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Scappoose Fire District conducted a training exercise on SW 4th Street and JP West Street on June 11, taking advantage of a donated home to get some rare live-fire training.

Scappoose fire conducts training burn of house BY CODY MANN cmann@countrymedia.net

Onlookers gathered in a Scappoose neighborhood this weekend to witness a rare sight – firemen burning a home to the ground. Scappoose Fire District conducted a training exercise on SW 4th Street and JP West Street on June 11, taking advantage of a donated home to get some rare live-fire training. Six teams of firefighters took turns working with the home as it burned. Fire Chief Michael Greisen said the exercise provided new crew members the opportunity to experience a structure fire in

a safer training environment. He said it also provides the experienced crewmembers a chance to develop their leadership abilities. “It gives them real experience with fully-involved structure fires,” Greisen said. “Not just a little oven fire or something like that.” He said the exercise allows the crews to learn how they will react to the heat, how flames behave, what effect water has when it is applied (too much water can lead to steam-burned firefighters). Greisen said the training allows newer firefighters to gain confidence in their protective equipment, seeing it work under

City seeks refuge from homeless campers BY CODY MANN cmann@countrymedia.net

The city government may look to revise some of its codes and reduce the number of homeless people camping in the area. At a recent meeting of the St. Helens City Council, Chief of Police Terry Moss asked the councilors to consider examining the language in some of the codes

used to enforce restrictions on camping in the city. Numerous ongoing complaints regarding homeless campsites may lead to questioning whether camping at McCormick Park and on Sand Island should be allowed to continue. Moss said among the problems was permitted camping in the park being abused by groups of homeless people who obtain multiple permits and monopolize campsites for days on end, exploiting what amounts to a loophole. “The police department recognizes it, the parks department recognizes it, the city council recognizes it… and our citizens recognize it.” Moss said. “We have to change the rules somehow.” Moss said everybody involved wants to provide a way for people to enjoy the opportunity to camp in the city, but in a way that is fair,

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serious conditions. The whole team benefits: engineers, firefighters, and medical responders were all present to practice their respective skills. Scappoose Fire brought two fire engines and water tender to the scene, as well as a water tank and the local hydrants. Greisen said they needed to have two water sources, two primary lines and two back up lines, which requires a level of orchestration that exercises such as this are designed to practice. Firefighter Thomas Kirk, originally from London, England

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Global Partners to resume Ethanol shipments by rail BY DON PATTERSON

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Global Partners may soon begin shipping ethanol from its facility at Port Westward. On June 8, spokesman for the company, Dan Luckett, told the Port of St. Helens staff and commissioners the transloading company hoped to begin loading ethanol from rail cars onto ocean going barges later this month. According to Luckett, the ethanol will arrive via rail tank car. No ethanol will be manufactured at the Port Westward plant, at least not immediately. “We’re in the process of trying to develop that business,” Luckett said. Initial quantities will be low, he said. In 2015, Global Partners discontinued shipping, or transloading

Bakken crude oil brought in by rail cars. Crews spent the past several months cleaning and preparing equipment for the switch to ethanol. But concerns about the dangers posed by oil trains linger. During the Port meeting, several members of the public spoke out about oil trains. The recent accident involving a crude oil train in Mosier, Ore., refocused discussion on oil trains in Columbia County, with commissioners and the public alike expressing concern about the safety of tank cars filled with crude oil rolling through population centers. On June 8, the Port Commission agreed to send a letter to the National Transportation Safety Board, encouraging them to fully investigate the Mosier accident. Commissioner Keith Iverson asked the staff to check with local emergency responders to make sure

they are adequately prepared to handle an accident. So far, ethanol has not ignited the same public concern as oil trains rolling through local communities. In a quarterly report to the Port Commission, Luckett said ethanol posed less danger of fire and explosion due to its lower volatility and its quicker dissipation in the event of a spill. “There are differences between what happened there and what happens here,” he said. A fire involving tank cars filled with ethanol did occur in May 2011. A log train struck tank cars parked on a siding near the junction of Highway 30 and Cornelius Pass Road, creating a spectacular fire that closed Highway 30 for several hours. No one was injured and no structures were damaged in the blaze.

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Masons donate Kindle devices to Hudson Park students At a school-wide assembly held on June 8, twenty-one Hudson Park Elementary students received Kindles donated by the Rainier Masonic Lodge. This is the second year students at Hudson Park have participated in the Kindles for Books Program sponsored by the Masonic Lodge. This year, reading goals were met 1,094 times, as compared to 885 times last year. The students and staff of Hudson Park would like to thank the Rainier Masonic Lodge for their donation of Kindles this year. Kindle recipients were: Kindergarten:

Sheilyn Prouty-Parcell, Mrs. Geringer Wade Shulda, Mrs. Geringer Bransen Weaver, Mrs. Kunders First Grade: Maleea Bugg, Ms. Askew Jaela Jackson, Ms. Askew Steven Reddington, Mrs. Ontiveros Second Grade: Kimberly FisherSmythe, Ms. Collins Kaelea Gortler, Ms. Lewno Lillian Youngblood, Ms. Collins Third Grade: Cordi Biddix, Mrs. Garlick Gunner Miller, Mrs.

Garlick Kasey Neal, Ms. Shelton Fourth Grade: Delaney Fortelney, Mrs. Frederick Rodolfo Rodriguez, Mrs. Frederick Wade Widme, Mrs. Paddock Fifth Grade: Manon Lever, Mrs. Richards Camille Smith, Mrs. Richards Jadon Triebre, Mrs. Richards Sixth Grade: Tyler Borders, Ms. Leishman Isabelle Etten, Ms. Richard Justine Pompella, Ms. Johanson/Mrs. Evans

Johnson receives award for housing bills State Senator Betsy Johnson received this year’s American Dream Award from the Oregon Association of Realtors (OAR) at its 2016 conference. The 2015-2016 award was presented to Senator Johnson by St. Helens Realtor Bob Braud. Senator Johnson was instrumental in helping guide a set of bipartisan bills designed to address Oregon’s housing crisis to the governor’s desk for signature. “Senator Johnson’s ability to balance legislative agendas and deliver solutions to complex issues in a thoughtful and meaningful manner is one of the reasons she was given this award. She continues to receive support from the OAR, the largest professional trade organization in the state with more than 14,000 members,” Braud said in a written statement.

Each year in the spring the Oregon Association of Realtors Government Affairs Key Committee sponsors a conference and invites the entire OAR membership from the state to meet in Salem for an all-day conference. There they learn what is happening in Oregon that

affects property rights and other issues pertinent to the real estate industry. The local representative for this committee is Bob Braud of St. Helens. The conference was held at the Salem Convention Center on May 23.

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There is a new super hero in town – a lot of them, actually. On June 18, the community is invited to join SHEDCO (St. Helens Economic Development Corporation) and Deer Island Manor as costumed super heroes in the fun of the Kiwanis Day Parade. The Kiwanis Day Parade theme is “Celebrate Healthy Living.” Everyone is encouraged to participate as a costumed super hero with that theme in mind. The event will feature a Batmobile created by Jason and Diane Dunn of Deer Island Manor for all to rally around; the Batmobile will surely generate everyone’s super powers. South Columbia County Chamber of Commerce will host the Super Hero Celebrate Healthy Living event

and the celebration will start at 10 a.m. There will be many photo opportunities for all super heroes to be up close and personal with Deer Island Batmobile and life size super heroes. Celebration cake will be served at 11 a.m.

There will be some accessories on hand such as masks and capes for small children to make their own costumes. South Columbia Chamber of Commerce will be happy to assist with any questions about this event, contact them at (503) 397-0685.

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Tanker truck crashes on Cater Road RSVP Volunteer of the Month

A tanker truck driver lost control of his vehicle and rolled over an embankment, spilling an estimated 50 gallons of diesel fuel according to Columbia River Fire & Rescue’s Fire Chief Jay Tappan. Columbia River Fire & Rescue, along with Scappoose Fire District firefighters, responded to the single-truck rollover crash on Cater Road (west of Warren) around noon on June 8. The tanker truck was carrying approximately 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel when the driver apparently lost control on an up-hill grade just before the Walker Road intersection on Cater Road. According to Tappan, the truck subsequently rolled over on the roadway then came to rest on the opposite side of the road where the embankment is extremely steep. Luckily for the driver, the truck came to rest against large fir trees and did not roll farther down into the very deep canyon. The driver was trapped in the cab of the truck until a passerby saw the crash scene and came to the rescue, kicking a window in and assisting the driver with exiting. Tappan said the driver was slightly injured but did not request

medical treatment at the scene and was taken by passenger vehicle to receive care. Tappan also reported that there was no fire due to the crash, but that Oregon Department of Forestry was called to the scene as a precaution. The incident commander determined that around 50 gallons of diesel fuel leaked before the scene was secured. Portland Hazardous Materials team was also called for assistance on the incident and consulted on leak mitigation. Traffic was blocked for several hours on Cater Road with Colum-

bia County Sheriff’s Office deputies and road department personnel assisting in traffic management and safety. Tappan said he is hoping to find the passerby and others who helped with the extrication of the driver so he can thank them. Lawrence Oil Company of St. Helens owns the truck. Cowlitz Claen Sweep from Longview accomplished the cleanup efforts and Grumpy’s Towing pulled the truck out of the ravine after Cowlitz Clean Sweep and Lawrence Oil removed the fuel. Approximately 20 personnel assisted in the incident.

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The tanker truck was carrying approximately 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel when the driver apparently lost control on an up-hill grade just before the Walker Road intersection on Cater Road.

Congratulations to Joe Errante. He was selected as RSVP’s Volunteer of the Month for June. Joe was presented his award in front of many emergency volunteers present for the Cascadia Rising exercise on June 9. Errante has been a CERT volunteer for 10 years, and has logged more than 1100 hours. He’s been a Hams radio volunteer over 10 years, and also volunteers

for CEPA. He is the photographer for CEPA, CERT, and St. Frederic Church. Errante also volunteers for the St. Helens Senior Center. There was a huge round of applause for Errante, and everyone was pleased to see him receive this award. According to Holly Haebe with CERT, “Joe is always the first to volunteer, and always has a smile on his face.” Diane Dillard with CEPA

added, “He’s priceless to me. He helps with the setup of CEPA and takes pictures. He always asks if I need any help. He’s so deserving of this award.” And Mike Ritz with the Ares group said, “I think you picked a great person. He’s been really active with the radio side for many years.” Jay Tappan, CRF&R Fire Chief added, “He does some good work.”

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2016 Princess Linda Kissinger, Clatskanie; Princess Lillibell Welter, Rainier; Princess Shirley Walker, St. Helens; Joe Errante; Diane Dillard

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New singers are always of ato3-year-old childmonth foundat 1 p.m. at05/23/2015 –a.m. Police into evidence. sell his contraption Ammie weapon to defend your home walls from outside the range Queen in Scappoose. For more month at the port office, 100 E – Police welcome, for more information call in the Safeway parking lot, took a report of the a possible 05/28/2015 Hague, also known as unattended, Fairy (or castle), look no further than of enemy archers. Sitts said information call Susansuicidal at 503-543Street,speakColumbia City. 503-875-4611. was forwarded male. After took a report of a possible Princess Lolly, who represents a 2,000-pound medieval French it was known as the atomic • Columbia Countysuicidal Board of Comto the DHS – 2517. Columbia female. After making to the subject, he agreed • The National AlliancetoonbeMental board meeting 10 a.m.,with the Fridays in bomb of the middle ages. Some the Fairyblossom Festival trebuchet for sale on Craigslist County. transportedmissioner to the St. ing contact subject, Friends in room for 308 at Columbia Countyto voluntarily • The St. Helens Sports Booster Chehalis, Wash. stood 50 feet tall and threw in Scappoose. A trebuchet is 05/22/2015Illness, - Kevin Rayand Family JohnsSupport Medical Center she agreed Group meets Friday Courthouse. Staff meeting at 1 p.m. to St. Club meets at the Kozy Korner, Scales was arrested at thethe second assessment. be transported Johns “I’m working my way up to 300-pound boulders a distance similar to a catapult, and fired andPark fourthfor Monday of each month room 331. 7 a.m., every Friday that there City 05/28/2015 –inPolice were Medical Center foratassessof 200 yards. the real thing,” he said.Clatskanie “This by use of counterweights. downstairs at the Rainier United by an•employee Columbia Countyment. Stroke Supis school in the St. Helens School Probable Cause - Crimicontacted was just a half-scale prototype.” One person can operate this Levi Sitts, the Craigslist Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. For Safeway, port Group meets every District. naleight Mischief in the Third at Clatskanie who Infourth addition to the above seller, has a degree in mechani- trebuchet through a custom “It was probably my more at 503of eachreferenced month, 2:30cases, the • American Degree, C information Misde- call Teri wanted to turn inWednesday a container Clats- Legion meets the first or ninth trebuchet at the time,” a Class cal engineering from Oregon throwing-arm crank, making it 556-9135. p.m. at St. Department Friday of each month at America’s transported of what appeared totobe3:30 p.m., Avamere kanie Police Sitts said. “I had mademeanor. several Scales State University. “I built this unnecessary to command your • Columbia Board Helens, 2400 Gableresponded Road. Contact Best Value to the Columbia CountyCounty Jail Fairmethamphetamine, which to 113 other callsInn, 535 S. Columbia bad-boy when I was 16. It’s alsmaller units and experimented serfs to man the siege weapon. the and second Monday of eachin theJenny Hickslot. for more information where he wasmeets booked was found parking during the past twoHighway, weeks.St. Helens. The meetings with different designs before most 20 feet tall, and can chuck However, loading it may presmonth, 6 p.m. in the 4-H Building 503-366-8070. are held in the meeting room behind a 1-gallon ice cube almost ent a challenge to some, and building the big one.” at Columbia County Fairgrounds, • Alzheimer’s Support Group meets the lounge. Meetings start at 8 a.m. 100-yards. It’s been a lot of “I’m excited about the buyer 58892 Saulser Road, St. Helens. Sitts said, “Loading the treb the second Wednesday of each • Republicans Meet Up, every I’ve found for the trebuchet,” fun, but I’m planning to move, requires climbing to the very month from 3-4 p.m. at Avamere at second Friday of the month at the so it needs to find a new home.” top to clip on a rope.” he said. “It will be with an Tuesdays St. Helens, 2400 Gable Road. Call Village Inn, 535 S. Columbia River organization that appreciates it Moving the trebuchet will Sitts said the device was • Kiwanis Daybreak meets at 7 a.m. 503-366-8070 for more information. Highway, St. Helens. Dinner at require the assistance of two or and the public will get to enjoy made from around $500 at Rural the America’ Inn. of the•Boise Port ofmill St. HelensCCMH. Commission 6 p.m., followed by meeting at 7 Clatskanie Fire s Best Value just south it on a regular basis.” Protection District three of your most loyal menworth of treated 6x6 timbers. Call 503-397-2696. work that session 5 p.m. every fourthBrush, bark p.m., for more details visit: www. report property. It appears 5/28/15 Columbia Community Mental Wednesday monthfire: at the columbiagop.org. “As an added bonus, the at-arms, and the counterweight Approximately 850 pounds of From May•23 through a fire was set either delib- of the dust S. port Columbia HealthRFPD Board of Director’ s Meeting, office, 100 Columbia City. St. Helens is removable for transportation festival to which the trebuchet concrete was used to create the June 2, Clatskanie erately or accidentally on E Street,River Highway, onfor the first Tuesday of each • Tryingbytoan quit smoking? Comea to will go is medieval themed, purposes. counterweight. 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Sitts suggested a flatbed NOVA in which trebuchets ing, 6 p.m., on the third Tuesday of or drop in. tionbutt. call 800-651-6000 or email May 27, there was an ildamage to the dock. The a discarded cigarette excited to be there when the tandem-axle car-hauling trailer were built. “It was very capeach month in the Columbia River • Parkinson’ dromjue@comcast.net legalatburn reported. fire was consistent with a s Disease NoSupport spread to structures or trebuchet makes its debut would be needed to carry the tivating for me and I actually PUDwas Community Room – 64001 Group meets the first Wednesday • St. Helens Writers’ Guild Meeting May 28, there a mocigarette-caused fire. A vehicles and no injuries. bought that episode on cassette trebuchet to the next battlefield. the Fairyblossom Festival in Columbia River Highway, Deerunauthorized of each month at Avamere, 2400Structure hosted vehicle small, campfire 5/30/15 fire: by the St. Helens Library, The Chronicle contacted Chehalis, Wash. on thetor 25th of crash. to watch over and over,” Sitts Island. Gable near Road in St. Helens, for more second Saturday of each month, May 30, there was a ring was also located 29451 Old Rainier Road, Sitts (we were considering this month.” said. • Northwest Regional the Spinners contactRainier. Jenny Hicks p.m., Armstrong Room. Open structure fire on Old Rainier dockAsand wasinformation still warm Thisatwas a12-2 signifimaking an offer), who told “For my 16th birthday I sociation invites knitters, crocheters to all writers. Road. from prior use. 503-366-8070. Contact the cant structure fire involving asked for a trip to The Home and spinners • Columbia Soil & Water Conserva• Oath Keepers Columbia County May 31, there was an to informally Portmeet of St. Helens for further a metal barn, approximately Depot; I need to give thanks to and homeowner share their craft oninformation. the second tion District Board meets meets at the Kozy Korner, illegal burn. The 40x50atin7 p.m. size. TheChapter barn was my Dad, who spent $500 on Tuesday 6-9 p.m.Structure the third Wednesday of each month chickens 371 Columbia Blvd., in St. Helens, extinguished the fire. of the month from 5/28/15 fire: used for raising lumber that day,” Sitts said. “It at Plymouth Presbyterian Columbia SWCD office,storage including at 6:30 p.m., every third Saturday of 735Church, Matzen St., at St.theHelens. (chicks), took two weeks to build it with Sykes morecame in as 35285 Millard Road. the month. Columbia2615 River FireRoad. ForThis a structure a 1978 Chevy Camaro, and information, at actually a stove the help of my family. and Rescue report call Trish Anderson fire but was legal marijuana growing. Thursdays Sundays “Since then it has been There was 503-366-0130. a 78% emerissue. The residents had The cause of the fire was 6:30-8the stove•cleaning Be a guest at Columbian Toast• Overcomers Outreach – a spiritualgency medical• Toastmaster rate for all Meetings, started assigned to a heating lamp used only occasionally during at Columbia Foursquare masters at America’system s Best Value ly-based, calls this pastp.m., week. cycle and this caused a good used to incubate and12-step recovery program gatherings at my house, though Church, 555 Commons Way, Inn,fumes 535 S. Columbia Riverthe Highfor substance Thank you our mother’s (nana’s) house Berg for all your help. 5/25/15 Dumpster/outside deal of smoke and warm chicks. There was abuse issues. Meets sometimes I’ll go out and fling St. Helens.land For more information way,had from 12:05-1:05 every to theathome 6 p.m. at Sunset Park Community on May 23. Special thanks Tom & Claire Wilcox fire: On Port-managed due to a stove that not nop.m., extension something just for fun. It has contact Ronda Holdridge at cleaned 503- recently. Thursday. Contact Natasha Parvey closeChurch, 174 Sunset Blvd., in St. Weseen would like to thank mostly to Sheriff Goodwin; you will Tom & Kelly Wilcox at end of Railroad Avenue, been All that is located by. Loss some renovations, 369-1195. 850-377-7867 or natashaparvey@ Call 503-397-0535 or visit all thearound Fire and crews be forever in our hearts for Matt & Amanda Wilcox St. Helens. This was a fire residents evacuated and is assigned at aboutHelens. $20,000 theRescue throwing arm and • McNulty Water People’ s Utility Dis-no injuries. gmail.com. For more www.sunsetparkchog.org who responded to a fire out saving her life, also to Nick Rainier on a small dock moored there were This butinformation may be more depending counterweight. I switched from trict Board meeting 7 p.m. the first view http://6421.toastmastersclubs. • Yankton Recovery Group meets in the Scappoose Bay area a group home operated by on insurance estimates. a swinging bucket to a fixed Tuesday of every month at 34240 org/ at Yankton Grange, Pittsburg Road, counterweight a few months Millard Road in Warren. • Kiwanis Club of St. Helens meets 5:30-6:30 p.m., every Sunday is after construction.” station at the John Kleger place shows. Ralph •Kleger, co- County on Democratic the road and over theatgrade. The carFor was driven by Oliver The Columbia at noon the Elks Club. more open discussion. Call 503-397A trebuchet (pronounced operative observer for the U.S. weather bureau,Central reports that meets Schnoover him in call the503-397-6503. front seat were his brother, Committee the lastand with information 1473 or 503-366-0667 for more TREB-YOU-SHAY) was the mean temperature for the month was 54.13Tuesday degreesofwhile Martin and Emily• The Mustola. TheEconomic driver received every month at Kozy St. Helens Devel- a dislocated information. the maximum temperature was 78 (on May 20th) andSt. the shoulderstart and severe abrasions of the facemeets and scalp. •Martin Korner, Helens, Meetings opment Corp. (SHEDCO) Worship service at Calvary minimum was 33 (on May 24th). The total rainfall was .53 Schnoover, who was transported Emanuel in at 7 p.m. the last Thursday oftoeach monthHospital be- Lutheran Church (LCMS), 10:30 Courtesy photo inches. Eighteen days of the month were clear, seven partly Portland on Sunday wasatthe most seriously A letter from Clatskanie’s Past... ginning 6 p.m. Meetings are injured held with a.m.,a58251 S. Division Road, in St. cloudy and six cloudy. The heaviest rainfall occurred on knee cap torn loose andKozy theKorner knee dislocated, head for more information call Wednesdays at the in St. Helens.serious Helens, the 16th and 17th. There was a light frost on the 2nd of ofColumbia the lacerations, the bones ofColumbia the forehead being with June 5, 1935 • LeTip County, • Clean County meetsexposed the 503-397-1739. month and far more unusual a killing frost on the 24th. thePizza, brow2124 was lacerated. Emily Mustola received Clatskanie, Oregon 7-8:30 a.m.,The Sunshine second Thursday of the month, at bad face prevailing wind of the month was from the northwest. and head injuries,the theColumbia skin andSoil flesh being badly scraped Columbia Blvd., St. Helens. LeTip & Water ConserMore sheep have arrived in St. Helens the past week to be by the hard surface of the highway. The passengers in the Dear Sally, pastured on Columbia County cutover land. Approximately back seat had lesser injuries; the group was brought in to Congratulations to Mrs. 16,000 sheep from east of the mountains are now crazing in the Clatskanie Hospital where they were cared for. With the Anna Sirnio, Route 1, the county. Kenneth C. Miller, S. P. & S. agricultural agent, exception of Martin Schnoover all were dismissed during the Clatskanie, who was recently and four sheepmen were in town Tuesday conferring with W. night from the hospital. awarded a certificate of T. Evenson relative to placing some on the Benson Timber The drum and bugle corps, sponsored by the American recipe endorsement by Better Company holdings. Legion left this morning on the train for Portland where they Homes and Gardens for her Arvid Mattson, who is charged with assault with intent to will compete and march in the floral parade this afternoon. devil’s food cake. The certifikill, following the shootings of Sergeant Kenneth Healea and The boys will be taken to the Multnomah Hotel for lunch cate, which brings national Cal E. Throne, state officers at Astoria, about three weeks at noon and to dress for the parade. They go by bus to the recognition to Mrs. Sirnio is ago, will enter a defense pleading insanity, according to stadium where the paraders assemble. A large number given by Better Homes and word from Astoria. of parents and friends to accompany the boys comesplanned in. to to her son after a break, she Gardens only to distinguished Deliveries of fish at Astoria showed a big increase Portland on the train. The S. P. & S made a special round McBride admits she has says recipes which pass its testing Wednesday, indicating that the June run of Chinook as trip rate of $1.30 for adults and half fare for children withshe, a “can better handle kitchen’s trials for dependdifficulty saying no when everything.” She wants other started entering the Columbia. Fishermen operating near the three-day return limit. ability, excellence of taste asked to help. She has a long caregivers to know it’s normouth of the river were getting between 400 and 500 pounds The national convention of the Finnish Apostolic Lutherand family usefulness. Mrs. someone who is caring for will behistory AAA; some are stand-alone providingthis care malwith to start feeling desperate. per boat. 47-year-old son Michael an Church held inofClatskanie coming week Sirnio’s recipe follows: BY LEANNE MURRAY loved onelog who is over 60. has the lived her TimberaCompany organizations andSunday havingmorning a respite Removing yourself from the threatened bigwith Benson sessions beginning at worker 10 a.m. and closing Mrs. Anna Sirnioand some areDisasterLamont Community Action Team Devil’s Food Cake program’s is toevening. and her husband housed within another agency raft late Sunday near AstoriaMike whenfor the towingThe drum on the priority Thursday Four agogives the convention also for a while can help care foryears her son her the was situation ½ cup shortening; 1 ½ cups sugar; 4as egg beaten; to take the raft to San Diego, was of low-income, held here and brought together a large gathering from the the same circumstances serve families aboutwhich eightwas years. Lamont is yolks, the case in Colum-tug Roosevelt, ability to recharge her own make When Community Action ¾ cup chocolate; 3 tablespoons hot water; cup milk; tsp. of disabled soon after thedue tug to hada crossed river to all. Midwest and thebatteries. West. At that 2600totally different and feel butthe is open It is primaris disabled brain out from bia 1County. 221percent Shetime can on getSunday out of noonlook Team (CAT) was created baking powder; ¼ tsp. salt and 4 egg whites, stifflyCounty beaten. residents entrance. 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we have to negotiate and whole rooms on fire,” Kirk said. He agreed that working in an area where the fire might spread raised the level of the experience, too. Kirk said feeling the heat through his turnout gear was not that uncomfortable, letting him know the protective gear was effective even when surrounded by flames. “I can’t imagine anything can prepare you for the real thing, but I think this is about as

close as it’s ever going to get,” Kirk said. Kirk added that having moved from England, he found a real appreciation for the firefighting culture that is supported in America. “There is a strong culture around firefighting in US, and it intrigued me and excited me,” Kirk said. He said he came to Scappoose looking for the opportunity to give something back in his free time. With just one shift under his belt, Kirk said he was grateful to the department and people of Scappoose for the opportunity.

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equitable, easy to enforce and easy to maintain. “If you are passing through and you need a place to stay, why not? Let’s welcome these people into our community and let them spend a couple of days,” he said. However, some don’t move on, and that is the rub. Moss said when homeless camps pop up in the park, they bring with excess garbage, alcohol and drug abuse, theft and violence. “The crimes that are occurring in the park are generally occurring among the campers,” Moss said. However, he acknowledged that people still have concerns, and encouraged the public to report any public safety concerns. “It’s your community… help us help you,” he said.

“As a city, we struggle with trying to provide a resource for legitimate campers and tourists that want to use the park,” Moss said. “Try to balance that with the homelessness issues we have, and the negative issues that can be associated with elements of that – alcohol abuse, drug abuse and violence that is occurring in these camps… trying to find that balance is where we struggle.” “I think our community has an expectation of us, but quite frankly our codes don’t allow for us to do what I think they expect us to do,” he said. Moss gave the example of a man who camped for days, maybe weeks in front of local businesses. The man dodged parking regulations, living in his car, moving it from one location to another in town when police tried to usher him along. Moss said it would be

the goal of the councilors, city administrator, planning commissioners and himself to design a set of revised codes that allow for tourism and a generally welcoming downtown, while creating some leverage for handling long-term nuisance campers. “If we don’t have the codes that allow us to deal with it, we have to figure out if we can create some,” he said. He said they would take a close look at how other communities are handling homeless issues as well. “There are definitely some unfortunate reasons for homelessness,” Moss said, but added that there is an element of the homeless community that is problematic, and that element is typically responsible for the excess trash, drugs and alcohol, violence and theft in the area of homeless camps. “I understand this idea of a culture where we embrace everybody and try to help everybody along, but when you do that you have to deal with the negatives that come along with it, and that’s what we’re doing now,” Moss said.

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Obituaries Dolores Alice (Ohlsen) Smith April 12, 1936 ~ May 22, 2016 Dolores Alice (Ohlsen) Smith passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016, at Sunnyside Medical Center. After beating cancer, she lost the battle with infection and pneumonia. Dolores was born in Portland, April 12, 1936. She married her high school sweetheart, Lauren “Larry” Smith right out of high school. They began their family with Craig, followed by Cary and Deanna. After living in Portland for a number of years, in 1966, they decided to try the country life and bought a small farm on Sauvie Island. Having no farming background, the learning curve was sharp and intense. But learn and succeed, they did. A series of events found them moving to Rainier in 1986, to another farm, which they rebuilt from the ground up.

There, the family continued to grow with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Larry preceded Dolores in death in 2005. Although alone, she was surrounded by family and remained on their “new” farm until her death.

Benjamin Allen Pritchett “Northern Lights” October 2, 1959 ~ June 7, 2016

Dolores spent many years as a secretary/bookkeeper. Her passion for sewing lead to a later career as a professional seamstress. She loved to sew, read, knit, crochet and make incredible cakes for family and friends. Camping, boating and raising cattle were among her outdoor interests. She is survived by her three children, Craig Smith, Cary Smith and Deanna (Smith) Rask and their spouses; eight grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren who all knew her laugh and love. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society. A celebration of Dolores’ life is planned for 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, at the Rainier Senior Center.

Jessica Lynn (Warren) VanDolah April 24, 1978 - June 01, 2016 Heaven has received yet another angel too soon. Our world lost a loving mother, a beautiful woman inside and out, a daughter, a sister, and a devoted friend of many. Jessica was born in Stanford, Calif. and moved to Scappoose, Ore., at the age of nine months. She attended Scappoose High School. She is survived by: her four loving children, daughters, Ceiarra Lynn Rose VanDolah, Chloey Lynn Ivy VanDolah, Eynola Lynn Hope VanDolah, all of St. Helens, Ore.; a son Danzig Scott Marley Warren, of Longview, Wash.; her mother and father, Sandra and Charles Paschall; brother,

Dennis Warren and sister, Keenah Pardee, all of Scappoose; her brother, Jeremy Paschall, of St. Helens, and her

aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a huge amount of friends. Jessica will be intensely missed, but will live on in all of our hearts. Jessica was proud of and loved her children more than anything in life. She loved late night walks, music, camping, concerts, UFC, and both Bob and Ziggy Marley. She was a spirited outgoing mother who loved to smile and laugh with her children. Everyone is invited to a celebration of her life being held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2016, at the Scappoose High School with a potluck afterwards.

Rea Mae Janes July 10, 1933 ~ June 10, 2016 Rea Mae Janes, 82, of Portland, passed away Friday, June 10, 2016, from a massive stroke. She was born July 10, 1933, in St. Helens, to Vivian and Lela Johnson. With a diploma from St. Helens High School, a Bachelor’s Degree from Lewis and Clark College, and a Master’s Degree from University of Portland, Rea spent 35 years as a classroom teacher, counselor, and Elementary principal in the St. Helens and David Douglas school districts. Rea married Dick Janes on June 28, 1953, and gave birth to two sons, Marcus in 1958 and Matthew in 1960. Rea traveled extensively, visiting all fifty states and numerous countries on all seven

continents. Christmases were usually spent in Mexico with family and friends. Rea was a long time member the DAR, the Multnomah Athletic Club’s MelloMac

singers and the Monday Musical club of Portland. She spent free time bowling, golfing, playing bridge, walking, knitting, and baking cookies and zucchini bread. She is survived by: her sons; her grandson, Jeffrey and his wife Tiffani and daughters Elizabeth, Katherine, Hailey, London, and her loving companion David Peterman. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests remembrances to go to the Monday Musical Club of Portland or the American Stroke Association. Viewing will be Friday, June 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Alternative Burial in Tualatin, after which private services will be held.

“To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die.” Thomas Campbell Benjamin was born in St. Helens, Oregon. He graduated St. Helens High School Class of 1977. Ben was a man of many talents. These talents led him to have many job titles throughout his life, including but not limited to: equipment operator, coowner of a cleaning/handyman company, truck driver, welder, high accomplished mechanic, the first certified corvette mechanic in Alaska, and the King of the Hill Top Mud Run where he leaves behind an extended family of 3400+ people. Ben is survived by his mother, Joan Mullins; sweetheart, Julie Fairless; sister, Melvina “Mel” Wilson;

“Earl” Christensen, Kaitlyn Christensen, Nathaniel Mann, Christopher Cropley, Michael Cropley, Leland Blackburn, Brody Blackburn, Kenzy Blackburn, Cami Wagner, Xander Wagner, Cody Griffin, and Harper Griffin. A memorial barbeque potluck with events is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 25, at 62122 Gensman Road. All are invited to attend to relax, have a good time, and learn more about the Man and the Legend he has left behind. An account “Benefit for Benjamin Pritchett” has been set up at St. Helens Community Credit Union to help the family with any left over expenses.

brothers, Gerald “Jerry” Pritchett, and Julius “Jay” Pritchett; children, Sandra Mann, Rebecca Cropley, Renee Riser, Elizabeth “Loghan” Pritchett, Miranda Wagner, and Ashly Griffin; grandchildren: Christopher

Preserving a moment in history A local family has presented a Civil War document to the Clatskanie American Legion Post for public display. “It is a significant piece of history, of the military and of this county,” American Legion Post 68 Clatskanie Commander Gerry Simmons said. “It means an awful lot to us.” The document is a Certification of Appreciation made to William Fluhrer on March 12, 1912 by the Union Army. During the civil war, Fluhrer was anaid-to-camp in the Union Army. Simmons said the certificate would be on public displayed at the Legion Hall at 20999 Ilmari Road in Clatskanie. “The family wanted this certificate preserved so they donated it to us last year,” Simmons said. “I think in is very fortunate that the family wants it displayed.” Over the past year, the Legion had the certificate framed and this week a

formal presentation of the document was made at the Legion Hall on June 13. Simmons said approximately 30 Civil War veterans, including Fluhrer, settled in the Clatskanie following the conflict. Tom Anderson, a member of the Fluhrer family, said William was a significant contributor to the community. “William established

and operated wood mills here in the 1800’s he said. “The family had a 100 year history here.” Jim Fluhrer said the certificate of his great grandfather is an important historical document. “It is a bit of history,” he said. “He was the an aid-to-camp of the Grand Army of the Republic and I think that is quite an honor.”

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St. Helens community supports MDA Summer Camp Employees at St. Helens Community Credit Union came together to donate enough toys, first aid supplies, and snacks to fill four large bins for the upcoming, area Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Summer Camp. The toys, supplies, and snacks, along with a $500 Amazon gift card from the community, were presented June 14 to Elizabeth Squires, MDA Associate Director. MDA expressed its heartfelt thanks for the donation. “Donations like these help us open up a world of possibilities for children living with neuromuscular diseases,” Squires said. “It’s wonderful to see our local community coming together to help the MDA.” St. Helens Community Credit Union staff was moved by the MDA’s mission, and wanted to help any way they could. “We’re told that kids dream about these camps all year long,” President and CEO of St. Helens Community Brooke Van Vleet said.

“We’re proud to do our part any way we can.” MDA Summer Camp offers kids the chance to enjoy a week of barrierfree fun while experiencing the great outdoors, creating lifelong friendships, building self-confidence and developing independence. Each of the nearly 75 national, regional, and local camps are a oneof-a-kind opportunity to share interests, learn more about themselves, and find strength among friends. Muscular Dystrophy Association (mda.org) is leading the fight to free individuals — and the families who love them — from the harm of muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating diseases that take away physical strength, independence and life with services and support in hometowns across America, including those throughout Columbia County and beyond. St. Helens Community Credit Union (shcu.org) is proud to be the area’s longstanding not-for-profit,

member-owned financial cooperative. Membership is open to families and businesses throughout Columbia, Clatsop, and Cowlitz Counties as well as Sauvie Island, Oregon. MDA Summer Camp offers a fun and safe outdoor experience, along with opportunities to engage in a variety of activities such as adaptive sports, arts and crafts, camp dances and much more. In addition to all of the fun and friendship it offers, MDA Summer Camp enables campers to stretch their comfort zones and grow in independence as they spend a week away from home and permit someone other than their parents to provide personal care. Sure, there’s an abundance of fun and games at camp, but if you talk to MDA campers, they’ll tell you the real benefits come in a much more subtle form — the lifelong friendships, the increased self-esteem and confidence, and the chance to spend at least one week of the year in a place

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Employees of St. Helens Credit Union presented the Muscular Dystrohpy Association with summer camp supplies.

where physical disabilities are the norm rather than the exception. For parents and guardians, MDA camp provides a brief break from their roles of caregiver for a child with neuromuscular disease. It’s a place where parents know

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Dual Survival: Untamed “Cuban Crisis” (N) Dual Survival Grady and Josh work together. American Ninja Warrior “Los Angeles Qualifier” The qualifying round of the competition. The Highwaymen Live at Nassau Coliseum MasterChef “Wolfgang Puck” (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live)

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Fresh Off the Boat The Real O’Neals Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders

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(:02) Alaskan Bush People (N) The Night Shift “The Way Back” (N)

(:02) Dual Survival “Croatian Castaway” KGW News at 11 (N) Tonight Show

Celtic Thunder Legacy Celtic Thunder performs. Wayward Pines “Exit Strategy” (N) 10 O’Clock News (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live)

Eyes on Prize 11 O’Clock News (N) Everybody Raymond SportsCenter (N) (Live)

Girl Meets World Best Friends FOX 12’s 9 O’Clock News on PDX-TV (N)

Stuck in the Middle Best Friends The Closer “In Custody”

K.C. Undercover Girl Meets World The Closer “Help Wanted”

The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Conan Fred Armisen; Nikki Glaser. (N)

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Naked and Afraid “Double Jeopardy” Strangers must work together to survive.

6 O’Clock News (N) Family Feud Family Feud O.J.: Made in America O.J. Simpson is arrested for murder. (Part 3 of 5)

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Wheel of Fortune Jeopardy! (N) Code Black A bone marrow drive for Carla. Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda

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KATU News at 11 (N) Jimmy Kimmel Live KOIN 6 News at 11 Late Show-Colbert Dark Woods Justice “Beware”

Dateline NBC (N) Aquarius (Season Premiere) Hodiak receives mysterious packages. (N) This Land Is Your Land (My Music Presents) Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular Concert unites artists.

KGW News at 11 (N) Tonight Show Retire

Bones Investigating a hockey player’s death. SportsCenter (N) (Live)

11 O’Clock News (N) Everybody Raymond SportsCenter (N) (Live)

Home Free “Tebow Time” (DVS) SportsCenter (N) (Live)

10 O’Clock News (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live)

Liv and Maddie Mike & Molly

K.C. Undercover Mike & Molly

Girl Meets World Stuck in the Middle Grand Opening (:35) ››› “Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie” (2009) Selena Gomez. (:20) K.C. Undercover Stuck in the Middle Best Friends The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory FOX 12’s 8 O’Clock News on PDX-TV (N) FOX 12’s 9 O’Clock News on PDX-TV (N) The Mentalist “Code Red” The Mentalist “The Red Box”

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Jeopardy! (N) Wheel of Fortune Extra (N) Ent. Tonight Alaskan Bush People

Live at 7 (N) Nightly Business Rpt. PBS NewsHour (N)

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6 O’Clock News (N) Timbers in 30 Family Feud Family Feud O.J.: Made in America The trial becomes an American obsession. (N) (Part 4 of 5) Liv and Maddie Mike & Molly Seinfeld

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