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Another election is coming up for Columbia County residents. Nov. 5, 2019 is the date for the Special Election, which will be an all-measure ballot. Four measures will be available to Columbia County voters. Three of the measures are city-specific, and one is geared toward the entire county. The City of Scappoose will have measure 5-275 on their ballot, a three-cent fuel tax for street repairs and safety projects. If passed, the measure will tax residents three cents per gallon of fuel for fuel purchased in the city in order to fund street repairs and pedestrian safety projects, including sidewalks, according to the ballot summary. “Many of the city’s streets were built more than 40 years ago and are deteriorating,” the measure summary states. “The tax revenue may only be used for construction, reconstruction, improvement, repair and maintenance of streets and sidewalks within the city.” The measure also states the tax will sunset, or end, after 10 years. In Rainier, residents will vote on measure 5-276, which concerns a five-year local option tax for cemetery operations at the Rainier Cemetery District. According to the measure, the Rainier Cemetery District five-year local option tax would impose a $0.07 per $1,000 of assessed property value for five years to fund cemetery operations. The measure also sates the tax might cause property taxes to increase by more than three percent. “Without this additional revenue the district will be unable to replace equipment and hire additional staff required for the operation of the district’s twelve cemeteries,” the measure summary states. The five-year tax will raise a total of $540,735, according to the measure summary. Measure 26-206 renews a fiveyear local option levy for general operating purposes of the Sauvie Island Rural Fire Protection District (RFPD). This measure asks residents to approve a continuation of a $0.35 per $1,000 of assessed property value for five years of operation of the district. The measure would begin 2020-2021 and renews current local option taxes. “Anticipated uses of funds include state required medical testing for all firefighters, required Federal and OSHA testing of equipment and of firefighters use of equipment, physical testing of firefighters and their abilities, annual servicing and safety inspections of vehicles and
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Community groups had booths at the fair.
Community turns out for Health and Safety Fair CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net
This past weekend, Clatskanie residents and other locals saw a helicopter rescue landing, a car extrication drill and learned how to escape a burning home. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 at Clatskanie Middle/ High School (CMHS), the Clatskanie Health and Safety Fair taught many local about safety topics like gun safety and locks, electrical safety, fire safety and earthquake safety. The fair, which has been going on for many years, is held in Clatskanie every other year, and was open to everyone in Columbia County and surrounding areas. This year, the fair was hosted by the Clatskanie People’s Utility District (PUD), the Clatskanie Rural Fire Protection District (CRFPD), the Clatskanie Chamber of Commerce,
United Way of Columbia County and Keep it Local Columbia County. Participants who entered the fair were first treated to a free hot dog lunch, which included a hot dog, chips, an apple, and a water bottle. They could also get free ice cream from the Wauna Credit Union booth. They were then able to choose from a few different activities. One of those activities was the EDITH Smoke House, or “Exit Drills In The Home,” which taught children and families lessons about fire safety. In a trailer bearing a resemblance to a small house, children and parents watched a short 10-minute video about fire safety, which gave them basic instructions regarding what to do in a fire. After the video, they walked upstairs to a small room. As they stood there, a smoke machine downstairs started pouring in smoke. The children would then touch the door they had entered
through, found that it was hot, and would exit down the fire escape. According to CRFPD officials, the point of the exercise is to teach children not to panic when there is a fire, and to have a fire safety plan. Another activity was a training by LifeFlight and Columbia County Emergency Management, who staged a demonstration of airlifting a “patient” to a hospital in conjunction with the fair. At 11 a.m., children and parents watched on a TV screen at CMHS as LifeFlight landed on the baseball field outside. They then went outside to witness the transfer of the “patient” via ambulance to a hospital. A final demonstration happened at 1 p.m., where participants could witness a car extrication drill, also performed by Columbia County Emergency Management. In addition to the rescue demonstrations, children and families participated in numerous other
activities, such as a physical fitness challenge, where kids had to do a certain number of sit-ups, pushups and squats depending on their age group. Kids and families also cheered on mascots at a mascot race, featuring the likes of Smokey the Bear, Sparky the Fire Dog and Doernbecher Dolly. Building blocks were available for families to build structures with, and in the same area of the gym they could see an earthquake safety presentation at different times throughout the day. Free helmets and gun locks were available to fair-goers, as well as flu shot vouchers, and places for participants to safely drop off their expired medications. Along with activities and giveaways, many businesses, emergency services and groups from Columbia County set up booths within the
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Nehalem Street Meeting Place celebrates one-year anniversary CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net
The Nehalem Street Meeting Place (NSMP) is celebrating its one-year anniversary of being open since undergoing extensive renovation last year. The building, first constructed in 1894, was once the property of the United Methodist Church. Before 2018, it had been sitting vacant for one year when Scott and Kristen Kirkland from Clatskanie purchased the building. While there will be no formal celebration recognizing the oneyear anniversary since the reopening, Kristin Ramsey, Manager of NSMP, said the staff is looking forward to continuing with the work the facility has done since the building re-opened. “We’re excited for the busy holiday season ahead, and seeing the building available for making memories,” Ramsey said. There are two main sections that are available for rentals. One is the upper section, which is still used as a church, and serves for religious services. The other is the lower level, which can be rented out for other functions. Since having its open house in October of 2018, the NSMP has been the rental place for many different groups, including several weddings for local couples, bridal showers, baby showers, anniversaries and memorial services, according to Ramsey. In addition to ceremonies, the meeting place has served as a site for different community functions. It was used for a little bit by a church that had weekly services
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The people behind the renovation and purchase of the building. Left to right: Derek Ramsey and Kristin Ramsey, Kristen Kirkland and Scott Kirkland.
upstairs. The facility also was used as the site for a dinner fundraiser for a local Clatskanie resident who needed help paying for funeral expenses after her husband had died. The fundraiser ended up raising a few thousand dollars, Ramsey said. Another event the NSMP held was a “Friendsgiving” dinner on Thanksgiving Day last year for local residents who did not have any place to go for the holiday. Reflecting on the last year of being open for the community, Ramsey described the meeting place as being like a “well-oiled machine.” “It’s all set up and ready to go for rentals, I don’t see it improving
in another way. We’ll just keep on doing what we’re doing,” Ramsey said. While other churches and event venues exist in Clatskanie for interested parties to rent out, the purpose of establishing the NSMP, Ramsey said, was to give residents one more option. “Clatskanie needed another option. There are other places, but they had a different feel to them,” Ramsey said. “We felt like Clatskanie needed a beautiful place for families but also an affordable place, so we’ve tried really hard to make that work.” Prices for renting out the large room downstairs start at $80 for a
four-hour minimum stay. Beyond that, prices get more specific for different uses, and interested parties can contact Ramsey for further information. “When most people hear about [the NSMP], they’re surprised at the low prices, and for the quality of the building,” Ramsey said. The exterior of the building still looks very similar to how it did in 1894. The interior has changed a lot, according to Ramsey. Changes include a brand-new kitchen, a new HVAC system, new painting on the walls, brand new tables and chairs
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Cornelius Pass set to reopen Oct. 18 JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net
Multnomah County Transportation plans to reopen NW Cornelius Pass Road to traffic on Oct. 18, but construction of safety improvements on the road will continue in 2020. The pass closed in late July from Highway 30 to Germantown Road in Washington County, detouring an estimated 13,000 vehicle trips each weekday. The improvement project was expected to be completed in September. “Unfortunately, the construction team experienced a number of schedule impacts that prevented project completion within the permitted season for paving and in-water work,” according to Multnomah County Transportation officials. Schedule impacts have included: • Getting parts for a temporary traffic signal at Highway 30 and NW Newberry Road on the primary detour route, which postponed the start of field work; • Redesign of a culvert under the road near NW 8th Ave. after the contractor elected to build it offsite rather than in the field; and • The contractor changing the method to remove a steep rock face in the “S” curves. Machinery was eventually selected instead of explosives. The county has developed a plan to complete work that is needed to reopen the road by Oct. 18. ODOT plans to close the ramp from Highway 30 to I-405 south in northwest Portland for 11 days of repairs
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Crews are installing anchors for protective netting along the S curves on Cornelius Pass Road.
around that time. Trucks that have been detoured from Cornelius Pass Road onto Highway 30 and I-405 would face a longer detour during the ODOT work. The arrival of rain and colder weather also prevents much of the remaining Cornelius Pass Road work from being completed. The following work has been completed by general contractor Wildish Standard Paving since the road closed on July 22: • Constructed four vehicle pullouts for vehicles that break down and for law enforcement; • Kaiser Road Intersection: Sight distance improvements, shoulder widening; and • Curves south of Plainview Road: Sight distance improvements The contractor plans to accomplish this work before reopening the road by
October 18: • Complete water quality swale to treat storm water at NW Kaiser Road; • Install permanent traffic safety signs; • Install guardrail; • Install protective rock netting at “S” curves north of Skyline Blvd.; and • Realign and pave curve at NW 8th Ave. The following work will need to be completed in 2020: • Replace culvert at NW 8th Ave. (the project’s only in-water work); • Repave road at NW 8th Ave. culvert and install guardrail; • Realign and pave road at “S” curves; and • Install remaining traffic signs. Multnomah County is hiring a construction consultant who will be tasked with
reviewing this year’s construction issues and problem-solving so that the remaining work can be completed in a timely manner in 2020. County staff will also work to determine the 2020 construction schedule and whether or not the road needs to be closed in 2020 during construction. The section of Cornelius Pass Road south of Skyline Blvd. will not need to be closed to cars in 2020. “We are profoundly disappointed that we were not able to complete construction during this year’s road closure,” Multnomah County Transportation Division Director Ian Cannon said. “We know that this road closure has been very disruptive to thousands of commuters, residents and businesses. We thank everyone for their patience during construction. When completed, this project will make Cornelius Pass Road safer for all road users. We are committed to improving safety on the road and completing this project in 2020.” The estimated cost off the Cornelius Pass Improvement Project is $5.65 million. The work is designed to improve travel along the steep, winding and narrow sections of the route that links Portland to outlining areas east of the city, including Columbia County. Multnomah County maintains NW Cornelius Pass Road between Highway 30 and the Washington County line. Read a series of special reports about the Cornelius Pass Improvement Project and its regional impact at thechiefnews.com. For more information and to sign up for project updates, visit www.multco.us/ cornpass.
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The EDITH house, or “Exit Drills In The Home.”
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CMHS commons to give participants basic safety information. Those who stopped by the Clatskanie PUD booth were able to pick up an information sheet featuring power outage tips, power safety tips and safety information regarding downed power lines. Those who stopped by the Columbia Community Mental Health (CCMH) booth could pet the service dog they had available which helps people calm anxiety, as well as stress relieving balls, magnets with the organization’s crisis line on them and informational sheets regarding handling anxiety and other mental health conditions. Shaun McQuiddy, Enforcement Lieutenant with the Columbia County Sher-
riff’s Office (CCSO), said part of the reason why the CCSO was present at the fair was to promote safety in the community. “Basically, it’s this partnership of safety members within our community,” McQuiddy said. “Anything that makes our community more livable as far as safety goes. We have a lot of programs that we [the CCSO] work with: gun safety, bicycle safety, school safety, home safety. That was kind of our focus here and what we brought to this.” The CCSO booth was giving out gun locks, brochures for gun safety, as well as bicycle safety stickers. They also had reminder flyers at their booth about using booster seats and remembering to buckle up while in a car. “I just hope everybody had a great time, it was a great turnout, and we look forward to doing it again,” McQuiddy said.
State officials say stop vaping now CODY MANN headlightnews@countrymedia.net
State officials are urging people to immediately stop using all vaping products after Oregon Health Authority confirmed a second vapingrelated death in Oregon. The death was the second among five previously reported illnesses, part of a nationwide outbreak of severe lung injuries reportedly linked to vaping and e-cigarette use. The first vaping fatality in the state was reported Sept. 3. In both fatal cases, cannabis vaping products were purchased from licensed retail stores. State health officials said the most recent death was an individual who was hospitalized with respiratory symptoms after vaping cannabis products. On Friday, Sept. 27, Oregon Health Authority recom-
mended the governor act to ban vaping product sales for six months. The ban would include nicotine, tobacco and cannabis vape products sold in stores and online. The moratorium on sales was one of six proposed by Oregon Health Authority after Gov. Kate Brown requested ideas from the state agency. Education campaigns aimed at quitting vaping, federal regulation, and more input from doctors and other experts were also suggested. Oregon’s first victim died in July after battling lung failure for five weeks. That person reportedly vaped oils infused with THC that was purchased at two retail stores. Federal health officials say 13 people have died in 10 states from vapingrelated illnesses. “If you vape, whether it’s cannabis, nicotine or
Tentative Agreement: Union, Fred Meyer labor talks end JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net
After 14 months of labor talks, the United Food and Commercial Workers Union and Fred Meyer reached a tentative contract agreement at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, according to the UFCW Communications Director Kelley McAllister. “We have fought so hard and we are now relieved,” McAllister told The Chief. “The solitary with the union and the community members helped and we got it done.” Pay equity was one of the key points in the labor talks between the union and Fred Meyer. McAllister said specific details of the tentative agreement would not be made public until the union members were able to review the contract; “The committee’s concerns were met and I think the members will be really pleased with the details of the tentative contract,” she said. The union members are expected to conduct a ratification vote within 30 days, according to McAllister. The UFCW represents approximately 20,000 workers. Fred Meyer operates an outlet in Scappoose in Columbia County.
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Vaping enthusiasts at a convention disappear in a cloud.
other products, please quit,” state health officer Dr. Dean Sidelinger said. “These are addictive substances, and we encourage people to take advantage of free resources to help them quit. If you haven’t started vaping, don’t start.” Brown is asking state attorneys to explore legal options including a temporary
ban on all vaping products. The governor called on Oregon Health Authority to recommend steps for protecting the public. Brown has also urged Oregonians to stop vaping. Vaping product sales in Oregon are plummeting according to cannabis industry research by New Frontier Data that showed a 62-per-
cent downturn in September. Nationally, there have been more than 800 cases of vaping-related illnesses reported in 46 states and one U.S. territory, primarily among youths and young adults. Those who have fallen ill in Oregon have been hospitalized after experiencing worsening symptoms, including shortness of breath, cough or chest pain. A cause of the illnesses has not been determined, but all cases have reported e-cigarette use or vaping. Investigators and local public health authorities continue to urge clinicians to be on alert for signs of severe respiratory illness among patients and report any cases. Vaping product bans are also reportedly in the works in Washington, Michigan, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Federal officials have said cannabis vaping juice
that was not purchased in stores was the most common factor in 514 severe lung injury cases recently analyzed. State health officials are working with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration to determine the cause of deaths and illnesses in Oregon and across the nation. Before the new illness reports, Oregon Health Authority was already concerned about the health risks of vaping products. A recent report by the agency details the health risks for the products including nicotine addiction, exposure to toxic chemicals known to cause cancer and increases in blood pressure. Individuals who have recently vaped and are having difficulty breathing should seek medical attention immediately.
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• Mondays: • Oregon Hunters Association Columbia County Chapter membership meetings are held the second Monday of each month at the Kozy Korner Restaurant in St. Helens. Meetings start at 7 p.m. or come early at 6:30 p.m. for some good food and visiting. • Community Action Team Board of Directors meetings take place on the fourth Monday of every month unless the meeting would fall on a holiday, from 2 – 4 p.m. in the CAT boardroom, 125 N. 17th St., St. Helens. • The American Legion Post 68 meets the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the
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Legion Hall, 930 SE 5th St., Clatskanie. Tuesdays: • The VFW meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at 960 SW 5th St., Clatskanie. • The Columbia County Law Library will be holding Court Forms Clinics every Tuesday from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. (weather permitting). Get help filling our court forms commonly used in the Columbia County courthouse. The forms are free and the clinic is free. Sign up is required and is available at the courthouse Mon. – Fri. from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. or at the Law Library Tuesdays
and Thursdays from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 270 S. First St., St. Helens. Questions: 503-3965344 or ccll@columbiacll.org or davis12000@aol.com. Wednesdays: • Rotary Club of Columbia County – St. Helens meeting is held at the Warren Country Inn at 12 p.m. For more information, call 503-397-2341. • Columbia SWCD meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m., 35285 Millard Rd., St. Helens. December’s meeting will be held at 6 p.m. • Lawyer in the Law Library is a series of talks about common legal problems. Meeting are on the second Wednesday of
each month from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. A lawyer will provide basic information and answer your questions about the topic of the evening. Columbia County Law Library, 270 S. First St., St. Helens. Call 503396-5344 with questions. • Port of Columbia County Board of Commissioners hold meetings at 8:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Port of Columbia County office, 100 E St., Columbia City. Thursdays: • The Veterans breakfast is held the first Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Legion Hall, 930 SE 5th St.,
Clatskanie. • The regular monthly Rainier Chamber of Commerce meeting is held on the second Thursday of every month at 12 p.m. at the United Methodist Church. Lunch is provided for a suggested $6 donation. Fridays: • Veteran’s Breakfast at the Village Inn in the Banquet Room the first Friday of every month. Doors open at 7 a.m. and the meeting starts at 8 a.m. Guest speakers will discuss topics that are important to local Veterans and their families. All veterans are welcome to attend.
Saturdays: • NAMI Columbia County Support Group, National Alliance on Mental Illness, meets on the second Saturday of every month from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. at the Elks Veterans Bunker, 125 S. 13th St., St Helens, Oregon. For more information, contact Judy Thompson 503-397-6056 or contact NAMI Oregon at 503230-8009. • The Rainier Historical Museum is open every Saturday from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. It is located inside Rainier City Hall. Please enter the side entrance and take the elevator to the 3rd floor.
Community invited to bid farewell to St. Helens National Guard battalion
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The St. Helens based Bravo Company 741 Brigade Engineer Battalion of Oregon Army National Guard will deploy to the Middle East this fall, and the community is invited to a special farewell ceremony in their honor. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13 at St. Helens High School, located at 2375 Gable Road. All are encouraged to attend. Those already involved include: Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion Auxiliary, Elks Lodge, Elks Veteran Bunker, American Heritage Girls, Daughters of the American Revolution, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, law enforcement and first responders. Vivian Rupe, Service Project Coordinator for American Heritage girls,
has worked and partnered with all of the organizations mentioned above, and also partners with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) for their ‘Hometown Heroes of Columbia County” campaign. For Round 2 of the campaign, they are raising funds to not only support those who are already serving active duty overseas, but to support these local soldiers preparing to deploy. “The sheriff’s department has been amazing at being a huge supporter and I’m thrilled to partner with them to give our soldiers all the love and support possible,” Rupe said. “Now that we have so many Columbia County residents being deployed and leaving their families, it hits home. They need our support before deployment, while they’re overseas, and when they return.”
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The upstairs portion of the building, which is still used as a church and for religious ceremonies.
NEHALEM From Page A1 for downstairs events and a new patio outside. Some of the interior is the same, like the same pews in the church, and the original hardwood floors upstairs, which have only been refinished. Ramsey said a lot of the work was done by local contractors, as well as family members.
There are more events coming up, like the Christmas in Clatskanie General store hosted by the Clatskanie Famers Market, which will be Dec. 6 and 7, the first Friday and Saturday in the month. The event will feature items that will be either hand-made or grown by the vendor, and will be open to the public. “It’s nice that we can do that for local things going on, and have that fun experience and make those memories,” Ramsey said.
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, through the end of October, The Chief will include a pink ribbon, the international symbol of breast cancer awareness on the front page. The Chief is a proud partner in the community, and we know the profound impact breast cancer has had on so many individuals and families within our region. We hope the simple reminder on our front page will be part of helping raise awareness for this important issue. Frank Perea, Publisher
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• Congratulations to Debbie Hazen Congratulations, Debbie Hazen, for receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Columbia County Economic Development Team. Debbie has dedicated her life to this community for decades. As owner and editor of the Clatskanie Chief, she kept this community informed in the most professional way. She has been an advocate and protector of the community she cherishes. Because of her heart’s desire to see Clatskanie flourish, we have the wonderful Clatskanie Cultural Center. A building which people felt should be torn down, she saw a dream and with her skills and energy, along with Clatskanie Foundation, we have a wonderful cultural center that serves the entire community. But, she was not done yet. She has worked tirelessly on the improvement and restoration of the Pippin’ House, making it not only a museum for the treasures of our past, but improving the Senior Center that serves our present and future. And these
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are just two of her successes. There are so many more. There is no other person I feel deserves this honor more. Well done, my friend, well done. Diane Pohl Clatskanie
Riverkeepers claims refuted There are a number of mysteries to solve in Columbia County in the waning months of 2019. Chief among them is why, after every one of Riverkeeper’s environmental questions and objections to NEXT Fuel locating in Columbia County have been answered and refuted, is Riverkeeper not welcoming NEXT Fuel’s Advanced Green Diesel here? Riverkeeper filled local papers with objections to “filthy coal trains covering our communities with coal dust”, then fears of exploding oil trains spontaneously combusting next to schools taking the lives of their children. NEXT Fuel explained to them in Town Hall meetings that their product is used cooking and
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vegetable oils they recycle into a second-generation bio-fuel to replace diesel. Riverkeeper warned of miles-long trains either careening dangerously, or creeping safely but endlessly, through our towns cutting off firefighters or police responding to emergencies. NEXT Fuel explained their product will be barged in and out. Riverkeeper raised a specter of fiscal irresponsibility of NEXT Fuel. Port Commissioners hired an investigator to investigate Riverkeeper’s allegations. All proved to be false. NEXT Fuel answered every Riverkeeper accusation. Yet the Riverkeepers who unseated good long-serving Commissioners on these accusations refuse to vote in favor of NEXT Fuel locating here. Bottom line: The carbon dioxide gas savings created by NEXT Renewable Fuels Oregon will be equivalent to removing more than 1 million automobiles from the road. The mystery to solve: If Riverkeeper’s goals are what they claim, why are not those Riverkeeper Port Commissioners welcoming NEXT Fuel into Columbia County? What
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is Riverkeeper’s true agenda? Kathleen Fisher Scappoose
H.B. 3525 not right On September 26, Rep. Suzanne Bonimici, along with all the other Democrat reps from Oregon, voted to require the U.S. Border Patrol to institute measures to provide electronic medical records for migrants entering the country between entry points (illegal entry) who are captured and detained. The bill H.B. 3525 did not provide any funding so the Border Patrol will have to take the money out of their budget to the detriment of other needed projects. While on the surface this appears to be a good thing I find it extremely UNpatriotic that the democrats would vote to do this before similar measures have been fully implemented within the Veterans Administration. Their timeline demands this be implemented within a few months (without funding) while the VA will take another 10 years to fully
implement the same. How can the Democrats put illegal noncitizens ahead of the veterans who have served our country and defended our freedoms? I want every voter to consider this come election time. Do you vote for someone who supports illegals over veterans? I would hope not. Doug Walker St. Helens
Vote no on Ballot Measure 5-277 According to the current CC Rider by-laws, its purpose is to enhance local and regional public transit services provided within Columbia County. I presume local is public transit of residents within the city where they live; and regional to be the transit of county residents between the communities within the county i.e. Clatskanie to Rainier or Scappoose to St Helens. Yet at the August Transit Committee meeting Commissioner Heimuller stated that even if the ballot fails they will
continue funding the Portland route. I consider Longview, WA across the bridge from Rainier regional, but Portland in the heart of the Tri-Met region are you kidding? If operating normally Tri-Met would have a Park-N-Ride halfway to St Helens, Cornelius Pass, so CCRider commuters could transfer to the bus of their choice, Portland or PCC. I will not support a transit system that mainly caters to a dedicated 100 Portland commuters or spends $95 for DialA-Ride while thousands of our neighbors drive to Portland and a hundred or more walk to and from shopping at local stores. And I absolutely detest creating a transit district which opens a backdoor to my bank account for the commissioners to fund their pet project. What is wrong with going to the voters every two or three years for funding approval? They might say no, and like spoiled children the commissioners don’t want to be told no. Vote no on Ballot Measure 5-277 in November. Joe Turner Columbia City
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September legislative days update BRAD WITT House District 31 Representative
It has been a busy week in Salem as lawmakers returned to the Capitol for Legislative Days to receive updates on legislation, rulemaking, budgets and prepare for the 2020 short session. The House Interim Committee on Economic Development heard compelling but disappointing information on Growing Capital Access for Oregon Small Business. Many people testified about the challenges of finding the money necessary to fund a start-up, and the loss of potential business in Oregon is detrimental for the overall economy. Successful Oregon small business owners seeking capital investment to expand their operations in rural areas mentioned the difficulty to obtain funding and are hoping the state can establish grants or another low barrier funding tool. Many of the small business owners testified that after
the last economic downturn, the banking industry tightened their lending rules, and this has resulted in decreased Oregon charter bank investment in business start-ups. We cannot depend on private venture capital investors for Oregon small businesses. Currently 80% of all venture capital investment in the country occurs in California, New York and Massachusetts. That means the remaining 20% is split up within the other 47 states, making it extremely difficult to access funds from these so-called “angel” investors. Because it is so incredibly important to build and invest in small businesses, Oregon needs to step up, and figure out a pathway to help ease this problem. As lawmakers we need to be mindful of the impacts of any proposed legislation on small business, we need to look at unintended consequences and be willing to look at legislation implementation time lines, worker compensation rates, gas taxes, anything that impacts the
business bottom line. I believe it is time to investigate all options going forward, because new business formation helps propel economic growth and strengthens our communities. On Tuesday, The Joint Committee on Transportation received an update on the “Real ID” driver licenses. The Real ID Act of 2005 set new federal standards for issuance of state driver licenses and ID cards. The standards include proof of identity, legal presence and address. Oregon has been granted several extensions regarding this requirement, but as of October 1, 2020 Real ID will be necessary for all commercial airline travel, and to access secure federal buildings and installations. Currently Oregon driver licenses do not meet the federal Real ID standards but people can use federally issued identification such as a passport or passport card for travel. The 2017 Legislative Assembly directed DMV to begin offering the option of Real ID
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compliant driver licenses and ID cards, and those will come on line in July of 2020. There are concerns from the agency, that the DMV cannot serve a million Oregonians in the less than three months between July and October who could be looking to obtain a Real ID. ODOT is launching a significant communications campaign regarding the upcoming requirements. DMV is making operational changes in anticipation of the surge of customers they are expecting beginning in July, hiring additional employees, expanding online offerings, and the expansion of the successful third-party testing program which oversees private businesses that currently conduct Class C and Commercial Driver Licensing examinations. During Wednesday’s House Natural Resources Committee meeting, we heard extensive testimony about a Willamette river boating incident where a Lake Oswego Community Rowing scull broke in half after being hit by an excessive
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wake. The students were able to safely swim to shore, but the rowing vessel was destroyed, which is a set-back to the Varsity Crew team. I am impressed and gratified by the actions of the rowing team’s coaches and their on-site response to get the kids safely to shore. I commend the Clackamas County Marine Patrol, who quickly responded to the scene and are keeping the investigation open to identify the party responsible for the incident due to reckless boating. Larry Warren, Director of the Oregon state Marine Board says his agency is working with law enforcement officials on outreach and education efforts. There are so many different types of watercraft, and there needs to be an understanding of the different boating styles. Most power boaters have not operated around a crew boat and are unaware of its unique needs. A recent addition to the Oregon Marine Board is a director who participates in many non-motorized boating
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activities and she is already helping the agency understand that unique viewpoint. With more people enjoying all kinds of watersport activities, things are becoming more complex, and all segments of the boating community will need to work together for the safety of everyone on the water. My Oregon Legislative Town Hall series wraps up this Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. at the Vernonia Scout Cabin, 901 Park Drive in Vernonia. On Oct. 4, U.S. Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici will hold a Town Hall meeting to discuss Federal issues at the Scappoose High School Conference Room. That meeting begins at 2:30 p.m. Even when the Legislature is not in session, it is my honor to represent you and work on your behalf. If you have an issue or concern with a State agency, please contact my office. We check the emails and phone messages regularly and will see what we can do to help.
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Discussing active shooter readiness with Chief Greenway and Sheriff Pixley JULIE THOMPSON chronicle1@countrymedia.net
There have been more mass shootings across the United States in 2019 than there have been days in the year, according to data from the nonprofit research group Gun Violence Archive, making it the first year since 2016 with an average of more than one mass shooting per day. In the weeks after the El Paso and Midland/Odessa shootings, The Chief began reaching out to local law enforcement to see where our community stands in preparation for such an incident, were one to occur within our borders. “It’s no secret, even up to five years ago, you’d have a mass shooting once a year or maybe once every six months, and it’s progressed now where they’re almost weekly, as scary as that is,” St. Helens Police Department (SHPD) Chief
Brian Greenway said. “What goes through my mind when they occur is: are we ready?” This week is the two-year anniversary of the Las Vegas shooting at Mandalay Bay Hotel on Oct. 1, 2017, an incident during which Greenway served as Incident Commander. He said the subject, “as corny as it sounds” is not far from his thinking every day. He asked the officers that same question when he first arrived in St. Helens, given the frequency of these shootings – are we ready? At the time, he didn’t think the SHPD was where it needed to be. “We were good, but we wanted to get to great,” Greenway said. Greenway said the department has worked on building relationships with surrounding jurisdictions to better mitigate the situation quickly if it does occur, something he said was evident on the day of the July
2 shooting of two men in St. Helens at a local apartment complex. “We had other jurisdictions outside of St. Helens assisting, so we’re working with our partner agencies and have made a few changes internally to kind of get us to the next level,” Greenway said, adding that many of those were simple changes. For example, they partnered with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) so SHPD officers could use their local range rather than driving an hour away to qualify with their duty weapons. They mandated SHPD officers tour every school to learn the layouts and made sure they knew who had the keys in case they had to gain entrance. Greenway said these partnerships are the biggest area he’s focused on, specifically with local fire departments and medical technicians. He said it was one of the more essential lessons he learned from the Mandalay Bay shooting. “We need to work together and know the little things, like who is on the fire department, knowing what they’re capable
of and knowing what we’re capable of,” Greenway said. The initial classroom training for that is coming in October, according to Greenway, and they will take it a step further with practical application in November with drills in the community where police and firefighters will come together to train. Sheriff Brian Pixley said the CCSO is currently seeking out training opportunities to try to make sure their deputies are fully prepared for “what may happen down the road” and said he talked to Greenway first, given his experience. “I really wanted to partner with him because he has the actual kind of boots on the ground experience that luckily we have not had to endure yet,” Pixley said. “He’s been through it, knows what worked and what didn’t, and we’re trying to build on that experience.” Given the recent rash of shootings in American Walmarts, Pixley said there has not been any specific discussion on how to handle such a shooting as opposed to one that occurs at a school but said the law enforcement response
would be very similar. Greenway said he’d experienced an active shooter situation at a Walmart in Las Vegas – a male and female had just executed two police officers at a local pizza place and ran into Walmart afterwards. He said the responding officers were able to use Walmart’s security cameras to take out the threat. The SHPD has also updated their patrol vehicles and outfitted them with the latest technology and equipment – things like shields, hooligan tools, sledgehammers and extra ammunition. If someone were to find themselves in an active shooter situation, Pixley is quick to mention a youtube video called “Run, Hide, Fight” which explains what to do. “People need to one, get to safety and call the police, but two, they need to be prepared to run like hell and get someplace safe, hunker down and hide,” Pixley said. “But mostly,
they need to be prepared to fight. If they get in there and get confronted by the bad guy, they’re going to have to react. Hopefully, they’ll know how to do that.” Greenway echoed the sentiment in his own interview. “We actually did an active shooter drill with the St. Helens High School in the spring. My advice to anybody who’s caught in an active shooter situation is to get out of there as soon as you can,” Greenway said. “Don’t worry about your valuables. Don’t worry about your purse. Just get out.” When the school teachers did the drill, Greenway said they were able to barricade backpacks and desks in the classroom so that when those roleplaying the “shooters” went by, the classroom looked vacant. And, of course, both law enforcement leaders wanted to remind the community of that old adage: if you see something, say something.
Guns in Oregon: What you need to know CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net
Guns are in both the national and local spotlight due to several different tragedies, new restrictions and other measures taken to either restrict or allow gun ownership. But what is open carry? What happens when a store doesn’t allow it? And how do Oregon laws affect Columbia County residents? Those are questions answered in the guide below. The Chief has included a glossary of common gun terms, as
well as various federal, state and municipal laws concerning guns. Common gun terms Assault rifle: The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines an “assault rifle” to be “any of various intermediate-range, magazine-fed military rifles that can be set for automatic or semiautomatic fire.” Assault weapon: This is a term that varies depending on who is using it and is more of a political term than a technical one. Currently, the state of Oregon has no laws either
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until the bullet clip or magazine is empty,” (Carter, Gregg Lee (2012). Guns in American Society: An Encyclopedia of History, Politics, Culture, and the Law. ABC-CLIO. p. 53.) Firearm: “a weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder—usually used of small arms” according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Handgun: a gun designed for use by one hand, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary. Long gun: a gun that is fired while braced against the shoulder, according to dictionary.com.
Magazine: “A springloaded container for cartridges that may be an integral part of the gun`s mechanism or may be detachable,” according to the National Rifle Association firearms glossary. Revolver: “A gun, usually a handgun, with a multi-chambered cylinder that rotates to successively align each chamber with a single barrel and firing pin” according to the NRA firearms glossary. Rifle: “A shoulder gun with rifled bore,” according to the NRA firearms glossary. Semi-automatic: “A firearm designed to fire a single
cartridge, eject the empty case and reload the chamber each time the trigger is pulled,” according to the NRA firearms glossary. Gun laws
Open carry: “The act or practice of carrying a firearm openly in public” according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. The practice is legal in Oregon without a license, according to the Oregon State Constitution, Article I, Section
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TS No. OR12000010-19-1 APN 23099 TO No 190983495-OR-MSI TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, TIMOTHY DAUGHERTY AND JULIE DAUGHERTY as Grantor to COLUMBIA COUNTY TITLE & ESCROW SERVICES as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for DIRECTORS MORTGAGE, INC, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of March 26, 2016 and recorded on March 29, 2016 as Instrument No. 2016-002235 and the beneficial interest was assigned to LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC and recorded July 31, 2019 as Instrument Number 2019-06074 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Columbia County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 23099 LOT 4, BLOCK 7,
OREGON AMERICAN SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF VERNONIA, COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PARCEL CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF OREGON, BY AND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN DEED RECORDED JANUARY 23, 2012 AS FEE NO. 2012-000352, RECORDS OF COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 665 BRIDGE STREET, VERNONIA, OR 97064 Both the Beneficiary, Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.735(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is
made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Monthly Payment(s): 4 Monthly Payment(s) from 03/01/2019 to 06/01/2019 at $905.12 2 Monthly Payment(s) from 07/01/2019 to 08/01/2019 at $903.61 Monthly Late Charge(s): 1 Monthly Late Charge(s) 08/15/2019 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 $137,814.07 together with interest thereon at the rate of 3.50000% per annum from February 1, 2019 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will
on December 26, 2019 at the hour of 12:00 PM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, at the west entrance to the Columbia County Courthouse, 230 Strand St., Saint Helens, OR 97051 County of Columbia, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.753 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding
dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger
before deciding to place a bid for this property at the Trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: 08/15/2019 By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Order Number 63431, Pub Dates: 09/27/2019, 10/04/2019, 10/11/2019, 10/18/2019, THE CLATSKANIE CHIEF
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TRUSTEE’S NOTICE SALE (ORS 86.771). WHEREAS, on 08/18/2017, a certain Deed of Trust was executed by Nicholas Clark and Nicole A. Clark, as Grantor, in Favor of Sortis and Collier Smith Opportunity Fund I LLC, a Nevada limited liability company, as Beneficiary, and was recorded on 08/24/2017, as Document Number 2017-07776, in the Office of the Recorder of Columbia County, Oregon, which covers the real property situated in the County of Columbia and State of Oregon commonly known as 955 E. Columbia River Highway, Clatskanie, Oregon 97016 and as more particularly described as: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 2, of the Subdivision of the E.G. Bryant Estate, in the Isaac Waggoner Donation Land Claim in Section 8, Township 7 North, Range 4 West, Willamette Meridian, Columbia County, Oregon; thence Westerly along the North line of said Lot 2, 179 feet to the Southeast corner of that tract of land conveyed to Loretta P. Mallory, et al by deed recorded April 29, 1966 in Book 161, Page 543, Deed Records of Columbia County, Oregon; thence South 23º05’ West, 66.07
feet; thence South 8º57’ West, 45.57 feet, more or less, to a point which is South 69º35’ East, 148.50 feet and North 20º25’ East, 114.50 feet from the true point of beginning of that tract conveyed to John R. Johnson, et ux by deed recorded August 23, 1984 in Book 253, Page 616, Deed Records of Columbia County, Oregon; thence South 69º35’ East, 210 feet, more or less, to the centerline of the Clatskanie River; thence following up said centerline Northeasterly to the East line of Lot 2, of the Subdivision of the E.G. Bryant Estate; thence North along said East line to the point of beginning. EXCEPTING THEREFROM that portion lying Southeasterly of the West dike of the Clatskanie River. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM any portion within boundaries of QuitClaim Deed recorded in Fee Number 95-04217 as conveyed to Russell L. Fry on May 17, 1995, Columbia County Deed Records. Together with an Easement for ingress, egress and parking as reserved in Fee Number 00-07607, on August 4, 2000 by John R. Johnson and Judith E. Johnson. Sortis and Collier Smith Opportunity Fund
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I LLC (the “Beneficiary”) appointed Lotus Law Group, LLC as the Successor Trustee (the “Trustee”), to the Trust Deed. The Trustee’s mailing address is: 5200 SW Macadam Ave., Suite 500, Portland, Oregon 97239. Grantor executed a Bargain and Sale Deed on April 13, 2019, deeding the Property to Smith Leu Family Holdings, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company, which was recorded in the Columbia County Recorder’s Office on April 18, 2019 as instrument number 2019-02692. There is a default by the Grantor or other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize a sale in the event of default of such provision; the default for which foreclosure is made by Grantor’s failure to pay when due, the following sums: Final payment of all outstanding principal and accrued interest due September 30, 2018, plus unpaid taxes, insurance, interest, and penalties, if any. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed
immediately due and payable, said sums being the following: UNPAID PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF $200,000.00 PLUS interest thereon at 28% per annum (accruing on the basis of a 360-day year) from August 1, 2018, plus unpaid taxes with interest and penalties, if any, together with escrow advances, foreclosure costs, Trustee fees, attorney’s fees, sums required for the protection of the property, and additional sums secured by the Trust Deed. Notice is hereby given that the Beneficiary and current Trustee by reason of said default, have elected and do hereby elect to foreclose said Trust Deed by advertisement and sale pursuant to ORS 86.705 to 86.815, and to cause to be sold at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash, the interest in the said described property which the Grantor had, or had the power to convey, at the time of the execution by the Grantor of the Trust Deed, together with any interest Grantor or Grantor’s successors in interest acquired after the execution of the Trust Deed, to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and the expenses of the sale,
including the compensation of the Trustee as provided by law, and the reasonable fees of Trustee’s attorneys. In accord with the standard of time established by ORS 187.110, the sale will be held at the hour of 11:00 a.m., on November 13, 2019 at the following place: Main Entrance of the Columbia County Courthouse, 230 Strand Street in the City of St. Helens, County of Columbia, State of Oregon. Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right, at any time not later than to five (5) days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by doing all of the following: paying the entire amount then due to the Beneficiary (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred); curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation under the Trust Deed; and paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Trust Deed, together with Trustee’s and attorney’s fees
not exceeding the amounts provided in ORS 86.778. 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 trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the Trust Deed, and the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: 09/10/2019. Lotus Law Group, LLC, c/o Allison C. Bizzano, OSB No. 052014, 5200 SW Macadam Ave., Suite 500, Portland, OR 97239. Phone: 503-606-8930. Running dates: September 13, 20, 27, 2019 & October 4, 2019.
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Rainier Cemetery District MEETING NOTICE The regular meeting of the Rainier Cemetery District will be held on Monday, October 14,
2019, at 5:00pm at the cemetery office located at 24952 Alston Rd., Rainier, OR. Items on the agenda
include, but are not limited to: Monthly updates on cemetery operations. Tomey Greer, Board Chairman
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REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING NOTICE The Clatskanie Library District board of directors will hold a regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the library
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located at 11 Lillich St., Clatskanie, OR. Items on the agenda include, but are not limited to the following; approval of the minutes, approval
of the financial report and payment of the bills, technology discussion, and any other business brought before the board. Zack Gibson, Chairman
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Rainier City Council will Meet Monday October 7th 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at 106 West B Street, Rainier Ore. Agenda Items include: Consider Approval of September 16, 2019 Regular Meeting
Minutes, Affordable/Senior Housing Update, “A” Street Update-ODOT, Riverfront Trail Update, Fox Creek Update, New Business: Consider Procurement Policy Resolution
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Elizabeth Rose (Betty) Vilhauer Oct. 8, 1930 ~ Sept. 10, 2019
Betty Vilhauer passed away on September 10, 2019 at Hospice Care in Longview, Washington. She was born on October 8, 1930 on the family farm in Rainier. She was the youngest of two daughters born to Charles and Elsie (Bromley) Gaggioni. Betty graduated from Rainier Union High School in 1948. She was employed, while a senior in high school and right out of high school, by Wilbur Smith Tug and Barge as a secretary. She then went to work for Longview Fibre in the Timber Office and worked in Rainier at the bank, which went through many name changes while she was employed. She went on to work for PGE in Rainier where later she was transferred to PGE in St. Helens. She retired in 1991. Betty was on the Rainier City Council for several years. She went on to become the Mayor of Rainier. The Rainier City Park has a plaque in her honor for all the time and work she dedicated to the park. She was on the Board of Community Home Health & Hospice for over 38 years. She was also
on the Rainier Fire Department Board of Directors. Betty has been a lifelong member of the Beaver Valley Grange 306 and the Rainier United Methodist Church. Betty was married to Al-
vin (Al) Vilhauer on October 10, 1952. They made their home in Rainier. Betty was predeceased by her husband Al; both parents; and sister Ethel (Gaggioni) Adkins. She is survived by her two sons Tony (Sue) and Toby, both of Rainier; granddaughter Jessica (Matt) Johns of Rainier; grandson Jared (Christina) Vilhauer of Colorado; great-grandchildren Taylor and Tristan Johns of Rainier, and Colbie and Bailey Vilhauer of Colorado; sisters-in-law; brothers-inlaw; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Betty loved spending time with her family and friends. Especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved them dearly and was very proud of them. A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. on Friday, October 11, 2019 at Alston Corner Assembly of God Church, officiated by Pastor Berry. Contributions may be made in Betty’s name to the Community Home Health & Hospice, P.O. Box 2067, Longview, WA 98632. Please sign the guest book at www. tdn.com/obits.
Mary Ann Dahlgren
Aug. 22, 1926 ~ Sept. 18, 2019 Photo: Charles Kujala
This photograph was submitted by reader Charles Kujala, taken in early Septemer from the Stimson Mill parking lot. In Kujala’s words, “What a great way to start the day.”
City of Rainier recognized as injury-free workplace in 2018 The League of Oregon Cities and CityCounty Insurance Services recognized the City of Rainier at the 94th Annual League of Oregon Cities Conference in Bend the weekend of Sept. 27-28, 2019 for having no lost time injuries among its 18 fulltime employees in the course of the reporting year.
The city and Mayor Jerry Cole were presented with the Gold Safety Award certificate at the annual meeting of municipal leaders. “This award speaks highly of our employees and their attention to safety as they serve the city,” said Mayor Jerry Cole. “Our staff is small and safe per-
formance protects our workers, serves the public with consistent staffing levels, and keeps insurance costs low, all benefits to our community at large. The people of Rainier can be proud of the men and women who are dedicated to maintaining the quality of life in Rainier.”
Governor proclaims October as fire prevention month in Oregon In support of National Fire Prevention Week, and at the request of the Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM), Gov. Kate Brown has proclaimed October as Fire Prevention Month. Oregon’s theme mirrors the 2019 national theme: “Not every hero wears a cape. Plan and practice your escape.™” “During a typical home fire, you may have just minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds,” said State Fire Marshal Jim Walker. “Planning and practicing escapes can help you and your family make the most of this narrow
window of time and give everyone enough time to get out safely.” In the five-year period from 2014 through 2018, home fires killed 154 people, and injured another 1,029, in Oregon. Here are simple steps to plan and prepare for your safe home fire escape: • Ensure your home has working smoke alarms and remember to check them monthly. • Make an escape map, showing every window and door, and share it with everyone in the household. • Know two ways out of every room, if possible.
• Have an outside meeting place a safe distance from the home where everyone should meet. • Practice your home fire drill at least twice a year, during the night and day. • When the smoke alarm sounds, get out and stay out; never go back inside for others or pets. • Once outside, then call 9-1-1. For more smoke alarm and fire safety information, contact your local fire agency and visit the OSFM’s website. Additional resources may also be found on the National Fire Protection Association website.
Mary Ann Dahlgren was born on Aug. 22, 1926 in Los Angeles, California to Ida and Otto Keliher. She graduated from UCLA with a BA in English and soon afterwards worked for the US State Department, first in Hamburg, Germany and then in Ankara, Turkey. It was in Turkey where she met her future husband, Sven Olaf Dahlgren. They married in 1953 and first lived in Richland, Washington. They then moved to the St. Helens area where Sven had been raised. Mary was involved in many organizations including St. Frederic’s Catholic Church, Meals on Wheels,
St. Vincent de Paul Society, AAUW, Daughter of the Nile, and the RSVP program, specifically with the SMART program and as a
courthouse greeter. She was a princess in the My Fair Lady pageant at the county fair. Mary passed away on September 18, 2019 in Milwaukie, Oregon. She is survived by her three children and their spouses: Eric and Christine Dahlgren, Rosemary and Don Brockmann, and Ann Dahlgren and Steve Callas; three grandchildren Antonio and Marianelly Miranda and Alana Callas; and one great-grandchild Sebastian Miranda. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the St. Helens Elk’s Lodge.
Carl John Blodgett
Feb. 5, 1948 ~ Sept. 30, 2019 Carl John Blodgett, of Clatskanie, passed away in Clatskanie, Oregon on September 30, 2019 at the age of 71.
Kay Bonser Cowan
June 28, 1941 ~ Sept. 30, 2019 Kay Bonser Cowan of Rainier passed away in Rainier, Oregon on September 30, 2019 at the age of 78.
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Clatskanie Baptist Church 415 South Nehalem St., 503-728-2304 Senior Pastor Kirk Bennett Clatskanie Presbyterian Church 215 South Nehalem Street Clatskanie, OR 97016 Phone: 503-728-2300 Clatskanie Presbyterian Church is a community of Christian faith that expresses a relationship with God, and the Holy Spirit for everyone individually and collectively. Old Testament Reading Lamentations 1:1-6. New Testament reading 2nd Timothy 1:1-14. Sermon Title Stand for Change
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by Pastor Huget. Adult bible study Sunday 9:15 am in the Fireside room. Mayger-Downing Community Church 80071 Life Lane, 503-728-2305 Pastor John Thomas St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 100 SW High Street 503-556-5641 Great Vow Zen Monastery 79640 Quincy-Mayger Road, Clatskanie, Oregon 97016 Sunday Morning Program 10am 503-728-0654 Faith Lutheran Church 1010 5th Street, Clatskanie, Oregon 97016. 503-728-4604 Pastor - Mary Anthony
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Alston’s Corner Assembly of God 25272 Alston Rd. 503-556-1961 Pastor Steve Berry Nativity Of The Blessed Virgin 204 C St., E Rainier 503-556-5641 Rainier Assembly of God 74950 Rock Crest St., 503-556-8211 Pastor Jeff McCraken Rainier Community Church of God 321 W C St., Rainier, 503-556-5661 Rainier United Methodist Church Corner of 1st & ‘C’ St., 503-556-3440 Pastor Michele Holloway
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September 23 – November 27 • Free GED classes from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Monday’s and Wednesday’s at the Clatskanie High School Room 107. You must be at least 16 years old. College scholarship opportunities. Call 503-338-2347 with questions or email vgarner@clatsopcc.edu. October 5 • Vernonia Salmon Festival Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hawkins Park Vernonia, Oregon. October 11 • 26th Annual Souper Supper from 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Rainier United Methodist Church, 101 C East, Rainier, Oregon.
Proceeds to support Columbia County Home Delivered Meals Program. Join us, meet friends and neighbors and have a nice warm bow of homemade soup, rolls, dessert and beverage, while someone else does the cooking. October 13 • Clatskanie Arts Commission presents VESERIUM at 3 p.m. at Birkenfeld Theatre. VESERIUM is an electronic music duo that is pioneering a new wave in electronic music. The duo uses Tone Sculptor technology to create sound from thin air, using only motions and gestures. Ticket prices: $15 adult, $13 senior/ student and $10 child. Tickets
available at the door and at www. clatskaniearts.org. October 20 • Bowl to Strike Out Hunger at Triangle Bowl, 700 Triangle Ctr., Longview, WA. $20 per person. Bowling in teams of four per lane. Includes two games, shoes, raffle ticket, snacks and beverages. Check-in at 1:30 p.m. and games begin at 2 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of fun, food, prizes and raffles while helping HOPE food pantry feed our community. Register ahead at 1980soules@ gmail.com, phone Lisa at 503728-4228 or drop off at HOPE, 404 E ‘A’ Street, Rainier OR by October 17th.
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Perry Technical Institute in talks for potential siting in Columbia County CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net
Perry Technical Institute, a private not-for-profit technical school based in Yakima, Washington, could be establishing a satellite campus in Columbia County, although plans are still very tentative at the moment. “It’s not set in stone yet, but
it’s certainly going down the right path,” Douglas Hayes, executive director for the Port of Columbia County said. Hayes said the Port has been in talks with Perry Tech since May of this year. During the Wednesday, Sept. 25 Port work session, Hayes mentioned representatives from Perry Tech would be visiting Columbia County next week, and said they were very interested in establishing a satellite campus. The representatives will have a table at Manufacturing Day, an event hosted by the Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center (OMIC), on Oct. 4. Hayes said they will also be meeting with the Port that day, and there is an additional follow-up meeting scheduled for November.
Athletically Speaking Friday Oct. 4 • HS Football vs. Rainier: Start 7 p.m.
Saturday Oct. 5 • Home JV Volleyball Tournament: Start 10 a.m. Coming up next week in Athletics: Monday Oct. 7 • MS Volleyball vs. Ilwaco: Start 4 p.m. • HS JV Football vs. Taft: Start 5 p.m. • HS Girls Soccer vs. Amity: Start 4:15 (Rainier HPE) Tuesday Oct. 8 • MS Football vs. Jewell: Start 4 p.m. (8-man) • MS/HS Cross County at Tillamook: Start 4 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 9 • MS Volleyball at Knappa: Start 4 p.m. Thursday Oct. 10 • HS Volleyball at Warrenton: Start JV 4:30/V 6 p.m. • HS Girls Soccer vs. De La Salle : Start 6:00 (Clatskanie City Park) Friday Oct. 11 (no school) • HS Football at Taft: Start 7:30 p.m. (later start due to official shortage) Saturday Oct. 12 • MS/HS Cross County at Rainier: Start 10 a.m.
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27. However, a preemption states that a city or county may restrict the presence of loaded firearms in public places. Currently, only the cities of Portland, Beaverton, Tigard, Oregon City, Salem and Independence have such restrictions. Chain stores including local places like Safeway, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, Walmart, and Fred Meyer announced in September that they will not allow open carry of weapons, even in states that allow open carry. Walmart also announced on Sept. 3 that it would discontinue the sale of ammunition used in weapons that use high-capacity magazines. The Chief reached out to Walmart to further explain the store’s policy. “Our language is that we’re respectfully requesting customers to not openly carry weapons in stores,” Ragan Dickens, spokesperson for Walmart said. “If they’re open carrying and they’re making customers feel uncomfortable, we’re asking store managers to have the discretion to have that discussion if necessary with
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cal program, if you walked in today it would be March of 2021 before you could get a spot.” There have been two visits between the parties so far, with Hayes visiting their current campus, and Perry Tech having visited Columbia County two weeks ago to tour some property. It is still not yet finalized where the site of the satellite campus would be, Hayes said. According to Cote, the Perry Tech campus has been operating for 80 years as a single campus. “We’ve never branched out at all, and it’s a very big step if we are to do that,” Cote said. Cote said the school is also in talks with the Port of Kalama, in Washington. Hayes mentioned he had
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reached out to another technical school, but the process was going more slowly with that institution. He said he is still hopeful with getting the other school to establish itself in Columbia County as well, and he believes the two schools can complement each other. Provided that the process moves forward with establishing a Perry Tech satellite campus, the first step would be to create a Letter of Intent (LOI). The LOI would allow the Port to do some detailed studies and design work when it comes to land and building designs, Hayes said. After that, the next step would be to develop a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), or even a lease. It is likely that when the satellite campus is established,
it will start with three or four incubator-type classes to get started before growing from there, although Hayes noted that Perry Tech is interested in having a conversation with local industries to determine what would be the best startup classes for the institution. While the primary goal of establishing the campus is to provide an additional educational opportunity for students, Hayes said he thinks the campus could serve as a catalyst for bringing more business, as well as benefiting already existing businesses. “Something like this would be a benefit to OMIC and industries within the county, as well as the greater Portland region to have a trained workforce available,” Hayes said.
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CMHS Band and High School Choir fundraising for festival CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net
The Clatskanie Middle/ High School (CMHS) Symphonic Band and High School Choir are fundraising to attend the Vancouver Heritage Festival that will take place May 21-24, 2020 in Vancouver, Canada. Their first of multiple fundraisers for the year will be a chili
tailgate and will take place during the CMHS Tigers vs. Rainier football game on Friday, Oct. 4 from 5:30 p.m. until the middle of the first quarter. For $6, game goers will get a bowl of chili, toppings, homemade corn bread, water and chips. This fundraiser is one of the Symphonic Band’s fundraisers and has been organized by band students.
According to Jaime Erwin, music director for the Clatskanie School District, there are 18 Symphonic Band members, 20 High School choir members and 40 chaperones attending the festival, and the total cost for all participants is $20,000. The band and choir plan to have two fundraisers per month, one for each group, and organized by the students. The biggest
upcoming fundraiser is the Performing Arts Dinner, which will be held on Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Clatskanie Cultural Center, and will be catered by Fultano’s Pizza in Clatskanie. Two years ago, the CMHS Symphonic Band went to Seattle for a Heritage Festival. This is the first year both groups are going. Students who attend the festival will perform,
receive constructive feedback from three adjudicators, have an on-stage clinic with a renowned adjudicator following each performance, take part in a private awards ceremony, and also be able to take part in many different tourist activities throughout the four-day festival, according to information provided by the Vancouver Heritage Festival.
Mark your calendar: Tickets for 37th Toy N Joy auction now on sale Columbia River Fire & Rescue (CRFR) and the Merchants’ Toy N Joy Auction Committee are proud to present “Hometown Heroes Christmas,” the themed 37th annual Merchants’ Toy N Joy Dinner & Auction, Saturday, Dec. 7th, at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Pavilion. With a smoked ribs and chicken dinner and the
traditional brownie ala mode from Sunshine Catering, the evening’s festivities kick off when doors open at 4:30 p.m. for Social Hour, where guests can bid on the silent auction, and take part in the $1000 50/50 and bucket raffles before the live auction with Mark Kuhn starts at 7:00 p.m. The Paddle Raise during the Live Auction will be dedi-
cated to the Columbia Pacific Food Bank. The festive event raises funds to provide food and gifts at Christmas for families in need in the community through the Toy N Joy and Holiday Hope 2019 Programs. These programs are sponsored by the Columbia River Fire & Rescue Volunteer Firefighters Association, HOPE
Rainier and the St. Helens Kiwanis Club. Together, these organizations distribute toys and holiday food baskets to families throughout Columbia River Fire and Rescue’s service district, which stretches from Rainier to Warren in Columbia County, Oregon. Tickets for the event are $30 each. Tickets are available online October
1, at http://www.crfr.com/ merchants--toy-n-joy-andholiday-hope.html and at the CRFR Administration Office at 270 Columbia Boulevard in St. Helens weekdays 8am to 5pm. Donations of items for the live and silent auctions and cash contributions are also welcome. Please visit the link above or deliver to the CRFR office.
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on, and that is measure 5-277 to establish a Columbia County Rider Transit District. The measure asks county residents to approve a transit district with a tax rate of $0.18 per $1,000 of assessed property value at the beginning of fiscal year 2021. If passed, the measure will provide permanent local funding for the Co-
lumbia County Rider (CC Rider) public transit system. The tax is expected to generate $1,038,422 in its first year, growing to $1,446,328 by the tenth year of having been formed. The measure also states that, for a property valued at $200,000 per year, the rate would amount to $36 per year. “CC Rider will continue to operate as a depart-
ment of Columbia County, and the District will be governed by the Board of County Commissioners for Columbia County,” the measure states. The measure summary also adds that the district will include the area within the boundaries of Columbia County, except for Prescott City, which did not consent to inclusion.
Mailing of ballots for Columbia County will begin Oct. 16, according to the Columbia County Elections Department. The last day for a new voter to register to vote is Oct. 15. The county clerk must receive ballots by no later than 8 p.m. on Nov. 5. Residents are advised to not mail their ballots any later than Oct. 31.
through an application process administered by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), pay a federal tax payment of $200, and go through a thorough criminal background check. Additionally, the Firearm Owners’ Protection Act (FOPA) of 1986 restricted use of automatic weapons further by mandating that only automatic weapons that had been registered between 1934 and 1986 can be used (S. 49, 99th).
zine” along with a few other qualifications. The initiative is still pending final review, but if placed on the ballot and passed, “The Common Sense Gun Regulation Act” may not be the final word. Chris Brumbles, a local resident, has made headlines with Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinances meant to grant Columbia County residents the right to carry weapons even if state or federal laws restrict weapons ownership. Currently, a few Sanctuary Ordinances are in the works, like the Second Amendment Protection Ordinance (SAPO) passed last year, and the Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance (SASO) awaiting voter approval. According to language outlined in the SAPO, law enforcement may not “utilize any assets, county funds, or funds allocated by any entity
to the county, in whole or in part, to engage in any activity that aids in the enforcement or investigation relating to personal firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition.” This means the county cannot expend resources to enforce laws seen as violating the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution.
tion.” Castilleja said while Oregon is an open carry state, there are a few places where people cannot have guns, such as in a government building like the DMV or the post office. While there are no Oregon laws requiring persons to inform officers that they are carrying a weapon, Castilleja said communication is still a good practice. “If you come in contact with law enforcement, always let the officer know there’s a weapon on you or nearby,” Castilleja said. “Just be open with it.” Castilleja said he has been in St. Helens since 2007, and has seen residents with guns on their hips while out and about in the community. He said he has never had a problem with any of those residents.
From Page A1 equipment, including funds for replacement, and continuing volunteer training and certification,” the measure states. The final measure is something all Columbia County residents will vote them.” Other stores to which The Chief reached out were not immediately available by press time. Concealed carry: “the practice of carrying a weapon in a concealed manner” according to the MerriamWebster dictionary. Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 166.291 prohibits carrying of concealed firearms. However, ORS 166.260 exempts carriers of a valid Concealed Handgun License from the law. Can I buy a gun, and what type of gun can I use? Oregon law dictates that anyone who purchases a gun must be at least 18 years of age to buy a long gun, and 21 years of age to buy a hand gun. Minors are allowed to possess firearms with certain exceptions, such as if the gun was transferred to the minor by their parent, or are temporarily possessing it for hunting, target practice, or “any other lawful purpose.” (ORS 166.250) If you buy a gun, you are not very likely to purchase an automatic weapon. The National Firearms Act of 1934 strictly regulated the use of automatic weapons (73rd Congress, Sess. 2, ch. 757, 48 Stat. 1236). Nowadays, if you purchase one, you must go
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Hayes was the party who initiated contact with Perry Tech. “I always felt that having a technical school here would be a great fit for the community,” Hayes said. “Not everyone wants to go to a four-year college, but they want to be trained in a skill that would be profitable.” Christine Cote, President of Perry Tech, said while the technical college is still in the initial stages of exploring a satellite campus option, they were interested in branching out because their current school is at capacity. “We have more students than ever in the history of the school,” Cote said, adding the school has waiting lists for some programs. “In the electri-
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Is Oregon going to ban weapons any time soon? Currently, there is a ballot initiative on the horizon for the 2020 ballot entitled “The Common Sense Gun Regulation Act.” The initiative aims to ban assault weapons, which are defined as “any semiautomatic rifle that has the capacity to accept a detachable maga-
Gun laws and the police The Chief also spoke with Jose Castilleja, St. Helens Police Department (SHPD) sergeant, to talk about gun laws. One thing Castilleja stressed was constant communication with SHPD officers if someone is carrying a gun on their person. “A lot of people use [guns] as a tool, there are a lot of ranchers and farmers in the area,” Castilleja said. “The biggest key is just communica-