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City Council welcomes new member

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Areplacement for the open seat on the St. Helens City Council has been appointed, and new Councilor Russell Hubbard was unanimously selected to fill the vacant seat left by Patrick Birkle.

Birkle resigned from the council because he is a third-grade teacher at Columbia City Elementary School. Birkle said that he did not feel he could balance the duties of the city council with his responsibilities as a teacher.

The St. Helens City Council interviewed ten candidates for the position during a special meeting Sept. 14. Following the interviews, the council deliberated, and each member put forth their choice for top candidate. Councilors Brandon Sundeen and Mark Gundersen both put forth Hubbard as their top selection. Councilor Jessica Chilton said her top choice for the position was Jay Echternach but said that Hubbard was her second option and that he was a “great choice.”

Mayor Rick Scholl noted that his three top choices would be Virginia Carlson, Echternach, and Hubbard. Scholl ultimately put forth Hubbard as his top choice, in agreement with Gundersen and Sundeen.

“He’s definitely qualified in his demeanor, and I’ve watched him action and under high stress,” Scholl said.

“It takes a lot to be on a City Commission at all but to be able to stick around for nine years and to do a good job,” Sundeen added. “I think he asks good questions; he’s very in-depth.”

Gundersen echoed the sentiments shared by other councilors

and noted that his experience on the Planning Commission and his calm communication style would be welcome on the council. Chilton also agreed with the other councilors but noted that many of the interviews they conducted were insightful.

I want to be coming from the businessperson’s aspect because that’s what I relate to being in business. The effects, from zoning to decisions of what the city’s doing, how’s that affecting the small businessman?

Because we desperately need small business in here.

~ Russell Hubbard, St. Helens City Councilor

I think [Russell] is a really good choice for the council, and I’m happy to move forward with [Russell],” Chilton said. Hubbard has been living in St. Helens for the better part of 15 years and has served on the city’s Planning Commission for nine years. Hubbard also serves on the board of the Columbia River People’s Utility District (PUD). Following the discussion, Hubbard confirmed that he was interested in the nomination. Gundersen motioned to appoint Hubbard to the city council, and the motion passed unanimously. The other candidates considered were Carlson, Echternach, Nicholas Hellmich, Scott Jacobson, Brady

Preheim, Jared Stram, Stephen Topaz, Steve Toschi, and Diana Wiener.

Swearing in Municipal Judge Amy Lindgren swore Hubbard in at the St. Helens Municipal Court a little after 11 a.m. Sept. 15. Hubbard’s wife, son, and daughter-in-law attended the occasion.

After the ceremony, Hubbard gave comment to The Chronicle about what the appointment meant to him. One of the points of em phasis for Hubbard is that he is ap proaching the council position from a businessperson’s perspective and bringing his experience from his time on the Planning Commission.

“When this position became available, I thought, ‘Well, there’s a way to continue my effort from the Planning Commission into the council and bring a businessman’s standpoint,’” Hubbard said. “I’m a general contractor/developer, and there’s nobody like that on the council right now. I felt that it was good to have a voice there. It was unanimous, and I’m really pleased about that because consensus is quite nice to hear from your peers.”

Hubbard owns and operates his own construction company and is developing an apartment building on the property located across from Red Apple Market.

Focus

When asked what he views as the pressing issues for the city, Hubbard said he is not interested in rehashing decisions that have already been made. Hubbard wants

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SHSD and city secure over $1M for afterschool programs

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In a remarkable display of collaboration and dedication to the community’s youth, the St. Helens School District and the City of St. Helens Recreation Program are thrilled to announce the allocation of $1,178,590 in funding for the 21st Century Community Learning Center Afterschool Program. These funds, from the U.S. Department of Education, will support the program for the next five years, ensuring its continued growth and impact.

Since its inception in 2018, this remarkable partnership between the St. Helens School District and the City of St. Helens Recreation Program has witnessed phenomenal growth. This success is attributed to the unwavering trust and support of parents and the community, who recognize the program’s vital role in nurturing our youth.

At the heart of the St. Helens 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) Afterschool Program lies a commitment to fostering a sense of connectedness and providing safe spaces for our children. The program is purposefully designed to develop the whole child, catering to their academic, physical, and socio-emotional needs.

The St. Helens 21st CCLC Enrichment Program serves as an accessible, welcoming hub for students in grades K-5. Here, they can congregate for nutritious snacks, engage in physical activities, receive valuable life skills training, and find assistance with homework.

Additionally, students can explore a wide range of enriching activities in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), entrepreneurship, drug-free education, internet safety, and more. One of the program’s unique features is its reliance on the exper-

Halloweentown mural

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Downtown St. Helens is already in the midst of its transformation into a Halloween haven, and one of the newest fixtures is a mural painted on the back door of 2Cs Vendor Mall.

The mural illustrates the Nightmare Before Christmas character Jack Skellington and is the creation of Kylie Liebelt, who is a recent high school graduate. Liebelt said she took on the project because she knew the owner of 2Cs, Mitzi Ponce, and had done artwork for her before, painting the garbage barrels in front of the store. Following that project, Ponce asked Liebelt to paint the back door of the building.

“Her back door would get tagged a lot, a lot of people would spray paint it and put graffiti all over it,” Liebelt said. “She wanted something more professional, and something that people probably wouldn’t tag.” Liebelt knew she wanted to

do something Halloween related, and after sketching some ideas and presenting them to Ponce, Jack Skellington was chosen to adorn the door.

This was Liebelt’s first mural she’d done by herself, and she enjoyed the process. Ponce was happy with the final product, and Liebelt felt the same.

“[Ponce] was very happy with it, and that made me very happy,” Liebelt said. “It all came together. There were some parts where I was worried that it wouldn’t look too good or how I imagined it, but when I was done with it, I was really proud of it, and it’s probably my favorite project that I’ve ever done.”

Liebelt said she’d love to do more murals in the future and loves having more art throughout St. Helens.

For more coverage of Halloween happenings in St. Helens, follow along at thechronicleonline.com and in the Wednesday print editions of the Chronicle.

tise of local community arts organizations, musicians, and librarians. Through collaborative efforts, students will embark on experiential learning journeys in math and science. Moreover, they will have the opportunity to participate in arts and music activities meticulously

designed to enhance engagement, boost standardized performance, and nurture social-emotional health and self-esteem.

The St. Helens 21st Century Community Learning Center Afterschool Program is set to kick off in January 2024, starting at Lewis & Clark Elementary School. Building upon its successes, the program will expand to additional elementary sites, reaching even more students in our district.

This monumental achievement would not have been possible without the vision and dedication of key individuals. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Shanna Duggan from the City of St. Helens Recreation Program and former Director Matt Doyle from the St. Helens School District, who spearheaded the grant-writing process. Their tireless efforts, supported by the Northwest Regional Education Service District (NWRESD), have brought this invaluable resource to our community.

Stay tuned for more details and updates as we embark on this exciting journey to empower and inspire the youth of St. Helens.

More details will be released and posted on both the School District’s and the City’s websites in

Remembering our fallen hero, Robert A Hales

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EVELYN HUDSON

It has been a five-year process for Robert’s family requesting to have a memorial sign placed in honor of firefighter Hales.

Little did they know at the time but there was nothing in place to allow for this to happen. The family worked with prior legislative assemblies headed by Sen. Betsy Johnson to pass Senate Bill 528 in early 2019, which was the beginning step required to take. But that was not the end of this process, before the family could apply for the required road sign permit; the family again had to go back to the current legislative assembly in order to proceed with the Oregon Transportation

permit requirement. With the assistance of Rep. Brian Stout who led the way for House Concurrent Resolution 27 (HCR27), at the Eighty-second Legislative assembly. HCR27 then was assigned to a committee, the Senate Committee on Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs which unanimously passed out of committee, with Sen. Suzanne Weber as the carrier of the bill on to the Senate Floor which passed just before the 2023 session ended. The family filed the required State of Oregon Sign application in July. On September 1, 2023 the sign was placed on Highway 30 at Fisher’s Dip between Fullerton Rd and Mile Post 23 headed Southbound going

towards Scappoose.

Mary Hales, on behalf of the Hales family formed a non-profit organization in 2019 named: Firefighter Hales Memorial Foundation (FFHMF) for the purpose of providing financial assistance to families of fallen firefighters to attend or create memorials in honor of their loved one. It is a not-for-profit foundation relying on grants and public donations to provide aid and assistance.

Robert A. Hales is the first fallen firefighter that has gone through this Oregon sign process.

The family would like to thank all those that helped us through this process and are committed to help oth ers that follow to navigate through this process.

Drag racing champion Antron Brown visits

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Scappoose’s Oregon Manufacturing Innova tion Center Research and Development (OMIC R&D) and the Portland Community College (PCC) OMIC Train ing Center hosted three-time Top Fuel Dragster champion Antron Brown and other guests at its facilities during a special event.

Brown’s visit on Sept. 12 was put together to raise excitement in students for the upcoming Manufacturing Day on Oct. 6. In addition to Brown, former State Senator

Betsy Johnson, PCC/OMIC Training Center Director

Patty Hawkins, Executive Director of Columbia Economic Team Paul Vogel, and Executive Director at OMIC R&D Craig Campbell were each in attendance.

During the first part of Brown’s visit, he toured the PCC OMIC Training Center, including the new Fab Lab, welding facility, and onsite classrooms.

“I was thoroughly impressed here with the college, and then seeing what

the things that they do here, from their CNC program, to their welding program, through their engineering side of it, and the way they take people and make them the better version of themselves,” Brown said.

The highlight of the day was when Brown engaged with students gathered at the facility. Brown gave opening remarks and background about himself and his entry into the racing profession. The students had the opportunity to eat lunch with Brown, and there was also a

lively question and answer session.

“I think the coolest part is, is that when you come here and are able to hear my backstory, and I talk about where I came from, and how I got to where I’m at, [it] just opens up their eyes and says, ‘Hey, there’s opportunities all around me that I never knew even existed.’” Brown said. “From the motorsports standspot, from engineering, from manufacturing, from advanced production.”

Following the tour of the facility and his time with

the students, Brown made the short trip over to OMIC R&D. Brown was introduced to the state-of-the-art Additive Manufacturing Center. Throughout his tour, he had the opportunity to interact with the researchers and learn about the advancements in both traditional machining and additive manufacturing, according to an OMIC R&D and PCC OMIC Training Center press release.

“It’s pretty amazing to have these [facilities] so close to each other,” Brown said. “Where was this place

at when I grew up as a kid?”

Brown was very impressed with how the PCC OMIC Training Center and OMIC R&D work together to help students apply and build their skills. The day concluded with a recorded interview featuring Antron Brown, Craig Campbell, and Betsy Johnson, set to premiere on Manufacturing Day.

After a long day of touring and talking, Brown returned to the PCC OMIC Training Center for a barbecue with staff from the facilities in addition to Vogel, Johnson, and others, including Portland International Raceway Manager Ron Huegli and Scappoose Mayor Joe Backus. Huegli echoed much of Brown’s enthusiasm for the opportunities that the campuses in Scappoose provide.

“Success starts with yourself. We have lost the manufacturing base within our country, and we’re bringing it back. Facilities like this are doing a fantastic job of that,” Huegli said. “The nice thing about it is as you physically do something, you

have the results of your hard work, right in your hands. One of the other key players behind Brown’s visit is Hangsterfer’s Laboratories. Brown is sponsored by Hangsterfer’s Laboratories, a key player in the realm of metalworking lubricants. Hangsterfer’s Laboratories, a proud member of OMIC R&D, contributes significantly by providing lubricants essential for onsite research, underscoring their commitment to fostering innovation and propelling advancements in manufacturing.

Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center, Research and Development (OMIC R&D) was founded in 2017 and combines the efforts of industry and academic partners to develop advanced metals manufacturing technologies and processes. Their facility features a world-class collaborative environment, allowing the team to develop new tools, techniques, and technologies to address near-term manufacturing challenges through applied research and advanced technical training.

Courtesy photo from Jon Elias

Antron Brown addresses gathered students at the PCC OMIC Training Center Sept. 12.

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The Fallen Hero sign along Highway 30 in Columbia County.

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

September 2

• Police cited a 66-year-old subject on driving while suspended at the 100 block of Columbia River.

September 4

• Police arrested a 30-year-old male subject on theft II at the 700 block of Columbia River Highway.

September 5

• The cold theft of a boat was investigated by police near the 1000 block of Deer Island Road.

• Police arrested a 26-year-old male subject on a fugitive warrant at the 100 block of McMichael Street.

September 6

• Police arrested a 38-year-old male subject on DUII-alcohol, resisting arrest, hit and run, and reckless driving near South Columbia River Highway and Gable Road.

• Officers responded to a disorderly conduct near the 2000 block of Gable Road.

September 7

• Police arrested a subject on a fugitive warrant at the 100 block of Kelly Street.

September 8

• Police arrested a 26-yearold male subject on theft II at the 2000 block of Gable Road.

September 9

• Police arrested a 46-yearold for driving while suspended at the 200 block of 5th Street.

September 10

• Officers arrested a 36-year-old female subject on a DUII-alcohol at Columbia Boulevard and Alderwood Drive.

• Police responded to a deer struck at the 2000 block of Sykes Road.

• Police arrested a 42-yearold male subject on a fugitive warrant at the 1600 block of Old Portland Road.

• Officers arrested a 46-year-old female subject on theft III at the 100 block of South Columbia River Highway.

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Man arrested for theft, possession of drugs, forgery, identity theft

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St. Helens Police are asking for public assistance following an arrest of a man who reportedly stole a lawn mower and was found with multiple fentanyl pills and four different identifications.

On Friday, Sept. 8, St. Helens Police Department (SHPD) officers responded to a theft-in-progress at the St. Helens Walmart located at 2295 Gable Road. An individual, later identified as Jacob Bodily, 30, was reported to have stolen a lawn mower and weed trimmer. An officer located Bodily a short time later with over $600 in stolen merchandise,

including bolt cutters, wire cutters, and a Dremel. After being taken into custody, officers also found Bodily in possession of 102 fentanyl pills, approximately three grams of powdered Fentanyl,

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belong to him, according to a release from SHPD.

Bodily was lodged at the Columbia County Jail on charges of Theft II, Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, four counts of Identity Theft, Unlawful Possession of Hydrocodone, and Unlawful Possession of Fentanyl. St. Helens detectives are seeking additional information about Bodily’s activities. If you have any related information regarding Bodily, the St. Helens Police Department would like to hear from you. Contact St. Helens Detective Smith or Gaston by calling 503-397-1521.

Courtesy photo from SHPD Jacob Bodily

News and Views Garden Plots: Storing potatoes at home

CHIP BUBL Garden Plots

Chronicle Guest Column

Potato storage can be a challenge. Our fall and winter temperatures are a bit warm for good, long-term potato storage. Since most people use an unheated garage or an outbuilding to store their potatoes, we aren’t in much of a position to slow potato sprouting beyond a certain period. It is worth noting that commercial potatoes are treated with a sprout inhibitor before they go into storage.

At any rate, here are the best tips that seem to make a difference with Columbia County gardeners:

ness. Inspect your potatoes and don’t store any that show signs of injury or disease.

• Don’t store apples or other fruits with potatoes. The fruits give off a gas called ethylene that encourages sprouting. That said, the bigger the space they are stored in, the less of an impact ethylene will have as long as the apples and potatoes aren’t right next to each other.

• Keep them dark, dark, dark. Light stimulates sprouting.

• Remove sprouted potatoes as you notice them.

• Potato storage containers should have some ventilation. Old burlap bags were perfect (good air-flow but little light) but are now very hard to find. For years, people have also used slightly slatted wooden boxes or baskets. People using solid colored plastic bins should drill small holes in the sides for air-flow. Same with solid color plastic bags (punch many small holes).

• Plan on eating your potatoes by the end of December at the latest. If we actually get colder than normal weather, this might be extended by up to a month.

• Clean freshly dug potatoes by light brushing but don’t wash your potatoes before storage unless they can quickly air-dry in dark -

• Low humidity can cause shriveling. Some people store their potatoes in slightly moist sawdust or sand. Other people feel that they get better results just in a ventilated bin or porous plastic bags without the sawdust or sand. High humidity, at our storage temperatures, tends to

encourage sprouting so aim to be on the dry versus the damp side. Again, some room ventilation is good, even if it is just the periodic opening of the garage door.

• Be alert to rodents finding your potatoes.

• Each location is different with regard to humidity and temperature. See what works best for you.

• Some varieties store better than others. Keep good notes and use the poorer storage types first.

Photo: ARS

Garden notes

As of this writing, we still haven’t any significant rain for almost 70 days. The soil profile is almost completely depleted of moisture. It is crucial that bearing fruit trees and other garden fruit bearing plants like blueberries get watered

Community events

September 22 Columbia 9-1-

1 Communications District

Special Board of Directors Regular Meeting

9 a.m. - In person and via Zoom. For instructions on how to join the meeting via Zoom please contact our Administrative staff at 503366-6973.

September 28 Scappoose Garden Club Meeting

11 a.m. at 51555 SW Old Portland Road in the St. Wenceslaus Parish Hall. Bring your favorite garden harvest potluck dish and recipe to celebrate the beginning of the new calendar year. Items to be discussed will be budget, business meeting, committee members to be established, programs to be set. New members welcomed. For questions, please email scappoosegardenclub@ gmail.com.

October 7 The Big Halloween Parade

6:30 p.m. Parade starts at Columbia Blvd. at the Chamber office and will end at the intersection of 1st St. and Saint Helens St. To apply to be in the parade email www. thebighalloweenparade.com.

Applications due by July 31, 2023.

and St. Helens Street. Bring a bag to hold your candy. If you would like to donate a bag of candy to a business downtown, you can take it to the business or drop it off at The Chronicle and we will get it to them. For questions, please call Kelli at 503-3970116. Hope to see you there!

October 29 5th Annual Trunk or Treat by Hometown Pizza

1 p.m. – 3 p.m. at 109 E A Street Plaza, Rainier, Oregon. There will be raffles and prizes for costumes and best decorated vehicles. This event is free. Any vehicle is welcomed to show up an hour before the event to decorate their vehicle. Please bring your own candy to hand out. For questions, please contact Nina Pogue at 503-556-3700.

November 12 Harvest/ Holiday Tea

2 p.m. - 4 p.m. A lovely multi-course high tea with entertainment. Just what you need to get into that Holiday feeling. Reservations Required. Caples House, 1925 First St., Columbia City, 503-367-8494.

Ongoing events

website for agenda postings and Zoom at www.lowercolumbiariver.org/events-page.

Resonate Recovery Meets at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday - Sundays. This is a Bible based, Christcentered spiritual recovery meeting for those struggling with addictions and compulsive behavior at 220 S. 1st Street in St. Helens. Everyone is loved and welcomed. For more information call Debbie at 503-560-0521, Daniel Grant at 714-768-9327 or check the Resonate Facebook page.

Columbian Toastmasters

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 more information.

Overcomers Outreach Meetings are held every Saturday at 9 a.m. at Creekside Baptist Church, 51681 SW Old Portland Road in Scappoose. Call Fred 971757-6389.

Celebrate Recovery

For anyone struggling with addiction, hurts, habits, and

now for best quality fruit and/or ensure survival (especially with newly planted trees from his year or last year). This warning applies to ornamental trees and shrubs as well.

A lot of native plants (adapted to this climate) are shutting down early but they will usually be alright. Examples include the Garry oaks and native ash trees that are widely found in St. Helens. Some conifers on marginal sites (shallow rooted) may show problems next spring from this fall’s weather. There have been a number of termite flights this past couple of weeks. Not to worry! Our dampwood and subterranean termites are part of our wood decay cycle and need wet wood to set up housekeeping. Unless you have leaking pipes or have thrown up moist

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to focus on the decisions that need to be made going forward. Hubbard said he will “take it as it comes.”

“I want to be coming from the businessperson’s aspect because that’s what I relate to being in business. The effects, from zoning to decisions of what the city’s doing, how’s that affecting the small businessman? Because we desperately need small business in here,” Hubbard said.

As a city councilor, Hubbard said his goal is the same as it is as a board member for the PUD: to deliver the best outcome for the customers and citizens that he serves.

“The PUD is all about customers; the citizens and the customers are the city. Is the city speaking for all the customers and society

soil on wooden structures, you should have nothing to worry about. We don’t have the dry wood termite that is so destructive in California and other places. Call if you have any questions.

This is still an excellent time to plant lawns. Use 5-10 pounds of seed per 1000 square feet to ensure a good stand. Lots of excellent mixes are available. Most suited to our area are those with perennial ryegrass and perennial fescues with perhaps a hint of Kentucky blue-grass (or not).

Important notes

• Donate extra garden produce and/or money to the food bank, senior centers, or community meals programs. It always is greatly appreciated.

• The Extension Service offers its programs and materials equally to all people.

• The OSU Extension Office is fully open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

October 5 Columbia County Beekeepers Monthly meeting

Fonta Molyneaux will speak on Alternative Hives. Her talk recording will only be available for 30 days.

Thursday, October 5, at 7 p.m. meeting at the Saint Helens /OSU Extension Office or by Zoom. Please

in general,” Hubbard said. “I’ve been in Oregon for five generations, so I’m an Oregonian. I moved out here 15 or so years ago, and I love this city.”

In his new role, Hubbard will have more ability to be involved in decisions that he was unable to influence when he was on the Planning Commission. Hubbard is looking forward to learning the new role and serving the people of St. Helens.

The St. Helens City Council

The City of St. Helens operates as a Council-Mayor form of government consisting of a mayor elected to a two-year term and four council members elected to four-year terms. At each biennial general election, the mayor and two councilors are elected.

The City Council is

email for the zoom link. All are welcome. Columbiacountyoregonbeekeepers@ gmail.com

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. The office is open from 8am-5pm Monday through Friday.

Free newsletter

The Oregon State University Extension office in Columbia County publishes a monthly newsletter on 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 http://extension. oregonstate.edu/columbia/ and click on newsletters.

Resource information Oregon State University Extension Service – Columbia County 505 N. Columbia River Highway St. Helens, OR 97051 503397-3462

governed by the city charter and adopts ordinances known as the St. Helens Municipal Code. The council also adopts resolutions that set policy or regulation of matters within the city. City councilors also attend other meetings throughout the community and public hearings as needed.

Council members also have custodial responsibility for all city property, including buildings, equipment, and land. The City Council directs the financing, maintenance, and operation of all city departments and also represents the city on several outside committees involving topics such as economic development and others, per the city’s website. The City Council meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month at 2 and 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at city hall 275 Strand Street.

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Columbia County to hire medical examiner

Columbia County is poised to fill the important role of medical examiner.

Columbia County has not had its own medical examiner in almost 30 years. The Chronicle spoke with Columbia County Medicolegal Death Investigator Rebecca Fieken, who is shepherding the process.

The duties of a medical examiner include overseeing all death investigations under the medical examiner’s jurisdiction, preparing death certificates, interpreting toxicology analyses, and bringing medical expertise to the evaluation of medical history and physical examination of

the deceased. Since Columbia County has been without a medical examiner, any cases requiring an autopsy are sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Clackamas, Oregon.

“The State Medical Examiner’s Office has seven Board Certified Forensic Pathologists overseeing all 36 counties within Oregon and provides all autopsy services to those 36 counties,” Fieken said.

While there are not any formal requirements to be a medicolegal death investigator, the ideal individuals, and often the most successful ones, typically have a combination background of education and skills encompassing areas of medicine and law,

according to Fieken. Candidates with character “Character also plays a huge role in the success of an individual in this field,” Fieken said. “This field is physically, mentally and emotionally demanding. Most ideal qualities include adaptability to working in unpredictable environments, sound decision making, critical thinking, integrity, appropriate sensitivity in delicate situations and the observant ability to appropri-

ately manage the emotional burden of repetitive exposure to trauma, death and disease and above all compassion and empathy.”

“My current position, Chief Medicolegal Death Investigator, was established and filled by the District Attorney’s Office with the help of the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office,” Fieken said, adding, “The Medical Examiner position is a contracted position with the county and appointed by

the State Medical Examiner’s Office.” Medical examiners are not required to be a specialist in death investigation or pathology, but they must be a licensed physician, in contrast to a coroner. According to the National Institute of Health, a coroner is an elected layperson who often does not have professional training.

“The term medical examiner is the job title of a physician or pathologist working in the capacity of a government agency,” Fieken said. In the state of Oregon, a medical examiner may be a medical physician with acquired duties in the field and does not have to be a forensic pathologist.

“Only a Board-Certified Forensic Pathologist may perform autopsies. In the case of a medical doctor as a medical examiner, their field of study would be any branch of medicine and not necessarily in pathology or forensics,” Fieken said. “A forensic pathologist specializes in pathology and forensics after graduating medical school.”

Any new staff who will work under the medical examiner will be appointed by the Columbia County’s District Attorney’s office. Follow this developing story at thechronicleonline. com and in the Wednesday print editions of The Chronicle.

COVID booster coming to Oregon

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People in Oregon could start receiving the nation’s newest COVID-19 vaccines beginning this week after a federal advisory body en dorsed the updated shots for everyone 6 months or older.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice’s decision Sept. 12 to recom mend the updated mRNA vaccines comes a day after they were authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Ad ministration (FDA). Studies show the vaccines, formu lated to target currently circulating variants, induce antibodies against a wide variety of COVID-19 viral variants and are expected to improve protection against serious consequences of COVID-19 infection, including hospitalization and death.

According to the CDC, the vaccines have been updated to include a monovalent (single) component that corresponds to the Omicron variant XBB.1.5 and related subvariants. They are approved for individuals 12 and older and authorized under emergency use for individuals 6 months through 11 years old.

Paul Cieslak, M.D., Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) Public Health Division,edical director for communicable diseases and immunizations at said arrival of the updated monovalent COVID-19 vaccines – made by ModernaTX Inc. and Pfizer Inc.– represents a pivotal moment in Oregon’s COVID-19 response.

“They are the first updated vaccines approved after the federal public health emergency ended in May, and the first updated vaccines available on the commercial market,” Cieslak said. “This means we’ve taken a big step toward normalizing COVID-19 as something we live with and manage much as we do for influenza.”

The new vaccines’ avail-

ability on the commercial market means health care and vaccine providers must order and receive them directly from the manufacturers. During the pandemic, the federal government arranged for manufacturers to ship vaccines to state health agencies, which then managed orders and shipments for providers.

The new COVID-19 vaccines also are being made available at the start of the 2023–2024 respiratory season, when federal and state health agencies begin promoting influenza vaccinations as people send children back to school, head indoors to escape colder weather and gather for holiday celebrations. OHA tracks influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity each year between October and April when infection and hospitalization rates are highest.

“While we don’t yet know the seasonality of COVID-19, the fall months are when we start seeing flu and RSV cases go up, and COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising even now,” Cieslak said. “That’s why it’s important to have the

new monovalent vaccines now so people can get them along with their shots for influenza and, soon, for RSV.”

A new RSV monoclonal antibody immunization for babies and toddlers is expected to be available commercially and to health care providers enrolled in the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program later this fall. A new RSV vaccine for adults 60 and older has been available on the commercial market for several weeks, and people should check with their insurance plan to make sure RSV vaccination is covered. The CDC has not announced a timeline for when the new vaccines will arrive in state-sponsored vaccine programs, such as Oregon’s Vaccine Access Program (VAP) which provides free vaccines for eligible children and adults.

In the meantime, OHA has directed vaccine providers to dispose of any leftover bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in their storage inventory according to their organizations’ policy for medical waste disposal, and to record wasted doses in Oregon’s ALERT Immunization Information

System.

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Gov. Tina Kotek has announced funding allocations to counties within Oregon’s Balance of State Continuum of Care as part of her homelessness state of emergency, as well as the specific outcomes attached to these emergency dollars.

The funding comes from House Bill 5019, approved by the Oregon Legislature and signed by Governor Kotek in response to her homelessness state of emergency. The bill, among other allocations, included $26.1 million to rehouse people experiencing homelessness and expand shelter capacity in the 26 rural counties that make up the Balance of State Continuum of Care.

This funding aims to reduce the number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness by adding at least 100 new shelter beds and rehousing at least 450 households by June 30, 2025.

“Homelessness is a crisis in both urban and rural communities throughout Oregon,” Kotek said. “In many conversations during my 36-county listening tour, Oregonians have repeatedly emphasized the need for more shelter capacity and rehousing services in their communities. This funding, tied to specific outcomes, will make a measurable impact in addressing this crisis in rural Oregon. And we can’t stop here – I will keep pushing for concrete solutions that will support community needs going forward.” The following funding

amounts are based on many factors, including the appropriation made available by the Legislature, detailed plans that local communities submitted, and a distribution formula developed by the Oregon Housing and Community Services Department:

• Columbia County:

$867,453 to rehouse at least 20 households

• Baker, Grant, Union and Wallowa counties: $1.2 million to rehouse at least 33 households

• Benton County: $2.4

million to add at least 50 shelter beds and rehouse at least 31 households

• Clatsop County: $3.8 million to add at least 80 shelter beds and rehouse at least 33 households

• Coos County: $1.9 million to add at least 8 shelter beds and rehouse at least 32 households

• Curry County: $594,000 to rehouse at least 14 households

• Douglas County: $1.4 million to rehouse at least 34 households

• Gilliam, Morrow, Uma-

tilla and Wheeler counties: $2.1

• Tillamook County: $769,404 to add at least 20 shelter beds and rehouse at least 12 households

• Yamhill County: $1.3 million to add at least 14 shelter beds and rehouse at least 21 households

Communities established 16 Local Planning Groups with designated leads to coordinate and create a plan to achieve the outcomes.

70 shelter beds and rehouse at least 16 households

• Linn County: $1.9 million to add at least 30 shelter beds and rehouse at least 32 households

Local Planning Groups are made up of experts from local governments, non-profits, and people with lived experience of homelessness. These groups will be responsible for the implementation of funds to help move individuals and families into housing stability. Local Planning Groups submitted 29 shelter projects for consideration, with a total request of over $37 million.

Public Notices

PROTECTING YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW

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Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, MARTHA L NELSON; AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 1/2 INTEREST; AND ROY NELSON; AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 1/2 INTEREST IN FEE SIMPLE ESTATE as Grantor to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE as Trustee, in favor of ALLIANCE MORTGAGE, INC., A WASHINGTON CORPORATION as Beneficiary dated as of April 3, 1998 and recorded on April 10, 1998 as Instrument No. 03912 and the beneficial interest was assigned to NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC and recorded

August 11, 2022 as Instrument Number 2022-06837 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Columbia County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 17151

PARCEL 1: BEGINNING

AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TRACT 12, MOUNTAIN VIEW AS PER PLAT ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON; THENCE

EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID TRACT 12, MOUNTAIN VIEW, A DISTANCE OF 462.5 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE FROM SAID TRUE POINT OF

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21 DEGREES 05’ WEST

A DISTANCE OF 30.00

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TANCE OF 284.40 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID TRACT 12, MOUNTAIN VIEW; THENCE

WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF TRACT

12, MOUNTAIN VIEW A DISTANCE OF 185.0

FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE PARCEL HEREIN DESCRIBED. PARCEL

2: A STRIP OF LAND 20

FEET WIDE ACROSS THE NORTHERLY END OF TRACT 19 OF MOUN -

TAIN VIEW IN SECTION

17, AS DEEDED BY W.G.

YOUNG AND ELLEN

OFFICIAL NOTICE

W. YOUNG TO CHRIS LARSEN AND HATTIE LARSEN IN DEED RECORDED SEPTEMBER 18, 1923 IN BOOK 35, AT PAGE 445, DEED RECORDS OF COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: A STRIP OF LAND TWENTY FEET WIDE ACROSS THE NORTHERLY END OF TRACT NUMBERED (19) MOUNTAIN VIEW IN SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT AND MAP OF SAID MOUNTAIN VIEW ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION OF SAID PARCEL TAKEN BY THE STATE OF OREGON, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT BY EMINANT DOMAIN WHICH NOW LIES WITHIN THE COLUMBIA RIVER HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY. Commonly known as: 57893 FISHER LANE, ST. HELENS, OR 97051 Both the Beneficiary, Nationstar Mortgage LLC, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112,

In 1986, Congress passed the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA). That law required inspection of all schools, kindergarten through twelfth grade, to identify any asbestos-containing building materials. The law further required the development of a Management Plan, based upon the findings of the inspection, which outlines our intent in controlling the potential for exposure to asbestos fiber in our schools.

The inspection in our schools was completed, and a Management Plan was compiled in 1989 as required, and some asbestos-containing materials were identified in our buildings. The materials are distributed in various locations and include floor tile, pipe insulation and mechanical areas not readily accessible to building occupants or students.

The Management Plan outlines in detail the methods used to maintain the materials in a safe manner. It also includes records of six month periodic surveillance inspections, three year re-inspections and records of all abatement projects that have been completed. The six month periodic surveillance inspections are conducted by district personnel in April and October of each year. The three year reinspection is conducted by a certified inspector. The next three year reinspection will take place in April 2024. The St. Helens High School had sections that were abated during the 2022-2023 school year. We do not anticipate any abatement projects for the 2023-2024 school year.

A copy of the Management Plan is on file for your review at the school district maintenance office at 301 Saint Helens Street. Copies of individual building inspection reports are on file in each school’s administrative office.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Monday October 2, 2023. NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that Agnes Marie Petersen, has applied for a Subdivision in a Forest Agriculture FA-80. This property is having 45 acres and is located at 33625 Tide Creek Rd Deer Island, OR 97054. This is a continuance from September 11, 2023 planning commission. NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN that Matthew Alexander and Julie Tussing, have applied for a Design Review for Columbia County Christian School. This property is zoned Community Service/Institutions (CS-I) having 7.36 acres and is located at 34740 Church Rd, Warren Or. SAID PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Columbia County Planning Commission on Monday, October 2, 2023, starting at 6:30 p.m. This meeting will be hybrid in nature, allowing participants to log into a digital GoTo-Meeting (link provided below) or attend in person at Healy Hall within the Columbia County Public Works Department, addressed at 1054 Oregon Street in St. Helens. Columbia County Planning Commission Meeting Link https://meet. goto.com/880602597 You can also dial in using your phone. Access Code: 880602-597 United States (Toll Free): 1 866 899 4679 United States: +1 (571) 317-3116

The criteria to be used in deciding these requests will be found in some or all of the following documents and laws, as revised from time to time: Oregon Revised Stat-

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE

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 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Monthly Payment(s): Monthly Payment(s) from 07/01/2020 to 09/01/2023 at $48,333.19 Late Charge(s): 131.10 By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $57,583.30 together with interest thereon at the rate of 7.50000% per annum from October 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 January 23, 2024 at the hour of 01:00 PM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Front Entrance, Columbia County Courthouse, 230 Strand Street,

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St. 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 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 86.778 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

utes ORS 197.763; Oregon Administrative Rules; Columbia County Comprehensive Plan; Columbia County Zoning Ordinance. The specific criteria applicable to this request is listed and evaluated in the staff report. A copy of the application, all documents and evidence relied upon by the applicants, and the staff reports are available for inspection at no cost and will be provided at reasonable cost, at the Land Development Services office, at least 7 days prior to the Planning Commission hearing. Written comments on the issue can be submitted via email to Planning@ columbiacountyor.gov or you can send comments via U.S. Mail to Columbia County, Department of Land Development Services, 230 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR 97051. If additional documents or evidence are provided in support of the applications, prior to or during the hearing, any party shall be entitled to a continuance of the hearing to allow review of the new evidence.

If a participant requests a continuance before the conclusion of the evidentiary hearing, the record shall remain open for at least seven days after the hearing. The hearing will be held in accordance with the provision of the Zoning Ordinance. At each hearing, the applicant has the burden of presenting substantial evidence showing that the application meets all of the applicable criteria. Following presentation of the staff report, the

applicant and other persons in favor of the application will be allowed to address the commission, explaining how the evidence submitted meets the applicable criteria. Following the applicant’s presentation, any person in opposition to the application may present evidence and argument against the application. The applicant will then have the opportunity to rebut any evidence or arguments presented in opposition. After the presentation of evidence and arguments, the public hearing record will be either left open or closed by the Planning Commission. The Commission will then make a tentative decision to be followed by approval of a written order and a statement of findings and conclusions supporting the decision, which will be mailed to all parties at a later date. The Commission may, at its discretion, continue the hearing from time to time at the request of the parties or on its own motion as necessary to afford substantial justice and comply with the law. Additional information about this application may be obtained from the Planning Division of the Land Development Services Department, at (503) 397-1501. If you have any questions or concerns regarding access to the meeting or need accommodation, please call the Land Development Services office at (503) 397-1501. September 11, 2023, THE PLANNING COMMISSION, Dan Magnia, Chairman

Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of EILEEN LOIS WELKER, Deceased. Case No. 23PB07231 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS. Proceedings for this estate have been commenced. Claims against the estate may be presented to the personal representative listed below. Any person who has a claim against the estate must present the claim to the personal representative not later than four months after the

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date of the first publication of this notice at the following address: 52490 Southeast Second Street, Suite 100, Scappoose, OR 97056. Any claim not presented within this time period may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the estate proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published on: September

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 methamphetamines, 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: 9/7/23

By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation

Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Order Number 95576, Pub Dates: 9/20/2023, 9/27/2023, 10/4/2023, 10/11/2023, CHRONICLE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA

13, 2023. Mary D. Hodson, Personal Representative, 5750 NW Spring Creek Road, Prineville, OR 97754, Phone: (541) 815-0508 Attorney for Personal Representative: Aaron J. Trukositz, OSB No. 204618, LOWER COLUMBIA LAW GROUP LLC, 52490 Southeast Second Street, Suite 100, Scappoose, Oregon 97056, Phone: (503) 543-4800, Fax: (888) 543-4806, Email: aaron@lowercolumbialaw. com.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF EXPIRATION

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the two-year period for the redemption of real properties included in the 2021 delinquent tax lien foreclosure proceedings instituted by Columbia County, Oregon, on August 18,2021 in the Circuit Court of the State of

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NOTICE OF MEETING

The Rainier Cemetery District will hold their meeting on Wendsday, Sept. 20th at 5 o clock.

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NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

Public Lien Sale Ron’s Self Mini Storage LLC, 323 W. B St., Rainier, OR. Unit 151 Joshua Kanallakan, 1 pm 10-30-23 @ Ron’s Self Mini Storage LLC on-site public auction cash in hand bid.

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NOTICE OF MEETING

McNulty Water PUD moved the October 3, 2023 Meeting to October 10, 2023, at 7pm. The meeting will be held at 34240 Millard Road, Warren, Oregon. If you would like to attend the meeting either by Zoom or in person, please reach out to the office. 503-397-1301. Agenda can be located at mcnultywater.com. October 6, 2023.

Oregon for Columbia County, Case No. 21CV33291, and included in the General Judgment entered therein on September 20, 2021 will expire on September 20, 2023. All properties ordered sold under the General Judgment, unless redeemed on or before September 20, 2023

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will be deeded to Columbia County, Oregon immediately on expiration of the period of redemption, and every right and interest of any person in such properties will be forfeited forever to Columbia County, Oregon. Mary Ann Guess, Columbia County Tax Collector.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS:

PORT OF COLUMBIA COUNTY MULTNOMAH INDUSTRIAL PARK NEW BUILDING PROJECT

The Port of Columbia County is seeking proposals for a new 10,320 SF maintenance building with site improvements in St. Helens, Oregon. Bid packets containing the RFP with plans and specifications for this project may be found on the Port’s website, www.portofcolum-

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biacounty.org; obtained from the Port Offices located at 100 E. St., Columbia City, from 8:00 to 5:00, M-F; or requested via e-mail at house@ portofcolumbiacounty.org. Submissions must be received by 4:00 PM on Friday, October 6, 2023. For questions, please call 503-928-3259.

FOR PROPOSALS:

The Port of Columbia County is seeking proposals for Mowing and Yard Services at various Port facilities. Interested contractors may obtain the RFP documents from the Port’s website, www.portofcolumbiacounty.org; from the

Port Office located at 100 E. Street, Columbia City, from 8:00 to 5:00pm; or via e-mail at house@portofcolumbiacounty.org. Submissions must be received by 5:00 on Friday, September 22, 2023. For questions, please call 503-928-3259.

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ST. HELENS SCHOOL DISTRICT 2023-24 LEGAL NOTICES

1. Notice Regarding Student Records

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to parents/guardians of students in St. Helens School District No. 502 that the directory information provided may be published in accordance to School Board policy and shall be effective for the 2023-24 school year.

Directory Information is designated as: student name, address, telephone listing, electronic address, photograph, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, and dates of attendance; weight and height of athletic team members; degrees, honors or awards received; and the most recent previous school or program attended. Exclusion from any or all directory categories named as Directory Information or release of information must be submitted in writing to the school principal by the parent/guardian, student 18 years of age or emancipated student within 15 days of this annual public notice.

This announcement is in keeping with the guidelines established for the protection of student records and for the legitimate release thereof. The confidentiality of academic and behavior records of students shall continue to be upheld as a matter of District concern for student records and personal rights of individuals.

2. Equal Education Assurance

In conformance to Federal Title 6, Title 9 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, St. Helens School District 502 has established the following policy regarding Equal Educational Opportunities:

The St. Helens School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, marital or parental status, linguistic background, culture, capability or geographic location in providing education or access to benefits of educational services, activities and programs in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Acts.

Superintendent Scot Stockwell is designated to coordinate compliance with these legal requirements and may be contacted at the District Office located at 474 N. 16th Street, St. Helens, OR for additional information and/or compliance issues.

3. School District Seeks Youth With Disabilities

St. Helens School District and the Northwest Regional Education Service District would like assistance in locating children from birth to age 21 with a disability who have not graduated from high school and are currently not attending or receiving other special services from public schools. Oregon and federal laws mandate educational services for children with disabilities. The Northwest Regional ESD provides educational services for eligible children from birth to kindergarten. Local school districts offer educational programs and services for eligible children from kindergarten through high school. Services provided are appropriate to each child’s disability. Parents/guardians or others who know a child age five through 21 with a disability who is currently not receiving educational services can contact Lori Thompson, Director of Student Services, at the St. Helens School District Office at (503) 397-3085. For children from birth to age five with disabilities, contact the Northwest Regional ESD at (503) 614-1446.

El Distrito Escolar Busca a Menores con Discapacidades

Al Distrito Escolar St. Helens y al Distrito de Servicio de Educación Regional del Noroeste (Northwest Regional Education Service District) les gustaría recibir ayuda pars encontrar a menores desde el nacimiento hasta la edad de 21 años que tienen una discapacidad, que no se han graduado de la escuela preparatoria (high school) y que actualmente no están asistiendo ni recibiendo otros servicios especiales de parte de las escuelas públicas. Las leyes de Oregon y federates ordenan servicios educativos pars menores con discapacidades. El Distrito de Servicio de Educación Regional del Noroeste presta servicios educativos para niños que reúnen los requisitos desde el nacimiento hasta el kindergarten. Los distritos escolares locales ofrecen programas y servicios educativos pars menores que reúnen los requisitos desde el kindergarten hasta la escuela preparatoria. Los servicios prestados son adecuados para la discapacidad de cads menor. Los padres, tutores u otras personas que conocen a un menor entre las edades de cinco a 21 años con una discapacidad que actualmente no está recibiendo servicios educativos pueden comunicarse con Lori Thompson, Directora de Servicios Estudiantiles, en la Oficina del Distrito Escolar St. Helens al (503) 397-3085. Para niños desde el nacimiento a la edad de cinco años con discapacidades comuníquese con el Distrito de Servicio de Educación Regional del Noroeste al (503) 614-1446.

4. Access to Student Information by Military or College Recruiters

St. Helens School District receives funds from the federal government under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015. These funds are used in a variety of ways to provide additional help to students in greatest academic need. The law also requires that districts receiving these funds must, upon request, provide military recruiters, colleges and universities access to the names, addresses and telephone listings of secondary students.

It is important for you to know that a secondary school student or his/her parent or guardian may request that the student’s name, address, and telephone number not be released by the district without prior written parental consent. If you would like to make such a request, please contact your child’s guidance counselor.

5. Education Rights of Homeless Children and Youth

St. Helens School District is actively seeking to enroll children and youth who are homeless.

• Who is considered “homeless”? Homeless children and youth are minors who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. This includes children and youth who:

• are sharing housing with other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship or a similar reason;

• are living in motels, hotels, camping grounds or trailer parks due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations;

• are living in emergency or transitional shelters, cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings;

• are abandoned in hospitals;

• are awaiting foster care placement;

• have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings;

• are migrant children and youth (as defined under NCLB Title IC-Migrant Education) who qualify as homeless because they are living in circumstances described above.

• What are the education rights of homeless children and youth? St. Helens School District provides equal and comparable access to all students regardless of their home living situation. Homeless children and youth have specific rights that include:

• Immediate public school enrollment and, when desired or feasible, at the student’s “school of origin” provided it is in the best interest of the student.

• Transportation services and meal programs.

• Education services and programs for which the student is eligible such as Title I, special education, programs for students with limited English proficiency, professional technical programs, and talented and gifted programs.

If you are homeless or know of a child or youth that is homeless and not attending school, please contact St. Helens School District’s Homeless Liaison, Jennifer Bartocci, for information and enrollment assistance:

District Liaison: Jennifer Bartocci

Telephone: 503-366-7227

Address: 474 North 16th Street, St. Helens, OR 97051

6. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Annual Notice of Student Education Record Privacy

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive federal funds.

FERPA gives parents/guardians certain rights with respect to their child’s education records. When a student reaches the age of 18 or attends a post-secondary school or college, the parent/guardian rights transfer to the student and the student is then an “eligible student” under the law. Under FERPA, parents/guardians and eligible students have the following rights:

1) To inspect and review the student’s education records maintained by the school within 45 days of the school’s receipt of a written request. The request should identify the record(s) being inspected. The school is not required to provide copies of records and may charge a fee if copies are requested.

2) To request that a school correct records believed to be inaccurate or misleading. The request must be in writing and clearly specify:

(a) the part of the record requesting to be changed, and

(b) why it is inaccurate or misleading.

If the school decides not to amend the record, the parent/guardian or eligible student has the right to a hearing. After the hearing, if the school still decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student has the right to place a statement in the record about the contested information. The school is not required to consider requests for grade or disciplinary decisions, opinions of school officials in the education record, or the student’s special education determination.

3) To control the disclosure of student personally identifiable information from their education record, parents/guardians may request that the school, with certain exceptions, obtain parent/guardian written consent prior to the disclosure of student information. Exceptions which permit disclosure without parent/guardian consent include disclosure to school/district staff with legitimate educational interest; a person or company with whom the district has contracted to perform a special task (i.e. attorney, auditor, therapist); a person serving on the school board, a parent or student serving on an official committee such as a grievance or disciplinary committee or assisting another school official; and/or an official of another school district in which a student seeks to enroll. A school official has a legitimate education interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill a professional responsibility.

If you have questions concerning student records, please call your school principal.

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School district sets Listening Sessions

The St. Helens School District has planned four district-wide listening sessions in its commitment to actively engage with the community and seek meaningful input.

These sessions are an opportunity for community members to engage directly with school district staff in an open forum, according to a district release.

“There will be no predefined agenda for these meetings,” the release states. “Instead, they will provide a platform for you to discuss any district-related matters, share your thoughts, or express any concerns. Your input is invaluable, and we believe that open and honest conversations will help us better serve our students, families, and the community.”

Thursday, October 5

6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Columbia City Elementary 2000 2nd Street

Columbia City

Thursday, February 1 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Plymouth High School 470 North 16th Street St. Helens

Thursday, April 4 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Lewis & Clark Elementary 111 South 9th Street St. Helens

Thursday, May 2 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. St. Helens Middle School 354 North 15th Street St. Helens

For more information, call the St. Helens School District at 503-397-3085.

St. Helens sports round up

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The season is well underway for St. Helens athletics and the first weeks of the year have provided mixed results for the football, soccer, and volleyball programs. Let’s take a look at how each St. Helens program is faring in the opening weeks of the season.

Football

For Head Coach Nic Shular and the Lions, the team has enjoyed a strong start, going 2-1 and winning games against Centennial and Parkrose by margins of 20 points or more. The victory over Parkrose was an adjustment for the Lions because they played against a more pass-heavy offense in Parkrose.

“First two opponents were run-heavy, but Parkrose threw the ball some, and it allowed our DBs to get some work and see where we’re at with our pass defense,” Shular said. “These last two games, we’ve created quite a few turnovers, and the defense has played great. Friday, Ethan Smith had three interceptions, and Cam Cox had a defensive touchdown on a fumble recovery. Austin Stockwell had two sacks and has four sacks in 3 games.”

Conversely, the offensive game plan against Parkrose shifted toward the running game after a pass-heavy attack carried the Lions to their win against Centennial.

Shular said that the team controlled the game with their work in the run game.

“It’s great to see our offense be successful in different ways and not have to rely on only one style of play,” Shular said. “It’s important

that we are able to take what the defense is giving us and work favorable matchups; quarterback Aaron Liebelt has done a great job these past two games of decisionmaking with where the ball should go each play.”

St. Helens will be playing Gladstone / Riverdale in an away game on Sept. 22, and are looking forward to the challenge. Gladstone / Riverdale is 1-2 in its first two games and has struggled to put points on the board, averaging just eight points per game. St. Helens has scored more than 30 points in its last two games and will look to keep the momentum going in its final non-league game.

“The players are feeling good about things after two wins in a row,” Shular said. “We have one more non-league game to continue to improve and figure out what we still need to address before we head into league play.”

Volleyball

St. Helens volleyball is off to a mixed start to the season, going 4-4 in their first eight games. After winning its first two non-league games, the Lions lost their next four. Three of the losses were against league competition, but the Lions bounced back with a non-league win against North Marion and a league win against Seaside. Competing in the 4A Cowapa League, St. Helens is currently ranked fourth of the five teams, trailing Scappoose, Astoria, and Tillamook. With eight league games left on the schedule, there’s still plenty of opportunity for the Lions to close the gap. The Lions’ next three

games are against the teams they hope to overtake in the rankings. They will play Scappoose Sept. 19, Tillamook Sept. 21, and Astoria Sept. 26. Each game will give the Lions the chance to avenge losses, as they have played each team once already this season and lost to each opponent by the same margin of 0-3. If St. Helens can pick up some wins in their next three games, the Lions will be able to keep their chances of making the playoffs alive.

Boys Soccer

First-year Head Coach Jim Cole has introduced a new style and system to his players at St. Helens, and after some challenging defeats in the team’s first two games, the results are starting to come for Cole’s young squad. In their first four nonleague games, the Lions won one, lost two, and drew one. Following defeats in their first two games, the Lions notched a high-scoring 4-4 draw against Corbett and then won against YamhillCarlton 3-1. The positive

momentum carried on into their first league game against Banks / Vernonia, who the Lions beat 1-0.

“The win against BanksVernonia was a hard-fought game and a real teller of how far we have come as a team,” Cole said. “We’ve played them in a friendly this summer and then again at a jamboree and have not been successful, but last night, we brought a new level of winning commitment to the pitch.”

Through their first five games, St. Helens is ranked 23 of the 32 4A schools, according to OSAA.org. Now begins the league portion of the schedule, where St. Helens will play Tillamook, Seaside, Banks / Vernonia, Astoria, and rival Scappoose twice each. Cole said the season has seen many standout performances.

“The Leader brothers, Cole and Nick, have done a great job in the backfield while the real standout is Junior Zack Edwards playing an attacking style of defense and scoring a goal in each of the last three games (including a goal that was on OSAA top 5 goals of the week last week),” Cole said. “Every

game, we continue to show better ball control, better communication, and adaptation of play.”

Cole also shouted out the play of Antonio Ramos, freshman Bryan Ramirez, Gerardo Gonzales-Meza, and exchange student Lucas Bazzani.

In the early going, St. Helens is on a level with several of its league competitors, as Banks / Vernonia, Scappoose, and Astoria are ranked 27, 28, and 22, respectively. Pacing the Cowapa League in the OSAA rankings are Tillamook and Seaside, who are ranked number 5 and 6 of all 4A teams.

St. Helens will next take the field tonight in the 7-Mile-War with Scappoose on the Lions’ home turf.

Girls Soccer

The St. Helens’ girls soccer team has started its season in a very similar fashion to Cole’s boys soccer program, as the Lions have a 1-2-1 record, having lost the first two games before recording a draw against Banks and a 1-0 win against Oregon Episcopal.

The St. Helens girls are competing in the Cowapa League this season with the likes of Scappoose, Astoria, Rainier / Clatskanie, Tillamook, and Seaside. St. Helens currently sits seventeenth of the 32 teams in the 4A classification. Ahead of them are fourth-ranked Scappoose and fifteenth-ranked Astoria. St. Helens will begin its league campaign with a match against Scappoose tonight and will hope to nab a win over a Scappoose team that has started the season brightly with a 3-1 record in the preseason.

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