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Ten local measures go before county voters

State agencies step up landside monitoring in Columbia County BY JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

Sweet success:

As summer turns into fall and fall into winter, the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries and the Oregon Department of Transportation are stepping up monitoring of landslide zones across the state, including areas in Columbia County. Of particular concern are slides along Highway 30 east of Rainier, including a slide area at milepost 39. “Once we get into rainy season, our crews will be paying closer attention to that slide area to see if it continues to move, and/or deposits debris along or on the roadway.” Oregon Department of Transportation spokesman Lou Torres said. “It is basically what we do every winter. We know the problem areas and tend to watch those areas a little more.” Over the summer, ODOT crews monitored the Highway 30 slide areas and crews also did some clearing of debris to stabilize an area between Goble and Rainier. Torres said the milepost 39 slide area will see work over the next few months.

Big wins for local baker Courtesy photos

BY CODY MANN cmann@countrymedia.net

Taking on your first competition at anything can be intimidating. Erynn Peau, a baker, was prepared for anything when she submitted her homemade treats at the Columbia County Fair. She had no idea she would win big and go on to victory at the Oregon State Fair. Peau is a native Oregonian, born and raised in Portland. She and her husband are new to St. Helens, purchasing their first home this past year. Peau said she picked up baking around a decade ago as the economic downturn began as a way to enjoy the finer things in life without spending too much. “When I moved out here a couple of my friends said I should do the

BY DON PATTERSON dpatterson@countrymedia.net

Voters will face a variety of measures affecting local governments and taxes on the November ballot. Ten local measures were approved for the general election ballot ranging from banning recreational marijuana sales in Scappoose to funding Columbia County jail operations for another four years. Measure 5-257 renews the local option levy voters passed in 2014 to fund jail operations. The measure calls for a 58 cent per $1,000 tax on assessed value for another four years. the owner of a property with an assessed value of $200,000 would pay about $115.94 per year. Proponents point out this is an extension of an expiring levy and property owners will see no increase. Supporters of funding roads and CC Rider with a fee on gravel mining also qualified an initiative petition. Measure 5-255 will ask voters to approve an increase in the county natural resource depletion fee from 15 cents per ton to 50 cent per ton. Of the 50 cents, 25 cents will go to funding CC Rider and 25 cents is designated to county roads. The measure also contains a provision allowing public officials to be sued for force for failing to enforce provisions of the measure. St. Helens School District is asking voters to approve a bond of $49,635,000 to build a new middle school and make repairs to the high school. The bond would also pay for technology, safety and security improvements. The district estimates tax rates will not increase due to expiring existing bonds. The tax rate is estimated to be $1.38 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for 26 years, however, the rate may differ depending on interest rates incurred and changes in assessed valuation. In a more interesting move, the City of Scappoose referred two

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Firefighters saw smoke… then fire

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Since a major slide in 2015, the Oregon Department of Transportation has set up warning signs for the potential of continuing landslides along Highway 30 at milepost 39 east of Rainier.

Burgerville to raise funds for Cheryl Hart Fund

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Leaking hydraulic fluid is thought to be the cause of a spectacular fire Sept. 19 near Deer Island. Firefighters were hampered by burning fuel and lack of water. Full story – page 3.

Burgerville will have a fundraising event for Cheryl Hart this Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 4-8 p.m. Hart’s remains were found in Klamath County after she disappeared in August. Her former boyfriend was charged with her murder. Currently, Burgerville has a donation jar at the front counter to benefit the Cheryl Hart Fund, which was established at St. Helens Community Credit Union. The fundraising partnership was setup by Burgerville employees Amanda Wilson and Juliette Chamberlain. For a short time before her disappearance, Hart worked at the restaurant. “She was such a good person to be around and everyday she’d show up with a smile on her face ready to work,” Chamberlain said. “It was hard to sit back, not knowing where she was when she didn’t show up for her shifts.” Chamberlain said the original intent of the fundraiser was to support the search party, but when Hart was located the goal changed to helping with final expenses for Hart’s family. “We want to make this night a busy, successful night and spread the word as much as possible and bring this woman to rest knowing she’ll be taken care of and her family will be OK,” Chamberlain said.

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Sharps disposal program starting in county

The project was designed to boost holiday spirit in St. Helens with a lighting competition for main street businesses and residents.

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St. Helens receives excellence in downtown revitalization award

Huge holiday spirit and a knack for lighting earned recognition for St. Helens from Oregon Main Street. The Let It Glow project in downtown St. Helens received an Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Award for the “Best Downtown Beautification Project” on Sept. 15 during the Oregon Main Street Evening of Excellence Celebration in Astoria. This award is given to the Main Street organization that has designed and implemented an attractive standalone beautification project in downtown area. Improvements must be within the Main Street Program area. Eddie Dunton with the St. Helens Economic Development Corporation (SHEDCO) was on hand to accept the award. SHEDCO Chair Al Pe-

tersen said, “We are happy that the project was well received by St Helens residents, and we are surprised and elated that it gained state recognition.” “SHEDCO has long tried to make folks realize that cheap and simple beautification projects can have positive impact and bring St Helens residents and visitors into our beautiful downtown,” Petersen said. “We hope that more people can get involved in SHEDCO and keep the ball rolling.” Let It Glow was a twophase project designed to increase holiday spirit in St. Helens. Phase one was a holiday lights competition where main street businesses and residents decorate their property and compete for a prize. Phase two was the creation of 30 oversized Christmas ornaments cre-

ated by SHEDCO volunteers – some of them first time volunteers with the organization – to hang in the public Courthouse Plaza. At the same time, the City of St. Helens invested in decorations for the Plaza. The combined efforts of SHEDCO and the City yielded incredible results. After hearing about the decorations, many residents came to the historic downtown to see the results. The project was such a success that SHEDCO plans on making more ornaments for 2016 for placement along the entire main street corridor. “The holiday décor in the plaza last year was a joint venture between SHEDCO and the City of St. Helens; SHEDCO along with a number of valued volunteers constructed the large

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ornamental glow balls and provided them to the City for installation,” City Manager John Walsh said. “The City hung them in the plaza trees along with the other lighting and decoration,” Walsh said. “These efforts dramatically improved the annual tree lighting ceremony and visiting Christmas Ships throughout the holiday season with very positive feedback.” “This is a wonderful example of how to engage local community members in downtown revitalization efforts,” Oregon Main Street Coordinator Sheri Stuart said. “On a small budget, SHEDCO had a major impact in bringing residents downtown to experience the district and to see what downtown has to offer.”

To reduce the improper disposal of household medical sharps, the Columbia County Solid Waste Program will provide a Medical Sharps Disposal Container Exchange Program at the Columbia County Transfer Station. Under the new program, medical sharps users may make a one-time purchase of an approved container for $5. When the container with the county sticker on it is dropped off for disposal, a free replacement container with a county sticker will be provided in return. According to Columbia County Solid Waste Program Coordinator Kathy BoutinPasterz, the program will make it easier and reduce the financial burden for the medical sharps user to properly dispose of used needles, reducing improper disposal and related health and safety threats. Based on past amounts of medical sharps processed (total pounds and equivalent numbers of containers), Boutin-Pasterz estimated the

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Local toastmasters to compete in area-wide speech competition Summer is behind us, school has begun, and it is time for Toastmasters around the world to deliver their best humorous speeches at the Autumn Speech Contest. Club champions Berkley Palmer and Dennis Hills will represent the St. Helens Columbian Toastmasters Club at the area-wide speech competition Saturday, Sept. 24. Come ready to chuckle and support your hometown champs as they compete for an opportunity to advance to the next level of

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Firefighters found a John Deere delimber aflame. A delimber picks up trees and removes the branches as part of the logging production process.

competition. As an added bonus, you will also hear a variety of unscripted speeches as Toastmasters participate in the impromptu speaking competition. You never know what surprises are in store when contestants respond to the topic delivered by the Topics Master. Don’t miss the Autumn Area 83 Speech Contest, Sept. 24 from 1-4 p.m. at the Cowlitz PUD Auditorium, located at 961 on 12th Avenue in Longview, Wash.

St. Helens students chime in on presidential race, war on terror

Recently, some students at choice,” Meeuwsen said. St. Helens High School were Other questions Meeuasked who they support for wsen posed to students were president in the upcoming focused on 9/11 and its afelection. The results were termath. Two-thirds of those control the fire. CRFR said pretty surprising, according surveyed said the nation limited water and large fuel to government teacher Keith was not safer from terrorism tanks on the machine made Meeuwsen. since 9/11 and none would it very difficult to extinguish “Last May, the students agree that the war of terror here overhas been a sucthe flames. The 300-gallon whelmingly cess. Students diesel fuel tank was nearly supported overwhelmingly full at the time of the fire. Bernie Sandsaid the US had According to CRFR, ers and lost the wars in logging crews acted quickly, Afghanistan and then Hillary using their fire equipment Iraq, and more Clinton after to keep the blaze from than half did not Bernie lost,” spreading to the surroundsupport the PaMeeuwsen ing logging site. They used triot Act. Asked said. “This machinery to build a dam, if they supyear, or four ported sending preventing diesel and hydrau- months Graphic courtesy of St. Helens troops to Iraq to lic fluid from running into the later, the High School combat ISIS, 76 current nearby drainage. percent said no. group of The cause of the fire is “It has been fascinating seniors in my classes, and I suspected to be the result discussing 9/11 and the war have about 125 seniors, the of a hydraulic fluid leak in on terror with students,” tide has turned.” the engine compartment. Meeuwsen said. “They Meeuwsen reported 34 Damages are estimated to be know a little, but it was very students surveyed were about $300,000. surprising when I asked them for Donald Trump and 29 CRFR firefighters were why we went to war with students were for Clinton. Afghanistan – maybe one out The other 60 either did not assisted at the scene by the of 125 knew the answer and know, did not care, were not Oregon Department of Forit was similar when I asked estry. 10 firefighters respond- going to vote, or wanted a about why the USA went to third-party candidate. “The ed with 3 engines, a water war with Iraq.” most common response was 09-14-16 3x11D Sept Sofa Sale:Layout 1 9/12/16 9:46 AM Page 1 tender, and a chief officer. that kids did not like either

Hydraulic leak suspected in logging equipment fire Fire officials suspect a hydraulic fluid leak was responsible for fire that caused serious damage to a logging vehicle. On Sept. 19, 2016 at around 11 a.m., Columbia River Fire & Rescue (CRFR) was dispatched to a report of a logging equipment fire

in the area of Canaan Road & Highway 30. While crews were responding, a large column of black smoke was seen from Highway 30. Firefighters found a John Deere delimber aflame. A delimber picks up trees and removes the branches as part of the logging produc-

tion process. According to CRFR, firefighters had a difficult time extinguishing the intense fire as the diesel fuel tank and hydraulic fluid tanks had ruptured, spilling flaming fuel onto the machine and ground. It took firefighters approximately 90 minutes to

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Clatskanie Police Blotter 05/22/2015 – A report of a 3-year-old child found in the Safeway parking lot, unattended, was forwarded to the DHS – Columbia County. 05/22/2015 - Kevin Ray Scales was arrested at the Clatskanie City Park for Probable Cause - Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree, a Class C Misdemeanor. Scales transported to the Columbia County Jail where he was booked and

released. He was also cited for Probable Cause -Theft III, related to an earlier case. 05/23/2015 – Police took a report of a possible suicidal male. After speaking to the subject, he agreed to be transported to the St. Johns Medical Center for assessment. 05/28/2015 – Police were contacted by an employee at Clatskanie Safeway, who wanted to turn in a container of what appeared to be methamphetamine, which was found in the parking lot.

The substance was tested and found to be meth, and was later logged and placed into evidence. 05/28/2015 – Police took a report of a possible suicidal female. After making contact with the subject, she agreed to voluntarily be transported to St. Johns Medical Center for assessment. In addition to the above referenced cases, the Clatskanie Police Department responded to 113 other calls during the past two weeks.

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Clatskanie Rural Fire Protection District report From May 23 through June 2, Clatskanie RFPD responded to 11 calls for medical assistance, 3 fireThis event related calls, includes and answered 5 numerous and landother callspaddling for service. basedMay clean locations. 27,up there was an illegalsites burn will reported. Many offer seats in May 28, there was a motor vehicle crash. May 30, there was a structure fire on Old Rainier Road. May 31, there was an illegal burn. The homeowner extinguished the fire.

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Columbia River Fire and Rescue report There was a 78% emergency medical rate for all calls this past week. our mother’s (nana’s) house Berg for all your help. 5/25/15 Dumpster/outside on May 23. Special thanks Tom & Claire Wilcox fire: On Port-managed land Conundrums in you willprobably go Tom to the Klon-Wilcox Helens sedithank to Sheriff Goodwin; & Kelly at end to of accept Railroadthis Avenue, Helens a block Wilcox ment because they cue crews be St. forever in our hearts for dike Restaurant Matt & Amanda St. Helens. This wasdon’t a fire fire out According saving her to Nick away and use theirs. Rainier want on atosmall dock moored tolife, the also Oxford keep it. Thus the Scappoose Baythe area University Press, a conunI’m certain the City of St.inHelens will have drum is a confusing and St. Helens has a responmoney to develop the wadifficult problem or quessiblestation explanation forKleger this placeterfront property. I socohope at the John shows. Ralph Kleger, tion. discrepancy in restroom this beautiful spot along operative observer for the U.S. weather bureau, reports that It was brought to my atfacility requirements. am the month the Columbia into the mean temperatureI for was 54.13develops degrees while tention some time ago that also the certain it hastemperature nothing wasthe park20th) we have all maximum 78 city (on May and the wasyou 33 (on May 24th). The for totaland rainfall was .53for a St. Helens company was to dominimum with who know hoped deserved inches. Eighteen daysI’m of the month were- clear, partlyit rom Clatskanie’s Past... attempting to open a game in government circles. decades but isseven it worth cloudy and sixto cloudy. The heaviest rainfall occurredwaste on room for young people in looking forward a good to bring Superfund and 17th. There lightour frostcity? on the 2nd of the the former Flowers 4 U in mealthe at 16th the bistro when I was ainto month far my morehands unusual a killing on the 24th. me The n St. Helens. am able toand wash Mr. frost Walsh assures prevailing wind of the month was from the northwest. It seems this company before More doingsheep so. have arrived inhigh tech methods willtobe St. Helens the past week be ran into a snag when they Another conundrum: used to encase this horrible pastured on Columbia County cutover land. Approximately to Mrs. were told two more restI have learned bit more toxicity. Iare assume Arling16,000 sheepa from east of the mountains now crazing in e 1, rooms would have to be about the “cleaning ton told their residents the county. Kenneth C. Miller, S. P. & S. agricultural agent, as recently added to the one existing process” of the Portland theTuesday same thing whenwith theyW. and four sheepmen were in town conferring te of restroom, including one T. Evenson relativewhich to placing agreed some onto theaccept Bensonnuclear Timber Superfund material t by Better Company would be approprimight be usedholdings. to seal the waste. Guess what? Arlingns for which her Arvid near Mattson, who is charged assault with intent to ate for persons with distoxic ponds the Old ton with leaks. The certififollowing the shootings of Sergeant Kenneth and abilities. Millkill, Park in St. Helens. And yet a thirdHealea conunnational Cal E. Throne, state officers at Astoria, about three weeks First I was told the toxic drum: it appears an area . Sirnio isOK - if that’s the law ago, will enter a defense pleading insanity, according to - that’s the law. However, sediment would be sent to just up the slough/river mes and word from Astoria. stinguished thea same proposed here’s the conundrum. Arlington for cleansing beDeliveries of fish at Astoriafrom showed big increase its testing park development A friend and I decided fore Wednesday, being usedindicating in St. Helthat the June run of Chinookisasbeing dependas a firing to have lunch at the new ens; started then I entering was told thethere Columbia.considered Fishermen operating nearrange the of taste law enforcement. Who bistro which opened a was mouth no way toxins andgettingfor of the the river were between 400 and 500 pounds ess. Mrs. per boat. (cancer causcould possibly think it couple of weeks ago next carcinogenic ows: Disaster the big would Benson be Timber Company Anna Sirnio a good idea tologput to Gracie’s Mrs. Antiques. 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Repairs are now it. being Moss completed the Councilpertug’s towing son Keith Locke recently disabilities. it simply, ntil thick and lemon colored. Stir in the To put engine and the some raft is of now expected to be on its way safely property with As wetohad been past doing a hotthe nation’s mostofcontamias been mixed a smooth in the by the middle next week. It toured containsthis about 5,000,000 feeta firing mind. amount of shopping a Portland e milkgood and vanilla (combined) with the natedofland logs. from Two river channel buoys wererange carriedinaway by Mr. the en sifted withantique the baking powder towline area as it drifted Bothnot were Locke has yetrecovered returned in the shops andand salt,Superfund will beabout the channel. afterhad eachhit addition. the stiffly dredged and replaced the day following.my phone call. Chief Moss a few Fold yardinsales, in Portland. The Placewe in 2asked greased floured 9-inch A will near tragedy occurred lastwas Saturday night when kind enough to several do so. to and be pointed to bad part go to Arlinga moderate oven (350 to 375 degrees) young people were badly injured in an auto accident Chief Moss tells near me the the restrooms to wash up. ton and the not so bad part es. Cool and ice with 7-minute icing and home. The group, which included Emily Mustola, this area, approximately We were told there were will Karvonen come to St. Helens. nut. Cora Draper, Elsie Hill, Walter Daly of Clatskanie, and mile from the end restrooms could Portland will Martin pay St.and Oliverone-half kindno enough to sharebut herwe recipe at a Frances Hill, Schnoover of Kalama went ing; I am so excited to give it a try! for a ride and failed to make the curve at the scene of the ly a cool month, but it was also a month accident. The car skidded some distance before turning over e report of Clatskanie’s new weather on the highway. 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on the road and over the grade. The car was driven by Oliver Schnoover and with him in the front seat were his brother, Martin and Emily Mustola. The driver received a dislocated shoulder and severe abrasions of the face and scalp. Martin Schnoover, who was transported to Emanuel Hospital in Portland on Sunday was the most seriously injured with a knee cap torn loose and the knee dislocated, serious head lacerations, the bones of the forehead being exposed with the brow was lacerated. Emily Mustola received bad face and head injuries, the skin and flesh being badly scraped by the hard surface of the highway. The passengers in the back seat had lesser injuries; the group was brought in to the Clatskanie Hospital where they were cared for. With the exception of Martin Schnoover all were dismissed during the night from the hospital. The drum and bugle corps, sponsored by the American Legion left this morning on the train for Portland where they will compete and march in the floral parade this afternoon. The boys will be taken to the Multnomah Hotel for lunch at noon and to dress for the parade. They go by bus to the stadium where the paraders assemble. A large number of parents and friends planned to accompany the boys to Portland on the train. The S. P. & S made a special round trip rate of $1.30 for adults and half fare for children with a three-day return limit. The national convention of the Finnish Apostolic Lutheran Church will be held in Clatskanie this coming week with sessions beginning Sunday morning at 10 a.m. and closing Thursday evening. Four years ago the convention was also held here and brought together a large gathering from the Midwest and the West. At that time on Sunday noon 2600 were fed at the meeting and a crowd of almost equal size is expected this year. All sessions will be held in the high school gymnasium. A cookhouse 16 by 16 ft. has been erected near the building and the basement of the school will be used as a dining room. Three meals will be served daily foot held high concrete of thethe proposed park, is on during convention. There will be the threefive services walls beThe made much the day slough of Boise each with side the time at 10 a.m., 2:30 and would 7:30 p.m. wouldand be tested Paper service in an old evening willconcrete be mostly in thehigher Englishand language for noiseterritory pollution. lined hole once the surrounding the townspeople andused thosefor of the are cordially to attend. I like that word “conunstorageinvited of lime. He assures Hope all isarea well is with youdeand yours, write It soon! drum”. rolls nicely off me, if this ever Love, the tongue and it is so very veloped for a firing range, Alice

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Police Reports St. Helens Police Department Sept. 9 – Officers responded to a violation of a release agreement in the 100 block of North Vernonia Road. Sept. 9 – Jason Caso, 24, of St. Helens was arrested for a warrant near South 11th Street and Columbia Boulevard. Caso was also charged with possession of methamphetamine. Sept. 9 – Officers stopped a vehicle at Kelly Street and Howard Street. The driver, Dwayne Kammeyer, 60, of Portland was arrested for providing false info to a police officer and also charged with felon in possession of a firearm. Sept. 10 – Dustin Jennings, 28, was stopped while driving his 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis on Highway 30 in front of Les Schwab in the 58000 block of Columbia River Highway. The vehicle was later towed by Grumpy’s towing. Sept. 10 – Two unknown male suspects caused damage to a 2009 Dodge Ram pickup truck and stole the front license plate at Salmonberry Lake. Sept. 11 – Jerek Pense was cited for driving while suspended and failure to carry proof of insurance at St. Helens Street and South 4th Street. Pense’s 1996 Nissan 200sx was towed for a blocking hazard and taken to Bob’s tow yard. Sept. 12 – Michelle Berecz, 40, St. Helens was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants and possession of a schedule two substance at St. Helens Street and

Milton Way. Sept. 12 – Caitlin Inskeep, 31, turned herself into the St. Helens Police Department on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. Sept. 12 – Eduardo Martinez was arrested on an outstanding warrant in the 500 block of South 13th Street. Sept. 12 – A person came into the St. Helens Police Department and reported that her turquoise purse and its contents had been stolen from her unlocked vehicle while it was parked at West Street Grocery in the 3000 block of North 7th Street. Sept. 12 – Brenda Warden, 45, was arrested on an outstanding Columbia County Circuit Court warrant. Warden was further charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine and heroin. Sept. 12 – Christina Lowe, 43, of St. Helens was arrested for trespassing, unlawful possession of methamphetamine, and theft in the third degree following a shoplifting complaint at Wal-Mart. Sept. 12 – St. Helens Police Department investigated a call of criminal mischief at America’s Best Value Inn in the 500 block of South Columbia River Highway. Sept. 12 – Fabian Estrada, 26, of St. Helens was arrested for an outstanding Columbia County supervisory authority warrant in the 2500 block of Columbia Boulevard. Estrada was further charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine and heroin.

Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Sept. 12 – A prowler was reported in the 71000 block of Fern Hill Road. Sept. 12 – Theft was reported in the 73000 block of Columbia River Highway. Sept. 12 – A disturbance was reported in the 53000 block of Columbia River Highway Sept. 12 – A traffic stop led to the arrest of Matthew Cramer, 59, of Longview, Wash. for a warrant at Beaver Springs Road and Hutchinson Road. Sept. 13 – Alex Altenhein, 28, of Rainier was arrest for a warrant at the Columbia County Jail. Sept. 13 – A missing adult was reported in the 29000 block of Edgewood Drive. Sept. 13 – A restraining order violation was reported in the 31000 block of New Kirk Road. Sept. 13 – Harassment was reported in the 25000 block of Warren Road. Sept. 14 – A burglary was reported in the 25000 block of Alston Road. Sept. 14 – Fraudulent activity was reported in the 25000 block of Alston Road. Sept. 14 – A traffic crash was reported at Barton Road and Dike Road. Sept. 14 – A report of a restraining order violation led to the arrest of Wayne Wendelschafer, 49, of Scappoose for a warrant. Sept. 15 – A burglary was reported in the 14000 block of Midland District Road. Sept. 15 – Trespassing was reported

in the 61000 block of Edens Road. Sept. 15 – A warrant service in the 29000 block of Washington Way led to the arrest of Dennis Wentz, 46, of Rainier for a warrant and Shelly Wentz, 49, of Rainier for possession of meth, delivery of meth, and manufacturing of meth. Sept. 15 – Threats were reported in the 76000 block of Davis Road. Sept. 16 – Theft was reported in the 73000 block of Alder Grove Road. Sept 16 – A hit-and-run crash was reported in the 31 block of NW Reeder Road. No injuries were reported. Sept. 16 – Threats were reported in the 65000 block of Janshaw Road. Sept. 16 – A suspicious person was reported in the 78000 block of Woodson Road. Sept. 17 – A noise complaint was reported in the 34000 block of Bachelor Flat Road. Sept. 17 – A traffic crash was reported at NW Reeder Road and NW Sauvie Island Road. Sept. 17 – An abandon vehicle was reported in the 32000 block of Tide Creek Road. Sept. 17 – A hit-and-run crash was reported at Alston Mayger Road and Mayger Fill Road. No injuries were reported. Sept. 18 – Injuries were reported in a traffic crash at Smith Road and Robinette Road. Sept. 18 – A suspicious vehicle was reported at Holaday Road and Mountain View Road. Sept. 18 – A stolen vehicle was reported in the 14000 block of Midland

District Road. Sept. 18 – A stolen vehicle was reported in the 33000 block of Canaan Road.

threatening injuries. Sept. 18 – A motor vehicle crash was reported at Smith Road and Robinette Road in St. Helens. Firefighters responded to a car crash that sheared off a power pole. There were two occupants in the vehicle. Both were able to get themselves out of the car. They were treated on scene for minor injuries. Columbia County

PUD responded to take care of the power pole and downed power lines. During the service period, CRFR responded to two fires, three motor vehicle crashes and 68 emergency medical service calls.

with a motor vehicle crash at the top of Rainier Hill. CRFPD was cancelled on their way to the call. Sept. 8 – Illegal burn, 18998 Beaver Falls Road. The fire was extinguished by the homeowner. Sept. 10 – Motor vehicle accident, Highway 30 and Van Street, no patient injuries or transport noted. Sept. 11 – Unknown medi-

Clatskanie Police Department Sept. 10 – Police took a report of a flower/planter box that was stolen from the porch area of a Clatskanie resident. No suspects at this time. Sept. 10 – Police responded to a non-injury motor vehicle crash involving two vehicles at the intersection of Van Street and Hwy 30. Information was exchanged. Sept. 13 – Police took a report of a damaged flowerbed at a residence in Clatskanie, where it appeared that unknown person(s) ran over the flowerbed with a vehicle. No suspects at this time. In addition to the above referenced cases, the Clatskanie Police Department responded to 14other calls for service. Rainier Police Department Aug. 26 – A caller reported a dog locked inside a vehicle. The owner was in the Deli Store and More gambling. He was cited for animal neglect. Aug. 27 – Officers from Washington were in pursuit of a stolen vehicle that came across the Lewis and Clark Bridge. Oregon officers joined the pursuit and the vehicle pulled over shortly thereafter. A male juvenile was taken into protective custody and referred to the juvenile department on several charges. Aug. 29 – Isaiah Dutra, 30, of

Clatskanie, was taken into custody on multiple warrants. Aug. 31 – Rainier Liquor Store reported that a window had been broken and someone took six bottles of whiskey. Aug. 31 – Allison Anderson, 42, and Michael Smith, transients, were both taken into custody for a outstanding warrants Sept. 1 – Rodger Berry, 44, transient, was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant. Sept. 2 – A vehicle parked on West B Street was vandalized. Sept. 2 – Two bottles of whiskey were stolen at the liquor store by a woman. Sept. 5 – A pedestrian suffered injuries after being hit by a vehicle on West 2nd Street. The victim was in a crosswalk and the driver of the vehicle fled the scene. Sept. 5 – A wheel was stolen from a vehicle that was parked near the Deli Store & More. Sept. 5 – A toolbox and tackle box valued at approximately $300 was stolen from a truck parked in the boat launch overflow parking area. Sept. 7 – Two bottles with marbles and rocks inside were reported as stolen from a residence on Fir Street. Sept. 9 – Amanda Busick, 24, of Portland, was taken into custody and lodged at the jail for DV assault. Sept. 10 – An officer responded to a two-vehicle, non-injury accident on the Lewis and Clark Bridge. Sept. 10 – Several miscellaneous items valued in excess of $300 were stolen from a vehicle parked in the Eagles parking lot.

Fire Reports Columbia River Fire & Rescue

Sept. 12 – A motor vehicle crash was reported at Highway 30 and Larson Road in the Rainier area. Firefighters responded to a reported head on collision. Both vehicles were off the road. The drivers of each vehicle suffered only minor injuries. Sept. 14 – A commercial fire was reported in the 1300 block of Kaster Road. Fire-

fighters assisted Cascade Technologies with a fire in paper machine #3. Sept. 17 – A motor vehicle crash was reported at Highway 30 and Vernonia Road in St. Helens. Firefighters responded to a report of an automobile versus pedestrian accident. A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. The victim was taken to an area hospital with non-life

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Sept. 8 – CRFPD was dispatched to assist CRFR

cal call, one person was transported to a local hospital. No other details noted at this time. Sept. 11 – Unknown medical call, one person was transported to a local hospital. No other details noted at this time.

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First annual Out of the Darkness walk a success

Obituaries Kim Marie Martinez-Stroh August 8, 1962 ~ September 15, 2016 Kim Marie MartinezStroh passed away peacefully on Sept. 15, 2016, due to surgical complications. Kim graduated in 1980, from St. Helens High School. While attending high school, she was involved in volleyball, basketball, swimming, yearbook and honor society. She worked during her high school years at the A&W. After graduating, she was employed by CenturyLink for 24 plus years, prior to her retirement. During her employment at CenturyLink, she was a telephone operator and sales representative. Kim was “top sales” many

times, winning trips, prizes and recognition for a job done exceedingly well. Kim married in 1993, she helped raise her beautiful stepdaughter, Tracy Martinez. Kim loved her

daughter deeply. Kim was a beautiful, caring, kind-hearted, hardworking, career-oriented woman. Her wit, sense of humor and smile were contagious. She is survived by: her parents, Glenn and Mary Stroh, of Brashear, Texas, St. Helens and Wheeler, Ore.; her sister, Brenda Nicholas, of Scappoose, Ore.; her brother and sister-in-law, Lincoln and Tracy Stroh, of Katy, Texas; three nieces, two nephews, one grandson, multiple cousins, aunts and uncles. A service will be held during a family reunion in July of 2017.

On Sept.10, Scappoose Police Department hosted Columbia County’s first annual Out of the Darkness walk, with a focus on raising awareness and increasing education regarding depression and suicide. There were approximately 140 people that participated in the walk both from in and outside the county, according to Scappoose PD. Columbia County

brought in more than $9,400. All proceeds benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Oregon Chapter. The money helps communities such as Scappoose promote walks, research and advocacy for depression and suicide. Chief of Police Norm Miller opened the ceremony with a speech as to why it’s important to talk about

suicide in Columbia County. Hailey Holm with the Scappoose Police Department and Brianne Mares with Columbia County Mental Health emceed the ceremony that recognized people who came to walk for their loved ones and to honor those that struggle with mental health concerns.

Mary Louise Field March 29, 1955 ~ September 14, 2016 Mary Louise Field, 61, passed away on Sept. 14, 2016, in St. Helens, Ore. She was born March 29,

1955, in Portland, Ore. A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, at

Columbia Funeral Home, 681 Columbia Blvd., in St. Helens, OR 97051.

Indecency victim files $350,000 lawsuit The victim of repeated flashing at a drive-thru coffee shop window by the husband of Clatskanie’s mayor is suing the city, the city manager, mayor and husband for defamation, invasion of privacy, emotional distress and interference with business. The owner of Flowers ‘N Fluff alleged in her lawsuit that Clatskanie Mayor Diane Pohl, former planning commissioner Ray Pohl and City Manager Greg Hinkelman spread rumors that she had a sexual affair with Ray Pohl. She claims in the $350,000 lawsuit that the rumors hurt her standing in the community and affected her business. Ray Pohl was arrested in September of 2015 for 30 counts of public indecency alleged to have occurred during a two-year period. He pleaded guilty to two counts

of public indecency and was ordered to three years of probation. He was also required to complete a sex offender treatment program and pay a fine of more than $11,000. Court documents alleged that the Pohls spread rumors of an affair, and that Hinkelman also spread the rumor despite knowing it was false, claiming the rumor was

spread to city officials and employees, on social media and within the community. The lawsuit also claims Diane Pohl sent an email to city employees telling them not to frequent Flowers N’ Fluff. Diane Pohl said, “This issue is in the hands of attorneys.” Hinkelman declined to comment on the matter.

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The lawsuit was filed against City of Clatskanie, Clatskanie Mayor Diane Pohl, former planning commissioner Ray Pohl and City Manager Greg Hinkelman.

Team Spiderman was among the participants in the Out of the Darkness walk.

CRPUD and former GM settle out of court Columbia River People’s Utility District and former General Manager Kevin Owens reached a settlement agreement regarding pending litigation in the Columbia County Circuit Court. Owens will pay $5,000 to the CRPUD and both parties will release their claims in the litigation against one another. A statement from CRPUD said the settlement allows all parties, the utility, its staff and the community

Columbia County sees job growth BY JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

Employers added 4,600 jobs in August, boosting Oregon’s payroll employment for the 50th consecutive month. The August job growth follows a revised gain of 5,000 in July, according to the Oregon Employment Department. “In Columbia County, we are seeing job growth in the retail sector, the government sector, local education, leisure and hospitality and health care,” Oregon Employment Department Economist Nick Beleiciks said. Since June 2012, Oregon’s economy expanded rapidly, adding 208,200 jobs - an average gain of 4,200 jobs per month. Oregon hasn’t seen such a long string of monthly job gains since comparable records began in 1990. Nationally, August was the 71st straight month of job growth. According to Beleiciks, job growth accelerated when it became much more broad based. He said all sectors in Oregon are now adding jobs at a fairly rapid pace. “Now that they have come

back, they are at full speed,” he said. Beleiciks said Oregon’s construction industry has seen the fastest job growth, adding 7,500 jobs at a 9.1 percent growth rate. “We have been adding jobs faster than the U.S. as a whole,” he said. Beleiciks said there is a high demand for Oregon goods such as agriculture and manufactured goods, and that has added jobs to wood product manufacturing, fabricated metal production, machinery manufacturing and food manufacturing. “People are moving to Columbia County and the rest of the state for the jobs and Oregon’s livability,” he said. “The job growth attracts people to Oregon and people moving to Oregon itself creates job growth.” Oregon Employment Department Research Division Workforce Analyst/Economist Shawna Sykes said overall, Columbia County grew from an estimated 50,075 in 2014 to 50,390 in 2015, a growth rate of .6 percent. “The number of employed people who live in Columbia County has grown from 21,246 last July to 22,315 this

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to move forward. Columbia River PUD Board accepted a negotiated separation agreement with Owens in December of 2014. Owens was on administrative leave from the PUD at the time. The terms of the negotiated agreement called for the PUD to pay Owens six months salary and six months healthcare benefits. Owens became general manager of the PUD in January 2004.

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Dog park would honor man’s best friend BY CODY MANN cmann@countrymedia.net

If you live in Clatskanie, you have probably crossed paths with Calvin Olsen and his beloved mixed Labrador, America the Beautiful. After 14 years together, Olsen said goodbye to his boon companion, but he wants to honor her memory by bringing a leashless dog park to Clatskanie. Olsen said America the Beautiful, known by such nicknames as Amy, Erica and more, was born on the Fourth of July in Taylorville. He adopted Amy from friends one cold and rainy night after seeing her out on a chain in their yard. He said the owners were caring for the animal for their granddaughter, but were not up to meeting the demands of a puppy. Amy had an instant impact on Olsen’s life. “I was heavier, and she was my excuse to get out there and start walking,” he said. “We did our loops around Clatskanie and pretty soon we just became part of the town.” Olsen said the people they met on their regular trips around town came to know and love a dog who was disciplined, playful, emotive and highly social.

Her social nature is one motive for the leash-less dog park in her name. Olsen said Amy had many friends in the canine kingdom, was always friendly, and held her own even when running with the tougher dogs she met. Amy had plenty of human friends too, greeting visitors to Olsen’s shop, Tio Calvino in Quincy, and always making new friends on the walk. “A lady used to come and pick her up… and she would take my dog over to Bundy’s, buy an ice cream cone and hold it for her and feed her an ice cream cone,” Olsen said. You might have seen Olsen in character with Amy. The pair would become Calvis and Duck Dog, dressed as sort of a mix of Elvis Presley and the world’s biggest Oregon Ducks fans. With big hair and capes and sequins, Olsen would bring Amy out for parades and events to the enjoyment of children and adults alike. Olsen’s relationship with Amy was therapeutic. “She calmed me down, she listened, she never judged – I got to vent constantly,” he said. Whether it was trying to calm down in traffic or feeling down about losing a job,

Olsen said Amy was there to soothe and relax him. A dog park has been on Olsen’s mind for years, and he said others have tried to make it happen, but the hurdle of where to get the land has been difficult to climb. He started a GoFundMe account to raise to funds for what he hopes to call America’s Leash-less Dog Park after seeing tremendous support for the idea on social media. Friends and strangers from all over the country started chipping in, and in just a few days Olsen raised $1,200 towards the park. Olsen also opened a donation account at Umpqua, anyone can make a deposit towards America’s Park. He is planning to reach out to local government and philanthropists for support as well. “People of the world love their four-legged friends; it’s not just about my dog, it’s about all dogs and socialization of them,” he said, saying allowing dogs to be social has great positive impacts on behavior in both the pets – and maybe the humans, too. “If our dogs could bring us together maybe we’d have better understanding as humans.” Considering locations,

Olsen said the little league fields west of town are among the best choices. He said the water features and layout, complete with some facilities already in place, could help create a crown jewel of parks in the northwest, something that would draw in visitors from all over. “It really needs to be along water,” Olsen said. “It would be awesome if you could throw sticks for dogs to run out and catch on the shores of the Clatskanie River.” He said it would paramount for the location to be along Highway 30 in order to attract tourists and grow local businesses. Olsen chuckled a bit and said “no” when asked about getting a new dog. Even if the park is built, he said he probably would not be ready for another pet. There are adventures he would like to go on that would not be possible with a dog in tow, so for now Olsen plans to take on some solo time. “I’m just going to love on everybody else’s dogs and be free.” You can donate to America’s Leash-less Dog Park at https:// dm2.gofund.me/2msmmmc.

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Calvin Olsen and America the Beautiful.

Out & About

Community Calendar Wednesday, Sept. 21 • 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 and Water Conservation District meeting, 7:30 p.m., 35285 Millard Rd., St. Helens. Thursday, Sept. 22 • Columbia County Transportation and Road Advisory Committee public meeting, 10 a.m, at Healy Hall, at the Columbia County Road Department, 1054 Oregon St., St. Helens. • 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. • Master Gardener Chapter Meeting, 6:30 p.m., OSU Extension classroom, 505 N. Columbia River Highway.

Speaker will be Maurice Horn, “Lowering water usage in our Gardens.” The public is invited. • Upper Nehalem Watershed Council, 7 p.m., at the Vernonia Grange Friday, Sept. 23 • 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 benefit the museum. • Bingo, Scappoose Senior Center, 6 p.m. – 33342 S. W. Meadow Drive, $12-$15. Food available for purchase. • St. Helens School District Regular Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., at the District Office Board Room, 474 N. 16th St. Saturday, Sept. 24 • 14th Annual Scappoose Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., on SE Second St., next to Heritage Park (behind City Hall). New and favorite returning vendors and food booths. Includes local berries, veggies, fresh baked goodies, cut flowers, nursery plants, handcrafted items and more. For more information visit: scappoosefarmermarket.com. • 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. Sunday, Sept. 25 • Caples House Museum Tours, 1-5 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. Monday, Sept. 26 • Scappoose Industrial Airpark Advisory Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m., at the port of St. Helens office, 100 E St., Columbia City. This facility is ADA accessible. If you need special accommodation or have questions or concerns, please contact the Port office at 503-397-2888. • Bingo, 6:30-9 p.m., $12-15, at the Scappoose Senior Center, 33342 S.W. Meadow Drive. Food available for

purchase. • St. Helens Youth Council meeting, 7 p.m., in the council chambers at City Hall, plaza entrance, 265 Strand St., St. Helens. Tuesday, Sept. 27 • Chess Club, 6 p.m., upstairs at the Scappoose Library, 52469 SE Second St. For more details email: sgarydinkersii@netscape.net. • Bingo, 6:30 p.m. at Moose Lodge.

p.m., 230 Strand St. • St. Helens School Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., at the district office in the board room at 474 N 16th St., St. Helens. Thursday, Sept. 29 • 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. 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.

Wednesday, Sept. 28 • 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

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