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Wednesday, April 1, 2020 $1 TheThe ChronicleChronicle thechronicleonline.com Serving Columbia County since 1881 Dear Reader News related to the CO- VID-19 virus is changing by the minute. Egg Hunt canceled The Chronicle continues to provide you with the most mately 30,000 wrapped candies and CHRISTINE MENGES prizes, most of which is obtained complete and accurate in- [email protected] through community donations. formation about how these Another mEGGa Egg Hunt Face- changes are affecting the A Columbia County Easter book post stated that the board had lives of Columbia County tradition that draws thousands to already received stuffed animal the region is the latest public event residents and visitors. donations and other donations for to be canceled by the coronavirus prizes. Oregon Gov. Kate pandemic. One activity associated with Brown’s recent executive The mEGGa Egg Hunt sched- the event that will continue to order directs businesses uled for Saturday, April 11, has happen this year is the annual been canceled according to orga- statewide to provide for coloring contest. Entry forms had nizers, who posted the announce- been previously dispersed through customer and employee ment on in late March. local schools and also through The social distancing, and for “It is with heavy hearts but the Chronicle print edition. Forms are employees to work from community’s health in mind that still available on the egg hunt’s home as duties and re- we have made the hard decision website, at meggaegghunt.wixsite. to cancel this year’s mEGGa Egg sponsibilities allow. com/mysite. Hunt,” the post states. “Our board “We tried to think of other During this crisis, we will is looking at some options to things we could do but unfortunate- have certain designated re- preserve a little of this event for ly there are no other avenues with Courtesy photo porters working from their the kids. Stay tuned as we work out all the restrictions that are in place those options.” The 2019 mEGGa Egg Hunt at the Columbia County Fairgrounds drew more than home offices to continue 3,000 people, according to organizers, who have announce that the 2020 event has now,” Epperly said. The mEGGa Egg Hunt board of Because the forms had already been canceled due to the coronavisus. providing our readers with directors reached the decision after been distributed, and children were essential community news careful research and observation of is cancel the hunt,” Epperly said. is annually held at the Columbia left at home with no school to go to and information. what was going on in the coun- and most events canceled, Epperly try, according to board member “None of us wanted to do it, but County Fairgrounds in April and is Meantime, walk-in hours with everything going on it was the a free event for families. The egg said the board thought carrying on Heather Epperly. with the coloring contest would for our customers at The “Each person got to the same responsible thing to do.” hunt drew more than 3,000 people Chronicle office, 1805 Co- response, which is that they The egg hunt, which would have last year, according to Epperly. The celebrated its 20th year this year, event typically gives out approxi- ­­­­ lumbia Blvd. in St. Helens, thought the responsible thing to do See EASTER Page A2 will be temporarily changed to 9 a.m. - noon Monday through Friday. Feel free to call our customer service Students may be out of school through summer line from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., at Learning for All,” Gill writes in a let- fully to ensure care, connection, and Gill, who added it will be important 503-397-0116, for help with JEREMY C. RUARK ter sent to all school superintendents continuity of learning happen in for parents to know their role to sup- subscriptions, classified [email protected] and principals in the state on March entirely new ways for our students,” port their child’s education. ads and other inquiries. 30. Gill said. “Our children and educators de- Schools in St. Helens, across Gill also writes “education without Under the Oregon Department of serve more than we can provide right Columbia County and around the face-to-face interaction between Education’s Distance Learning for now; we must let this thought drive I can be reached at state may not reopen for the remain- students and teachers will look and All, Gill said meaningful education our innovation and help us strive to [email protected]. der of the academic year, due to the feel different and cannot be fully rep- can be provided through educational overcome disparities and build resil- coronavirus, according to the Oregon Thank you for your contin- licated across a distance,” and he said materials distributed in packets. Ways ience in our students and educators,” Department of Education Director such change won’t happen overnight. must be developed to ensure classes Gill said. “This effort will call on all ued trust and support. Colt Gill. “We need the grace and patience are scheduled in ways students can our creativity and talents as well as “This calls for a shift from provid- of our state’s leaders, our communi- access all content, he said. Jeremy C. Ruark ing supplementary education to a ties, our families, and our educators Parents will play a key role in the formidable effort to provide Distance ­­­­ Publisher / Executive Editor as we learn together to move power- remote learning efforts, according to See SCHOOL Page A7 Nursery, greenhouse industry hiring workers Nurseries (www.oan.org) has STAFF REPORT published an online list of nursery Fast Fact [email protected] and greenhouse businesses that have Oregon’s nurseries and green- indicated they are hiring seasonal houses generated nearly $1 billion While many workers in Co- and temporary help. in sales in 2018, according to the lumbia County are facing unem- As unemployment rates skyrock- Oregon Department of Agriculture ployment during the coronavirus et during the COVID-19 outbreak, — making them the number one pandemic, spring jobs are opening OAN Executive Director Jeff Stone segment in Oregon agriculture. in the Oregon nursery industry. said the list provides the contact in- The Oregon Association of formation of potential employers for perishable product to market when anyone who may have recently been it’s needed,” Stone said. “Some of laid off or displaced from work. our growers have come forward to Spring is the peak season for ag- say they need help and have jobs ricultural workers in the ornamental available for people. 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1111 Columbia Blvd, St Helens, OR 97051 • 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. • (503) 397-2288 A2 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Business, nonprofit emergency loans Coronavirus impact on child care Small businesses in St. Small Business Administra- nomic injury as a result of the Helens and across Columbia tion. Coronavirus (COVID-19). STAFF REPORT County impacted by the coro- According to a release Small businesses and [email protected] navirus economic upheaval from the South Columbia nonprofits can apply for the now have the opportunity to County Chamber of Com- emergency loans at: https:// As part of Gov. Kate apply for emergency loans. merce, the program is disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. For Brown’s Stay Home execu- The loans are now avail- available to provide working more details, call the Small tive order, child care provid- able for small businesses capital assistance to small Businenss Administration’s ers have been ordered to close and nonprofits in Columbia businesses and nonprofits who Portland office, at 503-326- unless they are providing County through the U.S. are suffering substantial eco- 2682. emergency child care, accord- ing to the Oregon Department of Education’s Early Learn- Clubs announce delays, cancellations ing Division (ELD). While the executive order Courtesy photo cause they are a great service 18, Plant Sale at the library. was issued to ensure the As part of Governor Kate Brown’s Executive Order 20-12, child care STAFF REPORT to the community. If possible, the next meeting safety and health of Orego- providers have been ordered to close unless they are providing emer- [email protected] “As soon as we know will be May 14. nians, the governor and the gency child care. when they can be re-sched- Look for the Plant Sale ELD recognize that child care Two local groups have emergency child care must include not only health care uled and meetings resumed, at a later date in September. is an essential emergency also follow specific guid- professionals, but those announced meeting postpone- we will let everyone know.,” However, the Club will have a service for those who must ments and event cancellations ance released by the ELD, in who work in places such as the release read. “Keep watch- limited amount of the Rocky go to work every day. partnership with the Oregon grocery stores, warehouses, as a result of the efforts to ing for new dates for these Point Composted Horse Child care providers are stop the spread of the corona- Health Authority. Emergency homeless shelters, agricul- future events as soon as the Manure (POO) after April 8. allowed to remain open if virus. care requires group sizes of ture, etc.” COVID-19 pandemic allows. Please message the Club at they are operating emergency no more than 10 children in The executive order does child care, according to an We are all in this together and [email protected] to order any home or in each class- not apply to those who care Kiwanis Daybreakers updated temporary order is- with each others’ cooperative the POO. room. for three or fewer children. efforts, we will be a stronger “All local gardeners, when sued by the ELD. The executive order asks Until further notice, “Many child care provid- Kiwanis Daybreakers has and safer community.” planting your family vegeta- providers to prioritize first Frequently Asked Ques- ble gardens this Spring, please ers are answering the call postponed many of the groups to serve their communities responders, emergency work- tions to address family and spring commitments, includ- St. Helens Garden Club remember those families who ers, health FREEcare workers YARD and DEBRIESprovider questions and have lost their family in- by caring for the children of ing the Bicycle and Traffic Oregonians who will help us essential personnel. Many concerns are available and Safety Fair and Kiwanis As ordered by Gov. Kate come,” according to a release providersRECYCLING are already serving SAT., updated APRIL regularly 20! on the Brown, the St. Helens Garden from the Club. “Plant a row get through this public health Shred Day. emergency,” Early Learn- these families and may con- ELD’s COVID-19 webpage. Club has cancelled its April or more for them and donate In a release, the Kiwanis ing System Director Miriam tinue to do so. For questions regarding CO- said it is disappointing to have 9, meeting at the Columbia the produce to the local food Calderon said. “We are com- “Providers with avail- VID-19 and these changes, to postpone these events be- River PUD, and the April bank.” mitted to supporting provid- able slotsFREE who are YARD willing to DEBRIES providers can call 1-800- ers who are serving families provideQualityRECYCLING emergency care SAT., will Bark APRIL342-6712 20! at or their local Child during this challenging time.” be asked to prioritize families Care Resource & Referral Parents who are in need who are working outside of (CCR&R) agency. Providers Inmate files coronavirus lawsuit of emergency child care can theCompetitive home responding to this can also submit questions by contact 211. public health emergency,” emailing ProviderContact@ JEREMY C. RUARK Providers offering CalderonQuality said. “These Barkstate.or.us. at [email protected] Prices free, meaning that the board that, for a bigger and better An inmate at the Colum- reliesCompetitive on the donations of event next year.” bia County Jail (CCJ) has businesses and individuals in The mEGGa Egg Hunt filed a class action federal EASTER From Page A1 the community to supply the will not be rescheduled for lawsuit against Columbia candy,Prices Cedarplastic eggs Chips and other later this year, because doing County, Columbia County prizes. According to Epperly, so would not be feasible, Sheriff Brian Pixley and be most beneficial to the Garden Mulch egg hunt and to those who by the time of the cancella- Epperly said. The board will Columbia County Lt. Brooke tion, overFir half & Hemlock of their spon- start planning the 2021 egg McDowall over the corona- wanted to participate in the Cedar Chips annual spring event. sors had already given them hunt around September. virus. The form is a picture of funds.Garden Bark Dust Mulch “I’d like to thank our Inmate Michael Thomp- “Almost all of them when sponsors for being so under- an Easter rabbit holding a son is seeking release from we reachedFirTrailmix & Hemlock out said, ‘just standing and wonderful, and the jail based on his vulner- group of decorated Easter eggs. Once the child has keep ourBarkSoil money Dust Blends and keep it our community for being ability to the COVID-19 out- for the next year,’” Epperly so understanding,” Epperly break and the jail’s alleged completed the form, they Trailmix should mail it to, or drop it said. •“So Fir we’re Shavings stockpiling said. failure to meet healthcare needs, according to the law- under the door at American Soil Blends suit first outlined in an online Family Insurance, 1570 Co- • Fir Shavings report at thechronicleonline. Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle lumbia Blvd., St. Helens. Quality Bark at Competitive Prices com last week. The 19-page coronavirus class action lawsuit against Columbia County There are three cash In his lawsuit, Thompson has been filed in federal court in Portland. Read the entire lawsuit at prizes for each age group. Sold by yard or Unit of pick up for Delivery said he has a medical condi- thechronicleonline.com. Age groups are divided into: 0-2, 3-4, 5-7, 8-9 and 10-12. Quality Bark at Competitive Prices tion that the Centers for Dis- icle the Center learned as of March 17 to help keep Sold• BEAVER byVariety yard or Unitof Fir for & pick Hemlock up or BARKDelivery bark Dust ease Control has identified as Winners will be announced about Thompson’s situation people safe. Saturday, April 11, 2020, on • • VarietyMulch of Fir & Hemlock Potting Bark Soil Dust making him more likely to • BEAVER Mulch & Potting Soil BARK through his criminal defense “It’s important to remem- the mEGGa Egg Hunt Face- • Cedar Chips & Trail Mix suffer serious health conse- attorney. Chavez said a time- ber, as every Oregonian acts • Cedar Chips & Trail Mix quences from the coronavi- book page. Winners will also line for action on the lawsuit to prevent the spread of this be notified by phone, which Clean Woodwaste rus, particularly if he does $ is still pending. disease, that an outbreak in Yard Debris & Clean Wood Waste Recycling $915 per yd. not receive the care needed is why it is important for Clean Woodwaste Recycling “Every is different, a jail or prison is unlikely participants to provide the CleanYard = No pressure Debris treated, & Woodwastepaint or stain Recycling to properly treat the infec- Wood Waste = Lumber, branches, small stumps and logs. but we’re hoping to get in to stay there,” said Chavez. best contact phone number Yard$6 yard Debris with $8 minimum & Woodwaste charge Recycling tion. (Read the entire formal We$6 yarddo not with accept $8 minimum trash, charge plastic, dirt or sod. front of a judge soon with a “Correctional officers, staff, on their entry form. complaint with this story at temporary restraining order,” and others entering and thechronicleonline.com.) While many are disap- he said. leaving these facilities all pointed that the egg hunt has According to the Colum- In a release, The Oregon have the capacity to take We Deliver 1 Unit Minimum! bia County Jail inmate roster, been canceled, Epperly said We Deliver 1 Unit Minimum! Justice Resource Center COVID-19 out into the wider the response from the com- BB E E AV AV E E R R BABA R R K K Thompson was jailed on states it has learned that community. We are all only March 9 and charged with munity on the cancelation people incarcerated at the as safe as the most vulnerable has been mostly positive. 54000 West Lane Rd assault, burglary, coercion, Columbia County jail are not among us.” 503-543-300054000 West Lane Rd menacing, strangulation, “Most people have been 503-543-3000Scappoose Oregon receiving the services and Chavez told The Chroni- Mon-Fri Scappoose Mon-Fri(503) 8-5 543-3000 8-5 Oregon theft, theft by extortion and extremely supportive and un- Call for weekend deliveries supplies they need to prevent cle the lawsuit results could derstanding of what we had Callwww.beaverbarkllc.com for weekend(503) 543-3000 deliveries unlawful use of a weapon. disease. have far-reaching impacts on 54000 West Lane Rd. His bail is set at $95,000. to do and realizing it wasn’t 54000 West Lane Rd. “Recommended measures jails and the well-being of Mon.www.beaverbarkllc.com thruScappoose Fri. 8am-5pm & Saturdays 8am-3pm Thompson has filed the something we wanted to do,” Scappoose such as frequent handwash- inmates. Epperly said. lawsuit on the grounds that *Logs, stumps, pellets, lumber - no paint or colored stain * please call for clarification ing, cleaning of living areas, “Since this is a class ac- The event each year is Winter hours are Mon-Fri 8am-4pm closed on the weekends the class’s rights are be- tion suit, we are asking for *Logs, stumps, pellets, lumber - no paint or colored stain * please call for clarification adequate space to socially C11071 ing violated by inadequate changes for all the people distance, and masks people C11071 medical care at the jail. The showing symptoms are not jailed in CCJ in a similar class includes people who being followed. People in- predicament as Mr. Thomp- are vulnerable to a severe carcerated at the jail sleep in son,” Chavez said. “The COVID-19 infection. four-person cells on two sets advice from the CDC and According to the direc- of bunk beds. Inmates rarely the Oregon Health Author- tor and attorney for the Civil spend time at a distance ity is straightforward: keep Rights Project of the Oregon further than six feet from a distance of more than six Justice Resource Center Juan each other. The only cleaning feet away from others, and Chavez, Thompson has pre- supplies the jail provides are up your hygiene and sanita- diabetes, asthma, and suffers part of a small hygiene kit tion. The jail needs to make from congestive heart failure that happen or people could Thank that includes a bar of soap, and is therefore at increased shampoo, a comb, a tooth- die. Other jurisdictions, like risk of serious health conse- brush, and toothpaste,” the Washington County and quences and even death. He Center’s release reads. across the country, have is not exhibiting symptoms The Center also said in taken the threat seriously and of coronavirus. Despite his addition to the close contact made these changes. Colum- to all increased risk, he is still with others that is often dif- bia County has a choice now: being housed in a dorm, at ficult or impossible to avoid change, or have a public you close quarters with three for incarcerated people, jails humanitarian crisis on their who came other people, Chavez said. present other conditions that hands. “The close quarters at The Chronicle contacted Richard Sherlock increase the risk of a COV- to donate to Chairman which people in jail are ID-19 outbreak. They house Sheriff Brian Pixley and Co- forced to live present a per- vulnerable populations with lumbia County Commission- American Red Cross fect breeding ground for the higher rates of the medical er Alex Tardif for comment St. Helens Elks spread of a highly contagious about the lawsuit. Both told the Blood Drive conditions that make serious #1999 disease like COVID-19,” health consequences from us that they could not com- Chavez said. “During this infection more likely. Jails ment on pending litigation. at the Elks, March The Columbia County Jail pandemic, people in jail need often provide scant medical to be able to live socially dis- is located at 901 Port Avenue care to their inhabitants. in St. Helens. tant from one another. They According to the Center, 24, 2020. 41 units can’t do that while the jail is experts in correctional public nearly at capacity.” Follow developments here health are recommending that online and in the Wednes- The Oregon Justice jails and prisons reduce their were donated! Resource Center is repre- day print editions of The populations to aid in main- Chronicle. senting Thompson and filed taining social distancing. In the lawsuit on March 24 at Washington County, Colum- the Federal Court House in bia County’s neighbor, the Portland. jail had released 121 people Chavez told The Chron- LIBERTY BOOKKEEPING & TAX 503-397-4527 PATT JOHNSON MELISSA CLEGG licensed tax consultants 15%10% Electronic SeniorSenior Stay at home and shop 2Cs online! 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National Beer Day Tuesday, April 7 2020

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Viewpoints Sexual Assault Awareness, Prevention rape. Our current situation of • April 7-Day of Action- ELLYN BELL isolation and social distanc- Wear teal- Share a selfie of Chronicle Guest Column ing may increase danger for your teal look on line using some people. In fact, 48% hashtags #SAAPM, #IAsk, The Bureau of Justice Sta- of people who’ve reported and #Teal. Share with us on tistics of the DOJ indicates sexual assault nationally our Facebook page. that sexual assaults and rapes were sleeping or performing • April 29- Wear jeans have decreased by 63% since activities around their home with a purpose. SAFE 1993. In 1993, there was a when the assault occurred. asks that people register at rate of 4.3 sexual assaults per SAFE of Columbia peaceoverviolence.org to 1,000 people and 23 years County assists those who’ve participate in denim day. later, in 2016, those numbers experienced sexual violence • Chalk up your sidewalks dropped to 1.2 assaults per of any type. SAFE helps Draw or write positive and 1000 people. As a country, with hospital response and hopeful messages on the we’ve made progress by accompaniment, advocacy sidewalks all over your com- changing our approaches to during forensic examinations, munity. Post your pop-up art sexual violence. law enforcement interviews, on your social media to pro- Greater awareness, strong support groups and much mote awareness and consent. prosecution measures, law more. SAFE is completely Send them to us and we’ll enforcement, Sexual Assault confidential and all calls are post them too. Response Teams (SARTS), protected under advocate • Our Columbia County and forensic examinations, as privilege and confidentiality. Commissioners will be read- well as many other measures We are a free service for our ing a Proclamation for Sexual of advocacy and prevention county. Assault Awareness Month at have ushered in those chang- For Sexual Assault Aware- their first meeting in April. It es. We continue to change ness and Prevention Month will be broadcast on KOHI. our communities as we bring in April, we’re offering Check it out. awareness to the problem ideas for how you can bring • As always, let us know and find new ways prevent awareness and prevention to how we can help. sexual violence. Teaching our your friends and family, even In speaking our pain and children healthy relationship when we cannot congregate fear, we grow mightier in strategies is an important part as a community. every way. of these changes. SAFE suggestions for Sexual assault can hap- bringing awareness this For more information. call pen to anyone and it does. month: 503-397-7110. The SAFE People of all ages, races, • During the month of Hotline number is 503-397- religions and backgrounds April, wear the color teal 6161. experience sexual violence. to stand in solidarity with Ellyn Bell is the executive Both men and women are survivors and to promote director of SAFE of Colum- victims of sexual assault and awareness. bia County. The Chronicle Weekly Online Poll Last Week’s Results Voices of the Community How are you coping Is Gov. Brown’s I do so because I believe fully considered, the fact that I support she has sound judicial judg- she cares so deeply is truly with Oregon’s Stay Stay at Home Order Judge Grant ment. But moreover, and in the best thing we could ask at Home order? the right step? I have had the pleasure of my view most importantly, for. living and practicing law in it is clear that she genuinely Please join me in voting I am doing OK Columbia County, Oregon for cares about this County and for Judge Jenefer Stenzel- 83% Yes the last 20 years. I am pleased its people. Along with my Grant for Columbia County to support Judge Jenefer confidence that her decisions Circuit Court Judge. I’ve got cabin fever 17% No Stenzel-Grant for a third term will be well thought out and as a Columbia County Circuit that the competing positions Mark A. Gordon Court Judge. presented to her will be care- Columbia City Vote online at thechronicleonline.com Garden Plots: Weeding, improving clay soils Scappoose Bay Watershed black perforated tubing) that of vegetables and annual izer). So a 7-10 -10 fertilizer anxious to seed. Wet soils are Chronicle guest column by Council’s Native Plant Sale discharge water to a lower flowers. Fresh sawdust, wood, would have 7% N and 10% of cold soils. Most seeds ger- CHIP BUBL Saturday, April 11, has been ditch. These can be complex to chips, or shavings will start both phosphorus and potassi- minate best at temperatures Oregon State University Extension canceled. install and are usually buried composting once they are um. To get the right amount of above 50 degrees F. Patience Service - Columbia County three feet or more in the soil. added to soil. The organisms N (let’s say 6 pounds of actual is a virtue. Stay tune for possible sale Drainage can also be im- that do the heavy lifting in the N/1000) you would need to If you have plants under The OSU Extension of- later in the year. For more proved by making raised beds. compost process (i.e. fungi, add about 85 pounds of the eaves, they will need water fice is closed to face-to-face information see http://www. By elevating the soil, you im- bacteria, teensy insects, etc.) fertilizer per 1000 feet to keep soon. Fuchsias and geraniums public contact but you can scappoosebay-wc.org/native- prove drainage. That improves will start capturing the free soil everyone happy. The calcula- can be brought out now if you still reach us. plant-nursery. aeration and warmth, allowing nitrogen in their bodies as their tion goes: 6/.07 = 85. Blood keep an eye on the weather Last week, Oregon State you to start gardening earlier. numbers explode. Your plant meal is basically about 12% N forecast and protect them if University closed all Exten- Free online OSU vegetable You can’t create the beds when roots just can’t compete with so you would need 6/.12 = 50 freezing weather is predicted. sion offices to face-to-face gardening class: the soil is significantly wet them. So you have one of two pounds to get the same amount Don’t apply either insec- con-tact starting this past (you can actually damage choices: either only use of nitrogen. ticides or fungicides to fruit Monday. This is part of the https://workspace.or- soil structure) so composted that is Nitrogen short vegetables trees during the flowering larger Oregon State Univer- egonstate.edu/course/master- you have to already fully are generally have greenish period. sity effort to slow the spread gardener-series-vegetable- wait until composted yellow leaves (as compared to of COVID-19. The Univer- gardening. it is a lot (by that deep green) and are not as vig- Free newsletter sity itself is teaching com- drier. I mean orous as well-fertilized plants. pletely digitally for the rest Free online beginning Add- that The Oregon State Uni- of the academic year. Our OSU/Food Bank vegetable ing you Other garden topics versity Extension office in volunteers are also restricted gardening class (“Seed to or- Columbia County publishes in what they can do relative Supper”: a monthly newsletter on to the program(s) of OSU gardening and farming top- Extension they are connected https://www.oregonfood- ics (called County Living) to. Most of them have been bank.org/our-work/programs/ writ-ten/edited by yours truly. already contacted. education/gardening. All you need to do is ask However, all of us (faculty for it and it will be mailed and staff) will still be work- or emailed to you. Call 503 ing (mostly out of the office), ganic can’t 397-3462 to be put on the list. answering phone calls, email mat- see Alternatively, you can find it messages, writing newspaper ter to any on the web at http://extension. columns and news-letters, the soil distin- oregonstate.edu/columbia/ and working to develop pro- as you guishable and click on newsletters. grams that can reach you on- are building plant parts and line. We are really committed the raised bed is it all smells sweet) Many Extension to helping our communities helpful (see below) but not or add extra nitrogen to both publications available online in any way we can, especially absolutely necessary unless feed your plants and your very Keep your garlic weeded in our areas of subject matter your soil is really dense clay. hungry fungi. this time of year and fertilize Are you putting up salsa, expertise (farming, garden- It is possible to improve So how much nitrogen it now during this period of saving seeds, or thinking ing, forestry, food, food soil drainage by adding organ- should you add to feed both rapid growth. Remember to about planting grapes? OSU safety, and nutrition, healthy ic matter. One application will your plants and the composing remove the flower stalks that has a large number of its decision-making, and youth help but if continued each year crew? I normally recommend appear in May so that you get publications available for free education) and any other way for a number of years, it can that the vegetable garden have bigger bulbs. download. Just go to https:// we can enrich your life and/ make a big difference. When about 4-5 pounds of actual Birds, especially finches, catalog.extension.oregonstate. or make you safer in these you combine that by creating nitro-gen per 1000 square sparrows, and chickadees re- edu. Click on publications challenging times. Please do berms or raised beds, you can feet for the vegetables alone. move a lot of noxious garden and start exploring. not hesitate to contact us. dramatically improve the root So if you are applying well- weed seeds. The Extension Service of- And please, take all steps Improving clay soils environment for your plants. composted organic matter, that While some soils have fers its programs and materi- necessary to ensure that you So how much organic is all the nitrogen you need. drained enough for tilling, als equally to all people. and your loved ones are safe. Most of Columbia County matter should you add each But if you are adding lots of most have not. Check your soils have significant amounts year and what type of organic un-composted or partly com- soil before you till. Squeeze Contact information for OSU Master Gardener™ of clay. While these soils can matter should it be? Generally, posted material, you will need a lump in your hand. If it the Extension office Spring Fair/Tomato Sale is be quite fertile, they also drain adding two inches of organic about 6-7 pounds of actual crumbles (with some pres- canceled for 2020 slowly. The list of vegetables, matter each year and working nitrogen/1000 sq. feet. sure) instead of forming a Oregon State University fruit trees, and landscape it into the top 6-10 inches of When you read a fertilizer hard, wet ball, you are good Extension Service – Columbia I know many of you will plants that can tolerate poor soil will start improving soil , the first number is the to go. Otherwise, wait until County, 505 N. Columbia be disappointed. But we drainage is small indeed. texture and drainage. nitrogen number and it is a conditions improve. Wet soil River Highway, St. Helens, promise to come roaring Heavy soils can be improved But the type of organic percentage of actual nitrogen tilled to early forms hard OR 97051. 503 397-3462. back next year with the best by installing drain tiles matter can have a big impact in the bag (whether it is an clods that are impossible to Email: chip.bubl@oregon- Spring Fair ever. 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Obituaries Keith Ernest Beickel SueEllen Collins Jan. 22, 1945 ~ March 12, 2020 Jan. 7, 1956 ~ March 20, 2020 Keith Ernest Beickel, of those he came in contact with. On March 20, 2020, were her parents, Marjorie St. Helens, Oregon and Lake His fun-loving personality SueEllen Collins of Deer and Glen Davis; one sis- Havasu City, Arizona, passed shined through, and he always Island, Oregon, went home ter who passed in infancy, away on March 12th, 2020 at seemed to make great friends to the Lord. She was born on Darlene Winterbottom; and the age of 75. with ease. Jan. 7, 1956 in Utah. she also suffered the loss of a Keith was born Jan. 22, Keith is survived by his She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Wodesky, 1945 in Newberg, Oregon to wife Cheryl; sons Kory husband of 24 years Cliff in infancy. Ernest and Gladys Beickel. (Shari) and Kraig (Stefanie); Collins; children, Mike Sue enjoyed hunting, Growing up in St. Helens, stepdaughters Tonia (Taylor), Wodesky of Oregon City, Or- camping and fishing with her Keith worked at his parent’s Tamara (Mark) and Arika egon, Theresa Wiser of Uma- family. She also enjoyed tak- grocery store, loved play- (Mike); brothers, Frank (Jew- tilla, Oregon, Eric Wodesky ing care of her many flowers, ing baseball, swimming, eldene) and Jerry; nine grand- of Oregon City, Oregon, as well as her two fur babies, and spending time with his children; and many cherished Racheal Murray of Hawi, Ha- Sophie and Peanut. friends. nieces and nephews. waii and Ronda Sheldon of She is to be cremated After graduating from He was preceded in death Deer Island, Oregon; siblings, through Columbia Funeral St. Helens High School and by his parents Ernest and Norm (Thelma) Winterbot- Home. A service to place spending time pursuing sec- Gladys Beickel. time between Columbia City tom, Jeanette (Harlan) Taylor, and Glena (Rick) O’Driscoll; her ashes will take place at ondary education, he married In lieu of flowers, the fam- Roger (Gail) Winterbottom, grandchildren; and great a future date at Columbia and began his family life. and Lake Havasu City where ily asks for donations to be he was able to enjoy the best Melvin (Dixie) Winterbot- grandchildren. Memorial Gardens in Warren, Keith began his career at Boi- made to Compassus Hospice. tom, Elaine (Glenn) Vogel Preceding her in death Oregon. se Cascade paper, and after both worlds had to offer. https://www.compassus.com/ working 30 years for the com- He was an avid golfer, about-us/giving-and-donations pany and establishing various fisherman and expert jack of Out of health concerns rental properties throughout all trades around the house. In for those wishing to attend, a Oregon, Washington, and Ari- both towns Keith built strong, celebration of life will be held Steven C. Yates zona, he retired. Keith split his cherished relationships with at a later date in St. Helens Dec. 27, 1956 ~ March 3, 2020 Steven Yates passed away on March 3, 2020 in St. Helens, Oregon. A funeral for Steven will Thomas L. Berg be held at a later date. Sept. 16, 1942 ~ March 12, 2020 Thomas Berg, aged 77 hunting, spending time with years, passed peacefully with family and friends and a good Jon Leino his children by his side on cold cocktail or beer. March 12, 2020. Tom is survived by his son May 16, 1958 ~ March 23, 2020 Tom was a member of the Thomas Berg (Pauline) of Jon Leino 61, of Westport, Oregon, passed away March 23, 2020 in Westport, Oregon. Elks Lodge and Moose Lodge Rochester, Minnesota; daugh- (1983) for many years. He ter Jodie Smith of Minnesota moved from Rochester, Min- City, Minnesota; daughter nesota to Columbia City, Ore- Kristi Bull (Jim) of Rochester, gon with his new wife, Sandra Minnesota; honorary daughter Jean Martin Berg. The couple later bought Jamie Parker; honorary son Sept. 2, 1945 ~ March 23, 2020 a home in St. Helens and had Kevin Priester; three broth- Jean Martin, 74, of Rainier, Oregon passed away in Vancouver, Washington on March 23, 2020. three children together. Tom ers, Jerry, Ron and Mike; two and Sandy later divorced but sisters, Judy and Charolette; the love between them never many grandchildren, great- ended. The final hours of grandchildren, nephews and Melvin Dale Shores II Tom’s life, the couple held a Corp. for many years and nieces. spiritual wedding ceremony later retired. Tom’s favorite A celebration of life will March 21, 1948 ~ March 29, 2020 and reunited. “person” in the world was his be planned for this summer Melvin Dale Shores II, 72, of Clatskanie, Oregon, passed away at home in Clatskanie, Oregon Tom worked at ESCO dog, Josie. Tom loved fishing, and announced at a later date. on March 29, 2020.

“we appreciate the shift in timeline, these are not ideal Positions may be available pathogens in safe work ODE’s approach to accept times,” Stockwell said. “We at all levels of production, According to our 2018 SCHOOL reality and allow us to begin will provide meaningful often with little to no prior Quarterly Census of Em- From Page A1 planning now.” educational experiences for all experience in agriculture ployment and Wages, there Stockwell said DOE has children and look forward to JOBS From Page A1 required. Safety training is were about 130 people provided school districts re-engaging with our stu- integrated into standard work employed in “crop produc- with significant guidance dents.” United States can still receive assignments. Retail positions tion” in Columbia County, and planning resources, “yet also may be available. which would include nursery those won’t replace the work By the numbers Oregon-grown plants and trees, which are the best in “Our industry cares about workers,” Oregon Employ- required to make the shift to safe practices,” Stone said. ment Department work force distance learning,” he said. According to the Oregon the country, it’s a win-win.” “Over the next two weeks, Health Authority, there were Oregon’s wholesale and “Mitigating the spread of analyst Shawna Sykes told we will continue to come 690 cases of coronavirus as retail nurseries are continu- pests and plant diseases has The Chronicle. together as a district and com- of March 31. Eighteen people ing to operate under the ‘Stay been an ongoing initiative For more information munity to take on this chal- have died from the virus. Home, Save Lives’ executive throughout the history of about employment, visit the Courtesy photo Oregon’s ag sector, and our Oregon Association of Nurs- “Our students may not come back lenge,” Stockwell said. “More Columbia County reported order issued by Oregon Gov. than ever before the school its first case of the virus on Kate Brown on March 23. growers are used to stringent eries’ seasonal/temporary through our school house doors procedures to protect quality help page, which is updated this academic year. This calls for to home partnership will be Friday, March 27. Stone characterized the critical in scaling up Distance Columbia County Public and health.” regularly and can be found at a shift from providing supplemen- industry as dependable Learning for All Students. I’m Health Administrator Michael to work in. Agriculture The nature of the manual www.oan.org/seasonalhelp. tary education to a formidable ef- eager to start the work and Paul said more case could be and skilled labor assignments fort to provide Distance Learning is broadly recognized as know we are all going to expected because more testing an essential sector of the are often outdoors or in des- Employment opportunities for All.” Colt Gill, Director of the be stretched personally and for the virus is now underway. ignated workspaces that are may also be found through Oregon Department of Education. professionally as we begin this Paul said massive testing, economy. Oregon’s nurser- ies and greenhouses gener- already in compliance with the Oregon Employment transition.” Oregon’s social distancing, social distancing recommen- Department, 500 N Columbia deep partnership with families Stockwell said he is and contact treatment will be ated nearly $1 billion in sales in 2018, according to dations. 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Oregon Gov. sumption of disposable N95 is always our first priority,” Kate brown has been pressing mask and we have procured a Lockhart said. “We are taking the White House and federal healthy supply of full every step possible to manage agencies to supply Oregon protective suits,” he said. “We this pandemic, and the subse- with the needed PPE. also have adjusted EMS opera- quent safety product shortages “Health care workers can- Courtesy photo tions to help reduce risk and it has caused, to provide the not safely treat COVID-19 Respiratory masks, such as this one, and other personal protective equipment used by medical profession- PPE consumption for patients safest outcome to our respond- patients without personal pro- als is in short supply in Oregon and across the nation. that our 911 center deems as ers and our public.” tective equipment, and I have “high risk” by assigning only directed the state Emergency of the PPE shortage. Health and the Oregon State “We have received, and are one responder, donned with Chronicle Executive Editor Coordination Center (ECC) Columbia River Fire & Fire Marshal’s office, and we currently accepting public PPE full PPE, to enter a patients Jeremy C. Ruark contributed to focus state resources on pro- Rescue EMS supply manager are researching several other donations and we have applied home to conduct an immediate to this report. curing as much PPE as pos- Jeff Lockhart said the sup- medical suppliers, including for aid with businesses that patient assessment.” Follow this developing sible,” Brown said in a release ply of PPE his agency had on Amazon, as possible sources are offering to provide safety Lockhart said if appropri- story here online and in the issued Sunday, March 29. hand as of Monday, March 30, of additional PPE and sanitiz- products, free of charge, to ate, all other responders wait Wednesday print editions of The governor also thanked was sufficient to support the ing equipment,” Lockhart said. first responders.” outside the call location with The Chronicle. individuals and businesses current CRFR call volume. who have contributed the PPE “We are able to support to first responders. current operations but we are “You truly reflect the noticing an increase in the Oregon way - coming together number of sick patient calls,” in difficult times for the good he said. “We have been di- of Oregonians most in need,” rected by the District to wear a she said. full PPE outfit, which includes Brown issued Executive masks, gloves, and other respi- Order 20-10 on March 19, in ratorial protection in the form response to a risk of a severe of eye protection and a gown. shortage of personal protec- Prior to the pandemic, we used tive equipment in the state. eye protection and gloves.” According to Brown, without Lockhart said his agency is the equipment, health care taking additional measures to providers on the front line of ensure that the CRFR first re- the coronavirus public health sponders have the critical tools emergency are at risk of expo- necessary to provide patient sure and infection. care safely. “Even the significant The measures CRFR are amounts donated fall far short taken to mitigate any possible of what is needed in Oregon, supply shortages include: with health care workers • Placed several orders for across the state still reusing additional PPE and sanitizing PPE and even making their equipment with multiple ven- own masks and face shields dors to obtain a “place in line” due to national PPE short- on respective back order lists. ages,” Brown said. • Remain in frequent con- During an electronic news tact with local sales associates conference Monday, March of our two primary medical 30, health care workers joined supply vendors, Life-Assist state officials to continue the and BoundTree, to ascertain plea for more PPE’s. Nurses status of, and prioritize fulfill- from hospitals around the state ment of our medical supply told reporters said they were needs. wearing goggles instead of “We are working along- protective eye shields because side Columbia County Public

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