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Drug investigation nets 3 arrests, guns, cash JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

During the past several weeks, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating a series of overdoses in the Rainier and Clatskanie areas.

Deputies learned that pills marketed as Oxycodone 30mg (“Oxy 30s”) are being sold illegally on the street and investigators said the pills have contributed to several of the overdoses. At least two deaths have been tied to the counterfeit Oxycodone pills.

The overdoses have been accidental as people have been purchasing pills they believe to be Oxycodone, while, in actuality, the pills are made with Fentanyl. Investigators said at least two deaths have been tied to these counterfeit Oxycodone pills.

Fentanyl danger According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), pharmaceutical fentanyl is a synthetic opioid, approved for treat-

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During execution of the Rainier search warrant investigators recovered several hundred dollars in cash, five firearms, 17.2 grams of heroin, drug transaction records and fentanyl test strips.

ing severe pain, typically advanced cancer pain. It is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. It is prescribed in the form of transdermal patches or lozenges and can be diverted for misuse and abuse in the

United States.

However, most recent cases of fentanyl-related harm, overdose, and death in the U.S. are linked to illegally made fentanyl. It is sold through illegal drug markets for its

heroin-like effect. It is often mixed with heroin and/or cocaine as a combination product — with or without the user’s knowledge — to increase its euphoric effects.

Columbia County deputies were

able to obtain some of the suspect pills and they subsequently tested positive for Fentanyl with traces of cocaine and other substances, not Oxycodone.

Although the suspect pills looked just like Oxy 30’s, they appear to be counterfeit which makes them fragile causing them to break or crumble easily. Investigators said that increases the danger because the fragile pill breaks down quicker in the body and if it is crushed into a powder form, the powder can easily become airborne and persons in the immediate vicinity can accidentally ingest the substance through their respiratory system, causing them to overdose.

“The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is saddened when members of our community succumb to their addictions,” Sheriff Brian Pixley said. “Our team has worked diligently over the past couple of months to bring some closure to the families who lost love ones due to overdose. We realize these arrests are just the tip of the iceberg and ­­­­ See DRUGS Page A3

Vaccine appointments in high demand AURORA BIGGERS Chief Correspondent

Unlike some rural counties across the United States, Columbia County isn’t struggling to fill vaccine appointments.

“The demand [for the vaccine] is there,” Columbia County Public Health Director Michael Paul said.

But like many of those rural counties, Columbia is seeing urban residents travel into the county seeking vaccines.

“We’re right next to an urban county, and some of those people are hunting for vaccines and willing to drive outside of the metro area for a vaccination,” Paul said.

Paul’s observation highlights a phenomenon occurring nationwide: urban city residents who are struggling to find vaccines in their home cities have found success getting vaccinated in neighboring counties that are more rural and, in some cases, more conservative.

This aligns with several factors.

Polling has shown that Republicanaligned areas of the nation are far more likely to combat vaccine hesitancy. A PBS NewsHour/NPR/ Marist poll from this month found that 30 percent of people surveyed stated that, if offered the COVID-19 vaccine, they would not take it. Of those who stated they would reject the vaccine, 41 percent identified as Republican, and 36 percent lived in rural areas.

Since vaccines are distributed by county population, this suggests that some right-leaning counties could potentially have a greater surplus of vaccines than more liberal counties—leading urban residents to seek vaccination in their neighboring rural counties. This is only augmented by states opening up vaccination to all adult residents.

However, Columbia residents don’t appear to be hesitant about getting the vaccine. “We haven’t reached a point where we’re not filling appointments, and we haven’t hit a point where we have had vaccines sitting on the shelves” Paul

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As Oregon’s urban residents seek vaccinations in rural areas, like Columbia County, the county is prioritizing local residents first for COVID-19 vaccinations.

said, speaking of other counties that have experienced vaccine expiration as a result of residents not seeking vaccination.

“The major issue has been that

we’re not exactly sure how many doses we’re going to get, so we don’t know how many appointments to make, Paul said. “But once we get those doses, we’ve been able

to fill those appointments quickly.”

And while Multnomah and Washington county residents may be eager to seek vaccination in rural counties like Columbia, Columbia County’s vaccine interest form identifies people with local addresses and prioritizes scheduling their appointments before scheduling out-of-county residents. In the reverse, Paul said some Columbia County residents have also traveled outside the county for vaccination.

“We’re not too concerned with people coming from other counties to Columbia County for vaccination because we have people going to their counties as well,” Paul said.

As long as vaccine doses continue to be in high demand and low(er) availability in Columbia County, Paul said the priority for health officials will be to ensure accessibility and convenience for residents — addressing vaccine ­­­­ See VACCINE Page A3

Former Clatskanie sisters in reality TV show JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

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Former Clatskanie residents Christina Manning and Jessica Dunagan are featured in a new television reality series.

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Two former Clatskanie sisters are hopeful they’ll become the next reality television stars.

Christina Manning and Jessica Dunagan are featured in a new television reality series, Meet the Worlds Most Extreme Sisters, premiering at 10 p.m. April 25 on the TLC Network. The series follows a group of sisters during their everyday lives.

“My sister and I were blessed because we were personally scouted from a casting director,” Manning tells The Chief from her home in Washington state.

Manning said the show is designed to give viewers a close and

personal inside look of relationships between sisters.

This show captures our relationship in its purest and most raw form. ~ Christina Manning “This show captures our relationship in its purest and most raw form,” she said. “We are extremely close and the viewers will learn that even with an unbreakable bond, there are challenges that come with that. It has affected all areas of our life and we get to share the ups and downs with

viewers.”

Manning said the essence of the television series is aimed at viewers’ hearts.

“Our hope is to show viewers - that no matter what - when you have a sister bond, nothing can come between that,” she said. “We open up and share our dynamic with so much vulnerability, and we want to touch people’s hearts with our story. We also want the residents of Clatskanie to know, that even growing up in a small town, your dreams can come true.”

Having a television production crew following you around can be challenging. We asked Manning ­­­­ See SISTERS Page A3

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Oregon’s vaccination breakthrough cases JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has identified 168 COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough cases—when vaccinated individuals test positive for the virus — through April 2, including three deaths.

OHA officials said the incidents are a reminder that while the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines are all highly effective at preventing severe COVID-19 illness and death, no vaccine is 100% effective, and vaccine breakthrough cases will occur.

These cases have been reported in 25 counties and all health care preparedness regions (Region 1: 76; Region 2: 29; Region 3: 27; Region 5: 9; Region 6: 4; Region 7: 17; Region 9: 6).

OHA is not reporting the regions in which the deaths took place.

Breakthrough cases Vaccine breakthrough cases are defined as instances in which an individual received a positive COVID-19 test result at least 14 days after the final dose of any COVID-19 vaccine series. Vaccine breakthrough cases can be prevented by basic public health interventions, such as masking, physical distancing and avoiding social gatherings.

The number of vaccine breakthrough cases identified in Oregon represents a very small proportion of the more than 700,000 people in Oregon who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the OHA. Many of the vaccine breakthrough cases identified experienced asymptomatic infection and were tested for other reasons.

Eleven percent of the vaccine breakthrough cases were hospitalized within the 30 days following their positive test, and most occurred in people older than 65 or with underlying health conditions.

The three deaths represent fewer than 2% of the vaccine breakthrough cases, and none of the vaccine breakthrough cases were associated with a COVID-19 variant.

vaccine breakthrough.

Vaccinations in Oregon The OHA reported that 39,326 new doses of COVID-19 vaccinations were added to the state immunization registry as of April 14. Of this total, 24,097 doses were administered on April 13 and 15,229 were administered on previous days but were entered into the vaccine registry on April 13.

The seven-day running average is now 38,392 doses per day.` Oregon has now administered a total of 1,215,804 doses of Pfizer, 1,052,206 doses of Moderna and 86,624 doses of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. As of today, 945, 453 people have completed a COVID-19 vaccine series.

There are 1,492,658 who have had at least one dose.

Cumulative daily totals can take several days to finalize because providers have 72 hours to report doses administered and technical challenges have caused many providers to lag in their reporting. OHA has been providing technical support to vaccination sites to improve the timeliness of their data entry into the state’s ALERT Immunization Information System (IIS).

To date,1,499,355 doses of Pfizer,1,289,900 doses of Moderna and 215,500 doses of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines have been delivered to sites across Oregon.

These data are preliminary and subject to change, according to the OHA. COVID-19 hospitalizations The number of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 across Oregon is 200.

There are 52 COVID-19 patients in intensive care unit (ICU) beds, as of April 14.

The total number of patients in hospital beds may fluctuate between report times. The numbers do not reflect admissions per day, nor the length of hospital stay. Staffing limitations are not captured in this data and may further limit bed capacity.

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State and local epidemiologists are continuing to track and investigate vaccine breakthrough cases and are working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to collect information that may provide insight into characteristics associated with

The Oregon Health Authority’s COVID-19 Weekly Report, shows a third consecutive week of surging daily cases, higher hospitalizations and higher deaths than the previous week.

OHA reported 3,722 new daily cases of COVID-19 during the week of Monday,

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April 5 through Sunday, April 11. That represents a 26% increase from the previous week.

New COVID-19 related hospitalizations rose to 156, up from 150 last week.

There were 47 reported COVID-19 related deaths, which is the highest weekly total in five weeks.

There were 103,928 tests for COVID-19 for the week of April 4 through April 10.

The percentage of positive tests was 4.4%.

People 70 years of age and older have accounted for 40% of COVID-19 related hospitalizations and 76% of COVID-19 related deaths.

The COVID-19 Weekly Outbreak Report shows 24 active COVID-19 outbreaks in senior living communities and congregate living settings, with three or more confirmed cases and one or more COVID-19 related deaths.

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Vaccine breakthrough cases can be prevented by basic public health interventions, such as masking, physical distancing and avoiding social gatherings, according to the OHA.

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The move to pause use of the J&J vaccine comes out of an “abundance of caution” after a very small number of individuals receiving the vaccine reported a type of severe blood clot after receiving a dose of the vaccine.

Use of J&J vaccine paused in Oregon ARUORA BIGGERS Chief Correspondent

On Tuesday, The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) asked all of the state’s vaccine providers to immediately stop administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

The pause follows the announcement from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommending states pause on administering the vaccine.

“This is out of an abundance of caution,” Columbia County Public Health Director Michael Paul said.

Federal health officials are reviewing six cases

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hesitancy and vaccine site capacity comes later. Out of the approximate 42,000 adults over 18 in Columbia County, only about a quarter have been vaccinated, according to Paul. On Monday, April 19, all Oregonians 16 and over will be eligible to sign up for a vaccine.

“However that doesn’t mean everyone will be able to get an appointment on Monday,” Paul cautioned.

“We aren’t going to have enough vaccines on Monday

of an extremely rare and severe type of blood clot in women ages 18-48 approximately 6-13 days after vaccination of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. According to Paul, approximately seven million doses of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine have been administered in the U.S., and approximately 200,000 of those doses were administered in Oregon.

While other common medications like birth control can have similar side effects at higher frequencies, vaccines, especially newer ones authorized under an emergency, have higher safety requirements than other medications that have been in use for a long time.

“We’re under an emergency authorization for the vaccine,” Paul said, “The clinical trials were extensive; however, it is still a new vaccine. [The OHA is] erring on the side of caution.”

So, if you received a Johnson & Johnson vaccine in Oregon, what should you do?

First, “don’t panic,” Paul said, “But [you] should be aware if [you] received the vaccine and watch for a headache, leg pain, and shortness of breath … and seek immediate emergency care, if [you] have those types of symptoms.”

to make an appointment for everyone who is eligible.”

On Monday, alongside eligibility opening up, all Oregon state counties’ risk levels will be reassessed.

During the last COVID-19 county risk level assessment performed by the state, Columbia County qualified for extreme risk but was given a two-week caution period to remain at moderate risk.

Despite climbing COVID-19 case rates, Paul said the county likely won’t be assessed as extreme risk during the next evaluation, due to the governor’s new metric guidelines.

Under the new state

metric, counties must meet a criteria of hospital occupancy and case rate increase—at least 300 hospital beds occupied by COVID-19 positive patients and a 15 percent increase in the seven-day average over the past week.

“We’re still a ways from there,” Paul said. For reference, only 177 hospital beds were filled by COVID-19 positive patients in Columbia County as of April 14.

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how did she and her sister manage that?

“Often, we forgot that the cameras were there,” Manning said. “We are so blessed to be a part of such a great production team and the TLC family. We didn’t find it challenging at all, in fact, we lived life to its fullest and enjoyed the journey.”

And that journey includes pay for their participation in the television program, but Manning said she is prohibited by contract to reveal what the two earned during the production.

Manning said the glitter and glitz of television hasn’t clouded their fond memories of small town life in Clatskanie.

“My sister and I moved to Clatskanie when we were 10 years old,” she said.

“We went to Mayger Grade

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School, middle school, and Clatskanie High School. We loved growing up in a small town and we often return home to visit our brother, Justen Brown and our best friend Kayla Spaulding, who still live in Clatskanie.”

Manning and her sister are prepared if for some reason they don’t continue with the television series.

The two have written and published their first book, Charge Your Food, Change Your Life.

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CCSO will continue to work on removing dangerous drugs from our community and holding drug dealers accountable.”

The arrests During the investigation, deputies executed a search warrant March 28 at the Clatskanie residence of Krista Warren, 28. During the search, Warren was taken into custody and charged with two counts of Delivery of a Controlled Substance.

Warren posted bail and is currently out of custody.

Deputies executed an additional search warrant April 13 in Rainier. During the service of the search warrant, investigators recovered several hundred dollars in cash, five firearms, 17.2 grams of heroin, drug transaction records and fentanyl test strips.

Tyler Powers, 39, of Rainier was arrested for Unlawful Delivery of a Con-

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Deputies were able to obtain some of the suspect pills and they subsequently tested positive for Fentanyl with traces of cocaine and other substances, not Oxycodone.

trolled Substance, Unlawful Delivery of Heroin, Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Unlawful Possession of Heroin. Brittany Schnelle, 37, of Rainier was arrested for Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Delivery of Heroin and Unlawful Possession of Heroin. Both Powers and Schnelle were lodged into the Columbia County Jail.

Addition resources Pixley said there are resources available for people suffering from drug additions.

“If you or someone you know has addiction issues, please seek help by calling the Columbia Community Mental Health (CCMH) crisis line at 503-782-4499,” he said.

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Are we there yet? don’t go crazy, continue to be careful, keep doing what we were doing that got us there.

PAUL VOGEL Chief Guest Article

“Are we there yet?” Most of us are used to hearing that hollered from the backseat of the car on a long trip. This trip is an even longer one and the answer, decidedly, is “No, we’re definitely not there yet.”

Which journey is that?

The pandemic we’ve all been navigating for more than a year now. It’s been a long haul, we were starting to see some familiar surroundings – businesses opening, more relaxed health and safety guidelines… not “normal” but starting to feel a little closer to it. But that feeling was premature and maybe it felt a little too comfortable, because things have U-turned and we’re now to have to “turn this car right around” and go back where nearly to we started.

Case count blowup Appears we didn’t hear that, get that, let alone do that.

Our case count has blown up, day after day after day.

Just in the past weekend, 32 new cases is more than TEN TIMES the number we can have and expect to stay open.

Now, instead of 5 or fewer per day, our public health officials report that we need to be nearer 2 ½ per day to salvage this situation. Doesn’t look like that’s going to happen. We’re officially in a two-week “caution period” before the next Risk Level rating and move.

We didn’t keep doing the things that we were doing so well, the things that were benefiting us before. Even with more vaccinations occurring, if we don’t wear face-coverings, wash our hands, distance from people whenever and however, we give up the only control we actually have in this whole thing: how we behave; how we protect ourselves, our families and our friends.

Yes, we’re all really tired of the pandemic and the collision of impact it’s having.

And we’re certainly saddened by the tragic deaths that are occurring. With new strains developing and vaccination proceeding slower than we’d like, this is all taking tolls on us from many angles and dimensions.

But we simply must put our heads down and keep driving forward. We’ve seen things improve dramatically when we do just that.

Columbia County isn’t the only place this is happening.

The counties next door, across the nation and elsewhere.

Reported today, Michigan is reeling from thousands of new cases per day, threatening to overwhelm hospitals again, something that as a nation we thought we had put in the rear

Too obscure?

What we’re talking about is our COVID-19 case count and, more specifically, the whiplash we’re all going to get when we get wrenched back into High Risk Level, or possibly Extreme Risk Level, which would be all that much worse.

Just a few weeks ago, Columbia County finally moved to Moderate Risk, because our daily and cumulative case county had impressively reduced…and stayed that way.

We needed to get to an average of 5 or less per day, according to public health officials. And we did.

“Moderate Risk” meant several really impactful things: It doubled the number of people who could be in gyms, restaurants, bars or venues, even our homes. It doubled the percentage capacity in churches, increased by a third the capacity in retail stores.

It even supported return to school and youth sports. That felt great, didn’t it? Even then, though, we encouraged the true meaning of “moderate”….

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Get vaccinated To all my conservative neighbors, if you are outraged and upset by the liberal shutdowns and restrictions on your freedoms, then I suggest you get vaccinated.

If we can vaccinate most adults in the state and country in relatively short order, then it will be hard for liberal politicians to justify more state lock-downs. Data shows that Conservatives are more likely to refuse the Covid-19 vaccine. However, if that can get reversed, then Democrats

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Shirley King Dec. 17, 1933 ~ April 2, 2021

Shirley King passed away on Good Friday, April 2, 2021.

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Controlling factors But Columbia County is where we are and its where we can truly control some of the factors. Whether it’s for our own health, our families’ or our friends and co-workers, there are many very personal reasons to hit the brakes, re-set and re-commit to the best safety factors.

There’s another reason, and it’s economic. Fundamentally, an economy is the flow and transfer of goods and services; it’s about supply and demand.

Right now, that’s completely disrupted. We have businesses -- and neighbors who run them -- that can’t confidently even re-open because if we get pulled back and they’re forced to close again, they likely will never re-open. Even when we hit” Moderate”, many waited, uncertain. That means employees aren’t re-hired, products and supplies aren’t ordered, and those all-important rings of economic multiplier effect don’t occur. Our local economies need balance – all the sectors operating and feeding each other. Uncertainty undermines the economy. Stability, consistency and confidence help it grow again.

Turn this car around We need to turn this car around, because it’s headed a cliff. It may not be just about you, but your actions make a difference in how this virus spreads, who avoids getting infected, and how our case count can be controlled.

Controlling what we can will affect what we’re able to do, personally, as a community, and as an economy. Let’s get back behind the wheel, we’re not there yet.

Paul Vogel is the executive director of the Columbia County Economic Team. He may be reached at 503-4101061.

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won’t be able to make any more excuses. That will show them, right?

As new variants are starting to become the dominant strain in pockets of the U.S., we are at a consequential inflection point. If we can reach herd immunity in a reasonable time, we can finally put this pandemic behind us.

For those that are hesitant about getting vaccinated, the decision to temporarily pause the Johnson & Johnson vaccine rollout may have finally convinced you to forgo the shot. I believe this is an illadvised decision.

And now you should feel even more confident that the FDA and CDC are acting carefully with safety at the forefront. Every single day, people die of old age, heart issues, cancer, and blood clots; inferring causality is incredibly difficult, and the risks and consequences of forgoing the vaccine are far greater and more severe.

On April 19th, all Oregon adults become eligible for the shot. Now stick it to the Man, and stick it in your arm.

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bituaries • Harold A. McCollam Oct. 17, 1933 ~ April 3, 2021

Harold Arthur McCollam, 87, of Rogue River, Oregon, passed away on Sat., April 3, 2021 at his residence.

Harold was born Oct. 17, 1933 to Wellington and Verna McCollam in Rainier, Oregon, where he graduated from Rainier High School. Harold worked for Boise Cascade in St. Helens, Oregon, Addison, Illinois and Medford, Oregon until his retirement.

He married and became the father of David, Deborah, Ed, Craig, Jodi and Len. He lived in St. Helens until he was transferred to Addison, Illinois where he met and married his wife Toni on Sept. 4, 1958, and became father

to her five children, Debra, Susan, Randy, Cynthia and Christina.

Harold and Toni loved, cherished and enjoyed their family pets. After retirement, they spent much time over the years traveling, camping, fishing and loved living on the Rogue River.

He is survived by his loving wife, Toni McCollam; four children; four stepchildren; and many grandchildren.

Harold was preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah, son, David, and stepdaughter, Debra.

A graveside funeral service is being planned for 1 p.m. on Sat,, April 24, 2021 at the Rainier Cemetery in Rainier, Oregon.

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Coyote killings, budget re-balancing BRAD WITT Chief Guest Article

The Oregon Legislature’s Joint Committee on Ways and Means will host the 2021 Oregon Budget Virtual Hearings to receive public feedback on how to rebalance the state budget and use federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. Meetings are organized

by Congressional District.

Oregon House District 31 is in Congressional District 1 and our virtual meeting is scheduled for Wednesday April 14th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Be engaged You can submit written or oral testimony. Written testimony is accepted up to 24 hours after the start time of the public hearing. Testimony is uploaded into OLIS as part of the legislative record and made publicly available. To submit testimony electronically, go to: olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Testimony/JWM. Due to the pandemic, oral testimony will be taken live remotely and may be limited to 2 minutes per person. Registration is required to testify by phone or video link. Registration closes at the time the meeting is scheduled to begin. To register electronically go to: District 1: survey.sjc1. qualtrics.com/jfe/form/ SV_3gEVis1CKyJQFgi. If you need assistance with electronic registration, call 1-833-698-1371.

In addition to our budgetary work, state lawmakers are also finding bipartisan agreement to pass important legislation to assist with wildfire relief and natural disaster recovery.

HB 2341 brings critically needed tax relief to Oregonians whose property was destroyed in last year’s devastating fires. This legislation allows a tax collector to prorate taxes on property that the tax collector knows or has reason to believe has been destroyed or damaged by fire or another natural disaster. In 2020 alone, over 3,000 Oregon families were

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devastated by wildfire, and HB 2341 will ensure that the property taxes they pay are fair.

This bill was supported by the Association of Oregon Counties, League of Oregon Cities, the Oregon Home Builders Association, Oregon Associations of County Tax Collectors and County Assessors. The bill received a unanimous floor vote and now moves to the Senate.

HB 2607 Waives construction taxes on residential housing being built to replace residential housing destroyed or damaged by fire or other emergency event or situation.

Currently, school districts, in cooperation with cities and counties are able to tax new residential and non-residential construction. HB 2607 would lessen the financial burden on those who were affected by the wildfire and who wish to rebuild by waiving those construction taxes.

The House Floor vote was unanimous, and this legislation moves to the Senate for consideration Morning and evening work Committees are continuing to move bills to the Oregon House Floor, and there remains a backlog of dozens of bills, we are holding daily morning and evening floor sessions in order to get the business of the state accomplished, and last Saturday we met for eight hours considering a variety of legislation.

One bill that I sponsored that was approved by unanimous vote Saturday was HB 2697 which prohibits schools from displays of symbols of hate on school property or in educational programs.

Among the support for HB 2697 is the Oregon Department of Education, Oregon School Boards Association, Coalition of Oregon School Administrators, and the Oregon Education Association.

Coyote-killing contests Another bill approved during Saturday’s floor session was HB 2728, of which I am the chief sponsor. This legislation prohibits coyotekilling contests for cash or

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prizes. As a hunter, conservationist and rural Oregonian, I proposed this measure as it follows the principles of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation Management, in that wildlife is owned by all citizens and recognizes science as a basis for informed management and decision making.

While some people feel coyote killing contests are needed for predator control, we heard scientific evidence in the House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources that these wanton mass killings are actually counterproductive for population control, as the coyote’s biological response to the reduction in population is to accelerate reproduction.

This legislation still allows coyotes to be hunted as they are now, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, without bag limits, just not for money.

I was pleased that 15 other Representatives signed on to sponsor HB 2728, and that the bill was approved on the House Floor vote. It now moves to the Senate for consideration.

Stay in touch Due to the COVID-19 health protection restrictions, the Capitol building remains closed to the public. Committee work is being done remotely, and the public is still able to weigh in on bills and other issues. This can be done in writing, by phone or by computer link-up. It has never been more important to be a part of the process.

If you have concerns or comment about a state issue, agency or proposed legislation, please contact my office. It is my privilege to represent you in the House of Representatives as we undertake this important work together.

Rep. Brad Witt serves House District 31. He may be reached at: • Email: Rep.BradWitt@ oregonlegislature.gov • Telephone: 503-9861431 • 900 Court St NE, H-382, Salem, OR, 97301 • Website: www.oregonlegislature.gov/witt

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Budget Committee of the City of Clatskanie will hold a Public Hearing at City Hall on May 6th 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the ballroom, observing social distancing protocal, regarding the proposed use

of approximately $20,000 in State Revenue Sharing Funds in the fiscal year 2021-22 budget. Any person having special needs should contact the City Manager by May 6, 2020 to make arrangements.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: SCAPPOOSE BAY MARINE PARK DUMP STATION INSTALLATION The Port of Columbia County is seeking proposals for Installation of a Dump Station at the Scappoose Bay Marine Park.

Interested contractors may obtain the RFP documents from the Port’s website, www.portofcolumbiacounty.

org; from the Port Office located at 100 E. Street, Columbia City, from 8:00 to 5:00pm; or via email at jensen@portofcolumbiacounty.org.

Submissions must be received by 5:00pm on Monday, April 19, 2021. For questions, please call 503-397-2888.

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TS No. OR08000140-18-4S APN 11353 TO No 191102148 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, BARRY L EVANS as Grantor to TICOR TITLE COMPANY OF OREGON as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as designated nominee for USA DIRECT FUNDING, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of August 1, 2017 and recorded on August 4, 2017 as Instrument No. 2017-07168 and the beneficial interest was assigned to The Money Source Inc. and recorded October 15, 2018 as Instrument Number 2018-08781 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Columbia County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 11353 LOT 1, BLOCK 119, CITY OF ST. HELENS, COLUMBIA COUNTY,

OREGON Commonly known as: 496 S 15TH ST, ST HELENS, OR 97051 Both the Beneficiary, The Money Source Inc., 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): 9 Monthly Payment(s) from 05/01/2019 to 01/31/2020 at $971.54 1 Monthly Payment(s) from 02/01/2020 to 02/28/2021 at $957.59 13 Monthly Payment(s) from 03/01/2020 to 03/31/2021 at $948.94 Monthly Late Charge(s): 215.45 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 $166,236.35 together with interest thereon at the rate of 3.37500% per annum from April 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 July 27, 2021 at the hour of 01:00 PM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Front Entrance, Columbia County Courthouse, 230 Strand Street, St. 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 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: March 18,2021 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 949-252-8300Order Number 74312, Pub Dates: 04/09/2021, 04/16/2021, 04/23/2021, 04/30/2021, THE CLATSKANIE CHIEF

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Public Notices CC21-1420

CC21-1418

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the City of Clatskanie, Columbia County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 will be held at City Hall, 75 S Nehalem St., Suite D. The meeting will take place on May,6th 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the ballroom, observing social distancing protocal. The purpose of the meeting is to

receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after May 1, 2021 at 75 S Nehalem St., Suite D, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Please call 503-728-2622 beforehand so arrangements can be made. Due to social distancing the office is closed to the public. This

is a public meeting where deliberations of the Budget Committee will take place.

Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. Any person having special needs should contact the City Manager by May 6, 2021 to make arrangements. For more information visit the city website at www.cityofclatskanie.com.

A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Rainier School District No. 13, Columbia County, State of Oregon, on the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, will be held at 28168 Old Rainier Road, Rainier, Oregon. The meeting will take place on April 26, 2021 at 5:00pm.

The purpose of the meet-

proposed programs with the Budget Committee. This meeting can be joined via teleconference at the following: 1 971 247 1195 Meeting ID: 937 9570 9121 Passcode: 217436 BUSINESS TO BE CONDUCTED AT THIS MEETING WILL BE: Election of Officers - Presentation of Budget Message - Presentation of Budget

Document - Discussion of the Budget Document - Public Testimony - Scheduling of possible future meetings. The proposed budget document will be available for inspection on April 20, 2021 at the Mist-Birkenfeld Main Station at 12525 Hwy 202, Mist, Oregon, during the hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Joe Kaczenski, Budget Officer

The Clatskanie People’s Utility District Board of Directors has scheduled the next regular Board meeting for Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 5:30 pm in the community room of the District’s administration building located at 495 E Columbia River Highway, Clatskanie. A Board Workshop will not be held this month. An executive session may be called at the workshop and/or meeting,

ing is to receive the budget message. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. An additional, separate meeting of the Budget Committee will be held to take public comment. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee.

The meeting for public comment will be on May 10, 2021 at 6:30pm, held at 28168 Old Rainier Road, Rainier, Oregon. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after April 27, 2021 at 28168 Old Rainier Road, Rainier, Oregon, between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm.

CC21-1422

CLATSKANIE PEOPLE’S UTILITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING DISTRICT MEETING NOTICE CC21-1401

A public meeting of the 2021-2022 Mist-Birkenfeld RFPD Budget Committee will be held April 29, 2020, at 7:00 PM at the MistBirkenfeld Main Station located at 12525 Highway 202. This is a meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place.

Any person may attend this meeting and discuss the CC21-1404

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of KARL HEINZ MULLER, Deceased. No. 21PB02075 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of this estate. All persons having claims against the

estate are required to present their claims, with vouchers attached, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice to the personal representative at P.O. Box 459, Rainier, OR 97048, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain

additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published April 2, 2021.

Nancy K. Muller, Personal Representative. STEPHEN D. PETERSEN, L.L.C. Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 459, Rainier, OR 97048.

pursuant to: ORS 192.660 (2) (f) information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection.

AGENDA CLATSKANIE PEOPLE’S UTILITY DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 5:30 P.M. I. PUBLIC COMMENTS II. CONSENT AGENDA · Minutes of Regular Board Meeting March 17, 2021 · Review payment of bills for March 2021 III. STAFF

REPORTS UPDATE · Staff Reports Update IV. ACTION ITEMS · Policy Review: Policy 102 Landlord/ Renter Agreement Policy and Policy 210 Meetings of the Board · Adopt the 20212022 Strategic Plan · Voting Delegate & Alternate for NWPPA Annual Meeting V. DISCUSSION / INFORMATIONAL ITEMS · Board Comments & Calendar VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION VII. ADJOURNMENT

CC21-1416

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting of the Budget Committee of Columbia River Fire & Rescue, Columbia County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 will be held virtually and by phone via GoTo

Meeting on April 30, 2021 at 6:30 pm. Online: https:// global.gotomeeting.com/ join/856911717 Phone: (646) 749-3122 Access code: 856-911-717. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment

from the public on the budget. A copy of the budget document may be inspected on or after April 13, 2021 at 270 Columbia Blvd., St. Helens between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm Monday through Thursday or online at www.crfr.com.

Oregon adds 20,100 jobs in March STAFF REPORT chiefnews@countrymedia.net

Oregon’s unemployment rate edged down to 6.0% in March, from 6.1% in February. For the past three months, Oregon’s unemployment rate has ticked down by a tenth of a point each month, according to the Oregon Employment Department.

During the past 11 months the pace of recovery in Oregon’s unemployment rate has mirrored the national experience. The U.S. unemployment rate

dropped to 6.0% in March, from 6.2% in February.

Job gains Nonfarm payroll employment rose 20,100 jobs in March, following a gain of 15,300, as revised, in February. Two-thirds of all the jobs gained in March were in leisure and hospitality (+13,900 jobs). Three other major industries each added more than 1,000 jobs: manufacturing (+2,000 jobs); professional and business services (+1,300); and

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transportation, warehousing, and utilities (+1,100).

Construction and private educational services each added 700 jobs. All other major industries performed close to their normal seasonal patterns.

The 20,100 total nonfarm jobs added in March was Oregon’s largest monthly gain since 38,300 jobs were added in July.

March’s gain was the third monthly increase, following a large drop in December that was the result of temporary, heightened restrictions at the time.

In March, Oregon’s nonfarm payroll employment totaled 1,840,600, a drop of 132,400 jobs, or 6.7% from the pre-recession peak in February 2020. Oregon’s employment dropped to a low of 1,687,500 by April 2020. Since then, Oregon has recovered 153,100 jobs, or 54% of the jobs lost between February and April 2020.

Leisure and hospitality Over the past year, the employment gyrations in leisure and hospitality have

accounted for a large share of the swings in Oregon’s total employment. This broad industry includes restaurants, bars, coffee shops, hotels, golf courses, and fitness centers. It employed a peak of 216,300 jobs in February 2020 which was 11% of total nonfarm payroll employment.

Then, within two months, leisure and hospitality cut over half its jobs.

Since then, the industry recovered about half the drop, to employ 165,200 jobs by November. Then,

hit by renewed COVID-19 restrictions, the industry retrenched to 136,800 jobs in December.

Since then, the industry added 25,900 jobs over the past three months and is close to its recent high point from last November, but is still far below its February 2020 peak.

The Oregon Employment Department reports statewide 2,013,543 employed and 140,284 unemployed in March. In March 2020, there were 2,009,490 employed and 89,389 unemployed in Oregon.

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1. “Turkey” dance 5. X minus III 8. Accounting acronym 11. Angel’s glow 12. Like list of chores 13. Inside info 15. “National Velvet” author Bagnold 16. Heavy Metal band Quiet ____ 17. *Worn by monster hunters and dragonslayers 18. *Sea monster with atomic breath 20. Brooms and cauldrons to a witch, e.g.

21. Subject of biographies, pl.

22. ____ of Aquarius 23. Saudi’s southern neighbor 26. Ceremonial flight 30. “I” problem 31. Sweet-talk 34. Marine eagle 35. The Revenge of the ____, 1984 37. ____ you sure?

38. Desires 39. Russia’s Romanov, e.g.

40. Comfy pants 42. Preceding month 43. Google Maps prede-

cessor, pl.

45. Blackbird-like birds 47. Crow sound 48. Group of professionals 50. Like a bow string 52. *Witch of Russian fairytales 55. ____ con carne 56. G in 1000 g., e.g.

57. Loose hood 59. Was rebroadcasted 60. Prospector’s mother?

61. Bassoon cousin 62. Nod up and down 63. *He played Dracula and Count Dooku 64. *Like Sendak’s Things

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1. England’s favorite drink, in French 2. *Addams Family’s Lurch: “You ____?”

3. A dish of stewed meat 4. Waddle 5. Bridal veil fabric 6. Objects of worship 7. Just a little 8. Michael Douglas’ 1978 mystery thriller 9. Like the Weasleys of “Harry Potter” 10. Second qtr. calendar month

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12. Alex Trebek’s forte 13. Drooping 14. *Jeepers ____, sing.

19. Coats with Zn 22. Tap order 23. Yiddish busybody 24. Opposite of digest 25. Like high ground 26. Pestilence pest 27. Lock horns 28. Darlene or Jacob of Ozark 29. MCAT and LSAT 32. *Amity Island fish 33. Bonanza find 36. *Transylvanian bloodsucker 38. Shylock’s practice 40. Use a Singer 41. Up until now, 2 words 44. Like luxurious sheets 46. Another name for manatee, 2 words 48. Not kayak 49. Follow rules 50. Shakespearean “you” 51. What snob puts on 52. *Minotaur is half man, half ____ 53. Mongolian desert 54. Deserter’s acronym 55. ____, The Beloved Country 58. Zeppelin predecessor

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SPRING SPORTS

SCHEDULES Clatskanie Varsity Softball April 16 April 20 April 23 April 26 April 27 April 30 May 4 May 7 May 10 May 11 May 13

5 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

3 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

3 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

5 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

3 p.m.

At Seaside Vs. Warrenton At Warrenton (Doubleheader) Vs. Yamhill - Carlton At Taft High School Vs. Taft (Doubleheader) Vs. Rainier At Rainier (Doubleheader) Vs. Banks At Willamina Vs. Willamina (Doubleheader)

Clatskanie Varsity Baseball April 16 April 20 April 23 April 28 May 1 May 4 May 7 May 11 May 14

April 16 April 23 April 30 May 6 May 14 May 15

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Clatskanie Co-Ed Track and Field

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5 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

3 p.m.

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4:30 p.m.

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4:30 p.m.

3 p.m.

4 p.m.

4 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

4 p.m.

4 p.m.

10 a.m.

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SPORTS SCHEDULES

SPRING SPORTS SCHEDULES

St. Helens Boys Tennis April 13 April 14 April 16 April 20 April 22 April 24 April 27 April 29 May 4 May 6

4 p.m.

4 p.m.

4 p.m.

4 p.m.

4 p.m.

TBN 4 p.m.

4 p.m.

4 p.m.

4 p.m.

St. Helens Girls Tennis Vs. Glencoe Dual BTN Meet Vs. Cleveland Dual BTN Meet Vs. Franklin Dual BTN Meet Vs. La Salle Prep Dual BTN Meet Vs. Wilsonville Dual BTN Meet Vs. McMinnville Dual BTN Meet Vs. Milwaukie Dual BTN Meet Vs. Parkrose Dual BTN Meet Vs. Hillsboro Dual BTN Meet Vs. Putnam Dual BTN Meet

St. Helens Varsity Softball April 13 April 15 April 19 April 20 April 22 April 26 April 27 April 29 May 3 May 4 May 6 May 10 May 11 May 13

5 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

5 p.m.

5 p.m.

5 p.m.

5 p.m.

5 p.m.

5 p.m.

5 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

5 p.m.

5 p.m.

4 p.m.

Vs. Milwaukie / Milwaukie Acad. of the Arts

At Putnam Vs. Wilsonville Vs. Scappoose At Parkrose Vs. Hillsboro Vs. La Salle Prep At Milwaukie Vs. Putnam At Wilsonville At Scappoose Vs. Parkrose At Hillsboro At La Salle Prep

St. Helens Boys Golf April 12-13 April 19-20 April 26-27 May 3-4 May 10-11

4 p.m.

4 p.m.

4 p.m.

4 p.m.

4 p.m.

TBN 4 p.m.

4 p.m.

4 p.m.

4 p.m.

Vs. Glencoe Dual GTN Meet Vs. Cleveland Dual GTN Meet Vs. Franklin Dual GTN Meet Vs. La Salle Prep Dual GTN Meet Vs. Wilsonville Dual GTN Meet Vs. Milwaukie Dual GTN Meet Vs. Milwaukie Dual GTN Meet Vs. Parkrose Dual GTN Meet Vs. Hillsboro Dual GTN Meet Vs. Putnam Dual GTN Meet

St. Helens Varsity Baseball April 13 April 15 April 19 April 20 April 22 April 26 April 27 April 29 May 3 May 4 May 6 May 10 May 11 May 14

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

At Milwaukie Vs. Milwaukie Vs. Putnam At Putnam At Wilsonville Vs. Wilsonville At Scappoose Vs. Scappoose Vs. Parkrose At Parkrose At Hillsboro Vs. Hillsboro At Madison At Roosevelt

St. Helens Boys Track and Field

12:06 p.m.

11:30 a.m.

1 p.m.

TBD 10 a.m.

At Langdon Farks (Wilsonville) At Quail Valley (Scappoose) At Forest Hills (Hillsboro) Glendoveer (St. Helens) At Eastmoreland (La Salle)

St. Helens Girls Golf April 12-13 April 19-20 April 26-27 May 3-4 May 10-11

April 13 April 14 April 16 April 20 April 22 April 24 April 27 April 29 May 4 May 6

April 14 April 21 April 28 May 5 May 12

4 4 4 4 4

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Vs. Parkrose Dual BTF Meet At Putnam Dual BTF Meet At Scappoose Dual BTF Meet Vs. Wilsonville Dual BTF Meet Vs. Hillsboro Dual BTF Meet

St. Helens Girls Track and Field

10:04 a.m.

10:40 a.m.

10:42 a.m.

TBD 1 p.m.

At Stonecreek (La Salle) At Glendoveer (St. Helens) At Glendoveer (Scappoose) TBD Charbonneau (Wilsonville)

April 14 April 21 April 28 May 5 May 12

4 4 4 4 4

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Vs. Parkrose Dual GTF Meet At Putnam Dual GTF Meet At Scappoose Dual GTF Meet Vs. Wilsonville Dual GTF Meet Vs. Hillsboro Dual GTF Meet

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SPRING SPORTS SCHEDULES Rainier Varsity Baseball April 13 April 14 April 17 April 20 April 23 April 27 April 30 May 4 May 7 May 11 May 14 May 17

4 p.m.

4 p.m.

11 a.m.

BYE 5 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

3 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

3 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

3 p.m.

TBA

Rainier Varsity Softball Vs. Ilwaco Vs. Taft At Taft (Doubleheader) At Valley Catholic At Willamina (Doubleheader) Vs. Willamina (Doubleheader) Vs. Clatskanie At Clatskanie (Doubleheader) At Warrenton Vs. Warrenton (Doubleheader)

Scappoose Boys Golf April 12-13 April 19-20 April 26-27 May 3-4 May 10-11

12:06 p.m.

11:30 a.m.

1 p.m.

TBD 10 a.m.

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

At Langdon Farks (Wilsonville) At Quail Valley (Scappoose) At Forest Hills (Hillsboro) Glendoveer (St. Helens) At Eastmoreland (La Salle)

4 p.m.

4 p.m.

At Taft Vs. Taft (Doubleheader) Vs. Valley Catholic At Astoria Vs. Willamina Vs. Tillamook At Willamina (Doubleheader) At Clatskanie Vs. Clatskanie Vs. Warrenton At Warrenton (Doubleheader)

SPORTS SCHEDULES

April 12-13 April 19-20 April 26-27 May 3-4 May 10-11

10:04 a.m.

10:40 a.m.

10:42 a.m.

TBD 1 p.m.

At Stonecreek (La Salle) At Glendoveer (St. Helens) At Glendoveer (Scappoose) TBD Charbonneau (Wilsonville)

Scappoose Varsity Softball

At La Salle Prep Vs. La Salle Prep At Hillsboro Vs. Hillsboro Vs. Milwaukie At Milwaukie Vs. St. Helens At St. Helens Vs. Putnam At Putnam At Parkrose Vs. Parkrose Vs. Wilsonville At Wilsonville

Scappoose Girls Track and Field April 28 May 12

4 p.m.

2 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

4 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

3 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

3 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

3 p.m.

Scappoose Girls Golf

Scappoose Varsity Baseball April 13 April 15 April 19 April 20 April 22 April 26 April 27 April 29 May 3 May 4 May 6 May 10 May 11 May 13

April 14 April 16 April 23 April 26 April 27 April 29 April 30 May 4 May 7 May 11 May 14

Vs. St. Helens Dual GTF Meet At Putnam GTF Meet

Have a great season!

SCAPPOOSE

April 13 April 15 April 19 April 20 April 22 April 26 April 27 April 29 May 3 May 4 May 6 May 10 May 11 May 13

4:30 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

5 p.m.

5 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

4 p.m.

5 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

5 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

Vs. La Salle Prep Vs. Hillsboro

At. Milwaukie / Milwaukie Acad. of the Arts

Vs. St. Helens At Putnam Vs. Parkrose At WIlsonville At La Salle Prep At Hillsboro

Vs. Milwaukie / Milwaukie Acad. of the Arts

Vs. St. Helens Vs. Putnam At Parkrose Vs. Wilsonville

Scappoose Boys Track and Field April 14 April 28 May 5 May 12

4 4 4 4

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Vs. Milwaukie Dual BTF Met Vs. St. Helens Dual BTF Meet Vs. La Salle Prep Dual BTF Meet At Putnam PTF Meet

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• 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.

For specific details about cases listed, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency.

Rainier Police March 17 • A reported disgruntled ex-boyfriend allegedly threw a flowerpot through his ex-girlfriend’s bedroom window after she refused to give him his personal belongings. She did not wish to press charges against him.

March 18 • A resident reported some vandalism in their apartment.

March 20 • Officers were dispatched to a two-vehicle, head-on collision on Fern Hill Rd. Both drivers were transported with non-life-threatening injuries. One party was cited for careless driving and driving uninsured.

• A motorist was taken into custody on suspicion of DUII. March 21 • A local resident reported his vehicle damaged, although he was not sure exactly where or when it occurred.

March 23 • Officers responded to a reported domestic disturbance. The case was investigated and referred to the District Attorney’s Office for review.

March 24 • After jumping into his owner’s lap, a cruising canine proved to be a doggone lousy navigator. The owner was distracted and crashed his vehicle into

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criminal citation for driving while suspended in the 200 block of N 6th Street.

March 25 • A resident reported that an unknown subject entered their garage and took tools and fishing equipment.

March 25 • Police investigated a cold theft in the 400 block of Port Avenue.

• Police responded to the 500 block of Columbia River Highway on a report of a release agreement violation.

• Police took into custody a 24-yearold male for an outstanding St. Helens Municipal Court warrant.

March 27 • An officer responded to a disturbance at a residence. Peace was restored.

March 28 • After multiple warnings, a person staying at the Rainier RV Park was cited for non-payment and garbage.

• 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.

• For specific details about cases listed, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency.

St. Helens Police March 21 • Police responded to the 500 block of S. Columbia River Highway on a report of an assault.

• Police arrested a 24-year-old male for an outstanding warrant, interfering with a peace officer and resisting arrested near the intersection of Columbia Boulevard and Pine Street.

• Police arrested a 43-year-old male for driving under the influence of intoxicants.

March 22 • Officers assisted Vernonia Police by conducting an interview in the 2100 block of Cowlitz Street.

• Police conducted a welfare check in the 58000 block of Evergreen Loop.

• Police took a report of a stolen license plate in the 58000 block of Evergreen Loop.

March 23 • A 36-year-old male was issued a

March 26 • Police cited and release a 58-yearold female for harassment in the 400 block of 11th Street.

March 27 • A 58-year-old female was taken into custody for the crimes of harassment and disorderly conduct in the second degree near the 400 block of N 11th Street.

March 29 • Police completed a welfare check in the 100 block of S. 3rd Street.

Scappoose Police April 5 • Police responded to the report of a theft in progress at Fred Meyer. The loss prevention employees stated that the subject was in their custody and then fled on foot. The suspect was not caught, however all items were recovered.

• Following a traffic stop near the intersection of SE 6thand SE High School Way, a 48-year-old Scappoose resident was taken into custody on the charge of DUII and was transported to jail where he was booked and released.

April 6 • Police were dispatched to the report of a subject sleeping in front of a business in the 51000 block of Columbia River Highway. Following the initial contact with the 26-year-old from California, it was determined that he had a felony warrant out of Clackamas County Circuit Court for unauthorized

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use of a motor vehicle. The subject was transported to jail where he was lodged on his warrant.

• Police were dispatched to the report of a physical domestic in the 51000 block of SE 6th St. Following the investigation, a 38-year-old Scappoose male was taken into custody for Menacing, Interfering with Making a Report and Harassment. The male was transported to jail where he was lodged on his charges.

JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

Morning showers cleared as the sun and blue sky appeared overhead for a

community celebration of Rainier’s 100-year-old city hall. The event Saturday, April 10, drew community members and dignitaries.

The Rainier City Hall was dedicated on April 13, 1921.

April 7 • Police responded to Scappoose Municipal Court where at the direction of the judge, a 41-year-old male from Aloha, was taken into custody. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail for probation violation and was transported to and lodged in jail on his charge.

April 8 • Police were dispatched to the report of a traffic complaint traveling through Scappoose. It was reported that a vehicle was all over the road and speeding. Following the traffic stop, a 32-year old Vancouver resident was taken into custody for DUII-Drugs. The individual was transported to jail where he was booked and released on his charge.

• Police took a report of a theft in the 33000 block of SW Havlik Dr. It was reported that the unknown suspect stole a mailbox cluster. This investigation has been turned over to the postal inspector.

See the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office reports attached to this story at thechiefnews. com.

Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chief

Community members gathered for the city hall 100-year anniversary celebration in front of the historic building Saturday morning, April 10.

Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chief

Rainier Mayor Jerry Cole cuts the ribbon in front of city during the ceremony. “On to another 100 years,” he said. See more photos with this story at thechiefnews.com.