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Lifting the restrictions, returning to near normal ZACK DEMARS worldnews3@countrymedia.net

Columbia County and all others in Oregon could soon see restrictions under the state’s pandemic health and safety risk classifications lifted and the counties no longer facing risk levels.

The plan outlined by Gov. Kate Brown will be based on the goal of vaccinating 70% of residents 16 and older with a first COVID-19 vaccine dose.

“We can truly begin taking steps forward, and into the next chapter of post-pandemic life,” Brown said during a press conference.

The plan, released on May 7, directly ties the state’s virus restrictions to its vaccination rate, and falls in line with Brown’s previous goal to reopen the state’s economy by the end of June.

And for some counties, a reduction in restrictions could come even sooner than that. Starting May 21, counties with 65% of their adult populations vaccinated can move into the state’s lower-risk tier of virus restrictions, if they create a plan to fill equity gaps in vaccine distribution.

“These are really good indicators that we can safely reopen — begin the reopening of the economy — that we can protect our most vulnerable Oregonians and preserve adequate hospital bed capacity,” Brown said.

Oregon Health Authority Director Patrick Allen said the announcement marks a shift in the state’s pandemic response.

“For the first time since COVID-19 reached Oregon, we’ll know when we can retire most of the restrictions we’ve had to rely on to protect us during the time we’ve been most vulnerable to this novel

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The plan directly ties the state’s virus restrictions to its vaccination rate, and falls in line with Brown’s previous goal to reopen the state’s economy by the end of June.

virus,” Allen said. “For the first time since the start of the pandemic, we’ll be able to say the virus no longer controls the timelines in our lives.”

Allen said the state is on track to meet the early-summer benchmark, if people continue choosing to get vaccinated.

As of Tuesday, right around 60% of the state’s adult population has received a dose of the vaccine.

That’s about 430,000 more people who need to get first doses before the state reopens, according to Allen.

The current rate of vaccination could get the state across the threshold easily by mid-June, Allen said.

But health officials expect that rate of vaccinations to slow over the

next several weeks: Most likely, the state’s vaccination rate will dip by about 10% and stay there, getting the state across the finish line the third week of June.

The seven-in-10 figure doesn’t get the state to herd immunity, which would completely stifle the virus, but will significantly reduce hospitalizations and deaths, Allen said.

“That’s really what we’re shooting for with this 70% statewide goal, is to get enough people vaccinated that while we’re still short of herd immunity, we’ve significantly driven down the worst outcomes of COVID-19,” Allen said.

Allen noted some counties are already well on their way to loosen-

ing restrictions earlier than that under the lower-risk framework.

Benton and Hood River counties, for example, have already vaccinated the 65% required to move those counties into lower-risk on May 21.

Deschutes, Lincoln, Multnomah and Washington are on track to meet the May 21 timeline at their current rates, Allen said.

Clackamas, Clatsop, Lane, Polk and Tillamook counties have all vaccinated at least 55% of their 16-andolder population, and should be able to loosen restrictions based on the vaccine metrics before the rest of the state, according to Allen.

“These counties show that you can’t make assumptions about Oregonians, and every county can

protect its residents by hitting a high vaccination rate, no matter its geographic location or partisan orientation,” Allen said.

Still, those counties will be required to develop a vaccine equity plan before moving to the lowerrisk category. Allen said that plan will consider how the county will improve disparities in who’s getting vaccinated, like outreach, language and accessibility support and plans for vaccinating hard-to-reach employee groups and the homeless.

But restrictions will be even looser when the state hits that 70% rate.

“Once we cross that statewide goal — yes, that means no more county risk levels and a lifting of most restrictions, including capacity limits for venues and businesses and limits on group sizes,” Brown said.

“Common sense safety measures, like wearing masks and physical distancing, may remain in effect, in line with CDC guidance.”

The governor said she expects students to return to classrooms full-time in the fall — and that, with some modifications, organizers will likely be able to hold major events in the fall, like September’s Pendleton Roundup.

“I would fully expect that we will be able to ‘let’er buck,’ so to speak, in September,” Brown said.

On Wednesday night, May 12, the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup has unanimously concluded that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is safe and effective for youth aged 12 to 15.

The Oregon Health Authority has informed health care providers that vaccinations for 12 to 15-yearolds can now begin in Oregon.

See the County Risk Classifications list posted with this story at the chiefnews.com.

Dancing into District Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chief

The Clatskanie Track Team hosts the 3A Special District 1 Meet Friday and Saturday, May 14-15 at Clatskanie Middle/High School. This week, the members of the Clatskanie team have been holding workouts to prepare for the multi school competition with stretching exercises, running, and this drill that resembles a field dance. Read the full story on Page A8.

Rainier to develop Airbnb ordinance AURORA BIGGERS chronicle2@countrymedia.net

Rainier’s city administrator hopes that a short term rental ordinance will encourage tourism

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Rainier City Council is reviewing options to increase tourism in the city.

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With vacation season on the way, Rainier is looking at adding a shortterm vacation rental ordinance to their municipality. After Delilah Laughlin, a Rainier citizen, approached the city a few months ago about purchasing a home and listing it on Airbnb, City Administrator Scott Jorgensen told

the city council that they need to adopt a formal ordinance for shortterm vacation rentals.

Having a special ordinance for Airbnb isn’t uncommon for cities, and most cities that receive regular tourism have adopted codified guidelines. Jorgensen expected Rainier to adopt an ordinance sooner or later due to their growing tourism, according to Monday night’s planning commission minutes. Plus, Airbnb could be an economic boost for the city, he said.

“One of the benefits of Airbnb

is that it does help out the average citizen who maybe has an extra bedroom, and they’re not using it, and it enables them to generate some more income,” Jorgensen told The Chief. “On the consumer side … it’s nice to have the option. Sometimes an Airbnb is just a better set up for you.”

After the planning commission and city council expressed support for Laughlin’s Airbnb plans, Jorgensen began researching vacation rental ordinances in similar cities—Bend, Seaside, and Cannon Beach, for instance. Most Airbnb ordinances

require Airbnb hosts to talk to their neighbors and acquire their permission before listing their home, said Jorgensen, “and I think that’s going to have to be a component of this.”

Other common facets of shortterm vacation rental include parking regulation, inspection guidelines, and professional management rules. Most cities also offer different permits to owners. Cannon Beach’s ordinance currently offers an unlimited rental ­­­­ See AIRBNB Page A4

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Oregon’s pandemic relief funds detailed JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

Under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) of 2021, Oregon is slated to receive $2.6 billion, and on Monday, May 10, the U.S. Treasury Department announced the specific ways the funds can be used for pandemic relief and when the funds are expected to be released.

The treasury department’s Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Plan outlines use of the funds to respond to acute pandemicresponse needs, fill revenue shortfalls among state and local governments, and support the communities and populations hardest-hit by the COVID-19 crisis.

The ARP, approved by Congress and signed by the president earlier this year, will provide $350 billion in emergency funding for state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments across the nation.

In March, local government officials were notified to expect to see the federal funds distributed over the next two years.

Columbia County should receive $10,169,151 with a share of that to be shared by the various county cities. St. Helens expects to receive $2.8 million, Scappoose $1.4 million, Rainier $410,000, Clatskanie $370,000 and Vernonia $460,000.

“With this funding, communities hit hard by COVID-19 will able to return to a semblance of normalcy; they’ll be able to rehire teachers, firefighters and other essential workers – and to help small businesses reopen safely,” Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen said. “With today’s announcement, we are charting a very different – and much faster – course back to prosperity.”

The Treasury Department plan The Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds provide substantial flexibility for each jurisdiction to meet local needs — including support for

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The Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Plan outlines use of the funds to support communities and populations hardest-hit by the COVID-19 crisis.

households, small businesses, impacted industries, essential workers, and the communities hardest-hit by the crisis, according to a release from the U.S. Treasury Department. Within the categories of eligible uses listed, recipients have broad flexibility to decide how best to use this funding to meet the needs of their communities. In addition to allowing for flexible spending up to the level of their revenue loss, recipients can use funds to: Support public health expenditures, by – among other uses – funding COVID-19 mitigation efforts, medical expenses, behavioral healthcare, mental health and substance misuse treatment and certain public health and safety personnel responding to the crisis; Address negative economic impacts caused by the public health emergency, including by rehiring public sector workers, providing aid to households facing food, housing or other financial insecurity, offering small business assistance, and extending support for industries hardest hit by the crisis; Aid the communities and populations hardest hit by the crisis, supporting an equitable recovery by addressing not only the immediate harms of the pandemic, but its exacerbation of longstanding public health, economic and educational disparities; Provide premium pay for essential workers, offering

additional support to those who have borne and will bear the greatest health risks because of their service during the pandemic; and, Invest in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure, improving access to clean drinking water, supporting vital wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and expanding access to broadband internet.

See the U.S. Treasury Department’s fact sheet with this story at thechiefnews. com.

Earlier this spring, city and county officials in Columbia County said they would not yet announced specific plans for the pandemic relief funding. In a release from in March, City of St. Helens Communication Director Crystal King said the eligible use of the funds would include: • Responding to the COVID-19 public health emergency • Providing premium pay to essential workers • Offsetting lost revenues to provide essential government services • For water, sewer and broadband infrastructure • Excludes reducing taxes by legislation, regulation, or administration • Excludes deposits into pension funds Follow developments at thechiefnews.com and in the Friday print editions of The Chief.

County to share $451,680 in housing funds

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Columbia, Tillamook and Clatsop Counties are expected to receive $451,680 in housing relief funding.

families is that there is help available now for long-term stabilization and not just for a few days or a month.”

Columbia County will The Northwest Oregon share in approximately Housing Authority serves $12.8 million in pandemic Columbia, Tillamook and relief funding for emerClatsop Counties. gency housing.

“The economic devU.S. Sens. Ron Wyden astation touched off by and Jeff Merkley announce this public health crisis that Columbia County is has magnified the housing one of 30 counties and emergency for far too many cities that will receive the Oregonians already teeterfederal resources from the ing on a financial tightrope American Rescue Plan. forcing them to balance Columbia, Tillamook rent payments against and Clatsop Counties bills for food, medicine are expected to receive and more,” Wyden said. $451,680.

The funding is designed “Housing is a human right to provide emergency hous- and this funding from the American Rescue Plan ing vouchers for individuworks to help make that als and families who are statement a reality by keephomeless; at risk of homeing vulnerable Oregonians lessness; fleeing, or trying safe and housed in urban, to flee, domestic violence, rural and suburban comdating violence, sexual munities throughout our assault, stalking, or human state.” trafficking.

“America was founded “I am pleased HUD has on the basic principle that issued these emergency everyone deserves the tools housing vouchers because they need to be healthy and there is a great need in the four counties that we serve, thrive. And while we’ve never fully realized that and the new vouchers do vision, we have a responnot have the waiting list sibility to do everything restrictions that the regular we can to move toward it,” Housing Choice voucher said Merkley. “That means program has,” Northwest building a foundation for Oregon Housing Authority success for all AmeriInterim Executive Director cans—including a place Sarah Parker said. “What to call home. To that end, this means to homeless I’m grateful that over 30 of Columbia County’s trusted local news source STAFF REPORT chiefnews@countrymedia.net

Oregon’s counties and cities are receiving emergency housing vouchers, and am fully committed to continuing the fight to secure the resources we need to house everyone in our communities.”

Wyden and Merkley both voted for the American Rescue Plan Act, which among its provisions allowed the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to allocate additional emergency housing vouchers to local public housing agencies.

The $12.84 million in HUD funding will be distributed as follows to Oregon public housing agencies to help them assist individuals and families who are homeless; at risk of homelessness; fleeing, or trying to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking; or recently homeless.

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‘Art Fence’ will feature a secret message AURORA BIGGERS chronicle2@countrymedia.net

After a year that put the arts mostly on pause, Clatskanie Bloom is taking a big step back into the art world.

On June 27, Clatskanie Bloom will unveil a collaborative project with artists from across the county. Dubbed the ‘Art Fence,’ the project involves 20 individual fence boards — one per artist — which once constructed together, will complete an entire fence on Lillich Street across from the library.

The project is courtesy of a $750 grant from the Columbia County Cultural Coalition (CCCC), according to Clatskanie Bloom project director Barbara Odoms. After COVID-19 hit, Clatskanie Bloom had to rethink their structure. This restructuring

included permanently closing their gallery.

“We have restructured, and it’s now just Clatskanie Bloom, not Clatskanie Bloom Gallery,” Odoms said. “We have the same mission statement without the gallery.”

Part of the restructuring also included applying for grants, like the one they received from the CCCC. “We heard about the grant that was happening and decided to go for it. And so, we put in our submission, and yeah, we received it,” she said.

“At Clatskanie Bloom, that’s been our mission all along— to provide the education for art, and just getting the art out there and people interested.

It’s been an ongoing effort, but the grant has allowed us to move forward with an actual project.”

Once they decided to

construct the ‘Art Fence,’ Clatskanie sent the word out to Columbia County’s artists.

The first 20 artists to apply on the Bloom’s website, will be accepted to participate in the project.

In COVID-19 fashion, the artists will pick up their provided fence and art materials, and complete their portion of the fence at home over the course of several weeks, in order to maintain social distance. The fence is only a temporary installation though, according to Odoms. “It’ll be temporary, for now, and at some point we’ll decide we’re going to set it up permanently.”

Before the fence is taken down, Odoms encourages everyone to stop by.

“If they would like to come enjoy it, there will be a secret message on the fence

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Oregon State Police May 1 • Shortly after 9 p.m. troopers responded to Highway 30 near milepost 18.5 for a welfare check. The troopers conducted an investigation and observed indicators of impairment on the driver. The driver admitted to

driving prior to troopers arrival, but refused to consent to standardized field sobriety tests.

The driver was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland for minor self inflicted injuries. Troopers followed the driver to the hospital and obtained a search warrant for blood. Troopers seized two vials of blood as evidence and then cited and released him for DUII. May 2 • Just before 8:30 p.m. OSP troopers received multiple driving complaints about an SUV traveling east on Highway 30 near milepost 62. The vehicle was located and stopped near milepost 52. The driver showed numerous indicators of impairment and consented to performing the standardized field sobriety tests. The driver was

when it’s completed,” she said.

Clatskanie Bloom chose the project because of its collaborative nature and hope to communicate the power of art. “[The project] is intended to teach how emotion can be created through abstract design using color, shape, texture, and repetition of elements,” Odoms added, “and they’ll interpret their own emotion through the design.”

Odoms felt that the purpose of the project resonated with everyone’s experience of COVID-19. “[Art is] a healthy outlet. And even people who’ve never done artwork before are finding it because it is something you do on your own, just creates a sense of structure, but I think it’s a healthy expression.”

The ‘Art Fence’ will be unveiled on June 27 on Lillich Street in Clatskanie.

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Clatskanie Bloom board members: Tracy MacGregor (Left), Kris Lillich (Middle), and Barbara Odoms (Right).

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subsequently placed under arrest for DUII and transported to the Rainier Police Department.

A urine sample was obtained and the driver was cited and released for numerous charges.

May 3 • At approximately 5:59 p.m., OSP troopers responded to a two-vehicle rear end crash near milepost 41 on Highway 30. A vehicle was stopped waiting to turn off the highway when it was rear ended by another vehicle.

There were no injuries and one of the vehicles was towed due to damage.

May 4 • At approximately 7:36 p.m.

OSP troopers responded to a single vehicle crash near milepost 23 on Highway 30. A vehicle was traveling westbound when the driver swerved

off the highway and onto private property. The driver showed numerous indicators of impairment and consented to performing the standardized field sobriety tests. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Columbia County Jail. The driver provided a breath sample resulting in a BAC of 0.15% The driver was booked and released on multiple charges. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

May 5 • On May 5, 2021 at about 1:14 p.m. Oregon State Police stopped a vehicle on Highway 30 near milepost 56.5 for traffic violations. The driver displayed signs of impairment and failed to present his driver’s license.

The driver was eventually taken into custody and taken to the Columbia County Jail. The

driver’s BAC was 0.00%. The driver refused a DRE and consented to a blood draw. VENA Care NW responded to the Columbia County Jail and two vials of blood were obtained. The vehicle was towed by Grumpy’s Towing for community care taking and a hazard.

Scappoose Police April 27 • Police were dispatched to unknown injury accident in the 52000 block of SW 4th Street. The driver, a 22-yearold individual from Scappoose, reportedly hit a parked car and into a yard. The driver reported that she also had her three young children in the car.

Following the investigation, the driver was taken into custody for DUII-alcohol, reckless driving and recklessly endangering.

The driver was transported to jail where she was booked and released on her charges.

April 28 • Police took a report of a theft at Goodwill. A juvenile reported that her purse was stolen while she was shopping. This case is pending further suspect information.

May 1 • Police were dispatched to a non-injury hit-and-run at McDonald’s. It was reported that a female driver caused minor damage to another vehicle and fled the scene. This case is pending further suspect information.

The Rainier Police, St. Helens Police, and Columbia County Sheriff’s reports were not immediately available.

Fire remains trigger complaints AURORA BIGGERS chronicle2@countrymedia.net

A house located on 516 East E Street in Rainier burned down in 2019 due to what was reported as an electrical fire. At the time of the fire, no one had lived in the building for several months. The fire didn’t cause damage to surrounding properties and there weren’t any injuries.

The remains of the house are located in a residential area, and neighbors adjacent to the property have submitted complaints to the city.

“Neighbors started complaining about it, so we’re going to be doing a public hearing about declaring that a nuisance and taking action,” Rainier City Administrator Scott Jorgensen said. “There’s starting to be vandalism and reports of kids trying to get in there. They’ve got a fence up around it, but that really doesn’t do much.”

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This house on E Street burned down in 2019 due to an electrical fire, and the remains have triggered neighbor complaints.

Jorgensen hopes to bring the citizen concerns to the Rainier City Coun-

cil’s June meeting seeking to declare the property a public nuisance.

Jobless benefits increasing STAFF REPORT chiefnews@countrymedia.net

People in Columbia County and across the state still struggling with unemployment will get a boost in jobless benefits in July.

The Oregon Employment Department has announced the annual change to the minimum and maximum weekly benefit amounts (WBAs) for regular unemployment insurance (UI). For new regular UI claims filed in Oregon on or after July 4, 2021, minimum and maximum WBAs each will increase by approximately 9%.

The increase will also apply to new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) claims effective on or after July 4, 2021. This increase

will be a significant income boost for new claimants who receive the minimum or maximum WBA. During the most recent quarter, 16% of regular UI recipients received the minimum WBA, and 24% received the maximum WBA. The 9% increase is the result of growth in Oregon’s average weekly wage during 2020. Starting July 4, the minimum WBA for new regular UI claims will increase by $14, from $157 to $171 per week. The maximum WBA for new regular UI claims and new PUA claims will increase by $60, from $673 to $733 per week.

The minimum WBA for new PUA claims will not be affected because it is set by the US Department of Labor.

Individuals who file new regular UI or PUA claims prior to July 4, 2021 will continue receiving the same WBA they had been receiving. Federal rules prohibit the benefit increase for Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) and Extended Benefits (EB).

Under Oregon law (ORS657.150(4)), the Oregon Employment Department recalculates the minimum and maximum WBAs for regular UI benefits annually. The amounts are set as percentages of the average weekly wage earned by Oregonians. The minimum WBA is 15% of the average weekly wage and the maximum WBA is 64%. Both dollar amounts are rounded down to the nearest dollar, as required by law.

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At the Oregon Legislature BRAD WITT Chief Guest Article

K-12 Education Funding Package Educating Oregon students during the pandemic has been an immense challenge over the past year. Safety measures put into place due to COVID-19 wreaked havoc on student learning and school operations.

School districts were forced to move to distance learning to protect students and staff from contracting COVID-19.

Schools have now reopened, many are doing a combination of both in-person and on-line instruction, as we emerge from the pandemic and start to relax some COVID-19 related restrictions.

Public school funding is always a major issue during the long Legislative session, and this year the Joint Subcommittee on Education is working on a $9.3 billion dollar funding plan for K-12 schools. This plan includes $200 million from the Education Stability Fund, which is the rainy day fund set up in 2002 to fund schools in times of crisis. The $9.3 billion package will help Oregon’s nearly 200 school districts meet the needs of students, families and teachers as they return to school this fall.

This school funding proposal is in addition to the $250 million for summer learning programs approved by the Legislature in April. The summer learning and enrichment programs will allow many students to catch up and get ready for fall classes. Another funding source for schools will come from the 2019 Student Success Act, which directs corporate tax revenue to classrooms and school

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permit, 5-year rental permit, and a 14-day rental permit, for instance.

Laughlin spoke to the city’s again at their planning commission at their regular meeting on Monday. On Wednesday night, Jorgensen presented ordinances from Seaside and Cannon Beach to the planning commission.

Jorgensen said the commission liked Seaside’s ordinance, and he will be moving forward with its blueprint—minor changes in tow.

Seaside’s ordinance is brief at two pages, which Jorgensen said the commission appreciated. He expects to add specific mechanisms for the city to deal with complaints about a rental location, including the ability for him to revoke a rental owner’s permit. In addition, Jorgensen said he will include language which will allow residents to appeal the city administrator’s decision to revoke a permit.

Currently, Jorgensen plans to price the permit at $250 per year—the renewal cost would be equivalent.

Though the ordinance was sparked by Laughlin’s questions, they came at a fortuitous

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programs.

The move to remote learning highlighted a huge disparity between urban and rural access to broadband internet capacity, and demonstrated that much more work needs to be done to support all Oregon students.

Election integrity HB 2323 A: Would prohibit knowingly communicating false statements with intent to mislead voters. Currently, Oregon law prohibits a person from knowingly communicating false information about a candidate, political committee, or measure. HB 2323 A would add a prohibition on making false statements about the date of an election, deadline for delivering ballots, voter registration deadline, method of registering to vote, location where a ballot may be delivered, and qualification of electors or voter registration status within specified time limits.

The bill also requires imitation voters’ pamphlets printed or circulated, to be clearly marked as “not-official” and establishes a civil penalty of $10,000 per violation.

The proliferation and spread of misinformation time, according to Jorgensen.

“I would like this to become a more tourist friendly town over time,” he said, “that’s part of the vision too.”

Jorgensen noted that Columbia County’s fishing season and Rainier’s own charm have made the city a desirable spot for vacationers taking a break from the ‘big city.’

While places like Cannon Beach and Seaside struggled to formalize a vacation rental ordinance because the local hotel industry were concerned about the competition, Jorgensen doesn’t think Rainier will have the same issues because the city’s vacation industry isn’t as developed as their coastal neighbors.

“We do have hotels in town, but I think for the most part those are more permanenttype residences for folks. We haven’t really gotten any push back from the business community.”

Globally, Airbnb and comparable rental models have a reputation—aside from tourism benefits—for causing increased rent and housing prices wherever they take root.

(A 1% increase in Airbnb listings has been found to cause a 0.018% increase in rents and a 0.026% increase in house prices—which is more significant than it sounds.) Jorgensen said this isn’t a major concern for the city at this time, and

about elections is seen as one of the biggest threats to election integrity and our democracy. HB 2323 A takes a measured and practical approach to the problem of false and misleading statements about elections by authorizing Oregon’s Attorney General to pursue those attempting to mislead voters. The Attorney General will be able to verify complaints and use discretion in pursuing litigation.

HB 2323 A is supported by the Oregon Secretary of State, the League of Women Voters of Oregon, and the American Association of University Women of Oregon, it received a bipartisan 54-3 House floor vote and now moves to the Senate for consideration.

Stay engaged 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.

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Rainier is also set to finish paving the Riverfront Trail next week, and the city plans to add bike hubs in the park.

Jorgensen hopes these efforts will enhance the city and make their upcoming vacation rental industry a hot market.

His experience in Grants Pass, where he grew up, has informed his tourism-minded interests, Jorgensen explained.

“I’m from Grants pass, and I got there in the mid90s when the transition from timber town to a more diverse economy,” he said, “and tourism actually played a huge part in getting Josephine county and Grants pass to where it is now.”

Rainier can’t rely solely on tourism, as evidenced by the pandemic, Jorgensen cautioned, “but I think it’s something we can definitely accommodate, and I’d like to see more [tourism] here.”

Jorgensen will present his ordinance for Rainier to the planning commission in June.

If the ordinance is accepted by the commission, then it will be moved to city council in July, who can vote to pass it or not.

For the ordinance to be fully adopted, the council will have to observe two readings. At the earliest, the ordinance won’t be in place until fall.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month JUDY THOMPSON Chief Guest Article

We all have in common the desire for well being and our mental health is essential to our well-being.

Our lives and daily routines are being dramatically impacted with the COVID-19 pandemic affecting many people’s mental health and making connections for support and treatment even more difficult. Make May our month to reset, take time to be good to yourself.

Reach out to others and organizations that help with our well-being.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) 2021 continues to champion the message “You Are Not Alone.” NAMI quickly developed platforms of safe ways to connect people during pandemic times, prioritizing mental health with online programs, support groups, NAMI’s blog, personal stories, videos, digital toolkits, social media, and national events. NAMI Oregon served over 5,000 people last year at no cost to those receiving services.

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TS No. OR01000008-19-2 APN 24452/ 5N4W23-BC-00900 TO No 8758606 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by Richard D Taylor, a single man as Grantor, to Kelly D Sutherland, Attorney at Law as Trustee, in favor of Westar Funding, Inc. as Beneficiary, dated as of October 23, 2007 and recorded October 26, 2007 as Instrument No. 2007-013552 and Extension Agreement October 31, 2016 covering the following described real property situated in the above-mentioned county and state, to wit: APN: 24452/ 5N4W23-BC-00900 TRACTS 15, 16, 19 AND 20, FIRST SUBDIVISION OF PITTSBURGH, IN THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA AND STATE OF OREGON; EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL MINERALS AS RESERVED BY INSTRUMENT MARCH 25, 1946 IN BOOK 89, PAGE 78, DEED RECORDS OF COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON. Together with all buildings, improvements, and tenements now or hereafter erected on the property, and all heretofore or hereafter vacated alleys and

streets abutting the property, and all easements, rights, appurtenances, rents (subject however to the assignment of rents to lender herein), royalties, mineral, oil and gas rights and profits, water, water rights, and water stock appurtenant to the building, all materials, appliances and goods of every nature whatsoever now or hereafter located in, or on, or used or intended to be used in connection with the property, including, but not limited to, those for the purposes of supplying or distributing heating, cooling, electricity, gas, water, air, and light; and all elevators, and related machinery and equipment, fire prevention and extinguishing apparatus, security and access control apparatus, plumbing, bath tubs, water heaters, water closets, sinks, ranges, stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, disposals, washers, dryers, awnings, storm windows, storm doors, screens, blinds, shades, curtains and curtain rods, mirrors, cabinets, paneling, rugs, attached floor coverings, furniture, pictures, antennas, trees and plants; all

of which, including replacements and additions thereto, shall be deemed to be and remain a part of the real property covered by this instrument; and all of the foregoing, together with said property are herein referred to as the “property” Commonly known as: Tax Account Number: 24452 Property ID# 5N4W23-C-00900 Both the Beneficiary, Dennis L Swanson and Carolyn A Swanson, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., 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: 1. Payoff- Maturity Date January 1, 2020 Principal Balance $50,000.00 Accrued Interest $24,760.27 Unpaid & Accrued Late Charges $2,835.05 Unpaid Charges $38,761.95 Foreclosure Fee/ Cost(s) $6,174.84 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF : $122,532.11 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 $50,000.00 together with interest thereon at the rate of 15.99000% per annum from May 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 September 08, 2021 at the hour of 12:00 PM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, at the west 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 manufactur-

ing 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 April 22, 2021: By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o Special Default Services, Inc. 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 (949) 225-5945 Order Number 74648, Pub Dates: 5/14/2021, 5/21/2021, 5/28/2021, 6/4/2021, THE CLATSKANIE CHIEF

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TS No. OR05000005-20-1 APN 18943 TO No 200016779-OR-MSO TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, DANA M. MACDONALD, AN ESTATE IN FEE SIMPLE as Grantor to PACIFIC NORTHWEST COMPANY OF OREGON, INC. as Trustee, in favor of ONE REVERSE MORTGAGE, LLC as Beneficiary dated as of May 21, 2009 and recorded on June 26, 2009 as Instrument No. 2009-006195 and the beneficial interest was assigned to CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY and recorded November 27, 2012 as Instrument Number 2012-009117 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Columbia County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 18943 THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS GUARANTEE IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF RAINIER,COUNTY OF COLUMBIA, STATE OF OREGON, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:PARCEL 1: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, COLUMBIA COUNTY. OREGON, THAT IS NORTH 89°37’ EAST 365.42 FEET FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, COLOMBIA COUNTY, OREGON, SAID

POINT BEING ON THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF RAINIER-APIARY ROAD; THENCE NORTH 89°37’ EAST ALONGSAID SECTION LINE 950.83 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 3’02’52” EAST 536.04 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°52’33” WEST 339.09 FEET; THENCE NORTH 3’03’01” WEST 133.04 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°37’ WEST 654.55 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF RAINIER-APIARY ROAD; THENCE NORTH 13°10’31” EAST ALONG SAID WEST LINE 178.47 FEET; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF A 336 FOOT CURVE LEFT (THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 4°52’16” WEST 226.76 FEET) A DISTANCE OF 230.56 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION THAT LIES IN THE COUNTY ROADS. PARCEL 2: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN IN COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON, SAID POINT BEING NORTH 89°37’ EAST 1,316.25 FEET FROM THENORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE NORTH 89°37’ EAST ALONG SAID

SECTION LINE 278.67 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 3°03’41” EAST 538.52 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°52’33” WEST 278.92 FEET TO A POINT WHICH BEARS SOUTH 3°02’52’ EAST FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 03°02’52’’-WEST, 536.04 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAVE AND EXCEPT: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON, SAID POINT BEING NORTH 89°37’ EAST 1,534.92 FEET FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE NORTH 89°37’ EAST 60 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 3”03’41” EAST 538.52 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°52’33” WEST 60 FEET; THENCE NORTH 3°03’41” WEST 538 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION THAT LIES IN THE COUNTY ROADS. SECTION 35; THENCE NORTH 89°37’ EAST 60 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 3”03’41” EAST 538.52 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°52’33” WEST 60 FEET; THENCE NORTH 3°03’41”

WEST 538 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION THAT LIES IN THE COUNTY ROADS. Commonly known as: 26116 PELLHAM HILL RD, RAINER, OR 97048 Both the Beneficiary, Nationstar Mortgage LLC DBA Champion Mortgage Company, 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 the principal balance which became all due and payable based upon the failure to pay taxes and/or insurance, pursuant to paragraph 7 B (III) under the Note, and pursuant to paragraph 9 B (III) of the Deed of Trust.

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 $0.00 together with interest thereon from June 1, 2019 until paid; 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 August 17, 2021 at the hour of 12:00 PM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, at the west 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 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 31, 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 949-252-8300 Order Number 74440, Pub Dates: 4/23/2021, 4/30/2021, 5/7/2021, 5/14/2021, THE CLATSKANIE CHIEF

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Public Notices CC21-1433

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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Clatskanie Park & Recreation District will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2021 immediately following the budget committee meeting at 555 SW Bry-

ant St, Clatskanie, OR, Port of Columbia County Offices (the Old Middle School). Items on the agenda include, but are not limited to: General park maintenance and pool

renovation update(s).

Board Chair, Andrew Mustola. ALL SOCIAL DISTANCING RULES IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING WILL BE STRICTLY FOLLOWED.

The regular meeting of the Rainier Cemetery District will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 immediately following the budget committee meeting at the

Rainier Cemetery Office, 24952 Alston Rd, Rainier, OR. Items on the agenda include, but are not limited to: Monthly updates on cemetery operations. ALL SOCIAL

DISTANCING RULES IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING WILL BE STRICTLY FOLLOWED. Janice Carstensen, Board Chairman

CC21-1452

CLATSKANIE PEOPLE’S UTILITY DISTRICT MEETING NOTICE

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The Clatskanie People’s Utility District Board of Directors has scheduled the next regular Board meeting for Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 6:00 pm in the community room of the District’s administration building located at 495 E Columbia River Highway, Clatskanie. A Board Workshop will be held at 5:30 pm.

An executive session may be called at the workshop and/or meeting, pursuant to: ORS 192.660 (2) (f)

information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection. AGENDA CLATSKANIE PEOPLE’S UTILITY DISTRICT BOARD WORKSHOP on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 5:30 P.M. I. FACILITIES MAINTENANCE PRESENTATION: Michael Moravec, Purchasing Agent & Facility Coordinator II. AMENDED NEXT MOU: Paul Dockery, Power Manager III. STAFF REPORTS UPDATE CLATSKANIE

PEOPLE’S UTILITY DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. I. PUBLIC COMMENTS II. CONSENT AGENDA · Minutes of Regular Board Meeting April 21, 2021 · Review payment of bills for April 2021 III. ACTION ITEMS · None IV. DISCUSSION / INFORMATIONAL ITEMS · Board Comments & Calendar V. EXECUTIVE SESSION VI. ADJOURNMENT

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NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

A public meeting of the Rainier School District Board of Directors will be held on May 24, 2021 at 6:30 pm in the auditorium. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 as approved by the Rainier School District Budget Committee. A summary of the budget is presented below. A copy of the budget may be inspected or obtained at the Rainier School District Office, 28168 Old Rainier Rd, Rainier Oregon between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., or online at www.rainier.k12.or.us. This budget is for an annual budget period. This budget was prepared on a basis of accounting that is the same as the preceding year.

Contact: Scotti Erickson

Telephone: 503‐556‐3777 TOTAL OF ALL FUNDS

Beginning Fund Balance Current Year Property Taxes, other than Local Option Taxes Current Year Local Option Property Taxes Other Revenue from Local Sources Revenue from Intermediate Sources Revenue from State Sources Revenue from Federal Sources Interfund Transfers All Other Budget Resources Total Resources

Email: serickson@nwresd.k12.or.us

FINANCIAL SUMMARY ‐ RESOURCES Actual Amount Last Year 2019‐2020 $1,262,765 3,785,143 0 1,444,941 224,358 5,811,931 1,278,349 225,500 1,200 $14,034,187

Adopted Budget This Year 2020‐2021 $1,306,276 3,800,000 0 1,817,535 370,441 6,726,999 1,173,357 281,800 0 $15,476,408

FINANCIAL SUMMARY ‐ REQUIREMENTS BY OBJECT CLASSIFICATION Salaries $5,642,086 Other Associated Payroll Costs 3,183,232 Purchased Services 1,672,405 Supplies & Materials 783,777 Capital Outlay 23,570 Other Objects (except debt service & interfund transfers) 145,464 Debt Service* 695,466 Interfund Transfers* 225,500 Operating Contingency 0 Unappropriated Ending Fund Balance & Reserves 0 $12,371,499 Total Requirements

Approved Budget Next Year 2021‐2022 $1,817,646 3,825,000 0 1,715,210 357,989 7,072,792 3,021,562 306,500 0 $18,116,699

$6,071,058 3,761,224 1,912,717 1,162,939 57,379 209,543 721,794 534,300 327,500 717,954 $15,476,408

$5,994,537 3,956,744 2,078,634 1,794,823 1,500,000 199,158 745,616 306,500 467,907 1,072,780 $18,116,699

FINANCIAL SUMMARY ‐ REQUIREMENTS AND FULL‐TIME EQUIVALENT EMPLOYEES (FTE) BY FUNCTION 1000 Instruction $6,135,599 $6,961,887 $7,203,826 FTE 75.44 74.22 72.13 2000 Support Services 4,617,127 5,467,189 6,000,671 FTE 25.70 31.10 27.8 3000 Enterprise & Community Service 697,807 745,784 819,399 FTE 7.56 7.88 7.83 4000 Facility Acquisition & Construction 0 0 1,500,000 FTE 0 0 5000 Other Uses 0 0 0 5100 Debt Service* 695,466 721,794 745,616 5200 Interfund Transfers* 225,500 534,300 306,500 6000 Contingency 0 327,500 467,907 7000 Unappropriated Ending Fund Balance 0 717,954 1,072,780 Total Requirements $12,371,499 $15,476,408 $18,116,699 Total FTE 108.70 113.2 107.76 * not included in total 5000 Other Uses. To be appropriated separately from other 5000 expenditures.

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN ACTIVITIES and SOURCES OF FINANCING ** The 2021 Oregon Legislative Session is underway and our state’s leaders are working to create and adopt the budget for Oregon schools for 2021‐22, and 2022‐23. Their work must conclude by June 30th. We can reasonably expect the legislature is waiting for the May revenue forecast before they reveal much more in terms of additional revenue, but we are hopeful that Oregon will allocate $9.6 billion to education. When we learn how the budget will be allocated, we will be able to plan for the future with more certainty. In the meantime, I am excited to lead the district to find ways to support higher levels of learning for our students, ensure our staff have the tools necessary to meet the academic, social‐emotional, and nutritional needs of our students, and engage with all stakeholders to continue to improve the district and become a model district in Oregon.

It is an exciting time at Rainier School District. It is a time that requires creative problem‐solving for programs like the pool. A forward‐thinking approach to curriculum review and adoption. An openness to changing the way we have always done things and support a more sustainable as well as rigorous and engaging academic program that will ensure students graduate from the Rainier School District as strong contributors to society.

Permanent Rate Levy (Rate Limit $4.8580 per $1,000) Local Option Levy Levy For General Obligation Bonds

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NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Westport-Wauna RFPD, Clatsop County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, will be held at Westport Community Center, 91177 Westport, Oregon 97016.

The meeting will take place on 5/19/21 at 7:00 p.m.

The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person

may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after 5/21/21a at Westport Fire Station, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

CC21-1456

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers. The purpose of the public hearing is for the City Council to

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obtain citizen views and to respond to questions or comments regarding the use of State Revenue Sharing. Both written and oral comments will be considered during

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the meeting. The meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you have special needs please contact the City Manager at 728-2622, by May 28th, 2021.

General Obligation Bonds Other Bonds ‐ PERS UAL Other Borrowings Total

Rate or Amount Imposed Rate or Amount Approved $ 5.4360 $ 5.4360 ‐ ‐

STATEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS Estimated Debt Outstanding on July 1

Estimated Debt Authorized, But Not Incurred on July 1

4,205,000 1,200,000 $5,405,000

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NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED MEETING The Clatskanie School District has rescheduled our May 17th, 2021, Budget Committee Meeting until May 24, 2021 at 5:30 pm.

Our final, if needed, budget meeting will be on June 7th, 2021 at 5:30 pm. These are public meetings of the Budget Committee of the Clatskanie School District 6J, Columbia County, Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2021 to

June 30, 2022. The meetings will be held at the Clatskanie School District CMS Gym, located at 660 SW Bryant St, Clatskanie, OR and via Zoom. Please see our website www.csd.k12.or.us for the Zoom link. The purpose of the meetings is to continue discussion of the budget and to receive comment from the public on the budget. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget

Committee will take place.

Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. A copy of the proposed budget document may be inspected or obtained at the Clatskanie School District Office, 660 SW Bryant St., between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. A copy of this notice is also posted on the Clatskanie School District website.

Local students recognized STAFF REPORT chiefnews@countrymedia.net

Willamette Connections Academy announces the school’s first honor roll for grades K-12.

The statewide tuition-free online public school is recognizing hundreds of students across Oregon for outstanding academic achievement during the first semester of the 202021 academic year.

“On behalf of the administration, teachers and counselors at Willamette Connections Academy, we congratulate all the students who earned a spot on the honor roll,” Willamette Connections Academy Principal Chris Long said.

“There’s no question it has been a challenging year for Columbia County’s trusted local news source

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everyone, so we’re thrilled to recognize this year’s list of Honor Roll students.”

The school’s honor roll qualifications vary by grade levels. Students in kindergarten through 8th grade are eligible for honor roll if they have received “A’s” in all their classes during the first semester of the academic year.

To qualify for the honor roll, in 9th through 12th grades, students needed to achieve a GPA of 3.75 and above.

“With many families expressing concern over their student falling behind due to the pandemic, I am incredibly proud of our Willamette Connections Academy students who have been thriving in a full-time online learning environment that has continued

uninterrupted,” Long said.

According to a new Parent Pulse Report released by Connections Academy, about 60% of families will consider staying with online school even after the pandemic is over.

Willamette Connections Academy First Semester Honor Roll – Columbia County: • Crixus Harris Clatskanie, Kindergarten • Legacy Harris Clatskanie, 2nd grade • Seven Harris Clatskanie, 3rd grade • Alexis Green Columbia City, Kindergarten • Akaree Lain Columbia City, 3rd grade

• Dylan Adamson St. Helens, 7th grade • Bailey Adamson St. Helens, 9th grade • David Potter Vernonia, Kindergarten • Katie Sprute Warren, 10th grade Administrators describe Willamette Connections Academy (WillCA) as a unique, tuition-free, online public school for K-12 students across Oregon.

The Scio School District authorizes the academy but it is overseen by its own governing board and school leadership.

For more information, call 888-478-9474 or visit www.

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Larry Garlock

Nov. 8, 1930 ~ April 27, 2021

Feb. 25, 1940 ~ May 4, 2021 On May 4 Larry Garlock, age 81, passed away at home surrounded by family.

Larry was born Feb. 25, 1940 in Mist, Oregon. He was the oldest of two children, to Lloyd and Bernice BurnessGarlock.

He attended Vernonia High School in Vernonia, Oregon, graduating in 1958. After high school he went to work for his father’s logging business, then in 1963 he enlisted in the United States Army. After basic training he married his first wife Pamella Simmons and they had a son Gary. He served three years active duty in the Army.

After his stint in the Army, Larry returned home to Mist and went back to work as a logger, eventually taking over the family business. When logging took its toll on him, after several broken legs, he moved

to Clatskanie where he and his second wife Margaret bought and ran the Clatskanie Insurance Agency until he retired in 2013.

Larry was a founding member of the Clatskanie Cruisers, a member of the Clatskanie Rifle and Pistol Club, a local business supporter of the Clatskanie Arts Commission since its inception in 1988, and a Clatskanie City Councilman for 23 years.

Over the years Larry spent

his free time hunting, fishing, boating, spending time with family and attending car shows. He was very proud of his 1960 Pontiac Catalina which won him over 200 awards.

He is survived by his wife Donna of 15 years; son Gary Garlock (Teri) and their children, Trenton Garlock (Megan) and McKenzie Garlock (Levi); sister Carolyn Wallace (Charlie); stepsons, Craig

DeNatly (Rita), Brian DeNatly (Barbara), Randy Woodman, Erik Becker (Megan), and Jeremy Becker; step grandchildren, Jenna, Matt, Brad, Jack, Jeremiah, Kyra Mae, Larenz and Yishai; and his three great grandchildren, Aspyn, Tregan and Atlas Garlock.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Margaret in 1999; stepdaughter Ellen Thoren; and grandson Colten Garlock.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Murray Hill Cemetery in Clatskanie, Oregon, followed by a celebration of life service at the Clatskanie City Park. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Clatskanie Fire Department, Clatskanie Arts Commission or the Clatskanie Senior Center.

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V. Nadine Bunce Sanders Ogburn 90, of Point of Rocks, Maryland, formerly of Oregon, California and Hawaii passed from this life on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.

She was born Nov. 8, 1930, in San Diego, California, she was the daughter of Chester Pope Bunce and Grace Evelyn (Strout) Bunce.

She grew up with her paternal grandparents, Ava “Bud” and Madge Bunce in Clatskanie, Oregon and graduated high school in Portland, Oregon.

She married Harold M. Sanders in 1949, they later divorced. They had three children, Kathleen Pattison, Susan Sanders and H. Andrew Sanders. In addition to her children, she is survived by her grandchildren, Oliver L. Pattison, April N. PattisonShepherd, Angela SandersTrout, Jeremy J. Galvan, Timothy D. Galvan, Dana C. Galvan-Brandwin and Jennifer Sanders; greatgrandchildren, Kyle Pattison, Samuel, Noah, Hannah and Ruth Galvan, Lyla Brandwin and Serena Galvan.

She settled in Vallejo, California in 1962 and later Napa, California in 1969.

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When not working she played golf, teaming up with a lady’s group for several years in Napa, California and also swam laps at the local fitness center. Vera was not one to sit still and always one to follow the sun (she did grow up in the rainy Northwest!).

Her journey continued, living 10 years in Carson City, Nevada and four years in Tarpon Springs, Florida in addition to traveling to Arizona, Mexico, Fiji Islands and her favorite place and later home for seven years, Kailua Kona, Hawaii Due to her inability to get around, she spent her final days with her daughter, Susan and husband, Dennis Galvan in Point of Rocks, Maryland.

Services and interment are private.

Expressions of sympathy may be offered to the family at StaufferFuneralHome.com.

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Clayton Jesse Martin 90, of Sweet Home, passed away Monday. He was born in Marshland to Henry Macy and Rosa Mae (Hudson) Martin.

He served in the United States Air Force and served in the Korean War. Jesse grew up in Westport.

He moved around Oregon and Washington with the Bureau of Public Records. He joined Wycliffe Bible translators and moved to Colombia, South America in 1970. He moved to Sweet Home in 1977 and then to Alaska in 1998. He moved back to Sweet Home in 2014.

He retired at the age of 82.

He enjoyed hiking, hunting and fishing. He loved hanging out with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Jesse is survived by his wife Fern Martin; daughters, Denise and her husband Jim Harris, LoraLee and her husband Jim Neuschwander, Dawn and her husband Steve Lincoln, and Becky and her husband Blaine Anders; nine

grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; and brother Charles Ervin Martin.

He was preceded in death by his son Joel Jesse Martin; siblings, Helen Backman, Margaret Todd, Henry Martin, William Martin and David Martin.

A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. on Sat., May 15, 2021 at Lewis Cemetery.

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James ‘Jim’ Edward Robinson, 82, died peacefully at 8 p.m. on Monday, April 26, 2021 in Spokane Valley, Washington. He was born March 21, 1939 in Vancouver, Washington to Mary and Wendell Robinson. He married the love of his life, Carol Robinson, on June 11, 1960.

She preceded him in death on September 16, 2020.

Surviving family are his daughters, Sally Hewey and Abby Ramirez; two sons, Daniel Robinson and Cory Robinson; granddaughters, Jaimie, Megan, Breanna, Hannah, Catarina, and Jenna; and grandsons, Mike, Jacob, Liam, and Connor.

Jim was a long-time resident of Portland, Oregon where he lived with his aunt until he joined the United States Army where he served his country for 27 years. He served in Vietnam for two tours, 1970 and 1971. He was stationed all around the country and made several overseas tours. At the time of retirement, his rank was Warrant Officer 2 and the family moved back to Oregon.

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all and did everything to support them. Jim was involved in the Clatskanie Masonic Lodge #133 and other local Masonic lodges, Wabanang Chapter #127 Order of the Eastern Star, and Knights Templar.

He will never be forgotten. He was immensely proud to be a Veteran and to have served his country for 27 years. Godspeed and may he be walking hand-in-hand with Carol.

Memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, June 14, 2021 at Willamette National Cemetery.

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Clatskanie hosts 3A District Meet

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The Clatskanie Middle/High School Track Team conducts a drill along the track at the high school preparing for the district meet.

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The Clatskanie Middle/ High School Track Team hosts the 3A Special District 1 Meet Friday and Saturday, May 1415 at Clatskanie Middle/High School for the fist time in over 20 years.

Coach Tim Van Voorst said this year’s team is small, but hard working.

“We’ve had a smaller group and we don’t have as many runners and jumpers that we have had in the past, but our throwers have really come

a long way this year and it’s been exciting,” Van Voorst said.

“Each team member chose the event that they are best in and we’ve compared them to other kids in our district to see our possible chances to go to State next Tuesday.”

Van Voorst said the team’s Natalie Katon, Josh Quevido, Cedric Heath and Maya Helmen are likely to qualify from the district meet for state competition.

“Our goal is getting better everyday,” Van Voorst said.

“We preach to the kids that we measure success by improve-

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Coach Tim Van Voorst, far left, joins his team for a lap around the Clatskanie Middle/High School track preparing for the district meet.

Coach Tim Van Voorst, center with sunglasses, chats with his team preparing for the weekend district meet.

ment and getting a personal record (PR) every meet,” Van Voorst said. “I don’t care where they finish in their heat or the race, but did they better their time or go any further? It’s the PRs that we focus on.”

Van Voorst said the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the students.

“We did notice that we have had a few more injuries just because of the abbreviated season, less time to prepare, they got right into track meets, so that was a challenge,” he said.

“The kids responded well. They showed up. They have been

teammate.”

Van Voorst acknowledged even he is taking away a life lesson from this season.

“It’s been challenging because of the whole COVID thing and I have learned that we have to be flexible,” he said.

“With the ups and downs of the restrictions and the many changes, working on being flexible is something that I need to do.”

Bob Horness, Brian Kujala, Elliott Osborn and Kirk Bennett are the Clatskanie Middle/ High School Track Team assistant coaches.

motivated and that was the easy part for me. They wanted to be here because they missed last season due to the pandemic.”

Van Voorst said he hopes each member of the team takes away life lessons beyond the workouts and competition.

“We focused a lot this year on being a good teammate,” he said. “Encouraging others and working with the people around you. You don’t have to be best friends with the people you are with, but you do need to cooperate and work together, so we focused a lot on being supportive and being a good

The Clatskanie Middle/High School Track Team Even Bergman Sommer Burnard Lilly Booth Blake Brockway Dawson Gorley Benjamin Hadley Cedrix Heath Maya Helmen Natalie Katon Hayden McGinnis Josh Quevido Addison Ward

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