Sea Lions Return to the Columbia River in Rainier

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Serving the Lower Columbia Region since 1891 Sea lions return to the Columbia River in Rainier

Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chief Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chief California sea lions have taken up space on this dock at Rainier along the Columbia River. They can be The sea lions are frequent visitors to this dock at Rainier, feeding on several different species of fish along heard from miles as they bark back and fourth. the Columbia River. cause damage to the docks, so the docks to see them,” he said. “California sea lions breed in JEREMY C. RUARK city has taken steps to mitigate the Cole said he’d like to see the the Channel Islands off Southern [email protected] damage. city take advantage of the sea lions California,” Milstein said. “While If you live in Rainier, or visit “We put up electric fences They are smart enough to return appearances by, perhaps, setting up the females stay to feed their grow- the city, you likely will hear them. along the docks because they a special area as some costal cities ing pups, males fan out in search were causing several thousands to good fishing spots such as have done to enhance tourism. of food to put on weight until they Dozens of sea lions have taken the Columbia. up residency along a small portion of dollars worth of damage,” Cole The California sea lions are a return to the Channel Islands for of the docks at Rainier’s riverfront. said. “They were destroying part ~ Michael Milstein, federally protected species, accord- the next breeding season. They “The sea lions have been of the docks, making it unsafe for NOAA Fisheries ing to NOAA Fisheries Public Af- are smart enough to return to good frequent visitors here for the everyone.” fairs Officer Michael Milstein, who fishing spots such as the Colum- last four or five years, at least,” Cole said the electric fences, said the sea lions at Rainier and bia.” Rainier Mayor Jerry Cole said small pole-like devices approved they get over it,” he said. other parts of the Columbia River According to Milstein, the Cali- as he watched the large animals for such prevention, are secured to While Cole said the sea lions are virtually all male sea lions that fornia sea lions are a conservation congregate on a portion of the the dock railings and have helped can cause structural damage to the spread out across the West Coast success. docks along the Columbia River at lessen the damage done by the sea dock and eat away streams of fish, and as far north as Alaska during Rainier. lions. they are a public draw. the winter and spring in search of Cole said the sea lions can “It gives the sea lions a zap, but “Yes, people like coming to the food. See SEA LIONS Page A3 How the $1.9T stimulus bill benefits Columbia County don’t have access to paid family needed resources to our state, lo- JEREMY C. RUARK leave and can’t afford child care. It cal, and tribal governments so they [email protected] will help restaurants like a beloved support the health of our communi- Columbia County is expected Portland eatery that has been shut ties and can also pay firefighters, to receive $10 million in stimulus down for months but could finally first responders, and other critical relief under the $1.9 trillion pack- reopen thanks to the Restaurant employees,” he said. “It’ll mean age approved by the U. S. House Revitalization Fund.” investing in our schools and educa- Wednesday, March 10. Bonamici said the legislation tors so we can safely get students Individual cities will see a por- also will help school leaders in back into classrooms. It’ll mean tion of the relief legislation. Clats- districts big and small who want to getting personal protective equip- kanie would receive $370,000, bring students back to classrooms ment in the hands of our frontline Rainier $410,000, St. Helens is but don’t have the funding to do so health heroes, and getting shots expected to receive $2.8 million, safely and the arts industry worker into arms with a massive, national Scappoose $1.4 million and Verno- in Portland who has relied on vaccine distribution plan.” nia $460,000. unemployment benefits since last President Biden signed the leg- Individual citizens are also June and can’t afford to lose them islation into law Thursday, March expected to receive $1,400 checks. now. 11. See the full list with this story at “I’ve fought hard for this aid Clatskanie City Manager thechiefnews.com. based on these and so many other Greg Hinkelman and Rainier City In total, Oregon will receive an compelling stories, and am grateful Administrator Scott Jorgensen estimated $4.262 billion in Coro- the American Rescue Plan will said the city councils have yet to navirus Relief Funds, according now become law,” she said. hold specific discussions about the to Oregon U.S. Congresswoman Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff federal funding. Hinkelman added Suzanne Bonamici, who said the Merkley said the bill puts checks that Clatskanie’s council first American Rescue Plan will help in Americans’ pockets, shots in wants to verify how much it would the people of Northwest Oregon. arms, kids back in classrooms, receive under the legislation before “It will help the senior citizen and ‘open’ signs in windows discussing what the money could in Seaside who needs a vaccine but across Main Street America and be used for. doesn’t have access to the inter- it addresses a huge number of net,” Bonamici said in a statement. other critical issues throughout our Follow this developing story at Metro Creative Connection / The Chief nation. thechiefnews.com and in the Fri- Under the stimulus relief legislation, Clatskanie would receive $370,000 and Rainier “It will help the new mom and her would receive $410,000. See the full Oregon list with this story at thechiefnews.com. husband, both paramedics, who “It’ll mean getting urgently day print editions of The Chief. Who We Are: Bank staff conducts acts of kindness Bank’s culture is giving back to the Spring JEREMY C. RUARK community through volunteerism, [email protected] grants, and other efforts. I think it It’s not just taking money at the is important to show gratitude and forward teller window and wishing you a kindness and to get your community nice day. involved with the efforts to continue Employees at the Clatskanie that infectious Pay-It-Forward at- March 14 branch of Umpqua Bank have been titude.” conducting random acts of kindness The bank staff volunteers over throughout the city. 100 hours annually. In the latest community care “We also have washed people’s Obituaries ...... A3 project conducted in late February, car windows in the drive-thru, Seidl the bank staff collected fresh flow- said, “hidden prizes around town Clatskanie Grows .... A4 ers and handed them to strangers in random locations and we have given gifts to the Amber residents Opinions ...... A4 outside the Safeway Grocery store, assemble gift baskets with snacks and participate with many fundrais- Classified Ads ...... A5 and toys and distributed them to ing events. No that is not a typo, we Clatskanie Grade School, Clatskanie need to have fun too.” Legals ...... A5 Middle/High School, Clatskanie According to Seidl, that fun Sports...... A6 PUD, city hall and to Clatskanie Ru- includes giving away 300 hot dogs ral Fire Protection District offices. and ice cream every summer during The staff also presented a gift bag to the bank’s annual customer appre- the bank’s cleaning lady. ciation day BBQ while supporting Umpqua Bank’s Monica Seidl the library book sale. said the bank has been involved with The Umpqua Bank employees Random Acts of Kindness for about also help with Scholastic Book 15 years. Fairs, Heritage Days, hold board “I love the idea of giving back Courtesy photo from Umpqua Bank to my community and spear headed Savannah Gentry and Misty Roberts hand out flowers to strangers outside the Safe- the project,” she said. “Umpqua See UMPQUA Page A3 way grocery store in Clatskanie. A2 www.thechiefnews.com Friday, March 12, 2021 Oregon’s top ten consumer complaints should feel ‘ripped off’ and • Construction Contrac- STAFF REPORT that’s why we follow up tors (170 complaints) [email protected] with each and every com- Attorney General Ellen plaint that’s filed with us, In March 2020, at the Rosenblum has released either by phone or online— start of the COVID-19 the Oregon Department of and, yes—even throughout pandemic, DOJ learned Justice’s (DOJ) list of Top the pandemic.” some businesses were Ten Consumer Complaints According to Rosen- charging exorbitant prices for 2020. blum, between the year- for essential products, such Due to allegations of long pandemic and the aw- as toilet paper and cleaning price-gouging, this year in- ful fall wildfires, there were disinfectant. At the request cludes — for the first time plenty of new opportunities of Rosenblum, the governor — a new category: Grocery, to take advantage of Orego- issued an order activating Food and Beverage. nians, many of whom were Oregon’s price-gouging in desperate need of hotel statute. Days later, DOJ Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chief 2020 stats rooms, cleaning supplies, warned Amazon, Facebook, The Oregon Employment Department reports 1,975,166 employed and 148,835 unemployed in January. masks, toilet paper and Ebay, and Craigslist that • $650,000 returned to even bottled water. they were not exempt from Oregon consumers who “Some businesses price gouging laws and State jobless rate declining filed complaints with the clearly took advantage urged businesses to refund DOJ consumer Protection of these opportunities to or credit cancellations Hotline significantly—and unlaw- due to coronavirus-related STAFF REPORT • 31,868 phone calls to fully—increase the price of restrictions. [email protected] the DOJ Consumer Protec- goods,” Rosenblum said. Within a few months tion Hotline of the beginning of the More people in Columbia 2020 top ten list pandemic, DOJ also an- County and across the state • 7,100 written consumer complaints nounced settlements with are back on the job. • Telecommunications six companies and medical Oregon’s unemployment • 560 reports of price- gouging to the temporary (1035 complaints) clinics selling unproven rate edged down to 6.2% in DOJ Price Gouging Hotline • Auto Sales & Repairs COVID-19 treatments. In January from 6.3%, as re- • 36 cease-and-desist (602 complaints) November DOJ settled vised, in December, accord- letters sent to businesses • Imposter Scams (534 with two convenience store ing to the Oregon Employ- that engaged in price complaints) chains, a Portland-based ment Department. -gouging • Health and Medical sock merchant, a travel The state’s unemploy- (526 complaints) business, and a skincare ment rate dropped by close “2020 was definitely a • Financial, Credits and company. to four tenths of a percentage year for the record books,” Lending (513 complaints) point in each of the last three Oregon Attorney Gen- • Grocery, Food and If you have informa- months of 2020, following eral Ellen Rosenblum said. Beverage (416 complaints) tion about, or think you more rapid declines during “Thank you to Oregonians • Travel Services & may have fallen victim to the prior five months. Or- for staying vigilant and Products (331 complaints) a fraud or scam, contact egon’s peak unemployment keeping your eyes out for • Real Estate & Property the Oregon Department rate, as recently revised, was scammers as well as for Management (218 com- of Justice online at www. 13.2% in April 2020. The basic unfair consumer prac- plaints) oregonconsumer.gov or call U.S. unemployment rate has tices by businesses,” said • Recreation (183 com- our Consumer Complaint also dropped rapidly since AG Rosenblum. “No one plaints) Hotline at 1-877-877-9392. April, and reached 6.3% in January. Nonfarm payroll em- Building Bridges ployment rose 8,300 jobs in to Self Sufficiency January, following a loss of Hosting a 27,500 in December. Three industries each added close Community garage sale? to 2,000 jobs in January: Action Team retail trade (+2,100 jobs); leisure and hospitality (+2,100); and private educational services (+1,900). Two of the major industries cut about 1,000 jobs: transportation, warehousing, and utilities (-1,000 jobs) and construc- Are you a veteran? tion (-800). You may be entitled to benefits for serving your country. Despite the net job gain Graph courtesy of the Oregon Employment Department Contact your Veteran Service Officer • 503-366-6580 Let everyone know with in January, employment still an ad in The Chief. remains substantially below in the last six months of the of a year ago. year was revised upward by For the December data, Call CAT at (503)397-3511 to find out if you qualify. Rental and energy pre-pandemic levels. Total assistance applications are available at 125 N. 17th St., St. Helens, Call 503-397-0116 an average of 8,700 jobs. only three major industries OR. Also available on our website at www.CAT-TEAM.org for rates and info. nonfarm payroll employment However, the pandemic-in- were revised downward has dropped 162,800 jobs, duced drop during the spring substantially due to the an- or 8.3%, since January 2020. of 2020 was 8,000 jobs larger nual revisions: retail trade Nearly all industries have cut than previously estimated. (-2,200 jobs); transportation, jobs during that time. Leisure Manufacturing was look- warehousing, and utilities and hospitality is still down ing better than the previous (-1,500); and private educa- 76,800 jobs, or 35.6%, since estimates indicated, with tional services (-1,500). January 2020. Private educa- upward revisions of about tional services experienced 2,300 jobs during the last six the second largest percentage months of 2020. Nondurable Fast Fact decline in that time, as it cut goods manufacturing has 8,400 jobs, or 22.6%. The added 3,500 jobs since April. The state’s unemploy- only industry to add jobs in Similarly, wholesale trade ment rate dropped by the past 12 months was trans- employment was revised close to four tenths of portation, warehousing and upward; it added 1,500 COVID utilities, which added 4,100 a percentage point in jobs since its spring-2020 each of the last three jobs, or 5.6%. low point. Professional and Newly revised employ- technical services was also months of 2020, follow- ment numbers show job revised upward substantially. ing more rapid declines COMMUNITY growth was stronger than It employed 101,100 jobs in during the prior five initially reported in the sec- January, which was essen- months. ond half of 2020. The trend tially equal to its high point OUTREACH SNAP clients to receive emergency allotments Oregon has been ap- TESTING proved to issue Supplemen- tal Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) emergen- OHSU IS OFFERING COVID TESTING AT NO COST TO YOU! cy allotments for the month of March 2021. These emergency allotments were scheduled to be available on: • March 11 for current SNAP recipients • March 31 for new Location: Columbia County Fairgrounds located at SNAP recipients after 58892 Saulser Road St. Helens, OR March 11 Courtesy illustration Emergency allotments Emergency allotments raise each household’s regularly monthly SNAP Dates: Wednesdays raise each household’s allotment to the maximum allowable amount based on household size. Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. regularly monthly SNAP allotment to the maximum be different based on each older adults and people with Sign up: www.ohsu.edu/COVIDVans allowable amount based on household’s regular month- disabilities. household size. Per the US ly allotment for the month Oregonians in need can SIGN UP TO GET YOUR TEST AT THIS LOCATION Department of Agriculture of February. apply for benefits, includ- Food and Nutrition Service More information about ing SNAP, child care, cash (FNS), SNAP households emergency allotments is assistance, and Medicaid. How do I get tested? already receiving the maxi- available at www.oregon. Learn more at govstatus. - Go to URL to sign up for your timeslot. mum allowable allotment gov/dhs/ASSISTANCE/ egov.com/or-dhs-benefits. based on household size are FOOD-BENEFITS/Pages/ - Please carefully follow registration and scheduling instructions. not eligible to receive the About-SNAP.aspx. For local resources in Administered by ODHS, your area, such as food or emergency allotment. What else do I need to know? SNAP recipients do not SNAP is a federal program shelter, call 2-1-1 or reach have to take any action to that provides food assis- out to the state’s Aging - This is an outdoor testing event, so please dress for the weather. receive these supplemental tance to approximately one and Disability Resource - Testing is for those older than 2 months. benefits as they will be is- million eligible, low-income Connection (ADRC) at sued directly on their EBT families and individuals in 1-855-ORE-ADRC or - If you tested positive before and do NOT have symptoms, cards. Total benefits will Oregon, including many 1-855-673-2372. you must wait 90+ days before getting another test. - COVID vaccine will not be provided at these events. Read the news online The Chief

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Columbia County remains at ‘High Risk’ • bituaries • operations with limits to 25% Effective March 12 •O • STAFF REPORT capacity through March 25, there [email protected] • Outdoor recreation and will be two counties in the Gov. Kate Brown released entertainment can increase to Extreme Risk level, nine at Wilma White the latest county classifica- 75 people High Risk, 12 at Moderate tions on Tuesday afternoon, • Visitations allowed at Risk, and 13 at Lower Risk. A April 9, 1932 ~ Feb. 26, 2021 March 9. long-term care facilities complete list of counties and Columbia County remains their associated risk levels is Wilma White, 88, of ney White and Wyatt Allen; Moderate risk available here. Rainier, Oregon, passed away and great grandchildren, Mila at ‘High Risk.’ The framework uses “We are largely seeing Feb. 26, 2021. Wilma was and Lily Singer. • At-home indoor gather- case rates decline across the born in Newberg, Oregon to In lieu of flowers, dona- four different risk levels for counties based on COVID-19 ings limited to 8 people state, with the most counties J.D. and Vivian Wehrley on tions in her name can be • Outdoor gatherings lim- in the Lower Risk level since April 9, 1932. She attended made to Community Home spread—Extreme Risk, High ited to 10 people the framework was intro- McMinnville High School Health and Hospice (1035 Risk, Moderate Risk, and • Indoor dining, recreation, duced in November,” Brown where she met and married 11th St. Longview, WA Lower Risk—and assigns entertainment may allow 50% said. “This should serve as a the love of her life, Harold 98632) or to The Order of health and safety measures for capacity or 100 people reminder that when we follow White Jr. Eastern Star, scholarship each level. • Malls, stores may in- the health and safety measures She was a member of The fund for Clatskanie athletes. crease capacity to 75% curb- we know work against this Daughters of the American A service will be held at 2 Extreme risk side pickup still encouraged virus, we can truly make a Revolution and The Order p.m. on Sat., March 13, 2021 • Indoor church services difference in infection spread. of Eastern Star, Wabanag at Macy’s Funeral Home, • Social gatherings limited may increase to 50% or 150 But, we still have more work Chapter. McMinnville, Oregon. Adam to six people people to do before we reach the She is survived by chil- Wehrley and Robert White Jr. • Restaurants can resume level of community-wide dren, Janis Allen, Julie Reno, will be officiating. To leave outdoor dining, takeout still Reno; grandchildren, Rocky Lower risk protection we need in order to and Jeffrey White; sons-in- condolences, visit www. recommended Lee Reno, Jaimee Leigh return to a sense of normalcy. law, Homer Allen and Rocky macyandson.com. • Churches, funeral homes Reno, Ashley Singer, Court- limited to 25% capacity or • Indoor social gatherings I encourage all Oregonians 100 people for indoor services may increase to 10 people to keep it up and to get your with a limit to four house- vaccine when it’s available to William “Sam” West High risk holds you.” • Outdoor social gather- March 28, 1950 ~ Jan. 2, 2021 • Social gatherings limit to ings limited to 12 See the latest list with this William “Sam” West 70 of Clatskanie, Oregon passed away on Jan. 2, 2021 at home in six people • Offices are allowed to story at thechiefnews.com. Clatskanie, Oregon. • Restaurants may resume allow some people back Updates to Warning Week indoor dining • Outdoor recreation and data and county risk levels • Gyms and indoor entertainment may increase will be posted to coronavirus. Financial assistance for small businesses entertainment may resume capacity to 300 people oregon.gov. Business Oregon is now The agreement will in- sions chosen by a lottery accepting grant applications clude additional protections system that will also ensure County in-home vaccinations underway to assist small businesses for tenants, such as 6-month geographic distribution that are behind on their lease non-eviction clauses for across all regions of the state. STAFF REPORT payments due to impacts non-payment, and a waiver The information needed [email protected] from COVID-19 between of penalties and interest on for the initial application is March 1, 2020 and February COVID-impacted payments. minimal, it includes: Columbia County’s pilot 28, 2021. Both the business tenant and • Landlord name and project to test the feasibil- The program provides property owner will need to address ity of in-home vaccinations grants to building owners to participate in the application • Tenant name and ad- for home-bound residents is cover outstanding lease pay- process and sign the grant dress underway. ments from small business agreement, but the initial ap- • Tenant’s number of The project began tenants. The grants can go plication needs to be com- workers (part/full-time) Saturday, Feb. 27 and is the up to $100,000 per business pleted by the landlord. • Tenant business classifi- result of close collaboration tenant, but not more than $3 The online application is cation (industry) between Columbia County million for each landlord. now available on Business • Base rent amount due, Public Health, CareOregon, The program is intended to Oregon’s website in multiple and actual paid per month Oregon Health Sciences help for-profit small busi- languages. The application University (OHSU) Fam- ness tenants that have 100 or period will be open for two For more details, visit ily Medicine at Scappoose fewer employees. weeks, with eligible submis- www.oregon4biz.com. and Columbia River Fire & Rescue (CRFR). Columbia County Public Health designated candi- 100-Year anniversary planned dates who qualified for the COVID-19 vaccination but Rainier Oregon Historical an open house event that who would not physically be STAFF REPORT Museum, as well as walking allows attendees to safely [email protected] able to get to a vaccination and self-guided tours, and participate in a variety of site. OHSU, which has been A socially distanced will culminate in a ribbon- activities at multiple loca- holding weekend vaccina- open house event has been cutting ceremony. Historic tions inside and outside of tion clinics, transferred the scheduled for Saturday, displays will be available city hall to better allow for vaccine and vaccinating April 10 to mark the 100- for viewing in the council appropriate social distanc- supplies to Columbia River year anniversary of Rainier’s chambers and the museum, ing. Fire & Rescue. CareOregon historic city hall building. which is located on the sec- Attendees are asked to liaised with the agencies ond floor of city hall. wear a mask and adhere to The event is scheduled and the CRFR Community Courtesy photo from Columbia River Fire & Rescue to kick off at 11 a.m. at the Rainier’s historic City social distancing standards Paramedic. COVID-19 vaccines being prepared for in-home distribution in a col- Hall was first opened to the during the event. front steps of city hall, lo- The community health laboration between Columbia River Fire & Rescue, Columbia County cated at 106 West B Street. public April 13, 1921. City Public Health, Oregon Health Sciences University, Family Medicine at staff and museum board For more information, paramedic traveled to fami- Scappoose and CareOregon. It will feature presentations lies in Scappoose, St. Helens from board members of the members and volunteers call Rainier City Hall at have collaborated to create 503-556-7301. and Rainier, conducting More mobile vaccination • Am I currently eligible? screening, administering the days are planned in the near • How do I schedule an vaccine and sitting with each future. If you or someone appointment? patient to monitor him or her you know cannot leave their • Who do I call if I need for the required 15 minutes house to get to a vaccination transportation? UMPQUA before moving on to the next site, find out more informa- • How do I get my second From Page A1 family. Each patient signed tion about the in-home vac- dose? a consent form and received cination project by contact- positions on organizations information on possible side ing Columbia County Public If you plan to get vacci- like Kiwanis and the chamber effects of the vaccine. Health at 503-397-7247. nated, visit this site to access of commerce, collect supplies The pilot project proved When you sign up for the an interest form signup: mail- for Turning Point (a social to be a success as well as “Columbia County CO- chi.mp/.../columbia-county- service nonprofit) and they highlighting ways the vac- VID-19 Vaccination Interest covid-19 have an Angel giving tree cination process could be Form,” you’ll get updates during the holidays to encour- conducted more efficiently to such as the following deliv- Stay informed. Read a se- age customers to participate, reach more people, accord- ered directly to your inbox. ries of indepth reports about and the bank annually pro- ing to a CRFR Facebook Inside you’ll find answers the pandemic in Columbia vides approximately $10,000 post. to: County at thechiefnews.com in grants to nonprofits. I appreciate Umpqua Bank for supporting employees, customers, and commu- Vaccinations at Oregon pharmacies nity,” Seidl said. “I have been in Clatskanie at Umpqua Bank 18 years next month, I STAFF REPORT think it is important to help [email protected] locally and afar. I try monthly The Oregon Health Au- to create an atmosphere of thority (OHA) and pharma- gratitude and focus on help- cies in Oregon providing CO- ing others.” VID-19 vaccines confirmed Umpqua Bank is located on Thursday morning. March at 199 N Nehalem Street 11, that the pharmacies in in Clatskanie and can be Oregon can continue to serve reached by calling 503-728- Oregonians age 65 years and 2103. older. The announcement fol- Courtesy photo from OHSU If you know of someone, lows an exemption granted to Participating pharmacies use their own scheduling systems, which re- an agency or business, or Oregon by the U.S. President quire people to be eligible under Oregon’s vaccine eligibility guidance. a group, that is making a Joe Biden administration Appointments for vaccinations are provided as vaccines are available. positive difference in our and the Centers for Disease community and would like to Control and Prevention statewide, including at retail assistance provided by see them featured in Who We Courtesy photo from Umpqua Bank (CDC). Earlier this month pharmacies. the CDC and our federal Are, email details to jruark@ Snack and goodie baskets to be distributed to city workers, the PUD, the administration set a goal Five pharmacy chains in pharmacy partners, who are countrymedia.net. high school, grade school, the fire department. to reopen the nation’s schools Oregon are participating in working to ensure every by having all educators, the Federal Retail Pharmacy Oregonian can be vaccinated childcare workers and other Program and receive CO- as quickly as possible. they have preyed on na- of the Umatilla Indian education staff receive at VID-19 vaccines at 175 loca- Eligible Oregonians SEA LIONS tive steelhead in danger of Reservation to remove sea least one COVID-19 vaccine tions around the state. This looking for appointments at extinction.” lions preying on protected dose by the end of March. includes 107 Safeway/Albert- a Federal Retail Pharmacy From Page A1 California sea lions are salmon and steelhead in part Unlike many other states, sons locations, 44 Walgreens Program participant can find protected by the federal of the mainstem Columbia Oregon authorized the state’s stores, 13 Costco pharmacies, them at the links below: “They have fully re- Marine Mammal Protection River,” Milstein said. “This estimated 152,000 K-12 eight Health Marts and three bounded from the days when Act. However, there are pro- was based on the recommen- education workers, childcare Rite-Aids. • Costco: costco.com/ they were hunted and some- visions for deterring them dation of a task force that providers and early learn- Participating pharmacies covid-vaccine.html times encouraged by boun- in cases where they may be included representatives of ing workers to be eligible to use their own scheduling sys- • Health Mart: ties,” Milstein said. “Now damaging property or fishing many different interests.” receive COVID-19 vaccines tems, which require people healthmartcovidvaccine.com they number more than gear, according to Milstein. starting Jan. 25. That eligibil- to be eligible under Oregon’s • Safeway/Albertsons: 200,000 animals. However, “More recently, NOAA Read more about the ity expanded to older adults vaccine eligibility guidance. safeway.com/pharmacy/co- it is also important to protect Fisheries last year autho- protections and management age 80 and older beginning Appointments for vaccina- vid-19.html threatened and endangered rized Oregon, Washington, of the sea lions at the NOAA Feb. 8. Over the next four tions are provided as vac- • Walgreens: walgreens. salmon they may prey on. and Idaho, as well as the Fisheries website, www.fish- weeks, eligibility in Oregon cines are available. Demand com/findcare/vaccination/ This is why we have autho- Confederated Tribes of eries.noaa.gov/west-coast/ expanded to other older for vaccinations in Oregon covid-19 rized Oregon to manage sea Warm Springs, the Yakama marine-mammal-protection/ adults. Today, older adults continues to exceed available • Rite-Aid: oregon.gov/ lion numbers at Willamette Nation, the Nez Perce Tribe, deterring-nuisance-pinni- 65 and older in Oregon are vaccine doses. oha/covid19/Pages/vaccine- Falls, for example, where and the Confederated Tribes peds. eligible to be vaccinated OHA appreciates the information-by-county.aspx Columbia County’s trusted local news source A4 www.thechiefnews.com Friday, March 12, 2021

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They decrease? 33% Visit friends and relatives need to wait until the east on SE High School weather is more Way and turn into the 33% Eat inside a restaurant parking lot between Yes No reliably warm. But 34% Take a vacation onions, cabbage the high school and family trans- the school ball field plants, lettuce areas. This is their (with some pro- semi-annual event Vote online at thechiefnews.com tection), potatoes to get you ready for (also with protec- spring and summer tion), and peas planting. They have can all go in the lots of new plants at Clatskanie great prices – all na- • • ground now. Again, Grows •Voices of the Community• using clear plastic tive to our area. Staff before transplanting or and volunteers are available to help chose plants seeding combined with based on morality, as he row cover afterwards will suggest gardening ideas, and provide information Grateful for Coyote killing claims, it’s rooted in preju- really improve plant growth. dice, bigotry and discrimina- Transplants are a great on establishing and main- legislation would still discour- taining native vegetation. contests tion - behaviors that Oregon way to get the vegetable Democrats declared would garden producing earlier. You age a dog from playing unat- For more in-formation see As a constituent, I am The Oregon State Legisla- have no place in their legis- get the benefit of 4-5 weeks tended in a heavily baited www.scappoosebay-wc.org/ grateful to Rep. Brad Witt for area. It does not provide as nursery-sales/. This event ture is currently considering lative agenda this year. in a greenhouse or cold introducing HB 2728, legisla- a bill (HB 2728), sponsored frame. The plants imagine quick a knockdown as met- allows for pre-purchase tion to ban coyote killing What they actually meant aldehyde but over a period of by April 3rd and pick-up by Rep. Brad Witt, to prohibit though, was except where that they are starting their contests. coyote killing contests in several weeks, seems to give the day of the sale. There those traits are useful to lives in Georgia. They need It is a reasonable, com- Oregon. to be hardened off before comparable control. The trick will be limited walk-in to monsense measure to prohibit further their virtue signaling is to plan ahead. Bait where the nursery on the sale day Gratuitous coyote killing they are transplanted into an irresponsible and wasteful contests for cash and prizes agenda on behalf of pseudo- their cooler Oregon land- you know dahlias or other itself. practice that has no place in intellectual, urban elites slug-attractive vegetation will are not a good representa- scape. This involves taking Oregon. In these cruel coyote tion of Oregon. It is time for and so-called “progressive” them outside for several soon emerge or where you Free newsletter killing contests, participants radicals. intend to transplant tender Oregon to join the seven other hours a day to get strong vie for cash and prizes for states, including Washington, If it were immoral to cuticle on their leaves and vegetables. Trade names The Oregon State Uni- participate in a hunting for these materials include versity Extension office in killing the heaviest or largest New Mexico, and Colorado, some thickening of their coyotes or most coyotes over that have ended these cruel contest, then Witt would stems. At first, they should Sluggo™ and Escargo™. Columbia County publishes be going after the Boone & There are other options. a monthly newsletter on a certain time-period. and wasteful contests that not be in direct sun for long When it comes to wildlife, are motivated solely by cash Crockett, Safari International but after a few days, they A sharp hoe wielded by a gardening and farming top- ten-year old with a five cent a ics (called County Living) Oregonians—whether they and prizes for mass killing and dozens of other similar should be better able to live in urban or rural areas— the most coyotes over several clubs who give awards based handle more. Usually, 4 or 5 slug incentive (on the honor written/edited by yours system) can reduce slug truly. All you need to do do not tolerate practices that days. on dead animals or the “big days of gradually increasing they view as pointless, un- Coyote killing contests are buck” contests held through- time is enough to get them numbers dramatically. This is ask for it and it will be is especially true when they mailed or emailed to you. sporting, or wasteful. We can also an affront to the prin- out the State. Instead, he’s ready. Again, protection support hunting as a tradition ciples of modern, science- criminalizing the single against cold temperatures in figure out that boards laid Call 503-397-3462 to be put down across the garden can on the list. Alternatively, and establish restrictions on based wildlife management. event with the lowest partici- the early spring is important. irresponsible practices, be- pation rates held in regions Be-sides row covers, you can often cover 30 slugs (read you can find it on the web In fact, according to an article $1.50 per board). This is all at extension.oregonstate. cause our wildlife isn’t owned published in the Oregon State with the least populations, make a “cloche” or mini- by the small percentage of votes and money and attend- hoop house out of plastic from personal experience. edu/columbia/ and click on University Oregon Small people who participate in ed by those with the most pipe or 10-gauge wire. You Beer baits or similar newsletters. Farm News indiscriminate cover the row with the cloche baits made with yeast and these competitions. Wildlife, killing of coyotes disrupt their serious socio-economic chal- and cover the cloche frame sugar can attract slugs and Many extension including coyotes, belong to social structure and increase lenges. Talk about offensive with clear plastic. On most they either drown or drown publications available all the citizens of the state. their reproduction, pup sur- conduct. How would enlight- days, lift the plastic up to their sorrows, depending online Oregon’s hunters and vival rates, and the likelihood ened Oregonians emote if ventilate or you may cook on the mix. It is a rather wildlife management pro- of livestock depredation. Witt took his “woke” action your plants. gloppy mess to renew but Are you putting up salsa, fessionals have spoken in As well, HB 2728 draws to eliminate the traditions of is somewhat effective. Beer saving seeds, or thinking support of this legislation not a distinction between taking a POC community? Slug patrol is sometimes consumed by about planting grapes? OSU only because the events are coyotes for any legitimate Just because you find dogs with potentially danger- has a large number of its scientifically unsound, but purpose including safety, someone else’s customs Herbaceous perenni- ous consequences to doggy publications available for also because they are damag- damage or sport hunting and and culture to be repugnant als are showing green tips, judgment around cars. free download. Just go to ing the reputation of hunters simply killing vast numbers shouldn’t mean that you vegetable starts can be There are other remedies catalog.extension.oregon- and jeopardizing Oregon’s of them just to win a prize. have the right to use your purchased, and on-ion sets including salt shakers, dous- state.edu. Click on publica- longstanding hunting tradi- It’s time for Oregon to end power to force a minority to should be planted soon. So ing them with ammonia, and tions and start exploring. tions. these gruesome, unsporting adhere to your philosophy. other cruel and highly un- The Extension Service what time is it? It’s slug time. The bill would not limit contests. As a constituent of That’s not democracy, it’s Yes, they’re back. Of course, usual punishments. Clearly, offers its programs and ma- opportunities to hunt coyotes this district, I am thankful slugs do not bring out the terials equally to all people. mob rule. I know they never left but at or prevent ranchers and land- to Representative Brad Witt Witt and other elected least they stayed out of sight best in our natures. I once owners from using lethal con- for supporting this important listened to a famous Portland Contact information for Oregon Democrats’ con- for a while. As slugs emerge trol to protect their livestock wildlife issues. tinual demands for toler- from under rocks and from garden writer discussing the Extension office on the Mike Darcy garden- or property from specific coy- ance and inclusiveness are cracks in the soil, the wise otes. Rather, it would simply Haley Stewart-Reynolds meaningless in the face of gardener must take action. ing radio show her use of Oregon State University Portland a propane weeder to flash Extension Service – Colum- outlaw competitions that offer their hypocritical legisla- Slug baits come in two prizes for an animal’s life. tion, justifiable only in their basic formulations. The most toast them. She was way too bia County enthusiastic. • Address: 505 N. Co- Thank you again Repre- Not based on hatred and contempt for how common active ingredi- sentative Witt for champion- other people chose to live ent is metaldehyde. This Start treatment for her- lumbia River Highway St. ing this important legislation. their own lives. compound, which by itself baceous plants like hostas or Helens, OR 97051 morality dahlias (aka slug candy) be- • Phone: 503-397-3462 isn’t particularly attractive to Jennifer Adams slugs, is paired with some- fore new growth emerges. As • Email: chip.bubl@ Rep. Brad Witt’s bill to Shaun W. Robertson you prepare beds for flower oregonstate.edu Portland ban coyote contests is not John Day

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CC21-1395 CC21-1393 CLATSKANIE PEOPLE’S UTILITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to ORS tions, advice, objections or disabilities requiring special DISTRICT MEETING NOTICE 477.250, notice is hereby remonstrance’s to the pro- arrangements should contact The Clatskanie People’s an officer, employee, or staff · Policy 210 Meetings of the given that a public hearing posed budget for the Forest Renae Shippey, at 503-359- Utility District Board of member if the person does Board IV. PRESENTATION will be held at the Oregon Protection District. A copy 7424 or renae.shippey@ Directors has scheduled the not request an open meeting. AND STAFF REPORTS Department of Forestry, of the tentative budget for oregon.gov at least two next regular Board meeting for AGENDA CLATSKANIE UPDATE · Draft Strategic Forest Grove District Office, the Forest Protection District working days in advance Wednesday, March 17, 2021 PEOPLE’S UTILITY DIS- Plan 2021 – 2022 Presentation, 801 Gales Creek Road, in may be inspected during of the scheduled hearing. at 5:30 pm in the community TRICT REGULAR BOARD Marc Farmer & Paul Dockery Forest Grove, Oregon, on normal working hours. To OREGON DEPARTMENT room of the District’s adminis- MEETING on Wednesday, · Staff Reports Update V. AC- Friday, March 26, 2021, at ensure the broadest range of OF FORESTRY, PETER tration building located at 495 March 17, 2021 at 5:30 P.M. TION ITEMS · Accept Pole 3:00 pm, to receive from any services to individuals with DAUGHERTY, STATE E Columbia River Highway, I. 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The meeting is to elect CC21-1379 for the Landowners and Covid-19, there will also a director, review finan- Board Members of the be a Zoom remote option. cials and discuss any other IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF Beaver Drainage Improve- Please e-mail full name, business that comes before ment Company, Colum- tax lot number and acreage the landowners. Dated this OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA bia County, Oregon, will to Columbiadistricts5@ 1st day of March, 2021. Department of Probate proper vouchers, within the records of the court, be held Tuesday, March yahoo.com for the Zoom Warren Seely, President In the Matter of the Estate four months after the date the Personal Representa- 16th, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. Meeting ID and Password. Beaver Drainage Improve- of LARRY W. GEORGE, of first publication of this tive, or the attorney for the at the Port of Columbia Notice is further given that ment Company, Inc., Board Deceased. 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Wednesdays estate are hereby required in this estate may obtain Helens Street, Suite B, St. District is now accepting bids Please contact Terry Deaton to present their claims, with additional information from Helens, OR 97051. to mow the Rainier levee. (503)369-2245. by noon. Making Daylight Saving Time permanent forward and falling back year cans to change their clocks off from nocturnal wildlife’s Journal Behavioral Nutrition Department of Energy found STAFF REPORT after year only creates unnec- twice a year, and could have behavior. and Physical Activity and the that during the 4 weeks the [email protected] essary confusion while harm- benefits for nation’s health and • Reduces risk for cardiac Journal of Physical Activity U.S. extended daylight sav- On Sunday, March 14 at ing Americans’ health and our economy. issues, stroke and seasonal and Health, children see an ings from the 2005 law, there 2 a.m., we move our clocks economy. Making Daylight Potential national effects of depression. increase in physical activity were savings of about 0.5% in forward one hour for Daylight Saving permanent would give making Daylight Saving Time • Reduces the number of during DST. The Journal of electricity per day. Later stud- Saving Time. folks an hour back of sunshine permanent: robberies by 27%, according Environmental Psychology ies have also shown that the You know the drill, “Fall during the winter months to a 2015 Brookings Institution found that DST increased energy savings are minimal but Back, Spring Forward.” when we need it most.” • Reduces car crashes and because of additional daylight pedestrian activity by 62% a small savings does occur. Oregon’s U.S. Senator The bipartisan legislation, car accidents involving pedes- in the evenings. and cyclists activity by 38% Ron Wyden has reintroduced if enacted, would apply to trians: better aligning daylight • Benefits the economy, because of additional daylight. In addition to Wyden, the legislation that would make states that currently partici- hours to drivers’ standard work according to a study by JP • Benefits the agricultural Sunshine Protection Act intro- Daylight Saving Time (DST) pate in DST, which Oregon hours’ increases visibility, Morgan Chase, which found economy, which is dispropor- duced by U.S. Senator Marco permanent across the country. and most states observe for according to the American that there is a drop in eco- tionately disrupted by biannual Rubio, R-Fla., is co-sponsored “The Sunshine Protection eight months out of the year. Journal of Public Health and nomic activity of 2.2% – 4.9% changes in time by upsetting by U.S. Sens. James Lankford, Act takes a common-sense Standard Time, from Novem- the Journal of Safety Research. when clocks move back. the synergy between farmers’ R-Okla., Roy Blunt, R-Mo., step to provide some much- ber to March, is only observed Also reduces the number of • Reduces childhood schedules and their supply Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., needed stability for families for four months out of the vehicle collisions with wildlife obesity and increases physical chain partners. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., in Oregon and across the na- year. The bill would simply by 8% – 11% by shifting nor- fitness, according to studies • Reduces energy usage, Rick Scott, R-Fla., and Ed tion,” Wyden said. “Springing negate the need for Ameri- mal traffic patterns to an hour published by the International a 2008 study by the U.S. Markey, D-Mass. Columbia County’s trusted local news source A6 www.thechiefnews.com Friday, March 12, 2021 Staying positive in an abbreviated sports season

Jeremy C. Ruark /The Chief Conditioning and stretching are part of the basics during the Clatskanie Middle/High School varsity football team’s drills.

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