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Clatskanie continuing to compete

WILL LOHRE Country Media, Inc.

The Clatskanie Middle/High School season continues to roll along, and the Tigers are on the prowl for more victories as the soccer, volleyball, and football teams battle it out.

Here’s a recap of the recent results and who the Tigers have coming up in their next fixtures.

Upcoming schedule:

Friday, September 29

• High School Varsity Football @ Neah Kah Nie, 7 p.m.

Saturday, September 30

• High School Volleyball vs. Gaston: Junior Varsity 1 p.m., Varsity 2:30 p.m.

Monday, October 2

• High School Junior Varsity Football @ Knappa, 5 p.m.

• High School Volleyball @ Knappa: Junior Varsity 5 p.m., Varsity 6:30 p.m.

• High School Girls Soccer @ St. Helens, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 5

• High School Volleyball vs. Mannahouse, Junior Varsity 5 p.m., Varsity 6:30

• High School Girls Soccer vs. Tillamook (@ Rainier), 4:15 p.m.

Friday, October 6

• High School Varsity Football

Keeping up with CMHS athletics

vs. Knappa, 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 7

• High School Varsity Volleyball @ Seaside Tournament, 9:00 a.m.

Volleyball results

Amanda Baker and her side have continued their successful start of the season and had an 8-4 record leading up to their Sept. 28 clash with Fath Bible / Christian Life. At the time of press, the result of that game is unknown.

The Tigers have started league play strongly, going 5-2, and entering Thursday, won two in a row, with wins against Vernonia and Nestucca. The match against Vernonia left Head Coach Amanda Baker feeling pretty good about her team’s performance.

“We have been working all week on improving our serve-receive game, and it showed tonight.

As a team, we passed an average of 2.0, a season high,” said Baker following the win against Vernonia.

The team’s performance that night was driven by the exceptional individual play of Lacey Willis, who had the most kills of the night with eight, followed by Natalie Baker, who had 6. Baker and Willis also helped in the defensive department, racking up three blocks a piece. In addition, Kaden Byrum served for 16 points and had four aces.

Beyond those three, Baker said that there was a special contribution from one of the youngsters on the team.

“Special shout out to my Fresh-

man libero McKinsey Doyle, who led the team in this department. She also put up eight successful digs in the three sets and finished out the last set for us with two aces,” Baker said.

A win against Faith Bible / Christian Life would keep the Tigers nipping at the heels of league leaders Portland Christian and Gaston.

Football’s first win

The volleyball team wasn’t the only program to notch a win last week; the Tigers football team was able to get in the W column following its visit to Sheridan on Sept. 22.

The win kept the dreams of qualifying for the state tournament alive and kept the Tigers from starting 0-4. Head Coach Sean Gorley and his squad put on a commanding performance, winning the day 35-7. In league play, the Tigers are 1-1 and are positioned fourth in 2A-SD1 Special District 1.

The three teams ahead of them are Gaston, Knappa, and Nestucca. The Tigers lost their game against Gaston on Sept. 15, and their next opportunity to square off against the top teams in the league will be against Knappa on Oct. 6.

Before they play that game, however, the Tigers will have a chance to face off against NeahKah-Nie tonight. It’s a game they will hope to win, as Neah-Kah-Nie have started 0-4, and are currently ranked seventh of the eight teams in the 2A-SD1 Special District 1.

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Clatskanie City Council seeking applicants

WILL LOHRE Country Media, Inc.

The City of Clatskanie is in the process of selecting a new city councilor and is accepting letters of interest from the community for the position following the resignation of Jim Helmen from his post.

The vacancy became available because Helmen did not feel he could balance both his responsibilities as a councilor and Superintendent of Vernonia School District. Whoever fills the seat will see out the remainder of Helmen’s term, which is slated to run another three and a half years, according to City Manager Greg Hinkelman.

“A councilor has to meet the criteria outlined in the City charter. The Charters states they need to be a qualified elector within the meaning of the State Constitution and has resided in the City during the 12 months immediately preced-

ing election,” Hinkelman said. “The Council must vote on the person to fill the vacancy and that person would serve out the term of the councilor they replaced.”

The other requirements for the position are that the candidate be at least 18 years old and a registered voter. The council will list the vacancy on its website and advertise the role in the Chief.

Interested individuals are encouraged to send a letter of interest to Mayor Bob Brajcich by the end of the day on Oct. 13.

“The council will consider the applicants at the November Council meeting,” Hinkelman said. “Once the council has selected and voted to install a new councilor, that would happen right away.”

Role of council

The Clatskanie City Council is made up of six councilors and the

mayor. The City of Clatskanie’s website describes the council’s role as a board of directors for the town.

“Members of the City Council can be compared to a Board of Directors, answering to the electorate in the same way a Board answers to its stockholders. The City Council acts as the policymakers, as required by the council/manager form of government set forth in the Oregon Revised Statutes,” the website states.

The Council members provide the city manager with policymaking guidelines and performance objectives. The city manager’s staff turns these guidelines and objectives into programs and services.

The Clatskanie City Council meets on the first Wednesday of every month throughout the year.

Follow this developing story at thechiefnews.com and in the Friday print editions of the Chief.

A local destination for divine delights

LAUREY WHITE

Chief Guest Article

There is a new business in Rainier, that aims to satisfy even the most persnickety sweet tooth.

Its name is Birdie’s Devine Delights, and everything crafted there strives to be both divine and delightful.

The proprietor of the establishment is Birdie Standen. The eponymous website is up and running and is available for viewing and ordering. The address is 126 W. B Street. You can also order cakes, cookies, and cupcakes at Birdie’s Devine Delights Facebook page.

503-397-0116 Fax: 503-397-4093

Birdie has been a baker for as long as she can remember. “I was in 4-H in school,” she said. “And I used to bake with my mom. I was one of her first students.”

The four “H”s stand for “Head, Heart, Hands, and Health.” It is the nation’s largest youth development organization with researchbacked programs for kids.

Birdie first thought of opening a business after her baking became the talk of the town. “I did it at home in my regular kitchen oven,” Birdie said. “It was very time-consuming and took a very long time to get anything done. I couldn’t make anything with dairy products, really, because you need

a special oven.”

The new store features stateof-the-art equipment, and Birdie gives baking classes. And, of course, there are products available to buy at the store.

The phrase “too pretty to eat” comes to mind when you view her works of art. Who else can make meringue mushrooms that resemble real mushrooms? Birdie, that’s who.

Some of her creations include Spider-Man cakes, Hot Wheels cakes, Christmas and Halloween cakes and cookies, and Valentine’s treats.

Birdie has cookie decorating classes for many separate occasions. There will always be cookies that are self-decorated to take home.

“I only have a few slots open, so hurry and go to Facebook if you are interested, check out the pricing, and sign up,” Birdie said.

“Payment in full must be received to reserve your spot. There will also always be a drawing for a gift and I will have a goodie bag for each participant,” she continued. “The classes will be held at the shop, right next door to the now closed Karol Lee’s Beauty

Courtesy photo from Karielle Carlson

The Clatskanie Middle/High School Volleyball Team has started the season strong with an 8-4 overall record.

Jeremy C. Ruark / Country Media, Inc

The Clatskanie City Council is made up of six councilors and the mayor.

Rainier Oregon Historical Museum

LAUREY WHITE

Chief Guest Article

The Rainier Oregon Historical Museum (ROHM) is in the process of finding a new home. The museum, now located between A and B Streets on Highway 30 in the City Hall Building, is in the process of moving to a new location. But the process is only inching along due to the Oregon legislature.

The museum started in 2014 when a like-minded group of Rainier residents gathered to talk about starting a museum. At the second meeting held approximately one month later, six volunteers were present and decided on a name – the Rainier Oregon Historical Museum.

“We each put 20 dollars on the table to cover applications,” ROHM board president Kay Heflin said.

After their application was granted, the group began to meet monthly at the Beaver Valley Grange or the Rainier City Council headquarters.

In the summer of 2022, the museum applied for a $300,000 grant to help build the museum through the Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon (CACO). Just a short few months later, the museum board was excited to learn that their grant request had been selected and would be included in a slate of projects sent to the Oregon Legislature for funding.

After the legislature met, it was a surprise to learn that only two projects had been approved, much to the chagrin of the ROHM board. Both approved projects were located in Portland.

“This is the first time in 10 years that the Oregon legislature has not funded the cultural projects put before

the Ways and Means Committee,” Heflin said.

But spirits remain high

“We just found out that there is another chance to achieve our grant by submitting a new bill,” Heflin said. “The legislature is meeting for a special session in January and February.”

“We have spent countless hours working on the grant proposal,” Heflin said. “We have sent emails to the legislature and senators, and even made a special trip to Salem to meet with our legislators.”

It will be March 5, 2024, before the board hears if the legislature will fund the grant. However, the board

realizes that they cannot count on the CACO grant and must keep working hard to raise money for the building fund. They are exploring different ways to raise the funds needed for the groundbreaking of this collection of Rainier’s history.

“We should have broken ground by now,” said ROHM board member Duane Bernard. “But we are not taking ‘no’ for an answer.”

“We sure need help to get the building done,” Bernard continued. “We have the land and cannot wait to get it completed.”

Rainier roots

Bernard is a lifelong

Rainier resident, as is Heflin, and both have been instrumental in acquiring materials for the museum. Among the objects donated are a 1936 Rainier firetruck, a logging incline exhibit, and a grocery delivery truck from Hallberg’s, a long-shuttered grocery store.

The first effort towards preserving the town’s history came about after several people began posting old photographs of Rainier on Facebook. That idea started the ball rolling. Since that time, they have taken part in many community events.

The museum board and its members participate with a booth at Rainier Days in the Park every July, hold presentations at reunions for current and past students, sponsor the Annual Alumni All Class Picnic, and sponsor an annual logging event.

The board says that the tide is changing and that cultural projects are taking on a new veritas. For instance, 2023 saw the biggest caucus outside of the partisan groups. The Arts and Culture Caucus, comprised of more than 25 legislatures, demonstrates the importance of this sector to Oregon’s economy and community health. In the CACO statement regarding this past session, it is stated that as advocates, CACO will be back representing the nonprofit arts and culture providers in Oregon. CACO vows to do whatever it takes to see this important sector recognized for its vital role in serving Oregonians and visitors.

To donate objects or to become an ROHM member, visit the museum on Saturdays, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., or write Rainier Historical Museum, P.O. Box 762, Rainier, Oregon 97048.’

Columbia County burn ban lifted

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COUNTY FIRE AGENCIES

Chief Guest Article

The information comes directly from Columbia County Fire Defense Board:

Open backyard debris burning is open effective the Sept. 27. The recent rainfall and our upcoming fall weather are allowing local fire districts to terminate the burn ban in the county.

Debris burning will be allowed again beginning Wednesday, Sept. 27, with a valid burning permit as decided by local fire districts.

Keeping in mind the recent wildfires throughout Oregon, however, please ensure any outdoor burning is conducted as safely as possible.

Recreational campfires, fire pits, and backyard debris burning is now permitted on DEQ-approved burn days. Yard debris and open burning is allowed only in permitted areas. Yard debris and open burning is only permitted in the City of St. Helens and the City of Columbia City on given burn days, please be sure you

check the regulations in your specific area before burning. Burning household garbage, plastics, petroleum products, and rubber products are not allowed.

Those burning are encouraged to use caution when burning debris piles. Any open burning must be attended by a non-impaired, responsible adult. A water source and hand tool to suppress any escaped fires should also be kept on site during any open burning. The public is encouraged to remain vigilant for changing weather conditions and use caution when burning.

It is the individual property owner’s responsibility to check daily to ensure it is a burn day by dialing the fire district’s burn line as listed on your burn permit.

Escaped fires of any kind resulting in property damage or requiring suppression efforts from a fire agency, may result in fines and individual financial responsibility for damages caused.

Oregon 2024 rent increases will be capped at 10%

JULIA SHUMWAY

Oregon Capital Chronicle

Chief Guest Article

Landlords subject to Oregon’s rent control law can increase rents 10% in 2024, the Department of Administrative Services announced Tuesday.

That’s the maximum allowed under a new law passed this year that sought to prevent most double-digit rent increases in years of high inflation. A 2019 law capped rent increases at 7% plus inflation, but high inflation in 2022 meant tenants received rent hikes as high as 14.6% this year.

The new law added a 10% cap. It only applies to buildings that are at least 15 years old and doesn’t apply to subsidized housing.

BIRDIE’S

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Salon.” After all the years of creating, Birdie and her baking skills seek to always rise to the occasion. Birdie

Property managers in newer buildings can increase rent as much as they see fit, and there’s no limit on how high a landlord can set rent for new tenants. Tenant advocates and

goes to lengths to try and make both herself and the customer proud. One cake did present unique challenges: the cake she made for her son-in-law, who was retiring from the Army. “The uniform, the U.S. flag, etc..,” Birdie said. “That cake was a challenge,

Sen. Wlnsvey Campos, DAloha, initially tried to keep rent increases lower. Campos’ original bill would have capped rent hikes at 8% or 3% plus inflation, whichever was lower. The most recent West Coast consumer price index, which the state uses to calculate inflation, is 5.6%, meaning rent increases would have been limited to 8% under Campos’ original bill.

Median rent in Oregon is around $1,820, according to the real estate website Zillow.

Landlords are only allowed to raise rent once in a 12-month period, can’t raise rent during the first year of tenancy and must give 90 days written notice before raising rent. Landlords who increase rent beyond the allowed amount or evict a tenant in order to raise the

but it did turn out beautifully.” For those cake and cookie lovers who would like to be placed on Birdie’s calendar for special dessert requests for an event, a deposit is required to secure your order. Please get your order in

rent are liable for paying their tenants three months rent plus actual damages. https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/briefs/ oregon-rent-increases-willbe-capped-at-10-in-2024/ Oregon Capital Chronicle is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Oregon Capital Chronicle maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Lynne Terry for questions: info@oregoncapitalchronicle.com.

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at least a month in advance so that Birdie can have plenty of time to work her magic. Her phone number is 503-791-8499. Her email is delights@yahoo.com.

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Courtesy photo

The burn ban affected private, county, state, and local government lands within the fire districts of Columbia County’s boundaries.

Courtesy photo from Laurey White

ROHM board members Kay Heflin and Duane Bernard.

Courtesy photo from Rainier Oregon Historical Museum

Rendering of the new museum, which will be located near the Rainier Senior Center.

Stormwater project in Rainier creates environmental benefits

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Chief Guest Article

The City of Rainier and the Lower Columbia Estu ary Partnership recently completed a project aimed at improving the quality and health of water in the Columbia River. Both entities partnered on the project, which involved the installation of bioswales at the Rainier Boat Launch that will capture, treat, and infiltrate stormwater from more than 13,000 square feet of impervious parking lot surface.

Oils, greases, metals, and other toxic pollutants from vehicles fall onto the parking lot’s impervious surface and then wash into river when it rains, negatively impacting water quality. The new 640-squarefoot stormwater facility at the Rainier Boat Launch uses plants and soil to absorb water and pollutants from the parking lot, reducing the harmful impacts of stormwater to the river.

“The river is an important source of food, water, and recreation, so it’s important to limit toxic pollutants flowing into it,” stated Elaine Placido, Executive Director of the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership.

“We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with the City of Rainier to deliver

cleaner water to the Columbia River for all those who rely on it.”

Rainier City Administrator W. Scott Jorgensen said he was pleased by the project and its positive impact. “We’ve been working with the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership on mitigation projects that will reduce the amount of stormwater that ultimately ends up in the mighty Columbia River,” he said. “This serves as a pilot project that could provide a template for similar projects in the future.”

The Rainier Boat Launch

stormwater retrofit project was designed by Juncus Studio, constructed by Verde Builds, and funded by the City of Rainier, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

“We are grateful for the opportunity to work with the City of Rainier, Estuary Partnership, and Verde Builds,” stated Dave Elkin, Landscape Architect and Owner of Juncus Studio.

“This project is a prime example of a relatively simple, effective green infrastruc-

ture retrofit project.

To keep construction costs low, we designed the project to use existing drainage infrastructure while also maximizing the filtration of pollutants before they enter the Columbia River. Having designed many green infrastructure projects throughout the region, this one is especially unique and important for us due to its proximity to the river it is protecting.”

“Verde Builds is a visionary social enterprise committed to creating

sustainable infrastructure projects. Our mission is to bring the benefits of the green economy to the most vulnerable communities, including Black, Indigenous, people of color (BIPOC), renters, mobile home residents, and people who are low-income. Working to develop stormwater projects is a testament to our work and involvement in the Columbia River estuary. Cumulatively, the stormwater projects add up to deliver cleaner water and good-paying jobs for

workers in the construction interests, and citizens. The Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership restores and protects habitat, improves water quality and reduces pollution, and provides information about the river. The lower Columbia River and estuary is an “Estuary of National Significance,” one of only 28 National Estuary Programs in the nation. The U.S. EPA administers the National Estuary Program, created in the 1987 amendments to the Clean Water Act. The Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. For more information, visit www.estuarypartnership. org.

Officials urge Oregonians to get COVID, flu, RSV vaccinations

LYNNE TERRY

Oregon Capital Chronicle

Chief Guest Article

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

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

“The potential for another respiratory surge that swamps our hospitals and health care

system still exists,” said Cieslak, the health authority’s director for communicable diseases and immunizations.

“Even before COVID-19, influenza and RSV could overwhelm hospitals in some regions of the state.”

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

The number of people infected with the flu and RSV remains relatively low, though that’s expected to “Straining of hospital capacity will be an issue nationwide, and perhaps more so in Oregon, where we are additionally challenged by the fact that we have relatively few hospital beds per capita,” Cieslak said.

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

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ap-

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

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

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

The CDC recommends that those at least 6 months

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

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

Masking also provides protection against respiratory viruses, health officials say.Although masks are no longer required in Oregon, Cieslak strongly recommended people wear them in health care settings around vulnerable patients. Those with compromised immune systems, with underlying health conditions or aged 65 and older are the most susceptible to becoming severely ill.

“I urge all Oregonians to consider the tools available to them to prevent respiratory

infections this season,” Sharff said.

Oregon Capital Chronicle is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Oregon Capital Chronicle maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Lynne Terry for questions: info@oregoncapitalchronicle.com.

Fast fact: Where to get a shot

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

STATEPOINT CROSSWORD

THEME: THE 2000s

ACROSS

1. Interest in a venture

6. Hundredweight, acr.

9. Med. sch. requirement

13. ____ the tail ___ the donkey

14. Duran Duran’s 1982 hit

15. All plants and animals

16. Part of an eye, pl.

17. Go for the bull’s eye

18. Reduction/oxidation portmanteau

19. *Best selling author of the 2000s

21. *Billboard’s music artist of the 2000s

23. Chicken ____ ____ king

24. From a thrift store

25. Class-conscious grp.

28. Formerly, once

30. Marine mammal in famous Beatles’ song

35. Fabled fliers

37. Jealous biblical brother

39. Averse

40. *”He’s Just Not That

____ You” (2009)

41. Acrylic fiber

43. Arabian chieftain

44. Apartments, e.g.

46. *Friendster or Facebook, e.g.

47. 5,280 feet

48. Metal detector, e.g.

50. Goose egg

52. Cry of horror in comics

53. Made a basket

55. *Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee or Nemo and Dory, e.g.

57. *Name for 2000s

60. *Popular social network of the 2000s

64. K-pop country

65. Woody creeper

67. Teletype machine, for short

68. Picture within a picture, e.g.

69. *”____ Smart” (2008)

70. Make a canyon, e.g.

71. Furniture wood

72. Utmost degree

73. Financing values

DOWN

1. Horse prod

2. *Popular DVR device

3. All over again

4. Eucalyptus-eating marsupial

5. Store in a silo

6. Mountain goat terrain

7. *Xbox competitor

8. Libraryful

9. Dignified manner

10. *”The Da Vinci

____,” best selling book of the 2000s

11. A-bomb particle

12. Levy

15. Like “something new” boutique

20. Beginning of sleeping disorder

22. Feline sound

24. Put to work

25. *Toyota Hybrid introduced worldwide in 2000

26. 1,000 kilograms

27. Play a part (2 words)

29. *2002-2004 zoonotic epidemic cause, acr.

31. Rich soil

32. China grass

33. Handy

34. *First ever recipient of Oscar for Best Animated Feature

36. Chronic drinkers

38. Post-it slip

42. Like #59 Down

45. *Pink’s 2008 hit (2 words)

49. Break down

51. Dismissal or ejection

54. “Peace” with fingers

56. “Madame Butterfly”, e.g.

57. First rate (2 words)

58. Sky’s Major one

59. *Like Best Buy’s Squad

60. Urban legend

61. Tons (2 words)

62. Relinquish, as in property

63. *Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt, after 2005

64. *American Girl ____ Kittredge

66. Doctor Dolittle, e.g.

Courtesy photo from Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership

The project, was designed to use existing drainage infrastructure to keep costs low.

Courtesy photo from Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership

The new 640-square-foot stormwater facility at the Rainier Boat Launch uses plants and soil to absorb water and pollutants from the parking lot, reducing the harmful impacts of stormwater to the river.

Courtesy photo

Slow your roll there, champ

MICHELLE PIERSON YOUNG Chief Guest Column

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

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

One “kid idea” I some -

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Credit Union helps feed Rainier students

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October 4 Emergency Alert Test

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

October 14 & 15 Arts & Crafts Sale

Union serves 11 counties in Oregon and Washington with financial services and community support projects focusing on education and wellness. The credit union recently partnered with HOPE of Rainier to sponsor the Rainier School District’s

25 Rainier K-12 children are enrolled in the program, but numbers typically rise

This partnership creates an address and relieve food insecurity and help local students

SOLVE Cleanup a huge success

STAFF REPORT Country Media, Inc.

From Sept. 9 through Sept.17, families, neighbors, community organizations, and individual nature enthusiasts across Oregon joined the 2023 SOLVE Beach & Riverside Cleanup in partnership with Subaru of Portland.

By the numbers

More than 1,500 volunteers came together to clean up litter and debris, remove invasive plant species, and restore natural habitats across Oregon’s beaches, waterways, and neighborhoods.

At over 70 event sites spanning from the Oregon Coast to Portland, through the Willamette Valley, as well as Central and Southern Oregon, volunteers picked up an estimate of 20,000 pounds of litter and marine debris while wrapping up summer under blue skies. Since the event’s inception in 1986, more than 2.5 million pounds of litter and marine debris have been collected across Oregon.

“This year, it is not only about the numbers though”, SOLVE CEO Kris Carico said. “We are truly impressed with the caliber of events. The event organizers have excelled in uniting their communities, creating days filled with family enjoyment, educational components, and meaningful activities”

Carico cited two examples example, an environmental justice-focused children’s entertainment group (Your Song My Song) organized a family event with live music at the Central Coast of Oregon with their local art foundation followed by a joint beach cleanup. And the North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection celebrated the opening of their Astoria chapter with the screening of “Last of the ancient rainforests” documentary and an open

discussion before their beach cleanup event.

Impact

During 25 restoration events SOLVE volunteers removed invasives such as English Ivy and Himalayan Blackberry. During a habitat restoration in West Linn, 50 volunteers including Portland Thorns players filled a 30 cubic yard drop-box with invasive species.

Neighbors came together to pull weeds and mulch their community parks. Youth groups and girl scouts participated, getting outside, as well as students developing an Eco Student Field Study Restoration Site together with their teachers.

“These are only a few examples of creative events that were organized by engaged event leaders who made a huge impact on the environment and their local communities,” Carico said.

In addition to providing over 1,500 volunteers with supplies and 72 event leaders with organizational support from registration to disposal, SOLVE’s entire staff was out as well to lead events and support our local communities, according to Carico.

The Beach & Riverside Cleanup has become an annual tradition to clean waterways from source to sea and create a sense of environmental stewardship.

“This is especially important as approximately 80% of all marine debris on the beaches and in the ocean

comes from inland sources, such as rivers and street drains,” a release from SOLVE states. “With the rainy season approaching, litter can easily make its way to our sewer system, then to the Willamette, and ultimately end up in the Pacific Ocean, where fragile ecosystems exist.”

Partnerships

SOLVE supports volunteer projects year-round. This year’s Beach & Riverside Cleanup was in partnership with Subaru of Portland. Additional support from OnPoint Community Credit Union, Bamboo Sushi, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Metro, BottleDrop, Knife River, KOIN, Fred Meyer, Chevron, Clean Water Services, Tillamook County Creamery Association, US Bank, and Tektronix made this Oregon tradition possible in 2023.

About SOLVE

SOLVE is a statewide non-profit organization that brings Oregonians together to improve our environment and build a legacy of stewardship. Since 1969, the organization has grown from a small, grassroots group to a national model for volunteer action.

Today, SOLVE mobilizes and trains tens of thousands of volunteers of all ages across Oregon to clean and restore our neighborhoods and natural areas and to build a legacy of stewardship for our state. Visit solveoregon.org for more information.

to donate a bag of candy to a business downtown, you can take it to the business or drop it off at The Chronicle and we will get it to them.

For questions, please call Kelli at 503-397-0116. Hope to see you there!

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Noon - 4 p.m. This event will be held upstairs at the Birkenfeld Theatre at 75 S. Nehalem Street in Clatskanie. Locally produced, handmade arts and crafts. Stop by for holiday gifts and to support local artists. For questions please contact Roni at roni@ quackedglass.com.

October 28 Little Trick or Treaters Parade

1 p.m. It’s kids, costumes, and a whole lot of fun. For over 100 years, The Chronicle has sponsored a children’s parade. This year will be no different. Once again, The Chronicle (The Chief’s sister paper) is partnering with St. Helens Grocery Outlet. The Little Trick or Treaters Parade will be held at 1 p.m. on 1st Street in St. Helens. Line up begins at 12:30 p.m. at the corner of 1st Street and St. Helens Street. Bring a bag to hold your candy. If you would like

October 29 5th Annual Trunk or Treat by Hometown Pizza 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. at 109 E A Street Plaza, Rainier, Oregon. There will be raffles and prizes for costumes and best decorated vehicles. This event is free. Any vehicle is welcomed to show up an hour before the event to decorate their vehicle. Please bring your own candy to hand out. For questions, please contact Nina Pogue at 503-556-3700.

Ongoing

Clatskanie Senior Center lunches Clatskanie Senior Center Lunches now served Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at noon at the Castle Cafe, 620 SW Tichenor. Call 503-728-3608 for reservations. Use ground floor entrance to the left of front stairs. Good parking in back off of SW Bryant Street. Castle Tours available by appointment, includes Clatskanie Historical Society museum. Call Debbie at 503338-8268.

Caples Evening Programs

The cost for this evening and all our Fireside Chats will be only $5. Caples will be offering a different program the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 1925 First Street

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

The Rainier Oregon Historical Museum (ROHM) is open from noon - 4 p.m. Saturday (except major holidays weekends). ROHM is located inside Rainier City Hall at 106 W B Street. For more information, call 360751-7039.

The Rainier Public Library is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays and 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays. It will be closed Sundays and Mondays. Avamere at St. Helens hosts a Virtual Dementia Support Group – 3rd Wednesday of each month from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more details, contact Jenny Hicks/Avamere at St. Helens at 503-366-8070.

To list an event in the Community Calendar, email details with a phone number that may be published, to chronicleclassifieds@ countrymedia.net, or call 503-397-0116.

Courtesy photo Fibre Federal Credit Union representatives present a donation check to HOPE of Rainier staff and volunteers.

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From Portland to the Oregon Coast and across the state, volunteers teamed up to cleanup.

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CITY OF CLATSKANIE CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE

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The Clatskanie City Council will meet on Wednesday, October 4th, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall in the Clatskanie Cultural Center, 75 South Nehalem St. (2nd floor). Agenda items include but are not limited to: approval of the minutes of the Sept.

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Executive Session and return to regular session following. Executive Session per ORS 192.660(i); To review and evaluate the employmentrelated performance of the chief executive officer of any public body, a public officer, employee or staff member who does not request an open hearing.

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Weston A. Price begins Clatskanie Chapter

SUBMITTED BY THE WESTON A. PRICE CLATSKANIE CHAPTER

Chief Guest Article

There is a new Weston A. Price Clatskanie Chapter to promote positive healthy living in our community.

The Clatskanie chapter will be offering:

• Weston A. Price Clatskanie Chapter Monthly

Meetings at the Clatskanie Food Hub, 80 Steele St. on the first Tuesday of each month, 6-8 p.m. and the first Thursday of each month, 12-2 p.m.

• Access to Educational

Materials

• Social time to share healthy living tips

• Healthy living links to review at home

• Membership if inter-

ested

• Links to free Wise Traditions Podcast

• Healthy Cooking Classes

• All are welcome, members & nonmembers

• Event is Free

Contact:

Volunteer

Paulette Fraser Call/Text: 920-366-4171

Details about Weston A. Price

The Weston A. Price Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charity founded in 1999 to disseminate the research of nutrition pioneer Dr. Weston Price, whose studies of isolated nonindustrialized peoples established the parameters of human health and determined the optimum characteristics of human diets.

Dr. Price’s research demonstrated that humans achieve perfect physical form and perfect health generation after generation only when they consume nutrient-dense whole foods and the vital fat-soluble activators found exclusively in animal fats.

The Foundation is dedicated to restoring nutrientdense foods to the human diet through education, research, and activism. It supports a number of movements that contribute to this

objective, including accurate nutrition instruction, organic and biodynamic farming, pasture feeding of livestock, community-supported farms, honest and informative labeling, prepared parenting, and nurturing therapies. Specific goals include the establishment of universal access to clean, certified raw milk and a ban on the use of soy formula for infants. The Foundation seeks to conduct research to test the nutrient content of foods,

particularly butter produced under various conditions and the “X” Factor, discovered by Dr. Price; and to determine the effects of traditional preparation methods on nutrient content and availability in whole foods. The board, staff, and membership of the Weston A. Price Foundation stand united in the belief that modern technology should be harnessed as a servant to the wise and nurturing traditions of our ancestors rather than used as a force destructive to

the environment and human health; and that science and knowledge can validate those traditions.

The Foundation’s quarterly journal, Wise Traditions in Food, Farming, and the Healing Arts, is dedicated to exploring the scientific validation of dietary, agricultural, and medical traditions throughout the world. It features illuminating and thought-provoking articles on current scientific research, human diets, nontoxic agriculture, and holistic therapies. The journal also serves as a reference for sources of foods that have been conscientiously grown and processed.

Please note: The Weston A. Price Foundation is NOT a trade association; our Employer Identification Number (EIN): 52-2193975.