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Serving Columbia County since 1881 Labor shortage is a wage shortage changes make sense to continue AURORA BIGGERS providing a safety net for Orego- [email protected] nians who are unable to work As businesses in Columbia due to legitimate COVID circum- County emerge from the CO- stance while also acknowledging VID-19 pandemic, many are changes to the rules are neces- facing the challenge of a limited sary given the wide availability workforce. The work shortage of vaccinations readily available isn’t new. It has been a consistent to all Oregonians 16 and older,” issue for many employers across Brandt said. “We know we can the state of Oregon and the na- protect those who need benefits tion, according the economists. while also adjusting our COVID Nationally, businesses across scenarios currently resulting in industries are experiencing labor eligibility to encourage a return shortages as employees experi- to work when and where it makes ence low wages. This is not a sense for the individual and our coincidence, according to Erik industry employers.” Knoder, a regional economist with the Oregon Employment Aggressive hiring tactics Department. From 2010 through 2020 the Northwest businesses like average wage – including full and Burgerville are turning to aggres- part-time jobs – increased 35% in sive hiring tactics, according to Benton County, 36% in Clat- Burgerville Director of Strategic sop County, 39% in Columbia Initiatives Hillary Barbour. County, 41% in Lincoln County, “On the food side, I’m really and 44% in Tillamook County. happy to report that because of “That seems great, until we our super hyperlocal supply chain remember that inflation increased we haven’t had any of the food also during that time.” Knoder shortages,” Barbour said. “How- wrote in a recent guest article for ever, the restaurant industry has The Chronicle. been hit among the hardest by On May 18, the Oregon Em- the pandemic. We are definitely ployment Department announced experiencing the labor shortages that hiring in May ground to a and the challenges that come Metro Creative Connect / The Chronicle virtual standstill, with the unem- Business operators are facing what some are calling a labor shortage and struggling to find solutions to maintain employees and along with that.” ployment rate unchanged at 6%. sustain profits. To combat the restaurant The lack of job gains was strik- chain’s gap in labor, Barbour said ing, and part of a national trend. (ORLA) blame the labor shortage benefits that incentivize a ‘wait that took effect June 30, Brandt Burgerville has been “trying to on hefty unemployment insurance it out’ mentality,” Jason Brandt, and businesses collectively that meet the talent where they are.” A Unemployment benefits blamed benefits from the government. President & CEO of ORLA said the Chronicle spoke with hope strategy which includes attending “It is clear the workforce chal- in a statement to The Chronicle. employment will pick up. virtual job fairs (they hope to be Some business owners and lenges the hospitality industry is As the state emerges from “We look forward to working associations like the Oregon Res- currently experiencing includes the pandemic and reopens under with the Oregon Employment ­ taurant and Lodging Association the enhanced unemployment Gov. Brown’s executive order Department to determine what See LABOR Page A5 Masks off, doors open Monica Seidl said. “We are hope- ful for businesses to get back to work and be able to hire employ- ees.” Seidl said the chamber is ask- ing customers to be patient with businesses that are short staffed and doing what they can to navi- gate that situation. “It has been a long year and a half, but I think this is a step in the right direction,” she said of the reopening. “Those who wanted to be vaccinated are, and those who have not been vaccinated have been given the opportunity. We all have different belief systems and need to respect everyone’s freedom. Courtesy photo Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle In Rainier, City Administrator The St. Helens Parks and Recreation Program believes that a quality recreation pro- The pandemic related signs limiting public access to St. Helens City Hall have been Scott Jorgensen city employees removed as of Wednesday, June 30, following the Governor Brown’s executive order gram is an asset to any community, according to a release from the city. allowing the state to reopen. are welcome to continue wear- ing face coverings if they wish, Hall and the Columbia County but the city has not imposed any Parks and Rec receives JEREMY C. RUARK Courthouse. restrictions beyond what state [email protected] The city of St. Helens Com- officials implemented. If the state munication Director Crystal King is no longer requiring masks to be AURORA BIGGERS said the city is resuming normal worn, Jorgensen said the city will additional $35,000 [email protected] operations. not be requiring its employees to unorganized play opportunities for “In keeping with Governor do so. STAFF REPORT all ages in the St. Helens commu- As Gov. Kate Brown’s execu- Brown’s latest recovery order, “The public has endured much [email protected] nity. tive order reopening the state’s St. Helens City Hall is now open discomfort and inconvenience The Early Childhood Family over the last year for the sake of The St. Helens Parks and Recre- economy took effect Wednesday, to the public for regular business ation Program administrators have Support Fund grant will support June 30, most businesses and hours,” King said. “Lifting the lo- limiting the spread of the virus,” summer learning and recreational he said. “Business owners have been notified that they are approved public offices began to return to cal state of emergency will be on to receive $10,000 from the Trail opportunities for children 0-5 and normalcy. the next St. Helens City Council been strained by capacity limits their parents. The St. Helens Parks and other restrictions on their op- Blazers Foundation Fund of the agenda for review.” Oregon Community Foundation and and Recreation Program will focus Signs down, cities reopen Clatskanie City Manager Greg erations, employees were put out on enhancing its current Nature of work and most gatherings were $25,000 from the Early Childhood Hinkelman said its back to normal. Family Support Fund of the Oregon Buddies, Playground, and Let’s Signs detailing the restrictions “City Hall is fully open and prohibited. We’re pleased that our Play programs. businesses will be able to serve Community Foundation. and limiting public access have no employees are wearing masks, This is in addition to a $75,000 The St. Helens Parks and Recre- been removed at several public nor are we requiring the public to their customers and that work- ation Program believes that a qual- ers can return to their jobs. The grant which was recently awarded locations, such as St. Helens City wear masks,” he said. to St. Helens from the K-12 Sum- ity recreation program is an asset Hinkelman said the Clatskanie vitality of our small businesses is to any community, the city release critical to the city. We stood with mer Learning Fund of the Oregon City Council will be lifting the Community Foundation, according states. The parks and rec program Opinion ...... A4 state of emergency issued at the them during this difficult time and partners with other community applaud their patience in adhering to a city release. onset of the pandemic when it The $110,000 in grant funding organizations and agencies to offer Poll ...... A4 meets during regular session next to the state’s public health guide- programs that create a stronger lines.” will be used to support summer Obituaries ...... A5 week. programs at the St. Helens Parks community. “We are encouraging people Classified Ads ...... A6 and Recreation Program. 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ColumbiaCountyOR.Gov/Vaccine | 503-397-7247 A2 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, July 7, 2021 $350,000 improvements for Scappoose Marina

Courtesy photo from the Port of Columbia County Courtesy photo from the Port of Columbia County The Port of Columbia County is using grant funding for design, engineering, and permitting improvements The Scappoose Marina is located at 57420 Old Portland Road in Warren. at the Scappoose Marina. bined with $175,000.00 of Relations Representative well defined and can be in Sisco said the projects reduce congestion and in- JEREMY C. RUARK applicant match. The total Gina Sisco. conflict with the motorized are designed to embrace the crease safety at the marina.” [email protected] project cost is $350,000.00, “The specific projects users at the boat ramp, ac- growing popularity of the The current grant is for The Oregon Marine according to the Oregon will depend on how suc- cording to Sisco. marina. design engineering and Board has approved project Marine Board. cessful we are with our “This, along with ad- “During the busy season permitting. Sisco said con- funding designed to im- The funding will cover permitting,” Sisco said. ditional parking lot changes of May-September, it is not struction will not take place prove the Scappoose Bay the design engineering and “We would like to add for improved traffic flow, uncommon for the marina until the permitting process Marina. permitting for boat ramp more dock space for kayak will help to alleviate some to have upwards of 2,000 is complete and additional The grant will pay for maintenance, dock improve- launching and provide a of the congestion we have visitors per weekend, and grant funding for the con- consultant services for ments, and upland improve- new paddle craft unload- been seeing in the marina the marina was not origi- struction is secured. design, engineering and ments at the marina that ing and staging area that is launch lane and parking nally constructed to handle permitting. The Board ap- will provide a better experi- away from the sidewalk and lot,” she said. “We also this number of users,” she The Scappoose Marina proved $87,500.00 in Boat- ence for both our motorized vehicle travel area.” want to build new ADA said. “By making repairs to is located at 57420 Old ing Facility Grant funds and non-motorized users, The current staging parking stalls that are closer the boat launch and expand- Portland Road in Warren. and $87,500.00 Waterway according to the Port of areas for kayakers and other to the docks to provide bet- ing access and capacity for For more information, call Access Grant funds com- Columbia County’s Public non-motorized users are not ter access for those users.” paddle craft users, we can 503-397-2888. Boating crashes up, danger increasing

is people operating above grab the ankle leash, but if JEREMY C. RUARK their skill or knowledge it’s at the waste, it’s easier. [email protected] level. There were many You may have noticed novices last year that ended The Chronicle: What an increase in the boating up in strong currents and are the most common areas traffic along the Columbia simply capsized, or turned where the boating accidents River and other waterways to quickly and were ejected and fatalities occur? in St. Helens and Scap- from their boat. poose. If you’re using a small Henry: Ten of the fatali- Even during the height boat, you should dress with ties occurred on lakes, 10 of the COVID-19 pandemic, the expectation that you’ll on rivers, and six on bays boaters from all over were end up in the water. A life or near the mouth of coastal flocking to the waterways. jacket is part of that outfit, rivers. Oregon has such a Now that the pandemic but if the water is cold, broad mix of waterways that restrictions are lifted, the wear appropriate cloth- this diversity is not uncom- Oregon Marine Board is ing, which may include a mon. What was uncom- seeing a flood of recreation- wet- or dry-suit, or at least mon last year was the high ists on waterways through- synthetic materials that dry number of fatalities prior out the state. quickly. One of last year’s to July 4. Exactly half were Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle toughest fatalities was a in non-motorized boats, but Kayaks and canoes can often be seen drifting along the Columbia River at St. Helens. They mix with a flood Marine patrol officers of speed boats, jet skies, and commercial ships using the popular waterway. said that is heightening father and daughter using most were in small boats. conflicts and danger. stand-up paddleboards on Most accidents occur on In the following conver- a river. They were well- more crowded waterways. sation, The Chronicle gains outfitted with life jackets insight into the waterway and wetsuits, but their ankle The Chronicle: What dangers from Oregon State leashes became entangled in are the most common boat- Marine Board Boating a downed tree. We are work- ing violations and what is Safety Program Manager ing to educate SUPers to the range of fines for those Randy Henry. use ‘quick release’ leashes boating violations? on moving waters to prevent The Chronicle: How such incidents. Henry: The most com- many boating fatalities SUP is Stand Up Paddle mon violations relate to ves- in Oregon in the past two Board. It’s a growth area of sel registration. Violations years. recreational boating, and use range from $115 to $265 of life jackets is relatively depending what the problem Henry: Oregon had 26 low. They’re fun, cheap, is. The most common op- fatalities in 2020, and we transportable, but they are erational violation is for life have six so far this year. still considered boats. We jackets. That fine is $115 for had three SUP fatalities last adults and $265 for children The Chronicle: What year. under 13. This is the first are the most common ele- Many SUPers use ‘ankle year we are really citing ments that lead to boating leashes’ so if they fall off, for “no Waterway Access accidents and fatalities? the board doesn’t get away Permit” which is required from them. It’s a good idea for non-motorized boats in lakes and flat water, but over 10’ long, and that’s a Job Fair Henry: Life jackets would likely have saved not in moving water. The $115 fine. Other common 19 of last year’s drowning- leash is a strong cord and violations include “slow no Saturday, July 17th at 8:00 AM to Noon related fatalities, so wearing the Velcro is very powerful. wake,” failure to maintain a a life jacket is your best bet The quick-release leashes look-out, motor prohibited, Pacific Stainless Products for surviving a dunking or often hook to a life jacket reckless boating, all which incident. But life jackets and have an easy-grab carry a $265 fine. 58500 McNulty Way, St. Helens don’t prevent accidents, they handle that releases it. When just help you survive them. pinned in the water, the hy- For more information, The elements that lead to draulics make it impossible contact the Oregon Marine the majority of incidents to bend your waste up to Board at 503-378-8587. Pacific Stainless is seeking to expand its workforce by hiring qualified production and management staff, as well as people with SNAP offering power outage relief potential. Come and find out what is special STAFF REPORT about PSP at the Saturday Job Fair. Limited [email protected] tours will be given on the half hour starting Oregonians who lost food purchased with at 8:30 AM – Noon. Hiring managers will be Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) on hand to complete interviews with benefits due to power out- ages caused during the applying candidates. excessive heat wave are encouraged to apply for replacement benefits with the Oregon Department of Now accepting applications for: Human Services (ODHS). Supervisors, Tig Welders (Fab & Assy), SNAP households who SNAP is a federal program that provides food assistance to ap- lost or disposed of food that proximately 1 million eligible, low-income families and individuals in Metal Finishers, Powder Coaters, was unsafe to eat due to Oregon, including many older adults and people with disabilities. power outages can request Managers, Mechanical Assy, General Shop SNAP replacement benefits. to the households existing adrcoforegon.org. Replacement benefits also Electronic Benefits Transfer • Dial 2-1-1, or text Help, Employee Development, Shipping, may be available to SNAP (EBT) card. your zip code to 898-211, households who lost food www.211info.org Drivers, Machinists, and Inspectors. due to home damage. Resources to help meet Replacement benefits basic needs Oregonians in need can must be requested within 10 apply for benefits, including calendar days of the food • Find a food pantry: SNAP, child care, cash as- Starting Wage range from $13 to $22 loss by: foodfinder.oregonfoodbank. sistance and Medicaid. Learn • Calling (800) 699-9075 org more at benefits.oregon.gov. DOE and ability. • Email: SSP.Statewide- • Learn about government For local resources in your [email protected]. programs and community area, such as food or shelter, or.us resources for older adults and please call 2-1-1 or reach people with disabilities: Ag- out to the state’s Aging and Email – [email protected] Once approved, replace- ing and Disability Resource Disability Resource Connec- ment benefits are added Connection of Oregon at tion (ADRC) at 1-855-ORE- 1-855-673-2372 or www. ADRC or 1-855-673-2372. Columbia County’s trusted local news source Wednesday, July 7, 2021 www.thechronicleonline.com A3 What’s next for NEXT?

Courtesy photo from the American Red Cross Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection con- trol, and additional precautions to ensure the health of all those in attendance, according to the Red Cross. Courtesy photo from the Port of Columbia County The NEXT Renewable Fuels biofuels plant will utilize this dock at Port Westward in Clatskanie. on track and moving forward mind for the people who live ‘Severe’ blood shortage JEREMY C. RUARK after some delays related in the region. [email protected] to the COVID-19 and other “I feel confident we can ensure hospital shelves are lower donor turnout. management changes for the move this project forward in STAFF REPORT stocked with blood products The need for blood The Port of Columbia [email protected] County has scheduled two project. a way that is aligned with the over the Fourth of July holi- doesn’t take a holiday break community open houses to “We have our permits values of Columbia County The American Red Cross day and beyond. − patients still depend on provide an update concerning in with the major state and and provide longterm, re- continues to experience a Donors of all blood types lifesaving transfusions, ac- development of a $1.6 billion federal agencies,” he said. sponsible economic develop- severe blood shortage that – especially type O – are cording to Red Cross admin- renewable diesel production “We are in the final stages ment opportunities for the is negatively affecting blood urged to make an appoint- istrators. facility at Port Westward. of the site plan and area plan people who live and work product availability across ment to give now and help As a thank you, donors The open house from to support the actual facil- here.” he said. “I am looking the country. ensure hospital shelves are who come to give July 7-31 6 to 8 p.m. July 8, will be ity development. We have forward to focusing the next Currently, the Red Cross stocked with blood products will receive a $10 Amazon. conducted at the Clatskanie also completed the logisti- phase of conversation to the is working around the clock over the Fourth of July holi- com Gift Card by email, plus Cultural Center, 75 S. Ne- cal study for the feedstock opportunity renewable diesel to provide blood products to day and beyond. a chance to win gas for a halem Street in Clatskanie receipt and shipment of the provides as a full drop-in hospitals responding to an A blood drive will be held year, a $5,000 value. and a second meeting will final product (renewable replacement to current fossil- unusually high number of from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July Donors are needed now be held July 14 in St. Helens diesel).” fuel based diesel.” traumas and emergency room 14 at the Columbia County to prevent further delays to to update the progress of the Efrid said through the According to Efrid, visits, as well as overdoses Sheriff’s Office at 901 Port patient care. NEXT Renewable Fuels bio- process the development has renewable diesel is in high and resulting transplants. As Avenue in St. Helens. refinery project. faced issues. demand and will become a result of the blood short- While summer is tradi- Schedule an appointment Port Executive Direc- “Our investment now is in even higher demand and age, some hospitals are being tionally a time when blood to give blood now by using tor Doug Hayes told The likely to be $2 billion,” he “Port Westward is a perfect forced to slow the pace of donations decline, this year the Red Cross Blood Donor Chronicle in an earlier said. “So far, most issues location that will allow for elective surgeries until the is particularly challenging App, visiting RedCrossBlood. published interview, that have not been ‘challenges’ us to be a national leader in blood supply stabilizes, de- as many Americans receive org, calling 1-800-RED when complete, the NEXT but more that we are learn- production and distribution to laying crucial patient care. their vaccinations and resume CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or Renewable facility will have ing and listening to different help reduce emissions up and Blood and platelet donors summer activities after more enabling the Blood Donor capacity to produce approxi- perspectives from community down the entire West Coast,” are needed now to help than a year of limited interac- Skill on any Alexa Echo mately 50,000 barrels a day members and leaders who he said. tions and travel, leading to device. of renewable diesel fuel. bring experience from other NEXT plans to continue “Renewable diesel is dif- projects or provide valued its public outreach, holding ferent than other biofuels be- input on how our project additional opportunities for cause it is a fully replaceable may impact issues that are public engagement and input. product to current diesel fuel important locally, such as For more information, and based on initial produc- transportation.” visit www.nextrenewables. tion, the net emissions sav- Efrid said NEXT’s ap- com, or email questions to ings will be equal to remov- proach is to listen and work [email protected] or ing 1 million vehicles from together to identify com- natasha@NEXTrenewables. the road,” Hayes said. “The mon solutions that help com. facility will position Oregon address any concerns and to — and Port Westward — as maximize the benefit for the Follow developments at a leader in advanced biofuels people of Columbia County. thechronicleonline.com and production.” “We are fortunate to have in the Wednesday print edi- Hayes said more than 800 strong partners at the Port tions of The Chronicle. jobs will be created during and throughout the county the construction phase and who not only recognize the more than 200 full time, job creation and economic NEXT Open Houses highly paid and skilled jobs opportunity, but who also 6-8 p.m. July 8 will be created once the facil- recognize how significant Clatskanie Cultural ity is operating. this project is to advanc- ing clean fuel and putting Center NEXT had been navigat- 75 S. Nehalem St. ing through the permitting Columbia County on the map process, working toward as a leader in the production Clatskanie 2022, for the construction of of renewable diesel for the 5:30-7:30 July 14 the facility that was targeted entire West Coast,” he said. The Roof to open in 2024. Efrid acknowledged that 31 Cowlitz St. NEXT Renewable Fuels, the project development, construction and logistical St. Helens Inc. Executive Chairman 503-397-2888 Chris Efrid said the project is details are currently front of Oregon’s Move Over Law

Metro Creative Connections / The Chronicle The Move Over Law is in place to help protect law enforcement officers, emergency workers, tow operators, and those who routinely provide assistance to motorists along the highways, as well as the general public. change lanes, slow down to fully watch for emergency STAFF REPORT a speed that is at least 5 mph workers directing traffic and [email protected] below the posted or desig- follow all of their instruc- In the last 10 years, more nated speed of the roadway. tions. than 700 law enforcement • In all cases, the driver officers have been killed in must try to provide as much The Lincoln County traffic incidents, according room as possible for the Sheriff’s Office contributed to the Oregon Department of emergency vehicle, tow to this report. Transportation (ODOT). truck or roadside assistance In many of those cases, vehicle. the officers were pulled over on the side of the road when The Move Over Law is inattentive drivers crashed in place to help protect law into them at high speeds. enforcement officers, emer- Oregon has a strict law de- gency workers, tow operators signed to protect the people and those who routinely pro- Property & Casualty Services the public depends on for vide assistance to motorists Your Local Independent along the highways. protection. Insurance Agency The Move Over Law “This group of dedi- (ORS 811.147) states that if cated professionals face you are approaching any type a deadly threat on a daily 503-397-0714 of emergency vehicle, tow basis: speeding and inat- truck or roadside assistance tentive drivers. But the law Call us for ALL of vehicle which is stopped on also exists to protect you. your insurance needs! the roadside with emergency The flashing lights are your Auto • SR-22’s • Home lights activated, you must: cue to move over and slow Renters • Business down,” according to the Trucking • Bonds ODOT release. • Move over into another Worker’s Comp available lane. If you are approaching • If you can’t safely the scene of a crash, care- Columbia County’s trusted local news source A4 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, July 7, 2021 Opinion Viewpoints Columbia County moving ahead

This is why we set up a busi- The Chronicle: It would Vogel: Our national – pre-school have always been Vogel: We have lost JEREMY C. RUARK ness basics workshop series appear Columbia County and position in the global a challenging issue but this neighbors, friends and loved [email protected] in the fall. It’s why we of- businesses that survived the – economy can’t sustain this was really magnified in the ones to the COVID virus. Editor’s Note: The fol- fered tuition reimbursement pandemic did so by develop- kind of generational spend- pandemic – it needs to stay We have lost businesses to lowing article is featured in for business owners that took ing smart practices. From ing. It was essential; it was at the forefront. Access to the economic side of the the 2021 Columbia County PCC basic business classes. your vantage point, what the most important thing that childcare is a large business, pandemic. We have seen, Business Guide, an annual It’s why we’re working are the range of those smart could be done, but there’s a small business, a work- though, businesses not publication by The Chronicle very hard to set up a Small practices and how will they no question that the repeated force and a quality of life just surviving but thriving and The Chief. The 2021 Business Resource Center continue to help local busi- federal appropriations can’t and society issue. We need as they figure this thing Columbia County Business so that we have free 1-on-1 nesses thrive and survive in be sustained. But neither to make substantive progress out. The pandemic and its Guide is available at selected business advising and even the future? will they need to be as the on child care while there’s a conditions put a magnifying locations and also available more sophisticated help and economy picks up speed, big magnifying glass on it. glass over every vulnerable at our offices at 1805 Colum- resources available right here Vogel: Many of the busi- industries and sectors begin Schools: Don’t stop part of our systems and our bia Boulevard in St. Helens. in Columbia County. nesses that have survived investing again, supply figuring out how we need economy. It also provided a Other takeaways include and even thrive have done chains correct and people to educate better and with microscope to us to study, The COVID-19 pandemic the most overused word so by getting back to basics: can overwhelmingly get more agility just because the learn and get better and is perhaps one of the most in the past twelve months: stabilizing the business, back into the workforce. pandemic is subsiding. The stronger. And it opened a impactful events that oc- “pivot.” Whether businesses deciding what they could These are things that schools/education paradigm big wide Zoom screen with curred in Columbia County pivoted or picked another do and what they had to need to be corrected for next has shifted, probably for- lots of windows of people, and across the state. word for what they had to stop doing – because they time or continued with a ever. Let’s use the tectonic capability, capacity, commit- As our county and the do to shift gears in shifting couldn’t under the circum- strong head of steam, in my shift to improve access and ment and collaboration that state moves forward with sands, those who knew their stances, re-connecting with view. application. might never have mature increased vaccinations and businesses and their custom- their customers in different Access to cash: The Broadband: If there’s a as quickly without the dire the health and safety restric- ers best were able to make ways and really taking care past year has shown us that universal need when isola- circumstances. tions are eased, we gain adjustments and focus on of their customers even bet- simpler, more accessible tion is the rule of the day, We have a lot to work insight from Paul Vogel, the different types of customers, ter because every transaction grants to small businesses it’s broadband and qual- with here in Columbia executive director of Co- market differently – includ- took on a greater impor- can have a tremendous ity access to the world, for County: A lot of hard les- lumbia County’s Economic ing improving (or simply tance. beneficial effect. Establish- homes, parents, students, sons learned; some pleasant Team, about business lessons establishing) an online Customers really took ing new, progressive criteria workers, entire communi- surprises about our own ca- learned and how we can suc- presence, or website, setting care of those businesses they not pandemic-related will be ties. The federal broadband pabilities; some new grit and cessfully move ahead. up e-commerce, marketing care a lot about. We saw important so money is flow- funding has to continue. innovation; a new training through social and digital this in the online promotion ing to businesses. Although the Columbia and workforce center joined The Chronicle: As media. Reaching customers and communication through The CARES Act was Economic Team is shift- at the hip with advanced Oregon (and hopefully that were now staying home, our Keep It Local program. vital in many respects. The ing more emphasis back manufacturing; land, space, Columbia County) reaches working from home and Businesses got creative. way it was administered to industrial and business ideas and a quality of life the required vaccinate rate to increasingly going online to People and customers got also needs to be carefully recruitment, our past year’s that’s never been more ap- reopen, what do you believe buy things became critical. creative. And we did that evaluated. It’s pretty unprec- intensive focus on small pealing than after lockdown; our businesses should take There are businesses that because we were all in the edented so it’s understand- businesses has been transfor- strengthened partnerships away from this experience? didn’t even have websites same very strange, unfamil- able why it was clunky, hard mational to our organization. and new collaborations; prior to the pandemic who iar boat and by focusing on to deal with on a large scale We’re well underway with resources and focus. Paul Vogel: There are are now fully online and even simple things like buying lo- down to the ground level. an initiative to establish a We’re excited about the some pretty core takeaways doing e-commerce, and using cal, eating an extra take-out But adjustments started to Small Business Resource uptick in industrial invest- that we’ve seen manifested social and digital media to meal per week, those things happen on the fly to make Center that is independent, ment interest from the throughout the pandemic and drive awareness and consum- add up and they mattered. the various grants and al- locally staffed and fits with outside. We’re even more the economic disruption. One er behavior. In our workshop Being mindful of, and locations more pragmatic our county. excited about the business is that there is no “normal”, series, we had three separate sustaining, that local em- and more usable, so that is resilience, retention and de- no “business as usual” that sessions just on marketing. phasis will help our busi- encouraging. A good solid The Chronicle: Feel free sire to invest and grow that forgives a business not being Marketing through social me- nesses recover, and it will bucket of lessons learned; to add any other comments we’re finding inside Colum- soundly set up and operat- dia had the best turnout, the help grow demand. Demand let’s be more ready next you might have. Unfortu- bia County right now. ing according to a plan, no most useful information, the generates more business and time. nately, we are facing a tight matter how simple. Know greatest number of questions new businesses. Healthy Childcare: The enhanced deadline and would greatly The Columbia County your business and know your and ran almost 40 minutes businesses and new ones focus on childcare has to be appreciate your responses by Economic Team may be plan. If you don’t have a over. If that digital change diversify our choices and im- sustained. Child care and Tuesday, June 8. reached at 503-410-1061. plan, you’re in no shape to really took root here, it will prove our selection of goods know how to adjust your plan be one of the best things to and services. That helps to address the unexpected. come out of this pandemic. support even more growth Know what your business One other great element and that’s how a healthy costs you, how much revenue that emerged is the col- economy, and communities, you’re making and where it laboration we saw: cities expand. If you’re not grow- comes from; pretty basic and and local governments, ing, you’re shrinking. That’s essential. non-profits, school districts, how a healthy economy If you know those things chambers of commerce, works. you can more easily apply for Columbia Economic Team, Being forced to adjust, assistance – grants or loans fire districts, social services, adapt and survive makes – or just help and advice. child care – the list goes on for stronger businesses and If you know your business with so many people and business sectors and clus- basics you can adjust your organizations just dropping ters. Continuing to market marketing, your hours of how things had been done, aggressively, improve online operation, workforce man- filling gaps and working presence, and studying cus- agement, your productivity together to do what needed to tomers – really paying new – everything that is affected be done now – in almost all attention to them and being by things you can’t control, new ways. Continuing that strategic will always help like a pandemic. For many collaborative atmosphere also businesses thrive. of the people we’ve worked will be a tremendous positive with in various aspects, this to maintain and sustain as we The Chronicle: What was a huge smack on the move forward and recover federal funding and grants forehead about taking care will forever change the social administered to help busi- of the basics and not taking fabric, economic balance and nesses through the pandemic those – including customers our economic resilience for should be continued and and suppliers -- for granted. generations. why?

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The minimum wage in higher today than pre-CO- Obituaries standard Oregon counties VID can reduce labor force LABOR like Columbia is currently participation in the short From Page A1 $12.75 an hour after the term for some workers. To latest boost that took effect the extent this is happening Rowena Ann Tetz in-person soon), offering July 1. today, it is temporary.” referral bonuses to current Norris estimated that The collision of abun- July 10, 1923 ~ April 11, 2020 employees who get a friend she makes between $25 and dant jobs and workers cre- Rowena Ann Tetz, born nickname was “The Ripper.” to apply and work for the $30 an hour, with tips. ates a tight market, Knoder July 10, 1923, passed away She volunteered for quite a company, hiring advertise- “It’s pretty good most of said. Typically, in a reces- at home surrounded by her few years. She really enjoyed ments on social media, and the time, but there’s days sion, job openings become family April 11, 2020 at 96 it. — Barbour said she was when it’s pretty slow and scarce and the ranks of the years young. She is survived by her particularly excited about we don’t get as much,” she unemployed swell. How- She was born in Bandon, four children, David Tetz, this — getting on TikTok. said. ever, our current market is Oregon. At an early age, she Bonnie Case, Dorothy Ezell Barbour said another as- Stories like Norris’ tighter than we think, per and her three brothers were and Kenneth Tetz; ten grand- set that Burgerville uses to are what point Knoder to Knoder’s research. raised by her grandmother in children; 18 great-grandchil- beat out competing restau- believe labor and wage are “Oregon had a pretty Shannon Creek. She attended dren; and two great-great- rants is wages. indelibly tied together. tight labor market in 2018 and graduated from Grants grandchildren. “We’re always ahead of “I would be surprised and especially 2019. Now Pass. Then she attended Rowena’s Celebration of minimum wage increases in if Oregon’s, or any state’s, that the economy is open- Beauty School, graduated, Life will be held at 1 pm. on states,” Barbour explained. minimum wage was a fac- ing again after the pandem- and was a beautician in Scap- July 10, 2021 at the Scap- “We try to keep average tor in reducing the supply ic, we are getting back to poose for 50 years. poose Senior Center Rec pay ahead of and above the of labor. A minimum wage the new normal of a tighter She met and married her Hall, with a reception and minimum wage.” should, if anything, work to labor market than many husband Curtis Tetz in Scap- Since then, Rowena was meal to follow. An inurnment Burgerville’s start- increase the supply of labor business owners are really poose. They worked on Cur- into quilting for the Scap- is scheduled at 3 p.m. at Fair- ing wages in Oregon and for those jobs affected used to,” he explained. tis’ father’s dairy farm raising poose Senior Citizens Center, view Cemetery in Scappoose, Washington are currently by it,” Knoder told The four children. Curtis passed where her specialty was at which time she will join $14.25 per hour. Burger- Chronicle. “Think of it this Reopening away in August of 1992. her husband, Curtis. ripping apart projects. Her ville unionized employees way—imagine the mini- held a strike in 2019 seek- mum wage was $100/hour. Knoder’s economic ing increased wages by $1 Don’t you think that even assessment aligns with the Julian Liberado Ribera per hour, which Burgerville more people would want a hopes of business own- Oct. 24, 1959 ~ June 8, 2021 agreed do. job paying minimum wage ers across Oregon — that Larger regional busi- if it was $100 per hour?” reopening will bring busi- Julian Liberado Ribera Townsend, Montana. Brother nesses, such as Amazon, ness, and job applicants in went to be with the Lord on Thomas Miguel Ribera of McMenamins Restaurants, An economist’s tow. June 8, 2021. Julian passed Helena, Montana. Sister Ra- and the Lincoln City Chi- perspective Marked by Gov. Kate away unexpectedly after a 10 mona Gladys Doney of Zort- nook Winds Resort Casino, Brown’s June 30 set day long battle with listeria, man, Montana. Grandchildren for instance — are offering So, why can’t employers date, Oregon is officially meningitis and ventriculitis in Bentlie Cate Dennis of Chi- $1,000 signing bonuses to just hike their wages? The reopened, though federal Missoula, Montana surround- nook, Montana and Lennyx new employees, but smaller pandemic combined with mandates still remain, and ed by family. Austyn Ribera Ekstrom of businesses can’t swing an food shortages and other cities are using incentives Julian was born in Havre, St. Helens. Also survived by incentive that big. market disruptions made to help rebuild their econo- Montana on October 24, 1959 nieces, nephews, great nieces, “I can’t do what some for a perfect labor short- mies. For example, over to Julian Liberado Ribera great nephews, sisters-in-law; places do,” St. Helens, age storm, according to the 4th of July weekend, Sr. and Ruth Gladys Smith. and brother-in-law. Plymouth Pub owner Brad Knoder. Portland offered free public Julian was raised and went to He will always be remem- “Conventional eco- transportation —an effort school in Chinook, Montana. bered as the hard working, Rakes said. ‘We’re a small nomic theory states that to encourage outings to Out of high school he began full hearted, passionate man business. It’s not like we’re a career in heavy construc- that we have come to know Red Robin or McMenamins businesses can always hire shops, restaurants and bars. tion. When winter came, he and love. His generosity and that can throw out $1,000 more people, if they offer In St. Helens, Commu- Olsen Smith Ribera age 96 sign-up bonuses. We’re try- a higher wage. There can nications Director Crystal traveled south for pipe laying (2012), father Julian L. caring heart will be heavily opportunities. Worked heavy missed by everyone. Every ing to give the kitchen help be some short term reasons King said The City of Ribera age 70 (1976), mother more [wages], but also food why this won’t always be St. Helens is focused on construction all his life. Ruth Gladys Smith age 72 day he had a luster for life. cost is going up,” Rakes the case. It takes time to long-term business recov- During the last 19 years he (2013), daughter Lenore His laugh, stories, and his was a City of Portland Water positive spirit will be remem- explained. train people, or there could ery strategy through local Consuela Ribera age 23 years be a disaster, such as the investments. Bureau Inspector and became (2017). bered forever. May his life be The labor shortage was pandemic that interrupts “One business related a Supervisor of Inspection in He is survived by his remembered for the good he so severe this past month, the department. daughters Catherine Blanche always spread. May he live Rakes said he was forced to the normal market process. effort we are currently Julian met his future wife Newfield of Chinook, Mon- on in peace, reunited with his close his business for two It can also take time for working on is partnering to Eleanor Jean Wasilofff in tana. Juliana Rose Ribera of daughter Lenore, watching days. businesses to discover what rebuild the St. Helens Main Hollywood, Florida. Four St. Helens, Oregon and son over us all. wage they need to pay to Street Alliance,” she said. years later they married in Julian Liberado Randolph Services will be held at 11 Child care is a barrier get enough employees,” As the economy takes a Portland on March 4, 1991. Ribera of Mount Hood, a.m. on Sat., July 10, 2021 at Knoder explained. “I think new shape — post-pandem- He is preceded in death by Oregon. Sister Victoria Mina Warren Community Fellow- While considering the what our labor market is ic restrictions — Knoder grandmother Mildred Olivia Forsman (Vince Forsman) of ship Church. labor shortage, Brandt also experiencing is some short said the labor shortage, as noticed another angle to term disruptions, including it appears to be, will likely this issue — the closure enhanced UI (unemploy- shift. The Chronicle and shortage of childcare ment Insurance) benefits, “Labor demand and S facilities and lingering fear pandemic concerns by supply curves shift all the is your best surrounding COVID-19. workers, and other factors.” time. It’s just that there U “The federal unem- The State of Oregon now seems to be a larger, local ployment boost is not the Employment Department more noticeable shift back only issue. We must also reported in April that UI in supply. And many of B acknowledge the severe benefits overall were help- the reasons are probably news shortage in childcare facili- ing the state’s economic related to the pandemic, S ties across Oregon as well recovery, and only harming including, but not limited source as the ongoing fear at play the labor market temporar- to enhanced unemployment C Stay informed in taking on a job requiring ily. benefits,” he said. “As we public facing interactions,” “Total personal income recover from the pandemic R about all the he added. in Oregon today is about the labor supply will prob- local stories Mckenzie Norris, a 15% higher than before ably shift outward some. It I that matter server at Plymouth Pub in the pandemic. 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Air Jaws: Fin of Fury Shark Week’s Monster Mako Tyson vs. Jaws: Rumble on the Reef KGW (KGW News at Sunrise (N) Meet the Press (N) Paid Program Dew Tour Golf American Cen KOPB * Peg & Cat (EI) Elinor Wonders Why Mister Rogers Let’s Go Luna! Dinosaur Train Arthur (DVS) Rick Steves’ Europe Rick Steves’ Europe Nature “Super Hummingbirds” NOVA Asteroid crashes in Russia. KPTV ,Good Day Oregon Sunday (N) FOX News Sunday With Chris Wallace (N) Paid Program Paid Program ››› “Surf’s Up” (2007) Jeff Bridges ESPN C2021 Wimbledon Championships Men’s Final & Mixed Doubles Final. From the All-England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, England. (N) (Live) UEFA European Ch. 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(DVS) ››› “Shazam!” (2019, Action) Zachary Levi, Mark Strong. Shazam squares off against the evil Dr. Thaddeus Sivana. (N) (DVS) (10:47) ››› “Shazam!” (2019) (DVS) MONDAY EVENING JULY 12, 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 The Bachelorette (N) (DVS) The Celebrity Dating Game (N) KATU News at 11 (N) Jimmy Kimmel Live! KOIN &KOIN 6 News at 6 (N) CBS Evening News Extra (N) Ent. Tonight The Neighborhood Bob Hearts Abishola Young Sheldon United States of Al NCIS: Los Angeles “The Noble Maidens” KOIN 6 News at 11 Late Show-Colbert DISC _Jaws Awakens Chris Fallows joins Jeff Kurr. Shark Week Air Jaws: Going for Gold (N) Jaws Awakens: Phred vs. Slash (N) Expedition Unknown: Shark Trek (N) Josh Gates Tonight “Episode 15” (N) KGW (KGW News KGW News at 6:30 The Good Stuff (N) Inside Edition (N) American Ninja Warrior “Qualifiers 5” The qualifiers conclude. 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of Lincoln City. will hopefully assist in her and forensic dental examina- is a strong likelihood this STAFF REPORT Her body was inside a identification. The follow- tions of the child determined child has not been reported [email protected] duffel bag that had been con- ing new information is being she stood between 3’10’ and missing. Investigators said Oregon State Police cealed in the forest near the released: 4’6” tall. they would like the public to (OSP) have released new rest area. Based on the condi- OSP has been working in know that they are already DNA details that the law tion of the remains, little was • Age: 7 – 9 partnership with the National considering all children enforcement agency hopes known about the deceased’s • Eye color: Hazel / Center for Missing and Ex- listed on the NCMEC web- will lead to the identification race, appearance, or other Brown ploited Children (NCMEC) site and therefore, there is no of a deceased child found in identifying characteristics. • Hair color: Brown / since the discovery of the need to contact the Oregon a rest area near the Oregon In an attempt to identify the Black child’s remains. Over the State Police to highlight Coast. deceased, tOSP and Oregon • Skin color: Light Brown past six months, detectives those names. On December 10, 2020, State Medical Examiner’s / Fair with no freckles have definitively ruled out This child would likely the Oregon State Police Office used a specialty lab to • Race: She has been more than 60 potential miss- not have been seen since recovered the remains of a extract DNA information to identified as mostly Cau- ing kids from information November 2020. If you female child in the forest aid in her identification. casian with some Central provided by NCMEC and have any information that Courtesy of OSP immediately adjacent to the With the assistance of American ancestry tips from the public. might help investigators in Investigators had earlier released Parabon Nanolabs, inves- • She was wearing a pull- While investigators identifying this child, please this sketch of the deceased child H.B. Van Duzer Forrest State to help learn who she is. Scenic Corridor rest area east tigators now know more up diaper continue to work in partner- call 800-442-0776 or *OSP identifying details which Earlier anthropological ship with NCMEC, there (*677).

tion and congregate care safe to do so. Once that mask, if they see one person afternoon. been possible without our facilities.” happens, we’ll follow best wearing one. “I look forward to see- collective efforts to vacci- MASKS practices as established by “At this point, when ing Oregon’s restaurants nate over 2.3 million Orego- From Page A1 Businesses respond the industry.” someone comes in to be and mainstreet businesses nians.” According to a represen- measured [for a tuxedo], flourish as vibrant com- Kotek also stressed that Fred Meyer operates a tative at the Snoopeeland both people have to wear a munity cornerstones,” the pandemic is not over. Jorgensen said the popu- store in Scappoose just off Child Development, a St. mask,” she said. Brown said. “We are all “The lifting of the lar city celebration, Rainier Highway 30. Helens daycare center, deci- Holmes said she hasn’t excited to celebrate the July remaining restrictions does Days is scheduled for July Fred Meyer Director of sions to resume normalcy yet decide what will be the 4th holiday weekend with not mean the pandemic 9-11 and the city welcomes Corporate Affairs Jeffery are based on who is vac- business policy will be go- family and friends. And I is completely behind us. the opportunity to have Temple the store’s top cinated. ing forward. smile at the thought of our Thousands of Oregonians residents and visitors to the priority is the health and “We’re allowing em- “I’m not sure what I’m children going back to the have died or gotten seri- community enjoy that an- safety of our customers and ployees and parents to be going to do, probably con- classroom, five days a week ously ill, and that will take nual event. associates. able to come without a tinue with that (the former this fall.” time to heal. There are still “In response to local mask, if they have been policy of wearing masks), Brown said the reopen- some people getting sick County reaction mask mandate changes, ful- immunized and can show at least for myself,” she ing of Oregon’s economy and dying. Of those dy- ly vaccinated customers and proof,” the representative said. “I’m basically just is a historic moment for the ing from COVID-19 now, Columbia County of- associates no longer need to said. “Parents can decide going to leave it to what state. hospitals are saying 98% of ficials announced on the wear a mask in our Oregon if they want their child to people feel like doing when However, while we enter them are not vaccinated. We county’s Facebook page on and Washington stores start- continue wearing a mask, they come in — other than a new chapter today, our must keep the public health Wednesday, that require- ing June 30,” Temple said. if they are kindergarten and tuxedo measuring; that’s work is far from over,” she effort going!” ments for county employees “Non-vaccinated associates older” my only concern.” said. “We will be relent- and the public concern- will be required to wear a According to the rep- At the Rainier Grocery less in our efforts to finish OSHA lifts restrictions ing wearing masks, social mask. We request that non- resentative, Snoopeeland Outlet, owner James Day the job, closing our equity distancing, and limited vaccinated customers con- Child Development never said the store will keep pro- gaps, and reaching every The Oregon Occupa- capacity in county facilities tinue to wear a mask. We closed during the pandemic. tective screens around ca- Oregonian with information tional Safety and Health are also lifted. will continue to respect the The operators had applied shier stations as a continued and vaccines. That means Administration (OSHA) has “These lifted restrictions choice of individuals who for and were approved as health an safety measure. we need to continue this removed the facial covering do not apply to special- prefer to continue to wear an emergency daycare. “Customers and staff education effort, person to and physical distancing re- ized settings like health- a mask. We will continue The representative said the don’t have to wear masks or person, neighbor to neigh- quirements of its COVID-19 care, public transportation, to follow all state and local facility was initially open to social distance,” Day said. bor. We remain fiercely rule for all workplaces, with correctional facilities and ordinances.” first line responders, such committed in our efforts certain exceptions, includ- certain other congregate Temple said Fred Meyer as medical staff, police and Governor thanks to build a more just and ing health care, public settings where enhanced will not be checking cus- fire, and the workers and Oregonians equitable, and a safer and transit, and airports. COVID-19 precautions will tomer vaccination status. children stayed in stable stronger Oregon.” However, that does not remain necessary,” the post Dutch Bros Coffee, groups and cohorts, similar Governor Brown said Oregon House Speaker mean that all of Oregon reads. “All County depart- which operators kiosks in to what schools have done. the reopening is a celebra- Tina Kotek credited Orego- OSHA’s COVID-19 require- ments with public-facing St. Helens and Scappoose, “I’m just kind of taking tion of Oregon’s strength, nians for making efforts to ments are going away im- functions shall continue is on stand-by according it by ear,” Dianna’s Formal resilience, and collabora- slow the pandemic. mediately, agency officials to implement procedures to representative Hillary Affair in St. Helens owner tion. “I want to give credit to said. For the rule addressing for setting and managing Brown. Dianna Holmes said. “If “We celebrate brighter every Oregonian who has all workplaces, examples of service by phone, online, “As a company, we you want to wear a mask days ahead. And, today made sacrifices over the measures that will remain or by appointment, when follow all state and lo- you can, otherwise you we celebrate that Oregon last 15+ months to stop the in place longer include necessary. CC Rider and the cal guidelines,” she said. don’t have to.” is 100% open for busi- spread and keep each other optimization of ventilation, Columbia County Jail shall “While the state has lifted Holmes said she will ness,” Brown said during a safe,” Kotek said in her notification of a positive continue to comply with all COVID-19 restrictions, continue to wear a mask, speech at the at reopening weekly newsletter. “This case in the workplace, and Federal and State guidance we’ll wait to roll back ours and she noted that other celebration of Providence includes getting vaccinated! proper steps to take if an related to public transporta- until the county agrees it’s people often will wear a Park in Portland Wednesday None of this would have employee must quarantine.

Crossword Puzzle STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: SUMMER OLYMPICS ACROSS Olympics in 2021 12. I do this with my little 1. Welsh dog breed 50. Make a plaintive cry eye 6. With juice, or au ____ 52. Short for although 15. Tibetan mountaineer 9. Pirate’s yes, pl. 53. Luau instruments 20. Slipperier 13. What a subordinate does 55. Street in Paris 22. ____-been 14. Cigarette residue 57. *____ horse in gymnas- 24. London’s Tyburn Tree, tics 15. Chimney cleaner e.g. 60. *One of pentathlon 16. Coffin holders 25. Kick the bucket events 17. “Sheep be true! ___-ram- 26. Thailand’s neighbor 64. Kentucky Derby drink ewe!” 27. Give sheep a haircut 65. Rock in a glass 18. Poisonous Christmas 29. A valley in Scotland 67. Small Asian ungulate berry 31. “Ant-Man” leading actor 68. Spy’s cover 19. *First U.S. city to host 32. Dostoevsky’s “The ____” 69. Not a win nor a loss Summer Olympics 33. Beethoven’s famous 70. Run off to marry 21. *Swimmer with most symphony 71. Pat dry Olympic medals 34. *2021 Olympic host 72. Eastern Standard Time 23. Part of a min. 36. Civil Rights icon 73. Between shampoo and 24. *Field hockey’s stick and 38. Long adventure story repeat ball, e.g. 42. ____ welcome! 25. Gayle King’s network DOWN 45. Tree cutters’ leftovers 28. Capital of Latvia 49. ____ out, as in victory 1. Corn units 30. *Canoeing: slalom and 51. One suffering from tuber- 2. Final notice? culosis ____ 3. Rod attachment 54. Chosen few 35. Rhine tributary 4. Greek sandwiches 56. Food safety threat 37. Building annexes 5. Federal Reserve in relation 57. *Threat to muscles 39. A in AV to U.S. currency 58. Mixture 40. Three-ply cookie 6. *Boxing moves 59. Source of protein 41. *Madison cycling, e.g. 7. *All-time Olympic record 43. *Light ball tap, in vol- holder in medal count 60. Pedal pushers leyball or tennis 8. Popular fitness magazine 61. Golf club 44. What hoarders do 9. Military no-show 62. Midday slumbers 46. Not happening (2 words) 10. Crowd-sourced review 63. High school club 47. Half-rotten platform 64. #6 Down, sing. 48. *Martial art debuting in 11. Mature elvers 66. Post-Soviet Union union

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A soldier salutes as the American flag is raised during the afternoon Independence Day ceremony at the Veterans and others salute as the American flag is raised during the Independence Day ceremony at the Columbia County Courthouse Square in St. Helens. Columbia County Courthouse Square in St. Helens.

Children hand out goodies to those gathering for the Independence Fireworks over the Columbia River during the Independence Day A child prepares to enjoy one of the cookies handed out to those gath- Day celebration in St. Helens. celebration at St. Helens. ering at the Independence Day celebration at St. Helens. ISSUE # / MONTH   ISSUE # / MONTH   ISSUE # / MONTH  

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