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City to expand Veterans Memorial

Originally published in The Chronicle Vol. 141 July 12, 2023 STAFF REPORT Country Media, Inc.

The City of St. Helens has been awarded a $32,875 grant through the Oregon Parks and Recreation’s Veterans Memorial Grant Program.

The project

The grant will be used to expand the existing McCormick Park Veterans Memorial in St. Helens, funding an approximately 300-square-foot expansion to the Memorial, adding seven illuminated monuments with flags to honor the seven branches of the United States Armed Forc -

es. The expansion will also include an ADA-accessible concrete walkway leading to the new monuments.

Construction is anticipated to take approximately three months to complete and should be finished in time for the Memorial to host the 2023 Veterans Day ceremony.

The project includes matching funds of $28,130 through in-kind labor and donations. The in-kind match includes the donation of flags and hardware from the local VFW Post 1440, labor and equipment use from the St. Helens Public Works Department, engineering and design donated by Lower Columbia Engineering, LLC, and in-kind labor from City staff to manage the grant.

History

The McCormick Park Veterans Memorial Plaza was last expanded in 2018.

The current Memorial honors Columbia County veterans from World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War, and current conflicts in the Middle East.

It includes six engraved granite slabs and brick veneer footings. The granite slabs include a short description of each military branch of service with their corresponding service seal.

The existing U.S. flagpole was installed during the 2018 expansion and will remain in its current location, becoming the center of the seven new monuments and flags that are being built for the current project.

My Fair Lady and Gentleman 2023 Pageant

Originally published in

The Chief Vol. 132

July 14, 2023

STAFF REPORT

Country Media, Inc.

The 2023 Annual My Fair Lady and Gentleman Pageant is scheduled to be held at 1 p.m. July 19 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds in St. Helens.

The My Fair Lady and Gentleman Pageant is held during the Columbia County Fair each year to recognize seniors (55+) for their outstanding community service.

Introducing the 2023 Court

• Pat Turpin, Scappoose

• Dena Nelson, St. Helens

• Clint Kelley, Rainier

• Virginia Leloff, Clatskanie

• Paula Hanson, Vernonia

The 2023 My Fair Lady and Gentlemen Court was welcomed during tea at Caples House on May 23. The five senior volunteers have

embraced this opportunity through participation in the St. Helens Kiwanis Parade, Clatskanie 4th of July Parade and Heritage Days Parade. They will continue to serve their community throughout the year at public events and in their own communities.

The public is welcome to celebrate these volunteers’ accomplishments during the 2023 Pageant at 1 p.m. July 19. The Columbia County

Fair is free for seniors and veterans on opening day, with a free lunch served to seniors and veterans at 11 a.m. Lunch is first-come, first serve.

Thank you to Columbia County Commissioners, Amamere-St. Helens, InRoads Credit Union and Teevin Bros for sponsoring this year’s lunch, prepared by the St. Helens Senior Center.

About United Way United Way of Columbia County works to leverage the caring power of the community through volunteerism and philanthropy. The United Way of Columbia County Senior Volunteer Program supports seniors (55+) in giving back to Columbia County. These volunteers work at local schools, food pantries, senior centers, and

more. Senior Volunteers logged more than 10,000 hours of service to Columbia County over the past 12-months.

For more information about the Senior Volunteer Program, visit https://www. unitedwayofcolumbiacounty. com/senior-volunteers.

Columbia County Fair and Rodeo

The Columbia County Fair and Rodeo will be returning to the Columbia County Fairgrounds at 58892 Saulser Road, in Saint Helens, from Wednesday, July 19, through Sunday, July 23.

The Columbia County Fair has been going annually for more than 100 years. The theme this year is “Spurring Up Summer Fun.” The fourday event will feature the hugely popular rodeo, food, live music, and carnival rides.

Hours:

Wednesday, July 19: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Thursday, July 20: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday, July 21: 10 a.m.12 a.m.

Saturday, July 22: 10 a.m. - 12 a.m.

Sunday, July 23: 10 a.m.5 p.m.

Find more information at https://www.columbiacountyfairgrounds.com.

Courtesy photo from the City of St. Helens

The current Memorial honors Columbia County veterans from World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War, and current conflicts in the Middle East.

Courtesy photo

The 2023 Court, from left to right is Virginia Leloff, Dena Nelson, Clint Kelley, Pat Turpin, and Paula Hanson.

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