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St. Helens Mayor Rick Scholl has his list. Scholl said the top challenges facing the city in 2020 will be waterfront development, public works issues dealing with roads, sewer and water, and the city’s industrial properties. “The waterfront is not a challenge, but it is a continuation of a theme,” he said. “First and foremost the waterfront needs expansion of the park and a boardwalk. It needs to be open to the public and it is coming to be no matter what.” Scholl also said he hopes the waterfront development includes buildings three to four stories all with commercial businesses below and perhaps housing above with rooftop viewing. “That property is absolutely a selling point for the city of St. Helens,” he said. Industrial property within the city limits is also a key economic driver, according to Scholl. “The industry is what kept the city alive for many, many years” he said. “It’s gone. So now we are trying to redevelop that property.” Scholl said the challenge is to develop the infrastructure needed for the industrial property allowing the city to offer portions of the property to major developers and companies. “That is almost 300 acres. That’s huge,” he said. Development of recreation programs in St. Helens was a key accomplishment for the City in 2019, according to Scholl. “It gives the kids a place to go,” he said. Scholl spoke with The Chronicle Saturday morning, Jan. 11, directly after the State of the City presentation at St. Helens Middle School. During the event, individual city

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tops. The snow and ice forced the closure of the Clatskanie, Rainier and Vernonia School Districts. Scappoose School District placed bus routes 2 and 7 on snow routes. The Kappa Schools were placed on a two hour delay due to the weather conditions. As the snow began to fall and accumulate in St. Helens, the conditions challenged some

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now began falling in St. Helens and across Columbia County early Tuesday morning, leaving a layer along the roadways, on lawns and on house-

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During the Jan. 8 St. Helens School Board work session, community members were tasked with reducing a list of $65 million in needed improvements down to $50 million, then $40 million and finally $30 million, accordingly.

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drivers and those on foot. Columbia County can expect a bit more winter weather conditions through Thursday, according to National Weather Service hydrologist Andy Bryant in Portland. A combination of cold air moving east through the gorge into our area with the cold storm systems flowing in from the Pacific Ocean will continue at least through

Thursday morning. “Temperatures will dip into the 20s overnight Wednesday with more snow, perhaps up to 4 inches expected, depending on the elevation,” Bryant said. “Elevations about 500-700 feet can expected snow accumulation.”

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St. Helens School District, the current design of the St. Helens High School with four separate buildings made sense in 1982, but it creates significant safety and security issues in 2020. The classrooms are small, outdated and lack the ability to properly support technology and teaching in the 21st century. In the spring of 2019, the St. Helens School District officials launched public discussions seeking to see what community members felt was needed to bring the high school up to 21st century standards. A Bond Development Committee

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The St. Helens School Board is expected to take action in February to approve a bond package designed to update St. Helens High School. St. Helens High School, 2375 Gable Rd., was initially constructed in 1958 and then expanded in 1982. The building was modified over time to keep up with the changes in technology, security and educational needs. District officials said it is clear the infrastructure of the high school no longer adequately supports the needs of students. According to a release from the

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St. Helens city councilors are still in favor of keeping Tina Curry, primary contractor with E2C Corp., as the city’s contracted events planner. This was one topic of discussion at a special session meeting to discuss St. Helens tourism on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Mayor Rick Scholl and city councilors Doug Morten, Keith Locke and Ginny Carlson seemed to be in favor of keeping the city’s contract with E2C Corp., the tourism consultancy agency St. Helens has contracted in the past that Tina Curry owns and operates. Councilor Stephen Topaz was not in favor of keeping E2C Corp as the contracted consultancy agency. Before meeting’s end, a tense argument erupted between Scholl, Morten and Topaz regarding tourism in St. Helens in general and Curry’s contract in particular. The council eventually decided at the end of the meeting to put one item in particular on the next agenda, which is the lease agreement for the Masonic Building that the city was discussing to lease out for tourism purposes. Several stakeholders were present in addition to the city council, which included John Walsh, City Administrator; Tina Curry and approximately 20 business owners in St. Helens who were members of the audience. Discussed at the meeting was the history of tourism in St. Helens, current programs and activities that E2C Corp. operates, tourism funding and potential programs Curry would like to initiate in the city. Curry currently operates under an automatically-renewed contract. Mayor Rick Scholl stated during the meeting that Curry was currently

not operating under a contract, but Walsh later corrected that statement in a phone interview with The Chronicle. In March of 2019, city councilors agreed to a contract renewal with E2C Corp., retroactive to Jan. 1, 2019, set to be automatically renewed in one-year increments. Prior to that, Curry had been put under contract in 2017, which was extended to December of 2018. Currently, Curry is working without a contract, as Scholl said during the meeting. Three audience members spoke during the meeting, all speaking positively about Curry’s performance. “I think you have underestimated that we’re number three in Halloween,” Brady Preheim said, referring to a survey that the Martha Stewart corporation initiated. “Whatever magic Tina can do, I don’t see how we can say no.” Jennifer Pugsley, real estate agent and owner of 50 Plaza Square, which was recently renovated, also spoke in favor of keeping Curry. “I’ve been selling real estate for more than 40 years, and I came here because of tourism,” Pugsley said. Topaz argued that the tourism industry should not be the primary focus of economic development in the city. “We need heavyweight jobs. We have to be a little realistic that people walking in, spending a little bit of money and then leaving is not the same as doing business,” Topaz said. Councilor Doug Morten disagreed. He referred back to the history of the tourism committee, in place before the city contracted

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Local school students got an up close and personal visit from St. Helens police, but it wasn’t a criminal call. St. Helens Police officers joined local school students on Thursday, Jan. 9, at McBride Elementary School and at St. Helens Middle School in recognition of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Several organizations created National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in 2015, including the

International Associations of Chiefs of Police, to annually thank officers across the nation for the daily sacrifices they make for their communities. During the local visit to the schools, St. Helens officers took time to chat with the students in a proactive approach to help the children better understand their role as police officers in the community. Photos courtesy of Stacey Mendoza

A St. Helens police officer visits with students at McBride Elementary School during Law Enforcement Appreciate Day.

Warming center opens

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This large room is used for an overnight shelter at the Community Action Team’s building in St. Helens.

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The Community Action Team has opened Columbia County’s only overnight warming center for those people needing a place to get out of the cold winter conditions. The center opens when temperatures fall below 32 degrees. The facility is inside the Community Action Team’s building, at 125 N 17th St. in St. Helens and offers a warm, dry place with sleeping cots and other amenities. “When we are open, those using the center can sign up for showers and use our laundry facilities,” Community Action Team housing program manager Heather Johnson said. “We also offer toiletries, socks, stocking caps and coats and we serve warm snacks, like soup, coffee, cocoa and tea.” While the Action Team does purchase some of the amenities, Johnson said other items are donated by the community. The center has been operated by the Community Action team since 2017. The center opens when the Community Action Team has enough volunteers to staff the facility, usually about six volunteers per night. “Staff supports the center, but can’t work all the hours because they are here during the day, so we rely heavily on volunteers,” Johnson said. “If we don’t have enough volunteers, then we don’t open. The warming center could not operate without the volunteers. We are so very grateful for their commitment. “

Because of the wintry weather, Johnson expects that the center will be operating each night this week, except Friday, from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. The Warming Center has opened for nine nights since Dec. 1. This week’s opening is the first in 2020. Johnson said that 36 people were served at the center in 2019. Several of those people took advantage of the Action Team’s community resource referrals. “We are navigating anyone who wishes through those resources, connecting them, so we are working with them to develop a housing plan if they need and want one,” Johnson said. “Of the 36 individuals that took advantage of the warming center last year, 18 were housed in permanent housing. Because of our resource connections, those individuals were able to find housing.” Johnson said the Action Team does outreach in surrounding communities, such as Clatskanie and Rainier and Vernonia, offering bus tickets to the center prior to adverse weather conditions. “It is really inconvenient and we have not yet had anyone take advantage of that,” she said. “We are looking at ways to expand to those outlying communities, but it is challenging to find a location and the volunteers needed.” Those wishing to use the warming check should check in from 8-10 p.m. at the facility at 125 N. 17th Street, in St. Helens. For more details, call 503-410-5800.

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With the chance of more snow this winter in Columbia County, the Oregon Department of Transportation is ready to help get you from here to there in an effort to keep the main state roads clear. In the following conversation. ODOT’s public affairs representative Lou Torres gives us insight into the efforts. The Chronicle: What specific areas of Columbia County will ODOT prioritize during any heavy snow and ice event and why those specific areas? Lou Torres: In Columbia County, when we have major snow and ice events, U.S. 30 is the highest priority state highway. Of all the state highways in Columbia County, it has by far the highest daily traffic. It is not only a major commuter route for folks who

work in Portland, it is also a major commercial route for large trucks connecting to Astoria and the Coast, and into Washington via the Lewis and Clark Bridge in Rainier. OR 47 would probably be our next high priority road. The Chronicle: How is ODOT preparing for the predicted snowfall for our region .. number of crews.. what type of vehicles to be used.. how much sand/salt/ deicer? Torres: All of ODOT’s crews will be available working 12-hour, round the clock shifts. If conditions allow, crews will be pretreating roads with de-icer -- magnesium chloride with rust inhibitor – on area roads with plows and sanding trucks on standby for use as needed. In the upcoming severe weather, ODOT will deploy and use all available tools in its winter arsenal, including plows, sanders,

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The Oregon Department of Transportation will use snowplows along state highways in Columbia County to clear the snow during any adverse conditions that could develop this week.

de-icers and solid rock salt, as appropriate. Crews and equipment will be prepositioned to respond. The Chronicle: What recommendations and advisories does ODOT have for drivers and pedestrians

concerning travel in this region. Torres: Use plenty of caution and observe a few common sense rules for navigating hazardous weather conditions. • Get safely situated.

Don’t wait until after a storm hits to get on the road. Get to your destination yourself before conditions turn nasty and unsafe. • Travel smart. Consider waiting until a storm passes to get on your bike or in your car. Or work from home all day. • Look out for each other. If you must drive, remember people walking or biking are harder to see in a storm. If you’re biking or walking remember that cars don’t stop quickly on snow and ice. • Leave early. It’s smart to allow plenty of time to get where you’re going. In severe weather, closures and crashes can cause long delays. • Check on any appointments you have before you leave. Offices and businesses may be closing due to the weather conditions. • Know before you go. Plan your route. Visit Tripcheck.com in advance to look at ODOT cameras and check conditions. • Don’t abandon your

vehicle. It prevents us from clearing the road and emergency services from getting to the people who need them. • Carrying an emergency kit that includes supplies of water and food, and blankets. Have a full tank of gas and charge your phone. • Beware of outages. If a storm knocks out power to traffic signals, treat intersections like an all-way stop. The driver who stops first goes first. • Watch for plows. ODOT sand trucks, plows and deicer trucks can’t clear roads clogged with traffic. The more traffic stays off the road, the quicker roads can be treated. Stay at least three car lengths back. Everybody benefits the sooner they can get the road cleared. Torres said, driving on ice and snow pack is never a safe choice. The safest thing to do is stay off the road. Follow the latest weather developments 24/7 at thechronicleonline.com.

Earthquake study at airport

Port approves grant for Scappoose Industrial Airpark earthquake study. CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net

The Port of Columbia County is getting involved in a study to ascertain how resilient the Scappoose Industrial Airpark (SIA) would be in the event of a major disaster, such as the Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake, and to find out how to make necessary improvements to make it more resilient. The Port approved an agreement with the State of Oregon through the Oregon Department of Aviation (ODA) for a grant for a resiliency study with the Critical Oregon Airport Relief (COAR) Program. The port requested $112,000 for the study and was awarded 75 percent of that total by the ODA, according to port documents. The total awarded was $84,000, leaving a $28,000 required match for the port. The study would begin later in the year, and would take approximately one year to complete. “We always focused on the airport as a key facility in the event of a major disruption where supplies and recovery efforts are conducted from that isolated island

should Highway 30 and the Willamette River be closed,” Craig Allison, Property & Operation Manager for the port said. The purpose of the study would be to see how resilient SIA would be in the event of an earthquake, what would make it survive and function should a major disaster occur, and find out what measures would be necessary to take and what those measures might cost in order to upgrade SIA to make it more resilient, Allison explained to the commissioners at the Port meeting. Commissioners seemed in favor of the COAR grant, with some suggestions regarding funding of the project. “This is a benefit not just to the Port. It’s actually a bigger benefit to the whole Columbia County,” Commissioner Chris Iverson said. “I am not opposed to this at all, but I’m just wondering if this cost should be shared by more than just the board.” When asked for a suggestion on how that should occur, Iverson said that an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the port and willing parties would be the best method. Iverson

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listed Scappoose, St. Helens, Columbia City and Clatskanie as cities that would benefit from the study. Executive Director for the Port Doug Hayes agreed with Iverson’s comment, stating the runway would be marshaled for getting food, water and other necessities to Columbia County in the event of an incident. Commissioner Larry Ericksen said he heard from experts who claimed as of now, the runway would no longer be available should the Cascade earthquake happen. Ericksen said he went to a meeting in St. Helens where experts from the Disaster Preparedness Group, a subsection of the state Department of Emergency Management, said the runway would no longer be viable after the Cascadia earthquake. “They made a big issue about that,” Ericksen said. The commissioners then unanimously approved the resolution of $84,000 for the resiliency study and $28,000 for the Port’s matching contribution. The grant will guide future investment by the port as well as identify projects that might qualify for future grants in the program.

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A decade of perseverance for small businesses JEREMY FIELD Chronicle Guest Column

2019 is an exuberant end to the decade. There has never been a better time to start or grow a small business in the current booming economy. The unemployment rate is at a 50-year low with 110 months of consecutive positive job growth. Wages have increased 3.1 percent during the past 12 months. And 30.7 million small businesses are creating two out of every three net new jobs. However, the 2010s had a humble beginning. Still reeling from the Great Recession, many small businesses were still struggling and in survival mode. Job growth was flat, the unemployment rate was a staggering 9.6 percent, and there were only 26.8 million small businesses in the U.S. Not only was hiring stagnant, but lending and spending were tight too. Survival was the goal as small business owners felt the weight of keeping their doors open, keeping their staff employed, and finding their way in postrecession economy. It was a difficult and stressful time to be a small business owner. However, true to the entrepreneurial spirit and American dream, small businesses persevered. During the past couple years in my role as regional administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration, I’ve traveled around Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington to meet small businesses and listen to their journeys. I’ve met businesses that reshaped what they do in order to move forward. I’ve met businesses who innovated with new cost-saving strategies for their customers. I’ve even met entrepreneurs who started their business during a time most would say they were crazy. The common thread is they all adapted, they all took risks, and they all had a vision they focused on seeing through.

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From Page A1 agencies presented updates of projects and visions for the New Year. City officials also presented two graphs that illustrated the City’s revenues at $24.5 million and the City’s expenses at $25.7 million. Public Works officials outline investments in storm drainage systems, a South 10th Street project to ease flooding, and branding and way finding sign placements as highlights of 2019. Sidewalks for Vernonia Road, improvements at South 1st Street and St. Helens Road, Safe Routes to School Upgrades, and updating the City’s master plans for storm and sanitary sewer as projects for 2020. City library officials outline highways of 2019 that included a $20,000 grant to expand after-school science programs for youth 7-12, merging library catalogs with the Scappoose Library to reduce costs, and creating the “Library of Things,” which

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One local story that comes to mind when I think of the perseverance of small businesses during the 2010s is the Astoria Crest Motel in Astoria, Oregon. The property overlooks the mouth of the Columbia River, where in 1805, Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery took in the very same majestic view as they journeyed to their future winter camp in nearby Fort Clatsop. Originally known as the Crest Motel when it first opened its doors in 1952, the property had gradually fallen into a state of disrepair and was at risk of being shuttered in 2014, However, Air Force veteran and entrepreneur Marshall Doyle and his wife Patricia, along with business partner Don West and his wife Wendy, saw this as an opportunity to save a local treasure and strengthen the community. Thanks to SBA financing, the expertise of the four owners, and a generous amount of “sweat equity,” the Astoria Crest Motel is enjoying a resurgence as more and more travelers are discovering the hidden treasures of the Oregon Coast. Today, the motel serves as a dedicated Lewis and Clark interpretive viewpoint and regularly enjoys full occupancy in the summer as well as becoming a popular meeting space for local clubs and organizations in the includes WiFi hotspots, robots and cultural passes. In 2020 the city library will look for options for a courier service between the St. Helens Library and the Scappoose Library and explore creation of a maker lab for continued hands-on science and tech programs and equipment. Parks and Rec officials cited Grey Cliffs Park parking improvements and nonmotorized launch upgrades, Veterans Memorial Plaza expansion, active “Friends” group events at Nob Hill and Dalton Lake Nature Preserve as well as a successful 3rd annual Citizens Day in the Park. Projects for parks and rec in 2020 include Godfrey Park upgrades, improvements at Campbell Park, urban trail and broad walk construction connecting Nob Hill Nature Park to Tualatin Street, and a kiosk, trail markers, interpretive signs and bike racks at Dalton Lake Nature Preserve. City code enforcement officials outlined work on abandoned vehicles, tall grass, grab and junk violations. In 2020 code enforcement will include officers

community. The business has grown its workforce from two employees to 15 as well as tripling its annual revenues since its rebranding. I’m proud that SBA programs were able to support businesses like the Astoria Crest Motel through tough times. But I’m even more impressed with the grit and innovation of entrepreneurs like the Doyles and Wests. When small businesses share their journeys with me, I am inspired and I am grateful. Our economy and our communities wouldn’t be what they are today without the perseverance of entrepreneurs. As we close the decade, let’s take a moment to pause and celebrate the rise from recession to historic economic growth. And let’s take a moment to thank the small business owners who brought our country to this high point through their innovation, determination and perseverance. Jeremy Field is the Regional Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Pacific Northwest Region which serves Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska. The SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small businesses with resources to start, grow, expand or recover. Reach the SBA Portland office at 503-326-2682.

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Community Events January 21 • Forget-Me-Not Café is a free event for those with memory loss and their family care partners and friends. Enjoy conversation, music, dancing, activities, laughter, refreshments and fun from 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the St. Helens Senior Center, 375 S. 15th St., St. Helens. RSVP is appreciated but dropins are always welcome. Contact Mandi McFarland, Family Caregiver Support Program

503-366-6545 or mmcfarland@ cat-team.org. January 25 • Meet the Mayor: Come to this informal meeting from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. at City Hall, 1840 Second St., Columbia City, Oregon to discuss any concerns or ideas you have for improving our city. • Shred Day: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. InRoads Scappoose Branch, 52691 Columbia River Highway. Do you have a pile of sensitive

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St. Helens Police Department Chief Brian Greenway addresses the audience during the State of the City meeting.

attempting to gain voluntary compliance, citations issued, abatement process to begin, and city council may declare a nuisance. Police Chief Brian Greenway outlined the need to continue planning for a new police station, training of employees, reducing

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crime by five percent within the community, and increasing traffic safety and reducing traffic accidents by five percent. The address was held at the middle school’s auditorium where city officials had placed a series of poster

boards with examples of city projects. One board featured the City Council Goals. On that list is Goal 1: Effective Organizational Structure. Goal 2: Enhance Community Engagement. Goal 3: Support and Enhance a safe and livable environment. Goal 4:

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mail and other papers that need to be shredded? Bring up to three boxes or bags of paper to the InRoads Credit Union Shred Day event and we’ll shred it for free. January 28 • Email Marketing 101 For Small Business: 5:30-7 p.m. at the South Columbia County Chamber of Commerce office, 2194 Columbia Blvd. St. Helens. Call 503-397-0685 to register. Economic Development and Goal: 5 Long-Term Planning. Following the meeting, Greenway said that the City needs to do a better job of “messaging out.” “Even though we have social media and we have community meetings, we just need to continue to push that,” he said. “What the mayor and city council message out, we have to continue to beat that drum and reinforce it, because not everybody understands the message. We need to make the message clear and simple and tell residents what we are doing, because we work for them and we serve them.” City officials also encouraged those attending the Saturday morning meeting to fill out a survey that they will use to best determine the needs of the community. Residents can access the survey online at the City’s website at https://www.ci.sthelens.or.us/ See the full St. Helens State of the City power point presentation with this story at thchronicleonline.com. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year in County: $52 One Year Out of County: $72 $3 senior discount for yearly sub

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Out & About Donut Day Update

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years, the St. Helens Donut Day has resulted in the collection of almost 57,500 pounds of food and approximately $44,800 in cash for the Food Bank. The Dec. 14 event was held at the St. Helens Recreation Center, 1810 Old Portland Road in St. Helens.

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p.m. at Avamere at St. Helens, 2400 Gable Rd. Call 503-3668070 for more information. • Stay-And-Play Storytime from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. in the Scappoose Library Meeting Room. Young children are invited for songs, stories, finger plays, and rhymes. After story time, the kids will have time to play with fun toys and interact with each other. This program is geared toward preschool ages, but kids of all ages are welcome to attend. • 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.

p.m. This is a non-audition choir. For more information call 503-396-0939 or come to any rehearsal. • Community Meal in the Parish Hall at First Lutheran Church, St. Helens from 5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free dinner. For more details on how to help or volunteer call 503-397-0090. • ASD Family Support Group meets every first Thursday from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at 52588 NE 2nd St., Scappoose, Oregon. Adults only, no kiddos please Bring a snack to share. Receive support, encouragement and help your family thrive with ASD. For details, contact Sharrie Kreins, at 503-396-3361. • The Scappoose Rural Fire District and Columbia River Fire and Rescue will have joint board meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Meetings in the months of January, March, May, July, September and November will be held at 58611 McNulty Way, St. Helens, Oregon and meetings held in the months of February, April, June, August, October and December will take place at 33342 SW Meadow Dr., Scappoose Oregon.

The Columbia Pacific Food Bank is located at 474 Milton Way in St. Helens.

The donuts are gone and the count is complete. The 17th annual St. Helens Donut Day Fundraiser collected 2,370 pounds of food and $2,100 that will benefit the Columbia Pacific Food Bank. Donut Day is an annual St. Helens Police Depart-

ment tradition that allows people to trade their canned and non-perishable food items for fresh Krispy Kreme donuts. Donut Day has become one of the largest singleday food collection events for the Columbia Pacific Food Bank. Over the last 16

from PCC, the OMIC Training Center is slated to open in early 2021 and will prepare the next generation of skilled workers through an innovative apprenticeship model and will expand on existing educational opportunities in Columbia County. The community ground breaking ceremony will be conducted at OMIC, 33701 Charles T. Parker Way in Scappoose.

Read more about the OMIC project at thechronicleonline.com. Learn more about PCC’s OMIC Training Center at pcc. edu/omic. For information about programs and partnerships available through the OMIC Training Center, contact Andrew Lattanner, OMIC Training Center director, at andrew. lattanner@pcc.edu or 971205-0849.

• American Legion meet the first Friday of each month at 8 a.m., America’s Best Value Inn, 535 S. Columbia Highway, St. Helens. The meetings are held in the meeting room behind the lounge.

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, at 503-397-6056, or contact NAMI Oregon, at 503- 230-8009. • Writers Write. Will be held on the first and third Saturday of each month from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the St. Helens Library Auditorium. Join your fellow writers in silent word sprints, encourage each other, exchange ideas and write. Open to writers of all ages, backgrounds, and introvert levels.

Weekly Events Inn, 535 S. Columbia River Highway, St. Helens. For more details contact Marilyn at 503396-0939. • McNulty Water People’s Utility District Board Meeting is at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month at 34240 Millard Road, Warren. • Baby Storytime at 10:15 a.m. at the St. Helens Library. Caregivers with children ages six months to two years are invited to join for stories, fingerplays, songs, bounces, tickles, and other activities that support early brain development, language acquisition, and motor skill growth. Stay after for free play. • 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, contact 503-396- 5344, or ccll@columbiacll.org, or davis12000@aol.com. • Community Meal in the Parish Hall at First Lutheran Church, St. Helens from 5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free dinner. For more details on how to help, or volunteer, call 503-397-0090.

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. • Toddler Storytime at 11:15 a.m. at the St. Helens Library. Bring your two- and threeyear old’s for songs, stories, dances, wiggles and more. Designed to support early brain development, language acquisition, and motor skill growth. Stay after for free play. • 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 503-396-5344 with questions. 11-16-11 3x2D Cuts:Layout 1 6/22/12 3:28 PM Tuesdays • Dementia Support Group • Kiwanis Day Breakers Club meets the second3:28 Wednesday 11-16-11 3x2D Cuts:Layout 1 6/22/12 PM Page 1 meets at 7 a.m. at the Village of the month from 3 p.m. – 4

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Saturdays • The Ukulele Group meets Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the auditorium in the St. Helens Library. Please call the St. Helens Public Library at 503-397-4544 to register. • Ukulele Extra Hour – Instruction in Ukulele Topics is an extra hour of instruction and coaching to extend your musical skills on the ukulele. Sundays This is generally scheduled • Resonate Recovery from 7 on the second Saturday of p.m. – 8 p.m. at 220 S. 1st each month (check the Library St, St. Helens. Bible based, schedule for any specific Christ-centered spiritual month) from noon – 1 p.m. at recovery meeting for those the St. Helens Library. struggling with addictions • The St. Helens Writers’ Guild and compulsive behavior. meets the second Saturday of Everyone is loved and each month from 12 p.m. – 2 welcomed. Free childcare p.m. in the Armstrong Room at during meeting for infants the St. Helens Library. Open through sixth grade. For more to all writers. information, contact Bert @ • NAMI Columbia County 503-475-3586, or bnewton@ Support Group, National acacialumber.com, Debbie @ Alliance on 2x3D MentalScap Illness, 503-560-0521, check theOffere 01-18-12 Biz/Tax:01-30-08 2X3D or Services meets on the second Saturday “Resonate” Facebook page.

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Thursdays • Kiwanis Club of St. Helens meets at 12 p.m. at the Elks Club. For more information call 503-397-6503. • The VFW Auxiliary meets the second Thursday of each month at the St. Helens Senior Center at 1 p.m. Call Sherry at 503-397-2147 for more information. • First Thursday is a quarterly community meeting at 7 p.m. with the St. Helens Police Department held on the first Thursday of the month at Columbia Center’s auditorium, 375 S 18th St. in St. Helens. A new topic is presented at each meeting by a police officer, or police staff, related to community safety, crime prevention, police services, or seasonal-specific safety information. For more details, call 503-397-3333. • Fiber Fanatics meet Thursdays from 10 a.m. – noon in the Armstrong Room at the St. Helens Library. Join others who knit, crochet, spin, weave, needle point, cross-stitch, rug hook, and/or embroider in a relaxed setting. Bring a snack and enjoy conversations. • Columbia Arts Guild meets Thursdays at 10 a.m. in the auditorium at the St. Helens Library. Bring your own art to work on. All disciplines of art welcome. • Preschool Storytime at 11:15 a.m. at the St. Helens Library. Bring your three to five-yearold and their caregivers for stories, songs and dances with scientific inquiry and artistic expression in order to support children’s development and growth. • River City Singers seeks new members for community chorus,1directed by Alice Page Boyer. First United Methodist Church, 560 Columbia Blvd., St. Helens from 7 p.m. – 9

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Mary Jo Norman

Sept. 28, 1921 ~ Jan. 7, 2020 Mary Jo Norman, age 98, passed away peacefully at Columbia Care Center in Scappoose, Oregon on Jan. 7, 2020. She was born in Delmar, Arkansas on Sept. 28, 1921. Her parents were William and Minnie Norman (Kiethley). Mary Jo served in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) during WWII from 1943 - 1946 as a Clerk Typist. She received the American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and WAAC Service Medal. After her service in the military, she settled in Rainier and then later relocated to St. Helens. An active member of St. Helens First United Methodist Church, Mary Jo loved the Lord. Mary Jo is survived by her daughter Micky (Ray) Scholl; son Richard (Diane)

Thompson; grandsons Ryan (Lisa), Darrin (Kayla), and Michelle; and great-grandchildren Lexi and Abby. She was preceded in death by her son Darrell Thompson. Special thanks to Columbia Care Center and Hospice

for their compassion and kindness they gave to Mary Jo. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. Remembrances may be made to St. Helens Senior Center Meals on Wheels or Columbia Humane Society.

Barbara Ann Weaver

Jan. 16, 1947 ~ Jan. 6, 2020 Barbara Ann Weaver, a longtime resident of St. Helens, passed away on Jan. 6, 2020. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Jan. 18, 2020 at St. Helens Foursquare Church with a reception to follow. A private family burial will be held at Columbia Memorial Gardens.

Eileen Mae Day

Aug. 4, 1935 ~ Jan. 6, 2020 Eileen Mae Day, 84, of Scappoose, Oregon, passed away on Jan. 6, 2020. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Jan. 15, 2020 at Columbia Funeral Home.

Veteran Volunteer Program expanding STAFF REPORT chroniclenews@countrymedia.net

The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is expanding its Veteran Volunteer Program statewide, including into Columbia County, and is now recruiting volunteers interested in working with aging veterans to help them access needed benefits and resources. The goal of this program is to equip volunteers with information so they can help educate and connect veterans — primarily, seniors in care home facilities — to their earned benefits and other potential resources. The program was piloted in Clackamas, Polk and Deschutes counties. A phased rollout is planned that will be staggered over the next two to three years. “This program is about mobilizing the power of volunteers to help Oregon veterans understand and gain access to their earned benefits,” Veteran Volunteer Coordinator Mark Newell said. “I hear from a lot of people who want to thank our veterans in a tangible way, and this is one way volunteers can have a lasting, positive impact on a veteran’s life.” Emil Graziani, a Vietnam

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veteran and a program volunteer, said he has encountered many fellow veterans who are unaware of their earned benefits or don’t feel entitled to them. “I share my own experience of staying away from the VA for decades,” Graziani said. “Volunteering with this program allows me to help them find services that may

be really beneficial to them or have a positive financial impact. I also feel like volunteering in this program gives me something back, too. Spending time with these veterans really lifts me up.” Volunteers work closely with the Veteran Volunteer Coordinator and accredited Veteran Service Officers

in each county, locating veterans in long-term care facilities who may need assistance accessing their benefits. “Veterans over the age of 65 now represent over half of the state’s veteran population,” Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs Director Kelly Fitzpatrick said. “They are an important part of our Oregon veteran community, and effective outreach is critical to ensuring they have access to all the benefits and resources they need and are entitled to.” The program is open to anyone 18 years or older. If you enjoy working with the aging population and want to make a difference in the lives of veterans, you are encouraged to apply. The first training for interested volunteers will be held on Jan. 20 for those in the Columbia, Multnomah, Washington, and Yamhill county areas. There is no cost for the training but registration is required. To register, or for more information about volunteer opportunities in your area, please visit oregonvetvolunteer.com or contact Veteran Volunteer Coordinator Mark Newell at 503-373-2057 or veteranvolunteer@odva. state.or.us.

Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church 1911 Columbia Blvd., 503-312-1072 Pastor Burkhardt Calvary Lutheran Church 58251 Division Rd., St. Helens 503-397-1739 Pastor: Mark Dennis Columbia River Foursquare Church 555 Commons Drive, St. Helens 503-397-0069 Senior Pastor Mike Cooke Christ Episcopal Church 35350 E. Division Rd., St. Helens 503-397-1033 Rev. Jaime Sanders Columbia Christian Center 235 S 15th St., 503-366-8028 Pastor Terry Luttrell St. Helens Community Bible Church 35031 Millard Rd., St. Helens Pastor Max Snook www.sthelensbiblechurch.org Christian Church 185 S. 12th St., St. Helens 503-397-2151 Pastor Justin Bruner First Lutheran Church 360 Wyeth St., 503-397-0090 Interim Pastor Randy Sinn First United Methodist Church 560 Columbia Blvd., 503-397-0061 Pastor Jared Maddox Plymouth Presbyterian Church 2615 Sykes Rd., 503-397-0062 Pastor David Hutchinson St. Frederic Catholic Church 175 S. 13th St., 503-397-0148 Father Nicolaus Marandu The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 2755 Sykes Road, St. Helens St. Helens 1st Ward Bishop Kent Dery 971-225-8727 St. Helens 2nd Ward Bishop Paul Erickson 971-8134000 Scappoose Ward Bishop Lorin Fielding 503-987-2179 Sunset Park Community Church 174 Sunset Blvd, St Helens Pastor Aaron Hiller St. Helens Church of Christ 295 S. 18th St., St. Helens Pastor Ivan Bissell 503-366-0967

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was convened to identify the updates and improvements required for the high school. The culmination of that work was a $65 million bond package to completely update and renovate St. Helens High School. During the summer and into the fall of last year, St. Helens School District officials met and surveyed community members to gather public opinion on the overall bond package. District officials learned that there was community support for a complete update of the high school, but community members sought more details about the updates and improvements. In addition, according to the release, although resoundingly supportive, the community wanted the school district to consider reducing the overall cost of the bond package. On Jan. 8, the school board hosted a bond development fine-tuning activity work session involving table groups of community members tasked with reducing a list of $65 million in needed improvements down to $50 million, then $40 million and finally $30 million, accordingly. Groups were provided an aerial map of the high school with tokens that corresponded to construction costs rang-

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Nehalem Valley Bible Church 500 North St., 503-429-5378 Pastor Gary Taylor Vernonia Christian Church 410 North St., 503-429-6522 Pastor Sam Hough St. Mary’s Catholic Church 960 Missouri Ave., 503-4298841 Father Dale Waddil, Father Luan Tran

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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. Pastor Erik Huget Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 49:1-7 New Testament Reading: John 1:29-42 Sermon: “Will We Follow?” Adult Bible Study: Sunday 9:15 a.m. in the Fireside Room. Faith Lutheran Church 1010 N.E. Fifth Street, 503-728-4604 Pastor Alyssa C Augustson 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 Modernize high school career and vocational trainings labs • Expand and upgrade facility and systems to 21st century standards • Add a Medical Career Technology pathway • Increase offerings to better align with OMIC and PCC Programs • Improve and expand the current Career and Technical Education spaces Replace and upgrade classrooms and learning spaces • Completely replace Building A classrooms with a new wing connecting to the rest of the building • Convert unusable space in Building B to instructional space by better utilizing classroom configurations • Redesign and add classrooms to accommodate growth and meet the needs of today’s 21st century students • Increase access for all students to the latest technologies

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