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Peanut butter and jelly at the library
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Clatskanie Public Library employee, Becky White, reads to children during the Story Time on Wednesday, Feb. 5. JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net
You’ll find more than books inside the Clatskanie Public Library. Don’t be surprised to see children making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches as well! The kitchen experience was part of the Wednesday Story Time on Feb. 5 at the library. The library’s Story Time has been ongoing since 1987, accord-
ing to Clatskanie Library Director Elizabeth Kruse. It is designed to offer children four to six years old a place to have fun and to learn. “I like this program because we share with children a vanity of books and a way that we can bring to their attention fun and learning, she said. “The stories may also include a craft, giving the children a hands-on learning experience and learn how to listen to instructions.” Kruse said the Story Time en-
gages entire families. “We do have families that come by during other days and they will sit down with their children and read stories, so it is a real community connection,” she said. The Clatskanie Library staff share duties during the Story Time. On this day, it was Becky White’s turn to coordinate the event. “This is a really important project to our children in the community and also to our home-school kids, it
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A child carefully makes her peanut butter and jelly sandwich during the Clatskanie Library’s Story Time craft session.
not only gives them a chance to hear a fun story and do a craft, but also to interact with their peers,” she said. “This is one of my favorite parts about working at the library is working with the kids and seeing them get excited about books.” White said the craft she would present at this Story Time session is a bit different than what the library usually presents. “We are doing a food craft, which is a break from the norm,”
she said. “Usually the crafts are very basic. They might involve simple cutting or using glue sticks. Today we are going to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.” White said her approach to Story Time is to pick a theme and relate the craft to that theme. During the Wednesday session, White read children’s books about
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Clatskanie School District to receive $638,000 JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net
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The Student Success Fund Application/Plan will be on the District website for community to review once there is Board approval.
The Clatskanie School District has reached out to the community in developing a plan to use $638,000 for student investment. According to Clatskanie School District Superintendent Cathy Hurowitz, the Student Success Act, signed into law in May, 2019, is a historic opportunity for Oregon schools. When fully implemented, the act will invest approximately $2 billion for early learning and K-12 education, and close to $500 million will go directly to Oregon school districts and eligible charter schools through the Student Investment Account. Hurowitz said the Clatskanie School District will get an additional
$638,000 to support students. The focus of the Student Investment Account is focused on four key areas for improvement: • Reducing class size • Increasing instructional time • Addressing health and safety needs • Ensuring a well-rounded education The law requires school districts to meaningfully engage their community to determine the best investments for students in their local community while explicitly focusing on: • Student mental and behavioral health • Addressing disparities based on race • Students with disabilities • Improving teaching and learning conditions “Our school district has an im-
portant role to play,” Hurowitz said. “We are required to develop a plan for how we want to invest additional education funding.” Hurowitz said the District needs community help and support and a online questionnaire was available at the District’s website for public participation. “Our plan must be developed with broad input from staff, students, families and the community,” she said. The following is a conversation with Hurowitz about development of the student investment plan.
The Chief: By engaging the community, what is your hope for the outcome of this project?
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Clatskanie on ‘highest risk’ list for radon STAFF REPORT chiefnews@countrymedia.net
Clatskanie is on the list of highest risk for radon in Oregon, according to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). Radon is odorless, tasteless and invisible. It is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes up from the ground and is drawn into buildings, where it can build up to dangerous levels.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that radon is responsible for more than 20,000 lung cancer deaths per year in the United States. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. after cigarette smoking, and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. New Oregon radon data shows that many regions of the state are at moderate risk of having high radon levels, with several pockets of highrisk areas around the Willamette Valley, and in eastern and southern Oregon. The Oregon Radon Awareness Program collects radon test data from test kit manufacturers to understand which areas of the state have the potential for high radon levels. Oregon’s areas of highest risk for radon are in Clatskanie, Columbia City, Dundee, Scappoose, Banks, and North Plains, as well as Boring, Parkdale, Milton-Freewater and La Grande, according to the data published on the Oregon Radon Awareness Program website. A large swath of Portland, particularly in the north, northeastern and southeastern parts of the city, also was found to be at high risk. People can take steps to reduce their exposure to radon by testing their homes for radon and, if necessary, hiring a professional to reduce it to a safe level. “Every homeowner should test their home for radon every two to five years,” Oregon Health Authority Radon Awareness Program manager Curtis Cude said. “The best time to test is during the heating season, when the windows and doors are closed up tight.” Testing homes for radon is simple and inexpensive. Radon test
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This map summarizes test results of indoor air for radon that test kit manufacturers have voluntarily provided to OHA’s Radon Awareness Program.
kits can be purchased at local hardware and home improvement stores, or online from radon test kit supply companies. Many test kits are priced between $15 and $25. Radon problems can be fixed by qualified contractors for a cost similar to that of many common home repairs such as painting or having a new water heater installed.
There are many cities and ZIP codes in the state for which the Radon Program has little to no data. The program is offering a free radon test kit to residents whose homes are in ZIP codes with fewer than 20 radon test results. Residents can send an email to radon.program@dhsoha. state.or.us to receive instructions on how to get a free test kit, which will
be provided while supplies last. For more information about radon levels in neighborhoods, radon testing and mitigation, radonresistant new construction, call the Oregon Radon Program at 971-6730440 or visit www.healthoregon. org/radon or visit the EPA radon website.
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Friday, February 7, 2020
Mental Health Director fired
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Julia Jackson, left, in 2018, shortly after being hired. STAFF REPORT chiefnews@countrymedia.net
Columbia Community Mental Health (CCMH) has announced that Julia Jackson, Executive Director, has separated employment with the agency. In a release from CCMH, the Columbia County behavioral health agency said its Board of Directors has appointed an interim, collaborative leadership team of four to oversee agency operations and support staff. “CCMH’s Board of Directors are committed to providing the highest level of care to our staff and our community while prioritizing safety, growth, and wellbeing,” the release stated.
There was no indication why the separation of employment has occurred. CCMH is said to be one of the largest employers in Columbia County, employing approximately 300 people. Jackson has said in the past that she has been successful in implementing a number of changes at CCMH which have improved the nonprofit’s functioning, all within the first six months of her employment. As The Chief has previously reported, some of those improvements include increasing transparency by sending out regular emails to stakeholders, helping create a strategic plan which hadn’t existed before, and helping the agency achieve a financial savings of $765,350 by improving efficiency.
Jackson also oversaw the creation of the first Columbia County Adult Prom, hosted by CCMH, and was part of implementing new programs, like the safe medication disposal site at the Creekside Center campus and the Harm Reduction Syringe Exchange program. For questions regarding agency operations or patient related concerns, email Director of Development Hope Wirta at hopew@ ccmh1.com. For all other inquiries, contact the Board Chair at Alex.Tardif@ columbiacountyor.gov.
Traffic crash Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chief
Oregon State Police troopers and Clatskanie Fire District crews responded to a one vehicle crash along Highway 30 east of Clatskanie on Wednesday afternoon. According to the first responders on scene, a vehicle left the road and slid down the embankment, coming to rest on its top. The driver was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The driver’s name, extent of his injuries and the cause of the crash were not available at press time.
Follow this developing story here online and in the Friday print editions of The Chief.
Jail levy renewal on May ballot
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Oregon State Police issued citations to two drivers in two separate Columbia County incidents in four days involving meth use. This was the first incident on Friday, Jan. 31 in which a vehicle crashed off Highway 30 south of St. Helens. The driver was removed from the vehicle and taken to a hospital.
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The jail levy is set at 58 cents per $1,000 property value and is expected to raise $13,374,000 over four years, according to Sheriff Brian Pixley. CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net
Columbia County residents will be asked to vote whether or not to renew the county’s jail levy in the May 19 Primary Election. The jail levy is set at 58 cents per $1,000 property value. The levy was first passed in 2014 and was renewed for three years in 2017. The next renewal will be for four years and is expected to raise $13,374,000, according to Sheriff Brian Pixley. During a Columbia County Board of Commissioners work session Wednesday, Feb. 5, Pixley emphasized the necessity of the levy, saying other funding sources would not be sufficient to cover the cost of a wide range of needed improvements at the facility at 901 Port Avenue in St. Helens. “We worked diligently to raise additional revenue, but being a government entity,
it’s hard,” he said. Pixley said the jail improvements include replacing the facilitys 20-year-old roof; upgrading their full-body scanner; retrofitting the control room; obtaining CERT gear; replacing the freezer and cooler in the kitchen; new windows for the B pod jail, located in the maximum security portion of the jail; a new transport van; new ceiling tiles and heating table in the kitchen; additional parking spaces as the staff expands; additional attorney visiting rooms for inmates to meet with their attorneys; a remodeled control room; and an added carport charging station for electric vehicles. Before the levy was initially passed in 2014, inmates were often released before the end of their sentencing because of a lack of funding to cover the cost of housing the inmates, according to Pixley, who told the commissioners that in 2012, the jail released 582 inmates, averaging about 49 inmates
per month. In 2013, the jail matrixed out 791 inmates, or about 66 inmates per month. Pixley said that an inmate may have been sentenced to 180 days, only to be matrixed out on the second day of the inmate’s sentence. “So it really didn’t allow us to hold them accountable for the actions that they were convicted of,” Pixley said. The Oregon Primary Election is held in May of even years, the purpose of the Primary Election is to determine nominations for office at federal, state and local county levels. Major political parties will elect precinct committee persons at this election. Local measures, such as the levy for the Columbia County jail also may appear on this ballot. For more information, visit the Columbia County Elections and Oregon Elections websites and follow the election results at thechiefnews.com and in the Friday print editions of The Chief.
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Meth-related traffic incidents JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net
Criminal charges have been filed against two drivers in two separate meth-related traffic incidents in four days in Columbia County. According to Oregon State Police (OSP), at approximately 1:26 p.m. on February 3, OSP received multiple calls regarding a semi-truck hauling cattle. The first two callers reported the semi-truck westbound on Highway 30 from about MP 39. The next two callers at about 2 p.m. reported the semi-truck eastbound on Highway 30 from Rainier. It was reported the semitruck hauling cattle was unable to maintain its lane, driving off the road and into oncoming traffic. At about 2:09 p.m. OSP troopers stopped the semi-truck eastbound on Highway 30 near MP 32. The truck was hauling 43 head of cattle from Tipton, California en-route to Yelm, Washington. According to OSP, the
driver displayed signs of impairment and consented to a Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST). The driver was arrested for DUII. Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Pesio and his narcotics K9 Lars arrived on scene and was deployed to the cab of the semi-truck. K9 Lars alerted to an area in the cab of the semi-truck where methamphetamine and paraphernalia were located. The troopers located several bags of marijuana products from California also in the cab of the semi-truck. The driver had no log book and was not maintaining a log book. Oregon State Police requested a veterinarian respond to the stop to evaluate the condition of the cattle. Dr. Dustin Galbraith from Valley Veterinary Clinic in Rainier responded to the scene. Galbraith evaluated the cattle and spoke to the owner of the cattle, Boerdery Inc. of Orange City, Iowa. The owner arranged for driver’s from the Olympia,
Washington area to respond to the scene to transport the cattle to Yelm, Washington. The driver, Cody Charles Hicks, was transported to the Columbia County Jail. The driver’s BAC was 0.00%. Hicks consented to a blood draw. Two vials of blood were obtained from Hicks for testing of controlled substances. Hicks was lodged in the Columbia County Jail and he was placed out of service for 24 hours. Hicks faces charges of Reckless Driving, DUII-Controlled Substance, Possession of Methamphetamine. In the first meth-involved traffic incident, OSP responded to the report of a vehicle that had crashed and rolled over along Highway 30 south of St. Helens on Friday, Jan. 31. In that case, OSP said the driver admitted to meth use the day prior and admitted to taking prescription drugs prior to the crash. The driver, whose name was not released, was cited and released for DUII, Reckless Driving and PCS meth.
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Clatskanie Grows: Speaking of moles and voles Chief Guest Column by CHIP BUBL
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Columbia County Beekeepers Association regular meeting: Thursday, February 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Columbia River P.U.D. building in Deer Island on Highway 30 just south of Deer Island Store. Open to beginning and more advanced beekeepers. Always interesting hive topics. Columbia County Beekeepers Association Full-Day Intensive Beekeeper training: Saturday, February 8 starting at 9 a.m. and going to 4 p.m.. Location: OSU Extension Office in St. Helens. Cost: $40. For registration information call 503 799-7073. Starting new garden beds Whether you are thinking of a vegetable garden or new flowerbeds, there is a no-dig method that has proven very useful in the Pacific Northwest. Be warned that this process takes four to 10 weeks to work, so it might be a little late for an early spring garden. In addition, the 12+inches of rain we got
in January has made our soil very soggy. Avoid walking on the ground as much as possible in the construction process. If you want to sharply define the outline of the bed, take string and lay it out. Then take a sharp shovel (those square bladed ones are great) and dig a small trench four inches wide by four inches deep following the string outline. Throw the excavated material into the future bed inside the string lines. Then cover the bed area in about one-half inch thick of newspaper (not the shiny ad paper) or cardboard. This will help to kill any perennial weeds present, especially grass. Then cover the entire area with eight to twelve inches of compost, manure or mulch mixed with compost or manure. Sprinkle about 10 pounds of lime per 100 square feet into the compost, manure, and/or mulch as you are shoveling it onto the future bed. During the next four to ten weeks, the organic matter will decompose and shrink and the grass underneath that paper will die from lack of sun. Some gardeners cover the entire bed with black plastic to speed the process. The compost must be moist, though not saturated, to decompose if covered. Three months later, you can transplant woody or herbaceous ornamentals or transplanted vegetables directly into the bed. Remove black plastic prior to planting, of course. For vegetable gardens that you want to direct seed, remove the black plastic if you used it and till the entire area when it seems reasonably dry. The grass
underneath should be largely dead, though some grass and broadleaf weeds will return from seed. Add organic or conventional fertilizers to feed the vegetables. These beds, once established, will remain productive for years if
maintained with periodic lime and fertilizer applications. Moles, however, seem to love the earthworms in them so trapping may be necessary. Speaking of moles and voles
Neither moles nor voles (also known as field mice) take a winter break. They don’t hibernate. Moles don’t tunnel much when the soil is supersaturated as it is right now as recorded at the Extension office in St. Helens where we got more than 12 inches of rain. Tunneling dirt and pushing it into mounds is much harder when it is wet. But if we get four dry days
and mound-building will resume. Tunneling isn’t just a mole hobby designed to irritate you but rather carving aisles of their grocery store. They devour the earthworms and grubs they find. When a tunnel is more or less emptied, they dig out a new one. It is
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possible to trap now but with less predictable results. Is it possible to live with moles? Yes, sort of. If they would learn some boundaries, there are a lot of places in mixed landscape that they might actually improve drainage. But they are unwelcome in vegetable gardens where they undermine seedlings in their quest for earthworms and in a lawn where they make mowing and watering much more complicated. Mole tunnels also provide voles (meadow or field mice) protected spaces to roam. In the absence of mole tunnels, voles will create their own, relatively shallow tunnel system. They build small 2-3 inch holes as entrances. We have two vole species. Both have short tails and don’t really climb or jump much. Voles do real plant damage. They gnaw roots and lower trunks of small trees and shrubs. They will eat some bulbs (tulips but not daffo-
dils) and some herbaceous plants including desirable ones and weeds. Woody plants that have been girdled by voles usually won’t recover. Their tooth marks (thin, vertical grooves) are often easy to see. Voles are food for coyotes, bobcats, house cats, weasels, hawks, owls, heron, egrets, and even ravens. With so many eyes looking at them, they like some cover when they are on the surface. Tall grass is great. Mowing grass tight around new fruit trees or other landscape woody plants will reduce vole damage. Trapping can work if done persistently. Placing the traps in a shallow open tunnel and covered by a board or plywood sheet, with enough room for the trap to spring, can catch loads of voles. They don’t get trap-smart like rats. But, since they breed five weeks after their birth, their genetics likely live on. Is there a hidden cost to being a smart vole?
produce more pollen in response to rising CO2, thus increasing allergy potentials. One research project demonstrated that in a carbon dioxide enriched environment, poison ivy produced more of the stuff that makes you itch. None of this is good.
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Are you putting up salsa, saving seeds, or thinking about planting grapes? OSU has a large number of its publications available for free download. Just go to https:// catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/. Click on publications and start exploring. The Extension Service offers its programs and materials equally to all people.
A plant physiologist from USDA’s Global Change Laboratory is concerned that rising atmospheric carbon dioxide levels might preferentially favor many of the plants described as invasive weeds. As if invasive plants like Himalayan blackberry, Japanese knotweed, Canada thistle and Scotch broom weren’t already the plant godzillas in the neighborhood. The scientist is also concerned that plants may
Free newsletter The Oregon State University Extension office in Columbia County publishes a monthly newsletter on gardening and farming topics (called County Living) written/edited by yours truly. All you need to do is ask for it and it will be mailed or emailed to you. Call 503 397-3462 to be put on the list. Alternatively, you can find it on the web at http:// extension.oregonstate.edu/ columbia/ and click on newsletters. Many Extension publications available online
Contact information for the Extension office Oregon State University Extension Service – Columbia County, 505 N. Columbia River Highway, St. Helens, OR 97051. 503 397-3462 Email: chip.bubl@oregonstate.edu
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Heavy equipment was brought in in 2016 to begin repair work at Fox Creek to ease the flooding threat.
Resolution still sought for Fox Creek JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net
City of Rainier officials have scheduled a public meeting for Wednesday, Feb. 12, to review what could be the next steps to ease flooding along Fox Creek. The session, at 6 p.m. at the City Council Chambers at Rainier City Hall, will be attended by Preston VanMeter, of Murraysmith Associates, who will provide a presentation about the hydraulic evaluation of the Fox Creek drainage and culvert. The City of Rainier has committed $7,500 to the hydraulic evaluation. City officials said there will be no formal action by the council. The public is encouraged to attend. The City of Rainier and
property owners along Fox Creek have been seeking solutions to the flooding. The creek runs adjacent to Highway 30 and has often flooded homes and businesses in the area during heavy rains. The 500-foot culvert that carries the creek runs through a large portion of property owned by homes and businesses. The city owns a small section on C Street, as well as a sewer line at the end of the culvert. Rainier Mayor Jerry Cole said so far this winter the weather has not caused significant flooding from the creek. “We have had heavy rain, but not the perfect storm,” Cole said. “The creek has been able to maintain the water flow at this point but the
goal is to come to a resolution that will also accommodate the unusual storms.” The flooding issue has been the focus of debate and public meetings for several years. In 2016 the City brought in heavy equipment to do some repair along the creek. Cole said a final resolution will depend on what additional work will be necessary and what funding the city can develop to pay for the work. Cole said he is hopeful that the City, working with its federal, state and local partners, can find a resolution that will ease the flooding and maintain and enhance Fox Creek’s natural habitats, such as fish runs. “That would be a winwin,” Cole said.
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INVESTMENT From Page A1 Hurowitz: It is our hope to get feedback from our stakeholders, especially our target populations, so that we can better serve the students. We need to hear the community priorities. Community input from a variety of stakeholder groups is required for submission of the Student Success Fund Application/Plan. The Chief: Is the funding specifically limited to the four areas of improvement? Hurowitz: Yes, the funding is limited to those areas. With that said, the areas for improvement are broad enough to support most students and all teachers. For example, if it is determined that we need more professional development for staff to deal with disruptive students in the classroom, all students will benefit from the additional staff training. We cannot use the funds to raise salaries or build classrooms to reduce class size. The Chief: At this point, what is the average class size at the elementary school, and at the middle / high school and what has been the impact on student learning? Hurowitz: Clatskanie Elementary School’s average class size is 25.5 students per classroom, the state average is 25. At CMHS the average class size is 23 which is lower than the state average of 25. We have had increased numbers especially at our elementary schools. Research tells us that reducing class size alone will not improve student achievement alone, quality teachers in every classroom in every grade and every subject has the biggest impact on student learning however; the research does support reduced class size in the early grades if classes are reduced below 17 students. One of the caveats that has been placed on these funds is that whatever we decide to do with the funds must be supported with sound research and proven in practice. The Chief: How has the District attempted to reduce those class sizes? Hurowitz: We had a
large class of kindergarten students entering CES this year and we added an additional teacher. As these students move into 1st grade we will have an additional teacher to support the large class. We are in conversations with stakeholders as well as looking at our data to determine if reducing class size in the early grades is an option. The problem is that we are limited by our facility, we only have so many classrooms available. The Chief: How much time, on average, goes into instructional time currently and how could the District increase that instructional time.. and in what areas? Hurowitz: We currently have 175 student contact days and Governor Brown is encouraging districts to move to a 180 student contact day calendar. We also have minimum and maximum minutes that each grade and class must meet. Currently our District exceeds the minimum number of instructional minutes at all grade and course levels. We would be able to increase instructional time by extending our school year, offering summer programs, adding after school academic tutoring or even Saturday school. There are many options to increase instructional time. The Chief: What are the District’s challenges now with student mental and behavioral health.. what are the issues teachers and staff face? Hurowitz: We have many students facing anxiety issues in our schools. We are also seeing a huge increase in our youngest students entering schools with difficulty self regulating. Many students have experienced traumas or Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Staff at both schools are participating in multi year professional development learning about how to support students and build resilience. One of our biggest challenges is staff. We do not have the mental health staff available to us in Clatskanie that the more urban districts have, so access to the support for students is a problem. The Chief: What options could be put into place to
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Mondays: • Oregon Hunters Association Columbia County Chapter membership meetings are held the second Monday of each month at the Kozy Korner Restaurant in St. Helens. Meetings start at 7 p.m. or come early at 6:30 p.m. for some good food and visiting. • Community Action Team Board of Directors meetings take place on the fourth Monday of every month unless the meeting would fall on a holiday, from 2 – 4 p.m. in the CAT boardroom, 125 N. 17th St., St. Helens. • The American Legion Post 68 meets the second Monday
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overcome those student mental and behavioral health challenges? Hurowitz: There are a variety of options that a district can put in place to support the behavior and mental health needs of students. We can hire licensed social workers, behavior specialists, mental health counselors but, again, those professionals are hard to find. We have a variety of support now for our students including a CCMH (Columbia County Mental Health) counselor that serves our students 2.5 days a week. In collaboration with Vernonia and Rainier we have a Behavior Support/Mental Health specialist in our district two days per week. The Chief: When does the District receive this funding, what happens next with this project, and how can folks follow the outcome? Hurowitz: Once all of the data is in and organized into qualitative and quantitative data points the District Leadership Team will meet in February to review the data and make recommendations as to how to utilize the funds. The Leadership Team consists of teachers from both schools, classified staff from both schools, administration , family members, community members and students. The meeting will be facilitated by an ESD consultant. The district must turn in the Student Success Fund application by April 15. The application will go to the Board for approval during the March Board meeting. Funding will come in quarterly. The first quarter funds will be released in August and we will be responsible for submitting our spending reports each quarter to the Oregon Department of Education for monitoring to ensure that we are following the budget of our Student Success Fund Plan/Application. The Student Success Fund Application/Plan will be on the District website for community to review once there is Board approval. The community can participate in the Thought Exchange until Wednesday, Feb. 12. Visit https:// my.thoughtexchange. com/#507275809
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Rainier Chamber Meeting Feb. 13 The Rainier Chamber of Commerce has scheduled the Rainier 3rd Annual Chamber Meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, hosted at ACT Development, at 103 West C. St. in Rainier. This is the third year an annual meeting has been held to celebrate the Chamber accomplishments of the past year and to honor members with a variety of awards. President Meagan Fawcett, of Columbia Pacific
Food Bank Business Development, said she is looking forward to sharing 2020 goals for continued growth for the Rainier Chamber to benefit all members. Port of Columbia County Executive Director Doug Hayes and Columbia County Economic Team Executive Director Chuck Daughtry are schedule to be the featured speakers. The two are set to discuss business development in Columbia County, with an
emphasis on North Columbia County. A Taco Bar lunch with the fixings catered by Cornerstone Cafe will be featured. If you are interested in attending, go to the Facebook Event Page to RSVP. Don’t forget to bring business cards when you attend. For more details about the Rainier Chamber of Commerce, visit https://www.rainierchamberofcommerce.com/.
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of the month at 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall, 930 SE 5th St., Clatskanie. Tuesdays: • The VFW meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at 960 SW 5th St., Clatskanie. • The Columbia County Law Library will be holding Court Forms Clinics every Tuesday from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. (weather permitting). Get help filling our court forms commonly used in the Columbia County courthouse. The forms are free and the clinic is free. Sign up is required and is available at the courthouse Mon. – Fri. from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. or at the
Law Library Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 270 S. First St., St. Helens. Questions: 503-396-5344 or ccll@columbiacll.org or davis12000@aol.com. Wednesdays: • Rotary Club of Columbia County – St. Helens meeting is held at the Warren Country Inn at 12 p.m. For more information, call 503-397-2341. • Columbia SWCD meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m., 35285 Millard Rd., St. Helens. December’s meeting will be held at 6 p.m. • Lawyer in the Law Library is a series of talks about common
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A driver’s education student will sit in a chair in a classroom, and strap on a head set complete with a vision field and headphones. With the set-up comes a realistic steering wheel, which vibrates according to what is happening in the virtual reality simulator. Here, Rich Greene demonstrates the system.
to those kinds of situations.” One of those situations is driving on the freeway. In order for a St. Helens resident Clatskanie parents who to reach a freeway, such as want to have their teens take U.S. 26, it requires a drive driver education now have of about 45 minutes, imposa new virtual reality option. sible to do during a standard Columbia River Driver Edu90-minute driver’s educacation, a Columbia County tion lesson. With the virtual based company, now has reality simulator, doing so is two fully immersive virtual simple: It requires strapping reality simulators to aid in its on a headset and loading the training. program from the computer. At the beginning of this There are two main year, the company recourses that a driver’s educaceived authorization from tion student will face in the the Oregon Department of virtual reality simulator. One Transportation (ODOT) to is called “highway solo,” and use VR training in Driver’s the other is “Car control.” Education, and, according to The first is designed Greene, the company is the to test how well a student only driver’s education prohandles different situations vider in the state authorized on the freeway, which the to do so. According to the company instructor can choose to make owner Rich Greene, the train- increasingly difficult as the student progresses. At first, ing allows a driver’s educathe student will drive on an tion student to sit in a chair empty freeway, with the goal in a classroom, and strap on to simply obey the speed a head set complete with a limit and keep control of the vision field and headphones. car as they enter and exit via With the set-up comes a reon- and off-ramps. Then, the alistic steering wheel, which instructor can amp up the vibrates according to what is difficulty, adding traffic, and happening in the virtual realthen making the student pass ity stimulator. at least three cars before the The entire set up is session is over, Greene said. hooked up with wires to the “Car control” works difteacher’s computer, which is ferently, and tests students in charge of controlling the on how well they can quickly simulation. The student will maneuver a vehicle around then be subjected to all sorts various obstructions, as well of scenarios that they could as how quickly they can face in real life. come to a complete stop. Greene said numerous The control simulator is advantages set the system also capable of simulating apart from regular drivvarious motor vehicles, not ing in a real car, which is just the traditional four-door also part of Columbia River sedan, which Greene said is Driver Education. One is the useful, seeing as how comfreedom to make mistakes in monplace large pickup trucks a safe environment. Also, the Good times are for Columbia County entire session is recorded, so ROLL at the residents. On top of that, the students can go back and see their mistakes. A third benefit simulator can alter differGoodcan times is that students more eas- ent aspects of the tests, like ROLL atofthe ily access all types driving making the weather cloudy or sunny, or increasing trafsituations. “We realized that it’s diffi- fic. Occasionally, Greene or his wife will also do a cult for us to put the students Stroop Color and Word Test we have out here in Colum(SCWT) which tests students bia County on every road for distraction. configuration that they may Good times The SCWT works like experience as they’re drivat the LIVE ENTERTAINMENT this: During a driving simulaing,”ROLL Greene said. “And so Music & Magic • Fridays & Saturdays this allows us to expose them tion, an instructor will flash a CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net
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word in a certain color on the screen, which will appear in a four-second burst. They will then have the student repeat the color of the word to the instructor. Among their more experienced drivers especially, Greene said the students will report how distracting the SCWT was. Showing them the recording of their test afterward will doubly enforce this concept. “The reaction we’ll have from those experienced drivers is, ‘oh, I weaved out of my lane when I was looking at that,’ or ‘I missed a stop sign when I was looking at that,’” Greene said, “And we’ll tell them, ‘that’s the same kind of thing that happens when you’re driving, if you decide to pick up your cell phone and look at it.’” While the company received full authorization for the VR system earlier this year, Columbia River Driver Education has been using the system since December. They’ve used the system in Rainier, but their class in St. Helens is the first class where the system has been fully integrated since the beginning. The St. Helens model is what Greene and his wife will pattern the rest of their classes on. It includes 40 hours of classroom training, and then two to three weeks of driving training afterward, which the virtual reality simulator is part of. County-wide, Greene said his company will do two to three classes a year in North Columbia County, five to six classes per year in St. Helens, and then hopefully expand to Vernonia, where they will do one to two classes per year. For teens, class packages start at $400, and for adults, class packages start at $610, and include 30 hours of classroom training and six hours of behind-the-wheel training. To register for classes, visit https://www.columbiariverdrivereducation.com/ or contact the company at 503-928-8247.
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til 1994 when she transferred to Beaver Generating Plant, eventually retiring from PGE in 2016. As a result of her generous spirit and kindhearted personality, she was loved by all who worked with her. The Clatskanie Baptist Church was where Patsy was a dedicated member for 40 years. She was the Sunday School secretary for over 15 years, a teacher for Venture Club, and a member and facilitator of Life Groups. Her servant heart worked quietly and behind the scenes without one regard for recognition. Her patience and Christian influence will forever remain in the lives of all who knew, loved, and worshipped with her. Patsy was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children
and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as grandma. She was a wonderful combination of warmth and kindness, laughter and love. Surrounded by family, Patsy, at the age of 71, lost her battle with Multiple Myeloma and went to be with the Lord on Jan. 15, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father Russell Thackery Sr. and mother Ferne (Smith) Thackery. Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her children: Travis (Heather) Ness of Edgewood, Washington and Nicole (Joshua) Chronister of Hillsboro, Oregon; five grandchildren, Emma and Caleb Ness; Alyssa, Kaliyah, and Isabella Chronister; brothers, Russ (Joan) Thackery of St. Helens, Oregon, Alan (Sue) Thackery of Rainier, Oregon, and sister, Penny Thackery and brother-in-law Chuck Shroads of Anchorage, Alaska; a host of devoted nieces, nephews, in-laws, cousins and friends. All of these she loved and touched deeply. She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts. Please join us in celebrating her life at 11 a.m. on Sat., Feb. 8, 2020 at Clatskanie Baptist Church, 415 N. Nehalem St. in Clatskanie, Oregon.
Betty Abraham
Feb. 8, 1932 ~ Feb. 2, 2020 Betty Abraham 87, of Rainier, Oregon, passed away Feb. 2, 2020 in Longview, Washington.
Michael Cork
May 4, 1967 ~ Feb. 4, 2020 Michael Cork, 52, of Clatskanie, Oregon, passed away in Clatskanie, Oregon on February 4, 2020.
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Patsy Lee Ness was born on April 5, 1948 in Maryville, Missouri to Russell Thackery Sr. and Ferne (Smith) Thackery. Her family moved to St. Helens, Oregon where she attended school and enjoyed playing in concert and marching band. She graduated from St. Helens High School in 1966, excelling on the clarinet and receiving a scholarship to attend Oregon College of Education in Monmouth, Oregon, where she planned to pursue a teaching degree. During her first year of college, she attended a friend’s wedding and met a handsome Navy man. They began to write letters and soon a summer wedding was planned. She was united in marriage to Daniel B. Ness on July 8, 1967 in St. Helens, Oregon. The newlyweds moved to Montana, Daniel’s home state, to begin their life together. Eventually, they settled in Clatskanie, Oregon where Patsy and Dan raised their family and resided for over 40 years. Her dedication and love for her family was an example and inspiration for all. Patsy worked for PGE for 35 years. She began her career working at the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant in 1981. She worked at Trojan as a health physics technician un-
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stores), Safeway-Albertson’s and Walmart, they may never know about the countless hours contributed in support of Girl Scouts by volunteers, according to a release from Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington. Volunteers serve in a variety of important roles, including booth sales coorCourtesy photo dinators, cookie inventory managers, cookie rally orga- Bethany Lutheran Church’s annual Quilt Show is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, February 7 and from nizers, incentive organizers, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, February 8 at the little white church, located at 34721 Church Road in Warren. regional volunteer organizers and warehouse coordinators. Organizers said the Girl Scouts that participate during Depot Days gain Clatskanie residents can cued, remade, old, new, and blue and bright colors. exposure to these operations share their passion for quiltunique quilts from around Enjoy a light lunch of and hone business and enthe area. Bring your quilts homemade soups, sandtrepreneurial skills including ing at a Columbia County event this weekend. to display Thursday, Feb. 6 wiches and pies. Browse a communication, customer Bethany Lutheran from 10 a.m to 6 p.m. book sale and take home service, logistics, math and Church’s annual Quilt Show Kathie Harris is the feadelicious baked goods, group management. is scheduled from 10 a.m. tured quilter. She has been including whole homemade “The amount of Girl quilting for 23 years. Harris pies. Take a chance on raffles Scout Cookies moved during to 5 p.m. Friday, February 7 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. is mostly self taught, by for a handmade quilt made Depot Days is truly amazSaturday, February 8 at the going to classes at the local by Bethany quilters and ing,” Victoria Foreman, little white church, located quilt shop and eventually she consignment items for sale Director of Product Sales at 34721 Church Road in was asked to teach classes. downstairs. for Girl Scouts of Oregon Warren. Now she quilts nearly every and Southwest Washington Bethany’s sanctuary will day, but prefers machine For more information said. “It’s a huge endeavor, be brimming with local quilts quilting bed-sized piece call Diane Cate, at 503-397and volunteers, girls and from area attics, trunks, resquilts. Her favorite color is 6742. their families make it happen. 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Dave and Glenda Sweeden had a house fire on January 23rd. They suffered a total loss of there trailor. An account has been set up at Wauna Credit Union in Clatskanie for donations under Glenda Sweeden. Please donate if you can. VALENTINE’S DAY SALE TO BENEFIT ANDREA LARSON’S DAUGHTER, RIVER WHEN: Sale Sat., Feb. 8th 9 am 2 pm (donations: bring desserts from 8 am 8:45am) WHERE: Clatskanie High School Pharmacy. Questions call Barb 360431-3245 or Karla 503-397-0321
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Clatsop Fairgrounds Saturday March 14th 8AM - 2PM Contact Fred 503-440-9481 or Dorothy 503-468-0006
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TS No. OR08000014-17-8 APN 12959 | 4N1W06-DD-08900 TO No 8760431 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE
Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, BRADLEY S. LAWRENCE AND VALERIE C. LAWRENCE, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF VALERIE C. LAWRENCE as Grantor to TICOR TITLE as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as designated nominee for SUNSET MORTGAGE CO., Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of December 22, 2010 and recorded on December 28, 2010 as Instrument No. 2010-010650 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC and recorded February 21, 2017 as Instrument Number 2017-001567 of official
records in the Office of the Recorder of Columbia County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 12959 | 4N1W06-DD-08900 LOT 110, RIDGECREST PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 2, IN THE CITY OF ST. HELENS, COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 58934 TIMBERLINE AVENUE, SAINT HELENS, OR 97051 Both the Beneficiary, Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.735(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Monthly
Payment(s): 6 Monthly Payment(s) from 07/01/2019 to 12/01/2019 at $1,165.26 Monthly Late Charge(s): 1 Monthly Late Charge(s) By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $145,686.00 together with interest thereon at the rate of 4.75000% per annum from June 1, 2019 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on April 21, 2020 at the hour of 12:00 PM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, at the west
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entrance to the Columbia County Courthouse, 230 Strand St., Saint Helens, OR 97051 County of Columbia, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.753 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire
amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property
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BOARD MEETING NOTICE REGULAR BOARD MEETING NOTICE The Clatskanie Library board of directors will hold a regular scheduled monthly board meeting on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 7:00 pm at the library located at
11 Lillich St. Items on the agenda include, but are not limited to the following: approval of the January 14, 2020 minutes, approval of the financial report
and payment of the bills, vacancy of board Position 2, computer upgrade report and any other business brought before the board. Jim Gibson, Chairman
The Rainier School Board will hold a Regular Board meeting with an executive session on Monday,
February 10, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the Rainier School District Board Room, 28168 Old Rainier Rd.
at the Trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: 12/5/2019 By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-2528300 Order Number 67402, Pub Dates: 01/17/2020, 01/24/2020, 01/31/2020, 02/07/2020, THE CLATSKANIE CHIEF
Public Notice deadline is Wednesdays by noon. Late submissions are not guaranteed to make the paper
Athletically Speaking: Clatskanie Middle High School Sports Friday February 7 • 4:30 p.m. JV Girls Basketball vs. Willamina • 4:30 p.m. JV2 Boys Basketball vs. Willamina • 6 p.m. V Girls Basketball vs. Willamina *Senior Night • 7:30 p.m. V Boys Basketball vs. Willamina *Senior Night (moved from 2/14 to include wrestling) • 2 p.m. HS Girls Wrestling Regionals @Century HS Saturday February 8 • 8 a.m. HS Girls Wrestling Regionals @Century Monday February 10 • 4 p.m. MS Girls Basketball vs. Knappa
Tuesday February 11 • 4:30 p.m. JV Boys Basketball @Warrenton • 6 p.m. V Girls Basketball @Warrenton • 7:30 p.m. V Boys Basketball @Warrenton Wednesday February 12 • 5:30 p.m. JV2 Boys Basketball @Astoria • 5:30 p.m. JV Girls Basketball @Astoria • 7 p.m. JV Boys Basketball @Astoria • 4 p.m. MS Girls Basketball vs. Rainier • 4 p.m. MS Wrestling Home Meet vs. Astoria, Knappa, Ilwaco, Seaside
Thursday February 13 • 4 p.m. MS Girls Basketball vs. Warrenton
Friday February 14 • 4:30 p.m. JV Girls Basketball vs. Taft • 4:30 p.m. JV Boys Basketball vs. Taft [Upper Gym] • 6 p.m. V Girls Basketball vs. Taft • 7:30 p.m. V Boys Basketball vs. Taft • 5 p.m. HS District Wrestling @Willamina HS Saturday February 15 • 10 a.m. HS District Wrestling @Willamina HS
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Children take a break from the Story Time for a social craft making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
This child carefully spreads peanut butter and jelly on the bread during the craft time at the Clatskanie Library.
This is the children’s section in the Clatskanie Public Library.
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Story Time sessions draw from 8 to 18 children each Wednesday. During the Feb. 5 session, following the reading, the children assemble around four large tables. Each table contained small containers of peanut butter and jelly. White handed each child
Rainier resident Amanda Wilpol brought her three daughters to the Wednesday, Feb. 5 Story Time at the library and helped her littlest daughter assemble her sandwich. “I hope they take away a love of reading, of learning
and of making friends,” she said.
tions of impairment. The driver consented to perform voluntary standardized field sobriety tests and continued to display indications of impairment. The driver, Gregory Lee Engen, was arrested for DUII and Reckless Driving. Engine was charged with DUII, Reckless Driving and multiple traffic violations. The vehicle was towed by Drakes Towing.
trooper was traveling westbound on Highway 30 near milepost 5 and located an occupied stolen vehicle in front of the trooper. The vehicle was followed so cover units could arrive in the area. The suspect went over the St. Johns Bridge and was temporarily stuck in traffic. A high-risk stop was performed and the driver was taken into custody. A female passenger was detained and later released. The Portland Police called for a tow and remained with the vehicle while the driver was taken to the Multnomah County jail.
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breakfast and peanut butter and jelly. “The takeaway we want them to have is that the abil-
ity to sit and listen is nice, it’s fun to do a craft, it’s great to make friends but we want them to know that the library is a place that they can come and find these stories on the pages inside the books,” White said. The Clatskanie Library’s
• The police blotter relates to the public record of incidents as reported by law enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information printed is preliminary and subject to change. Rainier Police Department Jan. 21 • A truck driver, who was not familiar with the area, got lost and attempted to turn around in a residential area. The driver hit a power pole causing most of the city to lose power. No citations were issued. Jan. 22 • A runaway juvenile was located shortly after being reported. Jan. 24 • An officer responded to a two-vehicle, non-injury accident on the bridge. No citations were issued. Jan. 25 • An unidentified person on a motorcycle cut off several drivers and drove into oncoming traffic at a high rate of speed across the Lewis and Clark Bridge while eluding police. The short pursuit was terminated and the case is under investigation. Jan. 27 • Dakota Carras, 26, of Rainier, was taken into custody and lodged at the jail on an outstanding Columbia County warrant. • A motorist reported that they believed another driver pointed a firearm at them. The case is being investigated. St. Helens Police Department Jan. 2 • Zachary Hendrickson, 28 was arrested for an outstanding warrant at 345 N. 16th St., St. Helens, OR. • Laura Perron, 25, was arrested for a restraining order violation, near the intersection of N. 17th St. and Wyeth St. in St. Helens. Jan. 4 • At approximately 11:31 p.m.,
Christopher Akers, 36, was arrested on two outstanding misdemeanor warrants and for False Info to Police, at Asburry Park in St. Helens. Jan. 5 • At approximately 12:38 p.m., Thomas Pexa, 38, was arrested for unlawful possession of methamphetamine and a valid felony warrant at the intersection of Columbia Boulevard and North 4th Street in St. Helens. Jan. 7 • At approximately 5:33 p.m., Stephen Schuh, 28, was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant at 535 South Columbia River Highway, in St. Helens. Jan. 8 • At approximately 2:35 p.m., Daniel Hobson, 23, was arrested on an outstanding warrant at 2475 Columbia Blvd., #11 in St. Helens. Jan. 11 • At approximately 3:38 p.m., Jason Mantell, 38, was arrested on a felony warrant as well as failing to report as a sex offender after he was contacted near 186 Wonderly Drive in St. Helens. • At approximately 4:46 p.m., Phillip Houk, 39, was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant at 254 S. 5th Street in St. Helens. • At approximately 11:45 p.m., Leslie Kampmann, 44, was arrested for DUII (alcohol), resisting arrest, harassment, and attempted aggravated harassment while on E. Division Road near Highway 30 in St. Helens. • David G. Kraemer, 27, was arrested for Criminal Mischief II near the intersection of Columbia Boulevard and Gable Road in St. Helens. Jan. 12 • At approximately 9:55 a.m., John Workman, 47, was arrested for an outstanding felony warrant at 795 South Columbia River Highway in St. Helens. • At approximately 12:59 p.m., Shannon Lopez, 46, was arrested for criminal trespass II, at 406 South 12th Street in St. Helens. Jan. 14 • At approximately 2:25 p.m., Justin Eaton, 37, was arrested
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clices of bread and procedures to carefully assemble the tasty treat. “Sometimes the peanut butter sticks to my mouth,” White told the children,” So I am also providing you with these small boxes of juice to help wash it all down.”
The Clatskanie Public Library conducts the Story Time each Wednesday at 1 p.m. The library is located at 11 Lillich Street in Clatskanie and can be reached at 503-728-3732
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on an outstanding felony warrant at 265 North Vernonia Road in St. Helens. • At approximately 7:46 p.m., Ezra St. Helen, 33, assaulted and menaced a female at 555 S. Columbia River Highway in St. Helens. • At approximately 9:58 p.m., Chaylee Sparks, 22, was arrested on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant out of the Columbia County Circuit Court and for false info to police at 555 S. Columbia River Highway in St. Helens. • At approximately 11:42 p.m., Adam Canterbury, 42, was arrested for eight counts of violation of release agreement, failure to report as sex offender and an outstanding warrant, at 145 N. 13th Street #2 in St. Helens. Jan. 15 • At approximately 10:32 a.m., Harrison Doyle, 40, was arrested on an outstanding warrant at Highway 30 near Wyeth Street in St. Helens. Jan. 17 • Lauren Adams, 51, was arrested for an outstanding warrant at Highway 30 and Wyeth Street in St. Helens. • A citizen surrendered found drugs to the St. Helens Police Department at 150 South 13th Street in St. Helens. Jan. 21 • At approximately 6: 24 a.m., Katherine Merwin, 30, was arrested for an outstanding warrant near the intersection of S. 18th and Tualatin Street in St. Helens. Oregon State Police Jan. 29 • Gary Kennedy, of Portland, arrested, cited and released for DUII-CS following a traffic stop on suspicion of DUII and multiple violations at milepost 27 on Highway 30. Jan. 30 • Just before 3 p.m. Oregon State Police observed three vehicles driving on Highway 30 near milepost 18. When the trooper attempted to catch up with the vehicles, one of them attempted to avoid being pulled
over by taking a side road as a high rate of speed. The vehicle was eventually stopped and the driver displayed indications of impairment. The driver consented to perform voluntary standardized field sobriety tests and continued to display indications of impairment. The driver, Gregory Lee Engen, was arrested for DUII and Reckless Driving. Engine was charged with DUII, Reckless Driving and multiple traffic violations. The vehicle was towed by Drakes Towing. Jan. 31 • At 4:47 a.m. OSP responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 30 near milepost 22. The driver claimed to have fallen asleep at the wheel. The vehicle left the roadway and went onto the Scappoose North Fork Creek. The vehicle was swept under the bridge by the current and came to rest directly under the bridge. The female driver, Kayla Jeanne Leatherman, of St. Helens, exited the vehicle and climbed on top to stay above the water. Leatherman yelled for help for approximately two and a half hours before two juveniles heard her calls for help. The driver stated she was out with friends in Portland and consumed alcoholic beverages during the dinner. The driver stated she dropped off her friend near OHSU around 1:30 a.m. but didn’t remember anything after that. No signs of impairment were seen during tests. Leatherman was cited for careless driving. Jan. 29 • Gary Kennedy, of Portland, arrested, cited and released for DUII-CS following a traffic stop on suspicion of DUII and multiple violations at milepost 27 on Highway 30. Jan. 30 • Just before 3 p.m. Oregon State Police observed three vehicles driving on Highway 30 near milepost 18. When the trooper attempted to catch up with the vehicles, one of them attempted to avoid being pulled over by taking a side road as a high rate of speed. The vehicle was eventually stopped and the driver displayed indica-
Jan. 31 • At 4:47 a.m. OSP responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 30 near milepost 22. The driver claimed to have fallen asleep at the wheel. The vehicle left the roadway and went onto the Scappoose North Fork Creek. The vehicle was swept under the bridge by the current and came to rest directly under the bridge. The female driver, Kayla Jeanne Leatherman, of St. Helens, exited the vehicle and climbed on top to stay above the water. Leatherman yelled for help for approximately two and a half hours before two juveniles heard her calls for help. The driver stated she was out with friends in Portland and consumed alcoholic beverages during the dinner. The driver stated she dropped off her friend near OHSU around 1:30 a.m. but didn’t remember anything after that. No signs of impairment were seen during tests. Leatherman was cited for careless driving. Jan. 31 • At approximately 12:15 p.m. Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle, rollover crash with injuries on Highway 30 near milepost 24. At the crash scene the driver displayed indicators of impairment and a used meth pipe was located on the driver. The driver displayed indicators of impairment and was transported to a Portland area hospital for treatment. At the hospital the driver consented to a voluntary blood draw and two blood samples were seized. The driver admitted to meth use the day prior and admitted to taking prescription drugs prior to the crash. The driver was cited and released for DUII, Reckless Driving and PCS meth. The vehicle was towed by Grumpy’s. 3:02 p.m. Oregon State Police
Feb. 2 • On February 02, 2020 at about 2:19 p.m. the Oregon State Police attempted to stop a vehicle for VBR. The vehicle made a quick turn up a dead end road near MP 14 on Hwy 30 and then into the driveway of a residence. The driver admitted to not having a license and had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The driver was taken into custody without incident. A Columbia County narcotics K-9 alerted to the vehicle and a suspected methamphetamine pipe was located along with an unknown brown substance in a cigarette box. The driver, Jason Honstein, was lodged at the Multnomah County Jail for Fugitive from Justice. The vehicle was towed by Grumpy’s Towing. Feb. 2 • At about 7:10 p.m. the Oregon State Police received a driving complaint eastbound on Hwy 30 near MP 37. The vehicle was unable to maintain its lane and had possibly struck the guardrail near Jones Road. CCSO stopped the vehicle near MP 34 for failing to maintain its lane. OSP arrived on scene and took over the investigation. The driver submitted to SFST’s and was impaired by a noticeable and perceptible degree. The driver was transported to the Columbia County Jail. The driver’s BAC was 0.00%. The driver refused a DRE but consented to blood. An Aim to Please phlebotomist arrived at Columbia County Jail and two vials of blood was obtained. The driver, Kathleen Parker, was cited, booked and released. The vehicle was towed by Grumpy’s Towing.
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