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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. 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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. Oregon’s outdoor rec- go. If you have symptoms of Please remain safe and vigi- As this limited reopen- reation providers and the and private providers are able to prepare their facilities for visitors. a fever, cough, or shortness lant to ensure forest health ing occurs, it is essential Oregon Health Authority of breath, stay home. and safety. Do not start that Oregonians recreate recreational providers to do with local jurisdictions and have partnered to create rec- so, and will change the way partners in Washington to • Take care when you get fires in undesignated areas. responsibly to protect the ommendations for safely and there: Be safe and respon- Check if your campground health, wellness, and safety that Oregonians visit some determine the appropriate gradually offering limited familiar sites. timing for reopening. sible by choosing activities or park allows outdoor fires of themselves and others in outdoor recreation opportuni- within your comfort zone. before you strike a match. If local communities. Columbia River Gorge Guidelines for responsible ties. This approach will not parks and recreation areas, outdoor recreation include: • Leave no trace, and pack permitted, make sure you are “Enjoying Oregon’s open all day use and camping out what you pack in. building a campfire properly beauty and bounty is one as well as coastal areas that • Prepare before you go. opportunities at once. are not yet ready to welcome Limit your recreation activi- • Maintain your own per- and that you have water or an of our state’s time-honored Reopening outdoor recre- sonal hygiene like washing extinguisher on hand. Before traditions,” Brown said. “As visitors back, will remain ties, and recreate only with ation areas will be a phased closed for now, while the people in your own house- your hands often, bringing you leave, ensure the camp- we begin to slowly open up approach as it becomes safe your own water, hand sani- fire is out. If it’s too hot to recreation sites, state parks, Oregon Parks and Recreation hold. for some communities and Department coordinates • Check what’s open tizer, soap, and toilet paper. touch, it’s too hot to leave. Elks honor local students, Maximus Jones and Mackenzie Carlson best, and share a sense of hu- Vice President. While help- school assemblies has been a STAFF REPORT mor for the ages,” St. Helens ing to lead the school she also true joy.” [email protected] High School teacher Jessica competed and was outstanding “Mackenzie is a very warm Blount said. in a soccer, track, golf, and and determined young lady St. Helens High School Jones participated in foot- basketball and was awarded All who has found her voice to has announced the selection ball, baseball and wrestling. League honors in each sport be a leader of hundreds of her of Maximus Jones as the Elks He has also been involved in she participated in includ- peers,” Teacher Jessica Blount Teen of the Month for April student council and was an ing soccer where she was All said. and Mackenzie Carlson has assistant in the counseling League all four years of high Carlson also gives to others been selected as the Elks and attendance office. He has school and team captain for the by collecting books and pass- Teen of the Month for March. been a volunteer umpire for last two. ing them out at the Toy and Joy According to a release, St. Helens Little League and St. Helens High School event, being an outdoor school Jones is a great young man, worked in many fundraisers teacher Kyle Brayton said in student leader for two years, full of humor, energy and a for school causes, such as the her four years of high school working in blood drives and willingness to participate in Safe and Sober party. Carlson has made quite an for the past three years and she all sorts of activities that help Jones said he is planning impression on people. has delivered holiday cards and make a strong high school. to apply to be an inside elec- “Mackenzie is an impres- cookies to Avamere residents, “I was surprised,” Jones trician apprentice with IBEW. sive athlete that works hard to according to the release. said. “It was something I have Courtesy photo Courtesy photo He has been involved in the Maximus Jones. Mackenzie Carlson. do well in her classes while After high school Carlson strived for but had no idea if two-year student pre-appren- also improving the school said she plans to pursue an as- I would every receive. It’s a ticeship R&R at the high March Teen of the Month ness to give and be positive, community,” Brayson said. sociates degrees in psychology real honor to be recognized school which he said gave “She is friendly, outgoing, and at Portland Community Col- for this award because it according to the release. him, “unmatched experience Mackenzie Carlson is de- Carlson has been very a valuable member of the Class lege while joining the Cadet shows hard work does not go in the construction field.” of 2020. Seeing Mackenzie program to eventually become unseen.” scribed as an outstanding stu- involved in school activities, “Maxi is a young man Jones said he believes dent, leader, and athlete and is especially sports and student grow to be a leader not only in a police officer. who could charm the pants his greatest quality is his the type of student that makes a government. She participated the classroom but also on the Carlson said one of her best off of a snake, and who isn’t ability to lead others to work high school a great place to be in school leadership for three soccer field, basketball court, qualities is that she is a hard afraid to check in, give his together and get things done. due to her energy and willing- years and is currently the ASB golf course as well as at SHHS worker and has a big heart. ALEX Qualified. Experienced. Judge Grant is endorsed by: • The Honorable Ted Grove, TARDIF Presiding Circuit Judge for Columbia County County Commissioner • Jeff Auxier, Columbia County District Attorney • Terry Moss, retired St. Helens Police Chief • Mayor Rick Scholl of St. Helens • Mayor Rick Hobart of Vernonia • Mayor Bob Brajcich of Clatskanie • Councilor Joel Haugen of I believe in healthy communities, Scappoose City Council affordable housing, family wage jobs • Councilor Doug Morten, County Circuit Judge Tardif! President of the St. Helens City • Circuit Judge Janet Stauffer, and financial sustainability Council 7th Judicial District of Oregon • Paula Brownhill, Senior Clatsop • Circuit Judge Eva Temple, 6th for Columbia County. County Circuit Judge Judicial District of Oregon • Cindee Matyas, Clatsop • John Gutbezahl, private I AM RUNNING FOR County Circuit Judge defense attorney and former • Mari Garric Trevino, Presiding Columbia County Deputy DA RE-ELECTION BECAUSE Judge, Tillamook County Circuit I BELIEVE IN OUR COMMUNITY Court St. Helens attorneys: • Jim Fun, Washington County • Diana Shera Taylor Since being elected in 2016, Circuit Judge • Mark Gordon I have enjoyed working vigorously • Rick Menchaca, Washington • Mark Lang County Circuit Judge • Haley Borton and have continuously advocated • Cheryl Albrecht, Multnomah • Tom Borton for transparency and accountability County Circuit Judge • Paul Aubry within government. • Amy Holmes Hehn, Multnomah • Scott Baldwin County Circuit Judge • Kevin Ellis • Jean Maurer, Senior Multnomh • David Brian Williamson (retired) Re-elect Alex Tardif Your County Commissioner We support Judge Grant’s [email protected] re-election on May 19th. 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Encountering a bee swarm where the bees reside, result- CHRISTINE MENGES ing in a bunch of dead bees [email protected] Columbia County Bee- in the person’s home, as well keepers president Paul Vincent as the larva that the bees have Spring brings budding in has tips for anyone who laid, Vincent said. The dead the trees, and with them, bees. encounters a swarm in their carcasses are prime attraction Lots of bees. Sometimes yard. The first thing to keep in for mice and other insects swarms of them. mind is that they aren’t going seeking food. Columbia County residents to hurt you, he said. who have found swarms of “A bee swarm has nothing Capturing bees on their property have a to protect and they’re not go- group of people they can call ing to hurt anybody,” Vincent Instead, the Columbia for help: the members of the said. “They’re looking for a County Beekeepers want to Columbia County Beekeep- home. If there’s hundreds of capture swarms and put them ers. bees flying around your yard, to good use, often by making The beekeepers have their they’re not going to hurt you. wax or honey. individual phone numbers You could walk up to them “We take care of them, we listed on their Facebook page and they won’t pay any atten- test them for various diseases,” Photo courtesy of Paul Vincent for easy access. tion to you.” Vincent said. “We keep them Paul Vincent and daughter in the process of capturing the first swarm of bees Vincent ever caught. The 10 active club Many people who see healthy, keep them productive. members have been working swarms in their yard might If I catch a swarm, I make Warren. One of those hives work begins. May. He also has five swarm together for approximately want to call an exterminator sure that person gets a quart of was captured from a resident’s “Honey and wax are the traps set up to catch any bee three years. They meet once to get rid of them. That’s not honey.” yard who was facing a swarm. two basic products you can get swarms looking for a home. a month at the Oregon State necessarily the best idea, Vin- Vincent is in his third year Vincent said his goal is to get out of them,” Vincent said. University Extension Office cent said, especially because of beekeeping and he said up to 25 or 30 hives. Beekeepers can look at Resources in St. Helens. They got their bees are dying out because of he is still what’s considered Capturing a swarm of bees selling honey and wax once 501c3 status in January of colony collapse disorder. That a beginning beekeeper with is as tricky as it sounds. Vin- their hive or hives get produc- Anyone with a swarm in this year, meaning they are exterminator would likely three hives at his house and cent said the effort involves tive, with wax being able to their yard who is interested in officially recognized as a spray poison into the area five more hives at a yard in giving the bees a home to be sold wholesale for makeup, contacting Vincent for a bee nonprofit club. move into when they swarm candles and other products. swarm pickup is welcome to and that sometimes requires But to do that, Vincent do so, and can call Vincent a fair amount of equipment. said beekeepers have to take directly at 971-757-0397. Vin- Vincent recently caught a care of the hives, and keeping cent said most of the time he swarm that was residing about a beehive healthy is some- is willing to do a bee swarm 20 feet up a tree. He couldn’t what similar to taking care collection free of charge, but get a truck near it, so he taped of any other pet. You have to might have to charge $25 per a bucket to a 20-foot pole and make sure the hive isn’t sick, hour if the collection will used that to get the swarm. Vincent said, otherwise they require a lot of equipment. Hours later, the entire swarm can spread the virus to other But Vincent isn’t the only had moved in. By capturing beehives. Last year, three of person to call in the event of a the queen bee and making Vincent’s then-seven hives bee swarm situation. others follow, Vincent said his died because he said he wasn’t “There’s a swarm call list effort was successful. following proper disease on our Facebook page, pinned control. to the top of the page, there’s Real work begins It’s possible for beekeepers a post,” Vincent said. Call one to grow their hives by splitting of those numbers below, there According to Vincent, them, which is what Vincent are seven or eight numbers on once a hive has been captured plans to do with his hives. His the page. That would be the is when the beekeepers real goal is to get up to 12 splits by best way to do it right now.” Business Resource meeting May 6 The Port of Columbia source Question and Answer Ellsworth has worked County is offering assis- Zoom meeting at 3 p.m. on closely with Columbia tance to small businesses in May 6 with Mark Ellsworth. County over the years rep- Columbia County in how to The port has contracted with resenting state government best navigate the application Ellsworth, an experienced and coordinating the state’s process for federal and state financial counselor and work on regional economic relief funds. business consultant who is development projects. The service is open to all assisting small businesses small businesses in Colum- throughout the county by For more information bia County and not limited to identifying which govern- about the Zoom meeting those within the port district. ment resources are avail- and to contact Ellsworth, Local businesses seeking able and guiding businesses call 503-369-4827, or email assistance are encouraged to through the administrative markellsworth@portofco- attend a Small Business Re- process. lumbiacounty.org. BRANDEE Pet of the DUDZIC Month Meet Tucker County Commissioner Position 1 Tucker is a little over 2 years old and sadly hasn’t had much exposure to life NEIGHBOR • VETERAN • MOTHER outside of a shelter. He is a very tolerant Contact Columbia Humane Society dog and he does well in playgroup, but Website: columbiahumane.com probably is a little too rough for small kids. Brandee2020.com Phone: 503-397-4353

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We will have busi- Assembly can pass a joint safe manner is on everyone’s nesses opening their doors, resolution terminating the mind, and I was pleased to but social distancing require- declaration of emergency. be joined by Elana Pirtle- ments will still be in place, I was so pleased to have Guiney, Legislative Director, and employees will still need Ms. Pirtle-Guiney join us for Office of Governor Kate to telework as much as pos- the town hall, and I would Brown for a virtual town sible. like to be able to assist the hall this week to discuss that Whether bars and restau- Governor by supplying im- important topic. rants can reopen will depend portant data needed for the The Stay Home, Save on their environment. If it is decision making process for Lives order has been work- an eatery that serves adult reopening our economy. ing, and Oregon has one of beverages, and can appropri- the lower rates of infection, ately space customers, it may Be engaged and now people are becoming more eager than ever to drop be reopened. Large venues restrictions and get back into for sporting events will not I would like to hear from the community. be allowed in Phase One, House District 31 elected of- As a first step, the state but there is consideration ficials, industry groups, and is going to be allowing for churches and theaters. businesses about their capa- non-emergency medical Vulnerable populations will bilities to respond to public procedures to resume in need to continue to stay at safety issues so we can re- May. There is still no vaccine home to avoid exposure. open our economy safely and or treatment for the novel responsibly. This information coronavirus so even when Town Hall on risk assessment will be we are able to reopen, it will channeled to the Governor’s not be business as usual. We Participants at this week’s office in an effort to evaluate will have fewer closures, but town hall were able to ask the readiness of counties to public safety requirements, many questions, and we begin reopening their local such as social distancing, will had a lively discussion of businesses. remain in place. Unlike some various topics. Testing was My Town Hall was such states, Oregon will consider a of concern, and why Oregon an informative meeting I’m regional approach to restart- seems to have low rates of hoping more people will be Election Letters Policy ing the economy in rural testing. It was explained that able to view it. 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The virus re- While this will be helpful Building remains closed to for future research, cur- the public, but we monitor To the Community mains in our communities, so rently hospitals and medical our email and phone daily, when restrictions are lifted, Our hope is that, with ments to help try to fill the personnel are concentrating and we are working to assist infection rates may surge, and MIMI HALEY more telephone and video gap clinics are experiencing on treating life-threatening constituents. If you need community hospitals must Chronicle Guest Column appointment options, our with the decrease of member have the capacity to handle an cases, and there is no medi- help or have an issue or members can stay connected appointments. influx of coronavirus patients. cal evidence that recovery concern regarding a state With the outbreak of to the health care they need We have also worked The state must continue from the virus offers any agency, contact my office the COVID-19 pandemic, right now. Our staff con- closely with the safety net our efforts to increase testing level of immunity from and we’ll see what can be Columbia Pacific CCO is tinues to work closely with providers in our community capacity, and if someone does reinfection. done. keenly aware of the addi- federal and state officials to further support them dur- contract the virus, contact There have also been Please take care of your- tional burdens and challeng- to allow payments for such ing this pandemic. We have tracing needs to in place to questions about Governor self and each other. Be Safe. es for everyone. We are so visits, whenever possible, offered funding assistance identify individuals who may Brown’s authority to issue thankful for the dedication to keep members and clinic to critical partner organiza- have been exposed, and then executive orders to ad- Rep. Brad Witt serves and response from health staff as safe as possible. tions to help them secure the isolate or quarantine them dress the pandemic, and the House District 31. He may care providers and our local These new ways of deliver- resources our communities for an appropriate amount of duration of these orders. The be reached at: safety net organizations that ing services allow members need most. We will continue time. Governor declared a state of • Email: Rep.BradWitt@ are working to keep our to continue getting the care to assess the needs of our While Governor Brown is emergency as a public health oregonlegislature.gov communities safe during they need when they need it, community partners as we conferring with health and in- emergency, giving her the • Telephone: 503-986- this unprecedented situation. while reducing barriers that move from crisis to a new dustry experts about reopen- authority as approved by the 1431 We are also grateful for the result from social distancing. normal; it will take time and ing the state’s economy, there Oregon Legislature to take • Capitol Building: 900 tireless efforts of local first These innovations in creativity. is no set date for the begin- any action that might be nec- Court St NE, H-382, Salem, responders, grocery store care, driven by the current Columbia Pacific CCO ning of easing restrictions. essary to protect the public OR, 97301 employees, delivery drivers, pandemic, are a silver lining — part of the CareOregon The timeline depends on the during this health emergency. • Website: http://www. educators and all essential to these dark and cloudy Medicaid and Medicare virus and infection rates. There are two ways to oregonlegislature.gov/witt workers who are doing what days. Just as we partnered family — has been dedi- they can to continue to serve with providers and com- cated to serving members the community. munities in the early days since 2012. Every day, we Due to the COVID-19 of this crisis, we are looking strengthen our communities The Chronicle outbreak, many organiza- forward to working together by making health care work tions and individuals have to help our health care sys- for everyone, and now is no eekly nline oll ast eek s esults come up with innovative tems start to restore services different. I hope that we all W O P L W ’ R ways to take care of all of in a safe and responsible continue to work together, those in need. With more way, enhancing and improv- striving for new ways to When Oregon reopens, residents filing for unem- ing the way services are serve our community during It is time to reopen ployment and for coverage delivered. We have found this time, while continuing what is the first thing Oregon? under the Oregon Health that many are amenable to to take care of one another, you’ll want to do? Plan, there is a higher num- receiving some services via our families and our loved ber of people who need help. telephone and video; we will ones. Go shopping Take a vacation Their needs can range from work with providers to keep Stay well, 53% Yes 47% No food security to housing, or enhance these services Mimi Haley Visit family Take a nap from access to physical, den- to the extent possible. To tal and mental health care to further support providers Mimi Haley is the Execu- needing medical equipment, during this time, we also tive Director of Columbia Vote online at thechronicleonline.com rides to the doctor and more. provided stabilizing pay- Pacific CCO.

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cal thinker who will partner unemployment and the Gross our belief that Judge Jenefer with criminal and juvenile Chamber YouTube chan- Attorneys with our businesses to help Domestic Product for the first Grant should be reelected law. Columbia County’s Dis- nel to watch the videos of them grow; someone who quarter of 2020 shrank by to the Columbia County trict Attorney and the Justice the participating candidates We are practicing attor- will work on a new trans- more than 4%. Just five days Circuit Court. We believe that Alliance of Columbia County for the upcoming May neys in Columbia County portation plan vs settle for ago, on April 30, the Federal Judge Grant’s integrity and agree on this point. When 2020 Election for Columbia with well over 100 combined one done years ago; some- Reserve Bank of St Louis experience make her the best prosecutors and defense County Commissioner & years of practice in front of one who will partner with predicted that unemployment candidate. attorneys unite on such an November State Representa- Columbia County judges. parents and schools to help in 2020 could reach beyond Judge Grant is a person important issue, that should tive District #31 race. Link to We believe Michael T. our younger citizens through not only the 2008 recession of integrity, something we tell you something. the YouTube channel: https:// Clarke is the right choice their difficult times. We need but likely beyond the crash witness on a daily basis. Her www.youtube.com/channel/ for change on our Columbia a forward thinker. Not some- of 1929. compassion, open-minded- Jeff Auxier, Columbia UCuUeCdP_BzkrgpSqumY- County Bench. He is profes- one who has learned nothing The following national ness, and ethics are undeni- County District Attorney OUrg… sional. He follows the law. and settles for same ol/same chains have filed for bank- able. When Judge Grant Justice Alliance of Our chambers wanted to He works hard. These are the ol. Time to make a positive ruptcy in the last two months: presides over a criminal Columbia County: provide our members and traits that make good judges. step forward by voting for J. Crew, True Religion, Mod- case, she sympathizes with Diana Shera Taylor community a platform to Mr. Clarke is also fair, hon- Brandee Dudzic for County ell’s Sporting Goods, Pier 1, defendants and victims alike Mark Lang hear from each participating est, and thoughtful. Commissioner. Golds Gym, American Greet- and makes hard choices with Paul Aubry candidate. Please join us in bring- ing Cards, SFP Franchise, the well-being and dignity Haley Borton We asked the candidates ing Michael T. Clarke to the Jolene Jonas and Bluestream Brands. of the parties in mind. In her Tom Borton two questions, and to tell us Bench by voting Clarke for Scappoose The entire country is hun- dealings with prosecutors, John Schlosser why we should vote for them. Columbia County Circuit kering down. On April 28th defense attorneys, or strug- Gabriel Biello #1- “In 1999, both Wash- Court Judge, Position 3. the following was reported by gling clients, she is respectful Kevin Ellis ington and Oregon stepped Support for Oregon Public Broadcasting and willing to change her Shannon Mortimer away from replacing the Agnes M. Petersen from the Oregon Governor’s mind when an argument is Lewis & Clark Bridge After St. Helens Margaret office: “the state’s chief persuasive. Her intellectual completing limited seismic David B. Herr financial officer directed honesty reflects her high ethi- Support for upgrades, the bridge still Scappoose Magruder agencies to submit plans for cal values and her conduct operates at over designed Mary Anne Anderson 8.5% cuts in their allotted in and out of the courtroom Grant capacity. With the traf- St. Helens I have known Margaret Magruder and her family for general fund spending for the shows that her singular moti- fic congestion in Portland, Stephen D. Petersen two-year budget cycle.” vation is truth and justice. I have had the great more and more traffic is now Rainier most of my life. They have privilege of knowing Judge been very active in our com- Yet somehow the City Further, experience mat- traveling across the bridge of St Helens’ has proposed ters in this judicial race. Jenefer Grant for some years and along the Highway 30 munity. now. She is a fair and capable I believe Margaret has for 2020-2021 a rosy city While we respect Mr. Clarke corridor. What steps would Dudzic for budget increase from as a person and as a civil judge and our county is lucky you take to ameliorate the the best interest of the entire to have such a person on the Commissioner county. She has a balance $42,754,450 to $43,121,000. attorney, his lack of criminal traffic impacts to the county The general fund is shown to justice experience should bench. Judge Grant has good that have increased over the approach to industry and the command of her court and I just watched Margaret environment. increase from $10,399,000 concern voters. Defense past 6 years? to $10,681,000, including a attorneys and prosecutors strong knowledge of civil and #2- When you are up for Magruder’s County Com- She is protective of our criminal law. She is an asset missioner campaign video, farm lands. Yes, we have a generous increase of more know that criminal law is re-election in four years what than $600,000 for “charges often highly technical. The that we can’t afford to lose. will your constituents and recorded when she ran for of- lot of farm land in the north As a person, Judge Grant fice FOUR years ago. I guess county that has not been used for services”. Eleven out of most well-intentioned judge colleagues say were your twelve city departments have can misapply the laws in is empathetic and personable. three top successes? she didn’t bother to make a for years. She takes her duties serious- new one as she had nothing The people of the north proposed increases in person- ways that have devastating Columbia County Com- nel expenditures (wages) and consequences for both sides. ly, follows the law and at the missioner, Position #1 new to say. county would love to see this same time, never hesitates to My question to my fellow land put to good farming use. eight of the twelve depart- Wrongfully sending someone • Margaret Magruder ments are proposing increas- to prison is a terrible injus- show kindness and humility. • Wayne Mayo Columbia County citizens There are those who say they We are well-served with - won’t you expect after support Our farmers but do es in material expenditures. tice. So too is the emotional • Tricia Stockwell Dear City of St Helens, pain that a victim endures her on the bench. Judge • Brandee Dudzic serving as County Commis- nothing. Margaret has a farm- Grant has earned and de- sioner for three and ½ years ing background and is very when all around you people when a case is reversed on Columbia County Com- are losing their jobs and local appeal and they must return serves our votes. Please join missioner, Position #3 Margaret would have some- capable of promoting this me in supporting her. thing new to say? Something industry. businesses are on the brink of to court to relive their trauma. • Alex Tardiff about what she has learned, Margaret is hard work- bankruptcy, is it responsible Similarly, a large portion • Casey Garrett to propose an increase in the of Columbia County’s cases Bob Brajcich • Jeanne Correll something about things she ing, caring, and capable. She Clatskanie improved, something about has earned our support and city budget? are juvenile matters, where State Representative Dis- visionary plans for the next deserves our vote. a judge often has to decide trict #31 four years. But she had noth- Al Petersen whether to take a child from Candidate • Brian Stout ing to say: no new learnings Bob Brajcich St. Helens his or her parents. Judge • Brad Witt to offer, no plans for future Clatskanie Grant has worked tirelessly Forums Please be sure to check years. She has the same video to improve our system in out these informative videos. because her thinking is in the Re-Elect Grant these cases. She has dramati- The Clatskanie Chamber You may also find a link same place it was four years Dear City of cally reduced the number of would like to invite you to a to the Rainier Chamber ago. Is this really someone As you might imagine, children in foster care and the Virtual Candidate Forum. YouTube Channel on their you want guiding us for an- St. Helens prosecutors and criminal length of time spent in foster We partnered with the Facebook page event. other four years? Four more defense attorneys frequently care, while also increasing Rainier Chamber of Com- Thank you, years of status quo/learning Have you been paying at- disagree. But while we have services for families. This merce to host a Virtual Can- nothing/doing nothing? tention to economic news? a constitutional duty to be ad- type of law is specialized and didate Forum, since we are Sarah Johnson My vote is for Brandee In case you missed it, the versaries, Columbia County’s children would suffer without not able to hold the in person Clatskanie Dudzic – someone who has world has entered a global re- District Attorney and the Judge Grant’s experience. event that was originally studied our county and un- cession. In the last six weeks Justice Alliance of Columbia Judge Grant should be planned. more than 35 million people County, our largest defense reelected because of her in- ­­­­ derstands our issues; a criti- Check out the Rainier Continued on Page A6 in the U.S. have filed for consortium, are united in tegrity, ethics, and experience

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will take a stand for the long- be a fair, hardworking judge experience with government Re-elect Rainier Cem- We support term health of our people. with the utmost integrity and agencies, both state and Electing Brandee Dudzic for concern for the citizens of federal, is a must in order for Magruder etery District Dudzic County Commissioner helps Columbia County. the citizens and businesses of The Magruder family has To all homeowners in the This is to express our every single one of us. Columbia County to qualify served this county for many Rainier Cemetery District. support for Brandee Dudzic for every recovery dollar years in various public of- This is a pleading to each of for Columbia County Com- Janelle & Ty Nelson Ted Grove possible. This is not the time fices. Margaret was raised in us. It is asking what amounts missioner. We live down the St. Helens St. Helens to ‘learn on the job’. Not Clatskanie on a farm outside to approximately $10? If street from her and can assure one of the three candidates of town and lives there to this your home is valued around you, she really looks out for running against Margaret day. She knows the needs of $200,000, that is $10 (not a her neighbors—especially I support Judge Magruder for Magruder has the experi- Columbia County and is one month) but for the whole year. the ones who just really need ence on the county, state or who knows how to work hard The three cemeteries that I a break. She’s a patriotic Grant commissioner federal level that she does. to accomplish what needs to drive by are always beautiful. veteran, who is gung-ho on Her work ethic is beyond anyone’s expectation and happen in Columbia County. I never thought too much of problem-solving. Brandee sin- I have known Judge Our commissioners have her passion for our county She is kind and caring and has them being any other way, but cerely cares for people. She is Jenefer Stenzel Grant for 24 many responsibilities. Among great knowledge and has a to find out that we have 12 in years. Twelve years when she them is making decisions on is well known. Ensure that a loving mother and a people we continue to have the work ethic that is next to none our district that are maintained, person who stands up for was an attorney appearing how our tax dollars are spent other. When you re-elect her to we can see why the raise is in my court and twelve as a and what services we can strongest possible advocate the underdog. We know that for the citizens of Columbia the office of County Com- needed. Brandee was born in far north colleague on the Columbia afford, and those we cannot. missioner you do the best for I know taxes are such a sore County Circuit Court Bench. They try to find solutions County and join me in re- this community. I support her spot, especially now, but we snow and ice country by Lake electing Margaret Magruder Superior and has been a great During all this time Judge to problems that include without any reservation. She need to honor our ancestors, Grant has been extremely homelessness, the housing for County Commissioner, is a problem solver who will family and our friends who neighbor here as a home- Position 1. work hard for you in the future have gone before us. This is owner in Columbia County 15 honest and forthright. I do not shortage, law enforcement, as she has in the past. Great such a small gift for such a years. That is long enough to share concerns expressed to mass transit and budgeting Kathy Engel job, Margaret. needed project. really know what our county the contrary. to name a few. On top of Clatskanie needs but not so long that she As I have previously indi- this usual load the commis- Agnes Petersen Del Dyer has been sucked into a good cated, I support her re-election sioners are now navigating as she has shown herself to the COVID-19 world where ­­­­ Deer Island Clatskanie old boys network. Brandee Continued on Page A11 Columbia County’s trusted local news source Wednesday, May 6, 2020 www.thechronicleonline.com A7 Public Notices

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To help achieve these and other symptoms every day • Focus special attention collected and how the informa- The Oregon Health Author- goals, health officials will be over 12 months using state- on high-risk populations and tion will be used, according to ity (OHA) reports the state- launching a testing program of-the-art technology, such as underserved communities to the draft document. wide death rate remains at 113. called ‘Be The Key,’ which Kinsa smart thermometers, to make sure no groups are left The guidance to restaurants There have been no reports of will be a study with 100,000 collect real-time data. out or left vulnerable as our to reopen stresses social dis- new deaths for the past two randomly selected Oregonians. • If they show symptoms, society emerges from this tancing, on-site consumption days linked to the virus. As of It will be done in partnership they will receive a home test pandemic. of food must end at 10 p.m. May 4, there are 65 new cases with Oregon Health Sciences kit. This will enable them to “We are all in this together, and prohibits customer self- and 14 presumptive cases University (OHSU) and the detect the virus at its earliest together we can be the key to service, including buffets. reported by the OHA, with the OHSU-PSU School of Public stage so they can better protect beating the disease,” Brown The retail guidance reopen- statewide total at 2,839 cases Health and the state. themselves, their family and said. ing document strongly recom- in Oregon since the pandemic The program provides the community. With new testing and Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle mends employees and custom- began. monitoring, some testing and • Be referred to the Oregon tracing methods in place, the With new testing and tracing ers wear cloth face masks and The OHA is now reporting real-time mapping to “get peo- Health Authority for follow- state is eyeing a mid-May methods in place, state officials for employers to use signage to presumptive cases in its daily ple back to school and work up and appropriate action as date to begin the first phase are eyeing a mid-May date to encourage physical distancing. public report, which is con- faster while avoiding a second needed. of reopening Oregon in rural begin the first phase of reopening “These documents are a sistent with recently amended wave infections,” OHSU’s counties. New modeling shows Oregon in rural counties. product of our sector-specific guidance from the Centers for website says in announcing the OHSU says the results are that easing restrictions runs the working group discussions Disease Control and Preven- research. Through the course expected to: risk of increasing Coronavi- Eastern Oregon counties soon with business owners and tion. of the study, a selected team rus infections in Oregon. The regarding criteria and ability to other stakeholders,” Brown’s A presumptive case is of health professionals will • Provide a more accurate modeling suggests that Gov. test and trace cases. press secretary Liz Merah someone who does not have a track the temperatures and understanding of Oregon’s Brown’s March stay-home told The Chronicle. “Gener- positive PCR test -- a “Poly- other COVID-19 symptoms of infection rate. order reduced infections by Sector-specific reopening ally speaking, the goal is to merase Chain Reaction” all participants to make quick • Gather data about the vi- about 70 percent from what it draft plans develop guidance for these that confirms if a person has decisions. rus in Oregon to determine the could have been. business sectors that will keep COVID-19 -- but is showing Brown’s contact tracing link between easing physical Brown said the state is Prior to her Friday, May 1 employees and patrons safe symptoms and has had close plan sets a goal of training distancing measures and any taking a cautious approach new conference detailing the from COVID-19 as we work contact with a confirmed case. at least 600 contact tracers, rise in infections. moving forward. testing and contract tracing to gradually and safely reopen If they later test positive by deployed statewide by county, • Identify COVID-19 cases “Make no mistake, physical efforts, Brown released draft Oregon.” PCR, those will be recatego- with a focus on recruiting in their earliest stages, so swift distancing will remain apart sector-specific guidance docu- Merah said the guidance rized as confirmed cases. individuals with cultural and contact tracing and isolation of our daily lives until we ments that could be used in the materials are draft documents To see more case and linguistic competence for the can help control the spread of have a vaccine,” Brown said. state’s reopening frame work. only, and are subject to change. county level data, visit the Or- populations they serve. the disease. “We’re not going to be able to Read the full draft documents Read the draft documents at- egon Health Authority website, • Provide early warnings open Oregon quickly or in one at thechronicleonline.com. tached to this story. No specific which OHA updates once a Participants will: of virus hot spots, so swift swoop. The process is going to The guidance to employers time line has been announced day at, www.healthoregon.org/ action can limit spread before be happening slowly.” suggest they consider keep- by Brown for reopening Or- coronavirus. • Be selected at random to community physical distancing Brown was not specific as ing a record of name, contact egon’s society and economy. represent the state’s ethnic, measures need to be reinstated. to which counties will begin information and date/time of Columbia County COV- Follow breaking Oregon socioeconomic and geographi- • Identify asymptomatic reopening first, but stated that visit for customers/visitors for ID-19 cases continued to hold reopening developments at cally diverse population. (without symptoms) outbreaks she will be speaking with a few purposes of contract tracing if steady at 14 with no deaths, thechronicleonline.com. 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Freshner said the gradua- Jackie S. Berglund Betty Rushing-Schwab tion will now have students March 27, 1942 ~ April 30, 2020 June 16, 1927 ~ April 25, 2020 driven to the court house steps with immediate family Jackie Sterling Berglund, age 78, passed away in St. Helens, Betty Rushing-Schwab munity meals in both Oregon in the vehicles. Each stu- Oregon on April 30, 2020. passed away on April 25, and Washington states. Betty dent will emerge from the A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. 2020 in Gresham, Oregon. was an avid golfer, enjoyed vehicles, walk up the court She was born June 16, 1927 salmon fishing, and was a house steps, receive their to John and Birdie Dowell, in loyal/long-time Portland diploma, walk back and enter La Grande, Oregon. Trailblazer fan. the vehicle and leave. Betty was a long-time resi- Betty has touched the “By moving it to the FREE YARD DEBRIES dent of St. Helens, Oregon, lives of many, and she will court house, It actually made and an active member of the be deeply missed. Due to our plan better because it RECYCLING SAT., APRIL 20! community. She was co- Covid-19 restrictions, Betty’s provides the ability of each owner to Coleman-Rushing funeral service was held for of the names of the graduat- Funeral Home and Coos immediate family members ing students to be announced County Mortuaries, a member only, at Columbia Memorial and by having school board FREE YARD DEBRIES of First Christian Church Gardens in Scappoose, Or- members sitting in the town QualityRECYCLING SAT., Bark APRIL 20! at in St. Helens since 1959, egon, May 2, 2020. Betty had squad to watch and cheer for a member of the Christian many friends and the concern, our students, it will feel more Women’s Fellowship, P.E.O. and a Sweet Adeline’s Choir kind words, and cards pro- like the original ceremony,” Competitive member, Business Profes- member. She also helped vided by everyone are very she said. “It went from a pick sional Women’s member, with preparation for com- appreciated by the family. up and drive through, to an Quality Bark at actual ceremony.” Freshner said due to the Prices Ronald I. Matzen state’s current health emer- Competitive gency restrictions, no public Dec. 23, 1950 ~ April 27, 2020 gathering will be allowed The St. Helens’ com- Donna, and one brother, during the Friday event. Prices Cedar Chips munity sadly lost a member Tommy. A Thursday night cruise from 8 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Garden Mulch on Monday, April 27, 2020, Ron lived in St. Helens when Ronald I. Matzen most of his life and graduated June 4, is planned through downtown St. Helens with CedarFir & HemlockChips passed away in Portland. from St. Helens High School. Ron is survived by his wife Due to the recent outbreak the graduating seniors and GardenBark Dust Mulch of 41 years, Cindy. Ron was of COVID-19 and social iso- community members who wish to participate. The FirTrailmix & Hemlock also survived by five broth- lation, his celebration of life cruise is also designed to ers, David, Michael, Jimmy, service will be held later. In Bark Dust follow social distancing Soil Blends Douglas, and Zane. lieu of flowers, please contrib- requirements. •Trailmix Fir Shavings He was preceded in death ute directly to a charity of our Other traditional gradu- by his parents, Elmer and choice in Ron’s honor. Soil Blends ation ceremony events are planned separately and will • Fir Shavings be video taped, such as Quality Bark at Competitive Prices Vivian Marie Brown student speeches, awards and Sold by yard or Unit of pick up for Delivery scholarships, for a virtual Feb. 15, 1964 ~ April 12, 2020 online YouTube presentation. Quality Bark at Competitive Prices Vivian Marie Brown was wife Kim Wonderly; brother Details of the graduation Sold• BEAVER byVariety yard or Unitof Fir for & pick Hemlock up or BARKDelivery bark Dust born on Feb. 15, 1964. She Andrew Brown and wife events and the cruise were • • VarietyMulch of Fir & Hemlock Potting Bark Soil Dust passed away on April 12, Jacque Brown; sister Clorissa scheduled to be posted at • BEAVER Mulch & Potting Soil BARK 2020. Brown; sister Debbi West; the St. Helens High School • • CedarCedar Chips & Chips Trail Mix & Trail Mix She was preceded in death seven grandchildren; one website this week. 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Inroads Members can also visit our website to get additional information for Covid-19 assistance programs.

Chamber member Wauna Credit Union is also processing SBA loans for its members. Email, [email protected] to reach their commercial lending team. Wauna members can also visit their website for more information.

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census occurs. For example, vate and protected by Title HOMELESS an accurate count may mean 13,” Burkhart said. From Page A1 a new seat for Oregon in the Title 13 is part of the House of Representatives. United States Code. It count for homeless people is Also, every person counted stipulates that private in- how that number is found. means $3,200 in federal formation, such as names, “For this portion of the funding per year to the state. addresses, Social Security count, census workers per- “This is especially im- Numbers, and telephone form interviews at known portant for our vulnerable numbers are never pub- camps, gathering places, or populations--including peo- lished. It also states that the any other locations where ple experiencing homeless- Census Bureau’s purpose folks are known to stay ness-- for whom this support is to collect information to overnight,” Burkhart said. is vital. Columbia County produce statistics and that The process for how to is historically undercounted personal information cannot count the homeless dur- and, as a result, does not re- be used against respondents ing social distancing with ceive the full federal support by any government agency COVID-19 is still unclear, it’s due,” Burkhart said. or court. Burkhart said. Populations that are hard “I think knowing that the “Both aspects of the to count because of their lo- data is secure is especially count of people experienc- cation are one concern, but important for our vulnerable ing homelessness are huge it is also a concern to count populations who may be Qualified. efforts coordinated by a those who are worried about concerned that sharing their number of great local orga- privacy violations. Those personal information might nizations, volunteers, and who are worried about their put them at risk,” Burkhart census workers,” Burkhart immigration status, for said. said. example, may not want to Burkhart stressed that she participate for fear of legal Experienced. The reason why Colum- wanted everyone to partici- bia County, and every com- repercussions later. However, no one needs to pate in the census. munity across the United “Filling out the census States, takes part in the worry about participating in Paid for by Committee to Retain Judge Grant the census later violating his form is easy, takes only 10 census is to establish what minutes, and provides a kind of support the com- or her privacy, according to Burkhart. huge service to the future of munity needs over the next our community,” Burkhart 10 years, before the next “All of the information Retain Judge Jenefer Grant shared on the census is pri- said. We continue to be astounded at your support! The community has been so gracious and generous towards the home-delivered meal program and our local seniors. Thank you, thank you to the donors below who contributed in the last few weeks:

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Everyone is feeling the ship capacity to do the same our housing crisis. She will commissioner’s pay to make Brandee effect of her poor decisions, here in Columbia County – leverage tourism and recre- Support for way for the salary-benefit Dudzic for through increased taxes and find and create solutions. ation to generate revenue and Casey Garrett package. the inability to go to the local As a mother, I support jobs. Brandee is committed to Voters want a firm com- Columbia businesses. I understand the Brandee’s commitment to earning your trust by promot- I first met Casey Garrett a mitment from other candi- need to be safe during the the future generation – both ing transparent and accessible few years back when I found dates pre-election exactly County Board Covad virus. What I cannot through smart investment local government. out someone was repairing how they would vote; With or of Commission- understand why it is ok to go which brings local jobs and Sincerely, the docks on Coon Island. against? into Walmart or other places capitalizes on the tremen- When I found out that Casey ers that are open with others who dous recreation and tourism Greg Pettit planned and executed this Wayne Mayo may carry the disease; it is opportunities as well as the Warren project with the help of local Scappoose The Columbia County not ok to go camping in our enduring promise of a clean Contractors, local boaters and Board of Commissioners state parks or go out on your and protected environment. donated material, on his own Re-elect Grant currently has two positions up boat on our rivers. Just who is I am confident Brandee Quarantine donated time, I was instantly she trying to protect? Dudzic is the best quali- I am writing this letter for re-election, and I am writ- Having a cardiac event the impressed. Since Columbia ing to recommend Brandee Oregon, like all the other fied candidate for Columbia County did not have any in support of Judge Jenefer states, get additional federal County Board of Commis- first week of February I’ve Dudzic for Columbia County been quarantined at home six money in the budget for these Grant for re-election. I have Commissioner Position 1. funding during a crisis. The sioners, Position 1. repairs, Casey took action. know Judge Grant personally Governor declared that Or- weeks longer than most of I met Brandee for the first Oregon. It’s like serving in After that project was and professionally for over 20 time in 2018 when she hosted egon is in an emergency crisis done, Casey decided to take years. When I was a prosecu- and is getting Federal funds. Rose Graves Vietnam where everyday was a Non-Violent Communica- the same and the days and on Gilbert River docks. This tor in the Columbia County tion Workshop, and since Where are they? The longer Columbia City project was quite a bit bigger District Attorney’s Office, the state is closed, the more months seemed to float by. I then, watched her build and received an Oregon Voters’ than the Coon Island project, she was a defense attorney. lead a 501c3 nonprofit for federal funds. She wants but again, he found there She always carried herself funds for illegal immigrants, Vote for Bran- Pamphlet a few days ago so I veterans. She is a working guess it’s the end of April. was no money in the County professionally, and zealously mother and serves our com- but what about the legal budget for any of it. After and ethically represented residents, especially those dee Dudzic for Although the United munity in the best interest States is a democracy the brainstorming, they came up her clients. Her mission was of our children and future hard-working people who County Com- with ways to raise money for cannot pay their mortgage, election process is basically not simply a good result for generations. controlled by the two major the repairs outside county her clients but also to find a Brandee stands by the feed their families, or even missioner funding. This entailed work- get healthcare? She is rob- political parties therefore Non solution to address the issues value that we are only as Affiliated Voters like my wife ing with all the local boating facing her client to prevent strong as a community as the bing Oregon of its assets and The Columbia County clubs, yacht clubs, general we must hold her accountable Democratic Party over- and I are limited during the recidivism. Such an approach most vulnerable among us. primary election to vote on public and local businesses to benefits not only that person, She holds a Masters Degree for her actions. whelmingly endorsed donate time, labor, materials Brandee Dudzic for Colum- county commissioners and but his or her family, friends in Conflict Resolution and is ballot measures which for and money. It took several and the community. an Army Veteran and mother. Lorene Nowling bia County Commissioner months to raise the money Deer Island Position 1. us is okay. But it does seem She has continued that Electing her is an opportunity odd since the passage of the needed for this project, but approach as a judge. She to bring a new perspective to Brandee Dudzic has been Casey was right there the a tireless advocate for hun- Motor Voter law went into ef- seeks a fair and just resolu- Columbia County. fect in 2016 the Secretary of whole time and when it was tion of the merits of the case I am confident Brandee Cast your vote dreds of Columbia County time to execute, he was the residents, navigating complex State reports show that 18 of as well as what happens next. Dudzic is the person best for Dudzic Oregon’s 36 counties have a first one on the job to get Sometimes punishment is the qualified for the Columbia service agencies on their started. behalf. She founded a lead- Non Affiliated Voter majority appropriate outcome, some- County Board of Commis- As you fill out your ballots I can honestly say – Casey ing nonprofit for veterans. and the Non Affiliated Voters times treatment and other re- sioners, Position 1, in this in the coming weeks, I hope Garrett cares about this She graduated Summa Cum are on track to surpass Demo- medial measures. Sometimes May election. you will join me in casting County and will not let any- Laude with a master’s degree crats as the state’s majority a combination of a number your vote for Brandee Dudzic thing stop him from doing the in Conflict resolution from voting block in August yet of factors. Her experience as Kimberly O’Hanlon for Columbia County Com- right thing for the residents Portland State University. She Oregon is still considered a a trial lawyer and as a judge St. Helens missioner Position 1. who call this home. We need is a veteran, a mother and a ‘Blue’ state. gives this community a tre- Brandee’s training in someone like Casey who has neighbor. Perhaps most im- I feel the current po- mendous asset for justice. conflict resolution makes proven he will always have portantly, she has shown that litical climate has destroyed Criminal law is the biggest Shutdown her uniquely qualified to our back. she will not compromise her people’s faith in leadership section of the docket. The serve and build partnerships values and is willing to fight and with the Coronavirus our rules of evidence, constitu- Governor Brown has as County Commissioner. Lori Senz against injustice and systems society is undergoing a dra- tional law and sentencing are extended our shutdown Beyond that, her conviction Scappoose rigged for the rich, powerful, matic change. On-line educa- very complex. Trial work is another 60 days. To a lot of to serve and stand up for and well connected. She has tion will become the norm; us in Columbia County, this community has convinced me difficult for even experienced not accepted money from cor- no more large crowd events is a huge setback not only that she will work to move Election criminal law practitioners. porate donors who use their like sports, fairs and concerts; in our personal lives but our Columbia County forward in It is not knowledge that money to influence County social distancing at restau- economy. It seems that Gov- a smart and fair direction. Should I get elected, I can be learned on the fly. decisions. She recognizes rants and on airplanes doesn’t ernor Brown is not listening I first met Brandee while will move swiftly to raise the Trial experience matters. The the need to lead for the next appear profitable, and the list to the people of Oregon. How she was wearing her uniform depletion fee from $.15 to at wrong decision can unjustly generation, our children. She just keeps getting bigger. It’s many businesses must close and petitioning for the rights least $.60/ton with accompa- effect victims, defendants, the will work to build a sustain- time to end xenophobic and in our county, and how many of deported U.S. veterans. I nying direction for the weigh community and justice. I urge able economy and recognizes partisan politics in Oregon will suffer the devastating eco- was impressed by her passion master to verify amounts of you to vote for Judge Jenefer that to do so, we must keep and focus on our new reality. nomic effects of not having but more so by her drive to rock being mined daily. I be- Grant. our Columbia County livable an income to provide for their look for a solution and, find- lieve it’s near 12,000 ton/day. and competitive. She is com- Joe Turner families before she considers ing none, to create a solution. I want to hire a full time John Gutbezahl mitted to finding solutions to Columbia City opening the state to business? She has the drive and leader- county manager and cut the Lake Oswego Teacher Appreciation Week

Honoring Teachers Please take this op- Clatskanie teachers portunity to recognize rose to the challenge. This is Teacher Ap- our devoted teachers in Our teachers flipped the preciation Week. It is a the St. Helens School switch on learning almost week long celebration District. overnight while feeling that honors and cel- just as much stress as ebrates teachers for their Clatskanie School everyone else due to the contributions to educa- District Superintendent Covid 19 pandemic. With tion. Cathy Hurowitz schools closed and most of us in quarantine, this St. Helens This is a time for us year proves more difficult Thank you School District to show our apprecia- to celebrate Teacher Ap- Teachers tion and gratitude for the preciation Week. St. Helens School work our teachers do for The Covid19 pan- District teachers make our students. demic and Distance a profound difference This year’s Teacher Teaching makes this Kevin W. Sullivan Licensed, Bonded, Insured in the lives of their Appreciation Week is year unlike any other 503.396.6196 • [email protected] • CCB#183456 students. They play a probably more well de- school-year. Teachers pivotal role in their chil- served than most. Teach- deserve our appreciation dren’s lives by inspiring ers walked out of their now more than ever be- a lifelong love of learning classrooms on March fore. Let’s take this op- We appreciate our and discovery. 13 not knowing that it portunity during Teacher Solomon Ortiz once would be their last day in Appreciation Week to said, “Teachers are our class with their students reflect and express our TEACHERS! greatest public servants; and that they would gratitude to our teachers. they spend their lives be required to provide They are on the front lines Thanks for all you do! educating our young Distance Learning for All working hard providing Building Relationships people and shaping our for the rest of the school instruction and support to for a Lifetime! Nation for tomorrow.” year. your children.

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