T he C olumbia P ress September 28, 2018 Public Safety Calls Continued from Page 2 sion, 5:24 p.m. Sept. 22, Alter- nate Highway 101 and South Main Avenue. • Vehicle vs deer, no human in- juries, 7:21 p.m. Sept. 22, 91800 block Alternate Highway 101. • Traffic stop, 10:07 p.m. Sept. 22, Discovery Lane at Ensign Lane. Driver cited for driving while suspended and failing to carry proof of insurance. f ire and serViCe Calls • Odor of gas, 1:32 a.m. Sept. 19, 500 block East Harbor Drive. • Tree across road, 5:28 p.m. Sept. 20, 300 block Northwest Warrenton Drive. M ediCal Calls • Male child who fell from car, 2:56 p.m. Sept. 17, 400 block Northwest Ridge Road. • Unconscious female, 9:29 a.m. Sept. 18, 1600 block East Harbor Drive. • Male who’s weak and light-headed, 10:58 a.m. Sept. 18, 1600 block Ensign Lane. • Unresponsive male, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 18, 0-100 block Northwest Birch Court. • Female with altered level of consciousness, 7:37 p.m. Sept. 18, 0-100 block Southwest 14th Street. • Male with back pain, 2:16 p.m. Sept. 20, 400 block South Main. • Female with difficulty breath- ing, 4:43 p.m. Sept. 21, 100 block Southwest Gardenia Avenue. • Female with difficulty breath- ing, 10:04 p.m. Sept. 21, 200 block Southwest Alder Avenue. • Female with unknown medical issue, 3:59 a.m. Sept. 22, 1600 block Southeast Ensign Lane. • Female who’s dizzy and light-headed, 2:10 p.m. Sept. 22, 91900 block Highway 101. • Female with chest pain, 7:31 p.m. Sept. 22, 33200 block Co- lumbia Beach Lane. • Female with chest pain, 9:12 p.m. Sept. 22, 400 block North- west Ridge Road. • Female with possible overdose, 8:36 a.m. Sept. 23, 800 block Fifth Avenue. Mayor’s Message by Henry Balensifer Youngest generations are using libraries the most This week, the City Com- mission agreed to a 5-year lease extension with the school district for the new Community Library building, with no increase in the cost. It’s exciting because it’s the culmination of a long and public process to both find a larger home for the library, and expand services to resi- dents. The City Commission ad- opted the recommendation of the Community Library Board to try out the location for about 5 years, after which the city would hold another public process about whether to stay, move, or build a new location. So far, the new location has had increased use and offers much more space for ex- panded programs. If you’re interested in being part of our library programs or vol- unteering, please stop by and sign up. If you have not gotten your library card, I highly suggest you get one. They are free for residents. While some doubt the future of libraries, ours is stronger than ever. Some people simply have a hard time believing there still is a need or demand for public libraries in a day and age when everything is digi- tal — particularly with young Find us on the web! thecolumbiapress.com We’re also on Facebook Go give us a like! people. Truth is, the younger gener- ations are utilizing libraries the most! Last year, the Pew Research Center published its findings on library usage by generation and found that 53 percent of Millennials (the generation now 20-37 years old) use public libraries, compared to only 45 percent of Gen Xers, and only 43 per- cent of Baby Boomers. It’s important to note that the study found that use was in public libraries such as our community library — not academic libraries tied to schools. If you have a hard time fig- uring out what to read, check out the Mayor’s Corner. It’s a small selection of books I think you may find interest- ing to read. 3 Comment sought on fish passage waiver The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks pub- lic comment on a request to provide a waiver from the state’s fish passage require- ments for replacement of a road culvert owned by the Clatsop County Public Works Department. Comments are due Friday, Oct. 5. The county plans to replace a road culvert on an un- named tributary on Clifton Road at milepoint 1.3 in Clat- sop County. The action has triggered Oregon’s fish-passage laws. In lieu of providing passage at this location, the county proposes to replace anoth- er culvert on Youngs Riv- er Road at milepoint 8.1, where it crosses Moosmoos Creek. Project details are available at dfw.state.or.us/fish/pas- sage. Written comments should be sent to ODFW, attention Greg Apke, 4034 Fairview Industrial Dr S.E., Salem OR 97303 or by e-mail to greg.d.apke@state.or.us.