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Hocus Pocus comes to life

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Performers who brought to life the Sanderson sisters of Hocus Pocus fame treated the people of St. Helens to a show this past weekend. The 1993 cult classic Halloween film starred Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker. It is the story of three evil witches who were resurrected by a teenager in Salem, Mass. Bri Bonell, Trey Bennett and Keola Holt traveled to St. Helens from Aberdeen, Wash. this past year after discovering the Spirit of Halloweentown festival online. This year, the trio of Halloweentown film fans returned to the delight of children and adults who gathered in the plaza square. “Performing as a Sanderson sister is an absolute blast, but what really makes it the best experience is seeing how the kids come alive while watching us,” Bonell said. “Getting to perform for them and make the magic come alive for them – and the nostalgic adults – would be the entire reason I do what I do.” Bonell said aside from performing for the crowd, dressing as a witch, wearing a ratty wig and acting like a crazy person for a few hours is pretty exciting. She plays Mary Sanderson, the middle sister who is played by Kathy Najimy in the film. Holt plays Sarah Sanderson, originally portrayed in the film by Sarah Jessica Parker. “It was such ­­­­

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Keola Holt, Trey Bennett and Bri Bonell performed as the Sanderson sisters for an audience that filled plaza square this past weekend.

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Rainier makes Homecoming Court gender neutral BY JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

It is a sign of the times. The Rainier Jr./Sr. High School’s 2016 Homecoming Court is now gender neutral. “This is a positive step giving more kids a chance to be on the court,” Rainier Jr./Sr. High Schol Associated Student Body Vice President Caymon Rea said. “It’s not putting labels on students as princes or princesses.” “Our world is changing and school transitions need to align with issues around social justice,” Rainier Jr/Sr High School Co-Principal Melissa Sandven said. “We are really proud of the ASB in making this change that they know would not be popular with everyone.” ASB President Jadyn Crape said there has been pushback from some students. “It is not what we expected to come out if it,” Crape said. “Some of the students expressed concern,

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confusion and curiosity and are trying to figure out what it is going to be like.” Crape said for some, the gender neutral Homecoming Court is abrupt change. “It is hard for them to adopt to the new Court rules, but I think after we carry this decision out, they will understand and see why we have changed it.” Rainier Jr/Sr High School celebrated its homecoming last week. The following is the letter issued by the Rainier Jr/Sr High School Associated Student Body Officers.

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Law enforcement requires the ability to make a rapid character assessment. Among their many duties, today’s officers and deputies are asked to evaluate a person’s behavior and other aspects to determine whether an encounter includes a mental health aspect. With the number of mental health related calls to law enforcement increasing, many agencies have turned to Crisis Intervention Team (CIT). The program is based on a national model that was designed to give first responders the tools to address a Dear community members and mental health crisis. students, “Because mental health issues are so prevalent in our commuCODY MANN/The Chronicle We are excited to be off to an exnity and every other community, Mental health workers volunteered as actors in scenarios that encouraged officers to use deescellent start to the 2016-2017 school it becomes a big part of what we calating techniques. year! With a new year comes some do, dealing with these issues,” St. Helens Chief of Police Terry Moss change, including to our upcoming Stacey Spencer was recently crisis interventions and educating said. Though diagnosing mental Homecoming court. Last year, we hired as the CIT coordinator for the community on the subject of health issues is not typical police made an amendment to our constiColumbia County thanks to a grant domestic and sexual violence. She work, at every call they are asked tution during our student council that was awarded to the City of coordinated and presented training St. Helens. Columbia Community sessions for teachers, security offiproceedings which made our Home- to determine if what they see is criminal activity or brought on by a Mental Health (CCMH) collabocers and college campuses, instructcoming court gender neutral. This deeper issue. rated with city officials on the grant ing on how to safely intervene when inclusive change allows all students “That’s part of why the CIT application. people witness or suspect violence. the opportunity to be a representraining is so important,” Moss said. “The city partnered with CCMH That naturally progressed to worktative on our Homecoming court He said the training gives officer to prepare and submit a Bureau of ing with law enforcement. regardless of their gender identity. more tools for assessing, deescalatJustice Assistance grant to provide Spencer said CIT requires a comWe are excited to move forward with ing, and resolving a crisis. crisis intervention training to first munity effort. The training incorThe program consists of a comthis and hope it is met with positivity responders in our community,” St. porates different agencies, such as prehensive course list that explores and respect from our community. Helens City Manager John Walsh National Alliance on Mental Illness different types of issues and how said. “I understand the trainings (NAMI), CCMH, and law enforceto approach them, utilizing discushave been very valuable to those ment throughout Columbia County. Sincerely, sions, lectures, roleplaying scenarios participating.” “Oregon has a very high suicide The Associated Student Body and other strategies to help law Spencer worked at a domestic Officers enforcement and other responders violence shelter prior to this, serving Rainier Jr./Sr. High School See CIT, Page B8 to reduce the volatility of a crisis as an advocate, doing one-on-one scene. ­­­­

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Lifesaving awards for jail rescues Deputy Tim Trask and Sgt. John Kinsel saved a female inmate from hanging her self in her cell this month, and in May, Lt. Brooke McDowall saved a male inmate who was choking on his food. Medical personnel confirmed both incidents could easily have ended with the death of these inmates.

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Columbia County Sheriff Jeff Dickerson awarded three Corrections Employees with Life Saving Medals during a county board of commissioners meeting at the Courthouse.

“Safety and security are not just bywords for our corrections employees,” Dickerson said. “These employees have earned our respect and gratitude for their commitment to maintaining the safety and security of our facility and saving the lives of these two inmates.”

SHHS Drama presents Complete Works of William Shakespeare

The “Works Boy Cast” features actors Hunter Hall, Robbie Navarro and Matthew Jurkiewicz.

SHHS Drama is proud to present The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] opening at 7 p.m. on Oct. 27 in the Olmscheid Auditorium. Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield created this quirky and comedic look at the entire canon of Shakespeare. The play attempts the impossible: perform all of Shakespeare’s 37 plays and 154 sonnets in less than two hours. With quick costume changes,

humorous props, and a thin knowledge of the bard’s work, this production is guaranteed to enjoy those who admire Shakespeare as well as those who generally avoid him at all costs. This unique production features two casts: the first cast features Jenny Fournier, Kenzie Jerome and Rycca Loosl. They will perform at 7 pm on Oct. 27 and 29. The second cast features Hunter Hall, Matthew Jurkiewicz and Robbie

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Navarro. They will perform at 7 p.m. on Oct. 28 and at 2 p.m. on Oct. 29. Lourdes Cowan is the stage manager and Ron Barnet directs the show. Tickets are $7 general admission or a two-show package may be purchased for $10 at the auditorium box office 30 minutes before each show. Due to adult situations and mild language, this play is best enjoyed by audience members 13 years of age and older.

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Crash knocks out power, football game A vehicle hit a utility pole and caused a widespread power outage in Scappoose that postponed the homecoming football game. A vehicle crashed into a pole on Dutch Canyon Road about 7:23 p.m., Oct. 21 and snapped the pole in two. The pole that was hit housed transmission lines carrying power from Bonneville Power Administration into Columbia River PUD’s Dutch Canyon Substation, in addition to distribution

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lines that feed power into the Dutch Canyon area. The outage affected 2,762 CRPUD customers, including Scappoose High School, where the SHS football team was hosting Astoria for its Homecoming game. The game was postponed until Oct. 22. CRPUD crews were able to re-route power from neighboring Scappoose substation to return power to more than half of the customers in the area by 10:16 p.m.

Crews then installed a new power pole to replace the one that was hit. After energizing the transmission lines, they were able to return power to another 1,139 customers by 1 a.m. Power was restored to the remaining 29 affected customers just after 5 a.m. on Oct. 22, once crews were able to repair all distribution lines. Astoria beat the Indians 25 – 22 in the rescheduled game.

The “Works Girl Cast” features Kenzie Jerome, Rycca Loosli and Jenny Fournier.

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RSVP awards volunteer Congratulations to Patty St. John, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Volunteer of the Month for October. Patty was surprised with her award while she was volunteering in Mrs. Miller’s kindergarten class at Lewis & Clark. Three members of the My Fair Lady Court assisted with the award presentation, and Vice Principal Mike Scott, Renee Baer, and Joy McCartney with the school district came to help congratulate Patty. Patty was nominated by Joy McCartney with the St. Helens School District. Joy had the opportunity to work

with Patty during the Summer Lunch Program. She said: “Patty works so hard at the park every summer. She runs our hand washing station and greets every child with the warmest welcome. The kids smile and are so happy to see her every day. She will do any job we need her to do so and sometimes does more than one at the same time. She knows how the summer program works and helps to keep us on track. Our park would not be as successful without her.” Patty volunteers in Mrs. Miller’s class as well as other classrooms during the school year. Mrs.

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Firefighters were forced to retreat to a safe position away from the structure until it was safe enough to put water on the fire. Photo courtesy of Columbia River Fire & Rescue

CRFR battles home blaze in Rainier area

There were no smoke detectors found in a house fire that included exploding propane tanks and burning phosphorus, forcing firefighters to back down from the blaze until it was safe to fight. On Oct. 24, at approximately 1:32 p.m., Columbia River Fire & Rescue firefighters were dispatched to a report of house fire in the 73000 block of Beaver Springs Road near Rainier. On arrival, firefighters found a fully involved building with a single resident outside. The resident confirmed that no one else was in the building before leaving the scene. Due to a roof collapse, rural location, no fire hydrants, exploding propane tanks and burning phosphorus inside the building, firefighters were forced to retreat to a safe position away from the structure until it was determined to be safe enough to be close to the building to put water on the fire. Help to fight the fire was over 30

minutes away coming from Clatskanie and St. Helens Firefighters. The cause of the fire is unknown due to extensive fire damage to the structure and unsafe conditions to conduct an investigation. Columbia River Public Utilities Department disconnected power from the property long before the fire. The occupants were using propane powered cooking stoves and lanterns throughout the building. The owner/occupant of the property returned to the scene while firefighters were fighting the fire. The Red Cross assisted them with housing and other needs due to fire loss. There were no smoke detectors in the building. Columbia River Fire & Rescue would like to remind people to have a working smoke alarm in their homes. Propane cooking stoves and lanterns should never be used indoors without adequate ventilation as this can cause carbon monoxide poisoning and asphyxiation.

Miller was so happy to be able to facilitate this award in her class and told Patty “You’re so deserving. I’m so happy for you!” Mrs. Miller also said “Patty is like the most extraordinary volunteer ever. She’s caring, loving, and efficient. She gets so much done.” Patty simply replied “Thank you everyone. I love doing it.” The students were excited to see ‘Mrs. Patty’ receive her award, and helped her celebrate with delicious cookies. Patty is also a new volunteer receptionist at the courthouse, greeting and smiling at all the visitors.

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Pictured from left to right, back row: Jean Miller, My Fair lady Queen Claudia Oblack, Princess Lillibell Welter (Rainier), Patty St. John, Princess Shirley Walker (St. Helens), Joy McCartney and Vice Principal Mike Scott. Pictured in front: Charlie St. John. 10:27 AM Page 1 10-26-16 4x17 57th Anni final 5:Layout 1 10/24/16

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Opinion ViewPoints

We are not a Christian Nation

“Let me refresh your memory,’ said Claudia. “They are sung about in the Marine Corps Hymn. The Barbary pirates preyed upon American Constitution makes no mention Amsterdam via the small Dutch fathers weren’t necessarily ships off Friday, the coastJune of Tripoli. www.thechiefnews.com 5, 2015 Chronicle Guest Column by whatever of God.” island of St. Eustatius. The religious men, and they fought They took Americans slaves, BILL EAGLE “Sure it does.” Said the British intercepted the Declara- hard to create, in Thomas and demanded ransom from man, “We hold these truths to tion at sea. An accompanying Jefferson’s words, “A wall of us. The US finally fought with My church has a fellowship be self-evident, that all men letter with the Declaration separation between church and them, and in 1797 concluded hall, with an ample kitchen. are created equal, that they are was also intercepted and sent state.” George Washington what was called the Treaty of When our Sunday worship endowed by their Creator with to London as being a secret and James Madison didn’t take Tripoli. Article 11 of the treaty service concludes, people are certain unalienable Rights, that code. The letter was written in much interest in religious matcontains these words: encouraged to congregate and among these are Life, LibYiddish. ter and leaned toward deism. “As the Government of the visit. Members take turns in erty and the pursuit of Happi“Another Jew, Hayim Madison once implied that United states…is not in any supplying refreshments, and ness…” bankrupted himself religion encourages superstisense founded on the Christian each Sunday’s repast brings by ave overLySolomon “That’s in the declaration of supporting the American cause. tion, bigotry, and persecution. religion—as it has in itself no about new and pleasant surIndependence, not our ConstiHe arranged for arms to be Whenever George Washington character of enmity against prises. Clatskanie Policefrom Blotter mentioned released. was also The substance was shipped into the colonies ourHemaker in a cited the laws, religion, or tested tranquilI remember sitting at a table tution.” Interjected my wife. and to be meth, and for address, ProbableasCause -Theft “Acknowledging a creator the Dutch island of St. Eustapublic he occasionity offound Musselmen—and as the with my wife and a couple of 05/22/2015 – Atrouble report allyIII, an earlier wasStates later logged and entered placed does not mean that these people tius, and caused a lot of did,related he wastocareful not tocase. said never have other church members. I also a 3-year-old child found use the05/23/2015 – Police intoany evidence. were Christians.” for theofBritish. He is considword “God.” He would into war or act of hostility remember starting to stuff my in the Safeway parking lot, took a report of a possible 05/28/2015 – Policenation, “Yes, but they were,” said ered to be the financial hero of use other names like “Great against any Mehomitan face with carrot cake, and some unattended, was forwarded Author” suicidal male. AfterBeing.” speaka reportbyofthe a possible the man. “They weren’t Hinour American Revolution.” or “Almighty ittook is declared parties small finger sandwiches (filled to the DHS – Columbia suicidal female. Afterfrom making to the subject, he agreed dus, Jews or Moslems.” “So some Jews helped us,” I have also read that when that no pretext arising with some sort of tasty mystery County. to beWashington transporteddied, to the ing contact with the “I don’t know about Hindus said the man. “We’re still a George noSt. religious opinions shallsubject, ever meat), when a man sitting next Kevin Johnswords Medical Center for she agreed to voluntarily or Moslems,” replied Claudia, Christian 05/22/2015 Nation, and -most of Ray religious were uttered. produce an interruption of the to me said: “Don’t you think Scales were was arrested at the assessment. be transported St. Johnsthe our founders Christians.” “Ok,” said the man. “We harmony existingtobetween that our country should go back as she lifted a small cookie City replied Park for 05/28/2015 Police Medical Center for assessfrom her plate,” but Jews did “NoClatskanie they weren’t,” still have under God– on our were two countries.” to its beginnings? We started Probable Cause ment. contacted employee play a part in our American Claudia. “If we say that- aCrimi- coins, and Godbyisan in our pledge According to an article by as a Christian Nation, and it’s nal isMischief the Third of Allegiance. at Clatskanie Safeway, In addition to the above Revolution, and helped form Christian a personinwho Our founderswho Brooke Allen, President John about time that we return…” Degree, a Class C to turn that in a itcontainer referenced cases, the Clatsour country. Much of Europe believes in the divinity ofMisdeJesus mustwanted have thought was Adams signed this document. My wife squinted her eyes of whattoappeared to be kanie Police Department had institutionalized antiChrist,meanor. then it isScales safe totransported say important institutionalize The Senate ratified it and the and looked across the table “A to the County JailGod.” methamphetamine, which responded to 113 other calls Semitism, and Jews came to that some of Columbia our key Founding vote was unanimous.” Christian Nation?” bookedatand the past twotoweeks. was found in athe parking lot. during our country seeking freedom. Fatherswhere were he notwas Christians Claudia gave saintly The man got up leave “Yeah, a Christian Nation.” The first man to sign his name all. Benjamin Franklin, Ethan smile. “Our Founders didn’t “You sure seem to know a lot said the man. “Our founding Allen, Thomas Jefferson and institutionalize God. “In God”, of stuff, but the majority of fathers were Christians, and our in protest of the Stamp act was Mathias Bush, the Jewish Presi- Tom Paine were deists. They didn’t appear on our coins until people here are still Christians. whole nation was founded on dent of Philadelphia’s synabelieved in a God, but they after the Civil war, and “Nation I think that we still should be Christian principles. It’s right gogue. A Jew; Aaron Solomon, rejected revelation and all the under God” wasn’t inserted considered a Christian nation.” there in the Constitution.” supernatural elements of our into our pledge of Allegiance “It’s true,” said my wife; My wife Claudia is not a big stood with Christians at the battle of Bunker Hill. Another faith. John Adams wasRural a pro1954.” Clatskanie Fire untiljust south of the Boise mill CCMH. “that the majority of people in person, but her eyes narrowed Jew, Francis Salvador, lost his fessed Unitarian, and he also “Let’s get back to thisthat busiProtection District report property. It appears this 5/28/15 country Brush, claim tobark be Chrisand she half rose from the life in 1776 after raising volunappeared From to be more a deist us set being a Christian May 23 through nessa about fire was either delibdust fire: S. Columbia tians, but that still does not table, giving her an appearance teers to repel Indian attacks.” than a June Christian. continued Claudia. 2, Clatskanie RFPD Nation,” erately or accidentally on Riverour Highway, Helens make countrySt. a Christian of size. “No it isn’t,” she said. Claudia looked at the man “How do you to know so for “Dothe you remember reading responded 11 calls small wood dock by an This wasIf awe small by Nation. were2 afoot “Christian “There is nothing in our Conand continued. “The declaramuch?” asked the man. 3 fire- about the Barbary Pirates?” medical assistance, unknown person. The fire 2 foot barkdust fire outNation” then church leaders, institution that says that we are tion of Independence that you “Letrelated me continue,” scratched hisand head. calls, andsaid answered 5 The was man extremely small did stead side of Best Western of the politicians, would run a Christian nation. In fact, our started to quote was first sent to Claudia; “Our Founding “Uhnot vaguely.” other calls for service. cause any appreciable Hotel. Probably started by May 27, there was an ildamage to the dock. The a discarded cigarette butt. legal burn reported. fire was consistent with a No spread to structures or May 28, there was a mocigarette-caused fire. A vehicles and no injuries. tor vehicle crash. small, unauthorized campfire 5/30/15 Structure fire: andring has always singularly PUD board. Debbie Road, has been Recommends Mayo, Ward public know what was going Cheerfully, May 30, there was a was alsobeen located near 29451 Old Rainier making whatever PUDwas board meetings Just a note to recommend on at our utility, and all the Thomas structure fireKen on Old Rainier committed the docktoand was still warm attending Rainier. This a signifiorganization she is working for since 2014. I know she would Wayne Mayo for county comloses by ongoing lawsuits St. Helens Road. from prior use. Contact the cant structure fire involving not Port only of achieve its goals, but work well withapproximately the other board missioner. After many years of against the PUD. Nancy Ward May 31, there was an St. Helens for further a metal barn, in doing so. Columbia members representing the threat of exploding oil trains will represent the public interest Reed forburn. PUDThe board illegal homeownerto shine information. 40x50 in in size. The barn the was River PUD would be fortunate best of PUD customrunning through the middle of and we need that. I’mextinguished writing to support the the fire. 5/28/15 Structure fire: usedinterests for raising chickens to have as a Board ers. our communities, with much of Michael F. Sheehan candidacy of Debbie Reed for 735 her Matzen St., St.member. Helens. (chicks), storage including Columbia position River Fire This came inMark as a structure a 1978 Chevy Camaro, Trinchero Debbie has put in a lotand of what’s being built at Port WestScappoose a Board of Directors andRiver Rescue report fire but was actuallyPortland a stove time legaland marijuana effort togrowing. learn about ward being paid for by us in with Columbia PUD. There was a together 78% emerissue. The residents had ThePUD cause ofshe the has fire many was the and Scappoose and St. Helens (see No new taxes Debbie and I worked gency medical for all started the for stove cleaning assigned to a experience heating lamp P stands People’s years of legal as a your property tax bill under Voters-As I write, in my for twenty years in therate Portland calls cycleP and this caused a good paralegal system used incubate and I The in CRPUD stands and to legal secretary. “CCDA”) we need to choose left hand, are our just received office of thethis lawpast firmweek. Davis you someone from our south mother’s (nana’s) all your 5/25/15 Dumpster/outside deal of smoke and fumes warmshe thewould chicks. was for People’s; Columbia River think beThere a valuable county we house property Berg taxesfor which havehelp. gone Wright Tremaine. Debbie was May 23. 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This but may be more depending heads up after your article on will vote for Debbie Reed. our towns. county elections and ballot She is in onetheofScappoose the hardestBay workarea a group home operated by on insurance estimates. Sherry Welter In passing, I would also rec- measures.I am weighing same ing people I have ever met. She the fire in Rainier! Thank you!! Sherry Welter St. Helens ommend Nancy Ward for Dave and saying, “No new taxes!”. always went the extra mile, not at the John Kleger place shows. Kleger, coon the road and over grade. The car was driven by Oliver St.the Helens Baker’s seat on the CRPUD “No” on station the county aggregate only with herRalph paralegal duties, for the but U.S.also weather reports that Schnoover and with him in the front seat were Vote yeshis on brother, jail levy Board (he’s not running again). taxation. operative “No” on observer the backdoor takingbureau, on organizamean temperature month 54.13 degrees while Martin Emily received dislocated Debbieand Reed bestMustola. choice The driver Three years aago, the uncerAs a longtime CRPUD supsales tax the called measure 97.No for the tional and was practice management theOur maximum temperature was 78 (on May andthe the shoulder and severe abrasions oftainty the face and scalp.the Martin Debbie Reed is the best surrounding viability porter I was shocked at how new taxes! taxes need to responsibilities far20th) beyond minimum wasneed 33 (on 24th).ofThe total rainfall was Schnoover, who was transportedof to our Emanuel Hospital in for replacing Dave jail created a weakthe board treated Dave Baker stop going up and we to Mayscope most paralegals. She.53 choice inches. Eighteen days of the month were Portland Sunday was the mostness seriously er from Clatskanie’s on theonColumbia River in our injured county. with Now,a our recently for tryingPast... to let the stop taxing everything in sight. is steadfast andclear, loyal seven to the partly core Baker cloudy and six cloudy. The heaviest rainfall occurred on knee cap torn loose and the knee dislocated, serious head the 16th and 17th. There was a light frost on the 2nd of the lacerations, the bones of the forehead being exposed with month and far more unusual a killing frost on the 24th. The the brow was lacerated. Emily Mustola received bad face egon prevailing wind of the month was from the northwest. and head injuries, the skin and flesh being badly scraped More sheep have arrived in St. Helens the past week to be by the hard surface of the highway. The passengers in the pastured on Columbia County cutover land. Approximately back seat had lesser injuries; the group was brought in to ions to Mrs. 16,000 sheep from east of the mountains are now crazing in the Clatskanie Hospital where they were cared for. With the Route 1, the county. Kenneth C. Miller, S. P. & S. agricultural agent, exception of Martin Schnoover all were dismissed during the o was recently and four sheepmen were in town Tuesday conferring with W. night from the hospital. ificate of T. Evenson relative to placing some on the Benson Timber The drum and bugle corps, sponsored by the American ment by Better Company holdings. Legion left this morning on the train for Portland where they rdens for her Arvid Mattson, who is charged with assault with intent to will compete and march in the floral parade this afternoon. ke. The certifikill, following the shootings of Sergeant Kenneth Healea and The boys will be taken to the Multnomah Hotel for lunch ngs national Cal E. Throne, state officers at Astoria, about three weeks at noon and to dress for the parade. They go by bus to the Mrs. Sirnio is ago, will enter a defense pleading insanity, according to stadium where the paraders assemble. A large number r Homes and word from Astoria. of parents and friends planned to accompany the boys to o distinguished Deliveries of fish at Astoria showed a big increase Portland on the train. The S. P. & S made a special round pass its testing Wednesday, indicating that the June run of Chinook as trip rate of $1.30 for adults and half fare for children with a for dependstarted entering the Columbia. Fishermen operating near the three-day return limit. nce of taste mouth of the river were getting between 400 and 500 pounds The national convention of the Finnish Apostolic Lutherfulness. Mrs. per boat. an Church will be held in Clatskanie this coming week with follows: Disaster threatened the big Benson Timber Company log sessions beginning Sunday morning at 10 a.m. and closing Mrs. Anna Sirnio Cake raft late Sunday near Astoria when the towing drum on the Thursday evening. Four years ago the convention was also ening; 1 ½ cups sugar; 4 egg yolks, beaten; tug Roosevelt, which was to take the raft to San Diego, was held here and brought together a large gathering from the te; 3 tablespoons hot water; 1 cup milk; 1 tsp. disabled soon after the tug had crossed out from the river Midwest and the West. At that time on Sunday noon 2600 ; ¼ tsp. salt and 4 egg whites, stiffly beaten. entrance. After six hours work assisted by another tug, the were fed at the meeting and a crowd of almost equal size er until soft, then gradually add the sugar and Roosevelt returned to the river and the raft was beached near is expected this year. All sessions will be held in the high ming until smooth. Add the egg yolks, which Flavel. Repairs are now being completed on the tug’s towing school gymnasium. A cookhouse 16 by 16 ft. has been en until thick and lemon colored. Stir in the engine and the raft is now expected to be on its way safely erected near the building and the basement of the school will ch has been mixed to a smooth past in the hot by the middle of next week. It contains about 5,000,000 feet be used as a dining room. Three meals will be served daily e the milk and vanilla (combined) with the of logs. Two river channel buoys were carried away by the during the convention. There will be three services held s been sifted with the baking powder and salt, towline as it drifted about the channel. Both were recovered each day with the time at 10 a.m., 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. The ghly after each addition. Fold in the stiffly and replaced the day following. evening service will be mostly in the English language and ites. Place in 2 greased and floured 9-inch A near tragedy occurred last Saturday night when several the townspeople and those of the surrounding territory are ke in a moderate oven (350 to 375 degrees) young people were badly injured in an auto accident near the cordially invited to attend. inutes. Cool and ice with 7-minute icing and Karvonen home. The group, which included Emily Mustola, Hope all is well with you and yours, write soon! oconut. Cora Draper, Elsie Hill, Walter Daly of Clatskanie, and Love, was kind enough to share her recipe at a Frances Hill, Martin and Oliver Schnoover of Kalama went Alice meeting; I am so excited to give it a try! for a ride and failed to make the curve at the scene of the ot only a cool month, but it was also a month accident. The car skidded some distance before turning over (In last week’s edition we had the incorrect year listed for l, the report of Clatskanie’s new weather on the highway. 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Letters, Cont. dollars have been used wisely. The Jail Operations Citizens Advisory Committee, of which I am a member, consists of county citizens that voted for and against the levy. Its members voted unanimously to adopt a report describing the jail as “extremely well run” and spending its levy dollars responsibly. It’s also worth noting that the Columbia County Jail’s budget is squarely in line with the costs of other local jails in similarly-sized counties. For example, our county jail has a smaller budget and has a daily cost-per-bed that is significantly less than the jails in Lincoln County and Coos County. Because of our strong jail, early releases of inmates have dropped from 700 each year to zero. Now, crime victims who watch a judge impose a sentence will be comforted, knowing sentences will actually be served. Because of our strong jail, parties to a case will not have to wait as long to see justice on their cases because defendants who fail to appear in court can be arrested and stay in jail until their next court date. Because of our strong jail, drug-addicted offenders and those suffering mental health crises can! be held in a safe and secure facility that protects inmates until they are ready to re-enter the community. Because of our strong jail, families suffering from domestic abuse will sleep well, knowing they will not be awakened by abusers who were released early from jail. Please vote yes on Measure 5-257 so this progress will not go to waste. The money is being used wisely, it will not increase your taxes, and it will keep our community safe and strong. Jeff Auxier Scappoose An election quandry Election Quandary - Clinton? / Trump? Why have United States Citizens chosen two of the most despicable,

deplorable, abjectly immoral persons to lead our country? The historical record has spanned 4-5 decades: Satirical Sixties (1960s): Haight-Ashbury a hedonistic free-for-all; “Free Love(ie Lust);” and even a righteous and good introduction of “equal rights” amendment. Sickening Seventies (1970s): Societal breakdown of morality; resultant STD’s including deadly AIDS; acceptance of abortion; misuse of “equal rights” from original intent. Egregious Eighties (1980s): Societal disconnect from Judeo-Christian Biblical teachings; breakdown of marriage with resultant high divorce rates and single-parent homes; U.S. history re-written in “leftist” fashion and taught in public institutions leading to anti-U.S. sentiment among youth; worsening misuse and abuse of “equal rights” amendment; Open Borders. Numismatic Nineties (1990s): Money becomes U.S. God the “Golden Calf” now grown to full-fledge “Bull” (Wall Street); continued Judeo-Christian Biblical disconnect; resultant marriage/family breakdown; Presidential Office becomes Room of Ill-repute resulting in Congressional Investigation with only a hand-slap, but citizens seen only the “Bull” God-of-Money; “Leftist” anti-U.S. sentiment flourishes, as does “equal rights” abuse to ideology of “don’t-ask, don’ttell;” baby-killing abortion rates sky-rocket, as does the number of psychologically damaged women; Clinton administration initiates WTO and other “Trade” agreements killing U.S. middle-class industrial jobs with Congressional blessing; And Still Open Borders. Then yes the Turbulent, Tumultuous, even Toxically Terroristic 2000s: Terrorists attack and destroy World Trade Center and Pentagon, shocking and temporarily bringing U.S. unity! and many to their knees in prayer; housing bubble bursts as market collapses under “American Dream”

debacle caused by gov-pushed mortgage lending to insolvent peoples totally incapable of repaying loans; economy suffers as price of oil skyrockets to $100+/barrel; businesses fail and job-market plummets; Middle-Class income deteriorates as good-paying industrial jobs disappear to foreign markets resulting in many trying to live on “minimum-wage” service jobs; baby-killing abortion continues; “equal rights” encompass social mores never Constitutionally intended; marriage becomes optional; children’s welfare suffers to find decent Foster Homes and an epidemic of drug addiction; homelessness, panhandling street people, tent cities; “Word Police” scrutinizing every word spoken or written to silence and even prosecute individuals, especially Christians from speaking God’s Written Truth, defying our Constitutional “Freedom of Speech and Religion;” And still Open Borders. Thus, the line becomes blurred between “Left” and “Right,” as neither they nor Congress have the conviction or courage to address the cause of U.S. societal breakdown. Hear that silent voice within? Is it telling you things are “just not right ?” Search your soul and listen to our country’s founding fathers calling us back to common sense and morality. President John Adams (2nd President) said, “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and righteous people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” God Says, “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves, pray, seek My face, turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and forgive their sin and heal. C. Engen Scappoose Vote for Margaret Magruder Believe it or not, I have been looking forward to receiving my Voter’s Pamphlet for the November Election. I wanted

to see how our local candidates describe their priorities and how supporters of ballot measures define their issues. I am reading the pamphlet and I am persuaded to vote for Margaret Magruder for the Board of County Commissioners. Her priorities are: “A great place to live, a great place to work and a great place to play.” I agree Columbia County is all of those things and a new county commissioner should use every ounce of energy and commitment to understand and then act for the good of the county. We are a growing community and need to act with great respect and responsibility in order to retain our livability. Margaret will use her skills to collaborate with citizens and businesses to correct shortcomings and plan for the long-term for future generations. I urge you to vote for her. Paulette Lichotowich Columbia City Don’t pay the price for Mr. Mayo I heard the discussion between Margaret Mcgruder and her opponent, Wayne Mayo on KOHI last Friday. Mr. Mayo made an illogical, and opportunistic comment that illustrates why he should not be given a position of decisionmaking for the public. His comment was that if he were elected he would do away with all consultants hired by the county, and do the work himself, to save the County money. Even a general contractor contracts out technically precise or engineering specific detail work, simply because employing a proven expert saves time and money. The adage “If you think hiring professionals is expensive, try hiring amateurs” is true, and the taxpayers of Columbia County should not have to pay the price for Mr. Mayo to prove it. Ann Mathers St Helens

Vote in the right direction for Columbia River PUD! I have lived in Columbia County for over 30 years and retired from Columbia River PUD after 22 years of service. I attend the board meetings to be kept well informed. With the upcoming election just around the corner I would like to endorse the following candidates. I encourage you to vote for Debbie Reed in Subdivision 1 and Rob Mathers in Subdivision 3. Debbie and Rob would continue to move the utility forward in a positive direction. Debbie and Rob are both hard working and would bring a wealth of experience to the board. They are long time PUD customers and care deeply about the community. A vote for Debbie Reed in Subdivision 1 and Rob Mathers in Subdivision 3 would be a great addition to the CRPUD board. Elva Mills Portland

sioner who is not indebted to special interests, will resist new debt, and work hard to get rid of old debt. This is why I am voting for Wayne Mayo and I hope you will do the same. Brian Rosenthal Scappoose Vote Simpson for PUD board This argument about government being run like a business — while doing a clean-flush of incumbents — is counterproductive. In business, results mean costly training as earnings wane. In government, inexperienced folks learning the job make public expectations suffer. Hiring experienced people always takes precedence over inexperienced. Aside from corruption or incompetence, there’s no logical reason to vote experienced people out, that’s why I am supporting incumbent Richard Simpson for PUD Position 3. Richard’s folks-y style seem old-fashioned? That’s what makes him valuable. Hopefully, voters see honesty and common sense prevailing over trends. Richard Simpson has been my neighbor for the past 21-years. When I needed help he arrived announced with tool box, kind words and a smile. Whenever I needed answers for power outages, he’s responded the same way. He still proudly proclaims his phone line open to the public. Born 200-yards from where he still lives, Richard attended Yankton Grade; St. Helens High; served 10-years in the Navy and as a firefighter. Richard Simpson can’t be described as fancy or a political unicorn, but dependable; experienced; knowledgeable; honest and kind, are words that fit him like your favorite pair of work gloves. Most importantly, he’s best described as qualified and that works for me. Vote Richard Simpson, PUD Position 3. Randy Sanders Yankton

Correction In a recent opinion piece I pointed out Margaret Magruder who is running for county commissioner had been on the county budget committee for well over thirteen years. I was wrong. As it turns out Ms. Magruder has been on the budget committee for almost twenty years. What does this mean? Well this means not only has Ms. Magruder had plenty of time to help Columbia County get out of debt as I had previously stated but it also means she was there and voted for the poor decisions that made Columbia County the most indebted country in the state of Oregon. Ms Magruder’s supporters claim she is working hard to get us out of debt therefore we should elect her to county commissioner. That idea is ridiculous. It’s like saying we should hire the fox to guard the henhouse because the fox knows how to steel chickens better than anybody else. I want a county commis-

A St. Helens Halloween Tale A bit of creative holiday fun, a story contest for the readers of The Chronicle. Write an ending to the setup we have provided. The winning submission will be published in print and online. Please make your scary story appropriate for readers of all ages. The fog was settling across Columbia Boulevard as we set out for the holiday festivities. Everybody in costume, we made our way towards downtown. The air had that smell it gets just before an Oregon-

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Obituaries Geneva Doris “Val” Gauen September 28, 1922 ~ October 11, 2016 Geneva Doris “Val” Gauen of Portland, Oregon died October 11, 2016 at age 94. She was born in Rose Hill, Ramsey County, Minnesota on September 28, 1922 to Fred and Johanna (Carvatt) Vaillancourt, their only surviving child. She grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, graduating in 1940 from South Division High School. She attended Wisconsin State Teachers’ College-Milwaukee (now University of WisconsinMilwaukee) where in 1944 she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with a minor in

Music. On October 6, 1956, she married Robert Joseph “Bob” Gauen in Seattle, Washington. They were married until his death on October 9, 2009. Bob and Val moved to St. Helens, Oregon in 1957 where they raised two daughters. Val taught elementary school in the 1940s and 1950s in Waukegan and Kenosha, Wisconsin and Seattle, Washington; and she taught 6th grade at Condon Elementary School in St. Helens for 17 years until her retirement in 1987. She was a member of Plymouth Presbyterian Church in St.

Helens. While her daughters were young, she was active in Girl Scouts leadership. After her retirement, she served five years as president of the board of Spring Meadow as the non-profit planned, funded and constructed the Spring Meadow Assisted Living facility in St. Helens. After Bob’s death, Val moved to Holladay Park

Ken Weiman June 2, 1929 ~ October 18, 2016 Ken Weiman was born June 2, 1929, in St. Paul, Minn., to Clarence and Lucille (Hartigan) Weiman. He died Oct. 18, 2016, in St. Helens, Ore., at the age of 87. He was the fourth of eight children: Marcella, Ronald, Beverly, (Ken), Richard, Donna Mae, Robert and James. He was preceded in death by all, except James. Ken joined the U.S. Navy in 1946, where he served for two years on the tanker U.S.S. Sabine. He was always very proud of his service in the Navy. In 1949, Ken met Carol Rae Shatto, in Seaside, Ore., they were married in December of 1949, in St. Paul, Minn. The couple moved back to Scappoose, Ore., and had their first child, Michael. In 1951, they moved to the Lakewood/Long Beach area of California, where they raised their four kids, now including their three daughters, Sharon, Jennifer and Kenda. Ken worked as an As-

sistant Manager at McCoy’s Market in Long Beach for nine years. He then owned his own business as an industrial caterer for 27 years in the Gardena area of Los Angeles County. He and Carol lived in the Southern California area until 1991, at which time they moved back to St. Helens, Ore., to enjoy their retirement. Ken became a Master Gardener in St. Helens and keeping his one-acre property as beautiful as any

Range Bev - their first registered Pinzgauer cows. After retiring in 2003, Gary and Scharell took many cruises and traveled from Europe to Hawaii. Gary is survived by his wife of 52 years, Scharell; daughter, Tami Jo, and son-

leading folksongs while she played the button accordion or autoharp in her retirement community and singing torch songs at her 90th birthday party, she reveled in it all. Val enjoyed listening to classical music, attending the opera, reading nonfiction, sharing time and great meals with family, owning Miniature Schnauzers, traveling with Bob and their friends, developing her creative writing skills and researching her family history. She is survived by her daughters Kathryn Ring

(Ron) and Suzanne Gauen (Brian Batchelder) both of Portland, Oregon and grandchildren Alexandra Ring and Liam Batchelder. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, November 11, 2016 at 3:00 pm at Holladay Park Plaza in the Penthouse at 1300 NE 16th Ave, Portland, Oregon 97232. Memorial gifts can be made to the Oregon Food Bank or the League of Women Voters. You can express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.columbiafh.com.

Aleta Jo Japs May 17, 1926 ~ October 17, 2016

park, he loved sitting on his John Deere mower for however many hours it took to keep every blade of grass cut just perfectly. He loved going to the Lucky Eagle Casino on the senior bus or with family whenever they came to visit. He was always a “people person”… talking with everyone and anyone, everywhere he went. Ken is survived by his wife, Carol, of 67 years; his children, Michael (Ann), Sharon Sorensen (Randy), Jennifer Grippando (Mike) and Kenda Weiman; his five grandchildren, Stephanie, Travis, Amber, Erika and Darren, and his four great grandchildren, Jacob, Sofia, Jackson and Vincent. He loved his family very much and he taught us all to love and talk to people (“Hi, How are you?” was his signature line), to have a strong work ethic, to enjoy music (he loved the Rat Pack), and to always keep a good sense of humor. He will truly be missed and will always be in our hearts.

Gary Boyd Anderson July 19, 1945 ~ October 16, 2016 Gary Boyd Anderson was born in Ashland, Wisconsin, on July 19, 1945. He grew up in Mason, Wisconsin, until 1950 when his parents, Kenneth and Violet Anderson, moved to St. Johns, Oregon. Gary went on to become an Eagle Scout and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1963; then became a pipefitter with Local 290 and continued with them for 37 years. In 1972, Gary and Scharell moved from North Portland to Deer Island, Oregon, with their three daughters, two dogs, one cat, and 11 puppies. Gary enjoyed custom-haying and, with his wife, started Holler Ridge Pinzgauer Ranch in 1979 with Miss Moore and Miss Clear

Plaza in Portland to be near her daughters and their families. Music was the center of Val’s creative life. She was a gifted musician and vocalist. She enjoyed singing in a variety of musical venues throughout her life. From singing in USO shows during World War II to raising her voice in church and community choirs, performing solo, singing in small ensembles,

in-law, Mike George, Jr., with granddaughter, Shelby and her husband, Chet Oxenford, Jr., and two great-granddaughters, Jocelyn and Sophia; daughter, Mary, and son-in-law, Dan West, with grandsons, Jacob and Corey, and granddaughter, Sara; and daughter, Kristi, and son-in-law, Ian Crape, with granddaughters, Bailey, Gracie, and Peyton. Gary passed away at home on Sunday, October 16, 2016. There will be a celebration of life in early 2017.

Aleta Jo Japs, a 72 year resident of St. Helens, passed away October 17, 2016, at the age of 90. She was born in Missouri to Forest and Bessie Sherer, the oldest of five. At age 14 she met “the love of her life”, Bernie Japs. They celebrated 70 years of marriage. He preceded her in death in 2014. Jo was mother of three, grandmother of three and great grandmother of seven, who all dearly loved her. Her life was centered around family and serving others through the

Do It!” She will be missed by the many people whose lives she has touched. Private burial will be at Willamette Cemetery in Portland. A memorial and celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 29, at the St. Helens First United Methodist Church, 560 Columbia Blvd. Instead of flowers consider honoring Jo by donating to the United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, or to Camp and Retreat Ministries.

United Methodist Church, Camp and Retreat Ministries, Girl and Boy Scouts, Sweet Adelines, and the Peace Corps. Her motto was, “Anytime you have a chance to help someone,

Debra Joy Booth January 3, 1957 ~ October 19, 2016 Debra J. Booth of St. Helens, Oregon, died on October 19, 2016, at the age of 59, after a long battle with cancer. She was born On January 3, 1957, in Hillsboro, Oregon, to Gerald and Arma (Tunison) Marsh. Debra grew up and attended high School in Hillsboro. On March 3, 1984, she married Michael Booth in Portland, Oregon. She worked as a systems analyst at Intel for 20 years. Debra and Michael lived in Beaverton for 32 years and had just recently moved to St. Helens where they were building a home. They were members of

Grace Baptist Church and enjoyed traveling in the South Pacific and Caribbean. Debra is survived by: her husband Michael, her children and grandchildren, her mother and her eight

brothers and sisters who all just adored her. She was preceded in death by her father. A Viewing will be held at Columbia Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 25, from 1-4 p.m. and Wednesday, October 26, from 3-7 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Grace Baptist Church on Friday, November 11, 2016, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make all donations to the American Cancer Society. Please sign our online guestbook at www.columbiafh.com.

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Measure 97: a $6 billion tax on sales – with no guarantee of how politicians would spend the money

Measure 97 would impose $6 billion in new taxes on the sales of goods and services in Oregon, including everything from food, clothing, housing, utilities and gas to medicine and healthcare. The state of Oregon’s own nonpartisan study found that Measure 97 would increase costs for a typical family by $600 per year and especially hurt those who can least afford higher living costs. Despite Measure 97’s deceptive wording, there’s no guarantee where the money would go – it’s a blank check. Measure 97 is not a constitutional amendment, so under state law and Oregon Supreme Court decisions, it cannot bind the Legislature’s spending decisions. The Legislature’s own top legal authority, the Legislative Counsel, stated that the Legislature could spend the money “in any way it chooses.�

William D. Rutherford Former Oregon State Treasurer

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Every Major Newspaper in Oregon: No on 97 Examples:

“As even the measure’s proponents admit, the Legislature may spend the revenue ... anywhere it likes.�

“Prices for everything from food to medicine to power would go up.�

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“The money would go into the state general fund, and lawmakers could spend it any way they wished.�

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Senior Myles Terry breaks off a big play after the catch in the second quarter, setting up a Tyler Rea 29-yard touchdown.

Lions clinch playoff birth with win over Putnam BY CLAUDE AKINS

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Five different seniors combined for six touchdowns on Senior Night at Doc Ackerson Stadium last Friday, as the Lions went on to beat Rex Putnam (3-5) 42-14, earning them a spot in the state playoffs. Coming into the match up, St. Helens knew a win would grant them a playoff birth – and Putnam knew a loss meant their season would end on Oct. 28, with no opportunity to test their mettle against the state’s best on Nov. 4 or Nov. 5. “Both of us [were] fighting for a playoff spot this week, so that in itself makes any

for 262 yards with six runners carrying the ball at least three times for an average of over seven yards per carry. “Well, a big part of our great run game is our offensive line and how we play as one,” senior captain and offensive tackle Brayden Garver said. “We couldn’t do it without our great offensive line coach, Josh Norton.” “Another factor that leads to our great run game is how blessed we are in the backfield and the ability for us to limit mental mistakes,” Garver said. As a team, they have committed 17 penalties for 125 yards over the past three games. And when the running

team dangerous,” quarterback Levi Norton said. But the Lions came out and took care of business for the second week in a row, increasing their home record to 4-1 this season, and increasing their points scored to points allowed margin to 174, good for first in the Northwest Oregon Conference by three points over Wilsonville (7-1). According to that same statistic, the Lions have the second best defense in the league and the most explosive offense, narrowly beating out conference-leading Sandy (62) by two points. That offensive firepower begins and ends with the running game – and against Putnam the St. Helens backs ran

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with last season’s squad. However this team has more potential than the 2015 Lions. The first reason is obvious: last year’s juniors are this year’s seniors. And secondly, this team has had an injury-plagued year, rarely fielding a complete team. Running back Tyler Rea went down last Friday, re-injuring his leg after returning to the field two week’s ago at La Salle. But despite any nagging injuries, there are reasons to be optimistic going into the playoffs. A win next week over Sandy would grant them the third seed, and – more importantly – it would likely mean a leap in the state rankings. Theoretically, they could

NWOC Standings

LONG 29 26 25 LONG 51

Colton Beisley 5 3 2 0 0 0 Austin Dragoo 4 3 1 0 0 0

game is producing, the Lions have a huge match-up advantage outside. The last three weeks have shown how dynamic the Norton-Myles Terry connection can be. In that span, Terry has racked up 276 yards and four touchdowns, including last week’s eight catch, 180 yard, twotouchdown showcase. The same stretch has seen an uptick in Norton’s efficiency. In the last two games, the senior has completed all but two passes. This win is big in terms of the program as well: even if the Lions were to lose their final season game at Sandy and lose their playoff game, this season would still match their best in four years, along

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keep the third seed despite a loss if Hillsboro (4-4) falls to Parkrose, though the Spartans are heavy favorites in that match-up. Currently, the Lions are ranked 15th. And if the playoffs were to start today, that would mean a match-up with second-ranked NWOC rival, Wilsonville. But no matter what seed the Lions earn, this playoff birth is the product of years of hard work. “It means a lot to all of us, seeing how much dedication and hard work we all put in the off-season and pre-season,” Garver said. “[We want to] bring a better name to St. Helens football – hard work will pay off.”

Overall

Sandy 6-0 6-2 Wilsonville 5-1 7-1 St. Helens 4-2 6-2 Hillsboro 4-2 4-4 La Salle 2-4 4-4 Putnam 2-4 3-5 Milwaukie 1-5 3-5 Parkrose 0-6 0-8

Lions look to hand Sandy their first league loss BY CLAUDE AKINS

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This Friday, St. Helens (6-2) will be fighting to maintain the third seed in the Northwest Oregon Conference when they travel to Sandy, Ore. to take on the Pioneers (6-2). For Sandy, this season couldn’t have been more of a turnaround. In 2015, they finished 0-9, and dead last in the NWOC. A lot of that success has to do with the emergence of senior Grayson Kansala. The six-foot-three 170 pound quarterback didn’t get much action in the pocket last season, but has started every game this season, and has placed himself squarely in the upper tier of NWOC quarter-

backs. In the six league games this season, Kansala has thrown for 977 yards and nine touchdowns and five interceptions. What makes him dangerous though, is what he is able to do outside of the pocket and past the line of scrimmage – especially in the red zone. In total, he’s rushed for 189 yards this season, but has found the end zone six times on the ground. Perhaps the most potent offensive threat for the Pioneers, however, is running back Chaise Carmony. The senior has rushed for 870 yards and 12 touchdowns in five league games this season, having missed their game versus Rex Putnam. And dynamic defensive back Haidon Allen, who throughout this season has

taken on running backs in the backfield this year, is ready for the run. “We are expecting a heavy run team. Nothing we can’t handle,” Allen said. “Play by play. This is a big game for us. Looking to give them their first loss.” This Friday, the Friday night lights may be fireworks, as the two top-scoring teams in the NWOC meet. The Lions defense has the edge in the points allowed category, though Sandy has beaten two opponents – Wilsonville and Hillsboro – that beat St. Helens this season. Sandy, for their part, does not have much to lose this game. Even if they were to lose on their ­­­­

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Running back Chaise Carmony gets downfield last week against Hillsboro.

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home turf, they would still maintain the first seed in the NWOC with a 6-1 league record, opposed to the Lions would-be 5-2 record. The only way the Lions can leap in the standings would be if Wilson-

BY CLAUDE AKINS

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Rainier won the Lewis and Clark League last Thursday night for the second year in a row when they came back to beat visiting Portland Christian in five sets (25-20, 2025, 21-25, 25-12, 15-9). After wining the first set, the Columbians fell to the Royals in the second and third sets. “We came back from 2-1, and really kind of dominated the last two games, 25-12, and then 15-9,� Head Coach Mike Edwards said. “And in that [final set] we were up 7-1, and then 11-4. We had a pretty good lead when Breana [Edwards] got in the back row and then we just maintained and finished.� Winning with Edwards in the back row is a good indicator of how well the team played. Their star junior hitter shapes the identity of this team – but how well those around her play will determine The Columbians’ ceiling. Against Portland Christian, Edwards swung on 71 balls, totaling 38 kills. In addition, she tallied seven stuff blocks, 21 digs, and served 16 balls with three aces. In those early sets, however, the Royals played Edwards tough. “A lot of it was what PC was doing. They were digging Breana,� coach Edwards said. “A lot of their kills weren’t really aggressive kills. We would dig their aggressive hits. It was their off-speed stuff that killed us.� “Everybody’s braced for that hard hit, but it’s like that off-speed pitch

ville (7-1) lost, though that scenario is unlikely, as the Cougars play struggling La Salle. Of course, the good news is that the Lions have secured a playoff spot, win or lose. A win over the Pioneers, however, would mean a leap in the rankings which in part determine playoff seeding, and would give the Lions momentum heading into the post season.

But despite the temptation to think big picture, to ponder the big possibilities, this team is grounded firmly in its “one week at a time� roots. Or as Captain Brayden Garver put it, “Same as we do every week, keep a slow boil, don’t get too excited and come out and execute.� The rankings freeze right after the final whistle, 10 p.m. this Friday.

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Coach Mike Edwards talks with his daughter Breana during a timeout as the Columbians were trailing Portland Christian.

in baseball, the changeup. They’re hard to dig. If you’re not on your toes and you’re not really disciplined on defense, or if you’re not used to that, they’re hard to dig.� The visiting team began to fade down the stretch, however. They began missing their serves and hitting the net. “We were digging the ball, and we were not making as many mistakes,�

Edwards said. “We weren’t hitting the ball out. We weren’t hitting into the blocks, and they weren’t digging us. We were making some good plays in transition. When they would hit, we would attack them back.� A key for this team throughout the year has been their communication and their focus. During

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Tyler Rea break through the middle and into the seconday en route to a 29-yard touchdown scamper last week against Rex Putnam.

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those second and third sets, coach Edwards kept reminding the players to focus and not let falling behind change their mentality. “When we’re not playing well, we tend to go oil and water instead of glue,” the coach said. “We kind of separate, and kind of pout, when we need to go ‘I got this.’” Due to the Thursday victory, the Columbians will host the first play-in game this Saturday. The rankings froze Tuesday night and were not available at the time of print, but if they remain static, then Rainier as the sixth seed will host the current 11th seed, Burns. “I am not preparing for the playoffs any different

than I am for what we’ve done so far. I honestly don’t worry as much about the other team as I do my own. If we do our things right, we’re a very solid team,” Edwards said. The supporting cast around Breana Edwards has had its ups and downs this season, but one aspect of their game that has solidified is their serving. Sophomore Kyla Howell has led the way in that respect, and the league title match was no different, as the outside hitter served 35 times with two aces and only one serving error. Setting is crucial for this team as well. And though a well-served ball is obviously preferable, there is an allowable margin of error due to the high hitting point and speed of Edwards’ strikes. Shaleya NakaahikiTeves and Taleah King have shared that respon-

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www.thechronicleonline.com sibility throughout the season. Against the Royals, Nakaahiki-Teves had 12 assists and King had 17. Mikayala Lorentson paced the Columbians with 15 digs. As a team, they only missed three serves. The lone senior on the team, Kami Gray, is crucial to this team’s success – and if she plays well, the team’s potential increases accordingly. Against Portland Christian, however, Gray had eight hitting errors, which counteracted to a degree her three kills and 31 sets. “We have to fix that as a team. That’s what I’m going to focus on - that stat and try to get her to focus on controlling the ball a little bit more.” This is the second straight Lewis and Clark League title for the Columbians. And in the last three seasons, Rainier has lost “only” one league game.

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Shaleya Nakaahiki-Teves celebrates as the Columbians win the fourth set en route to their league title victory.

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The Lions celebrate after beating Wilsonville in their final regular season game of the season.

BY CLAUDE AKINS

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In their final match of the regular season, the St. Helens Lions volleyball team put away visiting Wilsonville (7-11) in three sets (25-17, 25-22,25-14). The win earned them home court advantage in their play-in match against The Dalles Tuesday night, Oct. 25, the results of which were unavailable at print. After two consecutive and dispiriting losses to Hillsboro (9-10) and Sandy (14-6), the Lions returned to the play that led to their success throughout this year. As a team, they passed and served exceptionally, passing at 84 percent and serving at 96 percent. And the team knows that if they compete the way they did against Wilsonville, they have a legitimate chance to make waves in the state playoffs. “If we can play like we played last night against The Dalles in the play-ins, I think we will win,” senior Mercedes Massey said.

“Everything came together to support their Lions. For [Thursday night], as it Massey, that home crowd should every game. I have support at her final regular said it from the beginning season game as a Lion – of the season, this team has before she embarks on her real potential, the question collegiate volleyball career is, ‘How bad do we want at Warner Pacific – was an it, individually and more added source of motivation. importantly as a team?’ I “Going into last nights am not going to sugar coat final league game I told it...We played like we can, myself, ‘I am going all out, like we should, like we leaving it all on the court,’” wanted to win; we had fun Massey said. “I wanted and it yielded very success- to walk off the court with ful results.” the W and feeling like a The stats bear out champion. The crowd was Massey’s attitude. The amazing, our parents and senior passed at 89 percent, supporters were there in served at 90 percent, and our honor. Losing simply those quantifiers are usunotched 2 kills, all while wasn’t an option. I personally more difficult to perdigging balls from the back ally fed on the emotions of ceive. Team chemistry is row. Her fellow senior the gym. I wore that black one of those factors – and Brianna Cathers once again led the Lions in kills with 21. In “Mercedes Massey and Brianna Cathers were addition, she served named 2016 Northwest Oregon Conference 1st at 100 percent and passed at 77 percent. Team All League players. Emillee Webster, Abby Abby Russell conRussell, and Lilli Shriver all received honorable tinued her efficiency hitting from the opmention nods.” posite side of Cathers, passing at 93 percent, in volleyball, a sport that serving at 92 percent, and and yellow with pride.” depends on spacing and notching three kills. While success in athletpassing, chemistry is even It was senior night ics can often be measured more noticeable. Thursday, and the full through precise statistics, “I think the one com“Jungle Crew” showed up the factors that lead to

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La Salle 13-1 17-6 Sandy 12-2 14-6 St. Helens 10-4 14-7 Wilsonville 7-7 7-11 Hillsboro 6-8 9-10 Putnam 5-9 5-13 Parkrose 2-12 4-16 Milwaukie 1-13 2-17 ponent that our team is done best this year is not imploding, attacking each other, or having drama on or off the court. We have had a lot of ups and downs, this season has been a bit like a roller coaster, but the one thing that stayed tried-and-true is that we were teammates in the good and the bad times. Simply put, we have respect for each other,” Massey said. Massey and Cathers were named 2016 Northwest Oregon Conference

1st Team All League players. Emillee Webster, Abby Russell, and Lilli Shriver all received honorable mention nods. In 2015, Massey and Webster received honorable mention. Against Wilsonville, Webster passed at 89 percent and served a perfect 100 percent. If the Lions were to beat The Dalles (4-13), they would advance to the first round of the playoffs this Saturday, Oct. 29, hosted by Liberty High School in Hillsboro.

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Events of note Volunteer work party @ Nob Hill Nature Park Saturday, Nov 5, 1 to 4 PM. Help re-move invasive plants at Nob Hill Nature Park in St Helens. The Scappoose Bay Water-shed Council and Friends of Nob Hill Nature Park invite you to join the semi-annual volunteer work party on Saturday, November 5, from 1 to 4 PM. Nob Hill Nature Park is an oak woodland overlooking the Columbia River. Please bring water and snack items, and wear long-sleeve tops, long pants and work boots. Dress in layers, including rain gear if needed. This work party takes place rain or shine. Meet at 1 PM, at the city’s wastewater treatment plant, 451 Plymouth Street, in St Helens. After sign-in, we’ll take a short tour through the woods. Pre-registration is requested by Friday, November 4 by contacting Scappoose Bay Watershed Council at 503-397-7904. Or e-mail info@scappoosebay-wc.org. There is easy parking, across from park’s main entrance. For info on day of event, call 503-3498586. Native Plants in Your Landscape: Thursday, October 27 at 6:30 pm at the OSU Extension office in St. Helens. The class will touch on the role these plants play in the larger landscape and their value as garden plants. The speaker is from Heri-

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tage Seedlings, one of the most important wholesale nurseries in the state. Fall Mushroom Show. Miller Hall, Western Forestry Center, Portland 10/30 12pm-5pm http://wildmushrooms. org/node/516 Admission: Adults $5; Seniors and students $3; Children under 12 free. Free to OMS Members. Beautifully arranged tables display wild, locally foraged mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest, carefully picked, identified and arranged to educate the public about fungi. The number and type of mushrooms vary with fruiting conditions. This colorful event also features special interest tables, including mushroom cookery and preservation, toxic mushroom information, dyeing with mushrooms, a truffle exhibit, mushroom themed art, a “Kids Corner,” mushroom cultivation, as well as books, posters, and “growyour-own-at-home” kits for sale, and much more!! And there are plenty of knowledgeable OMS members on hand to answer questions, identify mushrooms that you bring in, and chat with about fungi. Winterizing the garden • Cover rose bushes with a sawdust mulch above the graft union and up several inches to protect the plant in the event of very cold weather. • Dig your dahlias if you still want and put them in

garden plots the coolest space you have that will stay above freezing. Dust the cut stems with sulfur and put in sawdust or peat moss. Alternatively, leave them in their beds, mulch them well, and count on another mild winter. • Figure out how to protect your container plants when the weather turns cold. Roots are not as hardy as tops. Plants that are hardy to 0° F in the ground can die at 15-20°F in containers. Best strategy is to put them out of the direct wind and when the weather turns really frigid, wrap some insulation around the pot, keep the soil moist, and con-sider throwing a tarp or blanket over the top. • It is not too late to plant bulbs! Our mild winters allow bulbs to push out roots and establish themselves far later than

other parts of the country. If you find that you haven’t planted garlic, tulips, daffodils, or snowdrops, don’t despair. Get to it. You might even find some bulbs at discount.

work session , second Wednesday of the month – work session, 6:30 p.m., regular meeting held on the fourth Wednesday of the month, in the Board Room at 474 N. 16th St. • (October meeting change, Oct. 12 this month) Columbia Soil & Water Conservation District Board meets at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the Columbia SWCD office, 35285 Millard Road. • Columbia County Stroke Support Group meets every fourth Wednesday of each month, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Avamere at St. Helens, 2400 Gable Road. Contact Jenny Hicks for more information 503-366-8070. • Port of St. Helens Commission work session 5 p.m. every fourth Wednesday of the month at the port office, 100 E Street, Columbia City. • Trying to quit smoking? Come to Sunset Park Community Church, 6:30-7:45 p.m. 174 Sunset Blvd., for more information call 503-997-9878 or drop in.

Thursday. Contact Natasha Parvey 850-377-7867 or natashaparvey@ gmail.com. For more information view http://6421.toastmastersclubs. org/ • Kiwanis Club of St. Helens meets at noon at the Elks Club. For more information call 503-397-6503. • Al-Anon Meetings, held weekly on Mondays (baby sitting offered) and Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m., at the First Lutheran Church, 360 Wyeth St., St. Helens, OR 97051. For more information visit: www.al-anonportlandoregon.org or call 503-369-1195 or 504-543-7191. • Clean Columbia County meets the second Thursday of the month, at the Columbia Soil & Water Conservation District building, 35285 Millard Road, at 6:30 p.m. • The VFW Ladies Auxiliary meets the second Thursday of each month at the senior center. Call 503-3972147 for more information. • River City Singers meets for rehearsals. New singers are always welcome, for more information call 503-875-4611. • The St. Helens Economic Development Corp. (SHEDCO) meets the last Thursday of each month begin-

Demise of the yellow jackets Fall is not a good time to be a yellow jacket worker. The colony is in transition and will soon collapse. A protected class of females (“queens to be”) is fattened up since they alone will carry the colonial genes

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through the winter. They emerge from the colony, ma-te in air with the males, and then seek a protected place to winter over. It isn’t uncommon to find these fat queens in stacks of firewood or under boards in an open garage. Nest year, they start a new nest by themselves, tending the larval brood until enough workers are present to take over. The males, after the reproductive dance is done, quickly fall to earth and perish. The worker caste goes through a slow decline. Early in the year, they fed the new yellow jacket larva protein from caterpillar juicy bits and the larva, in return, made them sugary treats. But the queen produces fewer larvae towards the end and the workers turn to sugar-rich fruits outside. The colony is in a death spiral. The workers eventually start departing the nest one by one, never to return. The queen for this year also departs to die alone and untended. The remaining larva die as the nest is destroyed by rain and wind and sometimes, skunks who relish brood.

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trees and shrubs for dinner. Their nibbling can girdle your trees at the soil line or remove the roots below ground. Next spring, the trees leaf out but can’t move water and they die. Reducing damage starts with making the voles uncomfortable. Cut the grass around trees very short so that they fear owls, cats, and hawks as they go in search of food. Collapse mole tunnels for they provide access. Final, be careful in the use of landscape fabric and black plastic mulches- they provide cover. Trapping does work if pursued persistently. There are a lot of issues with baits for non-target animals and there are few if any baits registered for home use much beyond the immediate area adjacent to structures. Take excess produce to the food bank, senior centers, or community meals programs. Cash donations to buy food are also greatly appreciated. The Extension Service offers its programs and materials equally to all peo-ple. Contact information for the Extension office

Voles are a winter problem

Oregon State University Extension Service – Columbia County 505 N. Columbia River Highway (across from the Legacy clinic) St. Helens, OR 97051 503 397-3462 Email: chip.bubl@oregonstate.edu

Meadow mice, more properly known as voles, cause a lot of damage in the winter. As food gets scarce and especially when there is snow on the ground, they will turn to young

Weekly Meetings Mondays • Al-Anon Meetings, held weekly on Mondays (baby sitting offered) and Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m., at the First Lutheran Church, 360 Wyeth St., St. Helens, OR 97051. For more information visit: www.al-anonportlandoregon.org or call 503-369-1195 or 504-543-7191. • The MS Support Group of Columbia County meets the first Monday of each month at 1 p.m. at Dairy Queen in Scappoose. For more information call Susan at 503-5432517. • St. Helens Lions meets every first and third Monday at 6:30 p.m., at the America’s Best Value Inn. Call 503397-0407 for more information. • Columbia County Fair Board meets the second Monday of each month, 6 p.m. in the 4-H Building at Columbia County Fairgrounds, 58892 Saulser Road, St. Helens. • The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Friends and Family Support Group meets the second Friday and fourth Monday of each month downstairs at the Rainier United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. For more information call Teri at 503556-9135. Tuesdays • Kiwanis Daybreak meets at 7 a.m. at the America’s Best Value Inn. Call 503-397-2696. • Toastmaster Meetings, 6:30-8 p.m., at Columbia Foursquare Church, 555 Commons Way, St. Helens. For more information contact Ronda Holdridge at 503-369-1195. • Columbia Community Mental Health Board of Director’s Meeting, 4 p.m., on the first Tuesday of each month, at the Creekside Center – 58646 McNulty Way, St. Helens. • McNulty Water People’s Utility District Board meeting 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at 34240 Millard Road, in Warren. • Northwest Regional Spinners Association invites knitters, crocheters and spinners to informally meet and share their craft on the second Tuesday of the month from 6-9 p.m. at Plymouth Presbyterian Church, 2615 Sykes Road. For more information, call Trish Anderson at 503-366-0130. • Columbia River PUD Board Meeting, 6 p.m., on the third Tuesday of each month in the Columbia River PUD Community Room – 64001 Columbia River Highway, Deer Island. • Cub Scouts Monthly Pack Meeting, 6:30 p.m., every month on the third Tuesday, through May 16, 2017, at St. Helens Middle School. Cub

Scouts is open to boys in first-fifth grade. Pack 250 focuses on family activities. Registration is open year round, for more information contact Francis Brownell, 503-369-5426 or fjbrownell@gmail.com. • The Columbia County Democratic Central Committee meets the last Tuesday of every month at Kozy Korner, St. Helens, Meetings start at 7 p.m. Wednesdays • LeTip of Columbia County, 7-8:30 a.m., Sunshine Pizza, 2124 Columbia Blvd., St. Helens. LeTip is a professional networking group that focuses on passing business tips/ referrals to other members. For more information contact Tal Carbone 503-543-3624. • Rotary Club of Columbia County – St. Helens, noon, at the Elks Lodge, 350 Belton Road. For more information call 503-397-2341. • Columbia County Board of Commissioner board meeting 10 a.m., in room 308 at Columbia County Courthouse. Staff meeting at 1 p.m. in room 331. • Parkinson’s Disease Support Group meets the first Wednesday of each month at Avamere, 2400 Gable Road in St. Helens, for more information contact Jenny Hicks at 503-366-8070. • Port of St. Helens Commission meets for regular session 8:30 a.m. every second Wednesday of the month at the port office, 100 E Street, Columbia City. • Alzheimer’s Support Group meets the second Wednesday of each month from 3-4 p.m. at Avamere at St. Helens, 2400 Gable Road. Call 503-366-8070 for more information. • St. Helens School District Board

Thursdays • Be a guest at Columbian Toastmasters at America’s Best Value Inn, 535 S. Columbia River Highway, from 12:05-1:05 p.m., every

ning at 6 p.m. Meetings are held at the Kozy Korner in St. Helens. Fridays • The St. Helens Sports Booster Club meets at the Kozy Korner, at 7 a.m., every Friday that there is school in the St. Helens School District. • American Legion meets the first Friday of each month at America’s Best Value Inn, 535 S. Columbia Highway, St. Helens.The meetings are held in the meeting room behind the lounge. Meetings start at 8 a.m. • Republicans Meet Up, every second Friday of the month at the Village Inn, 535 S. Columbia River Highway, St. Helens. Dinner at 6 p.m., followed by meeting at 7 p.m., for more details visit: www. columbiagop.org. Saturdays • Weight Watchers meets at Grace Baptist Church at 9 a.m. Weigh-ins start at 8:30 a.m. for more information call 800-651-6000 or email dromjue@comcast.net • St. Helens Writers’ Guild Meeting hosted by the St. Helens Library, second Saturday of each month, 12-2 p.m., Armstrong Room. Open

to all writers. • Oath Keepers Columbia County Chapter meets at the Kozy Korner, 371 Columbia Blvd., in St. Helens, at 6:30 p.m., every third Saturday of the month. • Columbia County Fair Board Workshop Session (meetings will be held every other Saturday beginning with the Oct. 8 meeting) 9 a.m.-noon, at the fair office, 58892 Saulser Rd., St. Helens. Sundays • Overcomers Outreach – a spiritually-based, 12-step recovery program for substance abuse issues. Meets at 6 p.m. at Sunset Park Community Church, 174 Sunset Blvd., in St. Helens. Call 503-397-0535 or visit www.sunsetparkchog.org • Yankton Recovery Group meets at Yankton Grange, Pittsburg Road, 5:30-6:30 p.m., every Sunday is open discussion. Call 503-397-1473 or 503-366-0667 for more information. • Worship service at Calvary Lutheran Church (LCMS), 10:30 a.m., 58251 S. Division Road, in St. Helens, for more information call 503-397-1739.

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reliable transportation due to travel requirements to/from different job locations. Experience as a janitor or housekeeper is preferred. High school/college students welcome to apply. For additional employment information and to apply online: www.ccmh1.com Columbia County Mental Health 503-397-5211. Our company makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform a job unless such accommodations would impose an undue business hardship. Please let us know if you need an accommodation to participate in the application process. CCMH considers all applications for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran/reserve/national guard, disability, or any other similarly protected status. CCMH is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace.

pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. For more information and to apply contact our HR Department at (503) 5334373 or email Career Development Coordinator at crystal@cas-dd. org.

UTILITY WORKER I OR II Columbia City - full-time. Performs a variety of unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance, construction, repair and operation of public works facilities; maintains and reads water meters; does related work as required. High school graduate or equivalent; preference given to experience relating to construction, maintenance and repair of public works facilities. Requires Water Distribution and Wastewater Collections certificates or ability to obtain Level I certification within two years of employment. Must possess valid driver’s license. Salary range Level I: $2,871-$3,848/mo.; Level II $3,239-$4,341/ mo. DOQ/plus excellent benefits. CLOSE: 9 am on 11/14/16. Obtain application packet at www. columbia-city.org or from City Hall, 1840 Second St., PO Box 189, Columbia City, OR 97018; (503) 397-4010; colcity@ columbia-city.org. EOE

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Community Access Services (CAS) is a non-profit organization that provides residential services and employment opportunities to individuals who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities living and working in our community. CAS is currently hiring for the following positions: Direct Support Professional: Full time positions available working in our residential and day services programs in St Helens and Scappoose. Preference is given to those with experience in social services or care giving field. Position starts at $11.25 with an increase at 6 month, plus benefit. Roving Direct Support Professional Full time positions available providing relief coverage for our residential and day services programs in Scappoose, St Helens and Clatskanie. A flexible schedule and reliable transportation is essential. Preference is given to those with experience in social services or care giving field. Position starts at $13.75 with an increase at 6 month, plus benefit. Job Coach: Part time positions available support individuals with successful community employment opportunities in the St Helens and Clatskanie area. Preference is given to those with a background in social services or vocational services programs. Position starts at $13.75 per hour with an increase at 6 month. All applicants must be able to qualify as a company driver and pass a

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Community Calendar Wednesday, Oct. 26 • Scappoose Library Children’s Storytime, 10:30 a.m., 52469 S.E. Second St. In the meeting room, stories, songs and crafts for children ages 5 years and younger. • St. Helens Library Family Storytime, 11:15 a.m., 375 S. 18th St., in the children’s room. Join other families for stories, songs, movement, finger plays, puppets and more. Children of all ages are welcome with a parent or caregiver. • Columbia County Historic Courthouse Museum, noon-4 p.m., 230 Strand St. Thursday, Oct. 27 • Columbia County Historic Courthouse Museum, noon-4 p.m., 230 Strand St. • Community Meal, 5:30-6 p.m., First Lutheran Church, Parish Hall, Fourth and Wyeth streets, St. Helens. Free Dinner. For more information on how to help or volunteer call 503-397-0090. Friday, Oct. 28 • Afternoon Tea at Caples House Museum, 2-4 p.m. – 1925 First St., Columbia City, for details call 503-397-5390 or www.capleshouse.com. Serving tea and sweets, $5 per person, proceeds

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Estate Sales ESTATE SALE HELP LET US DO THE WORK FOR YOU. 30 YEARS EXP., WITH REF’s. WE CLEAN, PRICE & SELL YOUR ITEMS FOR YOU. ALSO BUYING COSTUME JEWELRY. CALL FOR INFO DAN and DARLENE. 503-308-2764 503-308-2759 503-728-3654 Estate Sale Vintage bedroom set, collectors items, sewing machines, china, 10x12 screen tent, steelheaders tend, old milk bottles, old canning jars. 201 Mayfair Dr. St. Helens Oct. 28 & 29 9 am-5 pm Oct. 30 10 am-3 pm

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Public Notices CH16-0539 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the City of St. Helens Planning Commission on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at (or after) 8:00 PM in the City Council Chambers, located in the City Hall building at 265 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR. Access into City Hall for this hearing will be from the plaza side entrance. The purpose of this hearing is to consider an application as follows: File No: Variance V.7.16 Applicant: Robert and Martha Sipe Request: Variance to allow reduced yards (setback) for addition to house Location: 59048 Whitetail Avenue Map No: 4N1W5CC-1804 Testimony from the public in both oral or written form is invited. The hearing will be conducted in accordance with those procedures found in the City Development Code (SHMC Title 17) Chapter 17.24 and any rules of procedure adopted by the City Council. The Planning Commission is authorized to approve, deny, or approve this application with conditions, based on the following criteria: SHMC 17.100.040 (1) (a)-(f): (a) The site size and dimensions provide adequate area for the needs of the proposed use; (b) The characteristics of the site are suitable for the proposed use considering size, shape, location, topography, and natural features; (c) All required public facilities have adequate capacity to serve the proposal; (d) The applicable requirements of the zoning district are met except as modified by this chapter; (e) The supplementary requirements set forth in Chapter 17.88 SHMC, Signs; and Chapter 17.96 SHMC, Site Development Review, if applicable, are met; and

EVENTS” Visit: thechronicleonline.com for updated information throughout the month of October. • Learn to Play the Ukulele presented by St. Helens Library, 10-11 a.m. - beginners, 11 a.m. to 12 noon continuing learners - 375 S. 18th St. Learn to play the ukulele from members of the Cowlitz Ukulele Association. For more details and to register call the library at 503-397-4544. • Caples House Museum Tours, 1-5 p.m., 1925 First St., Columbia City, for details call 503-397-5390 or www. capleshouse.com. • Beaver Homes Grange #518 Haunted House & Children’s Games, Oct. 28-29, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. and Oct. 30-31, from 6-9 p.m., 31105 Beaver Homes Rd., Rainier, OR 97048. Adults $6; Kids 3-10, $4 and Seniors/Military with ID, $5. Come join us for some thrills and chills, who knows what’s lurking in the dark? Or, bring your kids through to greet the playful monsters on a “haunted tonedown.” Visit us online at beaverhomesgrange.com. Sunday, Oct. 30 • Caples House Museum Tours, 1-5

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Public Notices (f) The use will comply with the applicable policies of the comprehensive plan. Failure to raise an issue, including constitutional or other issues relating to any proposed conditions of approval, in this hearing, in person, or by letter, or failure to raise an issue accompanied by statements or evidence sufficient to afford the approving authority an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal to the applicable appellate jurisdiction (e.g., the Land Use Board of Appeals, LUBA) on that issue, and precludes an action for damages in circuit court. The application file is located at City Hall (265 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR) and all documents in the file are available for inspection. A copy of the staff report will be available for review at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the hearing. There is no cost to inspect the file or staff report; copies are available at a reasonable cost. Questions should be directed to the City Planning Department by phone: 503-397-6272, e-mail: jacobg@ci.sthelens.or.us, mail: PO Box 278, St. Helens, OR 97051, or in person at City Hall. Anyone needing special assistance should contact City Hall at least 72 hours in advance to ensure the necessary assistance is available. The Council Chambers are fully accessible. CH16-0538 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the City of St. Helens Planning Commission on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at (or after) 8:30 PM in the City Council Chambers, located in the City Hall building at 265 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR. Access into City Hall for this hearing will be from the plaza side entrance. The purpose of this hearing is to consider an application as follows: File No: Variance V.8.16 Applicant: Wayne Weigandt Request: Reduce side yard (setback) for a proposed triplex Location: Vacant lot adjacent to the east side of 134 N. 2nd Street Map No: 5N1W34CC-11900 Testimony from the public in both oral or written form is invited. The hearing will be conducted in accordance with those procedures found in the City Development Code (SHMC Title 17) Chapter 17.24 and any rules of procedure adopted by the City Council. The Planning Commission is authorized to approve, deny, or approve this application with conditions, based on the following criteria: SHMC 17.100.040 (1) (a)-(f): (a) The site size and dimensions provide adequate area for the needs of the proposed use; (b) The characteristics of the site are suitable for the proposed use considering size, shape, location, topography, and natural features; (c) All required public facilities have adequate capacity to serve the proposal; (d) The applicable requirements of the zoning district are met except as modified by this chapter; (e) The supplementary requirements set forth in Chapter 17.88 SHMC, Signs; and Chapter 17.96 SHMC, Site Development Review, if applicable, are met; and (f) The use will comply with the applicable policies of the comprehensive plan. Failure to raise an issue, including constitutional

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Public Notices or other issues relating to any proposed conditions of approval, in this hearing, in person, or by letter, or failure to raise an issue accompanied by statements or evidence sufficient to afford the approving authority an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal to the applicable appellate jurisdiction (e.g., the Land Use Board of Appeals, LUBA) on that issue, and precludes an action for damages in circuit court. The application file is located at City Hall (265 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR) and all documents in the file are available for inspection. A copy of the staff report will be available for review at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the hearing. There is no cost to inspect the file or staff report; copies are available at a reasonable cost. Questions should be directed to the City Planning Department by phone: 503-397-6272, e-mail: jacobg@ci.sthelens.or.us, mail: PO Box 278, St. Helens, OR 97051, or in person at City Hall. Anyone needing special assistance should contact City Hall at least 72 hours in advance to ensure the necessary assistance is available. The Council Chambers are fully accessible. CH16-0537 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the City of St. Helens Planning Commission on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at (or after) 7:00 PM and before the City Council on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at (or after) 6:30 PM in the City Council Chambers, located in the City Hall building at 265 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR. Access into City Hall for these hearings will be from the plaza side entrance. The purpose of these hearings is to consider an application as follows: File No: CPZA.2.16, Comprehensive Plan/ Zone Map Amendment Applicant: Jeremy & Sherri Thompson Request: Zoning Map change from Highway Commercial (HC) to Apartment Residential (AR) Location: Bradley Street Map No.: 4N1W4CB-2400 Testimony from the public in either oral or written form is invited. The hearings will be conducted in accordance with those procedures found in the City Development Code (SHMC Title 17) Chapter 17.24 and any rules of procedure adopted by the City Council. The Planning Commission is authorized to make a recommendation to the City Council who is authorized to approve, deny, or approve this application with conditions, based on the following criteria: SHMC 17.20.120(1) Standards for Legislative Decision The recommendation by the commission and the decision by the council shall be based on consideration of the following factors: (a) The statewide planning goals and guidelines adopted under ORS Chapter 197; (b) Any federal or state statutes or guidelines found applicable; (c) The applicable comprehensive plan policies, procedures, appendices and maps; and (d) The applicable provisions of the implementing ordinance Failure to raise an issue, including constitutional or other issues relating to any proposed conditions of approval, at a hearing, in person, or by letter, or failure to raise an

p.m., 1925 First St., Columbia City, for details call 503-397-5390 or www. capleshouse.com. • Cribbage, 6 p.m., Avamere at St. Helens, 2400 Gable Road. • Beaver Homes Grange #518 Haunted House & Children’s Games, Oct. 30-31, from 6-9 p.m., 31105 Beaver Homes Rd., Rainier, OR 97048. Adults $6; Kids 3-10, $4 and Seniors/Military with ID, $5. Come join us for some thrills and chills, who knows what’s lurking in the dark? Or, bring your kids through to greet the playful monsters on a “haunted tonedown.” Visit us online at beaverhomesgrange.com. Monday, Oct. 31 • Bingo, 6:30-9 p.m., $12-15, at the Scappoose Senior Center, 33342 S.W. Meadow Drive. Food available for purchase. • Beaver Homes Grange #518 Haunted House & Children’s Games, Oct. 30-31, from 6-9 p.m., 31105 Beaver Homes Rd., Rainier, OR 97048. Adults $6; Kids 3-10, $4 and Seniors/Military with ID, $5. Come join us for some thrills and chills, who knows what’s lurking in the dark? Or, bring your kids through to greet the

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playful monsters on a “haunted tonedown.” Visit us online at beaverhomesgrange.com. Tuesday, Nov. 1 • Chess Club, 6 p.m., upstairs at the Scappoose Library, 52469 SE Second St. For more details email: sgarydinkersii@netscape.net. • Scappoose Bay Marina Advisory Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m., at the Port of St. Helens office, 100 E Street, Columbia City. • Bingo, 6:30 p.m. at Moose Lodge. Wednesday, Nov. 2 • Scappoose Library Children’s Storytime, 10:30 a.m., 52469 S.E. Second St. In the meeting room, stories, songs and crafts for children ages 5 years and younger. • St. Helens Library Family Storytime, 11:15 a.m., 375 S. 18th St., in the children’s room. Join other families for stories, songs, movement, finger plays, puppets and more. Children of all ages are welcome with a parent or caregiver. • Columbia County Historic Courthouse Museum, noon-4 p.m., 230 Strand St. • Columbia Soil & Water Conservation

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Deceased. NO. 16PB01035 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed and has qualified as Administrator of the estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present their claims, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the Administrator at: Olsen, Horn LLC, 1510 St. Helens Street, Suite B, St. Helens, Oregon 97051, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Administrator, or the attorney for the Administrator. DATED and first published this October 26, 2016.

The application file is located at City Hall (265 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR) and all documents in the file are available for inspection. A copy of the staff report will be available for review at least seven (7) calendar days prior to each hearing. There is no cost to inspect the file or staff report; copies are available at a reasonable cost. Questions should be directed to the City Planning Department by phone: 503-397-6272, e-mail: jacobg@ci.sthelens.or.us, mail: PO Box 278, St. Helens, OR 97051, or in person at City Hall. Anyone needing special assistance should contact City Hall at least 72 hours in advance to ensure the necessary assistance is available. The Council Chambers are fully accessible. CH16-0536 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Columbia City Council will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2016, to hear public testimony about a proposed loan in the amount of $20,000 from the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program for water system improvements consisting of wager system mapping and asset management. The loan is eligible for 100% debt forgiveness if the contract conditions are met. The public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 1840 Second Street, Columbia City, Oregon. CH16-0535 PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID 2017 LINE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS COLUMBIA RIVER PUD Notice is hereby given that Columbia River People’s Utility District (PUD) will receive sealed bids for our 2017 line construction materials. Bids will be received by the PUD, 64001 Columbia River Highway, Deer Island, Oregon 97054 until 3:30 p.m., pacific prevailing time, on November 18, 2016, at which time the bids will be publicly opened. The bids will be available for public inspection at the PUD office after the bid opening. The bid documents may be examined at the office of the PUD, 64001 Columbia River Highway, Deer Island, Oregon 97054. Paper or electronic copies of the bid documents may be obtained by sending a written request to Columbia River PUD. P.O. Box 1193, St. Helens, Oregon, 97051, email to bstaehely@crpud.org or by calling (503) 3663244. Columbia River PUD reserves the right to reject any and all bids that are not in compliance with the bid documents and prescribed public bidding procedures and to reject, for good cause, any or all bids upon a finding by the PUD that it is in the public interest to do so. Dated: October 20, 2016 at Columbia River People’s Utility District. Published in The Chronicle October 26, 2016. CH16-0533 THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA Department of Probate In the Matter of the Estate of JOYCE L. KENFIELD,

Daniel G. Broome, Sr. Administrator 496 N. 6th Street St. Helens, OR 97051 James C. Horn, Attorney OSB #822815 1510 St. Helens Street, Suite B St. Helens, OR 97051 CH16-0534 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Monday November 7, 2016 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a request from Scott Koller who has submitted an application for a Home Occupation (Type 2), Conditional Use Permit for Reloading Ammunition, 50 Caliber Shells for Sale to Order Consumers. The subject property is zoned Forest Agriculture (FA-80) and is identified by Tax Map No. 4213-00-01600, is approximately 38.8 acres, and is addressed at 57319 Hazen Road. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a request from Christopher Arthur who has submitted applications for a Marijuana Operating Permit for Growing/ Producing and a Variance to Setbacks for the Pole Barn, (30’ x 96’) constructed in 2000, for indoor marijuana grow operations. The applicant is seeking to grow cannabis inside 2,880 sq ft existing barn for the medical marijuana market. The subject property is zoned Rural residential (RR-5) and is identified by Tax Map No. 4223C0-00200, is approximately 1.58 acres, and is addressed at 56431 Turley Road. Continuation NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a request from Joe Luttrell, who has submitted an application for a Major Variance to the Subdivision and Partitioning Ordinance Section 1005(A) Frontage on a Public Road and to Section 604.5(A) of the Zoning Ordinance also requiring each new parcel created to have usable frontage on a public road. The applicant is proposing to divide a 18.33 acre property into three 5 acre or larger parcels to be accessed by a private easement. The subject property is zoned Rural Residential (RR-5), and is identified by Tax Map Nos. 5225-C0-02300, 02700 and 02800. An existing dwelling is located on the property at 61160 Skeet Avenue. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a request from Logan Lauvray & Brian Horay who have submitted applications for a Mari-

District, 7:30 p.m., at the CSWCD office – 35285 Millard Rd., St. Helens. • Columbia County Park Advisory Commission public meeting – work session only, 4 p.m., at Healy Hall located in the Roads & Parks Building, 1054 Oregon St., St. Helens, Ore. The meeting is open to the public and any interested persons are invited to attend. Thursday, Nov. 3 • Columbia County Historic Courthouse Museum, noon-4 p.m., 230 Strand St. • Community Meal, 5:30-6 p.m., First Lutheran Church, Parish Hall, Fourth and Wyeth streets, St. Helens. Free Dinner. For more information on how to help or volunteer call 503-397-0090. • Northwest Oregon Housing Authority (NOHA) regular meeting, 10 a.m. at the Gable Park Apartments, 2544 Gable Rd., St. Helens, Ore. For agenda items please call NOHA at 503-861-0119, ext. 112. To add your organization’s community event to The Chronicle’s Out & About section please email: chroniclenews@ countrymedia.net or call the office at 503-397-0116.

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Public Notices juana Operating Permit for Growing/Producing and a Conditional Use Permit, both for growing marijuana for sale. The applicant is seeking to grow cannabis inside an existing 784 sq ft pole building and a proposed 2,880 sq ft greenhouse. The subject property is zoned Rural residential (RR-5) and is identified by Tax Map No. 6515AB-00203, is approximately 4.85 acres, and is addressed at 69855 Beaver Hill Dr. in the Goble area. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a request from Circle M Land & Livestock LLC, who has submitted an application for a Subdivision to divide an approximate 35.44 acre property, into seven (7) lots, as shown on Preliminary Map, of approximately 5 acres each. The subject property is zoned Rural Residential (RR-5), and is identified as Tax Map Numbers 4224-C002602 located at or near 56097 Hazen Road. SAID PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Columbia County Planning Commission on Monday, November 7, 2016, at 230 Strand, St. Helens, Oregon, starting at or after 6:30 p.m., at which time proponents and opponents of the proposed application will be heard. The criteria to be used in deciding the request will be found in some or all of the following documents and laws, as revised from time to time: Oregon Revised Statutes ORS 197.763; Oregon Administrative Rules; Columbia County Comprehensive Plan; Columbia County Zoning Ordinance. The specific criteria applicable to this request is listed and evaluated in the staff report. A copy of the application, all documents and evidence relied upon by the applicant, and the staff report are available for inspection at no cost and will be provided at reasonable cost at least 7 days prior to the Commission hearing from Land Development Services, County Courthouse Annex, St. Helens, OR, 97051. If additional documents or evidence are provided in support of the application, any party shall be entitled to a continuance of the hearing. Unless there is a continuance, and if a participant so requests before the conclusion of the evidentiary hearing, the record shall remain open for at least seven days after the hearing. At each hearing, the applicant has the burden of presenting substantial evidence showing that the application meets all of the applicable criteria. Following presentation of the staff report, the applicant and other persons in favor of the application will be allowed to address the commission, explaining how the evidence submitted meets the applicable criteria. Following the applicant’s presentation, any person in opposition to the application may present evidence and argument against the application. The applicant will then have the opportunity to rebut any evidence or arguments presented in opposition. After the presentation of evidence and arguments, the public hearing record will be closed. The Commission will then make a tentative decision to be followed by approval of a written order and a statement of findings and conclusions supporting the decision, which will be mailed to all parties at a later date. The Commission may, at its discretion, continue the hearing from time to time at the request of

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Public Notices the parties or on its own motion as necessary to afford substantial justice and comply with the law. Additional information about this application may be obtained from the Planning Division of the Land Development Services Department, at (503) 397-1501. October 26, 2016 THE PLANNING COMMISSION Jeff VanNatta, Chairman CH16-0526 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of LULU BELLE LUTTRELL, Deceased. No. 16PB06131 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present the same within four months from this date at the office of VanNatta & Petersen, P.O. Box 748, St. Helens, Oregon; and if not so presented, they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative or the attorneys for the personal representative. Dated and first published October 12, 2016. Date of final publication October 26, 2016. Shelton Luttrell, Personal Representative St. Helens, Oregon 97051 VanNatta & Petersen Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 748 St. Helens, OR 97051 CH16-0520 NOTICE OF LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF COLUMBIA CITY The Columbia City Planning Commisson will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1840 Second Street in Columbia City, Oregon. The purpose of the hearing is to take written and oral testimony on proposed amendments to the vision clearance areas and the addition of an accessory buildings and structures chapter to the Columbia City Development Code. Following the hearing the Planning Commission may make a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council will hear the matter on Thursday, November 3, 2016 and a second reading will occur on Thursday, November 17, 2016. Both of these meetings will start at 6:00 p.m. Interested persons are invited to attend any of the public hearings or choose to submit written testimony prior to the hearings. Failure to raise an issue at the hearings or by letter or failure to be specific enough to give Commissioners or City Council the opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) based on that issue. The proposed amendments and all related documents are available for review at the City Hall located at 1840 Second Street, Columbia City, Oregon. Copies can also be purchased at cost. If you would like to comment but cannot attend the hearing, submit comments in writing to City Hall by 4:00 p.m. on October 18, 2016, November 3, 2016 or November 17, 2016.

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Susan Conn, a St. Helens City Councilor, speaks at Crisis Intervention Training, sharing the events the mental health issues that led to her daughter Sadie’s suicide.

City councilor gives piece of heart, soul to crisis training BY CODY MANN cmann@countrymedia.net

It takes courage to relive a personal tragedy in front of a crowd of strangers. Bringing up deep, emotional pain, baring your heart and soul in the hopes those listening will gain from your experience – that is the sacrifice Susan Conn makes for Crisis Intervention Training (CIT). Conn, a St. Helens City Councilor, spoke at the recent CIT session held in St. Helens. Two other women who discussed their personal experiences with mental health struggles within their families joined her. Representatives from a number of law enforcement agencies attended the training. Instrumental in bringing CIT to Columbia County, Conn has spoken at four CIT sessions, she is a member of the steering committee and has completed the training program herself. A longtime friend of Conn’s was a CIT instructor in the past, and discussions with St. Helens Chief of Police Terry Moss regarding suicide rates in young people and other social issues eventually grew into a network of people interested in brining CIT to the county. Columbia Community Mental Health and Greater Oregon Behavioral Health Initiative oversaw CIT courses during the first three local training sessions, and a recently hired CIT coordinator will carry the program forward. In a dimly lit banquet hall, Conn stepped behind a podium and told a room of complete strang the tragic loss ers about of her daughter to suicide nine years ago. Fighting tears, she asked those who respond to possible crisis scenes to be compassionate and thoughtful in their ap proach. She had considered not speaking this year, but went ahead with it at the last minute.

“This was something I needed to do for myself, for my daughter and for people who’ve been similarly affected,” Conn said. She said she began as an advocate for people with mental health issues at a time when deinstitutionalization was gaining popularity, and people were being turned out of facilities, facing struggles in society. Conn said speaking at CIT sessions, although it hurts, is something she does because she hopes it gives responders a reason to pause when they encounter a person in distress, take some time to look for an underlying cause to the situation rather than simply arresting and jailing a person who might be having a crisis. She said arrest and confinement have a negative impact on those already struggling with a crisis, and can push them farther down in the darkness. “The point is to recognize that these people have different motivation – this is a mental health issue – the criminal behavior wouldn’t have happened without the mental health piece,” she said. “If we are able to identify the problem and get them resources, they are far less likely to show the criminal behavior again.” Having completed the course two years ago, Conn said she has personally seen the benefit of CIT. While the material is vast and encompassing, Conn said officers sometimes work together to pick up different pieces of the puzzle, and the more training a department has, the better all its personnel will be able to respond. As a city official, Conn also benefits from understanding how officers interact with the community. “I needed to be able to see things from the perspective of law enforcement as well as the other way around,”

Conn said. As a steering committee member, having a clear understanding of the program helps to finetune future sessions, too. “The focus is on safety, both for the officer and the person they are helping,” Conn said. With CIT taking roots in St. Helens, Conn said she would like to see every member of every county department and agency in the program. There are so many potential points of contact between a person in crisis and those who serve the community, and she hopes the program will continue to grow to meet the need. Only time will tell if Conn will continue to share her personal experience at CIT sessions. The exposure is highly emotional. “But I think it’s for a positive purpose – it humanizes the issue,” she said. “It provides law enforcement with understanding and tools to address a crisis, and it shows them a different perspective.” Conn said she does not think CIT would have changed what happened with her daughter – that would require a total overhaul of the mental health system, she said. Family members attempted a mental health intervention to help her daughter, taking her to a hospital where she ultimately refused treatment, which was her right as an adult. She convinced medical staff there was nothing wrong, and Conn said around three weeks later her daughter committed suicide. The loss was clearly still fresh in Conn’s heart when she gave her presentation at the CIT session, but she pushed through that and gave a piece of herself that would hopefully serve somebody else down the road. “I do this to honor Sadie, to honor her memory,” she said.

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Helens Police Department, Scappoose Police Department and Columbia County Sheriff were each represented among those in attendance. Moss said there are huge benefits when officers can avoid taking a person who is suffering a crisis into custody. The officers are not pulled out of the area to a hospital in Portland, or spending time with a jail booking and writing reports. “We also point out that by de-escalating a situation we lower the risk of using force, minimizing injury to the officer or subject,” Moss said. He added that the department benefits from enhanced public trust for taking the restrained approach. Moss said some of the benefits from CIT are hard to measure, but he knows that officers are seeing an apparent decrease in the number of hospital transports. He said a number of factors weigh into this, but a lot of credit is due to the enhanced collaboration

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A driver apparently fell asleep west of Clatskanie on Highway 30 and caused a crash that damaged four vehicles and sent two people to the hospital. According to Oregon State Police (OSP), witnesses said Jeffrey Horness, 63, of Clatskanie was eastbound near milepost 67 when he fell asleep. Witnesses said Horness, driving a blue Ford F150, was swerving from fog line to fog line. A county worker driving behind Horness tried to alert him by flashing his headlights. OSP said Horness side-

swiped a westbound blue Mack semitrailer driven by Gregory Harrison, 46, of Kelso, Wash. and continued to travel east, missing another vehicle but sideswiping Jaun Gonzalez, 31, of Vancouver, Wash. in a green Subaru Outback. Horness then crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a yellow Dodge Charger driven by Steven Reddington, 57, of Clatskanie. Horness and Reddington were taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The F150 and the Charger removed from the crash scene by Bob’s Towing. Firefighters found many pieces of debris from

The 8th Annual Gordon & Sharon Smith New Freedom Award was held Oct. 6th at Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront. The evening honored those in our communities who bravely advocate for individuals living with mental illness and their family members. This year’s honorees were former Gov. Ted Kulongoski and Dr. Norwood Knight-

Richardson. The evening brought individuals, organizations and community leaders together with commitment to continue the pursuit on mental health issues, openly working to remove the shadow of stigma that is cast on mental illness. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Columbia County is among the NAMI Oregon affiliates dedicated to

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the crash spread across around 200 feet of the highway. Several witnesses to the crash stopped to help. Reddington was trapped in his vehicle. Cutting and spreading hydraulic extrication tools were used to remove him from his badly-damaged vehicle before he was transported to a Portland-area trauma hospital with serious injuries. Witnesses to the crash and other drivers also assisted Horness, who was freed with spreading tools by emergency personnel. He was transported with minor injuries.

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a great opportunity; I’ve had many opportunities to act, but nothing quite like this,” Holt said. “It was cool to see so many people waiting for us to perform, and then lining up to take pictures with these iconic characters.”

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Performers portraying the Sanderson sisters of Hocus Pocus fame treated the people of St. Helens to a show this past weekend. The 1993 cult classic Halloween film starred Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker. It is the story of three evil witches, who were summoned by a teenager in Salem, Mass.

Holt said she found the St. Helens Spirit of Halloweentown experience very enjoyable. “The people at the festival were super receptive and actually really excited to see us there,” she said. Bennett plays Winnie Sanderson, the lead role held by Bette Midler in the Hocus Pocus film. Already experienced with theater, Bennett said it is rewarding

and uniquely satisfying to bring excitement (or fear) to kids with the characters. “It definitely is worth the effort, especially being an act based on one of my favorite movies,” Bennett said. “And being Winifred allows me to showcase the talents I’m proud of while entertaining everyone at the same time.”

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Magruder, Mayo square off at candidate forum BY JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

It’s back to the campaign trail this week for the two candidates for Columbia County Commissioner Position 1 following a lively forum Thursday evening, Oct. 10 in Rainier. Scappoose resident and businessman Wayne Mayor and Clatskanie-area farmer and Rainier manufacturer Margaret Magruder spoke before a crowd of about 50 people at the Rainier Chamber of Commerce event at the Green Building behind Rainier City Hall. Both fielded questions from The Chief and The St. Helens Chronicle publisher Don Patterson ranging from business and the economy to local government, housing and the homeless. When asked how they would replace vanishing manufacturing jobs and ease the conflicts between industry and agriculture and environmental concerns with industry, Magruder said new industry developing in Scappoose is the best example for the county. “It is the type of industry we want to attract to Columbia County that balances growth with environment and which has the common goal of raising tax revenue and bringing in family wage jobs,” she said. “So that we can have the kind of jobs we want that support

public safety, recreation and the livability of our communities.” Magruder said the Scappoose development will have a major positive impact in south Columbia County. “We hope it will trickle down to North Columbia County and help create employment,” she said. Mayo responded by saying he wasn’t sure government creates jobs. “We haven’t had a really good track record,” he said. Mayo said he would like to see the ports become more active in business development. “I’d like to see the ports bring in small businesses,” he said. “That is the kind of small incremental growth we can handle” Mayo gave an example of a small Portland scale company complaining about the increasing taxes in Portland. He said Columbia County should be reaching out to recruit such small firms. Mayo said Boise sees Portland as a key recruiting spot and is taking advantage of the tax issue to attract small Portland companies to Idaho. But Mayo was quick to say he opposed large tax breaks to attract business and industry to the county ports like Port Westward. “We have to quite using tax breaks,” he said, asking those gathered at the forum, ”How many tax breaks have they given small businesses here?

You pay you taxes all the way along. The big boys can handle it.” Patterson also asked the two candidates about what should be done as county government continues to face lost revenues and deteriorating roads. “The business of government is truly infrastructure,” Mayo said. “We need a decent way to fund our roads. We have spent a lot on consultants and outside firms. That is what we hire the commissioners to do. The money is to provide infrastructure, not for outside interests. I will be a strong infrastructure guy.” Magruder said the solution was to bring more tax revenue to the county by providing business and industry. “Businesses and industry pay a higher tax rate and carry the load in the county,” she said. “That is where we need to concentrate. We need to attract high value industry to the county to create a tax base to support infrastructure, public safety, and our parks and to ease the property tax burden on our taxpayers.” When it came to a question about supporting an increase in the county depletion fee to support roads and public transit services, Magruder described the tax as singling out and taxing the gravel industry and she said she did not support that. “They provide many jobs,” she said. “We should not burden them with additional taxes to support unrelated services.”

“We are not picking on them. We will wait to see how the voters react,” Mayo said. But when it came to supporting a three percent sales tax on the sale of recreational marijuana, Magruder said she would support such a tax. “Than you do support a selective tax, even though it is a targeted industry?” Mayo asked JEREMY C. RUARK/The Chronicle Magruder. Columbia County Commissioner candidate Wayne Mayo, left, The Chronicle Publisher Don PatMagurder terson, center and Columbia County Commissioner candidate Margaret Magruder, right discuss said she would the issues Thursday evening, Oct. 20, in Rainier. support such Mayo said the county he said. “I’ve talked on a a tax because a portion of the needed to review its system de- hundred issues over the last revenue raised would go tovelopment charges so that they 10 years and wrote the local ward addressing addiction and are adequate to provide water, papers, so people should have other such health issues related sewer, and storm drains. a pretty good idea of where to marijuana. At the end of the forum I stand on many subjects. Both candidates expressed Magruder said she felt she got Tonight, just 10 questions concerns about Columbia her message across. about this and that, how are County’s growth. “I think so,” she said. “I am we going to respond to those “It is a mixed blessing,” straight forward. I am honest. things over time. I am going to Magruder said. “ We have to I think people believe in me. listen. I don’t have to kowtow experience some growth to I think that I come across as a to any industry. I can do what experience an increase in jobs genuine person and I think that I think is best for the citizens and to have our young people the people understood that.” of Columbia County and that’s stay here. This issue needs to Wayne Mayo said the difexactly what I am going to do.” be discussed in an organized ferences between him and his and thoughtful manner.” opponent are vast. Follow the candidates and Magruder said she was “The message of her and issues of the General Election concerned about the county’s me is quite a bit bigger than and results at thechronicleonavailability of ground water what was talked about tonight,” line.com. needed to support growth.