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Changes coming down the road Budget woes could mean changes for Columbia County Rider passengers BY SHARI PHIEL The Chronicle

For the hundreds of passengers using the county’s only public transit system, changes proposed by the agency’s transit advisory committee could have an impact. The proposed changes are the result of the county’s adherence to state requirements that call for all county agencies to have a reserve fund, said Columbia County Commissioner Henry Heimuller. “By state budgeting law, all county, state – everybody – is supposed to have a certain percentage of their budget in reserve. Currently, we only have

two departments that don’t have adequate reserves, transit being one,” said Heimuller during a Jan. 28 committee meeting. Heimuller said the commissioners charged the county’s finance director two years ago with the task to make sure the every fund has 2 ½ months of reserves set aside. “If we don’t get tax dollars on time, then the general fund doesn’t have to carry any individual department,” said Heimuller. Over the past several months, the advisory committee began looking at four different options that would allow them to set aside funds to meet the required reserve amount over a period of three years.

“We were hoping for funding from the county in certain areas to help with administrative expense. After conferring with the county, it made the most sense not to plan on any money from the county in this go around,” said Joe Burks, advisory committee member and branch manager for Wauna Federal Credit Union. “We will still ask and we will still hope.” When considering the reductions, the advisory committee looked at available funding levels, staffing needs and estimated revenues and expenses for the last six months of 2012, along with fiscal years 2013-14 and 2014-15. See RIDER, Page A3

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Frequent Columbia County Rider passenger Sonia Holz waits for a bus at The Commons bus stop in St. Helens. Proposed changes and service reductions could have an impact on many of the transit agency’s passengers.

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United Way of Columbia County is still fundraising for much needed monies to help support programs vital to the community. To date, the local United Way has raised just over 66 percent of its goal. “We have a long way to go, but I know we can do it,” said Campaign Chair Chris Kaleta “The people of Columbia County have shown their generosity on countless occasions and I don’t think this time will be any different.” Donations and pledges to the Community Impact Fund allow volunteers the most freedom to use funds where the needs are greatest. However, donations and pledges can be designated to a specific not-for-profit. Focus areas currently are children and youth; emergency and basic needs; seniors, disabilities and special needs; Catalyst Campaign (to help rebuild Vernonia School); and Stuff the Bus (purchase school supplies for Columbia County). The agency got a boost recently with an unexpected donation. “Employees of Boise, who will soon be without a job, have generously donated back to the community via United Way and Columbia

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Tracie Smith of the Columbia Pacific Food Bank (left) and United Way’s Kathye Beck are surprised by the generous donations from Boise employees. Boise representative Tracie Murray (center) is joined by fellow Boise workers Tom Barker and Don Hibbs.

Pacific Food Bank,” said Boise representative Tracie Murray. Much of those monies donated came through the “Santa Fund,” established at the mill in the 1970s, and through raffles, chili feeds and other events. “In addition to the Santa Fund account, employees have purchased surplus equipment and computers. Money raised through those purchases is also being donated to the United Way,” said Murray.

In total, the employees donated $8,286 to United Way and another $3,444 to the food bank. UWCC is preparing to begin its 2012–13 allocation process, in which the volunteer board of directors determine what programs will receive additional funding from UWCC over and above the designations received directly from donor gifts. Donations made prior to Feb. 28 will be included in this process.

United Way of Columbia County’s mission is “to improve the organized capacity of people to care for one another” by uniting the resources of the community to identify and address the most pressing human needs. To make a donation or pledge to UWCC, email Kathye Beck at uwcc@ hotmail.com, call (503) 5563614 or go to UnitedWayofColumbiaCounty.com and click on the donate button at the top of the page.

CLATSKANIE – Columbia Pacific Bio-Refinery is getting new owners. Global Partners LP announced on Jan. 28 that it has signed an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the membership interests in the crude oil and ethanol plant from its current owner, Cascade Kelly Holdings LLC. The price tag for the plant is estimated at $95 million. According to Global Partners, the sale includes a rail transloading facility serviced by Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, 200,000 barrels of storage capacity, a deep-water marine terminal, a 1,200-foot dock and the largest ethanol plant on the West Coast. The Columbia Pacific refinery sits on land leased from the Port of St. Helens under a long-term agreement. This isn’t the first time the Clatskanie facility has changed hands. Originally owned by Cascade Grain, which went bankrupt in 2009, it was purchased by Cascade Kelly Holding in 2009 for $15 million. Since then, Kelly has spent millions to make it a usable facility with the intent of

County unemployment rates continues to decline – for now BY SHARI PHIEL The Chronicle

New numbers released by the Oregon Employment Department show that despite the recent loss of jobs at Boise Inc., unemployment rates for Columbia County have continued to decline over the past year. In January 2012, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the county was 9.6 percent. Columbia County finished out the year with a rate of 9.0 percent in December. Although only slightly changed from the 9.1 percent recorded for September, October and November, the downward trend over the past 12 months has mirrored similar declines for the state. Oregon’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for December was 8.4 percent, which is unchanged from November, but still slightly better than October’s unemployment rate of 8.6 percent. The state began 2012 with a seasonally adjusted rate of 8.8 percent. Over the year, that number continued to decline slowly each month. However, workforce analyst Shawna Sykes, from Worksource Oregon, cautions unemployment

gains seen in Columbia County will likely take a hit in the first quarter of 2012 as the Boise layoffs rollout in January and February. “Remember, the numbers are delayed... the Boise layoffs didn’t happen until the end of December,” said Sykes. “Even though they announced it, we won’t start to see those numbers until January.” Just how much of an impact the Boise layoffs will have on the county’s unemployment rate remains to be seen. Columbia County also saw increases in the total number of nonfarm jobs in 2012. Preliminary estimates from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show nonfarm payroll employment in Columbia County increased from 9,450 jobs in January 2012 to 9,800 jogs in December of that same year; an increase of about 4 percent. Most of the increase in jobs from 2012 came from the private sector. The BLS estimates construction jobs to have increased by 50; manufacturing is up by 80; trade, transportation and utilities is up by 130; and leisure and hospitality is up by 60. In comparison, government

sector jobs for most of Columbia County remained nearly unchanged, with state and local government (excluding educational services) seeing slight declines in its numbers. When compared to Oregon’s overall job numbers change as a percent, Columbia County actually fared slightly better than the state. Oregon jobs increased from 1.624 million jobs in January 2012 to 1.639 million by jobs in December of the same year, an increase of about 15,400 jobs (an increase of just under 1 percent). Despite the fact that Columbia County continues to have an unemployment rate higher than those of the state, national or neighboring counties, many workers are faring better than expected. Data from the United States Census bureau shows that of the three counties in Worksource Oregon’s Northwest region – which includes Columbia, Clatsop and Tillamook Counties – Columbia County has the highest number of households earning more than $100,000, with a median income of just over $54,000. For more information about local, state and national unemployment data, go to QualityInfo.org.

producing of approximately 110 million gallons of ethanol each year. During an October 2011 interview with The Chronicle, Plant Manager Doug Lenz said the ethanol produced by the plant was a fuel-grade ethanal made through a fermentation process using starch extracted from corn. Along with producing ethanol, the plant also produced spent grains, a product made from corn that is high in protein. The company strives to first support the local economy and sell the spent grains to local farmers. See REFINERY, Page A3

Police seek help in finding missing woman ST. HELENS — Police from St. Helens have turned to the public’s help in locating a woman who disappeared from a residential mental health facility Lynn Paan-Saephan on Jan. 22. The missing woman has been identified as Lynn Paan-Saephan. Because she has a recent history of mental illness and may be delusional, she is considered at risk. Lynn Paan-Saephan is described as an Asian female, who is 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs about 110 pounds. Paan-Saephan may be wearing gray sweat pants, a tan long sleeved sweatshirt and high heeled shoes. Anyone with information about Paan-Saephan’s whereabouts or who may have seen her, is asked to call the St. Helens Police Department at (503) 397-3333 or (503) 397-1521. For more information contact Lt. Terry Moss at the St. Helens Police Department.

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Obituaries Gloria McCutcheon Anderson Gloria “Jean” McCutcheon Anderson, 83, passed away recently of natural causes in Anaheim Hills, Calif. A long-time resident of St. Helens Gloria Anderson and Columbia City, Jean moved to California in recent years to be cared for by her son Ray, and his wife Trina. Jean was predeceased by her parents, Eula Marie DeRossit McCutcheon and James Rupert McCutcheon. She is survived by her brother Jack McCutcheon of California; son Mark Nelson, and his wife Chris, of Maryland; son Ray Nelson and his wife Trina of

California; granddaughters Denise Davis, of Maryland, and Malia Howell, of South Carolina; and great-grandchildren Melodie and James. Jean retired from Pacific Northwest Bell as a telephone operator and directory assistance operator in 1986. She will be missed by those that knew her and loved her. Graveside service was held at Columbia Memorial Gardens on Sunday, Jan. 20, followed by a family gathering to celebrate her life.

past eight years. Her childhood years were spent in Prague, Okla. It was there that she met and married Henry Womastek. They moved to Boulder, Helen Womastek Colo. He joined the U.S. Army and they spent several years traveling the United States and Europe. While in Japan, they adopted the precious Rena Louise. They moved to St. Helens to raise Rena and after a long illness she passed away of cancer in 1956. Helen returned to school for two years of college. She went on to spend many years working and managing the office of Dr. Loosli. She involved her life with

Helen L. Womastek Helen L. Womastek was born on Aug. 8, 1915, in Bartlesville, Okla., to Frank and Lena (Burnhart) Tomanka. She went to sleep in Jesus about 3 a.m. on Jan. 24, 2013, at her residence at the Golden Age Living in Milwaukie, Ore., where she had been a patient suffering from Alzheimer’s for the

the Seventh-day Adventist Church and helped many students there. She also enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening. She is survived by her cousins, Beverly and Harvey Johnson, Ernie and Dolores Tomanka, John and Pat Berhardt, Sharon Miller, Sam and Darlene Eckert, Rick and Deeann Millet, and Jay Simpson. Graveside service and vault interment will be at Columbia Memorial Gardens in Scappoose on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013 at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Adventist Hospice. Online condolences may be left for the family at ColumbiaFH.com. Arrangements are by Columbia Funeral Home. Nellie Mae Virginia Gift Nellie Mae Virginia Gift was born on Sept. 15, 1912, in Winlock, Wash., to

no-contact order and restraining order is under investigation. Jan. 19 – Kenneth Lee Holinbeck, 29, was arrested on an outstanding Columbia County Circuit Court warrant. Jan. 19 – Katheryn Michelle Loundree, 41, was arrested on an outstanding Columbia County Circuit Court warrant. Jan. 20 – Brandon Michael Walker, 25, was arrested for violation of a release agreement. Jan. 20 – Sherly Fitzwilliams, 49, was cited for telephonic harassment. Jan. 20 – Christie Janette Nagel, 33, was arrested on an outstanding Columbia County Circuit Court warrant. Jan. 21 – Michael D. Maxwell, 34, was cited for driving while suspended and driving uninsured.

Jan. 22 – Paul David Schooley, 30, was arrested for assault following a domestic disturbance. Jan. 22 – Shella A. Anderson, 47, was arrested for probation violation. Jan. 22 – Robert Anthony Martinez, 49, was arrested for telephonic harassment and violation of a stalking order. Jan. 23 – A possible juvenile sex crime is under investigation. Jan. 23 – An adult female was reported as a missing person from a mental health facility. Scappoose Police Department Jan. 13 – Police placed Karen Kenney, 50, into custody following a traffic stop on SW First Street and SW JP West Road. She had an outstanding warrant out of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. She was booked

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Women’s Association. Her interests included gardening, china painting, flowers and family. She is survived by her three children, Donna Espelien, Mark and Steve Gift, all of Scappoose; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four great-greatgrandchildren. Her son Hugh preceded her in death in 1995. Viewing and visitation was held on Jan. 29 at Columbia Funeral Home in St. Helens. Graveside service and vault interment will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, at 2 p.m., at Columbia Memorial Gardens in Scappoose. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be left for the family at ColumbiaFH.com. Arrangements are by Columbia Funeral Home.

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Police Reports St. Helens Police Department Jan. 13 – Ariel Watt, 21, was arrested on two outstanding warrants. Jan. 13 – John Michael Orr, 22, was cited for driving while suspended. Jan. 16 – A woman reported the theft of a bicycle from her apartment complex. Jan. 17 – Tamara Maggie Andrews, 57, was cited for theft after taking money from a subject’s purse. Jan. 17 – Shaun Sanford, 24, was arrested for violation of a restraining order. Jan. 18 – A female adult who was highly intoxicated was transported to a detox facility. Jan. 19 – Christopher Scott Lamont, 22, was arrested for a probation violation. Jan. 19 – A violation of a

Homer and Pearl (Langford) Hughes. She died at a Scappoose Adult Foster care home on Jan. 26, 2013, at the age of 100. Nellie Gift She attended business college in Portland, eventually working at The Oregonian newspaper. She retired as the credit manager in 1977 after 23 years. She married Donald Gift on Nov. 19, 1934, in Oregon. He preceded her in death in 1998. They lived in the St. Johns area of Portland prior to moving to Scappoose in 1941 until present. Nellie was past president of the Portland Credit

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Columbia River Fire & Rescue Jan. 21-27 – CRF&R responded to 57 medical alarms. Jan. 21 – Units responded to a fire alarm system malfunction in the 2600 block of Columbia Blvd. Jan. 22 – CRF&R responded to an overheated motor in the 1300 block of Kaster Road. Jan. 23 – CRF&R responded to an unauthorized burn in the 7400 block of Larson Road. Jan. 24 – Units responded to a fire alarm system malfunction in the 59000 block of Glacier Ave. There was no fire. Jan. 24 – Units were dispatched to the 22000 block of Shepard Road. The call was cancelled while they were en route.

Jan. 25 – Units assisted an invalid in the 500 block of Matzen Street. Jan. 25 – Personnel confined a chimney fire in the 800 block of E. Second St. Jan. 25 – Units were dispatched to the 66000 block of Meissner Road. The call was cancelled while they were en route. Jan. 26-27 – CRF&R responded to five fire alarm system malfunctions. None of them had a fire. MORE ONLINE Read more Fire Reports at thechronicleonline.com

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REFINERY: facility RIDER: Dial-A-Ride Amani Center likely facing most cuts began shipping oil receives $2,500 grant From PAGE A1 in November 2012 From PAGE A1

But like its Cascade Grain predecessor, Kelly also ran into trouble turning the facility into a profitable operation. Although the plant was initially scheduled to open in January 2012, there were repeated delays – first to late February and then to an undermined date in the fall – it finally began shipping crude oil and ethanol in November 2012. Global Partners doesn’t seem to be put off by its history though. “This transaction capitalizes on our advantaged logistics and enables Global to supply cost-competitive crude and ethanol to refiners and customers on the West Coast,” said Eric Slifka, Global’s president and chief executive officer. “From our origination hub in the Bakken region of North Dakota, we will now have destination assets on both coasts. The Oregon site is linked via BNSF to the Basin Transload facility in Beulah, North Dakota while our Albany, NY terminal is connected via single line haul on Canadian Pacific to the Basin Transload location in Columbus, North Dakota. This facility also creates a link between the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and Pacific refiners. With the pending closing of our Basin Transload acquisition this quarter, these new assets increase our capability to transport crude

from the U.S. and Canadian mid-continent and extend our virtual pipeline to the West.” Slifka also said limited pipeline access in specific regions of the West Coast, the additional transloading facility will provide comparable service to the Northeast. “As we have demonstrated to those customers, we believe that we can apply our rail and marine expertise to meet the demand for crude and ethanol on the West Coast,” said Slifka. “... This facility represents an opportunity for Global to drive additional product volumes and enhance margins.” Global’s purchase of Cascade Kelly Holdings, which has been approved by its board of directors, Global is subject to customary regulatory approvals and various other customary commercial closing conditions. The purchase is expected to be completed by the end of the current quarter. Based in Waltham, Mass., Global owns, controls or has access to one of the largest terminal networks of refined petroleum products and renewable fuels in the Northeast. It is also one of the largest wholesale distributors of gasoline (including blendstocks such as ethanol and naphtha), distillates (such as home heating oil, diesel and kerosene), residual oil and renewable fuels to wholesalers, retailers and commercial customers in the New England states and New York.

North Freedom routes. “The Weekend Connector would be eliminated The fourth option was after the end of the grant the only option that did not [that provided the funding include any funding from for the service]. The Westthe county and could also port to Longview would be supported by the availstill occur but it would able funding. “It allows for the reserve be Monday, Wednesday, fund the board has required Friday service three times a day. The Nehalem Valley us to establish to maintain route would be proposed service, it assumes no adfor Monday, Wednesday, ditional funding dedicated Friday service two times from the general fund due per day. The North Flex to the conditions of the would also be Monday, county’s finances but it requires about 19,049 hours Wednesday, Friday,” said Wright. of reductions to services,” Changes are not being said CCRider Transit Dimade to the Portland routes, rector Janet Wright. in part, because of the heavy Many of the 19,000ridership (more than all plus hours of service to be other routes combined) and reduced could come from profitability of them. the Dial-A-Ride program, Columbia County one of the agency’s most Rider will next present the expensive services to operproposed changes to the ate. Columbia County ComOther changes would missioners during a Feb. 13 include service reductions to the Connector, Westport, public hearing. The commissioners North Valley and North opened the public hearing Flex routes. during its Jan. 23 meeting, However, no changes are planned for the St. Hel- which is being continued to Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. in the ens to Portland, St. Helens commissioners’ 01-30-13 4x15D Rebates:Layout 1 1/25/13meeting 3:12 PM to Portland Community room. College, South Flex, or

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Elks Teen of the month St. Helens High School has announced that Chelsee Rennie has been selected as the Elks Teen of the month for December. Rennie is described as a great young adult who is a very caring and friendly person with a positive outlook on life and the possibilities found in every situation, as well as someone who works very hard academically to do her best. St. Helens High teacher Keith Meeuswen said Rennie was very surprised and excited that she had been selected as the Elks Teen.

“Chelsee is just that type of young person, one who is humble and appreciative of what comes her way,” he said. Renine participated in soccer and track and field throughout her high school years and this year decided to join the Mock Trial team. As an athlete, Rennie was a hard worker and very determined, traits that serve her well in the classroom. As a member of the Mock Trial team, Rennie was a quick learner and added great insight in helping the team prepare for the trial.

She plans to attend Portland State University or University of Oregon next year to major in architecture and minor in interior design and business. According to Rennie, her best quality is how outgoing she is. She says she likes to talk to a lot of different people and try and make them feel welcome, especially in class discussions where she tries to help others find their voice and express their opinions. Soccer is Rennie’s major hobby but when not at school, work, working out,

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Helping the community Wayne Hadley, vice president of Columbia County Habitat for Humanity receives a check for $500 from The Cellular Connection manager Joseph Austin during the store’s grand opening on Jan. 25. The new store is at 2298 Gable Road, near Starbucks, in St. Helens.

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Students used holiday to provide service On Jan. 21, students at St. Helens Middle School celebrated the birth of Martin Luther King Jr., by dedicating a few hours to help make the community a better place. In 1994, the U.S. Congress designated the third Monday of January as a national day of service. Students at St. Helens Middle School helped with projects at the St. Helens Senior Center; also cleaned and organized

at the St. Helens Library; organized a cat and dog food drive for Columbia Humane Society; cleaned litter and cleared debris at McCormick Park; created art to be placed throughout St. Helens Middle School; and cleaned litter along walking trails to the middle school. Several staff members at the middle school volunteered to supervise the student groups on a day off from work.

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Letters Keep it clean While walking on 18th Street on Monday, Jan. 21, several teens and three adults approached me. They were on litter patrol. Thanks to them for helping to keep our city clean. Maybe other groups will follow their endeavor. What an awesome job and so appreciated. Marla Lapping, St. Helens 2nd Amendment Literal interpretation of the Second Amendment (according to Judge Napolitano, Fox News contributor), states that it is the shortest and most clearly written of all of the amendments. That being said, it is my view that any and all laws on the books or being contemplated by the lawmakers, or “Executive Orders,” restricting private ownership and “bearing” of firearms is unconstitutional. I do not believe that “things” harm people. Perpetrators/criminals hurt people. If legislators/executive branch folks were consistent in their arguments against “things which kill/harm people,” they would have banned automobiles, “blunt instruments,” knives, hammers, rocks, etc., years ago. Instead, they made murder a criminal offense, choosing to go after the misuse of all of these “inanimate objects,” rather than the instruments themselves. I urge our legislators at all levels of government

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to consider this in their deliberation about school security, mental health issues and try to solve the problem. Not ban the means by which these terrible and horrific acts (Sandy Hook School shootings), are committed. There are 300-million plus firearms, with thousands more being sold each day are not the problem. Troubled young men, delusional and with deep psychotic problems are the problem; not the means by which they commit their cruel acts of violence. Tom Klingbell, Warren Speak up There was a letter in the last Chronicle by a Mr. Parker representing a construction group in Portland telling readers he had the true facts concerning the coal transport projects in this area and that people who oppose these projects are misinformed. Mr. Parker listed three socalled facts. 1. That if the N/W doesn’t ship it to Asia, it will ship out somewhere else. His suggestion of the Gulf States would not be cost effective. Asia, especially China, has a terrible pollution problem, much of it from the burning of coal and they are starting to back off from its usage. 2. There are no new technologies that can eliminate coal dust from the transporting process. The train cars and barges cannot be covered because Powder River coal

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is especially combustible. Chemical spraying on top may help for the first part of a trip, but will not last long. This coal is powdery to begin with and falls through the railcars onto the tracks. One local person went to the tracks on the Washington side of the Columbia where there have been coal trains and scooped up 10 pounds of dust in 15 minutes. Imagine all that carcinogenic dust along our train track going through our communities and past our homes and schools. 3. Lastly, there will not be thousands of jobs. There will only be a handful of permanent jobs at Port Westward. Instead, our health, safety, and property values will be negatively affected. Learn more and speak up before it is too late. Rachel Bernstein, St. Helens The band plays on The St. Helens Band Patrons would like to extend a very big thank you to all the members of the community that attended our Big Band Benefit Concert featuring the St. Helens High School Jazz Band and the Portland Providence Stage Band. This concert supports the Tom Brumbaugh Memorial Scholarship Program, which awards a $1,000 scholarship each year to a graduating band student. We own a huge thanks to the Portland Providence Stage Band for 31 years of support for this event and

school music programs. Thank you also to Wes Naish for being the chairman of this event and all his dedication to the program, Lyman Louis for providing the sound equipment for this event – the bands sounded

great, Darin and Tiffany Smith and the staff at the Dockside for the amazing food and continued support, and to Noelle Freshner for working tirelessly to mentor and direct all our band students.

Thank you again to our community for supporting all the band programs in the district and these amazing and talented students. Nicolle Prehn, St. Helens

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Changes coming Competition and collaboration to The Chronicle Competition is not a four-letter word, contrary to the common mindset in St. Helens. From a macroeconomic view, competition is purely beneficial, encouraging innovation, a variety of options for the consumer, and lower prices; it is, after all, the foundation of our country and economy. Despite these positives, some small businesses in St. Helens believe it’s a death sentence. I’ve heard several horror stories about competing businesses throughout the few short months I’ve been here: one business owner, worried about a competitor, called the city because he (wrongly) suspected his competitor of a minor permit violation; another

pulled out of a community event last minute so they could sell their own products just outside of the event site; others blatantly lie about their competitor’s service. This is a regresMelissa Serfin sive approach to St. Helens Economic building business Development Corp. and improving our economy. A bitter and cutthroat attitude does not stop customers from choosing your competitor over your business; if anything, it makes customers think twice about

supporting such a “poor sport.” You know what attracts tourists and residents (i.e. customers)? A wide variety of stores, shops, services, and products to choose from. More businesses mean a more appealing place to live and visit. Consumers want a wide variety of choices, and no one wants to spend time in a town with just one restaurant or coffee shop. Communities all over the country are realizing that rivalries don’t increase sales. Their businesses understand that their efforts are better spent developing supportive projects and working together to promote their industry or neighborhood. They’re

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Food for Thought ‘I’m on food stamps! (*SNAP* *SNAP* *SNAP*)’ People get all weird when you tell them you’re on food stamps. I told my friends and family back east and there was often a pause and a concerned, “Val…, you doing ok?” I could almost see the change in the look from the cashiers in the grocery store when I’d swipe my card. I don’t “look like” a person who’s on food stamps, whatever that means. What that person “looks like” I can assume. They’re the same person who “looks like” they go to the food bank or shops at thrift stores, not because it’s cool, but because they have to. I’m guilty of this, too. There are plenty of times when I see folks show up to the food bank, who I think are coming to make a donation,

and then PSYCH! they’re going to the pantry to get a box of emergency food instead. It affirms the fact that you can’t judge a person by their appearance. There is a huge stigma about getValerie Walker ting institutional Columbia Pacific help. Sure, people Food Bank abuse the system but don’t let a few bad apples ruin the whole barrel. I’m as prideful as the next person. Initially I tried to swipe my EBT (Elec-

tronic Benefits Transfer) card as fast as I could while in line so the person behind couldn’t see and subsequently judge me for 1: sucking off the government teat; 2: appear to not be able to take care of myself; 3: judge what I’m buying with their hard earned tax money (I have a candy bar in my basket = look of disgust. I have organic broccoli = a “how dare you”eyebrow raise). There was a wash of feelings like shame, anger and embarrassment that happened all at once at the checkout counter. I felt these things despite knowing what I know about SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance See FOOD, Page A6

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Wednesday, January 30, 2013

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Thursday, Jan. 31 10 a.m. – Columbia Health District meets at Sunshine Pizza. Tuesday, Feb. 5 5:30 a.m. – Port of St. Helens Marina Advisory Committee meeting at the Port office 100 E

Street, Columbia City. Wednesday, Feb. 6 10 a.m. – Columbia County Board of Commissioners holds its regularly scheduled board meeting in the commissioners’ meeting room, room 308, at the Columbia County Courthouse and its regularly scheduled staff meetings at 1 p.m. in the commissioners’ office, room 331, at the Columbia County Courthouse. 1 p.m. – South Columbia Family School board meeting, 34555 Berg Road, in Warren. 1 p.m. – City of St. Helens City Council work session in the city council chambers. 7 p.m. – City of St. Helens

City Council regular session in the city council chambers Thursday, Feb. 7 10 a.m. – Regular meeting of the Northwest Oregon Housing Authority (NOHA) will be held at the NOHA office, 147 S. Main Ave., in Warrenton. For agenda items, call NOHA at (503) 8610119, ext. 112. Monday, Feb. 11 6:30 p.m. – Scappoose School District school board meeting in the district office boardroom. 7 p.m. – City of St. Helens Library board meets in city council chambers. Tuesday, Feb. 12

Mondays • Columbia City Community Library – 11 a.m., storytime for preschoolers. • St. Helens Lions meets every first and third Monday at 6:30 p.m., at America’s Best Value Inn. Call (503) 397-0407 for information. • The MS Support Group of Columbia County meets the first Monday of each month at 1 p.m. at Dairy Queen in Scappoose. For more information, call Susan at (503) 543-2517. • The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Friends and Family Support Group meets the second and fourth Monday of each month downstairs at the Rainier United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Teri at (503) 556-9135.

1 p.m. – South Columbia Family School board meeting at 34555 Berg Road, in Warren. 7 p.m. – City of St. Helens Planning Commission meeting in the city council chambers. Wednesday, Feb. 13 8:30 a.m. – Port of St. Helens commission meeting at the port office, 100 E St., Columbia City. 10 a.m. – Columbia County Board of Commissioners holds its regularly scheduled board meeting in the commissioners’ meeting room, room 308, at the Columbia County Courthouse and its regularly scheduled staff meetings at 1 p.m. in the commissioners’ office, room 331, at the Columbia County Courthouse.

Community Calendar Wednesday, Jan. 30 · Scappoose Public Library, 10:30 a.m. story time for ages 5 and under. The theme and craft is snakes. Saturday, Feb. 2 · Family History Classes taught by Hal and Barbara Hovorka. “Immigration / Naturalization / Census” – An Index to the Index of the Index, at 9:30 a.m. in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building, 2755 Sykes Road, St. Helens. · Kids Night Out at the Eisenschmidt Pool, 6–10 p.m., sponsored by the Sea Lions

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Program, a.k.a food stamps) and why I’m on them. It was stressful to be like that so I decided to embrace them instead of being embarrassed by them. Now, I go to stores and I linger with the card in my hand, I do a little twirl with it between my fingers, ask the cashier if they accept THIS! card *swissssh* (that’s the sound of me moving the card so fast through the air that it creates a slight breeze) and then look to my side, make eye contact with the person behind me and give a little air kiss, I swipe my card like I mean it, and then give a slow wink and smile as I walk away bags in hand. Money, Money, Money Why do I do this? What changed? It’s all about the Benjamins coming to Columbia County, baby!! Before, I was like many people in thinking I was taking precious tax dollars away from important things. However, while the SNAP benefits come from taxes, these are dollars that are already set aside to aide those who are eligible - whether they take advantage of them or not. That means if you qualify and don’t sign up, the money just sits there all bored with no place to go. And that means that Columbia County doesn’t get it either. When I spend my monthly allotment with my Oregon Trail card

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Wednesday, Feb. 6 · PGE retirees meet the first Wednesday of each month at America’s Best Value Inn (formerly the Village Inn) at 9 a.m. · Scappoose Public Library, 10:30 a.m. story time for ages 5 and under. The theme and craft is insects.

Saturday, Feb. 9 · Family History Classes taught by Hal and Barbara Hovorka, “Court / Land / Wills & Probate.” The hows and whys of American pedigrees, 9:30 a.m. in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building, 2755 Sykes Road, in St. Helens.

Tuesday, Feb. 5 · Scappoose Public Library Teen Advisory Board, for grades 6–12, meets at 6 p.m. Application required, join in to discuss

Thursday, Feb. 7 · Scappoose Public Library family movie event for all ages, at 6 p.m. Two dogs and a cat (who can also talk) try to find

Wednesday, Feb. 13 · Scappoose Public Library, 10:30 a.m. story time for ages 5 and under. The theme and craft is Valentines.

at a local store I am bringing money into the local economy. I like to think of it as me deciding where the government directly spends its money. According to “Partners for a Hunger-free Oregon” in 2009 Columbia County had 7,569 people receiving SNAP benefits who brought $10.9 million federal dollars into the county through people spending their SNAP dollars in stores located in the community. There were still 3,549 individuals who were eligible to receive SNAP benefits but weren’t signed up. If everyone in 2009 who was eligible had signed up for SNAP we could have counted an additional $2.7 million dollars stimulating the local economy. Given the economic climate over the years since 2009 it is probably safe to assume that the numbers have grown. If we really wanted to make our dollars pack a punch we could spend them in independently-owned, local stores who hire neighbors and buy supplies locally if they want (I get chills when I think about it). So, to those who are on hard times feeling bad about needing some help, stand tall! You Sir, you Madame are helping your community when you spend your benefit dollars locally. And if you’re eligible but not receiving any due to pride, get over yourself and sign up. And to those who are being all judgeyjudgey; stop it, and instead shake the hand of one of my fellow SNAP-pers for bringing in millions of dollars into the county.

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From PAGE A6 recognizing the potential of collaborative marketing and the importance of groups that bring businesses together, such as SHEDCO. The collaborative approach goes beyond just businesses; it is actually most effective as a cross-sector cooperative effort. This method is called collective impact, but I won’t get too technical on you. There’s a whole department dedicated to the topic at Portland State University, and the topic is regularly referenced (and praised) in various publications and academic journals, including the Harvard Business Review and Stanford Social Innovation Review. The potential for a collaborative approach, particularly across sectors, is huge. To employ collective impact, communities work together to avoid overlapping services, delegate tasks, and share resources. They bring together organizations, non-profits, community groups, local government, and businesses to plan events, promote their town, and communicate their ideas and projects. It’s always more effective and efficient to work as a team, rather than individually. Unfortunately, I’ve lost count of how many community groups and businesses

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Sundays • Overcomers Outreach – a spiritually-based, 12-step recovery program for substance abuse issues – meets at 6 p.m. at Sunset Park Community Church, 174 Sunset Blvd., in St. Helens. Call (503) 3970535 or visit www.sunsetparkchog.org. • Yankton Recovery Group meets at Yankton Grange, Pittsburg Road, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Call (503) 397-1473 or (503) 366-0667 for more info.

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Thursdays • Weight Watchers meets at Scappoose Foursquare Church at noon and 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (503) 543-4802 or email dromjue@comcast.net. • Free fitness classes, 7–8 p.m. at the Best Western in St. Helens. Call Cheryl Capwell, independent beachbody fitness coach at (503) 396-2834, or send an email to jppfitness@yahoo.com. • The Columbia County Commission on Children and Families meets the third Thursday of each month beginning at 5:30 p.m., at the OSU Extension office, 505 N. Columbia River Hwy., in St. Helens.

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won’t work with another because of a petty grudge. It’s unhealthy, ineffective, and it impedes economic development. It also discourages others from working with them in the future. Most importantly, it prevents their organizations from reaching their full potential, and our community loses out. We need to learn how to work together and get over histories of strained relationships. It’s not worth the effort to focus on competing with other businesses or resenting other community groups, especially in a small town. We need to capitalize on our resources and support one another. There are countless other cities more successful than St. Helens because of their ability to collaborate, and we need to catch up. Instead of lamenting a new store moving into town, realize that this is a step in the right direction. If they’re successful, they’ll pull even more potential customers into St. Helens. Embrace new businesses, encourage cooperation, and applaud success. These mean progress and economic growth not just for one business, but for our community. Competition breeds distrust, fear, and dysfunction, while collaboration builds capacity and fosters community, goodwill, and support. Which would you rather choose?

Tuesdays • Kiwanis Daybreakers meets at 7 a.m. at America’s Best Value Inn. Call (503) 397-2696. • Warren Community Fellowship – Job Club, 10–11 a.m. room 201, 56523 Columbia River Highway, in Warren. Free and open to the public. • St. Helens Public Library holds baby lapsit storytime for 6 months to 2 years at 10:15 a.m., storytime for preschool 3–5 years at 11:15 a.m. Call (503) 397-4544 for more info. • Overeaters Anonymous at the St. Helens Alano Club, 215 N. 6th St. St. Helens, 5:45–7 p.m. Call Sheri at (503) 3694607. No dues or fees. • The Columbia County Democratic Central Committee meets the last Tuesday of every month at Kozy Korner, St. Helens. Meetings start at 7 p.m.

Gable Road. Call (503) 3668070 for information. • Columbia County Stroke Support Group – fourth Wednesday of each month from 2:30–3:30 p.m. Avamere at St Helens, 2400 Gable Road.

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