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Commission denies police station permit

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he St. Helens Planning Commission denied the request for a Conditional Use Permit and Sensitive Lands Permit for the city’s new police station which was planned to be built at the intersection of Old Portland Road and Kaster Road.

“The Police Station requires a Conditional Use Permit to be allowed,” said St. Helens City Planner Jacob Graichen. “The approval authority for Conditional Use Permits is the Planning Commission.

At the Commission’s last meeting on Sept. 12, they (by unanimous vote) denied the permit.”

At the Planning Commission meeting Sept. 12, the commission heard a report from City Planner Jacob Graichen outlining the process the city has undertaken in picking that location and the scope of work to complete the project.

In the presentation, it was discussed that a portion of the property where the police station is set to be placed falls in the boundary of both a 100-year and 500-year floodplain. Of note, the building itself is not planned to be in the 100-year floodplain, but access to the facility would be at risk because Kaster Road and Old Portland Road fall within the floodplain boundaries. The building would be partially in the 500-year floodplain, but the facility is designed to be elevated two feet above the projected 500-year flood level.

Under St. Helens city code, a “critical facility” means “a facility for which even a slight chance of flooding may be too great.” Critical facilities include schools, nurs-

ing homes, hospitals, police, fire, emergency service installations, and installations that produce, use, or store hazardous materials. Within the city’s code, construction of a “critical facility” can only be initiated if there is no feasible alternative site is available.”

Then Planning Commissioner and now City Councilor Russell Hubbard had questions for architects from Portland-based architecture and interior design firm Mackenzie, who were part of the presentation and are working with the city on the project.

Hubbard seemed to disapprove

of the notion that the design process could come this far without getting a Conditional Use Permit first. Other members of the commission echoed his concerns.

After hearing public comments in favor and against the permit, Hubbard motioned to deny each of the permits for the property. Now that the Conditional Use Permit has been denied, there is an appeal period.

“Basically, the basis for denial is proximity to mapped floodwaters (floodplain), which in this case at least affects access,” Graichen said. “Most of the property is out

of the mapped flood area, but Old Portland Road and Kaster Road along the property are not. Floodplain regulations have a higher standard for ‘critical facilities’ like police stations.There is an appeal period that lasts till Sept. 29. If appealed, the decision would go to city council.”

The need for a station

During the presentation, Graichen discussed various sites that had been discussed before the City Council unanimously decided on the placement at Kaster and Old

Portland Road. Part of the reason the Kaster and Old Portland Road location was chosen was because there is room for the station to be expanded as the population grows in the coming decades. The property was also chosen because of feedback from the police themselves, who liked the location because of the easy access the property would allow and easy access for officers to Highway 30.

St. Helens Police Chief Brian Greenway spoke at the meeting in favor of the location, noting that this location would allow officers to act quickly without dealing with traffic issues or delays due to train crossings.

“This is a good decision, in my opinion, and the officers’ opinion who had weigh-in and buy-in into this selection process,” Greenway said. “I would just ask that you consider the approval of this. It’s been a long go. The officers are excited. We also understand that we don’t want a knee-jerk reaction. This is probably your most important decision in your history of Planning Commissions, but we’re looking forward to getting something.”

Greenway said that a new facility would not only help law enforcement do their jobs more effectively but also make the department more desirable to recruits.

The project seeks to address the issue of the outdated police station that currently houses the St. Helens Police Department at 150 S 13th Street. The 2,200-square-foot building was constructed in 1971. The new facility will allow for the continued expansion of the St. Helens police force as population and call volume increases.

Broadleaf Arbor set to finish in January

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Amid construction delays, developers of the new housing community Broadleaf Arbor expect the project to be done in the first quarter of 2024.

In an interview with the Chronicle in March of this year, developers stated that they expected the project would be done in October. Unfortunately, supply chain issues have disrupted the arrival of electrical equipment and delayed the project’s completion.

“Our current construction schedule shows 1/3/2024, but that is contingent on receiving our electrical gear by the end of this month or early next,” Community Development Partners Marketing Coordinator Anna Kornfield said. “There have been electrical equipment delays that have delayed the project.”

Kornfield said that they are awaiting the arrival of electrical main breakers for the project. Construction began in August 2021. In March of 2023, the first tenants began moving into Building E as part of Broadleaf Arbor’s plan to move in people in phases as each building is finished, according to the Com-

munications Manager for Broadleaf Arbor, Jena Green. Building E was the first building completed for residential use; however, the Community Building and Resident Services/Management offices have been open since February.

Since March, 72 households have moved in as buildings have been completed. Despite the delays, more households are expected to move in over the next two months.

“We are expecting to move in between 12-39 households in the next two months,” Kornfield said.

The overall housing development is made up of 16 acres and 239 one, two, and three-bedroom homes available to individuals and families. Located at 2250 Gable Road at the intersection of Gable Road and Columbia River Highway, the housing community seeks to serve residents of all ages and backgrounds.

Demand for the housing the project will provide is sky-high, and Kornfield said the waiting list of potential residents is 795. St. Helens City Planner Jacob Graichen said the development helps address the need for housing outlined in its 2019 Housing Needs Analysis.

“The city adopted a Housing

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Needs Analysis (HNA) in 2019, which looks at all types of housing to determine the city’s 20-year housing needs. A broad range of housing is necessary since housing availability of all types is linked to affordability,” Graichen said. “The Broadleaf Arbor development does help the city meet our projected 20-year need for multifamily development. Oregon law requires that St. Helens update its

again.”

With so many people on the list, there may be a need for more such housing projects in the future.

The 11-building complex is made up of walk-up style apartment buildings, townhomes, a senior housing building, and a central community and resident services building homes

levels ($63,900 for a family of four), according to its website.

“The community at Broadleaf Arbor is just beginning to form, and we are looking forward to the completion of construction so we can fully implement the vision for the

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Riverside Community Outreach fostering hope

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foster children and foster families by developing a new safe space that will open in phases in the coming years. Riverside Community Outreach (RCO) is a non-profit community organization serving vulnerable children and supporting families in Columbia County, Oregon. At a fundraising event dubbed “Evening of Hope” on Sept. 23, RCO founder Abby Olson gave attendees a walkthrough of the building at 1465 Columbia Blvd that RCO hopes to turn into a support center for vulnerable youth and families.

“Just this last year, we were able to get the building that is connected to the food bank,” Olson said.

“What we really want to do with it is start spending time on prevention.”

Olson began RCO in 2018 to serve families impacted by foster care in Columbia County. Olson and her husband have worked as foster parents in the past, and they have adopted five children in addition to their five biological kids. Olson started RCO because no non-profits in St. Helens were partnered with the Every Child move-

ment, which needs partner organizations to support foster children and families.

“We started our own non-profit, and it became an official 501(c) (3) in 2019. That’s the local nonprofit here in Columbia County that serves families impacted by foster care,” Olson said. “And because we had been foster parents, and walked the journey with our own kids, we wanted to have a really holistic approach.”

Olson said a holistic approach means not just serving the child in foster care but also the foster families, their relatives, and their biological families when reunification happens, and they meet needs regarding child welfare. One of the big focuses for RCO is meeting tangible needs.

“Things like clothes, shoes, diapers, wipes, car seats. Often, when kids come into care, they come into foster care with the clothes they’re wearing, and that’s it,” Olson said.

“Sometimes they get to bring stuff with them, and often it’s just like

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The industrial property for the proposed station located at Kaster Road and Old Portland Road.

Cemeteries suffering from disorganization

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The Rainier Cemetery District held its monthly board meeting Sept. 20, and once again, there was an air of tension about the gathering. The meeting featured frequent comments from the gathered public. After hearing public comments and approving the minutes from previous meetings, the meeting progressed to the financial report. Jim McGlone, the Financial Officer for the board, said that he had difficulty securing the district’s account information and that this meeting had been the first time he had been able to see it.

After discussing with Cyndi Warren, who is the bookkeeper for the district, they agreed that the district’s accounts had around $10,000. McGlone noted that it “wasn’t very much.”

“Well, looks like we’re going to run out of money before the end of the year,” Board Chair David St. Onge said. Director Scott Falconer questioned St. Onge on the statement. Discussion began about when tax money comes into the district. Falconer noted that the budget is “tight” every year between the end of the fiscal year in June and when taxes are gathered in November. Warren said that many special districts struggle in that period.

“We’re going to fix that,” McGlone said.

After discussion, it was agreed that the district would be able to meet payroll during the two months until November.

After discussion of several agenda items, the board accepted the resignation of former board member Judy Lepin, who resigned following the August board meeting. The board then resolved to place an ad for the vacant position online and in the paper. The board will review applications and conduct interviews in a special session Oct. 6.

Cemetery confusion

One issue that proved prevalent was the fact that there is confusion within the cemetery’s records and management system over what plots have been sold and where people are buried.

District Sexton Matt Fieken said there are errors in the CemSites system at the Hudson Cemetery in Rainier.

One example was a grave that was requested to be dug for someone who had not yet died. One of the members of the public in the audience said that it was a grave for her. Several other members of the audience chimed in to say they had seen similar issues. Fieken gave another example of the issues with the plotting of one of the cemeteries.

“They have a plot that, in the computer, it’s under nine and ten. They’re actually buried in the middle of

seven, eight, and the middle of nine,” Fieken said. “Everything is so far off. I have four people that are supposed to go in still at five, six, seven, and eight. All of eight is gone, and half of seven is gone.”

Fieken said he is stuck right now because there are people who own plots, but due to the issues, there is not space to fit them into the plots they have. Some of the cemeteries within the district are over a hundred years old, and many of the issues stem back decades.

St. Onge made a motion to try and address the issue in the future.

“There will be no sale of a plot to be completed until verification of availability is completed in this order:

1. Office Manager Misty Holsey has reviewed all historical and present data for the site in question.

2. Findings to be signed and presented in form to Sexton Matt Fieken, conditioning a physical in-field inspection of the plot requested by customers. Because we have found bodies buried where people wanted to be buried, and they weren’t registered.

3. Responsible approval to be in writing and to be signed by the Sexton at bottom of the form; form to be kept and filed with the sales document at the office, copy of the form is to be given to Sexton Matt Fieken for his files,” St. Onge motioned.

Jim McGlone seconded the motion. Falconer clarified

that the motion was made to ensure future incidents would not occur. The board unani mously approved the motion.

Hearing from Fieken

Following the meeting, Fieken detailed some of the issues that exist within the district regarding the sale of plots.

“I’m just seeing burials misplaced, plots that are in the wrong positions, taking up others already owned plots. It’s really hard to get everybody in when you got too many people in the way,” Fieken said. “I would love to be able to straighten it out, but right now we don’t have a system to get the numbers changed, get the books changed, get the computer and the books to match. And

Fieken said there is an issue running the new CemSites system without going back and figuring out the issues that already exist in the aging cemeteries. Fieken said that the issue of spacing the graves is also a factor. Fieken said in some cases, there are graves that are 10 feet off from where they should be.

The plots are supposed to be set, and each should be the same size, but there is inconsistency throughout the cemeteries. Some graves are placed in the midst of multiple plots, and others are squeezed together. The result is that the cemetery software cannot accurately portray

Fieken said he is committed to working with people to ensure they get what they need.

“I’m very happy to be here, and I’m going to do everything I can to make sure everything goes smoothly,” Fieken said. “I’ll try to correct any mistakes that have been made in the past, and the ones that I can’t, I’m going to definitely get a hold of them and let them know that we either have to sell different plots so you can be together, or, you know, I mean, I hate doing that, but I hate splitting up family. I want to do everything in the right manner.”

Officials urge Oregonians to get COVID, flu, RSV vaccinations

As the latest COVID boosters dribble into Oregon, state health officials urged residents to get vaccinated to protect themselves against an expected rise in respiratory infections in the months ahead.

Dr. Paul Cieslak of the Oregon Health Authority and Dr. Katie Sharff of Kaiser Permanente Northwest urged residents to protect themselves in a news conference Thursday by getting shots against COVID, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, which often causes cold-like symptoms. Those who don’t get vaccinated could end up with a trifecta of respiratory infections –and even land in the hospital, they said.

“The potential for another respiratory surge that swamps our hospitals and health care system still exists,” said Cieslak, the health authority’s director for communicable diseases and immunizations. “Even before COVID-19, influenza and RSV could overwhelm hospitals in some regions of the state.”

The number of Oregonians infected with COVID has steadily increased since late spring, from about 4% of COVID tests being positive in late May to 15% by mid-September, Cieslak said. And hospitalizations for the disease have doubled since the end of June.

The number of people

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development,” Kornfield said.

“This vision highlights the ‘Community for All Ages’, an intentionally planned housing community that fosters intergenerational connection through design and services.”

Graichen said that the city has received both positive and negative feedback on the project. Some concerns voiced by the community relate to the impact the development could have on traffic at the intersection of Gable Rd. and Columbia River Highway.

While there may be some opposition, Graichen said city staff reviews and approves de-

infected with the flu and RSV remains relatively low, though that’s expected to change, he said.

“Straining of hospital capacity will be an issue nationwide, and perhaps more so in Oregon, where we are additionally challenged by the fact that we have relatively few hospital beds per capita,” Cieslak said.

The health authority no longer maintains its COVID data dashboard. Providers at Oregon Health & Science University, which posts a daily update, are treating 18 people with COVID, including four people in intensive care and three on a ventilator, according to Thursday’s post. The patients are a mix of those who’ve not been vaccinated and those who have, including people who have received booster shots.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Preven-

velopment applications based on the adopted state and local rules and whether the property owner’s proposal meets the development rules.

“The city has heard both positive and negative feedback about the project.

Typical of any development, whether it’s a commercial project, new industry, infill development, or a subdivision, the city often hears both support and opposition to a project. Most development occurs on privately owned property, and it is the property owner’s right to develop their property how they want to as long as it complies with our code,” Graichen said. “This is why it is important to regularly review local development

tion approved the updated shot last week. It recommended that everyone at least 5 years old get it, with other recommendations for those who are younger or have compromised immune systems. The booster is free, the health authority said, and is designed to fight strains that are currently causing 95% of illnesses.

Millions of doses have been shipped across the country, though many pharmacies are waiting for their orders to arrive. The health authority said the supply should be more plentiful next week.

On Wednesday, the White House announced it was sending $600 million to COVID test manufacturers and is reopening the free testing program on Monday. Go to COVIDTests.gov to request as many as four tests per household.

code to ensure that our local laws support development that creates a livable and safe community.”

Broadleaf Arbor is being co-developed by Community Development Partners (CDP) and Northwest Oregon Housing Authority (NOHA).

Broadleaf Arbor was designed by MWA Architects and is being built by LMC Construction. PSU’s Center for Public Interest Design(CPID) conducted pre-development community engagement and outreach. Lower Columbia Engineering assisted with aspects including environmental permitting and design.

The community is managed by Guardian Real Estate Services.

The CDC recommends that those at least 6 months old also get a flu shot. Of-

ficials only recommend that those 60 and older get an RSV shot. An RSV vaccine for babies and toddlers, called nirsevimab or known commercially as Beyfortus, is expected to be available this fall.

Providers say it’s acceptable to get two or all three shots at once. Cieslak said they’ve been shown to be safe and effective.

Masking also provides protection against respiratory viruses, health officials say.Although masks are no longer required in Oregon, Cieslak strongly recommended people wear them in health care settings around vulnerable patients. Those with compromised immune systems, with underlying health conditions or aged

65 and older are the most susceptible to becoming severely ill.

“I urge all Oregonians to consider the tools available to them to prevent respiratory infections this season,” Sharff said.

Where to get a shot

You can get the COVID and flu shots by contacting your health care provider, county public health clinic or federally qualified health center. You can also search for a clinic by ZIP code by visiting vaccinefinder. org, or by calling 211 or visiting 211info.org.

What to know about HSAs and FSAs

Paying for health care can be challenging — but are you taking full advantage of all the resources available to you?

You might have access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), so let’s look at both.

An HSA is a personal savings account used to pay health care costs. If you’re enrolled in a high-deductible health plan, you also may be eligible to contribute to an HSA. You aren’t taxed on the money you put into this account or on the earnings generated from your contributions, as long as withdrawals are used for qualified health care costs such as deductibles, copayments and coinsurance. And there’s no “use it or lose it” provision with HSAs — the money stays in your account until you use it. In fact, you can carry your HSA with you all the way until retirement, when you can use the money to pay for qualified expenses that Medicare or Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) doesn’t cover. In 2023, you can contribute

up to $3,850 to an HSA, or $4,850 if you’re 55 or older; for family coverage, you can put in up to $7,750.

It’s important to keep in mind that your HSA’s tax benefits only apply when your withdrawals are used for qualified heath care costs. If you use the money for non-qualified expenses, it is considered taxable income, and you may also face a penalty of 20% on the amount withdrawn.

However, once you turn 65, you can use your HSA funds for any purpose without a penalty, though the withdrawals will still count as taxable income.

Now, let’s turn to the Flexible Savings Account. An FSA may be available to you if you get health insurance through your employer. And because you fund your FSA with pretax dollars, your contributions can reduce your taxable income. (In 2023, you can contribute up to $3,050 to an FSA.) Your employer may also choose to contribute to your FSA. Once your account is funded and active, you submit claims with proof of your medical expenses, along with a statement that these expenses aren’t covered by

your plan, and you can be reimbursed for your costs.

It’s helpful to have a good estimate of your yearly medical expenses for a Flexible Savings Account. That’s because an FSA generally needs to be spent before the end of the plan year — if you don’t use all the money, you can only carry over some of it and any remaining balance is forfeited. (You can carry over up to $610 from 2023 into 2024.)

You can’t contribute to an HSA and a traditional FSA in the same year. But if you have an HSA, you might be able to use what’s known as a Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account (LPFSA) for dental and vision expenses. You’ll need to check with your plan to see if this option is available. Managing your health care expenses should be a key part of your overall financial strategy — so consider putting an HSA or FSA to work for you.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by Topher Mood, your Edward Jones financial advisor at (503) 397-1125. Edward Jones, Member SIPC

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Misty Holsey reads a letter to the board during the meeting Sept. 20.

Oregon gets $1M for forest, aquatic conservation

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is awarding $1 million for the Oregon Private Forest Accord Aquatic Species Habitat Conservation Plan.

Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with Oregon’s U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) announced the funding, Sept. 18.

“Endangered species are critical parts of Oregon’s ecosystems, particularly aquatic habitats,” Merkley said. He is Chairman of the Interior Appropriations Subcommittee, which funds the USFWS.

“These efforts by the Fish and Wildlife Service to protect habitats for endangered species are crucial to ensuring future generations are able to experience the same excitement and wonder in nature that we do today,” he said.

“Our good fortune as Oregonians to live in a state with such natural marvels requires action to protect endangered

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Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) has announced five town hall meetings across the First Congressional District, which includes large portions of Washington and Multnomah counties, along with Clatsop, Tillamook, and Columbia counties.

The town hall meetings will be in St. Helens, Hillsboro, Seaside, Tillamook, and Portland.

Bonamici said she will answer questions from residents and provide an update about her work in Congress.

“Town hall meetings give me an opportunity to hear directly from the people of NW Oregon about what matters to them,” Bonamici said. “I’m looking forward to meeting with constituents in each of the counties I represent, and encourage all who are able to attend.”

Members of Bonamici’s

Long time Deer Island resident, Donald Edward Klippstein, passed away at his home on Sept. 8, 2023. He was 76.

Donald was born in Portland, Oregon, on Dec. 26, 1946, to parents Carl Raymond and Eula Bernice Klippstein. To escape “city life,” the family relocated to the more rural community of Deer Island, where Donald and his two siblings (Raymond and Diane) attended St. Helens High School. Donald, himself, was active in football, wrestling, and baseball and retained his passion for sports all the years. Ducks football was #1 priority!

Upon graduating high school in 1965, Donald immediately enlisted in the

species,” Wyden said. “This $1 million federal investment to protect endangered species is just the kind of action that’s needed to ensure our treasures can be enjoyed and appreciated for generations to come.”

“I’m pleased to see $1 million in federal funding going to support the implementation of the State of Oregon’s Private Forest Accords’ Aquatic Species Habitat Conservation Plan,” Hoyle said “These funds are a testament to the power of the collaborative agreement by stakeholders to improve good forest stewardship, protect fish habitat on private lands, and maintain sustainable and predictable timber production.” This funding is part of a larger $40.6 million investment by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support land acquisition and conservation planning projects on over 7,200 acres of habitat for 65 listed and at-risk species through the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (CESCF).

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Obituaries

Donald Edward Klippstein

Dec. 26, 1946 ~ Sept. 8, 2023

Donald’s military service was also appreciated by Donald for introducing him to his wife, Ok Klippstein. The two met at a Bob Hope USO show while he was stationed in Korea and were inseparable ever after. Donald and Ok spent many years together in various countries as part of his military deployments, and when it was time to retire both were very happy to settle into the farm life in Deer Island as selfdescribed “home-bodies.”

and regularly scheduling games with friends.

Family was extremely important to Donald, as was being of assistance to friends and neighbors. His skills and generosity were so appreciated. He was always willing to help and would be there with only a moment’s notice.

Donald was predeceased by both of his parents, Carl and Eula Klippstein, and his brother Raymond.

him to specializing his years of service in the role of jet engine technician. Not only did he enjoy his job, but he also excelled in his field, earning numerous commendations and medals during his time. Donald continued with his military career until

Following 15 years of employment as a Trimet mechanic, Donald may have officially retired on paper but kept himself very busy through all the days that followed. When friends and family would call on him, he’d nearly always be “out in

He is survived by his wife Ok Klippstein; sister Diane Klippstein; nieces, Kathy Westall and Dawn Teves; and nephews, Tom and Joe McIntyre.

A funeral service with military honors has been scheduled for 1 p.m. on Fri., Sept. 29, 2023 at Columbia Funeral Home in St. Helens, follow. In lieu of flowers, the

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“This $1 million federal investment to protect endangered species is just the kind of action that’s needed to ensure our treasures can be enjoyed and appreciated for generations to come.”

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COmmunity events

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 4 Emergency Alert Test

Between 11:20 a.m. and 11:50 a.m. our time, every TV, radio, and cellphone in the United States will “blare out the distinctive, jarring electronic warning tone of an emergency alert along with the following: This is a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, (FEMA), covering the United States.” This is only a test. No action is required by the public, according to FEMA.

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.

October 8 Harvest Festival

Noon – 5 p.m. at Caples House, 1925 First St. in Columbia City. Olde timey crafts, games, cider press, raffles and food. Stop by for some fun. Event is free except for raffles and food. Call 503-397-5390 with questions.

October 28 Little Trick or Treaters Parade

1 p.m. It’s kids, costumes, and a whole lot of fun. For over 100 years, The Chronicle has sponsored a children’s parade. This year will be no different. Once again, The Chronicle is partnering with St. Helens Grocery Outlet. The Little Trick or Treaters Parade will be held at 1 p.m. on 1st Street in St. Helens. Line up begins at 12:30 p.m. at the corner of 1st Street 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 503-397-0116. Hope to see you there!

Oct. 28 31st Annual Kiwanis St. Helens Day Breakers

Children’s Fair

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at McBride Elementary School, 2774 Columbia Blvd., St. Helens. Event will be held in the gym and cafeteria. Fun for all ages. Come in costume. This event is free.

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.

Oct. 31 Halloween Trick-orTreat Drive-Thru

4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Scappoose Police Department or stop by anytime to pick up your treat. This event is put on by The Scappoose Police Department along with the employees of the City of Scappoose.

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, 503367-8494.

Ongoing Events

Fridays

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 503-3975390 for more details.

Fridays - Sunday

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. For more information, call 503-3975390.

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.

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 714-7689327 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 503-3690329 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 971-7576389.

Celebrate Recovery

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Slow your roll there, champ viewpOints

We all agree, kids say the darndest things.

We share stories of our children making us giggle, other people’s children saying things that make us gasp and my favorite, when they say things that make our jaws drop. If you listen to children very often, that one happens a lot. The simplicity with which they see things can be luminous.

We run into problems when we don’t listen to kids, and we run into real big problems when we don’t listen to the kid who lives in us. This for many reasons, but today’s reason is that we sometimes get funny ideas as kids and we never get them out into the open to discern if they’re funny, uninformed or luminous. I think we can agree there’s some important information we could find in there.

One “kid idea” I some -

times find with my clients is, in their head when one is a proper grown up, it means we know what to do and we can “just go do it.” After all, some of the grown ups we saw as kids seemed like they came into the world fully mature and just knowing and knowing how to do all the things and with ease. Wouldn’t it be nice.

What kids may not see is the floundering and the fumbling that inevitably preceded someone’s competence.

One day I pointed this out to my client who was complaining about not being able to read his own handwriting. I suggested that the kid in him hadn’t yet discerned which skill to use in which situation. Writing fast is a great skill in one circumstance, while the situation we were in, legibility won the day.

I believe we all slip into the habit of fast over form, from time to time. We believe there’s so much for us to do that we can afford

to make big mistakes in our speed. Wait, what did she just say? Yeah. We’ve all done it, because we were in a hurry, we made giant mistakes that slowed us down, cost us money and sometimes worse. We didn’t notice red flags, didn’t spend time asking important questions, didn’t think the decisions through and we realize now, a little speed bump would have helped us make a more informed decision.

I’ve heard it said that slow is smooth and smooth is fast. And I like it. And I agree with it and it feels good to imagine that I am a grown-up and because I am, I can take all the time I need to do what I need to do and think things through. I think we could all use a bit more of that practice. What do you think, champ?

Michelle Pierson Young is a Lincoln City life coach. She may be reached at Michelleatplay.com.

vOiCes Of the COmmunity

Bicycle lane

To whom it may concern, This evening I noticed someone(s) has created a welcoming bicycle lane between Gable and our Chevron Gas Station (on the west side of Hwy 30). At sundown I noticed: One

cigarette butt, one piece of unopened taffy, and one scrap of paper. Flat repair runs around $10.00 - $20.00 (or more) depending on the tube, tire, wheel damage. Also, Road debris, in bicycle lanes create serious and deadly situations for a bicyclist and motorist. All can be pre-

vented by simply clearing our bicycle lanes. Here’s a big thank you to the bike lane angels of Columbia County! Also a shout out to Barlow and the crew at our local bicycle shop.

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TS No. OR09000010-20-1 APN 17151 TO No 200133877-OR-MSI TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE

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 202206837 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

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OF BEGINNING SOUTH 21 DEGREES 05’ WEST

A DISTANCE OF 120.00

FEET; THENCE SOUTH 65 DEGREES 11’ WEST

A DISTANCE OF 20.00

FEET; THENCE SOUTH 21 DEGREES 05’ WEST

A DISTANCE OF 30.00

FEET; THENCE NORTH 65 DEGREES 11’ WEST

A DISTANCE OF 100.5

FEET; THENCE SOUTH 21 DEGREES 05’ WEST

A DISTANCE OF 127.5

FEET, MORE OR LESS;

THENCE SOUTH 65

DEGREES 11’ EAST A

DISTANCE OF 305.5 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF TRACT 12, MOUNTAIN VIEW; THENCE NORTH 21 DEGREES 05’ EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF TRACT 12 A DIS-

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 MOUNTAIN VIEW IN

SECTION 17, AS DEEDED BY W.G. YOUNG AND ELLEN 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,

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

Probate Department

In the Matter of the Estate of LILLIAN LAVON BEASTON, Deceased. Case No. 23PB08033 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

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four months after the 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 27, 2023. Pamala Coddington Representative, 35206 Aubuchon Drive, St. Helens, OR 97051, Phone: (503) 397-0240. 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.

NOTICE OF HYBRID MEETING

The CC Rider Transit Advisory Committee will be holding a hybrid meeting on October 17, 2023, at 4:00PM at 1155 Deer Island Rd, St. Helens, Oregon 97051. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https:// meet.goto.com/567962181

You can also dial in using your phone. Access Code: 567-962-181 United States (Toll Free): 1 866 899 4679

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United States: +1 (571) 3173116. The public is welcome. CH23-1426 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.portofcolumbiacounty. 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.

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MULTNOMAH INDUSTRIAL PARK NEW BUILDING PROJECT

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thrown into a garbage bag because they just have a couple of minutes to grab stuff before they need to leave.”

RCO aims to ensure that when kids get placed in a foster or relative’s home, the families can request support from the organization.

RCO receives donations from the community of new or like-new clothing and shoes, and upon receiving a request, they put together a duffel bag to meet the needs of that family and child. One example of something they provide families is through a partnership with Linda McMann, who makes “Fostering Love Kits.”

“She makes these beautiful bags, it’s a backpack, and inside it has comfort and essential items for kids when they first come into care. So when that kiddo gets picked up on a Friday at 8 p.m., a

specifications for this project may be found on the Port’s website, www.portofcolumbiacounty.org; obtained from the Port Offices located at 100 E. St., Columbia City, from 8:00 to 5:00, M-F;

case worker can grab one of those backpacks so they can have something that’s theirs,” Olson said. “There’s a snack, there’s a flashlight, there’s usually a stuffed animal of some kind. Things like that to help them with the trauma that comes with removal.”

Addressing a generational issue

Olson said that something that she has seen in her 20 years in Columbia County is the generational cycle of foster care on families.

“We’ve got families whose kids are in foster care, who their parents were in foster care, and their parents were in foster care,” Olson said. And so, trying to break the cycles of poverty and addiction that are just hanging around. One of the ways we think we can do that is with this building by having it open to kids.”

The building will act as a home base for children and

and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, 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

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County Courthouse, 230 Strand Street, 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 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 949-2528300 Order Number 95576, Pub Dates: 9/20/2023, 9/27/2023, 10/4/2023, 10/11/2023, CHRONICLE

PUBLIC NOTICE - INVITATION TO BID FACILITIES INSPECTION & TREATMENT COLUMBIA RIVER PUD

Notice is hereby given that Columbia River People’s Utility District (PUD) will receive sealed bids for facilities inspection & treatment. Bids will be received by the PUD, 64001 Columbia River Highway, Deer Island, Oregon 97054 until 3:30 p.m., pacific prevailing time, on October 24, 2023, at which time the bids will be publicly opened. The bids will be available for public

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inspection at the PUD office after the bid opening. The bid documents may be examined at the office of the PUD, 64001 Columbia River Highway, Deer Island, Oregon 97054. Paper or electronic copies of the bid documents may be obtained by sending a written request to Columbia River PUD. P.O. Box 1193, St. Helens, Oregon, 97051, or by visiting the PUD Website at https://

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

www.crpud.net/my-pud/ bid-documents/. Columbia River PUD reserves the right to reject any and all bids that are not in compliance with the bid documents and prescribed public bidding procedures and to reject, for good cause, any or all bids upon a finding by the PUD that it is in the public interest to do so.

Dated: September 20, 2023 at Columbia River People’s Utility District.

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NOTICE OF MEETING

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 503928-3259.

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 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 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.

Olson said that providing children with a safe space and opportunities to spend their time productively will hopefully begin to address the cyclical issues she has seen. Olson hopes the facility will “revolutionize what foster care looks like in our community.”

The building will not offer overnight lodging; Olson hopes that they will be able to offer facilities, like a shower, washer, and dryer, for children who are houseless and don’t have access to those services.

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.

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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.

components accessible this year. RCO is also accepting donations from within the community to fund the project.

Olson said the fundraiser on Sept. 23 was well attended, and she estimated that about 120 people attended. Wild Currant Catering provided food for the event, free of charge, in support of the project.

Ultimately, Olson wants to provide a service that will have lasting impacts on the community.

will be an accessible place that will address some of the issues facing vulnerable kids. The building will have a 50s-style cafe that can offer the kids a bite to eat and an open space where they can host karaoke events or plays through a partnership with ShoeString Community Players. The second floor will be turned into a studio to offer a

creative outlet to children.

“This really cool place, the opportunities that kids in St. Helens can have who don’t have money,” Olson said. “Because if you don’t have money or transportation, if you want to go certain things, you have to drive to Hillsboro. And that’s just not possible for lowerincome families.”

Right now, Olson works out of her home as they continue renovating the building. Olson has been writing grants to try and secure funding for the project, and as they receive more funding, they are able to complete more of their work.

The goal is to have the entire facility open in the next three years. However, as they are able to complete different phases of the project, they hope to open the building gradually and make

“I’ve been here in St. Helens for 20 years, and was a foster parent, and have been around in the community, and I’m just so excited to see a place where kids and teenagers can come and feel safe and have opportunities,” Olson said. “I really hope that it provides some longterm change, really makes a difference in the future of our community, so that in years down the road, we don’t have the same families still in foster care, that’s my hope.”

Courtesy photo from Abby Olson

The building located at 1465 Columbia Blvd, will be undergoing a major facelift in the coming years.

Games and Puzzles Games and Puzzles

Wrapping up River City Speedway

MIKE WEBER

Chronicle Guest Article

River City Speedway concluded it’s 39th season of motorsports with it’s Sept. 23 season finale at the Columbia County Fairgounds facility in St. Helens.

Local stock car racing drivers who won Columbia County Racing Association (CCRA) championships included Kasey Lee, Brad Korpela, Stephen Kaptur and the father/son duo of Sean Fox and his son Austin. Korpela, of St. Helens, won the Street Stock Division title with his Dr. Auto sponsored 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. It marked the first championship of his four-year racing career for Korpela.

“I’ve been very competitive in the Street Stock division the last few years and winning the championship was definitely the outcome that I was shooting for this season,” said Korpela, 57,

who won six main events on the quarter mile clay oval track. “I’ll come back next year and try to do something similar again. I had a lot of fun and winning the championship is like the icing on the cake. The friendship with everyone here at the track and the excitement of racing is what it’s all about.”

Korpela’s wife Lynette Phillips, 48, took second place in the Pure Stock Division while driving her Ross Diesel & Auto sponsored 1979 Buick Regal. Phillips, a third year driver, won the division title and year ago and she took second place in 2021. Myke Landis and his brother TJ of West Linn combined as co-drivers to win the Pure Stock title this year.

“I had another good season and I won a couple of trophy dashes and and heat races, so I was happy with taking second place,” said Phillips, who won two main

events, including a victory in the Sept. 23 final race.

Lee, 13, of St. Helens, won the Tracer Division (age 12-16) title while driving his Grumpy’s Towing sponsored Dodge Neon and totaling 812 points in the standings. Kasay’s dad Chris drove the Neon in the Tuner Division and he finished third in the point standings with 841.

Sean Fox and son Austin of Rainier, won the Sportsman Division championship as co-drivers of their Chris Fox Racing/Pro Diesel & Auto of Scappoose sponsored 2018 Cheverolet Camaro. It marked the second CCRA title for Sean, 40, who won the 2016 Sportsman title with his dad Dan as his co-driver. Austin, 16, had two top-five finishes and Sean won three main events and he had two heat race wins and two trophy dash victories.

“It was a pretty good season, but it would’ve been

better if we would’ve had more cars to compete with, but it was still a ton of fun racing with my son,” said Sean Fox. “It was cool to get a second championship with Austin as my co-driver and we had a lot of fun. We’ll be back next year to with a limited schedule and we’ll support River City Speedway whenever we can.”

Sean Fox started competing at the speedway in 2001. He attended events with his dad as a member of his pit crew when Dan started racing there in 1997.

The Fox racing team had two cars for half the season as Austin started driving a the Berns Construction of Scappoose sponsored 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. Austin won the Sept. 2 Sportsman main event for his first ever victory and Sean finished a straightaway length behind him in second place for the impressive father and son top-two finish. Austin

is a junior at Rainier High School and he plays on the Columbians OSAA Class 3A varsity boys basketball team.

Beaudoin of Washougal and co-driver Blayne Brinster of St. Helens combined to win the Tuner Division title while driving the Economy Auto Parts sponsored 2005 Nissan Sentra owned by Dick Gaboury of Rainier.

The trio of St. Helens drivers Kaptur, Korpela and Bernie Lujan combined as co-drivers who alternated in the driver’s seat of their race car each week and they won the Modified Divsion title. The duo of Portland drivers Stephen Entler and Jerry Roleau combined as co-drivers to win the Four Cylinder Division championship.

The speedway, which has been operated for the last six season’s under the direction of CCRA president Darrin Rye will resume it’s schedule next year in May and celebrate its 40th anniversary.

“We had a good year with lots of very good and competitive racing,” said Rye, who operates his own business, Dr. Auto, an auto repair shop in Warren. “We were lacking a little in the number of competitors this season, which was lower than in recent years. Hopefully, we’ll get a game plan put together at our next board meeting where we can figure out a way to increase the amount of drivers attending the races. I think if we can do that, then we’ll have a better season next year. All in all, this was a good fun year for everyone that entered events at River City Speeday. I’m definitely looking forward to next season, we’re exited about it and we’re already planning for next year.”

The speedway will hold it’s 2023 CCRA awards banquet Oct. 21 at Columbia City Hall at 4 p.m. in Columbia City.

The Little Trick or Treaters Parade

Courtesy photo from Mike Weber

Brad Korpela of St. Helens, drives the No. 9 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and he won the street stock title.

Courtesy photo from Mike Weber

Lynette Phillips of St. Helens drives the No. 35 Buick Regal at River City Speedway.