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Fire district considers $15 million bond measure BY SHARI PHIEL news@thechronicleonline.com

District officials from Columbia River Fire & Rescue are considering placing a $15 million 20-year bond measure on the upcoming May ballot to fund long-term equipment needs. “We had a citizen’s focus group meeting on Thursday night [Jan. 30]. We just wanted to hear some feedback and some opinions on whether that group thought it was prudent to be looking at something like that in this environment,” said Fire Chief Jay Tappan. According to the chief, the focus group gave the district the thumbs up on the plan. But a final decision to move ahead won’t come until the fire district’s board of directors and the public has had an opportunity to weigh in on the issue. The bond measure will come before the board during a special meeting to be held Feb. 11. The meeting will include an extended public comment period to allow those interested in the bond to voice their opinions. If passed, the bond mea-

sure would add around 30 cents per $1,000 of assessed value to annual property tax bills for property owners in the fire district boundary. “We had a two-hour critical discussion and they asked some hard questions,” said Division Chief Ron Youngberg. “We asked some hard questions, too to get them thinking about it,” added Tappan. The bond measure is an idea that has been in the works for quite some time. Since the economic downtown in 2007 and 2008, the district has slowly but steadily making cuts to offset rising expenses. Then in 2009, the district formed a finance committee to look at ways to reduce costs while maintaining staffing. And in 2012, a sustainability committee was founded to consider what needed to be done to sustain service levels. District officials said the outcome of those committees was essentially the same, that maintaining service to the level the community expects must be given top priority. “Our ability to replace See BOND, Page A8

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Firefighter Jim Pulito washes one of Columbia River Fire & Rescue’s fire engines. The district is considering a bond measure to fund replacing this and other equipment over the next 20 years.

Local Democrats call for end to oil train shipments BY SHARI PHIEL news@thechronicleonline.com

SHARI PHIEL / The Chronicle Columbia Pacific Bio-refinery, which is owned and operated by Global Partners, received approval to increase its monthly rail shipments of crude oil to the Port Westward facility. Local Democrats want the rail traffic halted until safety concerns can be addresses by the county, port and state.

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The Columbia County Democrats have signed a resolution calling for the Port of St. Helens, Columbia County and the State of Oregon to “demand the immediate cessation of rail deliveries to Port Westward of volatile Bakken shale crude oil.” Rainier resident Darrel Whipple presented the resolution to the county commissioners during its regular board meeting on Jan. 29. “Last night the precinct committee persons from around the county passed the resolution… it’s a resolution that’s more than the title suggests. It could be more properly described as a resolution against the unsafe oil transport through Columbia

Appeal of port rezoning in the works BY SHARI PHIEL news@thechronicleonline.com

Now that the county commissioners have officially approved the Port of St. Helens rezoning application for Port Westward, opponents to the rezoning are moving forward with an appeal. Local farmer Mike Seely and Columbia Riverkeeper are working together to file an appeal within the 21-day window provided by the state Land Use Board of Appeals. Seely, who owns and operates Seely Mint Farm at Port Westward, says he has real concerns about the types of businesses and industries the port is recruiting to the area. “It’s like they haven’t vetted any of these potential clients,” Seely said. As an example, Seely said at least some of the proposed developments – such as Northwest Innovation Works’ methanol refinery project – would have to be built on the port’s existing inventory of land. Some of that land, Seely said, is below flood plain levels and would have to be built up and filled in to make usable. “Depending on where they park it, you’re talking nearly 90 acres that they

have to fill roughly 15 feet deep with sand. Where in the heck are they going to come up with that?” Seely added. Despite those concerns, Seely said he’s still working to resolve his differences with the port so he can keep his operation moving ahead. “If the port would do what they promised and get involved with us and Global [Partners], we would have our problems resolved. But the port is not following through with what they promised,” he added. The Clatskanie farmer certainly isn’t the only one worried about Port Westward’s future. Environmental watchdog Columbia Riverkeeper is working with Seely and the Crag Law Firm handling the appeal. “This rezone paves the way for dirty and dangerous oil and coal trains,” said Brett VandenHeuvel, executive director for Columbia Riverkeeper. “Our river, salmon and farmland are too valuable to sacrifice for exporting oil and coal.” The commissioners gave tentative approval for the rezoning application – although with some changes – this past December but formally signed off at the commissioners’ Jan. 29 regular meeting. The application included 957 acres to be rezoned from agricultural to rural industrial use.

That number was reduced by 119 acres after the commissioners denied approval for two riverfront lots in the application. While the remaining 837 acres was approved to be changed from agricultural zoning to Resource Industrial – Planned Development (RIPD), the commissioners did include conditions such as requiring a traffic study to be prepared for each proposed development, controls for site run-off and dust mitigation, and a final condition that the storage, loading and unloading of coal was specifically not justified and would not be allowed on the property without a separately approved exception. The full ordinance is available online with this story at TheChronicleOnline.com. Seely and Riverkeeper’s appeal challenges the removal of zoning restrictions they say protects Oregon’s productive agricultural land. The acreage approved today for industrial use is adjacent to the Seely Mint Farm where high value mint is grown, manufactured and sold nationally in chocolates and teas and natural oil products. Seely Mint Farms recently announced it had signed a contract with Whole Foods grocery stores to put its mint patties and other products in stores

nationwide. “We’ve created a successful rural industry in Columbia County but the commission is choosing oil trains over local business. We’re fighting for our company and the jobs that we provide. We’d be wiped out if this rezone proceeds,” said Seely. Opponents to the rezoning point out that even the county’s own planning commission voted against the rezoning application because the change violated local farmland protections. “The county’s decision will support more dangerous crude oil trains rolling through the Columbia River Gorge, neighborhoods in North Portland, and communities along Highway 30,” said VandenHeuvel. “It’s a stunning decision that deserves a broader public discussion.” “I have to protect our invested stakeholders – which is my family and my employees,” said Seely. Seely has already received offers from other areas to move his operations, one of those offers coming from another Oregon city and two others coming from cities in Washington. “Sometimes, when I look at all of the headaches I have here I think why don’t I just say forget it,” Seely said.

County,” said Whipple. The resolution came about after several oil train derailments occurred in 2013, one in Canada that resulted in the loss of 47 lives. “There are other issues involved, including the unsafe nature of the crude oil that is coming from North Dakota and has been implicated in the explosive disasters in Canada, Alabama and North Dakota. On top of that, we also have the inadequate condition of our rail infrastructure,” Whipple added. Currently, crude oil is shipped through Columbia County as it heads to Columbia Pacific Bio-refinery at Port Westward. Although the facility was originally built to function as an ethanol refinery, that changed over the See OIL TRAINS, Page A8

Marijuana dispensary possible in wake of new state law BY SHARI PHIEL news@thechronicleonline.com

SCAPPOOSE — Warren resident Samuel Vickery thinks it may be time for a medical marijuana dispensary in the county. Vickery was at the Feb. 3 Scappoose City Council meeting with the intent to ask the council what kind of obstacles he might run into if he pursued opening a dispensary in that city. “I have plans to open a medical marijuana dispensary out this way. Through the process of elimination, I have a couple of places in mind. I know landlords here are concerned with how you guys feel about it,” said Vickery. In less than a month, the state’s medical marijuana dispensary law will go into effect and Oregon Health Authority will begin accepting applications from individuals who wish to register and operate a medical marijuana dispensary in Oregon. Vickery wants to be ready for that March 3 deadline. See MARIJUANA, Page A8

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No fatal crashes reported for Super Bowl weekend 4), two people died in 2 separate fatal traffic crashes in Oregon. Both crashes were investigated by OSP, one of which was alcoholinvolved. Over the last eight years, 16 people have died in traffic crashes on Oregon roads during Super Bowl weekend. According to NHTSA, impaired drivers contribute to Super Bowl Sunday becoming one of the most dangerous days on the road. Nationwide, approximately 48 percent of traffic fatalities on Super Bowl Sunday

involve a driver or motorcycle operator with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 percent or higher. Since 2007, OSP troopers have arrested over 300 DUII drivers during Super Bowl weekends. Preliminary DUII arrest statistics reported for OSP offices this year with two or more arrests during the nationwide effort to remove impaired drivers from the road: Portland Area Command - 7 DUII arrests

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Police Reports Jan. 7 – A juvenile harassment was sent to the juvenile department. Jan. 8 – Damage to a vehicle is under investigation. Jan. 15 – Tricia Ann McMahon, 33, was cited for driving under the influence of alcohol. Jan. 17 – Nolan A. Brady, 23, was arrested for failure to register as a sex offender. Jan. 17 – Matthew C. Earley, 23, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and attempting to elude police. Jan. 18 – Juvenile drug use is under investigation. Jan. 20 – A male juvenile was referred to the juvenile department for theft, providing false information to police and being a minor in possession of alcohol following a shoplift incident at Wal-Mart. Jan. 21 – Damage to a fence is under investigation. Jan. 21 – A possible rape is under investigation. Jan. 21 – Joseph Loren Marberry, 46, was arrested for sex abuse and failure to register as a sex offender. Jan. 22 – Jennifer Lynn Dewey, 33, was arrested for unlawful possession and delivery of methamphetamine. Jan. 23 – Cody B. Beisley, 19, was cited for theft following a shoplift incident at Wal-Mart. Jan. 23 – The molesting of a juvenile is under investigation. Jan. 23 – A male juvenile was arrested on an outstanding juvenile department warrant. Jan. 23 – Norman D. Hoag, 29, was arrested for unlawful possession of methamphetamine, being a felon in possession of a weapon and a parole detainer. Jan. 23 – Police responded to a domestic disturbance on Salal Street. Jan. 23 – A male juvenile was found in possession of drugs and brass knuckles. He was referred to the juvenile department. Jan. 24 – The theft of a bike is under investigation. Jan. 24 – Robert D. Owens, 30, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, a parole violation and being cited for driving while suspended and driving uninsured. Jan. 24 – Corinne Marie Young, 21, was arrested on an outstanding St. Helens Municipal Court warrant. Jan. 24 – The theft of items from a residence is under investigation.

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Jan. 25 – Tanisha Marie Owens, 22, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol following a motor vehicle accident. She was also cited for careless driving. Jan. 25 – A burglary is under investigation. Jan. 26 – Cody Michael Clark, 19, was arrested for burglary, theft and fraudulent use of a credit card. Jan. 26 – Ryan Lee Hicks, 22, was arrested for a probation violation and two warrants. Jan. 27 – The theft of items from a vehicle is under investigation. Jan. 27 – Jaired Paul Grodon, 31, was cited for criminal trespass after trespassing on the St. Helens Marina property. Jan. 27 – Everett E. Stougard, 38, was cited for theft following an incident at Wal-Mart. Jan. 27 – The theft of items from two vehicles is under investigation. Jan. 28 – Clifford L. Williams, 22, was arrested for probation violation following an incident at St. Helens Municipal Court. Jan. 28 – Jason Wayne Mantell, 32, was arrested for a parole violation. Jan. 29 – Scott Allen Mann, 39, was arrested for harassment and criminal trespass after he pushed a female following a domestic violence incident. Scappoose Police Department Jan. 27 – Police took a report of criminal mischief III – harassment in the 33000 block of SE Maple Street. Jan. 27 – Police took a report of a hit-and-run resulting in property damage in the 52000

block of SE Fourth Street. Jan. 28 – Police arrested Paul Fitzgibbons, 37, in the 52000 block of SW Second Street for two outstanding felony warrants out of the Columbia County Circuit Court. He was booked and lodged into the Columbia County Jail. Jan. 28 – Police arrested John Marshal, 48, for assault IV (domestic) and harassment following an investigation in the 52000 block of SW Johanna Drive. He was booked and lodged into the Columbia County Jail. Jan. 29 – Police arrested Debra Sells-Brady, 50, on an outstanding Scappoose Municipal Court warrant in the 33000 block of E. Columbia Ave. She was booked and lodged into the Columbia County Jail. Jan. 29 – Raymond Reyes, 38, was arrested for violating his probation with the Scappoose Municipal Court in the 33000 block of E. Columbia Ave. He was booked and lodged into the Columbia County Jail. Jan. 29 – Police took a report of a found bike in the 51000 block of Columbia River Highway. Jan. 29 – Police responded to an audible alarm at Fultano’s Pizza. Jan. 31 – Police arrested Rajiv Singh, 21, for driving under the influence of intoxicants after a traffic stop and field interview near Columbia River Highway and SW Old Portland Road. He was booked and released on the charge of DUII. Feb. 1 – Police arrested Bill Kalilikane, 31, for violating the Columbia County Circuit Court’s stalking order protection. He was booked and lodged into the Columbia County Jail.

Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Jan. 24 – Deputies responded to a traffic accident near milepost 3 on Scappoose Vernonia Highway. Jan. 24 – Deputies responded to a 9-1-1 hang-up in the 72000 block of Beaver Springs Road. Jan. 24 – Personnel responded to a non-injury traffic accident at Cater Road and Scappoose Vernonia Highway. Jan. 25 – CCSO received a report of an assault. Jan. 25 – Deputies responded to a 9-1-1 hang-up in the 32000 block of Scappoose Vernonia Highway. Jan. 25 – CCSO received a report of an assault on Hick Rock. Jan. 25 – CCSO responded to a 9-1-1 hang-up in the 33000 block of Shamrock Lane. Jan. 25 – CCSO responded to a 9-1-1 hang-up in the 56000 block of Turley Road. Jan. 25 – Deputies assisted Rainier Police near the lower viewpoint on Rainier Hill. Jan. 26 – Deputies responded to a 9-1-1 hang-up in the 31000 block of Brooks Road. Jan. 26 – CCSO responded to a traffic accident at Rutters Access Road and Beaver Falls Road. Jan. 26 – A theft was reported in the 30000 block of Canaan Road. Jan. 26 – A juvenile was reported missing from the 58000 block of Fisher Lane.

Jan. 27 – CRF&R assisted an invalid in the 34000 block of N. Buck Way. Jan. 27 – Personnel authorized a controlled burn at Graham Road and Doane Street. Jan. 27 – Personnel confined a chimney fire in the 28000 block of Dike Road. There was no damage to the home. Jan. 28 – Units responded to a non-injury vehicle accident at Rockcrest Street and Dike Road. Jan. 29 – Units responded to a non-injury vehicle accident at Rockcrest Street and Dike Road. Jan. 30 – Units assisted an invalid in the 700 block of McBride Street. Jan. 30 – Personnel assisted with a police matter in the 400 block of Watershed Street. Jan. 30 – Personnel were dispatched to the 34000 block of Lawrence Road. The call was cancelled while they were en route. Jan. 31 – Personnel responded to a structure fire involving an enclosed building in the 64000 block of Second Street. A dryer was on fire and all of the fire was confined to the dryer vent. The fire did not extend to the home. Jan. 31 – The arcing of an external electrical conduit was reported at the Woodland Trails apartment complex in St. Helens. Residents of the unit were evacuated until the problem was isolated and the alarm was reset. Electrical damage was confined to the line. Feb. 1 – Units investigated the smell of smoke in the 34000 block of Edna Barr Lane. There was no fire. Feb. 1 – CRF&R responded to a fire alarm system malfunction in the 59000 block of Alderwood Drive. There was no fire. Feb. 2 – Personnel responded to an unauthorized burn in the 2000 block of Oregon Street. Feb. 2 – CRF&R as-

sisted with a police matter at Townsend and Fernhill roads. Feb. 3 – CRF&R assisted with an animal problem in the 58000 block of Parkwood Drive. Scappoose Fire District Jan. 27 – Feb. 2 – Scappoose Fire provided 15 medical transports to hospitals and five medical assessments without transport. Jan. 28 – Personnel provided public assistance at Rose Valley Assisted Living Facility. Jan. 28 – Units responded to a motor vehicle crash on Highway 30 at Millard Road to provide mutual aid with CRF&R. An investigation found no need for a duty officer and the call was cancelled at the scene. Jan. 29 – Units investigated a motor vehicle crash on Highway 30 at Scappoose Middle School. There were no injuries. Jan. 30 – Scappoose Fire was called to provide medical mutual aid with CRF&R on S. Fourth Street in St. Helens. The request was cancelled prior to arrival. Jan. 31 – Personnel investigated a commercial fire alarm at the Victorian Senior Apartments on E. Columbia Ave. They found no fire. Jan. 31 – Personnel provided mutual aid with CRF&R for a structure fire on Second Street in St. Helens. Scappoose Fire sent a duty officer to assist. Jan. 31 – Personnel investigated a commercial fire alarm at the Victorian Senior Apartments on E. Columbia Ave. They found no fire. Jan. 31 – Mutual aid for a medical was requested by CRF&R for a situation on Freeman Road. This was the third simultaneous call for help and Scappoose requested a CRF&R ambulance to assist. Jan. 31 – Personnel responded to a commercial fire at an apartment complex on N. 16th Street in St. Helens. An investigation found an electrical problem.

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Parks and trails master plan survey goes live The St. Helens community has a new opportunity to shape the future of the St. Helens parks and trails system. The City of St. Helens has launched a Parks and Trails Master Plan Survey to gather public perception about the existing condition of the parks and trails system in St. Helens. The online survey is available at http://tinyurl. com/parkandtrail. Survey questions are designed to gather a variety of information about St. Helens parks and trails, including how frequently specific parks are used, what amenities and sports facilities the public feels are important, how much money the community feels that the City should budget to improve parks and trails, and the importance of features like parking lots, security lighting, pedestrian access and informative signage. The survey will remain open for three weeks or until the target level of respondents has been met. It takes approximately 15 minutes to fill out the survey. The results will be used to help guide future recreational development by identifying the recreational needs of the community. In order to capture the community

vision for the parks and trails system, the City hopes to receive feedback from a wide range of parks users. If you have ever thought of the different ways that a specific park could be improved or if you wish St. Helens had a more comprehensive trail network, this is the time to let the City know your ideas. The Parks and Trails Master Plan Survey is just one-way the city is working to gather public input. The city will conduct a followup public workshop in late March or early April that all St. Helens residents are invited to participate in and attend. The exact date has not been chosen, but you can follow the city’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ cityofsthelens) or email Jenny Dimsho at jdimsho@ ci.st-helens.or.us to request updates on the public workshop. During the workshop, the public will be invited to see the final results of the survey in conjunction with input received from city commissions. The public will have the opportunity to provide input on park and trail improvement proposals as well as make their own recommendations for recreational improvements. With help

Warming center opens its doors in St. Helens The Columbia County Warming Center will be open from Sunday, Feb. 2 through Saturday, Feb. 15 at Plymouth Presbyterian Church, 2615 Sykes Road (one block behind Burgerville). Anyone who is homeless or living in cold, leaky, dangerous places is invited to spend the night in a safe,

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Relay for Life kickoff carnival set for Feb. 8 The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Columbia County is getting under way; join them for the kickoff carnival on Feb. 8 at Moose Lodge No. 591 in St. Helens from 5–7 p.m. As participants gather this year to register teams and launch fundraising efforts, they’ll be helping the American Cancer Society redouble its efforts to finish the fight against cancer – not just for members of Columbia County, but around the world. As the world’s largest grassroots fundraising program, the Relay For Life movement mobilizes friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools, service organizations and faith– based groups in communities throughout the country, to celebrate those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and provide everyone an opportunity to fight back against the disease. The kickoff is an excellent time to get involved in the Relay For Life of Columbia County as a volunteer, team

captain, participant, or sponsor, and make a difference to finish the fight against cancer. The Feb. 8 kickoff event at St. Helens Moose Lodge, 57317 Old Portland Road, will feature speakers from the community who have benefitted from the funds raised at Relay events, will honor cancer survivors, and have a fun family carnival atmosphere. The kickoff carnival will feature carnival games, prizes, treats, balloon animals, and Darth Vader (be sure to bring your camera). Attractions will include, but are not limited to: Plinko, face painting, temporary tattoos, fishing game, dime toss, balloon animals, bean bag toss, ping pong toss and duck hunt (for the young ones). There will be shaved ice and cotton candy. There will also be sweatshirts for sale and the Moose Lodge will have snacks, food, and drinks for purchase. For more information about the program, visit the American Cancer Society or Relayforlife.org/ columbiacountyor.

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Letters Help for job seekers I would like to let everyone know there is a wonderful community service in Columbia County now in its third year of successfully guiding people through the work search process. Among those who have been helped with their explorations are: folks laid off from jobs; those returning to work after long absences; displaced homemakers; others who are working part-time but want full-time; and some who want to change careers. We have also helped retirees who find themselves wanting/needing to go back to work or who are looking for volunteer opportunities. Participants have been finding jobs after attending sessions on topics such as: telephone interviews; staying motivated; finding those “hidden” jobs; dealing with rejection; networking for introverts; dealing with age issues; finding career direction; and other subjects as requested. The Job Search Group is open to the general public and is offered free of charge. We have established positive working relationships with local resources and combine efforts by making mutual referrals. If this sounds like a resource that could help you or someone you know please consider this an invitation to come and check us out. Sometimes a group can give a person more strength than he/she has as an individual. We meet on Tuesdays from 10-11 a.m. in Room 201 at Warren Community Fellowship, 56523 Columbia River Hwy., in Warren. Cynthia Dailey-Hewkin, St. Helens What it’s all about As Relay for Life of Columbia County kicks off their fundraising this year at the Moose Lodge in St. Helens, I have found myself getting some lessons on what all of this is really about. In years past, my family has participated, and as a stereotypical husband I have helped with set up and tear down, but mostly looked at this as a mini vacation from the wife and kids in August during the big relay event. Sure I have had many people in my family affected by cancer. Some have survived, some have not, and some survived multiple times. This year I decided to dive in and try to help and by getting involved I am getting a bigger picture of not only what goes on, but how others feel and relate to

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the event throughout the year. I used to think that Relay for Life was just about breast cancer and supporting a cure for that, but I learned that it supports all kinds of cancer. I really didn’t know that. I actually thought that when men were announced as survivors it meant that they had survived breast cancer. Relay for Life is all about cancer. No matter what kind of cancer it is. My wife wanted to include my uncle as part of Luminaria, which honors survivors and those that have passed. It is a beautiful event, but I had to remind myself that he didn’t have to pass of breast cancer to be part of it. Also, I used to think that it was just about fund raising for research, but over the years I have gotten an education. I learned that in Columbia County, the Relay for Life organization helps with supporting those in the community currently battling this disease. Whether it is a visit, a phone, or a ride to an appointment Relay for Life of Columbia County spends time all year long doing what they can to not only fight cancer, but to make sure that people know they don’t have to fight it alone. A lot still goes to research. Over $4 million in grants were shared in Oregon with places like Oregon Health Sciences University, Oregon State University, and University of Oregon getting some of those grants for major research programs. Now you may think like I did that all this relay stuff is just about fundraising and getting dollars into the hands of people who will do research, but this year I am learning that for those that are participating, especially at the big relay event, it is much more than that. For those that have survived I am told that it is a time to be thankful they have made it and appreciate the ones that supported them, spend time with others who have a deep understanding of what they went through it, and to hold up the people who are going through it now and show them that even in the darkest times that there are others to turn to. For the caregivers it is a time to celebrate and memorialize the family and/ or friends that have had to fight, to let others know that they are there to help, and to spend some time with others who have had to walk alongside those in need. For many others it is a time to remember and support their loved ones both here and gone, and

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to celebrate with friends and family that they have made it past a very difficult time in their lives. So as this year’s celebration begins, I hope you will join Relay for Life of Columbia County for a carnival at the Moose Lodge in St. Helens on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 5–7 p.m. It is much more than just fundraising for research. It is really about love and life. Erik Linden, St. Helens Warm and Fuzzy I must respond to the Jan. 29 Viewpoint by David Sprau concerning the P&W railroad bridge over Milton Creek. Mr. Sprau seems to convey a warm and fuzzy feeling about the structural integrity of this 115-year-old bridge. A bridge that is missing very important parts of structural steel at the center bent of said bridge. Mr. Sprau clams that these parts were only there as a precaution for some heavy loads in route to the Trojan nuclear power plant. I don’t dispute these claims, but if these pieces of iron were install for the purpose of strengthening the bridge then ask yourself why in the world would they remove them? Mr. Sprau may know much about the railroad. However as a 40-year member of the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Ironworkers, I think I know a little more about bridges than he does. In fact that railroad bridge was more than likely built by some of the charter members of Ironworkers Local No. 29 in Portland. The bridge was built in 1899 and Local No. 29 was chartered in 1901. The bent used to sit dead center of the bridge on the critical center splice where the main sections of the bridge meet. If you look at the huge concrete footing that the bent used to rest on, you will see that this application does not look like a temporary installation. Mr. Sprau loses creditability when he equates single trucks moving along highway 30 to a 1.4-mile-long train carrying the highly explosive crude oil. Ask the people in the cities of Casselton, N.D., Plaster Rock, New Brunswick, LacMe`gantic, Quebec and yes even at Port Westward where a 300 ton generator fell off a transporter on to a loaded crude oil tanker. Thank god that an explosion did not ensue. There have also been derailments of crude trains in Pennsylvania and Ala-

bama. In closing I must say, to the trained eye one can see that a 115-yearold bridge that lacks the minimum standard maintenance as reported in the 2009 ODOT Rail Division- Rail Bridge Assessments. This bridge is rusting apart, is in dire need of paint, and is missing parts. It should not give anyone a warm and fuzzy feeling. Jamie L. Maygra, Deer Island Lessons of service In the January 2014 State of the Union address there was an honorable soldier attending as a guest of the present administration – he was recognized by the Commander in Chief of all U.S. Armed Forces and a standing ovation in suited for this soldier’s devotion and service to this nation. The next day while listening to political commentary and watching the clip I had a thought (with further investigation); the three leaders on the podium have a total of eight weeks of military service – that being in the defense of this nation while in uniform. I was born in August 1949. The following are and were Presidents of the United States of America, their political party, years in office and service information: Harry S Truman (D) 1945–53; U.S. Army — World War II Dwight D Eisenhower (R) 1953–61; U.S. Army

— World War II John F Kennedy (D) 1961–63; U.S. Navy — World War II Lyndon B Johnson (D) 1963–69; U.S. Navy — World War II Richard Nixon (R) 1969–74; U.S. Navy — World War II Gerald Ford (R) 1974–77; U.S. Navy — World War II Jimmy Carter (D) 1977–81; U.S. Navy 1943–53 Ronald Regan (R) 1981–89; U.S. Army 1937–45 George H. W. Bush (R) 1989–93; U.S. Navy World War II William Clinton (D) 1993–01; George W. Bush (R) 2001–09; Texas Air Guard 1968–74 Barack Obama (D) 2009-17; I am not naïve enough to not remember that this country was vastly dif-

ferent politically, socially and economically over the last 64 years. Expectations and standards were different over that span of time, yet these individuals (Presidents) came from different political, social and economic aspects of the American life. But I think that they learned from their military service that the purpose was to work together as a unit, “to protect and defend the people of the United States of America.” They carried that with them into their civilian lives as politicians. They learned that in time of crisis to put aside personal ambitious, personal bickering and “that there is no I in team” to address the issues of the time and work together as a unit for solutions to the benefit of all peoples of America. David Teuscher, Rainier

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Obituaries Bettie E. Knighton Bettie E. Knighton, 85, of Cottage Grove, Ore., passed away Jan. 28, 2014, of age related causes. She was born Jan. 14, 1929, in MiltonFreewater, Ore., to Fred and Mildred Bettie E. Knighton (Ives) Davis. Bettie was a master gardener who enjoyed the high desert country and traveling. She was a member of the Edgar Casey Foundation and Group and was gifted with psychic abilities and reading of tarot cards. She married Robert E. Knighton on May 28, 1948, in Portland, Ore. Bettie was a long time resident of Portland for 33 years before moving to St. Helens in 1989 and then to Cottage Grove in 2009.

Survivors include her son, Jeffrey D. (Colleen) Knighton, of Gresham, and son Grant J. (Nancy) Knighton, of Cottage Grove; three grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren and two greatgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Knighton on May 7, 2004. Arrangements are by Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel, 123 S. Seventh St., Cottage Grove, OR 97424. Please sign the guestbook at smithlundmills.com.

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by his mother, Evelyn Bell; brother Jerry Rensch and sister-in law Kathy Rensch; and James Rensch motherin-law, Vera Fix; along with many nieces and nephews. The most important thing to Jim was spending time with his family. His favorite pastimes included camping at the Wickiup Reservoir, skiing, and working in his yard with his wife, daughter, and grandsons alongside him. He adored his new grandson Max (4 months) and shared a very special bond with his “Little Buddy” Sam (4 years). Jim was a lifelong resident of St. Helens, graduating from St. Helens High School in 1967. He was an all-around athlete, but his

favorite sport was baseball. He was awarded a full scholarship to play baseball at the University of Illinois and was also invited to play professionally for the Cleveland Indians. In 1993 he was inducted into the St. Helens High School Hall of Fame. Keeping with Jim’s love of sports, he began each morning simultaneously reading the sports section of the newspaper and watching sports news on television while drinking his cup of coffee. He was a huge fan of the Oregon Ducks and enjoyed coaching his daughter’s fastpitch softball team. Jim was a carpenter by trade and homebuilder. He started Jim Rensch Construction Company in the late 1970s. He built many custom homes in Columbia County, including his and his wife’s family home in 1979, as well as his daughter’s home in 2003. Jim’s easy going nature and trademark silent laugh will be sorely missed.

A Celebration of Life is planned for Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, at 2 p.m. at the St. Helens Elks Lodge. In lieu of flowers, remembrances are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the Columbia County Humane Society. Arrangements are by the Columbia Funeral Home. Russell Kenneth Anderson Russell Kenneth Anderson passed away on Jan. 25, 2014, in Vader, Wash., at the home of his twin sons, at the age of 63. Russ was born Russell Anderson on Jan. 4, 1951, to Ken and Alice Anderson in Portland, Ore. He graduated from St. Helens High School in 1970. He loved to fish, hunt, camp

and spend time with his family and friends. He worked at Boise Veneer from the early ‘70s until they closed in 2009. He was preceded in death by his brother Jerry in 1981; his mom in 2008 and his dad in 2010. Survivors include his two sons, Chris and Stephen (Alicia) of Vader; two grandchildren, Haley and Ethan; daughter Tara of Bellingham, Wash.; sisters Kay (Mike) Merrill, Marleen (Van) Haagenson and Sharleen (Roger) Kerley, and brother Bruce (Sandy) Anderson, all of St. Helens. A potluck celebration of life will be held on Feb. 8 from 1:30–4:30 p.m. at Columbia River Receptions and Events at 12th Street and Columbia Boulevard in St. Helens (the old Assembly of God Church), across from Lewis and Clark Elementary. Many hearts were broken with Russ’ passing but all who were privileged to know him were blessed.

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The Columbia County Rotary Children’s Fountain Project in Scappoose is beginning to make headway. Apprentices from the construction laborers program at Northwest College of Construction lend a helping hand and pick up some course knowledge as they help with the site layout and prep work for the Scappoose fountain project. Earlier in the week, the

school’s concrete finishing class was on site doing some estimating and project layout. On Feb. 3, apprentices from the heavy equipment operator program were back at the Scappoose location to officially break ground on the project, which is expected to take two to three years to complete. Instructor Montie Boyer said the time to complete

the project is based partly on when students are available to work. Boyer said students were only available for the concrete work during the fall, which does impact the timeline. Gary Liao, a past Rotary president, said there will be an official groundbreaking ceremony soon, but the date for that has not been confirmed. For at least one student, the fountain project really

hits home. “I was on site yesterday with the instructor, students (four total), engineer and project manager and found out that one of the students in the class, who is currently employed as a concrete finisher with one of our school’s affiliating contractors, actually grew up and currently lives in St. Helens,” said Tim Mosterdyke, who helped with the project.

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Arts and Cultural Commission to host Sweetheart Ball ST. HELENS — Spoil your significant other with an elegant evening out, including dinner, dancing and entertainment – all without leaving the county. The St. Helens Arts and Cultural Commission is hosting its Second annual Sweetheart Ball on Feb. 15. Funds raised from the event will support public art programs and free art education workshops for children. The Sweetheart Ball offers a romantic night out in St. Helens for Valentine’s Day. There will be a fabulous, foothappy jazz band and ballroom dancers, a gallery of artisan

chocolates, flowers and unique gifts for couples. The Sweetheart Ball is being hosted at Buccini Hall in St. Helens from 5:30–10:30 p.m. Tickets are $85 per person and $680 for a table of eight and are St. Helens City Hall, St. Helens Public Library, and the South Columbia County Chamber of Commerce. In addition to community projects such as free arts and crafts workshops, the annual 4th of July trashcan painting competition, and pumpkin painting for kids, the arts and cultural commission hopes the

Sweetheart Ball will raise the remainder of the funds needed for the St. Helens Gateway Sculpture Project. This art project will be installed at the Milton Creek Bridge on Columbia River Highway. The sculptures, two 22-foot tall obelisk shaped lanterns, will demarcate the highway exit to Columbia Boulevard. The first Sweetheart Ball was held in February 2013 and raised approximately $8,500 for public art. For further information regarding the Arts & Cultural Commission Sweetheart Ball, contact ACC Commissioner

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Tuesday, Feb. 11 7 p.m. – City of St. Helens Planning Commission, at city hall in council chambers.

Monday, Feb. 17 5 p.m. – Greater St. Helens Park and Recreation District monthly board meeting in the Eisenschmidt Pool Basement. 7 p.m. – Scappoose City Council meets in council chambers at city hall.

Wednesday, Feb. 12 8:30 a.m. – Port of St. Helens commission meeting at the port office, 100 E St., in Columbia City. 10 a.m. – Columbia County

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Board of Commissioners holds its regular board meeting and its regular staff meeting at 1 p.m., in the commissioners’ meeting room at the Columbia County Courthouse. 4 p.m. – City of St. Helens Parks Commission, at City Hall in council chambers. 6:30 p.m. – St. Helens School District board meets at the district office boardroom, 474 N. 16th St., in St. Helens.

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Community Calendar Wednesday, Feb. 5 · The Columbia River Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church, 51737 Columbia River Highway, in Scappoose. Guest quilters are welcome to join. · Scappoose Public Library – 10:30 a.m. story time for ages 5 and under. The theme and craft is Groundhog’s Day and Stars. Thursday, Feb. 6 · Old Testament studies at the Christian Church of St. Helens from 7-8:30 p.m., led by local scripture scholar Barbara Handt. For details, call 503-3972691. · Scappoose Public Library Teen Advisory board meets at 6 p.m.; discuss future library programs over pizza; for grades 6 through 12. · Mindy Gledhill in concert with special guest, Book On Tape Worm, at The Columbia Theatre. Tickets, $15 online, $12 for 5 or more, $20 at the door. Mindygledhill.com Friday, Feb. 7 · Bethany Lutheran Church presents “Common Threads and Family Ties” Quilt Show; 10 a.m.–7 p.m., 34721 Church Road, in Warren; book/bake sale, handcrafted items, light lunch gift baskets and more. Saturday, Feb 8 · Bethany Lutheran Church presents “Common Threads and Family Ties” Quilt Show; 10 a.m.–3 p.m. 34721 Church Road, in Warren; book/bake sale, handcrafted items, light lunch gift baskets and more. · Relay for Life of Columbia County – Kick-Off Carnival! 5-7pm at St Helens Moose Lodge an evening of Fun for the whole family. 10 free tickets for each child to play the games. Bring your camera and have your photo taken with Darth Vader. Food available thru the Moose, games, food and fun. Thursday, Feb. 13 · Old Testament studies at the Christian Church of St. Helens from 7-8:30 p.m., led by local scripture scholar Barbara

Handt. For details, call 503-3972691. Wednesday, Feb. 12 · Scappoose Public Library story time at 10:30 a.m. for ages 5 and under. The theme is Valentine’s Day; craft is bracelets. Thursday, Feb. 13 · Scappoose Public Library – 4 pm Kid’s Hour at the Library, “Valentine’s StoryTim and craft. Refreshments served. K thru 6th Grades, Free, No Reservations. Wednesday, Feb. 14 · Scappoose Public Library story time at 10:30 a.m. for ages 5 and under. The theme is birds; craft is birdfeeders. Thursday, Feb. 15 · Sweetheart Ball at Buccini Hall. Tickets are $85 per person or $680 for a table for eight. Tickets can be purchased at St. Helens City Hall, St. Helens Public Library, and the South Columbia County Chamber of Commerce. · The Scappoose High School baseball program hosts its inaugural crab feed and silent auction. The event will be held in the Scappoose High School cafeteria. Doors open at 6 p.m. Bids for the silent auction will be accepted until 7 p.m. Tickets for the dinner and auction are $25. They can be purchased from any SHS baseball player or at the main office in the high school. For more information, contact Diane Ross at 541-280-1363. The Scappoose Baseball Club plans to make this an annual event. Thursday, Feb. 20 · Old Testament studies at the Christian Church of St. Helens from 7-8:30 p.m., led by local scripture scholar Barbara Handt. For details, call 503-3972691. · Shop Local, Shop St. Helens – Participating businesses will be open until 8 p.m. with deals, prizes, raffles, coupons, and much more.

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BOND: district considers 20-year bond for capital improvements From PAGE A1

apparatus, equipment and maintain our stations was clearly slipping,” said Tappan. “Basically we realized that our tax revenues from our fixed rate was covering personnel costs and we would need to look for other revenue to fund capital items.” Those capital items include replacing around 20 different aging fire engines, water trucks, ambulances and rescue vehicles along with the equipment – such as self-contained breathing apparatuses – worn by fire personnel. The district is also looking into future expansions at both the Rainier and Columbia County fairgrounds stations. Interestingly, Youngberg said those participating in

the focus group were far more concerned with the per $1,000 of assessed value rate than they were with the total amount provided by the bond. Rather than borrowing the full $15 million at one time, the district would instead borrow amounts over three phases. “We’re basically going to borrow $5 million in three sections,” said Youngberg. “What we’re talking about has nothing to do with us and everything to do with service to our community.” The public meeting to discuss the bond measure will be held on Feb. 11 beginning at 6 p.m. at the district office, 105 S. 12th St., in St. Helens. For more information or assistance, call 503-3974800.

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OIL TRAINS: safety concerns paramount From PAGE A1

years as the facility changed ownership several times. Now, the facility is being used for storage and shipping of crude oil to Asian markets. But concerns began rising to the top after the Port of St. Helens approved increasing the monthly number of oil trains from 14 to 34. “We are not just subject to decisions of the railroad or Global Partners at Port Westward… and we’re not at the mercy of federal regulations,” said Whipple. “The port has some authority because it owns the rail spur at Port Westward. It can renegotiate with Global and insist that no unsafe cars bearing unsafe cargo on less than adequate infrastructure enter port property.”

Crude oil shipments, especially those being shipped in DOT-111 model tank cars, have come under not just public scrutiny but also that of the federal government. In late January, the National Transportation Safety Board made recommendations to both the Federal Rail Administration and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration calling for additional safety measures to be put in place citing concerns for public safety. Those recommendations included new procedures for train handling, a review of all operating procedures, a system-wide assessment of security risks, and addressed the need for spill response plans. “The large-scale shipment of crude oil by rail simply didn’t exist 10 years

ago and our safety regulations need to catch up with this new reality,” said NTSB Chairman Deborah A.P. Hersman. “While this energy boom is good for business, the people and the environment along rail corridors must be protected from harm.” The NTSB also expressed concerns that because oil spill cleanup plans are not mandated, that communities – not the companies or the railroad – will bear the burden of any environmental impacts from a spill as well as responding to a derailment. Both recommendations can be found with this story online at TheChronicleOnline.com. The commissioners did not indicate if they intended to sign the resolution.

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“I don’t want to be starting down a road that’s going to have a roadblock put up. So I wanted to address those issues with you,” Vickery said. Unfortunately, wording in the city’s municipal code has Vickery looking elsewhere in the county. The municipal code that lists general license requirements states that anyone with a business license must “conform to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, the provisions of this chapter, and any rules adopted hereunder.” That provision was pointed out by Mayor Scott Burge, who noted that not every city has those provisions. To date, medical marijuana dispensaries are still illegal under federal statute, an argument that continues to be played out in court. “Well, I guess that’s that,” said Vickery. The idea of a marijuana dispensary certainly isn’t new to the county. It’s been tried before with some degree of success and failure alike.

In June 2011, Big River Cannabis Club shuttered its doors after being open only a few months. The closure came not from issues with city or state laws, but rather from federal statutes. The U.S. Attorney for the district of Oregon began sending letters out to marijuana dispensaries, including Big River. Co-owner Cora Dreyer received a letter in her post office box advising that it had come to the U.S. Attorney’s attention that she was in violation of federal laws and could be prosecuted. In April 2012, business owner Nick Clark was moving forward with opening a marijuana collective in Rainier. Clark already had a similar business in operation – Nature’s Choice Alternative Medicine – in Astoria. Clark told Rainier council members the business would be beneficial to the community because it would provide patients with safe and legal access to medical marijuana and get it off the streets. Clark and the city seemed to be unable to reach an

agreement and the business was shelved, although his Astoria shop is still up and running. The latest attempt to open a dispensary was in St. Helens last September. The St. Helens City Council granted a conditional use permit to David Mighell to operate a dispensary at 1271 Columbia Blvd., the former home of Midway Electric. It wasn’t long before Mighell’s business neighbor – Columbia River Fire & Rescue – filed an appeal, along with the St. Helen Police Department and the St. Helens School District. The appeal cited concerns with the close proximity of the dispensary with the police department and two local schools. Although operational for a time, the dispensary eventually closed after Mighell was found to be in possession of too many plants over a specified size than was allowed by state law, along with other violations. Vickery is now considering taking his proposal to the City of St. Helens.

Courtesy photos TOP: The Armstrong St. Helens ceiling plant recently presented a check for $2,000 to the Columbia Pacific Food Bank, to celebrate the plant’s safety record. Pictured above are (from left) Armstrong’s safety committee members Dayna Hayes, Susan Krause, Loren Berg, and Grant Larson, along with food bank representatives Monique Oliver and Casey Wheeler, and the plant’s Environment, Health & Safety Manager Joann Aguilar. RIGHT: Food Bank director, Casey Wheeler, state Sen. Betsy Johnson and IGA manager Josh Poling work together to maximize Johnson’s donation from last summer’s Black Tie & Blue Jeans fundraiser.

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