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Annual Veterans Day event in McCormick Park WILL LOHRE Country Media, Inc.

To honor service members past and present, a ceremony will take place at Veterans Memorial Plaza in McCormick Park in St. Helens on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

Gene Hester is the Judge Advocate for Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1440, and he said the Veterans Day event is an annual ceremony that has been going on for “a very long time.”

There’s usually a “pretty good” turnout for the event, according to Hester. In years past, they have had about 175 people come to the Veterans Day ceremony. Last year, despite a lack of advertising and hesitations to gather post-COVID, Hester said the event drew over 60 people.

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It’s very important that people take time out of their schedule to get together and recognize the military and expound upon why we are free. ~ Gene Hester

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Sergeant Jayson Hester and Sergeant 1st Class Kitt Dominguez will begin the event by lowering and folding the American Flag. Following the lowering of the flag, Chounlie Hester will sing the National Anthem, and Roger Trudeau will say a prayer.

There may be a new industry player coming to St. Helens, as American Hyperion Solar, LLC has expressed interest in purchasing or leasing the city-owned property at 1300 Kaster Road, St. Helens.

At a special meeting on Oct. 20, the city signed a letter of interest from American Hyperion Solar, LLC. The signed letter of interest gives the company 90 days to conduct due diligence on the property, according to St. Helens Communications Officer Crystal King.

“The City of St. Helens is excited by the interest American Hyperion Solar, LLC has expressed in locating to St. Helens and the

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Gene Hester stands with the 1945 VFW cannon that resides at Veterans Memorial Plaza.

Hester asked that people arrive at the park at 10:50 for the event so they can be part of the entire ceremony, which will begin at exactly 11 a.m.

Hester said the event will last about 45 minutes. The event will feature covered seating in case the weather gets rainy.

Veterans Memorial Plaza has seen investment from the City of St. Helens, the VFW, and Andrew Niemi of Lower Columbia Engineering in recent years.

“Three years ago, I drew up the

plans for a new Veterans Memorial Park, and I took them to Andrew Neimi, who owns Lower Columbia Engineering, and Jenny Dimsho at the city,” Hester said. “The cannon was there, and a couple of plaques that had the names of all the people in World War II and World War I and Korea from Columbia County that had been killed in war. And we built a whole new wall.”

The new memorial wall includes the names of fallen soldiers from Columbia County who passed away

in “Eastern conflicts,” as well as the Korean War, World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War. The new wall holds particular significance for Hester, who is a veteran of the Vietnam War. Hester’s son Josh died in the Gulf War, and his name is on the newly expanded wall.

Hester will be the master of ceremonies for the Veterans Day event, and a new unfinished feature will be unveiled during the ceremony. Six podiums that honor the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard,

Merchant Marine, and Space Force will be introduced during the event.

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2nd annual ‘Serve It Up For Seniors’ auction to raise funds for St. Helens Senior Center’s Home Delivered Meals program

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The St. Helens Senior Center’s auction will have a three-night stay at the Embarcadero Resort up for bidding on November 18.

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The St. Helens Senior Center will be holding its 2nd annual ‘Serve It Up For Seniors’ auction on Nov. 18.

The event will take place inside Buccini Hall at St. Frederic Catholic Church in St. Helens, situated at 175 South 13th Street.

This year’s auction will be held in person with doors opening at 5

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A private tour through the Willamette Valley Vineyards for two to eight people will be one of the larger items up for bidding at the ‘Serve It Up For Seniors’ auction.

p.m. and is expected to continue until around 9 p.m., unlike last year which was conducted online, lasting a week. “Open from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. [for] registration and then we’ll serve dinner at 6 p.m. and the live auction is going to begin around 6:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.,” said the senior center’s Executive Director, Melissa Watson.

According to Watson, this is the center’s most significant fundraiser of the year, with all proceeds go-

ing towards their Home Delivered Meals program. The senior center prepares and delivers meals to numerous seniors in the community, including some who are unable to leave their homes. “We do one meal a day and we do have some clients on Fridays [who] do get some additional frozen meals to get them through the weekends,” said Watson. “For many of our clients, we are their sole source for nutrition.”

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At the ‘Serve It Up For Seniors’ auction, benefiting the St. Helens Senior Centers Home Delivered Meals program, one lucky person will place the winning bid on the amazing hot air balloon ride for two over the Willamette Valley Vineyard.

Watson said that with the increase in food prices, they are adding more people to their roster daily. This fundraiser is essential to helping them keep the vital program running. While the center does have a few paid staff members, most of the people working in the kitchen and delivering meals are done by volunteers.

The event will feature two tables full of items for their silent auction, as well as 12 to 14 larger

items which can be bid on during their live auction towards the end of the night. The items available for bidding will have varying price points, ranging from lower-cost to higher-cost options.

Watson said they received donations for the event from various places, and attendees can look forward to exciting items like a hot air balloon trip for two, a Willamette

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Stans Refrigeration celebrates 50 years WILL LOHRE Country Media, Inc.

A lot has changed in St. Helens throughout the last 50 years, but one constant has been Stan’s Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Inc., which just celebrated a half-century in business.

Stanley Rohloff has owned and operated Stan’s Refrigeration since 1973. He even built the building that houses the headquarters for the operation at 58481 Old Portland Road in about 1979. There are four employees at the business. Something that he’s enjoyed over the years is the people and providing great service.

“I enjoy people. You know, treat them right. Then they keep coming back or tell their friends. We never advertised too much,” Rohloff said.

“I built this, got new stuff, hired more

people. It just kind of grew. Treated people good and delivered things to them. We have free delivery; we don’t charge. You gotta be friendly with them, treat them right.”

Rohloff started the business when he was 38 when he began, and in January, he will turn 89. Despite his age, Rohloff still comes in and works in the shop every day. Before owning his own business, Rohloff worked 18 years for Thermo King in Minnesota and specialized in refrigerator repair.

Rohloff’s sister lived in St. Helens, and he started his business when he moved to St. Helens.

“My sister and brother-in-law were here, and they kind of spread the word a little bit. I was busy from day one,” Rohloff said. “We kept growing and growing and hiring people.”

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Stan Rohloff started Stan’s Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Inc. in 1973, more than 50 years ago.

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St. Helens soccer season a success WILL LOHRE Country Media, Inc.

The St. Helens soccer season is over, and though the team didn’t qualify for the state tournament, Head Coach Jim Cole is pleased with the growth of his squad in his first season at the helm.

“I think we did outstanding. The guys have a lot of talent. We played against the number two team in the state, and we were one score off,” Cole said. “Overall, they did outstanding. We have a good, solid team, not only now, but next year looks really good too. We have some good returning players.”

Marked improvement The growth of the team is evident in the improved record from last year. In 2022, the Lions finished the season with one win, 12 losses, and one draw. This year, St. Helens saw major improvement, finishing the season 3-8-3, but had close games with some of the top teams in the state.

One such game was the contest that Cole alluded to, where St. Helens narrowly lost to undefeated Tillamook on Oct. 12, where the game

was decided by a last-gasp penalty kick.

One of the reasons to be optimistic is the strong class of returning players that will ensure continuity on the team going into next year.

“Zack Edwards, he’s outstanding. Gerardo Gonzales Meza, wow, that guy is just phenomenal. I can put him any place, and he plays really well. Justice Stanton, wasn’t a starter at first; he improved tremendously and was a solid wall on defense for us,” Cole said.

Another player that Cole mentioned was sophomore defenseman Nick Leader.

While Leader came into the season as a midfielder, Cole reassigned him to a defensive wing position, which was a better fit for Cole’s possession-oriented system. Cole said that both Stanton and Leader were solid presences for the team at the back.

“Leader has a very controlled nature. He gets the ball, and he uses some of his midfield skills to juke them and be able to distribute the ball,” Cole said. “Both Justice and Nick out on our wings helped distribute the ball instead of just booting the ball, which is kind of where they’ve been the last few years. We play a lot more possession, and those

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The St. Helens soccer team during a late season practice at St. Helens High School.

two guys were very key from a maturity stand point.”

Adapting to a new style This year saw Cole employ a new style for the team. As opposed to kicking the ball out of their own half, Cole wanted his team to control the ball and work up the field with shorter passes.

While in the past, St. Helens has surrendered possession, Cole said this year the team would possess the ball up to 70 percent of the time in some of their games.

Cole said the lack of experience showed at times during the season. With a little more sharpness, or if the ball or calls went their way a few more times, Cole said his team could easily be

farther up in the rankings.

“We very easily could be right up there with number one or number two, just with one call different or one little play different,” Cole said.

Going into next year, Cole said that familiarity with the players is a big bonus as a coach. He won’t need to spend the first part of the season getting to know the team, so he will be able to come into the season with a clear vision of what he wants the team to do.

One of Cole’s focuses this year was to ensure that the defensive approach for the team was solid. By focusing heavily on the midfield and defense, Cole was able to limit the number of goals his team leaked and convert the

staunch defense into better results.

“You see the difference in: last year’s team, they scored 15 goals for the season, we scored 15 this year.

The difference is last year, they allowed 58 goals, while we allowed 30 this year,” Cole said. “Our goal coming in next year is to take that 2:1 and flip-flop it. We want to score a lot more.”

Cole came into the season knowing he couldn’t rebuild all the components of the team this season, so a defensive overhaul was the quickest fix to improve their results. This year, Cole will focus on the attack and ensuring that they can start putting pressure on other teams with their offense.

Some of the players Cole is looking to step up next season are Pedro Ramirez Tapia, Finn Cole, Bryan Ramirez, Carter Nelson, and Midnite Daly.

Looking to build One facet that Cole is hoping to see some improvement in next year is participation so they can have a larger squad on matchday.

Cole said there were times during the season when they only had one substitute for games while other teams had

full benches of six subs. The low number lent themselves to tired legs and tired mistakes late in games.

Cole desires that they get numbers to bolster their ranks and that the players on the team will take their training seriously to make sure they can still give full effort at the end of games.

“I tell them, ‘Look, you can’t control whatever godgiven talent you were given.’

What you can control is your drive; you can control athleticism in terms of your physical fitness; you can control all that,” Cole said. “I want you to go out and keep giving your all. And at the end of the day, have fun. If you’re not having fun, what’s the use.”

While Cole is excited about the progress of his team and has his eyes on the Cowapa League title in the coming seasons, he does hope that more of the community will come out to support the team next year.

“My hope is that the community starts to find their love for soccer, of watching it. Come out and watch it, it’s a very dynamic game, there’s so much more to love,” Cole said. “I’d love to see more support of coming and watching the games from the community.”

Naomi Reedy recognized with Tire-less Teacher Award SUBMITTED BY THE ST. HELENS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Naomi Reedy, a remarkable individual who wears two hats as an extraordinary teacher and cross-country coach, is the epitome of excellence in education and sports mentoring. In both realms, she consistently goes above and beyond, earning her the nomination for this well-deserved award.

Naomi’s impact on students is profound as she is always there to offer guidance and support,

adjusting workouts to suit each athlete’s abilities. Her teaching skills are equally impressive, as she effectively conveys knowledge, ensuring that every student can grasp the subject matter. Her warm demeanor and sense of humor create a comfortable classroom atmosphere where learning is not only productive but enjoyable.

Her dedication and passion for teaching and coaching is unwavering.

As a coach, she combines her extensive running experience with a deep understanding of her team’s

needs and preferences. She supports her athletes in their decisions, offering invaluable insights and even her own equipment.

Beyond her knowledge and skills, Naomi’s exceptional attitude is infectious.

She brings smiles and positivity to her students and team, making a substantial difference in their lives.

Her kindness is complemented by her ability to gently guide students when needed, nurturing their growth both academically and athletically. Naomi’s tireless efforts and genuine care have helped countless

students transition smoothly into high school, and her impact is immeasurable.

Naomi is a shining example of what it means to be a phenomenal teacher and coach. Her expertise, passion, and support have transformed the lives of many, helping them excel in academics and athletics.

She is not just a mentor but a source of inspiration, and we wholeheartedly believe that Naomi deserves this award for her dedication and the positive influence she brings to our community.

Congratulations, Naomi!

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St. Helens Lieutenant honored in FBI community awards ceremony STAFF REPORT Country Media, Inc.

St. Helens Police Lieutenant Joe Hogue was presented with the FBI National Academy Associates Award – Oregon Chapter, by the Portland FBI Office. The award recognizes graduates of the prestigious FBI National Academy who demonstrate the values the FBI promotes daily within their workforce on Oct. 27.

Lt. Hogue serves as the president of the Oregon Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates Board and continues to be instrumental in ensuring the Oregon Chapter maintains partnerships between federal, state, and local agencies.

In a press release from the FBI, FBI Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Portland Field Office Kieran Ramsey stated, “Today is about thanking our partners, partners across our community, partners from law enforcement, and our partners at the U.S. Attorney’s Office. While the FBI is a large federal agency, we are incapable of achieving our mission without all of these partners being recognized today.”

When speaking about Lt. Hogue, Ramsey said, “His peers respect and admire his dedication... Lt. Hogue demonstrates the values that the FBI promotes daily within our workforce.”

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St. Helens Police Lt. Joe Hogue with SAC Kieran Ramsey.

During his tenure with the FBI Associates Oregon Chapter, Lt. Hogue has played a vital role in supporting the young leaders of tomorrow through the Youth Leadership Program (YLP). YLP is designed to offer lifelong enrichment opportunities in support of exceptional young leaders’ drive for knowledge and their desire to make a difference in the world. The vision of YLP is to develop an influential community of socially conscious and serviceminded leaders connected through association who positively shape the world.

St. Helens Police Chief Brian Greenway stated, “Lt. Hogue goes above and beyond his normal duties by taking on this additional workload to ensure our nation has future leaders who can continue to make us the greatest country in the world.”

Lt. Hogue began working for the St. Helens Police

Department as a reserve officer in 1996. He was hired as a patrol officer in July 1998.

During his time at the St. Helens Police Department, he became the use-of-force and defensive tactics instructor for the Department. In 2004, he was promoted to criminal detective, then sergeant in 2007, and lieutenant in 2017.

In January 2014, Lt. Hogue started the Department’s Reserve Officer Academy. Lt. Hogue was one of three Oregon law enforcement officers in 2016 to travel to the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia and graduated from the prestigious ten-week training session.

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Veterans Day 2023 message from the interim director of the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs DR. NAKEIA COUNCIL DANIELS Interim Director, Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Chronicle Guest Column

Today, we gather as communities across Oregon, a diverse tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, to honor the heroes of this nation—our veterans. On this Veterans Day, we pause to express our deepest gratitude to those who have stood on the front lines, whether on foreign shores or on home soil, to protect the freedoms and values we hold dear.

Each year, our nation sets aside Veterans Day to remember all the men and women who have defended our liberty through their honorable military service.

American cities big and small celebrate with ceremonies across the nation to honor their service and sacrifice. The value that we as Oregonians and Americans place on honoring and showing gratitude toward those who have served and sacrificed is profound.

Seventy five percent of today’s veterans in Oregon fought and served during wartime in significant and historical battlegrounds such as — Normandy, Iwo Jima, Inchon, Vietnam, Kuwait, Bagdad, and Kabul, to name a few. They served bravely to preserve the fragile democracy and freedoms afforded to our nation, and thankfully, most returned home to continue to build their lives among families, friends and loved ones. Still a quarter of Oregon’s veterans remind us that even when the United States is in a time of peace, the men and women of our military remain committed, trained and ready - continuing to preserve our democracy.

Today, we gather to honor and thank veterans of all eras of military service for their sacrifice to this nation.

Together we are the fabric of our nation, committing to an ideal that this land is free because of the brave.

Regrettably, throughout history, some of our nation’s military policies have been discriminatory, denying certain service members the full enjoyment of the individual freedoms cherished by all Americans.

Despite this discrimination, these courageous individuals exhibited unwavering commitment to defending liberty and were resolute in their dedication to preserving freedom, both at home and abroad.

Upon returning from these campaigns, the majority of all veterans sought nothing more than the opportunity to resume their

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lives, content in the knowledge that they had fulfilled their duties with unwavering dedication and integrity.

Those who have experienced the harsh realities of close combat understand that war, any war, represents the failure of diplomacy. This failure compels free nations to take up arms, defending their freedom and that of their neighbors against those who seek to oppress them and extinguish any hope of individual liberty and freedom.

The relatively brief history of the United States has shown that while we are a nation that seeks peace, when we are called to engage in conflict, we do so with remarkable courage and skill, rivaling the valor and determination of any military force in history.

When the fighting is done and these men and women return home, they do so as Veterans of the United States Armed Forces. It is a title worn proudly by those who did their duty in service to this nation. The benefits extended to these veterans by a grateful nation is a matter of national public policy and should never be taken for granted.

It is the duty of each generation of veterans to preserve the benefits we have earned and to ensure those benefits for the next generation of American men and women who have earned the honorable title of veteran.

Veterans Day was founded on the day of the Armistice of World War I. It was on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 that the guns of war fell silent, marking the end of what was then believed to be the “war to end all wars.” A ceaseless commitment to peace and understanding among nations was born.

While the world has witnessed the passage of time and the emergence of new challenges, the essence of Veterans Day remains unchanged. It is a day to celebrate and honor America’s veterans for their unwavering patriotism, love of

country, and their willingness to serve and sacrifice for the greater good.

However, it is crucial that we don’t limit our tribute to mere words and ceremonies. Our commitment to veterans extends far beyond the boundaries of a single day. It is not enough to merely say “thank you.”

Rather, it is the fulfillment of our duty to ensure that every veteran receives the care and support they have rightfully earned. They are not asking for handouts; they are seeking the welldeserved support that comes from a grateful nation.

Taking care of our veterans also means taking care of those who care for them. While veterans wear the uniform, their families also serve. It is our duty to support these families and recognize their sacrifices.

Today, I encourage every Oregonian to take a moment of silence to reflect on the sacrifices of our veterans and their families and especially those service members who did not return home. Let us take a moment to honor and pay respect to those who gave their lives in service to this country, in service of freedom, and in service of a more peaceful world. We remember their sacrifice, their valor, and their grace. For while we visit monuments of stone, we must never forget that each of the names forever etched in granite — those known and unknown — represent a precious, valiant life.

Our veterans, regardless of their life’s journey, continue to dedicate themselves to building a stronger and more perfect nation. That commitment, to a greater cause, is what makes America exceptional.

We celebrate not only the history of our veterans but also their unwavering dedication to our nation’s founding ideals. Our veterans represent the very best of our country, and this day reminds us to strive to be better as individuals, as a community, and as a nation.

As long as we remember — their sacrifices and service are not in vain.

God bless our service members, veterans, their families, and God bless the United States of America.

Dr. Nakeia Council Daniels, a veteran of the United States Army, currently serves as the Interim Director of the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) overseeing agency operations, ensuring the availability and access of vital veteran services and programs for nearly 300,000 veterans and their families across the state.

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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 October 20 • Police arrested a

26-year-old female subject for harassment-offensive physical contact near Brayden Street and Matzen.

October 22 • Officers arrested a 25-year-old male subject for theft II at the 200 block of Brayden Street.

October 24 • Police arrested a 54-yearold male subject for DUIIAlcohol near Pittsburg Road and Hankey Road.

October 28 • Police arrested a

40-year-old male subject for DUII-Drugs near Old Portland Road and South 18th Street.

• Police arrested a 31-year-old female subject for DUII-Alcohol, reckless driving, and reckless endangering at the 2000 block of Gable Road.

October 29 • Police arrested a 45-year-old male subject for DUII-Undetermined, reckless driving, and driving while suspected at the 5000 block of Columbia River Highway.

Community Events Nov. 11 Veterans Day event at Rainier Oregon Historical Museum Noon - 4 p.m. at 106 W. B St. inside Rainier City Hall on the 3rd floor. Over 100 Rainier veteran photos will be on display, military uniforms, memorabilia and slide show of Rainier Veterans. Come join us for this special event honoring our local veterans. Rainier Veteran DVD’s will also be available for sale for only $5.00.

Nov. 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. $40.

Caples House, 1925 First St., Columbia City, 503367-8494.

Nov. 16 Scappoose Garden Club Meeting 11 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church Parish Hall, 51555 SW Old Portland Road, Scappoose. Any one is welcome to attend.

Nov. 18 Formal Dinner and Auction 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., Buccini Hall, 165 S. 14th St. St. Helens. OR 97051. Fabulous Food and items for auction, a wonderful evening benefitting your local St. Helens Senior Center and their programs. Tickets can be purchased at the St. Helens Senior Center and Top Notch Thrift Store.

Nov. 18 Plymouth Presbyterian Church Annual Bazaar 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at 2615 Sykes Road, St. Helens.

Hand made arts & crafts, home baked goods, holiday decor, gifts & gift baskets, and much more. Warm cinnamon rolls: 9 a.m. while they last. Desserts and light snacks served throughout the day. Free

coffee. Bring a friend, shop and share a coffee break together.

Nov. 19 Community Thanksgiving Service 3:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 560 Columbia Blvd. Join local churches from the St. Helens Ministerial Association for an ecumenical Thanksgiving worship service.

Everyone is welcome.

Nov. 21 Columbia River PUD Monthly Board Meeting 6 p.m. in the PUD Community Room, 64001 Columbia River Hwy., Deer Island, OR 97054.

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 503397-5390 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 503-397-5390.

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, Christ-centered 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 971-757-6389.

Celebrate Recovery For anyone struggling with addiction, hurts, habits, and hang-ups. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for coffee, snacks, and fellowship.

The meeting starts at 7 p.m. The first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. the doors open for a free dinner. Yankton Community Fellowship, 33579 Pittsburg Road in St. Helens.

503-396-7091. Childcare is available. www.yanktoncommunityfellowship.com.

Tea and Sweet on Fridays 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. Have tea and a sweet in Caples’ Cottage, 1925 1st Street in Columbia City. Cost is $5.

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Obituaries Fred Heller

Bonita “Bonnie” Ruth Logsden Neathamer

May 10, 1936 ~ Oct. 30, 2023

March 16, 1946 ~ Oct. 27, 2023

Margaret Neuman. He was a logger for most of his life and the woods was where he was the happiest.

He is survived by his wife Barbara of 55 years; his children, Randy, Lori, and Vicki with her husband Dan; six grandkids; and seven great-grandkids.

He was preceded in death by two of his grandchildren, Chris and Ryan.

The family will be having a celebration of life open house from 1 p.m.

– 4 p.m. on Nov. 18, 2023 at their residence, 26878 Kingsley Road, Scappoose, OR. Please sign our online guestbook at www.columbiafh.com.

Fred Heller passed away on Oct. 30, 2023, in Portland, Oregon, at the age of 87. Fred was born May 10, 1936, in Portland, to his parents Fred Heller Sr. and

Jeanean Lorraine Warwick Aug. 25, 1935 ~ Nov. 2, 2023

Dakota. She married Irvin Warwick in 1955, and he passed away May 14, 2014.

She moved from her hometown of Leola to St. Helens, Oregon in 1956.

Jeanean worked at U.S. Bank for thirty years.

Jeanean enjoyed working outside in the lawn, flowers and caring for her beloved housecats. Jeanean was a very strong, determined, and independent woman who will be greatly missed.

She is survived by a sister-in-law; brother-in-law; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Jeanean will be laid to rest next to her husband Irvin at Columbia Memorial Gardens in Scappoose, Oregon, following a private ceremony.

Jeanean Lorraine Warwick, 88, passed away on Nov. 2, 2023, in Happy Valley, Oregon. She was born on Aug. 25, 1935 in Leola, South Dakota.

She graduated from high school and completed a year of business college in South

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enjoyed quilting, crocheting, cooking, and scrap-

booking. She also spent time as a camp host at State Parks. In 2003, Bonnie made a Pilgrimage trip to Israel. She was a member of Warren Community Fellowship.

Bonnie is survived by her husband of 59 years, Richard Duane Neathamer; son Richard Daniel Neathamer and wife Barbara; daughter Cheryl Neathamer Learn and husband Bill; daughter Mendy Neathamer Hall and husband John; five grandsons; one granddaughter; three great-grandsons; two great-granddaughters;

and her sister Rhonda (Thom) Logsden Watson.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her daughter Carla Ann Neathamer Moore.

Bonnie will be laid to rest at Willamette National Cemetery in Happy Valley, Oregon. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on Dec. 16, 2023 at Warren Community Fellowship in Warren, Oregon. This will also be livestreamed on the church’s YouTube.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the American Cancer Society.

Curt Andrew Evern

July 17, 1953 ~ Oct. 30, 2023 Curt Andrew Evern, age 70, of Boulder City, Nevada, passed away surrounded by family on Oct. 30, 2023 after battling cancer for the second time. He was born in Las Angels, California on July 17, 1953 to Ernest R Evern and Alva Stromme Evern. He married Lori E. Fischer on June 23, 1984 in St. Helens, Oregon where they raised their family prior to moving to Boulder City in the summer of 2022 after Curt retired

from the St. Helens School District as a custodian.

Curt cherished spending time with family and friends.

He loved traveling to Ocean Park, Washington where he could be found building camps fires or lighting off fireworks on the 4th of July.

He enjoyed watching football, working in his yard, and over the years restoring and painting cars.

He is survived by his wife Lori Evern; four daughters,

Alva Evern, Christine Evern, Dori Lee, and Lindsay Tillman; and five grandchildren, Colton, Owen, Rian, Brayden, and Zach.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother Scott Johnson; and his grandson Levi.

Family and friends are invited to leave memories and condolences at www. starmortuary.com Star Mortuary Boulder City, Nevada.

Nancy Rozetta Harlow May 2, 1952 ~ Sept. 25, 2023

Nancy Rozetta Harlow, 71, of St. Helens, Oregon passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 25, 2023. She was born May 2, 1952 in Whittier, California.

Nancy resided in Orange County until her family relocated to Deer Island when she was about 11 years old.

She attended and graduated from St. Helens High School before going to cosmetology school and becoming a licensed professional hairstylist.

She also lived in St. Johns, Oregon, but later moved to El Cajon, California, Lakeside, California, and La Mesa, California.

Nancy eventually moved back into the area starting in the Orchards Neighborhood of Vancouver, Washington, then moved and settled in St.

Helens, Oregon.

Nancy loved to watch sappy movies, play games, and spend family time at home, a place she worked diligently to keep warm and welcoming. She attended church programs and enjoyed gardening (her favorite), cooking, and organizing.

She was highly skilled in each task she performed.

Nancy also volunteered at her church and Alcoholics Anonymous.

Nancy spent a fair amount of time traveling, whether it be by planes, cars, or cruise ships. Some of the places she visited include Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, and across the United States where she could enjoy the company of family and friends.

Nancy is survived by her husband James Harlow; brothers, Rick and Jeff Oliver; children, James Jurkiewicz and Cynthia Crawford; stepchildren, James Harlow and Jaclyn Harlow; grandchildren, Jessica Espina, Katie Collins, Emily Crawford, Matthew Jurkiewicz, Ryan Crawford, Elijah Harlow,

and Isaac Harlow; greatgrandchildren, Willy and Emilo Espina, and Elliana Crawford; in-laws Debbie and Andy Henson, Robin Oliver, and Monique Oliver; a host of very lovely nieces and nephews; and very loyal, loving friends.

Nancy is preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Donna Oliver.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Nov. 18, 2023 at the Columbia River Foursquare Church in St. Helens with a reception to follow. The church will also be livestreaming the service on their YouTube account at: https://www.youtube.com/@ columbiariverfoursquarechu5858/streams.

Special thanks to Columbia Funeral Home here in St. Helens, Oregon.

Gary Joseph Rutledge 1966 ~ 2023

Gary was born on July 16, 1966, in Moline, Illinois, to parents Earl and Joyce Rutledge. Gary died on Oct. 12, 2023.

Gary graduated from Orion High School in Illinois in 1984. In 1985 Gary joined the Army and served for 4 years. After the Army, Gary returned home and lived in Orion and Lynn Center. Gary moved to Oregon in 2003 and worked at Willamette Falls where he met his wife Michelle Windsor in 2005.

At the time of his death Gary

was working at Bonneville Dam. Gary and Michelle started a family in 2006 with the birth of their son Ryan, followed by sister Kate in 2008. Gary was very proud of climbing Mt. Rainier twice.

Gary was predeceased by his parents, Earl and Joyce Rutledge.

He is survived by sisters, Cheryl Ward (Steve Wilson), Lori (Ken) Cook, and Wendi (Rick) Marver; brothers, David (Kerie) and Allen (Michelle) Rutledge.

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Bonita “Bonnie” Ruth Logsden Neathamer, 77, of St. Helens, Oregon passed away on Oct. 27, 2023, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland, Oregon.

Bonita was born on March 16, 1946 in Klamath Falls, Oregon.

Bonnie grew up and raised her family in Klamath Falls and moved to St. Helens in 1993. In college, she graduated from Oregon Institute of Technology with an Associates of Applied Science with a major in Office Systems Technology.

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Ryan was born on Aug. 19, 2006, in Portland, Oregon to parents, Gary and Michelle Rutledge. Ryan died on Oct. 12, 2023.

Ryan grew up in Trout-

dale where he attended school. He was a junior at Reynolds High School. He was an honor student, taking AP classes. He enjoyed reading and playing video games.

Katherine “Kate” M. Rutledge 2008 ~ 2023

Kate was born on June 24, 2008, in Portland, Oregon to parents, Gary and Michelle Rutledge of Troutdale, Oregon. Kate died Oct. 12, 2023.

Kate was a sophomore at Reynolds High School,

where she took AP classes and participated in theater.

She enjoyed crafts, baking, and hanging out with friends.

The children are preceded and survived by their grandparents; aunts; and uncles listed above.

Michelle Windsor-Rutledge 1970 ~ 2023

Michelle was born on Feb. 20, 1970, in Hillsboro, Oregon, to parents Richard and Linda Windsor. She died on Oct. 12, 2023.

Michelle grew up in Aloha, Oregon and graduated from Aloha High School in 1988 and U of O in 1992.

She married Gary Rutledge on Sept. 15, 2005, in Oregon City where they started their family.

In 2012 Michelle and her family moved to Troutdale where Ryan and Kate attended school. Michelle

worked for Northwest College of Construction in Portland as a controller. She enjoyed photography, making greeting cards and quilting.

Michelle was predeceased by her grandparents, Clyde and Beryl Jean Lepin; and her brother Bill Windsor.

She is survived by her parents, Richard and Linda Windsor of St. Helens, Oregon; aunt Judy Lepin of Rainier; and uncles, Jim Lepin of Rathdrum, Idaho and Ron Windsor of North Plains, Oregon.

There will be a celebration of life for the Rutledge family at 11 a.m. on Nov. 10, 2023 at Reynolds High School, in Troutdale, Oregon.

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While Rohloff wants to ensure that they are offering the best products, one of the challenges he’s had recently is the lack of a refrigerator repairman who can carry out house calls to do maintenance.

It has been difficult to find refrigerator repair people who are entering the local market, as most enter the commercial market to make more money, according to Rohloff.

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address these difficulties.

While Rohloff is almost 90, he has already made plans to pass the business on to long-time employee Steve Gibbs. Gibbs has worked at Stan’s Refrigeration for 27 years, and Gibbs has been “doing it all” in the day-today operations of the business. Rohloff said that Gibbs has been an excellent employee who was ready to make an extra effort for customers “day or night.”

With 50 years on the books and no end in sight, Rohloff said that though the refrigeration repair is their “only holdup,” they are committed to serving the community.

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($610,000) (the ‘Earnest Money’) in escrow with 10% non-refundable fee,” according to the non-binding letter which was signed on Oct. 20.

The 10% non-refundable fee amounts to $61,000 and is essentially an exclusive negotiation fee.

“To induce seller to grant to buyer the 90-day period exclusive negotiation period provided in this section above, buyer has

From Page A1 Rohloff said that in the 50 years he’s been in St. Helens, business has been steady. In the early days, Rohloff focused on refrigeration, but he was also capable of repairing appliances, which became an important piece of the services he provided.

Of course, having been in St. Helens for half a century, Rohloff has seen the town change a lot over the years.

“50 years ago, the town was a lot different. It was just the core town,” Rohloff said.

“You got off the highway a block, and there was nothing.”

Rohloff said all their work and products are guaranteed,

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benefits this would bring to our community,” King said.

“This would bring living wage jobs to St. Helens, increase our tax base, and potentially generate interest from other compatible businesses in investing in St. Helens.”

agreement states that Hyperion Solar would purchase the property “as is.” During the 90-day period, the city has agreed not to pursue other interests in the property.

As part of the agreement, “within three (3) days of complete execution of the purchase and sale agreement, buyer agrees to deposit six hundred ten thousand dollars

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St. Helens seeks applications for Parks & Trails Commission The St. Helens Parks & Trails Commission is currently taking applications from individuals who are interested in matters pertaining to the operation, planning, development, improvement, beautification, and maintenance of public parks and trails in St. Helens. Come share your ideas with this very important Commission.

This Commission meets once a month, on the second Monday at 4 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for

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To learn more about the Parks & Trails Commission, please visit the City’s website at www.sthelensoregon.gov.

If you click on Your Government and then select Boards & Commissions, you will be taken to the webpage that lists the current membership information. There is also a link to the portion of the Municipal Code that establishes the Commission. To learn more about the City’s parks

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If you are interested in volunteering your time to serve on this Commission, please complete the Application for City Boards and Commissions webform available on our website. If you would like a paper application mailed/emailed to you, please contact Kathy Payne, City Recorder, kpayne@ sthelensoregon.gov or 503366-8217.

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agreed to pay to seller a nonrefundable $61,000 exclusive negotiation fee,” the letter states.

As part of the agreement, there is a confidentiality clause that restricts the “release any information to the public regarding the Letter of any potential agreement without the separate written consent of all parties involved.”

Due to the confidentiality

agreement, the city could not offer details about the potential scale of Hyperion Solar’s operations and facility details. Reflected at the Oct. 20 meeting was that there is a sense of urgency about the project. This urgency is due to Hyperion Solar seeking to be operational as “quick as they can,” according to City Administrator John Walsh during the meeting. Walsh said that Hyperion Solar

is looking at other sites in addition to the Kaster Road property.

King noted that “the parties have the option to extend the negotiations of the agreement if a decision is not made within 90 days.”

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TS No. OR07000190-23-1 APN 13196 | 4N1W08-BC-04500 TO No 230354978-OR-VOI TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, STEVEN DUMPPROPE, AND MEGGAN STEVAHN as Grantor to KRISTA L. WHITE, ESQ. BISHOP, WHITE, MARSHALL & WEIBEL, P.S. as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of January 26, 2022 and recorded on January 31, 2022 as Instrument No. 2022-00814 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Columbia County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 13196 | 4N1W08-BC-04500 LOT 63, PARKWOOD CROSSING PHASE 3, IN THE

CITY OF ST. HELENS, COUNTY OF COLUMBIA AND STATE OF OREGON. Commonly known as: 58702 PARKWOOD DR, SAINT HELENS, OR 97051 Both the Beneficiary, Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, 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): 1 Monthly Payment(s) from 05/01/2022 to 10/01/2023 at $48,519.90 Monthly Late Charge(s): 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 $444,988.83 together with interest thereon at the rate of 2.58700% per annum from April 1, 2022 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 March 19, 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, 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: 10/26/2023 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 97098, Pub Dates: 11/8/2023, 11/15/2023, 11/22/2023, 11/29/2023, CHRONICLE

CH23-1459

TS No. OR07000039-23-1 APN 10265 TO No 230063855-OR-MSI TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, GERALD E SMITH AND LAURA JEAN SMITH, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY, AN ESTATE IN FEE SIMPLE as Grantor to LAWYERS TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY as Trustee, in favor of MORGAN FINANCIAL, INC. as Beneficiary dated as of August 29, 2008 and recorded on September 4, 2008 as Instrument No. 2008-008585 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC and recorded March 14, 2023 as Instrument Number 202301105 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Columbia County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 10265 LOT 8, EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE SOUTHERLY RECTANGULAR 19 FEET

AND LOT 9, EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE NORTHERLY RECTANGULAR 23 FEET, BLOCK 140, CITY OF ST. HELENS, COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 374 N 17TH ST, SAINT HELENS, OR 97051 Both the Beneficiary, Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, 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 the principal balance which became all due and payable based upon the death of all mortgagors, pursuant to paragraph

7(A)(i) under the Note, and pursuant to paragraph 9(A) (I) of the Deed of Trust. 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 $104,299.51 together with interest thereon from October 6, 2022 until paid; 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 February 22, 2024 at the hour of 12:00 PM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, at the west entrance to the Columbia County Courthouse, 230 Strand St., Saint Helens, OR

97051 County of Columbia, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors 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 Trust-

ee’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: October 12, 2023 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 96627, Pub Dates: 10/25/2023, 11/1/2023, 11/8/2023, 11/15/2023, CHRONICLE

CH23-1462

TS No. OR13000014-16-1S APN 15554 TO No 220135395-OR-MSO TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, CINDY H. TILLER, UNMARRIED as Grantor to U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Trustee, in favor of U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION N.D. as Beneficiary dated as of March 11, 2008 and recorded on April 10, 2008 as Instrument No. 2008-003529 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Columbia County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 15554 LOT 9 AND THAT PORTION OF LOT 8 LYING NORTHWESTERLY OF A LINE DRAWN THROUGH THE CENTER OF LOT 8 PARALLEL WITH THE BOUNDARY COMMON TO LOT 7 AND LOT 8, BLOCK 6, DEER ISLAND, COLUMBIA COUNTY, STATE OF OR-

EGON. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA, STATE OF OREGON Commonly known as: 64468 2ND ST, DEER ISLAND, OR 97054 Both the Beneficiary, U.S. Bank National Association successor by merger to U.S. Bank National Association ND, 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): 1 Monthly Payment(s) from 03/10/2015 to 10/10/2023 at $57,520.80 Monthly Late Charge(s): 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 $70,910.34 together with interest thereon at the rate of 4.49000% per annum from March 10, 2015 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 February 20, 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, St. Helens, OR 97051 County

CH23-1456

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA Ally Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

ASHLEY MIDDLETON Defendants. SUMMONS (60DAYS) FIRST DATE OF PUBLICATION: Wednesday, October 18, 2023. TO THE DEFENDANTS: Ashley Middleton. A lawsuit has been started against you in the above-entitled Court by Ally Bank, Plaintiff. Plaintiff’s claim is stated in the written Complaint, a copy of which is served upon you with this summons. In order to defend against this lawsuit, you must respond

to the complaint by stating your defense in writing, and by serving a copy upon the person signing this summons within 60 Days after the service of this summons, excluding the day of service, or a default judgment may be entered against you without notice. A default judgment is one where plaintiff is entitled to what he asks for because you have not responded. If you serve a notice of appearance on the undersigned person, you are entitled to notice before a default judg-

ment may be entered. If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served on time. This summons is issued pursuant to CRLJ rule 4 of the of the State of Washington. Attorneys for Plaintiff, JANEWAY LAW FIRM, LLC. By: James A. Craft #090146 jcraft@ janewaylaw.com 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255, Vancouver, WA 98683 (360) 260-2253; Fax (360) 2602285.

CH23-1473

NOTICE OF VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON MEETING Notice is hereby given, the Columbia County Transportation and Road Advisory Committee (CCTRAC) will hold a virtual and in person public meeting on: Thursday,

November 16, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Microsoft Teams meeting. Join on your computer, mobile app or room device. Meeting ID: 289 596 633 993 Passcode:

CH23-1472

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Public Lien Sale Rainier Mini Storage LLC, 323 W B St.., Rainier, OR units #20 Austin Young, #30 &

31 Scott Snyder, at 1 pm on 11-25-23 @ Rainier Mini Storage LLC onsite public auction cash in hand bid.

VNJAgj. Or you can join the meeting in person: Columbia County Public Works, Healy Hall, 1054 Oregon Street, St. Helens, Oregon 97051. Julie Wheeler, Secretary.

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: October 4,2023 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 96738, Pub Dates: 11/1/2023, 11/8/2023, 11/15/2023, 11/22/2023, CHRONICLE

CH23-1464

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA In the Matter of the Estate of SHIRLEY ANN DAVIS, Deceased. No. 23PB08340 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed co-personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers

attached, to the undersigned co-personal representative at the address below, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the co-personal representa-

tive, or the attorneys for the co-personal representative.

Dated and first published October 25, 2023. KIMAN A. LUCAS Co-Personal Representative c/o Lucas & Associates, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 519 Rainier, OR 97048, Phone 503-556-3741, FAX - 503556-0708, Lucasatty@ yahoo.com.

CH23-1471

Notice to Interested Persons, Stacey Louise Bailey, Deceased Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present the same within four months from this date at the office of VanNatta & Petersen &

Anderson, P.O. Box 748, St. Helens, Oregon; and if not so presented, they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative or the attorneys for the person-

al representative. Dated and first published: November 8, 2023. Date of final publication Nov. 22, 2023. Personal Representative: David L. Bailey. Attorneys: VanNatta, Peterson & Anderson Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 748, St. Helens, Oregon 97051, Telephone: (503) 397-4091.

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‘Breaking the Cycle’ of Domestic Violence STAFF REPORT Country Media, Inc.

Oregon needs an integrated, over-arching strategy to best combat domestic violence, according to the Oregon Audits Division.

The division has released an advisory report assessing Oregon’s role in addressing this issue and offering suggestions for improvement.[1] The report’s issuance is timely: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Domestic violence is pervasive, immensely harmful, and often fatal. ~ Kip Memmott, Oregon Audits Director

Definition Domestic violence is behavior that one partner uses to control the other, according to the audit. It can include physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, as well as threats and economic control.

Nationwide, 1 in 3 women, and 1 in 4 men, have been physically abused by an intimate partner. In Oregon, over a third of adults experience

domestic violence in their lifetimes.

“Domestic violence is pervasive, immensely harmful, and often fatal,” Oregon Audits Director Kip Memmott said. “This is an area where state government can do more to help. As auditors, we are uniquely positioned to provide state leaders with information and offer potential solutions on critical issues of public health and safety.”

Because domestic violence seeps into every aspect of a victim’s life, Memmott said services to help must be similarly wide-ranging: emergency housing, assistance navigating the legal system, childcare, mental health care, and more. She said best practices require addressing domestic violence with an integrated approach.

Memmott said services to prevent domestic violence in the first place are critical. It is equally important victims and survivors are able to protect themselves from abuse that has already occurred by quickly and easily accessing the wide-ranging services that are available. However, multiple barriers stand in the way of access.

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Domestic violence is behavior that one partner uses to control the other, according to the audit. It can include physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, as well as threats and economic control.

Victims and survivors face multiple barriers to accessing community services

and navigating the justice system. Systemic social welfare issues, such as the lack of available housing or access to services like childcare, mental health care, and legal assistance often translate to urgent unmet needs for domestic violence victims.

Oregon advocates report fragmented and underresourced social services and complex criminal and civil justice systems contribute to access issues. Domestic violence service providers face high administrative burdens, staffing issues, and challenges expanding equitable outreach, prevention, and intervention services.

Oregon lacks a central-

ized, statewide response to domestic violence and does not strategically address risks through statewide data-informed prevention, mitigation, or intervention-related action. Oregon could do more to coordinate strategies, share data, and effect change across otherwise siloed agency and organizational responses.

Oregon’s role in addressing domestic violence, according to Memmott, is largely administrative and financial. State agencies pass through federal funds, including funding from the Violence Against Women Act and the Victims of Crime Act, and administer grants like the Oregon Domestic

ties as well as the entire state economy,” Wyden said. “I’m glad these three ports have secured these significant federal infrastructure investments to ensure they can keep exporting our state’s worldrenowned products as well as generating economic opportunities for Newport, Astoria, the Coquille Indian Tribe and beyond.”

“Pier 2 West in Astoria is crucial to the region’s economy, but the structure has been deteriorating over the years,” Bonamici said.

“I’m thrilled that the Port of Astoria will receive close to $25.3 million from USDOT to make overdue repairs to this essential infrastructure.”

“I’m thrilled that the Port of Newport will be receiving this important grant to upgrade its port infrastructure,” Hoyle said. “This is exactly the type of support that the federal government should be providing to Oregon’s ports, which are essential for local jobs and businesses on the Oregon coast. I will continue to strongly support investment in Oregon’s coastal communities.”

This past spring, Merkley, Wyden and Bonamici sent a

letter to U.S. Maritime Administration urging their support for the Port of Astoria’s rehabilitation project application as well as a letter of support from Merkley and Wyden for the Newport operational capacity project application.

The federal investments come from the Fiscal Year 2023 Port Infrastructure Development Program.

“The Port of Astoria is extremely grateful to be a recipient of Port Infrastructure Development Program funding through MARAD for the rehabilitation of Pier 2 on the Astoria waterfront,” Port of Astoria Executive Director Will Isom said. “The seafood processing cluster on Pier 2 is vital to the Port, the City of Astoria and the entire region.

Federal investment into this infrastructure was critical for its future and will help provide a safe, economically viable pier for generations to come!”

“The Port of Newport greatly appreciates the support of our Federal Legislators and the Maritime Administration for this investment in our International Terminal,” Port of Newport Executive Director Paula Miranda said.

“We are also grateful for our state legislators, stakeholders and community for years of investment in our terminal.

This will allow us to expand our operational capacity through the purchase of equipment and the improvement of a nine-acre parcel for lay-down purposes. These enhancements make the Port more attractive to prospective customers and support economic opportunity in Lincoln County.”

“The Coquille Indian Tribe is proud to take part in the nationwide effort to rebuild our port infrastructure. With this funding, our Tribal One team will continue their work to rebuild Ko’Kwel Wharf as a productive and reliable economic resource that will help secure the future of the Coquille Tribe and our North Bend community and become a valuable member of the nation’s maritime industry,” Coquille Indian Tribe Chair Brenda Meade said.

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Violence and Sexual Violence Services Fund, aimed at community-based organizations providing these critical services.

But the reliance on grants comes with substantial challenges, the audit summary states. According to advocates, direct funding to victims is often most helpful, but those types of grants are limited. Rigid grant requirements, including dictating what the money can be spent on and reporting on outcomes, can stifle efforts of resource-strapped organizations.

For example, federally funded temporary domestic violence assistance grants, a primary source of direct victim funding, only provide up to $1,200 over a 90-day period. They are also only available for individuals who qualify for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program and who are either taking care of a minor child or currently pregnant.

The grant was originally intended to help pay emergency rent, but the amount hasn’t increased since 1997, making it insufficient to cover most current rent payments.

Because addressing domestic violence requires an integrated approach, Oregon needs a similar over-arching

strategy to be successful, Memmott said. Currently, many state agencies have roles to play. Unfortunately, there is no single state agency or entity responsible for coordinating a comprehensive statewide response or measuring the overall impact of ongoing efforts, she states.

of Astoria’s Pier 2 West – the region’s hub for seafood processing and maritime commerce – which is in critical need of repairs and rehabilitation. Project elements include: 1) A new steel bulkhead wall with a 75-year lifespan and that will include a new fendering system, 50 ton double bitt bollards, and a cast-in-place concrete bullrail.

2) Removal of the old timber dock.

3) Backfill.

4) Underpinning of the Pier 2 warehouse.

5) Warehouse building concrete slab repairs.

6) New concrete pavement on the pier surface.

7) Construction of a stormwater drainage system.

8) Replacement of a water line and fire hydrants adjacent to the warehouse for fire protection of Pier 2.

security; and purchase two loaders to load, unload and move cargo within and around the port, especially breakbulk cargo, which the port’s current cargo handling equipment is not well suited to safely and efficiently handle.

These improvements to the Newport International Terminal enable the Port of Newport to continue to support the economic development and prosperity of the Oregon Coast.

Suggested solutions Auditors have offered some suggested solutions.

• Policymakers in the state should consider developing a statewide strategy to centralize resources and gather data.

• Legislators could add stability by making flexible state funds permanent budget items, including adjusting them for inflation, rather than addressing needs through one-time funding.

Fast Facts Nationwide, 1 in 3 women, and 1 in 4 men, have been physically abused by an intimate partner. In Oregon, over a third of adults experience domestic violence in their lifetimes.

Astoria, two other ports to share $36,489,508 STAFF REPORT Country Media, Inc.

Three Oregon ports, including Astoria, will share $36,489,508 in federal investments.

Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici and Val Hoyle, announced the funding Nov. 1 for Astoria, Coquille Indian Tribe’s Ko’Kwel Wharf, and Newport.

“Ports play a crucial role in keeping the economies of Oregon and the entire Pacific Northwest running smoothly—transporting goods, people, and services throughout our region—and we rely on them to export our amazing, homegrown products around the world,” Merkley said.

“This funding will provide crucial support to Astoria, the Coquille Indian Tribe, and Newport to improve existing infrastructure, increase storage capabilities, and bolster security while improving operational capacity for these critical ports.”

“Oregon’s ports produce jobs and act as economic linchpins for their communi-

The Oregon projects funding and descriptions $25,315,758 to Port of Astoria: This project funds the rehabilitation of the Port

$3,444,100 to Port of Newport: This project and funding will support the Port of Newport in the grading of nine acres of land adjacent to the port’s existing Newport International Terminal to create additional laydown and storage space; fence three acres of land for increased

$7,729,650 to Coquille Indian Tribe: This project funds the following three components: 1) Repairs of the dock face along Lot 2 of Ko’Kwel Wharf that will bring the entire dock area up to safe operating standards and open opportunities for new uses of the terminal and wharf facility.

2) Bring 800-amp service and a shore power outlet box to the wharf to reduce or eliminate the need for idling diesel engines.

3) Support development phase activities leading to the construction of a 600’-700’ extension of the Ko’Kwel Wharf dock.

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Congress to consider Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act STAFF REPORT Country Media, Inc.

Oregon’s U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley has teamed up with California Rep. Jared Huffman to introduce the bicameral Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act. The legislation is described as the most comprehensive plan ever introduced in Congress to address the plastic pollution crisis that is poisoning our air, water, and land, and disproportionately impacting communities of color and low-income Americans.

The legislation would reduce plastic production, establish ambitious recycling targets, and protect frontline and fenceline communities from the health and environmental burdens of toxic emissions from the plastics industry through reducing production and by changing the incentives of the industry.

The bill would shift the burden of cleanup to the corporations that produce the plastics so they have financial motivation to end the burning and dumping; establish a nationwide deposit return system to address beverage container waste; support reusable and refillable systems; and strengthen environmental justice protections by including the Protecting Communities from Plastics Act, according to Merkley.

“Plastic pollution is a public health crisis that can only be solved with bold actions,” Merkley said. “Additionally, plastics produce greenhouse gas emissions and release toxins throughout their entire life span, and its frontline communities who are disproportionately exposed to the dangers from plastic production. And downstream plastics are creating a massive pollutions problem for our rivers and oceans. The Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act is the boldest legislation yet to address this crisis with the seriousness it deserves.”

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The increase in ocean plastic reflects the increase of plastic found on the world’s beaches, according to researchers.

According to Huffman, plastic pollution isn’t just a problem for the oceans and climate – it’s a massive environmental injustice.

“Communities are overburdened with plastics’ toxic air and water emissions and the false promises of socalled chemical recycling,” Huffman said. “Worse, Big Oil is aggressively promoting even more plastic – it’s how they plan to keep us addicted to planet-killing fossil fuels even as we transition to a clean energy future. We can’t let this happen. Our bill tackles the plastic pollution crisis head on, addressing the harmful climate and environmental justice impacts of this growing fossil fuel sector and moving our economy away from its overreliance on single use plastic. We must start putting people and communities over these corporations’ greed.”

Merkley, who serves as the Chair of the Environment and Public Works subcommittee overseeing environmental justice and chemical safety—which has jurisdiction over the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act—has been holding a series of hearings investigating plastic production and pollution.

Merkley said the hearings have examined: environmental and climate damage

from plastics, impacts of plastics on environmental justice communities, reuse and refill systems, and beverage container waste – with more hearings planned in the future.

According to Merkley, public polling shows that two-thirds of Americans believe that businesses that produce or use plastics in their products should pay for collecting, sorting, and recycling plastics; 86% of Americans support requiring new plastic to contain at least some recycled material; and four-in-five Americans support phasing out certain nonrecyclable plastics altogether.

In recognition of Americans’ growing concerns about plastic consumption and waste management, Merkley said the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act would provide national leadership with tools and a path forward to reduce the amount of wasteful plastic produced and reform our broken waste and recycling systems. The bill would shift the burden of cleanup and waste management to where it belongs — on the corporations that produce this waste — by: • Requiring big corporations to take responsibility for their pollution.

• Establishing aggressive

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source reduction targets for single-use plastic products and beverage containers.

• Creating a nationwide beverage container refund program, which has been successful in 10 states.

• Reducing and banning certain single-use plastic products that are not recyclable.

• Establishing grant programs to support reusable and refillable products.

• Pressing pause on new plastic facilities until critical environment justice and health protections are put in place.

Merkley said this year’s legislation is strengthened by including: • New mandates for performance targets, including reducing single-use plastics and requiring all single-use beverage containers and packaging to be reusable, recyclable or compostable.

• Stronger language for the elimination of toxic substances in beverage containers and robust requirements for incorporating post-consumer recycled content into beverage containers.

• Stronger language for prohibiting the use of toxic substances; and strengthened environmental justice requirements for facilities, including community con-

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“Plastics are made of fossil fuels combined with PFAS, phthalates, heavy metals and other toxic chemicals,” Moms Clean Air Force Director and Co-Founder Dominique Browning said.

“They are produced in some of the nation’s most overburdened and underserved communities, blanketing neighborhoods in carcinogenic air pollution.

Browning said many plastics are used for mere minutes, but their impact can leave a mark for centuries to come.

“Plastics are piling up in our landfills and oceans, incinerators are turning waste plastics into toxic air pollutants, and consumer products are leaching chemicals into our bodies. Microplastics are found in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink. They have been found deep in human lungs and in the bodies of newborn babies.”

Browning added that by restricting the most problematic single-use plastic products, investing in reuse and refill systems, and insisting on robust protections for frontline communities, the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act seeks to protect

people at every stage of the plastics supply chain and to set this country on a healthier and more sustainable path forward.

“We applaud its reintroduction and thank Senator Merkley and Representative Huffman for their leadership on this issue,” Browning said.

“Plastic pollution is petrochemical pollution and it’s hurting families right here in the United States,” Beyond Petrochemicals Executive Director Heather McTeer Toney said. “Companies continue to pile onto our country’s plastic pollution problem without taking any responsibility or being held to account. This legislation will begin to change that. While plastic packaging, bottles, and bags may be the most visible, the waste and pollution created by the petrochemical plants manufacturing these products is harming the communities around them and fueling the climate crisis. We thank Sen. Merkley and Rep. Huffman for their leadership in advancing the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act.” “We’re at a crisis point with plastic pollution and we need action. Plastic pollution harms our oceans, climate, communities, and wildlife,” Oceana Campaign Director Christy Leavitt said. “The solution is to stop plastic pollution at the source by reducing the production and use of unnecessary single-use plastic and move to refillable and reusable systems.

The Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act does just that.

We applaud Senator Merkley, Congressman Huffman, and their colleagues for introducing this important bill. Cities and states have been leading the way on plastic reduction policies, and it’s time for federal action so we can turn the tide on plastic pollution before it’s too late.”

Merkley and Huffman said the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act is endorsed by nearly 100 groups.

Holiday Bazaar Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale November 10 and 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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For the second straight year, Columbia River PUD (CRPUD) earned a place on the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon list. The PUD placed No. 27 among medium-sized organizations on the list, which is compiled

by Oregon Business Magazine.

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Public Relations Specialist Kyle Boggs spoke about what the recognition means to the organization.

“One of our key goals is ‘to offer a safe, positive, and rewarding work environment to retain and attract outstanding employees who are dedicated to pursuing the mission and values of the PUD.’ Earning recognition on this list two years in a row shows that we are succeeding

in that goal,” Boggs said.

Columbia River PUD serves about 20,385 electric meters in Columbia County, Oregon, and a small portion of northern Multnomah County, according to its website.

Though the PUD raised its rates in October due to the recent rise in material costs, it was the first rate increase since October of 2021.

Boggs said this recogni-

tion as a top 100 business is because of the work of CRPUD’s staff.

“We have a great staff that understands our mission is to provide quality services at the lowest practical cost.

We work hard every day to deliver on commitment,” Boggs said.

Going forward, Boggs said that the PUD is “dedicated to providing exceptional service to our community.”

garbage bill. Additionally, there will be smaller items like a cozy sheepskin wool rug and a set of decorative bull horns.

Individual tickets for the auction cost $30 or a table for eight can be purchased for $240. Attendees will be treated to a delicious catered formal dinner and entertained by a local live band.

To add a bit more excitement, Watson has organized

a dessert auction, which will take place immediately following dinner. Guests can bid on donated baked goods for their tables to enjoy.

Beer and wine will also be available for purchase throughout the event.

The center is hoping to see at least 200 attendees this year, which would greatly benefit the Home Delivered Meals program, ensuring that seniors within

the community don’t go hungry.

Tickets and information to the event may be purchased through the senior center website: www.SHSeniorCenter.org or in-person at the center, located at 375 South 15th Street in St. Helens. The center may also be called for any questions or inquiries about becoming a volunteer. Call: 503-3973377.

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Growing a healthy child Protective shots Your baby counts on you for everything from cuddles to health care. Keep them safe from childhood diseases by staying up-to-date on vaccines.

Wellness exams It’s easy to see preschoolers get taller. But they grow in all kinds of ways. A yearly well-child visit helps you keep on top of their development.

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Veterans Day Honoring our heroes on Nov. 11

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Hometown Heroes of Columbia County The Hometown Heroes of Columbia County (HTHCC) has placed a “Thank you veterans” sign at 6 local Veterans Memorials in Columbia County.

There are signs in St. Helens, Scappoose, Rainier, Columbia City, Vernonia and Clatskanie. HTHCC is a volunteer group operating out of the Columbia County

Sheriff’s Office.

“The primary mission of the Hometown Heroes (HTHCC) is to support and honor our deployed troops wherever they may be,”

HTHCC’s Doug Walker said. “We also support the local National Guard unit when not deployed by helping with their Christmas party and a family picnic

during the summer.”

This marks the third year the Hometown Heroes has made this gesture of gratitude to the veterans of the county, past, present

and future.

The signs will stay up through Veteran’s Day weekend reminding everyone to Thank a Vet.

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The Clatskanie Arts Commission (CAC), as part of fits 34th performing arts series, is pleased to present the Oregon Symphonic Band in concert on Sunday, November 12, at 3 p.m. in the Donavon Wooley PAC at Clatskanie Middle/ High School.

Oregon’s Premier Symphonic Band (OSB) will be honoring our veterans with selections such as Washington Post, American Salute, Battle Cry for Freedom, Black Granite, National Emblem, God Bless America/America the Beautiful, Star Spangled Spectacular and, of course, the Armed Forces Medley.

This 60+ symphonic band, under the direction of Michael Burche-Pesses, has performed throughout the United States and been honored with many awards.

Not only will this performance honor our veterans, but it will also give band students an opportunity to see that performing music may be part of their lives well beyond their school years.

The OSB performers will be an inspiration to all young musicians.

This will be a wonderful afternoon of music performed in the newly renovated PAC. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and free admission to music students, music teachers, children and especially our

veterans. Tickets may be purchased online at clatskaniearts.org or at the door on the day of the concert.

CAC is also excited to announce its 34th annual Performing Arts Series: • Sunday, December 3: Old Fashioned Christmas with the Fireside Social Orchestra • Sunday, February 18: 3 Leg Torso • Sunday, March 10: Skamokawa Swamp Opera • Friday, April 26: New Zealand Singer Will Martin Visit clatskaniearts.org for a preview of these performances. Please contact Elsa at 503-728-3403 for more information.

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Scappoose native serves aboard U.S. Navy floating airport LT. CMDR. CHRIS DONLON, NAVY OFFICE OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH Chronicle Guest Article

Petty Officer 3rd Class Tazman Loosli, a native of Scappoose, Oregon, is one of more than 5,000 sailors serving aboard the self-contained mobile airport, USS Abraham Lincoln.

Equipped with a full flight deck and more than 60 aircraft including attack fighter jets and helicopters, aircraft carriers are one of the largest warships in the world.

Loosli, a 2020 Scappoose High School graduate, joined the Navy three years ago.

“I joined the Navy for a fresh start coming out of high school,” said Loosli. “I wanted to get myself on my feet.”

Skills and values learned in the Navy are similar to those found in Scappoose.

“Some of the most important lessons I brought with me to the service are that hard work pays off, discipline is key and that respect is earned, not given,” said

Loosli.

Aircraft carriers are the centerpiece of America’s Naval forces. For more than 100 years, they have projected power, sustained sea control, bolstered deterrence, provided humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and maintained enduring commitments worldwide.

According to Navy officials, aircraft carriers are versatile and have unique mission capabilities that make them a more strategic asset for the Navy than fixed-site bases. They are often the first response in a global crisis because of their ability to operate freely in international waters anywhere on the world’s ocean.

In addition, no other weapon system can deploy and operate forward with a full-sized, nuclear-powered aircraft carrier’s speed, endurance, agility and the combat capability of its air wing.

“Sailors are truly the most valuable asset on USS Abraham Lincoln,” said Capt. Pete Riebe, commanding officer of Abraham Lincoln. “The crew has been working hard preparing the

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ship for deployment since I took command and I can’t wait to take the team to sea so that I can see these warfighters in action.”

This year commemorates

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50 years of women flying in the U.S. Navy. In 1973, the first eight women began flight school in Pensacola.

One year later six of them, known as “The First Six,”

earned their “Wings of Gold.” Over the past 50 years, the Navy has expanded its roles for women to lead and serve globally, and today women aviators project power from the sea in every type of Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard aircraft. According to Navy officials, our Nation and our Navy is stronger because of their service.

With 90 percent of global commerce traveling by sea and access to the internet relying on the security of undersea fiber optic cables, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity of the United States is directly linked to trained sailors and a strong Navy.

As a member of the Navy, Loosli is part of a world-class organization focused on maintaining maritime dominance, strengthening partnerships, increasing competitive warfighting capabilities and sustaining combat-ready forces in support of the National Defense Strategy.

“The Navy is a powerhouse of diverse individuals who unify on the front lines

of defense to keep our adversaries at bay,” said Loosli.

Loosli has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.

“My proudest moment in the Navy was getting pinned with my Surface Warfare qualification pin,” said Loosli. “I’m also really proud of being promoted to the rank of petty officer.”

As Loosli and other sailors continue to perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.

“Serving in the Navy means I’m working in a diverse community to better myself and others,” said Loosli.

Loosli is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.

“I want to thank Tyler Kendall, Siera Kendall, Jaraco Richardson and Gary Loosli for being my motivation and pushing me to join,” said Loosli.

“My advice to my shipmates is that the Navy is what you make of it,” added Loosli. “My advice to everyone is never forget to smile.”

Kenneth Schreiber’s wild distraction: The raid on the Philippine POW camp Cabanatuan COMPILED BY MIKE CLARK Chronicle Guest Article On the night of January 30th, 1945, a lone P-61 Black Widow flew over the Cabanatuan POW camp in the Philippines. Its sole mission was to put on an air show that would capture the attention of the Japanese guards below.

The plane “Hard To Get” was piloted by Captain Kenneth Schreiber and radar specialist 1st Lieutenant Bonnie Rucks, from the 547th Night Fighter Squadron.

They had received an unusual request to fly over the prison camp and distract the guards long enough for the combined forces of United States Army Rangers, Alamo Scouts, and Filipino guerillas to creep across open terrain surrounding the camp and rescue the 500 allied POWs held captive there.

Forty-five minutes before the raid, Schreiber and Rucks flew over the camp and began their convincing performance of a severely crippled plane on the verge of a crash.

The guards were caught by surprise as they watched the P-61 circle above with the engines sputtering and backfiring loudly. This effect was caused by Schreiber’s skill of manipulating the ignition to cut the power to the engines and then restart them. They waggled their wings and then scraped over the nearby tree-covered ridgeline with

only 30 feet of clearance, only to reappear again to take another pass. Finally, they disappeared over the horizon with the Japanese transfixed, waiting for the sound of an explosion.

The spectacle caused the Japanese to be completely unaware of the planned raid on Cabanatuan, allowing it to be a massive success for the Allied forces.

Kenneth Schreiber was from Rainier, graduating from Rainier High school in 1937. He had a sister Dorothy, who graduated in 1942 and married Bob Bernard that year on September 3 in the Hudson Community Church.

Their parents were Joseph and Hilda Schreiber, and they had lived on the property that is now owned by the John Stennick family (at the end of Oliva Dr. off of Wonderly Road). Chris Smith grew up next door to them and remembered, “In my early teens I worked for them in their orchard, mowing yard and anything a teenage boy could do. In my late teens and early 20’s, I cut their firewood and filled the basement of the house with it for winter. Joe taught me a lot about the logging history of the area. He showed me where the steam donkey sat that lowered the rail cars loaded with logs from the Hudson and surrounding areas.” (1).

It was Duane Bernard’s uncle Bob who married Dorothy, and he remembers

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“I worked side by side with Joe in the early and mid ‘50s at the cheese plant in Rainier. Rainier Creamery, later on Standard Dairy, also sold bottled milk and ice cream. Plus, they owned the lockers there, but that’s another story. Joe and I, and a few others from the Creamery, used to deer hunt together in the, then recent, Tillamook Burn. I bought a gun from Joe that I still have, and I treasure it. Probably the most interesting thing that I remember about Joe is the fact that he related to me that he helped to build the old original Columbia River Highway out east of Rainier. He said he drove a horse-pulling a fresno. A fresno was a small scraper used to scrape up and then haul dirt or rock. It had to be dumped manually. I often wonder if

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From left to right, Crew Chief Technical Sergeant John Crough, radar specialist 1st Lt. Bonnie Rucks, Pilot Lt. Ken Schreiber and Col. Johnson.

he had a hand in building the portion of that road by Little Jack Falls where ROHM is involved currently. All he ever told me was ‘out east of town.’ Joe’s father-in-law was Johnny Johnson who owned the property prior to Joe and Hilda. Johnny Johnson created the ‘Johnson Fir.’ Joe donated one to the city, and it was planted in front of and to the east of Rainier City Hall. I remember a conversation Carl Nys and I had about the Johnson Fir,” Duane commented.

Kenneth continued his

military service after World War II serving in Korea and Vietnam and rose to the rank of Lt. Col in the US Air Force. He passed away in 1994.

(1) The concrete pedestal that Chris saw was for the Yeon and Pelton’s railroad incline engine that was used to lower trains cars full of logs down to be the Rinearson’s slough where they were dumped and formed into log rafts.

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Legion raffle drawing, and Hester said that there will be coffee, cookies, and other refreshments in the covered gazebo following the event.

Hester said Veterans Day is important to commemorate because it is an event that recognizes the role of veterans in the freedoms that Americans enjoy every day.

Black Widow: Fighter, Hunter, and Decoy - World War Wings, b. Mr James “Big Jim” Truman, the official Historian of the 547th Night Fighter Squadron, c. Rescuing the Most Doomed American Soldiers of WW2 - The Great Raid YouTube d. Ghost Soldiers, The Epic Account of World War II’s Greatest Rescue Mission

by Hampton Sides, pages 248 & 249 e. https://arsofhistory.org/articles/v14n2_ cabanatuan_page_1.html “A lot of people confuse [Veterans Day] with Memorial Day. Memorial Day is to honor the past. Veterans Day is to honor all soldiers, all veterans who have served the military past and present,” Hester said. “It’s very important that people take time out of their schedule to get together and recognize the military and expound upon why we are free.”

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