Columbia County Since 1881 Schools Pandemic Cases Remain Stabilizing

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CHRISTINE MENGES closed [email protected] new restrictions possible While COVID-19 numbers remain fairly consistent across MAX KIRKENDALL Oregon, there is encouraging [email protected] information about the cases in Columbia County. On Jan. 21, Oregon established “We’re no longer showing a the Incident Management Team to prepare for the possibility of CO- rapid increase of positive cases,” VID-19 infections in Oregon. Columbia County Public Health Five week’s later the Oregon Director Mike Paul told the Co- Health Authority (OHA) reported lumbia County Board of Commis- Oregon had it’s first case. sioners on Aug. 19. Since then, Oregon has had over 25,000 cases and 420 COVID-19 related deaths as of Aug. 24. Fortunately, new OHA modeling Wildfire State of Emergency We’re no longer showing a rapid shows that cases in Oregon are lev- increase of positive cases. eling off, but not at the rate needed Courtesy photo ~ Michael Paul, Columbia County for Oregon to reopen schools for The extended forecast in Oregon calls for continued warm and dry conditions, resulting in the imminent threat of fire in Columbia Public Health in-person education, Governor Kate County and over a broad area of the state. Brown announced today. Brown held a press conference August 21 with OHA Director Pat As of Aug. 24, Columbia Allen and Dr. Dean Sidelinger, state Dangerous mix heightens fire danger County has a total of 124 CO- epidemiologist and state health of- said. infrastructure, and destroyed homes VID-19 cases since the begin- ficer, to discuss Oregon’s efforts to JEREMY C. RUARK Outdoor burning is banned in the and other structures. One person was ning of the outbreak. The number stop the spread of COVID-19. [email protected] county and residents should avoid killed while fighting a wildfire on includes both confirmed and mowing to help prevent wildfires, Aug. 24 in Wasco County, according presumptive cases. Within the Balancing act The summer wildfire season Smythe said. Much of the state is to the U.S. Forest Service. county, one zip code, 97048, is here and Columbia County fire now in extreme fire danger and red The extended forecast in Oregon stands out as having more cases “Today, after six months, some agencies are urging everyone to be flag warnings are common for hot, calls for continued warm and dry than others. The area includes say my orders are too restrictive, cautious of the danger. dry, windy conditions and dry thun- conditions, resulting in the imminent Rainier, across from Longview, that the virus isn’t dangerous or Drying conditions, the continued derstorms. threat of fire over a broad area of the WA, according to Paul. Their case even that it’s a hoax,” Brown said. heat and winds are adding to an On Aug. 19, Governor Kate state. rate is the highest for the county, “Others say I haven’t done enough, explosive mixture, according to the Brown declared a State of Emer- Oregon continues to respond but still below the state average that we should shut down the entire agencies. gency due to the imminent threat of to the COVID-19 outbreak, which of 48 per 100,000 in Oregon. economy immediately and start “Until we get substantial rain for wildfire across Oregon. However, it is still high for a rural from scratch, regardless of the cost four, five or six days, we have to be Oregon has experienced wild- area, according to Paul. to people’s livelihoods. The truth vigilant,” Columbia River Fire & fires this season that have resulted ­­­­ “We need to watch that zip is, those commenting on the far Rescue interim Chief Eric Smythe in evacuations, threatened critical See FIRE Page A10 code closely,” Paul said. ends of this debate, well… They are Paul also said there are metrics missing the point. This has always been a balancing act.” that need to be met in order for Brown said she and her staff Local race car driver enjoying his laps schools to fully reopen, which are worked hard to follow medical put forth by the Oregon Depart- data when making decisions about ment of Education. There are two restrictions and so far, they have metrics that must be met in order been successful in flattening the to reopen schools, and that is a curve, as Oregon has one of the test positivity rate of less than 5% lowest mortality rates in the entire and a case count of less than 10 country. However, Brown said their per 100,000 people. The county efforts have not been enough to is still meeting one, but not the open schools anytime soon. other metric, according to Paul. “Our infection rate is still too Per Oregon Health Authority high to get all of our kids safely (OHA) data, the county is under back into our classrooms in most of the 5% test positivity rate but our schools this fall,” Brown said. within the last few weeks has had “To keep students, teachers and a case count varying from 15 to staff safe in our schools across the 28 cases per 100,000. This means state, we need to see a much more that Columbia County is far off rapid decline in case numbers, and from that metric and being able to we need to see it quickly.” reopen schools, Paul said. There are additional indicators Two paths set by the OHA that can indi- cate how well a county is faring Oregon is considering two paths with the virus. These indicators to slow the spread to levels where include: percentage of emergency they can safely reopen in-person department visits per case, trend education. in positive case results, percent- The first option is to call on local age of cases traced to a known communities to step up efforts to source and percentage of cases greater enforce existing guidelines, that receive follow-up by public such as face covering use, physical Photo courtesy of Mike Weber St. Helens race car driver Bob Berg shows off his green Neon. health officials within 24 hours of distancing, sanitation, contact trac- receiving a positive diagnosis. ing and compliance with isolation/ people have had to endure in order “Everything has been going “Statewide numbers show quarantine. The second option MIKE WEBER to compete on the quarter-mile clay pretty good, but with no points we’re meeting most of those indi- would be to create further business Chronicle Guest Article oval track, drivers are making the and without fans, it’s not really restrictions, as well as creating cators,” Paul said. best of the trying circumstances in as fun as would be under normal So far, Columbia County is travel restrictions for people enter- With the unfortunate circum- the pandemic affected season. circumstances,” said Berg, owner of ing Oregon or returning from trips stances caused by the COVID-19 well below 1.5% for emergency A few of the competitors have Cozy Lawn Maintenance. “Having department visits for COVID-19, outside the state. pandemic, it seems rather amaz- enjoyed tremendous success, such fans here makes it a more exciting “I believe, and the data in- ing that there is some normal local and there is a slight downward as Bob Berg of St. Helens, who has atmosphere for everyone, but all trend in positive results in the dicates, that either one of these cultural events taking place such as helped lead his Cozy Lawn Mainte- the drivers are still having lots of stock car races at River City Speed- nance sponsored race team to three ­­­­ way in St. Helens. Columbia County Racing Associa- ­­­­ ­­­­ See SCHOOL Page A5 Despite all the challenges that tion (CCRA) main event victories. See SPEEDWAY Page A10 See PANDEMIC Page A7

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As such, no Health Authority (OHA), regulations currently pre- youth e-cigarette use jumped vent youth access to these 80 percent between 2017 and products. 2019. Gov. Kate brown estab- Audit testing of cannabis lished the Oregon Vaping products Public Health Work Group to establish recommenda- A state lab to conduct au- tions to deal with what state dit testing of marijuana prod- health officials call a vap- ucts would help to prevent the ing epidemic. The group’s sale of prohibited substances membership includes doctors and verify ingredients and and experts in pulmonology, additives. Recognizing that a pediatrics, and public health, state lab would be a signifi- as well as state legislators cant expenditure, the work and state agency representa- group recommends that the tives. state utilize private, licensed Over the course of the last labs to conduct audit testing eight months, the group met in the near term. to discuss the health risks of Photo courtesy of Travis Brisbin vaping and public policy rec- This photo shows a crowd vaping. A series of recommendations are now public from a working group established to find solutions to Oregon’s Cessation supports ommendations for long-term vaping epidemic. solutions. Nicotine is a powerfully- “In the middle of a world- Cancer Institute, a pioneer compared to only 18% of help consumers and regula- • Banning online and addictive drug, and mak- wide pandemic, it might be in the field of precision adults over the age of 25. For tors verify what additives are phone sales of e-cigarettes ing cessation supports like easy to forget that less than a medicine whose research decades, the tobacco indus- in cannabis vaping products. and other vaping medications and counseling year ago, we faced a nation- has helped to revolutionize try has also targeted people In addition, there are not products. available through health wide epidemic of vaping- cancer treatment. Dr. Mary with low incomes and Black, yet established federal or care providers and insur- related illness,” Brown said. McKenzie, the Director of Indigenous, and People of state safety standards for Requiring in-person ers, as well as non-clinical, “Now, though, as we are Pulmonology at Legacy Color (BIPOC) communities the safety of additives when sales of vaping products culturally-responsive sup- facing the spread of a disease Health, also brought her di- with marketing campaigns, combusted or vaporized. will help prevent the sale of ports, would remove barriers that attacks the respiratory rect experience working with leading to harmful health im- vaping products to underage to patients receiving the help system, it’s even more im- patients with vaping-related pacts for those communities. • Increasing the price of Oregonians. While state and and support they need to quit. portant that we take steps to lung injuries to the panel. tobacco and nicotine prod- federal law prevent the on- Availability of a variety of protect the health and safety The recommendations • Banning harmful addi- ucts, including e-cigarettes, line sale of cigarettes, there approaches focused on the of Oregon’s youth, who have of the Vaping Public Health tives, requiring ingredient through tax and non-tax is no federal law prohibit- needs of the patient provides been using vaping products Work Group include: disclosure for cannabis approaches. ing the sale of e-cigarettes the best chance of cessation at increasingly high rates.” vaping products, and and other inhalant delivery success. “I would like to thank the • Banning the use of establishing standards for As youth have less spend- systems. members of this work group flavored e-cigarettes and documentation and verifi- ing money than adults, they Public relations campaign for continuing this important other flavored vaping cation. are generally price-sensitive Tobacco retail licensing work even as many of them tobacco products. consumers. Raising the price Public education efforts were also on the front lines Because cannabis is a of tobacco products has Only eight states, includ- have helped to decrease responding to the COVID-19 Flavored products new industry, additional shown to be the most effec- ing Oregon, do not have a youth smoking and smoking pandemic. Based on these disproportionately target regulations are needed tive way to reduce youth use, tobacco retail licensing sys- rates generally in the United recommendations, we can Oregon youth, young adults, to ban harmful additives, reducing overall tobacco- tem. Licensure would create States, and would also be take long-term steps to and communities of color. such as vitamin E acetate, related health care costs and a mechanism to help ensure effective in decreasing youth ensure that we do not see Banning these products is an which were strongly linked deaths. In general, for every that tobacco laws can be vaping rates. This would save another outbreak of vaping- evidenced-based approach to to the outbreak of vaping- 10% increase in the price of enforced effectively, includ- future health care costs over related illnesses and deaths, prevent Oregonians from be- related illness last summer. e-cigarettes, use can drop by ing laws prohibiting the sale the long term. as we did last summer.” coming addicted at a young Many illnesses were linked as much as 20%, depending of vaping products to under- Among the health experts age. Flavored products are to products purchased at on the type of e-cigarette. age Oregonians. Licensure Follow this developing sto- on the Vaping Public Health market-entry products, licensed retailers. Other ad- E-cigarettes and other inhal- fees would help to cover the ry at thechronicleonline.com Work Group is Dr. Brian with 75% of Oregon youth ditives may also be harmful. ant delivery systems are not costs of vaping-awareness and in the Wednesday print Druker of the OHSU Knight choosing flavored products, Ingredient disclosure will currently taxed in Oregon. education and enforcement. editions of The Chronicle. Election 2020: Scappoose City Council Greisen’s priorities, Baldwin said what of all the people that live in benefit the community. two-year term each election CHRISTINE MENGES if reelected, are to make inspired him most to run Scappoose.” Improving the quality and cycle. Ballots for the Nov. [email protected] sure funds raised from the for council is a community Williamson said he is reach of communication 3 General Election will recently passed fuel tax will survey the city did from also concerned about the methods from the city to be mailed to voters start- be spent appropriately and 2018-2019, with most lack of outreach coming keep residents informed ing Oct. 14, according to other city projects happen respondents being either 65 from local city government about community events. Columbia County Election in the right trajectory. and older or people with to residents to make sure Develop more community Official Don Clack. The ELECTION 2020 “The wastewater treat- young families, ages 30-39. they are getting by. events focused on engaging deadline to register to vote ment plant, sidewalks, other Baldwin said that between “In these situations, I youth and families in the is Oct. 13. things that need immedi- 2018-19 the survey showed want to see us focusing on greater Scappoose commu- ate improvement, we’re overall satisfaction with the Scappoose, the good eco- nity. Miller’s third priority For more election dedicated to making sure city was on a downward nomic decisions that make is to take an in-depth look information, contact your that continues to happen,” trend. Livability of the city us feel better as a whole,” at how COVID-19 is shap- city recorder or Columbia There are seven candi- Greisen said. “Same with and condition of sidewalks Williamson said. ing the current climate and County Elections at 503- dates vying for four open urban renewal agency we was a big concern for a lot Santiago works as a how it will shape activities 397- 7214. positions on the Scappoose created. Those are things of survey-takers, Baldwin procurement specialist for on a long-term basis. City Council, including that we are committed to said. government contracting. “For me, this includes three council posts and the making happen.” “Last election cycle, She said she has been active evaluating if our commu- Important Election position of mayor. The fil- McHugh said he is run- Scappoose passed a 3% in the community since nity has what it needs to be Dates ing deadline was Aug. 25. ning for reelection because gasoline tax, earmarked she moved to Scappoose supportive of individuals, Oct 13: Deadline to Six of the seven can- he loves living in Scap- toward sidewalk repair,” 13 years ago and has been families and children in register to vote didates will run against poose and wants to be part Baldwin said. “We have involved in multiple com- Scappoose,” Miller said. Oct.14: Ballots mailed each other for the at-large of shaping its future. places where sidewalks are mittees in the city, includ- Scappoose city council- to voters positions, meaning the Livability for all citizens crumbling and have become ing the budget committee, ors serve four-year terms Nov. 3: General positions are not assigned to is what McHugh said is his a real hazard for senior and a stint as the chair of and the mayor serves a Election any specific candidate. The highest priority. citizens and people with the Scappoose Economic seventh candidate, Mayor “That includes my long- strollers.” Development Committee. Scott Burge will run unop- standing commitment to Baldwin also is con- “For me, it’s getting posed. Burke has served as Parks and Recreation, main- cerned about the new Port- involved in the community mayor since 2006 and had taining a well-trained police land Community College and supporting it,” San- previously served as a Scap- department whose officers campus opening and the tiago said. “What I bring poose city councilor for and staff are friendly, pro- traffic it will likely generate is perspective. I’m a mom, eight years. fessional and genuinely care into and out of Scappoose. entrepreneur, businesswom- Burge said his priorities, about the people they serve, “We need to look at a an. I’m also Latina. I’d just if reelected, would be to fewer trains coming through way to divert that traffic or like to bring my perspective find a comfortable replace- town each day, and the improve the livability of into the community, see it ment for the city manager development of a commer- Scappoose as we increase grow.” who recently left Scap- cial district that meets the the tax base,” Baldwin said. Santiago said her chil- poose, and to continue the needs of a small city and is Williamson said about dren, who are grown now, work that the city has been something in which we can his desire to run for council, went to school in the city, doing, “whether it’s add- take pride,” McHugh said. simply, “I just like to serve which she called “a great ing new parks, economic McHugh listed another people.” place to raise [her] chil- development, repairing priority as filling the 300- Williamson, who cur- dren.” and building sidewalks and plus acre enterprise zone rently operates his own Santiago said she is roads,” he said. with businesses to enhance gardening business, said he a supporter of keeping the community and provide has spent the last 20 years residents working locally, Incumbent candidates jobs. in disaster-related volunteer and as a commuter herself groups, including Scap- would like to see more Incumbent candidates New candidates poose Rural Fire Protection quality jobs to choose from Megan Greisen, Peter District and Team Rubicon. in the area. McHugh and Burge each New candidates that have Due to the current pandem- “Whatever I can do to have filed for reelection. filed to run include Marty ic, Williamson said he has support that, that’s why I Current councilor Pat Kessi Baldwin, Tyler Miller, Peter been unable to assist in that want to be in city council,” is not running for reelec- Williamson, and Jeannet way, so he has been look- she said. ”I’ve worked in tion, saying he will soon Santiago. ing for ways to serve his other committees around move to outside of the city Baldwin is now retired community locally. When council, so I’m familiar limits, making him ineli- but worked as a police of- he saw positions opening with the team. I want to gible for the position. ficer and deputy sheriff for on the council, he said he help and do my part.” Greisen, who has served 10 years in cities in both wanted to participate on a Miller was born and on the council for four Oregon and California. He local level. raised in Scappoose and years, said the reasons she also served as an execu- “We’re facing two big currently lives in the city is running for reelection are tive director of a boy scout crises, one economic, one with his partner Camren, his unchanged from when she council in Reno, Nevada for medical,” Williamson said. three children, ages 5-11, first decided to run, which Boy Scouts, USA. Baldwin “Our first priority really is and their two dogs. she said were to “serve and is involved with the Scap- just to make sure the Scap- Miller said there are give back to our commu- poose Economic Develop- poose City administration three specific areas he nity.” ment Committee. is serving the specific needs would like to work on to Columbia County’s trusted local news source Wednesday, August 26, 2020 www.thechronicleonline.com A3 Chamber office reopens

Christine Menges / The Chronicle The South Columbia County Chamber of Commerce office is located at 2194 Columbia Boulevard in St. Helens.

Courtesy photo The South Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Board. you enter via the side cham- that we are able to continue JEREMY C. RUARK ber office door entrance. to offer services and support [email protected] Mask or face coverings are for chamber members while required to enter the office. we are primarily volunteer- The South Columbia The chamber building run,” the newsletter states, County Chamber of Com- as a whole remains closed adding that the committees merce office is now open to to the public. The InRoads are managed by the board of assist chamber members and community room is available directors. the public. for rent. • Membership Hours of operation at the According to the latest • Coffee and Commerce office only are from 8:30 South Columbia County • Marketing a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday Chamber of Commerce • Education through Friday. The office newsletter, the chamber • Events is located at 2194 Columbia has organized six areas of • Building Use Boulevard in St. Helens. chamber operations with The facility had been closed committees. To reach the South since March due to the “Run by the volunteer Columbia County Chamber pandemic. Chamber Ambassadors, of Commerce, call 503-397- Chamber officials ask that these committees ensures 0685. City survey reveals areas of needed improvement Starting a local Recreation Center and the St. Walsh described the sur- STAFF REPORT Helens School District. vey as a benchmark, that will business? [email protected] Barry said that 645 people be more meaningful when responded, which comprises done again. The results are in from the 5% of the population. “We’re not really measur- Get the word out in City of St. Helens Commu- For the areas of improve- ing it against anything else, the paper and online nity Input Survey, conducted ment, 49% of respondents this is really just a first cut,” earlier this year, and the had negative views on Walsh said. by advertising with biggest area of improvement how the city promotes the residents noted is for eco- economic health of the city. Follow this developing The Chronicle. nomic growth in the city. There were also noted areas story at thechronicleonline. The growth of the city of improvement in managing com and in the Wednesday is one of several takeaways for future growth in the city, print editions of The Chron- from the survey, which began 503-397-0116 and for city leaders to listen icle. at the State of the City event to and inform residents. on Jan. 11 and closed on Feb. During the meeting, Barry 29 of this year. said there was an opportu- St. Helens Government nity for the city to lean on Affairs and Project Support Specialist Rachael Barry its partners to promote the briefed city staff on the other economic health of the city. takeaways on the survey at a “We have a lot of work to city council work session on do and the city council does Aug. 19. know that,” Scholl said. “We A memo attached to the encourage people to par- survey takeaway presenta- ticipate. We do try to do a lot tion notes that city residents of that on social media. We have not been surveyed by have a lot of planning that the city in recent memory. people don’t know about. If The same memo outlines key they started asking or review- areas where the city wanted ing, they would know a lot to know more of residents’ more.” Barry said popular chan- August 31st concerns, including com- munity expectations of city nels of communication with leadership, what residents residents include social me- 3 pm & 6 pm classes think of city services, dia, the local newspapers, the whether residents think the city’s website and newslet- city is heading in the right ters or brochures. direction, and how residents Areas where residents CONCEAL CARRY PERMIT CLASS want to engage with the city were most satisfied included Best Western government. the quality of police services, Oregon • Multi-State • Valid in 35 States The survey was conducted with 91% of residents report- 585 S. Columbia River Highway, St. Helens through both electronic and ing no negative feelings, the physical methods. A poster St. Helens Public Library, with a QR code for residents especially the customer ser- to participate via phone was vice, collection and programs Multi-State, Oregon Included, No Fee made available at all city offered, and the recreation - valid in WA $80 or Oregon only $45 facilities, on utility bills, on program, with Barry report- the South County Chamber ing residents say that they www.FirearmTrainingNW.com [email protected] of Commerce, local busi- “feel they get a good value.” nesses, the senior center, and Councilor Ginny Carlson other locations. Participants said she would like to sit also accessed the survey down with Barry on some through the city’s website, on of the areas and brainstorm Facebook, Twitter, a newslet- ways to approach some of 360-921-2071 ter email list, the St. Helens the takeaways. Columbia County’s trusted local news source A4 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, August 26, 2020 Possible public service center

Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle The St. Helens Police station is located at 150 S. 13th Street and could evolve into a public service center. In February, city coun- our public safety system and JEREMY C. RUARK cilors selected the intersec- community livability, think [email protected] tion at Kaster Road and Old critically about financing Portland Road for the site for options for a public facil- Efforts to develop a new a new police station. Costs ity, represent the City of St. police station in St. Helens and designs have yet to be Helens, its police Depart- are now evolving into a developed and finalized for a ment and municipal court in larger project. new police station. a positive and professional According to a release The City of St. Helens manner, and work as a team from the City of St. Helens, release, issued late Mon- to accomplish complex the project is now being day, Aug. 24, said applica- tasks,” the release states. described as a public service tions are being taken from The committee was creat- center. interested persons in the ed by the city council, which “There is now an opportu- community who would like will appoint the committee nity to realize community as- to volunteer to serve on the members. The committee pirations of improved safety new St. Helens Public Safety is tasked with advising the and livability by bringing our Facility Ad-Hoc Committee. city council in direction station up to current stan- The committee will meet and finance pertaining to a dards, co-locating police and monthly or as needed. The new public service center to Weekly Online Poll Last Week’s Results court functions, and incorpo- work of the committee will house the police department rating community space in a focus on our growing com- and municipal court. new public service center,” munity’s need for a modern Anyone interested in What are your plans for Do you agree with the the city release reads. public safety facility. A key volunteering time to serve on City officials have been in responsibility will be to the ad-hoc committee should end-of-summer vacation? Oregon School Activities the process of replacing the solicit and share feedback download an application by existing police station at 150 Association (OSAA) to move about current public safety going to www.sthelensore- Staycation Mountains S. 13th Street, saying it is services with the city council gon.gov/forms and return the Fall sports to Spring? too small and outdated. and the broader community. completed form to City Hall, Camping Taking a nap “Our current police The work of the commit- Attention: Kathy Payne, 265 station was built in 1971, tee will be closely tied to the Strand Street, St. Helens, OR Coast 59% Yes 41% No close to 50 years ago, and city’s strategic work plan, 97051. is 2,200 square feet,” the specifically Goal 3: A Liv- The deadline to submit an release states. “The current able and Safe Community. application is 5 p.m. Friday, facility does not have space Read more about the city’s Sept. 11. If you have any Vote online at thechronicleonline.com for training, briefing or goals and strategic plan at questions or would like an confidential interviews. The thechronicleonline.com. application mailed/emailed locker room and evidence “It is the desire of the city to you, contact Kathy Payne, storage spaces cannot ac- to recruit individuals who City Recorder, [email protected] commodate current best can commit the time and en- helens.or.us or call 503-366- Voices of the Community practices in policing.” ergy to assist in championing 8217. fined $5 million. this problem in their “new” Where are the Former head of the IRS Snake-Columbia salmon Lois Lerner who repeatedly plan. Viewpoints Indictments? took the 5th during sworn tes- Hot water in the reservoirs The UK Daily Mail timony was allowed to retire behind the dams on the Snake reported on 23 August that with full benefits. and Columbia rivers during Oregon Equestrian Trails volunteers Senate Judiciary Committee FBI partisans like “agent the summer months is killing Chairman Lindsay Graham in charge” Peter Strzok could salmon. You can see detailed mission in dirt, steel, wood ready to begin the process of expect similar nonthreatening graphing of these rising tem- SUSAN WELLINGTON revealed on Fox’s “Sunday and water. replacing the wooden corrals Morning Futures,” stating treatment should he be caught peratures, which once surpass Chronicle Guest Column Here, the Columbia of 12 years ago with steel newly released documents weaponizing the FBI. over 68 degrees Fahrenheit County Chapter works fencing and developing horse show the “ultimate double The FBI’s “Ultimate become increasingly deadly Thank you for the tribute mainly with the County friendly amenities at Dibblee standard” exercised by the Double Standard” was inter- to salmon and steelhead, in to non-profit organizations Parks Department. For Point Park. Both these proj- FBI in treatment of the Clin- ference far more outrageous Save Our Wild Salmon’s an- (August 12, 2020). Not more than two decades, the ects are in line with the ob- ton Vs. Trump campaigns. than the expected election day nual Hot Water Reports. enough attention is paid to members of this organization jective of making Columbia initiatives of foreign govern- With climate change how the citizens of Columbia Facts now in evidence have helped maintain trails at County a stronger economy show that Clinton was clearly ments. steadily warming the waters County fulfill their civic duty the County’s Camp Wilker- by attracting recreational Where are the indict- in the Columbia and Snake not only by voting but also advised of a foreign country’s son which has downed trees travelers. The use of the interest in influence through ments? Rivers, we need to provide working to make a special and understory growth every Horse Camp sites at Camp salmon a cooler, faster place to live and visit. donations and other means so year and some clear-cut tree Wilkerson is documented in she could protect herself. Wayne Mayo journey between their home I like horses and horse harvesting along the way. the reservation system and Scappoose rivers and the sea. Removing people, so I have joined the No such clear warning was The labor of members’- host record. offered to Trump. In fact, the the four Lower Snake dams Columbia County Chapter built information kiosks, For other people who like will allow more salmon and of Oregon Equestrian Trails suspicion dubbed “insur- a picnic shelter, an ADA horses and horse people, ance policy, crossfire hur- Salmon plan steelhead to return to cold, (OET). OET is a 501.C(3) mounting ramp, corrals, the club meets the second healthy streams and rivers statewide organization with ricane” was used to get FISA concerns helped with the new bath- Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the clearance to spy on the inner in the Snake basin. Sadly, the mission of establishing the Trump Administration’s room and water system in Moose Lodge in Warren, workings of the Trump cam- The feds’ new salmon and maintaining recreational the camp sites, and built a maintains a Facebook page at salmon plan does not call for paign morphing into a 3-year plan ignores climate science trails and horse camps, bridge. Before the estab- “Oregon-Equestrian-Trails- real river restoration. probe (which ultimately used and hot water caused by the working to ensure that lishment of the CZ Trail OET-Columbia-County-St- We need leadership on public lands remain open to up more headline ink than dams. Committee, OET members Helens” and invites everyone Watergate). this issue. We need Congress recreational equestrian use, patrolled the newly estab- to once a month workday. Washington, Oregon, and to step up, bring stakehold- teaching “Leave No Trace” For related background, the Environmental Protection lished county trail. The Thank you for helping me during the 2012 election the ers together and develop a outdoor ethics and linking Columbia County chapter of applaud the dedication and Agency have said the Snake solution to this crisis that can equestrians together. IRS crippled fund-raising River becomes too hot for OET has maintained trails hard work of this group in efforts of Patriot-Tea Party restore salmon and meet the Chapters around the state and performed clean-up at our wider community. wild salmon in the summer needs of the region. work with federal, state and groups by slow walking their and that dams are the biggest Dibblee Point even before it requests for 501-c status. The county land managers in became a park. Susan Wellington is a contributor to that problem. Breanne Lee IRS was found guilty and The federal agencies ignore projects that express that Now this organization is resident of St. Helens. Pacific City

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Columbia County’s trusted local news source Wednesday, August 26, 2020 www.thechronicleonline.com A5 State jobless rate dips demic. Leisure and hospitality less than a third of jobs lost STAFF REPORT suffered by far the largest job during March and April. [email protected] loss during March and April, These industries include shedding 118,700 jobs during construction; financial activi- Oregon’s unemployment the outset of the pandemic- ties; private education; profes- rate dropped to 10.4 percent induced drop in business. sional and business services; in July from 11.6 percent, as Then, between April and July, and transportation, warehous- revised, in June, according to the industry regained half of ing, and utilities. Oregon Employment Depart- the loss, as it rebounded by ment researchers 58,900 jobs over the past three One-time payments In July, Oregon’s unem- months. ployment rate was very close Three industries regained On July 14, the Oregon to the U.S. unemployment more than half of their lost Legislature’s Emergency rate; the U.S. rate dropped to jobs. Health care and social Board approved $35 mil- 10.2 percent in July from 11.1 assistance regained two-thirds lion in federal Coronavirus percent in June. of its lost jobs, with a rebound Relief Fund money to provide Oregon’s total nonfarm of 18,700 jobs over the past one-time $500 payments payroll employment rose by three months. During that to Oregonians facing hard- 20,500 jobs in July, following ships during the pandemic. a gain of 57,000 jobs in June. time, two industries regained Over the past three months, nearly two-thirds of their lost The payments were for those Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle jobs: other services (+9,300 qualifying Oregonians who Crews are re-painting the white caution lines along streets in St. Helens as annual maintenance work continues. employers added back 38 percent of the jobs that were jobs, or a 63% rebound) and had filed unemployment cut in March and April. retail trade (+13,900 jobs, or claims but had not received Over-the-month job gains 62%). any, or all the funds they were Streets get fresh striping in July were largest in leisure However, several key in- owned. and hospitality (+7,300 dustries experienced substan- The financial relief was tial job losses in March and distributed by several Oregon • 4” yellow (centerlines, said. “This typically costs jobs);government (+5,700);re- JEREMY C. RUARK tail trade (+3,600); health care April but have not rebounded credit unions beginning Aug. solid lines and “skips”): approximately $18,000.” substantially or have even 19 and the payments ended [email protected] 94,000 linear feet, about 17.5 The painting is special- and social assistance (+3,100); and professional and business declined further over the past Aug. 21 when the money ran miles ized for both day and night three months. out. City crews are re-striping • 4” white (fog lines, lane vision, according to King. services (+1,900). Meanwhile, the streets as part of the an- three of the major industries The following industries “After just two days, the divider “skips”): 59,500 lin- “When the paint is shed jobs between April and program delivered payments nual summer maintenance. ear feet, about 11.1 miles sprayed, it is mixed with tiny cut a substantial number of “We re-stripe the roads jobs in July: construction July: government (-5,200 to nearly 40,000 eligible • 8” white (bike lanes): reflective beads so that the jobs); manufacturing (-3,100); Oregonians,” Oregon House annually as normal mainte- 56,500 linear feet, about 10.5 lines show up at night when (-1,900 jobs); manufactur- nance,” City of St. Helens ing (-1,500); and information and information (-1,900). Speaker Tina Kotek said. “On miles headlights shine on them,” Most of the other major indus- the first day of the program, Communications Director King said the city’s King said. (-1,200). tries have regained fewer than 62% of the $500 payments Crystal King said. contractor only counts linear The while lines are Over the past five months 5,000 jobs each over the past went to zip codes outside the St. Helens crews keep a footage of the actual painted designed to guide drivers the major industries were im- Portland Metropolitan Area.” five-year running average, stripes, not the length of and to help traffic move pacted differently by the pan- three months while regaining but since the new average roadway. The roadways are smoothly. The re-striping totals aren’t compiled yet, striped annually. follows crosswalk mainte- the average numbers from “It is paid by the total nance conduced by the city Parents urged to get children immunized the last five years are: linear footage painted,” King crews in April. in a small group cohort, or all family members before STAFF REPORT online at home with their allowing them into the build- [email protected] family.” ing. Tossing smokes, reckless burning Families have the power Some providers are Parents are understand- to protect their children providing drive-up vaccine ably nervous about taking against serious, potentially programs. their children and teens to life-threatening diseases. With so many people out their doctors’ offices right Parents should talk to their of work and without health now, due to the COVID-19 child’s doctor or nurse about insurance, it’s important to pandemic. As a result, chil- whether they have missed know you can still keep your dren in Oregon are falling any routine vaccines, accord- child safe. The Vaccines for behind on their childhood ing to the OHA. Children (VFC) program of- vaccinations, according to Before rescheduling any fers free vaccines to families the Oregon Health Authority upcoming childhood vacci- who cannot afford to pay (OHA). nation or well visit appoint- for their children’s vaccines. August is National Immu- ments, parents are urged to Call 211 to find out more nization Awareness Month call the child’s health care about VFC. and the OHA wants to work provider to find out if the If your children need with families to ensure this appointment can remain as health insurance, they may pandemic is not followed scheduled and what precau- be eligible for the Oregon by an increase in cases of tions are in place to keep ev- Health Plan (OHP). It is FREE YARD DEBRIES vaccine-preventable diseases eryone safe from COVID-19. open to all children and teens or a preventable outbreak. Many health care provid- younger than 19, regard- “How students attend ers’ offices are taking special less of immigration status, RECYCLING SAT., APRIL 20! school is changing because Courtesy photo precautions, such as ensur- who meet income and other Throwing away of lighted matches, cigarettes, and other materials is prohibited under Oregon law. of COVID-19,” OHA school ing children who are well criteria. Trained community immunization coordinator are kept separate from sick partners across the state can according to the Lincoln upon any public transporta- Stacy de Assis Matthews children. help you fill out an applica- STAFF REPORT County Sheriff’s Office. tion facility” or “Permitting said. “We want to make sure [email protected] Many providers are limit- tion. It’s free. Even if the discarded any rubbish, trash, garbage, students are fully vaccinated, ing the number of people Qualitycigarette Bark does not start at a debris or other refuse to be so they are protected in who can go with a child Visit http://www.OHP.Or- As Oregon moves into its fire, throwing them out of thrown from a vehicle that whatever form their school second week of a declared to their appointment and egon.gov to find community the car is still a crime under the person is operating.” looks like: in a classroom, are taking temperatures of partners in your area. wildfire State of Emergency, the Oregon Revised Statutes This crime is a Class C officials are urging every- (ORS). misdemeanor and can apply lose jobs, income and create across the state, which will oneCompetitive to know Oregon’s laws Throwing away of lighted to the person who threw out about fire prevention. economic costs that may speed up results and create matches, cigarettes, and the cigarette and to the per- have physical and mental more capacity as needed. Large wildland fires are other materials is prohibited son operating the vehicle. SCHOOL a part of living in the Pacific From Page A1 health consequences. “We’re making a differ- under Oregon. ORS 476.715 The state is instead urging ence in stemming the tide Northwest during the sum- reads, “No one shall, at any Reckless Burning merPrices months. elected officials and busi- against COVID-19 in our time, throw away any lighted ness leaders to take the lead. communities,” Allen said. Wildland fires are dan- tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, People found reckless gerous, costly, and have a Brown asked local officials “But the virus remains matches or other lighted burning also face penalties. to tighten enforcement by prevalent across the state severe impact on air quality, material, on any forestland, ORS 164.335 states, “A according to a release from completing more business of Oregon and it’s a risk to private road, public high- person commits the crime inspections and using cre- everyone. We’re on the right the Lincoln County Sheriff’s way or railroad right of way of reckless burning if the Office. Cedar Chips ative ways for shutting down track, now we need to step within this state.” person recklessly damages large gatherings, where OHA on the gas.” “Our partner agencies in This crime is a Class B property of another by fire the fire Gardenservice do a Mulchgreat job reported they’ve seen sources Oregon has stabilized misdemeanor and applies or explosion.” This crime is of infections. at roughly 300 cases per of providing public informa- year-round. a Class A misdemeanor. “I’m here to deliver a day, according to OHA. tion aboutFir burning & Hemlock and out- Despite being a criminal door recreation restrictions message to local elected Brown would like to see that Offensive Littering act, discarded cigarette butts officials, local community number decrease to roughly to keep us all educated and detract from the natural safe, the Barkrelease Dustreads. “De- leaders and business leaders 60 cases per day in order to Oregon also has an beauty of our area. Dis- and to every single Orego- open classrooms for child- spite their best prevention offensive littering law. Ac- carded cigarettes can contain efforts, firefightersTrailmix are still nian,” Brown said. “Now care and K-12. cording to ORS 164.805, chemicals and carcinogens is the time to step up even Sidelinger noted that the called upon to extinguish “Discarding or depositing that are harmful to animals human-caused Soil wildland Blends fires further.” current transmission rate is any rubbish, trash, garbage, and the environment. at one, meaning one person all over the state.” debris or other refuse upon Discarded cigarettes are Courtesy photo Current Transmission is infected per each positive • Fir Shavings the land of another without Read more about Or- “Our infection rate is still too Rates case. The goal is to get the a frequent cause of wild- permission of the owner, or egon’s wildfire State of land fires along roadways, high to get all of our kids safely transmission rate down to upon any public way or in or Emergency on page A1. back into our classrooms in most For the second straight 0.75 percent, meaning less of our schools this fall,” Gov. week, cases statewide have than one person is infected Kate Brown said. declined, said Allen. OHA per each positive case. has reported a seven per- “While our COVID-19 Quality Bark at Competitive Prices strategies will work,” Brown cent drop from the previous data shows that we are do- said. “Either one will drive week and the total number ing better than many other Sold by yard or Unit for pick up or Delivery down the spread of the virus of deaths dropped from 39 states, the virus continues to • Variety of Fir & Hemlock Bark Dust quickly. Either one gives us to 31. The percentage of be a significant threat to our • BEAVER Mulch & Potting Soil BARK a fighting chance to open in positive tests has leveled off communities and we are not person instruction in educa- at 5.4 percent and hospital- close to keeping the infection • Cedar Chips & Trail Mix tion throughout much of the izations dropped from 143 rate level we need to reopen state later this fall. But one to 115. schools across Oregon,” path has a far greater cost Allen also noted that the Sidelinger said. than the other.” Yard Debris & Clean Wood Waste Recycling $15$9 per yd. state has secured an agree- All three state officials Clean Woodwaste Recycling Brown stated that closing ment to add over 20,000 stressed the importance of Clean = No pressure treated, paint or stain business can control the vi- tests to their weekly capac- following the health guide- WoodYard Waste Debris = Lumber, & branches, Woodwaste small stumps Recycling and logs. rus, but also comes at a great ity. 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Nathan Donald Helwig Melvin Joseph Setvin Dec. 12, 1960 ~ Aug. 10, 2020 Dec. 31, 1924 ~ July 15, 2020 Nathan Donald Helwig, remodeled much of his own Melvin Joseph Setvin Melvin attended the man farmer. He never lost his age 59, died of undefined home, loved designing and passed peacefully at his home University of Portland and re- passion for music and could cancer on Aug. 10, 2020 building decks and ponds. He on July 15, 2020, surrounded ceived a Bachelor of Science easily be distracted by the in his home in Woodburn also loved crabbing, watching by his family. He was ninety- degree in General Engineer- sound of a good swing band! surrounded by his family. Na- movies, camping, and play- five years old. Born to Joseph ing in 1950. After a brief stint His trumpet, almost as old than was born in Portland and ing cribbage. and Eleanor Setvin of Scap- as a surveyor, he accepted a as he was, stayed among his was a son of two teachers. He Nathan and his wife poose, Oregon, Melvin was professorship at the Univer- possessions to the end of his grew up with his older broth- moved to Woodburn six years raised there with his three sity of Portland teaching in days. er Bill in Monmouth, Tilla- ago to be closer to his chil- older sisters, Lois, Jeanne, the School of Engineering. Upon his retirement in mook, Canby and Milwaukie. dren, brother and dad. During and Maryanne. He graduated In 1956 Melvin accepted 1986 Melvin became a full- He learned many skills work- this time, Nathan continued from Scappoose Union High a position as a civil engineer time farmer. He also enjoyed ing at the Tillamook County in his position with Legacy School in 1942. with the US Army Corps riding his bicycle several Fairground during his high Portland Health as a Principal In 1944 Melvin enlisted of Engineers, North Pacific miles a day. He signed up school summers. He played Trainer Clinical Informatics in the United States Army. Division. He remained with as part time caregiver when football for his alma mater, Specialist. His later career He was assigned to the 10th the Corps until his retirement needed for his grandchil- Rex Putnam High School, brought him to oversee Epic United States Army and in 1986. Melvin worked on dren and was even known to in Portland before attending supported the St. Helens Training in Silverton, Wood- stationed in Okinawa Japan many interesting projects; change a diaper or two! The college (pre-med) at O.C.E. band and was often found at burn and on special assign- during World War II, where most notable among his family is grateful Melvin’s The first week in Monmouth, their practices and competi- ment in Hermiston. he was assigned bugle boy achievements included the two oldest great grandchil- he met his future wife Tiersa. tions. He loved designing and Nathan loved his children to Lieutenant General Simon design of the Chief Joseph dren, Cooper and Adi, were Nathan pursued a nursing building props for marching fiercely and his biggest joy Buckner Jr. While in Oki- and Bonneville powerhouse able to know and remember degree from Good Samaritan shows and being the official was spending time with his nawa Melvin played trumpet structures on the Columbia “Papa”. Nursing School and after he driver of the band equip- grandchildren, Corin (4) and in an Army stage band and River, during which time he Melvin is survived by his and Tiersa were married Aug ment trailer. As his children, Ember (2) - Spencer and reminisced often about his was the Head of the Structural wife Mary; son Gary (Marcy); 18,1984, he began his career Spencer and Kacy pursued Megan’s kids - and Shana, experiences playing for the Section of the Hydro-Electric daughters, Janean (Guy) and as a Mental Health Special- Drum Corps, Nathan sat - Kacy and Thad’s one year troops with such an accom- Design Branch of the Corps. Jody; grandchildren, Trevor, ist at Cedar Hills Hospital. on the board of the Oregon old. He said that they are plished group of musicians in One of his last projects was Barbara, Erynn and Ben; His adolescent psychiatric Crusaders Drum and Bugle what kept him grounded. a wartime atmosphere. the design for the sediment great grandchildren, Cooper, nursing continued at Holiday Corps for several years and They were also his biggest After his honorable retention structure installed in Parker and Adi; and sisters Park, Seventh Day Adven- drove their cook trailer across heartbreak knowing he was discharge in 1946, Melvin the Toutle River Valley after Jeanne Shoemaker of Scap- tist and Legacy Emmanuel country for their 2009 tour. to leave them, as he faced returned to Scappoose where the Mt. St. Helens volcano poose, Oregon and Maryanne Hospitals. The couple moved Nathan was a member of his cancer diagnosis just one he subsequently met and mar- eruption. Harth of Portland, Oregon. from Hillsboro to the home the Portland Football Official month before his death. ried Mary Eleanor Murgic in When his schedule al- “Life, if well lived, is long they built on Lindsay Lane in Association, refereeing high Nathan is predeceased by June 1948. Married seventy- lowed, Melvin enjoyed hiking enough.” Well lived Melvin Warren. school and junior high foot- both of his parents and was two years, they raised three on Mt. Hood and water skiing Joseph Setvin. Working nights allowed ball for 26 years for the metro cremated at Omega Funeral children together in addition with family and friends. He Please sign our online Nathan to take care of his area schools. While he en- and Cremation, in Portland. to building their own home purchased a small farm and guestbook at www.columbi- growing children, Spencer joyed being Umpire, he knew A ZOOM celebration of life literally from the ground up. enjoyed the role of gentle- afh.com. and Kacy. He was an active all positions, often white- will be held at 1 p.m. on Sept dad in the school PTAs, hatted, served as President 12, 2020. Please see Face- helping with field trips, on the association’s board book or inquire at Nathan- cookie days, lice checks and was part of the education [email protected] Jayson Allen Green and McBride Fun Runs. His team coaching new officials. for the specific link and time. Aug. 27, 1983 ~ July 2, 2020 passion for kids, schools, and He also was welcomed as The family requests that in teachers, lead him to run and a guest official by the Blue lieu of flowers you support Jayson Allen Green was was goofy and loved to make be elected twice to the St. Mountain Football Official a charity of your choice, or born in Portland, Oregon people laugh. Jayson was a Helens School board, twice Association for a season. your own family in some way on Aug. 27, 1983 to Brad- people person and he would serving as Chairman. Nathan loved any kind of with something special and ley A. Green and Carol L. help anyone. He is loved by Nathan delighted in team construction project, whether tell them about it at this same Green. He passed away in all that met him. endeavor. He enthusiastically his own or those of others. He email address. Longview, Washington on He was preceded in death July 2, 2020. by his father Bradley Green. Jayson went to school He is survived by his in St. Helens, Oregon and mother Carol Green; brother graduated in 2002. He was Tyler Green; beloved dog Vernon Clifford Hanson a tattoo artist and musician. Fender; numerous uncles, May 21, 1928 ~ July 7, 2020 He worked at several shops aunts and cousins; and many and had his own shop in friends. Vernon Clifford Hanson First Lutheran Church of St. Rochester, Washington. He A celebration of life will passed away peacefully, with Helens which he attended for had played with the band be held at 2 p.m. on Aug. 29, his son Cortland by his side, 61 years. His church was not Set in Stone. He enjoyed 2020 at 35010 Hankey Rd., at the age of 92 on Tues., only a place of worship, but it music (guitar), drawing and He was a loving, caring, St. Helens, Oregon. This will July 7, 2020 at Avamere St. is where he made his dearest gardening. be held outside. Helens. and closest friends. They gave and outgoing young man. He Because of the COVID-19 him great solace after the virus, a private grave side death of Elisabeth and during service was held at Bethany his time on hospice care. Jeff Humbird Lutheran Cemetery for family Vernon wanted to be and an outdoor Celebration of remembered as a “kind man” May 30, 1958 ~ Aug. 13, 2020 Life at the home of Cortland who had faith in God. His Jeff Humbird, 62, passed forward to the weekly family and November Hanson. outgoing personality, desire away peacefully surrounded night dinners. But he never Vernon was born at home to have fun and ability to by his family after a hard- was more content than when May 21, 1928 just outside of make emotional connec- fought battle with cancer. he was with his grandchil- Elk Point, South Dakota on tions with people made him Jeff was born on May 30, dren. the family farm. He was the girls and five boys) as fol- a wonderful husband, father 1958 in Vancouver, Wash- Jeff loved the Lord and third child of Herman Hanson lows: Clarinda Hanson White, and friend. ington to Bob and Corrine was a member of the Colum- and Christine Bottge Han- Cortland Hanson, Charlton Although our hearts Humbird. He lived in North bia River Baptist Church. He son. His siblings were Eileen Hanson, Creighton Hanson, are heavy and he is greatly Portland until 1971 when his also enjoyed traveling with Hanson Donnelly and Russell Corinne Hanson, Craylon missed, we imagine him joy- family moved to St. Helens. Tracey, taking several trips to Hanson. Hanson (passed away in June ful and happy in heaven with After high school, Jeff moved Hawaii and Mexico. Vernon served in the U.S. 2019), Cornell Hanson and his wife Elisabeth, his par- to Tigard where he met his Jeff is survived by his Army from 1951 – 1953. He Carla Hanson Villlatoro. They ents, Herman and Christine, future wife, Tracey. They wife Tracey; sister Betsy was a Corporal stationed in also had 13 grandchildren and brother Russell and sister were married on Sept. 2, (Mat) Penziol; daughter Amy Austria. He completed his five great-grandchildren. Eileen and his son Craylon. 1977. After their two children (Devon) Streed; son Jake service in the U.S. Army In 1956, Vernon and Elisa- We like to think of him danc- were born, their family moved (Kirsten) Humbird; grandchil- Reserve in 1957. beth moved to Oregon. Dur- ing once again. May he rest to New Mexico, then back dren, Zachary, Colby, Parker Vernon married the love of ing his career Vernon farmed in peace and joy. to Scappoose and finally St. before retiring in 2009. and Bailey; and his faithful his life Mary Elisabeth Ann and worked in paper mills Many thanks to Avamere Helens. Jeff enjoyed fishing, camp- dogs, Cane, Nadia and Annie. Kalstad on Jan. 12, 1955 at while owning and remodel- St. Helens, Signature Hospice Jeff had a great work ethic, ing, gardening, and building In lieu of flowers, dona- the St. Paul Lutheran Church ing rental houses. In the last Care and his personal care working in the oil fields of things. He loved all animals tions in Jeff’s name to the in Elk Point, South Dakota. 15 years before retiring, he assistant Julie Westwood. The Alaska and Texas. He also and made sure his dogs, hors- Columbia Humane Society is They were married for 58 had his own business as a love and tender care that he worked for many years as a es, cows, ducks, and chickens greatly appreciated. years before her passing in handyman and doing lawn received in his elderly years millwright at Taylor Made all had a good life. Please sign our online 2013. They had eight children maintenance. is greatly appreciated by his products and finally being an Jeff loved spending time guestbook at www.columbi- between 1955 – 1969 (three Vernon was active in the family. owner of his own dump truck, with his family and looked afh.com Orlon R. Beem Aug. 24, 1940 ~ July 29, 2020 Get an obituary into The Chronicle Email us at [email protected] or call 503-397-0116 Orlon R. 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KPTV ,6 O’Clock News (N) Family Feud Family Feud WWE Friday Night SmackDown (N Same-day Tape) 10 O’Clock News (N) 11 O’Clock News (N) The Big Bang Theory have also been rising in ESPN CHigh School Football High School Football Corner Canyon (UT) vs. Bingham (UT). (N) (Live) SportsCenter With Scott Van Pelt (N) (Live) SportsCenter With Scott Van Pelt congregate settings, like DISN I(5:00) “Descendants” (2015) Dove Cameron. “Descendants 2” (2017, Children’s) Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce. “Descendants 3” (2019) Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson. (:45) Jessie Jessie gets her big break. (:40) Jessie colleges and universities KPDX Q Mike & Molly Mike & Molly The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory 8 O’Clock News (N) 9 O’Clock News (N) The Simpsons Family Guy Family Guy Bob’s Burgers reopening and in nursing TBS WFamily Guy Family Guy Seinfeld “The Strike” ›› “The Longest Yard” (2005) Adam Sandler. Prisoners train for a football game against the guards. (DVS) ›› “Rampage” (2018, Action) Dwayne Johnson, Naomie Harris. (DVS) homes. According to Paul, SATURDAY MORNING AUGUST 29, 2020 75% of colleges and univer- 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 sities are partially or fully KATU ^ Good Morning America (N) KATU News This Morning Saturday (N) (Live) Good Morning America (N) Jack Hanna Ocean Treks WNBA Basketball: Storm vs Sky online. KOIN &(5:00) CBS This Morning: Saturday (N) Lucky Dog “Tater” Innovation Nation Mission Unstoppable Pet Vet Dream Team Hope in the Wild Best Friends Furever Ultimate Rush Lifelock and Norton PROTECT YOUR Football Preview “In the past week or DISC _Destroy-Second Sport Fishing Major League Fishing (N) Expedition Unknown Expedition Unknown Expedition Unknown two, schools have opened KGW (KGW News at Sunrise (N) Vets Saving Pets NHL Hockey Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Islanders. Conference semifinal action, Game 4. (N) (Live) and then closed because of Hero Elementary Molly of Denali Clifford-Dog Sesame Street Let’s Talk Menopause Easy Yoga: The Secret to Strength Easy Yoga for Arthritis With Peggy Cappy Easy Yoga for Diabetes With Peggy Cappy KOPB * outbreaks at residence halls KPTV ,Good Day Oregon Saturday (N) Animal Exploration MLB Pregame MLB Baseball Cleveland Indians at St. Louis Cardinals. From Busch Stadium in St. Louis. ESPN CFormula 1 Racing SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) High School Football Trinity Christian (TX) vs. Knoxville Catholic (TN). (N) (Live) or clusters on campuses,” DISN IMiraculous: Ladybug Miraculous: Ladybug Big City Greens (:20) Amphibia The Owl House Big City Greens Big City Greens Miraculous: Ladybug Miraculous: Ladybug Bunk’d Bunk’d Sydney to the Max Paul said. KPDX Q Animal Exploration Career Day Good Day Oregon Saturday (N) Garden Time Southern Liv Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Vitamins TBS WImpractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond ››› “Lethal Weapon” (1987, Action) Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Gary Busey. Lethal Weapon 2 The cases SATURDAY AFTERNOON AUGUST 29, 2020 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 After a decline in cases KATU ^ WNBA Basketball: Storm vs Sky PROTECT YOUR MyDestination.TV Cooking with Emeril Wild America Larry King Report America This Celebration of Service to America Awards KATU News at 5 (N) ABC World News at nursing homes, there has KOIN &PBR Bull Riding (N) WNBA Basketball New York Liberty vs Las Vegas Aces. (N) (Live) News Nation Paid Program Extra (N) KOIN 6 News at 5 (N) KOIN 6 News at 5:30 been a slight rise in cases, DISC _Expedition Unknown Expedition Unknown Expedition Unknown Expedition Unknown Expedition Unknown Expedition Unknown according to Paul. KGW (PGA Tour Golf BMW Championship, Third Round. From Olympia Fields Country Club - North in Olympia Fields, Ill. (N) (Live) Paid Program Paid Program NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400. (N) (Live) “Young people are Festive Europe (:27) Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise The struggle for black equality. (DVS) (:02) American Masters “Maya Angelou” Author and activist Maya Angelou. NewsHour Wk KOPB * increasingly driving case KPTV ,MLB Baseball: Indians at Cardinals Whacked Out Sports The Immortals The Short List Pure Outdoor Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Boxing ESPN CHigh School Football Bentonville West (AR) vs. Broken Arrow (OK). 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Rick Steves’ Tasty Europe (DVS) following guidelines,” Paul KPTV ,Boxing ›› “Soapdish” (1991, Comedy) Sally Field, Kevin Kline, Robert Downey Jr. Celebration of Service to America Awards 10 O’Clock News (N) Labor of Love “15 First Dates” ESPN CFCS Football Kick Off College football game that is played on the Saturday before the opening weekend of the season. (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) said. DISN IJessie (:25) ›› “Hotel Transylvania” (2012) Voices of Adam Sandler. Big City Greens (N) (:22) Amphibia (N) (:06) The Owl House (:40) Amphibia (:05) Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens (:20) Amphibia KPDX Q The Carbonaro Effect Recipe.TV Timbers Pre MLS Soccer Real Salt Lake at Portland Timbers. From Providence Park in Portland, Ore. Timbers Post-Game No More Dentures Slim Cycle The Listener “Now You See Him” New test TBS W(4:30) ›› “Lethal Weapon 4” (1998) ›› “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” (2006) Will Ferrell. 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CH20-1477 CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY Estate of HELEN M. Personal Representative’s the records of the court, the LINDBERG, Deceased. attorney at the address stated Personal Representative, or No. 20PB05685 PROBATE below a copy of the claim the attorney for the Personal NOTICE TO CREDITORS and filing the original of Representative. Date of First ORS 113.155. The Personal the claim with the court. Publication: August 26, Representative named All persons having claims 2020. WANDA S. CORY, below has been appointed against the estate must Personal Representative, as Personal Representative present them within four PO Box 1543, Castle of this estate. Any person months after the date of Rock, WA 98611. having a claim against the the first publication of Attorneys for Personal decedent must, before the the notice to the Personal Representative: MICHAEL time the claim would be Representative at the A. CLAXTON (OSB barred by any otherwise address designated in the #961375) WALSTEAD applicable statute of notice for the presentation MERTSCHING PS, Civic limitations, present the claim of claims or they may be Center Building, Third in the manner as provided in barred. All persons whose Floor, 1700 Hudson Street, ORS Chapter 115 by serving rights may be affected by PO Box 15459, Longview, on or mailing to the Personal the proceeding may obtain WA 98632-7934, Telephone: Representative or the additional information from (360) 423-5220

CH20-1470 CH20-1473 CIRCUIT COURT OF NOTICE OF THE STATE OF OREGON WORKSHOP The Columbia County Fair COUNTY OF COLUMBIA Board is holding a workshop on Thursday, September Probate Department In the 1677 St. Helens Street, St. 3, 2020 to take place at Matter of the Estate of Scott Helens, Oregon 97051 or the the fairgrounds pavilion at R. Ellarson, deceased. No. claims may be barred. All 6:30pm, 58892 Saulser Rd 20PB05491 NOTICE TO persons whose rights may be St Helens, OR. The public is INTERESTED PERSONS affected by the proceedings invited as we are following Notice is hereby given that in this estate may obtain social distancing guidelines, Sandra K. Ellarson has additional information from please bring a mask. been appointed and has the records of the court, the qualified as the personal personal representative, or CH20-1478 representative of the estate. the attorney for the personal All persons having claims representative. 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Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle This paved path is part of the Rainier Riverfront Trail meandering along the Columbia River with the Lewis Public information markers have ben placed along the Rainier Riverfront Trail in Rainier. and Clark Bridge in the background. the next step is Requests for They enjoy the outdoors and Rainier Riverfront Trial sys- businesses coming into at thechronicleonline.com. JEREMY C. RUARK Proposal (RFP) for the work the river, so it’s not as crazy tem is still unknown but that town and we need adequate The council also re- [email protected] needed to break ground and as it sounds.” the city would pursue grants members to do an efficient viewed the latest efforts to pave a walking path. Bank Cole said such trail sys- and donations as funding job.” stop annual flooding from Rainier Mayor Jerry Cole stabilization needs to hap- tems are also an economic options. The city council also Fox Creek. admits he is a dreamer. pen as well.” boost to local communities. During the Monday received an update about “The yearly inspection of And Cole is seeing part Cole said his ultimate “It also adds economic night, Aug. 17 Rainier City the ‘A’ Street Improvement the culvert was conducted of his dream for a natural dream is a trail system that value to whole regions if the Council meeting, members Project which is almost this past week,” Cole said. trail system become reality. could eventually connect ultimate project was done,” agreed to reduce the number done. “The effort looks for any The Rainier City Council to Clatskanie along the Cole said. “Right now we of volunteers serving on Cole said he is satisfied buildup of sentiment, if the has also embraced Cole’s Columbia River. are just trying to complete the city’s planning commis- that the years-long project is creek still flows smoothly efforts to develop a trail “If we could get this the Rainier portion but sion from seven to five in what the city needed. and if there is any blockage system from the senior trail to go all the way to nothing is good enough for an effort to streamline the “It totally meets my ex- or collapse of the pipe.” housing area in the city Clatskanie and to Astoria us, the dreamers. It is all system, according to Cole, pectations,” Cole said. “The stretching along the river to that would be something,” about what can make our who said recruiting and thing for me has always For more information the boat tie-up at 3rd Street. Cole said. “These trails add region better and what little retaining members has been been safety. Cars and loco- about the Rainier City “We are in the phase enjoyment to people’s lives projects that we can do to challenging. motives don’t mix.” Council meetings, contact of survey and easement and helps their health. Peo- add value to our lives.” “Planning is so impor- Read more about the ‘A’ Rainier City Hall at 503- acquisition,” Cole said, “and ple love that kind of stuff. Cole said the cost of the tant,” Cole said. “We want Street Improvement Project 556-7301.

utilize personnel, equipment personnel, from Clatsop, Linn and facilities from other state and Marion counties to Cali- agencies in order to respond fornia late last week. to or mitigate the effects of California made the re- the wildfire emergency. quest through the Emergency FIREFrom Page A1 The Oregon National Management Assistance Guard will deploy firefighting Compact (EMAC), a na- adds complexity to wildland resources as needed and in tional state-to-state mutual aid firefighting and operations to accordance with Operations system. The EMAC request protect the health and safety Agreement Smokey 2020 is sent directly to the Oregon of firefighters and Oregonians throughout the remainder of Office of Emergency Man- whose homes or businesses the fire season based upon may be threatened by wildfire, agement. The requests allow according to Brown. threat and resource shortfalls. for the OSFM to mobilize re- “The wildfire season has Read how the Guard prepared sources through the OFMAS. escalated in Oregon this sum- for this special assignment at The task forces are com- mer, and fire crews are work- thechronicleonline.com. prised of Oregon’s structural ing in extreme temperatures The Oregon Department of firefighting agencies, which to keep homes and resources Forestry’s 2020 Fire Statis- provide structural firefighting safe during this pandemic,” tics as of Monday, Aug. 24, and all-hazards assistance. Brown said. “Given drought showed: “The Oregon Fire Mu- conditions and hotter than tual Aid System is poised to usual temperatures, Orego- • 529 Human-caused fires provide approximately 20 nians should be prepared for • Acres burned: 3,333 task forces quickly to areas Photo courtesy of Mike Weber an intense wildfire season this • 140 Lightning-caused throughout the state,” Oregon Bob Berg (#0 green Neon) and Ryan Potter (#10 Neon owned by Berg) are on their way to a one, two finish in summer.” fires State Fire Marshal Jim Walker the Aug. 15 Four Cylinder main at River City Speedway in St. Helens. Brown said she is commit- • Acres burned: 3,247 said. “Given our current Cylinder main in the July 12 Speedway season ted to making state resources weather and fire conditions, CCRA season opener. Berg’s available to ensure crews have Oregon assisting we remain on standby should SPEEDWAY California crews From Page A1 wife Tiffany also competes The speedway’s 36th the resources they need on the Oregon need resources; in stock car racing and she year of stock car racing has ground and across the state. however, given that we are “I urge the public to use While no fire crews from not currently mobilized on a fun and it’s great that we can drove the Neon to a ninth certainly been a rather unique place finish in the opener. and somewhat subdued extreme caution and be Columbia County had been conflagration and the need in come out and here and race mindful of fire restrictions to dispatched as of Aug. 24, the California, we feel confident this year. In the following race July experience for everyone at 18, Jim Potter drove a Neon the Columbia County Fair- protect the beauty and bounty Oregon Office of State Fire of our ability to provide as- Berg has an absolutely ter- of our state,” Brown said. Marshal (OSFM) has mobiliz- sistance to our neighbors in rific sense of humor as he’s to victory lane in the Four grounds facility. Under Phase Cylinder main. A week later, 2 of Oregon Governor Kate Pursuant to ORS 401.165 ing other Oregon fire resourc- this time.” often seen smiling, laughing et seq, Brown determined es to assist with the response Oregon’s structural and thoroughly enjoying the Ryan Potter, 16, recorded Brown’s reopening plan, the his best ever finish by driv- track can have just a total of that a threat to life, safety, to California wildfires. firefighters mobilized by the atmosphere of camaraderie and property exists due to the The Oregon mobiliza- OSFM were last sent to Cali- with his pit crew members ing a Neon to a runnerup 250 people, including drivers, position in the Tuner main. pit crew members and track imminent threat of wildfire. tion follows the statewide fornia to respond to multiple and other drivers as well. The Governor’s declara- emergency declaration on fires there in late October “Earlier this year, I was Berg won the 20-lap Four employees. Unfortunately, Cylinder main Aug. 15, fol- no fans are allowed to attend tion authorizes the Oregon Aug. 18 by California Gov. and November 2019, includ- worried that we wouldn’t be Department of Forestry and Gavin Newsom in response ing the Burris Fire in Men- able to race at all,” Berg said lowed by Ryan Potter and races this year. the Oregon Office of the State to extreme temperatures and docino County, the Kincade “We don’t have as many cars Sharmaine Jobanek - Jim Drivers will not earn points Fire Marshal, in coordination wildfires conditions. participating as we normally Potter’s girlfriend, for an for any events, which means Fire in Sonoma County and impressive one-two-three that for the first time in the with the Oregon Office of The OSFM sent strike the Ranch Fire in Tehama do though because of the Emergency Management, to state mandated COVID-19 finish by the Berg racing track history, there won’t be teams comprising of 52 County. restrictions.” team. In the last race Aug. any division champions this Berg, 56, owns three 1997 22, Bob took third place year. Nevertheless, drivers are Dodge Neons that members in the Four Cylinder main enjoying some very competi- of his Eaton’s Tire & Service and Tiffany finished in 12th tive and exciting side-by-side COLUMBIA PACIFIC Center sponsored team drive place. racing while competing for at the speedway. The father/ Berg won division titles a cash purse and trophies, son duo of Jim Potter and son in 2016 (Four Cylinder) and which is similar to previous Ryan drive Neons in the Four 2018 (Tuner Division), giv- years at the track. An aver- Get Ready Guide Cylinder Division and also in ing him the proud distinc- age of over 60 drivers have Tuner Division events at the tion as a two-time CCRA participated in each of the five track. champion. Berg also won CCRA events this year. the 2018 Tuner Division The shortened season, Rookie-of-the-Year Award. which began two months later 2020/2021 Track record Berg, a 1982 St. Helens than usual in July, concludes Berg, a 28-year stock car High graduate, has operated with three more events on racing veteran, had a terrific his company Cozy Lawn Sept. 5 and 6, followed by the AdvertisingAdvertising Maintenance, for 29 years. Sept. 19 season finale. start when he won the Four Deadline: Sept.Sept. 1610 Salute to the Inserted into 10 papers C O L U M B I A P A CSalute I F I C to theU.S. Coast Guard beginning the week of GetSalute Ready to U.S.the Guide Coast Guard September 28, 2020 U.S. Coast GuardSalute to the Salute2020-2021Salute to theU.S. Coast Guard This guide to preparing for a U.S.to Coast the Guard health crisis,winter, storms and U.S. Coast Guard The Chief The Chronicle The Chief The Chronicle natural disasters is a special Published by Country Media, Inc. 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