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Kidz Cave coming to Clatskanie

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For parents who are looking for after-school child care, a place for kids will be opening in downtown Clatskanie this fall.

Taylor Kingery is launching Kidz Cave, LLC on Sept. 5 in the Masonic Lodge building at 82 SE 2nd Street. Kingery is a teacher at the Headstart Program preschool in town, and after discussing the need with parents, she decided to create it herself.

“They were either wanting a licensed daycare or somewhere for their kids to go and so I started looking into it,” Kingery said. “It’s taken me about almost a year and a half, two years, to get this together, but I now have an after-school program for kids ages 5-12 here in town in Clatskanie.”

Kingery said that Clatskanie is a small town and community, and she wanted to offer something that the community doesn’t really have right now.

New option

“I know this is a small town, and we don’t have a lot here, so I wanted to be able to try to get something up and running for the kids to have a safe space to come and do homework, and eat snack, and hang out with friends and have a safe place to go instead of going home,” Kingery said.

The space will be available from when school gets out at 2:40 p.m. to 6 p.m., though parents are welcome to pick up their kids whenever is convenient for them when they get off work. School gets out early on Wednesdays, and on those days, the Kidz Cave will open at 1:40 p.m.

much people need the space. There are different monthly rates for fiveday-a-week care, three-day-a-week care, and three-day-a-week care that includes Wednesdays. Rates also vary depending on how long the kids will be there, so if people are going to pick up their children later, they will have to pay a bit more. Rates also vary depending on the month.

In the months of September, October, January, February, and April, the rates for people seeking child care from 2:40 p.m. to 5:00

during June. Kingery based her rates on the Oregon State standards for child care.

Kingery said she has already had ten people sign up, but five slots are still available to reach her 15-person maximum.

Kingery said that she has subsi-

care assistance through the State of Oregon.

A community for the kids

The need for child care became apparent during the pandemic, and Kingery said the Kidz Cave is a way

for parents to not worry about child care and get back out into the community or back to work.

Kingery has a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and is studying for a Master’s in School Social Work. While she is from California, she has lived in Clatskanie for four years. Her grandparents lived in Clatskanie, and her mom and uncle graduated from Clatskanie High School.

“I do hope to expand. Either become a licensed facility or have other options in the summer time for summer care,” Kingery said.

Kingery has a variety of arts and crafts, games, puzzles, and other things donated by local people and businesses. She also hopes to take walks with the kids to parks or the library. Kingery also said outdoor play will be available at the church across the street.

“Just kind of make it like a community-based program,” Kingery said. “I just started reaching out and people started donating.”

The pandemic had a toll on kids and their socialization, and Kingery said that was a piece of her motivation for starting the Kidz Cave.

“I wanted somewhere for the kids to go to just be able to have fun,” Kingery said. “I’m doing structured activities, but they’re all open, and they involve all the children. I want the kids to be able to socialize more and get to know other people that maybe they don’t hang out with at school.”

Before they open their doors, Kingery is finalizing her insurance for the space and is just trying to get the word out in the community.

To sign up visit: https://forms. gle/eHTFbsf3PLg7zweD9.

New laws to address Oregon’s behavioral health crisis

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O regon Gov. Tina Kotek has signed six bills passed during the 2023 legislative session to address the behavioral health crisis in Oregon.

“As your Governor, I’m fighting for a behavioral health system that supports healing and recovery no matter where you live,” Kotek said. “And to the friends and family who have watched a loved one struggle with an untreated mental health issue or addiction, I recognize your suffering and am moved by your hope. Know that I am focused on improving outcomes across our state. “That’s why today is so important. The bills I am signing mark progress towards building a behavioral health continuum of care that incorporates harm reduction, suicide

prevention, stronger tools against substance abuse among youth and adults, and improvements to the implementation of Measure 110.”

Below is the list of bills

Governor Kotek signed:

SB 238: Requires the Oregon Health Authority, State Board of Education, and Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission to collaborate on developing curricula for school districts related to dangers of synthetic opioids.

SB 1043: Requires hospitals, sobering facilities, and detox facilities to provide two doses of opioid overdose reversal medication and necessary medical supplies to administer medication to specified patients upon discharge or release.

HB 2395: Expands access to emergency short-acting opioid

overdose reversal medications, like Narcan and naloxone, including by allowing law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical services providers, educators, school administrators and others to store and administer this

life saving medication in the event of an overdose.

HB 2513: Strengthens Measure 110 by increasing staffing and improving application processes to speed up approval and get funds out the door, central-

izing the support hotline to get people connected to services more efficiently, and improving program data collection and accuracy.

HB 2757: Establishes the 9-8-8 Trust Fund for improving the statewide coordinated crisis system, including maintaining and improving 9-8-8 suicide prevention and behavioral health crisis hotline.

HB 3610: Establishes the Task Force on Alcohol Pricing and Addiction Services to study and report on: alcohol addiction and prevention; distribution of resources for alcohol addiction treatment; overall funding for alcohol addiction treatment programs; cost of alcohol addiction to the state; and additional funding options for alcohol addiction treatment.

Kotek signed the bills during a ceremony at the state capital building Aug. 8.

9th Annual Garlic Festival growing strong

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The Garlic Festival, Clatskanie Farmers Market’s most popular event, is around the corner, and organizers hope people from around

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Columbia County and beyond will flock to the event.

Garlic growers from around Oregon and Washington will bring their harvest to market in the 9th Annual Garlic Festival at Copes Park Aug. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Steve Routon and his wife Darro Breshears-Routon are selfproclaimed “garlic geeks,” and Breshears-Routon was one of the founders of the Clatskanie Farmers Market.

The inspiration for the event has its roots based on the idea of garlic being a vessel to bring communities together in its production. Routon and Breshears-Routon are from New Mexico, and an author, Stanley Crawford, in the area wrote a book on the subject. While starting a festival wasn’t the first priority on their list when they moved to Oregon, they were always fascinated with the idea of garlic as a focal point for a community.

In 2016, Routon had been growing garlic for a couple of years and decided he really enjoyed growing garlic and thought that he could maybe create a community event around it.

“I took some garlic, I set up a table in the middle of the small market, and advertised it as a ‘Garlic Festival.’ I had probably no more than 150 cloves at my table, and Darro had probably another 150 at our table,” Routon said. “I roasted all the garlic that I had, and I spread

it on the artisan bread that I make, and I gave it away as tasters. We drew the biggest crowd of the year, the biggest crowd of our early life as a market, in fact.”

Growing operation

After the success of the smallscale Garlic Festival, the brains behind the Clatskanie Farmers Market put their heads together and decided that they wanted to pursue it further. The Garlic Festival has grown year after year, and Routon said that it “truly is the largest event of the

Festival draws garlic farmers from around Oregon and Washington to participate.

While the event started with just Routon and Breshears-Routon, there are now as many as four or five garlic producers at the event, and Routon said there will be four or five tables “full of garlic.” In 2022, there were at least 6,000 bulbs for sale. The event features all 11 major horticultural varieties and dozens of unique strains. The garlic won’t be the only draw to the festival.

wonderful artisans and their craft goods, it has good food,” Routon said. “Another note on the music, we are truly pulling in regional talent at this point. These are really good ensembles who play pretty spectacular music.”

While garlic is the focus of the event, all the usual produce and products that are available at the Clatskanie Farmers Market will be there too.

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Kingery standing in the soon-to-be-opened Kidz Cave.

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Gov. Kotek signs the legislation during a ceremony in her state capital building office.

Courtesy photo from Darro Breshears-Routon Steve and Darro selling garlic during a previous Garlic Festival.

AWOL legislators to be disqualified from 2024 reelection

tors, including Knopp and Sen. Daniel Bonham, R-The Dalles, have called the measure poorly worded and threatened to sue.

The measure states that 10 or more unexcused absences “shall disqualify the member from holding office as a senator or representative for the term following the election after the member’s current term is completed.”

Republicans have quibbled with the timeline on when they would be disqualified. They say they’d be excluded from running the term after the next one. That interpretation would mean that those up for a new term in 2024 could run next year but not in 2028.

Importance of intent

“unlawful and unconstitutional” and that Wagner retaliated against Republicans by refusing to accept excuses for absences. The Senate president decides whether an excuse is legitimate.

“Wagner was quick to impose unexcused absences on members who challenged his failed leadership,” Knopp said.

A spokesman for Wagner declined to comment on Knopp’s statement and referred a reporter to the party’s Senate Democratic Leadership Fund, saying it’s an election matter.

That organization also declined to comment.

Wagner denied requests by

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The Oregon Secretary of State said that Republican state senators who had at least 10 unexcused absences during this year’s session will not be eligible to run in 2024.

LaVonne Griffin-Valade, who was recently appointed secretary, said in a statement Aug. 8, she has directed her office to implement an administrative rule making it clear to legislators that Measure 113 will prevent them from running for a subsequent term.

The measure was passed by voters in 2022 intending to end the walkouts by minority parties that have dogged the Legislature for years.

“It is clear voters intended Measure 113 to disqualify legislators from running for reelection if they had 10 or more unexcused absences in a legislative session,” said Griffin-Valade. “My decision honors the voters’ intent by enforcing the measure the way it was commonly understood when Oregonians added it to our state constitution.”

Background

Almost all of the 12 Republican senators and one Independent joined the walkout over controversial bills,

nearly stymying the session as it dragged on for six weeks. Ten accumulated at least 10 absences: Sens. Tim Knopp, R-Bend; Lynn Findley, RVale; Bill Hansell, R-Athena; Kim Thatcher, R-Keizer; Art Robinson, R-Cave Junction; Suzanne Weber, R-Tillamook; Daniel Bonham, R-The Dalles; Cedric Hayden, R-Fall Creek; Dennis Linthicum, R-Klamath Falls; and Brian Boquist, I-Dallas.

The Republicans ended their protest after Democrats agreed to water down bills on gender-affirming care and guns and refer a measure to the ballot to allow the Legislature to impeach statewide elected officials.

If those whose terms are ending are excluded from running next year, it would likely shift the makeup at least in the state Senate, potentially bringing in neophytes without much experience writing and negotiating bills and maneuvering in the Legislature.

It also could widen the majority of Democrats, who fell short in both chambers this year of having a supermajority that would allow them to pass new taxes without Republican support.

The 10 senators who are potentially barred from running represent one-third of the 30-member Senate.

Several Republican sena-

But Griffin-Valade said the explanatory statement in the voters guide on Measure 113, court documents and even news stories back her interpretation. When interpreting ballot measures, the courts have looked at the intent, she said.

“Voters universally understood Measure 113 would prohibit legislators who accumulate 10 or more unexcused absences during a legislative session from holding office in the immediate next term,” the release said.

A secretary of state lawyer, who advised Griffin-Valade on the measure’s language, said in a memo obtained by the Capital Chronicle that “once a chamber has determined that a member has the requisite number of unexcused absences during a legislative session, the provision operates to disqualify that member from the following term of office. Accordingly, the secretary may use her preexisting statutory authority to reject candidacy filings from those persons.”

But Knopp disagreed. In a statement Tuesday, he attacked Griffin-Valade’s decision, saying she was quashing “the free speech of the minority.”

“We believe the plain language of Measure 113 allows for members to run again in 2024 elections,” Knopp said. We disagree with the secretary of state’s determination and will challenge it in court.”

Knopp also lashed out at Senate President Rob Wagner, D-Lake Oswego, saying his response to the walkout was

Victims of house fire identified

WILL LOHRE

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The three people who died in a house fire have been identified, according to a release from Scappoose Fire Aug. 9.

“At this time, we can confirm that there were three fatalities: Shuri Hahmeyer (age 38), Nevayeh Callaway (age 9), and Zerych Callaway (age 6), as well as the family dog, Dude, and cat, Misschiff,” the release stated. “Shuri’s oldest daughter (age 14) was not at home at the time of the fire.”

What happened

At approximately 3:30 a.m. Aug. 6, Scappoose Fire District responded to a residential fire in the 26000 block of NW St. Helens Road, an unincorporated part of Scappoose. Cade Greenup is a Division Chief with Scappoose Fire, and was the Incident Commander at the scene of the fire.

“For a residential fire, our initial response, as usual, out of the first main station is an engine and a water tender, and then it follows up as other folks come into the station with more units,” Greenup said. “Obviously, when they got to the scene, they found a very large working fire.”

As firefighters arrived at the scene, they found the residence 75% involved. As the firefighters began the fire attack, they were alerted that victims were still in a back bedroom.

“There was a family that lived in the house, and then the grandparents lived in a trailer that was also on site. They’re the ones that initially called 911,” Greenup said. “I think the grandfather was out trying to gain access to the structure, to try to get the family members out, when the first arriving engine pulled up.”

Unable to enter the structure through normal entry points, firefighters broke a window in the bedroom and removed two people and a

pet. While they were able to get two of the victims out of the house, one could not be retrieved from the building.

Life-saving measures for the two victims were attempted by medics from Columbia River Fire & Rescue (CRFR) and American Medical Response (AMR) but to no avail.

“We would like to express our sincere condolences to the Hahmeyer family for their tremendous loss. We are also humbled by the outpouring of support from the Scappoose community to all those impacted by this tragedy, including the family, friends, and first responders. We ask, at this time, to provide privacy to the Hahmeyer family as they grieve and deal with the aftermath of such as horrible loss,” the release stated.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by members of the Columbia County Fire Investigation Team, Oregon State Police, and the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s office.

The lead agency for the death investigation is the Oregon State Police.

Through examination of the fire scene, fire investigators have been able to determine the area or origin was in the front living area of the home. Investigators have been able to rule out any incendiary causes and believe the fire cause to be accidental in nature. The fire scene has been released to the insurance company.

Responding agencies included CRFR responded with a Battalion Chief, medic, and

engine. Portland Fire & Rescue responded with a Battalion Chief, engine, and water tender. Oregon Department of Forestry responded with a Chief Officer and engine.

How to help

A GoFundMe has been started for the eldest daughter, who in addition to losing her two siblings and mother in the fire, tragically lost her father in April. The GoFundMe donations will contribute to “supporting her with basic needs, clothing, housing, food, memorial expenses, and education.”

More than $60,000 have already been raised by the community to help support her in this tragic time.

AMR, Columbia 911 Communications District (CCOM), Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, and Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office aided in the response.

“Tragedies like these remind us how quickly fire growth can happen. We urge everyone to check their smoke detectors to ensure they have good batteries, are operating normally, and are installed in proper locations including inside each bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of the home. The earlier you can be alerted to a fire, the quicker you, and your loved ones, can get out safely,” the release stated.

To donate, visit: https:// www.gofundme.com/f/hahmeyer-fire-tragedy.

Sen. Cedric Hayden, R-Fall City, asking to be excused from Senate floor sessions for religious services and to take care of his disabled daughter. He has filed complaints with the Bureau of Labor and Industries and the Legislative Equity Office against Wagner, saying his denials violated his religious freedom.

Hayden has asked the Oregon Government Ethics Commission for advice on how to legally solicit funds to cover attorney costs without violating ethics laws for a potential lawsuit.

Reporter Ben Botkin contributed to this story.

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Senate Minority Leader Tim Knopp, R-Bend, said Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023 he will sue over the secretary of state’s decision to exclude most Republican state senators from running for a new term.

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The remains of the house at the scene of the deadly blaze.

New Board votes to terminate Fire Chief Joel Medina

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Joel Medina has been fired from his position as Fire Chief of Columbia River Fire and Rescue (CRFR) effective immediately, following a vote of the Board of Directors at a regular session Aug. 8.

The meeting began with a surprise addition to the agenda, which included a motion to terminate Medina with immediate effect. After much discussion, the three new board members, Ryan Welby, Austin Zimbrick, and Rick Fletcher, voted to immediately remove Medina from his position.

Board Director Gary Hudson voted against removing Medina, and Board President Kelly Niles abstained from voting. With a 3-1 majority, the motion carried. Niles stated that he abstained from voting because he favored putting Medina on administrative leave.

For Welby, Zimbrick, and Fletcher, the Aug. 8 meeting was only their second meeting, and they were elected in May after campaigning with the backing of the local firefighters union. Niles read the motion to terminate Medina.

“Whereas the board has been confronted with misconduct that does not warrant counseling and which warrants immediate discharge per cause,” Niles said.

Within the motion, it was stated that Medina had committed acts of fraud, misappropriation of funds, failure to comply with legal requirements, and discourteous treatment of subordinates, volunteers, and citizens, among other reasons.

“Therefore, it is hereby resolved that Joel Medina is discharged from his duties as the fire chief, and his employment under Columbia River Fire and Rescue is terminated for cause effective immediately,” Niles said. Upon the passing of the resolution, Medina left the board meeting, and the board appointed Division Chief Michael Gorsuch as interim Fire Chief. The Chief reached out to Medina for comment, and he responded, “No comment.”

Director Hudson expressed concern over the action of terminating Medina. When the topic of placing Medina on administrative leave was broached at an emergency meeting Apr. 28. Akin Blitz, an attorney for CRFR, said that he did not believe placing Medina on leave was necessary, and the board agreed, with the exception of Niles. When the results of the May Special Election were announced, former board president Hans Feige said that he was concerned the new board members would serve the union and expressed a desire for the board to let Medina retain his position until the findings of the investigation into district finances were revealed. Hudson raised concerns about the board’s preparedness to take the measure and pointed to the fact that they came prepared to appoint an interim fire chief as potential evidence of collusion prior to the meeting, which could be a violation of public meeting laws.

“If you guys think this doesn’t look like collusion,

that you’ve come prepared like this, it’s kind of embarrassing,” Hudson said. “Another nail, but not for me, for the district, and for you all.” Hudson said that any of the board members who voted to take this action could be liable if Medina chooses to bring litigation against the district regarding his termination.

Background

Medina’s termination follows months of controversy within the fire district.

At a board meeting on Jul. 11, Zimbrick, Welby, and Fletcher were sworn in as the three new members of the district’s board and, among

April 25, 1950 ~ May 21, 2023

Linda Madge Turley, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on May 21, 2023 at OHSU in Portland, Oregon. She was born on April 25, 1950 in Tillamook, Oregon to Everett and Serelda Bo zarth. She was one of seven siblings.

She is preceded in death by her husband Lyle Turley; parents; and her sister Claudia.

She is survived by her children, Shawna Curtis of Longview and son John (Hallie) Curtis of Wisconsin; five grandchildren, Elizabeth and Phillip Perez, Max, Dallas and Jacob Curtis; four great grandchildren, Raine Perrin, Keenan Knutzen,

Luna Perez and Coraline Curtis; four brothers, Allen, Ron, Bob and Richard Bozarth; one sister Amy Martine; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Linda retired from the Columbia River Fire & Rescue Department after spending most of her 30 years working in the Rainier

Linda loved fishing, camping, hunting and traveling with her husband Lyle and all of their friends and family. She loved spending time with her family, especially the great grandchildren. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed cooking for other people, trying out new recipes all of the time.

At Linda’s request there will be no funeral service, however, there will be a celebration of life at 1 p.m. on Aug. 12, 2023 at the Rainier Eagles.

the proceedings, elected to continue the forensic audit that was ordered on Apr. 28.

Prior to the forensic audit being ordered, a civil lawsuit was filed against the CRFR and Chief Joel Medina on Apr. 7 by former employees Anika Todd and Jennifer Motherway, alleging sexual harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, and a hostile work environment.

A third employee, Monica Cade, joined the lawsuit on Apr. 28. The local union also filed a unanimous vote of no confidence against Medina Apr. 11.

A second, amended Vote of No Confidence from the union was filed Aug. 7. The second Vote of No Confi-

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The popularity of the event over the last couple of years has opened up the possibility of drawing higher-quality acts. Brandon Schilling, who is on the board for the Clatskanie Farmers Market, organizes the music. This year, the Standard Keys and the Lorna Baxter Trio will be performing. For Routon and Breshears-Routon, the Garlic Festival and the Farmers Market, in general, are opportunities to bring the community together. The market draws people of “all stripes.”

“The whole concept of community is probably 50 percent of the reason to do a farmers market. I think the Clatskanie Farmers Market has become sort of the weekend living room of the community,” Routon said. “The market is a magnet for people to come out of

dence expressed concerns over Division Chief Jimmy Sanchez, Deputy Chief Eric Smythe, and Board Director Gary Hudson.

“The Union felt that since the previous board took little to no action regarding the previous No Confidence Vote(NCV), we felt that we first needed to raise the issue with the new board. Union President Aaron Schrotzberger said. “Second, we felt that there is a need to expose the issues that have been created by other administrators that Medina is in charge of. The Board of Directors needs to know what Joel Medina isn’t telling them and the ongoing failures of his subordinates. All the while, he is painting the picture to the board that he is making things better.”

Schrotzberger said that Hudson was included in the second Vote of No Confidence because of “continuous poor leadership at his level.”

“Gary Hudson’s performance as a Board member does not reflect the professionalism and competency that we as professional firefighters expect,” Schrotzberger said. “The ‘bar’ that he has set and performs to, is also all that he expects his subordinate(Joel Medina) to perform to, and the union doesn’t wish to work under those sub-par standards.”

The amended Vote of No Confidence cited Sanchez and Smythe for lack of “proficiency, qualifications, and their unprofessional behavior.” Several accusations were leveled at Smythe and Sanchez regarding their treatment of employees, as well as their failure to uphold professional obligations.

their living rooms, come out of their yards, and get out and communicate with one another, and enjoy the day for Heaven’s sake!”

Breshears-Routon said that in past years, the Garlic Festival has featured around 24 vendors. This year, they have more than 60 vendors. Breshears-Routon said there is a “buzz” around this year’s event. Last year’s festival drew more than 700 customers, and they hope to have more this year.

To accommodate the increased number of vendors, Lillich Street will be closed to allow vendors to set up on the street around the park.

Expanding reach

The Garlic Festival has been advertised around the area and even as far as Portland. Breshears-Routon said they had limited the scope in years past to ensure they had enough garlic to go around. Now they feel they can meet that demand.

The Chief reached out to the district for a response to the allegations.

In response to each of the allegations the district was questioned on, they denied wrongdoing or would not comment due to the ongoing arbitration regarding the contract dispute between the union and the Board of Directors.

During the Aug. 8 meeting, Hudson raised concerns that the decision to terminate Medina was being based on allegations rather than proven wrongdoing. Hudson said that this measure could result in financial consequences for the district.

Niles was not named in the second Vote of No Confidence, and Schrotzberger said this was because Niles had shown a willingness to place Medina on leave and investigate the accusations of the first Vote of No Confidence. Niles acknowledged the potential risks and said this decision was a difficult one for him.

“I struggled with this for a long time because I’ve been part of this board for the last six years. Some of the things that Director Hudson has said tonight are accurate; he’s not wrong,” Niles said. “There a various consequences various consequences for our actions either way, and they’re not going to be pretty.”

Columbia River Fire and Rescue serves St. Helens, Columbia City, Warren, Prescott, and Rainier, and is the largest fire district in the county. Follow this developing story at thechiefnews. com and in the Friday print editions of The Chief.

Growing garlic is a yearround labor of love. Routon said they plant it in November and “babysit” the crops until they are ready to be harvested. The festival will feature all kinds of garlic. Routon and Breshears-Routon said that different vendors offer different products, and consumers can get all kinds depending on what they need, whether that’s a certain flavor profile or shelf life. Due to popular demand, the festival has extended its hours. Normally the market is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year it will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Organizers have also added a “Garden of Libations” and will be offering local hard cider, beer and vodka cocktails. “We sometimes need excuses to come together as a culture, and I can’t think of a less apolitical thing right now than garlic,” Routon said. “Come out and take part in some really benevolent, benign garlic geekdom!”

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THEME: INTERNATIONAL GREETINGS

ACROSS

1. Russian czar’s edict or proclamation

6. Common stomach disorder, acr.

9. Thai currency

13. Femme fatale

14. Cow greeting?

15. High-quality black tea

16. Heretofore (2 words)

17. Used for making holes

18. Old and feeble

19. *Precedes or follows alaikumin a greeting

21. *Robin Williams’

“Good Morning, ____”

23. Family memb.

24. Blood fluids

25. R&R spot

28. Standout

30. All together (2 words)

35. Crafts’ companion

37. Hyperbolic tangent

39. River in Paris

40. Traditions typically passed on by word of mouth

41. Home of Darfur

43. Opposite of base

44. Carthage’s ancient neighbor

46. Have supper 47. Condoleezza of politics

48. Pleasantly warm 50. Type of mine passage

52. JFK’s brother

53. Famous Allen Ginsberg poem

55. Band booking

57. *Hello in Normandy region

61. *Hello in Haifa

64. Letter-shaped girder

65. Female reproductive cells

67. Did like a lunatic

69. L in AWOL

70. Nada

71. Greet the day

72. “Musical” constellation

73. Precedes whiz

74. It typically has 4 doors

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1. Stars and Stripes country

2. *Unspoken greeting in France

3. Ned Stark’s youngest daughter

4. Prevents one from seeing

5. Have as logical consequence

6. Mosque prayer leader

7. *Japanese greeting move

8. To crack, as in case

9. Out of shape

10. Kindred

11. *Hello in Spain or in Mexico

12. Overwhelm like bees

15. Hymns of praise

20. Borders on

22. Choler

24. Shadow-utilizing timepiece

25. *Hi, in France

26. Prefix with type

27. Places in the heart

29. Praise

31. Kind of hug

32. In accordance with law

33. In the cooler

34. Like surrendered land

36. 1/60th of min, pl.

38. *Shakeable appendage

42. Horse greeting?

45. Don’t try this here? (2 words)

49. *Greetings to ____

51. “Toddlers & ____,”

reality TV

54. Amiss

56. Sunlight’s interference

57. Hillary’s hubby

58. Do as directed

59. Getting warm

60. Cup of joe

61. White ____ in retail

62. “Metamorphoses” poet

63. ____ Verde National Park 66. Contend

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Columbia River Fire & Rescue hired Joel Medina in December of 2020.

Clatskanie Grows: Fall webworm active

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to munch on the leaves. After a rather short feeding cycle in August and September, they form pupae/cocoons and more or less disappear until next summer. The volume of these caterpillars vary widely from one year to the next. Usually a big year of them means they won’t be seen is much in the following years, though sometimes that is not the case.

Reports of the tell-tale webbing in deciduous trees of the fall webworm are coming in, especially in the Scappoose area. There is a notion afoot that these are devastating insects, on par with the justly feared gypsy moth (which fortunately we don’t have yet). They aren’t. The webbing is unsightly, and the larvae can eat a lot of leaves.

But it is amazing how fast the trees recover once the adults pupate.

The fall webworm, unlike the earlier (April- early June)

Western tent caterpillar, has a long pupal stage. The cocoons go through the winter tucked into creases on the bark of the host tree or in the debris on the ground. The adult moths (white wings with black dots) emerge in early June through July. They mate, lay eggs, and the eggs hatch into the web-spinning larvae that start

Do you need to control them? On young fruit trees, control is probably warranted. But you need to apply sprays prior to the webbing being formed. A strong stream of water on the webbing often does the trick. The bacterial insecticide “Bt” will do a good job on these caterpillars, as will more conventional insecticides. Don’t cut off limbs as a control unless you want those limbs gone. Rarely do tent caterpillars kill healthy trees. Again, timing is the key. Natural control is provided by diseases, insect parasites, and sometimes birds. Call me if you have any questions.

Fruit trees loaded with fruit

In one case, a very large, old plum tree split in two. You can provide emergency help to the trees in two major ways. First, you can thin lots of apples or pears. That may not totally solve the problem as the remaining apples will grow bigger than they would with more competition unless you thin out a lot of fruit.

Another option is to remove some limbs before they remove themselves. Try to do so evenly around the tree. Finally, find some sturdy 2x4s or better, 4x4s to brace the limbs most at risk. If done soon and you should have fewer limbs toppling down.

Summer pruning

Any shrub or tree can be pruned safely in the summer. It is an especially appropriate time to prune if the main reason for doing so is to keep down the size of the plant.

and summer. Dwarf fruit trees, out of their assigned space, are especially good candidates for summer pruning. Besides keeping them small, summer pruning on fruit trees can allow more light into the canopy and ultimately help to produce better colored and better sugared fruits. That said, don’t prune just before a cycle of 90 degree plus weather or you will increase sunburn on your apples.

Summer pruning is best done from about mid-July to the latter part of August. Pruning earlier than this may stimulate a whole bunch of sprouts that will have to be removed. Pruning later than August can reduce the dwarfing effect you are trying to achieve.

lead to sunburned fruit (including peppers) found on the southwest side of the plants, mostly. Rhododendrons feel the heat most and large-leafed varieties are more likely to have sunburned leaves. Rhododendron leaves droop in response to moisture stress. Most recover, but some may wither if not watered soon enough. Newly planted trees and shrubs need particular attention.

Some “ester” herbicides including triclopyr (Crossbow and others) and ester lawn herbicides volatize and move away from the target when it will be 80 degrees or higher even six hours after spraying. Don’t use these products in the weather we have been having! You could damage your or your neighbor’s plants. Symptoms are twisted and “cupped” leaves. Tomatoes, squash, beans, and grapes are very sensitive.

Important notes

• Donate extra garden produce and/or money to the food bank, senior centers, or community meals programs. It always is greatly appreciated.

from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 15. Chip Bubl will be the speaker. The talk will cover how seeds of vegetables and other plants that can be saved and those that can’t, how to treat seeds, how to store them, and getting seeds ready for sowing and planting. The program is free.

Free newsletter

The Oregon State University Extension office in Columbia County publishes a monthly newsletter on gardening and farming topics (called County Living) written/edited by yours truly. All you need to do is ask for it and it will be mailed or emailed to you. Call 503397-3462 to be put on the list. Alternatively, you can find it on the web at http://extension.oregonstate.edu/columbia/ and click on newsletters. Have questions?

August 11 Clatskanie Garden Club Meeting

11 a.m. at Fultanos Pizza at 770 E Columbia River Hwy. in Clatskanie.

August 12 Goble Warming

50/50 Raffle Fundraiser

Event

This fundraiser benefits

the Clatskanie Feral Cat Project. Come by for BBQ ribs, smoked fatties and live bands all day. $5 raffle tickets. Goble Tavern, 70255 US-30, Rainier.

August 15 Caples House

Fireside Chat

7 p.m. The good, the bad, and the ugly – Learning how to do your family tree. Genealogy for beginners and advanced by Caples’ own Gene Foley. $5, 1925 First St., Columbia City. For more information call 503-3975390.

September 22-24 Wings

Over Willapa Festival

The Friends of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 5th annual Wings Over Willapa. This multi-day bird and art festival will be held at 7112 67th Place in Long Beach. For more details, call 360-642-3860.

After a terrible fruit crop last year due to wet weather and poor pollination, most trees have rebounded extremely well. Too well, really. As a result, I have already gotten calls about limbs that have broken away from the trunk.

Unlike winter and early spring pruning, which tends to stimulate growth, summer pruning actually has a dwarfing effect. Removing leaves will slow carbohydrate storage and thus slow down growth the following spring

It is important to follow the rules of proper pruning. Thinning cuts (which cut to where a branch joins another branch) work better than heading cuts unless you want to stimulate branching.

Heat and herbicide impacts on plants

The very high temperatures we have experienced can

• The OSU Extension Office is fully open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• The Extension Service offers its programs and materials equally to all people.

Seed saving class in St. Helens Aug. 15

A Seed Saving talk will be held at the St. Helens Library on 375 South 18th Street

Ongoing

Clatskanie Senior Center lunches Clatskanie Senior Center Lunches now served Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at noon at the Castle Cafe, 620 SW Tichenor. Call 503-728-3608 for reservations. Use ground floor entrance to the left of front stairs. Good parking in back off of SW Bryant Street. Castle Tours available by appointment, includes Clatskanie Historical Society museum. Call Debbie at 503-338-8268.

Caples Evening Programs

The cost for this evening and all our Fireside Chats will be only $5. Caples will be offering a different program the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 1925 First Street in Columbia City. For more information, call 503-397-5390.

Lower Columbia River Watershed Council

Lower Columbia Watershed Council meets the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Clatskanie PUD building. Zoom links are also available. Visit the council’s website for

agenda postings and Zoom at www.lowercolumbiariver. org/events-page.

The Rainier Oregon Historical Museum (ROHM) is open from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday (except major holidays weekends). ROHM is located inside Rainier City Hall at 106 W B Street. For more information, call 360-751-7039.

The Rainier Public Library is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays and 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays. It will be closed Sundays and Mondays.

Avamere at St. Helens hosts a Virtual Dementia Support Group – third Wednesday of each month from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more details, contact Jenny Hicks/Avamere at St. Helens at 503-366-8070.

To list an event in the Community Calendar, email details with a phone number that may be published, to chronicleclassifieds@ countrymedia.net, or call 503-397-0116.

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If you have questions on any of these topics or other home garden and/or farm questions, please contact Chip Bubl, Oregon State University Extension office in St. Helens at 503-397-3462 or at chip.bubl@oregonstate.edu. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Source contact information Oregon State University Extension Service – Columbia County 505 N. Columbia River Highway St. Helens, OR 97051 503-397-3462

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TS No. OR08000010-23-1 APN 18172 TO No 230012470-OR-MSI TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE

Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, JACOB T. ABBOTT as Grantor to COLUMBIA COUNTY TITLE AND ESCROW as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE, LLC., Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of August 13, 2021 and recorded on August 16, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-09605 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Columbia County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 18172 LOTS 7 AND 8, BLOCK 37, MOECK`S ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF RAINIER, COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION

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CONVEYED TO RICHARD R. ROTH AND PATRICIA H. ROTH IN BOOK 253, PAGE 810, DEED RECORDS OF COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON Commonly known as: 313 W 4TH STREET, RAINIER, OR 97048 Both the Beneficiary, Nations Direct Mortgage, LLC, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Monthly Payment(s): 1 Monthly Payment(s) from 09/01/2022 to 07/01/2023 at $17,427.30 Monthly Late Charge(s): 1

Monthly Late Charge(s) By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $296,991.91 together with interest thereon at the rate of 2.75000% per annum from August 1, 2022 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 November 15, 2023 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,

NOTICE OF MONTHLY BOARD MEETING

The Board of Directors for Clatskanie School District 6J will hold their monthly Board meeting, Monday, August 14, 2023 @ 6:30 p.m. at the Clatskanie Elementary Library, 815 Nehalem or via Zoom. Prior to the regular board meeting there will be a

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work session, which will start at 5:30 p.m. The work session is only in person and will be at the CES library. Please see our website at www.csd.k12. or.us for a zoom link. The agenda includes but is not limited to: Superintendent and Principal’s reports, financial

report, policy updates and the consent agenda. The public is encouraged to attend. Executive Session will follow the regular board meeting under ORS 192.660(2d); To conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to carry on labor negotiations.

NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF BALLOT TITLE AND MEASURE ELECTION

Filed in the Office of County Clerk 08/02/2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that a ballot title for a measure referred by MistBirkenfeld Rural Fire Protection District has been filed with the Columbia County Clerk on August 2nd, 2023. The measure election will be conducted by mail and will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. The ballot title caption is: 5-Year Local Option Tax for Operations. Caption

5-Year Local Option Tax for Operations Question Shall the District impose $1.10 per $1,000 of assessed value for general operations beginning in the 2024- 2025 fiscal year?

This measure may cause property taxes to increase more than three percent. Summary

If approved, Mist-Birkenfeld Rural Fire Protection District

Abandoned

will use the proceeds to pay the cost of:

1. Continuing to provide emergency services at present levels due to a 161% increase in call volume over the last 2 years; and 2. Hiring up to 2 full time equivalent Firefighter/EMTs; and 3. Providing competitive salary and benefits for existing staff; and 4. Providing funds toward replacement of fire and EMS equipment, apparatus, and other tangible property in support of operations; and 5. Providing funds toward station maintenance. This levy is the first levy the Fire District has requested since its formation. The average assessed home value in the Fire District is $300,000. This would cause the average homeowner to pay approximately $330 more a year towards their Emergency Services. It is estimated that

TO BID:

this tax will raise $386,000 in 2024-2025, $416,000 in 2025-2026, $449,000 in 20262027, $484,000 in 2027-2028, and $522,000 in 2028-2029 for a total of $2,257,000. The estimated tax cost for this measure is an estimate only, based on the best information available from the County Assessor at the time of the estimate and may reflect the impact of early payment discounts, compression, and the collection rate. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that any elector may file a petition for review of this ballot title in the Columbia County Circuit Court no later than 5:00 p.m. August 11th, 2023 (which is the 7th business day after receipt.) ORS 255.155. This notice is published pursuant to ORS 255.145(5) by Debbie Klug, Columbia County Clerk.

NOTICE OF MEETING

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 86.778 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

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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: 7/12/2023 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 93405, Pub Dates: 7/28/2023, 8/4/2023, 8/11/2023, 8/18/2023, THE CLATSKANIE CHIEF

CLATSKANIE PEOPLE’S UTILITY DISTRICT MEETING NOTICE

The Clatskanie People’s Utility District Board of Directors has scheduled the next regular Board meeting for Wednesday, August 16, 2023 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 Wednesday, August

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16, 2023 at 5:30 P.M. I. 2022

AUDIT REPORT: Keith Simovic, Moss Adams LLP II. POLICY REVIEW: EH 301 Employee Benefits, EH 303 Vacation Benefits,

Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of LINDA MADGE TURLEY, Deceased. No. 23PB05888 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of this estate. All persons having claims against the

additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published August 11, 2023. Shawna Curtis, Personal Representative. STEPHEN

PETERSEN, L.L.C. Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 459, Rainier, OR 97048. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF

Clatskanie Festival is fun for the whole community

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LAUREY WHITE

Chief Guest Article

Plenty of games and prizes were on tap at this year’s Clatskanie Festival.

The theme of this year’s festival, “It Takes a Village,” was to bring Clatskanie

residents together.

As with every year, all activities were free of charge. They included a Froggie Race, face painting, great music, a movie for all ages, and a pet parade. And with a total of more than 200 folks attending, it accom-

plished its goal.

ticipated in the Cake Walk. And organizer Lori Sherman wants to give a shout-out to everyone that participated.

She