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MAX KIRKENDALL [email protected] Columbia County set a new COVID-19 record Saturday, Dec. 5, with 25 new cases and two deaths reported. Despite surging numbers in Co- lumbia County, and across the state, Gov. Kate Brown said “hope is on the way,” as the state is expecting its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines this month. Oregon’s statewide, two-week freeze ended last week for most of the state, and the new ‘Risk and Safe- ty’ framework was launched. The Photo courtesy of Metro Creative Connections framework showed the majority of Oregon Health officials said they expect to receive shipments of two new COVID-19 the state has moved into the extreme vaccines before the end of December. risk level, which means the virus is As of Monday, Columbia shipment of the Pfizer vaccine is still widespread across 25 counties County’s total case count is 597 with expected Dec. 22, with 40,950 who remain under tight restrictions, a death toll of six. Across the state, doses. Oregon anticipates having including Columbia County. the total case count is 85,788 and a 127,000 first doses of both vaccines “We are not out of this crisis yet. death toll of 1,045. in December and expects an addi- I know it’s hard to imagine, but in “Every death represents and tional 48,750 of Pfizer’s and 31,700 fact, our hardest days still lie ahead,” empty seat at a holiday dinner, a Moderna’s vaccine by Dec. 29 to Brown said during a press conference warm hug that’s missed, a winter provide a second dose to patients Photo courtesy of Metro Creative Connections Friday, Dec. 4. “Oregon hospitals morning walk that cannot happen … who received the first dose. These Volunteers in Scappoose and St. Helens have scheduled neighborhood Christ- are filling up and many are reducing and we mourn every one of them,” numbers are subject to change. mas Parades which are scheduled to include Santa Claus. elective surgeries.” OHA Director Pat Allen said. The Western States Scientific From Nov. 25 to Dec. 3, there Safety Review Workgroup will be were three new COVID-19 hospi- Vaccine rollout reviewing and confirming each FDA Christmas parades planned talizations in Columbia County, ac- approval starting next week. cording to data from the local public Although the OHA modeling “It’s remarkable that scientific to boost spirit, hope health department. In that same time for the coming weeks looks grim, strides have enabled us to get a vac- window there were 89 new cases in Brown announced that two vaccines cine in just mere months into this congregate but to watch the parade the county, and 56 people considered are currently awaiting final United historic pandemic,” Brown said. JEREMY C. RUARK from the safety of their homes in currently infectious (meaning it’s [email protected] States Food and Drug Administration “Rigorous clinical trials have not an effort to follow social distanc- been 10 or less days from the onset (FDA) approval. The two vaccines only worked to ensure the vaccines ing guidelines,” she said. of symptoms). Those figures don’t from pharmaceutical companies are safe, but that they are safe for our Angela Wayman is working to The City of St. Helens Commu- include the record-breaking case spread the spirit of Christmas. Pfizer and Moderna, are expected to vulnerable and diverse communities.” nication Officer, Crystal King, said count from Saturday; from Friday to be shipped to Oregon on Dec. 15. Health official said the Pfizer The Scappoose resident has due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Monday, Dec. 4-7, an additional 52 teamed up with other local volun- Brown said they expect to receive city has not approved any public cases were reported in the county, 35,000 doses from Pfizer Dec. 15, teers, calling themselves Com- assembly or parade permits this according to data from the Oregon ­­­­ munity Members of Columbia followed by over 70,000 doses from year. The permits are normally Health Authority (OHA). Moderna on Dec. 22. A second See VACCINES Page A6 County, to put on a holiday parade required for events that are held in Scappoose and in St. Helens this in the public right-of-way or with weekend. over 50 people present. According “Because of the pandemic ev- to King, The city is not assisting eryone is losing their hope,” Way- with traffic control or other back- man told The Chronicle. “We want ground support for this parade. kids to have Santa. There is not a “We understand that this year lot of Santa going on right now, so and the ongoing restrictions have we are trying to bring the spirit of been difficult for everyone,” King Christmas to our community the told The Chronicle. “People want best way we can.” to celebrate the holidays in a way After Wayman and the other that creates a sense of normalcy volunteers brainstormed for what during a typically joyous time of events that could conduct under the the year. One of the things that pandemic health and safety guide- makes our city such a wonderful lines, a Christmas parade came to place to live is our community the top of their list. members. We are made up of a The Scappoose Christmas Pa- community that cares about its rade is set for 5 p.m. Dec. 12 start- neighbors and steps in when they ing at the northwest side of town, see a need.” moving across area neighborhoods King said the parade organiz- and ending at Scappoose Middle ers contacted the city to ensure School. the event will be conducted in a The St. Helens parade is set for way that complies with physical Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle 5 p.m. Dec. 13 on the west side of distancing safety measures. A health worker conducts one of the Columbia County Public Health COVID-19 tests during the drive-by event at St. Helens High School. the city, traveling though adjacent “We encourage anyone who neighborhoods and ending at St. The county provides free COVID-19 testing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays Dec. 9, 16 and 30 at St. Helens High School. Register does participate in the event to online at www.doineedacovid19test.com. Helens High School. watch the parade from the safety Wayman said so far there are six of their home or yard and follow trainers scheduled that will include regular mask wearing and physical Public health launches free COVID-19 testing Santa Claus, a performing music distancing guidelines,” King said. group and a sleigh-designed trailer Health workers dressed in blue three to five days through emails. “Cases in Columbia County are JEREMY C. RUARK robes, blue gloves and face cover- The results will also be reported to featuring the Columbia Pacific currently increasing at a high rate. [email protected] Food Bank. Local Boy Scouts, ings carefully handed each driver the local health department. We all need to do our part to pro- a packet with a nasal swab to be “Those being tested will also re- wearing gloves for protection, will tect our most vulnerable commu- Columbia County Public be picking up non-perishable food used for the self-administered test. ceive an after-testing guide with in- nity members and reduce our risk Health’s free COVID-19 drive-by The drivers used the swab for the structions of what to do if they test donations Wayman hopes commu- level so that our local businesses testing began on Wednesday, Dec, nity members will place in bags in test and handed it back to the health positive or negative and how they can function normally again.” 2, with several vehicles lined along worker. The health worker carefully should inform other people who front of their homes on the nights Scappoose interim City Man- the driveway of St. Helens High of the parade. placed each swab in single sterile they may have had contact with if ager Alexandra Rains said while School. tube which was placed in a bio- they do test positive,” he said. Wayman and her group has sent the city would normally support Members of the Columbia out flyers publishing the parades hazard bag and sealed. Paul said county health is ask- such public events, this is a time of County Emergency Response Team The bags are collected and sent ing anyone who tests positive for and encouraging the non-perish- (CERT) directed drivers to the able food donations. She is also to a medical lab for testing. drive-thru testing site located at the Columbia County Health Direc- stressing safety. ­­­­ front of the high school along Gable ­­­­ “We are asking people not to See CHRISTMAS Page A2 tor Michael Paul said test results Road. would likely be available within See TESTING Page A4

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would could not sponsor or For more information, CHRISTMAS issue a permit for the pa- contact Wayman at way- rade. We don’t feel that we [email protected]. From Page A1 should support anything the goes against the governor’s concern. See the route maps of pandemic-related guidelines the Christmas parades at Sky Beauty “We do want to support and requirements.” thechronicleonline.com the community doing ben- But Rains did give an op- eficial events and to enjoy and join the conversation, tion for the event. do you think such an event the holidays, but our primary “If they are traveling concern is that people will should be held during through the streets following the pandemic? Post your come out of their homes and traffic laws and not imped- gather in groups,” she said. comments online with this ing traffic, that is fine.” she story. “So, we have told them that said. December metal sale and World’s Largest Stocking raffle

LAKEN GORTLER Sponsored content Well, we just kicked off our first-ever metal sale because our metal company Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle loves us. We’re running sales You don’t have to look far to see the natural beauty splendor in our hometown. This was the Monday on our Delta Rib and Tough morning, Dec. 7, sunrise along the Columbia River at St. Helens. Send us your Life in St. Helens photos Rib metal paneling and have and we’ll share them at thechronicleonline.com and in the Wednesday print editions of The Chronicle. marked them down to $2.65 Send photos to [email protected]. a linear foot, (compared to the $3.20 we usually run them at.) Delta Rib is the most commonly used for projects. It’s a light gauge for Christmas Ships Parade easy handling and it’s great for open framing support conditions, but it’s also good for solid substrate. Tuff Rib is one of the faster growing segments of home improve- ment, and it’s a great choice for commercial, industrial, and agricultural projects. The sale runs now, all the way through December. We’ve also got another fun thing going this month - we’ve got the “World’s Larg- est Stocking” drawing, and this thing really is big. If you stop by the store right now, And don’t forget, we’re get further out, we’ll still you’ll see it hanging from the still stocked for all of your deliver, but the charge will ceiling over the middle aisle. energy needs this holiday go up a bit. After working It’s full of toys and children’s season. We’ve got wood everything out, it was just books, and anytime you pellets, propane, energy logs time to change things around make a purchase between - you name it. And we’re a little. now and December 21, you still doing deliveries. Our That’s it for now! We get an entry to put in for the delivery charge is now $20, hope everyone is having a drawing. We’ll announce the and we’ll deliver anywhere safe and Covid-free holiday winner on December 22. in Columbia County. As you season. Photo courtesy of the Christmas Ships Parade The annual Christmas Ships Parade is scheduled to light up the Columbia River in St. Helens at 6 p.m. Sponsored by Friday night, Dec. 12 and the following night along the river near Scappoose. See the full story at the chronicleoneline.com. The City of St. Helens will welcome Santa Claus in a limited holiday celebration At 5:30 p.m. Dec. 12, in the Plaza Square on the Columbia County Courthouse steps. To comply with COVID-19 safety and restrictions, cars will be directed into the Plaza area to briefly stop by to see Santa. DAHLGREN’S Children will receive a treat package from Santa’s Candy Cane Slide delivered straight to their vehicle. 58351 S. Columbia River Highway • Phone: 503-397-0086 • Fax: 503-397-0998 Send us your photos of the Ships Parade and we will share DahlgrensDoitBest.com | Shop our warehouse Free shipping to store

Columbia County’s trusted local news source Wednesday, December 9, 2020 www.thechronicleonline.com A3 Governor proposes $100 billion in spending budget built on sacrifice and financial losses experienced by recognizes that not all Orego- MONIQUE MERRILL hard choices.” many Oregon businesses, non- nians have had equal access to [email protected] The Oregon Health Author- profits, and households this government processes and ser- ity estimates $252 million year. But instead of prioritiz- vices and that there is a need JEREMY C. RUARK in resources will be needed ing spending to meet available for more voices to be included [email protected] to respond to the COVID-19 revenue – as many Oregonians in shaping policy. pandemic over the next six have had to do – Brown’s bud- “The city of St. Helens pri- Gov. Kate Brown has months, Brown said. An addi- get includes revenue-raising oritizes community and civic released her recommended tional $433 million is expected measures that are effectively involvement to hear the voices budget and policy agenda to be needed for July through tax increases aimed primarily from across our community, for the 2021-23 biennium, December of 2021. at small Oregon businesses. including voices that have which focuses on addressing Brown called for a federal Oregon Business & Industry been historically marginal- and ending systemic racial stimulus plan to help address disagrees with that approach. ized,” Barry said. “We look disparities, responding to the the needs of Oregonians, “In the midst of the greatest forward to working with our COVID-19 pandemic and re- including $350 million for economic downturn to hit our legislative representatives as building communities affected rent forgiveness and mortgage state in a century, our focus they consider this recommend- by the wildfires. relief, the continuation of $600 must be on achieving econom- ed budget and set direction for Brown’s recommended Federal Pandemic Unemploy- ic recovery with an equity lens our state over the course of the budget for 2021-23 proposes ment Insurance for people -- and helping employers get 2021 Legislative Session.” $100.2 billion in total funds laid off during COVID-19 back on their feet, so that jobs Clatskanie City Manager spending, including $25.6 closures, a renewed Paycheck and household incomes can be Greg Hinkelman said he is billion in General Fund and Protection Program, increased restored. also encouraged by Brown’s Lottery Funds. The budget in- funding for schools and child- OBI will strongly oppose proposed budget. cludes over $293.8 million in care, among other asks. any budget proposal that “I am glad to see efforts increased revenues and leaves “What I think is really includes new tax revenue, and put forth to aid workers af- $243.3 million in the General important is that Republicans we urge the Oregon Legis- fected by COVID shut-downs, Fund. In addition, by the end and Democrats in Washington lature to balance the state’s especially those workers in of the 2019-21 biennium, the D.C. put aside their political budget based on the revenues the hospitality and restaurant Rainy Day Fund is projected differences and put the Ameri- that are available, not on businesses,” Hinkelman said. to have a balance of $942.3 can people first,” Brown said. hidden tax increases that will “I didn’t see it but I am hoping million. “That means working together make it harder for businesses there will be some efforts and Thanks to prudent spending and solving problems.” to recover and restore jobs.” funding to continue economic and healthy reserves, Oregon House Republican Leader development from the state remains in a healthy position At a glance Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Kate Brown) Christine Drazan (R-Canby) level. And of course, funds to to meet future challenges, ac- Full text of Brown’s proposed budget and policies are available online. also responded to Brown’s go to those communities that cording to Brown. Housing and homelessness: Visit www.the chronicleonline.com to read the document. budget proposal. were devastated by the wild- • $4.5 million investment “We are in the middle of an fires is much needed.” Racial disparities to support youth aging our of development resources Brown responded to the criti- unprecedented public health Rainier City Administra- foster care and facing home- cism and said the budget was crisis and Governor Brown tor Scott Jorgensen told The “I believe the first step in lessness Equity a starting point and that she has proposed direct cuts to our Chronicle property taxes are creating opportunity is recog- • $20 million investment plans to work with hospitals hospitals and health care ser- the primary source of most nizing that racism is endemic for homeowner assistance, • $20 million investment in to ensure the state has the vices,” Drazan said. “Oregon’s local government revenue in to our systems, impacting including down payment as- equalizing compensation for resources to provide continued budget is not facing a struc- Oregon, including the City every part of our culture and sistance public defenders care. A challenge of putting tural shortfall, this is public of Rainier, and the city does economy,” Brown said in a • $2 million to fund a • $118 million investment the budget together was the policy choice the governor has receive shared state revenue press conference addressing technical assistance program in statewide broadband expan- uncertainty of not knowing made in her proposed spend- from marijuana sales and gas the budget Wednesday, Dec. 2. through Oregon Housing and sion what federal aid the state ing plan for the state. She is taxes. Brown convened the Racial Community Services for out- • $5.8 million to support would be receiving, Brown making a mistake by cutting “But for the most part, the Justice Council this year to reach to communities of color police accountability plans and said. health care and the legislature city isn’t hugely dependent on help advise her priorities and • $2.3 million expansion training “This is a really challeng- should reject it.” the state government to fund root policies in equity. A focus of the Agricultural Workforce ing time for our healthcare most of its operations,” Jor- on criminal justice reform Housing Tax Credit for the Health care system. I’m hoping over the Local reaction gensen said. “I’m not seeing is also guiding the upcom- development of housing for next few months we can come anything in there that would ing closures of three of the agricultural workers • $17.9 million for a range together to come up with Brown’s recommended largely impact the city directly states 16 prisons. Mill Creek of strategies to protect assisted a package that will sustain budget is encouraging in sev- or immediately one way or in Salem is slated to close at Education living and nursing homes from funding for the Oregon Health eral ways, according Rachael another.” the start of July next year, six COVID-19. Plan,” Brown said. Barry, the city of St. Helens Jorgensen said, being from months later Shutter Creek • $14.1 million in distance The Oregon Health Plan Oregon Business & Indus- Government Affairs and Proj- Southern Oregon, wildfires are in Coos Bay will close and learning grants faces a budget gap of $718 try (OBI) released a statement ect Support Specialist. a huge issue for him person- six months after that Warner • $28.1 million in fund- million due to the pandemic, concerning Brown’s proposed “Governor Brown has put ally. Creek in Lakeview will close. ing for the Student Success and the budget has faced state budget. basic needs at the center of “I was in Jackson County “My plan for the future of Act Early Learning account criticism from the Oregon “Over the last 10 months, her policy recommendations,” earlier this month and wit- our prison system is that the to support existing child care Association of Hospitals and families, businesses, and Barry said. “Her focus is on nessed firsthand the devastat- state will no longer invest in providers Health Systems. nonprofits across our state mitigating the impacts on fam- ing aftermath of the fire that extensive and expensive build- • $5.8 million for mental have had to tighten their belts ilies and small businesses from tore through Phoenix and ings, but invest in people,” health consultation for child Statewide reaction and prioritize spending as the the ongoing pandemic and the Talent,” he said. “The place I Brown said. care providers in need of as- economic fallout from the CO- sadly historic 2020 wildfire called home while attending sistance for behavioral health “The Governor’s budget re- VID pandemic and wildfires season. Her policy goals align Southern Oregon University in Pandemic needs of children flects her priorities and choic- devastated household incomes closely with our city goals in 1999-03 burned to the ground, • $9.1 billion in funding for es. She has chosen to propose and robbed businesses and the area of safe and livable along with its entire surround- The ongoing impacts of the State School Fund direct cuts to hospitals in the nonprofits of critical operating communities. She is advocat- ing neighborhood. I think it’s the pandemic are felt through Wildfires midst of the biggest public revenues. We expect our state ing for additional supports for important to help those com- the budget as well, and Brown • $73.7 in additional fire health crisis in a century,” said leaders to do the same,” OBI’s workers, preserving housing, munities rebuild.” said there were challenges in preparedness Becky Hultberg, President communications director supporting behavioral health creating the plan. • $189.5 million to rebuild and CEO of OAHHS. “Cuts Nathaniel Brown said in the services, investing in expanded Read the entire budget pro- “Let me be very, very communities affected by the of this magnitude could force statement. childcare, and maintaining posal at thechronicleonline. clear: The budget does not fires hospitals to reduce services to The state projects a 3.5% stability in the K-12 education com and join the conversation. put enough money into our • $170 million accessible to Oregonians during a pan- to 4% revenue shortfall for the budget. These priorities are Post your comments on this schools and doesn’t make the the Governor’s Wildfire Eco- demic. These cuts cannot be 2021-2023 fiscal biennium. shared across our city.” story and follow developments investments in public health nomic Recovery Council for justified.” That shortfall is minuscule Barry said it is also encour- in the Wednesday print edi- we need,” she said. “It is a general purpose community In the press conference, compared to the devastating aging to see that the governor tions of The Chronicle.

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number of case increases. Paul said. “We are very opti- mistic and hopeful about that, TESTING Surge testing but there is going to be some From Page A1 time before that reaches Paul said the December the general population, so COVID-19 to stay home and effort is “surge testing.” we are going to continue to isolate themselves for 10 “There is a high demand need people to follow all the days from the date symptoms in the Portland-metro area things that we have put out developed. for the testing, and we have all year long, limit their gath- “We will notify their so many cases right now we erings, wear masks and wash contacts and ask them to need to increase our testing hands frequently.” quarantine for 14 days from capacity to meet the demand Paul declined to predict the date they were exposed,” for testing and so that we can how long the pandemic he said. identify more cases,” he said. would last. According to Paul, a fac- “Our job is to respond Identifying cases tor in Columbia County’s and to identify cases and we sharp rise in COVID-19 leave the predictions to the According to Paul, it is cases is its link to the metro state and federal govern- critical that COVID-19 cases area with many people com- ment,” he said. “But we are be identified as soon as possi- muting back and forth and very hopeful for long-term ble so that health officials can vice versa, and Multnomah solutions.” notify people who haven’t and Washington counties’ Paul said it is important been affected but may have high surge in cases. that people understand the had contact with those who This week, Columbia severity of this health crisis. have tested positive. County has been ranked in “The virus is in Columbia “That gives them the the states ’extreme risk’ cat- County,” he said. “It’s not option of getting tested egory due to the pandemic. just in Portland. It’s not just themselves or they can safely Paul said in order to protect in Wisconsin. It’s not just in isolate themselves,” he said. local businesses and people China. It is here in Columbia Paul said the testing is a in the community from County, so people need to critical part of slowing the coronavirus, to safely reopen follow the guidance to pro- virus in Columbia County. schools and bring down the tect our community, protect “We have a huge number case rate to a safe level, the our businesses and so that we of cases in Columbia County county needs to increase test- can get kids back in school.” and across the state,” Paul ing capacity and community said. “This is eliminating as members need to closely fol- Lesson learned many barriers as possible to low the pandemic restrictions testing and we are bringing it and guidelines. Paul said there is a spe- as close to people as possible “People are experiencing cific lesson learned from the to make it easy for them to fatigue from the pandemic,” current pandemic. come and get tested.” Paul said. “And the other “What we have learned is According to Paul, issue is that there are people that, at certain levels, our sys- isolated pockets of the virus who cannot work remotely tems did not work together spread quickly. from home and can’t safely appropriately,” he said. “People who have the isolate and we have seen According to Paul, a Weekly Online Poll Last Week’s Results virus and don’t know they are throughout the pandemic coordinated federal, state and positive are interacting with these people are dispropor- local system is needed. others and are spreading the tionately affected. We need to “We also need more fund- Do you believe local Are you doing your virus,” he said. provide support and quaran- ing for all levels of public Additional drive-by test- tine for these people and that health,” he said. “We cannot Christmas parades Christmas shopping online, ing is scheduled from 10 is part of the effort to bring protect people from com- at local stores, or both? a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, the numbers down.” municable diseases unless we should be held during Dec. 9, 16 and 30, at St. have staff and resources to Helens High School, 2375 Looking ahead do so.” the pandemic? Both 49% Online 43% Gable Road. No insurance is required. Paul said additional Paul said he is optimistic Follow daily pandemic up- Yes No Local stores 8% testing could be conducted about what’s ahead. dates at thechronicleonline. into the new year depending “We have seen a lot of com with in-depth reports in on the outcome of the De- good news about the poten- the Wednesday print editions Vote online at thechronicleonline.com cember tests and whether the tial vaccines for COVID-19.” of The Chronicle.

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Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle Police surround the suspect vehicle in a parking lot along 18th Street in St. Helens. See more exclusive photos at thechronicleonline.com. Highway 30 ended with the a gray pickup near mile- pickup was spotted shortly James Radilla, 33, was tor Vehicle (UUMV) and JEREMY C. RUARK arrest of a Hillsboro man in post 24 on Highway 30 after in a parking along 18th transported to the Columbia Driving While Suspended [email protected] St. Helens. for speeding 90 mph. The Street. Moments after police County Jail where he was (DWS)-Misdemeanor. The incident unfolded vehicle fled at high rate of arrived to check for the booked and released for The vehicle was towed Oregon State Police at approximately 7:41 a.m. speed and continued west- truck, the suspected driver Reckless Driving, Reckless from the scene and the (OSP) said a case that began Tuesday, Dec. 1, as OSP bound driving recklessly. was spotted one block east. Endangering, Elude-vehicle, registered owner was con- in the Warren area along Troopers attempted to stop Police said the gray The driver, Alejandro Unauthorized Use of a Mo- tacted. NEXT president facing sex abuse charges New park playground design pher Efird said in a statement arrested, on a governor’s STAFF REPORT about the termination on warrant seeking extradition a subcommittee from the Moda Assist Program [email protected] STAFF REPORT St. Helens Parks and Trails Monday, Nov. 30. “However, and extradited to Fort Bend [email protected] we are confident in our deci- County, Texas on Nov. 13. Commission and city staff St. Helens won the an- Lou Soumas, former sion that immediate termina- He posted bond on Nov. 14 narrowed the proposals down nual Moda Assist Program president of NEXT Renew- tion was necessary.” and filed a motion asking the The design for a new all- to the top two. Next, the Parks competition earlier this year able Fuels, Inc., was arrested Soumas was indicted for court allow him to return to abilities playground at Mc- and Trails Commission will with over 48,000 votes. The on child sex abuse charges in two charges in Fort Bend, Oregon, which was approved. Cormick Park in St. Helens review the top two options program teams up with the Texas in November. Texas in January for offenses His court date is set for will soon be chosen. and make a final selection at Portland Trail Blazers to raise With $37,000 in funding The board of directors that occurred in March and Dec. 21, according to Fort its Dec. 14 meeting. money for every assist made fired Soumas at its Nov. May of 2019, according to Bend public records. from the 2020 Moda Assist The committee’s selection Program competition the by the team. Each assist made 25 meeting and announced public records. Efird said the company’s will then be reviewed by the by the team equals a $20 the decision Monday, Nov. On Nov. 13, Soumas was action was based on reasons city won in April, the city is St. Helens City Council at 30. NEXT is developing a nearing the final stages of the donation to the Trail Blaz- arrested for two felonies: completely unrelated to the its Dec. 16 meeting for final ers Foundation. Those funds renewable diesel facility in indecency with a child by company’s business or proj- planning process for the new approval. Both meetings are Clatskanie. playground. The $250,000 support the construction of exposure and indecency with ect work. available to watch online and all-abilities playgrounds in “The board’s decision and a child by sexual contact. “I want to assure the com- project will feature an ex- public comment is accepted action was based on infor- panded play area, new play communities across Oregon. According to public munity and all our stakehold- at the beginning of each meet- In 2020, St. Helens went mation that came to light structure, all-abilities play ing. records, Soumas was issued a ers that work on the Port up against Astoria and Sandy late last week concerning a equipment and fall protection. Specific installation dates warrant for arrest in Febru- Westward project will con- and came out of the competi- personal matter involving Mr. ary, arrested in California tinue without interruption,” Seven playground propos- have not yet been selected, Soumas and is completely als from six vendors were but work is expected to begin tion victorious, thanks to the with a fugitive warrant in Efird said. “We have very support from the community. unrelated to NEXT,” NEXT’s March and posted bond strong teams on the ground in received by the city, and in the spring. Executive Chairman and con- with an April court date. In Oregon and Houston and are trolling shareholder Christo- late October he was again moving forward full speed.” Obituaries Local PUD sets milestone For the first time in its 36- purchase additional service acceptable to: Dr. Hazel McCubbin PhD year history, Columbia River area from PGE to serve more • Expand the PUD’s ser- Dec. 2, 1933 ~ Oct. 31, 2020 PUD is debt-free. customers in St. Helens, vice area On Dec. 1, the PUD made Scappoose, and Columbia • Fund large capital proj- Hazel McCubbin passed She traveled often and its final bond payment to City. ects like power generation recently from dementia. Hazel volunteered with Earthwatch U.S. Bank in the amount of The PUD has refinanced • Refund existing obliga- was raised in St. Helens, doing research in India $853,356.67, according to a its bonds several times to take tions to reduce debt service Oregon. Her mother was wid- and China. In Rwanda, she release from the utility. advantage of lower interest The PUD uses cash to fund owed during WWII and the climbed up to see gorillas and “Since 1984, the people of rates. The PUD last refi- capital projects like the con- whole family worked to make went on safaris in parts of this district have been invest- nanced its debt in 2015. Since struction of new substations. ends meet. Africa. ing in our electric distribu- then, the PUD has made aver- This helps keep rates down Hazel excelled at school Hazel is survived by her tion system,” PUD General age annual payments of $1.22 for all customers by avoiding and was very outgoing. In siblings, Audrey Oliver, Keith Manager Michael Sykes said. million to become debt-free. interest and financing fees. her senior year she was voted Forsythe, and Gary Milne; “Paying off that long-standing The utility’s long-range Most Likeable Senior Girl at four children, Kristel, Marci, debt is a big achievement. planning allowed it to factor About Columbia St. Helens High School and Tim and Douglas; two grand- We are excited for all of our these savings into its 2019 River PUD crowned “Queen of Hearts.” children Mariah and Keara; customers to finally reach this Cost of Service Analysis. Hazel worked her way and three great grandchildren, break-even point.” Knowing the bond payments Columbia River PUD through college. At the Uni- Kateri, Cecilia and Lucy. Historically, the PUD has would be finalized allowed provides electric service to versity of Oregon (UO) she She was predeceased only taken on debt to pur- the PUD to keep rates low 19,590 meters in Columbia was awarded a scholarship for in Psychology at UO. by her father Ian Forsythe; chase facilities from Portland when instituting a 2019 rate and Multnomah Counties. being a top female student. Hazel worked for Mult- mother Virginia Milne; and General Electric (PGE). The change. The PUD currently employs Hazel graduated from UO nomah County Mental Health stepfather Clair Milne. PUD issued a $17 million While some utilities use 44 people and had a total and married a fellow dorm Services with the mentally Hazel was unforgettable bond in 1984 to purchase the long-term debt to fund system operating and non-operating counselor and they had four ill, ran groups and counseled and will be dearly missed. original electric system from improvement and mainte- income of $35.2 million in children. After a divorce she in Teen Clinics in Portland Hazel’s funeral is post- PGE so the PUD could begin nance projects, CRPUD’s 2019. went on to complete her PhD Schools. poned because of COVID19. providing electric service. Board of Directors has In 2000, a $15 million bond developed a philosophy where For more information, call was approved for the PUD to long-term borrowing is only 503-397-1844. Patricia Jean Anicker Aug. 8, 1952 ~ Dec. 2, 2020 Patricia “Pat” Jean Anicker book in one hand, cup of tea Anicker; grandchildren, Orion Students launch local donation drive of Scappoose, Oregon passed in the other, and a cat or dog Stanley, Aurora Stanley, Ben- has forced cancellation of the ship class is set for Dec. 16 away peacefully on Dec. 2, on her lap. jamin Anicker, Wyatt An- STAFF REPORT students’ participation in the from 6 to 8 p.m. in from 2020 at the age of 68. After many years of stay- icker, and Kennedy Anicker; [email protected] annual Giving Tree project, of St. Helens High School She was born August 8, ing home as a homemaker siblings, Marry Herrod, Helen but the students’ spirit to help at 2375 Gable Road in St. 1952 in Portland to Alfred Jo- and raising her children Pat Hardesty, and Mareta Woods. Students at St. Helens those in need continues. Helens. seph and Norma Jean Jacober. worked several jobs including Pat was preceded in death High School (SHHS) are not The students have sched- Organizers are asking for Pat was a long time Scap- Roadrunner and OS Systems. by both of her parents; her letting a pandemic hold them uled a donation drive for donations of canned or non- poose area resident after She established life-long daughter Audrey Anicker; and back from helping the needy. families in need sponsored perishable food, toiletries, growing up on Dixie Moun- friendships and was always up her brother Wayne Jacober. The COVID-19 pandemic by the SHHS NHS Leader- and gift cards. Brief photos tain and attending high school for a phone call or writing a Pat will be laid to rest with the SHHS mascot will in Hillsboro, Oregon. She letter. Her closest friends and at Mt. View Cemetery on be available following social often spoke fondly of growing family knew that if her line Dixie Mountain. Regretfully distancing guidelines. up in the country and truly was busy to just wait and she there will not be a service at enjoyed animals of all types, would be calling them soon. this time due to COVID-19. For more details, call but was most fond of horses, Pat was survived by her Please sign our online guest- SHHS at 503-397-1900. cats, and dogs. She could children, Becky Anicker, book at www.columbiafh. often be found with a good Clyde Anicker, and Brian com.

Amber King Diane Richardson Morrow Nov. 17, 2001 ~ Dec. 1, 2020 Diane Richardson Morrow, Amber King 19, of Rainier, Oregon, passed away on Dec. 1, age 72, passed away on Nov. 2020 in Longview, Washington. 25, 2020. She was born to the late George and June Rich- ardson and graduated from St. Helens Senior High School in 1966. Diane lived in Loma Linda, California from 1980s to 2019 when she moved to Vancouver, Washington to be Simple Direct Cremation $795 Portland closer to family. Simple Direct Burial $995 832 NE Broadway Portland, OR 97232 She is survived by his Church Funeral $2,965 Phone: 503 783-3393 sister Gina Richardson and brother-in-law Rory Lapping Discounted price, caskets, urns & other memorial items. of Vancouver, Washington Privately owned cremation facility. Locally owned and operated by Oregon families and Judy Klein of Portland, Offering online arrangements - CrownCremationBurial.com Oregon; and brother Mike Richardson of Napa, Califor- Diane will be buried at the nia. Yankton Cemetery.

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line healthcare workers and Vaccine information that reinfection is possible, the facilities and review the weeks apart. To qualify for long-term care residents and the CDC said. It is not yet test results. the trial, participants must VACCINES employees as the first group The CDC has issued infor- known how long someone During public health be over 18, not be pregnant, From Page A1 to receive the vaccine. All mation addressing common is prevented from reinfec- emergencies, like the have stable medical condi- Oregonians in these settings misconceptions concerning tion after recovering from COVID-19 pandemic, the tions or no medical issues, vaccine was found to be 95% will have the opportunity to be COVID-19 vaccines. Among COVID-19. process can be expedited, have not been diagnosed with effective in preventing CO- vaccinated by the end of Janu- them, the CDC assures that according to the FDA. The COVID-19 and live within VID-19 and the Moderna vac- ary, Brown said. the COVID-19 vaccines will How a vaccine is approved administration has been com- approximately an hour and cine was found to be 94.5% According to Allen, the not give patients COVID-19, municating with pharmaceu- a half of the OHSU campus effective. By comparison, second wave of people who nor will it cause one to test The typical process to tical companies about the the in Portland. Most Columbia Rachael Banks, OHA Public will likely get the vaccine are positive on a COVID-19 viral develop a vaccine begins a data and information needed County residents live close Health Division Director, said essential workers, individuals test. lab with scientists conducting for safe and effective vac- enough to the facility to the flu vaccine is 40-60% with health issues and adults The vaccines in develop- research on how the organism cines. Companies developing qualify should they meet the effective among the overall ages 65 and older. However, ment do not use the live virus causes disease and how a vac- vaccines during the pandemic other requirements. population. that is unlikely to occur until that causes COVID-19, the cine may intercept, according have requested emergency “Oregon Health & Sci- “I must admit, when we several months from now, he CDC said. The vaccines teach to information from the FDA. use authorization to allow the ence university is proud to first, as a nation, started talk- says. the immune system how to Once the vaccine candi- widespread use of the vac- contribute to the world’s ing about vaccine develop- “The introduction of a recognize and fight the virus, date reaches clinical testing, cines as quickly as possible to most pressing challenge right ment, I did not think we’d be vaccine, however, doesn’t which can sometimes cause there are three phases of address the pandemic. now: identifying a safe and looking at a 95% effective end this pandemic,” Brown symptoms like fevers, but the trials. The first phase involves On Dec. 10 and 17, the effective COVID-19 vac- rate,” Banks said. “While we said. “Right now, and into the CDC said the symptoms are a small group of gener- FDA will meet to discuss the cine for everyone,” OHSU know that all vaccines may foreseeable future, the only normal and a sign the body is ally healthy adults (between emergency use authoriza- President Danny Jacobs said. cause some side effects for ways to reduce transmission building immunity. 20-100 volunteers) and its tion of the Pfizer-BioNTech “We’re asking Portland-area people, in this case, about and slow the spread is to take It is possible a person goal is to assess the safety of COVID-19 vaccine and the residents to volunteer for this one in ten people who take safety precautions until the could be infected with the the vaccine. If successful, it Moderna, Inc, COVID-19 trial and help bring all of us the COVID-19 vaccines may vaccine is both widely avail- virus that causes COVID-19 moves into the second phase vaccine, respectively. closer to stopping this devas- experience some mild side able and widely administered. right before or right after get- which tests a larger group tating pandemic.” effects. These common side And this is going to take time. ting vaccinated and still get (several hundred) with a Portland clinical trial The trial is randomized effects include pain, swell- “I know these are the vac- sick because it typically takes variety of health statuses and and two-thirds of participants ing or redness where the shot cines we have all been waiting a few weeks for the body to demographics. The short- While the state is receiv- will receive the experimental was given, mild fever, chills, for and as we work across build immunity following term side effects and risks are ing shipments of both the vaccine and one third will feeling tired, headache and Oregon and the entire country vaccination, the CDC said. examined. Pfizer and Moderna vac- receive a placebo, OHSU muscle aches.” to get them widely distributed, Viral tests test for current The third phase of testing cine this month, the Oregon said. Neither the clinicians Health officials have I am asking you all to buckle infections, which a vaccine casts a larger net, testing Health & Science Univer- involved nor the participants also learned that Moderna’s down for just a little bit longer. will not cause. Antibody tests thousands of people. These sity (OHSU) is involved in will know who receives the COVID-19 vaccine is 100% We can finally see a light at test for previous infection, tests are randomized and a Phase 3 clinical trial of a placebo or the vaccine, mak- effective against severe cases. the end of this tunnel, but we and the vaccine may cause a double blind (meaning nei- different COVID-19 vac- ing it a double-blind study. Among the small population are certainly not there yet.” positive result if the body de- ther the clinician nor the par- cine. This vaccine, known as Participants will be moni- who received that vaccine, When more doses be- velops an immune response, ticipant knows who receives AZD1222, is developed by tored for two years. none of the cases progressed come available, the vaccina- as is the goal of the vaccines. the placebo). The goal of this the company AstraZeneca People interested in enroll- to a severe case that needed to tion program will expand to The CDC said experts are phase is to test the safety of and Oxford University. A ing can visit www.c19vaccin- be hospitalized. critical populations and the looking into how the vacci- the vaccine in a large group total of 30,000 participants estudy.com or call 888-822- general public and be admin- nations may affect antibody of people, and also test the ef- nationwide are sought to 7839 for more information. Who gets the vaccine istered at healthcare settings, testing results. ficacy of the vaccine. evaluate its safety and ef- retail pharmacies and public Even people who have had If the third phase is suc- ficacy, according to an OSHU Follow daily pandemic up- In line with the Centers health venues, according to an COVID-19 before may be cessful, the vaccine devel- release. dates at thechronicleonline. for Disease Control and Oregon COVID-19 vaccina- advised to get a vaccine, due opers submit a Biologics The experimental vaccine com with in-depth reports in Prevention (CDC) guidance, tion planning update from the to the health risks associated License Application to the will be given in two injec- the Wednesday print editions priority will be given to front- OHA released Dec. 4. with the virus and the fact FDA, which will then inspect tions administered about four of The Chronicle. 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CH20-1541 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that the sum of $2,036.15 plus including the compensation the singular includes the in Book L, page 647, contract is recorded in Book certain trust deed made by interest for tax year 2019- of the trustee as provided plural, the word “grantor” Miscellaneous Records of L, page 647, Miscellaneous Scot Strandberg and Renae 2020. By reason of said by law, and the reasonable includes any successor in Columbia County, Oregon; Records of Columbia Strandberg, as grantors, default, the beneficiary has fees of trustee’s attorneys. interest to the grantor as well thence Southeasterly along County, Oregon; thence to Ticor Title Company declared all sums owing on Notice is further given that as any other person owing an said East right of way line Southeasterly along said East of Oregon, as trustee, in the obligations secured by any person named in Section obligation, the performance 100 feet to the true point of right of way line 205 feet favor of Dan J. Molony, as said trust deed immediately 86.778 of Oregon Revised of which is secured by the beginning; thence continuing to a point, said point being beneficiary, dated August due and payable, said sums Statutes has the right, at any trust deed, and the words Southeasterly along said the Southwesterly corner of 13, 2018, recorded 8-15- being the following, to- time prior to five days before “trustee” and “beneficiary” East right of way line 105 tract described in deed to 2018, in the records of wit: $154,673.79 plus per the date last set for the sale, include their respective feet; thence Easterly and Harold C. Strong, recorded Columbia County, Oregon, diem of $20.4188 from to have this foreclosure successors in interest, if parallel with the Southerly May 8, 1964 in Book 154, as Instrument Number August 15, 2020, until proceeding dismissed and any. Dated this 4th day of line of said tract as described page 1000, Deed Records of 2018-06677, covering the paid. WHEREFORE, the trust deed reinstated by September, 2020. Robert A. in said Book and page, 112 Columbia County, Oregon; real property in Columbia notice is hereby given that payment to the beneficiary Lucas, Successor Trustee, feet; thence Northwesterly thence easterly along the County, Oregon described the undersigned successor of the entire amount then 118 West ‘B’ Street, P.O. parallel with the said East Southerly line of said Strong in Exhibit A attached trustee will, on Tuesday, due (other than such portion Box 519, Rainier, OR right of way line, 105 feet; tract, 112 feet to the true hereto, also known as 73962 January 12, 2021, at the of the principal as would not 97048. (503) 556-3741, Fax: thence Westerly parallel with point of beginning of the Columbia River Highway, hour of 1:00 pm, in accord then be due had no default (503) 556-0708. Email: the Southerly line of said following described tract; Rainier, OR 97048. Both with the standard of time occurred) and by curing any [email protected]. Tract as described in said thence Northwesterly along the beneficiary and the established by ORS 187.110, other default complained Exhibit A: Parcel 1: Book and Page, 112 feet to the Easterly line of said trustee have elected to sell at the front door of the of herein that is capable of Beginning at a point on the the true point of beginning. Strong tract, 105 feet to the the said property to satisfy Rainier City Hall located at being cured by tendering East boundary line of the Parcel 2: Beginning at a Northeasterly corner of said the obligations secured 106 West ‘B’ Street, Rainier, the performance required relocated Columbia River point on the East boundary Strong tract; thence North by said trust deed and a OR 97048, sell at public under the obligation or Highway, said point being line of the relocated 55°01’ East a distance of notice of default has been auction to the highest bidder trust deed, and in addition at right angles to and 60 Columbia River Highway, 38 feet to the easterly line recorded pursuant to ORS for cash the interest in the to paying the sums or feet from the center line of said point being at right of tract described in deed 86.752. The default for described property which tendering the performance said relocated highway as angles to and 60 feet from to Jack B. Wolf, recorded which foreclosure is made is grantors had, or had the necessary to cure the default, Station 531+27.70 and being the centerline of said December 29, 1970 in grantors’ failure to pay when power to convey, at the time by paying all costs and the Southwest corner of that relocated highway at Station Book 179, page 830, Deed due the following sums: of execution by grantors expenses actually incurred tract of land described in that 531+27.70 and being the Records of Columbia 1. The sum of $15,473.88 of the trust deed, together in enforcing the obligation certain contract dated June Southwest corner of the tract County, Oregon; thence which represents missed with ay interest the grantors and trust deed, together with 1, 1956 in which Charles M. of land described in that South 34°59’ East along payments of $1,719.32 from or grantors’ successors trustee’s and attorney fees and Ida L. Kelley, husband certain contract dated June the Easterly line of said December, 2019, through in interest acquired after not exceeding the amounts and wife, are sellers and 1, 1956 in which Charles M. Wolf tract, 105 feet to the August, 2020; and 2. Real execution of the trust deed, provided by ORS 86.778. In Leon Lockwood Larson and Kelley and Ida L. Kelley are Southeasterly corner of said estate taxes for tax year to satisfy the obligations construing this notice, the Mabel Ilene Larson, husband sellers, and Leon Lockwood Wolf tract; thence South 2018-2019 in the sum of secured by the trust deed masculine gender includes and wife, are purchasers, Larson and Mabel Ilene 55°01’ West 38 feet to the $2,143.66 plus interest and and the expense of the sale, the feminine and the neuter, which contract is recorded Larson are purchasers, which true point of beginning.

CH20-1547 CH20-1546 PUBLIC NOTICE OF A HEARING COLUMBIA RIVER FOR A STREET VACATION PUD PUBLIC NOTICE A public hearing before public health reasons, you of the west half of the S. closed during this pandemic, Hearing Scheduled 2021 are invited to attend. Physical the St. Helens City Council are strongly encouraged to 2nd Street right-of-way please contact someone in Operating and Capital attendance is limited. To will be held at or after participate by mail or email abutting Lots 21 and 22, the Planning Department Budget. The Board of attend virtually, contact the 6:15 PM on Wednesday, (in advance of the hearing), Block 24 (not previously to make arrangements Directors for Columbia Board Secretary at hralls@ December 16, 2020. Due to or virtually to attend the vacated) of the St. Helens to review the file. All River PUD will conduct a crpud.org. This meeting is the COVID-19 pandemic hearing. Information to Subdivision, City of St. written comments should Public Hearing on December accessible to persons with and the Governor’s declared join the meeting will be Helens, Columbia County, be submitted to the City 15, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in disabilities. A request for state of emergency (March included at the end of the Oregon. A petition to vacate at least six (6) days prior the Community Room further accommodations 8, 2020) and subsequent City Council agenda once was filed by Brian Zender to the hearing. Questions at Columbia River PUD should be made at least Executive Order No. 20- available or you may go to on November 13, 2020. should be directed to the Headquarters in Deer Island, 48 hours in advance by 16 (April 15, 2020), the our calendar and click on the A map of the proposed City Planning Department Oregon, to receive public contacting the PUD at public hearing will be held meeting you wish to attend: vacation and affected areas by phone: 503-366-8207, testimony regarding the 397-1844. The PUD Board virtually via a phone-and- https://www.sthelensoregon. is available for review at e-mail: [email protected] proposed 2021 Operating and meetings are conducted internet based application gov/meetings. The purpose City Hall. A copy of the helens.or.us, mail: 265 Capital Budget. Interested pursuant to the public meeting instead of the Council of this hearing is to receive staff report will be available Strand Street, St. Helens, parties may get more laws of the State of Oregon Chambers. Testimony from public input as to the for review at least seven OR 97051, or in person (by information by contacting and anyone wishing to attend the public in both oral and proposed vacation (i.e. (7) calendar days prior to appointment only) at City the PUD office at (503) 397- is welcome. By: Michael J. written form is invited. For giving up a public interest) the hearing. As City Hall is Hall. 1844. All interested parties Sykes, General Manager

CH20-1545 NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING The Columbia County OR 97051. Space is limited The Public Notice deadline is Fridays by noon. fair board will meet on as the fair board will be December 14th at 6:30 pm following the current in the Pavilion at 58892 OHA in person meeting Late submissions are not guaranteed to make it into the paper. Saulser Road, St.Helens, guidelines. Comcast future in St. Helens posal to remove the require- MONIQUE MERRILL ment of staffing a store in [email protected] the city was not in reaction to the pandemic, and he did The Comcast location in not have the authority to alter St. Helens may soon close that portion of the agreement. permanently, pending further “It wasn’t closed to save negotiation between the city money. It was closed for cus- and Comcast. tomer and employee safety Comcast provides video, reasons alone. No other high speed internet and phone reasons,” Goodman said. services to residential and Scholl advised city staff business customers. to continue to negotiate the The city entered into a terms of the agreement be- 10-year franchise agree- fore reading and voting on it. ment with Comcast in 2007 and has extended the term Other council business since then. The nonexclusive agreement allows Comcast The council approved to operate within the city and $40,000 for updates to the outlines the conditions of its Bennett Building which operation. The new agree- houses the utility depart- ment that city attorneys and ment and municipal court Comcast representatives have Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle offices. The improvements Comcast is located at 445 Port Avenue in St Helens. been working on follows the are to correct exterior work model used between larger a customer service office “The proposal for that me that you’re trying to do having this conversation, done to the upper windows metropolitan areas and the located within city limits and piece was done well before business and come to us with but the store closure now of the building which were company, said Bill Monahan, open at least 40 hours a week. the pandemic hit,” Goodman a continued franchise agree- is totally, 100% due to the not historically accurate for city attorney. The new proposed agreement said. “It’s a business decision. ment that would be ongoing.” pandemic.” the building, built in 1929. However, not all changes has no such requirement, Things are changing, things The Comcast facility Scholl said the store The money is mostly out of were to the council’s approval prompting concern and suspi- are not the way they were 10 is located on Port Avenue would have been able to enterprise funds and utility and Mayor Rick Scholl re- cion from the council. years ago.” in St. Helens. It has been safely reopen with limited funds, with a small portion moved the first reading of the Tim Goodman, a Comcast Council member Doug closed since March due to the capacity over the last several from general funding. ordinance from the regular representative said the change Morten accused the company pandemic, Goodman said. months, like some of the The council also approved sessions agenda, citing dis- was proposed due to low of taking advantage of St. Service in the area would still Comcast stores in larger areas a resolution to adopt a univer- satisfaction with the terms of store visits and the compa- Helens citizens by trying to be provided under the terms have done. sal fee schedule, a resolution the agreement discussed at ny’s ability to provide home close the office. of the agreement, but the “You’re using a pandemic to adopt a COVID-19 notifi- the work session. service visits and remote “I can’t understand why requirement to staff a location because your store has been cation process, a resolution to The section at the heart customer service. Council you would enter into conver- would not. closed and you realized your set 2021 public meetings and of the decision to prolong members expressed concern sations that are solely for eco- “It’s been closed because store has been closed and holiday closures and a resolu- discussions with Comcast that the company was using nomic development and not of the pandemic— no other you’re using the pandemic as tion to extend enterprise zone concerned the company’s state-mandated pandemic looking out for our customer reason,” Goodman said. “If a stepping stone to start oper- benefits for two more years customer service require- closures as an excuse to close base who are sorely needing,” the pandemic was not hap- ating this way,” Scholl said. to the Cascades Tissue Group ment. Previous agreements the location. Morten said. “It’s absurd to pening, we would still be Goodman said the pro- Oregon. required the company to staff Columbia County’s trusted local news source A8 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, December 9, 2020

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Photo courtesy of the City of Seaside Photo courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard Photo courtesy of Leslie Brown Crews from Seaside Fire & Rescue, Seaside Police and Medix carefully An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew from Sector North Bend mede- The rockslide occurred here at the Oceanside Tunnel along the North move the shark bite victim to a waiting ambulance. vacs a man who fell while hiking along the cliffs of Cape Arago on Oregon Coast. Saturday, Dec. 5. access. As the first responders about what caused the slide. Local emergency responders lenging terrain. The hiker surfers was instrumental in JEREMY C. RUARK arrive it was determined that First responders urge had arrived on scene but were was transported to awaiting providing aid to the victim [email protected] there were approximately 12 beachgoers to be extremely unable to safely transport the emergency medical personnel according to Seaside Fire & people trapped on the north careful when venturing along injured hiker from his remote at Sector North Bend where Rescue officials, who said the First responders and the side of the tunnel with an the beaches, in tunnels and location. he was reported to be in stable incident serves as a valuable U.S. Coast Guard are issuing incoming tide that would need along coast bank sides. At approximately 11 a.m., condition. reminder to never recreate safety alerts following three assistance. an MH-65 Dolphin rescue The Coast Guard urges alone, in or out of the water. separate rescue efforts over Rescuers devised a plan Cliff fall helicopter crew diverted from public, whether on the water Lt. Genesee Dennis of Sea- the past weekend. bringing those individuals out a training mission to respond. or exploring trails on land, to side Fire and Rescue said such The first incident occurred of the south opening, which The second search and The aircrew refueled at Sector remain aware of their sur- shark attacks are mostly a case Saturday morning, Dec. 5, was approximately 3 feet rescue Saturday morning oc- North Bend before arriving roundings and respect your of mistaken identity. along the North Oregon Coast in diameter. Victims were curred along the South Oregon on scene at Cape Arago and limitations. Always have a “They (the sharks) would near Tillamook morning when removed safely, one by one Coast near Coos Bay. landed on a nearby beach at reliable means of communi- rather be eating a seal than a Netarts-Oceanside Fire and to the Oceanside beach. The Watchstanders at Coast approximately 11:45 a.m. cation to reach emergency wetsuit and a surfboard,” he a Tillamook ambulance was removal took approximately Guard Sector North Bend allowing the rescue swimmer responders. said. dispatched to reports of people 25 minutes, officials said. received an agency assistance to disembark and assess the Senior scientist Ben trapped in a rockslide. Oregon State Parks rep- request at 10:50 a.m. after a situation. Shark attack Enticknap, with Oceana, an The slide occurred at the resentative closed the tunnel hiker near Cape Arago State At 12:30 p.m., the aircrew international organization south opening of the Oceans- access until further notice. Park reportedly fell down a hoisted the hiker into the A Seaside Fire & Rescue dedicated to protecting the ide Tunnel partially blocking No details had been released cliff and sustained injuries. helicopter due to the chal- crew was dispatched Sunday oceans, said the sharks are afternoon, Dec. 6, to the Sea- looking for prey within the side Cove following a report surf zone and from underneath of a shark attack. in the water the silhouette of Both Seaside Fire and a lo- a surfer on a surfboard can cal Medix crew arrived at the appear like a seal. Cove and found an adult male “Sharks off the Oregon surfer being carried to the Coast are rare but they do parking lot by fellow surfers. come here,” he said. The local surfer had The Seaside Cove is a sustained non-life-threatening popular surfing area along the injuries to his lower leg, ac- North Oregon Coast and that cording to first responders. coastline area has been the site An off-duty Seaside beach of previous shark attacks. In lifeguard applied a field tour- past shark attacks and shark niquet to the surfer’s injured sightings along the coast, the leg which helped slow the Oregon Parks and Recreation bleeding. Medix crews then Department has posted warn- transported the surfer to the ing signs to alert surfers and trauma unit of a local hospital the rest of the public of the for further evaluation. potential danger. The surfer’s identity had not been released by authori- Correspondent Kathleen ties. Stinson contribute to this The fast response of fellow report. OSAA revises sports

The Oregon Schoolschedules Ac- ance and only allowed in those tivities Association (OSAA) counties deemed as lower, Executive Board has pushed moderate, or high risk. the season start date for school Full contact football re- sports to February and swap mains on the state’s prohibited seasons around. list of activities at this time. The OSAA Executive Discussions around possibly Board said in a release issued moving football later in the Monday afternoon, Dec. 7, year were not supported at this that it was hopeful that the time due to concerns expressed state’s landscape was going by the OSAA Sports Medicine to improve when it adopted Advisory Committee (SMAC) the current calendar back regarding the impact that a in August, but that has not later contact football season proven to be the case as CO- would require modifications to VID-19 cases continue to rise, the Fall 2021 football season. county risk level metrics have Season 3 features the tradi- changed and restrictions on tional spring activities (base- prohibited activities have not ball, softball, golf, tennis and been lifted by the Governor’s track and field), all of which Office and Oregon Health are permitted by state guidance Authority (OHA). as outdoor activities. These “Today’s decision by the will begin April 5 and extend Executive Board is another into the third week in May. reminder of the impact the The sports calendar wraps pandemic has had on Oregon up with Season 4 and tradition- students and schools,” OSAA al winter sports (swimming, Executive Director Peter We- basketball and wrestling) ber said. “While disappointed beginning in mid-May and that we need to adjust our extending into late June. The original schedule, we believe shift of wrestling and basket- that keeping three distinct ball to the end of the calendar seasons, albeit in shortened provides the most runway for seasons, maintains potential their prohibition to be lifted opportunities for all students by the state. The OSAA has moving forward.” been given no indication that Weber said the OSAA a change will be made in this board members made it clear designation but remains hope- during with comments during ful that a change could occur the meeting that the OSAA prior to Season 4. Swimming and its member schools are is currently allowed outdoors bound by the rules, regula- for all counties and indoors tions, and guidance set forth for those counties not in the by the Governor’s Office and extreme risk metric. the OHA. Neither the OSAA The activities schedule was Executive Board nor the revised to allow more time for OSAA Executive Director are school buildings to be acces- able to waive state mandates or sible to their programs. Ac- provide exceptions for certain tivities like choir and band/or- activities or counties in the chestra have been pushed back state. to the end of the school year to The OSAA staff contin- provide their programs the op- ues to be in contact with the portunity to rehearse in person Governor’s Office, OHA and if school district policy allows. the Oregon Department of cheerleading and dance/drill Education (ODE) to advocate culminating weeks have also for a safe return to in-person been adjusted to allow more learning and high school time for facilities to open or activities. have weather improve enough In the revised calendar also to move outdoors. adopted on Dec. 7, fall sports The Executive Board also are moved to Season 2 and voted to extend Season 1 will begin in February with through February 21, 2021 to multiple activities permit- allow training, workouts and ted by state guidance. This even competitions to occur in allows time for case counts to those areas of the state that are decrease in the new year and allowed per the Governor’s for counties to subsequently Office, OHA guidance, and move out of the extreme risk local school district policy. category. The board plans to revisit cross country and soccer, participation limitations for all as outdoor sports, are permit- seasons, out-of-season coach- ted by the Governor’s Office ing policies for Seasons 2, 3, and OHA in all counties. As and 4, and the need for further an indoor activity, volleyball decisions as a result of updated is tied to the state’s risk and state guidance or changing safety framework risk level metrics at upcoming County Risk Level Guid- work sessions. Columbia County’s trusted local news source A10 www.thechronicleonline.com Wednesday, December 9, 2020 NEW APPLY TODAY COVID EMERGENCY SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS New money from Columbia County

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