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Teacher Election 2020: Appreciation Voices of the ELECTION 2020 community Week Pages A5, A6, A11 Page A11 Wednesday, May 6, 2020 $1 TheThe ChronicleChronicle thechronicleonline.com Serving Columbia County since 1881 Graduation Isolation Chronicle photo Seniors toss their caps in tradition at the end of the 2018 St. Helens High School graduation held at the school’s athletic field. 2020 graduation to be different ing orders to slow COVID-19, new midst of the outbreak and must St. Helens High School Activi- with the social distancing guide- JEREMY C. RUARK restrictive graduation guidelines continue to “Stay Home, Save ties Director Noelle Freshner has lines, but because of the encour- [email protected] have been issued by the Oregon Lives.” The Oregon Department been charged with developing the agement and excitement offered by Education Department (OED). See of Education (ODE) and Oregon schools 2020 graduation plans city and community members, the Seniors tossing their caps into the guidelines with this story at Health Authority (OHA) recognize amid the COVID-19 pandemic. ceremony was changed and is now the air has been the tradition of St. thechronicleonline.com. that this creates challenges for “It has been nuts,” Freshner scheduled for 12 p.m. June 5 at the Helens High School over the years, In releasing the graduation school districts and local communi- said in describing the hours and Columbia County Courthouse steps but the 2020 graduation will have guidelines, the OED stated, “de- ties that wish to provide students days she has been devoting to the in downtown St. Helens. seniors following a more creative spite recent modeling that shows an opportunity to participate in the creative graduation ceremonies. and health safety path as they current efforts are “flattening the life milestone of a graduation cer- At first, Freshner developed a graduate in early June. curve” or slowing the spread of emony or other year-end celebra- graduation ceremony that would Due to the state’s social distanc- COVID-19, Oregon is still in the tions.” have taken place at the high school See GRADUATION Page A9 Homeless count Reopening Oregon create criteria for reopening Oregon. facilities such as nursing homes and begins for census MAX KIRKENDALL Brown said the state has set a goal of prisons, as well as make testing avail- [email protected] use those services, according to testing 15,000 Oregonians per week, able for at risk populations and rural CHRISTINE MENGES JEREMY C. RUARK and currently, that testing is on track areas of the state. Burkhart. [email protected] [email protected] “Homeless” is a broad category of meeting that goal. Oregon health “In order to reopen and stay open, that includes people who may be officials said they’ve been able to we must have randomized testing It is time for the Census again, Oregon Gov. Brown has extended administer on average 1,500 tests per across the state,” Brown said. “A housed part of the time or none her Stay at Home restrictions to July which is taken once every 10 of the time. It does not neces- day last week. As testing has become strategy of testing and tracing helps us years. 6, but the order signed on May 1 al- more readily available, they have be- identify who has the disease and who sarily mean those who only live lows her to terminate the restrictions While Columbia County being outdoors. For those who live only gun to expand testing criteria to those may be at risk of infection — knowl- at anytime if the situation warrants. experiencing even mild symptoms of edge that is incredibly powerful as we a rural population is already cause outdoors, the second part of the for it to be hard to count, there’s The executive order made on COVID-19. look to reopen.” another population within the March 8 was to expire May 7. Brown said they will continue to State officials said they will county that is definitely hard to expand testing to anyone showing See Page A10 continue to use science and data to count: those experiencing home- HOMELESS symptoms, provide priority testing for See REOPENING Page A7 lessness. The homeless count, originally expected to be completed by April 28, is still not finished. “Unfortunately due to the COVID-19, the count of people JUSTICE WITH INTEGRITY experiencing homelessness has been postponed,” United Way of COLUMBIA COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE Columbia County census com- DISTRICT 19, POSITION 3 munity liaison Cameron Burkhart said. Endorsed by: The Honorable Judge Cathleen B. Callahan, Circuit Court Judge of Columbia County • Stephen D. Petersen, attorney According to Burkhart, there in Rainier • Agnes M. Petersen, attorney in St. Helens • David B. is no date yet set for the official Herr, attorney in Scappoose count of the homeless population, Paid for by Clarke 4 Judge but the timeline for both parts of the count is currently under review by the U.S. Census Bureau to en- sure that it happens as safely and accurately as possible. To complete the census, the count of people experiencing homelessness will be broken down into two parts, both of which are handled by local partners and or- ganizations under the direction of the regional census & partnership leaders. The first part involves census workers going to service providers such as soup kitchens, regular food pickups, shelters and other places to interview and count those who To our valued customers, At St. Helens Market Fresh, we are committed to always to serving the needs of our community during this crisis. In an effort to be safe and proactive, we have adopted a enhances sanitation procedures including disinfecting bathrooms, cart handles and carry baskets multiple Opinion: .........................A4 times daily. In additions, we are offering customers the opportunity to order groceries and pick up curbside. Customers who would like Poll: .................................A4 to utilize this method may call, text, email or Facebook Message their orders to the store. Curbside pick up will works as follows: Letters: ..................A5, 6, 11 1. Orders placed before 2 pm can be 4. Customers will be notified of Customers may contact the store Classified Ads: ...............A6 pick up the same day by 4 pm with completed orders using the same method to place orders using the following: Legals: .............................A7 curbside payment. used to place the order. 2. Orders placed after 2 pm will be 5. Customer name and contact info must Phone: 503-397-2288 TV Guide: .......................A8 be included in all orders scheduled for pick-up the next day by 4 Text: (To be added soon) Obituaries: .....................A9 6. Customers specify whether Email: [email protected] pm with curbside payment. substitutions are acceptable. Teacher Appreciation: A11 3. Orders paid via phone may be picked 7. Curbside pick-up will be available Facebook Messenger St. Helens Market Fresh up anytime. Monday through Friday. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept EBT and Vol. 138, No. 19 WIC benefits for curbside orders. We appreciate Coming soon: Coming soon: the health and happiness of our community and Whole Alaskan halibut: curbside edition Mother’s Day Floral Tent Sale wish to thank for you continued support! LOOK INSIDE NEWSPAPER LOOK INSIDE NEWSPAPER Sincerely, Brian Brame, FOR ORDER FORMS FOR INFORMATION Vice President Kirby Company NEW HOURS: 7 AM - 9 PM EVERY DAY 1111 Columbia Blvd, St Helens, OR 97051 • (503) 397-2288 A2 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, May 6, 2020 Limited recreation reopening in Oregon and ski areas opportunities, before leaving home. Your • Avoid crowds. Be pre- STAFF REPORT it is critical we ensure the favorite trail or camp site pared for last minute changes [email protected] health and safety of staff, may remain closed, or need to ensure the safety and volunteers, and the public. to be closed on a temporary health of others. Oregon Governor Kate And that begins with each of basis, to prevent crowding • All of the standard ways Brown has announced the us taking personal responsi- and protect public health. to protect public health limited opening of some state bility to be good stewards of • Plan ahead and come apply in the outdoors too, parks, outdoor recreation our parks, and each other.” prepared as service levels like maintaining physical facilities, and areas across Under the Governor’s may be different than you are distance. Oregon for day use effective Stay Home, Save Lives accustomed to. • Keep at least six feet be- today, May 5 executive order, not all • Visitors may find limited tween you and other Orego- Camping opportunities outdoor recreation areas were restroom services available. nians enjoying the outdoors. will become available as fed- closed. However, as con- Plan to bring your own soap, Launch one boat at time to eral, state, local, and private cerns about public health and water, hand sanitizer, and ensure other Oregonians providers are able to prepare safety due to crowding and toilet paper. have enough space to launch their facilities for visitors. lack of physical distancing • Bring a mask to cover safely and securely. Ski resorts will also be grew, Brown supported the your nose and mouth. Visit • Leave at least one able to resume activities decisions of local, state, and less crowded areas, visit dur- parking space between your under a new executive order federal jurisdictions to close ing off-peak times, and have vehicle and the vehicle next that will be forthcoming, sites to protect the health and a back-up plan. to you. according to a release from Courtesy photo safety of their communities. Camping opportunities will become available as federal, state, local, • Not feeling well? Don’t • It is wildfire season. Brown’s office.