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Charging station finds a home in Scappoose BY SHARI PHIEL The Chronicle

SCAPPOOSE – An electric vehicle fast-charging station was recently installed in the Fred Meyer parking lot in Scappoose, as part of the West Coast Electric Highway Project. This is the only EV station in Columbia County. The West Coast Electric Highway is an extensive network of DC fast charging stations located every 25 to 50 miles along Interstate 5 and other major roadways on the West Coast. Originally, two EV stations were planned for Columbia County; one in St. Helens and one in Clatskanie. But plans for both stations fell through late into negotiations. The Clatskanie station has been moved to Westport. “The route going from the Portland metro area to Astoria is a critical link on Highway 30. We initially did have a site in St. Helens. Actually, we evaluated a number of sites in St. Helens. Our contract even got us as far as negotiating a lease agreement with the property owner,” said Art James, project director for the Oregon Department of Transportation. Unfortunately, those negotiations broke down. “We have to go through due diligence in order to get them permitted. In the process of that we found some underground contamination at the site,” James said. “It was really too bad because we had invested about six months into it.” The site originally considered was at Skinny’s Texaco. Other sites considered See ELECTRIC, Page A4

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Husband and wife convicted of drug trafficking tied to local drug trade

Jose Lizarraras-Chacon, 38, of Nayarit, Mexico, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Marco A. Hernandez to 210 months (17.5 years) in prison for heroin-trafficking and illegal reentry. During the fall of 2011, the Portland Police Bureau received information from the St. Helens Police Department regarding a husband and wife team selling large quantities of heroin. Lizarraras-Chaco, along with his wife and co-defendant Maria GonzalezTorres, fielded phone call orders from customers for heroin. The couple would then make deliveries throughout the Portland metro area, often accompanied by their children. Earlier in 2011, the St. Helens Police Department investigated this same couple, and that evidence was charged in the federal indictment as part of the yearlong conspiracy to distribute heroin. “During the month of February 2011, investigators with the Columbia Enforcement Narcotics Team began investigating a Mexican drug trafficking organization selling large quantities of heroin in and around the Gresham, Multnomah County area,” said St. Helens Police Detective Sgt. Phil Edwards. Edwards said the heroin supplied by the drug

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trafficking organization was traced directly into the hands of local drug distribution networks in Columbia County. According to Edwards, a Columbia County source providing information to investigators admitted to the distribution of more than 47 pounds of heroin within a one-year period. The reported street value of that heroin was in excess of $1.6 million. “Over several months investigators built their case by infiltrating the organization and developing a strategic plan designed to dismantle it,” said Edwards.

CENT is made up of investigators from the St. Helens Police Department, including Edwards, and the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. The size of the drug trafficking organization led CENT to share information with the Drug Enforcement Agency and Portland Police Bureau, which helped lead to the arrest of Lizarraras-Chacon and Gonzalez-Torrez. On Nov. 29, 2011, officers with the Portland Police Bureau’s Drugs and Vice Division arranged for a controlled purchase of heroin from the pair. GonzalezTorres answered the call, made the deal, and indicated they would be on their way to deliver shortly. Surveillance officers observed the defendants leaving their apartment carrying a baby in a car seat and then enter one of the family’s vehicles. Gonzalez-Torres followed her husband into their vehicle, along with two other children (ages 7 and 4). Officers stopped the car as it was traveling towards the agreed-upon delivery location. During the traffic stop, a female officer conducted a pat-down search of Gonzalez-Torres and located See CONVICTION, Page A4

Houlton Bakery once again serving up sweet treats BY SHARI PHIEL The Chronicle

ST. HELENS — Fans of the popular Houlton Bakery on Columbia Boulevard in St. Helens will be happy to learn the bakery will reopen later this week. While ownership of the business may have changed, some things won’t. One of the things that won’t change is the name. New owner Max Huck has decided to keep the Houlton Bakery name. “Our goal is to keep it as similar to how Gainor had it as possible. We want to keep the bakery; we want to continue to have lunch. We want to offer madefrom-scratch bakery items,” said Huck. It wasn’t that long ago that Houlton Bakery owner Gainor Rikor announced she was closing the St. Helens favorite after nearly 10 years in business. Rikor closed Houlton Bakery’s doors near the end of March, but as it turned out, Huck was waiting in the wings for just the right opportunity. “I’ve been interested in baker See BAKERY, Page A4

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Pastry Chef Anne Bauer (left) and owner Max Huck will reopen Houlton Bakery in St. Helens on April 12.

County corrections office gets a facelift BY SHARI PHIEL The Chronicle

In July of 2012, the county’s adult community corrections department was merged with the juvenile corrections department. Not surprisingly, it took a while for both staff and clients to adjust to the change. The corrections program is a partnership between the Oregon Department of Corrections and local community corrections and provide a cost-effective means to hold offenders accountable while assisting them through the process of changing their criminal behavior and protecting the community. Recently, the program underwent another change. For several weeks, the offices for both programs, which are housed in the old Columbia County Courthouse and had not been updated in years, were covered

in drop cloths. Thanks to a lot of elbow grease, dedication and the support of Sherman Williams in St. Helens, the offices now have a fresh coat of paint along with a fresh outlook. “We are doing a lot of work. We are also doing work on our transitional housing as well, which on the other side of the jail. We’ve had them for about six and a half years but they go through a lot of wear and tear,” said Community Justice Director Walt Pesterfield during the project. After the two divisions were merged, Pesterfield began looking for ways to make improvements. But Pesterfield knew there would be one particular obstacle to overcome. “The county is in dire straits with money and it has been for the last few years and I don’t think it’s all of a sudden going to be See REMODEL, Page A4

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Corrections workers Coryn Dell (left) and Chris McCoy paint over the deep red paint that had been used in one of the offices in the old Columbia County Courthouse.

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Upcoming open house at Deer Island Fire Station DEER ISLAND — Columbia River Fire & Rescue volunteers and crewmembers had a Deer Island fire station clean-up day in anticipation of its upcoming open house. The clean up was held on March 23 to help get the grounds prepped and ready. The open house will be held on April 27 from noon– 5 p.m. Admission is free and there will be fire station tours, live demonstrations, equipment displays, blood pressure checks, burn permits will be available and CRF&R will provide food and beverages. Volunteer coordinator Jennifer Motherway said the clean-up day was extremely successful. “We spread gravel, mowed, cleaned the bay,

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Volunteers help clean up the Deer Island Fire Station in anticipation of the upcoming open house.

power washed, washed windows, etc. in preparation for our big open house,” she

said. “I am so impressed with the group of volunteers that we have at CRF&R, we

are so lucky to have them; they are invaluable members to this organization.”

April 5 – Ryan Bond, 18, was taken into custody for unlawful possession of marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school near the 33000 block of High School Way. Bond was booked and released from the Columbia County Jail. April 7 – Police took a report of found property (marijuana) in the 51000 block of Columbia River Highway. April 7 – Tyler McFarland, 19, was taken into custody for reckless driving following a traffic stop near NE Watts and NE Second Street. He was lodged at the Columbia County Jail.

block of Old Portland Road. There were no injuries. March 31 – CCSO responded to a 9-1-1 hang-up in the 36000 block of Miloris Way. April 1 – Deputies investigated an abandoned vehicle at Warren Elementary School. April 2 – CCSO investigated 21 separate cold juvenile abuse cases in different locations. April 2 – CCSO responded to a 9-1-1 hang-up in the 52000 block of Village Way. April 2 – A domestic disturbance in progress was reported in the 56000 block of Old Portland Road. April 3 – A theft was reported in Goble. April 4 – A missing juvenile was reported on Tide Creek Road. April 4 – A missing juvenile was reported on Lowe Road. April 4 – An unwanted subject was reported in the 71000 block of Terry Road.

Police Reports Scappoose Police Department March 31 – Police responded to a 9-1-1 hang-up in the 52000 block of Five Peaks Terrace. April 1 – Kaili Roberts, 31, was issued a citation for driving uninsured and unlawful possession of marijuana following a traffic stop near the intersection of Highway 30 and Maple Street. The vehicle she was driving was impounded. April 1 – Police investigated a suicide attempt in the 33000 block of SW Maple Street. The subject was transported to a Portland hospital to be evaluated. April 1 – Police investigated a burglary at Scappoose Middle School. Three juveniles were referred to the Columbia County Juvenile Department for burglary II, criminal trespass II, criminal trespass III and theft III. April 2 – Police assisted the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office with a subject pointing a firearm at another person in the 50000 block of Columbia River Highway. April 2 – Police investigated a cold assault and sex abuse

near the intersection of Highway 30 and East Columbia Ave. The case was forwarded to the Vancouver Police Department. April 3 – Police investigated an assault IV and harassment in the 51000 block of SW Old Portland Road. The case was referred to the Columbia County DA’s office for review. April 4 – Police responded to an audible alarm at an ATM in the 33000 block of SW Havlik Drive. April 5 – John Wald, 32, and Britney Ward, 27, were both taken into custody for burglary II, trespass II, criminal mischief III and harassment. Both Wald and Ward were lodged into the Columbia County Jail. April 5 – Police responded to a 9-1-1 hang-up in the 33000 block of SW Brookshire Court. April 5 – Police investigated a cold juvenile abuse in the 52000 block of NW Maria Lane. April 5 – Police assisted Oregon State Police with a motor vehicle crash near the intersection of Highway 30 and Wikstrom Road.

Columbia County Sheriff’s Office March 29 – Sheriff’s deputies investigated fraudulent activity in progress in the 50000 block of Columbia River Highway. March 29 – CCSO responded to a 9-1-1 hang-up in the 13000 block of Colvin Road. March 29 – Deputies investigated a cold burglary in the 26000 block of Cannon Road. March 29 – Deputies investigated a hit-and-run in the 57000

Oregon State Police is asking for the public’s help in finding two unidentified suspects following a crash the morning of April 2 along U.S. Highway 30 near Clatskanie. At approximately 9:45 a.m., OSP and area law enforcement agencies responded to the scene of a single vehicle traffic crash on Highway 30 near milepost 65 in Columbia County. A 1995 Kia Sephia passenger car with Washington license plates traveled off the highway and was abandoned by two unidentified residents. The two suspects were described as a white male and female, in their 30s to 40s. The male is over 6 feet

tall with short, dark hair and was wearing a dark jacket. The female has a slim build, long brown hair, and was wearing jeans and carrying a pink backpack. Officers from OSP, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office, Clatskanie Police Department and a K-9 from Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office searched the area but didn’t find the suspects. It is unknown if a passing motorists picked them up in the area. Anyone with information regarding the suspect(s) is asked to call OSP Northern Command Center dispatch at (800) 452-7888. Trooper Jessica Spurlock is the lead investigator.

Fire Reports Scappoose Fire District April 1-7 – Units provided 13 medical transports and eight medical assessments without transport. April 1 – Scappoose Fire responded to Scappoose Middle School after a water flow alarm was accidentally set off. April 1 – Units provided public assistance on Dutch

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Applications being accepted Local employees recognized by Wauna for 2013 dairy ambassador The Columbia County chapter of the Dairy Women’s Association is now accepting applications for candidates for Columbia County Dairy Princess Ambassador. To enter, girls must be at least 16 and a high school junior, but not over 23 years of age as of June 1. Candidates must be a resident of Oregon at least a year prior to the contest, unless they are currently a full-time student in a college outside of Oregon. She must be single, never married, nor pregnant or have a child; and if not living at home, must not be co-habituating with anyone. Candidates must also qualify in one of the following areas: (a) lived or worked on a dairy farm or facility at some time; (b) be the daughter of anyone employed on an operating dairy farm, (c) anyone who is employed or an owner of a milk processing plant or distributor, (d) or any person employed in a dairy related industry; or (e) a member or former member of 4-H or FFA that raised or showed a dairy project. Successful candidates must be willing to represent Columbia County at the State Dairy Princess Ambassador contest in January 2014, travel throughout the county and state April through September promoting healthy nutrition, which includes dairy products and awareness about the dairy industry. Training for these activities is provided to candidates by the Oregon Dairy Women. Questions about the ambassador program should be directed to Diane Larson at 503-312-6130, by Friday, April 12. Donations toward a scholarship for outgoing Dairy Princess Ambassador Mikela Heimuller are now being accepted. Anyone can contribute a tax-free scholarship donation for Mikela. Contact Diane Larson at by May 1. Columbia County Dairy Women vend at local events and festivals to raise funds in support of scholarship awards now available to any graduating high school senior from

Wauna Federal Credit “David has provided Union has recognized an extensive combinatwo of its employees. tion of knowledge, skills, Longview resident and experience to help Randy Brackman, an inus make important deciternal auditor, celebrated sions to keep the Credit his 25th year of service Union strong and in a with the credit union. position for productive He reports to the Credit growth,” said Blumberg. Union Supervisory “He is an important Committee for fiduciary member of our leaderRandy Brackman David Merrell responsibilities, and to ship team.” Wauna CEO and PresiWauna Federal Credit dent Robert Blumberg, administratively. Union is headquartered in Clatskanie and “Randy serves in one of the most imemploys over 70 people. With branches portant roles for the membership of the inAstoria, Clatskanie, St. Helens, Scappoose, Credit Union,” said Blumberg. “He performs Vernonia, and Warrenton, Wauna serves nearinternal audits, assists with fraud investigaly 17,000 members. Anyone who resides, is tions, and he assists the outside accounting employed, attends school or worships, or any firm during the annual federal examination of business or qualifying organization in Clatmember accounts.” sop or Columbia Counties, or Pacific County, Also recognized was Kelso resident David Washington, is eligible for membership. For Merrell, executive vice president and chief more11:55 information, call 1toll-free 800-77304-10-13 3x5 Recliner Cont:Layout 1 4/2/13 AM Page financial officer, for five years of service. 3236 or visit the website at WaunaFCU.org.

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Top finalists for 2013-14 year included Columbia County’s own Mikela Heimuller (right), seen here with Oregon Dairy Princess Kaitie Brawley.

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Bob and June Waine Bob and June (Jarvi) Waine, of Portland, recently celebrated their 60th anniversary. Joining the couple in celebration were their children Valletta Vakoc, of Vancouver, Wash.; David Waine, of Pendleton; Brian Waine, of Portland; Daron Waine, of Astoria; Angela Waine McBride, of Vancouver, Wash; 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. A reception was held on Feb. 10, at the Red Lion at the Quay in Vancouver. About 65 family members

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approximately five ounces of heroin concealed in her bra. There was also over $300 in the diaper bag. “On one of the buys we set up they brought their children,” said Edwards. Officers conducted a search of the family’s apartment on East Burnside in Gresham and seized over $84,000 in U.S. currency stashed all over the residence. Agents also seized approximately 470 grams of heroin hidden within a diaper genie and a .45 caliber semi-automatic firearm in a hall closet. Gonzalez-Torres admitted she was involved in her husband’s heroin business and

ST. HELENS — St. Helens City Council and staff are encouraging the community to join them in recognizing the invaluable service that volunteers provide to the community during National Volunteer Week April 21-27. Many local organizations rely on volunteers to provide the manpower needed to offer services to the community. The city would like to thank each and every volunteer for their commitment of time and resources. The dedication and sacrifice to participate as a volunteer in local charities, service organizations and other agencies creates a more livable community for everyone. Whether a volunteer gives one hour a month or 40 hours a week, many agencies depend on those generous offers of time and manpower. The city thanks all volunteers for donating their time to help improve

had not been legitimately employment for four years. However, she said she did receive $1,100 a month in public benefits. When asked about the large amount of cash found in her apartment, she said she and her husband were saving money to build a home in Mexico. In 2010, Lizarraras-Chaco was convicted of unlawful delivery of heroin in Clackamas County, after which he was deported to Mexico. He returned to the U. S. illegally and continued to distribute heroin before being arrested again in 2011. Gonzalez-Torres was sentenced to five years in prison in December 2012 and will likely be deported once she is released.

REMODEL: total cost of mini remodeling job was around $400 From PAGE A1

great,” he said. “However, my thought was – when we merged together – if there is a possibility or an opportunity we need to take it.” New paint might not seem like a big change, but Pesterfield said it could make all the difference. “We have youth that come in here so you want a pleasant place. Just like at our homes, the aesthetics and how we keep it make a big difference on their mindset and their family’s. And for the employees, too. Yes, we care and yes, we want to make it as good as we can make it. After all, we spend a third of our lives here.” Part of the reason Pesterfield began looking at painting the offices was because he had several clients who worked as professional house painters that had supervision and housing fees to pay. He realized this was a good opportunity to let them work

off those fees while saving the county money as well. “It was all volunteer. If they didn’t want to do it they were not forced into it,” Pesterfield said. “It was a big win-win. For them, they got to work off their fines. They’re professional painters and you can see they’ve done a fantastic job.” Pesterfield contacted John Chae, store manager for the new Sherman Williams store in St. Helens and found there was a program available that would let him purchase the paint supplies at a discount. Remarkably, the total cost for the mini-remodeling job was around $400. “One of our painters said the bid for this would have been between $4,000–$5,000. It’s a great saving to the county, to the taxpayers, to the citizens,” he said. “And it’s good for the youth because they’re coming into a professional environment. They know it’s a program people care about.”

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ies for a long time,” said Huck. “I’ve been out of college for quite a while, but even when I was in college I had done a business plan on bakeries.” He said his own love of baked goods just adds to his passion for the business. When it comes to managing the business and baking all of those delicious treats found in the pastry case, Huck turned to family member Anne Bauer. Bauer has been a pastry chef for over 30 years and most recently worked in northern Idaho.

“I went to culinary school and worked in everything from mom-and-pop restaurants all the way up to fine dining,” said Bauer, adding she also worked as a pastry chef at Black Rock Country Club and Schweitzer Mountain Resort, both in Idaho. “It’s something I love doing,” said Bauer. “Up in Sandpoint I made similar products and serviced the coffee huts around there.” Bauer said Huck called her on a Wednesday to ask if she would be interested in running the bakery. Within days, she was in St. Helens to check out the business and meet with Gainor. The fol-

lowing day she turned in her resignation letter. “The reason I thought of Anne was not only because of her experience – her passion for baking is second to none – but she is also extremely friendly. A lot of the customers will really enjoy coming here,” said Huck. Bauer and Huck said they plan to continue Houlton Bakery’s practice of using local products, such as honey and in-season fruits. “Our goal is to seek out local farmers and local products. We want to offer healthy and nutritious choices – healthy salads and wraps. We’ll make home-

made soups every day. I make a killer clam chowder I want everyone to try,” said Bauer. Along with offering fresh baked bread, pastries, cookies and other goodies, Bauer will also add a cake decorating service later on. Houlton Bakery, at 2155 Columbia Blvd.,will reopen on April 12. The shop will be open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. and closed on Sundays. Stop by for a cup of coffee and a breakfast pastry on your way to work, stay for lunch or pick up a loaf of fresh baked bread for dinner.

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included Burgerville, both of which are on Columbia River Highway. “None of the other sites we had looked at were suitable so

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encouraged to note the phone number on their caller ID, the phone number they are asked to call with the payment information, and any other information that the caller provides. Do not give the caller any information; instead end the call and contact the local police and the PUD to report the call. The PUD provides several types of notification to customers who are facing disconnection for nonpayment, including mailed notices, door hangers and phone calls. The PUD also offers several payment options, including visiting local pay stations, visiting the PUD office, or paying online at www.crpud.net. “The PUD would never demand a payment only by credit card or prepaid credit card,” said Duehring. “We’ll always offer other payment options, so if that’s the only choice being offered, it’s not the PUD calling you.”

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DEER ISLAND — Columbia River People’s Utility District is warning customers to be wary of giving information out over the telephone because of a phone scam targeting utility customers in the area. PUD customers have reported receiving calls threatening to disconnect power if payment isn’t made immediately over the phone via credit card, or by purchasing a pre-paid credit card and calling back with the code. The callers may identify themselves as representatives of PGE, PG&E, or the PUD. “If you have any doubts about a caller’s identity, don’t give them any information,” said PUD Accounting and Customer Service Manager Sheila Duehring. “The safest thing to do is to hang up and then call our office at 503-397-0590.” Customers who receive suspicious phone calls are

the quality of life for the St. Helens community. During National Volunteer Week, the city will use its Facebook page to feature different community volunteers who are making a difference in St. Helens. Visit Facebook.com/CityofStHelens to learn about the city’s local volunteers and the organizations they help. If you know of someone who goes above and beyond as a volunteer in the community, share their story on the City’s Facebook page. National Volunteer Week was established in 1974 and has grown exponentially each subsequent year. The week is about inspiring, recognizing and encouraging people to seek out imaginative ways to engage in their communities. It is about demonstrating to the nation that by working together, communities have the fortitude to meet challenges and accomplish goals.

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aller ey e d at ot maand and ll. vto Port doesn’t consider costs The Port of St. Helg y- ens needs new ideas and somebody willing to lead, d not follow. Terry Luttrell so and other port commissionp- ers voted to run coal trains lo- through Columbia County the without doing any research nline to find out if it is a good deal for the entire Port District, er not just the Port. The Port claims that it by edit has done research, but I have We’ll asked for the reports and ent they cannot provide them nly because they do not exist. s not The only report they could come up with was a safety study done in 2009 for four unit trains per week, not the possible 40-50 trains per week (when combining oil and coal transport deals). The unfunded safety costs alone will cost more than any jobs created. If every city in the Port district were to receive a highway overpass and other safety issues were resolved, it could end up costing the people and businesses of the Port District over a million dollars per permanent job created. With over 1,400 possible rail cars of coal and empty coal cars returning per day, the deal with Kinder Morgan will create transportation issues, reduce quality of life concerns, stunt future economic growth, and hurt existing businesses. All these issues will cost jobs and this will end up being a net job loss for the county. This does not even mention the fact that the coal trains run by many of our schools and could prevent possible emergency response access for police, fire, or paramedics. The recent school shooting in Connecticut proved a few minutes could be the difference between life and death. Prosperity through coal-byrail is a false promise that will actually cost jobs and make Columbia County’s future dim. Please contact

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the Port and ask them to stop this reckless behavior and keep the interests of the people and businesses of the Port District in mind. Michael Clarke, Port Commissioner Candidate Let the sunshine in Just over a year ago, I finally took the plunge and installed a 10-panel solar array on my south-facing roof. Now, at my first anniversary, I don’t know why more people don’t do this. I am pleased to say I have generated two megawatts of power over and above the amount I used for my home in this year. I am a small power user so my solar collection reduced my monthly power bill from $20 to $15, and covered three-plus months of use. Before getting started with solar generating, there are a few things people can to do get ready such as reducing or removing appliances that heat with electricity, including hot water heater, drier, stove, and/or furnace. Also, make sure your roof is in good condition before having solar panels installed. Although the start-up cost is high, tax credits make it well worth the investment. The Columbia River PUD was great to work with. As you might expect, I have good days and less good days for power generation, depending on the weather. Energy from the sun is literally raining down on us, especially in summer, but spring and fall too. What would happen if only 1 percent of power company customers produced two or three times as much energy as they use? Howard D. Blumenthal, St. Helens No goats allowed I am writing to request your help in getting the

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current St. Helens city code amended to allow goats within city limits. The current code is outdated and does not reflect modern living. Goats are like dogs and are easy to take care of. They do not require shots. They are good at eating blackberry bushes and other brush in the area. They can also produce milk and it only requires a few to make it worthwhile. If you would like to voice your view on this, call your city council and let them know. They also meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. I would like to have this code amended as soon as possible and I will make sure it is put on the agenda for the public to voice their views as soon as possible. I appreciate all the help I can get in this matter and I know many would like to have goats within city limits too so please let the city council know your feelings on this. Norma Stevens, St. Helens School board policy I suppose having Jr. ROTC, or a .22 cal. small bore team for young adults, and shop classes where elementary gunsmithing, etc., are entirely out of the question. Not so much because of anti-firearms sentiment, but fiscal consideration. I question the basic premise that any “body” elected or not, has the right to contravene the Second Amendment right of citizens. Clearly, the rules, laws, threat of execution for murder (now on the books), did not deter perpetrators of these latest horrific incidents that were carried out in shopping malls, theaters and schools. Were it so, these crimes would not have been committed.

Now, the school board, moved to do “something” (along with legislators at all levels of government) have joined in, not in a deliberate, analytical, nor broad based data gathering effort to address this problem, but have hastily fashioned a “policy” they think will work. It will not. Sandy Hook School already had those (and more) measures in place and to no avail. Before I wrote a school policy, I, as a school board member, would have contacted the Israeli Consul, or embassy and asked for their advice in how they over-

came the problem of attacks on school children in their nation. It might have been very fruitful and educational for the board and the citizens of this community wanting their kids to be secure. These half-measures are feel-good rules – not effective problem solving solutions. Tom Klingbeil, Warren Grandmas appreciated As many of you may know, the Northwest Foster Grandparent program was closed as of March 31, 2013.

On March 21, the teachers, admins and students honored the four grandmas at McBride Elementary School during the Spirit Assembly. We received flowers, cards, posters and McBride t-shirts, and of course hugs! Grandma Joyce, Ethel, Dena and Mary would like to express our thanks for all of the support and gifts that we received. We plan to continue to volunteer at McBride. Thanks again and Go Mustangs. You rock. Grandma Dena Chesney, St. Helens

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Financial literacy is important at any age BY LILLIE ANDERSON OSU Extensions Office/ AmeriCorps Member

I have recently become the newest AmeriCorps member to serve at the OSU Extension Office in Columbia County as the financial literacy coordinator. Typically, you can find me typing away at my postit-filled desk or as the guest speaker at one of the many fantastic schools here in Columbia County. After spending the past few months speaking to students at local schools, developing curriculums, presenting workshops and gathering information, I find myself frequently wishing that someone had taught me personal finances while I was still in high school, before I began making my own financial decisions, and mistakes. Although the Oregon K-12 standards for personal

finance were strengthened over the past year, personal finance is still not a required stand-alone class in Oregon; it is usually tied in with an economics or careers class. At first glance personal finance may not seem like a subject you could spend a whole semester learning about. However, every single day we make numerous financial decisions. Should I buy a cup of coffee on my way to work? Will I drive my car or ride the bus? Buy a home or rent? Pay the electric bill? Take the loan with the lower monthly payments, but longer time frame? With money playing such a huge role in the smallest everyday decisions, personal finance is truly just as important – and just as complex – as the other required curriculums. As I visit classrooms across the county I find myself very impressed with many of the high school stu-

dents’ knowledge of money management. However, I still see plenty of students who remind me of myself at that age, using their youth and lack of experience as an excuse to make careless financial mistakes. To help the future, financially-independent youth out there, I have pulled together some of the most important financial tips, along with my real life blunders to help prevent some of the dreadful mistakes I made fresh out of high school. I will start with what I believe to be the most important financial tip there is: Save your money. Once upon a time, before I had a debit card, I had something called a savings account. By the time I was off to college I had enough money saved to cover all of my expenses for five months and thanks to scholarships, loans, and my loving parents I had no

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way. To safe guard yourself from ending up in financial trouble, start saving money now. It is recommended to set aside at least 15 percent from every paycheck into a savings account. If that is too much, set aside whatever you can. Even putting $20 a month into a savings account will add up to $240 by the end of the year. It is also recommended to have at least three months’ worth of expenses saved up in the case of a sudden job loss or pay cut. For parents trying to instill a sense of savings in their children, or even in themselves, there are a variety of activities to do. For younger – elementary and pre-K – aged kids, draw a picture of something they want to save money to buy, make a piggy bank out of a clear bottle or jar and put the picture near the jar. Once the jar is full, use the

expenses to pay that first year. Yet somehow all that money disappeared, and quite quickly too. I was raised by a father who is a “careful spender” so I originally had a hard time parting with my money, but two months away from home and all of that changed. Slowly, as I made new friends, ditched my high school wardrobe, and began to explore my new city, my savings dwindled. By the time I had my first real emergency expense (my brand new laptop had “somehow” got a crack in the screen) I no longer had that wonderful safety net I worked years to accumulate. Instead I had a computer with a barely usable screen. It took me a little over six months before I saved enough money to fix it. I was never directly informed of the importance of savings, and unfortunately I learned the hard News Staff

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money to buy the item they saved for and then start all over again. As they get older encourage your child to start saving for bigger items, or items that are a long way off (like college tuition). If your child is too old for a piggy bank, or you want to keep the savings in a safe place where it will earn more money as it sits, take your child to a bank or credit union and set up a savings account. Many financial institutions offer high-interest savings accounts for youth and teens. For those parents who provide their children with an allowance, encourage your kids to save 10 or 15 percent of their allowance. If you are having trouble encouraging your child to save, turn it into a competition. Challenge your child to see who can save the most over a month, or who can reach $100 first.

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Obituaries Amelia Schlosser Amelia “Millie” Schlosser was born to John and Elizabeth Barth on Oct. 15, 1926, in Regent, N. D. She grew up in rural America during the Great Depression, attending Amelia Schlosser St. Mary’s Grade School and High School in New England, N.D. While attending a wedding, Millie met a striking young man who had just returned from serving in the U.S. Army, Anton “Tony” Schlosser. The wedding was that of his former fiancée and he danced with Millie to make her jealous. They soon fell in love and married on Sept. 30, 1947, in Mott, N.D. They went on to become successful business owners of several restaurants and eventually a bar. In 1968, they sold their business and moved to Oregon, where they settled in Scappoose. Tony bought a working share in Linnton Plywood Association, and Millie served as cook and manager of The Wayside Inn in Scappoose until her retirement in 1989. Millie lost the love of her life when Tony died suddenly, on Christmas Eve, in 1983. Shortly after this she fought and won a battle with breast cancer. Millie was an outstanding cook, passing on countless recipes to her family. She enjoyed crocheting and embroidery, and her Portland Trailblazers. In her later years she touched the lives of many pre-school aged children as she volunteered at her daughter’s day care center where the kids affectionately called her “grandma.” She enjoyed her trips to Reno and the local casinos with her family. In September of 2012 she was hospitalized and given the grim news that her life would soon be over. As with all of

the adversities in her life, she dealt with the news gracefully. She was happy to be able to celebrate one more Christmas, one more Easter, and a couple more trips to the casino with her family. On Friday, April 5, 2013, she took her final breath and passed away peacefully in the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Toni and Marcus Iverson, where she resided for the past five and half years; with her family by her side. She is now walking with the Lord and her beloved Tony. She will be forever missed by her children, Orville and Mary Jo Schlosser, Dwight and Linda Schlosser, Toni and Marcus Iverson, Sheila and Ron Austin, Geri and Steve Owsley; 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, all living in the Scappoose/St. Helens area, brother Fred and his wife Jean living in North Dakota and sister-in-law Joann Barth, of California. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two infant sisters; brothers Steve, Leo, Bill and Clemens, and son-in-law Jim Livingston. A Funeral Mass will be said at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church on Monday, April 15, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. Committal Service and vault interment is at Columbia Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be sent to the family at ColumbiaFH.com. Arrangements are by Columbia Funeral Home. Larry Edward Hayes For every first step we take, we must take the last. Larry Edward Hayes passed away March 5, 2013, in Boise, Idaho. He was born June 14, Larry Hayes 1940, to James B. and Phyllis Hayes in

Dallas, Ore. He was a loving son, father, brother, uncle and grandfather. He grew up in a forestry environment. His dad, Buford Hayes, worked for the Oregon Department of Forestry all his life. Larry graduated from St. Helens High School in 1959, attended Oregon State University and worked during the summers as a fire suppression crewman for the Oregon Department of Forestry in Tillamook. After two years, he went to work as a timber cruiser for the Oregon Department of Forestry, which he did for about a year. After that he went to work at the U.S. Forest Service’s Ranger Station in Hebo, Ore., as a timber cruiser in Tillamook County. From there he went to work for a private timber contractor named Prochnow, again doing cruising. His next job was working for Roseburg Lumber Company as a cruiser. Later, he decided to go into business for himself, so he bought a self-loading log truck and called his business L & D Logging. He started hauling logs in Lane and Douglas counties. When timber sales became hard to find, he sold all of his equipment except his truck. He began hauling logs for Longview Fiber in Northwest Oregon. He was in business for himself for about five years when hard times set in, and he sold his truck and business. He sent out resumés to different timber companies and landed a job with Willamina Lumber Company working for John Hampton. He started out cruising and soon became their timber buyer. He was employed with the company from March 1980 through the summer of 1990, when he suffered a major stroke and was required to retire. Larry enjoyed driving in the country, camping trips, hunting and spending time with his family and friends. He married Dawna Hutchins in 1965, and they had four children. Larry is survived by his

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was avid in her pursuit of fishing and hunting into her late 80s, and enjoyed pinochle and casino gambling. She is survived by her sister, Hazel Barnes; children Crystal Kehnemund, Betty Jo LaPlante, Pete (Margie) LaPlante, Cilla (Jim) Border and David (Jeanne) LaPlante; 15 grandchildren and 27 greatgrandchildren. All of her family will grieve for our dearest Mother. May she find new and wondrous joys on her next journey. Elvera was a good and loving person. Services will be held on April 13, at 10 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus Church, 51555 Old Portland Road, in Scappoose. A potluck dinner will follow in the church annex. Memorial contributions can be sent to: Community Home Health Hospice, 1035 11th Ave., Longview, WA 98632. Online condolences may be left for the family at ColumbiaFH.com. Aileen Elizabeth Rippon Aileen Elizabeth Rippon was born at home in Thorp, Wash., on May 25, 1927, to Douglas and Nellie (Roan) Wilson. She was the oldest of three children. She Aileen Rippon died peacefully at home in St. Helens with family by her side on Thursday, March 28, 2013. She was 85. Aileen attended school in Thorp and after graduation in 1945, went to Open Bible Standard College in Eugene. She transferred to Bethany Bible College in Portland, where she met her first husband, Virgil King. She and Virgil went to the Gold Coast (Ghana) in Africa to serve as missionaries and were there until his death. After Virgil’s death, Aileen moved back to the United States where she worked as a bookkeeper in California. There she met Richard (Dick)

Rippon, whom she married. The two of them had a tax accounting business. Again she was widowed, and moved to Washington to live with her brother and sisterin-law. In 1996, she moved to St. Helens, so she could be near her aunt and uncle. She was a member of the Christian Church of St. Helens where she served faithfully as a knowledgeable Bible teacher. Before coming to Oregon, a stroke had rendered her physical body partially paralyzed, but it resulted in strengthening her spiritual life. She was a strong prayer warrior and an encourager to those who witnessed her faith and steadfastness in spite of her physical limitations. Even after she was no longer able to attend church she continued to be a blessing to those who visited her. Her love for her Lord, inspired all who loved her, too. She is survived by her brother Ray (Lorna) Wilson, of Mulino, Ore.; daughter Kristine (Doyle) Wilson-Slack of San Francisco, Calif.; stepdaughters Lynn (Michael) Allen and Karen Rippon; grandchildren Chelsey De Lima and Rachel Tsunis; cousin Patrea Kroll; five nieces and two nephews. Aileen was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Virgil King and Richard Rippon; and sister Virginia Pope. A celebration of Aileen’s life and ministry will be held on Sunday, April 14 at 2 p.m. at the Christian Church of St. Helens, 185 S. 12th St., in St. Helens. Memorials may be made in her name to the Christian Church of St Helens. A private interment will take place in Thorp. Online condolences may be left for the family at ColumiaFH.com. Claudia J. Ellenwood Claudia J. (Roberts) Ellenwood passed away on March 25, 2013. She was 78. Claudia was born on Feb. 8, 1935, in St. Helens, to Russell J. and Francis K. (Stroud) Roberts. No service information is available.

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Native plant society walk Join the Friends of Nob Hill Nature Park and the Native Plant Society of Oregon for an easy, low-key introduction to oak woodlands in Columbia County. This stroll through Nob Hill Nature Park to view trillium and fawn lily in an area currently undergoing restoration takes place on April 13 from 2–4 p.m. NHNP is a small, oak woodland, perched on a basalt bluff overlooking the Columbia River. Come visit this

park and give your two-cents on plants found in this lower-Columbia River ecosystem. Poison oak is abundant off well-maintained trails, so long pants and long sleeves are suggested. This event will take place rain or shine. Meet at the city’s Wastewater Treatment Plant across from the park at 2 p.m. For the day of the event only, call 503-349-8586. A plant list is available by request by calling trip leader Caroline Skinner at 503-248-9719.

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Join the Native Plant Society for a walk at Nob Hill Nature Park for a chance to spot wildflowers, such as this trillium.

Library plant and book sale There are three extra reasons to visit the Library on April 13. First, the St. Helens Garden Club will be doing their part to encourage warmer weather with its annual plant sale on

the steps of the library from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Drop by to see what’s budding and blooming. Also, the Friends of the Library will hold a book sale in the lobby, also from 10 a.m.–2

p.m. with boxes and boxes – and more boxes! – of titles that have never before been displayed for sale. This is a good time to stock up on all the beach reads you’ll need for the

summer. And lastly, the library is kicking off its observance of National Library Week with cookies and punch – while supplies last.

Public Meetings Wednesday, April 10 8:30 a.m. – Port of St. Helens Commission meeting at 100 E St., in Columbia City. Noon – Columbia County Parks Advisory Commission meets in the courthouse annex room. 6:30 p.m. – St. Helens School District board of directors work session in the district office boardroom.

Thursday, April 11 7 p.m. – The Scappoose Rural Fire Protection District board meeting, 52751 Columbia River Hwy, Scappoose. Monday, April 15 4 p.m. – City of St. Helens parks commission meeting in council chambers. 5 p.m. – Greater St. Helens

Parks & Recreation District board meeting in the Eisenschmidt Pool basement. 7 p.m. – Constitution Party of Columbia County meets in the Columbia River PUD Community Room, 64001 Columbia River Hwy., in Deer Island. 7 p.m. – Scappoose City Council regular board meeting in council chambers, 33568 E.

Columbia Ave., in Scappoose. Tuesday, April 16 12:30 p.m. – Public Health Foundation board meeting, 2370 Gable Road, in St. Helens. 6 p.m. – Columbia River PUD board meeting in the PUD Community Room, 64001 Columbia River Hwy, in Deer Island.

Community Calendar Wednesday April 10 · Scappoose Public Library story time for ages 5 and under at 10:30 a.m. The theme and craft is numbers. · Oregon Equestrian Trails monthly meeting at the Moose Family Center, 57317 Old Portland Road, in Warren. Doors open at 6 p.m., presentation begins at 7 p.m. The Moose Café offers a no host dinner menu. The speaker this month will be from the Pacific Wild Horse Club, an organization that promotes the adoption of wild horses and offers horse related activities to wild horse owners. · Avamere Alzheimer’s Support Group meets at 3 p.m., at 2400 Gable Road. Thursday, April 11 · Scappoose Public Library kids’ hour at the library. The theme, story time and craft is luau, for grades K-6, in the meeting room.

Friday, April 12 · Scappoose Public Library presents teen movie event at 4 p.m. for grades 6–12 in the meeting room, free refreshments served, “Part 1: The final chapter of a series about a dark-haired young man, who happens to be a wizard, that leaves Hogwarts to search for the secret of Voldermort’s power and immortality.” · A journey of “Recovery to Practice” with guest speaker Polly Brown Ph.D., at Rainier United Methodist Church, 101 East C St., at 6:30 p.m. You are invited to come hear Dr. Brown present her journey in life through mental health issues, substance abuse issues, the law, stigma and more. Hear if her past and present, and how she has moved toward success and is now contributing in many ways to others. There is no fee and refreshments will be available. Call Teri 503-556-9135 or Rainier Methodist at 503-5563440 for more information.

Weekly Meetings Mondays • Columbia City Community Library – 11 a.m., story time for preschoolers. • St. Helens Lions meets every first and third Monday at 6:30 p.m., at the America’s Best Value Inn (formerly Village 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 Friday and fourth Monday of each month downstairs at the Rainier United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Teri 503-556-9135. Tuesdays • Kiwanis Daybreakers meets at 7 a.m. at the America’s Best Value Inn (formerly Village 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 story time for 6 months to 2 years at 10:15 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 503-369-4607. 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. • The VFW Ladies Auxillary meets the second Tuesday of each month. Call 503-397-2147 for information.

Road. Call 503-366-8070 for information. Thursdays • St. Helens public library holds story time for preschool 3–5 years at 11:15 a.m. Call 503-397-4544 for more info. • Weight Watchers meets at Scappoose Foursquare Church at noon and 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 503-543-4802 or email HYPERLINK “mailto:dromjue@ comcast.net” dromjue@ comcast.net. • Columbian Toastmasters meets from 12:05–1:05 p.m. at the Village Inn in St. Helens. • Free fitness classes, 7–8 p.m. at the Best Western in St. Helens. Designed for people of all fitness levels. 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. Meetings are held at the OSU Extension office, 505 N. Columbia River Hwy., in St. Helens. Fridays • The St. Helens Sports Booster Club meets at the Kozy Korner at 7 a.m. every Friday that there is school in the St. Helens School District. • American Legion meets the first Friday of each month at the Moose Lodge, 57317 Old Portland Road, in Warren at 7 p.m. Call 503-369-1313 for more information.

· Oregon Zoo “Predators Of Saturday, April 13 · St. Helens Public Library is The Sky,” learn about fierce and holding a book sale from 10 a.m. – fast hawks, owls, vultures and eagles and get a close-up view of 2 p.m. Proceeds are used directly for special library programs, such these birds soaring overhead as the Oregon Zoo brings live raptors as summer reading programs for Saturdays children and adults. Sponsored from the Pacific Northwest and • Weight Watchers meets all over the world to the Lower by the Friends of the St. Helens at Grace Baptist Church at 9 Columbia College Student Center Public Library. a.m. Weigh-ins start at 8:30 in Longview. The program is · Fourth annual Rainier Rea.m. For more information, free and all ages are welcome visited from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Step call 503-543-4802 or email back in time to the year 1853, to attend. This event is jointly dromjue@comcast.net. sponsored by WHAS and the LCC a living history reenactment of • The Columbia County Rainier and local history. Beaver Sustainability Club. Wednesdays Fair board holds workshops · Second Saturday Lake Homes Grange, 31105 Beaver • Scappoose Public every Saturday until the fair Homes Road, Rainier. Cost is Sacajawea Bird Walk. Meet at 8 Library – storytime for ages begins, at the fairgrounds a.m. at the Hemlock Square off one can of food or donation for 5 and under at 10:30 a.m. office. Kessler Blvd. and Hemlock in H.O.P.E. Hosted by the Rainier No registration necessary, Longview. Dress for the weather Jr./Sr. High School History Club. 503-543-7123 or go online to Sundays and bring binoculars if you have For more info contact Andrew scappooselibrary.org. • Overcomers Outreach – Demko at Andrew_demko@rsd. them. The leader will have a • St. Helens public library a spiritually-based, 12-step scope for better views. The walk k12.or.us. holds storytime for toddlers recovery program for sub· Family History Classes taught will last about 1.5 hours. ages 2–3 at 11:15 a.m. Call stance abuse issues – meets ·Hazardous Waste Collection in the Church of Jesus Christ of 503-397-4544 for more info. at 6 p.m. at Sunset Park ComLatter-day Saints building, 2755 8a.m.–noon at Vernonia Lake • Columbia County Stroke munity Church, 174 Sunset Sykes Road, in St. Helens from Park. No longer accepting latex or Support Group meets the Blvd., in St. Helens. Call acrylic paint. Use it up, dry it out or 9:30–11:30 a.m. “Preservation & fourth1/12/12 Wednesday of each 503-397-0535 or visit www. 01-18-12 2x3D Scap Biz/Tax:01-30-08 2X3D Services Offered.qxd 10:08 AM Page 1 dispose of free at the Transfer StaPhoto ID,” identify old unidentified months from 2:30–3:30 p.m. sunsetparkchog.org. tion during open hours Mon-Sat. photographs. Avamere at St. Helens, 2400 • Yankton Recovery Group Gable Road. meets at Yankton Grange, • Alzheimer’s Support Pittsburg Road, 5:30–6:30 Group, meets the second p.m., every Sunday is open Wednesday of each month discussion. Call 503-397-1473 from 3–4 p.m. at Avamere or 503-366-0667 for more at St. Helens, 2400 Gable information.

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