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Businesses wrestle with new COVID-19 guidelines

$10 million renovation for local schools JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

AURORA BIGGERS chronicle2@countrymedia.net

Oregon’s first real grappling with the pandemic hit in mid-March — a perfect spring weekend, which drove Oregonians to the coast like Floridian spring breakers with arguably better coffee. Up until that point, Gov. Kate Brown had largely appealed to the good nature and sense of her fellow Oregonians. “I asked and urged Oregonians to stay home,” Brown said in a conference call with reporters, following the spring breaker weekend. “On Friday night, I frankly directed them to stay home. And now I am ordering them to stay home.” All over the state, businesses were shuttering — to follow mounting COVID-19 guidelines and Brown’s executive order. Bowling alleys, gyms, gift shops, malls, spas, senior centers, and theaters were all scrambling, with virtually no alternate means of operating. The exception: restaurants. Restaurants and bars were left in a space of liminality. Most had closed several weeks prior, via an earlier order from Brown, but were still operating with pick-up and delivery services. Still, the guidelines were constantly shifting. Restaurant owners and managers were caught in a perpetual cycle of innumerable calculations. Open for dining outside? Closed until dinner? Open just on weekends? Close indefinitely or shut down permanently? No matter how they sliced the numbers, the options just weren’t in their favor. Restaurants with patios were in luck, those without were less so. Quaint little breakfast cafes were dwarfed by larger facilities. And all across the industry, restaurants were scaling back — guidelines or no — as a new wave of home cooking emerged in every socially distant and quarantined home. In Columbia County, the restaurant industry’s own unique struggle perfectly encapsulated the ecliptic cycle presented by COVID-19, changing restrictions and guidelines, and the individual navigation of each restaurant. In Rainier, Cornerstone Café benefited from a generous Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, which owners Viki and Mark Overbay used to give “The Stone” some remodels. “Having been restricted to outdoor and to-go only is rough!” Viki Overbay said. “For to-go orders, even with guests going out of their way to support us which we are so grateful for, we certainly don’t get as much in sales as when we have dine-in.” Cornerstone isn’t located on the main street, which Viki Overbay said makes business a bit more difficult to generate. Add in the unpredictability of Oregon weather, Overbay said, and restaurants are in a difficult spot. “Oregon weather, especially in the Spring, is not good for outdoor dining,” she said. “We did set up seven outdoor tables with umbrellas and plants. But it is pretty chilly to eat outside.” Then the weather flipped. “We had recently hired three new employees to seat folks and keep track of the amount of guests, so we ­­­­ See COVID-19 Page A3

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Work is expected to start in in 2022 on a $10 million dollar improvement project for Clatskanie schools, following voter approval in the Tuesday, May 18, Special District Election. The Clatskanie School District’s general obligation bond was approved by a vote of 677 yes to 488 no. The vote

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As the early voting results came in showing the school improvement bond measure passing, Clatskanie School Board President Megan Evenson told The Chief that she is excited to see the community support. “Our kids need updates to the schools and need safety and security,” she said. “I am really excited that our community is coming through for us. This is a tight community and our schools are open to the community. People have been in the schools and they see that they have not been updated since they were built in the late 70s and its time for a facelift.” Evenson also pointed out that increasing community concerns about security within the schools has heightened due to school shootings in Oregon and across the nation. “We have some serious campus upgrades that we need to make both schools safer,” she said. Evenson said separating the middle school from the high school will also be a key element of the renovations. “The district had promised that the two schools would be pretty separate but over time those lines have gotten pretty blurred, so I think people are really excited to have the real separation between the middle and high schools, so that the middle school kids have their own identity and their own program.”

New face mask guidelines the issue came after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced fully vaccinated individuals can safely remove their masks in many instances. “Under the updated guidance, people who are fully vaccinated will no longer be required to wear a mask indoors in most public settings where vaccination status is checked. In indoor public settings where vaccination status is not checked, masks will still be required,” said state epidemiologist Dr. Dean Sidelinger.

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Oregon businesses, employers and faith institutions must review proof of vaccination in order to ease up on state masking and social distancing rules, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) announced Tuesday. The state’s newest guidance on

Sidelinger addressed questions about the new policy in a press briefing Tuesday. Here are some answers to a few top questions about the seismic shift in state policy, according to Sidelinger and the state’s guidance. Who counts as “fully vaccinated”? Anyone who’s more than two ­­­­ See MASK Page A5

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We’re going to make it something that everyone is proud of. Megan Evenson, Clatskanie School Board Chair

Next steps

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Evenson said the district has already selected the needed contractors and architects for the school renovations. “We will start having community meetings to share the staff’s vision of what a remodel and update are going to look like, specifically at the high school because that is where most of the funding is going to be going,” she said. “As soon as those meetings are hammered out and we put our vision together than they can start the process of designing and the school board will approve it.” Some updates will begin right away at Clatskanie Middle/High School and at Clatskanie Elementary School, according to Evenson.

Rainier Chamber of Commerce award winners, left to right, Kelly Miller (HOPE of Rainier), Mark and Viki Overbay (Cornerstone Café), Claire Catt (United Way of Rainier), and Amy Trull (The Chronicle/The Chief). AURORA BIGGERS chronicle2@countrymedia.net

The Rainier Chamber of Commerce has recognized local individuals and businesses with its annual awards. The chamber conducted the award presentations during an informal ceremony Thursday, May 13, at Rainier City Park. It was the first inperson event for the chamber since the beginning of the pandemic. Members who were fully vac-

cinated were unmasked, because the event was held outside, as allowable by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and presidential guidelines. Chamber President Meagan Fawcett and Chamber Vice President Natasha Parvey presented the awards. HOPE of Rainier, a social services nonprofit, and the agencies executive director Kelly Miller received the chamber’s 2020 Nonprofit Business of the Year Award

for efforts to help the community during the pandemic — including the organization’s partnership with Columbia Pacific Food Bank; opening a thrift store to provide communities members with access to clothing and homewares; and partnering with the local school district to offer resources and food to students and families. United Way of Columbia County ­­­­

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Witt investigation report released JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

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State Rep. Brad Witt speaking at a previous ceremony in Columbia City.

A state legislative commissioned investigation into a harassment complaint against Clatskanie Democrat State Rep. Brad Witt by Prineville Republican State Rep. Vikki Breese-Iverson concludes that perception of harassment against her “was not unreasonable.” The investigator also states in the report that a text message from Witt “was not invited, or welcome” and that Breese-Iverson “was offended, uncomfortable, shaken and anxious as a result.” “I also find that the re-

spondent (Witt) did not intend to offer his vote on BreeseIverson’s bill, in exchange for a date or sexual favors, or to comment on sexual matters,” investigator Sarah Ryan writes in the report, outlined in an online Oregonian article. Breese-Iverson filed an official complaint after she had requested Witt’s support of legislation she was sponsoring concerning an issue in her district. See The Chief’s story concerning her allegations attached with this story at thechiefnews.com. The investigative report, obtained by The Chief, shows screen shots of the email exchange in which Witt declined his support. Breese-Iverson

continued seeking Witt’s backing of the bill and he responded in the email conversation, “we probably need to go for a beer sometime.” As the conversation continued, Witt responded, “I’m not wedded to beer by any means, Could be dinner... or? A comment to which BreeseInveson did not reply, and soon after filed her complaint of harassment with the Oregon Legislature. The Legislative Equity Office commissioned Parker, a Portland investigator, to conduct the investigation. The Chief reached Witt Wednesday afternoon for a statement about the report. “I’m gratified that the

investigation dealt with the facts at hand and came to a conclusion on that basis,” Witt told The Chief. “I am looking forward to the final resolution to this matter in the near term and completing the work that lies ahead in this legislative session including the public’s health, the economic rebuild of our state, wildfire prevention and the reopening of Oregon.” The Chief also reached out to Rep. Breese-Iverson for a statement. We had not received her comment at press time. Parker’s report is expected to be reviewed by the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Conduct.

CMHS school jazz band to be honored JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

The Clatskanie Middle/ High School (CMHS) Jazz Band holds it’s end of the year concert and awards ceremony at 1 p.m. Saturday May 22, outside in front of the high school at 472 Bel Air Dr. The Chief checked in with instructor Jaime Erwin for insight into how the students coped with a year challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Every day they just keep getting better. Jaime Erwin, CMHS Instructor

The Chief: What challenges did the students face this school year and how did they overcome those challenges? Jaime Erwin: The band has been though a lot this year! The first half of the year

was all online. It was really hard. It’s impossible to play together over Zoom so it basically meant that they were in individual breakout rooms and I would pop in and listen. Not very “band” like more like practice time. But we switched from Concert Band to Jazz Band this year and the kids are really into it! I decided to do this for a few reasons but mostly it was because we can create music with whatever combo of instruments we had at any given time. We had no idea what the schedule would look like. Jazz is a new style that they were learning so that helped a lot! We also learned about jazz music, where it came from, jazz musicians, and jazz styles in learning assignments. We focused on improvisation, something none of my students have tried before, and learning some jazz standards. Most of the band is back in school but there are still a few who are online only. In school, we practice every day, outside, with special masks. The band has just taken off playing jazz music since the second semester! The kids

one alto sax, and one more trumpet. The Chief: What are the range of awards and why does the school recognize the students in this way? Erwin: We are giving awards for Most Improved, Best Soloist, Outstanding, and Most Inspirational. We are also giving out the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award for the first time since 1998. We will recognize our seniors who have been playing in person with a rose (my tradition) and our online seniors with a rose at the Senior Breakfast on June 4. Courtesy photo from Clatskanie Middle/High School

The Clatskanie Middle/High School Jazz Band in back row left to right, Aaron Hadly, Ben Hadly, Josh Ray and Jaime Erwin. In front row left to right, Jason Miller, Aiden Finke, and Zoa Culbertson Not pictured are Blake Brockway, Joey Sizemore, and Megan Kratka.

ing jazz. I met many of my lifelong friends when I was young and playing music. Jazz is just so freeing. It allows you to express yourself in a totally unique way.

are reading music and taking improvised solos. Every day they just keep getting better. The Chief: What is it about music, jazz, that you believe helps the students throughout their education and in their life?

The Chief: How many members this year participated in the jazz band and how do they obtain instruments?

Erwin: I grew up play-

Erwin: They all have their own instruments, except for the bass and drums – they use the school’s instruments. Our in class band has two clarinets, one trumpet, two alto saxophones, one trombone, one bass clarinet, one bass guitar, and one drummer. Online we have one flute,

The Chief will follow the awards ceremony and have details about the winners in our next edition, May 28. Jazz Band Concert / Awards 1 p.m. May 22 Clatskanie Middle/High School 472 Bel Air Dr. Clatskanie 503-728-2146

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Oregon Housing and Community Services will distribute $204 million to qualified renters who have experienced financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic and are at risk of homelessness or housing instability Starting today, Wednesday, May 19, qualified renters may submit applications to the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program (OERAP) for funding to pay rent, rent arrears, future rent and certain home utility costs. “For the first time, renters can access rental assistance through a statewide, centralized application portal,” Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) Executive Director Margaret Salazar said. “Together with our community-based partners, we are prioritizing resources toward our most vulnerable households to help keep Oregonians in their homes during these challenging times.” OHCS is coordinating with OERAP local administrators, 17 community action agencies and one public housing authority — across the state to emphasize an equitable approach in the processing of applications and distribution of funds. This coordinated partnership helps ensure OERAP makes the greatest impact on reducing housing instability and homelessness.

income, incurred significant costs, or experienced other financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic. • Demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability due to past-due rent or utilities. Federal guidance requires that grantees prioritize households with incomes less than 50% AMI and households with one or more members that have been unemployed for at least 90 days. OHCS is using four factors in addition to these two, including: household size, months behind on rent, 2020 wildfire impact, and if the household lives within a census tract identified by the nationally recognized Urban Institute Rental Assistance Priority Index as a census tract with a high prevalence of low income renters at risk of experiencing housing instability and homelessness due to COVID. Prioritized system A “first come, first served” model can unintentionally leave out renters most at risk of housing instability or homelessness and those who face barriers in applying for assistance, such as limited internet access or language barriers. With that in mind, the agency established a system to prioritize the highest needs households.

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Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until 2022 or until program funds run out. In most cases, payment will be made directly to the landlord or utility provider.

“The public health emergency underscores for all of us the critical importance that a safe, stable, affordable home free of discrimination plays to our health and well-being,” OHCS Director of Housing Stabilization Andrea Bell said. “I’m grateful we and our many community partners have taken intentional steps to direct resources towards intentionally investing in eviction prevention and longterm stability to help relieve some of the financial burden Oregonians have faced during this pandemic.” OHCS received approximately $204 million in federal funds for this program. The City of Portland, and Building Bridges to Self Sufficiency

How to qualify Every renter that applies will have their application reviewed, and relief resources will be distributed to those who meet the following federal eligibility requirements: • Have income less than 80% of Area Median Income (AMI). • Have an individual in the household who has qualified for unemployment benefits or experienced a reduction in household

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the counties of Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Lane and Marion received additional federal Emergency Rental Assistance allocations that total approximately $76 million and opted to accept applications from residents through their

own application process. Applicants are prohibited from accepting payment from the same expense from different providers and are asked to select one program. All Oregonians are welcome to apply to OERAP. Tribal governments also received allocations directly from US Treasury. OHCS is partnering with the Oregon Human Develop Corporation (OHDC) to provide additional assistance to Spanish speaking applicants. “The pandemics’ economic fallout has disproportionately impacted vulnerable communities. We see that each day with struggling farmworkers and many of the underserved communities we work with,” Oregon Human Development Corporation Executive Director Martin Campos-Davis said. “These resources will be available regardless of immigration status. I encourage families struggling with rent and utility bills who need assistance in Spanish to reach

out to us. Help is available.” Next step Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until 2022 or until program funds run out. In most cases, payment will be made directly to the landlord or utility provider. To find out additional information about criteria or to apply to the OERAP program visit OregonRentalAssistance. org. Oregonians in need of assistance can contact their local Community Action Agency or local program administrator or contact 211info.org or call 2-1-1. The application portal is not yet open to residents of Clackamas County. Oregonians in that community can contact Clackamas County’s Coordinated Housing Access line for more information about rental and utility resources available at 503- 655-8575 or visit their webpage at www.clackamas.us/communitydevelopment/cha.

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Rainier dream becomes reality

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The Rainier Riverfront Trial is approximately 1,000 feet long and runs adjacent to the Columbia River. JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

The City of Rainier will celebrate the completion of its long-awaited Riverfront Trail project with a brief ribboncutting ceremony scheduled for noon Friday, May 21, at the A Street Plaza area. Mayor Jerry Cole will give remarks and participants will then be able to walk the trail. Cole said the trail has been his dream. “I believe the riverfront trail adds positive [livability] to Rainier not to mention a means on exercise,” Cole told The Chief. “I think it will also add an economic benefit to our downtown businesses because a trail is a natural attraction to people visiting businesses.” “The dream is to see the trail go all the way to Dibblee Point and possibly beyond

that,” Cole said. “It would be similar to the Crown Z trail in Scappoose.” “This trail is a project that community members have been wanting to get done for many years,” Rainier City Administrator Scott Jorgensen said. “It will serve to connect the city’s new plaza area with its park.” According to Jorgensen, a key component of the project was obtaining easements from private property owners along the trail. “I put much effort into obtaining three of them since starting in September.” he said The first was for the post office property, the second was for El Tapatio and the third was for the Eagles Lodge. The third was recently obtained. Initial plans for the project would have involved altering the deck at the back of

the lodge property. But since it was a design-build, the contractor was able to narrow the portion of the path going through that area, so no alternations were necessary, Jorgensen said. “A huge benefit of the project is the stabilization of the bank along the edge that faces the Columbia,” Jorgensen said. “A portion of the path adjacent to El Tapatio had experienced significant erosion, which has since been filled in.” Jorgensen said the total cost of the project’s first two phases is approximately $212,000. The city staff has applied for grant funding for a third phase, which would involve a bridge across Fox Creek to complete the connection between the trail and the park. “We’ve put in for two grants, one from ODOT and the other from our local council of governments,” he said. Cole said the city is looking at other amenities to boost the livability and economy in Rainier. “Other outdoor amenities we are exploring include pocket parks, a dog park and maybe a water park one of these days,” Cole said. Riverfront Trail Ribbon Cutting 12 p.m. May 21 A Street Plaza area

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•O bituaries • • Kenneth L. Brown

Oct. 5, 1939 ~ April 30, 2021 Kenneth L. Brown, our most amazing Dad, Grandpa, Uncle, and friend to many, went to be with his Jesus on April 30, 2021. He was born on Oct. 5, 1939 to parents, Elmer and Frieda Brown, of Clatskanie, where he spent most of his early years. He spent his high school years with a special family who made a special impact on his life, Don and Irene Pillar, of Clatskanie. He would speak fondly of them and cherished them always. Dad was a Navy man who served his country from 1959-1962. He wore his navy hat and coat proudly, stopping to thank others who served any time he saw their service attire. During dads last few years, he resided at his daughter Tami and son-in-law Keith’s home, for which dad felt truly was his place, where he was loved, cared for, and cherished, notably treated like a king, and spoiled as he deserved to be. Dad spent his life doing

what he loved most, serving God, serving his family, and then there was fishing! Anyone who knew him knew you could find him at the fishing hole. His knack for inventions was top notch and he shared so many “gadgets” along the way. He was given the nickname, “Mr. Gadget” by his special friend, Bo, and he joked about this often. He was a faithful, content, giving, selfless man who spent his time seeking relationships, not stuff, in his life.

He was preceded in death by a son Don Brown in 2016, and Barb, his wife of 59 years, in 2019. He is survived by son Doug Brown; daughter Tami (Keith) Opdyke; daughter Teresa Betschart; daughter Tracy (Greg) Carr; two sisters, Joanne Fristad and Mildred Brown, grandchildren, Angela, Amy, Jeremy, Nikki, Justin, Kelli, Lukas, Tyler, Miles, Alexa, Kynsi and Dawson; along with 14 great grandchildren; and a special little guest, who arrived two weeks before he passed, Cole Kenneth who was named after greatgrandpa. Cremation has taken place and his wishes are to be placed on the mountain and at the river. Please join us in celebrating our dads life at 11 a.m. on June 5, 2021 at Assembly of God in Rainier, 75950 Rock Crest St., Rainier, Oregon. A BBQ will follow the service.

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The cleanup Courtesy photo from Jean Hogan-Sampson

Volunteers spent time this past week cleaning up the Murray Hill Cemetery on S.W. Hall Road. According to a Clatskanie Community Facebook post, Kenny Houle, Chris Merriman, Gabriel Shefstad, Phil Hazen, Cyndi Warren, Willie Strueloff, and Jim Hogan worked together mowing, weeding and cleaning up the Clatskanie area Cemetery. Voters approved the Rainier Cemetery Maintenance District funding measure in the Tuesday Special District Election, which provides maintenance funds for 12 cemeteries in Rainier and Clatskanie

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could adhere to the restrictions of capacity of guests allowed [indoors],” she said. “Now... we have no hours at all for them. It is extremely difficult to write a schedule ... Now, on sunny days we need servers for outdoor tables and on rainy days we don’t need them.” And more recently, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) released new face mask guidelines after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced last week that individuals who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 could stop wearing masks and stop physical distancing in most public spaces. The OHA’s new guidance aligns with CDC guidance, stating that “businesses, employers and faith institutions can choose to no longer require masks and physical distancing for fully vaccinated individuals or continue to require masks and physical distancing in their locations for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status.” Alternatively, if businesses, employers, and faith institutions choose to no longer require masks and social distancing for fully vaccinated individuals, “the business, employer or faith institution must require visitors to show proof of vaccination and review the proof of vaccination. In that case, a business would need to have a policy for checking the vaccination status of customers and employees if they are not wearing masks. Fully vaccinated individuals would need to provide proof they’d been vaccinated if they want to remove face coverings and not observe physical distancing guidelines.” Gov. Brown applauded the new guidelines saying it is, “another sign that as more people become fully vaccinated, the closer we are to ending this pandemic.” However, the new guidelines present Oregon busi-

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Cornerstone Café, owned by Viki and Mark Overbay, is one of many Oregon restaurants considering the new COVID-19 masking guidelines.

nesses, especially the restaurant industry with a particular dilemma: either maintain prior guidelines with masks and social distancing required or switch to a two standard system with different regulations for vaccinated and unvaccinated customers—which may include hiring new employees to act as door-keepers or hosts and check customers for proof of vaccination. Overbay said Cornerstone was prepared for this pivot due to a heads up from the Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association (ORLA). “We decided if [customers] truly insist upon not wearing a mask that, yes, we will go ahead and check. We will ask them for proof of their vaccination date,” Overbay said. The new regulation means Cornerstone will have a host for every shift who will check vaccination statuses and use a calendar to verify that every patron without a mask has been fully vaccinated—with the 14 day waiting period after the second vaccination (or first if a single shot vaccination). “Because we had a hostess anyways,” Overbay said, explaining their choice. “If we didn’t have a hostess anyways, on account of the restrictions, I highly doubt we’d be offering [vaccinated customers to not wear masks].” However, some restaurant owners don’t feel comfortable asking customers to prove their vaccination status. Tom

Colvins, owner of Colvins Pub & Grill in Clatskanie, said his restaurant won’t be checking vaccination statuses or enforcing mask guidelines. “I’m not going to be the mask police,” Colvins said. “I’m not going to be checking if they’re vaccinated. I think it’s an infringement on their rights and on their privacy.” Restaurants that have continued to stay closed inside throughout the pandemic have less control over their customer’s masking. Bundy’s Cafe & Drive-In only runs drivethrough service, so customers make their own choice about masking up or not. Other restaurants like Hometown Pizza in Rainier are mostly maintaining original masking guidelines, unless customers specifically ask. “I took the ‘Masks are required’ sign off the door,” Manager Sloan Nelson said. “But I’m not advertising it.” If customers ask, Nelson said Hometown will allow customers to go unmasked on the “honesty policy,” but so far no one has asked, she said. Employees are continuing to wear their masks until they are vaccinated and provide proof to Nelson, but otherwise, they are keeping the restaurant business as usual with COVID-19 guidelines. Follow daily pandemic updates at thechiefnews.com with in-depth reports in the Friday print editions of The Chief.

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Reflecting on Unity, strength through diversity KELLY FITZPATRICK Chief Guest Article

For the second year in a row, Memorial Day observances in communities, organizations and even within family groups will look very different later this month because of the COVID pandemic. The parades, large ceremonies and other occasions, which I and so many others in the Oregon veteran community have always found moving and meaningful, have not yet been able to safely return in many places. Emotions, memories Yet, the importance of this day — and the emotions and memories that it brings — have not changed. For countless families across our communities, our state and our nation, Memorial Day is a stark and, often, painful reminder of those loved ones who went to serve their country and never came home. Whether they volunteered during a time of war, stood guard over our peace or never expected to wear the uniform until their draft card arrived — their service and selfless sacrifice represent the best and highest ideals that America has to offer. We continue to feel their loss today. In recent months, and particularly as we have approached this year’s Memorial Day holiday, I have found myself reflecting on the themes of unity and strength in diversity. It was just before the Korean War, in 1948, that President Harry S. Truman issued Executive Order 9981

— abolishing discrimination based on race, color, religion or national origin in the United States Armed Forces. When war broke out in 1950, our country entered the fray with a fully integrated and desegregated military. I believe those who have served our nation in uniform know the meaning — and the value — of unity more than almost anyone else. We were trained to protect those on our right and those on our left — and to trust that they would do the same for us. Every day in service, all that mattered was that someone had your six, and was there to offer a hand when you stumbled. Their color, nation of origin, religion or sexual orientation were not part of the equation. After service, the diversity of our veteran community is a source of immense pride and strength. We are Black, White, Latinx, Asian American and Pacific Islander, men, women, transgender and non-binary, young and old, urban and rural, of every race, religion and creed — unified through our shared service and sacrifice. The honored ranks of the fallen include Sgt. John Noble Holcomb, who was born in Baker, Oregon. John was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for his extraordinary courage and sacrifice during the Vietnam War — where he singlehandedly forced an enemy retreat, despite being mortally wounded, saving many American lives. They include Erin McLyman, from Eugene, Oregon, who proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force after recovering from a severe, years-long addiction to drugs

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Kelly Fitzpatrick is the director of the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

and alcohol that began when she was in just her first year in high school. , She later enlisted in the Oregon National Guard, and was eager to deploy to Iraq. She died March 13, 2010, in an enemy mortar attack. “Purple Heart Battalion” They include the 100th Infantry Battalion — which became known unofficially as the “Purple Heart Battalion” — The unit was one of only two combat units during World War Two that was comprised of secondgeneration Japanese-Americans (known as “Nisei”) who had briefly had their rifles stripped away due to prejudice following the attack on Pearl Harbor. They would go on to fight bravely in Europe, even as their families remained in internment camps back in the

United States. The men of the 100th Infantry Battalion earned recognition as the most decorated American unit of its size and length of service. The 18,000 men who served earned nearly 9500 Purple Hearts, 21 Medals of Honor, and an unprecedented seven Presidential Unit Citations. And the honored ranks of the fallen include Army Sergeant 1st Class Alwyn Cashe, who was the first Black service member to receive the Medal of Honor for service in Iraq or Afghanistan for the heroism he displayed after his Bradley struck a roadside bomb. The explosion ruptured the Bradley’s fuel cell, engulfing both the vehicle and its occupants in flames. Enemy fire soon rained down on their position. But none of that stopped Sergeant Cashe from acting quickly to save

his soldiers. Drenched in fuel, he pulled the driver and five other soldiers from the burning vehicle — saving their lives, while suffering second- and third-degree burns over 72% of his own body. Despite this, he insisted on being the last person on a medical evacuation helicopter. Alwyn exhibited incredible courage during that attack. Despite the fact that both the vehicle and its occupants were engulfed in flames, and amid unrelenting enemy fire, Sergeant Cashe acted quickly to save his soldiers. Putting the welfare of his soldiers ahead of his own and ignoring the terrible burns over 72 percent of his body, he insisted on being the last person on a medical evacuation helicopter. Sergeant Cashe died 22 days later — on Nov. 8, 2005. He was only 35. It is impossible to know exactly what was going through the minds of Sergeant Cashe, Sergeant Holcomb, Private McLyman, the members of the 100th Infantry Battalion, and so many other heroes as they made the ultimate sacrifice. But we who have served know they were motivated by the rare courage and devotion that is common to those who have borne the battle — to protect our nation, our loved ones back home and our fellow servicemembers. Harsh reality The harsh reality of war and conflict is that not everyone will make it home. Let us honor the memory of heroes no longer with us — not just on Memorial Day,

but every day. And let us strive to live up to the incredible example they have set for all of us. May we never forget our fallen heroes. They were the best our country had to offer, and their memory inspires us to be better. Their courage moves us. The world is a better place because of them, because they lived and because they served. May we never forget what they sacrificed, and what their loved ones have lost. Thank you for joining us today. And on behalf of the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, I wish you and your loved ones a safe, reverent and meaningful Memorial Day. Director Fitzpatrick and the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs will host a virtual Statewide Memorial Day Ceremony this year. All Oregonians are welcome to join for the live premiere at 10 a.m. May 31, or tune in at a later time. The ceremony will premiere on ODVA’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/odvavet) and YouTube channel (www.youtube. com/channel/UCAQVavs9KmvDeJ42ySFtY8A). Kelly Fitzpatrick is the director of the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Gov. Kate Brown’s policy advisor on veterans’ issues. She is a retired Army officer. Her military awards and decorations include multiple awards of the Meritorious Service Medal, the Southwest Asia Service Medal and the Army Parachutist Badge. Fitzpatrick may be reached at the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs office in Salem at 503-373-2085.

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“Our main focus is security and safety and seismic upgrades to both schools,” she said. In a published interview in early March with The Chief, Clatskanie School Superintendent Cathy Hurowitz said building adjustments will be made to both the high school and elementary school to improve student and staff safety. “We will redesign the schools entrances for line of sight and install a security system,” Hurowitz said. “Right now anyone can enter the buildings and reception staff is not able to see who is coming in until they are physically in the building. We need to have a system where we can see who is coming in as well as be able to go into immediate lockdown of all doors.” What the funding will pay for: • Renovating and constructing Clatskanie Middle/ High School (CMHS) to separate middle and high school spaces • Upgrading Clatskanie Middle/High School auditorium to industry standards for school and community use • Safety and security improvements, including controlled entry, at Clatskanie

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The $10 million renovations will include separating Clatskanie Middle School from the high school.

Elementary School (CES) and Clatskanie Middle/High School • Renovating, furnishing, replacing, improving, remodeling district facilities, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, internal/ external finishes, and parking/ driveway areas • Pay bond issuance costs The general obligation bond will be payable from taxes on property or property ownership that are not subject to the limits of sections 11 and 11b, Article XI of the Oregon Constitution, according to the ballot measure statement. The measure also reads that the Clatskanie School District has been awarded a $4,000,000 state grant, which

was to be available only if the bond was approved. The new bond will not increase local property taxes, according to Kathy Engel, a Support Our Schools PAC member. Evenson said the school renovations are an important and needed step for the community and generations of students to come. “We’re going to make it something that everyone is proud of.” Follow this school improvement project at the Clatskanie School District website, thechiefnews.com and in the Friday print editions of The Chief. For complete election results visit the Columbia County Elections website.

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Clatskanie Grows: Vegetable transplanting success CHIP BUBL Chief Guest Column

Many gardeners use

transplants to speed up the growing season. Transplants allow the gardener to space the plants perfectly. Weeds are at a disadvantage when they face the more competitive transplant. However, transplants often receive quite a shock as they are moved into the garden. They have been living in a greenhouse or cold frame. Greenhouse soil temperatures are far greater than the garden soil they will be going into, especially in the spring. You can help the transplant by pre-warming the soil with clear plastic for few days. You can also water with warm water. Transplants also are grown in very well drained

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weeks past their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine is considered fully vaccinated, according to OHA. Do businesses need to require masks for patrons? That depends. Under the new guidance, businesses can choose to either set up a system for verifying vaccination status before letting customers in, or continue to require masks and social distancing for all their patrons. If businesses choose to verify vaccination status, those who are fully vaccinated can enter the business without a mask and without following social distancing rules. “If they have a process to review vaccination records and show that people are fully vaccinated, they’re free to serve customers in that manner,” Sidelinger said. Businesses who don’t verify customer vaccination status must still follow the same guidance as before, with indoor masking and social distancing in place. “If they don’t want to or cannot implement a system

media. As they go into the garden, the soil may not be so well drained. A good sized planting hole with plenty of well-decomposed compost mixed in will encourage rapid root establishment. Transplants should be gently separated. The roots should be spread and the plants placed to the depth of their first true leaves. The roots should never be allowed to dry out. The transplants will need to be protected from wind and sun for a few days. In the green-house, the humidity is high and the plant may not develop enough of a waxy cuticle. “Harden off” the transplant tray by placing it outside in the morning for a couple of hours a day for several days. Then leave it out for several full days before transplanting them. This will reduce transplant shock. Transplanting in the early evening is generally best so they have some chance to get roots established before the sun next day. The plants may still need something to protect them from cool air temperatures and direct sun for a period of time, such as a floating row cover. People used to use cedar shingles to shade the transplant from sun, especially in the afternoon, for a few days after planting. A plastic

“cloche” made of 10-guage wire or PVC pipe to hold the plastic can replace the shingles after a few days to protect them from cool

like that, they can continue to operate under the OHA guidance that requires masks and physical distancing in most indoor public settings,” Sidelinger said. The rest of the state’s guidance still applies, including the four-tier risk level system, which places capacity limitations on businesses, according to Sidelinger.

How do businesses verify vaccination status?

Do unvaccinated people still need to wear masks inside? Yes. For unvaccinated individuals, the same indoor masking and social distancing rules apply as before. That means masks are required in businesses and other indoor settings. Are their places fully vaccinated people still have to wear masks? Yes, there are some exceptions to the loosening of mask restrictions. Fully vaccinated people still must wear masks in health care settings; jails, correctional and youth detention facilities; shelters and transitional housing; public transportation and transportation hubs; and K-12 schools, which are governed by a different set of rules.

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night conditions. But you must be aware that plastic cloches can get hot very fast, so open up the lower portion of the cloche each morning and close it back up at night. That is not a worry with row covers which can kept on as the plants start to grow. Water the young transplants with a good nutrient solution. You can use fish fertilizer or a high phosphorus containing fertilizer like African violet “food.” Again, warm water is best. You can produce your own transplants of many garden crops. Corn can be started and transplanted. So can leafy crops like lettuce,

Businesses need to review a COVID-19 vaccination card, Sidelinger said. That might include a physical vaccination card, a printout from a provider or a photo of a vaccination card on a cell phone. Sidelinger said businesses should review the names and dates on the cards, making sure the individual’s second dose of the vaccine was at least two weeks prior. Businesses aren’t required to record vaccination status, but just need to confirm that those entering a business are vaccinated. “How they choose to keep track of that is an individual decision,” Sidelinger said. But isn’t that a violation of privacy laws? No. Federal medical privacy law prohibits medical providers and insurers from disclosing medical information to others without a patient’s consent. That law doesn’t prohibit anyone from asking about someone else’s vaccination status, and it doesn’t prohibit anyone from voluntarily disclosing their own vaccination status, according to Sidelinger. According to Sidelinger, those who don’t want to get vaccinated or share the vaccination status don’t have to. “Those individuals can choose to get vaccinated, or if they choose not to, or don’t want to share the fact that they’re already vaccinated, they can wear a mask and keep their distance and be served by that business. Individuals have options, as do businesses in implementing this system,” Sidelinger said.

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spinach, cabbage, and many others. Zucchini and the other summer squashes are easy to start inside. So are the winter squashes and melons. The to-

mato Clatskanie famGrows ily (peppers, eggplants, and tomatoes are almost always started in a protected space and transplanted. One crop that may surprise you that transplants quite well are green beans. Many books say it can’t be

done but they are wrong! Seed planted outside into cool soils in the late spring, may just sit there and rot or produce deformed seedlings. It works well to start the beans inside and then transplant them. Having warm soil (see plastic soil warming discussion above) and row cover for a week or so will make them quite happy. The most difficult garden vegetable to transplant are carrots and parsnips. It can be done but the roots can’t touch the bottom of the transplant container before they are put in the ground. And when transplanting, the roots have to be still straight and not bent at the bottom of the transplant hole. But it can be done. Have questions? If you have questions on any of these topics or other home garden and/ or farm questions, please contact Chip Bubl, Oregon State University Extension office in St. Helens at 503397-3462 or at chip.bubl@ oregonstate.edu. Free newsletter The Oregon State University Extension office in Columbia County publishes a monthly newsletter on

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Masks are no longer required for anyone outdoors. However, OHA’s guidance still recommends unvaccinated individuals wear masks outdoors in crowded spaces where social distancing can’t be maintained, especially for those who are at higher risk for serious complications with the virus That includes K-12 sports, which can be conducted maskless if vaccination status is verified, Sidelinger said.

The Chief checked with Columbia County Public Health Director Michael Paul to determine what Columbia County must do to move out of risk classifications and allow restrictions to be lifted. Paul said according to data provided by the Oregon Health Authority May 12, the following are Columbia County’s vaccination rates

Who enforces the rules? Just like the rest of the state’s COVID-19 rules, the mask guidelines will still be enforced by state and local health officials, Sidelinger said. According to the doctor, Oregon OSHA conducts investigations and education on pandemic restrictions, and the Oregon Liquor Control Commission regulates businesses with liquor licenses. Is this forever? Probably not. Sidelinger said he expects the vaccination verification system policy to go away as the state continues to loosen restrictions. “I don’t anticipate that this sort of system will be in place forever. As (Gov. Kate Brown) announced last week, we have some goals in place for how we ease restrictions,” Sidelinger said. That will happen when 70% of the state’s 16-andolder population has received a first dose of the vaccine, and state health officials lift most aspects of the current restrictions.

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• Columbia’s vaccination rate for ages 16+ (43%) is 23rd out of 36 counties • Columbia’s vaccination rate for ages 20+ (44%) is 23rd out of 36 counties • Columbia’s vaccination rate for ages 40-64 (41%) is 23rd out of 36 counties • Columbia’s vaccination rate for ages 65+ (66%) is 23rd out of 36 counties The Chief: What segment of the county’s population needs to be vaccinated now to meet the re-opening goal? Michael Paul: There are 43,366 residents age 16 or older, according to data provided by Portland State University. We need to vaccinate ~28,000 residents to reach a vaccination rate of 65% of individuals (age 16 or older). As of 5/12, ~18,360 residents have received at least one dose. The Chief: Are you finding vaccination hesitantly, by whom and why?

gardening and farming topics (called County Living) written/edited by yours truly. All you need to do is ask for it and it will be mailed or emailed to you. Call 503-397-3462 to be put on the list. Alternatively, you can find it on the web at extension.oregonstate. edu/columbia and click on newsletters. Many Extension publications available online Are you putting up salsa, saving seeds, or thinking about planting grapes? OSU has a large number of its publications available for free download. Just go to catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu. Click on publications and start exploring. The Extension Service offers its programs and materials equally to all people. Contact information for the Extension office • Oregon State University Extension Service – Columbia County • Address: 505 N. Columbia River Highway St. Helens, OR 97051 • Phone: 503-397-3462 • Email: chip.bubl@ oregonstate.edu language barriers, which can make getting inoculated against COVID-19 seem overwhelming. They may not have a primary care home, or they may have a transportation barrier or some other barrier to overcome. We have to continue to look at data that isn’t associated with a political boundary. This means looking other factors, such as income, disability status, race and ethnicity. I would not deny that there are residents who would say they probably or definitely will not get vaccinated, but I am optimistic about getting 65% of our eligible residents vaccinated. We collect and post data each year on school and child care immunization rates across the county, and the data certainly does not support the notion that 35% residents are opposed to vaccinations. The Chief: What is your timeline to move the county out of the restrictions? Paul: The Governor announced that counties will have the option to move to lower risk, beginning on May 21. Counties must: • Reach 65% of the county population 16 or older with a first vaccine dose • Submit a complete plan to the Oregon Health Authority which details how the county will close the equity gaps in their vaccination rates

Paul: During the first four months of the year, we The county is finalizing focused on improving access its equity plan so moving to and increasing vaccine suplower risk depends on reachply. There are now several ing 65% and/or reductions in providers offering appointcase rates. ments in Columbia County, including primary care The Chief: What is your offices, school-based health main message to Columcenters, pharmacies and fire bia County residents about districts. Still, our work is what we all need to do to not done and we will coneliminate the restrictions and tinue to use a variety of tools move ahead? to increase access across the county. Paul: We’re still focused In recent weeks, we did on promotion of vaccination. see a decrease in demand Real-world data collected and some appointments have over the last several months gone unfilled. There are a shows the vaccines are safe couple contributing factors and they work. Specifically, that we think are more tellthe vaccines keep people ing than so called vaccine from getting infected, and hesitancy. from getting sick if they are First, the largest chunk infected. Further, the data of remaining unvaccinated show that vaccinated people residents are under age 65. who do get infected are They are busier and could be unlikely to develop enough taking care of a household virus in the body to transmit and balancing employment it to others, which is the reaso they need appointments to son the Centers for Disease be accessible and convenient. Control recently modified Second, younger residents mask recommendations for heard a different message vaccinated individuals. about risk over the last year Paul said for individuals so they may be slower to who haven’t taken the step to make an appointment. They get a vaccination, Columbia may not rush to a vaccinaCounty Public Health can tion site if they don’t have an help those individuals with underlying health condition. a convenient appointment. Third, there are still residents For more information, call out there with health issues Columbia County Public or disabilities or who face Health at 503-397-7247. Columbia County’s trusted local news source

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TS No. OR01000008-19-2 APN 24452/ 5N4W23-BC-00900 TO No 8758606 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by Richard D Taylor, a single man as Grantor, to Kelly D Sutherland, Attorney at Law as Trustee, in favor of Westar Funding, Inc. as Beneficiary, dated as of October 23, 2007 and recorded October 26, 2007 as Instrument No. 2007-013552 and Extension Agreement October 31, 2016 covering the following described real property situated in the above-mentioned county and state, to wit: APN: 24452/ 5N4W23BC-00900 TRACTS 15, 16, 19 AND 20, FIRST SUBDIVISION OF PITTSBURGH, IN THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA AND STATE OF OREGON; EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL MINERALS AS RESERVED BY INSTRUMENT MARCH 25, 1946 IN BOOK 89, PAGE 78, DEED RECORDS OF COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON. Together with all buildings, improvements, and tenements now or hereafter erected on the property, and all heretofore or hereafter vacated alleys and streets abutting the property, and

all easements, rights, appurtenances, rents (subject however to the assignment of rents to lender herein), royalties, mineral, oil and gas rights and profits, water, water rights, and water stock appurtenant to the building, all materials, appliances and goods of every nature whatsoever now or hereafter located in, or on, or used or intended to be used in connection with the property, including, but not limited to, those for the purposes of supplying or distributing heating, cooling, electricity, gas, water, air, and light; and all elevators, and related machinery and equipment, fire prevention and extinguishing apparatus, security and access control apparatus, plumbing, bath tubs, water heaters, water closets, sinks, ranges, stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, disposals, washers, dryers, awnings, storm windows, storm doors, screens, blinds, shades, curtains and curtain rods, mirrors, cabinets, paneling, rugs, attached floor coverings, furniture, pictures, antennas, trees and plants; all of which,

including replacements and additions thereto, shall be deemed to be and remain a part of the real property covered by this instrument; and all of the foregoing, together with said property are herein referred to as the “property” Commonly known as: Tax Account Number: 24452 Property ID# 5N4W23C-00900 Both the Beneficiary, Dennis L Swanson and Carolyn A Swanson, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.735(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: 1. Payoff- Maturity Date January 1, 2020 Principal Balance $50,000.00 Accrued Interest $24,760.27 Unpaid & Accrued Late Charges $2,835.05 Unpaid Charges $38,761.95 Foreclosure Fee/ Cost(s) $6,174.84 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF : $122,532.11 By this reason of said default the Benefi-

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of PATRICK JOHN GUERRICAGOITIA, Deceased. No. 21PB00796 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of this estate. All persons having claims

ciary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $50,000.00 together with interest thereon at the rate of 15.99000% per annum from May 1, 2019 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on September 08, 2021 at the hour of 12:00 PM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, at the west entrance to the Columbia County Courthouse, 230 Strand St., Saint Helens, OR 97051 County of Columbia, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors

against the estate are required to resent their claims, with vouchers attached, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice to the personal representative at P.O. Box 459, Rainier, OR 97048, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain

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additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published May 21, 2021. Darcy Rae Guerricagoitia, Personal Representative. STEPHEN D. PETERSEN, L.L.C. Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 459, Rainier, OR 97048.

in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.753 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing metham-

phetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the Trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated April 22, 2021: By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o Special Default Services, Inc. 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 (949) 225-5945 Order Number 74648, Pub Dates: 5/14/2021, 5/21/2021, 5/28/2021, 6/4/2021, THE CLATSKANIE CHIEF

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NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

A public meeting of the Columbia River Fire & Rescue Board of Directors will be held on June 9, 2020 at 7:00 pm at Lee Broadbent Training Center, 58555 McNulty Way, St. Helens, Oregon. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 as approved by the Columbia River Fire & Rescue Budget Committee. Due to health concerns, the public may attend virtually. Call-in information is found on the District's website: www.crfr.com A summary of the budget is presented below. A copy of the budget may be inspected or obtained at 270 Columbia Blvd, St. Helens, OR between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m or on the District's website: www.crfr.com This budget is for an annual budget period. This budget was prepared on a basis of accounting that is the same as used the preceding year. : Telephone: 503-3972990

Contact: Marit Nelson

Total Resources

Adopted Budget FY 2019-20 2,977,921 2,727,000 564,063 0 1,025,000 358,575

Approved Budget FY 2020-21 4,112,500 1,962,900 1,207,364 0 573,100 336,800

7,367,252

7,331,000

7,542,000

13,086,722

14,983,559

15,734,664

FINANCIAL SUMMARY - REQUIREMENTS BY OBJECT CLASSIFICATION Personnel Services

7,641,751

8,869,663

Materials and Services

1,084,948

1,579,575

1,433,320

Capital Outlay

726,562

1,081,500

1,438,757

Debt Service

216,612

282,000

323,500

Interfund Transfers

576,406

1,025,000

573,100

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375,000

375,000

Contingencies Special Payments Unappropriated Ending Balance and Reserved for Future Expenditure Total Requirements

10,090,644

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0

0

860,854

1,770,821

1,500,343

11,107,133

14,983,559

15,734,664

FINANCIAL SUMMARY - REQUIREMENTS BY ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT OR PROGRAM * Name of Organizational Unit or Program FTE for that unit or program Retired Senior Volunteer Program

70,508

68,934

1.00

1.00

1.00

452,813

490,629

1,297,830

FTE

1.00

2.00

8.00

FTE

10,583,812 51.50

14,423,996 52.00

14,355,700 52.50

11,107,133 53.5

14,983,559 55.0

15,734,664 61.50

FTE Special Revenue-Grants

Non-Departmental / Non-Program Total Requirements Total FTE

81,134

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN ACTIVITIES and SOURCES OF FINANCING * Columbia River Fire & Rescue is funded primarily by property tax revenues and ambulance transports. Tax anticipation notes are secured to cover the period of expenses from July 1-November 15. PROPERTY TAX LEVIES Rate/Amt 2.9731 Permanent Rate Levy (rate limit _2.9731__ per $1,000) 0 Local Option Levy 0 Levy For General Obligation Bonds

LONG TERM DEBT General Obligation Bonds Other Bonds Other Borrowings Total

STATEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS Estimated Debt Outstanding on July 1. $0 $0 $2,105,000 $2,105,000

Rate/Amt

Estimated Debt Authorized, But Not Incurred on July 1 $0 $0 $0

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING with social distancing practices being observed. Agenda items include, but are not limited to the following: Approval of the minutes of the May 26th 2021 regular meeting; a request for a Lot Line Adjustment for 925 NE Sunset Ct., a Home Oc-

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cupation Permit for a Catering Business on 580 NE Poplar, a Request by the City for a Variance to Reduce Side Lot Setbacks on 4 lots on NE Virginia Circle. An updated agenda will be available at City Hall by May 21st, 2021.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE NOTICE Notice of Public Sale on contents of unit will be sold June 18th at 9am of Contents at Public Sale according to OF BOARD of Storage Unit# 24 of Diane ORS 87.689 Notice of ForeBenson located at Quincy closure and Sale. Please note LLC, located at we reserve the right to refuse MEETING Storage 78390 Quincy Mayger Rd, any or all offers. This sale is The Rainier School Board will hold its Regular Board meeting and Budget Hearing on Monday, May 24, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium for limited in-person attendance. Livestream available on District Website.

Clatskanie, Oregon. If owner of contents does not pay in full by 9am on June 8th

Cash only. You must register prior to sale to take part in sale of unit contents.

The Public Notice deadline is Wednesdays by noon. Late submissions are not guaranteed to make it into the paper.

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Courtesy photo from CRFR

The Columbia River Fire & Rescue Fern Hill Station is located at 73153 Doan Road in Rainier. JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

Following a major vandalism attack on the Columbia River Fire & Rescue (CRFR) Fern Hill Station at Rainier approximately a year a half ago, the fire agency has developed plans and finances to repair the extensive damage to the building. “It was pretty much trashed,” CRFR Division Chief Eric Smythe said. “They punched holes in the walls. We found bullet holes as well. The bathrooms were destroyed and much of the equipment was taken.” The CRFR renovations include new exterior siding on the station, which had been constructed in the 1970s as a location for volunteer firefighters. The station

Rate/Amt 2.9731 0 0

2.9731 0 0

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The Clatskanie Planning Commission will meet for a regular meeting on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the Clatskanie Cultural Center Ballroom, 75 South Nehalem St. (Clatskanie Cultural Center, 2nd floor)

Fern Hill Station dedication

Email: nelsonm@crfr.com

FINANCIAL SUMMARY - RESOURCES TOTAL OF ALL FUNDS Actual Amount FY 2018-19 Beginning Fund Balance/Net Working Capital 2,656,343 Fees, Licenses, Permits, Fines, Assessments & Other Service Charges 2,251,114 Federal, State and All Other Grants, Gifts, Allocations and Donations 309,988 Revenue from Bonds and Other Debt 0 Interfund Transfers / Internal Service Reimbursements 350,000 All Other Resources Except Property Taxes 152,025 Property Taxes Estimated to be Received

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houses a basic life support ambulance and a fire engine. Other planned renovations include improvements to the upstairs bedroom and the downstairs kitchen and upgrades to the station bathrooms. The CRFR Goble station is also receiving upgrades. “We are looking in the future to use both the Fern Hill and Goble stations for student firefighters who would be housed there overnight and train at the Rainier station during the day.” Smythe said. The Fern Hill renovations will cost about $65,000 and the upgrades at the Goble station will be about $55,000, according to Smythe. CRFR serves approximately 181 square miles. Smythe said the Fern Hill and Goble stations are critical to the fire agency’s overall

coverage. “We are rededicating and reinvesting into the infrastructure of our district to ensure future generations will have solid and presentable fire stations,” he said. A public rededication and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Fern Hill station is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at the station, 73153 Doan Road in Rainier. The ceremony will follow current pandemic health and safety guidelines. For more information about CRFR, call 503-3972990 CRFR Ceremony 10 a.m. May 21 Fern Hill Station 73153 Doan Road Rainier

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Local athletes at State Clatskanie Middle/High School and Rainier Jr/Sr High School softball teams will see action in the State Final Four Softball Championships Saturday, May 22, in Springfield. The two teams advanced in the playoffs following victories Friday, May 14. The Clatskanie Middle/High School team beat Dayton 12-0 and the Rainier Jr/Sr. High School team beat Cascade Christian 6-3. Saturday Final Four • 12 pm Burns vs. Clatskanie @Maple Elementary • 12 p.m. Pleasant Hill vs. Rainier @Bob Keefer Center (Willamalane Park) • 4 p.m. Championship @Maple Elementary • 4 p.m. 3rd place game @Bob Keefer Maple Elementary is located at 2109 J Street and

Courtesy photo from Max Kirkendall

Strong and forceful pitching has help propel the Clatskanie Middle/ High School Softball Team through the state playoff games.

the Bob Keefer Center at Willamalane Park in located at 250 S. 32nd Street in Springfield. Spectators are limited to two per participant. Officials said this number will be strictly enforced and each

coach will coordinate the list. There will not be any general admission spectators permitted into the games. Follow the game results at osaa.org and at thechiefnews.com.

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1. Ivory, in the bathroom 5. Letter of the ____ 8. Kiln for drying hops 12. Marine eagle 13. Muffin Man’s Drury 14. Zest 15. Landlord’s collection 16. Chieftain in Arabia 17. Frequently precedes “nonsense” 18. *Tabletop fun (2 words) 20. Passage in a coal mine 21. Clear the whiteboard 22. Sean’s mom Yoko 23. Alpine structure 26. Slabbered 30. Clothing border 31. Incense burning container 34. Gauche or Droite, in Paris 35. In a frenzy 37. Unagi 38. Fancy necktie 39. Eye protection, sing. 40. Not dangerous to health 42. Dwight the President 43. Worked the dough

45. *Screen-free message 47. Hairpiece, slangily 48. Libra symbol 50. Buenos ____ 52. *Dirty hobby? 56. African prairie 57. Like family lore 58. Don’t let it hit you on your way out 59. *Ten-pin establishment 60. Challenge 61. Purse to match a gown 62. Lake of Scottish lore 63. *Between ‘game’ and ‘match’ 64. Deliver a tirade

DOWN

1. Belgrade native 2. Dessert sandwich 3. Pavlova, e.g. 4. Tube-nosed seabird 5. Tibetan priests 6. Japanese cartoon 7. Used to be 8. *Explore the great ____ 9. ____ spumante 10. Editor’s mark 11. Craggy peak 13. Official emissary Solution to crossword in next week’s issue of The Chief.

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and Claire Catt, the organization’s executive director, received the 2020 Community Collaborator Award for assisting people who effected by the 2020 wild fires; partnering with food banks to feed local residents; and for helping lead the county

census during the pandemic. Cornerstone Café and owners, Viki and Mark Overbay, received the 2020 Business of the Year Award for making aesthetic improvements to the restaurant; for following COVID-19 guidelines; and for continuing great service to the community. The 2020 Chamber Advocates of the Year Award went to The Chief and The

14. Bird-deposited fertilizer 19. Same as schlock 22. Famous Bobby, on ice 23. *Sidewalk art medium 24. Macho man 25. *Tell jokes, e.g. 26. Sub station 27. Permissible 28. Extract a memory, e.g. 29. Try to prevent 32. It’s not a want 33. ____ Bernie Sanders, abbr. 36. *Guessing game 38. Administer an oil 40. “Don’t make me ___!” 41. With pleasure 44. Full of bunnies? 46. Full of gentleness 48. Ranee’s wrap 49. *Macrame or wood carving, e.g. 50. Expunge 51. Bodily disorders 52. Hermes and Apollo 53. ‘I’ in Greek alphabet 54. Person, place or thing 55. John Wayne’s “True ____” 56. Delivery vehicle Chronicle newspaper’s marketing consultant Amy Trull for offering to run the Chamber Corner news in the publications without charge for three months during the pandemic. The Chief and The Chronicle received the second Rainier 2020 Chamber Advocates of the Year Award for publishing the Chamber Corner in the publications free of charge.

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SPORTS SCHEDULES

WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULE RAINIER JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL CLATSKANIE MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL May 19 May 21 May 28 June 1 June 3 June 8 June 15 June 18

7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

At Taft At Rainier Vs. Willamina Vs. Warrenton Vs. Taft Vs. Rainier At Willamina Vs. Warrenton

CLATSKANIE MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL May 19 May 21 May 28 June 1 June 3 June 8 June 15 June 18

6 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Vs. Taft Vs. Rainier At Willamina Vs. Warrenton At Taft At Rainier Vs. Willamina At Warrenton

CLATSKANIE MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING May 20 May 24 June 10 June 17 June 19 June 26

5 5 5 5 8 8

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. a.m. a.m.

At Amity High School Vs. Warrenton High School At Rainier Jr/Sr High School At Yamhill-Carlton High School

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May 18 May 21 May 25 May 28 June 1 June 8 June 11 June 15 June 16 June 18

6 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 6 7

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

At Banks Vs. Clatskanie At Willamina Vs. Warrenton At Taft At Clatskanie Vs. Willamina At Warrenton Vs. Knappa Vs. Taft

RAINIER JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL May 21 May 25 May 28 June 1 June 2 June 8 June 11 June 15 June 16 June 18

7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m.

At Clatskanie At Willamina Vs. Warrenton At Taft At Western Christian Vs. Clatskanie At Willamina Vs. Warrenton At Knappa At Taft

RAINIER JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING May 20 May 21 May 27 May 29 June 10

5 p.m. TBA 3 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m.

3A-SD2 Meet at Rainier Jr/Sr High School Central Linn Duals at Central Linn High School 3A-SD2 Meet at Dayton High School 3 Way Rainier Invite at Rainier Jr/Sr High School

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WINTER SPORTS

SCHEDULE

ST. HELENS HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL May 18 May 20 May 21 May 24 May 25 May 27 June 1 June 2 June 4 June 5 June 8 June 15 June 16 June 18

7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

At Hillsboro High School At Hood River Valley High School Vs. Rex Putnam High School At Milwaukie High School At Glencoe High School Vs. Parkrose High School At Wilsonville High School Vs. Hillsboro High School At Scappoose High School Vs. McMinnville High School Vs. La Salle Catholic College Preparatory At Rex Putnam High School Vs. Lincoln High School Vs. Scappoose High School

ST. HELENS HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING May 25 May 29 June 3 June 5 June 9 June 17 June 23

7 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. TBA 7 p.m. 7 p.m. TBA

At Hillsboro High School

3 Way Rainier Invite at Rainier Jr/Sr High School At Wilsonville High School

Canby High School At Scappoose High School Vs. Rex Putnam High School Vs. NWOC District Championships

ST. HELENS HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL May 18 May 21 May 24 May 26 May 27 June 1 June 4 June 7 June 9 June 15 June 18

7:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:15 p.m.

Vs. Hillsboro High School At Rex Putnam High School At Glencoe High School Vs. Jefferson High School-Portland At Parkrose High School Vs. Cleveland High School Vs. Scappoose High School

Vs. Roosevelt High School -Portland At Hillsboro High School Vs. Rex Putnam High School At Scappoose High School

ST. HELENS HIGH SCHOOL COED SWIMMING May 20 May 27 June 2 June 8 June 17

4 4 4 4 4

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

At Parkrose Vs. Scappoose High School at Eisenschmidt Pool At Hillsboro High School Vs. Wilsonville High School at Eisenschmidt Pool At Parkrose High School

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SPORTS SCHEDULES

WINTER SPORTS

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SCAPPOOSE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL May 18 May 21 May 24 May 27 June 1 June 4 June 8 June 10 June 15 June 18

7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Vs. La Salle Prep At Forest Grove Vs. Putnam At Hillsboro Vs. Parkrose At St. Helens

At Milwaukie / Milwaukie Acad. of the Arts

At La Salle Prep At Southridge At St. Helens

SCAPPOOSE HIGH SCHOOL COED SWIMMING May 21

8 p.m.

Scappoose vs. Wilsonville

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4 p.m.

Scappoose vs. St. Helens

Dual BSW meet at Eisneschmidt Pool in St. Helens

SCAPPOOSE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL May 18 May 22 May 24 May 27 June 1 June 4 June 8 June 10 June 15 June 18

7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

At La Salle Prep Vs. Wilsonville At Putnam Vs. Hillsboro At Parkrose Vs. St. Helens

Vs. Milwaukie / Milwaukie Acad. of the Arts

Vs. La Salle Prep At Wilsonville At St. Helens

SCAPPOOSE HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING

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At Forest Grove Vs. Century, Forest Grove and Warrenton

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Vs. Rainier and Woodburn Away Dual at Wilsonville Vs. St. Helens Home Dual Vs. Parkrose and Hillsboro Home Duals

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