St. Helens candidates aiming for change
WILL LOHRE Country Media, Inc.
The upcoming election will bring many issues in St. Helens and the county to the forefront of the civil discourse. While incumbents are running for each position on the St. Helens city council, newcomers and familiar faces are also vying for the two open council positions.
Molly Matchak and Ginny Carlson have both thrown their hats in the ring to compete for the council seats currently held by Russell Hubbard and Jessica Chilton.
Carlson previously held a seat on the council from 2012 until 2020, while Matchak is running for the first time but previously owned a business in the riverfront district. The Columbia County Chronicle & Chief reached out to each of the candidates to hear what they think are the important issues facing the city, and what they would bring to the council.
Molly Matchak
For Matchak, the decision to enter the race for council was informed by her previous experience as a business owner in the Riverfront District. Matchak owned Molly’s Market, a convenience store downtown, for four years before its closure in the summer of 2023.
Matchak said that her previous ownership experience is her “only reason” for being motivated to run.
“I changed from being some-
one who had no political aspirations to someone who wanted to be a voice for family and business,” Matchak said. “Every decision by council should begin by asking, ‘If this was my money would I be moving forward? Does this bring us closer to making our livability goals? Can we pay for this?’ The question of risk vs. reward needs to be wellresearched.”
Expanding on her motivation to run for council, Matchak said she wants to live in a place “where everyone can be part of the community with options that make livability and freedom a standard, not a dream.” Matchak referenced that she feels the council needs to be “above board” and said she hears the phrase “good ol’ boys” attributed to the council and the decisions they make.
“I have often heard people say that the council already made up their minds before public hearings. I want that to stop,” Matchak said. “You won’t see my signs all over town. I won’t win the sign war, but if you want someone that will work for you and your family or business, I am for you.”
When asked what issues she sees facing the city, Matchak gave a list of a variety of topics, including the budget, “adequate police,” sewer upgrades, wastewater and the lagoon, riverfront completion, attracting new business, metered growth, inclusion, infrastructure, available services, environmental protection, building regulations, freedom of speech and transportation services.
“The list goes on. We need to
look beyond our own cities to find best practices and develop a new master plan that brings together the voices and experience we absolutely need today,” Matchak said.
When asked what her message is to the community, Matchak said that she is trustworthy, hardworking, pro-business and family.
“I am very excited to run for this position and represent our city in key areas where we have immediate challenges,” Matchak said. “I am for you, and that means everyone. Our city is struggling, and ‘We must build doors so opportunity can knock.’ I am looking for those who want to join my vision of responsible government that taps into the resources we have available and makes fiscally responsible decisions.”
Ginny Carlson
A familiar face to the council, having served on it for eight years, Carlson said her motivation for running was “community member pestering.” Carlson said that she heard from community
members that they wanted her back on the council to try and bring more transparency and accountability to proceedings in the city government. “The whole thing over the police levy, and the fee on the water bill, and the lack of transparency on what that money’s is for. All those things are creating a lot of discourse in the community,” Carlson said. “That brings people to ask me, ‘When you were in office, we knew what was going on.’ And it’s not like I fixed it, it was a whole different council back then.”
Carlson said that questions over tourism and other issues have led community members to ask her to run, and she said she decided to file because people deserve a choice. When asked what her previous time on council would help her with this go-round, Carlson said it comes down to listening and doing the research.
“Practicing patience and taking time to gather all the informa-
County paper to close
Eight months ago, Country Media, Inc. merged the two weekly newspapers it owned in St. Helens and Clatskanie into a new publication, the weekly Columbia County Chronicle & Chief.
The Salem-based corporation had acquired the St. Helens paper in February 2009 and the Clatskanie paper in August 2014.
“When we decided to combine these two publications, we had been experiencing declining revenues in Columbia County, along with a difficulty recruiting and retaining experienced reporters and advertising sales employees,” said Country Media president Steve Hungerford.
“Combining the two newspapers into one was a last-ditch effort to reduce expenses and reestablish profitability,” he said. “Sadly, that wasn’t successful.”
The final edition of the Chronicle & Chief will be published the last week in September, on Sept. 25.
The company’s chief executive for operations, Joe Warren, said subscribers will be receiving a refund.
Country Media currently owns ten community newspapers in Oregon and one in Northern California, most of them along the Pacific coastline. Employees of the Chronicle & Chief are being offered positions at other company locations.
Fire agencies respond to barn fire in Rainier
WILL LOHRE Country Media, Inc.
Columbia River Fire & Rescue (CRFR) and other fire agencies from around the county are working to keep a barn fire on Dike Road in Rainier contained.
According to CRFR Fire Chief Eric Smythe, the fire involves an “approximately 5,000 square foot barn.” Smythe said that the fire had “escaped into the brush and field” around the structure but that they had contained the spread. Though the fire is contained, Smythe said the fire will not go out due to the large amount of hay in the barn.
“It has a very, very large amount of hay that is on fire in the interior,” Smythe said. “We are not going to
be able to put this out, so it’s going to smoke for probably a week. There’s not enough water on this planet to put this stuff out.” CRFR was assisted by units from Vernonia, Mist, Clatskanie, Scappoose, and the Oregon Department of Forestry. Smythe said there were around 20 people on the scene fighting the fire.
Smythe said there were no injuries or animals hurt to his knowledge as of Sept. 9.
“I don’t believe there’s any animals that have been hurt. All occupants have been accounted for. It’s just a barn with a large amount of hay,” Smythe said. “We’re not going to be able to put it out, it’s going to burn until it’s done burning, but we’re going to make sure we keep the fire from spreading.”
Police arrest Vault Elite Cheer coach for sexual abuse
S t. Helens Police Department has arrested a suspect in relation to the sexual abuse allegations that surfaced against a male coach at the Vault Elite Cheer. St. Helens Police Officers arrested 27-year-old St. Helens man Anthony Trenkler in the 100 Block of McMichael Streeton charges related to a sexual abuse investigation Sept. 6. Trenkler’s arrest capped a three-week investigation, which was initiated on Aug. 13, 2024, when a report was made regarding Trenkler while he was working as a coach at Vault Elite Cheer in St. Helens.
Once the investigation was initiated, additional victims were located. On Sept. 6, 2024, St. Helens investigators lured Trenkler to the 100 block of McMichael Street, where he was taken into custody.
Detectives then executed a search warrant and seized additional evi dence. Trenkler was subsequently lodged at the Columbia County Jail for sexual abuse I and two counts of attempted sexual abuse I. The allegations were made known publicly via a post on the Vault Elite Facebook page on Aug. 14.
“It has been brought to our at tention that there have been abuse allegations made against one of our former coaches. Vault Elite has terminated this coach’s contract, and we are fully cooperating with local law enforcement to ensure our athletes are safe. He will no longer be allowed in our gym and our athlete’s safety remains our top priority. Classes and camps have been canceled until further notice. Please join us for a parent meeting, Thursday Aug. 15, 2024 at 4:15 p.m. so that we can address your questions and concerns,” the post
stated. Investigators are seeking additional information about Trenkler and are concerned that there may
be additional victims. If you have additional information related to Trenkler, the St. Helens Police Department would
like to hear from you. Please contact
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COURTESY PHOTO Anthony Trenkler.
JAMES YANG / COUNTRY MEDIA, INC. Vault Elite Cheer in St. Helens
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The scene of the barn fire on Dike Road in Rainier.
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Columbia River Fire & Rescue personnel on the scene of the Rainier fire.
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Molly Matchak
COURTESY PHOTO Ginny Carlson
SHHS’s new sculpture welcomes students back
WILL LOHRE Country Media, Inc.
St. Helens High School
(SHHS) students are back in the classroom, and the new year has also brought a host of changes to the school, including finished summer construction projects and a new lion sculpture at the freshly renovated entrance.
The new sculpture is a creation of SHHS alum Paul Coca. Coca is a “visionary artist” with Michael Curry Design based out of Scappoose, and the district says he has “breathed life into the new entryway of the school with his Lions sculpture.”
The sculpture features a lion and lioness, and the piece was painted by Coca after its installation. The sculpture is meant to be
more than just an art piece, however.
“It’s not just a piece of art; it’s a symbol of courage and creativity, standing sentinel to inspire all who pass by,” Coca said.
Other projects
In addition to the new lion sculpture, SHHS has been working on a bevy of other projects over the summer.
In a video documenting the progress on renovations over the summer, the district detailed that the school has completed a new concrete walkway leading to the fields. Work is also being done on the future varsity baseball field, as well as a concrete walkway that would skirt the outfield,
making it easier for spectators to move around the grounds.
Though Phase I of the school renovation project finished last year, Phase II has seen Building B close.
What was once the commons area is now undergoing extensive construction as they transform that space into what will be a “media center.” Work is also being done to bring a counseling
center to the school. When Phase II is complete, one of the exciting additions to SHHS will be a “health occupation lab,” which will be housed in what was the Loo Witt
Room. The newly renovated Building B will also have an enclosed walkway between Buildings B and C. The district has said that more updates will be forthcoming this fall.
Art contest aims to inspire kids to read
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To get kids excited about reading and self-expression, the Northwest Early Learning Hub is holding a literacy-themed art contest this fall. The “Inspired to Read” art contest is now accepting submissions from young artists throughout Columbia County and neighboring counties.
Entries are due October
10. Anyone ages 3 to 18 (Pre-K to 12th grade) in Clatsop, Columbia, or Tillamook Counties is eligible to enter.
About the contest
Choose one of the following prompts. Draw, paint, or use your favorite art technique to show:
• Yourself in a cozy, inspiring place to read.
• Yourself exploring an exciting world inside your favorite book.
• All your favorite book characters getting along together.
• The doors and opportunities reading has opened for you.
• A scene that you would like an author to write a story about.
How to submit your entry:
• Must include: First and last name, age, contact information (email/phone), school (if applicable), a brief description of what you created and why
• Submit your artwork to the Northwest Regional Education Service District service center in your county. (If you’re not able to drop the submission by during business hours or mail it, please contact communica-
tions@nwresd.k12.or.us to arrange another way for us to collect your submission):
• Clatsop: 785 Alameda Ave Astoria, OR 97103
• Columbia: 800 Port Avenue St. Helens, OR 97051
• Tillamook: 2515 3rd Street Tillamook, OR 97141
Prizes:
OHCS plans to make its final HAF payments in February 2025, but funds may run out much sooner.
STEVE LUNDEBERG Chronicle & Chief Guest Article
Laws that let bicyclists treat stop signs as yield signs lead neither riders nor motorists to act unsafely, according to a groundbreaking Oregon State University study.
The project by OSU College of Engineering researchers featured a novel experimental technique –linking separate bicycle and motor vehicle simulators –and the findings are important as more and more states consider bicycle rolling-stop legislation, said David Hurwitz, the study’s leader.
“It required fully connecting two independent simulators, running subjects in pairs simultaneously and having each subject interacting with an avatar of the other in a shared virtual world,” said Hurwitz, a transportation engineering professor.
“We evaluated safety-relevant behaviors associated with laws stemming from the ‘Idaho stop,’ which was put on the books in 1982 but largely ignored around the country until not long ago.”
Starting in 2017, seven states have followed Idaho’s lead and enacted bicycle rolling-stop laws, including Oregon in 2019 and Washington in 2020. The others are Arkansas, Delaware, North Dakota, Oklahoma and Utah, and several additional states have considered legislation.
The laws vary in their specifics, but the basic idea is that cyclists are allowed to treat static stop signs as yield signs. The primary reason supporters like the laws, is that they allow riders to keep their momentum, theoretically reducing intersection congestion and crash risk because the cyclists are
• A winner in each county will receive a $50 gift card to the bookstore or art shop of the winner’s choice.
• A winner in each county will be featured on posters and materials displayed and distributed throughout your county with reading tips and resources for parents, educators, and others.
• Submissions will be put on display at each of the Northwest Early Learning Hub service centers, and there will be a public reception.
State announces limited Homeowner Assistance funds available
JEREMY C. RUARK Country Media, Inc.
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is accepting final applications for the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) program, which has limited funds remaining.
HAF offers federal temporary COVID-19 emergency mortgage relief, designed to help homeowners who have experienced severe financial hardship due to the pandemic.
Homeowners are eligible if they are facing foreclosure, involved in a court case that threatens their home, in property tax foreclosure, or in other high-risk situations identified by a housing counselor. Homeowners should explore all other options with
getting through the intersection faster.
Nearly half of all bicyclecar crashes happen at intersections, Hurwitz said. In 2022, the latest year for which numbers are available, 1,105 bicyclists in the United States were killed in collisions with motor vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration – a 13% increase from the 976 killed in 2021.
“The focus of previous research has been crash-data analysis and why riders are motivated to do a rolling stop even when it’s illegal in their state,” he said. “No one has looked at how well bicycle rolling-stop laws work, or what happens when you educate people about them. Our networked simulator study design let us evaluate driver and rider behavior and their understanding of the law.”
The study, which included Gonzaga University’s Rhonda Young, an OSU graduate, and the University of Idaho’s Kevin Chang, involved 60 people observed in pairs as they went through 16 “live-interaction” scenarios related to a bicyclist and motorist coming together at a four-way, stop-controlled intersection.
Previous research has indicated that drivers tend to be more aggressive toward cyclists when they think riders are breaking the law, Hurwitz said. In this study, time-space diagrams showed that after receiving education about the rolling-stop law, bicyclists preferred to yield rather than stop and went through intersections faster. Driving participants, meanwhile, approached intersections either more slowly or at a similar speed after being educated about the law.
“The findings suggest
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their servicer or a housing counselor before applying for HAF.
“We strongly encourage eligible homeowners to contact a housing counselor immediately,” said Ryan Vanden Brink, assistant director of Homeowner Assistance Programs. “Scheduling and completing foreclosure avoidance counseling takes time and documentation. While we are accepting new applications, we cannot guarantee assistance to everyone who applies due to limited funding.”
Homeowners wanting to apply for assistance must work with a HAF intake partner to submit an application on their behalf. A list of intake partners can be found at https://www.oregon.gov/ ohcs/homeownership/Pages/
more outreach in regard to rolling-stop laws would be useful, and this research gives decision-makers information to support prospective legislative policies, set up educational programs and design robust enforcement practices,” Hurwitz said.
That’s particularly important in places like the Pacific Northwest, he added, noting Oregon and Washington have two of the largest percentages of bicycle commuters in the country. About 2% of Oregon workers get to their job via bicycle, and just under 1% of Washington workers.
The League of American Bicyclists’ 2017 Report on American Community Survey shows Portland with the second-largest number of bicycle commuters in the United States, ranking behind only New York City. There are about 22,000 bicycle commuters in Portland, and about 17,000 in Seattle.
OSU’s Jasmin Woodside, a master’s student and professional engineer, and Hisham Jashami, an assistant professor, also contributed to the study, which was funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Univer-
Homeownership-AssistanceFund.aspx.
OHCS plans to make its final HAF payments in February 2025, but funds may run out much sooner. When funds are allocated, pending applications will be denied or paused subject to any funds becoming available. Applying for HAF does not guarantee approval or that a foreclosure will be postponed.
“Some homeowners may have received letters from their county asking them if they want to apply for HAF,” OHCS states in a release.
“Please note that these are legitimate requests that the HAF team has approved and are not scam attempts.”
Homeowners can learn more about eligibility criteria and application requirements
at oregonhomeownerassistance.org.
About Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS)
OHCS is Oregon’s housing finance agency. The state agency provides financial and program support to create and preserve opportunities for quality, affordable housing for Oregonians of low and moderate income. OHCS administers programs that provide housing stabilization. OHCS delivers these programs primarily through grants, contracts, and loan agreements with local partners and communitybased providers.
For more information, visit: oregon.gov/ohcs.
COURTESY PHOTO FROM OSU
The study involved 60 people observed in pairs as they went through 16 “live-interaction” scenarios related to a bicyclist and motorist coming together at a four-way, stop-controlled intersection.
COURTESY PHOTO FROM STACEY MENDOZA
The lion sculpture being installed at St. Helens High School.
COURTESY PHOTO FROM STACEY MENDOZA Paul Coca painting the sculpture.
POLICE REPORTS
The police blotter relates to the public record of incidents as reported by law enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information printed is preliminary and subject to change. For specific details about cases listed, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency.
St. Helens Police Department
August 24
• Officers responded to an identity theft at the 2000 block of Columbia Boulevard.
August 25
• Police arrested a 40-yearold female subject on unlawful use of a weapon,
menacing-aggravated physical or weapon, and pointing a firearm at another at the 400 block of 4th Street.
• Law enforcement arrested a 33-year-old female subject on criminal trespass II and resisting arrest-interfering with law enforcement at the 100 block of Columbia River Highway.
August 28
• Officers arrested a 24-yearold male subject on a fugitive warrant at the 2000 block of Gable Road.
• Police arrested a 33-year-old male subject on a Fugitive Warrant at 150 South 13th Street.
• Law enforcement issued a citation to a 24-year-old female subject for criminal mischief III near Cowlitz
Street and South 1st Street.
August 31
• Officers arrested a 38-yearold male subject on simple assault, vandalism, and disorderly conduct at the 1600 block of Old Portland Road.
• Police investigated a possible juvenile sex abuse case at 150 South 13th Street.
September 1
• Law enforcement arrested a 46-year-old male subject on a fugitive warrant at the 2000 block of Columbia Boulevard.
• Officers arrested a 36-yearold male subject on an intimidate/crime threat, disorderly conduct, and conditional release violation at the 80th block of South 22nd Street.
September 2
• Police arrested a 56-year-old male subject for reckless driving near Vernonia Road and Columbia Boulevard.
• Police arrested a 64-yearold male subject on a fugitive warrant at the 100 block of Columbia River Highway.
Rainier Police Department
August 25
• A 33-year-old Kelso man was taken into custody and lodged at the jail on an outstanding warrant.
August 26
• A phone was reported as stolen.
• An officer went to check on a suspicious vehicle, which left the area upon the officer’s arrival.
• Officers assisted a disabled motorist on the bridge.
• A dog charged a neighbor across the street. The owner was given a warning.
• A call was received regarding a barking dog.
August 27
• Officers responded to a false business alarm.
• A caller was worried about the welfare of a pedestrian on the bridge. No one was in the area.
• An officer assisted a disabled motorist on Highway 30.
• An officer responded to a neighborhood disturbance. Peace was restored.
August 28
• Two cell phones were returned to the owners.
• A caller reported having problems with a relative. Peace was restored.
August 30
• A router was turned in as found property.
• Officers were requested to trespass an individual from a business.
• A warning was issued to the owner of a vehicle that was the subject of a parking complaint.
August 31
• Officers checked on the welfare of a relative of the reporting party.
September 1
• A window was broken at a restaurant.
• A dog was reported running at large on West B Street.
County’s jail funds, and new jail levy
Last month, the Jail Operations Citizens Advisory Committee (JOCAC) confirmed that all funds from the Columbia County Jail levy have been used as intended. On Aug. 20, 2024, the committee responsible for overseeing the use of these funds verified that every dollar raised has been spent on jail operations or held for future jail needs, according to a Columbia County news release.
The levy, approved by voters in 2014 and renewed in 2017 and 2020, was created to support the operations of the Columbia County Jail. The JOCAC, composed of five community members appointed by the County Board of Commissioners, monitors spending to ensure the funds are used appropriately.
County seeking levy renewal
St. Helens
council candidates looking to bring change
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tion is critical to great lead-
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According to the county, rising costs for food, clothing, healthcare, staffing, and maintenance of the 23-year-old facility have made it more challenging to maintain current operations. Revenue from U.S. Marshal Service bed rentals has also dropped, leading to the use of reserve funds, which are now depleted.
Sheriff Brian Pixley and the jail commander are working to find cost-saving solutions, though the county says the current funding is not enough to continue operations at the current level. The income streams for the jail include revenue from the county’s general fund, bed rentals to outside agencies, and jail operating taxes. Renewal of the jail levy failed during the May 2024 election, and despite the rejection at the hands of voters, Pixley and the county will try to get a new jail levy approved in the upcoming November election. The county is proposing a jail op-
the last two years, I have gathered a lot of additional insights on working with a more diverse community that I think would be an asset,” Carlson said. On top of the issues of transparency, Carlson said the budget is a big priority, but her biggest concern revolves around the “criminalization of low income.”
Carlson said she hears a lot of negativity about orga -
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erating tax levy of $0.79 per $1,000 of assessed property value for four years to bridge the remaining gap for full jail operation through the 2028 fiscal year. For a property valued at $400,000, the owner would pay approximately $316 annually. The measure that failed in the May election was at a rate of $0.87 per $1,000 of assessed property value. The county is hoping the reduced rate may sway voters in the election.
In a previous interview with the Chronicle & Chief, County Public Information Officer Mark Pacheco said the passage of this levy is critical.
“If the levy does not pass and other funding does not present itself, the county would have to significantly limit inmate intake at the jail. We might also need to contract with another jail to hold our inmates,” Pacheco said. “In short, the jail cannot continue operating at its current capacity without the added funding the levy will provide.”
nizations like CCMH and communities like Broadleaf Arbor.
“There’s bad apples at every income level, not specific to poverty. Ten years ago, everybody was welcome here. It seemed more inclusive, more welcoming, more supportive, and I think one way or another, we’ve forgotten to take care of our neighbor,” Carlson said. “And I think
there’s some behavioral modeling that perhaps the council could do that could arrest some of that hate that seems to be permeating their meetings.” Carlson said she thinks the council can “utilize tools it has in the past,” such as town halls and open forums. She also floated the idea of adding back the police representative at meetings because “some
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1. Furry bamboo consumer
6. Cuban dance syllable
9. 100-meter race, e.g.
13. S-shaped moldings
14. Excessively theatrical actor
15. Chap
16. Will alternative
17. Sailor’s affirmative
18. At full speed
19. *Cause for fall celebration
21. *Apple-related game
23. European Union, acr.
24. Hawaiian tuber
25. Pen on a farm
28. Color of a bruise
30. *Pumpkins and squash, e.g.
35. “Give me your tired, your ____....”
37. “____ Free,” movie about lions
39. Disdain
40. Caribbean color
41. Shiny suit
43. Spaghetti aglio and
44. Peevish
46. Half a round, in golf
47. ____-do-well
48. Battles royale
50. Change for a twenty
folks have forgotten common courtesy.”
When asked what her message to the community is, Carlson said she will be someone who is committed to serving all of St. Helens’ people.
“One thing most will remember about my service is I work hard to be fair, honest, and upfront with everyone, not just those who like me. City council is just one
52. Banned insecticide, acr.
53. *Back-to-School event
55. Hermey the Dentist
57. *Apple sauce
61. *____ weather
65. Cell phone bill item
66. Bar association
68. Wombs
69. Begin, began, ____
70. Cut grass
71. Romanov rulers
72. Command with “at”
73. Stiff grass bristle
74. “Hobby” animal DOWN
1. Beckham of “Spice Girls”
2. Turkish honorific
3. Not far 4. Look into 5. In the Land of Nod
6. Online conversation
7. *Cushion for certain seasonal ride
8. Naked protozoa
9. Obtuse, as in person
10. ____ bowl, frozen dish
11. Largest human organ
12. Precedes Kong
15. Hindi courtesy title, pl.
20. Modern-day aqua-
way I serve my community,” Carlson said. “I started in 2008, with fountain projects. The swings added back to Campbell Park, leadership support for our young adults, and so much more. I am cancer-free for three years and counting, and I’m ready to take on some challenges.”
The election will be on November 5, 2024.
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Domain
Wood-eating house hazard
Involuntary contraction
Chef’s headgear
Phil Collins’ “____ Be in My Heart”
*Maze plant
Upward and onto
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The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office and Jail.
September
Farmer’s Market offers fresh produce, pantry staples, art & crafts, body products, plants & starts, and culinary delights!
September 14 Hullabaloo Car Show Amani Center Fundraiser
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Grabhorn Farms and Airport, 32821 Wikstrom Rd, Scappoose, OR Join us for a Hullabaloo Car Show, $20 entry fee per vehicles.
September 16 Friends of the Columbia City Library
6:30 p.m. 2000 2nd St, Columbia City.
September 17 Columbia County Senior Health Fair
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Columbia River Foursquare church, 555 Commons Dr, St. Helens. Join us in the 3rd Annual Columbia County Senior Health & Resource Fair. This year is going to be even bigger! It’s a great day to meet and talk to all the local resources for our seniors. We will have over 70+ vendors to talk to, including lasses and informational speakers all day long. Come prepared to see and learn lots!
September 18-20 Yard Sale Columbia River PUD
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 64001 Columbia River Hwy, Deer Island. All sales benefit our GLOW fund to provide emergency bill payment assistance income-qualified CRPUD customers.
September 18 Novel Quilters
2 p.m. 2000 2nd St, Columbia City.
September 18 History Connections Talk
7 p.m. Presented by the Scappoose Historical Society at the Historic Red Barn at 53760 West Lane Road in Scappoose (intersection of West Lane and Honeyman Rd. Tricia Oberndorf will speak on the Pisgah Mountain Home in Scappoose.
September 21 Clatskanie Farmer’s Market
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Copes Park. Known as the coolest little market in Oregon, the Clatskanie Farmer’s Market offers fresh produce, pantry staples, art & crafts, body products, plants & starts, and culinary delights!
September 25 Mystery Book Club 7 p.m. 2000 2nd St, Columbia City
September 27 Navigating the Oceans presented by Columbia River Maritime Museum
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. 48 W 7th St, Rainier. Presentation by the Columbia River Maritime Museum
September 28 Clatskanie Farmers Market-Harvest Festival 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Copes Park,
Clatskanie. Abundance of apples! Apple pressing with bring your own apples! You are also welcomed to press pears. This is the last market of the season and perfect time to stock up on lots of goodies for the wintertime. We will have many vendors that highlight fall produce, etched pumpkins, and goods that will be perfect gifts for the holiday season that is around the corner. More information to come!
September 28 Rainier Senior Center Silent Auction Dinner
5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 48 W 7th St, Rainier. Please join the Rainier Senior Center on September 28th, 5-7:30pm, in this fundraiser for the Senior Nutrition Program. Everyone is invited to attend! Dinner only $28. Dinner will be New York Cut Steak with sides. Beer and wine will be available. Dinner and 1 drink $30. Tickets are also available for one additional glass of beer or wine for $5. Two drink max. Per person There will be an array of interesting items to bid on just in time to do a little early Christmas shopping! Check our Facebook page as things progress. Contact the Senior Center to reserve your tickets. (503) 556-3889 / rainierseniorc@ gmail.com
September 29 CELLOBOP
3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Birkenfeld Theater, 75 N Nehalem St, Clatskanie. Cellist Gideon Freudmann providing the background music for the silent film, Buster Keaton in Sherlock Jr.
October 5 22nd Annual Salmon Festival
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Hawkins Park, Vernonia. Come one, come all to the 22nd annual Salmon Festival in Vernonia Oregon! Food, music, vendors, art auction, and family-friendly activities can be found at Hawkins Park on Saturday, October 5th starting at 10 a.m. Some activities include: Pumpkin carving, Build-aScarecrow, Junior Trout Pond fishing, Create your own salmon lifecycle bracelet, Scavenger hunt. Find the next art piece for your home in the hand carved wooden salmon artistically decorated in numerous styles by local artists during the live Salmon Auction. Enjoy music in the park as you peruse the arts and crafts vendors and watch wild salmon run return to the adjacent Rock Creek. Explore the 14 ft tall, 29 ft long educational wonder that is Claudia the Chinook! Event admission is free. Some activities charge a fee, some are free.
October 6 Caples House Harvest Festival
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. 1925 1st St, Columbia City Admission is free and includes apple cider pressing, pioneer crafts and games, stories, museum tours, and so much more.
October 12 4th Annual Run with Neil 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Scappoose High School. We have been given an amazing opportunity to team up with the Scappoose High School Cross Country team to put together the first
annual Run With Neil Invitational. Before the invitational, we’ve got the annual 1k, 3k, and 5k open to everyone in the community. Funds raised will go directly to physical and mental health resources for school aged kids and to continue the Run With Neil Scholarship. After the event, stick around and see local youth compete, enjoy food, booths from local vendors and free activities for kids and adults. October 12 promises to be a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit.
October 13 Oregon Symphonic Band @ CMHS
3 p.m. Clatskanie Mid/High school, 474 Bel Air, Clatskanie A fan favorite, the Oregon Symphonic Band, will perform at the Donavon Wooley PAC at Clatskanie Middle/High School. All veterans, band students, and children are free.
October 25, Scrimshaw Art of the Sailor presented by the Columbia River Maritime Museum
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. 48 W 7th St, Rainier. Scrimshaw, the Art of the Sailor.
October 26, Trunk or Treat by Columbia County Sheriff’s Office
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. St. Helens Middle school, 354 N 15th St, St. Helens Candy and Fun for all ages.
November 2 2024 Household Hazardous Waste Collection
8 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Columbia County Transfer Station 1601 Railroad Ave, St. Helens. For questions, call Jake Anderson at 503-397-7259.
November 8 – November 9
Caples House Annual Holiday Bazaar
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. 1925 1st St, Columbia City. Admission is free and there will be a variety of vendors with unique crafts, artwork, and photography.
December 1 Rainier Winterfest Annual Tree Lighting and Santa’s Arrival
4 p.m. – 7 p.m. 110 E 1st St, Rainier.
December 7 Celtic Christmas Men of Worth
7:30 p.m. Birkenfeld Theater, 75 S Nehalem St, Clatskanie, Back by popular demand is a Celtic Christmas with the Men of Worth and friends.
January 25 Piano Heist
7:30 p.m. Birkenfeld Theater,
75 S Nehalem St, Clatskanie. Piano Heist combines piano and humor for an enjoyable evening. You won’t want to miss it.
February 23 Louie Foxx
3 p.m. Birkenfeld Theater, 75 S Nehalem St, Clatskanie. Who doesn’t love a combination of magic and comedy with Louie Foxx’s One-Man Side Show
April 5 Trevor Panczak
7:30 p.m. Birkenfeld Theater, 75 S Nehalem St, Clatskanie. Award-winning country star Trevor Panczak and his band are traveling all the way from Canada to entertain.
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Invasive plants pose a threat to farming, gardening, and important natural areas. While a few of the most noxious woody invaders got here by chance, the bitter lesson is that most were brought to North America as landscape or agricultural plants.
Scotch broom was brought to Vancouver Island and has spread up and down the West Coast. Purple loosestrife, quite a stunning flower, is rapidly degrading many aquatic habitats in the Pacific Northwest and is poised to attack up to 90% of the freshwater bodies in the Mississippi and Atlantic region.
Canary grass, brought in for livestock forage, has turned into a monster. It has gobbled up the semiaquatic spaces in open and low-elevation sites along the Columbia River and adjacent stream banks and farmland.
You don’t have to look far in Columbia County or the Portland metropolitan area to see English ivy covering large areas of ground and climbing up into treetops.
What should warn us that a plant is potentially a biological hazard? Sarah Reichard, a noted weed ecologist, looked at invasive species and came to several important conclusions. She found that fully 54% of the invasive woody plants troubling the United States are also troubling other parts of the world. These are adaptable plants!
Reichard also found that they reproduce with ease. Almost half the species are spread by vegetative means, such as rhizomes or root suckers. While most of our native species have a specific requirement for breaking seed dormancy (usually chilling but sometimes fire, passage through an animal gut, etc.), seeds of invasive plants often have no pretreatment requirement for them to break dormancy. They just go to growing. Finally, the interval between the juvenile period and the flowering/fruiting stage, which often takes years in native woody plants, can be very short in the invasive types.
Contrary to popular opinion, few of our invasive plants are native to North America (3%) or are the result of aninterspecific hybrids(1%).
Amazingly, in a group of 76 of the worst problems she studied, 63% were in six plant families (rose, aster, and legume families were prominent).
In Columbia County, the most significant “semi-woody invaders
are Evergreen and Himalaya Blackberries, Scotch Broom, Purple Loosestrife, Japanese knotweed, English ivy, and, of late, English holly. There are management approaches to all of these problems, but prevention should be first in your thinking. It is easier to deal with a small problem.
One final note: a report quoted by Reichard noted that the mud flaps of a car in Germany were analyzed and found to contain the seeds of 3,926 plants from 124 species. I recently made a visit to a small farm that had an interesting plant growing. The plant was velvetleaf, Abutilon theophrasti, an annual but very invasive in some parts of the U.S. Its seeds can live in the soil for 50 years. Pull and destroy is the right decision in that situation.
Late summer gardening
Corn is maturing a little too quickly. Grapes are maturing nicely. Most of the calls I have gotten concern trees and shrubs that are either dead or looking very weak. There is almost no moisture in the soil profile. Deep-rooted trees can still grab some. But more recently planted trees and shrubs will struggle with their smaller root systems. It makes sense to give some of your newer woody plants a good soaking once a week until normal fall weather returns. There are several disorders of apples that are due, in part, to water-short conditions. These include water-core (that glassy and very sweet center we get in some apples) and bitter pit (which despite its name is creates brown dimples just under the skin and a little into the flesh). Apples with either of these disorders will not store well, so eat them first.
If you work your garden area at all in the fall, add some lime. A good application rate is 100-150#s per 1000 square feet of vegetable garden. Lime takes about six months to fully react with the soil so the benefits will be ready when you start spring gardening. Gardens only need to be limed once every three years.
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Are you putting up salsa, saving seeds, or thinking about planting kiwis? OSU has a large number of its publications available for free download. Just go to https://catalog.extension. oregonstate.edu/. Click on publications and start exploring.
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The Oregon State University Food Preservation Hotline (1-800-354-7319)
The hotline is now open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., through October 11. Extension-certified Master Food Preserver volunteers from several counties take the calls.
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Alan Bland
Oct. 20, 1946 ~ Aug. 22, 2024
Alan Bland, born in Liverpool, England, beloved husband of Karel Bland, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Aug. 22, 2024 at the age of 77. He was residing at Gresham Farmington Memory Care, as he suffered from Alzheimers and cancer. He is no longer in pain or confusion and is in a better place. Alan and Karel lived the last 24 years in Yankton in their home they lovingly helped build. It will always remain “their home” He will be remembered for the family get togethers, especially his famous finger steak! He made sure he visited with everyone and that endeared him to all. His love of all of our cats was well known. Everyone back as his cat when they die. He spoiled them all! He loved all animals and wouldn’t even kill a mouse! He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Karel Bland, his stepchildren, Tammy Isaacson (Dan), Kaare Hunt (Laurie), step grandchildren, Amanda Olsen (Trevor), Shelby Johnson (Tyler), Kevin Dykes (Amber), Jessica Dykes and four great grandchildren, Brother in-laws and good friends Kaare Legler and Larry Legler (Dorie), sister-in-law Devona Legler (Wess) and brother-in-law Tim Simpson. He had numerous cousins in England and Wales. He will be greatly missed by all At his request, there will be no service and just wants to be remembered fondly.
Bart Albert Grabhorn
April 15, 1995 ~ Aug. 19, 2024
On August 19, 2024, the world lost a beautiful soul. Bart Albert Grabhorn, born April 15, 1995, had a pas sion for the great outdoors, an uncanny ability to con nect with animals, and an unwavering dedication to helping those in need. From a young age, Al bert found profound joy in nature. He would stop pad dling his kayak to watch an eagle soar and pause a hike to pick up a new rock to add to his extensive collec tion. He kayaked down the Columbia River to Astoria. He was a Boy Scouts of America Life Scout and an avid mountain climber – scaling Mt. McLaughlin, Kings Mountain, Elk
When we were growing up she was my friend. We played together, held hands, and laughed at everything. As we grew up, she could be bossy, mean and hurtful, and a little bit quirky. She was always forgiven. She always had a sense of style that I admired and still do to this day. Most of her life, she worked in the health care
Karen Dale Budge was born on Feb 5, 1953 in Longview Washington to Grover and Neva Pellham. Karen passed away July 26, 2024 at home surrounded by family. Karen graduated from Rainier High School in 1971 then completed dental assistant training. Karen
had an innate ability to connect with
animals, taking in a lost carrier pigeon, adopting several dogs from the humane society, loving his cat Panini, and raising some very happy ducks. He was a fifth generation Oregon farmer, who worked on the family farm haying, and replanting logged timberland. His green thumb produced bountiful gardens and stunning fields of sunflowers. These traits integrated seamlessly into his professional role at The Columbia Pacific Food Bank, where he spearheaded their Gleaning Program. In this role, he networked with the community to bring peace and nourishment to those in need.
Beatrice Abbott
services in Portland, Oregon. Despite some heartbreak during her life, she moved on and stayed the happy person she has always been. When she moved back home, she seemed to enjoy all the activities available in this small community. She welcomed friends from years past into her home. She contributed to those who were less fortunate
Karen
than she. She accepted Christ into her life and continued to live happily as she always did. She was loved by nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Her name was Cally Beatrice Abbott. She was our sister.
James Johnny
Dale
Budge
Feb 3, 1953 ~ July 28, 2024
married James Budge on January 15, 1977 then they made their home in Rainier Oregon; Karen worked in the dental industry for 35 plus years. Karen and James were active members of Columbia Bible Church in Rainier, Oregon. Karen is survived by her brother Gary
and sister Kimberly both of Spokane Washington; four children Brandy of Vancouver Washington, Christopher (Autumn) of Longview Washington, Jacob (Angie) of Rainier Oregon and Tyler Budge of Deer Island Oregon; grandchildren Christian, Chase, Isabella,
Mark Edington
April 4, 1953 ~ Aug. 31, 2024
Albert is survived by
with whom he loved playing Tonka trucks; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
A celebration of Albert’s life will take place on Sunday, September 15, at 2 p.m. at The Grabhorn Farm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider making a donation to the Columbia Pacific Food Bank where Albert worked or the Oregon Humane Society
Tommy
Lorraine
Floyd
Donald
Julie
Caleb, Brent, Lilly, Faith, Jarrett, Neuressa, Madeline; great grandchild Carly as well as numerous nieces and nephews. There will be a celebration of life for Karen on September 14,2024 at Columbia Bible Church 407 E 2nd Street, Rainier Oregon 97048 at 11 a.m.
Mark passed away on August 31, surrounded by his loved ones. A devoted husband, father, and friend, he often went out of his way to help those he loved and also took great pride in be ing a devoted grandfather.
Born and raised in Wisconsin, he was a diehard fan of the Badgers football team. He also encouraged his children’s passion for sports, always in the stands cheering them on, and later, dreaming of a future watch ing his granddaughter in her own sports endeavors.
As an environmental health specialist for more than 30 years, Mark worked to protect the public’s health in Columbia, Clackamas,
Michael Anthony Rajotte was born on March 27, 1955 in Phoenix Arizona to George and Barbara (Garcia) Rajotte. Michael was mainly raised in Wickenburg and Phoenix Arizona, moving to Rainier
and Washington counties. He believed in having a strong work ethic and honest integrity. With a love of learning and teaching spirit, he strove to create a good
understanding of sanitary practices within the community.
Mark had a deep love of animals and nature. He found joy in outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, and trips to the zoo or aquariums. He loved exploring Oregon and Washington with his family and spotting wildlife like elk and eagles. He and his wife also cherished their trips to the coast and visiting lighthouses.
Mark was a kind man with a soft heart. He was quick to laugh at jokes and often shared hilarious bits from his favorite shows and movies with his family and friends. His laughter was contagious.
Michael Anthony Rajotte
March 27, 1955 ~ Aug. 4, 2024
in 2020.
Michael was a proud Marine and is survived by his three children; Monica, Joshua and Michael Jr. Michael. As well as brothers and sisters Becky, Stella, Barbara Sue, Rhoda, Larry,
Ricky and Freddy, grandchildren Aspen, Michael, Jacqueline, Drew, Ronnie, Kalvin, Josee and Jeremiah, great grandchildren Salem, Marcellus, Anne and Jude. Michael was known as “Papa”, once you met him
Mark is mourned by his wife of more than 40 years, his four children, grandchild, extended family, and friends. He is greatly missed by those who had the good fortune to know him. There will be a celebration of his life Saturday, September 21st from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Columbia City Community Hall, 1850 2nd Street, Columbia City. We are asking that any donations go to The National Park Foundation or the University of Wisconsin Foundation, Waisman Research Center, 1500 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53705 or online at secure. supportuw.org and enter Waisman Center.
you became family and he would spread his love and laughter to all. His life and legacy will be remembered forever and live on through us all. Michael passed away August 14, 2024 in Longview Washington.
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Mountain, Mt. Theilson,
Three Fingered Jack, Saddle Mountain, Mt. St. Helens, and Mt. Hood… twice. Albert
his loving parents, Bart and Janet Grabhorn; his partner, Paige Kees; his siblings Krystle (Brendan) Reagan, Jeffrey (Sarah) Grabhorn, and Michelle (Chris) Eggers; his two nephews, Burton and Theodore Eggers,
Clatskanie volleyball off to hot start
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High school sports across Oregon have begun again, as students are back in the classrooms and back on the fields and courts as well. One team that has started strong this year is the Clatskanie volleyball team. After qualifying for the state tournament last year, the Tigers are off to a great start, fueled by a strong core of returning players. Last year, Clatskanie’s team featured multiple athletes who received All-League honors.
Natalie Baker was named to the 1st team. Joey Sizemore and Lacey Willis were 2nd team, and McKinsey Doyle received an honorable mention. This year, all four players are back in action for the Tigers and playing key roles.
Clatskanie has started the year 6-1 through the nonleague portion of the schedule. Head Coach Amanda Baker said the team’s first game against Horizon Christian was a battle.
Starting 2-0
“Took us all five sets to get the win at Horizon Christian 19-25, 25-20, 16-25, 2522, and 15-11,” Baker said. “We looked a bit nervous and lacked confidence, but we still managed to pull it out.” Baker said that Natalie Baker and Willis were the squad’s biggest contributors and were the top two serve receivers, and both played stalwart defense with 16 digs a piece.
“Lacey also led the team in the front row with nine kills and four stuff blocks for kills. Natalie put up seven kills and
ONGOING EVENTS
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Wednesdays
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10 a.m. – Noon, 52469 SE 2nd St, Scappoose. Free and open to all.
Friends of St. Helens Public Library Fourth Wednesday of each month 5:30 p.m. in the Auditorium, St. Helens Library, 375 S 18th in St. Helens, The Friends organization supports library programs and services through book sales and encouragement of book and monetary donations.
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three stuff block kills,” Baker said. “Olivia George helped us out from the serving line, serving 100% with two aces.”
The team’s second game against Rainier was a more comfortable affair. Clatskanie won three sets to zero, and Baker said the team looked more confident and had
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Board Games Nights by Scappoose Public Library 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. 52469 SE 2nd St, Scappoose, Free and open without registration intended for adults.
Fridays
Caples House Tea and Sweets
2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Caples House offers Tea and Sweets: a bottomless cup of tea with a homemade dessert. Cost is $5. In The Cottage, 1925 First Street in Columbia City. Call 503-397-5390 for more details.
Fridays – Sundays
Ukulele Jam by Scappoose Public Library 10 a.m. – Noon, 52469 SE 2nd St, Scappoose. Bring your ukulele to this sing and play-along.
Columbian Toastmasters Noon – 1 p.m. Promoting positive learning and leadership through public speaking. Anyone is welcome to visit! Lunch meetings at Warren Country Inn, 56575 Columbia River Hwy, Warren, OR 97053 from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. every Thursday. Call 503-369-0329 for
Caples House Museum Tours
1 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Caples House Museum Tours, 1925 1st Street in Columbia City. Cost is $5. Stop by and see what has changed. Caples House Museum Tours are closed except by reservation until Friday March 1. If you’d like a tour, please call 503-397-3590.
Saturdays
Overcomers Outreach Meetings are held every Saturday at 9 a.m. at Creekside Baptist
cleaned up the errors that had made the first match so tight. Setter Addy Compton played “exceptionally well” and displayed smart set selection, contributing 27 assists on 55 attempts. Willis led the team with eight kills, followed by George with six, Baker with five, Sizemore
Church, 51681 SW Old Portland Road in Scappoose. Call Fred 971-757-6389.
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9 a.m. - 2 p.m. next to Heritage Park in Scappoose, Oregon. Come by for nursery plants, herbs, flowers, food, handmade products by local craftsmen and more. For more information call 503-7307429 or www.scappoosefarmermarket.com.
St. Helens Public Library Ukulele Orchestra
10 a.m. St. Helens Library, 375 S 18th in St. Helens
St. Helens Writers Guild
Second Saturday of the month noon – 2p.m.St. Helens Library, 375 S 18th in St. Helens.
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with four, Peyton Krueger with three, and Mya Jensen with two. Baker said that serving had been a big focus at practice going into the Rainier game, and it showed during the team’s performance.
“We served 93% as a team with 22 aces and only five errors,” Baker said.
“Addy Compton [had] eight aces herself.”
Winning in Warrenton Baker and the Tigers spent the rest of the pre-league season playing against Warrenton or against teams at a tournament hosted by Warrenton High School on Sept. 7.
Prior to the four games played as part of a non-league tournament, Clatskanie played Warrenton on Sept. 5, coming away with the win 3-0. “We struggled on serve
For more information call Debbie at 503-560-0521, Daniel Grant at 714-768-9327 or check the Resonate Facebook page.
Clatskanie Senior Center Lunches
Clatskanie Senior Center Lunches now served Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at noon at the Castle Cafe, 620 SW Tichenor. Call 503728-3608 for reservations. Use ground floor entrance to the left of front stairs. Good parking in back off of SW Bryant Street. Castle Tours available by appointment, includes Clatskanie Historical Society museum. Call Debbie at 503-338-8268.
The Rainier Public Library is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays and 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays. It will be closed Sundays and Mondays.
Monthly Events
Laundry Day provided by St. Wenceslaus’ Laundromat Ministry 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Scappoose Laundromat, 52494 SW 1st Street #3531 in Scappoose. This event is held on the 3rd Saturday of every
receive tonight but made up for it on offense,” Baker said after the win. “20 kills from Natalie Baker and three stuff block kills. Nine kills from Lacey Willis and another seven from Joey Sizemore. Natalie and Joey also had three aces. Sophomore setter Addy Compton had 25 assists and three aces as well.” The team returned for the tournament on Sept. 7 and won games against Oregon Episcopal, Warrenton, and Astoria, each by a score of 2-0. The only loss of their weekend came against Dayton in the final game of the day.
The Tigers kick off their league schedule against Nestucca on Sept. 10; the score of that game is not available at the time of
month. Winter weather conditions may cause cancellation. Bring your laundry and the rest is supplied (laundry detergent, dryer sheets and quarters). For questions call 503-543-2110.
Lower Columbia River Watershed Council
Lower Columbia Watershed Council meets the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Clatskanie PUD building. Zoom links are also available. Visit the council’s website for agenda postings and Zoom at www.lowercolumbiariver.org/events-page.
Kids Activities for Adults by Scappoose Public Library
6 p.m. – 8 p.m. 52469 SE 2nd St, Scappoose, first Monday of the month.
FOSPL Book Sales 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 52469 SE 2nd St, Scappoose, Friends of the Scappoose Library, second Saturday of the month.
To list an event in the Community Calendar, email details with a phone number that may be published for anyone that might have questions, to chronicleclassifieds@countrymedia.net, or call 503-397-0116.
press. The next chance to catch Clatskanie in action is on Sept. 11, when the Tigers play away against Faith Bible / Life Christian.
COURTESY PHOTO FROM CYNTHIA FORNEY
A highlight block from Natalie Baker for the Tigers last season.