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T e An Open Oregon rally at he Chronicl Plaza Square in the Old Town District of St. Helens drew ap- proximately 75 people Saturday Country afternoon, Jan. 9. The featured speaker, Sandy Mayor Stan Pulliam, told The Chronicle following his address perspective: that the movement’s message is simple. “These business owners Magruder in these small communities throughout Oregon are really to the end of their rope and it is maps 2021 time that they open,” he said. Pulliam said the businesses MONIQUE MERRILL should reopen under high re- quirements one level beneath the [email protected] Courtesy photo from OSP governor’s mandate with proper Oregon State Police K-9 Jaxson has Editor’s Note: retired. face coverings, social distancing and sanitation. “What we don’t understand is This is the second in a series where is the science that shows of special reports you’ll read only OSP K-9 that these local business owners in the Wednesday print editions of The Chronicle and at thechroni- contribute to the spread of CO- Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle VID more than big box stores?” Several people attending the rally held signs to express their opinions. See more cleonline.com in the weeks ahead Pulliam said. photos with this story at thechronicleonline.com. providing insight from members According to Pulliam, Gov. of our community into what we Jaxson might expect in 2021. Kate Brown has not provided cerning the reopening push. CEO of the Oregon Restau- such information. He said the “I’m hoping that the major- rant and Lodging Association, The following report focuses followers of Open Oregon will ity of Oregon and our businesses provided the following statement on a viewpoint from Columbia continue to support business will abide by these safety proto- after The Chronicle’s request for County. retires operators who decide to defy col and do what’s right to keep the association’s reaction. the state mandated health and themselves safe, family members “Restaurants in Oregon On the first county commission STAFF REPORT safety requirements and decide to safe, and community members located in extreme risk coun- meeting of the year Wednesday, [email protected] reopen. safe,” Brown said. ties as defined by the Oregon Jan. 6, Margaret Magruder was “We have to support these Brown also issued a full Health Authority have officially voted the new chair of the com- Oregon State Police (OSP) main street businesses throughout statement in December about reached their breaking point. The mission. She was reelected to announced the retirement of K-9 Oregon,” he said. “They are the the reopening push and possible economic restrictions putting serve a second term in November Jaxson. heart and soul of our commu- penalties facing violators. Read employers out of business is the and is joined on the council by OSP outlines Jaxson’s distin- nity.” that statement at thechronicleon- Henry Heimuller and Casey Gar- guished career in a Facebook post, Brown issued the following line.com. ­ rett. Magruder said she is hopeful which states that Jaxson provided statement on Friday, Jan. 8, con- Jason Brandt, president and See RALLY Page A9 a valuable service to the State of that 2021 will bring a return to Oregon in criminal interdiction normalcy to the lives of county residents. during his service. “Hopefully the coming year Jaxson started his career with will see COVID-19 cases dimin- OSP in March of 2015. While ish and a successful vaccination working with his handler, Jaxson Lions Club donates benches program implemented so citizens has been responsible for the fol- can get back to work, restaurants lowing total career finds and sei- gyms, bowling alleys and other zures: types of closed businesses can • U.S. Currency: $1,721,275.50 open and students can get back to • Methamphetamine: school,” she said. 257,307.39 grams (567.26 pounds) The county public health • Cocaine: 48,917.59 grams department is busy coordinating (107.84 pounds) vaccination and testing programs • Heroin: 51,711.08 grams (114 for the COVID-19 pandemic, she pounds) said. • Marijuana: 142,782.06 grams The effect of the pandemic (314.70 pounds) 200 Plants and associated restrictions and • Marijuana Extract: 3,628.74 safety guidelines have disrupted grams (8 pounds) the normal procedures for county • Psilocybin Mushrooms: business. 20,348.00 grams (44.80 pounds) “The social distancing require- • Fentanyl: 3,813.79 grams (8.4 ments of the pandemic made us pounds) even more aware of the need to • Ecstasy: 836.24 grams expand our working space for • Ketamine: 148 grams the safety and convenience of • OxyContin: 615 grams our employees and the public,” • Xanax: 1,000 tablets Magruder said. That awareness • Firearms: 24 led the county to lease the John • Total K9 field applications: Gumm School building to house 174 the public health department and The OSP Facebook post states create a new meeting space for the that Jaxson’s life will continue Courtesy photo from Kathy Syrstad Board of Commission and other This is one of the two benches that will soon be placed in McCormick Park. The benches are donated by the St. Helens Lions Club, committee meetings. The meet- to be with his handler enjoying which recycles plastic bags in exchange for the benches. family time and spending summers ing space will allow for improved camping and traveling with the ates composite decking. intends to keep going. Every school audio and visual functions as well MONIQUE MERRILL as updated virtual meeting tools, family. The local group collects, sorts in St. Helens has a bench from the [email protected] and weighs plastic bags. When they project, and the most recent site in she said. In its Facebook post, OSP The need for reliable broad- wished Jaxson a comfortable and have 500 pounds of plastic bags, the area to receive a bench donation Two new benches will be in- they turn the bags into a collec- was Dalton Lake Nature Preserve. band service has become clear happy life in retirement. stalled in McCormick Park, thanks tion site that turns them in to the Each bench includes a plaque that over 2020 when schools starting to an ongoing effort by the St. company. Then, TREX sends out a says the bench is part of a service online learning and people began Helens Lions Club. a 4-foot bench in return. project of the Lions Club. to work from home. She said the Opinion ...... A4 The service organization started The club has donated 27 bench- Poll ...... A4 a recycling project two years ago es to various spots around St. Hel- ­ ­ through TREX, a company that cre- Cartoon ...... A4 ens since starting this project, and See BENCH Page A9 See MAGRUDER Page A5 Obituaries ...... 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Drawing courtesy of the City of St. Helens This is a conceptual drawing of what the new St. Helens public safety facility might look like.

Courtesy photo from the Oregon Department of Transportation Debris from the hillside slid down and covered a portion of Highway 30 east of Astoria last week. The high- way was fully reopened late Friday. Jan. 8. flows are rapidly mov- has been affected upstream. JEREMY C. RUARK ing, extremely destructive You should immediately [email protected] landslides. They can contain leave the area because a boulders and logs trans- debris flow may soon be The Oregon Department ported in a fast-moving soil coming downstream. of Geology and Mineral In- and water slurry down steep • Travel with extreme dustries (ODOGAMI) issued hillsides and through narrow caution. Assume roads Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle a landslide advisory for the canyons. They can easily are not safe. Be alert when The current St. Helens Police station is located at 150 S.13th Street. region Monday, Jan, 11. travel a mile or more. driving, especially at night. The advisory followed the A debris flow moves Embankments along road- National Weather Service’s faster than a person can run. sides may fail, sending rock Public safety facility recommendations (NWS) Flood Watch posted People, structures and roads and debris onto the road. expanded building was clear, sources: a general obligation earlier Monday. The NWS is located below steep slopes in A landslide closed High- MONIQUE MERRILL and that the project engineers bond supported by property forecasting a prolonged pe- canyons and near the mouths way 30 three miles east of [email protected] riod of rain through Wednes- of canyons may be at serious Astoria for a time last week. recommended a building 10 taxes or a public safety fund. day morning. Four to eight times the size of the current “It’s never an easy issue risk. Crews were able to remove Plans to build a new facil- inches of rain is expected police station. when you’re asking people the rocks, mud and other de- ity to house the St. Helens across the higher terrain with “If that doesn’t say there’s for more money,” Iverson If your home, work, or bris and reopen the highway Police Department are mov- around two inches for the a need for this facility, I don’t said, adding that sooner or route is in a watch area: by late Friday. Jan. 8. ing forward. interior valleys. know what does,” he said. later an expanded facility The Oregon Department An ad hoc commit- The rain will be heavy at The staff- and committee- would be needed to meet the Stay alert. Track the flood of Transportation’s Lou Tor- tee formed of community times, and there could be lo- recommended site for the needs of the community. watch by radio, TV, weather res said the highway slide members and local leaders cally higher rain totals. Snow new facility is located at the The ad hoc committee radio or online. If told to was caused by excessive presented recommendations levels will be above 6000 evacuate, do so immediately. rainfall and unstable soils. Jan. 6 to the city council corner of Old Portland and recommended the pub- feet, and snow melt may con- • Listen. Unusual sounds Torres said drivers need to concerning the proposed new Kaster roads due to its access lic safety fund to spread tribute to excessive run off. might indicate moving de- keep both hands on the steer- public safety facility. to Highway 30 and room for the share of the cost more Heavy rain can trigger bris, such as trees cracking or ing wheel, mind on driving In the recommendations, expansion. equitably to residents. Matt landslides, rock fall, and boulders knocking together. and eliminate distractions. the committee urged the “It just made the most Brown, city finance director, debris flows in steep terrain, A trickle of falling mud or “Be prepared for winter council to include a robust sense out of every site that said this option would also and the risk is higher in burn debris may precede larger driving conditions which can community engagement peri- was identified,” Iverson said. ease the individual contribu- areas, according to ODO- landslides. If you think there mean dealing with wet and od to solicit public feedback The committee considered tions depending on how large GAMI. is danger of a landslide, leave icy roads, snow, high water before moving forward. 10 potential site locations the city grows and expands Find the latest informa- immediately. and possibly rock and mud The design for the facility around the city. in the future. It would also tion at https://alerts.weather. • Watch the water. If slides,” Torres said. includes space for city coun- The current police station allow the city more flexibility gov/cap/or.php?x=1 water in a stream or creek cil meetings, municipal court is located on South 13th on how to use the money, he suddenly turns muddy or the For more landslide and rooms and police areas. It Street in St. Helens, in a said. Debris flow danger amount of water flowing sud- debris flow information, visit also includes a panic room of 2,200 square foot facility that “I’m not asking you to denly decreases or increases, https://www.oregongeology. sorts that residents in danger was built 48 years ago. Com- make a decision today, we ODOGAMI said debris this is a warning that the flow org/Landslide/debrisflow.htm can access if they are being mittee members and commu- just wanted to lay out some followed and push a button nity leaders said the police of the groundwork,” Brown to securely lock themselves department has outgrown said. First responders get COVID vaccines in the room at any time of the the building. The proposed The presentation to the day or night. new facility size would be city council was informative employees in the 1-A phase Ad hoc committee mem- approximately 22,000 square and no decisions were made. under the guidelines from ber and Columbia County feet. Another discussion about the the Oregon Health Author- Port Commissioner Chris Funding for the facility facility will take place at the ity. Iverson said the need for an could come from one of two Jan. 20 council meeting. In the current operational periods, vaccines are being administered to fire, EMS, police and additional first Local man gets 9 years in prison responders and public safety employees. Vaccines have A St. Helens man has three counts of sexual abuse been successfully adminis- been sentenced to nine years in the first degree and harass- tered to 130 out of the 470 in prison after pleading ment. public safety employees guilty to sex abuse crimes. Following Harper’s within the county. Patrick Harper, 36, was arrest, St. Helens police As the operational pe- sentenced in Columbia investigators conducted nu- riods continue more doses County Court on Jan. 5 for merous interviews, collected will be given at various two counts of first degree evidence related to the case, locations. This ongoing sexual abuse and one count and ensured the safety of the phase of vaccinations along of attempted first degree victim as the investigation Courtesy photo from CRFR with our required Personal unlawful sexual penetration. unfolded. A member of the Columbia River Fire & Rescue (CRFR) crew gets her The sentencing includes A Columbia County COVID-19 vaccination. Protective Equipment will ensure that essential public an additional 10 years of Grand Jury indicted Harper Columbia River Fire & Res- safety personnel will be able post-prison supervision for on charges of unlawful STAFF REPORT cue, Mist-Birkenfeld Rural to stay safe and continue charges related to sex crimes sexual penetration in the [email protected] Fire Protection District providing protection and against a minor, according to first degree and four counts and Scappoose Rural Fire crucial emergency services court records. of sexual abuse in the first Local first responders Protection District with as- to the community. Harper’s guilty plea degree. are receiving the COVID-19 sistance from the Scappoose Updates on the agen- follows a 911 call in which During the investigation. vaccinations. St. Helens police officers Courtesy photo from St. Helens St. Helens Police worked in Police Department. cies progress and pertinent Police The Columbia County The objective of this community information will responded to on Sept. 12, Patrick Harper partnership with the Depart- Unified Fire Services Vac- group is to provide and be provided as necessary, in the 59000 block of Oak ment of Human Services, cination Group is a coopera- dispense COVID-19 vac- according to a release from Ridge Street in St. Helens. and, after interviewing the Oregon State Police, and tive of Columbia County, cines to Columbia County the agencies. Officers arrived on scene suspect, arrested Harper for CARES Northwest.

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Courtesy photo from the St. Helens School District the school district. St. Helens thank them for supporting the STAFF REPORT will join 196 other districts children and staff of the St. [email protected] across Oregon in celebrating Helens School District. the members this month. “Even though we are The St. Helens School “Too often the efforts of making a special effort dur- Courtesy photo from Oregon Health & Science University District is celebrating School Oregon continues to move forward with COVID-19 vaccinations. school board members go un- ing January to show appre- Board Recognition Month recognized,” Superintendent ciation for our school board by posting messages on its Scot Stockwell said. members, we recognize their reader boards and encourag- In St. Helens, the board is contributions reflect a year- State to focus on vaccines, schools ing local businesses to do the made up of Trinity Mona- round effort on their part,” same. han as chair, Ryan Scholl as Stockwell said. “They are “This estimation does not interaction standpoint. It’s School board members MONIQUE MERRILL reflect any potential further been really challenging for vice chair, Melody Killens, dedicated individuals who [email protected] are unpaid elected officials Kellie Smith and Bill Amos. are committed to improving increase in transmission re- our children, so this needs to who represent residents’ lated to social gatherings over be a priority.” At the Jan. 27 meeting, the student achievement and go Two of the state’s top views and priorities when district will recognize each fighting for the best for all of Christmas and New Year’s Further decisions about making01-06-21 decisions 3x15D Jan that Clearance:Layout affect 1 1/4/21 12:50 PM Page 1 priorities are to ramp up vac- Eve,” Allen said. “This means which groups of people will member’s contribution and our students.” cinations in Oregon and get we could continue to see a next be prioritized for vac- children back into classrooms, sharp increase in diagnosed cinations will be decided in Gov. Kate Brown announced cases.” the coming weeks. Friday. In-person learning COVID-19 cases National Guard In the effort to get stu- COVID-19 cases continue For the former, Brown said dents back into classrooms, to be on the rise in Columbia the Oregon National Guard Brown announced in Decem- County. On Saturday, the will be deployed to assist with ber that the state guidance OHA reported 25 new cases COVID-19 vaccination efforts and metrics on when districts in the county—the second- to help reach the goal she set can be reopened moved from highest single-day case count last week of administering mandatory to advisory— giv- in the county. 12,000 vaccine doses a day. ing districts more local con- From Friday to Sunday, Brown first announced trol. The change took effect at 54 new cases were reported. that National Guard members the start of the new year. The total number of cases would be providing vaccine “All of our schools will in the county was 975 as of support in Oregon starting last still be required to adhere to Monday with a death tolld weekend at a mass vaccina- health and safety measures,” of 16. tion event at the state fair- Brown said. “They must At the end of this week, grounds in Salem. The Gover- continue to work in close the state will announce which nor’s Office later announced consultation with local public counties, if any, are chang- that the National Guard had health departments.” ing classification in its risk been called up on orders and Colt Gill, director of assessment framework which were expected to begin their the Oregon Department of determines a county’s risk support role in Salem by Education, said two factors level (from “lower risk” to Tuesday instead. The goal remain important for districts “extreme risk”) of spreading was to vaccinate 250 people determining when students COVID-19. per hour and guard members will return to in-person The framework took ef- would be providing logistical instruction. The first is to fect in early December and and nursing support. ensure community case rates Columbia County has been As of Monday, 99,627 to- stay low so COVID-19 is not classified as at an “extreme tal doses of vaccine had been regularly introduced to the risk” of spreading COVID-19 administered across the state. schools and disrupting the since it took effect. Coun- Stanton Club Chair 5 Piece Both the available vaccines learning environment. The ties classified as extreme risk (Pfizer and Moderna) require second is the district’s abil- must follow a strict set of two doses to be effective, and ity to implement health and restrictions, like disallowing Down Cushions Dining Set 4,828 people have been fully safety protocols and require- in person dining and limiting vaccinated with 94,799 hav- ments for the schools retail capacity. ing received their first dose. The department has over Counties classified at a $399 $449 Within Columbia County, 29 160 health and safety proto- high risk still operate under SAVE $400 SAVE $366 people have been fully vac- cols that need to be in place restrictions, but some are cinated and 557 people have at schools that reopen and eased, like offering limited received their first dose, as of remain mandatory, he said. indoor dining. Monday. 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Viewpoints Oregon’s new beginning

BRAD WITT Attention to wildfires, COVID-19 vaccinations business, agriculture Chronicle Guest Column Oregon began administer- The 2020 Oregon Wild- ing the COVID-19 vaccine 90 Monday, Jan. 11, marked fire season was the worst on days ago, and health offi- a new beginning in Oregon, record, and on Friday the cials have now administered as I and other re-elected and E-Board allocated money for 100,000 doses. A number of newly elected Senators and wildfire relief, including $36 my constituents have reached Representatives took our oath million for wildfire debris out to me, asking that we not of office to officially begin removal, $31 million for require everyone to receive the work of the 81st Oregon shelter, food and other services COVID-19 vaccinations, due Legislative Assembly. to Oregonians impacted by to their fears about vaccine Our laws are developed wildfires. Jackson County’s safety. I am not aware of any through committee hearings Housing Authority will receive plans to make the COVID-19 and work, and this session I a $25 million grant to replace vaccine mandatory, but I hope will again Chair the House workforce housing lost to fire. the majority of Oregonians Agriculture and Natural Re- $27 million will go to wildlife choose to voluntarily receive sources Committee. I will also recovery, prevention and it as the Pfizer and Moderna serve on the House Committee preparedness activities which vaccines have been shown to on Water and House Commit- includes supplementing the be safe. Until we have built tee on Business and Labor. wildfire aviation program, in- community immunity against This week bills will be intro- creasing fire program staffing this virus, we will have slower duced, committee assignments and expanding the partnership progress and recovery from are officially announced, and and planning programs. the pandemic. lawmakers will prepare for Among the bills I’ll be the Legislative Session which convenes Tuesday January introducing this week is House What’s next 19th. Bill 2730 this bill seeks to This is an exciting time set rules relating to business Because of the COVID-19 as we renew friendships and interruption insurance. The restrictions the Capitol build- meet new lawmakers who legislation would prohibit cer- ing remains closed to the pub- bring new ideas and energy to tain conduct by insurers with lic. The length of the closure the lawmaking process. respect to business interruption will depend on how soon we claims, and provide an op- can get the infection rate un- More pandemic relief portunity for insured business der control. With the vaccine entities to seek actual dam- and other health precautions, During the 3rd Special ages for the insurers’ violation I’m hoping we will soon be Session of the 80th Oregon of provisions. In the time of welcoming Oregonians back Legislative Assembly, we this pandemic, it would hard into the Capitol. Weekly Online Poll Last Week’s Results approved additional funding to find a business that hasn’t The rest of this week we for Pandemic Response, and suffered an interruption, so this will continue our organiza- Wildfire Recovery. The Emer- bill will clarify insurance rules. tional efforts preparing for Are you concerned about gency Board met last Friday HB 2724 will require the next Tuesday when the 2021 Will 2021 be to allocate those funds. State Department of Agricul- officially convenes. As we the increasing violence School districts will ture to establish an advisory enter the 180-day session, at our federal and state a better year receive $325 million in committee to advise the de- it’s more important than ever federal funds for grants to partment on policies related to that I hear from my constitu- Capitol buildings? meet the education needs of Oregon crops. Currently, the ents. If you have concerns or than 2020? responding to the pandemic, legislature is asked to decide comment about a state issue, federal funds in the amount where to allow certain crops, agency or proposed legisla- Yes No 41% Yes 59% No of $116 million will go to like canola, to be grown. It’s tion, please contact my office. emergency rental and utility my opinion that the farming It is my privilege to represent assistance. $100 million will community would have a bet- you in the House of Represen- fund a commercial rent relief ter idea about implementing tatives as we undertake this Vote online at thechronicleonline.com program, $46 million for the agricultural rules and policies, important work together. Worker Relief Fund and the and there are very few farmers serving in the Oregon House Rep. Brad Witt serves Quarantined worker fund, Write to us: We want to hear from you and encourage you to write letters to the editor. Because of and create a Small Enterprise or Senate. This will allow House District 31. He may be farmers to have a stronger reached at: space limitations, shorter letters have a better chance of being printed. Letters should be 250 words Fund for business assistance. or less. We may edit your letter for style, grammar and clarity, although we do as little editing as pos- The Oregon Health Authority voice in regulatory matters. • Email: Rep.BradWitt@ sible. If you don’t want your letter printed under those conditions, just let us know. Thank-you letters will receive $19 million for After meeting with oregonlegislature.gov are limited to a general thanks and summary of an issue or action. We reserve the right to exclude public health response, and constituents and hearing their • Telephone: 503-986- lists of people, organizations and businesses. Letters received after noon on Friday may not be in other appropriations will go to concerns over the past several 1431 time for the following Wednesday’s paper. To verify authenticity, all letters must be signed and in- support programs for seniors, months, I’ve developed many • 900 Court St NE, H-382, clude your address and daytime phone number. 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Police Reports

The police blotter relates Street after receiving a complaint Jan. 3 Jan. 5 tion of a crime occurred and no call in Warren. An adult grand- to the public record of of a motorhome in the area, and it • Police responded to a traffic • At around 1:30 p.m., officers further action taken. The woman son had physically assaulted incidents as reported was believed two men were living accident near the intersection of responded to a driving complaint/ indicated she was in the process the grandmother and broke a by law enforcement in it. While talking with the subject, Columbia River Highway and SW road rage incident on East Co- of removing a tent and associ- window at the residence. The agencies. All individuals it was determined that he had Maple Street, with unknown inju- lumbia Drive in Scappoose. The ated garbage. 38-year-old Warren man was arrested or charged with multiple warrants. As police were ries. Following the investigation, suspect was cited and released • Around 10:15 p,m,, the Oregon located, detained and arrested. a crime are presumed placing him under arrest, he fled one driver was cited for driving on a menacing charge and the State Police followed a reported • A report of a hunter who shot innocent until proven on foot. After the short foot pursuit, uninsured and medics cleared all investigation is ongoing. stolen vehicle from NW Moreland a sandhill crane at the Sauvie guilty. Information printed the subject was taken into custody involved. • Just before 7 p.m., Oregon Road to NW Otto Miller Road Island Wildlife Area was received is preliminary and subject and arrested for the multiple State Police responded to a near milepost 1.5 until other by the Oregon State Police. Prior to change. For spe- felony warrants, resisting arrest, Oregon State Police single vehicle crash on Highway police units arrived to assist with to arriving at the violation, the cific details about cases interfering with peace officer and 30 near milepost 65.5. The driver stopping the reported stolen suspect hunter called to report listed, contact the appro- giving false information to a peace Jan. 4 was westbound on the highway vehicle. The driver, a 61-year-old he had killed an unlawful bird. priate law enforcement officer. He was lodged in jail. • At around 4 p.m., Oregon State and struck a state highway sign man, was taken into custody and The hunter, a 43-year-old Port- agency. Police officers responded to a and left the roadway. The driver, transported to Columbia County land man, stated he was a begin- Dec. 29 single vehicle, non-injury crash a 35-year-old man from West- Jail. His blood alcohol concentra- ner duck hunter and he thought Scappoose • A theft report on SE Myrtle Street on Highway 47 near milepost 57. port, displayed signs of impair- tion was 0.10%. The vehicle was the bird was a snow goose but Police Department was taken by police officers. The A 93-year-old Astoria woman’s ment and consented to a field towed and the Northern Com- realized he was wrong when he victim reported that a utility trailer vehicle was headed north- sobriety test. He was impaired to mand Center attempted to reach retrieved it and turned himself in. Dec. 27 was stolen from his property. After bound and left the roadway and a noticeable degree and arrested the reporting party, Hertz Rental The hunter was warned for the • Police responded to a distur- further investigation, the victim sideswiped a pole. There was and transported to Columbia Vehicles out of Eureka, Calif. violation and the bird was seized bance on NW Wickstrom Drive. also stated that a set of tires, a no damage to the pole and the County Jail. for donation. Following the investigation, it chainsaw and a tow hitch were vehicle was towed. Jan. 8 • A trooper observed a hunter was determined that the incident also missing. The case is pending • Just before 11 p.m., officers Jan. 6 • Oregon State Police were shoot a cormorant while the occurred out in the county and the further suspect information. responded to a nearly head on • Troopers stopped a vehicle on patrolling Highway 30 near trooper was patrolling the Sauvie Columbia County Sheriff’s Office crash on Highway 30 near mile- NW Old St. Helens Highway near milepost 68 around 11 a.m. Island Wildlife Area. The hunter, took over the investigation. Jan. 1 post 53. A 38-year-old Clatskanie Highway 30 in Scappoose for a when a dark colored motor- a 20-year-old Portland man, was • Police were dispatched to Jack- • Police responded to a residence woman driving a black Suburban traffic violation at approximately cycle was seen at a high rate contacted and it was determined pot Food Market to the report of a in the 52000 block of Columbia was headed westbound on the 9:16 a.m. The 27-year-old driver of speed, eastbound on the he was also hunting outside his theft. It was reported that a male River Highway after the victim highway and pulled into the from Forest Grove was discov- highway. Officers attempted to designated hunting area. The subject stole some hunting calls reported they had been threat- eastbound shoulder. When the ered to have a warrant for his catch up to the motorcycle, but cormorant was seized and the and placed the stolen merchan- ened with a handgun. Following vehicle pulled back onto the arrest out of Washington County. the rider sped off at a high rate of hunter was cited for unlawful dise into an empty coffee cup. the investigation, a 23-year-old roadway it crashed into a black The warrant was confirmed and speed. An off duty Astoria officer take of protected species. This case is pending location of Scappoose man was issued a Dodge Dart heading eastbound. the driver was placed under ar- observed the motorcycle crash • At around 2 p.m. troopers the subject. citation for menacing and released The Suburban continued to rest and transported to Columbia at Highway 30 and Marshland responded to Washington Way at the scene. head westbound driving on three County Jail where he was lodged District Road, recover back on near View Street in Rainier to as- Dec. 28 tires. The driver of the runaway for the warrant and his vehicle the bike and flee the scene. The sist with a crash investigation. • Officers were dispatched to Jan. 2 vehicle was stopped at the scene was towed. motorcycle was later located be- the report of a possible violation • A theft at the Scappoose Liquor of another driving under the • Officers responded to a report hind a Clatskanie residence and Columbia County of a restraining order. Following Store was reported to police. It influence of intoxicants (DUII) of disturbance at Trestle Beach. the rider, a 42-year-old Westport Sheriff’s Office the investigation, a 48-year-old was reported that an unknown crash on Beaver Falls Road that An investigation revealed a man, was identified and arrested Scappoose man was arrested female stole a bottle of alcohol Columbia County deputies were 60-year-old woman was unlaw- for hindering and tampering with • View the complete log of calls for violation of restraining order, worth approximately $17. The handling. The driver submitted to fully camping overnight on the evidence. to the Columbia County Sheriff’s burglary I and criminal mischief III. female fled the store with unpaid a field sobriety test, was impaired beach and confronted by an Office online at thechronicleon- He was transported to and lodged merchandise and got into a and was transferred to Columbia unidentified male regarding the Jan. 9 line.com. in jail. vehicle heading south on Highway County Jail with a blood alcohol camping. She was intimidated • The Oregon State Police • Police contacted a subject near 30. The case is pending further concentration of 0.16%. Both and told the reporting party she assisted the Columbia County The St. Helens Police log NW Williams and NE Second suspect information. vehicles were towed. had been threatened. No indica- Sheriffs with a physical domestic was unavailable.

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021 www.thechronicleonline.com A5 Child remains unidentified contacts with family or friends STAFF REPORT that demonstrate they were [email protected] alive after the remains of the unidentified female were dis- Oregon State Police (OSP) covered in Lincoln County. investigators said they have In an effort to refocus the received over 150 tips from public’s attention and reduce people in the United States and duplicative tips, OSP is now Canada following the release prepared to publicly exclude of a sketch of the child whose the following reported missing remains were discovered in children from our investiga- Lincoln County on Dec. 10. As part of the ongoing in- tion: vestigation into the discovery • Dulce Alavez, age 6, of a female child’s remains at from Bridgeton, NJ the Van Duzer Rest Area, OSP • Addyson Gibson, age 12, said the agency continues to from Portland, OR solicit the public’s assistance • Noelle Johnson, age 7, in identifying the child and from Portland, OR • Niayah Bylenga (AKA the circumstances around her Courtesy sketch from the death and to accept informa- Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office Niayah Crawford), age 7, from On Jan. 4, investigators released Pendleton, OR or Ritzville, tion which may lead to the this approximation sketch of the identification of the child. WA Metro Creative Connection / The Chronicle child who’s remains were found in • Tarie Price, age 8, from The Oregon State Medi- rural Lincoln County on Dec. 10. cal Examiner’s Office has Gretna, NE estimated the child’s age to the Oregon State Medical • Breasia Terrell, age 10, Examiner’s Office, the Na- IRS warns of tax fraud be 6.5 to 10 years old. She is from Davenport, IA approximately 3’10” to 4’6” tional Center for Missing and OSP is not commenting genuine IRS site. The bogus access information for Exploited Children (NCMEC), about the individual meth- STAFF REPORT sites contain forms or inter- their credit card, bank, or tall, and has long hair that is [email protected] dark brown or black. Her race and numerous state and local ods used to exclude each active web pages similar to other financial accounts. or ethnic origin has yet to be agencies across the United child. While these children IRS forms and web pages. The IRS primarily uses the determined, but DNA analysis States, are using a variety of have been excluded from the Law enforcement and the mail when they need to is not complete. A sketch, means to include or exclude current investigation, OSP Internal Revenue Service Don’t be fooled notify you regarding any completed by the Clackamas known missing persons who said they are all still reported (IRS) are alerting taxpay- tax-related matter. They do County Sheriff’s Office at match the general description missing. ers to be on the lookout for These sites and forms not phone you late at night, OSP’s request had been made and or the sketch previously scam e-mails, texts, and have been modified to re- or text you. public Jan. 4. released. If you have any informa- phone calls. quest detailed personal and OSP has not yet released This may include, but is tion that might help investiga- The agencies said the financial information from Resources specific details regarding the not limited to, dental records, tors in identifying the child scams are designed at the e-mail recipients. E-mail tricking you into disclos- cause or manner of the child’s age, descriptors, and con- found in rural Lincoln County, addresses involving users in For more information death. firmed sightings via verifi- ing personal and financial professional and educational about phishing (suspicious call 800-442-0776 or *OSP information that could be OSP has partnered with able sources, and/or recent (*677). communities seem to be e-mails) and identity theft, used to steal your identity heavily targeted. visit the IRS Web site at and financial assets. The information obtained www.irs.gov. is then used to steal the tax- For information on State parks reservation changes The scams payer identity and financial preventing or handling the assets. Typically, identity aftermath of identity theft, campers and day-use visitors The IRS said it has seen thieves use someone’s per- visit the Federal Trade Com- STAFF REPORT as we head into the spring a recent increase in these sonal data to empty the vic- mission Web sites at www. [email protected] and summer.” scams, many of which tim’s financial accounts, run consumer.gov/idtheft and In addition to the reserva- originate outside the United up charges on the victim’s www.OnGuardOnline.gov Oregon Parks and Rec- tion booking window change, States. To date, investiga- existing credit cards, apply (and click on Topics). reation Department (OPRD) all new campsite, yurt and tions have identified sites for new loans, credit cards, Report the fraudulent will accept new reservations cabin openings will become hosting hundreds of IRS-re- services, or benefits in the misuse of the IRS name, from one day to six months available at 6 a.m. each day lated phishing scams. These victim’s name and even file logo, forms or other IRS scam websites have been out beginning Jan. 14. rather than midnight. This fraudulent tax returns. property by calling the trea- found to originate in at least The change is the latest minor change is being made The IRS does not send sury inspector general for step in managing future 20 different countries. to improve customer service. out unsolicited e-mails or tax administration toll-free reservations during the Scammers claiming to be ask for detailed personal hotline at 1-800-366-4484. COVID-19 pandemic. Early “No more staying up to from the IRS, tell you that midnight to make an online information. Additionally, last summer, the reservation you are due a federal tax the IRS never asks people For more information booking window temporarily revenue from park visitors, reservation,” Sumption said. refund, and direct you to a “If you try to reserve a site for their PIN numbers, and tips, visit www.lincoln- changed from one day to two a small share of the Oregon website that appears to be a passwords or similar secret countysheriff.net weeks, then to 30 days, while Lottery, and a portion of state beyond the 30-day window OPRD slowly re-opened recreational vehicle registra- at midnight Jan. 14, you will camping after a two-month tions. see the sites marked with closure. In normal times, the “Although revenue an ‘X’ for unavailable. All reservation window is one stopped during the two- available sites will be marked day to nine months out. month closure and continues with an ‘A’ at 6 a.m., Jan. 14, “A shorter reservation to be less than what we’ve and each day going forward.” window helps us deal with earned in past years, we’ve Sumption said more the uncertainty posed by adjusted our operations and changes to the reservation state management of the now are comfortable extend- window are possible. COVID-19 emergency, and ing the reservation booking Oregon State Parks reser- the financial hit of changing, window,” Sumption said. vations are accepted online, canceling and refunding res- “All of us extend a heartfelt and by phone at 800-452- ervations,” OPRD Director thank you to our visitors as 5687, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Mon- Lisa Sumption said. we continue to evaluate our day through Friday (closed State parks are funded by operations to better serve holidays).

Property & Casualty Services Your Local Independent Insurance Agency Budget Committee Vacancy The City of St. Helens is currently recruiting for a 503-397-0714 new member to fill a position on the City’s Budget Call us for ALL of Committee. If you are interested, please go to the your insurance needs! City’s website at www.sthelensoregon.gov, click on Auto • SR-22’s • Home Your Government, select Boards & Commissions, Renters • Business and download a Boards & Commissions Application. Trucking • Bonds Please call Kathy Payne if you have any Worker’s Comp questions at 503-366-8217. Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle The deadline to apply is Friday, February 19, 2021. Columbia County Commissioner Margaret Magruder, left, joins St. Helens School District Head Nurse Robin Loper, center and State Sen. Betsy Johnson, right, in October unloading and presenting face masks for St. Helens Head Start.

roads in the county that we MAGRUDER discovered had not been dedicated to the county, From Page A1 however they have been used and maintained as county had intended to county roads since their make progress on address- creation,” she said. The ing the broadband needs majority of the roads are on following a broadband the drainage district levees study in 2018-19 but the and the next step for the project was stalled. project will require obtain- “My personal home con- ing easements and surveys, nection does not allow me she said. to successfully participate The CZ Trail project in virtual meetings from and other improvements to my home computer, so I county parks will be ad- am well aware of the need,” dressed as well, she said. Magruder said. Also ahead is a review of The county is working the county’s strategic plan, with Clatsop and Tillamook which staff has been devel- counties and the Columbia- oping and refining over the Pacific Economic Devel- past three years. opment District to pave a “These efforts have path forward to address the been on hold this year, broadband needs for resi- however we will renew dents in the area, she said. these discussions to further Over the last year, define our priorities,” she three department heads at said. “Service, engagement, Library Board Vacancy the county have retired or connection and innovation moved to different positions are the guiding principles of and the county is in the our plan.” The City of St. Helens is currently accepting applications Magruder’s individual to fill a vacant position on the Library Board. If you process of interviewing can- didates to fill the positions, priorities include economic are interested, please go to the City’s website at she said. Filling those posi- development, highest and www.sthelensoregon.gov, click on Your Government tions is one of the immedi- best use of natural resourc- and select Boards and Commissions, and download ate projects ahead for the es, she said. a Boards & Commissions General Application, or call commissioners, another is Kathy Payne at 503-366-8217. resuming a road project that Magruder lives in Clats- the pandemic disrupted. kanie and is a lifelong resi- Deadline: 2/5/21 at 5PM “There are a number of dent of Columbia County. Columbia County’s trusted local news source A6 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Honoring fallen police officers

Courtesy photo The Oregon legislative session will begin Tuesday, Jan. 19, with a new safety plan in place.

Capitol safety plan Courtesy photo Gov. Kate Brown has ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff until sunset, The start of the regular “As we work toward a reviewed written mitigation Jan. 13, to honor two fallen United States Capitol Police Officers Brian D. Sicknick and Howard Lieben- good. Oregon Legislature is set for more equitable recovery efforts, and found the opera- Violence answers nothing, solves nothing, and offers nothing,” Brown said. “Last week, we saw attacks Jan. 19 and state leaders said from the pandemic and other tions plan to be thorough and on our democracy, the Constitution, and the American people. they have a pandemic safety crises, it will be critical to well-conceived. “This is not who we are. Dan and I send our condolences to the families of Officer Sicknick and Officer plan established for the ses- hear as much as possible The session will begin Liebengood as they mourn and grieve. We remember their dedication and determination, their service, sion. from Oregonians in every with committees meeting and sacrifice.” The plan provides a community,” she said. remotely and physical entry framework for how to con- Senate President Peter to the capitol permitted for vene safely for the upcoming Courtney said the state has authorized personnel. Floor session while ensuring trans- never seen a session like this sessions will be limited to parency and public partici- before. necessary business only, pation during the ongoing “We need to keep with daily floor sessions Rollins joins InRoads COVID-19 pandemic that members and staff safe,” beginning in April. If public has claimed the lives of more Courtney said. “Legislative health conditions improve, than 1,500 Oregonians. staff worked hard to come public entry to the capitol Stephanie Rollins has well as her confident, upbeat The goal of the plan is to up with a plan that is safe will be expanded in accor- joined the InRoads Credit personality are a perfect fit balance the following priori- and transparent. Every ses- dance with public health Union team as the new vice for the organization.” ties: sion, Oregonians make their protocols. president of commercial Rollins has a BBA from • Safety – for the public, voices heard on issues they Authorized personnel services. LeTourneau University in building employees, legisla- care about. We need these who work in the building, In a release from In- Texas, including just over tors and their staff voices. This plan will make including legislators, are Roads, Rollins is described two decades of financial • Transparency – to en- the legislative process more instructed to follow public as a financial industry services experience. sure that the process is clear accessible to Oregonians health workplace rules set by professional who began her “I am excited to join the and encourages public input across the state.” Oregon Occupational Safety banking career as a teller at InRoads team because of • Strong public participa- The Capitol Operations and Health (OSHA), includ- a small community bank in the amazing culture and the tion – to make sure proposed Safety Plan is the product ing mask usage and main- Texas. She quickly advanced focus on our community and legislation receives public of a three-month, thorough taining six feet of physi- in her career, excelling in the businesses we serve,” review review of all building opera- cal distance from others. consumer, mortgage, and Rollins said. “I am so happy • The completion of the tions, according to Courtney Members will be permitted ultimately focusing on com- to have the opportunity to be Legislature’s business – to and Kotek. A core team of to have staff on-site but will mercial lending. a part of this team.” meet the needs of the state nonpartisan Capitol staff, be limited to the office occu- “Stephanie brings decades InRoads Credit Union is “As we continue to ad- which included members of pancy limits. Remote work of experience to the InRoads located at 425 S Columbia dress the hardship brought the Oregon Capitol Club and will be strongly encouraged team,” InRoads President/ River Highway in St. Helens. on by the pandemic, this the Capitol Press Associa- for all other staff and legisla- CEO Brooke Van Vleet said. The credit union may be Courtesy photo plan will ensure safety, tion, as well as a bipartisan tive agencies. “Her business insights as reached at 503-397-2376. Stephanie Rollins transparency, and strong group of legislators and staff The presiding officers public participation in the members led the review of will work with Democratic 2021 legislative session,” the plan. and Republican caucus House Speaker Tina Kotek The goals of the core leaders to determine when 2021 CHRONICLE said. “With essential safety team were to develop a in-person work in the capitol protocols in place to prevent plan that complies with can be expanded. Currently, the spread of COVID-19, public health directives and Marion County is among the Oregonians from across the guidelines while maximiz- 23 of 36 Oregon counties in state will be able to tes- ing opportunities for public the Extreme Risk category. tify at every public hearing engagement. County conditions will be remotely to have their voices Public health officials monitored weekly beginning heard in the Capitol. from the Oregon Health Au- in February to determine the Kotek said the plan will thority (OHA) have reviewed potential for expanded entry. require an unprecedented and approved of the plan. Legislators convened level of coordination and Infectious disease experts on Monday, Jan. 11 for the communication to make this from Oregon Health and swearing in of new members session a success for the Sciences University (OHSU) and the start of Organiza- people of Oregon. have toured the Capitol, tional Days. Obituaries VENDORS WANTED Contact Amy at 503-397-0116 or [email protected] George Randall “Randy” Williams Jr. Randy Williams, of Rainier, Oregon, passed away on Dec. 25, 2020 at his home at the age of 77. A private memorial will be held at a later date. $3 Admission At The Gate Kymberly Capek May 29, 1959 ~ Jan. 3, 2021 Free tickets available at InRoads Credit Union, Kymberly Capek, a long-time resident of Columbia County, passed away on Jan. 3, 2021 in Don’s Rental, The Chronicle, and Clatskanie PUD Portland, Oregon. No service has been planned at this time.

Mary June Burnham Saturday Sunday June 3, 1931 ~ Jan. 9, 2021 th th Mary June Burnham 89, of Rainier, Oregon, passed away in Rainier on Jan. 9, 2021. April 17 April 18 10am - 5pm 11am - 3pm Philip Lyman Chamberlain March 9, 1940 ~ Dec. 3, 2020 At The Columbia County Fairgrounds Philip Lyman Chamberlain passed away in Longview, Washington on Dec. 3, 2020. He was buried in a family plot at Murray Hill Cemetery. 58892 Saulser Rd. St. Helens, OR 97051 SPONSORED BY PRESENTED BY Virginia Rose Erickson Feb. 26, 1933 ~ Jan. 8, 2021 The Chronicle Virginia Rose Erickson 87, of St. Helens, Oregon, passed away on Jan. 8, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. Dates subject to change or cancelation in accordance with COVID-19 restrictions

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KPDX Q Family Feud Family Feud The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory 8 O’Clock News (N) 9 O’Clock News (N) The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Family Guy Family Guy The benefit increase ap- TBS WFamily Guy Family Guy Family Guy ›› “Big Momma’s House” (2000, Comedy) Martin Lawrence, Nia Long. (:45) › “Baggage Claim” (2013) Paula Patton. A woman sets out on a cross-country quest to find a husband. plies to current Supplemental SATURDAY MORNING JANUARY 16, 2021 Nutrition Assistance Program 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 (SNAP) recipients who are KATU ^ Good Morning America (N) KATU News This Morning Saturday (N) (Live) Good Morning America (N) Ocean Treks Sea Rescue (N) To Be Announced receiving less than the maxi- KOIN &(5:00) CBS This Morning: Saturday (N) Lucky Dog “Otis” (N) Innovation Nation Mission Unstoppable Hope in the Wild (N) Pet Vet Dream Team To Be Announced College Basketball College Basketball San Diego State at Utah State. (N) mum allotment. Additionally, DISC _Destroy-Second Fly Rod Chronicles Addictive Fishing (N) The Next Bite (N) Street Outlaws Chasin’ the Sun (N) Moonshiners Tim helps struggling owners. Moonshiners “Navy Strength Rum” Dirty Jobs Mike travels to Maine. in response to the ongoing KGW (KGW News at Sunrise (N) Paid Program Premier League Soccer Fulham vs Chelsea. (N) (Live) Prem Goal Zone COVID-19 crisis, there is KOPB * Hero Elementary Molly of Denali Clifford-Dog Sesame Street Pinkalicious Cyberchase SciGirls Biz Kid$ Garden Smart Garden Home Quilting Arts Love of Quilting also a temporary increase in KPTV ,Good Day Oregon Saturday (N) NFL Championship Chase: Div. Playoffs College Basketball Ohio State at Illinois. From State Farm Center in Champaign, Ill. (N) College Hoops FOX NFL Kickoff (N) SNAP benefits of approxi- ESPN CSportsCenter (N) (Live) Postseason NFL Countdown (N) (Live) College Basketball North Carolina at Florida State. (N) (Live) College Basketball Kentucky at Auburn. (N) mately 15% for all recipients. DISN IBig City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens (N) Big City Greens Miraculous: Ladybug Miraculous: Ladybug Secrets of Sulphur Springs SNAP recipients do not KPDX Q Good Day Oregon Saturday (N) Paid Program Southern Liv The Carbonaro Effect Paid Program America’s Heartland Biz Kid$ TBS WGeorge Lopez George Lopez George Lopez George Lopez George Lopez Seinfeld Seinfeld Seinfeld “The Stall” Seinfeld Go-Big Show (DVS) Go-Big Show have to take any action to receive additional benefits as SATURDAY AFTERNOON JANUARY 16, 2021 they will be placed directly 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Kattar Max Holloway vs. Calvin Kattar, featherweights. From Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. (N) Get Back Out There Wild America (EI) Hearts of Heroes (N) Rock the Park (EI) KATU News at 5 (N) ABC World News on their Oregon EBT cards. KATU ^ Households receiving SNAP KOIN &College Basketball To Be Announced Extra (N) KOIN 6 News at 5 (N) KOIN 6 News DISC _Dirty Jobs Mike cleans out a fish grinder. Dirty Jobs Breeding and training sled dogs. Dirty Jobs Harvesting walnuts. Dirty Jobs “Diaper Cleaner” Dirty Jobs “Spider Pharm” Dirty Jobs Mike restores locomotives. benefits will see the addi- KGW (Supercross Preview Special (N) Figure Skating U.S. Championships - Men’s Short. From Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. (N) Paid Program Paid Program Grant’s Getaways Football Night NFL Football: Ravens at Bills tional supplement to their KOPB * Fit 2 Stitch It’s Sew Easy Kimball’s Milk Street Test Kitchen Cook’s Country Lidia’s Kitchen MotorWeek American Woodshop Woodsmith Shop Ask This Old House This Old House NewsHour Wk benefits based on a maximum KPTV ,FOX NFL Kickoff (N) FOX NFL Sunday (N) (Live) NFL Football NFC Divisional -- Los Angeles Rams at Green Bay Packers. (N) (Live) NFL Postgame 5 O’Clock News (N) allotment scale. ESPN CCollege Basketball Kentucky at Auburn. (N) College Basketball Baylor at Texas Tech. (N) (Live) College Basketball Virginia at Clemson. From Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. (N) College Basketball For example, if there are DISN I(:15) Bunk’d (:40) Bunk’d (:05) Bunk’d Jessie Jessie Jessie Jessie Jessie ››› “Moana” (2016, Children’s) Voices of Dwayne Johnson, Auli’i Cravalho. four individuals in a house- KPDX Q ››› “As Good as It Gets” (1997) Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt. A mean-spirited New York author finds love with a waitress. Storm of Suspicion “Muddy Mystery” Weather Gone Viral Weather wipeouts. To the Rescue People Weekend (N) hold and that household is TBS W(11:30) Go-Big Show › “Baggage Claim” (2013, Romance-Comedy) Paula Patton, Derek Luke. (:45) ›› “Big Momma’s House” (2000, Comedy) Martin Lawrence, Nia Long, Paul Giamatti. ›› “National Security” (2003) currently receiving $500 in SATURDAY EVENING JANUARY 16, 2021 benefits, the emergency allot- 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 ment supplement will raise KATU ^ KATU News at 6 (N) (Live) Jeopardy! Wheel of Fortune Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (DVS) The Chase Three new contestants compete. For Life “Collars for Dollars” (DVS) KATU News at 11 (N) ROH Wrestling their benefits to the maxi- KOIN &KOIN 6 News at 6 (N) CBS Weekend News Entertainment Tonight (N) Magnum P.I. Kumu is kidnapped by a man. Bull Bull defends a chief medical examiner. 48 Hours KOIN 6 News at 11 Graham Bensinger mum allowed for households DISC _Undercover Billionaire: Small Biz-Dreams Undercover Billionaire: Small Biz-Dreams Undercover Billionaire: Small Biz, Big Dreams Elaine lands on a million-dollar idea. (N) Undercover Billionaire: Comeback City Undercover Billionaire: Comeback City of four, which is $680 per KGW ((5:15) NFL Football AFC DIvisional -- Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills. (N) (Live) KGW Special Grant’s Getaways Inside Edition Dateline NBC KGW News at 11 (N) Saturday Night Live Cultivating the Wild Rick Steves’ Europe Rick Steves’ Europe Frankie Drake Mysteries “Extra Innings” Midsomer Murders (:39) Midsomer Murders (:31) Before We Die Between the Covers month – or an increase of KOPB * $180. With the additional KPTV ,› “Did You Hear About the Morgans?” (2009) Hugh Grant, Sarah Jessica Parker. The Masked Dancer (DVS) Name That Tune “Episode 2” 10 O’Clock News (N) Cosmos: Possible Worlds A baby is born. ESPN CCollege Basketball College Basketball Arizona at Oregon. From Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. (N) NFL Rewind (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) increase in benefits, the DISN I(:15) Jessie (:45) Jessie (:15) Jessie (:40) Jessie (:05) Jessie Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Secrets of Sulphur Springs total food benefits for that KPDX Q Access Hollywood (N) The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory NCIS Gibbs’ time at his cabin is interrupted. NCIS: New Orleans “Rogue Nation” Paid Program Paid Program Storm of Suspicion “Puddle Proof” household would be $782 for TBS W(5:00) ›› “National Security” (2003) ›› “Uncle Drew” (2018) Kyrie Irving. Older basketball players compete in a tournament. ›› “Central Intelligence” (2016, Action) Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart. (DVS) Full Frontal Go-Big Show the month. Total supplemen- SUNDAY MORNING JANUARY 17, 2021 tal benefits will differ based 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 on each household’s regular KATU ^ Good Morning America (N) KATU News This Morning Sunday (N) (Live) Your Voice Sharyl Attkisson This Week With George Stephanopoulos (N) AKC National Championship 2020 monthly allotment. KOIN &In Touch With Dr. Charles Stanley (N) CBS News Sunday Morning (N) Face the Nation (N) College Basketball Indiana at Michigan State. From Breslin Center in East Lansing, Mich. The NFL Today (N) The additional benefits DISC _Seasons on the Fly World Today The Fish Guyz (N) Legendary Locations Saltwater Fishing Sportsman’s Adv. Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch Gold Rush Rick turns back to Monster Red. Gold Rush: Freddy Dodge’s Mine Rescue were scheduled to be issued KGW (KGW News at Sunrise (N) Meet the Press (N) NHL Hockey Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins. From PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. (N) (Live) To Be Announced Jan. 12 and Jan. 29. The Jan. KOPB * Peg & Cat (EI) Elinor Wonders Why Mister Rogers Let’s Go Luna! Dinosaur Train Arthur (DVS) Rick Steves’ Europe Rick Steves’ Europe Nature Newborn animals in the Alps. NOVA The value of DNA testing. 29 benefits are for anyone KPTV ,Good Day Oregon Sunday (N) FOX News Sunday With Chris Wallace (N) Paid Program Paid Program ››› “As Good as It Gets” (1997) who began receiving SNAP ESPN CSportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) Postseason NFL Countdown (N) (Live) Jan, 12 or after. Households DISN IBig City Greens Big City Greens Miraculous: Ladybug Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Miraculous: Ladybug Miraculous: Ladybug Bunk’d Bunk’d only receive one allotment. KPDX Q Good Day Oregon Sunday (N) Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Whacked Out Sports DragonFlyTV Think Big TBS WGeorge Lopez George Lopez George Lopez George Lopez Seinfeld Seinfeld “The Pie” Seinfeld Seinfeld “The Fire” Go-Big Show (DVS) Go-Big Show “You Can’t Unsee This!” SUNDAY AFTERNOON JANUARY 17, 2021 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 BLM KATU ^ (11:00) AKC National Championship 2020 From Orlando, Fla. Paid Program Game Time Paid Program Paid Program America This Sharyl Attkisson KATU News at 5 (N) ABC World News KOIN &NFL Football AFC DIvisional -- Cleveland Browns at Kansas City Chiefs. (N) (Live) Paid Program Raw Travel (N) Face the Nation (N) KOIN 6 News at 5 (N) KOIN 6 News DISC _Building Off the Grid Building Off the Grid “Alaska” Building Off the Grid Building Off the Grid “Alaska Range” Building Off the Grid Building Off the Grid “North Pole” KGW (To Be Announced Paid Program Grant’s Getaways Laura McKenzie KGW News at 5 (N) proposes KOPB * Jazz “The Gift (1917 to 1924)” Young Armstrong, Ellington. (DVS) In Concert at the Hollywood Bowl Focus on Europe GZERO World To the Contrary Washington Week Firing-Hoover NewsHour Wk KPTV ,(11:00) ››› “As Good as It Gets” (1997, Comedy-Drama) Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt. To Be Announced NFL Pregame NFL Football NFC Divisional -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints. (N) (Live) ESPN CWomen’s College Basketball NC State at Louisville. (N) (Live) College Basketball Teams TBA. (N) (Live) To Be Announced High School Basketball IMG Academy (Fla.) at Montverde (Fla.). (N) DISN ISecrets of Sulphur Springs Gabby Duran Gabby Duran (:05) Raven’s Home Raven’s Home Raven’s Home Raven’s Home Sydney to the Max Sydney to the Max Sydney to the Max Jessie new fees KPDX Q Animal Rescue Dog Tales The Immortals Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Willie MLK: The Making of a Holiday 2 Broke Girls 2 Broke Girls TBS W››› “Barbershop 2: Back in Business” (2004, Comedy) Ice Cube. (DVS) (:15) ››› “Barbershop: The Next Cut” (2016, Comedy) Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer. (DVS) ›› “Uncle Drew” (2018) Kyrie Irving, Lil Rel Howery. (DVS) The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is SUNDAY EVENING JANUARY 17, 2021 seeking public input on its 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 draft business plan to modify KATU ^ KATU News at 6 (N) (Live) America’s Funniest Home Videos (N) Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (N) Card Sharks Four new contestants compete. The Rookie Officer John Nolan’s mom visits. KATU News at 11 (N) America This Week KOIN &KOIN 6 News CBS Weekend News 60 Minutes (N) NCIS: Los Angeles “A Fait Accompli” (N) NCIS: New Orleans (N) (DVS) NCIS (DVS) KOIN 6 News at 11 (:35) Game On fees at day-use sites, camp- DISC _Alaska: The Last Frontier Exposed A large bull moose stalks the homestead. (N) Alaska: The Last Frontier (N) (:06) Cal Fire “Mountain of Flame” (N) (:06) Homestead Rescue “Line of Fire” grounds, and group facilities KGW (NBC Nightly News Straight Talk Weakest Link (DVS) The Wall American Ninja Warrior “All Stars Skills Challenge Special” The best competitors face off. KGW News at 11 (N) (:35) Sports Sunday across the Northwest Oregon KOPB * Oregon Art Beat Oregon Field Guide The Great British Baking Show “The Final” Miss Scarlet and the Duke on Masterpiece All Creatures Great and Small Inside the Mind of Agatha Christie (N) Poldark on Masterpiece District. KPTV ,NFL Football NFL Postgame To Be Announced The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons 10 O’Clock News (N) 11 O’Clock News (N) People Weekend (N) The district is proposing ESPN CESPN Original Documentaries NFL Rewind (N) (Live) SportsCenter With Scott Van Pelt (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) NFL Rewind SportsCenter to increase fees at exist- DISN IJessie Jessie Jessie Bunk’d Bunk’d Bunk’d Secrets of Sulphur Springs (:15) Jessie (:45) Jessie (:10) Bunk’d (:35) Bunk’d ing recreation sites, and to KPDX Q Mike & Molly Mike & Molly The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory NCIS The team discovers a newborn baby. NCIS: New Orleans “Identity Crisis” Paid Program Paid Program Weather Gone Viral establish fees at certain sites TBS W(4:30) Uncle Drew ›› “Central Intelligence” (2016, Action) Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart. (DVS) ››› “Black Panther” (2018, Action) Chadwick Boseman. Black Panther springs into action when an old enemy returns. (DVS) Go-Big Show that currently do not charge MONDAY EVENING JANUARY 18, 2021 fees or that are proposed 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 for future development. The KATU ^ KATU News at 6 (N) (Live) Jeopardy! (N) Wheel of Fortune (N) The Bachelor (N) (DVS) The Good Doctor (N) (DVS) KATU News at 11 (N) Jimmy Kimmel Live! district is also proposing an KOIN &KOIN 6 News at 6 (N) CBS Evening News Extra (N) Ent. Tonight The Neighborhood Bob Hearts Abishola Let’s Make a Deal Primetime (N) Bull “To Save a Life” (N) KOIN 6 News at 11 Late Show-Colbert annual pass that could be DISC _(5:00) Street Outlaws: Mega Cash Days Street Outlaws: Full Throttle Street Outlaws “A New Number One” (N) (:01) Street Outlaws used to cover fees at day-use KGW (KGW News at 6 (N) KGW News at 6:30 The Good Stuff (N) Inside Edition (N) Ellen’s Game of Games (N) The Wall Tamara and Leo take on the wall. Weakest Link (N) (DVS) KGW News at 11 (N) Tonight Show sites. KOPB * This Old House BBC News PBS NewsHour (N) Antiques Roadshow (N) Oregon Experience American Masters “How It Feels to Be Free” Black female entertainers. (N) (DVS) KPTV ,6 O’Clock News (N) People (N) Family Feud 9-1-1 The Hollywood Reservoir dam breaks. (:01) 9-1-1: Lone Star “Back in the Saddle” 10 O’Clock News (N) 11 O’Clock News (N) (:35) People (N) These fee changes are ESPN CCollege Basketball Kansas at Baylor. From the Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas. (N) (Live) SportsCenter With Scott Van Pelt (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) being proposed to meet DISN I(5:25) “Zombies 2” (2020) Meg Donnelly. Secrets of Sulphur Springs (:15) Gabby Duran & the Unsittables (:10) Raven’s Home (:35) Raven’s Home Big City Greens Bunk’d Bunk’d Sydney to the Max site maintenance needs and KPDX Q Family Feud Family Feud The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory 8 O’Clock News (N) 9 O’Clock News (N) The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Family Guy Family Guy increasing operating costs. TBS W(5:30) ›› “The Equalizer” (2014, Action) Denzel Washington, Marton Csokas. (DVS) (:15) ››› “Black Panther” (2018) Chadwick Boseman. Black Panther springs into action when an old enemy returns. (DVS) Conan Go-Big Show The new proposed fees will TUESDAY EVENING JANUARY 19, 2021 enable the BLM to improve 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 services, add amenities KATU ^ KATU News at 6 (N) (Live) Jeopardy! (N) Wheel of Fortune (N) ››› “Cinderella” (2015, Children’s) Cate Blanchett, Lily James. (DVS) Call Your Mother The Conners KATU News at 11 (N) Jimmy Kimmel Live! desired by visitors, and help KOIN &KOIN 6 News at 6 (N) CBS Evening News Extra (N) Ent. Tonight NCIS “Sunburn” (N) (DVS) NCIS “Head of the Snake” (N) FBI: Most Wanted “Anonymous” (N) KOIN 6 News at 11 Late Show-Colbert ensure the sites remain places DISC _Moonshiners Oatmeal raisin shine. Moonshiners: Outlaw Cuts (N) Moonshiners “Sweet Corn Revenge” Mark and Digger land a new partner. (N) Lone Star Law: Patrol and Protect (N) (:01) Moonshiners “Still Life” the public can be proud of for KGW (KGW News at 6 (N) KGW News at 6:30 The Good Stuff (N) Inside Edition (N) Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (N) This Is Us “There” (N) (DVS) (:01) Nurses “What Size Are Your Feet?” (N) KGW News at 11 (N) Tonight Show years to come. KOPB * Ask This Old House BBC News PBS NewsHour (N) Finding Your Roots With Henry PBS American Portrait “I Keep” (N) Frontline Moments that shaped Joe Biden. African Americans: Many Rivers The proposal would KPTV ,6 O’Clock News (N) People (N) Family Feud The Resident Mina and Raptor butt heads. (:01) Prodigal Son “Speak of the Devil” (N) 10 O’Clock News (N) 11 O’Clock News (N) (:35) People (N) modify fees at two existing ESPN CCollege Basketball Duke at Pittsburgh. From Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh. (N) SportsCenter With Scott Van Pelt (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) day-use sites, and 13 camp- DISN IJessie Jessie Raven’s Home Raven’s Home Sydney to the Max Sydney to the Max Bunk’d Bunk’d Big City Greens Bunk’d Bunk’d Sydney to the Max grounds and group facilities. KPDX Q Family Feud Family Feud The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory 8 O’Clock News (N) 9 O’Clock News (N) The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Family Guy Family Guy TBS WFamily Guy Family Guy The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Misery Index Conan Go-Big Show It would establish new fees at 16 day-use sites, camp- grounds, and group facilities that currently do not charge fees. Fee approval is also re- quested for two campground Advertise here! facilities that are proposed for future development. Showcase your business The plan proposes an or event in The Chronicle annual pass that would cost $30 per year and is designed and online. Call today at to make it easier for frequent 503-397-0116 for rates visitors to enjoy public lands and more information. while providing cost savings. 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John Walsh: A special police are aware of, on-duty Walsh: The St. Helens The Chronicle: If the distancing guidelines and use permit is required for officers will monitor the Police Department does not organizers of the Saturday wear a face mask to help pre- RALLY any event on public property event to ensure it remains impose fines or issue cita- Open Oregon rally at St. vent the spread of COVID-19. From Page A1 where over 50 people will be peaceful. These events have tions for failure to follow the Helens have not obtained The St. Helens Police in attendance; however, Gov. remained peaceful in St. state guidelines. The State of the legally required permits, Department has adjusted its reality we face and those Kate Brown’s COVID-19 Helens, and we do not have Oregon has outlined the fol- would this than be considered staffing levels to ensure that economic restrictions are orders which have been in any reason to believe that lowing process for enforce- an illegal gathering and if so, there are adequate officers on the law here in Oregon. place for most of last year this rally will be any differ- ment of the rules: what action would the city duty during this event should “Opening up business and have carried over into ent. It is a Class C misde- and police take to enforce any issues arise; however, we locations outside of ap- 2021 do not allow us to issue meanor to violate the mask, legalities and to ensure public anticipate that this rally will plicable law will result in permits for large events due The Chronicle: Will face covering, face shield safety? remain peaceful as have other significant fines. Defying to the ongoing pandemic. police enforce social dis- requirement. The Oregon protests and rallies which oc- the law is not the answer. The event organizers tancing and mask wearing Health Authority and Local Walsh: As of right now, curred in St. Helens over the Getting past the ongoing have not reached out to us requirements at this event? Public Health Authorities we are unable to issue any past year. health emergency in Oregon regarding permitting and no can issue civil penalties special use permits due to the St. Helens Police reported is.” permits have been issued. Walsh: The St. Helens and take other enforcement ongoing coronavirus pandem- no incidents at the Saturday Before the rally, The Police Department has actions for violations of the ic and COVID-19 restrictions rally. The Chronicle also Chronicle contacted St. The Chronicle: What followed the lead of Or- mask, face covering, face in Oregon. The Open Oregon reached out to St. Helens Helens City Administrator preparations are being made egon State Police regarding shield requirement. An indi- rally has not been permitted Mayor Rick Scholl asking John Walsh about the city of by St. Helens Police to enforcement of COVID-19 vidual or business that has a through the city of St. Helens. whether he supported the St. Helens’ position con- ensure citizen safety during social distancing and mask state issued license, may be As with other protests reopening push. We had not cerning the rally. this event? wearing requirements. Our subject to a licensing action which occurred last year received his response by press focus is on education and for violating the mask, face related to the Black Lives time. The Chronicle: Are Walsh: The St. Helens voluntarily compliance covering, face shield guid- Matter movement and counter there any permits required Police Department has been rather than enforcement. ance. protests, we acknowledge Join the conversation. Do for such an event through made aware of the event but All complaints can be that people have chosen to you believe business owners, the city and if so, have the organizers have not reached The Chronicle: What directed to Oregon Occupa- exercise their constitutional including restaurants, should organizers of this event out to the city or the police are the fines for not follow- tional Safety and Health Ad- right to assemble peaceably. follow the Open Oregon requested such permits and department to coordinate ing the state-mandated mask ministration (OR-OSHA): We strongly encourage any- push and reopen? Post your have the permits been is- details. As with any poten- wearing and social distanc- osha.oregon.gov/workers/ one who chooses to gather in comments with this story at sued? tially large event that the ing requirements? Pages/index.aspx. groups to adhere to physical thechronicleonline.com.

Lions Club mick Park, the council also approved a step forward for BENCH Benches are not the only the Campbell Park project. From Page A1 way the St. Helens Lions Club The city plans to replace gives back to the community, the four tennis courts and the At the Jan. 6 St. Helens club member Kathy Syrstad basketball court at Campbell City Council meeting, the said. The flags that line parts of Park with three new sport city accepted the donation Highway 30 and certain streets courts to accommodate a graciously. in town on major holidays are variety of net sports, and the “The Lions Club wants put up by the club and mem- city council approved an ex- to donate two benches? bers assist with food-security emption from the competitive Great, I love it,” Mayor projects for area students. bidding process to procure the Rick Scholl said. “We’re not a huge club, but work due to a lack of bids. The benches will likely we have a good group of mem- Now, the city will attempt be placed near Milton Creek bers who are willing to work to contact a minimum of three and along the edge of the on projects,” Syrstad said. contractors qualified to do park near the intersection of The club also collects old the work and get bids directly Old Portland Road and 18th eyeglasses and helps recycle from them instead of advertis- Street. them to be reused for people in ing again. The benches are one part need. They also maintain the The improvements are of a changing landscape at exercise stations and perim- to replace the courts, which McCormick Park. The city eters of McCormick Park and city Communication Director council approved a design provide two small flags on a Crystal King previously told for a new playground at wooden base to all first grade The Chronicle had severely de- McCormick Park at its Dec. students to educate them about graded since their original con- 16 meeting. The new play flags, Syrstad said. This year, struction. The work is funded structure is designed to be due to the pandemic, a video is partially through an Oregon accessible to all children being produced for the teach- parks and Recreation Grant and is funded partially ers to show the students, she from the Local Government through the Moda Assist said. Grant Program for $187,024 Program reward money To learn more about the lo- and total project is estimated to that the city won in April cal Lions Club, visit e-club- cost $312,099, King said. of 2020. Specific installa- house.org/sites/sthelens. In addition to the new sport tion dates have not yet been court installation, the parking selected, but the city has City park projects lot will be expanded by 15 previously said that work feet to allow approximately In addition to the upcom- 25 new spaces, including two is expected to begin in the Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle spring. ing improvements at McCor- ADA spaces. Work began late last summer for a $312,000 improvement project at Campbell Park in St. Helens.

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Columbia County’s trusted local news source A10 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Students press to return to class control in re-opening, that is JEREMY C. RUARK not necessarily the case,” he [email protected] said. “The biggest piece is with the House bill that was Several students from passed for liability coverage. Rainier Jr./Sr. High School That goes away if we don’t conducted an early morning follow the metrics, so it is a rally Monday at the school mixed message.” district campus entrance urg- Getting the district staff ing the Rainier School District vaccinated to help prevent the to resume in-person instruc- spread of COVID-19 is also tion. needed, Hattrick said. “On behalf of the majority Hattrick said he is en- of the district students, we are couraging district residents to urging the school board and contact elected officials. administrators to find a sense “To get everybody working of urgency to get us back into together to get kids back into the classrooms, we can’t just the school buildings,” he said. keep waiting,” Rainier Jr/Sr. The Clatskanie School High School Body President District plans to resume Reese Schimmel said. “I be- limited grade in-person lieve our students need a voice classes later this month. The in what happens for the rest of St. Helens and Scappoose the year. We want to be back School Districts have not yet in the building. Open up.” announced specific in-person Interim Superintendent Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle instruction plans. Joseph Hattrick and a team of Several students from Rainier Jr./Sr. High School hold signs during the early Monday morning Jan. 11 rally urging the Rainier School District to Columbia County schools district administrators met the resume in-person classes. have been conducted online students at the rally. this is great self-advocacy. Our to resume in-person instruc- about some of the un-shared one of the main pieces of that since March. “We fully support the message to the students is that tion to the Rainier School information from the gover- un-shared information is a students,” he said. “One of we are completely on their Board during a special meet- nor’s office,” Hattrick said. misconception of the school Follow this developing sto- our goals as educators is to side and we support them.” ing Monday night, Jan. 11. “There is some information districts’ local control. ry at thechronicleonline.com help students take part in the Hattrick said he planned to “In that I hope to get a that I want to clarify.” “While the governor has and in the Wednesday print process and navigate life and present his proposed roll outs message out to the public According to Hattrick, said the districts have local editions of The Chronicle. Welcome to GET READY FOR the new year 12 THE NEW YEAR MONTH SAME AS CASH! OAC. PROUDLY SERVING YOU SINCE 1966 PROUDLY SERVING YOU SINCE 1966

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