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Serving Columbia County since 1881 Arrest follows gas line break JEREMY C. RUARK [email protected] A St. Helens man was arrested after allegedly hitting a large natu- ral gas pipe off Highway 30 near Deer Island Thursday night, Feb. 5. St. Helens Police responded to a report of a hit and run driver in the area at approximately 5:39 p.m. and discovered the damaged natural gas pipe at that time. The pipe was spraying natural gas into the air, causing police to immediately close the roads in the area and setting up a safety perim- eter, according to a release from the St. Helens Police Department. Columbia River Fire & Rescue and NW Natural assisted with Metro Creative Connection securing the natural gas line, and / The Chronicle residents in approximately 100 St. Helens approved the preparation of homes were alerted to shelter in a roughly 100-acres timber sale in the place. “Due to the nature of the Milton Creek Watershed. incident, to protect life safety, we asked that folks stay inside and Courtesy of David McFarland avoid the area,” CRFR spokesper- This is the site of the gas leak as seen from reader David McFarland. City to prepare son Jennifer Motherly said. “CRFR staff knocked on the doors of some last seen driving toward Crestwood driver. email,” Motherway said. timber sale of the homes near the area on Deer Village. He was booked and released at The notification system was ini- Island Road. The homes located Police learned of a resident with the Columbia County Jail. Er- tiated by the Columbia Emergency STAFF REPORT down below the Columbia Humane a black Camaro match- hardt’s court date is pending. Planning Association (CEPA) in [email protected] Society were notified via reverse ing the description of the hit and Motherway said the incident is 2000. CEPA is a partnership orga- 911 by Columbia 911.” run vehicle while checking the a good example for local residents nization of industry, public safety Following a profitable Douglas By 7:30 p.m. NW Natural crews area. The owner of the Camaro, to be signed up with the county’s and local governments in Columbia fir timber sale in 2020, St. Helens were able to turn off the gas line Mark Alan Erhardt, 53, was seen ‘CAN’ notification system. County for the purpose of emer- leaving the neighborhood in a According to Columbia 911’s is preparing to sell more timber this and make repairs, allowing the gency preparedness and planning. year. brown Jeep moments prior, police website/CAN link, dispatchers can “Registration is necessary to closed roads to reopen shortly after said. activate a high speed telephone The St. Helens City Council and the shelter in place order to be participate in the CAN notification approved preparing a timber sale of A nearby police officer who dialing service to notify citizens system, otherwise the members lifted. spotted the described Jeep as it and businesses of important infor- around 100 acres in the Milton Creek The original hit and run report of the community risk not getting Watershed. The city will get bids passed the police cruiser conducted mation. identified a dark colored vehicle a traffic stop and took Erhardt into “The dialing service is called notified of emergencies,” Mother- on the timber price and approve or hitting an unidentified object, way said. decline the sale at that time. custody. Erhardt was charged with “CAN” which stands for Columbia discovered to be the gas pipe, on two counts of driving under the Alert Network. Notifications are Brent Keller, associate at the the side of the road before driving city-contracted forest management influence of intoxicants, reckless delivered to targeted geographic ar- Find out more at Columbia firm Mason, Bruce & Girard, told off. Officers checked the area for driving, reckless endangering and eas by a telephone call or electron- County’s website, columbiacoun- city councilors the price for timber the suspected vehicle, which was failure to perform the duties of a ic messages like text messaging or tyor.gov is higher now than it has been in the past. “Prices right now are well above the five-year average,” he said, and that prices were at an all time high County expects change to “high risk” last summer. If the city chooses to sell 50 acres of timber, he expects Declining COVID-19 case rates The state’s risk level framework Based on the data from the most there could be $625,000 in income, MONIQUE MERRILL in Columbia County may allow the framework tracks each county’s recent two-week period (Jan. 24-Feb. and he recommended two cuts equal- [email protected] county to move down to the ‘high COVID-19 case rate and test positiv- 6), Columbia County is eligible to ing around 100 acres and increasing risk’ category and bring back limited ity rate over a two-week period to move down to high risk. From Jan. the profit. in-person dining, along with other determine what set of restrictions 124-Feb. 6 there were 69 new cases The 2020 timber sale, which Switching from “extreme indoor activities, as soon as Friday, that county will follow to reduce reported, which equals a case rate of spanned 66 acres, netted just under risk” to “high risk” means: Feb. 12. the spread of COVID-19. There are 130.8 cases per 100,000 people and $1.4 million. Mills in the small The official announcement was four levels: extreme risk, high risk, a test positivity rate of 4.2%. log market are paying competitive • Indoor dining is allowed at made on Tuesday, Feb. 9, after the moderate risk and lower risk. The metrics follow a downward timber prices, Keller said, largely 25% capacity press deadline of The Chronicle, Counties with over 200 new case trend in the county. In the previ- due to the strong housing market. • Indoor entertainment and but the metrics used by the state cases per 100,000 people reported ous two-week period, (Jan. 17-30) Small logs are typically produced to assess each county’s risk placed over a two-week period and a test there were 74 new cases reported, into dimension lumber that is used in recreation is allowed at Columbia in the “high risk” category positivity rate of over 10% are which puts the county case rate at the construction industry. Most of St. 35% capacity down from “extreme risk.” Visit the- considered at an extreme risk. To 140.3 per 100,000 people, and the Helens timber is small Douglas fir • Certain outdoor recreation chronicleonline.com for up to date move to high risk, a county must test positivity rate was 4.7%. saw logs. information. report between 100 to 200 new cases For reference, the statewide case Those logs range from $700- and entertainment are al- per 100,000 people over a two-week $800 per million board foot (MBF), lowed 75 people maximum The metrics period and a test positivity rate of ­ which is higher than it was at this between 8-10%. time last year. Stumpage prices for See PANDEMIC Page A10 the city’s timber would range from $450-$550 per MBF, Keller said. The city councilors and Mayor Rick Scholl agreed that it would be good for the city to take advantage of Sweet Pea’s favorite sky high perch the competitive market. “We have so many big projects Morse code asking if the cat that library staff reports that Sweet Pea going on, and the market seems JEREMY C. RUARK has recently taken up residence on also likes to pounce on insects in right,” Scholl said. “I’m not say- [email protected] the library’s roof is stuck. the lawn and warm herself on the ing cut all the timber and not all the watershed, we’re talking a small You might spot Sweet Pea “We would like to reassure hoods of staff cars. fraction of the watershed. He recom- crouching proud and true, high a everyone that she is not,” accord- Next time you drive by the St. mended two cuts of about 100 acres, top the St. Helens Library. ing to the library’s post in the City Helens Public Library, see if you and I would like to go with what The cat has gained a lot of at- of St. Helens latest newsletter. can spot Sweet Pea and tell her he recommended knowing we have tention while sitting peacefully on “Sweet Pea lives in the neighbor- hello. projects in mind.” the roof of the building. hood and recently discovered that “But please don’t fret (or call The Milton Creek Watershed has The neighborhood St. Helens she can get on the library roof and the fire or police departments) - Public Library has received phone now she spends her days survey- we promise she can get off the ­ calls, emails, messages on social ing her kingdom.” roof on her own,” the library’s Courtesy photo See TIMBER Page A9 media, in-person queries, and When not on the roof, the newsletter post reads. Sweet Pea on her perch atop the St. Helens Public Library.

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The Chronicle Dates subject to change or cancelation in accordance with COVID-19 restrictions A2 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, February 10, 2021 State to speed up vaccination timeline a relatively short supply of state’s covidvaccine.oregon. ZACK DEMARS vaccines. gov website contains general [email protected] information about the vaccine Oregon seniors may re- Degree of chaos and vaccination eligibility. ceive doses of the COVID-19 That website is now home vaccine faster than previously “Next week, when seniors to a “Get Vaccinated Or- expected. begin to become eligible, egon” tool developed to help Thanks to additional we will see some degree of individuals determine their planed doses of the vaccine chaos,” Allen. “Next week, eligibility for a vaccine, find to come from the federal many older adults will vaccination events across the government, Oregon has inevitably voice frustration. state and register for alerts plans to speed up its state- Next week, you will not have about their eligibility. wide vaccination timeline, to look hard to see people The tool won’t guarantee Brown and state health experiencing confusion. We a place in line, as vaccination officials announced during a will fall short.” appointments are made by news conference Feb 5. The smooth rollout of vaccine providers. The state’s now projecting vaccines to Oregon’s elderly People call also text three quarters of health care will require patience and un- “ORCOVID” to 898211 workers educational staff and derstanding, he emphasized. to get text updates about seniors to become eligible He noted that not everyone nearby clinics in English within the next four weeks Courtesy graph who becomes eligible will get and Spanish, or email will have received a first dose available doses, the size of len said the state will begin mother or father, child, best a vaccine right away, but may [email protected] of the vaccine by early April, the eligible population and using 5,000 doses a week to friend or colleague. It’s dif- have to wait several weeks to with questions. about a month ahead of the the rate at which vaccination vaccinate adults in custody in ficult, and it’s heartbreaking, move to the front of the line. Statewide vaccine eli- state’s previous projection. sites across the state could be state prisons and county jails, and my thoughts are with “As we’ve said all along, gibility information also is our limitation isn’t capacity,” available by calling 211 or “This is really good news. distributing vaccine. as well as eligible youth in each of these families.” Allen said. “It’s supply.” 866-698-6155, though of- However, we still have a long That third factor isn’t an custody of the Oregon Youth Some pharmacies across ficials caution that wait times way to go,” Oregon Governor issue, as Allen said the state Authority, in line with a fed- Kate Brown said. eral court order issued Feb. 3 the state will soon have doses may be very long given the could be vaccinating twice as of the vaccine to administer high call volume, and Allen A quicker timeline for many people as it currently mandating the state vaccinate vaccinating seniors means prisoners. to eligible individuals, Allen suggested seniors should the state will be able to reach is. I’m asking older Or- said. That’ll be one option wait until their age group is “That leaves supply and There could be more im- other groups sooner too, provements on the horizon, egonians for patience, in for seniors to get vaccinated, eligible before reaching out according to Oregon Health demand as the limiting fac- exchange for this promise: alongside vaccine clinics, for more information. tors,” Allen said. too, as Allen said the state’s Authority Director Patrick timeline doesn’t take into While it will take time, local public health authorities “I’m asking older Or- Allen. account the possibility of a every senior who wants and long-term care facilities. egonians for patience, in “That’s good news for More doses According to the state’s exchange for this promise: third vaccine, produced by to get vaccinated will get seniors,” Allen said. “It’s Johnson & Johnson, which vaccination timeline, indi- While it will take time, every also good news for frontline According to Allen, new a vaccine in the coming viduals 80 and older became senior who wants to get vac- dose allocations announced could enter the supply chain workers, people with under- by early March pending weeks. eligible for vaccines Feb. 8. cinated will get a vaccine in lying health conditions, and by the federal government ~ Pat Allen, Those 75 and older will be the coming weeks,” Allen mean the state will see more federal approvals. others who are next in line.” Still, despite the acceler- director of OHA eligible on Feb. 15, and those said. The new projection than 75,000 doses of the 70 and up will be eligible on vaccine a week. The increase ated distribution projection, comes after federal health Friday’s press conference Feb. 22. On March 1, anyone Read more about Ore- includes 11,600 more doses officials promised the state came the same day the state 65 or older will be eligible gon’s vaccination program at an increase in vaccine doses a week in the state’s stan- announced its 2,000th virus- for a vaccine. covidvaccine.oregon.gov/ and in the coming weeks, Allen dard allocation, and 12,000 related death. Health officials also are How to receive a vaccine follow COVID-19 updates said. He laid out the three new doses a week through a “Each life lost to this hor- preparing for difficulties over Health officials have online at thechronicleonline. factors which impact how federal pharmacy partnership rible virus is one too many,” the next several weeks, when developed several methods com and in the Wednesday quickly the state can distrib- program. Brown said. “I know each hundreds of thousands more for providing information print editions of The Chron- ute vaccine: The number of Starting this week, Al- number here is someone’s Oregonians are in line for about getting a vaccine. The icle. Accident damages county fiber lines, disrupts internet, phones impacted by the services contacted all city managers in We had crews onsite around lius Pass Road area. Comcast had restored most STAFF REPORT disruption. the region with the following noon today and they hope to “Our email, internet, and Internet and phone services by [email protected] According to Crystal information: have an alternate fiber in place phones were down at city 3:30 p.m. Monday. Internet and telephone King, the City of St. Helens “I just wanted to alert you to restore service by 5 p.m. to- buildings,” King said. “Staff The Chronicle’s calls to services through provider spokesperson, city officials that there was some type of day. We will keep you updated was able to work on alternate Comcast for specific details Comcast were disrupted for noted the disruption around vehicular accident resulting if this outage is prolonged by projects and tasks during about what caused the outage several hours Monday, Feb. 8, 9:30 a.m. in our fiber being damaged some unexpected issues.” the disruption. Emergency and if customers would be in St. Helens and other parts King said that Tim Good- which is impacting Comcast An unconfirmed report to and non-emergency dispatch refunded for the service dis- of Columbia County. man, Senior Director Gov- business and residential cus- The Chronicle said the fiber continued to work during the ruption had not been returned The Chronicle was also ernment Affairs at Comcast, tomers in each of your cities. outage occurred in the Corne- outage.” as of press time. 2 escape boat fire

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Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle A crew from Columbia River Fire & Rescue carefully check out the vessel. TESTING Craten Sanders said he the two said they were able JEREMY C. RUARK and his wife, Kathy, were to get off the boat uninjured. [email protected] changing batteries on the The two St. Helens resi- OHSU IS OFFERING COVID TESTING AT NO COST TO YOU! Fire crews rushed to boat when smoke began fill- dents were preparing to go the St. Helens Marina late ing the vessel. crabbing when the incident Wednesday afternoon to a “Smoke came out and we occurred on their boat. report of a boat on fire. called the fire department,” “So now it will be a few When crews arrived they Sanders said. “We hooked up weeks before we can go, found the two occupants out a hose and began spraying but we’ll get it figured out.” of the 30-foot boat sitting water inside the boat where Sanders said. Location: St. Helens High School, 2375 Gable Rd., St. Helens, OR along the marine boardwalk we thought it would be hot.” Damage estimates to the Dates: Wednesdays, beginning Jan 20, Feb 2, Feb 10, Feb 17 Sanders complained of boat were not immediately and light smoke coming from Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. the boat. smoke inhalation, otherwise available. Sign up: www.ohsu.edu/COVIDVans Bid online SIGN UP TO GET YOUR TEST AT THIS LOCATION starting Feb. 14 How do I get tested? - Go to URL to sign up for your timeslot. Online Auction - Please carefully follow registration and scheduling instructions. What else do I need to know? - This is an outdoor testing event, so please dress for the weather. The Columbia County Fairgrounds is - Testing is for those older than 2 months. auctioning off a brown Jack Daniels Barrel - If you tested positive before and do NOT have symptoms, you must wait 90+ days before getting another test. with plaque celebrating the 100th - COVID vaccine will not be provided at these events. Columbia County Fair from 2015. The estimated value of this barrel is $499.00. Item will be available at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Online Auction on their Facebook page starting next Sunday 2/14/21-2/21/21. Item will be sold to the highest bidder with all bids being capped at $2500.00.

Auction is free to attend, commenting on items is limited to BIDS only but you may call the fair office for more details @ 503-397-4231.

Columbia County’s trusted local news source Wednesday, February 10, 2021 www.thechronicleonline.com A3 Columbia County releases vaccine interest form

February 21st 9 am classes Best Western CONCEAL CARRY PERMIT CLASS 585 S. Columbia River Highway, St. Helens Oregon • Multi-State • Valid in 35 States Courtesy of CRFR Vaccination clinics were held in January for members of the Columbia River Fire & Rescue District and other first responders part of the $ Phase 1A group of the state’s vaccination plan. Multi-State 80 Oregon Included No Fee 1. However, some of those $ MONIQUE MERRILL people may have received the [email protected] vaccine earlier if they were Valid in Washington or Oregon only 45 Columbia County has part of a Phase 1A, group released a vaccination interest which includes people in long- www.FirearmTrainingNW.com [email protected] form, for people who want to term care centers and health sign up to be notified when care workers. they are eligible to receive a As of Feb. 8, nearly 3,000 vaccine. people have received vaccina- The form asks for name, tions in the county. Of those, 784 have received both doses 360-921-2071 address, contact information and employment information and are considered fully vac- to help determine when people cinated. Both the Moderna and may be eligible. People who Pfizer vaccines require two submit an interest form will doses to be fully effective. also be updated on vaccine The county is working status in the county. Sign up at with local health providers to form.jotform.com/Columbia- administer vaccines. Agencies   CountyPHD/vaccinationinter- like Columbia Health Services FRIDAY, SATURDAY & MONDAY 9AM - 6PM est. receive the county’s alloca- Those without internet tions of vaccine and adminis- access who are interested in ter the shots to people when receiving the vaccine are asked they are eligible and sched- to call 503-397-7247 to sign uled. The county is working up for the list. to enroll more providers in the County Public Health vaccination program. Director Michael Paul antici- “Moving forward, this is pates that demand for vaccine going to be a major undertak- will continue to outweigh the ing and huge challenge for supply for a while, but asked all counties we need it to be a residents for patience through- community effort and county- out the process. wide effort,” Paul said. “We just want to make sure that people know vaccines are Insurance scarce,” Paul said a county commission meeting Wednes- Health plan benefits are day. “More information is required by the state to cover coming in the coming weeks, the cost of COVID-19 vac- and just know that there will cinations. be many more people who State Public Health Direc- want to get vaccinated than tor Rachael Banks mandated there are vaccines available.” that private health plans oper- ating in Oregon not charge for Eligibility costs related to providing the vaccine, including the cost of Adults age 80 and older the vaccine doses and supplies, became eligible to receive and expenses of administering vaccines starting this week. the shot like staff time. People age 75 and older Both the Oregon Health become eligible next week on Plan and Medicare programs Feb. 15; people age 70 and do not charge patients for the older on Feb. 22 and lastly costs of vaccinations either. people age 65 and older on People with questions about March 1. their insurance coverage Across Oregon, there are should contact their insurance approximately 795,000 people company directly. age 65 and older, according to Oregon Health Author- Newsletter ity (OHA). The U.S. Census Bureau estimates around To stay updated on CO-   19.2% of people in Columbia VID-19 information in the    County are age 65 or older, county, sign up for the public which would mean about health department’s new    10,000 people will be eligible newsletter at http://eepurl.com/ for vaccinations by March hpu5R5  Columbia County to share $250,000 in pandemic relief      helps empower our local STAFF REPORT communities to determine STARTING AT  UP TO  [email protected] the best direction for this As Oregon communities COVID-19 related funding and social services agencies grant,” Columbia Pacific continue to struggle under Executive Director Mimi Haley said.    the strain of the multiple “This additional infusion waves of the COVID-19 pan- of funding from CareOregon STARTING AT  STARTING AT  demic, CareOregon is invest- will help us provide continued ing an additional $500,000 to support to organizations that support communities served are filling critical needs in our by its coordinated care orga- community, where we are see-    nizations Columbia Pacific ing the dual impacts of both   and Jackson Care Connect. COVID-19 and the disastrous Each organization will fires from last summer,” STARTING AT  UP TO  distribute $250,000 to com- Jackson Care Connect CEO munity based organizations Jennifer Lind said. serving their communities. Since the pandemic hit, “The cumulative stresses Haley said CareOregon has of this pandemic are adding mobilized financial resources      up and people are hurt- to ensure access to health ing,” CareOregon CEO Eric services, which includes of- STARTING AT  STARTING AT  C. Hunter said. “That’s why fering both provider support we are working in partner- and community-based grants ship with our coordinated to address social determinants care organizations to get of health. The funding will resources out in a way that allow both Columbia Pacific can really make a difference and Jackson Care Connect on the ground. Our coor- to continue to offer support dinated care organizations where most needed in their know their communities best communities. Columbia Pacific CCO and I’m excited to support coordinates health services for their efforts to address the Oregon Health Plan members most urgent needs of those in Columbia, Clatsop and they serve.” Tillamook counties. For more  Columbia Pacific and information about Columbia   Jackson Care Connect Pacific, please visit www. teams will work to identify colpachealth.org. where these funds will have the greatest impact in their Jackson Care Connect regions, which include Co- CCO coordinates health ser- lumbia, Clatsop, Tillamook, vices for Oregon Health Plan and Jackson counties. members in Jackson County. Let us know what YOU think “This is one of many For more information about EMAIL YOUR LETTERS TO: [email protected] ways that CareOregon’s con- Jackson Care Connect please nection to Columbia Pacific visit jacksoncareconnect.org/ Columbia County’s trusted local news source A4 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Opinion Viewpoints Pandemic 2021: Work the numbers, work together just one additional death – al- First, it means fewer County can do this. ing and information – as well compromised health get vac- PAUL VOGEL though our state sadly crossed people are getting sick; that’s What it will take is to as e-commerce and Zoom cinated, the sooner the rest of Chronicle Guest Article the threshold of more than good. Second, it means there keep on doing what we’re do- customer service. They want us will too. We’re surrounded by a 2,000 deaths over the week- can be further easing of ing, and sustain it. Wear your to be working as much as you Remember back when we sea of changing numbers end. Mercifully, only three restrictions that will allow our mask or face covering. Keep want them to be. And you’re were talking about response, around COVID: confirmed new infection cases were businesses, especially gyms your distance. Don’t hang out helping make it work by recovery and respect? We cases, hospitalizations death reported in Columbia County and restaurants, to operate with anyone new. Wash your being responsive and respect- were also talking about a rate, vaccinations, and more. for Sunday. differently and welcome hands – a lot. Clean surfaces ful. The honor-system at the fourth R: Resilience. Resil- They’re all very sobering The fact that our county some guests indoors. Any – your phone, your keys, your flower cart is keeping that ience means doing everything and keep us mindful of those has maintained relatively low improvement in that regard is wallet, everything that may business alive, and brighten- we can to keep the numbers who we have lost personally new case count numbers over a help to our entire commu- get exposed to the virus when ing the days of people you down, get businesses re- and as a nation, those who the past few days provides nity. What’s more important, you’re out. And keep being care for. opened, and keep them re- are at greatest risk from the a small ray of hope, both though, is making sure they responsible. The vaccines are slowly opened. Give business owners virus as well as the economic medically and economically. can stay more open, and Being responsible means getting out there. As frustrat- the confidence to commit to downturn, and those who We need to seize both the not get whipsawed so our what we’re doing here, appar- ing as they are, the systems the next steps toward normal are working fearlessly and opportunity and responsibil- numbers go back up and they ently: avoiding outbreaks by seem to be improving. But by doing everything you can tirelessly on the front lines of ity that goes with it. There is close down. Again. avoiding crowds. And parties. it’s tough on many, espe- to reduce your own risk, and treatment. significant community and For a county to make it And events. cially those without reliable that of our county. Encouragingly, on Mon- personal interest at stake. (down) to the High Risk level Businesses are be- broadband (a lot of people Let’s get to High Risk day, February 8, the U.S. If we maintain low num- there has to be a COVID-19 ing responsible by testing, here). Help your neighbors, next week, and Low Risk by reported fewer than 100,000 bers throughout the next week case count of less than 200 relentlessly cleaning, shield- especially seniors. Go online, March. We can do this. new cases for the previous to 10 days, Columbia County per 100,000 people, and a ing, limiting customers and figure out the sign-up and day, and hospitalizations stands a decent chance of be- test positivity rate of less adapting in order to keep then register them for a shot. Paul Vogel is the execu- continued to decline. For ing moved from the Extreme than 10%. Even Washington doing business. Things like Throw on a mask and shield tive director of the Columbia the same Sunday, Oregon Risk category to High Risk— County is currently below self-serve carts and merchan- and drive them to it. The County Economic Team. He reported 305 new confirmed which may not sound like the case count for the 14 day dising, take out, expanding sooner front-liners, teach- may be reached at 503-410- and presumptive cases and much but means a lot. assessment cycle. Columbia web pages for online order- ers, seniors and those with 1061. Legislature Report: COVID impact, hemp production to make Oregon’s agencies wish to follow Dr. Mays’ Oregon’s unique geo- population and use of agri- Natural Resources Com- BRAD WITT more efficient and effective, lead. We can’t forget about graphic location makes our cultural buildings. mittee, and as Chair of that Chronicle Guest Article and I have found that citizens rural Oregon when it comes state the most productive HB 2612 directs the committee, I will continue The work of the Or- often offer the best ideas on to delivering health care. hemp producing region on Oregon State Department of my bi-partisan approach to egon Legislative Assembly how to accomplish needed Vaccine availability gives earth. Hemp has been de- Agriculture to develop state good governance and bring continues, with committee improvements. me hope. But bold leader- scribed as the perfect plant, grades and standards of qual- a balance of bills up for con- meetings held virtually and In this case, my con- ship, innovative solutions, it can be used for clothing, ity and identity of unpasteur- sideration. in-person floor sessions. stituent, Dr. Maureen Mays, and partnerships with health- food and beverages, paper, ized butter. This a growing offered to have her team care provider networks will building supplies, plastics, market, with businesses and Be engaged Pandemic impact deliver vaccines in the under- be required to ensure Oregon fuel, and chemical clean-up. consumers whose demand served Columbia County. But is prepared to face this type Keeping Oregon in com- for the product outstrips the Please remember that I Our work has been we discovered there wasn’t of health crisis or any other pliance with federal hemp current supply. The sale of can best serve your interests impacted by COVID-19 an easy way to do this, or a disaster as we move forward. regulations, and growing this raw butter is legal in states when I hear from you. If you restrictions which has made plan to incorporate volun- expanding industry is sup- in 11 states including our have a comment or concern our efforts even more chal- teers into the vaccine deliv- Bills under review ported by individual produc- neighboring states of Idaho about pending legislation, lenging. ery effort. That’s why I’ve ers, the Oregon Farm Bureau, and California, and could please reach out to my office. It has been a year since worked with Dr. Mays on HB The House Agriculture Oregon State University’s be a niche market to help Due to COVID-19 restric- COVID-19 was discovered 3087 which will require the and Natural Resources Com- Global Hemp Innovation producers and the customers tions, email is probably in our nation, taking the Oregon Health Authority to mittee focused on indus- Center, OSU Extension, and they serve. the best way to have your lives of more than 440,000 develop a program for volun- trial hemp production last the OSU Agriculture Ex- HB 2548 relates to fund- opinions recorded. If I can Americans, and demonstrat- teer medical professionals to Thursday. periment Center. But we also ing and construction of wild- help you navigate an issue or ing our nation’s failure to assist during times of health HB 2281 Develops rules must be mindful of enabling life corridor road crossings. problem with a state agency, adequately respond to the emergencies. for a pilot program and our law enforcement partners This can become a good please don’t hesitate to con- worst public health crisis in Right now, volunteers brings Oregon hemp rules to be able to inspect industri- policy and an investment for tact me. a century. The United States could be helping to admin- into compliance with federal al hemp operations to ensure Oregon Wildlife and travel- simply wasn’t prepared to ister vaccines, in other times rules. they are not subverting the ers on Oregon roads and Rep. Brad Witt serves handle a pandemic. Neither they could offer additional HB 2284 Establishes an law and growing consumable highways. Among the many House District 31. He may was Oregon. So now we play services to serve their com- Oregon Hemp Commission marijuana plants. groups advocating for these be reached at: catch-up while our fellow munities. I will use every under the Oregon Depart- During last Tuesday’s corridors are the Oregon citizens continue to die at an opportunity to ensure that ment of Agriculture. House Agriculture and Natu- Hunters Association, Defend- • Email: Rep.BradWitt@ alarming rate. my constituents who want a HB 2296 Allows Oregon ral Resources Committee ers of Wildlife, Oregon Wild, oregonlegislature.gov Vaccines are now avail- vaccine are able to get one in Department of Agriculture meeting we covered a variety the Humane Society of the • Telephone: 503-986- able, but their distribution to their local area. This legisla- to enter into an agreement of topics, from tsunami United State and the Rocky 1431 rural areas has been slow and tion will also make it easier to enable law enforcement building design standards, to Mt. Elk Foundation. • 900 Court St NE, cumbersome. It doesn’t have for other rural Oregonians to agency to assist ODA in car- marine sanctuary designa- We will have many H-382, Salem, OR, 97301 to be. As a legislator, one receive the vaccine, should rying out certain inspections tion requirements, protection varied issues coming before • Website: www.oregon- of my roles is to find ways other rural health providers of industrial hemp. and enhancement of our bee the House Agriculture and legislature.gov/witt Voices of the Community

county. The county EOC as possible for cash, prizes Support for is small and has no surge and entertainment violates capacity for large disas- Oregonians’ humane values the public ters. The backup EOC will and the spirit of traditional provide redundant technol- hunting ethics and damages safety facility ogy capability critical to Oregon’s reputation. response to a major catas- Ethics aside, scien- I am the recently-retired trophe. tific studies do not support Columbia County director The new public safety indiscriminate, mass killing of emergency management. facility will have public of coyotes as an effective I write in support of funding spaces suitable for meet- means of reducing coyote the new St. Helens Public ings including resilience populations, minimiz- Safety Facility. and preparedness training. ing conflicts with pets or The current facility was This training is critical livestock, or increasing built in 1971 and is inad- for citizen safety as each numbers of game species. equate for the needs of a resident must prepare for Studies show that by killing modern, professional police emergencies as in any me- members of stable family force. There is inadequate dium to large scale incident packs, an increased rate of space to conduct routine you may be on your on for reproduction can occur in operations, the spaces are a few days to a few weeks future generations. in disrepair and do not meet depending on the severity of This is not an ex- current police accreditation the disaster. ample of the urban and standards. I strongly encourage rural divide; a majority of The building is not residents to support our Oregonians in both urban seismically safe and will public safety professionals. and rural areas care about fail catastrophically during the state’s wild animals and the Cascadia Subduction find this type of entertain- Zone (CSV) earthquake. Steve Pegram Weekly Online Poll Last Week’s Results ment cruel, irresponsible HazVu shows that shaking St. Helens and a complete disrespect from a CSV event will be for life. very strong and soil liq- When the county moves I urge Oregon state uefaction moderate. The Ban coyote Would you take the lawmakers to follow in the existing building will not to high risk, will you dine footsteps of Washington, COVID-19 vaccine when survive this event. Those in killing California, Colorado, New indoors or get takeout the building at the time will Many Oregonians may Mexico, Arizona, Massa- it is available to you? become casualties when we from restaurants? not be aware that coyote chusetts and Vermont who most need a strong response killing contests continue to have already banned wild- to protect lives. occur in Oregon. Prizes are life/coyote killing contests Dine indoors Takeout The plans for a new 71% Yes 29% No awarded to the person who by passing House Bill 2728. facility include a backup kills the most coyotes by emergency operations cen- weight. Kathryn Balogh ter (EOC). This is a critical Killing as many animals Vote online at thechronicleonline.com need for both the city and Scappoose

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SATURDAY MORNING FEBRUARY 13, 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 STAFF REPORT KATU ^ Good Morning America (N) KATU News This Morning Saturday (N) (Live) Good Morning America (N) Ocean Treks Sea Rescue (N) UFC Live: Usman vs. Burns Pre-Show (N) [email protected] KOIN &(5:00) CBS This Morning: Saturday (N) Lucky Dog “Rocket” Innovation Nation Mission Unstoppable Hope in the Wild (N) Pet Vet Dream Team March Madness Prev College Basketball Auburn at Kentucky. From Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. (N) DISC _Destroy-Second Fly Rod Chronicles Addictive Fishing The Next Bite (N) Street Outlaws (N) Chasin’ the Sun Moonshiners “Mason Jar Shortage” Moonshiners “Caught Red-Handed” Moonshiners Distillers compete to make gin. The Oregon Department KGW (KGW News at Sunrise (N) Paid Program Premier League Soccer Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur. 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The police blotter relates St. Helens Police Department is mischief 2. ODOT assisted with quently arrested for violation of stole items from the vehicle. This Rainier to the public record of in- leading the investigation. traffic control. The vehicle was his release agreement and on a case is pending further suspect Police Department cidents as reported by law towed. detainer. The driver was booked information. enforcement agencies. Feb. 5 and lodged at the Columbia Jan. 22 • The Oregon State Police Feb. 7 County jail on those charges. • Police responded to the report • An officer went to check on a All individuals arrested or responded to a single-vehicle • Police received a report from The passenger was given per- of a traffic accident in the 52000 suspected house fire. Fortu- charged with a crime are crash on Highway 30 near an Oregon Department of Fish mission to drive the vehicle and block of Columbia River High- nately, the residence was safe presumed innocent until milepost 71 at 7:45 p.m.. and Wildlife employee on Sauvie continued on her way. way. No injuries were reported and the ‘flames’ were being proven guilty. Information Investigation revealed eastbound Island regarding three men and one driver was issued a cita- emitted by electric candles. printed is preliminary and a green Mini Cooper departed who were goose hunting on the Scappoose tion for following too closely. subject to change. the highway when the driver fell closed wildlife area at the north Police Department Jan. 23 asleep while driving. The driver, unit and had killed a drake mal- • Police were dispatched to the • A call about a suspicious For specific details about a 77-year-old man, appeared to lard duck, whose season ended Jan. 24 report of a possible DUII leaving vehicle on the railroad tracks cases listed, contact the have sustained under-carriage on Jan. 31. All three men admit- • Police were dispatched to a a residence in the 33000 block of led to a DUII arrest. appropriate law enforce- damage from traveling ap- ted to goose hunting and stated disturbance in the 52000 block SW Havlik Drive. Following the ment agency. proximately 100 feet off of the they did not know the wildlife of SW Fourth Street. Police investigation, a 25-year-old from • A 23-year-old from Longview highway shoulder into a bog. The was closed to hunting and did contacted a subject there and Portland was taken into custody was taken into custody and Oregon State Police car was marked and left for the not bother to check the regula- advised him to leave the area. for DUII – Drugs and Unlawful lodged at the jail. owner to coordinate a tow. The tions. Two of the men admitted Not long after that incident was Possession of Controlled Sub- Feb. 3 driver sustained a head injury to each shooting the duck once, cleared, police were called to stance. Mr. Kroll was transported Jan. 25 • At 4:46 p.m., the Oregon but denied medical attention. each knowing that duck season the Scappoose Middle School to jail where he was booked and • An officer checked on the State Police responded to a was closed. The men then to another disturbance with released on his charges. welfare of a man on the bridge two vehicle, non-injury crash on Feb. 6 breasted the duck out and hid the same subject. Following reportedly looking over the Highway 30 near milepost 19. • At around 1:15 p.m., the the carcass, which was recov- the investigation, a 51-year-old Jan. 27 edge. He checked out okay. A black Nissan was westbound Oregon State Police responded ered by the ODFW employee. All Scappoose man was taken into • Police were dispatched to on Highway 30 and made a left to a single-vehicle crash on three men were issued citations custody for Disorderly Conduct. report of a driving complaint on Jan. 26 turn from the center median onto Highway 30 near milepost 44.5. for hunting closed area and the The man was then transported Highway 30. It was reported that • A citizen reported that an Juniper Way, directly in front of a A black Acura was westbound two men who shot the duck were to jail where he was booked and the suspect driver was weaving unknown person attempted a silver Ford. Driver of the Nissan on Highway 30 when it left its also cited for take/possession of released. in and out of traffic, crossing telephone scam claiming to be was cited for failing to obey lane of travel and crashed into game bird closed season. The over the median, crossing over collecting a debt from an online a traffic control device. Both the eastbound guardrail, caus- duck meat was seized and will Jan. 25 the fog lines, and tailgating other cash advance company. vehicles were blocking the slow ing extensive damage to both be donated to charity • Police took a report of stolen drivers. Police conducted a traf- lane of EB 30 and were towed. the guardrail and the vehicle. trailer in the 52000 block of SW fic stop with the suspect vehicle • A 28-year-old Clatskanie man The driver, a 24-year-old man, • At 10:30 a.m., troopers were Fourth Street. It was reported and following the investigation, was taken into custody for DUII. • At 6 p.m., the Oregon State displayed indicators of impair- dispatched to a traffic complaint that an unknown suspect took a the driver was taken into custody Police assisted the Columbia ment and admitted to being too on Highway 30 near milepost 27 16-foot utility trailer from the resi- for DUII – Drugs. The driver, a Jan. 27 River Fire and Rescue with a impaired to drive. The driver con- eastbound. Scappoose Police dence of the victim. This case is 35-year-old from Warren, was • A vehicle parked on King hazardous material release sented to voluntary field sobriety was able to locate and stop the pending further suspect informa- transported to jail and booked Drive was vandalized. Dam- along Highway 30 and milepost tests where he continued to vehicle on Highway 30 near tion and locating the trailer. and released on his charge. ages were reported in excess 29.5. A suspect vehicle struck display indicators of impairment. West Road in Scappoose. When of $2,000. a NW Natural gas line located The driver was arrested for DUII troopers arrived they found that Jan. 26 Jan. 31 on Oregon Street, and fled the and transported to the Columbia the driver was in violation of a • Police took a report of criminal • Police responded to the report • An officer responded to a scene. A large natural gas re- County Jail. The driver provided release agreement out of De- mischief in the 52000 block of of a criminal mischief near the two-vehicle, non-injury accident lease occurred for approximately two valid breath samples with a schutes County. The protected Columbia River Highway. The intersection of SE Davona Drive. on Highway 30 near Rockcrest 1.5 hours, requiring one lane blood alcohol content of 0.21%. party was the passenger in the victim reported that their vehicle and SE Sixth St. It was reported Street. Both parties exchanged of Highway 30 westbound to The driver was turned over to jail vehicle. The driver’s proba- was broken into while parked in that a community mailbox had information without incident. be shut down. OSP and ODOT deputies on a book and release tion officer was notified and he parking lot. It was reported that a been damaged and mail had assisted with traffic control until for DUII, reckless driving, reck- decided to place a detainer on male suspect broke out some of been stolen. This case is pend- • Officers responded to a false the gas line was turned off. The less endangering and criminal the driver. The driver was subse- the windows of the vehicle and ing further suspect information. residential alarm. Wednesday, February 10, 2021 www.thechronicleonline.com A7 Public Notices PROTECTING YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW

CH21-1598 CH21-1577 PUBLIC NOTICE - INVITATION TO BID POWERLINE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF RIGHT OF WAY MULCHING COLUMBIA RIVER PUD OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA Notice is hereby given be publicly opened. The (503) 366-3244. Columbia In the Matter of the Estate to the undersigned personal the records of the Court, the that Columbia River Peo- bids will be available for River PUD reserves the right of DALE A BOYD, De- representative in care of the personal representative or the ple’s Utility District (PUD) public inspection at the PUD to reject any and all bids ceased. Case No. 20PB07869 undersigned attorney at: attorney for the personal rep- will receive sealed bids for office after the bid opening. that are not in compliance NOTICE TO INTERESTED 5250 S Landing Dr, Ste 206, resentative. Dated and first one (1) year of Powerline The bid documents may be with the bid documents and PERSONS In the Matter of Portland, OR 97239, within published January 27, 2021 Right of Way Mulching ser- examined at the office of prescribed public bidding the Estate of Dale A Boyd, four months after the date Anita Blumlein, Personal vices. Bids will be received the PUD, 64001 Columbia procedures and to reject, for Deceased. Notice is hereby of first publication of this Representative. Kerry Chip- by the PUD, 64001 Colum- River Highway, Deer Island, good cause, any or all bids given that Anita Blumlein notice, as stated below, or man, OSB# 790243 Attorney bia River Highway, Deer Oregon 97054. Electronic upon a finding by the PUD has been appointed as the such claims may be barred. for Personal Representative Island, Oregon 97054 until copies of the bid documents that it is in the public inter- personal representative of the All persons whose rights may 5250 S Landing Dr, Ste 206 3:30 p.m., pacific prevailing may be obtained by sending est to do so. Dated: February above estate. All persons hav- be affected by the proceed- Portland, OR 97239 503- time, on February 24, 2021, a written request to bstaehe- 2, 2021 at Columbia River ing claims against the estate ings in this estate may obtain 281-3436 Email: chipman- at which time the bids will [email protected] or by calling People’s Utility District. are required to present them additional information from [email protected].

CH21-1600 CH21-1585 The Columbia County Development Agency (Agency) has published the FY 2019/2020 Annual Report INVITATION TO BID It is on file at the of- The 2020/2021 budget 4H & Extension $19,551 The Department of the following business day. Department’s website: www. fices of the Board of County includes $9,508,000 in rev- 6.10%, Col 9-1-1 Comm Dis- State Lands is accepting The tract measures 2.87 acres oregonstatelands.us. Please Commissioners located in the enues and expenditures. The trict $88,819 6.20%, Colum- bids for the lease of a tract (125,000 square feet) and is reference Application #62982 Columbia County Court- impact of carrying out the bia Vector $44,223 7.20%, of submerged land in the fronting tax lot 200 on the SEAKED BID” on the enve- house, Room 331, at 230 urban renewal plan on the tax Rainier Cemetery $24,580 Multnomah Channel east of Columbia River in Northeast lope. Mail to The Department Strand Street, St. Helens, OR collections for the preceding 24.30%, Clatskanie Park Scappoose Bay for a spud One-Quarter of Section 16, of State Lands, 775 Summer 97051 and with the Agency. year for all taxing districts & Rec $121,142 35.20%, barge and associated vessel Township 4 North, Range 1 St. NE, Suite 100, Salem, The full information is avail- is shown in the table below. Clatskanie Library $99,735 moorage for marine industri- West, Willamette Meridian, OR 97301-1279. Additional able to all interested persons. The remaining maximum 34.80%, Port of Columbia al use. Sealed bids will be ac- Columbia County, Oregon. information is available In FY 2019/2020, the Agency indebtedness for the Area is County $30,764 7.20%, cepted by mail only until the Lease applications and in- from Alexis Richins: 971- received $3,433,327 in $15,465,462.75. Taxing Ju- Columbia SWCD $34,570 close of business on March 5, formation about bid require- 375-7489 (Salem); Alexis. property tax revenue. Expen- risdiction Foregone Revenue 6.20%, Clatskanie RFPD 2021, to be opened and read ments and costs are on the [email protected]. ditures from FY 2019/2020 to CCDA Foregone Revenue $598,438 35.70%, NW Re- were $1,257,739. The esti- as % of Total Permanent gional ESD $53,068 0.40%, mated tax revenues for FY Rate Levy. Columbia County Clatskanie 6J School District CH21-1584 2020/2021 are $2,665,000. $485,432 6.20%, Columbia $1,602,919 30.80%. NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS Case No. 20PB09041 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON IN AND CH21-1602 FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DEPARTMENT

NOTICE OF ELECTION OF DISTRICT BOARD MEMBERS In the Matter of the Personal Representative at be affected by the proceed- February 3, 2021 Estate of BRIAN DAN the offices of Maite Ura- ings may obtain additional FLETCHER, Deceased. nga, Attorney at Law, 333 information from the records Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, an election will be conducted by mail for the purpose of NOTICE IS HEREBY SW Taylor, #300, Portland, of the Court, Personal Rep- electing board members to office for the following special districts: GIVEN that the undersigned Oregon 97204, Personal resentative, or the attorneys has been appointed Personal Representative’s Attorney, for the Personal Representa- Clatskanie School District 6J Scappoose Rural Fire Protection District Representative. All persons within four (4) months after tive, Maite Uranga, Attor- Rainier School District 13 Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District having claims against the the date of first publica- ney at Law. Dated and first Scappoose School District 1J Clatskanie Library District estate are required to present tion of this notice, or the published February 3, 2021. St. Helens School District 502 Scappoose Public Library District Vernonia School District 47J Clatskanie Park & Recreation District them, with vouchers at- claims may be barred. All Kimberly Fletcher Personal Clatskanie Rural Fire Protection District Greater St. Helens Aquatic District tached, to the undersigned persons whose rights may Representative. Columbia River Fire & Rescue Port of Columbia County Mist-Birkenfeld JT Rural Fire Protection Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District CH21-1578 District Rainier Cemetery District IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF Electors residing within a district above may file a declaration of candidacy with the Clerk’s office of Columbia County, Oregon, beginning February 8, 2021 and ending March 18, 2021. The offices due to be filled at this election include those that must be filled due to vacancy. Positions/zones, terms of office and zone OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA requirements (if any) are as follows: Probate Department: resentative in care of the first publication of this no- Case No. 20PB09177. NO- undersigned attorney for tice, or the claims may be CLATSKANIE SCHOOL DISTRICT 6J SCAPPOOSE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1J VERNONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT 47J TICE TO INTERESTED the Personal Representative barred. All persons whose Four Year Term Candidates must live in and be nominated Four Year Term Position 3 by zone; elected by entire district Position 1 PERSONS In the Matter of at the following addresses: rights may be affected by Position 4 Four Year Term Position 4 the Estate of RONALD G. Attorney for Personal the proceedings may obtain Position 5 Zone 3 Position 5 CROUSE, Deceased. NO- Representative: LOREN additional information Zone 4 Position 6 Zone 5 TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN A. (DREW) GRAMSON from the court, the Per- RAINIER SCHOOL DISTRICT 13 that JUDITH CROUSE has OSB #061889, PO Box sonal Representative, or the Candidates must live in and be nominated Two Year Term by zone; elected by entire district ST HELENS SCHOOL DISTRICT 502 Position 3 been appointed Personal 28453, Portland OR 97228, attorneys for the Personal Four Year Term Four Year Term Position 7 Representative. All persons (503) 666-4567, Fax: (503) Representative. Dated and Zone 1 Position 1 having claims against the 465-5825, E-mail: drew@ first published on January Zone 2 Position 3 CLATSKANIE RFPD estate are required to pres- gramson.com. Claims must 27, 2021 by Judith Crouse, Zone 5 Position 4 Four Year Term Zone 7 (zone is at-large) ent them, with vouchers at- be presented within four PO Box 28453, Portland, Position 1 tached, to the Personal Rep- months after the date of OR 97228. Position 2 Two Year Term Position 3 Zone 4 CH21-1603 CH21-1587 COLUMBIA RIVER FIRE & RESCUE VERNONIA RFPD GREATER ST. HELENS AQUATIC Four Year Term Four Year Term DISTRICT NOTICE OF AUCTION NOTICE OF Position 4 Position 1 Four Year Term Position 5 Position 5 Position 1 The Columbia County on their Facebook page start- Position 2 Fairgrounds is auctioning off ing next Sunday. Item will MEETING MIST-BIRKENFELD RFPD CLATSKANIE LIBRARY DISTRICT Position 3 a brown Jack Daniels Barrel be sold to the highest bidder The Greater St. Hel- Four Year Term Four Year Term with plaque celebrating the with all bids being capped at Position 3 Position 1 PORT OF COLUMBIA COUNTY ens Aquatic District board Position 4 Position 2 Four Year Term 100th Columbia County $2500.00. Auction is free to meeting will be held on Position 5 Position 4 Fair from 2015. The esti- attend, commenting on items February 15, 2021 at 5:00 SCAPPOOSE LIBRARY DISTRICT Position 5 mated value of this barrel is is limited to BIDS only but pm at Eisenschmidt Pool, SCAPPOOSE RFPD Four Year Term $499.00. Item will be avail- you may call the fair office 1070 Eisenschmidt Lane, Four Year Term Position 1 COLUMBIA 9-1-1 COM. DISTRICT able at the Columbia County for more details @ 503-397- Position 3 Position 2 Candidates must reside in, be St. Helens. Due to COVID Position 5 nominated by and be elected by zone Fairgrounds Online Auction 4231. restrictions, please call 503- CLATSKANIE PARK & REC Four Year Term 397-2283 prior to attending Two Year Term Four Year Term Zone 3 the meeting. Position 2 Position 1 Zone 5 CH21-1604 Position 4 Position 4 Position 5 RAINIER CEMETERY NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING Four Year Term CH21-1583 Position 2 McNulty Water PUD to attend this Zoom meeting Position 3 Board Meeting will be held please contact Shannon at February 16, 2021 at 7pm 503-397-1301 for informa- NOTICE OF Each candidate for an office listed above must file a declaration of candidacy (filing form SEL-190) with the via Zoom. If you would like tion. Elections Department of Columbia County within the period beginning on February 8, 2021 and ending no WORKSHOP later than 5:00 p.m. March 18, 2021. CH21-1599 The Columbia County Currently Columbia County offices are open to the public via a "by appointment" model. The Elections office Fairgrounds is holding a phone number is (503) 397-7214. Please call ahead to make an appointment to deliver candidate filings. 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This legal notice is to be published pursuant to ORS 255.075 by Elizabeth E. Huser, Columbia County Clerk COLUMBIA RIVER PEOPLE’S UTILITY DISTRICT Special Meeting – will hold a special meet- discuss strategic planning meeting is accessible to advance by contacting the the public meeting laws Workshop on February ing on Tuesday, Febru- for the remainder of 2021, persons with disabilities. Administrative Assistant at of the State of Oregon and 16, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. ary 16, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. for 2022, and any other A request for further ac- 503-366-9916. Columbia anyone wishing to attend The Board of Directors The Board will meet in business that may come commodations should be River PUD Board meetings is welcome. By: Michael J. for Columbia River PUD a workshop setting to before the Board. This made at least 48 hours in are conducted pursuant to Sykes, General Manager The Public Notice deadline is Fridays by noon. Late submissions are not guaranteed to make it into the paper. Columbia County’s trusted local news source A8 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Rock pit murder case in court A Clatsop Court judge Mountain off Highway 30, in Rainier by members of The Chronicle that if Snook ferences in where the youth place Snook into adult court, is expected to decide if a for a report of a hit and run. the Clatsop County Major remains in the juvenile jus- can be placed while in OYA a trial could be held, and Rainier teen facing murder Deputies investigating Crimes Team. tice system he would likely custody and a difference in if convicted, Snook would charges should be remanded the incident learned that a Snook is charged with face less penalties if con- how long they can stay in likely face prison time. to adult court during a week- large gathering had occurred murder in the second degree, victed under Oregon law and custody. Brown said the law ad- long hearing that began at the rock pit and Snook manslaughter in the first remain in that system until Brown said since the justment is frustrating. Monday, Feb. 8. left the area after allegedly degree, five counts of felony he turns 25 years old. Brown Oregon Legislature adjusted “It is very frustrating The juvenile, Kyle driving his vehicle through a vehicular assault and driving added that the Oregon Youth the state’s law that changes to see that offenders may Snook, is facing murder crowd of people. under the influence of intox- Authority (OYA) would have sentencing for juveniles it or may not face penalties charges after he allegedly Three people in the icants. Snook was being held the option of confining the makes prosecuting offending associated with the crime, drove through a gathering at crowd received serious in- at the Cowlitz Detention convicted offender or releas- juveniles much more chal- especially when it involves the Hunt Creek rock pit in juries from being hit by the Facility. Young offenders are ing the offender into the lenging. death and serious injury.” Clatsop County, killing one vehicle. Robert Betschart, sent to that facility because community. “It is a lot higher hurdle person and injuring others. of Rainier, died as a result Clatsop County does not According to the OYA, than we used to have when Follow developments of On July 25, at approxi- of his injuries, according to have a juvenile detention if the youth remains in the prosecuting juveniles,” he this case at thechronicleon- mately 4 a.m. Clatsop Coun- the Clatsop County Sheriff’s center. juvenile system they would said. line.com and in the Wednes- ty deputies were called to Office. Clatsop County District still be held accountable and If the judge accepts day print editions of The the rock pit, east of Nicolai Snook was later arrested Attorney Rod Brown told face penalties, just with dif- Brown’s recommendation to Chronicle. Scappoose Fire joins national risk reduction program have resulted in new energy “Participation in this rich networking and profes- STAFF REPORT around this process. Reflect- project allows each fire sional development opportu- [email protected] ing that momentum, NFPA’s department to provide nities with other communi- The Scappoose Fire CRA tool works to help important feedback that will ties engaged in CRR. District has been selected by fire departments aggregate be used to improve future “We are thrilled to be the National Fire Protection and disseminate data that versions of the dashboard, participating in this impor- Association (NFPA) to par- pinpoints where risks exist positions the community tant project,” Scappoose Fire ticipate in the second phase within a given community. among CRR leaders in the District Chief Jeff Pricher of a pilot program to build “Access to accurate data United States, and signals an said. “Not only will access a digital community risk as- will allow CRR leaders interest in leveraging tech- to the tool give us invalu- sessment (CRA) tool. to use insights and make nology to drive high-quality able information about our Aligned to NFPA 1300, informed decisions about community safety initia- community’s needs, but it’s Standard on Community where to focus efforts and tives,” Berard-Reed said. rewarding to know that us- Risk Assessment and Com- resources,” NFPA Commu- As a participant in the pi- ing the tool will increase its munity Risk Reduction nity Risk Reduction Strate- lot program, Scappoose Fire effectiveness and help other Plan Development, the tool, gist Karen Berard-Reed said. District will have free access fire departments in the long or “dashboard,” enables “While many fire depart- to the dashboard, which in- run.” community leaders to gain ments have struggled to cludes customized visualiza- insights and make data- work with data sets, NFPA’s tions (maps, charts, graphs) About the National Fire informed decisions around CRA tool will do the com- that illustrate each com- Protection Association fire prevention and other plex work behind the scenes munity’s risks and hazards (NFPA) risk-reduction activities in to compile relevant data across a variety of catego- their communities. allowing stakeholders to cre- ries such as demographics, Founded in 1896, NFPA According to NFPA, the ate effective community risk geography, building stock, is a global self-funded reduction plans that incorpo- economics, infrastructure, nonprofit organization that concept of community risk Courtesy photo from Scappoose Fire District reduction (CRR) - a process rate five priorities - educa- A member of Scappoose Fire District performs a community risk and event loss history. strives to eliminating death, that identifies and prioritizes tion, engineering, enforce- reduction inspection. The dashboard also injury, property and econom- risks and ensures impactful ment, economic incentives, provides a snapshot of local ic loss due to fire, electrical mitigation initiatives- has and emergency response - in try, helped identify features departments nationwide, the capacity for risk reduction and related hazards. been gaining traction across the most impactful ways of the digital dashboard that Scappoose Fire District will activities with information For more information, North America for more than possible.” will work effectively and provide insights around the about public safety response visit www.nfpa.org. All 20 years. Innovative technol- The first phase of the those that need fine-tuning. use of dashboard through agencies and community NFPA codes and standards ogy, access to data, and a pilot project, which included During the second phase of June of 2021 to help con- service organizations. In ad- can be viewed online for shifting focus on prevention participation from 50 fire the program, which involves tinue refining and enhancing dition to dashboard access, free at www.nfpa.org/freeac- departments across the coun- participation from 250 its effectiveness. participants will be provided cess. Volunteer sought for library board depending on what projects p.m. Feb. 26. To apply, visit to Kathy Payne, city recorder, STAFF REPORT are in the works. The board is www.sthelensoregon.gov and at [email protected] [email protected] currently meeting electroni- navigate to the “Boards and or 503-366-8217. St. Helens is accept- cally via the video conferenc- Commissions” page under ing applications for people ing website Zoom. the “Your Government” tab. interested in volunteering on The City Council created The application form and the St. Helens Library Board. the board and appoints the additional information will Terms are four years and the members; the board is advi- be available to download. current open position’s term sory to the council and stays Filled out applications should informed of trends in library be completed and returned to expires on June 30, 2024. Property & Casualty Services The board typically meets services, identifying growth- City Hall, Attn: Kathy Payne, once per month at 7:15 p.m. related needs, long-range 265 Strand St., St. Helens, Your Local Independent planning for services and OR 97051. Insurance Agency on the second Monday at the providing recommendations Columbia Center Auditorium to the City Council. Questions and informa- but may meet more often Applications are due by 5 tion requests can be fielded 503-397-0714 Call us for ALL of your insurance needs! PPP funding applications available Auto • SR-22’s • Home every business should check application. Renters • Business STAFF REPORT the qualification criteria. InRoads Credit Union Trucking • Bonds [email protected] “We’re here to help serves Columbia, Clatsop, Worker’s Comp Budget Committee Vacancy InRoads Credit Union local business owners get Cowlitz, Multnomah, and The City of St. Helens is currently recruiting for a is taking applications for the PPP funding they need Washington Counties. new member to fill a position on the City’s Budget the next round of the Small and deserve,” InRoads Committee. If you are interested, please go to the Business Administration’s President/CEO Brooke Van City’s website at www.sthelensoregon.gov, click on (SBA) Paycheck Protection Vleet said. “These loans are Your Government, select Boards & Commissions, Program (PPP). backed by the SBA and the money is there to ensure and download a Boards & Commissions Application. The efforts is to help Please call Kathy Payne if you have any small business owners you can pay your employ- weather the financial hard- ees during the pandemic.” questions at 503-366-8217. ships brought by COVID-19 Those interested in The deadline to apply is Friday, February 19, 2021. A membership with applying through InRoads InRoads is not required Credit Union should send for initial application. This an email to payrollprotec- round of funding has tighter [email protected]. An guidelines for approval, but InRoads team member will the credit union points out, reply with the link and instructions to submit an

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T e he Chronicl Chambers set 2021 priorities We were flexible, we got Clatskanie and Rainier Siedl said the chamber JEREMY C. RUARK creative and we continued to Chambers provides service activities [email protected] be a resource to our members. and information to local 2020 was a year like none businesses and owners, MONIQUE MERRILL The Chronicle: What are other for individuals and including information about [email protected] the chamber’s priorities for businesses around the world. the state chamber. 2021? Sweeping pandemic restric- “We strive to stay rele- Editor’s Note: tions closed the doors of vant and helpful during this Rocha: Our priorities many local businesses, some difficult time,” Siedl said. This is the third in a series echo that of many small busi- of which are still unable to In Rainier, the emphasis of special reports by The nesses in South Columbia operate as usual. for 2021 will be about en- Chronicle providing insight County, the transition from For Clatskanie Chamber couraging residents to shop from members of our com- surviving back to thriving. of Commerce Board President local as much as possible. munity into what we might We plan to hire a part-time Monica Siedl, the last year “We need to shop local expect in 2021. executive director. We will was all about adapting. and support our Rainier The following report continue to find and reach out “I think as a chamber, we businesses and nonprofits,” focuses on a viewpoints from to non-member businesses to have learned that we must Parvey said. “Our restau- the South County Chamber of share the benefits of joining adapt to change,” Siedl said. rants could use our support Commerce and the Clatskanie the chamber. We will also Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle “That we also need to try and by purchasing take-out and The South Columbia County Chamber of Commerce office is located and Rainier Chambers of continue to work with our 2194 Columbia Blvd in St. Helens. keep everyone as informed as gift cards. As a community Commerce. current members to make possible.” we need to spend where we We begin our report with a sure they are maximizing Participate in a chamber We are a member-sup- Rainier Chamber of Com- live, and that includes hir- conversation with South Co- their chamber membership. committee, apply to join our ported organization and exist merce Board President Nata- ing local professionals and lumbia County Chamber rep- The top four reasons for be- board, help us welcome new to serve our members. The sha Parvey echoed a similar donating locally.” resentative Dan Rocha. ing a chamber member are: businesses in our community, larger our member base, the sentiment about the lesson of As a chamber, Parvey • Business promo- or lead a class in your area of more diverse our member 2020. said the priorities will The Chronicle: From tion - chamber members expertise. Members who get base the more opportunities “Communication is key. continue to center around your vantage point with the can promote their business involved raise their profile in ALL members have to maxi- As a chamber, we focused connecting, supporting and chamber, what will 2021 look through our weekly email, on our business community. mize business promotion, on communication with our advocating for members. like? our Facebook page and each • Knowledge sharing - networking, involvement, and members,” Parvey said. “This The group hosts month member receives a business Our collective member base knowledge sharing. communication included meetings on Zoom as well Dan Rocha: We are directory listing on our web- possesses a wealth of knowl- newsletters to relay important to allow businesses to net- optimistic that 2021 will site. Chamber members also edge. If a business owner The Chronicle: What news and social media.” work and bring in speakers transition to a year of busi- enjoy referrals from other needs help in a particular area community-related projects In Clatskanie, the cham- focused on economic issues ness recovery and learning chamber members. of running their business, are in the works? ber will focus on keeping the that would affect or benefit how to thrive under whatever • Networking - this one there is a good chance there is community informed and members. emerges as the “return to has been challenging during a chamber member who can Rocha: We are work- supported, Siedl said. Due “Our board also under- normal business.” pandemic gathering restric- assist. ing on a 100th-anniversary to the financial hardships stands the importance of tions. We have a twice- celebration for the summer. many businesses have faced serving as advocates to sup- The Chronicle: What has monthly virtual coffee and The Chronicle: What That’s right the South Co- and continue to face, an- port and represent Rainier’s been learned from 2020? commerce, hosted by a mem- business-related projects are lumbia County Chamber is nual membership fees will be local business community ber business. All members planned? turning 100 this year. We also waived this year. Instead, the for business issues,” Parvey Rocha: How to be flex- who join have the opportunity plan on offering our commu- group will collect the contact said. “We look forward to ible. From the chamber’s to introduce themselves and Rocha: For the chamber nity gift-shop one weekend information of businesses partnering with local busi- perspective, we learned how there is always a drawing to in 2021, we have a couple of a quarter this year. The gift and continue to invite them to nesses and organizations to continue to serve our win a free 30-second com- office suites for rent. We also shop is a bazaar selling items attend the monthly chamber for more ribbon cuttings in members through a board mercial for your business at have a co-working area that made by local artisans. It’s meetings on Zoom. 2021 to provide networking president transition and in the the next coffee and com- is available for all members a great way for us to sup- “Our priority is to also get opportunities.” absence of an executive direc- merce. We, like everyone, to use. We plan to offer more port micro-businesses in our back to life with consideration tor. We did this by tapping can’t wait until these net- business training classes. We county. for safety,” Siedl said. “We Learn more about the our amazing volunteer base, working meetings can return also are working on a plan are looking at annual ac- Clatskanie and Rainier creating committees to run in-person. to hire a part-time Executive To reach the South tivities like Bulky Waste and chambers of commerce at different functions of cham- • Involvement - There Director in the first half of the Columbia County Chamber Heritage Days. The laws and clatskaniechamber.com and ber operations, and rebuilding are many opportunities to get year. We will continue to look of Commerce call 503-397- safety of the community are rainierchamberofcommerce. a stronger board of directors. involved in the community. to expand our membership. 0685. important to stay focused on.” com. ‘Peaceful’ road name approved home sites off of the road. Lane,” “Hideaway Hills STAFF REPORT Peaceful Valley wasn’t Road,” “Hideaway Lane,” [email protected] the only name suggestion. “Hideaway Road,” “Sweet- Columbia County will be Weyerhauser, the company water Lane,” and “Forest becoming a little more peace- that that owns the land sug- Glen Lane.” ful, in name at least. County gested several r oad name County staff ultimately commissioner approved ideas for county staff to narrowed down the choice “Peaceful Valley Drive” as select. to Peaceful Valley as some the new name for an existing Other options were of the other name sugges- private drive off of Robinette “Paradise Lane,” “Peace- tions already exist within the Road. There are three new ful Valley Way,” “Redhawk county.

mum age to be sold. the city and the nonprofit St. As city-owned forest Helens Economic Develop- Timber land ages and grows into the ment Corporation (SHEDCO) From Page A1 40-year-plus category, there to partner the agency with is an option to have a sustain- the city as it reorganizes and 2,075 acres of commercial able annual or semi-annual restructures its board of direc- forestland, with the oldest harvest program, Keller said. tors. SHEDCO is a division of available stand of timber at the Oregon Main Street Pro- 45 years old. Of those 2,075 Other council news gram and, under the MOU, acres, approximates 340 acres will make recommendations are over 40 and within the • The St. Helens City to the city about programs and next five to 10 years another Council approved the signing projects to revitalize the main 500 acres will mature into the of a memorandum of under- street business district in St. 40-year category, the mini- Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle standing (MOU) between Helens. The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol deputies will be conducting public boat inspections Feb. 13 at the Scappoose Marina. MONGILLO’s Rideshare Services, LLC. Boat Inspection Day Feb. 13 Owner/operator Renee Thayer: 971-328-2440 owners to pull their vessels • Clearly marked identifi- JEREMY C. RUARK in, display the correct paper- cation number [email protected] work, and required safety • A type IV throwable The Columbia County equipment, then receive a 21 If your boat is an inboard, For all those sweethearts out there Sheriff’s Office marine patrol Safety Sticker. deputies remind you that a We are going to offer free deliveries with a minimum of a $20.00 food deputies are scheduled to Safety items required: flame arrestor must be clean, conduct boat inspections • One life jacket per and your blower must be order. This coupon is good from February 3 to the 14th of this month. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Satur- person functional. Please call me or text me with any questions. We prefer to take cash day, Feb. 13, at the Scap- • Fire extinguisher • Sound producing device For more information. payments for deliveries. poose Marina at 57420 Old Portland Road in Warren. • Boat registration contact the Columbia County Deputies encourage boat • Boater education card Sheriff’s Office at 503-366- • 21 validation sticker 4611. Hours: Tuesday through Sundays from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm. We are closed on Mondays www.mongillosrideshareservicesllc.com

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Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle Wildlife officials said the increasing animal migration has been triggered by the cold weather and the search A family of deer can often be seen along the roadway leading to Clatskanie Middle High School. for food. tion in the coast range and vehicle damages, according around sunrise and sunset won’t prevent a collision, If a collision is JEREMY C. RUARK freezing temperatures peri- to the Oregon Department of is another tip that can help but wearing one can reduce unavoidable [email protected] odically down to sea level, Transportation (ODOT). reduce vehicle-wildlife inci- injuries. You may see deer con- elk and deer may move to ODOT reports that Oc- dents, according to ODOT. • Take a moment to • Stay on course. Don’t gregating along grassy areas even lower elevations to find tober and November are the Be aware of the possible reflect. Look for road signs. swerve, brake firmly and of roadsides in St. Helens, adequate food. busiest months for vehicle- dangers associated with ani- And always stay away, stay in your lane. Scappoose and throughout These additional move- wildlife collisions. Now, mals on or near roadways. aware and sober. • Alert other drivers. Columbia County. ments often mean that the during the winter months, When you see a wildlife, • Illuminate. Use high Pull off the road and put on Law enforcement and animals are crossing major the animal search for food reduce your speed, and try beam headlights if there’s flashers. state transportation offi- roads both day and night is increasing the danger of to stay in your lane. ODOT no oncoming traffic. The • Contact authorities. cials said the seasonal cold which creates hazards to collisions with vehicles. urges drivers and passengers light will reflect in a deer’s If you collide with a large weather has triggered in- motorists. Wildlife officials caution to always wear safety belts. eyes. animal, you are legally creasing wildlife migration. Each year from 2014- that the animals are often • Honk. One long blast required to report it to law Natural food sources are 2018 in Oregon there were stressed as they search of Steps to avoid a can scare deer to of the enforcement. lean in the upper elevations an estimated 7,000 crashes food. deer crossing road. • Report animals you in the coast range during the involving deer and elk caus- Signs placed in particu- • Timing is everything. move. Refer to the Oregon winter as snow falls, cover- ing an average of 2.2 human larly popular areas for wild- • Watch for the rest of Be extra cautious during the Department of Fish and ing the ground. This time of fatalities with over 453 life crossing are one tool to the gang. If you’ve seen one, spring and fall and at dusk Wildlife webpage for ani- year with snow accumula- people injured. The crashes help drivers avoid collisions. you haven’t seen them all. and dawn when deer are mal salvage guidelines. resulted in $44 million in Being especially watchful • Wear a seat belt. It’s most active. Forest service waives fees Preservation grants available devastating results. STAFF REPORT The State Historic Pres- Gresham or national). Recent façade [email protected] Be ‘Snow Safe.’ ervation Office is offering • SP&S Locomotive in projects have taken place in The USDA Forest Service grants for work on historic Portland Astoria, Harrisburg, Leba- will waive fees at day-use rec- • Make sure your vehicle properties and for archaeol- • Brunk House in Polk non, Klamath Falls, Portland, reation sites in Washington on is equipped for winter travel ogy projects. The annual County and Sheridan. Oregon on Monday, Feb. 15, • Carry traction devices at grants fund up to $20,000 in • Watts House in Scap- The online grant appli- in honor of Presidents’ Day. all times, where required matching funds for preser- poose cation is simple to use and With many recreation • Pack warm clothes, vation projects. Both grant • Triangle Lake Round includes plenty of support. opportunities unavailable to water, food, hazard flares, a programs support the goals Barn in Lane County A free, online grant work- the public during the global spare cell phone battery or of the Oregon Historic Pres- • Long Branch Building shop specific to these grant charger, and anything else Metro Creative Connection ervation Plan. in Weston programs and how to use the COVID-19 pandemic, out- / The Chronicle door recreation has become you’ll need to shelter safely Outdoor recreation has become The Preserving Oregon Preserving Oregon Grants online grant application will especially important to and signal for help if you get especially important to individu- Grants fund preservation can also fund archaeology be offered. Visit the Oregon individuals and families in the stuck als and families in the northwest of historic properties listed projects for significant work Heritage grants webpage to northwest this past year, ac- • Allow extra travel time this past year, according to a on the National Register of contributing toward identify- register. cording to a release from the for your trip release from the forest service. Historic Places. Work may ing, preserving and/or inter- 2-3 p.m. March 3 for Dia- forest service, which offers • Do not park illegally in include non-maintenance preting archaeological sites. monds in the Rough building parking areas or on highways permits raise money for snow preservation like window Past projects include the façade projects. several fee-free days annually removal at winter recre- to encourage Americans to – this puts pedestrians at risk. repair, roof work, foundation analysis of the Britt Gardens 1-2 p.m. March 5 for In an emergency, crowded ation sites; the state’s permit projects, plumbing, and elec- archaeological investigations Preserving Oregon Grants explore the outdoors and visit requirement is not waived on their public lands. conditions will prevent others trical needs. Recently funded by Southern Oregon Uni- archaeology projects. from clearing the way and Forest Service fee-free days. projects include preserva- versity and study of sites in 2-3 p.m. March 5 for “We welcome new visitors The forest service fee to our 17 National Forests in slow the arrival of medical aid tion of the following historic Lincoln County. Preserving Oregon Grants and other first responders waiver includes many picnic properties. The Diamonds in the historic property projects. Washington and Oregon and areas, boat launches, trail- ask the public to recreate re- • Odd Fellows Building in Rough Grants help restore Recorded trainings and Sno-Park or no parking? heads, and visitor centers. Astoria or reconstruct the facades tips are also online. sponsibly so we can maintain Fees for camping, cabin these opportunities for all to • Butte Creek Mill in of buildings that have been It’s been a relatively mild rentals, or other permits still Eagle Point heavily altered over the To learn more about the enjoy,” the release states. apply. Fees will continue to Visitors should keep the winter season in the Pacific • Grand Ronde Depot years. These grants return grants and workshops visit Northwest; not all Sno-Parks be charged at recreation sites Building buildings to their historic www.oregonheritage.org or following in mind when plan- operated by concessionaires ning their trip: have snow and those that do • Fort Stevens Guard appearance and potentially contact Kuri Gill at Kuri. are in high demand. Most unless the individual manager House qualify them for historic [email protected] or 503- chooses to participate. To find Know before you go Sno-Park parking fills early, • Carnegie Library in register designation (local 986-0685. especially on weekends. If a recreation site near you, visit our interactive recreation Weather conditions can your preferred site is full, do not park illegally on the map. six. Transitioning to high risk capacity with curbside pick-up change quickly, especially at The Forest Service man- will allow indoor dining and encouraged. higher elevations. Research highway. Have a non-snow PANDEMIC activity planned as a back-up. ages 24 million acres of indoor entertainment to return your route. Understand that national forest lands in the at 25% capacity. It will also Case totals cell phone service may not be When travelling to a Sno- From Page A1 Park, have your permit ready. Pacific Northwest and over expand the number of people available in some forest areas, 3,000 world-class outdoor allowed to participate in Within Columbia County, and many Forest Service Washington Sno-Park permits rate average during the same recreation areas, facilities, outdoor events to 75, up from there have been 1,145 cases of roads are not maintained for are issued by Washington two-week period was 225.9 State Parks. Oregon Sno-Park and programs. cases per 100,000 residents a 50 allowed in extreme risk. COVID-19 since the onset of winter travel – drivers routed No fees are charged at any This impacts K-12 sports and onto unmaintained roads permits are issued by the 5.3% test positivity. the pandemic, and 20 pandem- Oregon Department of Trans- time on 98 percent of national outdoor fitness classes. ic-related deaths as of Feb. 8. by GPS maps have been forests and grasslands, and stranded, sometimes with portation. These state-issued ‘High risk’ restrictions Some restrictions will The county is no longer aver- approximately two-thirds of remain unchanged in the tran- aging 10-15 new daily cases, developed recreation sites in Columbia County has sition to high risk, however. but instead around five. national forests and grass- been at an “extreme risk” Social and at-home gatherings The daily case rates have lands can be used for free. since the framework was inside are still capped at six dropped statewide as well. The CALL TODAY! put into place at the start of people from a recommended statewide daily case counts UP TO 75% To learn more about the December, which has limited limit of two households have been under 1,000 since OFF! Forest Service in the Pacific certain business operations total and retail stores are still Jan. 16, according to Oregon Northwest, visit www.fs.usda. and capped gathering sizes at limited to operating at 50% Health Authority (OHA). 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