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Zuber family files complaint against Columbia County

interest in the records, in accordance with ORS 192.407(3)(c), and pay plaintiffs a $200 statutory penalty for “failing to timely complete their response to plaintiffs’ public records requests, according to ORS 192.407(3)(b).

Finally, the complaint seeks the awarding of “reasonable attorney fees and costs,” in accordance with ORS 192.431(3).

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Representatives of the Zuber family have filed a complaint against the Columbia County District Attorney’s Office and the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) because they say public records requested of the agencies have not been filled, now more than two years after the original requests were made.

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Background On March 13, 2019, Sarah Zuber’s body was found by her sister Katie Zuber, on the side of Neer City Road in Rainier, less than 400 feet from her home.

After an investigation by a major crimes team, Oregon State Medical Examiner Rebecca Millius ruled that the death was accidental and caused by “combined deterious effects of acute ethanol (beverage alcohol) intoxication and hypothermia due to exposure.”

Zuber family spokesperson Jennifer Massey and Zuber family attorney Erica Tatoian spoke with The Chronicle to provide insight on the nature of the complaint.

The Zuber complaint Part of the complaint stems from a request for records in January 2021. The Zubers requested materials related to the passing of their daughter. Initially, they were refused because of an ongoing criminal investigation, even though the conclusion of the investigation had been delivered.

Following the decision that the death was accidental, Tatoian said former Columbia County District Attorney Jeff Auxier contacted the family to say that they would provide the records in “batches.”

According to the Zuber’s representatives, Auxier provided some of, but not all, of the records.

“I’m not sure exactly what happened, but he did provide them some records, and then somehow never completed providing records,” Tatoian said. “Two years later, that’s how I got involved.

So when I get involved, I make a request to CCSO, and they also say it’s under investigation. I then get a call from Jeff Auxier who says it’s under investigation because DOJ is involved.”

Following that call, Tatoian made another request for the records in February 2023 or an

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explanation of what records they were withholding and why. Again, Auxier released “a hand full” of records and said he was “working on the rest.”

“From February 1, to his resignation at the end of July, I’m constantly emailing him for status updates,” Tatoian said.

The records requests were continually “put off,” according to Tatoian. In September, Tatoian submitted a petition for review to Interim District Attorney Colin Benson. The petition is a step that is required under public records law when a request is denied.

“The letter explains the whole history, all the requests that were made, and why they should have been produced. We ask Benson to order them to be produced, to waive any fees associated with them, and to pay the statutory penalty, which is $200 when there’s an undue delay in producing records,” Tatoian said.

After two weeks, Tatoian said that Benson reversed the decision to withhold the records and “ordered disclosure.”

The response the Zuber family say they received from Benson on Oct. 12 is included in the complaint and is as follows: “On Sept. 14, 2023, you petitioned my office for a review of an earlier denial of a request for public records under ORS 192.415.

Having reviewed the matter and in my position as interim District Attorney for Columbia County I hereby reverse the decision to deny your request,” Benson said.

“I have notified Columbia County Counsel [redacted] copied here, of my decision and I am directing

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our office manager [redacted] also copied here, to provide you with the requested records in a manner consistent with Oregon law.”

Tatoian said that under public records law, once a DA orders disclosure, “you have seven days to disclose,” or the public body must go to a court to have the decision stayed or reversed.

Tatoian said that after initially not getting a response from the county, on Nov. 7, they received an estimate of the cost of filling the records in the amount of $4,321.50. The cost is based on estimates of hours of staff review and other fees.

“So, that was surprising. So I went back to county council and asked them to waive the fees. We requested them in 2021, they’re almost three years late, and even if you’re ignoring that, I requested them in February, that’s nine months ago,” Tatoian said.

Tatoian said that the county wants the Zubers to pay the money to procure the records, but there seems to be uncertainty regarding the documents that have already been filled under the disclosures from Auxier and what records the family has yet to see.

The claims for relief on both records requests from 2021 and 2023 seek the same outcome. In both cases, they hope the court finds that the county did not comply with Oregon Public Records Law. They want the prompt disclosure of all records requested within seven days, in accordance with ORS 192.407(3)(a). They also want all fees waived based on their undue and unwarranted delay in disclosing records and the public’s

The Chronicle reached out to the county regarding the complaint filed by the Zubers. Columbia County Public Information Officer Mark Pacheco said, “as a matter of practice, the county does not comment on topics of ongoing litigation.” Pacheco did give information related to the complaint, however.

Firstly, Pacheco said the county disagrees with the notion that the interim District Attorney ordered the county to provide these records, “much less without recouping its costs.” Pacheco said that the Zubers “previously submitted several Public Records Requests that the county has completed.”

“They have received the records associated with those requests and now seek a duplicate of them, as well as many others. There are thousands of pages of documents in all,” Pacheco said. “The county is working with the Zubers’ attorney to avoid duplicative work and lower the cost as much as possible.

The county has also requested that the Zubers submit a formal request to waive fees as provided by Oregon law.”

Regarding the $4,321.50 fee to acquire the records, Pacheco said Oregon law states that Public Records Requests should be paid for before releasing records.

“The county’s fees are assessed based on the estimated time/effort involved in preparing the information multiplied by the unit(s) of measure involved (hour, minutes, each, etc.),” Pacheco said. “The estimated fee is based on the estimated amount of time to produce the records, the number of pages, and additional costs (such as thumb drives). If it takes less time or fewer documents are produced, the county refunds the difference to the requester.”

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Mayor Susan (Sue) Ziglinski.

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The City of Columbia City recently announced the death of Mayor Susan (Sue) Ziglinski.

Mayor Ziglinski passed away on Nov. 10, 2023.

Sue was elected as Mayor of Columbia City in November 2022 and took office on Jan. 19, 2023. She was originally elected to the City Council in 2017 and served as a Council member from 2018 to 2022.

“Even though she was only mayor for a short time, she took her role seriously and will be missed. Her passing is a great loss for our community, City Council and staff, the numerous organizations she dedicated her time to, and especially her family. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers,” the city said in a statement.

Ziglinski consulted for the federal government in the Department of Human Services, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and the Department of Justice on tribal issues, tribal law, and social services issues, according to the Columbia City website.

Ziglinski also volunteered as a board member for the Native American Rehabilitation Center (a position she held for 33 years), the Stumptown Stages (a musical theater in Portland), the Columbia Pacific Food Bank, which serves Columbia County, and the Oregon Golf Association.

Details regarding a public memorial service will be provided as they become available.

The City Council President, Gordon Thistle will assume the powers and duties of the mayor until such time as the role of the mayor is filled. Discussion on filling the role of mayor will occur at the Nov. 16 City Council meeting.

Ringing the bell for a cause

St. Helens Kiwanis Club hopes to raise enough funds to deliver meals to local families in need

BY SARAH KELLY Chronicle Guest Article

With the holiday season upon us, many organizations, looking to offer a helping hand to those in need, are gearing up for their yearly fundraisers. The St. Helens Kiwanis

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Club is one of those organizations, actively partaking in the annual Salvation Army bell ringing.

Volunteers will brave the cold weather to ring bells from November 21 through December 23, standing proudly outside the St. Helens Safeway, located at 795 Lower Columbia River Highway. A portion of the funds raised during this time will go directly toward the St. Helens Kiwanis Club’s Holiday Hope Christmas Food Program.

Founded in 1926, the Kiwanis Club was the first service organization in Columbia County. The club has been doing its Holiday Hope Christmas Food Program, helping the local community for decades.

Jack Graff, with the St. Helens Kiwanis Club, has been in the area since 1985 and stated that the food program had already been running at that time.

The food program delivers baskets full of food to needy people within the community. “This year we are partnering with the local volunteer firefighter group to identify families in need of our assistance,” said Graff. “The names go to them and then they provide that information to us.” The Kiwanis Club is given the number of individuals in a nominated family, allowing them to provide enough food for each family.

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Jason Moon was one of many volunteers who braved the cold weather from past years to help ring the bell, raising funds for important local outreach programs.

Last year the program was able to provide food baskets to approximately 180 community members and with enough donations they hope to meet or exceed that number this year.

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pairs with many organizations to help spread joy during the holiday season. “We have partners in this endeavor. Our partners in this are the Toy N Joy committee and the Columbia Pacific Food Bank, which is the food bank here in the local

area. The Toy N Joy is also local,” said Graff. “We all kind of support each other in this thing.”

According to Graff, the remainder of the raised money, after the portion has been donated to the Holiday Hope Christmas Food Program, is then applied to other needs county-wide by the Salvation Army.

Helping their community through bell ringing is a yearly event that Graff and many others of the Kiwanis Club enjoy participating in. Seeing a parent hand their child donation money to place in the red kettle, is a heart-warming site. “I thank them for letting [their child] understand what this is all about,” said Graff. “[It’s] helping give people a hand up at this time of year.”

The Kiwanis Club still has many open time slots for the Salvation Army bell ringing that need community volunteers to fill. While many of the hours are taken up by the St. Helens Kiwanis Club members, it still relies on help from additional volunteers.

Time slots range from two hours to three hours and have openings on various days. To look at their signup sheet please visit the St. Helens Kiwanis Club website: StHelensOR.KiwanisOne.org. Click on the ‘Events’ tab and look for ‘Bell ringing 2023’ to view the sheet.

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Scappoose School Bond fails at the ballot box WILL LOHRE Country Media, Inc.

Following months of build-up, the proposed ballot measure that sought to fund a new middle school and other projects in Scappoose School District has been rejected by voters.

The voice of the voters overwhelmingly opposed Measure 5-294. Of the 5,953 votes cast in the election for the Scappoose School Bond, 1,636 voters said yes, with 4,317 opting not to support the new bond.

In a letter to the community, Scappoose School District Superintendent Tim Porter thanked the community for taking part in the process. Porter said the district will move forward despite being disappointed with the result.

“Although we are

disappointed in the loss of Measure 5-296, we are steadfast in our commitment to providing safe, healthy schools that support students for generations to come,” Porter said in the letter. “The infrastructure needs of our schools will continue to pose challenges, especially the 92-year-old Scappoose Middle School.”

The other needs Porter was referring to, in addition to the new middle school, include updating safety infrastructure at all the schools in the district, including fire suppression systems, roofing, improved camera monitoring, and asbestos abatement.

Measure 5-296 was slated to be the largest bond of its kind ever passed in Scappoose, with an estimated $110 million proposed to be raised by an increased property tax levy in the

ing to the 2009 Bond Measure, sits at $1.41/$1000.

The new bond would have been an increase of $1.22/$1000, bringing the total cost to taxpayers to a combined bond levy rate of $2.63/$1000 of assessed property value.

area. The bond, which was three times larger than the last bond instituted in 2009, sparked controversy among the community.

Many residents took to social media, questioning

features familiar to St. Helens residents, such as Sand Island, Mt. Hood, and Mt. St. Helens. In line with Doggett’s whimsical and humorous style, there are fantastical elements as well, like the Columbia County Sheriff’s boat chasing down Bigfoot on a jet ski.

Doggett, who is one of the owners of Spilt Ink Gallery & Gifts in downtown St. Helens, started the mural in July and finished it in September. While the mural is outside, Doggett primed all of the plywood and used exterior paint to fortify the work from the elements.

Other examples of

Doggett’s work that can be found around town are the book drops at the St. Helens Library and the banner of the salmon outside the Olde School.

The new mural has been a welcome view to the patients, and Doggett reported that Dr. Grim has received positive feedback from his customers.

“I think he was happy with it. He said he’s getting a lot of people commenting on it,” Doggett said. “Because I think people recognize where it is.”

Keep an eye out for Doggett’s work around town and if you are in a chair at St. Helens Dental Care.

What’s next

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Measure 5-294 was rejected by Scappoose voters by a 2,681 vote margin.

the cost of the measure and whether the district was being transparent about the cost to voters when looking at the combined cost of the new and previous bonds.

The current levy, accord-

In his letter to the community, Porter said the district will continue to work to address its ongoing infrastructural issues.

“We will continue to engage with the community and partner with the Board of Directors to assess how we will meet these continued needs,” Porter said.

According to the Chronicle’s previous coverage regarding the school bond, Porter said it is estimated that the district would need to invest a minimum of

$30.6 million to address infrastructure upgrades and aging building systems.

This figure differs from the findings of a 128-page ‘Long-Range Facility Master Plan’ that was commissioned by the district and conducted by the firm Cooperative Strategies in June 2022. The report contains a diagnostic of each school’s facility issues and the projected costs to rectify them.

According to that report, Scappoose Middle School would need upwards of $10 million to get up to the minimum expected code.

The Facility Master Plan lists the cost of building a new school at roughly $48 million.

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Patients of St. Helens Dental Care will have a scenic view as they sit in the dentist’s chair, thanks to a new mural painted by local artist Toni Doggett.

Dr. Jeff Grim commissioned the work earlier this summer. The mural resides in the back portion of the St. Helens Dental Care property.

Painted on plywood sections that were then mounted on the fence across from the dentist’s office windows, the mural spans about 64 feet.

The mural portrays the Columbia River, with

Toni Doggett’s mural will give patients a familiar Columbia County view.

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St. Helens Lions Club gathered at McCormick Park for Fall clean-up SARAH KELLY Chronicle Guest Article

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On Saturday, October 21 Rosemary Jeffery, a member of the St. Helens Lions Club, took part in cleaning the exercise station at McCormick Park.

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President of the St. Helens Lions Club, Jimmy Jeffrey volunteered his time and energy, along with many others, to help see that McCormick Park’s exercise station was clear of debris.

Since the late 1980s, the St. Helens Lions Club has been helping to maintain and clean the beautiful McCormick Park, one of the most valued parks in St. Helens. On October 21, club members gathered at the park to carry out their annual Fall clean-up project.

The St. Helens Lions Club organizes Spring and Fall clean-up days at McCormick Park, helping to ensure it stays safe and accessible for everyone within the community to enjoy.

Club members spent a couple of hours cleaning debris primarily from the area surrounding the park’s 17 exercise stations.

The Lions Club also helps keep an eye on the safety of the exercise equipment, seeing to it that devices are quickly repaired when needed.

Members spent their time raking and blowing leaves, removing fallen branches and weeding the area. While the volunteers dedicated this particular day to maintaining the exercise area, members have also made it a habit to pick up any trash spotted along the trails while out walking.

According to St. Helens Lions Club member, Sharon Fraser, some members have adopted certain blocks of the park and make sure to

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Jayson Hester beside the 1945 VFW cannon that resides in McCormick Park.

In the original reporting of the story about the Annual Veterans Day Event in McCormick Park, which was published Nov. 8, due to reporter error, it

was stated that Gene Hester was the subject of the photo that accompanied the article. That information was inaccurate. Jayson Hester is the subject

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of the photo, a veteran of two deployments, and Gene Hester’s son. The Chronicle is happy to set the record straight.

clear any trash from their areas regularly. Fraser refers to it as “walking with a purpose.”

“I carry a little bag [with me] and if I see a cigarette butt … I’ll just stop and pick it up. There are

multiple trash cans along the routes that you can just dump it out in,” said Fraser.

Volunteering time and energy to their Fall cleanup at McCormick Park is something the members of the St. Helens Lions Club

take great pride in doing for their community. Helping to keep this important park and its vital exercise devices clean and functioning for many more years to come, is a great service for all who live in the area.

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St. Helens Lions Club’s diabetes screening event SUBMITTED BY THE ST. HELENS LIONS CLUB

The St. Helens Lions Club held a free diabetes screening event on November 7 in the community room of the Columbia Pacific Food Bank.

November is National Diabetes Awareness month, and this year’s focus is on taking action to prevent diabetes health problems.

Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glu-

cose, also called blood sugar, is too high.

The St. Helens Lions Club identified this service project as important for our community because the tri-county area of Columbia, Clatsop, and Tillamook counties have some of the highest diabetes rates in the state. This diabetes screening event was also made possible through a partnership with the Columbia Health Services and the OSU Extension Service. Lions Clubs

International, with support from the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), are working to reduce the prevalence of diabetes and improve the lives of those living with diabetes.

Of the 21 people screened for diabetes, one person was identified as pre-diabetic who wasn’t previously aware of their condition. Several others previously identified as pre-diabetic were told that their lifestyles were keeping them in the targeted range.

A participant is screened (seated) at the free diabetes screening event on November 7 by Laura, as Don observes. Both are with Columbia Health Services.

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And the study’s findings offer lessons for Oregon, Hoover said.

“There is an incredibly large mismatch really between where the medical need in jails is for substance use disorder care, and then how available that is and how funded that is,” Hoover said. “That’s something that we really need to do something about.”

Hoover said Oregon’s system could take several steps to address the problem, including prioritizing funding and partnering with providers, with a focus on getting treatment inside facilities.

“We need the leadership inside the correction system to say that that’s a high priority,” he said.

More than half of about 12,000 inmates in Oregon’s state prisons have an addiction or drug use problem, according to a 2022 state report of the state’s addiction treatment

services and gaps in coverage.

But only about 9% of inmates who need treatment receive it while in custody, according to legislative testimony the Oregon Department of Corrections submitted in March when lawmakers considered a bill to expand access to treatment. That bill died.

County officials, Hoover said, also have a role to play and can direct funding, including opioid settlement funds, toward their jails.

Incarceration without treatment does not serve people, Hoover said.

When incarcerated people have withdrawal symptoms without treatment, they will be more vulnerable to begin using drugs and reoffend when they are released, Hoover said.

Drugs continue to be a challenge as incarcerated people with addiction problems enter jails on other charges,

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A participant is screened (seated) at the free diabetes screening event on November 7 by Kat with Columbia Health Services.

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Study reveals just who is using opioids in rural areas BEN BOTKIN Oregon Capital Chronicle Chronicle Guest Article

Almost half of people in rural areas who use illicit drugs were in prison or jail in the last six months, according to a new national study.

The study surveyed nearly 3,000 people in rural areas spanning 10 states, including Oregon, who use illicit drugs including fentanyl, heroin and other opioids. Within the group, 42% were in prison or jail within the past six months.

The study suggests the nation – and Oregon – should do more to reach and treat people for drug addiction while they are incarcerated and in custody. The findings come as Oregon is in the midst of an opioid addiction crisis and hundreds of Oregonians are dying every year from overdoses.

“You have a reachable time in jails, and most jails are not providing this kind of addiction care,” said the study’s lead author, Dr. Dan Hoover, an assistant professor of medi-

cine at Oregon Health & Science University’s School of Medicine. “In a broader sense, our correctional institutions have a mandate to rehabilitate people who have entered the system — and treating addiction is a huge part of that.”

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University and from nine other states – Illinois, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Kentucky, West Virginia, Ohio, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont – participated in the study, which was published Thursday in the journal JAMA Network Open. The study relied upon data from the Rural Opioid Initiative, a research consortium.

In Oregon, much of the attention on drug addiction is through the lens of Measure 110, which voters passed in 2020 to decriminalize possession of small amounts of hard drugs and put cannabis revenue toward addiction treatment and services. Since then, concerns have mounted about public drug use and rising drug overdoses. Gov. Tina

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A national study shows nearly half of people in rural areas who use illicit drugs often were incarcerated recently, including in Oregon.

Kotek and Oregon lawmakers say Oregon’s addiction crisis will be front and center during the 2024 session as the state looks for ways to help addicts get treatment, keep public areas safe and prosecute drug dealers.

The study’s participants were surveyed between January 2018 and March 2020, before Measure 110 passed.

like property crimes.

“Substance use disorder is still in our jails,” Hoover said.

“We did not come anywhere close to eliminating the need for substance use disorder treatment in our jails. It’s just a persistent need that will be there. And we definitely want to respond the best way we can.” https://oregoncapital chronicle.com/2023/11/10/ study-nearly-half-of-peopleusing-opioids-in-rural-areaswere-recently-incarcerated/ Oregon Capital Chronicle is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Oregon Capital Chronicle maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Lynne Terry for questions: info@oregoncapitalchronicle.com.

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Drought effects linger long after the rain has begun CHIP BUBL Garden Plots Chronicle Guest Column

Drought effects linger long after the rain has begun Most of Columbia County had no real rain for about 90 days this summer. For many gardeners, the long warm season allowed tomatoes to ripen and Concord grapes to actually get sweet.

That was all good. But there is a strong chance that the long dry spell will continue to affect trees and shrubs.

Much of the damage will not show up until next spring or even for several years.

Newly planted trees and shrubs are most at risk.

New plants usually come to us with small root systems (bare root dormant trees) or somewhat constrained ones like those trees and shrubs that we get in containers.

Most gardeners are good about seeing that a proper planting hole is dug (wider as opposed to deep), that grass and weeds are taken care of and that the trees are kept well-watered the first year. But often, second year trees still lack vigorous root systems. Moisture competition from grass and skimpy watering in August through October can send these plants into crisis when the soil profile dries out as much as it did this summer.

Symptoms may include rapid drying of the leaves or individual limbs dying. Under the ground, roots may be damaged. Root injury often leads to the strange symptom of trees leafing out next spring and then quickly turning brown.

Drought stress may increase insect injury. A non-stressed tree often has resins, sap, or gum that helps it fight off trunk or limb borers. Weakened trees can’t mount the same level of defense. Roots that have partially died back can be more prone to root diseases that may cause significant and sometimes fatal problems in the coming years.

For both these problems, there are no treatments (root diseases) or only marginally effective ones (insect borers).

Some of our native trees have very sophisticated stress response capacities. A lot of Oregon Garry oaks can be found in St. Helens on rocky, dry sites.

This year, many had brown leaves by early August but have set buds on their branches and should, for the most part, leaf out normally next year.

Douglas fir is a little more problematic. It now grows on lower elevation sites that originally had oaks. Though Douglas fir naturally goes dormant in the late summer, the degree

of dryness this fall mirrors other years that caused problems for fir trees. Some trees have already turned brown and are dead. Others have limbs that have died but the tree is still alive.

Callers to the Extension office have noted the amount of needles being shed this year. It is normal for conifers to shed needles in the fall from the inside out but drought stressed trees often dispense with more needles in response to lack of moisture. Western red cedars were also stressed by droughty conditions this past spring and summer.

These may die with little warning. However, don’t confuse sporadic “flagging” scattered throughout cedar trees. That is normal.

As noted above, our summer to early fall stress can continue to show up as dying trees well into the next several years. A cold dry winter could aggravate that problem but right now, that doesn’t appear to be in the forecast. We have had a significant rain the last month or so. That will help.

planted garlic, tulips, daffodils, or snowdrops, don’t despair. Get to it. You might even find some bulbs at discount.

• Trap voles (meadow mice) and keep vegetation cut tight around newer trees and shrubs to help predators find the mice before they find your plants.

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

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

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

Dec. 7 Columbia County Beekeepers Monthly meeting The program to be announced. Thursday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. meeting at the Saint Helens /OSU Extension Office or by Zoom.

Please email for the zoom link. All are welcome.

Columbiacountyoregonbeekeepers@gmail.com.

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Winterizing the garden • Cover rose bushes with a sawdust mulch above the graft union and up several inches to protect the plant in the event of very cold weather. Prune back to about 2 feet now.

• Figure out how to protect your container plants when the weather turns cold. Roots are not as hardy as tops. Plants that are hardy to 0° F in the ground can die at 15-20°F in containers. Best strategy is to put them out of the direct wind and when the weather turns frigid, wrap some insulation around the pot, keep the soil moist, and consider throwing a tarp, row cover, or blanket over the top.

• Mulch landscape and vegetable beds.

• It is not too late to plant bulbs. Our mild winters allow bulbs to push out roots and establish themselves far later than other parts of the country.

If you find that you haven’t

If you have questions on any of these topics or other home garden and/ or farm questions, please contact Chip Bubl, Oregon State University Extension office in St. Helens at 503397-3462 or at chip.bubl@ oregonstate.edu. The office is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

Free newsletter The Oregon State University Extension office in Columbia County publishes a monthly newsletter on gardening and farming topics (called County Living) written/edited by yours truly. All you need to do is ask for it and it will be mailed or emailed to you.

Call 503-397-3462 to be put on the list. Alternatively, you can find it on the web at http://extension.oregonstate. edu/columbia/ and click on newsletters.

Resource information Oregon State University Extension Service – Columbia County 505 N. Columbia River Highway St. Helens, OR 97051 503-397-3462

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Voices of the Community VFW Post 1440 Thank you very much for posting the information about our upcoming VFW Post 1440 Nov. 11th Veterans Day Memorial Ceremony at McCormick Park in St. Helens Oregon.

The attendance was very good. I sent you pictures and explained that the person

in uniform was my son Jayson Hester. However you put his picture in uniform, standing next to the cannon, and wrote that it was Gene Hester. It is not. It is my son Jayson Hester.

The rest of your article was well done and very appreciated but this was a big mistake. My son Jayson has served proudly. He has proudly served in 2 deploy-

ments so far. He definitely deserves recognition but he also deserves his name be attached to his picture, not mine. Can you please change this huge mistake and put it out where all can see and not buried somewhere where people will not see.

nity Room, 64001 Columbia River Hwy., Deer Island, OR 97054.

tered 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.

Community Events 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. 18 NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness ) Support Group Meeting 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Nov. 18th at Elks Veteran Bunker (House), 125 South 13th St. Helens, Oregon. The group’s focus is self care for those who have a loved one with mental illness. Contact Judy Thompson for more information at 503-397-6056.

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 Commu-

Dec. 5 Michael Allen Harrison Concert 6 p.m. in the Columbia City Community Hall (1850 Second Street). Tickets will be $20. Proceeds will be used for improvements on the Community Hall itself.

Tickets can be purchased at Columbia City, City Hall (1840 Second Street, Columbia City, OR.) Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. You can also purchase tickets over the telephone and have them held at will call (503-397-4010). We have limited seating and have sold out in previous years.

Ongoing Events Fridays 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Caples House offers Tea and Sweets: a bottomless cup of tea with a homemade dessert. Cost is $5. In The Cottage, 1925 First Street in Columbia City.

Call 503-397-5390 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 503-3975390.

Lower Columbia River Watershed Council Lower Columbia Watershed Council meets the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Clatskanie PUD building. Zoom links are also available. Visit the council’s website for agenda postings and Zoom at www.lowercolumbiariver.org/events-page.

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Wednesday - Sundays. This is a Bible based, Christ-cen-

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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 971-7576389.

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. 503-3975390.

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Obituaries James Ernest

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July 28, 1950 ~ Nov. 4, 2023 Jim was born to James and Josephine Ernest in their home in Vernonia, Oregon on July 28, 1950. When he was one year old the family relocated to Warren, Oregon. He was the eldest of five children, and the only son.

Jim went to Warren Grade School and graduated from Scappoose High School in 1968. He then went to college at Oregon State University and was a life-long Beaver fan. He graduated with a degree in Agriculture Economics in 1972. While at OSU he met Mary Bair, they were married in 1971 and continued their life together for 52 years, until Jim’s passing.

In 1972 Jim joined the Naval Reserves, he received training in construction with the Seabees naval unit at Camp Pendleton. He completed active duty in Gulfport, Mississippi and then con-

tinued his service with the Naval Reserves for six more years. During this time Jim and Mary moved to Warren, Oregon to work on the family farm.

Jim worked on the family farm until his health declined.

Even while farming and with three busy children, he started a successful logging and

Nov. 29, 1947- Nov. 7, 2023

construction business (Jim Ernest Logging and Construction). Jim’s friendly demeanor and winning smile allowed him to create many lasting friendships through a variety of diverse situations, often through his construction and farming businesses.

Preceding Jim in death were his parents, James Calvin Ernest and Josephine Mae (Blaha) Ernest; and his sister Janice Ernest.

Jim is survived by his wife Mary; their three children, Bill Ernest, Sally (Ernest) Mills (Galen Mills), and Amanda Ernest-Fogle (Dan Fogle); and three grandchildren, Anson, Gus, and Emma.

A memorial service was held at 4 p.m. on Nov. 11, 2023 at Grace Lutheran Church, 51737 Columbia River Highway, Scappoose, OR 97056. A reception followed at the same location.

Marcia Ann Edson Orr

May 13, 1939 ~ Oct. 9, 2023

grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 17, 2023 at the Columbia Funeral Home in St. Helens, Oregon.

Rena Norman

May 1, 1955 ~ Oct. 3, 2023 Rena Norman was born on May 1, 1955 and passed away on Oct. 3, 2023.

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Shelton “Dink” Luttrell Jr. passed away Oct. 9, 2023, in St. Helens, Oregon, surrounded by loved ones. He was born May 13, 1939, in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.

He was the only child of Shelton Luttrell Sr. and Lula Belle (Rickert) Luttrell. The family moved to St. Helens, Oregon in the early to mid40’s. Shelton attended St. Helens schools through his junior year. He completed high school and went to community College in Fayetteville, Arkansas, pursuing a drafting degree.

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It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Jurkiewicz at age 72. He passed away in his home surrounded by family on Oct. 28, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer.

Mike fought his cancer with strength and grace while spending as much time as he could with family and friends. Mike was born Sept.

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supportive father and husband that was blessed with a large loving family.

He was very passionate about his career; he was a steamfitter/welder and instructor for Local 290. To Mike, his family and trade were everything.

Mike was a man of many talents and hobbies. He enjoyed bass fishing, dirt bike riding, wood working and taking all the toys to the desert for the winter with his wife. There wasn’t anything that he couldn’t fix or build.

Mike is survived by his wife of 49 years Janice

Jurkiewicz; children, Andrea Jurkiewicz Cullen, Tabatha Stratton, and Matt Williams; grandchildren, Jenna Cullen, Jaden Cullen, Christina Wallace, James Fleming, Cheyenne Jurkiewicz, Austin Abraham, Ryley Luper, and Hayley Fleming; brother Robert Jurkiewicz; and many great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother Joan; father Stanley; and daughter Samantha Jurkiewicz.

The loss of this amazing father leaves a hole in our hearts, his memory will be forever cherished.

Victor Darrell Pardee Oct. 21, 1948 ~ Oct. 30, 2023

Victor Darrell Pardee, 75, a longtime resident of Warren, Oregon, passed away in Yakima, Washington on Oct. 30, 2023 surrounded by his family.

He was born on Oct. 21, 1948 in Goldendale, Washington to Darrell Ivan Pardee and Evelyn Jean Worrell. He graduated from Scappoose High School and served in

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her. She loved to entertain people and make life special for those she loved. She was an active member of the Summerville Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher for over 40 years. She also served with other children’s ministries where she had the opportunity to share the Love of Jesus. She belonged to the

include her husband of 62 years, Frank Beickel of Imbler; son Chuck (Tammie) Beickel of Syracuse, Utah; daughters, Teri (Franklin) Humber of La Grande and April (Jim) Sweigart of Clinton, Utah; 15 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; and a sister.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Nov. 16, 2023, at the Summerville Baptist Church.

Private interment took place at the Summerville Cemetery.

Contributions in memory of Jewelldene Beickel may be made to the Summerville Baptist Church Building Fund or Missionary Fund in care of the church at 507 Jefferson St., Summerville, OR 97876.

Condolences may be left on Jewelldene’s tribute page at www.danielsknopp.com.

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Shelton was preceded in death by his father Shelton Luttrell Sr.; mother Lula Luttrell; wife Jackie Luttrell; and son-in-law Rick Howell.

Shelton is survived by sons, Curtis Luttrell and Craig Huff (Debbie); daughters, Leslie Luttrell and LauraMeyer (Jeff); granddaughters, Lauren Anderson (Michael) and Kelsey Elliott; and grandsons, Benjamin Huff (Megan) and Dayton Elliott.

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They had a son Curtis Luttrell before divorcing. Shelton met Jacqueline Huff in Portland, and in 1969 Shelton married Jackie, her son Craig Huff, and daughter Laura Huff.

Together, they welcomed a daughter Leslie Luttrell.

Shelton worked as a draftsman for a few years before deciding to become a truck driver, which he did until retirement. Shelton had many hobbies and interests.

He loved playing darts and was very good! He and Jackie played tournaments from Canada to Southern California. Shelton was also an avid

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Their daughter, Patti, was born in 1973. Ron was a private pilot and enjoyed flying his 120 Cessna, in his 20s and 30s. He enjoyed hunting, and skeet shooting, as well as crabbing and fishing off the Oregon coast. Ron, Charlotte, and Patti moved to the Molalla area in 1977. In addition to the baling operation, he

grew various crops on their farm along the Molalla River.

After retirement he tended his small apple orchard, grapes and berries, and always had a large garden.

Ron was a member of Grace Church in Molalla.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Irma; sister Kathy Garvin; and brothers, Tim and Tom. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Charlotte; daughter Patti of Seattle; brothers, Rich (Colleen) of Yelm, Washington and Gary (Judy) of La Pine, Oregon; and sister Tammy (Jeff) Hewitt of Bend, Oregon.

A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on Sat., Nov. 19 at Grace Church (901 Molalla Ave.) in Molalla, Oregon. Memorial gifts may be made to Grace Church or Bristol Hospice.

Shelton “Dink” Luttrell Jr.

March 30, 1939 ~ Nov. 3, 2023

Marcia Ann Edson Orr, 84, passed away peacefully on Nov. 3, 2023 on hospice in her apartment at Brookdale Assisted Living Community in Scappoose.

Marcia was born on March 30, 1939 in Pueblo, Colorado.

Marcia moved to California where she met and married Kenneth Orr on Sept. 9, 1960. They moved to Oregon in 1971.

She is survived by her brother Carl Edson of Ferndale, Nevada; son Michael Orr of Sandy, Oregon; daughter Karla Mierkey of Vienna, Missouri; daughter Helen Johnson of Scappoose, Oregon; eight grandchildren; and many great

Ronald Gene Abbott was born on Nov. 29, 1947, in Enid, Oklahoma to Richard Abbott Sr. and Irma (Blaha) Abbott. The family moved to Warren, Oregon in 1948.

Ron attended Warren grade school and Scappoose High School. He graduated from Scappoose High in 1965. Ron was an apprentice millwright (and later a journeyman millwright) at Boise Cascade paper mill in St. Helens, Oregon. He later worked for Multnomah Plywood, Portland Machinery, Millwright Construction Union and J.A. Freeman and sons, before establishing his own business, Ron Abbott LTD, a large-scale hay baling/trucking/export operation. His military service was in the National Guard, and Army Reserve 1965-1974.

He married Charlotte Harvey in 1970. They made

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He worked at Boise Cascade for over 30 years.

In July 2023, he moved to Cascades of Chesterly in Yakima, Washington to be closer to his sister, Darla Cook (Steve) and nieces and nephews. He enjoyed playing cards with his great niece and nephew and an occasional visit to the casino.

He will be laid to rest in Terrace Heights Cemetery in Yakima. A celebration of life will be held in Yakima.

The family wishes to express heartfelt gratitude to his lifelong friend, Larry Skelton, of his continuing friendship and assistance

when Vic needed help. We are also thankful for all the care provided to Vic from the veteran administration in Portland and Yakima.

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Public Notices CH23-1475

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Monday December 4, 2023 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Matt Alexander, representing the property owner Adam Ofstad, is requesting approval to establish a new 26,000 square foot automotive repair facility that will supplement the existing 16,000 sq. ft. facility immediately 0south and addressed at 50088 Columbia River Highway as shown in the submitted Site Plan on Page 3. The 1.31 acre subject property is associated with Tax Map ID Number 3224C0-04501 and is zoned for Existing Commercial (EC) uses and development. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Vernonia proposes to amend the Columbia County Comprehensive Plan and Map by trading approximately 37 acres of urban residential land (zoned for forest and rural residential uses) at the

edge of the Vernonia Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) for approximately 49 acres of Rural Residential exception area land surrounded on three sides by the Vernonia City Limits. PA 24-01. Copies of the proposed changes are available in the Planning Department. These proposed changes may be amended at the public hearing. SAID PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Columbia County Planning Commission on Monday December 4, 2023, starting at 6:30 p.m.

This meeting will be hybrid in nature, allowing participants to log into a digital GoTo-Meeting (link provided below) or attend in person at Healy Hall within the Columbia County Public Works Department, addressed at 1054 Oregon Street in St. Helens. Columbia County Planning Commission Meet-

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Access Code: 880-602-597 United States (Toll Free): 1 866 899 4679 United States: +1 (571) 317-3116 The criteria to be used in deciding these requests will be found in some or all of the following documents and laws, as revised from time to time: Oregon Revised Statutes ORS 197.763; Oregon Administrative Rules; Columbia County Comprehensive Plan; Columbia County Zoning Ordinance. The specific criteria applicable to this request is listed and evaluated in the staff report. A copy of the application, all documents and evidence relied upon by the applicants, and the staff reports are available for inspection at no cost and will be provided at reasonable cost, at the

Land Development Services office, at least 7 days prior to the Planning Commission hearing. Written comments on the issue can be submitted via email to Planning@ columbiacountyor.gov or you can send comments via U.S. Mail to Columbia County, Department of Land Development Services, 230 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR 97051.

If additional documents or evidence are provided in support of the applications, prior to or during the hearing, any party shall be entitled to a continuance of the hearing to allow review of the new evidence. If a participant requests a continuance before the conclusion of the evidentiary hearing, the record shall remain open for at least seven days after the hearing. The hearing will be held in accordance with the provision of the Zoning

Ordinance. At each hearing, the applicant has the burden of presenting substantial evidence showing that the application meets all of the applicable criteria. Following presentation of the staff report, the applicant and other persons in favor of the application will be allowed to address the commission, explaining how the evidence submitted meets the applicable criteria. Following the applicant’s presentation, any person in opposition to the application may present evidence and argument against the application. The applicant will then have the opportunity to rebut any evidence or arguments presented in opposition. After the presentation of evidence and arguments, the public hearing record will be either left open or closed by the Planning Commission.

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make a tentative decision to be followed by approval of a written order and a statement of findings and conclusions supporting the decision, which will be mailed to all parties at a later date. The Commission may, at its discretion, continue the hearing from time to time at the request of the parties or on its own motion as necessary to afford substantial justice and comply with the law. Additional information about this application may be obtained from the Planning Division of the Land Development Services Department, at (503) 397-1501. If you have any questions or concerns regarding access to the meeting or need accommodation, please call the Land Development Services office at (503) 397-1501. THE PLANNING COMMISSION, Dan Magnia, Chairman

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TS No. OR13000014-16-1S APN 15554 TO No 220135395-OR-MSO TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET HEARING • For supplemental budgets proposing a change in any fund's expenditures by more than 10 percent.

A public hearing on a proposed supplemental budget for Columbia County for the current fiscal year will be held at 230 Strand Street, St. Helens, Oregon Room 310 The hearing will take place on November 22, 2023 at or after 10:00 a.m. in person and via teleconferencing

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The purpose of the hearing is to discuss the supplemental budget with interested persons.

A copy of the supplemental budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after November 22, 2023 at 230 Strand Street, St.Helens, Oregon or on website at https://www.columbiacountyor.gov/departments/Finance

SUMMARY OF PROPOSED BUDGET CHANGES

AMOUNTS SHOWN ARE REVISED TOTALS IN THOSE FUNDS BEING MODIFIED FUND: 100-GENERAL FUND

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Amount (453,346) 0 453,346

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Explanation of change(s): To provide for correct activity for PERS bond payment FUND: 201-Public Works Fund

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Amount (112,366) 0 112,366

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Explanation of change(s): To provide for correct activity for PERS bond payment FUND: 202-Parks & Recreation Fund

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Explanation of change(s): To provide for correct activity for PERS bond payment FUND: 203-COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS FUND

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Explanation of change(s): To provide for correct activity for PERS bond payment FUND: 207-SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION FUND

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1 Personal Services 2 Materials and Services 3 Capital Outlay 0

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Explanation of change(s): To provide for correct activity for PERS bond payment FUND: 217-LAND DEVELOPMENT FUND

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1 Personal Services 2 Materials and Services 3 Capital Outlay 0

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Explanation of change(s): To provide for correct activity for PERS bond payment FUND: 220-JAIL FUND

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Explanation of change(s): To provide for correct activity for PERS bond payment FUND: 231-Internal Service Funds

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Amount

Revised Total Fund Resources

1 Personal Services 2 Materials and Services 3 Capital Outlay 0

Revised Total Fund Requirements

Amount (155,650) 155,650 0

Explanation of change(s): To provide for correct activity for PERS bond payment

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 OREGON. 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

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

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS, STACEY LOUISE BAILEY, DECEASED 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 personal representative.

Dated and first published: November 8, 2023. Date of final publication Nov. 22,

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

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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

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 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

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.

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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC 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.

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Public Notices 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

Hathi appointed Oregon Health Authority Director STAFF REPORT Country Media, Inc.

Governor Tina Kotek has appointed Dr. Sejal Hathi as the director of the Oregon Health Authority.

Incoming Director Hathi brings over a decade of experience in medicine, health policy and education, and non-profit development. Her first day is January 16.

“The Oregon Health Authority has a critical role in ensuring equitable access to health care in Oregon and for stewarding our behavioral and public health systems in every part of the state,” Kotek said.

“This work must be carried out with transparency, accountability, urgency, and an infallible commitment to

customer service. Dr. Hathi brings a rare combination of extraordinary qualifications to this role – from frontline experience as a physician, to shaping policy in the White House, to founding two non-profits focused on women and girls leadership.

I am grateful she is bringing her experience and talent to serve Oregonians.”

Before joining the Oregon Health Authority, Hathi served as New Jersey’s deputy health commissioner for public health services and designated state health officer. Prior to that, she served for two years as the White House’s Senior Policy Advisor for Public Health, where she led various Administration priorities for the Domestic

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Policy Council.

A board-certified attending physician, Hathi also held joint faculty appointments as an assistant professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the Bloomberg

School of Public Health.

“I’m both excited and humbled to be a part of the ground-breaking advances in health care access that are happening in Oregon,” Hathi said. “At the national level, all eyes are on Oregon and the steps this state is taking to expand health coverage and tackle root cause issues, such as the social determinants of health.

I look forward to continuing this proud tradition and working with the team to make every community in the state a healthier place to live.”

Hathi cared for COVID-19 patients as a resident physician at Massachusetts General Hospital and a clinical fellow on faculty at Harvard Medical School,

where she also launched and led a voter education and mobilization initiative for providers and their patients.

She has served on numerous national boards related to public service and public health. Today, she maintains a role as a founding board member of Indiaspora. Hathi has spoken at TEDWomen, the World Health Assembly, and the United Nations, among other venues.

Early in her career, Hathi founded and led two, award-winning social enterprises, each building community and advancing women’s and girls’ leadership around the world.

In 2013, Dr. Hathi was appointed as one of nine

public health leaders to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s expert advisory group on women’s and children’s health, charged with evaluating and reporting global progress against maternal and child mortality.

Hathi holds a B.S. with honors from Yale University and an M.D./M.B.A. from Stanford University.

Kotek and her staff have thanked Interim Director Dave Baden for his service during the search for a permanent director. Baden will continue his work at OHA, and will serve in a deputy director role, overseeing major programs and policy initiatives. Kris Kautz will continue as a deputy director overseeing agency operations.

Public invited to comment on a federal grant award in St. Helens SUBMITTED BY OREGON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

The City of St. Helens has received a grant through the federal Historic Preservation Fund, administered

by Oregon State Historic Preservation Office to fund

the following local preservation project.

The project is located in the City of St. Helens at 135 South 3rdrd Street.

The $17,000 in grant funds will be used to complete porch repairs including roof, ceiling, flooring, and columns, replace historic wood siding with

new wood siding, replace 4 non-historic windows, and replace the front door.

This notice serves to make the public aware of the projects and solicit comments pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the National Environmental Policy Act.

The comment period is open for 30 days from the date of this announcement. To provide comments or learn more information about this project visit the federal grant public comment section of our website or contact Kuri Gill at Kuri.

Gill@oprd.oregon.gov or 503-986-0685.

About the National Historic Preservation Act The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 authorizes a program of federal matching grants, known as the Historic Preservation Fund, to assist the various states in carrying out historic preservation

activities. The Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, and in Oregon, is administered through the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office.

For information about the grants contact Kuri Gill at 503-986-0685 or by e-mail: Kuri.Gill@oprd.oregon.gov.

Crossword Puzzle

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8. Same as gauge 12. S squared, e.g.

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47. U.S. Marine Corps gift recipient 48. Gin mixer

50. Title for Turkish leader 52. *1929 Best Actor Oscar nominee 56. Lallygags 57. Medley 58. Pineapple producer 59. Suggestions 60. *Lassie’s mark in Hollywood sidewalk 61. Arabian bigwig 62. Banana leftover 63. New York time 64. “Wanted!” state

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19. Manicurist’s file 22. Neighbor of Ger. 23. *Nome, AK hero 24. Continental divide 25. Like old cracker 26. *Rhodesian Ridgeback’s target 27. *Old episodes of Eddie Crane’s TV show 28. Call forth 29. Two identical molecules put together 32. Rubber sandal 33. Exclamation of surprise 36. *Fido, in Latin 38. More then one crocus 40. *Canine command 41. Newspaper VIP 44. ____ beef 46. Meandered 48. Leaves at the alter, e.g.

49. Uniate church member 50. Of the highest quality 51. Open-mouthed astonishment 52. Thorny gift 53. Large book 54. Pelvic parts 55. Smart but awkward one 56. “A stiff upper ____”

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Scappoose sets sight on semi-final The road to the semi-final

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For the second year in a row, the Scappoose High School football team is in the semi-finals of the OSAA / OnPoint Community Credit Union 4A Football State Championships.

The #4 ranked Scappoose High School Indians will face off against the #1 ranked Henley High School Hornets on Nov. 18 at 1 p.m. The game will be played at a neutral site at Willamette High School in Eugene.

Despite the big stage, Head Coach Sean McNabb and his team came into this season with championship goals.

Following a narrow defeat to Estacada in the semi-finals last year, the team is glad to be one of the final four teams standing and wants to get over the hump this season.

“To be able to be one of the four teams left in the state to still be playing, that’s quite a deal,” McNabb said. “Last year, coming so close, a couple plays away from making it to the state championship game, I know that these guys want more. They’re not just content being in the semis. They want to be able to continue this thing, that camaraderie and that togetherness, they’re excited about that opportunity.”

McNabb and his squad come into the semi-final matchup after a close-fought battle with Cascade in the quarters. McNabb said they knew that Cascade was going to come in with a good gameplan, and in the early part of the game, Scappoose went down 19-3.

“I was really impressed and really proud of the way our guys hung in there and stayed the course. They didn’t panic,” McNabb said. “We had a couple big plays, and we were able to score twice right before half to take it in behind 19-17. Then came out in the second half, and our defense played lights out and totally shut ‘em down. We were able to score one more time to take the lead.”

The final score stood Scappoose 24, Cascade 19.

McNabb said that following the victory, he was really proud of his group, and the result made for a great Friday night. However, McNabb and the team couldn’t bask in the victory for too long, with the focus quickly turning to the Henley semi-final matchup.

McNabb said the whole team contributed to the winning effort against Cascade, but he expects some standouts to affect the game against Henley.

Quarterback Max Nowlin is

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Eli Harrah carries the ball against Cascade during the quarterfinals.

ending injury before his senior season began, and Scappoose adjusted by relying more on the pass and leaning on other players to step up.

McNabb said half-back Cayden Baker has scored about 13 touchdowns this season. Leland Boswell was moved from wide receiver to running back to cover for the injury as well.

“I’ve seen a lot of growth in our run game. I’ve been impressed with how we’re getting better. Our offensive line is doing a great job of blocking for those guys,” McNabb said.

“It’s amazing when you have tradition, and you have guys like we have, that play for one another, somebody always steps up.”

someone who McNabb said Scappoose “can always count on.” As an offense that throws a lot, Nowlin is relied upon to make smart reads and deliver a variety of passes.

McNabb also said that wide receiver Quinton Olson is a tremendous player who uses his intelligence to hurt defenses.

During the game against Cascade, Olson made “big catches” to keep the chains moving for Scappoose.

Another player that McNabb shouted out was wide receiver and defensive back Eli Harrah. McNabb said that Harrah makes big plays week in and week out and has recorded nine interceptions this season.

While McNabb mentioned those players, he emphasized that football is a team game, and there were many contribut-

ing players to the successful season the Indians have had.

Something that stands out to McNabb is the togetherness of this team, and it ties back to the core tenets the team developed earlier this season.

“Early in the season, the kids kind of came up with some core covenants, the theme of the season, and one of those was play every play like it’s your last play,” McNabb said. “When you do that, there’s a lot of urgency there. If you practice that way, it’s going to be automatic, and it’ll carry over into games.

You need that kind of attitude, especially when you’re in close games like we were last week.”

One of the big hurdles for the team this year was rebounding after the injury of star running back Warren Haatia. Haatia suffered a season-

out that he was chosen, his response was, “I was very thankful for the award as I know it’s very difficult to receive since you are selected and don’t apply for it. It felt great to know my work wasn’t going unnoticed.”

Mason is very involved as an athlete, participating in football in the fall, wrestling in the winter, and

track in the spring. Not only is he involved as an excellent athlete, but he is also a part of Lion Crew for the past two years, where he trained to, and guided freshmen on their first day of school. He also had the honor of being crowned Homecoming King this year.

Mason is not only involved in the school,

but is also involved in his church’s community. He says that recently he has been helping by splitting wood to donate for people to use in their fireplaces since it’s getting closer to winter time.

After high school, Mason plans to study forestry at a college and says “I am open to all possibilities as plans have a way of being

more complicated than you think and who knows what the future holds.”

Mason feels that his best attribute is that he is a hard worker. “I often work without complaint, as there are many times when my classmates complain about our workload, but I understand that life isn’t always fair and it needs to get done.“ Congratulations Mason!

SUBMITTED BY THE ST. HELENS SCHOOL DISTRICT

any visitors with a handshake and a grin, ensuring that no one feels left out.

Piper consistently goes the extra mile for her classmates, organizing Secret Santa games and bringing treats to share with her peers.

As a dedicated member of the Renovations & Remodeling program, she takes initiative when faced with challenges, proactively anticipating the team’s needs and ensuring the work flows smoothly. Piper readily steps up when leadership is required, unafraid to seek clarification, assistance,

or offer support to any student in need. Her presence has an uplifting effect on those around her, motivating everyone to bring out their best.

Her unwavering commitment and dedication to soccer earned her recognition as the Booster Club’s Athlete of the Month, even while overcoming injuries. Piper is also a strong contender for the upcoming All-League Awards, to be announced in early November.

Looking ahead, Piper aspires to continue her education and explore potential

career opportunities in the trades. Her future is undeniably bright, and I have no doubt that she will continue to excel and leave a positive impact on the world.

For these reasons and

Looking ahead at Henley Going into the big game against Henley, McNabb said Henley is hungry after coming close last year. One of the big focuses for the defense is the team speed of the Henley squad.

In particular, quarterback Joe Janney is the focal point of the game plan. Janney is a speedster under center, and McNabb said Scappoose has had some trouble with athletic quarterbacks this season.

“Their team speed is, I would say, their best asset.

They got guys that can all run, and they get a lot of guys

around the ball defensively.

Offensively, they have guys that are playmakers,” McNabb said. “Going into this, we have to do a really great job of keeping that quarterback in check, not allowing him to get the edge. Not allowing him to scramble around and find seems to extend plays.”

McNabb said they want to force Henley out of their comfort zone, and if they can achieve that, they’ll gain an edge in the game.

Offensively, McNabb wants to play offense at a speed that keeps the defensive coordinator off balance. The hightempo offense puts pressure on the defense and hopefully can create some chaos with the other team’s playcalling.

This season, McNabb said the community support from Scappoose has been important to the team this year. McNabb hopes to see plenty of fans in the stand when they travel to Eugene.

“We’re lucky. We have a lot of support here in this town, and I really feel that on Saturday, when we play Henley down at Willamette, we’ll have a lot of orange and black rooting us on,” McNabb said. “We have a lot of support and a lot of people that love watching these guys. That atmosphere just gives those positive vibes, and I expect that on Saturday for sure.”

Mason Erickson SHHS Elks Student of the Month SUBMITTED BY THE ST. HELENS SCHOOL DISTRICT

St. Helens High School is pleased to announce that Mason Erickson has been chosen as the October Elks Student of the month. Mason has been an outstanding student, athlete and member of the community.

When he first found

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Piper Carlson SHHS Rotary Student of the Month

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Piper Carlson exemplifies exceptional leadership qualities. As the team captain for both the girls’ golf and soccer teams, she possesses a unique talent for infusing positive and uplifting energy into practices and competitions, always wearing a cheerful smile. Piper has an uncanny knack for injecting humor at just the right moments, leaving everyone in stitches. She’s the first to warmly welcome

more, The Columbia County Rotary Club and St. Helens High School are pleased to honor Piper Carlson as the November Rotary Student of the Month.

Congratulations, Piper!

Sarah Myton Scappoose High Elks Student of the Month SUBMITTED BY THE SCAPPOOSE SCHOOL DISTRICT

As choir president, Sarah helps Ms. Moorman lead the choir and plan different events such as Spook-aGrams and Val-o-Grams that fundraise for the school and raise school spirit.

Sarah also plans different trips that the choir goes on like the Seattle trip last year and the prospective trip to London next year, even though she will not be able to attend, she still helps with the fundraising and planning aspect so that the following years may enjoy the trip.

As part of a district singing competition she came in first place in her division for solo and ensemble.

In addition to choir, Sarah is the goalie for the girl’s soccer team at Scappoose High School, dedicating many hours to practice and games, this year has also been the first year that Sarah has played soccer since middle school.

“Sarah is a hard worker and a fast learner. She took on the challenge of being the goalkeeper for the Scappoose girls soccer team despite having no experience playing the position,” Coach Bruno Zanotta said.

“Sarah is an excellent student and a fantastic goalie for the girl’s soccer team,” Teacher Peter Chadwick added.

Sarah is involved in Club 3:16, where the members fellowship together, talk about the different pillars of faith, and about scriptures. Sarah is also a part of the National Honor Society. As a part of NHS she volunteers in the annual NHS trick or treat

event, the birdies at breakfast tournament, and the Run With Neil every year that it has been put on.

Outside of school Sarah enjoys volunteering in the children’s wing at Four Square Church and assists them with many events like their Harvest Party where kids can participate in fun Halloween games. She helps serve lunch at senior luncheons and helps clean up after events. She runs the live stream for the main service or helps the younger children during Sunday school.

“Sarah is quite honestly, one of the best human beings,

much less one of the best students, I’ve ever known.

Anything she does, she does it genuinely and to the best of her abilities…If everyone were like Sarah, we would be in paradise,” Teacher Autumn Gonzales said.

In her spare time she enjoys crocheting, sewing, hiking, baking, reading, writing, and spending time with her family. She loves to play “The River Flows in You” on her piano which she has memorized. After high school she plans to go to a nearby college and study something where she feels she can be creative.

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