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Serving Columbia County since 1881 New drug law 2021 Legislature: in effect priorities, uncertainties JEREMY C. RUARK [email protected] JEREMY C. RUARK Oregon’s new drug decriminal- [email protected] ization law took effect Monday, Feb. 1. The 2021 Oregon Legislature is Voters passed Measure 110 under way at the capitol building in in November 2020. The measure Salem, but this session is far from changes multiple criminal sentenc- normal. It is marked by pandemic ing laws regulating the possession related issues and restrictions and a of controlled substances and leads $1.7 billion budget shortfall. people to treatment, rather than By far, the top issue is the CO- punishment. Monique Merrill / The Chronicle VID-19 vaccine, according to Sen. Ballot Measure 110 does not Students in grades one and below arrived at Clatskanie Elementary School for the first in-person school day of the year on Betsy Johnson. make possession of drugs legal, it Monday, Feb. 1. “We have heard both pro and just decriminalizes personal posses- con about the vaccine,” Johnson sion of illegal drugs, according to said. “Some people are desperate Oregon State Police (OSP), which First school in county reopens to get it and I have heard from an has posted an advisory concerning enormous number of people op- transition to hybrid classes. With administrators have decided on a the new law on its Facebook page. MONIQUE MERRILL posed to the state mandating the the change, Columbia County phased approach. vaccine. This is issue number one.” OSP said Ballot 110 reclassi- [email protected] fies possession of small amounts schools became eligible to reopen Part of the caution stems from Johnson said the second top though some district leaders have the high number of students and issue are schools and resuming in- of drugs as a civil violation, like a n-person school is back in traffic offense. The penalty becomes expressed concern. staff that commute to and from person instruction. Isession at just one school in Under the new metrics, coun- larger counties, like Multnomah “When they will reopen and a $100 fine, which a person can Columbia County. Clatskanie El- avoid by agreeing to participate in a ties with a case rate of between and Washington. The case rates under what conditions and issue ementary school opened its doors 200 to 350 new cases per 100,000 and test positivity rates of those number three is when will the health assessment. to kindergarten and first grade The measure makes it a non- people over a two week period can counties must be taken into con- government let the business com- students on Monday, and elemen- transition in on-site and hybrid sideration as well, Superintendent munity fully reopen,” she said. criminal violation like a traffic tary schools in Scappoose and ticket to possess the following: learning for elementary schools. Scot Stockwell said at a Jan. 27 Johnson told The Chronicle she Rainier plan to follow suit in the For secondary students to transi- school board meeting. While all has her own three top priorities. coming weeks. No reopening date tion to on-site and hybrid learning, three counties are trending in the “Budget, budget, budget,” she • Less than 1 gram of heroin had been set for St. Helens School • Less than 1 gram, or less than case rates must drop to between 50 right direction, there’s still a con- said. “I am one of the three budget District at press time. and 200 cases per 100,00 people in cern that another surge may hit in committee chairs writing the five pills, of MDMA Modifications to the state’s • Less than 2 grams of metham- a two week period. February, Stockwell said. budget and we are in the process of in-person schooling metrics and In the two week period from “Our hope is that with vac- trying to figure out what the budget phetamine changing the metrics from manda- • Less than 40 units of LSD Jan. 10-23, the county case was cinations being rolled out that that will look like. We have as many tory to advisory have opened 218 cases per 100,00 people. might tamper the uptick and we unknowns as knowns.” • Less than 12 grams of psilo- the door for in-person classes to cybin can begin moving forward to some According to Johnson, the resume, though each district has St. Helens degree of in-person instruction,” ‘knowns’ are the pandemic and the • Less than 40 units of metha- created its own plan on how to done Stockwell said. recent summer and fall wildfires. proceed. No formal dates to begin In-person instruction may be She said legislators are starting • Less than 40 pills of oxyco- The Oregon Department of done to transition back to in-person introduced as limited in-person the budget discussion noting that Education updated its “Ready classroom instruction have been the state is $1.7 billion short in the • Less than 2 grams of cocaine Schools, Safe Learners” guid- The measure also reduces from announced by St. Helens School general fund to continue current ance Jan. 19, which updated the District administrators yet, but programs and services. a felony to a misdemeanor simple metrics a county needs to meet to ­­­­See SCHOOL Page A10 possession of substances contain- “The good news is that Oregon ing: has taken steps to be prepared for • 1 to 3 grams of heroin the financial shortfalls,” she said. • 1 to 4 grams of MDMA “We are one of the best situated • 2 to 8 grams of methamphet- Keeping local funeral home alive states to be prepared. We have a amine rainy-day fund and an education • 2 to 8 grams of cocaine stability fund that holds $1.3 bil- MONIQUE MERRILL lion in reserve.” The OSP advisory states that [email protected] Johnson said the ‘unknowns’ selling, distributing and manufac- will be the key challenge. turing drugs remains illegal and if Ownership of Columbia Funeral “We don’t know how quickly convicted you will go to jail. Home may have changed hands, but the vaccine is going to get out to Who we are most Oregonians and what will OSP Captain Timothy Fox re- the local and personal touch is still sponded to the following questions there. lead to the elimination of the from The Chronicle about Measure Holly Houston, who has man- pandemic restrictions,” she said. 110. aged the funeral home for over “We don’t know when the state, six years, purchased it from the national and global economies will The Chronicle: What does OSP previous owners. It was important reopen, and we don’t know when see as the impact on troopers’ daily to her that the home stay within the recovery will actually begin. procedures with the measure? local ownership, though she hadn’t We don’t know the changes in always planned to one day become federal support and the program Capt. Timothy Fox: None, the owner of a funeral home. requirements that may come with changes are frequently made to “For the longest time I thought the federal support.” Oregon law. Troopers as well as all that I didn’t want the responsibil- Johnson said another key un- law enforcement receive training on ity, but then as I’ve been in it longer known is what the financial impact new laws. and longer it did kind of become of new programs, notably Ballot a goal,” she said. “When I found Measure 110, that decriminalizes The Chronicle: Overall, will out that people who I was work- all drugs and changes how the state this measure make it more difficult, ing for were considering selling, conducts recovery. more challenging, for OSP to ef- that’s when I knew absolutely that “And because of that we can’t fectively conduct its mission? I wanted to own this place. I didn’t address right now what hasn’t hap- Monique Merrill / The Chronicle pened,” she said. “We are trying to want corporate to come out to Co- Holly Houston has managed Columbia Funeral Home since 2014 and recently became Fox: That is a question I cannot lumbia County.” the owner. lay out some guiding principles to answer. I can say that small user Houston has been in Columbia address the shortfall and evaluate quantities of drugs have potential County since 2014, and managed try and do as much as we can for had experienced and being able to programs to see what is working. for a citation when before it could the funeral home throughout that our families so they don’t have to put myself in their shoes definitely We have a very discipline approach have been an arrest or citation. time. She has gotten to know the worry about doing anything while made it click for me,” she said. to evaluate long term investment in community well, and wanted to they’re grieving.” Providing comfort and easing infrastructure and programs.” The Chronicle: What is the make sure the home would stay in The number of things that need stress for grieving families is what Johnson describes herself as message OSP wants to get to the the hands of someone connected to be processed after a death some- she likes most about the profession. exclusively a budgeteer, but she public as this measure takes effect? to the area already— unlikely to times surprises people, she said. “There’s always some type of a told The Chronicle she does have happen if a large corporate chain “I think that a lot of people moment that you have. I think the one specific bill that she believes Fox: Large quantities, delivery, bought the facility. don’t understand how much actu- biggest thing for me that has really would be a good alternative to the and manufacturing of controlled “[Corporate] is just a totally dif- ally needs to be done until they sit stuck with me is of getting a hug landlord tenant bill that was passed substances are still crimes. ferent feel for families than having down with us and we go through from a family and them telling you in the third special session in 2020. an independent owner,” she said. this huge long list of things. We just how much they appreciate what “That is Senate Bill 330, which ask them questions and we do it all you’ve done for them to get them provides tax credits to landlords, See LAW Page A9 “It’s not something that I knew ­­­­ would sit well with the community for them,” she said. “Just things that through all of it, that’s what gets me immediate relief to tenants and of Columbia County, thats for sure.” they don’t necessarily think about through my days,” Houston said. it relieves the chance of a lot of unless they’ve had to deal with it “That was something I struggled lawsuits, and it can be implemented The job before.” with the most when COVID hap- over a time horizon that is more Viewpoints ...... A4 The unexpected nature of death pened— I couldn’t give families participle for our budget situation,” and sheer amount of steps that need Poll ...... A4 When families experience a hugs anymore.” Johnson said. to be taken after a death can be Working so closely with death The pandemic limitations on loss and contact the funeral home, overwhelming for families. Putting Cartoon ...... A4 Houston and her team step in to hasn’t changed her overall percep- how people can participate in the together a funeral often happens in tion of it, she said, but it has made legislative process is also troubling, TV Guide ...... A5 organize each step of the process— just one week, but requires as much including death calls. her value each day she has. according to Johnson. Classified Ads ...... A6 planning and organization as any “I think the one perception that “How are we going to conduct Staff at Columbia Funeral Home other event. are on call 24/7 to receive bodies it’s probably changed for me the a virtual session? We could have Legals ...... A6-7 3,000 bills introduced this session, from the place of death, and then Her experience most is that I really know I just Police Reports ...... A7 work with families to help arrange need to appreciate every day that but the public is not allowed in services as much as possible fol- I do have because you never know building due to the pandemic,” she Obituaries ...... A8 Houston has been in the industry said. lowing a death. since graduating with a degree in when it’s going to happen,” she “From the moment the death said. “It just really has probably Seeing the capital building funeral service education from Mt. closed and the recent huge blocks occurs until that person has either Hood Community College in 2003. made me appreciate life.” been buried or cremated or had a of concrete and fencing surround- She participated in a job shadow ing to building to protect from or- Vol. 139, No. 5 service, we’re involved the whole at a funeral home when she was Services during way organizing everything and a pandemic ganized demonstrations is discour- in high school and decided it was aging, according to Johnson. assisting the family,” she said. This the profession for her, especially involves ordering death certificates, With restrictions on in-person “It has broken my heart,” she as someone who experienced the said. “I have been amazed over the placing obituaries and coordinat- losses of friends and family early gatherings, procedures have had ing with cemeteries, among other to change at Columbia Funeral years how open and accessible the in life. public legislative process has been. services. “Being able to see how a funeral “Every aspect that it entails is director helps a family and being what we help with,” she said. “We able to think about the loss that I ­­­­See FUNERAL Page A4 ­­­­See LEGISLATURE Page A8 A2 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, February 3, 2021 Researchers find dogs are paying attention on the floor, and the children 33.5% of the time. about the dog-child relation- SEAN NEALON were given instructions on how While child-dog synchrony ship” Udell said. “We’re hop- Chronicle Guest Article to walk the lines in a standard- occurred more often that what ing this research can inform ized way with their off-leash would be expected by chance, the best ways to shape positive Dogs synchronize their dog. those percentages are all lower outcomes and mitigate risks by behavior with the children in The researchers videotaped than what other researchers helping children interact with their family, but not as much the experiments and analyzed have found when studying dogs in a manner that improves as they do with adults, Oregon behavior based on three ele- interactions between dogs the relationship and ultimately State University (OSU) re- ments: and adults in their household. the welfare of both individu- searchers have found. (1) Activity synchrony, Those studies found “active als.” The new findings are which means how much time synchrony” 81.8% of the Based on this study, Udell important because there is a the dog and child were moving time, but at 49.1% with shelter also offered some takeaways growing body of evidence that or stationary at the same time. dogs. They found “proximity” for families with children and dogs can help children in many (2) Proximity, or how much 72.9% of the time and 39.7% dogs. ways, including with social time the dog and child were with shelter dogs. No studies “What we are finding is development, increasing physi- within 1 meter of each other. on dog-human behavioral syn- that kids are very capable of cal activity, managing anxiety (3) Orientation, how much chronization have previously training dogs, and that dogs or as a source of attachment time the dog was oriented in assessed body orientation. are paying attention to the kids in the face of changing family the same direction as the child. The Oregon State research- and can learn from them,” she structures, the researchers said. They found that dogs ers are conducting more said. “Sometimes we don’t Yet, very little research has exhibited behavioral synchro- research to better understand give children and dogs enough focused on how dogs perceive nization with the children at factors that contribute to dif- credit. Our research suggests and socially engage with Courtesy photo a higher rate than would be ferences in levels of synchrony that with some guidance we children. While research has found dogs can have a lot of positive impacts on a expected by chance for all and other aspects of bond qual- can provide important and “The great news is that this child’s life, there are also risks associated with the dog-child relation- ship. three variables. During their ity between dogs and children positive learning experiences study suggests dogs are paying assessments, they found: compared to dogs and adults, for our kids and our dogs start- a lot of attention to the kids less frequently than what we Human Sciences, who studies • Active synchrony for an including participation in ani- ing at a much earlier age, that they live with,” said Or- have seen between dogs and how motor skills and physi- average of 60.2% of the time. mal assisted interventions and something that can make a egon State animal behaviorist adult caretakers, which sug- cally active lifestyles improve Broken down further, the dogs increasing the child’s responsi- world of difference to the lives Monique Udell, the lead author gests that while they may view the lives of children with and were moving an average of bility for the dog’s care. of both.” of the study. children as social companions, without disabilities 73.1% of the time that the chil- While research has found The OSU research paper Udell said dogs are respon- there are also some differences The researchers recruited dren were moving and were dogs can have a lot of positive has been published in the jour- sive to children and, in many that we need to understand bet- 30 youth between the ages of stationary an average of 41.2% impacts on a child’s life, there nal Animal Cognition. cases, behaving in synchrony ter,” Udell said. 8 and 17 years old – 83% of of the time the children were are also risks associated with with them, indicators of posi- Co-authors were Shelby which had a developmental stationary. the dog-child relationship, the Sean Nealon is a news tive affiliation and a foundation Wanser, a faculty research disability – to take part in the • Proximity within 1 meter researchers said. For example, editor at Oregon State Uni- for building strong bonds. assistant in Udell’s lab, and study with their family dog. of each other for an average of other studies have found dogs versity’s University Relations “One interesting thing we Megan MacDonald, an associ- The experiments took place in 27.1% of the time. are more apt to bite children and Marketing Department. have observed is that dogs are ate professor in Oregon State’s a large empty room. Color- • Orientation in the same versus adults. He may be reached at sean. matching their child’s behavior College of Public Health and coded taped lines were placed direction for an average of “We still have a lot to learn [email protected] Public safety facility estimated at $15-19M intended to plan for future STAFF REPORT growth and provide space [email protected] for city council meetings, courts and community The city of St. Helens rooms. is working with Macken- The St. Helens City zie Architecture to create Council will make a formal a template of what a new decision on how to proceed public safety facility to at the April 7 council meet- house the police depart- ing. Until then, there will ment may look like and, be a public engagement according to the city’s new period for residents to give webpage for the proposed feedback on the proposals. facility, St. Helens expects a cost of between $15 to Jeremy C. Ruark /The Chronicle Drawing courtesy of the City of St. Helens. To learn more about $19 million for the facility. The current St. Helens Police Station (left) is nearly 50 years old. The city is proposing to build a new public safety facility (right) to expand space the proposed new facility The cost of the facil- for the police department, and include rooms for council meetings and courts. and submit questions or ity could be paid through tasked with presenting rec- Action Team— an organi- website, 82% of respon- they would. comments to city staff, visit residents’ utility bills, with the project website at www. a monthly fee possibly ommendations to the city zation that provides utility dents said they would not The proposed new facil- council about the facility, bill assistance, among other support a raise in utility ity is 10-times larger than sthelensoregon.gov/ad- ranging from $6-11. The ministration/page/public- ad hoc advisory committee suggested the city increase assistance. 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Columbia County’s trusted local news source Wednesday, February 3, 2021 www.thechronicleonline.com A3 Old Age: What new study shows the person they want to be in New results How this study can help “The more you’re around make people more optimistic MOLLY ROSBACH the future; and optimism as a older people, the more you about aging.” Chronicle Guest Article general personality trait. Results showed that, as A way to mitigate those realize that it’s not all bad,” The researchers measured predicted, higher optimism negative stereotypes about Turner said. “Older people Molly Rosbach works If you believe you are ca- self-perception of aging was associated with more posi- aging is to promote inter- can do some things bet- at the OSU Department of pable of becoming the healthy, by having respondents say tive self-perception of aging. generational relationships, ter than young people do. Marketing and Research. engaged person you want to how strongly they agreed or Both “hoped-for” self-efficacy so younger people can see Increasing opportunities for She may be reached at be in old age, you are much disagreed with statements such and “feared” self-efficacy were older adults enjoying happy, intergenerational relation- molly.rosbach@oregonstate. more likely to experience that as, “Things keep getting worse also significantly associated healthy lives. ships is one way we can edu. outcome, an Oregon State as I get older,” “I have as much with self-perception of aging, University study shows. pep as I had last year,” “As you above and beyond optimism “How we think about who get older, you are less useful.” as a trait. we’re going to be in old age They measured optimism in a A major factor in how is very predictive of exactly similar way, with respondents people see their own aging how we will be,” said Shelbie ranking their agreement with selves is internalizing ageist Turner, a doctoral student statements like “In uncertain in OSU’s College of Public stereotypes, the researchers times I usually expect the said. Examples of such stereo- Health and Human Sciences best.” and co-author on the study. types include assumptions that older adults are bad drivers, or Previous studies suffer memory problems, or are unable to engage in physi- Previous studies on aging The more you’re around cal activity anymore. have found that how people older people, the more you “Kids as young as 4-years- thought about themselves at realize that it’s not all bad. old already have negative age 50 predicted a wide range ~ Shelbie Turner, OSU stereotypes about old people,” of future health outcomes up College of Public Health Hooker said. “Then, of course, to 40 years later — cardiovas- and Human Services if you’re lucky enough to live cular events, memory, balance, to old age, they eventually ap- will to live, hospitalizations; ply to you.” even mortality. Those stereotypes get “Previous research has To measure self-efficacy, reinforced every time an older shown that people who have the study used a dataset that adult forgets something and positive views of aging at 50 compiled survey responses jokes, “Another senior mo- live 7.5 years longer, on aver- from older adults where they ment!” But the researchers say age, than people who don’t,” listed two “hoped-for” future these thought patterns can do said Karen Hooker, co-author selves and two “feared” future real harm. of the study and the Jo Anne selves, and ranked how ca- “People need to realize Leonard Petersen Endowed pable they felt of becoming the that some of the negative Chair in Gerontology and person they hoped to be and health consequences in later Family Studies at OSU. avoiding becoming the person life might not be biologically Because self-perceptions they feared to be. driven. The mind and the body of aging are linked to so Among the “hoped for” are all interwoven,” Hooker many major health outcomes, selves were things like “A said. “If you believe these Hooker and Turner wanted to social person with a strong bad things are going to hap- understand what influences network of friends” and “A pen, over time that can erode those perceptions. Their study healthy, active person.” Ex- people’s willingness or maybe looked specifically at the influ- amples of “feared” selves were even eventually their abil- ence of two factors: self-effi- “Chronically sick and in pain,” ity to engage in those health cacy associated with possible “Being dependent on others behaviors that are going to selves, meaning a person’s for my day-to-day needs” and keep them as healthy as they perceived ability to become “A cranky, angry old woman.” can be.” Meadow Park tentative agreement

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Meadow Park Health and Specialty Care Center employees and the operator of the facility have reached a tentative contract agree- ment. The pact includes a 2% cost of living adjustment (COLA) per hour with an additional 1% in Septem- ber. The tentative agree- ment also includes hazard pay for all employees in the facility, which gives $2.50 per hour for employees in the building’s COVID wing and $1 per hour to all work- ers which there is a COVID positive resident at Meadow Park. “If there is even on positive COVID case, every person that walks into the Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle building will receive some Employees of Meadow Park Care Health and Specialty Center are kind of hazard pay for the joined by Service Employees International Union (SEIU) members risks that they are taking,” voicing their concerns about reaching a fair contact agreement with the center operators. The demonstration took place along Highway 30 Meadow Park nursing as- in St. Helens. sistant and SIEU bargain- ing team member Liliauna job without them and we approximately 35 Meadow Fleming said. demand a safe and healthy Park employees. The tentative agreement work environment,” Lannen Before the Tuesday follows an informational said. “When we had the picketing, The Chronicle picket demonstration by COVID outbreak in our reached out to the director some of the employees and building I would go home and corporate operators of members the Service Em- after 16-hour shifts and cry, Meadow Park for comments ployees International Union because I was so worried about the working envi- (SEIU) along Highway 30 about my residents and my ronment and the contract near Columbia Boulevard co-workers.” negotiations. Our calls on Jan. 26. Carlotte Larson, a 20- and emails had not been Meadow Park has expe- year employee at Meadow returned as of press time. rienced 61 COVID-19 cases Park, said she had to be and two related deaths quarantined after being since the pandemic in diagnosed with COVID-19. March, according to the Or- “It was really hard to egon Health Authority. The be home quarantined and Service Employees Interna- not being paid and I am tional Union (SEIU) began still trying to get my pay,” contract talks with Meadow Larson said, adding that she Park in November. was able to recover from Sarah Lannen has been COVID-19 and has since an employee at the center taken the vaccine. for one year. She said she Larson and Lennen dis- joined the Tuesday dem- closed that they both earn onstration to support her approximately $15 an hour co-workers and the union. at Meadow Park. “I love my job,” Lennen “We are asking for fair February 21st said. “I love my residents wages and to be treated and the people that I decently,” Larson said. work with. I can’t do my The union represents 9 am classes

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BRAD WITT Housing Committee with a subsequent referral to the Chronicle Guest Column Ways and Means Committee. HB 2693: Deals with The 2021 regular Oregon property tax exemptions for Legislative session is now properties used for industry under way. apprenticeships and training, Oregon’s laws are devel- but we describe it as the “Food oped through committee work Box Bill.” Over the past ten and due to the COVID-19 re- months, UA Local 290 Plumb- strictions, committees will be ers and Steamfitters wanted meeting via video-conferences to work with an industry until the rate of coronavirus non-profit to distribute food infection lessens. to families struggling with the My House Agriculture and COVID-19 emergency. UA Natural Resources committee attorneys determined that par- began meeting last week, and ticipating in a food drive and as an introduction we heard food box distribution would from Jim Brown, former State require a temporary lease of Forester and Natural Resource Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle part of their trust property to Advisor to Governor Ted Brad Witt the other non-profit, thereby Kulongoski. He described lands. The program has existed causing the loss of their Or- a sustainability model that I for 38 years, and has changed egon property tax exemption. Fire district gives thanks believe we should implement over time, with sunset dates Sadly, the community when crafting sound public placed to work through those assistance activity had to be COLUMBIA RIVER policy. changes. cancelled and they were FIRE & RESCUE I liken sustainability to a Support for making this unable to conduct the food Chronicle Guest Column three-legged stool of eco- program permanent came distribution to Oregonians in nomic, social and environmen- from the Oregon Hunters need. HB 2693, which would tal needs. When developing Association, Rocky Mountain correct this problem, has been Columbia River Fire & sustainable policies, we must Elk Foundation, the Oregon referred to the House Revenue Rescue would like to take a meet the needs of the present Farm Bureau, Oregon Forest Committee. moment to say thank you to without compromising the Industries Council and private Another one of my pan- our paramedics and commu- ability of future generations to landowners. The program can demic response bills being nity partners. meet their own needs. still be reviewed and changed released next week is HB Our agency has been by the Legislative Assembly involved in a joint effort CO- On Tuesday, Jan. 26, the 3087 requiring the Oregon VID vaccination process for House Agicultural and Natural in the future, on an as-needed Health Authority to develop the past several weeks. This Resources Committee held basis. a program to allow volunteer clinic wouldn’t have been a public hearings on three bills HB 2069: Establishes doctors and other medical success without our internal that are proposed by the Or- a sage grouse mitigation professionals, as well as retired members as well as our com- egon Department of Fish and program in-lieu fund. The con- medical professionals, to as- munity partners. Wildlife. tinual appropriation of moneys sist during pandemics. Their • Warren Community Fel- HB 2067: Would allow the would fund restoration, protec- volunteer efforts could prove lowship ODFW Commission to charge tion, enhancement and in- to be invaluable with vaccine • Assembly of God Church lower fees for hunting and crease sage grouse habitat. The distribution and other medical • Clatskanie Fire District Courtesy photo from CRFR fishing licenses and tags than fund created in this bill was support functions. • Mist-Birkenfeld Vaccination clinics were recently held for members of the Columbia those that are currently on the suggested by developers who • Scappoose Fire District River Fire & Rescue District and other first responders. statutorily approved fee sched- would like to pay a mitigation Stay in touch • Columbia County Public ule. The department would fee for development, and is Health. these folks. Individuals in willing to participate for the like to eliminate the current supported by ODFW and The Because of the COVID-19 Without the amaz- the Phase 1-A group in our good of the community. We one-day angling license, and Nature Conservancy. restrictions the Capitol build- ing relationships with our county very likely received a know there are still several replace it with a one-day The goal is to protect and ing remains closed to the pub- neighboring fire agencies and vaccination from one of these groups to vaccinate as we angling license that includes enhance sage grouse popula- lic. The length of the closure our community partners, the staff members at the different move forward and we trust angling and shellfish harvest. tions and keep them off the will depend on how soon we COVID vaccine wouldn’t clinics hosted over the past that Columbia County Public The cost of the license Federal Endangered Species can get the infection rate under have been possible in our rural few weeks. They spent very Health is working hard to would decrease from $32.50 Act which would be detrimen- control. With the vaccine and community. long days from 9 a.m. until ensure the next groups in line to $23.00 which would assist tal to Eastern Oregon Com- other health precautions, I’m Notable recognition needs well after 8 p.m. at vaccina- will receive vaccines as well. the coastal charters and guides munities. This bill will also hoping we will soon be wel- to go to the following Co- tion clinics and providing the We were honored to be able who offer combination activi- require approval by the Ways coming Oregonians back into lumbia River Fire & Rescue COVID vaccine served with a to serve the vaccines to front ties of fishing and crabbing in and Means Committee. the Capitol. members: positive outlook. Each of them line workers to ensure their one trip. This was supported Things will be busy and Community Paramedic spent tireless hours and ended health and safety as we move by the department and also by Thousands of other bills move quickly during the Nina Kerr Bryant and Medical with a smile on their face. forward during the COVID-19 members of the Legislative 180-day session, so it’s more Services Officer, Tim Hen- Chaplain/Senior Firefight- pandemic. Thousands of bills have important than ever that I hear nigan, Firefighter/Paramedic er Cary Wacker and Chaplain Columbia Fire & Rescue Coastal Caucus. Steve Berry were also an • Address: Columbia River The bill would also allow been introduced in the 2021 from my constituents. If you Jerry Cole and our EMS Divi- Legislative Session, including have concerns or comment sion Chief Erick Holsey. integral part in this process Fire & Rescue Administration the department more flexibility as they offered their church Offices, 270 Columbia Blvd. to decrease fees on licenses three I have introduced dealing about a state issue, agency or Approximately 80% of with the on-going impacts of proposed legislation, please Columbia River Fire & Res- facilities to assist in multiple St. Helens, OR 97051 and tags in an effort to market clinics. • Phone: 503-397-2990 hunting and angling opportuni- the pandemic. contact my office. It is my cue’s staff are now vaccinated HB 2729: Which would privilege to represent you in thank you to the efforts of We are proud to have • Fax: 503-397-3198 ties to increase recruitment, such positive staff that are • Email: www.crfr.com. reactivation, retention and require the Housing and Com- the House of Representatives participation, a move that was munity Services Department to as we undertake this important supported by the Oregon Hunt- pay to residential and nonresi- work together. er’s Association. If approved dential landlords uncollected Voice of Democracy winners by the committee the bill will rents due between the dates of Rep. Brad Witt serves House move to Ways and Means due April 1, 2020 and September District 31. He may be to its financial component. 30, 2020. The landlord would reached at: STAFF REPORT HB 2068: Would elimi- have to transfer to the depart- [email protected] nate the sunset date on Land ment any claims for the unpaid • Email: Rep.BradWitt@ Owner Preference Program nonpayment balance and repay oregonlegislature.gov “The COVID-19 pan- tags, making them permanent. to the department any amount • Telephone: 503-986-1431 demic did not stop the These controlled hunt tags later received from the tenant • 900 Court St NE, H-382, members of VFW Post 1440 are used by landowners who or on behalf of the tenant for Salem, OR, 97301 from continuing their annual this time period. This bill has sustain damage from deer, elk • Website: www.oregonleg- Voice of Democracy award been assigned to the House and antelope on their private islature.gov/witt program. Due to the pan- demic, the presentation nor- mally held at the Elks Lodge in St. Helens was canceled Weekly Online Poll Last Week’s Results and the award ceremony was conducted in surprise presentations outside the Will you take the Would you support homes of the award winners. Each year the VFW conducts COVID-19 vaccine a raise in utility fees a nationwide youth essay to fund a new public competition giving students when it’s available the opportunity to write es- to you? safety facility? says expressing their views about an annual patriotic Courtesy photo Courtesy photo theme. The 2020 selected Alexis Jenkins, of Columbia City, Isaac Polvogt, of St.Helens, is Yes No 18% Yes 82% No winner in the Patriot’s Pen is the VFW Post 1440 Voice of the VFW Patriot’s Pen Contest Contest is sixth grader Isaac Democracy 2020 Scholarship winner. Polvogt of St. Helens. The winner. theme of the contest was, been the VFW’s premier bia City. The theme of the Vote online at thechronicleonline.com “What is Patriotism to Me?” scholarship program. The Voice of Democracy Contest Each year since since 1947, 2020 winner is ninth grader was “Is this the Country the the Voice of Democracy has Alexis Jenkins of Colum- Founders Envisioned?”

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WEDNESDAY EVENING FEBRUARY 3, 2021 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 Extended jobless KATU ^ KATU News at 6 (N) (Live) Jeopardy! (N) Wheel of Fortune (N) The Goldbergs (N) American Housewife The Conners (N) Call Your Mother (N) For Life Ronnie gets arrested. (N) KATU News at 11 (N) Jimmy Kimmel Live! KOIN &KOIN 6 News at 6 (N) CBS Evening News Extra (N) Ent. Tonight Super Bowl Greatest Commercials 2021 (N) SEAL Team “Edge of Nowhere” S.W.A.T. “Good Cop” KOIN 6 News at 11 Late Show-Colbert benefits ending DISC _Airplane Repo: Wheels Up Airplane Repo Mike braves gators in Florida. 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(N) (Live) SportsCenter With Scott Van Pelt (N) (Live) SportsCenter With Scott Van Pelt (N) (Live) SportsCenter With Scott Van Pelt DISN IJessie “101 Lizards” Jessie Raven’s Home Raven’s Home Liv and Maddie Liv and Maddie Raven’s Home Raven’s Home Big City Greens Bunk’d Bunk’d Sydney to the Max KPDX Q Family Feud Family Feud (N) The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory 8 O’Clock News (N) 9 O’Clock News (N) The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Family Guy Family Guy TBS WFamily Guy Family Guy The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Full Frontal Conan (N) Full Frontal THURSDAY EVENING FEBRUARY 4, 2021 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 KATU ^ KATU News at 6 (N) (Live) Jeopardy! (N) Wheel of Fortune (N) Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (DVS) Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (DVS) Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (DVS) KATU News at 11 (N) Jimmy Kimmel Live! KOIN &KOIN 6 News at 6 (N) CBS Evening News Extra (N) Ent. Tonight Young Sheldon (:31) B Positive (:01) Mom The Unicorn (N) Star Trek: Discovery (Season Finale) (N) KOIN 6 News at 11 Late Show-Colbert Courtesy photo DISC _BattleBots “Hit the Jackpot!” (N) BattleBots “Hit the Jackpot!” (N) BattleBots “Now or Never” Copperhead and Black Dragon battle. (N) (:01) BattleBots “A Duck Only a Mother Could Love” Tombstone and Sawblaze go to war. Extended Benefits (EB) is a KGW (KGW News at 6 (N) KGW News at 6:30 The Good Stuff (N) Inside Edition (N) Mr. Mayor (N) Superstore (N) Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Dateline NBC (N) KGW News at 11 (N) Tonight Show program that extends regular KOPB * Bare Feet-Mick BBC News PBS NewsHour (N) Oregon Art Beat Oregon Field Guide London: 2,000 Years of History Modus The Durrells in Corfu on Masterpiece Unemployment Insurance (UI) KPTV ,6 O’Clock News (N) People (N) Family Feud (N) Hell’s Kitchen “Hell Starts Taking Its Toll” Call Me Kat “Gym” Last Man Standing 10 O’Clock News (N) 11 O’Clock News (N) (:35) People (N) benefits when a state is at high ESPN C30 for 30 (N) SportsCenter With Scott Van Pelt (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) unemployment. DISN IJessie Jessie Raven’s Home Raven’s Home Jessie Jessie Bunk’d Bunk’d Big City Greens Bunk’d Bunk’d Sydney to the Max KPDX Q Family Feud Family Feud (N) The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory 8 O’Clock News (N) 9 O’Clock News (N) The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Family Guy Family Guy STAFF REPORT TBS WThe Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Go-Big Show The contestants take big risks. Wipeout Yule log jam; big balls. Conan (N) Go-Big Show [email protected] FRIDAY EVENING FEBRUARY 5, 2021 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 The U.S. Department KATU News at 6 (N) (Live) Jeopardy! (N) Wheel of Fortune (N) Shark Tank (N) (DVS) (:01) 20/20 (N) KATU News at 11 (N) Jimmy Kimmel Live! KATU ^ of Labor has informed the KOIN &KOIN 6 News at 6 (N) CBS Evening News Extra (N) Ent. Tonight MacGyver Cancer research is stolen. (N) Magnum P.I. “Killer on the Midnight Watch” Blue Bloods “The New Normal” (N) KOIN 6 News at 11 Late Show-Colbert DISC _Gold Rush Tony cleans up big. Gold Rush: Pay Dirt (N) Gold Rush “The Viking Detective” Parker faces a catastrophic flood. (N) (:16) Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch (N) Gold Rush Oregon Employment Depart- KGW (KGW News at 6 (N) KGW News at 6:30 Straight Talk (N) Inside Edition (N) The Blacklist “The Fribourg Confidence” (N) Dateline NBC (N) KGW News at 11 (N) Tonight Show ment (ODE) that it is halting KOPB * Two for the Road BBC World News PBS NewsHour (N) Father Brown “The Jackdaw’s Revenge” Call the Midwife Press on Masterpiece “Two Worlds” Thou Shalt Not Kill Oregon’s Extended Benefits KPTV ,6 O’Clock News (N) People (N) Family Feud (N) WWE Friday Night SmackDown (N Same-day Tape) 10 O’Clock News (N) 11 O’Clock News (N) (:35) People (N) (EB) program because Or- ESPN CNBA Basketball: Raptors at Nets NBA Basketball Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Clippers. From Staples Center in Los Angeles. (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter egon’s unemployment rate is DISN IJessie “Toy Con” Jessie Bunk’d Bunk’d (N) Secrets-Sulphur Gabby Duran Gabby Duran (:40) Big City Greens (:05) Bunk’d Bunk’d Secrets-Sulphur Gabby Duran declining. KPDX Q Family Feud Family Feud (N) The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory 8 O’Clock News (N) 9 O’Clock News (N) The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Family Guy Family Guy With this federal decision, TBS WFamily Guy Family Guy Seinfeld “The Pilot” Seinfeld “The Pilot” ›› “National Security” (2003) Martin Lawrence, Steve Zahn. (:45) ›› “ATL” (2006) Tip Harris, Lauren London. Premiere. Four Atlanta teens face challenges. up to 13 weeks of extended SATURDAY MORNING FEBRUARY 6, 2021 benefits will no longer be 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 available after Feb. 20. KATU ^ Good Morning America (N) KATU News This Morning Saturday (N) (Live) Good Morning America (N) Peyton’s Places Peyton’s Places 2021 NFL Pro Bowl Celebration “Extended benefits has KOIN &(5:00) CBS This Morning: Saturday (N) Lucky Dog “Lester” Innovation Nation Mission Unstoppable Hope in the Wild (N) Pet Vet Dream Team All In With Laila Ali Big Game Tailgate College Basketball College Basketball Kansas at West Virginia. been an important safety net DISC _Destroy-Second Fly Rod Chronicles Addictive Fishing The Next Bite (N) Street Outlaws (N) Chasin’ the Sun (N) Street Outlaws “Turn It Up” Street Outlaws “Boosted to the Max” Street Outlaws: Mega Cash Days that has helped many Orego- KGW (KGW News at Sunrise (N) Paid Program Premier League Soccer Teams TBA. (N) (Live) Prem Goal Zone nians make ends meet,” Ore- Hero Elementary Molly of Denali Clifford-Dog Sesame Street Pinkalicious Cyberchase SciGirls Biz Kid$ Garden Smart Garden Home Quilting Arts Love of Quilting KOPB * gon Employment Department KPTV ,Good Day Oregon Saturday (N) Hoops Tip-Off College Basketball Seton Hall at Connecticut. From Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Conn. (N) College Hoops College Basketball ESPN COutside the Lines (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) College GameDay (N) (Live) College Basketball Alabama at Missouri. From Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. (N) (Live) College Basketball Teams TBA. (N) (Live) Acting Director David Ger- DISN IBig City Greens Big City Greens Miraculous: Ladybug Miraculous: Ladybug Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens (N) Big City Greens Miraculous: Ladybug Miraculous: Ladybug Bunk’d Bunk’d stenfeld said. “Fortunately, KPDX Q Good Day Oregon Saturday (N) Emeril Pasta Southern Liv The Carbonaro Effect Paid Program America’s Heartland Biz Kid$ the Continued Assistance Act TBS WFamily Matters Family Matters Family Matters Family Matters George Lopez George Lopez George Lopez George Lopez Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond Go-Big Show is providing another safety SATURDAY AFTERNOON FEBRUARY 6, 2021 net, and EB claimants will be 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 able to move to the Pandemic KATU ^ College Basketball Texas at Oklahoma State. From Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla. Feel Great Hearts of Heroes (N) Rock the Park (EI) Game Time World of Waves ABC World News NBA Countdown (N) NBA Basketball Emergency Unemployment KOIN &College Basketball Kansas at West Virginia. College Basketball Washington at Oregon. From Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. (N) The Big Game Game Legends Extra (N) KOIN 6 News at 5 (N) KOIN 6 News Compensation program DISC _(11:00) Street Outlaws: Mega Cash Days Street Outlaws: Mega Cash Days “Gimme the Loot” It’s not over for the racers who lost. Mysteries of the Abandoned Mysteries of the Abandoned Mysteries of the Abandoned (PEUC) for an additional 11 KGW (PGA Tour Golf Waste Management Phoenix Open, Third Round. (N) (Live) Paid Program Paid Program Grant’s Getaways Earth Odyssey KGW News at 5 (N) weeks.” KOPB * Fit 2 Stitch It’s Sew Easy Kimball’s Milk Street Test Kitchen Cook’s Country Lidia’s Kitchen MotorWeek American Woodshop Woodsmith Shop Ask This Old House This Old House NewsHour Wk Extended Benefits (EB) is KPTV ,(11:30) College Basketball Wisconsin at Illinois. (N) (Live) College Hoops College Basketball Creighton at Marquette. From Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. (N) (Live) The Short List Pure Outdoor 5 O’Clock News (N) a program that extends regu- ESPN C(11:00) College Basketball Teams TBA. (N) College Basketball Louisville at Virginia. (N) (Live) College Basketball North Carolina at Duke. (N) (Live) College Basketball Tennessee at Kentucky. lar Unemployment Insurance DISN IRaven’s Home Raven’s Home Raven’s Home Jessie Jessie Jessie Jessie Jessie Liv and Maddie Liv and Maddie Liv and Maddie Jessie (UI) benefits when a state is ››› “Batman Begins” (2005, Action) Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson. Bruce Wayne becomes Gotham City’s Dark Knight. Storm of Suspicion “Cold as Ice” (N) Weather Gone Viral “Shock and Awe” To the Rescue People Weekend (N) KPDX Q at high unemployment. The TBS W(11:30) Go-Big Show Wipeout Mid-Evil Wipe-a-Lot; Overdrive. ›› “Just Like Heaven” (2005) Reese Witherspoon, Mark Ruffalo, Donal Logue. › “Blended” (2014) Adam Sandler. Two single-parent families are stuck together at a resort. (DVS) average unemployment rate SATURDAY EVENING FEBRUARY 6, 2021 is reviewed at the federal 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 level over a three-month pe- KATU ^ (5:30) NBA Basketball Golden State Warriors at Dallas Mavericks. (N) (Live) Special Edition of KATU News (N) Get Back Out There Paid Program Jeopardy! Wheel of Fortune KATU News at 11 (N) ROH Wrestling riod to determine if the state KOIN &KOIN 6 News at 6 (N) CBS Weekend News Entertainment Tonight (N) Super Bowl Greatest Commercials 2021 NFL Honors (N) KOIN 6 News at 11 Graham Bensinger DISC _Mysteries of the Abandoned Mysteries of the Abandoned Mysteries of the Abandoned “Greatest Icons” Iconic abandoned places. Mysteries of the Abandoned Mysteries of the Abandoned goes into this extension. 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(N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) weeks of additional benefits DISN IJessie Bunk’d Bunk’d Bunk’d Jessie Jessie Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Secrets-Sulphur Secrets-Sulphur are available under EB. KPDX Q Access Hollywood (N) The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory NCIS “Crossing the Line” (DVS) NCIS: New Orleans “A New Dawn” Paid Program Paid Program Storm of Suspicion “Flooded by Mystery” The ending of the TBS W››› “Beauty and the Beast” (2017, Children’s) Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans. (DVS) ››› “Crazy Rich Asians” (2018) Constance Wu. A woman learns more about her boyfriend and his rich family. Go-Big Show The contestants take big risks. extended benefits will not SUNDAY MORNING FEBRUARY 7, 2021 happen immediately, accord- 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 ing to Gerstenfeld. Claimants KATU ^ Good Morning America (N) KATU News This Morning Sunday (N) (Live) Your Voice Sharyl Attkisson This Week With George Stephanopoulos (N) Skincare Secrets Paid Program can continue receiving EB KOIN &In Touch With Dr. Charles Stanley (N) CBS News Sunday Morning (N) Other Pregame Road to the Super Bowl (N) Tony Goes to the Super Bowl (N) The Super Bowl Today (N) (Live) benefits for three weeks, and DISC _Seasons on the Fly Destroy-Second The Fish Guyz (N) Operation Fishing Saltwater Fishing Sportsman’s Adv. BattleBots “Battle of the Undefeated” Valkyrie and Rotator square off. BattleBots “Hit the Jackpot!” should continue filing EB KGW (KGW News at Sunrise (N) Meet the Press (N) NHL Hockey Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals. From Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. (N) (Live) claims through Feb. 20. The KOPB * Peg & Cat (EI) Elinor Wonders Why Mister Rogers Let’s Go Luna! Dinosaur Train Arthur (DVS) Rick Steves’ Europe Rick Steves’ Europe Nature Pumas in Patagonian Chile. NOVA “Beyond the Elements: Reactions” employment department will KPTV ,Good Day Oregon Sunday (N) Hoops Tip-Off College Basketball Iowa at Indiana. From Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. College Hoops College Basketball ESPN CSportsCenter (N) (Live) Postseason NFL Countdown (N) (Live) Women’s College Basketball move claimants to PEUC DISN IBig City Greens Big City Greens Miraculous: Ladybug Miraculous: Ladybug Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Miraculous: Ladybug Miraculous: Ladybug Secrets-Sulphur Secrets-Sulphur after Feb. 20 so claimants KPDX Q Good Day Oregon Sunday (N) FOX News Sunday With Chris Wallace (N) Paid Program Whacked Out Sports DragonFlyTV Think Big will not need to restart their TBS WGeorge Lopez George Lopez George Lopez Everybody Raymond Seinfeld Seinfeld “The Pilot” Seinfeld Go-Big Show The contestants take big risks. Wipeout ›› Overboard claims. This switch from SUNDAY AFTERNOON FEBRUARY 7, 2021 EB to PEUC may require 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 manual changes, delaying KATU ^ World of X Games (N) World of X Games (N) Robot Wild America Paid Program Skincare Secrets Ocean Treks Sea Rescue (N) KATU News at 5 (N) ABC World News some PEUC payments. All KOIN &(11:00) The Super Bowl Today The singing of the National Anthem and America the Beautiful, the coin toss and team introductions. (N) (Live) Super Bowl LV Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (N) (Live) payments will be made ret- DISC _(11:00) BattleBots “Hit the Jackpot!” BattleBots “Now or Never” Copperhead and Black Dragon battle. Moonshiners: Master Distiller Moonshiners: Master Distiller Moonshiners Tim helps struggling owners. roactively and claimants will KGW (PGA Tour Golf Waste Management Phoenix Open, Final Round. The final round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open begins. (N) Paid Program Paid Program Grant’s Getaways Laura McKenzie KGW News at 5 (N) not lose out on any weeks of KOPB * Jazz Benny Goodman; Billie Holiday. (DVS) In Concert at the Hollywood Bowl Between the Covers Focus on Europe GZERO World To the Contrary Washington Week Firing-Hoover NewsHour Wk benefits they are eligible for. KPTV ,(11:30) College Basketball Xavier at Villanova. (N) (Live) Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program ››› “Breakdown” (1997, Suspense) Kurt Russell, J.T. Walsh, Kathleen Quinlan. 5 O’Clock News (N) In the event that this im- ESPN CWomen’s College Basketball To Be Announced Track and Field American Track League. (N) (Live) 2021 Australian Open Tennis First Round. From Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia. provement to the unemploy- DISN I(:05) ›› “High School Musical” (2006) Zac Efron, Vanessa Anne Hudgens. (1:55) ›› “High School Musical 2” (2007) Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens. (3:50) “Descendants” (2015, Children’s) Dove Cameron, Kristin Chenoweth. ment rate is temporary and KPDX Q Animal Rescue Dog Tales The Immortals Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program ›› “Wild Things” (1998, Suspense) Kevin Bacon, Matt Dillon, Neve Campbell. 2 Broke Girls 2 Broke Girls (11:30) ›› “Overboard” (2018) Eugenio Derbez, Anna Faris, Eva Longoria. (DVS) ››› “Beauty and the Beast” (2017, Children’s) Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans. (DVS) ››› “Crazy Rich Asians” (2018) Constance Wu. 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CH21-1584 CH21-1585 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS Case No. 20PB09041 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON IN AND INVITATION TO BID FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DEPARTMENT The Department of the following business day. Department’s website: www. In the Matter of the Personal Representative at be affected by the proceed- State Lands is accepting The tract measures 2.87 acres oregonstatelands.us. Please Estate of BRIAN DAN the offices of Maite Ura- ings may obtain additional bids for the lease of a tract (125,000 square feet) and is reference Application #62982 FLETCHER, Deceased. nga, Attorney at Law, 333 information from the records of submerged land in the fronting tax lot 200 on the SEAKED BID” on the enve- NOTICE IS HEREBY SW Taylor, #300, Portland, of the Court, Personal Rep- Multnomah Channel east of Columbia River in Northeast lope. Mail to The Department GIVEN that the undersigned Oregon 97204, Personal resentative, or the attorneys Scappoose Bay for a spud One-Quarter of Section 16, of State Lands, 775 Summer has been appointed Personal Representative’s Attorney, for the Personal Representa- barge and associated vessel Township 4 North, Range 1 St. NE, Suite 100, Salem, Representative. All persons within four (4) months after tive, Maite Uranga, Attor- moorage for marine industri- West, Willamette Meridian, OR 97301-1279. Additional having claims against the the date of first publica- ney at Law. Dated and first al use. Sealed bids will be ac- Columbia County, Oregon. information is available estate are required to present tion of this notice, or the published February 3, 2021. cepted by mail only until the Lease applications and in- from Alexis Richins: 971- them, with vouchers at- claims may be barred. All Kimberly Fletcher Personal close of business on March 5, formation about bid require- 375-7489 (Salem); Alexis. tached, to the undersigned persons whose rights may Representative. 2021, to be opened and read ments and costs are on the [email protected].

CH21-1572 CH21-1577 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA In the Matter of the attached, to the undersigned representative, or the at- In the Matter of the Estate to the undersigned personal the records of the Court, the Estate of GERALD A. AN- personal representative at torneys for the personal of DALE A BOYD, De- representative in care of the personal representative or the DERSON, Deceased. No. the address below, within representative. Dated and ceased. Case No. 20PB07869 undersigned attorney at: attorney for the personal rep- 20PB09092 NOTICE TO four months after the date first published January 20, NOTICE TO INTERESTED 5250 S Landing Dr, Ste 206, resentative. Dated and first INTERESTED PERSONS of first publication of this 2021. KELLY SUE PECK, PERSONS In the Matter of Portland, OR 97239, within published January 27, 2021 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- notice, or the claims may Personal Representative c/o the Estate of Dale A Boyd, four months after the date Anita Blumlein, Personal EN that the undersigned has be barred. All persons Lucas & Associates, LLC, Deceased. Notice is hereby of first publication of this Representative. Kerry Chip- been appointed personal whose rights may be af- Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box given that Anita Blumlein notice, as stated below, or man, OSB# 790243 Attorney representative. All persons fected by the proceedings 519, Rainier, OR 97048, has been appointed as the such claims may be barred. for Personal Representative having claims against the may obtain additional in- Phone 503-556-3741, Fax personal representative of the All persons whose rights may 5250 S Landing Dr, Ste 206 estate are required to pres- formation from the records 503-556-0708. Lucasatty@ above estate. All persons hav- be affected by the proceed- Portland, OR 97239 503- ent them, with vouchers of the court, the personal yahoo.com. ing claims against the estate ings in this estate may obtain 281-3436 Email: chipman- are required to present them additional information from [email protected]. Columbia County’s trusted local news source Wednesday, February 3, 2021 www.thechronicleonline.com A7 Public Notices CH21-1586 BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON In the Matter of Appeal 899 4679 Access Code: consider the appeal by Curtis TION) Page 1 5. A copy of lumbiacountyor.gov. 6. The Jacyn Normine, 230 Strand of the Administrative Deci- 357-054-l4l New to GoTo- Shuck c/o Lost Creek Rock the Land Use Compatibility applicable criteria to be used St., Room 338, St. Helens, sion by the Land Develop- Meeting? Get the app now Products LLC and Mel Mc- Statement decision, notice in deciding this appeal are Oregon 97051. 8. This is a ment Services Director for and be ready when your Dougal on the administrative of appeal, Staff Report, in Columbia County Zoning public hearing. Interested the Issuance of Land Use first meeting starts: https:// decision made by the Land application, all documents Ordinance Section 1040 Sur- parties may appear and be Compatibility Statement global. gotomeeting.com/ Development Services Di- and evidence provided by or face Mining (SM), Section heard 9. The failure to raise (LUCS 21-15) for Curtis install/870493693 2. If you rector for issuance of Land on behalf the applicant, and 1105 Flood Hazard Overlay an issue at the hearing, in Shuck c/o Lost Creek Rock have any questions regard- Use Compatibility Statement applicable criteria will be - Development Permit, Sec- person or by letter, or failure Products LLC and Mel Mc- ing access to the meeting or (LUC2L15) to operate an available for inspection at no tion 1173 Activities Pro- to provide statements or Dougal. NOTICE OF PUB- would like to request ADA aggregate quarry includ- cost at the Board of County hibited within the Riparian evidence sufficient to afford LIC HEARING (PUBLICA- accommodations, please ing removal, excavation, Commissioners’ Office, Corridor Boundary, Section the Board of County Com- TION) 1. Board of County contact Jacyn Normine, processing and stockpiling located at Columbia County 1184 Wetland Area Overlay missioners an opportunity to Commissioners will hold a Board Office Administrator, of aggregate materials and Courthouse Annex,230 Development Standards, respond to the issue pre- public hearing on Wednes- in advance of the meeting, to site a portable non-fixed Strand St., Room 338, St. Section 1450 Transporta- cludes appeal to the Land day, February 17, 2021, at by phone at 503-397-4322 office and truck scale and Helens, Oregon 97051. Cop- tion Impact Analysis, and Use Board of Appeals based or after 10:00 a.m. virtually or email at Jacyn.Normine@ exterior storage of heavy ies of these materials will be Section 1550 Site Design on that issue. 10. The hear- from the Columbia County columbiacountyor.qov. equipment associated with provided at a reasonable cost Review. 7. Written materials ing will be held according to Courthouse. On the date and Columbia County does not the use and the installation upon request. The Staff Re- may be submitted prior to the procedures established time of the hearing you may discriminate on the basis of of a sedimentation pond. 4. port will be available seven or during the public hear- in the Columbia County enter the meeting room by: disability, and will provide The subject property is lo- days prior to the hearing. ing. Please submit written Zoning Ordinance and ORS Joining from a computer, reasonable accommodations cated in the Surface Mining Information regarding this materials to Jacyn Normine, 197.763. Dated this 28th day tablet or smartphone at: in accordance with the Coun- Zone and identified in the appeal may be obtained by Board Office Administrator, of January,2021 BOARD OF https://global.gotomeet- ty’s ADA Policy. A copy of County Assessor’s records contacting Jacyn Normine, by email at Jacyn.Normine@ COUNTY COMMISSION- ing.com/ioin/357054141 the County’s ADA policy is as Tax Lot74l1-00-01000. Board Office Administrator, columbiacountyor.gov or ERS FOR COLUMBIA Joining by phone at: United available by request. 3. The NOTICE OF PUBLIC by phone at 503-397-4322 or mail at Board of County COLINTY, OREGON By: States (Toll Free): 1 866 purpose of the hearing is to HEARING (PUBLICA- email at Jacyn.Normine@co- Commissioners’ Office, Attn: Margaret Magruder, Chair.

CH21-1574 CH21-1578 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE VACANCIES OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA

Probate Department: resentative in care of the first publication of this no- The St. Helens School District No. 502 is seeking applicants for three (3) vacancies on the District Case No. 20PB09177. NO- undersigned attorney for tice, or the claims may be Budget Committee. Each term has an initial three year appointment. Due to pre-existing vacancies, TICE TO INTERESTED the Personal Representative barred. All persons whose not all vacancies have a full three year term remaining. Position vacancies and their expiration are PERSONS In the Matter of at the following addresses: rights may be affected by as follows: the Estate of RONALD G. Attorney for Personal the proceedings may obtain CROUSE, Deceased. NO- Representative: LOREN additional information Position Years of Appointment Calendar Date Expiration Budget Year TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN A. (DREW) GRAMSON from the court, the Per- Expiration that JUDITH CROUSE has OSB #061889, PO Box sonal Representative, or the 1 2 Remaining 6/30/22 2022-2023 been appointed Personal 28453, Portland OR 97228, attorneys for the Personal 2 2 Remaining 6/30/22 2022-2023 Representative. All persons (503) 666-4567, Fax: (503) Representative. Dated and 4 Full Term (3 Years) 6/30/23 2023-2024 having claims against the 465-5825, E-mail: drew@ first published on January estate are required to pres- gramson.com. Claims must 27, 2021 by Judith Crouse, Each term requires the attendance of several evening meetings during the course of the year. th ent them, with vouchers at- be presented within four PO Box 28453, Portland, Applications are available for pick up at St. Helens School District Office, 474 North 16 Street, St. tached, to the Personal Rep- months after the date of OR 97228. Helens, Oregon or online at www.sthelens.k12.or.us and will be accepted until the close of business rd on Wednesday, February 3 , 2021. Interviews and appointments will occur at the board th work session held on Wednesday, February 10 , 2021.

CH21-1581 CH21-1582 NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING NOTICE OF WORKSHOP The Public Notice deadline The Columbia County Saulser Road, St. Helens, The Columbia County Saulser Road, St. Helens, Fairgrounds will be holding OR 97051 and virtually by Fairgrounds is holding OR 97051 and virtually by is Fridays by noon. a Board Meeting - Febru- calling 1 866 899 4679 and a Workshop - February calling 1 866 899 4679 and ary 8th, 2021 at 6:30 pm using access code:831-398- 11th, 2021 at 6:30pm using access code: 922- Late submissions are not guaranteed to make the paper in the pavilion at 58892 757. in the Pavilion at 58892 898-509.

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The police blotter relates St. Helens Municipal Court in the Jan. 29 the St. Helens water treatment discovered the driver— a Jan. 16 to the public record of 100 block of McMichael Street. • Police responded to investi- plant. The vehicle was located 58-year-old Eugene man— was • Drugs were found in a busi- incidents as reported by gate a non-injury traffic crash in and the driver was passed out suspended misdemeanor level ness bathroom. They were law enforcement agencies. Jan. 26 the 300 block of S11th Street. behind the wheel. Once awake, and a habitual offender and turned in for disposal. All individuals arrested or • Police attempted to stop a gray Oregon State Police the driver displayed indicators was subsequently arrested. The charged with a crime are 2011 Ford Fusion at the inter- on impairment and consented passenger took possession of Jan. 17 presumed innocent until section of Tualatin and S 18th Oregon State Police to a field sobriety test where the vehicle and the driver was • A bicycle was turned in as proven guilty. Information streets. The driver of the vehicle more signs of impairment were transported to the Columbia found property. Please call to printed is preliminary and fled and has eluded police. Jan. 27 noticed. The driver, a 55-year- County Jail where he was identify if you believe it may be subject to change. For • Police took a report of a stolen • Oregon State Police receiving old St. Helens woman was booked and released. yours. specific details about cases vehicle in the 200 block of S 12th a cold menacing complaint with arrested for driving under the Rainier Police Department listed, contact the appro- Street. a firearm on Coal Creek Road influence of intoxicants and Jan. 18 priate law enforcement • A 39-year-old was arrested in Scappoose. Both parties submitted a breath test. She Rainier • A hitch was stolen from a ve- agency. for an outstanding St. Helens involved were interviewed via had a blood alcohol concentra- Police Department hicle parked at the boat launch. Municipal Court warrant. telephone and the case is being tion of .15% and was booked St. Helens • Police investigated the report of forwarded to the Columbia and released at Columbia Jan. 13 Jan. 21 Police Department a stolen vehicle from the 58000 County District Attorney’s Office County Jail. • An officer assisted a disabled • An officer responded to a block of Columbia River Highway. for consideration. motorist. three-vehicle, non-injury ac- Jan. 24 Jan. 29 • Officers responded to a resi- cident on the Lewis & Clark • Police investigated a cold theft Jan. 27 Jan. 28 • A woman reported that she dential alarm. The home was Bridge. A tire and wheel became in the 100 block of Wonderly • Police investigated a child • A vehicle left the roadway near was the victim of indecent found to be secure. separated from the suspect ve- Drive. neglect case in the 400 block of milepost four on Highway 47 exposure near Collins Beach on • An officer checked the welfare hicle. A lug nut hit the windshield • A 51-year-old man was arrested S Columbia River Highway. and Oregon State Police, the Sauvie Island Wildlife Area. Col- of a reportedly suspicious of the first victim vehicle and for disorderly conduct, criminal • A report of cold theft was made department of transportation lins Beach is clothing optional. person. The gentleman was the tire hit a secondary victim mischief and unlawful entry into in the 700 block of Matzen Street. and a local towing company The woman gave a vague cleaning out the down spouts to vehicle. a motor vehicle near the 2200 • A 52-year-old was arrested on responded. The tow truck was description of the suspect but some gutters and praying. • A 24-year-old was taken in block Gable Road. an authority/post-prison no bail able to get the vehicle back on refused to identify herself. custody on suspicion of driving warrant near the intersection of the roadway and the driver was • At 4 p.m., the Oregon State Jan. 14 under the influence of intoxi- Jan. 25 Tualatin and S 18th streets. able to drive away without dam- Police conducted a traffic • A caller wanted to report that a cants. • Police investigated a theft of age. The highway was closed stop on a blue van pulling a neighboring dog was a habitual a catalytic converter in the 300 Jan. 28 for approximately 10 minutes. trailer near Maple and Madison barker. The reporting party See the Columbia County block of St. Helens Street. • Police took a report of a viola- • At around 4 p.m., troopers streets in Vernonia for lighting just wanted to vent and said Sheriff’s Office law enforcement • A 60-year-old was arrested for tion of restraining order in the 700 responded to a suspicious and license plate violations. they would call if the situation reports attached to this blotter at an outstanding warrant out of the block of Wyeth Street. vehicle call on Fourth St. near During the traffic stop, it was continued. thechronicleonline.com State foster care numbers at historic low for 2020: partners, and Oregon Tribal support for foster providers reported to the division and 34 Support children and fam- STAFF REPORT • Decreased the number of Nations about what the divi- caring for Tribal children, of those cases met the criteria ilies in Oregon by becoming [email protected] children in foster care by 11% sion can and should do to sup- LGBTQIA+ children, as well for a CIRT. a resource (foster) parent for compared to 2019. port and preserve families and as support in Spanish and The CIRT conducts children in foster care. Despite the challenges of • Eliminated the usage of ensure that children in Oregon American Sign Language. reviews into child fatalities The MyNeighbOR pro- the global COVID-19 pan- out-of-state residential treat- grow up in safe and loving when the victim, their siblings gram helps meet the essential demic and historic wildfires, ment facilities since July. homes. Family First Prevention or other children living in the needs of children, families, the Oregon Department of • Decreased the use of What grew from these col- Services Act in Oregon household have had previous and young adults impacted Human Services (ODHS), temporary lodging by 66% laborative discussions was the interactions with the Child by foster care. Learn how to Child Welfare Division was percent in the last twelve Child Welfare Division Vision Oregon’s Family First Welfare Division within 12 provide support. able to reduce the use of foster months. (Temporary lodging is for Transformation. The Child Prevention Services preven- months of the fatality. The care to a historic low, return all the temporary placement of a Welfare Division Vision for tion plan was submitted to CIRT is focused on identifying About the ODHS Child children placed at out-of-state child in a hotel room because Transformation brings a racial the United States Children’s whether any systemic issues Welfare Division residential treatment facilities there is not an appropriate equity and anti-racism lens to Bureau for review on Nov. contributed to the fatality to Oregon and decrease the use of temporary lodging. placement immediately avail- every aspect of the work of the 6, 2020. Learn more about and if so, how they can be The Oregon Department On Jan. 1, 2021 there were able). division and emphasizes that it Oregon’s prevention plan here. addressed and corrected to of Human Services, Child 6,118 children in foster care, • Decreased the average will work to prevent maltreat- The prevention plan is the first prevent future fatalities. Key Welfare Division is commit- the lowest number of children wait times at the Oregon Child ment and the need for foster step toward Oregon’s goal of safety and prevention initia- ted to transforming itself to in care in 15 years. Abuse Hotline (ORCAH) by care, support families, and transforming the child welfare tives implemented in 2020 better support the individual “We all know that infants, 46 percent from 8.07 minutes keep children in their homes system to one that is preven- included training related needs of families and to best children, adolescents and in 2019 to 4.33 minutes in whenever possible. tion-oriented by providing to suicide prevention, safe serve Oregon’s children and young adults do best grow- 2020. supports and services to family sleep for babies, and how to young people. Read the Child ing up in a family that can • Family reunifications in Support and training for before foster care is necessary. respond to chronic neglect Welfare Division Vision provide love, support, lifelong 2020: 1,934 foster providers is available for child welfare staff. Also, for Transformation to learn learning, shared values and • Adoptions finalized in statewide Fatality Review and in 2020, the division joined more. important memories,” Oregon 2020: 811 Prevention Efforts the National Partnership for Child Welfare Director Re- • Guardianships finalized As of Dec. 31, 2020, there Child Safety, a collaborative Report child abuse to the becca Jones Gaston said. “That in 2020: 355 were 1,344 foster providers The Fatality Prevention group of leaders and critical Oregon Child Abuse Hotline is why we are committed to enrolled in KEEP Fostering, a and Review Program was incident review teams from 26 by calling 1-855-503-SAFE doing everything we can to Oregon Child Welfare program for Oregon that went created in February 2020 to jurisdictions across the country (7233). This toll-free number provide the necessary supports Division Vision for statewide in 2020. Available increase the independence and with a mission to improve allows you to report abuse of to help families safely stay Transformation virtually, KEEP Fostering is transparency of child safety child safety and prevent child any child or adult to the Or- together and decrease the use an evidence-based support and and fatality reviews through maltreatment fatalities. egon Department of Human of unnecessary foster care.” In 2020, the division began skill enhancement program the Critical Incident Review Services, 24 hours a day, Key Child Welfare Divi- a series of discussions with for foster and kinship parents. Team (CIRT) process. In How to support children and seven days a week and 365 sion data and accomplishments its workforce, community It offers culturally specific 2020, 88 child fatalities were families in Oregon days a year. Columbia County’s trusted local news source A8 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, February 3, 2021 COVID-19 vaccines in Columbia County Legacy Health High School from 10 a.m. to STAFF REPORT 2 p.m. Wednesdays. [email protected] In a post on Legacy OHSU currently has part- Health’s Facebook, the nerships with other health Eligibility for vaccines provider said it is receiving systems to provide mass is slowly expanding, but the a lot of calls and emails re- vaccination clinics, like demand for vaccines still garding vaccine availability at the Oregon Convention outweighs the supply. in Oregon and Washington. Center and Portland Interna- In Columbia County, “A lot of this informa- tional Airport. These clinics local teachers and school tion is still being developed. are only available to people staff began to receive vac- We are working quickly in Phase 1A at this time. cines this week and people to get you information as According to its website, from Phase 1A continue to soon we can and we ask that efforts will expand as the be connected with health people with questions head OHA expands eligibility care providers. to our vaccine website, and and distributes the vaccines At a county commis- not call our providers, hos- allocated from the federal sioner meeting last week, pitals, or doctors,” the post government. Public Health Director read. “All the most updated Michael Paul estimated information, as we have it, Eligibility there were still about 800 is posted immediately to the county residents in Phase website.” If you are eligible to re- 1A who have yet to be vac- It said more informa- ceive the vaccine, or become cinated. He said the county tion will be shared as it eligible, visit the Oregon Metro Creative Connection / The Chronicle is working on a registration Demand outweighs supply for the COVID-19 vaccine in Columbia County. becomes available, and to Health Authority’s CO- program to help streamline check for new updates on VID-19 page (covidvaccine. the process for local health to receive their doses and them. Signing up does not respond to three contact its COVID-19 page at www. oregon.gov) for information providers so they can focus depends largely on state guarantee a vaccine, but attempts will be removed legacyhealth.org/covid- on how to receive a vaccine. more on administering vac- allocations. it does give CHS a way to from the waitlist. 19vaccine. A chat window will help cines than registration. In the meantime, there contact people. The form is determine eligibility if you As of Jan. 27, there were are a few options to sign linked on Columbia County Kaiser Permanente Oregon Health & Science are unsure. For now, the 1,645 people vaccinated up for vaccine waitlists via Health Coalition’s Face- University (OHSU) site directs eligible people with 276 of those fully vac- health care providers. Other book page. Members of Kaiser Per- in Columbia County to the cinated. Both the Moderna providers have provided The waitlist sign-up manente can sign up for a OHSU said it plans to county’s public health site. and Pfizer vaccines require general information. sheet asks people to pro- vaccine waitlist at healthy. deploy mobile vaccination two doses to be fully effec- vide personal information kaiserpermanente.org/ vans “in the coming weeks,” County officials have tive. Columbia Health Services including name, age and oregon-washington/health- according to its website. asked that people who are By Feb. 28, all Orego- employment to help deter- wellness/coronavirus-in- Whether the vans will come eligible in Phase 1A who nians ages 65 and older Columbia Health Ser- mine eligibility. formation/covid-vaccine. It to St. Helens and when that have not yet been connected will be eligible to receive vices (CHS) has an online If eligible or vaccine will ask for member log-in may be is not certain at this with a provider to receive a vaccines, but it is uncertain form for people interested becomes available, staff information and ask a series time. OHSU currently has vaccine to contact Columbia yet how quickly people in in receiving the vaccine will contact people on the of questions to determine mobile COVID-19 testing County Public Health at those groups will be able when it is available for waitlist. 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I simply do not know how Thomas “Tom” William Hudson the public is going to react July 29, 1946 ~ Dec. 17, 2020 to the many bills that we are contemplating with an unfa- Tom passed away peace- issues, Tom stayed busy and miliar legislative process.” fully in his sleep at home on worked in his retirement. Dec. 17, 2020. He was born He liked helping elderly and Oregon House on July 29, 1946, in Til- disabled seniors, doing yard lamook, Oregon, to Ardella work, and handyman jobs. Rep. Brad Witt, who and Joseph Hudson. Even though his health wors- represents the area district, Tom had two brothers and ened, Tom kept his sense of said from the public calls his four sisters. He left school humor and didn’t give up. office is receiving, the top early to help support the fam- Tom especially enjoyed three issues his constituents ily, working in the lumber teaching his grandson new are concerned with are: industry. Tom worked in skills, sharing his work ethic Rainier for Crown Zellerbach and spending time together • The pandemic for twenty years and for Fri- with him. • The economic fallout esen Lumber in St. Helens. Tom is survived by his Chronicle photo caused by the pandemic Rep. Brad Witt and Sen. Betsy Johnson discuss legislative issues at a Tom married his love beloved wife Lillian of St. • Vaccine and COVID-19 previous Columbia County town hall meeting. Lillian Woodford on Nov. 20, Helens; daughter Lois Hud- testing availability 1964. Together they had two Tom was outgoing, son of Scappoose; daughter the public at least through schedule childcare. daughters, Lois and Tracy. friendly and cheerful. He Tracy Hudson of Seaside; “My top priorities are to March. Witt said he was even Tom was a loving and sup- enjoyed hunting, fishing, and best friend and grandson continue to ensure that Or- “However, I believe the able to hear testimony from portive husband, father and golfing, and taking vacations. Michael (Kourtney) Bush of egonians receive the unem- public may have a greater a scientist in Sweden. He grandfather. Despite serious medical Scappoose. ployment benefits they are and more convenient option added that telephone testi- due, that businesses have the to participate in the com- mony is also an option for tools and capability to safely mittee process this session the public wishing to testify Darreld Heck remain open during the through the use of video about specific legislation. April 22, 1946 ~ Jan., 27, 2021 pandemic, that schools can conferencing,” he said. safely reopen, and that rural Witt said benefits of To reach Rep. Brad Witt Darreld Heck 74, of Clatskanie, Oregon, passed away Jan. 27, 2021 in Vancouver, Washington. communities such as those in using this platform include call 503-986-1431. To reach my district receive the same citizens not having to take a Sen. Betsy Johnson, call vaccine and test availability day off of work to drive to 503-986-1716 or 503-543- Ruth Mattinen as the metro area,” Witt said. Salem to testify or try and 4046. According to Witt, leg- Aug. 6, 1932 ~ Jan. 31, 2021 islators have been told that Ruth Mattinen 88, of Rainier, Oregon, passed away Jan. 31, 2021 in Longview, Washington. the Capitol will be closed to

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We are closed on Mondays 298 S. 1st Street St. Helens, Oregon • 503-396-5108 www.mongillosrideshareservicesllc.com Columbia County’s trusted local news source Wednesday, February 3, 2021 www.thechronicleonline.com A9 Pandemic: Searching for the variants these variants are not un- arriving, being able to un- viral samples. close eye on it.” pling is particularly powerful MOLLY MOSBACH expected,” Sutton said “We derstand which variants are Five individuals tested There are two sub-types because of its broad scope,” Chronicle Guest Article will see COVID-19 variants circulating among commu- on OSU’s Corvallis cam- of the L452R strain, and Tyler said. “Each sample rise and fall in abundance nities is becoming increas- pus were positive for the both were detected in the represents a survey of an Genetic sequencing of through our population over ingly more important,” OSU “L452R” mutant strain of samples analyzed by OSU, entire community, or subsec- COVID-19 samples done by time and the rise of a new Center for Genome Research COVID-19. The strain was he said. The strains were tion of a community, which Oregon State University’s variant is not necessarily and Biocomputing Director also present in campus waste- also detected in wastewater is much more cost-effective (OSU) Center for Genome cause for alarm. However, Brett Tyler said. water samples. from Albany, Forest Grove, than testing people one by Research and Biocomput- monitoring variants is criti- The Centers for Disease “This strain is not of the Klamath Falls, Lincoln City one.” ing has detected multiple cal to our understanding of Control and Prevention has highest concern, like those and Silverton. OHA will partner with variants of the SARS-CoV-2 disease transmission, disease ramped up its monitoring of other three (U.K, South Af- “It is not surprising that OSU to expand its waste- virus that causes COVID-19 severity, the ability to evade mutant stains nationwide, as rican and Brazilian variants), we have detected this strain,” water surveillance to every in samples from around the testing, vaccine effectiveness agency experts are concerned but it has spread extensively Tyler said. “Since L452R has county statewide, Radniecki state, including the highly and treatment resistance.” that the mutant strains could in Southern California and been around a long time, and said. All of these sites’ contagious U.K. strain in one As a partner in OSU’s eventually evade the vaccine was associated with some re- is currently widespread in samples will be sequenced sample from Bend. TRACE project, since last currently being distributed, cent large outbreaks in Santa California, it stands to reason weekly. The Bend wastewater spring, the university’s especially if there are delays Clara County,” Tyler said. that it would likely find its All three staff members sample was obtained Dec. 22 Center for Genome Research in giving people the sec- The L452R variant first way up here. But it does at the Center for Genomic and sequencing conducted and Biocomputing has been ond vaccine dose needed to showed up last March. It indicate the importance of Research and Biocomput- by OSU revealed the U.K. running genetic sequencing achieve strong immunity. does not have the mutation the sequencing to keep track ing’s lab facility, plus a strain on Jan. 21. Bend is one on all positive COVID-19 And because the current in the spike protein that of it.” bioinformaticist, are working of several locations through- samples obtained from mutants from the U.K., South makes the other variants so As the country moves into on the COVID-19 sequenc- out the state where OSU’s TRACE testing of individuals Africa and Brazil are much worrisome, but laboratory the vaccination phase of the ing. The lab has the equip- TRACE Community project and wastewater from OSU more contagious and thus tests showed that its muta- pandemic, knowing exactly ment capacity to roughly conducts wastewater testing, campuses and Oregon com- spread faster, contact tracing tion may reduce antibody which viral strains are cir- double or triple its sequenc- which is funded in part by munities. for any mutant COVID-19 binding, which could affect culating will become more ing results but would require the Oregon Health Authority In recent weeks, re- cases will need to be swift to the efficacy of the COVID-19 important, as they could im- more staff. (OHA). searchers at the center have prevent further spread. vaccine, though it’s unclear pact the vaccine’s effective- The collection, testing Dr. Melissa Sutton, OHA been particularly alert to how closely the lab tests will ness, said Tyler Radniecki, and sequencing of SARS- medical director of respira- identifying any evidence of What we know so far mimic real-world infections, an OSU associate professor CoV-2 samples from Oregon tory viral pathogens, said variants of SARS-CoV-2, according to Tyler. of engineering and the lead communities has been paid most notably the U.K, South As of Monday, Jan. 25, “Normally when you vac- on TRACE’s wastewater for by OSU, the David and The tracking plan African and Brazilian vari- the OSU lab has completed cinate people, they generate sampling. Lucile Packard Foundation, ants that have been shown genetic sequencing on more a lot of different antibodies “The wider the pandemic PacificSource Health Plans, OHA is working quickly to be more contagious than than 1,100 samples – 936 against the spike protein,” gets, the more genetic varia- the Oregon Health Author- with the Centers for Disease common variants of the wastewater samples and 174 Tyler said. “The fact that one tion we see in the virus, and ity and the National Science Control and Prevention, virus. Those three variants individual samples from the particular antibody might some variations in this phase Foundation. and partners statewide to have a mutation in the virus’ TRACE OSU and TRACE not bind as well — we’re of the pandemic may well build COVID-19 sequenc- spike protein that may allow Community surveys from somewhat concerned about matter,” Radniecki said. Molly Rosbach works ing surveillance to track the individual particles of the around the state. In Oregon, this strain, but it’s not as con- at the OSU Department of evolution of virus mutations virus to latch onto a person’s only OSU and OHSU in cerning as the U.K., South Wastewater sampling Marketing and Research. over time. cells more effectively. Portland are currently run- African and Brazilian strains, She may be reached at molly. “All viruses mutate and “With the new variants ning genetic sequencing on but we do want to keep a “The wastewater sam- [email protected] ‘Dramatic declines’ in COVID cases, vaccine allocations modified first responders – and were weeks. The variants of variants in the state by miologist. “We are returning ZACK DEMARS analyzing wastewater from to daily case numbers last [email protected] beginning to vaccinate older Teachers and other individuals. educational staff have begun A panel of scientists from forty different sites, including seen in early November, The state’s timeline receiving vaccinations state- Oregon Health and Science OSU’s campuses as well as before our winter surge.” Next for vaccines doesn’t open vaccine eligibil- wide, and Allen said OHA University (OHSU) and Or- several cities along the coast. The period between Jan. ity up to older adults until hopes to have a “critical egon State University (OSU) They’ve identified the 13 and 26 saw a 45% drop • People 16 to 64 with Feb. 8, so Allen said the state mass” of them vaccinated also discussed the presence presence of several global in average daily cases, and certain medical condi- needed to reallocate some by Feb. 14, when individu- of COVID-19 variants in variants of the virus, includ- Oregon is ranking among the tions planned doses to areas with als age 75 and older become Oregon. ing forms which some studies lowest in COVID-19 cases • Frontline workers more health care workers and eligible for the vaccine under Dr. Brian O’Roak, an suggest are more transmis- and deaths, Sidelinger said. • Adults and youth in others in the first category of the state’s plan. OHSU researcher leading sible and less susceptible to He attributed the de- custody vaccine distribution. “In general, we’re aiming an effort to sequence the antibodies. The possibility creases to Oregon residents “If you’re a county that to reach approximately 70% genome of the virus which they could spread is a reason following pandemic precau- • Residents of low-in- believes you’ve vaccinated of each eligible population causes COVID-19, first for caution, said Dr. Brett tions, adding that numbers come housing / congre- all your eligible populations, before moving to the next explained how virus variants Tyler, part of the OSU track- could quickly surge again if gate senior housing we’re not giving you addi- eligible population,” Allen come to be. ing effort. the state lets its guard down. Vaccine Advisory Com- tional doses to vaccinate your said. As the virus reproduces, “As these strains continue “Back in early December mittee recommenda- ineligible populations,” Allen it copies its genetic code to to enter our communities we were worried, legitimate- pass on – but, sometimes, as our findings indicate, we ly, that unabated the virus tions said. VAC recommendations mistakes in that copying pro- reinforce the importance of would overtake us, swarming cess can change the genetic all Oregonians being vigilant our hospitals and medical fa- Oregon Health Authority County vaccine supplies Allen also said the state’s Vaccine Advisory Commit- code. about protecting themselves, cilities with new infected pa- (OHA) officials and state re- “We know now that it their families, and those tients,” Sidelinger said. “It’s searchers have released new The announcement tee (VAC) had recommended means 18 counties received which groups should be next makes on average about one around them by wearing at a tribute to every Oregonian details concerning the state’s mistake copying that genome least one correctly fitting that we were able to avoid shifting vaccination plans, fewer doses Feb. 1 than were in line to receive the vaccine: originally planned, including People ages 16 to 64 with every two weeks,” O’Roak mask when in contact with that fate, and by continuing to the prevalence of COVID-19 said. others, limiting indoor gath- heed the personal protective variants in the state and a sig- Clatsop, Josephine, Lincoln, certain medical conditions, Marion and Tillamook. “frontline” workers (which O’Roak and his col- erings, maintaining social measures, we have succeeded nificant slowing of the virus leagues have collected distancing, washing hands in tamping down the virus.” in recent weeks. On the flip side, 13 coun- has yet to be defined), adults ties received additional doses and youth in custody and thousands of samples of the regularly and, above all, get- On vaccines, OHA Direc- virus from across the state to ting vaccinated when their tor Patrick Allen told report- of the vaccine the same week those living in low-income FAST FACTS to help push through Phase housing and congregate analyze for variants. time comes,” Tyler said. ers during a Jan. 29 briefing The analysis can also Still, the conference came Columbia County: that the state is planning to 1A, including Columbia, senior housing. Coos, Douglas, Jackson and Under the VAC’s plan, show researchers how many on the heels of significant • 1,116 total cases change how doses of the different forms of the virus improvements in the state’s • 19 pandemic-related COVID-19 vaccine would the tri-county area around people living in multi-gener- Portland. ational homes would follow came into the state from key health metrics. deaths be distributed the following elsewhere. In the first three week. The change only applies those groups before eligibil- Statewide: to the Feb. 1 dose allocation ity opened to the general months of the pandemic, the COVID-19 cases declining The move came after state saw about 20 intro- 143,373 total cases some counties across the in an attempt to keep the population. 1,958 pandemic-related level of immunity equitable The proposal still needs ductions of the virus from “In the past two weeks, state announced they had fin- various parts of the world, we’ve seen dramatic declines deaths ished vaccinating individuals across the state, Allen said. to be reviewed by OHA of- The state will also begin ficials and forwarded to the O’Roak said. in daily cases, as well as our Information accurate in the Phase 1A population A team from OSU has hospitalizations,” said Dr. as of Feb. 1 – health care workers and receiving about 10,000 more governor’s office for final doses a week the coming implementation, Allen said. also been tracking the spread Dean Sidelinger, state epide-

The appointees represent a The measure also required give the hotline number to peo- wide variety of communities OHA to form the Oversight ple in possession of controlled and perspectives, in keeping and Accountability council to substances, Some individuals FromLAW Page A1 with OHA’s mission to expand implement a plan to establish may also receive a $100 cita- health equity in Oregon. the ARCs and administer the tion. Individuals may call the Read the full measure with “Out of nearly 200 appli- fund. OHA is required to create hotline and complete the health this story at thechronicleonline. cants, we found 21 highly qual- a temporary ARC in the form assessment process, as outlined com. ified, experienced individuals of a 24/7 hotline. in the measure, and they will who truly represent the diverse The measure requires OHA receive a letter of verification Next steps populations who will benefit to stand up both the Oversight to present to the court to have the most from the passing of and Accountability Council the $100 fee waived. The Oregon Health Au- this Act,” OHA Director Pat and the temporary ARC hotline “We are proud of the fact thority (OHA) announced on Allen said. by Feb. 1, 2021. that we met these requirements Feb. 1, the appointment of 21 The measure creates a The 24/7 temporary, state- on time, and that the new law members to serve on the new Treatment and Recovery Ser- wide ARC hotline went live will help us establish a more Oversight and Accountability vices fund, financed with mari- Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 and will health-based, equitable and Council (OAC) to oversee the juana revenues, that will cover be in operation until regional effective approach to drug implementation of Measure the cost of 15 new Addiction centers are in place. addiction in Oregon,” OHA 110, the Drug Treatment and Recovery Centers (ARCs) and Beginning Feb. 1, 2021, Behavioral Health Director Recovery Act. wraparound services. law enforcement officers may Steve Allen said. Hudson Garbage Service The Oversight and Ac- countability Council will have would like to thank the its first meeting in late Febru- ary to begin planning for ser- following for being a part of vices required in the measure. See the list of council member bringing many smiles to our with this story at thechronicle- online.com. youth this Christmas Season.

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a part of Library program- additional programs and ser- oregon.gov/library/page/ JEREMY C. RUARK ming. The makerspace will vices; however, the building curbside-service. [email protected] be a collaborative work is still not open to the com- The St. Helens Public space where the community munity due to COVID-19. Library is continuing to The St. Helens Pub- can gather to create, ex- Community members offer creative programming lic Library has received plore, and practice creative with a library card can place to engage with the commu- a $5,000 sustaining grant skills using shared technolo- holds on materials through nity during the pandemic. from NW STEM Hub to ex- gy. Equipment available for the online catalog or call Monthly Genial Genealogist pand hands-on educational use within the makerspace the library during the times meetings have been moved programs at the Library. will include items such listed below to have a staff to virtual Google Meet The award follows the as a laser cutter, a Cricut member assist them with events. New patrons can ap- library’s success with a cutter, a sewing machine, placing a hold. Library ply for a digital-only library previously-awarded $20,000 audio and visual recording staff will then collect the card to access ebook, audio- grant from the organization, and editing equipment, and reserved items from our book, digital magazine, and according to a release from more. The makerspace does shelves and have them avail- music downloads. the City of St. Helens. not currently have a set date Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle able at the library’s pickup The Youth Librarian to open. The St. Helens Public Library is located at 375 S 18th Street in St. window located next to the posts a new family story- Expansion opportunities The Library of Things Helens. Services are limited due to the pandemic. To reach the library, building’s front entrance. time video to our library’s was launched in November call 503-397-4544. Facebook page every Library administrators 2019 and includes Wi-Fi advances the St. Helens library. Curbside pickup Thursday morning for par- will use the funds to expand mobile hotspots, Snap windows: ents or caregivers to enjoy the Library of Things col- Public Library’s goal of The St. Helens Public Circuits, Makey Makey kits, developing robust, scalable, Library administrators said with their children. We are lection; create opportunities a Dash coding robot, 3D • Monday: No pickup hosting a youth bookmark for self-led science, technol- equitable, and accessible ap- the new makerspace pro- pens, littleBits kits, a bento plied STEM programming gram, growing Library of • Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 1 design contest in February ogy, engineering, and math making kit, a toddler sci- p.m. and Take and Make Kits are (STEM)-based play in the that aligns with school cur- Things collection, and chil- ence center kit, Kill-A-Watt riculum in an out-of-school dren’s activities fits with the • Wednesday 10 a.m. - 1 available on a first come, children’s room; expand electricity usage monitors, p.m. first served basis to pick up programming for children; setting. library’s mission to provide and more. Using the $5,000 Under the grant, the the community with optimal • Thursday: No pickup on Tuesday mornings start- and test equipment to be grant, the library will add • Friday: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. ing at 10 a.m. used in both library pro- library’s children’s room access to tools that promote a LEGO movie maker kit will have new activities and encourage lifelong • Saturday: 10 a.m. - 1 gramming and an upcoming and STEM activity kits p.m. For more information makerspace. available for unstructured learning, self-development, appropriate for multiple use when the Library build- and life enhancement. about the NW STEM Hub age groups. Items from the Call-in hours: grant, contact St. Helens Makerspace support ing re-opens to the public. Library of Things are avail- The new marble run kit, Library status during the Library Director Margaret able for a 21-day checkout Magna-Tiles, Magformers, pandemic Monday through Satur- Jeffries at [email protected] Library administrators with an adult library card. day 10 a.m.-1 p.m. helens.or.us and St. Helens said the grant will support Lakeshore Learning STEM The expansion of the kits, K’Nex kit, and several The St. Helens Public Complete curbside Youth Librarian Gretchen the creation of a makerspace Library of Things and service information can be Kolderup at gretchenk@ for use by the public and as educational toys will be Library is open for curb- creation of a makerspace available for use within the side service and is offering found here: www.sthelens- ci.st-helens.or.us.

and students,” he said. “As Rainier reopening guidance do not in House Bill 4402. Schools my online education program a district, we really want to give districts local control, that don’t follow the advisory started Feb. 1 as well. SCHOOL commit to not having that Rainier School District and prevent the prioritization metrics are required to test From Page A1 yo-yo effect where we tell hopes to bring preschool of bringing back high school for COVID-19 in certain Scappoose parents ‘Yep, here we go students and high school seniors as the district had students and some staff have instruction where students opening up,’ and then ‘No, seniors back starting Feb. 16, planned. not had the opportunity to be Kindergarten through who are struggling or need we can’t do that.’” with kindergarten through “I am incredibly frustrated vaccinated due to availability, third grade students choosing extra support are brought The district is looking third grade students back on that Oregon leaders have the letter read. to participate in the hybrid back, or it may be a hybrid at a phased roll out plan Feb. 22, but it depends on painted a picture that school schooling model will come model with a mix of in- that does not have specific the trend in COVID-19 cases districts have full authority to Clatskanie back to school Feb. 8 at Grant person and online instruc- dates attached to it yet. The and changes to the “Ready make decisions at the local Watts and Warren elementary tion. phases would start with pre- Schools, Safe Learners” guid- level,” Hattrick said in an Kindergarten and first schools, according to a letter Stockwell said he wants school through first grade ance, Superintendent Joseph open letter to the community. grade students returned to from Superintendent Tim to avoid having to make students, then grades two Hattrick said at the Jan. 25 “This information is mislead- school for in-person instruc- Porter. multiple changes to reopen- through three, then grades school board meeting. ing and does not provide tion Feb. 1 at Clatskanie Case counts will continue ing announcements and four through five and lastly A snag in the district’s communities with the real un- Elementary School, and to be monitored as the district return dates, like some other grades six through 12. plan comes from the state derstanding of the challenges Principal Kara Burghardt said looks at bringing back fourth districts in larger metro Parents will have the op- guidance that advises that facing school districts.” the plan is to bring grades through sixth grade students areas have done. tion of continuing distance middle and high school Hattrick is advocating for two through four back Feb. 8, as well. Secondary students “We believe, and have learning or opting for some students transition to hy- “unconditional local control” followed by grades five and in grades seven through 12 always believed, that before in-person instruction. brid learning only after that would allow the district six on Feb. 16. All student will have to wait until the we return to any type of “We don’t know what the success of elementary to make reopening decisions cohorts in the building for metrics for Columbia, Mult- in-person instruction we week we begin, again, be- school students and once the without losing liability pro- limited in-person instruction nomah and Washington coun- want to make sure we can cause we don’t want to put county’s case rates decrease tection, which happens when will remain in the building on ties lower, he said. There is do it safely for both staff a false date out there and even further. Hattrick argued districts reopen before meet- Feb. 1, Burghardt said, and not a timeline for when these have to change it,” he said. that the updates to the state ing the metrics, as outlined the Clatskanie Family Acade- students might return. Valentine’s LOVE THE DinnerValentine’s Delivered Dinner Delivered LOVE THE Scan the code to

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