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Castle restoration nears completion als. The Castle will also be available for special event rentals, and, in fact, a wedding reception was held on the grounds July 24. The top floor includes five rooms for the Clatskanie Historical Society’s museum. Information about the museum and special event rentals is available by calling 503-338-8268.

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DEBORHA HAZEN Chief Guest Article

A half-million dollar, threeyear-long restoration of the Thomas J. Flippin House in Clatskanie is nearing completion, but the Clatskanie Senior Citizens, Inc. (CSC), which owns the “Castle,” is still waiting on sub-contractors to finish a myriad of details.

The approximately 7,000 square foot mansion at 620 SW Tichenor Street, is a National Historic Preservation Site, locally known as the Castle. Originally constructed beginning in 1898 by West Oregon logging and lumber owners, Thomas and Florence Flippin, it has been owned by the senior citizens organization since 1979.

Restoration history In 2018 the CSC launched a fundraising drive with the goal of repairing both major and minor construction and maintenance issues of the building, restoring it to as authentic a condition as possible, and making the building self-sustaining.

Improvements began in the summer of 2018 after the CSC received a $250,000 grant from the C. Keith Birkenfeld Trust of the Seattle Foundation to add to the $50,000 contribution from the Oren and Ellen Tweet family.

That summer new sidewalks were constructed, a new furnace was installed along with a conversion to natural gas heat. The next summer a new roof was added and repairs were made to the foundation.

After extensive research and as fundraising continued, the CSC signed a contract with Rickenbach

Photo Courtesy from Deborha Hazen

Final detailing of trim paint was on-going at the Castle this week by Brothers Wood Finishes of Astoria.

Construction of Astoria to serve as general contractor for the project.

After learning that the commercial kitchen in the basement no longer met code, remodeling of the basement was moved to top priority.

The kitchen, where home-delivered meals and congregate senior lunches are prepared, was completed last fall along with improvements to the basement dining room

and restrooms.

Since last November. a volunteer kitchen staff headed by CSC board members Joy Green and Claudia Hill has been preparing home-delivered meals three times a week in the Castle kitchen.

When the basement dining room will be reopened for congregate lunches is dependent on the COVID-19 situation. For more in-

formation about the meal program, call 503-728-3608.

Restoration of the upper two floors of the Castle began last year and has included refinishing of all of the original Douglas fir floors, wall and ceiling repairs and repainting in historically accurate colors, upgraded electrical and plumbing, and the preparation of two bedroom/bath suites for overnight rent-

Work left to be done on the upper stories includes the completion of painting, installation of plumbing, chandeliers, and carpets.

This week, a painting crew was completing trim work on the exterior of the Castle. Other exterior work this summer has included repair of the front steps, banisters and foundation facade, and installation of a flagstone patio. Still to be done outside are redecking and painting of the front porch.

Castle capital improvement committee members Deborah Hazen, Bob Horness, and Rebecca Fisher met Tuesday with Rickenbach project manager Greg Allen who said delays with the extremely busy sub-contractors are making the setting of a final completion date difficult. Installation of bathroom fixtures and chandeliers for the upper two stories is not expected to be complete until lateSeptember. After that, the moving in of furnishings, hanging of pictures, etc. will be accomplished by volunteers with a grand reopening hoped for before the end of the year.

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Judge dismisses gun validation ordinance JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners has yet to announce what next steps may be taken following Circuit Court Judge Ted Grove’s dismissal of the commissioner’s request for review of the Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance.

The ordinance is designed to prohibit law enforcement from enforcing most federal gun control provisions.

Grove ruled that a legal decision was not warranted because the request from the commissioners did not show a justiciable controversy.

Columbia County Public Information Officer Mark Pacheco said Grove’s decision to dismiss the peti-

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Columbia County officials filed the petition in late May to clear up what commissioners said were several important legal questions about what firearm regulations can be enforced in Columbia County.

tion for validation was unexpected.

“His ruling did not provide us with a resolution to the question of the legality of the Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance,” Pacheco said. “Without a definitive answer to the question, we expect that the dismissal of the petition will lead to other litigation, resulting in additional expenses for the county.”

The Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance was adopted by the Columbia County Board of Commissioners to implement the intent of the voters following passage of the Second Amendment Preservation Ordinance in 2018 and the Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance in 2020.

Under ORS 33.710, the Columbia County Circuit Court is autho-

rized to conduct an examination of the ordinance and to provide a judgement as to the legality of the authority of a county governing body to enact the Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance, according to a statement from Columbia County.

Columbia County officials filed the petition in late May to clear up what commissioners said were several important legal questions about what firearm regulations can be enforced in Columbia County.

“To be clear, the county is not seeking to invalidate the ordinance, only to get answers to the many legal questions raised by it,” County Counsel Sarah Hanson said when ­­­­ See ORDINANCE Page A3

Back to reality: Former Clatskanie sisters on TV JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

In April, the Chief first told our readers about two former Clatskanie sisters who had been chosen to be part of a new reality television series.

Christina Manning and Jessica Dunagan are featured in a the TLC Network’s “Meet the World’s Most Extreme Sisters,” which premiered April 25. The series follows a group of sisters during their everyday lives.

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Our original report has been one of the most viewed stories at thechiefnews.com, the online version of The Chief.

In our April interview, 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,” 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!”

The TLC programming lineup now includes several other new reality series and the “Meet the World’s Most Extreme Sisters” hasn’t been aired locally for a few weeks.

The Chief has reached out again to Manning for a follow up to our original story.

The Chief: Is the TV show experience what you thought and hoped it would be?

Manning: I do feel that the experience was what I had hoped for… I really went into this experience with no expectations, I just wanted to have fun and enjoy the process along the way.

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Christina Manning and her sister Jessica Dunagan at a shoot in the Seattle area during the reality television series.

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New renter eviction moratorium STAFF REPORT chiefnews@countrymedia.net

Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici has released details about an extension to the federal eviction moratorium.

Several months ago, Congress provided funding to help renters get through the pandemic. Many Oregonians are still trying to access the assistance, which is also available to landlords, a release from Bonamici’s office states.

Bonamici said just by applying for assistance, Oregon renters are protected from eviction for an additional 60 days, and in Multnomah County it’s an additional 90 days. Renters and property owners can check eligibility here www.oregonrentalassistance.org or call 211 for more information.

The original eviction moratorium expired Saturday, July 31. Now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a new the moratorium.

CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky signed an order determining the evictions

of tenants for failure to make rent or housing payments could be detrimental to public health control measures to slow the spread of SARSCoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

The order will expire on Oct. 3, 2021 and applies in United States counties experiencing substantial and high levels of community transmission levels of SARS-CoV-2.

The eviction moratorium allows additional time for rent relief to reach renters and to further increase vaccination rates. In the context of a pandemic, eviction moratoria— like quarantine, isolation, and social distancing—can be an effective public health measure utilized to prevent the spread of communicable disease. Eviction moratoria facilitate self-isolation and self-quarantine by people who become ill or who are at risk of transmitting COVID-19 by keeping people out of congregate settings and in their own homes.

CDC officials said they remain committed and will continue to explore and use all of the tools at their

quickly to mitigate such an increase of evictions, which could increase the likelihood of new spikes in SARSCoV-2 transmission. Such mass evictions and the public health attention would be very difficult to reverse.”

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The CDC eviction moratorium order will expire on Oct. 3, 2021 and applies in United States counties experiencing substantial and high levels of community transmission levels of SARS-CoV-2.

disposal to protect the health and well-being of Americans affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The order can be found at: www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/covideviction-declaration.html.

According to CDC Di-

rector Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the emergence of the Delta variant has led to a rapid acceleration of community transmission in the United States, putting more Americans at increased risk, especially if they are unvac-

cinated.

“This moratorium is the right thing to do to keep people in their homes and out of congregate settings where COVID-19 spreads,” Walenskt said. “It is imperative that public health authorities act

Concerned with the speed at which rental assistance is getting in the hands of Oregonians, Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) officials said they are taking multiple steps to make rental assistance resources available to Oregonians across the state, including the hiring of an outside vendor to assist partners with their backlog of applications.

Tenants applying to the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program (OERAP) can receive help with bills to ensure they stay stably housed while qualifying for additional eviction protections.

Read more about the state project at thechiefnews. com.

New pandemic rule for health care workers STAFF REPORT chiefnews@countrymedia.net

Governor Kate Brown has directed the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to issue a rule outlining new, required health and safety measures for personnel inhealth care settings.

The rule requires weekly COVID-19 testing for personnel in health care settings to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in health care settings, which can be waived with a proof of vaccination. The new rule will be issued this week and the requirement to be vaccinated or undergo weekly testing will apply starting Sept. 30.

Brown said this will give employers time to prepare for implementation, and will give currently unvaccinated health care workers time to become fully vaccinated.

Brown said the more contagious Delta variant has changed everything.

“This new safety measure is necessary to stop Delta from causing severe illness among our first line of defense: our doctors, nurses, medical students, and frontline health care workers,” she said. “Protecting our frontline health care workers through vaccination will also enhance the safety of the

patients in their care.”

According to Brown and state health officials, severe illness from COVID-19 is now largely preventable, and vaccination is clearly the best defense.

“Vaccination and weekly testing ensure Oregonians can safely access health care and employees can go to work in an environment that maximizes health and safety measures for COVID-19,” Brown said.

Scott Palmer of the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) said Brown’s directive is a reasonable and sensible approach which respects the individual choices of health care workers while also protecting public health.

“ONA believes COVID-19 vaccinations are critical to protecting our members, our patients, our families and our communities and we urge all Oregonians who can get vaccinated to do so now,” Palmer said. “ONA is also gratified to note that Oregon’s current law provides the state the flexibility necessary to respond to public health emergencies via regulation.”

Palmer said ONA is eager to continue its work with hospitals and community groups to encourage vaccinations through a wide

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The rule requires weekly COVID-19 testing for personnel in health care settings to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in health care settings, which can be waived with a proof of vaccination.

range of options including free vaccine clinics, vaccine education, vaccination incentives and community outreach to improve vaccination rates and address the rampant disinformation that is creating uncertainty and fueling vaccine hesitancy.

“Vaccination is a critical tool to keep Oregonians healthy and safe and Governor Brown’s announcement today will help close the gap in vaccination rates for Oregon’s valuable health care workers,” Palmer said.

Becky Hultberg, Presi-

dent and CEO of the Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems, released the following statement about the new rule.

“Throughout the pandemic, Oregon’s hospitals have been committed to safeguarding the health of our patients, visitors and workers,” Hultberg said.

“We support today’s action

by Governor Brown, which will require health care workers in Oregon to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be tested regularly for the virus. With these additional

tools we can better respond to this evolving pandemic and provide the safest possible environment for those who depend on us.”

Brown said the new rule applies to personnel in health care settings who have direct or indirect contact with patients or infectious materials and that her office continues to look at additional health and safety options to protect Oregonians against the highly contagious Delta variant, including vaccination and testing policies for state workers,

with conversations continuing with stakeholders about how similar protective measures can be implemented in various state workplaces.

Brown called on other public and private employers in Oregon to consider measures to facilitate their employees’ access to vaccines.

“As we have throughout this pandemic, we are learning to adapt to the new reality the Delta variant has created,” she said. “I am encouraging Oregon cities, counties, businesses, and employers to think creatively, and to consider measures such as paid time off for vaccination, and incentives for employees, in addition to instituting masking requirements and other health and safety measures in the workplace. I am doing the same with the State of Oregon’s workforce, as we look for ways to remove barriers to easy access to vaccination.”

State law currently prohibits employers from independently mandating vaccines for certain limited categories of workers, including health care workers, an issue the Governor intends to work with stakeholders and legislators to address in the February 2022 session.

Commission announces Performing Arts Series

Photo courtesy of the North Coast Big Band

The North Coast Big Band is scheduled to appear at the Clatskanie City Park Sept. 6.

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The Chief: Are you still involved in the show?

Manning: The first season finished in June and we haven’t heard anything yet on a season two.

The Chief: What has been most challenging for you to be involved in this television experience and what has been the most rewarding?

Manning: I definitely feel like it’s been hard to re-watch some of the episodes because it was such a challenging time in my life.

But my biggest reward is

when my fans will message me and tell me that I have inspired them to use their intuition and open up the gift that they have within themselves. Knowing that I helped someone to feel comfortable and confident to use their abilities and to express who they are is so rewarding.

The Chief: What have you learned about yourselves through this experience?

Manning: I have really learned to enjoy life and just be grateful for every moment.

The Chief: Beyond the book that you and your sister have written, what other avenues has this television experience provided you?

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Christina Manning takes a selfie with her sister Jessica Dunagan during a break in the taping of a segment for the reality show.

Manning: My sister and I do you give psychic readings and the show has allowed a lot of clients to be able to access us.

Manning said she is pro-

The Clatskanie Arts Commission (CAC) is celebrating the return of its Performing Arts Series with Big Band in the Park Concert Labor Day, Sept. 6, in the Clatskanie City Park.

This free concert, sponsored by Donna Garlock, will be held in the Clatskanie City Park from 2-4 p.m. with music by the North Coast Big Band from Astoria. Limited food will be available for purchase beginning at 1 p.m. as a fundraiser for the Clatskanie Arts Commission.

In celebration of CAC’s Performing Arts Series, free cake will be served at intermission.

For the safety of our hibited by contract to reveal what the two earned during the production of the TV series but in the April interview with The Chief, she did say the glitter and glitz of television hasn’t clouded her and her sister’s 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 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 have published their first book, Charge Your Food, Change Your Life.

performers and audience, please bring your own chairs and socially distance. Owners of vintage vehicles are encouraged to bring them for display on the grass behind the bleachers.

CAC’s 2021-22 Season includes: • Fernhill Bluegrass Band with the Bloomer Family 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19 • Violinist Aaron Meyer 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2 • Men of Worth’s Holiday Show 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec.12 • Sundae & Mr. Goessl 3 p.m. Sunday, March 20 • Karen Carpenter Tribute Band 3 p.m. Sunday, April 3 • Pianist Sarah Hagan 3

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p.m. Sunday, May 22 All performances will be held at the Birkenfeld Theatre, in the Clatskanie Cultural Center, 75 S. Nehalem in Clatskanie.

Brochures and tickets for this year’s Performing Arts Series will be available at the park, online at clatskaniearts. org or by calling 503-7283403. Tickets held from the COVID canceled programs will be honored but must be exchanged for the same performance at least a week before the new performance date.

Please call 503-728-3403.

For more information about the performers visit, clatskaniearts.org.

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Danielle Lynn Shockley and Dion Tylor Russell announce their wedding to take place Aug. 14, 2021 in Rainier, Oregon

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Household hazardous waste collection STAFF REPORT chiefnews@countrymedia.net

The next Columbia County Household Hazardous Waste Collection will be conducted from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at the Columbia County Transfer Station, 1601 Railroad Avenue in St. Helens.

What you need to know before going to the event Organizers ask that participants be patient, unloading may take a few extra minutes. Bring products in origi-

nal containers. Items must be in containers of five gallons or less and should be secured safely during transport.

Place the household hazardous waste in the truck bed or trunk or hatchback of your car, not in the passenger compartment.

As you drive into the location, remain in your vehicle. Trained household hazardous waste technicians will unload materials from the vehicles.

Here are examples of acceptable items: • Fireworks and flares

• Gas / diesel / fuels / antifreeze / motor oil • Lawn and garden chemicals • Herbicides and pesticides • Pool and spa chemicals • Light ballasts—please remove from light fixture • Fluorescent tubes • Art and hobby chemicals • Solvents and thinners • Items containing mercury • Propane cylinders • Compressed gas cylinders • Batteries - car, rechargeable, button, alkaline batteries

• Cleaners and detergents • Poisons • Paint • Used motor oil • Cooking oil • Medical sharps • Automotive batteries • Antifreeze • Ammunition

Unwanted paint, used motor oil and used cooking oil can be brought to the event as well as any time during the Transfer Station’s open hours for no fee. Medical sharps are accepted during open hours for no cost at the Scale House. Sharps must arrive in a sealed,

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self-closing, puncture-proof OSHA approved container.

Free sharps containers are available at the scale house at the transfer station.

Although automotive batteries, antifreeze and fluorescent tubes will be collected at no cost during this collection event, a fee is charged when brought to the Transfer Station at other times.

The Columbia County Sheriff accepts expired or unwanted medication at 901 Port Ave., St. Helens. The office is open seven days a week, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Place items in the MedRe-

turn collection box.

The county will host two more household hazardous waste events in 2021, the next events are Oct. 2 in Clatskanie and Oct. 23 at the Transfer Station in St Helens. Please check the Columbia County website for further updates www. columbiacountyor.gov/ departments/SolidWaste/ household-hazardouswaste-1.

For more information, email Kathy Boutin-Pasterz at Kathleen.Boutin-Pasterz@columbiacountyor.gov or call her at 503-397-7259.

•O bituaries • • Karena Walker

Dec. 13, 1977 ~ July 22, 2021

Photo courtesy from Deborah Hazen

A completely remodeled, shiny new kitchen in the Castle basement is being used by volunteers to prepare home-delivered meals to local seniors and disabled persons.

Karena Walker 43, of Clatskanie, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2021 in Longview.

She was born Dec. 13, 1977 to Roy Walker and June (Tofte) Sensenbach.

Karena loved listening and singing to all music, watching movies, and being with friends. Karena is survived by her Mother and siblings, Annette Diefel, Loretta Walker, Duane, Dan, Josh,

and James Sensenbach; grandmother; aunts; uncles; cousins; and her extended family in the Clatskanie Spring Street Group Home.

Preceding her in death were her grandparents, father, and her sister Ashley.

A private family graveside service will be help Aug. 5, 2021. A Celebration of life will be held on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021 at Trojan park.

Robert Swehla

Feb. 15, 1986 ~ July 29, 2021 Robert Mitchell Swehla passed away on July 29, 2021 in Spokane, Washington at the age of 35. Funeral arrangements will be determined at a later date.

Kenneth Jacob Jolma Dec. 1, 1928 ~ July 28, 2021

Kenneth Jacob Jolma passed away on July 28, 2021. Internment was held at Willamette National Cemetery on Aug. 4, 2021.

Photo courtesy from Deborah Hazen

Almost complete, except for the installation of a 1900-era chandelier and area rug is the music room at the Castle featuring antique musical instruments.

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mentioned above, major funders for the project include Steve and Janice Oliva, Pacific Stainless, the Collins Foundation, GeorgiaPacific Foundation, Samuel

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the request was filed with the court. “As an example, Oregon law generally does not permit the county to regulate within the city limits without consent. We have asked the court to inform us whether the cites have consented.

Hanson said this and many other questions arising from the two voter-passed initiatives and the ordinance implementing them put the county and its residents in

S. Johnson Foundation, Portland General Electric, Koch Communities Foundation, Columbia County Cultural Coalition, Clatskanie Historical Society, Eric and Bonnie Evenson, and numerous other individuals, businesses, and organizations.

CSC vice president Bob

Horness recently raised over $5,000 for the Castle restoration fund by mountain-biking 71 miles in honor of his 71st birthday.

legal “limbo,” so the commissioners sought clarity through the court process.

Columbia County officials said the statutory process enables the county to receive binding decisions from the court, providing the county sheriff and district attorney with certainty as to what can and cannot be prosecuted and would safeguard the county in the event of lawsuits.

“This proceeding will also inform residents of the county what firearm laws do apply to them so that no

one is unwittingly found to violate a federal or state firearm law that they believe doesn’t apply because of the initiative measures,” Hanson said. “We don’t think anyone would want that result.”

Pacheco said the commissioners are currently determining how best to move forward and will provide an update when they have reached a decision.

Follow this develop project at thechiefnews.com and in the Friday print editions of The Chief.

Follow this develop project at thechiefnews.com and in the Friday print editions of The Chief.

Join us in celebrating to’s 100th Birthday! h e L o n i e R Light refreshments will be served 2-6 pm August 8th at Reino and Thelma’s residence. Please plan on wearing a mask while indoors if not fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

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The Local Journalism Sustainability Act (LJSA) was recently introduced in the House and has now been introduced in the Senate – and will benefit every member of this community!

Unlike many issues in Washington, this legislation has bipartisan support and is focused on delivering benefits to local communities across the U.S. by sustaining local news organizations, including this newspaper.

Newspapers are facing significant fiscal challenges due to technological disruption, including Google’s and Facebook’s use of newspapers’ content without compensation. This legislation provides an important, but temporary means of support to help newspapers with needed transition, and it deserves the support of Congressional representatives across the country.

The bill incentivizes the behaviors needed to facilitate changes to the business model. Please join your local newspaper in calling on members of Congress to support this legislation.

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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.

Oregon State Police July 25 • At 4:04 p.m. OSP was contacted at the parking area for Collins Beach #5 on Sauvie Island regarding a theft from vehicle. When the owner of the car returned from the beach, he found one of the windows had been broken out and items stolen from inside. The items taken included a black laptop bag containing a Dell computer and Canon digital camera and a black vinyl purse. At this time there are no suspect leads in this case.

July 26 • At approximately 2:39 p.m.

OSP Troopers stopped a vehicle near milepost 47 on Highway 30 for speeding. The driver showed numerous indicators of impairment and consented to performing the standardized field sobriety tests. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest for DUII. The driver was transported to the Columbia County Jail and provided a breath sample resulting in a BAC of 0.22% The driver was booked and released for DUII and the vehicle was towed from the scene.

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July 30 • OSP took a report of a dog attack that occurred on the Sauvie Island Wildlife Area.

The investigation is ongoing.

Aug. 2 • At approximately 9:45 a.m.

OSP received a report of a prior theft from a vehicle on Sauvie Island. The vehicle was parked near Collins Beach and the Catalytic Converter was stolen from the vehicle while the owner was at the beach.

Nothing was stolen from inside the vehicle and there was no other damage. Investigation is ongoing.

• At approximately 3:16 p.m.

OSP Troopers received reports of a Reckless Driver near milepost 23 on Highway 30.

The vehicle was later located at the registered owners address.

Investigation is ongoing.

• At approximately 4:03 p.m.

OSP Troopers responded to a possible hit and run crash near milepost 50 on Highway 30.

Both vehicles were eventually located in the area. Vehicle #1 braked in front of vehicle #2 causing a minor crash near the top of Rainier Hill. Both drivers were interviewed and their vehicles were photographed.

The driver of vehicle #1 was cited and released for Reckless Endangering. Both vehicles were driven from the scene.

Aug. 4 • At approximately 6:13 p.m.

Oregon State Police assisted the St. Helens Police Department with two 9-1-1 calls on the same subject. The initial call was for a subject unlawfully entering into motor vehicles in the area of 11th and West Street. A second 9-1-1 call came in that the same suspect menaced

(chicken, salmon, flank steak) to Linda Ward 22424 Swedetown Road Clatskanie 97016. For more info call Jack Minzey at 503-4773631, or Cindy Wolf, at 360-6732823.

• Aug. 21 Clatskanie Garlic Festival The Clatskanie Farmers Market is hosting its annual Garlic Festival on from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cope’s Park across from the Library in the oxbow of the Clatskanie River. For more information, contact Darro Breshears-Routon at 971-506-7432.

• Aug. 20-21 Class Reunion Clatskanie Class of 1966, together with classes 1965 and 1967, are celebrating their 55th reunion Aug. 20 and 21. Casual get together at 4 p.m. Aug. 20 at Colvins. Aug. 21 dinner at the Clatskanie Cultural Center, • Aug. 28 Household Hazardincluding live music, 4 to 10 p.m. ous Waste Collection $55 per person. Please send Columbia County Household your check and dinner choice Hazardous Waste Collection 8 Columbia County’s trusted local news source

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the reporting party with a knife and got a ride to the local Motel 6. The suspect was located in the parking lot of motel 6 and a short foot pursuit ensued until being taken into custody by St. Helens Police. No force was used by OSP members.

• At about 7:50 p.m. Oregon State Police assisted the Scappoose Police with a reported physical disturbance off of SW 4th off of JP West. It was reported a male and female were physically fighting near a blue passenger car. OSP stood by as Scappoose Police interviewed the male and female.

Scappoose Police advised OSP could clear while they finished their investigation.

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tody on an outstanding warrant.

A vehicle parked on A Street was hit by an unidentified motor home.

July 11 • An officer responded to a report of an assault. The case is pending investigation.

• A woman reported receiving a minor injury after being ‘bonked’ on the head by her ex. The case was forwarded to the DA’s Office for review.

July 12 • A backpack and contents was taken from the front porch of a residence on Fern Hill Road.

• A patron reported being assaulted by a business owner.

The case was forwarded to the DA’s Office for review.

July 7 • Tools were taken from a building on Larch Street.

• A man reported that while swimming in the river he lost his identification card.

• An officer responded to a motor vehicle accident on Highway 30 near West 4th Street. A driver was attempting a U-turn and hit the other vehicle. No injuries were reported.

July 14 • Officers responded to a motor vehicle vs. motorcycle crash on Highway 30 near Rockcrest Street. The motorcyclist sustained minor injuries. No citations were issued.

July 9 • A driver reported that while backing up a U-Haul truck he struck a light post.

July 19 • An officer assisted motorists exchange information after an accident occurred.

July 10 • Officers responded to a disturbance. Neither party was injured, and they were separated. Peace was restored.

• A carnival goer reported a receiving a minor injury by another passenger boarding the ride.

• A 25-year-old male from Longview was taken into cus-

July 21 • An officer is investigating a reported hit and run accident that occurred in the parking lot of a local business.

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• Sept. 6 Big Band in the Park The Clatskanie Arts Commission is celebrating the return of its Performing Arts Series with Big Band in the Park Concert Labor Day, in the Clatskanie City Park.

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July 16 • A 29-year-old female from Clatskanie was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant.

July 22 • An officer assisted parties exchange information at the scene of a non-injury car accident on the bridge.

July 23 • An officer responded to a twovehicle accident on Highway 30 near Mill Street. One party was transported with non-lifethreatening injuries.

July 25 • A 30-year-old male from Kelso was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant.

• A customer reported that their phone was stolen when they left it on the table at a restaurant.

Scappoose Police July 26 • Police were dispatched to non-injury accident near the intersection of Columbia River Highway and SE High School Way. It was reported that one vehicle rear-ended another vehicle as traffic came to an abrupt stop. One citation was issued to a driver for following to close.

July 28 • Police took a report of a stolen license plate off of a vehicle in the 52000 block of SE 3rd Street. The license plate was later recovered by an outside agency.

July 30 • Police recovered a stolen vehicle in the 51000 block of SW Old Portland Road. The vehicle was reported to be stolen out of Portland. The owner of the vehicle was contacted and advised of the state of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed for safekeeping until it could be returned to the owner.

• Police responded to the report of a theft in progress at Fred Meyer. The female suspect had dropped the stolen merchandise after loss prevention employees tried to stop her.

The suspect then attempted to get into a vehicle, but then ran off towards SW Havlik Drive.

This case is pending further identification of the suspect.

July 29 • Police took a report of a possible child abuse case in the 32000 block of NW EJ Smith

The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office and St. Helens Police reports were not available at press time.

July 27 • Police responded to the report of a theft from vehicle in the 52000 block of NE 1st Street. It was reported that the unknown suspects had taken multiple catalytic converters from the location. This case is pending further suspect information and identification.

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• Police were dispatched to a report of vehicle theft in the 51000 block of Columbia River Highway. The vehicle was recovered the next day by the Vancouver Police Department.

This case is closed due to lack of suspect information.

• Police took a missing person report in the 51000 block of SE 6th Street. It was report an adult male had not returned home after visiting a friend. The missing person’s phone was tracked to an area in downtown Portland with an unknown female, however the missing subject was not in the area.

The missing person was found the next day at a Portland area hospital. This case has been closed.

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NOTICE OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING The regular meeting of the Clatskanie Rural Fire Protection District board of directors will be held on, Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 7:00 pm at the Port of Columbia County offices, 555

SW Bryant Street, Clatskanie and via GoToMeeting; check our website for access. Items on the agenda, but not limited to: Updates on daily Fire and EMS operations Board President, Robert Keyser

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The agenda includes but is not limited to: Bus purchases, Private School Accreditation, Superintendent and Principal’s reports, financial report, and the consent agenda. Please see our website for an official agenda. The public is encouraged to attend.

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NOTICE OF WORKSHOP A workshop of the Clatskanie Rural Fire Protection District board of directors will be held on, Wednesday, August 11, 021 at 6:00pm (before the regular monthly meeting) at the Port of Columbia County

offices, 555 SW Bryant St, Clatskanie, OR; the purpose of this workshop will be to discuss updates on the District’s stations.

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Tiger girls softball, girls basketball teams to be honored

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The Clatskanie Middle/High School Girls Softball Team with their 2021 State Championship trophy.

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A community celebration is planned for the Clatskanie Middle/High School girls softball and girls basketball teams.

“The girls Tiger basketball team has won the state 3A title three times

in a row and the girls Tiger softball team has won the state 3A title two times in a row, and we want to recognize these athletes,” Linda Blodgett, one of the celebration organizers said.

The celebration will include a free hot dog lunch that begins at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, at the gazebo

at Clatskanie City Park. All fans are welcome. Those attending are asked to bring their own folding chair and to wear Tiger red.

Blodgett said she and a group of Clatskanie Middle/High School alumni and Tiger fans want to show their appreciation to the players and coaching

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Clatskanie’s Shelby Blodgett focuses on a free throw during the championship game against Sutherlin in June. Blogett scored 20 points as the Tigers went on to win third straight state title.

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“Winning the championships is an amazing feat,” Blodgett said. “No kidding!

So, it is important to recognize their achievements.

They are great athletes and from what I have seen they are great girls, every one of them. They take so much pride in everything they do

and it shows. They work well together as a team and we have had fantastic coaching and a lot of community support too.”

The community group is also planning to establish a sign in the city recognizing the teams’ accomplishments. Blodgett said design planning and scouting for

an appropriate location for the sign is underway.

Community donations for the sign project may be sent in care of the Clatskanie Boosters, P. O. Box 1193 Clatskanie, Oregon 97016.

For more information, call 503-791-1882.

Local drivers race for division title the standings include Cody Greer of Rainier (Micro Restricted Sprint Car), Austin After four of 13 events on Fox of Rainier (Tracers), Bob Berg of St. Helens River City Speedway’s stock car racing schedule a number (Four Cylinders), and Dennis Liebig of Scappoose (Dwarf of local drivers have enjoyed Cars). Vancouver’s Don success and are top contendJenner leads the standings in ers for a Columbia County two divisions (Sportsman, Racing Association (CCRA) Modified). Portland’s Tom division title.

Zywicki is in first place in A year ago with the strict COVID-19 restrictions, there the Pure Stock Division with 222 points and Joel Davis were not any points awarded of Kelso, leads the Tuner for drivers competing on the Division standings with 200 quarter mile clay oval track at the Columbia County Fair- points.

Bernie Lujan of St. Helgrounds motorsports facility ens, is in second place in the in St. Helens. There were no fans allowed at the speedway Sportsman Division with 192 points, behind Jenner at 230 last year either. points. Lujan, 52, recorded a However, with new rules season best fourth place main in place this year, drivers are event finish and he won the accumulating points in the heat race June 12 in his Ross division standings and they Diesel & Auto sponsored will have an opportunity to 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. win a CCRA championship These top championship for the first time since 2019. contenders will be hoping to Fans are also allowed to solidify their position in the attend races this season for standings in the CCRA’s fifth the first time in two years event, which is the JC Miller without any COVID-19 Memorial Race Saturday restrictions. ETERSEN ETERSEN LARKE LLC at 5 LARKE LLC p.m. at River City Speedway. e yy ssrecorded a sweep of AA tt tt oo rr nn e The driver standings Berg Four Cylinder Division main (503) 556-4120 (503) Area drivers who are atop556-4120 events June 5 and July 10 MIKE WEBER Chief Guest Article

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Trenton Brogan of Kelso, is in second place with 315 points with his Economy Auto Parts sponsored 1996 Nissan Altima. Brogan, 18, won the July 24 main event.

Berg took third in the last race July 24 after maneuvering up from a last place starting position in the 16 car field with his Cozy Lawn Maintenance sponsored 1997

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It won’t be easy to win the championship though because it’s going to be very close in the standings all year between me, Trenton and Darin Pilcher.”

Berg’s wife Tiffany also competes in the Four Cylinder Division while driving the Green Lion/Eaton’s Tire & Service Center sponsored 1995 Neon and she’s ranked 21st in the point standings.

The Berg’s are the only husband/wife duo that competes

at the speedway.

Liebig won the July 10 Dwarf Car Division main and heat in his TFT Construction sponsored openwheel style race car. Liebig recorded a second place main event finish in the June 5 season opener and he won the heat and dash. Liebig is atop the standings with 227 points.

Greer enjoyed lots of success in the June 5 season opener as he recorded a sweep in the Micro Restricted Sprint Car Division as he won the dash, heat and main event. Greer leads the series standings with 208 points.

Next racing events After Saturday’s race, the next event will be Aug. 14, followed by the Aug. 21-22 Economy Auto Parts sponsored two-day Iron Giant race. The Potter Memorial Races will be held Sept. 4-5, followed by events Sept. 1718 and the Sept. 25 Skinny’s Texaco season finale.

The River City Speedway is located at 58892 Saulser Road in St. Helens.