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Trick-or-treaters coming to Clatskanie WILL LOHRE Country Media, Inc.

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ollowing the annual parade on Halloween, costume-clad kids and families will flock to downtown Clatskanie to trick-or-treat at the downtown business.

Community tradition It’s a tradition that dates back more than 15 years, according to Flowers ‘N Fluff owner Sherri Lumijarvi who is also a Board Director for the Clatskanie Chamber of Commerce. She said the group makes sure that the businesses downtown don’t forget to stock up on candy for the ravenous trick-or-treaters.

The adults dress up and come out with their kids, the family costumes are so neat.

It’s really, really cool. ~ Sherri Lumijarvi, Flowers ‘N Fluff Owner

es around town,” Lumijarvi said.

When asked why it’s important to her to be a catalyst for the event, Lumijarvi said it’s for the memories it creates.

“Childhood memories are very important to me, and the things the community do for the town is very important to me. I do it so that it keeps happening, and I know that it keeps happening,” she said. “I just want kids that live in a small town to know that we have a lot of fun activities here for them.”

The Halloween event is one of the highlights of the fall, and for her part, Lumijarvi said she wants to make sure none of the families or kids hit the streets hungry. Flowers ‘N Fluff will be hosting a chili feed following the Halloween parade and is located at 45 E Columbia River Highway in Clatskanie.

“All the kids are just amazing,” she said. “We get over 300 trick-ortreaters. We do a chili feed here; it’s free chili to the community. They come and get some food before trickor-treating or after. And then we take donations for Turning Point.”

Donations

“The grade school has a parade, and when that ends they all hit the streets, right after the parade, approximately three – and we encourage everyone to hit all the business-

Any donations that are made go directly to Turning Point Community Service Center. Turning Point is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that is run solely by donations from community members, businesses, and

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Each year, trick-or-treaters take over downtown Clatskanie.

United Way. It acts as a food bank and service provider for families in need.

It isn’t just candy that they hand out; Lumijarvi said they served up about 300 hot bowls of chili to boot.

The chili feed dates back to around 2007 when Flowers N’ Fluff started having a free chili and hotdog night for the community.

“It just became a Flowers ‘N Fluff tradition that I hope to keep going forever now we just do chili. It’s so much fun to see all the families come out,” she said.

The Clatskanie trick-or-treat is an event that sees the community come out in force, according to Lumijarvi, who added that she doesn’t know any businesses that are open that don’t

participate. Lumijarvi said that some of the business owners and employees dress up as well.

One of the highlights of the event for Lumijarvi is the families that come out and dress up.

“The adults dress up and come out with their kids, the family costumes are so neat,” Lumijarvi said.

“It’s really, really cool.”

are linked, and any business, event, or organization listing added to the online directory “automatically pools into the app.”

“It makes it easier, so you don’t have to tell people to put something in two spots,” Trass said. “Once people add themselves to the online directory at keepitlocalcc.com, it only takes a few hours after their listing is approved to go right in to the app.

And then it updates as people want to update their listings online, and they’ll update into the app too.”

According to Trass, the app is a useful tool because not only can people search for a business by name but also see listed businesses in a “map view,” which allows people to search by city or location.

“It also has the ability to search by category of businesses. So if you wanted to go into the ‘shop category’ and see local boutiques you could do that,” she said. “Or if you wanted to go to the ‘taste category’ and see the farmers, or the restaurants, or the food trucks, you can search by those categories and you can also search by city.”

Examples Trass gave would be looking for food trucks in St. Helens, or art businesses in Clatskanie.

She described the customization as “savvy and fun.”

One feature Trass said she likes

is the ability to add multiple destinations that users would like to visit in a single day, and it will route a course for the user to hit each of the stops that have been selected.

people to know about the business and customize it to their liking.

Finding local businesses just got easier WILL LOHRE Country Media, Inc.

For those who are interested in finding and learning more about local businesses and events, the Find it Local Columbia County App has you covered.

The Find it Columbia County App is a new tool that aims to be a directory for local businesses, organizations, non-profits, attractions, and events. The app was developed by Keep it Local Columbia County.

Keep it Local Columbia County is a program of the Columbia Economic Team and is a small business marketing non-profit. Keep it Local Director Sierra Trass gave an interview with the Chief about the app and what it can offer to Columbia County residents and visitors.

Why the app?

The app was developed with leftover funds from a Business Oregon grant that had been secured so an online business directory could be created.

“It’s kind of been a progression,” Trass said. I’ve been working for about a year and a half on making the online directory. So when that launched in May, it was like, ‘Okay, yay!’ And then the grant from Busi-

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A sneak peek at what the app looks like.

ness Oregon that made it possible actually had some extra funding, so they gave us some money to go develop an app.”

Trass has been working on pulling together the app since April, and it officially launched Oct. 6. The app and the online business directory

Building the directory VisitWidget created the app, and Shop Local was able to customize the colors and interface. The lion’s share of the work that Trass has been doing is populating the directory with businesses. While Trass and her team have already added around 300 listings to the directory, she hopes that locals will begin to add to the directories themselves.

“The online directory and the app is meant to be populated by the local community. We try to add listings in there as much as possible, so people are represented,” Trass said. “The experts of the local businesses and local non-profits are the people that run them and serve them, so I’ve been trying to educate and energize the community to go onto the directory and either claim the listing if one’s been made or create one.”

There are around 450 businesses and more than 50 local events in the directory, but Trass said she knows there are “way more than that.” If people create their listings, they can share the information they want

Ever evolving Early feedback on the app has largely been positive. Trass said that people appreciate the app’s look and have been happy with the convenience of finding local businesses and events. Some of the constructive feedback they have received has been to resolve glitches or bugs in the app.

Trass said she has not yet reviewed early data on the use of the app or how many downloads they’ve had. She noted that the app is “ever evolving” as more businesses and events are added to the directory. Going forward, Trass hopes people will share and advocate for the app.

“Not only local businesses themselves, but also local citizens. I think everybody has had those weekends where they’re like, ‘Okay, what am I going to be doing this weekend, it would be really nice to see what’s happening locally,’” she said. “If people know of the app, then they can say, ‘Hey, let’s go download the Find it Local Columbia County app and see what’s happening this weekend.’”

Trass said she is excited about this tool and hopes it makes it easier to help find local businesses and shop locally.

$43M in food benefits for Oregon children STAFF REPORT Country Media, Inc.

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) will be

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issuing additional food benefits for young children whose families received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits between Sept. 1 2022, and May 11, 2023.

These additional food benefits will provide approximately $43 million in additional food assistance for 99,000 young children in Oregon.

“We are grateful to have been able to provide more than a $1 billion in addition food benefits to children and students in Oregon since 2020,” ODHS Self-Sufficiency Programs Director Claire Seguin said. “As communities continue to be affected

by COVID-19 and the rising cost of food, we know that many families are experiencing hardship and are struggling to get enough healthy food for themselves and their children. We encourage anyone who is struggling to meet their basic needs to contact our partners at 211, the Oregon Food Bank and their local Community Action Agency for support during this difficult time.”

Eligibility for P-EBT food benefits • Families must have received SNAP benefits at any time between Sept. 1, 2022 and May 11, 2023.

• Children in the family who were age 5 and under at any time during this period are eligible to receive ad-

ditional food benefits.

• Families will receive the additional food benefits for every month during this period that: • One or more children in their household were ages five and younger • The family was receiving SNAP benefits.

Families will receive an extra $67 food benefit per child for every month between September 2022 and April 2023, and $30 for May 2023.

Families can receive up to $566 in additional food benefits for each child who is eligible.

How children will receive P-EBT food benefits Families who are currently receiving SNAP benefits will receive the P-EBT food benefits onto their EBT card Oct. 17 Families who are no longer receiving SNAP benefits will receive a notice in the mail and the benefits will be deposited onto their existing EBT card associated with their household. If families no longer have their EBT card they can request a replacement card by calling 855328-6715.

What is the P-EBT program?

Since 2020, Oregon has issued

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Administered by ODHS, SNAP is a federal program that provides food assistance to approximately 1 million eligible, low-income families and individuals in Oregon, including many older adults and people with disabilities. Oregonians in need can apply for benefits, including SNAP, child care, cash assistance and Medicaid.

approximately $1 billion in P-EBT food benefits to help children in Oregon get enough quality and nutritious food.

These additional food benefits are part of the P-EBT program, a temporary COVID-19 response program meant to provide additional food support for children whose access to adequate and quality food received through school programs may have been impacted by COVID-19.

Visit pebt.oregon.gov for more information about the P-EBT program.

Families with specific questions about their child’s eligibility or P-EBT card can contact the P-EBT Call Center at (844) ORE-PEBT or (844) 673-7328. The P-EBT Call Center is available Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pacific in seven language options (English, Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Somalian, Mandarin and Cantonese). Callers may also request a translator for additional languages.

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Where does your property tax money go?

STAFF REPORT Country Media, Inc. Property taxes pay for a number of critical services.

These include public safety (law enforcement, fire, and emergency services), parks, schools, public transportation, public defense, elections, community justice, and a host of other important municipal services.

Columbia County will collect $98,331,192 in taxes from businesses and private landowners this year. The majority of that amount doesn’t stay in county coffers – about 9.2 percent, or roughly $9 million, goes into the county’s general fund. An additional 3.83 percent, or $3.7 million, goes to the Jail Operation Fund from the local option levy approved by county voters. A second local option for the Sheriff’s Office is new to the tax roll this year. The Enhanced Law Enforcement levy will bring in over $1.8 million and accounts for 1.92 percent of the total tax to be collected.

General fund dollars largely pay for county law enforcement and public safety, including Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, jail operations, and the district attorney’s office. The remainder pays for general county administration, including the assessor’s office, land development services, juvenile services, and the county commission.

More than 85 percent of property tax funds collected are distributed to local schools, cities, and special districts, such as those that manage 911 services or soil and water conservation, to name a few.

In September, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 8,100 jobs in September, following a revised decline of 700 jobs in August.

September’s over-themonth job gains were largest in construction (+3,200 jobs); professional and business services (+2,200); and leisure and hospitality (+900). Most of the other major industries were relatively flat over the month, with none cutting more than 200 jobs.

Construction employment surged to another record high in September, gaining 3,200 jobs. At 119,900 jobs in September, construction is up 2,300 jobs, or 2.0%, since September 2022. Most of the gains in the past 12 months were in specialty trade contractors, which added 4,000 jobs. Meanwhile, construction of buildings had the same employment level as the prior year.

Professional and business services grew at a moderate pace over the past year, adding 3,900 jobs, or 1.5%. This

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Here’s the breakdown: • Schools: $45,448,307 – 46.22 percent • Fire Districts: $18,038,421 – 18.34 percent • Columbia County Government: $14,686,189 – 14.94 percent • City Governments: $9,087,775 – 9.24 percent • Special Districts: $6,982,100 – 7.10 percent • Urban Renewal: $2,474,502 – 2.52 percent • Drainage/Special Assessments: $1,613,898 – 1.64 percent Total: $98,331,192 Tax rates vary based on the unique mix of taxing districts in a given location called a tax code area.

There are 88 tax code areas in Columbia County. Your tax statement reflects the amount of tax collected for the districts providing services to your property in

your tax code area. People who live in the city can often pay more than rural property owners because of the taxes that fund city parks, libraries, or local voter-approved bonds, among other benefits.

On the top left of your property tax statement is your code number. To see the exact charges for your specific code, go to the county Assessor’s webpage at columbiacountyor.gov and open the 2023-24 Summary of Assessment & Tax Roll. The document contains a list of all agencies in the county that receive the taxes.

The vast majority of taxes – 46 percent – goes towards education, including five school districts, one educational service district, and Portland Community College.

Fire districts receive more than 18 percent of the total. These districts cover

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the entire county, from Vernonia to Clatskanie to Scappoose.

About Columbia County’s property taxes The county tax assessor, an elected official, regulates property taxes and bases them on the most recent property value assessment for homes, businesses, and land. The Columbia County Finance and Taxation Department will begin mailing property owners their annual tax statements on Oct. 20. Payments are due by November 15, 2023.

For more information about your Columbia County property valuation, or if you believe your property tax assessment was unfair, contact the county Assessor’s office at 503-3972240. All tax appeals are due to the County Clerk no later than January 2, 2024.

Oregon adds 8,100 jobs STAFF REPORT Country Media, Inc.

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gain was led by management of companies and enterprises, which added 2,400 jobs, or 4.8%. Professional and technical services grew moderately, adding 1,600 jobs, or 1.4%.

But the third component industry, administrative and waste services, was nearly flat over that period, cutting 100 jobs, or -0.1%. And within that industry, employment services was particularly weak, shedding 2,000 jobs, or -4.5%, over the past 12 months.

Leisure and hospitality expanded at a consistent and rapid pace over the past 24 months. During that time, it was up 23,900 jobs, or 12.8%. Despite these rapid gains, at 210,800 jobs in September, it is still 5,700 jobs below its pre-recession peak reached in February 2020.

Oregon’s unemployment rate was 3.5% in September and 3.4% in August.

September was the fourth consecutive month in which Oregon’s unemployment rate was between 3.4% and 3.5%.

The U.S. unemployment rate was 3.8% in both August and September.

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The Oregon Employment Department (OED) is seeking public comment on two proposed rule changes that the agency said will improve sharing of data with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and streamline customer authorization.

A state rule (OAR 471010-0120) requires OED to notify customers and secure their informed consent before sharing de-identified information with other agencies.

This limits OED’s ability to participate in the ODHS Longitudinal Dataset, an opportunity to provide greater equity of service, better alignment of services between agencies, and more responsive customer service.

Changing this rule would allow OED to only share deidentified information with ODHS, which would protect personal data while allowing overall better outcomes.

Other agencies participating in this effort are the Oregon Health Authority (OHA),

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The Oregon Employment Department is hosting two listening sessions on proposed rule changes about data sharing and streamlined customer authorization.

Oregon Youth Authority (OYA), Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC), Oregon Department of Education (ODOE) including the Early Learning Division, Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) and the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC).

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Listening session dates and times 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Oct. 26 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Oct. 27 The listening sessions will be in English with live Spanish and American Sign Language interpretation.

When you join the Zoom session, you will be able to select which language you would like to see or hear.

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These sessions are scheduled to last 60 minutes, but they may end earlier if participation stops before the planned time.

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Abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs) like the FV Tiffany often contain harmful quantities of oil, lubricant, and other toxic substances in the materials used to construct the vessel.

State using new funding to clear away abandoned vessels STAFF REPORT Country Media, Inc.

Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL) officials said they have reached a milestone in ensuring safe and healthy waterways statewide by removing the first hazardous vessel with newly approved funding.

The FV Tiffany, a 200-ton former fishing vessel built in 1939, became a hazard when it sank and spilled fuel into the Columbia River near Rainer in 2021.

The U.S. Coast Guard responded, cleaning up the fuel and refloating the vessel.

DSL began monitoring the vessel while also seeking resources for removal.

“The FV Tiffany wasn’t just an eyesore,” DSL Interim Deputy Director Chris Castelli said. “More significantly this ship was a vehicle for toxins going into the Columbia River.”

Abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs) like the FV Tiffany often contain harmful quantities of oil, lubricant, and other toxic substances in the materials used to construct the vessel.

“Some samples taken from the FV Tiffany contained high levels of PCBs and lead which pose a threat to the aquatic environment and potentially even human health,” Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Spill Contingency Planner Scott Smith said.

The FV Tiffany is the first waterway-polluting vessel to

be removed using new funding approved by the Oregon Legislature in June.

“Cleaning up vessels in the past meant using Common School Fund dollars,” explained DSL Director Vicki L. Walker. “Besides shortchanging Oregon school kids, lack of dedicated resources prevented the state from being able to proactively address the ADV problem.”

That changed with House Bill 5029, with the Legislature providing $18.8 million from the Monsanto settlement to begin removing vessels and developing a statewide program for longterm solutions.

Preventing vessels from becoming hazards that contaminate water, degrade habitat, damage property, and impede navigation is a priority. The state always seeks to have vessel owners pay for cleanups and will explore options for recovering expenses incurred, currently estimated to be $1.42 million for the FV Tiffany. But focusing on prevention can help reduce the need for state-led cleanups.

The state’s new Abandoned and Derelict Vessel (ADV) Workgroup, with over 20 members ranging from harbormasters to recreationalists, began meeting in September to help create a program framework, including proactive solutions.

In spring 2024, DSL will present the State Land Board with a report that includes a

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program framework addressing prevention, response, enforcement, education and outreach, and potential long-term funding needs and sources, as well as recommendations for legislative action in the 2025 Legislative Session.

About the ADV Workgroup The ADV Workgroup provides input to state agency partners on near-term action for vessel removals, a program framework, and legislative solutions.

Workgroup members bring a wide variety of perspectives and expertise, including ports, marinas, waterway recreation, environmental protection, vessel salvage, and local government. State agency partners are DSL, the Oregon State Marine Board, DEQ, and Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. View the current workgroup roster here.

Over the next few months, the ADV Workgroup will provide input on key elements of a statewide ADV program. ADV Workgroup meetings are open to community members and meeting agendas include time for community comments. Broad opportunities for community input are anticipated early in 2024. Meeting details and materials are posted on DSL’s website here and announced via the abandoned and derelict vessels email notice list. Sign up for ADV email notices here.

Black Swan Classic Jazz Band will be treating listeners to a New Orleansstyle Mardi Gras themed party to open the Clatskanie Arts Commission 2023-24 season.

The group will delight you with rousing selections from the Roaring 20’s, that notable era of hot dance bands and colorful characters.

This eight-piece ensemble features the red-hot talents of vocalist Marilyn Keller and will entertain with their original rendition of vintage jazz, blues, ragtime and even old-time gospel on occasion. Instrumental performers include Rich Holzgrafe on cornet, John Moak on trombone, Steve Matthes on clarinet, Andy Hall on piano, John Kaleta on banjo, Ron Leach on drums and leader Kit Johnson, on tuba.

Every Black Swan performance celebrates the cultural heritage of this wonderful American music.

Since 1989 Black Swan has performed for arts and community concerts, cruises, jazz and roots festivals, dances and private events throughout the western United States, Alaska,

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British Columbia, and the Caribbean. Based in Portland, this versatile group can softly caress an intimate room, fire up a large concert hall and keep dancers “cutting a rug.” Don’t miss it.

Tickets are $25 for adults; $23 for seniors 60+ and students, and $20 for children. Tickets may be purchased online at clatskaniearts.org or by calling Elsa at 503-728-3403.

Tickets may also be purchased at the door the day of the concert, if available.

A special discount is available for purchases of 6 or more tickets. Check out the rest of our season on clatskaniearts.org. For more information contact Elsa at 503-728-3403

Black Swan Classic Jazz Band Sunday, October 22 at 3 p.m.

Birkenfeld Theatre 75 S. Nehalem Clatskanie, Oregon

• Sunday, Nov. 12 Salute to Veterans by the Oregon Symphonic Band (veterans free) • Sunday, Dec. 3 An Old Fashioned Christmas by the Fireside Social Orchestra • Sunday, Feb. 18 3 Leg Torso • Sunday, Mar. 10 Skamokawa Swamp Opera (this is definitely not an opera) • Friday, April 26 New Zealand amazing singer Will Martin

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Sept. 19, 1939 ~ Oct. 10, 2023 Carol Smith, 84, passed away peacefully on Oct. 10, 2023, in Clatskanie, Oregon. She was born on Sept. 19, 1939, in Sabetha, Kansas, to the late Kenneth and Irene Hall.

Carol lived a life dedicated to her family and treasured friends. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her and loved her.

She is survived by her son Kelly Smith; daughter Laura Fleming; son-inlaw Wilbert Fleming Jr.; daughter-in-law Karen Smith; grandchildren, Arianne Smith, Brendan Smith, Amberly Smith, Casey Smith, Kalena Smith, Jared Fleming and Daylen Fleming; and great-grandchildren, Lila Smith, Atwood Erikson, Rumi Erikson, and

Braydon Smith.

Carol was preceded in death by her father Kenneth Hall; mother Irene Hall; husband Jack Smith; son Todd Smith; daughterin-law Lisa Smith; sisters, Marilyn Seitz and Kathy George.

Carol attended Clatskanie High School and later worked as a high school secretary, where she made a lasting impact on the lives of students and colleagues alike.

In her free time, Carol enjoyed bowling, sewing, embroidery and baking.

These hobbies brought her joy and allowed her to express her creativity.

A memorial service to celebrate Carol’s life will be held Nov. 4, 2023, at

the Birkenfeld Theatre, 75 S Nehalem St., Clatskanie, Oregon. The viewing will begin at 11 a.m., followed by the service at 12 p.m. A reception will be held after the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to either the Alzheimer’s Association or the Multiple Sclerosis Association of Oregon.

These organizations were close to Carol’s heart, and contributions would be greatly appreciated.

The Greenhill’s Mortuary in Kelso, Washington is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements.

Please join us in remembering and honoring Carol’s life. She will forever hold a special place in our hearts.

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Still time to save vegetable seeds CHIP BUBL Clatskanie Grows Chief Guest Column

But first, here are the seeds that aren’t worth saving except under very specific circumstances: • Don’t save squash family unless you are isolated and are growing only one kind of winter squash. They cross-pollinate easily and the resulting seeds can produce some very awful tasting and sometimes semi-poisonous offspring.

That said, if there is only one cucumber (or squash) within bee flight distance, your odds of getting good quality seed is decent.

• Onion seeds are very short-lived. One year is about it. Many onion varieties are hybrids so won’t produce “true” seeds anyway. Stick with buying them each year.

• Corn is almost all hybrid seed and has very low storage life so don’t bother.

• Biennial vegetables like carrots and beets are hard to get seed from since they have to experience a winter before they “bolt’ to seed. That requires a lot of attention to them in the fall through next spring. Generally not worth it. Some relatives like chard and spinach are more accommodating and are worth the effort.

• Then there is the cabbage family. Some cross easily and other don’t. Kale seems to revert to primal kale but it is still quite edible. Same with arugula.

The broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbages, etc. varieties are tough to save. The flowers are self-incompatible so they demand cross pollination.

You will get all sorts of plant forms, some oddities and some that look relatively normal. Most are edible though some can be quite “peppery” or even bitter due to the defensive genes found often in the mustards.

But not really what you have grown. Probably not worth the effort.

Here are the vegetable seeds worth saving: • Tomato seed is quite easy to save assuming your plants are not a hybrid varieties. Tomatoes selfpollinate. There are two seed saving techniques.

The first one is to simply remove some seeds, spread them out on a paper towel with the variety name written on it, and let them dry for a week or so in a dry space. Then put the piece of paper towel with seeds attached in an envelope, seal it, label it, and wait for next spring to try them out.

The second technique it to allow the seed and jelly to ferment in some water for 4 days to a week and then follow the procedure above.

This technique is thought to reduce any seed-borne diseases might be there.

• Pepper seed is very easy in comparison to tomatoes. With none of the “jelly” that surrounds

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tomato seeds, pepper seeds dry quickly. Put them in a labeled envelope and store until next season. Though they are generally self-pollinating like tomatoes, they aren’t completely so. It is not uncommon to occasionally find that your sweet pepper seeds produce a crop that have a bit of “heat’ when grown next year.

• Green beans are probably the easiest seed of all.

Gather some mature pods that feel like they have big bean seeds, let the pods dry inside your home, and then extract the seeds. The beans can dried a little longer once extracted and then stored in a labeled container. That’s it.

• Finally, lettuce seed is much easier to save than you might think. The plant will need to bolt and produce flowers. Lettuce is largely wind pollinated but is self-pollinating. The seeds produced are generally “true to type”. This is probably a better project for next year unless we get a warm dry cycle to push your final lettuce planting to seed. Lettuce seed dries quickly and can be stored in a labeled envelope with variety, type, and year noted.

growing.

• Control moles and field mice with traps.

• Apply lime to vegetable garden beds now so it fully available to your crops next year. A standard rate is 8 pounds of lime per 100 square feet once every four years. Note in a garden record book when you did it.

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

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

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

Nov. 2 Columbia County Beekeepers Monthly meeting. The program will be a question and answer session on winter beekeeping duties and yearly Board elections.

Thursday, November 2nd , at 7pm meeting at the Saint Helens /OSU Extension Office or by Zoom. Please email for the zoom link. All are welcome. Columbiacountyoregonbeekeepers@ gmail.com Have questions?

The final question is where to store the seed you have saved. The most common technique is to place the seed envelopes in a tight plastic box in the refrigerator. Some have had good luck using a freezer for storage. Others keep them in a garage. The most important concern is keeping them dry, dark, cool, and safe from any mice or other creatures that might find them attractive. The colder the storage, the longer (in years) they might last. This storage protocol is equally useful for the seeds you have purchased this year but not used up.

Fall gardening projects • Slug control should be in high gear. The eggs they produce now will be the baby slugs next spring.

• Write down what worked and what didn’t in this year’s garden. Make notes on changes to and/or additions to things you are

If you have questions on any of these topics or other home garden and/ or farm questions, please contact Chip Bubl, Oregon State University Extension office in St. Helens at 503 397-3462 or at chip.bubl@ oregonstate.edu . The office is open from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

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

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

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

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October 26 Fall Carnival by Vernonia Sprouts 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at 1000 Missouri Ave. in Vernonia. Come by for hot dogs, chili, cotton candy and more. Tickets will be .25 each, cash only.

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 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.

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October 29 5th Annual Trunk or Treat by Hometown Pizza 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. at 109 E A Street Plaza, Rainier, Oregon.

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October 29 Comedian Paige Weldon 7:30 p.m. at the Birkenfeld Theatre in Clatskanie, 75 S. Nehalem. Tickets available on eventbrite.com.

Oct. 31 - Quincy Grange 42nd Halloween Carnival 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Grange Hall, 78314 Rutters Rd. in Clatskanie. Follow signs from Clatskanie. Games, BINGO, prize store, and more.

Affordable for the whole family. Tombstone Café will have food and dessert for purchase. For questions, call Barb at 503-728-4143 or Ellen at 503-728-2886.

November 7 Free Diabetes Testing 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Community Room at Columbia Pacific Food Bank, 1421 Columbia Blvd, St. Helens.

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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 in Columbia City. For more information, call 503-3975390.

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

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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED MEETING The Board of Directors for the Clatskanie Elementary employment-related perforOREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA Clatskanie School Library, located at mance of the chief executive School District 6J Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of DORIS ALENE DOUGHERTY, Deceased. No. 23PB05579 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of this estate. All persons having claims against

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815 Nehalem. You may also join the meeting via Zoom, the link can be found on the Clatskanie School District website www.csd.k12.or.us.

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Fall high school sports are wrapping up, and in Clatskanie, two teams are hoping to harness lateseason success to qualify or make a run in the state playoffs.

Let’s dive into the remaining schedule for Clatskanie’s teams and see where they stand as the season draws to a close.

Upcoming games: October 20 • High School Varsity Football @ Corbett, 7 p.m.

October 21 • High School Volleyball District Championships @ Vernonia High School, TBD October 24 • Middle School Football vs. Neah-Kah-Nie, 4 p.m.

• High School Girls Soccer @ Tillamook, 5:30 p.m.

• Cross Country Districts @ Valley Catholic, 3:30 p.m.

October 26 • Middle School Football vs. Jewell, 4 p.m.

October 27 • High School Varsity Football vs. Vernonia, 7 p.m.

October 28 • High School Volleyball 1st Round State Playoffs: TBD Volleyball playoffs After a successful regular season in the 2A-1 Northwest League, Head Coach Amanda Baker and her team have qualified for the State Playoffs.

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the league and 14-7 overall, the Tigers secured an automatic berth to the state champions as the thirdplace team in the Northwest League.

Before they head to state, the Tigers have a chance at a district championship, which will be decided after matches against Gaston on Oct. 19 and Vernonia on Oct. 21. At the time of press, the result of the Oct. 19 game is not known.

The Tigers have enjoyed success behind the key contributions of Libero McKinsey Doyle, Natalie Baker, Lacey Willis, Olivia George, and Joey Sizemore.

The team finished the regular season on a strong note, rebounding off a tough loss to Portland Christian on Oct. 10 with wins against Vernonia and Nestucca.

The two-game miniwin streak should give the

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P-EBT does not replace any child nutrition program already offered and families are encouraged to continue to participate in meal programs in their schools and communities.

P-EBT food benefits are issued in addition to regular SNAP benefits. P-EBT benefits are not considered in a public charge test.

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Tigers a good confidence boost going into the District Championships.

The game against Gaston will also be a good measuring stick for what the team will need going into the playoffs, as Gaston is the second-place team in the Northwest League and is ranked seventh overall in the 2A OSAA classification.

For their part, the Tigers are ranked ninth in the OSAA 2A rankings, and with steady improvement during the season, Clatskanie will hope to get revenge on a Gaston team that has beaten them twice this season.

Football After starting the season 0-3, the Tigers Football Team has rebounded well, winning each of their last four games.

Head Coach Sean Gorley has marshaled his team to

Fast Facts • Families who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and have young children will receive additional food benefits for their children.

• Oregon will provide approximately $43 million in additional food assistance for 99,000 young children.

• These food benefits will be issued to existing EBT cards on Oct. 17.

• These additional food benefits are part of the federal Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) program, a temporary COVID-19 program meant to provide additional food support for children whose access to adequate and quality food may have been impacted by COVID-19.

• This is the last time Oregon will be able to provide P-EBT food benefits to children in Oregon as the program has not been renewed.

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four impressive wins, where they beat opponents by an average of 19.75 points.

Prior to tonight’s league game against Corbett, Clatskanie is third in the 2A-SD1 Special District 1.

As the third-place team, Clatskanie seems likely to secure a playoff spot, as each special district will send three teams to the 2A State Tournament.

While their overall record is 4-3, the Tigers’ impressive 4-1 record in league play will hopefully be enough to earn their way into the state championships. Zooming out, the 4-3 record sees Clatskanie ranked 16 of the 35 2A OSAA rankings.

If the Tigers can get two more big wins to close out their season, they should climb in the rankings.

Both remaining games look like winnable contests.

Corbett is 2-5 overall and is second to last in the North-

Courtesy photo from Karielle Carlson, CMHS Yearbook

Volleyball has qualified for State Playoffs.

west League. Vernonia/ Jewell are also 2-5 and are just one slot above Corbett, ranked sixth of the eight teams in the Northwest League.

Gorley will hope to keep the momentum going through the final weeks of the regular season and cement his team’s spot in the 16-team state bracket.

Cross Country Volleyball isn’t the only program with an upcoming district championship competition. Head Coach Zach Davis will lead his cross-country teams into the district meet Oct. 21 at Vernonia.

At the varsity level, Davis coaches one girl and six boys in the cross-country program. After a long fall season, Davis said that he thinks the team is just glad the season is almost over!

One aspect of the pro-

grams that Davis is proud of is the participation the teams have enjoyed this year. “[A] pride point for me is having seven high school athletes and two middle school athletes,” Davis said.

“This is the largest team in the last five years.”

This year, the team wanted to have team dinners to bond and add fun to the experience. The two team dinners will bookend the season for the Tigers.

“Something fun that the kids wanted to do this year was have team dinners. We had one before our first meet, and we will have another before the district meet,” Davis said. “They planned and coordinated the dinner themselves.”

While the season may be almost over, the participation in the program this year will hopefully carry into next season and see more growth in the future.