia City.

Tuesday, April 8 7 p.m. – St. Helens Planning Commission meeting in council chambers at city hall, plaza entrance. If you wish to participate or attend the meeting and need special accommodations, call 503-397-6272 in advance of the meeting.

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Wednesday, April 9 8:30 a.m. – Port of St. Helens board of commissioners regular meeting at the port office, 100 E St., in Columbia City. 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. Noon – Columbia County Parks Advisory Commission

Wednesday, April 16 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.

Tuesday, April 15 6 p.m. – Columbia River PUD board meeting in the Community Room, 64001 Columbia River Hwy., in Deer Island.

Monday, April 21 5 p.m. – Greater St. Helens Park and Recreation District monthly board meeting in the Eisenschmidt Pool basement.

Community Calendar Saturday, March 29 · Relay for Life Bunco at 6 p.m. at Beaver Homes Grange, $10 for potluck and silent auction. Tuesday, April 1 · St. Helens Library – Oregon’s sixth Poet Laureate, Paulann Petersen, visits at 7 p.m. · Scappoose Public Library kids hour – LEGO build at 4 p.m., for grades K-6. Wednesday, April 2 · The Columbia River Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Columbia Soil and Water Conservation District building, 35285 Millard Road, in St. Helens. Guest quilters are welcome to join. · Scappoose Public Library 10:30 a.m. story time for ages 0–5. Thursday, April 3 · Scappoose Public Library, 6 p.m., teen advisory board meeting. Application required, for grades 6–12. · St. Helens Library – 7 p.m.,

homesteading in St. Helens. Join Chip Bubl, Dennis and Sue Snyder, OSU Master Gardeners from Columbia County to discuss producing and preserving food for your family and friends. · The regular meeting of the Northwest Oregon Housing Authority (NOHA) will be held at 10 a.m. at the NOHA office, 147 S. Main Ave., Warrenton, OR 97146. For agenda items, call 503-861-0119, extension 112. Saturday, April 5 · Scappoose Mayor’s Ball and Auction “Cinco de Abril” at 33342 SW Meadow Drive, in Scappoose. Tickets are $25 per person, $200/$250 for sponsor tables, which seat 8. Tickets will be available at the door. For more info., call Julie Stephens at 503-543-2047. Wednesday, April 9 · Scappoose Public Library, 10:30 a.m. story time for ages 0-5. Thursday, April 10 · St. Helens Library – 4 p.m.,

children’s guitar music. Local guitarist Ben Wells will perform his favorite children’s music. Ages 3-8. Friday, April 11 · Scappoose Public Library teen movie at 3:30 p.m., for grades 6–12. · Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser from 5–7 p.m. at McBride Elementary School. $10 donation, tickets can be purchased at South County Chamber of Commerce, Dianna’s Formal Affair, Bertucci’s, Fultano’s, Sunshine Pizza or Columbia Pacific Food Bank. Saturday, April 12 · Fifth annual Rainier Revisited at 10 a.m. at Beaver Homes Grange in Rainier. A living reenactment of Rainier and local history. Hosted by the Rainier Jr./ Sr. High School History Club. · Oregon Senior Spelling Bee at 1 p.m. in the Heritage Center at Mary’s Woods in Lake Oswego, 17425 Holy Names Drive. To register call Tobie Finzel 503-705-2173 or tobief@aol.com

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Wednesday, April 16 · Scappoose Public Library, 10:30 a.m. story time for ages 0-5. · St. Helens Library – teen gaming night from 4:30–6:30 p.m., for grades 6 and up. Thursday, April 17 · Shop Local, Shop St. Helens – Participating businesses will be open until 8 p.m. with deals, prizes, raffles, coupons, and much more. Saturday, April 19 · Annual mEGGa Egg Hunt from 9:30 a.m.–12:59 p.m. at the Columbia County Fairgrounds and Event Complex, 58892 Saulser Road, in St. Helens. For more info., call 503-397-4231. · Donkey Basketball, 6 p.m. in the St. Helens High School gym. Tickets are $6, children under 3 are free. St. Helens Police vs. Columbia River Fire & Rescue. Family fun for everyone, including a silent auction.

Potters from across the county make bowls at the 2013 Empty Bowls fundraiser. This year’s event is schedule for April 11 at McBride Elementary School.

Annual Empty Bowls fundraiser returns April 11 The annual Columbia Pacific Food Bank Empty Bowls Fundraiser will take place on Friday, April 11 from 5–7 p.m. at McBride Elementary School, 2774 Columbia Blvd., in St. Helens. This is one of the major fundraisers for the food bank and the proceeds go to help fight hunger in Columbia County. Tickets are $10 each and are limited to 300. They can be purchased at the door, in Scappoose at Diana’s Formal Affair or Fultano’s Pizza; and in St. Helens at Sunshine Pizza, Columbia Pacific Food Bank or the

South Columbia County Chamber of Commerce. Food for the event is being donated by several local businesses, including: Dockside Steak and Pasta, St. Helens Market Fresh IGA, Klondike Restaurant & Bar, St. Helens Elks Club, Fultano’s Pizza, Sunshine Pizza and Bertucci’s. Bowls will be provided by St. Helens and Rainier high school students. In addition, there will be a silent auction and pottery by the students will be available for sale with a portion of the proceeds going to the food bank.

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