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A Columbia County teenager has been charged with burglary, rioting and criminal mischief —accused of causing over $46,000 in damages— at a downtown Portland demonstration on New Year’s Eve, according to Portland police. The 15-year-old Vernonia boy was booked into a county juvenile detention center two weeks ago on the charges, in addition to having a warrant for sexual assault, police said. Portland police declared the New Year’s Eve gathering of between 80100 demonstrators a riot after some people in the crowd became violent. Fireworks were launched at the Federal Courthouse and the Justice Center, and at least two Molotov cocktail-style firebombs were thrown, police said. Area businesses were damaged and burglarized, including two Starbucks and jewelry stores, according to Portland police. Police said surveillance footage from several locations showed the Vernonia boy committing crimes, and police have identified him as being responsible for over $46,000 in damages at multiple locations in downtown Portland. It is not specified the exact damage the boy is accused of causing. Authorities served a search warrant Jan. 12 to search for the clothes the boy wore on the night of the incident, police said.
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Two people face numerous criminal charges following a St. Helens Police investigation linked to stolen property from Yamhill County. The following details are from St. Helens Police. On Wednesday, Jan. 13, at approximately 9 a.m., St. Helens officers responded to the 300 block of South 9th Street regarding an alleged assault. During the course of the investigation, officers discovered a stolen vehicle, three stolen motorcycles, and a stolen dirt bike at the location. Joseph Jacobs, 27, of St. Helens was arrested on scene for aggravated theft I and five counts of theft by receiving. Two of the recovered motorcycles were part of a burglary that took place in Yamhill County. St. Helens officers returned to the residence at approximately 2 p.m. on the same day and executed a search warrant. Several additional stolen items were identified and recovered, including motorcycle parts, a license plate, and snowboard. St. Helens investigators also received information regarding a tan Nissan Pathfinder associated with the ongoing investigation. At approximately 9:30 p.m. that evening, a St. Helens officer located the Nissan in the Safeway parking lot at 795 S. Columbia River Highway. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle; however, the driver fled the scene at a
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Clyde Barlow, on roof, views the large limb that smashed into his St. Helens house early Wednesday, morning, Jan. 13, following a wind and rain storm.
Winter storms create challenges JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net
Winter storms moving through Columbia County continue to challenge local residents now and into the future. Clyde Barlow has lived at his home on North Vernonia Road in St. Helens for 40 years and on Jan. 13, he experienced his second serious encounter with a wind and rain storm in the past five years. “At about midnight last night
we heard this tremendous loud bang and then the lights when out,” he said, the day after the storm hit. At first, Barlow said he thought it was something happening down the street, but his wife went to the front door and looked outside and told him there was a tree on the house. Barlow said the crash knocked items off the shelves in his home and broke portions of the porch and the front of the home. Barlow said, fortunately, no one was hurt during the crash.
The house had been built before 1900 and Barlow estimated the nearby tree where the branch was ripped off by the wind was about 100 years old. Barlow estimated the branch that struck his house early Jan. 13 is about 20-feet long and about 18-inches thick. “It weights several thousand pounds,” he said. On the side of the house, the
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Joel Medina is the new fire chief of Columbia River Fire & Rescue (CRFR) following a nationwide search. Medina started with the district Dec. 21 and is filling a gap the district has had since the dissolution of the intergovernmental agreement with Scappoose Fire District in July. Eric Smythe has served as interim fire chief for the last six months while the selection process was underway. Medina has 15 years of experience as a chief officer and brings over 26 years of experience and leadership in the fire profession overall, according to a release from CRFR. Medina served as fire chief for the Tuequesta Fire and Rescue in Florisa for two years, and was with the city of Hollywood Fire Rescue & Beach Safety Department in Florida for 12 years. Medina began his career as a firefighter/paramedic and worked his way up the ranks, becoming division chief. His master’s degree in executive management and bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership were both obtained from St. Thomas University. Medina also has an associate degree in emergency medical services from Broward College. Medina was sworn in at the CRFR board meeting Jan. 12.
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Columbia River Fire & Rescue Board President Hans Feige swearing in Chief Joel Medina.
On the heels of learning that Oregon will not be receiving the shipment of vaccines from the federal reserve it had expected, state plans to vaccinate school staff and seniors ages 65 and older have changed. Instead of opening vaccination eligibility to those groups on Jan. 23, school staff will be eligible for vaccination starting Jan. 25 and only seniors over age 80 on Feb. 8. On Jan. 12, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azal announced the full reserve of vaccines would be released to states and encouraged state leaders to expand vaccine eligibility. Brown and other state officials learned Jan. 14 that Oregon and other states will not receive increased shipments of vaccine, “because there is no federal reserve of doses,” she said. In a press conference on Jan. 15, Gov. Kate Brown said the discovery that Oregon would not be receiving the expected shipment of vaccine doses from the federal government was shocking and called it “deception on a national scale.” “I am shocked and appalled that the federal government would set an expectation with the American people on which they knew they could not deliver — with such grave consequences,” Brown said. “While the Trump Administration pulled the rug out from under us like a cruel joke, let me assure you that Oregon’s priorities, my priorities, have not changed.” Instead of opening vaccination eligibility up to all residents over the age of 65, the eligibility criteria for seniors will be divided into four waves. The first wave will open up to seniors ages 80 and older starting Feb. 8.; the second wave opens up to people over 75; the third to people over 70; and the fourth phase to people over 65. Specific dates on when the second, third and fourth phases may begin was not specified. Part of the reasoning behind prioritizing teachers and school staff before seniors is due to the size of the two groups and the ongoing push by Brown to resume in-person classes. “I made the decision to prioritize our educator personnel because I am absolutely committed to getting our children our students back into the classroom as quickly as possible,” Brown said. Pat Allen, director of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), estimated there are approximately 100,000 people in Oregon who work in school settings, and an estimated 800,000 people in the state age 65 or older. “While we want to vaccinate seniors as soon as we can, our ability to immunize this vulnerable population depends on getting enough doses from the federal government,” Allen said. “We must have the supplies we’ve been promised.” Brown said vaccinating school staff is expected to take around two weeks, and Allen said original plans estimated it would take around 12 weeks to vaccinate seniors ages 65 and older with the expected vaccine
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School district prepares for in-person classes MONIQUE MERRILL chronicle2@countrymedia.net
The St. Helens School District is waiting for key information from the state before announcing specific dates that students will return to the classroom, but the wheels are in motion. At a Jan. 14 school board work session, St. Helens School District Superintendent Scot Stockwell updated the board on plans to bring students back. The district will prioritize students in grade two and below, then turn to students in grades three through five, he said. For secondary students he said the district will look for natural breaks in the schedules to transition back. “Our concern is the disruption to learning— shifting from one mode to another— may have a greater impact on grades, credit and learning than the benefit of coming back to school two-weeks
early, three-weeks early,” he said. Plans for the return to in-person instruction will be firmed up following the Oregon Department of Education’s update to its “Ready Schools, Safe Learners” guidance, which was released Jan. 19. The updated guidance was not available by press time. The new guidance is expected to relax the metrics needed to return to in-person instruction. Gov. Kate Brown switched the state school reopening metrics from mandatory to advisory at the start of the year, but Stockwell said there was still concern about opening before meeting the metrics. “Deciding to come back below, or when we’re not meeting those numbers may not be the wisest move,” he said. “We’re going to continue to review the health metrics. Definitely working with Columbia County health
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Decisions are still pending to resume in-person instruction at the St. Helens School District.
department to determine what’s best for St. Helens School District.” Stockwell said the district is also working with Oregon Health Authority to work on potentially testing for COVID-19 in the schools, and said he is advocating for staff to get access to vaccines.
“The only thing we know for sure, beyond that change will continue to happen, is that we’re going to have some pretty significant updates Jan. 19 to guidance for reopening schools that impact our blueprint,” he said. When the updated guidance becomes available and
the district understands what metrics it needs to meet, Stockwell said the district will share the information with district families. The district intends to give families a two-week timeframe of notice before bringing students back so day care and scheduling changes can be made.
Both Clatskanie and Rainier districts are also going to review the updated state guidance to before fiming plans, but have set tentative start dates for students. In Clatskanie, students in grade one and below may be back in the classroom as early as Jan. 25, with higher elementary grades returning in the following weeks. Rainier announced two possible plans for the return to in-person instruction. Both plans prioritize preschool students and high school seniors, following a push by high school students and families. The earliest start date for those groups would be Feb. 1. Follow school district updates about the return to in-person instruction, including the updated metrics in the “Ready Schools, Safe Learners” release at thechronicleonline.com and in Wednesday print editions of The Chronicle.
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OHSU health care workers sign in patients to be tested using a newly acquired mobile testing van on Dec. 29 near Hillsboro Stadium. A similar van will be deployed at St. Helens High School beginning Jan. 20.
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COVID-19 surge testing has returned to Columbia County. A mobile testing van will be in St. Helens from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting Wednesday, Jan. 20. It will return each Wednesday. The van will be staffed by Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) health care workers as part of a push from the university to increase the availability of testing in areas without easy access. The van will be in the parking lot of St. Helens High School, the same location weekly surge testing events were held in Decem-
ber. The drive-thru testing is open to all who meet the testing requirements, and registration is required. Insurance is not required to qualify for testing, but insurance will be billed if available. There are 10 time slots available every 15 minutes, and the organizers expect to be able to test about 160 people during the event. The St. Helens testing event is a collaboration between the county, OHSU and the St. Helens School District. The state Legislature’s Joint Emergency Board gave OHSU $388,500 for the mobile testing effort, which allowed the university to acquire and equip
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the vans. The funding also allows the OHSU lab to process 500 additional tests per day, according to a release from OHSU. The university has three mobile testing vans, which are also equipped to transition to COVID-19 vaccinations sites as vaccines become more available. Each van is fitted with a generator, refrigerator and storage; testing equipment and supplies; and technology that allows for secure registration of patient information. Schedule an appointment at www.ohsu.edu/ COVIDVans.
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Wikki Stix for local kindergarteners
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A Columbia River Fire & Rescue crew member rolls up a hose at the scene of the house fire in St. Helens.
Quick actions save home from fire ing to extinguish a fire from the outside of the residence, according to a CRFR Facebook post. The fire was Columbia River Fire & located in the bathroom and Rescue (CRFR) crews rushed the resident was spraying to to a residential fire on water through the bathroom Frantz Street in St. Helens window. shortly before 7 p.m. Jan. 12. While the fire was conThe first arriving persontained in the home’s bathnel found the homeowner room, there was significant using a garden attempt- smoke 01-06-21 3x15D hose Jan Clearance:Layout 1 1/4/21 12:50 PM Page 1 damage throughout
the structure, according to crews on the scene. CRFR investigators said due to working smoke detectors alerting the resident, the resident’s quick actions, along with rapid response and containment by the fire crews. the house was saved. The cause of the fire and the estimated damage was not immediately available.
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Local Delta Kappa Gamma International chapter member Betsy Penziol prepares to deliver Wikki Stix to St. Helens kindergarten teachers. JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net
A big donation of small school supply items are now available for kindergarten students in the St. Helens School District. The kindergarten classes have received 150 sets of Wikki Stix and containers to sort and store them in. Wikki Stix are manipulatives made of yarn and wax. They are like pipe-cleaners, but better because they have no sharp ends. They are unbreakable, can be cut, and
they will stick with no glue or paste. Students can use them for art, math, reading readiness, or to improve motor skills. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the supplies were delivered to kindergarten teachers at each local school. The teachers will disperse them to their students as each teacher deems appropriate. This is the 15th year that St. Helens Kiwanis Noon Group and Alpha Omicron Chapter of Delta Kapppa Gamma Society International have collaborated to help students of the St. Helens
School District attain supplies. “For the past 14 years, our groups have purchased dictionaries for all third graders in the district,” Sandy Watts, co-president of Alpha Omicron Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International said. “This year, third grade teachers asked that kindergarten classes be assisted, as they were in much more need of supplies.” Watts said the two groups are making the donations to encourage and support the children and educators of the community.
Police Reports The police blotter relates to the public record of incidents as reported by law enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information printed is preliminary and subject to change. For specific details about cases listed, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency. St. Helens Police Department Jan. 4 • St. Helens Police took a 33-year-old man into custody on a police hold in the 500 block of S Columbia River Highway. Jan. 6 • At around 10 p.m. a 34-yearold man was issued a citation in lieu of custody for an arrest warrant out of Washington County following a traffic stop at Commons Drive and Pittsburg Road. Jan. 7 • A 48-year-old man was issued a criminal citation for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant in the 200 block of North River Street at around 7:20 a.m. • At around 9 a.m., a 30-yearold man was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant in the 300 block of N 16th Street. • Just before 1 p.m., a 27-yearold man was arrested for violation of a restraining order near Plaza Square. • A 23-year-old was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant at the intersection of McBride and Matzen streets at around 11 a.m. • At 3:30 p.m., a 48-year-old woman was taken into custody for two active felony warrants out of the Columbia County Sheriff’s
Office near the 58000 block of Rainier Columbia River Highway. Police Department • A 41-year-old man was taken into custody for an active felony Dec. 22 warrant near the intersection of • A concerned caller requested South 14th and Tualatin streets. someone check on a suspicious woman that seemingly was havJan. 8 ing some issues. An area check • A 51-year-old man was aryielded no individuals matching rested on multiple outstanding the description given. warrants at the intersection of Columbia and Sunset BouleDec. 23 vards just after 1 p.m. • An officer responded to a report • At 3:30 p.m., a criminal citation of a prowler. Around the resiwas issued to a 39-year-old dence, an officer was unable to man in the 500 block of S detect footprints in the mud, but Columbia River Highway. did observe a lot of dog tracks. • A 26-year-old was cited and released for theft III from Dec. 26 Walmart. • While on patrol, officers observed an individual who was Jan. 9 known to have outstanding war• A 40-year-old woman was rants and had escaped detention cited and released for a warrant two weeks earlier, walking on in the 2200 block of Gable Road West B Street. Officers made at approximately 1:30 a.m. contact and advised the subject • A 28-year-old man was taken he was being detained. On this into custody for violation of a re- occasion, the suspect became straining order in the 2200 block the bagholder, and was taken of Gable Road at approximately into custody without incident. 6 p.m. • Officers responded to an alarm • Just before 1 p.m., a 39-year- at a local business. The building old man was arrested on an was found to be secure. outstanding felony warrant in the 300 block of S Columbia Dec. 28 River Highway. • A caller reported that a family member took a vehicle and a Oregon State Police firearm without permission. Both items were recovered in another Jan. 12 city. The case was referred to the • Troopers responded to a District Attorney’s Office. two-vehicle non-injury crash on Highway 30 near milepost 41 at Dec. 29 around 3 p.m. A crash investiga- • Officers assisted a driver with a tion was conducted and both disabled semi-truck. vehicles were towed due to damage. Dec. 30 • A stop sign near Pacific Pride Jan. 14 was knocked over. • OSP attempted to stop a mo• An officer assisted residents torcycle for reckless driving as who were having issues with a result of two separate driving some neighborhood juveniles. complaints on Highway 30 near Peace was restored. milepost 13. The motorcycle • An officer responded to a false fled and OSP did not pursue. business alarm.
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Garden Plots: There’s no better fruit CHIP BUBL Chronicle Guest Article
A ripe peach – there’s no better fruit
Peaches aren’t easy to grow in Columbia County. Often, they bloom before the last spring frost and the crop is lost for that year. Wet spring weather complicates pollination though peaches are self-fertile, so it isn’t as serious as it is with apples and other fruits when bees refuse to fly. However, wet weather does cause serious disease problems. The two most damaging diseases are a fungus called peach leaf curl and a bacteria called bacterial canker. Between them, they have destroyed thousands of optimistically planted peach trees over the years in Columbia County. Peach leaf curl spores overwinter on twigs, bark, and old infected leaves. They enter unopened leaf buds in the winter and early spring as they begin to swell, infect the leaf tissue and develop the reddish raised blotches that curl and distort the developing leaf. The infection cycle can repeat on new twigs and leaves if the spring continues to be wet. Once
the rains stop, the disease spread for that year is done. Serious repeated infections can defoliate the tree, causing its decline and death over several years. It can also weaken the tree and make it more susceptible to bacterial canker. Repeated copper or lime sulfur (which is hard to find now) applications during the pre-flowering period is the best control for peach leaf curl and canker. There are curl resistant trees and I believe that these are the only varieties that should be planted here. Peach quality for all them is so much better than anything that you can get at a supermarket because they can be picked ripe off the tree. Some curl resistant varieties include Autumn Rose, Q-18, Frost, Charlotte, Avalon, Kreibich, Oregon Curl Free, Nanaimo, and Indian Free. Frost is the most widely available. You can find some of these at two regional nurseries specializing in fruit trees: One Green World and Raintree Nursery. There is no curl resistant nectarine yet. And for the curious, a nectarine is a peach but with a gene for “fuzz-less” fruit. Currently there are no peach of nectarine varieties resistant to bacterial canker. The bacteria get into the “plumbing” of the tree (the xylem and phloem) and plugs those tubes up. Water can’t be moved from the roots to the branches. Leaves start to wilt. Often, one limb goes and then another. Other times, the main canker is in the trunk and the whole tree goes fast. Oozing sap is one
indication of this disease. Copper sprays in December through March may help. So does the vigor that a curl resistant tree provides.
Peach trees will be less diseased and more vigorous if grown in full sun in an area with good air circulation. This tends to dry the twigs and leaves off faster after rain, reducing the disease potential. English gardeners may grow their peach trees in an area covered area from direct rain. They are pruned hard to keep them compact. That can work here. Peach trees (like most of the Prunus family) don’t like wet feet. So, don’t plant them in a low area. They also prefer soils near a neutral pH so it is important to lime your planting area at the rate of about 10s per 100 square feet of agricultural lime. After they start to grow, annual nitrogen applications should be all they need. Deer love peach leaves (and those of most other fruit trees as well). Each leaf they eat makes the tree less vigorous since the
leaves take sunlight and turn it into carbohydrates for building roots, shoots, more leaves, and trunks. A weakened tree is more disease prone. Put up a good deer fence before you plant Build a cold frame this month
construction: Search cold frames+Missouri+university and substitute Montana for Missouri for another good one.
office in St. Helens at 503397-3462 or at chip.bubl@ oregonstate.edu.
Do moles hibernate?
The Oregon State University Extension office in Columbia County publishes a monthly newsletter on gardening and farming topics (called County Living) written/edited by yours truly. All you need to do is ask for it and it will be mailed or emailed to you. Call 503-397-3462 to be put on the list. Alternatively, you can find it on the web at extension.oregonstate. edu/columbia and click on newsletters.
Moles in our climate don’t seem to hibernate. As soils become more water saturated, moles appear to be less active. Fewer mounds are produced, though that can quickly change if we get five days of dry weather. The intense tunnel and mound building of fall is thought to represent the need to develop a lot of potential feeding habitat and also the need to gorge before the cold wet season starts. Five a day
Cold frames can do much of the work of greenhouses at a fraction of the cost. A cold frame is a four-sided structure, lower in the front, with a clear glass or plastic covering on top. The top can be opened or lowered as temperatures change. Cold frames are best used for starting seeds and growing out small transplants. They are less useful for developing larger plants unless they are big structures. Here are a couple of websites on cold frame
I’m probably preaching to the choir, but one of the most important things you can do for your health is to eat five servings of fruit and vegetables a day. The fruit and vegetables should vary in color (green, yellow, orange, blue, purple, etc.) for best results. Make healthful eating a habit. Combine this with near daily exercise (walking when you can is cheap and easy) and you’re on your way. Have questions? If you have questions on any of these topics or other home garden and/ or farm questions, please contact Chip Bubl, Oregon State University Extension
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Many Extension publications available online Are you putting up salsa, saving seeds, or thinking about planting grapes? OSU has a large number of its publications available for free download. Just go to catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu. Click on publications and start exploring. The Extension Service offers its programs and materials equally to all people. Contact information for the Extension office Oregon State University Extension Service – Columbia County • Address: 505 N. Columbia River Highway St. Helens, OR 97051 • Phone: 503-397-3462 • Email: chip.bubl@ oregonstate.edu
Letters to the Editor Restoring our unity In George Washington’s farewell address, he warned of the dangers of political parties and their dangers of partisanship even when current political parties were being formed by founding fathers John Adams and Benjamin Franklin. But even with Washington’s warning, America pursued establishing the majority two party system we have today. As an Oregon Non Affiliated Voter (NAV), it is basically impossible to run
for political office with the requirement to collect a minimum of 1% of verified voters per district in the specified time allowed. NAVs can not vote during an Oregon primary election because they are closed, leaving NAVs to only vote during the general elections which only have approved party candidates. Was this what our founding fathers fought the revolution for? I was a registered Democrat during the 2008 election and remember vividly when the DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman-Shultz announced that with the election of Obama/Biden the progressive
liberal socialist’s had taken control of the Democratic Party. As a right of center moderate, I watched the party pursue a leftist agenda for the two years they had a majority (2009-2011). Now, once again, they have achieved a majority and in addition to the pandemic, they are pursuing a ‘woke’ radical agenda. Will this bring our nation together? Will banning select social media vendors and rescinding the Second Amendment restore our unity? Joe Turner Columbia City
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Obituaries Glenn Richard Keudell May 27, 1944 ~ Dec. 14, 2020
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The scene of the water rescue along the Columbia River.
Office Facebook post stated. “Please wear your life jacket and boat safely.”
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Four duck hunters and a Labrador retriever have the opportunity to return to the sport following their rescue along the Columbia River. According to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), on the morning of Jan. 15, CCSO received a call of a capsized vessel with four people in the water. Sheriff Brian Pixley and two deputies responded and located the people in distress. The Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue boat and Mulutnomash County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol also arrived on the scene to assist in the rescue. The first responders were able to safely reach the hunters and the dog. All were uninjured and transported back to the Scappoose Bay Marina. Specific details about what caused the hunters’ boat to capsize were not immediately available. “This could have had a much different outcome if the persons involved had not been wearing life jackets,” a Columbia County a Sheriff’s
Waterway fatalities The Oregon Marine Board reports 22 waterway fatalities statewide in 2020. Columbia River Fire & Rescue Chief Ian O’ Conner said of the 22 statewide fatalities, two occurred in the Columbia River. “Twenty of those were required to have a life jacket readily accessible,” he said. “Of the 20, 15 were not wearing them and two were not properly fitted or buckled,” he said.” Three of the cases are unknown. Eleven of these 22 fatalities were non-motorized boats, such as kayaks. O’Conner said anyone boating along the Columbia River and in area lakes should wear a correctly fitted and properly worn life vest. “Life vests don’t prevent accidents but can make the difference between something catastrophic to something minor,” he said. “Being prepared to go out on the water includes a plan of where you plan to go, for how long and when you’re expected back.”
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Unseen dangers O’Conner said the Columbia River has objects just under the surface of the water that can’t be seen, such as rocks, logs, and root wads creating an unsuspecting hazard for boaters. Following storms, the Columbia River can fill with debris, such as large tree branches and logs. “Hitting one of these objects can cause significant damage to the boat, throw the occupants of the vessel into the water or throughout the boat causing injury similar to not wearing a seatbelt in a vehicle,” he said. “The Columbia is particularly cold nearly all year. If you unexpectedly end up in the water your body will go into shock from the rapid temperature change making it difficult to move and get yourself out.” O’Conner said it is important for boaters to anticipate the unexpected. “Know the body of water, tides, currents, water depth, channel locations and local weather patterns,” he said. “All of these will have an impact on your day on the water.” For more information, contact the Oregon Marine Board at 503-478-8587.
On Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, Glenn Richard Keudell passed away in Surprise, AZ. He had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2012 and passed away from complications of the disease. Glenn was born on May 27, 1944 to Jack and Muriel Keudell. He had two brothers, David (Melle) of Vancouver, Washington and Morris, who passed away recently. Living in St. Helens, Oregon, Glenn grew up at his father’s Pontiac dealership where his love of cars took root. Glenn’s talents progressed from washing cars to making repairs and auto painting. This passion
continued throughout his life. Glenn was truly in his element when talking cars or working on them in his shop. He enjoyed many friend-
ships, especially his car guys. After graduating from St. Helens High School, Glenn attended the U of O and graduated in 1967 with a degree in Art, which came in handy when designing and building cars. Glenn married Kathy King in 1981. He utilized another one of his many talents to transform his small Aframe bachelor pad on Stone Rd. into a multi-room home for Kathy. In 1983, their son Brandon was born but sadly preceded him in death. Glenn was known for his wit, intelligence and his gentle, giving spirit. No services have been planned.
Lloyd William Ebert
Dec. 19, 1931 ~ Jan. 11, 2021 Lloyd was born Dec. 19, 1931 in Grafton, North Dakota to William and Julia Ebert. They lived in a farming community where they raised livestock & crops. In 1941, at age nine, his family moved to Knob Hill in St. Helens, Oregon. He attended grade school thru 8th grade at St. Frederics Catholic School, where he also served as an Alter Boy. During this time, he held two newspaper routes, delivering on his bicycle in the morning before school. In 1946, they moved to the farm in Yankton where they grew Strawberries and cucumbers they supplied to Steinfelds for pickles. Later they would turn the fields into hayfields to feed Lloyd’s cattle on his farm in Deer Island. He graduated from St. Helens High School in 1951. At a young age, he had a good work ethic and always pitched in financially to help the family. Lloyd then worked at the Fir Tex plant in St. Helens. In 1952 he enlisted in the US Army, first stationed at Camp Roberts in California then overseas in Stuttgart, Germany as a range finder for the artillery. Spare time was enjoyed touring the European Countries with a camera in hand. Honorably discharged in 1955, he returned home to the family farm. He acquired a job at Crown Zellerbach, later purchased by Boise Cascade. He worked there 40 years, in the Water Treatment Plant and then in the lab making the formula for all the different colors of paper until his retirement
in 1993. On Sept 1, 1956 he met his future wife Margie Brooks at the wedding of his youngest brother Willard. They were married on July 20, 1957 at St. Frederics Church. They bought land in Deer Island where they raised their eight children, Julie, Brian, Leslie, Joyce, Laura, Earl, Eugene and Allen. Lloyd loved the outdoors, farming and raising cattle, they were like his children, some became special pets. They planted a ½ acre garden each year where they grew vegetables that Margie canned. Because of his love for family & friends, Lloyd & Margie had yearly picnics, Easter egg hunts and Fourth of July parties, never turning down a chance to get together. They loved to dance and were members of the Trojan Twirlers Squaredance Club where they met and became close friends with several neighbors: the Elseys, Patches and Finks. They’d find every chance to shake a leg; at the church dances & dinners, the old Armory, Moose Lodge, Kozy Korner, any place there was a band playing they were dancing, even
on the sidewalk at “13 Nights on the River.” They could kick up their heels and sweep that floor like nobody else. In 1980 they became members of the Deer Island Grange and together were very active in the grange booth displays at the County Fair for 35 years, winning 20 1st Places and going on to State Fair. Lloyd passed away on January 11, 2021 in St. Helens, Oregon. He was preceded in death by his parents, William & Julia Ebert; brothers, Raymond and Willard; sister Lorraine; son Brian; and grandson Noah. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Margie; daughters, Julie, Leslie, Joyce and Laura; sons, Earl, Eugene and Allen; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; brother Dean; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Memorial and graveside services will be held in the Spring and will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Association or St. Frederic’s Catholic Church in St. Helens, Oregon.
Melody Cooper Seaton Nov. 14, 1959 ~ Dec. 12, 2020
Melody Cooper Seaton lost her battle with cancer on Dec. 12, 2020 in Washington, Utah where she resided. She was born Nov. 14, 1959 in St. Helens where she also attended school. She graduated in 1977. She married Kevin Seaton on April 1st, 2006 in Las Vegas. Melody is survived by her husband Kevin of
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‘Massive-scale mobilization’ necessary for climate change doctoral scholar at OSU, co-authored a paper published in BioScience in which more than 11,000 scientists A year after a global from 153 nations declared coalition of more than 11,000 a climate emergency. They scientists declared a climate presented graphics showing emergency, Oregon State trends as vital signs to meaUniversity (OSU) researchers sure progress and provided a who initiated the declaration set of mitigation strategies. have released an update that Ripple and Wolf teamed points to a handful of hopeful up with scientists from Tufts signs, but shares continued University, the University of alarm regarding an overall Sydney and the University lack of progress in addressing of Cape Town on the Scienclimate risks. tific American review, which “Young people in more reports pockets of progress than 3,500 locations around while renewing calls for imthe world have organized to mediate, widespread action push for urgent action,” said – including a declaration of Oregon State University’s a climate emergency by the William Ripple, who co-auUnited States and funding for thored “The Climate Emermitigation. gency: 2020 in Review,” pub“The climate emergency lished in Scientific American. is here and accelerating more “And the Black Lives Matter rapidly than most scientists movement has elevated social anticipated,” Wolf said. injustice and equality to the “People are frightened – an top of our consciousness.” illustration of that is the more Ripple said rapid progress than 1,800 climate emergency in each of the climate action declarations issued around steps outline is possible if the world, by jurisdictions framed from the outset in the encompassing more than 820 context of climate justice – million people.” climate change is a deeply The scientists continue to moral issue. point to six areas in which hu“We desperately need manity should take immediate those who face the most steps to slow down the effects severe climate risks to help of a warming planet: shape the response,” Ripple Energy. Implement massaid. sive conservation practices; transition from fossil fuels One year ago to low-carbon renewables including solar and wind One year ago, Ripple, a power; eliminate subsidies professor of ecology in the to fossil fuel companies; and OSU College of Forestry, and impose carbon fees that are Christopher Wolf, a posthigh enough to curtail the use Columbia County’s trusted local news source STEVE LUNDEBERG Chronicle Guest Article
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“The climate emergency is here and accelerating more rapidly than most scientists anticipated,” OSU postdoctoral scholar Christopher Wolf said.
of fossil fuels. Short-lived pollutants. Swiftly cut emissions of methane, soot, hydrofluorocarbons and other short-lived climate pollutants. Doing so has the potential to reduce the short-term warming trend by more than 50% over the next few decades. Nature. Restore and protect ecosystems such as forests, grasslands, peatlands, wetlands and mangroves, and allow a larger share of these ecosystems to reach their ecological potential for sequestering atmospheric carbon dioxide, a key greenhouse gas. Food. Eat more plants and consume fewer animal products. This dietary shift would significantly reduce emissions of methane and
other greenhouse gases and free up agricultural lands for growing human food rather than livestock feed. Reducing food waste is also critical – the scientists say at least one-third of all food produced ends up as garbage. Economy. Convert the economy to one that is carbon free to address human dependence on the biosphere and shift goals away from the growth of gross domestic product at any cost. Curb exploitation of ecosystems for profit to maintain long-term biosphere sustainability. Population. Stabilize a global human population that is increasing by more than 200,000 people a day, using approaches that ensure social and economic justice such as guaranteeing education for
young women and the availability of voluntary family planning services. “The adverse effects of climate change are much worse than had been expected and now threaten both the biosphere and humanity,” Ripple said. “The year 2020, one of the hottest years on record, also saw extraordinary fire activity in the western United States and Australia, a Siberian heat wave with record high temperatures exceeding 100 degrees within the Arctic circle, an Atlantic hurricane season resulting in more than $46 billion in damages, and deadly floods and landslides in South Asia that displaced more than 12 million people.” Action positives
According to the scientists, the year wasn’t without climate action positives. Among them: The European Union is on track to achieve its emissions reduction goal for 2020 and become carbon neutral by 2050. Other governments have committed to zero net carbon as well, including Japan by 2050 and China by 2060. President-elect Joe Biden has pledged that the U.S. will rejoin the Paris agreement and proposed a $2 trillion climate plan to phase down use of fossil fuels and making investments within historically disadvantaged communities. Global meat consumption is projected to decline 3% this year, largely as a result of CO-
VID-19, but also coinciding with the growing popularity of meat substitutes. “Lockdowns associated with the pandemic resulted in a decrease in CO2 emissions of 7% in 2020 but this reduction is probably not going to be long-lived because there has been no major concurrent shift in the way we produce energy,” Ripple said. “This drop in emissions is a tiny blip compared to the overall buildup of greenhouse gases, which has resulted in all five of the hottest years on record occurring since 2015.” The scientists note that no major industrialized country is on track to achieve the Paris Agreement target of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. “We’re at the point of needing a massive-scale mobilization to address the climate crisis,” Wolf said “A year ago, we were worried about poor progress on mitigating climate change. Now we are alarmed by the failure of sufficient progress in 2020. Wolf said aggressive, transformative change, framed against the backdrop of social justice, can ignite an enormous deployment that will avert the worst of the climate emergency. Steve Lundeberg is a researcher and writer for Oregon State University Relations and Marketing. He may be reached at steve.lundeberg@ oregonstate.edu
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING on Monday February 1, 2021 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Trevor & Kara Rogers have submitted an application for a setback variance. They are requesting to reduce the side setback from 30’ to 10’. There are steep slopes and a creek so therefore the building site is limited. The property is identified by map number 3223-AD-04400 and is located at the end of Pine Ave. SAID PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Columbia County Planning Commission on Monday, February 1, 2021. During the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Columbia County Planning Commission will be hosting their public hearing via
online webinar. Please use the links below if you wish to participate in the public meeting. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https:// global.gotomeeting.com/ join/811053709 You can also dial in using your phone. United States (Toll Free): 1 877 568 4106 United States: +1 (571) 317-3129 Access Code: 811-053-709 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting. com/install/811053709 If you have any questions or concerns regarding access to the meeting or need accommodation, please call the Land Development
Services office at (503) 3971501. The criteria to be used in deciding the request will be found in some or all of the following documents and laws, as revised from time to time: Oregon Revised Statutes ORS 197.763; Oregon Administrative Rules; Columbia County Comprehensive Plan; Columbia County Zoning Ordinance. The specific criteria applicable to this request is listed and evaluated in the staff report. A copy of the application, all documents and evidence relied upon by the applicant, and the staff report are available for inspection at no cost and will be provided at reasonable cost at least 7 days prior to the
Commission hearing from Land Development Services, County Courthouse Annex, St. Helens, OR, 97051. If additional documents or evidence are provided in support of the application, any party shall be entitled to a continuance of the hearing. Unless there is a continuance, and if a participant so requests before the conclusion of the evidentiary hearing, the record shall remain open for at least seven days after the hearing. At each hearing, the applicant has the burden of presenting substantial evidence showing that the application meets all of the applicable criteria. Following presentation of the staff report, the
applicant and other persons in favor of the application will be allowed to address the commission, explaining how the evidence submitted meets the applicable criteria. Following the applicant’s presentation, any person in opposition to the application may present evidence and argument against the application. The applicant will then have the opportunity to rebut any evidence or arguments presented in opposition. After the presentation of evidence and arguments, the public hearing record will be either left open or closed by the Planning Commission. The Commission will then make a tentative decision
to be followed by approval of a written order and a statement of findings and conclusions supporting the decision, which will be mailed to all parties at a later date. The Commission may, at its discretion, continue the hearing from time to time at the request of the parties or on its own motion as necessary to afford substantial justice and comply with the law. Additional information about this application may be obtained from the Planning Division of the Land Development Services Department, at (503) 397-1501. January 20, 2021. THE PLANNING COMMISSION, Linda Hooper, Chairman
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of FRANK JOSEPH KNUSEL, Deceased. No. 20PB09091 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned has
been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present the same within four months from this date at the office
of VanNatta, Petersen & Anderson, P.O. Box 748, St. Helens, Oregon 97051; and if not so presented, they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceeding may obtain
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA COLUMBIA PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of attached, to the undersigned or the attorneys for the In the Matter of the Estate of DONALD WILLIAM HILL, Deceased. Case No. 20PB08564 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of this estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required
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Experts share vaccine strategy it is clear that the prioritization process has slowed down quite a bit the distribution,” López-Cevallos said.
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Researchers from Oregon State University are sharing their expertise on Oregon’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout. Less than half of the vaccine doses delivered to sites across the state have been administered to patients, prompting concerns from the public about the slow rollout. A panel of OSU researchers, ranging from a medical ethicist to a communications expert, agreed the state’s vaccine rollout needs to be equitable and transparent — and fast.
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The science Gaurav Sahay, an associate professor of pharmaceutical sciences at the university, discussed the science behind the vaccines. His research has focused on the microscopic delivery system the vaccines use to introduce defense mechanisms to the body. That delivery system is fairly new technology, Sahay said. That means — while clinical trials showed the effectiveness and safety of the vaccines — there are still some unanswered questions about the vaccine, including how long its protection lasts once in the body. “It is not possible to say how long it will last, because it’s a new vaccine for a new virus. What Moderna is saying is for a year, but we’ll have to wait and see what happens,” Sahay said. “The good news is they’re very effective.” Those vaccines are about 95% effective at preventing vaccinated individuals from catching COVID-19, Sahay said. But new technology also means getting vaccines pro-
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Overall, the OSU researchers ranging from a medical ethicist to a communications expert agreed the state’s vaccine rollout needs to be equitable and transparent — and fast.
duced takes time. “Right now, with the current vaccines that are approved, ramping up has been a sort of challenge,” Sahay said. As of last week, Oregon had received only around 270,00 doses of the vaccine— a fraction of what it’ll need to achieve community immunity from the virus. Sahay predicts that level will require 70% or 80% of the community to get vaccinated. Oregon’s population was estimated at 4.2 million in 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, which means between 2.9 to 3.4 million residents will need to be vaccinated to reach community immunity. That development and production time is the first reason COVID-19 vaccines are taking some time to hit the community. But there are also other challenges when hospitals and clinics have doses of the vaccine ready for distributing, as they do now.
The challenges “The main challenge is encountered with personnel available to administer the vaccine,” said Joe Agor, an assistant professor of industrial engineering focusing his research on how hospitals have prepared for virus surges. Each step of administering the vaccine takes time and expertise, Agor said. It requires trained staff to receive and properly store doses of the vaccine, pharmacists to properly mix the vaccine and prepare it for use, nurses to administer the vaccine and staff members to track who’s receiving doses. That’s an entire process that hospitals and health care professionals are still working to understand and comes on top of those staff members needing to take care of their normal duties at the hospital, Agor said. “Another challenge that
has been observed to us is that the supply chain can be somewhat unpredictable,” Agor added. Since manufacturers are still ramping up production, and information is limited, it can be difficult to predict when states and hospitals will receive doses and have the staff ready to administer them — not to mention having the patients ready to receive them. “In the absence of a national strategy, you have 50 different strategies, or 50 states trying to figure out how to go about this,” said Daniel López-Cevallos, an associate professor of ethnic studies who researches disparities in public health and access to care. Without that consistent national strategy, López-Cevallos said states have been left to spend time and resources determining the prioritization “It is clear — again, it is not unique to Oregon — but
teachers and others.” Transparency The importance of transparency in the vaccine distribution process was a central theme of the researchers’ comments. “Addressing (access to care) issues might not be enough,” said Beth Marino, an anthropologist researching effective public health messaging. “We know that there are high levels of distrust in government and scientific institutions in some of these groups.” Without recognizing the distrust that communities have in government and health experts, Marino said they may choose not to get the vaccine, which could slow the fight against the virus, or could continue spreading misinformation. “It’s very important because the social context is so divided,” Marino said. “So there needs to be messaging about when to get the vaccine, and there needs to be consistent messaging about who’s getting the vaccine and there needs to be justification for all of those decisions.” Her research has focused on what kind of messages work for educating various groups — on political, cultural or ethnic lines — about the virus and the vaccine. “Generally, (messaging about) taking care of one’s elders is effective across a very wide swath of those we surveyed,” Marino said. But the bottom line from Tuesday’s research panel? “The ones that are being given are safe, and we should vaccinate as much as we can,” Sahay said.
In Oregon, the basics of the prioritization process come from the federal government’s recommendations. But the specific plan is ironed out by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) with the guidance of its vaccine advisory committee. According to Courtney Campbell, a professor of religion and culture who studies medical ethics, the decisions made by OHA and the recommendations of that committee are reflections of the ethical principles at play. “Clearly one principle is health equity, that is a fairly significant one,” Campbell said, noting that the committee largely focuses on ensuring the vaccine distribution doesn’t skip communities that have received unequal health care in the past. But equity alone doesn’t explain all of Oregon’s vaccine decisions, Campbell said. He pointed to school staff as an example, since the state’s been one of the few to break with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by moving educational staff up the priority list to phase 1B of the vaccination schedule. Campbell said the ethical principles behind that decision — like a commitment to saving the most lives, or the idea of treating people equally regardless their position — aren’t quite clear yet. “We need some principled articulation from the vaccine advisory committee for OHA,” Campbell said. “Right now, it’s really focused on Follow developments at health equity, and that doesn’t thechronicleonline.com and in get you all the way to the the Wednesday print editions rationale for prioritizing of The Chronicle. Columbia County’s trusted local news source
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shipment from the federal government. While it seems that no official dosage numbers were promised by the federal government, Allen said the state was expecting between 135,000-225,000 additional doses of both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. Approximately 2.8% of the state has been vaccinated thus far, Allen said. To reach community immunity, between 70% to 80% of the state needs to be vaccinated. Columbia County Within Columbia County, there are 117 people who have been fully vaccinated— meaning they have received two doses of vaccine. Another 985 have received their first dose, making the county total number of people who have received at least one dose of vaccine 1,102. There are approximately 52,000 people in the county and approximately 2.1% of the county has been vaccinated; only 0.02% has been fully vaccinated. To reach community immunity, between 36,400 to 41,600 people will need to be vaccinated in the county. Cases As of Monday, Jan. 18, there were a total of 1,043 COVID-19 cases in the county and a death toll of 18. The 18th death in the county was reported on Jan. 13 and was a 78-year-old man who tested positive on Nov. 12 and died Dec. 12 in his home. He had underlying conditions. Over the weekend, 28 new cases were reported in the county. Across the state, the death toll rose to 1,800 and the case total to 133,205.
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high rate of speed and officers stopped pursuit for safety. An extensive area search was conducted, but the driver was not found. The driver’s identity at the time remained unknown. Officers believed the driver to be a white female between 25 to 30 years old. On Thursday, Jan. 14, the Nissan was located by Columbia County Sheriff’s Office personnel on private property. The vehicle was involved in an apparent motor vehicle crash and was found abandoned and partially submerged in water. There were no visible license plates. The Nissan was seized pursuant to the ongoing investigation. On Jan. 15, at approximately 11:25 a.m., a St. Helens officer driving through the 300 block of South Ninth Street observed a female at a residence who matched the description of the unidentified driver. Officers identified her as Michaela N. Carden, 26, and discovered that she was also the subject of an active felony warrant. Carden fled the residence on foot to a canyon between South 10th Street and Eisenschmidt Pool where she was taken into custody by officers. Carden was lodged at Columbia County Jail on charges of reckless driving, attempt to elude, reckless endangering, escape III, hit and run (property) The St. Helens Police Department is working collaboratively with the Yamhill County and Columbia County Sheriff’s Offices as the investigation proceeds. Investigators are asking anyone who may have additional information regarding this case, to call non-emergency dispatch at 503-397-1521 and ask to speak with a St. Helens police officer.
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LPGA Golf Horse Racing Pegasus World Cup Invitational. (N) (Live) Paid Program Paid Program Grant’s Getaways Fit 2 Stitch It’s Sew Easy Kimball’s Milk Street Test Kitchen Cook’s Country Lidia’s Kitchen MotorWeek American Woodshop Woodsmith Shop (11:30) College Basketball Connecticut at Creighton. (N) (Live) College Hoops College Basketball UCLA at Stanford. From Maples Pavilion in Stanford, Calif. (N) (Live) The Immortals
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Moonshiners: Master Distiller Moonshiners: Master Distiller NBC Nightly News Straight Talk Grant’s Getaways Inside Edition Farmers for America America’s agriculture. Rick Steves’ Europe Rick Steves’ Europe ››› “Charlie’s Angels” (2000, Action) Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu. UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor - Prelims (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live)
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Your Voice Sharyl Attkisson Paid Program Paid programming. Gold Rush: White Water
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Oregon Field Guide Family Feud
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Big Sky (N) (DVS) FBI: Most Wanted “The Line” (N) Moonshiners “Battle of the Backwoods” (:01) Nurses Wolf struggles on the job. (N)
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Finding Your Roots With Henry The Resident Cain is struck by a car. (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live)
Frontline The presidency of Donald Trump. 10 O’Clock News (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live)
African Americans: Many Rivers 11 O’Clock News (N) (:35) People (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live)
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Girl Scouts launch cookie sales them be best equipped to sell during these times.
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Columbia County Girl Scouts are ready to begin annual sales of the popular variety of cookies to help raise funds for scouting programs and events. Today, Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington (GSOSW) and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) kicked off the 2021 Girl Scout Cookie season nationally, during a challenging time when many Girl Scouts are selling in creative, socially distant, and contactfree ways to keep themselves and their customers safe. Even in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, girls are adapting their sales methods to share the joy of Girl Scout Cookies through the largest girl-led entrepreneurship program in the world. The sales include taking contactfree pickup and delivery orders through a new national collaboration with Grubhub, according to GSUSA, which is making online cookie ordering available nationwide on Feb. 1, so consumers who don’t know a Girl Scout can still purchase cookies from a local troop for direct shipment to their homes or donation to local organizations. Innovative girl-led sales methods The Girl Scout Cookie Program has long taught girls how to run a business via in-person booths, door-todoor activity, and the Digital Cookie platform online, which GSUSA launched in
Online ordering available nationwide February 1
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Organizers say the cookie sales help Scouts develop important skills in communication, leadership, commitment and business, as well as serve as a way to pay for troop activities and help each Girl Scout troop be self-sustaining.
2014, according to a release from the GSUSA. With the unique challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, girls are adapting their sales methods. From virtual cookie booths to contact-free delivery to facilitating direct-ship orders, girls as young as five years old are embracing their entrepreneurial spirits, staying connected to their communities, and having fun by participating in the cookie program. The proceeds from the Girl Scout Cookie purchase stay local with the troop and its council to power Girl Scouts’ essential leadership programming. “The cookie program has always given girls one-of-akind opportunities to build valuable skills like goal setting and money management,” Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington CEO Karen Hill said. “This
year, they get to add resilience and innovation to that list. We are partnering with our dedicated volunteers and Girl Scout families to ensure girls can participate and reach their goals safely, while making it easier than ever for customers to purchase their favorites.” “It’s inspiring,” Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington Director of Product Sales Victoria Foreman said. “Girls are developing a strong sense of self by participating, learning skills to succeed today and in the future. I’m so impressed by how they problem solve, manage setbacks and reimagine their plan to build their cookie businesses.” This year, Girl Scouts is also providing new cookie badge program materials to support girls as they run their cookie business online and via social media, helping According to a DOGAMI executive summary report about the landslide hazards in Columbia County, landslides and debris flows are common in the Oregon Coast Range due to the combination of high precipitation, steep slopes, and landslideprone geologic units. Landslide studies
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In March 2019, this slide moved across Highway 101 along the southern Oregon Coast between Brookings and Gold Beach. The slide disrupted traffic for several months.
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large branch knocked a gutter off the house and debris cluttered the space between Barlow’s house and a nextdoor church. Barlow will have a tree expert and insurance adjuster come by to determine the damage estimate and decide if the tree itself should be removed. The first encounter with wind storms and Barlow came about five years ago. He had parked his truck in the church parking lot and after emerging from services, he couldn’t find his truck. In its place was a large tree knocked over by the wind. “The tree had fallen onto my truck,” Barlow said. “It was totaled. So, this tree into the house was not my first encounter with wind storms. I can’t believe it. Two times in the last five or six years.” Landslides Regional roads and highways were inundated with high water and some affected by landslides during the storm, the night of Jan. 12, a mud and rock slide briefly closed a portion of Highway 30 near Sauvie Island. A larger slide closed a 20-mile stretch of I-84 near Troutdale, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). The roadway has since reopened but ODOT continues to caution drivers to be aware of the landslide hazards. Clatskanie city officials briefly closed the city’s main park in the downtown area following flooding. The park was reopened on Jan. 13. No other major storm damage
was reported in the Clatskanie or Rainier area. Across the region, utility crews scrambled to restore power following outages related to the Jan. 13 wind and rain storm. ODOT issued a travel advisory warning drivers and residents of the storm aftermath. “Travelers are reminded to slow down, especially through high water,” the ODOT advisory stated.” Driving through several inches of water at high speed can cause you to lose control of the car; it could also splash water into the engine and stall it. Going fast through high water can also cause wakes which can be hazardous to other vehicles. Lowering your speed helps you prepare for sudden stops caused by disabled cars, debris and other wet-weather hazards.” A landslide briefly closed Highway 30 east of Astoria Jan. 4. Be prepared Oregon’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is encouraging residents to be aware – and prepared – for flooding, landslides and power outages though the winter. OEM said people, structures and roads located below steep slopes in canyons and near the mouths of canyons may be at serious risk. Read more about landslides and safety preparations at thechronicleonline. com. The Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) said the landslides can be caused by several factors, including the type of geology, the slope and water. Rainwater buildup following frequents storms can lead to a landslide.
One of Oregon’s largest landslides occurred in March 2019 along Highway 101 between Brookings and Gold Beach. Work to stabilize the Hooskanaden Slide area continued through 2020. State geologists are using sensors and monitors at that slide area and others in Oregon. One of those geologists is Curran Mohney with the Oregon Department of Transportation. “Primarily what I want to know is how much time we have left for our highways in certain areas,” Mohney said. “What’s the life span of our highways on the coast and in our stressed areas? How fast are landslides accelerating, especially with climate change drivers? How long until we lose that battle?” Mohney is hopeful the information gathered will be beneficial to the entire state. “It’s telling us things about how and why landslides happen in certain places,” he said. “Just imagining what our issues are going to be with climate change and Cascadia (the Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake) – it seems insurmountable. So if we can figure out anything about where, why, how, then we can be prepared. Maybe we can go out ahead of time and make smart decisions.” Snow chances At the National Weather Service in Portland, meteorologist Mile Higa is looking at the latest forecast models that indicate another weather challenge emerging this coming weekend for Columbia County. A cold blast from Alaska is heading south through Washington and into Oregon that will cause temperatures to drop significantly and could bring a mix of rain and snow by Sunday and Monday. “Accumulations are likely in the hills and higher elevations,” Higa said. “More than likely, it will be a mix of rain and snow with brief accumulation at the lower levels.” For the latest weather developments, visit thechronicleonline.com. For travel condition updates, call 511, or visit TripCheck.com.
GSUSA is making it possible for all consumers nationwide who don’t already know a Girl Scout to purchase Girl Scout Cookies online for shipment to their door. Beginning Feb. 1, customers can enter their zip code into the Girl Scout Cookie Finder to find a local troop to purchase from through the Digital Cookie platform for direct shipment or donation to local organizations. This additional contactfree method supports local girls while keeping their safety and skill building top of mind. Though social distancing measures may keep families and friends apart, cookie customers can share joy and stay connected this season through a gift-box option that ships directly to others via the Digital Cookie platform. Ordering now available through delivery platform Grubhub This season, GSOSW is participating in a national collaboration with food ordering and delivery platform Grubhub so girls have an additional way to facilitate contact-free cookie orders. In select areas—including Portland, Eugene and Medford—consumers can order Girl Scout Cookies for pickup or delivery on Grubhub.com or the Grubhub
app. A hands-on experience in managing e-commerce, local Girl Scouts will track and fulfill orders, manage inventory, and more, all using Grubhub’s back-end technology. This method will be available in select areas beginning February 19. As always, the proceeds benefit the troop and council while providing another innovative way to safely run the cookie program virtually. GSUSA is grateful to Grubhub for waiving all fees for the organization to make this new delivery option feasible for sales without reducing troops’ and councils’ proceeds. How to safely purchase Girl Scout Cookies this season Girl Scout Cookie season in Oregon and SW Washington runs now through March 14. Consumers can support Girl Scouts by purchasing Thin Mints, Tagalongs, Trefoils and other favorites in a few different ways: If you know a Girl Scout, reach out to her to find out how she’s selling cookies in ways that meet local and state safety protocols. Beginning Feb. 1, enter your zip code into the Girl Scout Cookie Finder at www. girlscoutcookies.org to purchase from a local Girl Scout troop online for shipment to your door or to donate cookies to first responders and local causes. Beginning Feb. 19, visit www.grubhub.com/food/girl_ scouts to order via contactfree delivery from Grubhub in select areas, including Portland, Eugene, and Med-
ford. Availability may vary based on location. About the Girl Scout Cookie Program A little more than a century ago, Girl Scouts began participating in what would evolve into the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world: the Girl Scout Cookie Program. The program helps girls fund life-changing experiences and learning for themselves and their troops all year long, while gaining valuable life skills like goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics. To learn more about the history of the Girl Scout Cookie Program, please visit girlscoutcookies. org. About Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington In partnership with more than 6,500 adult members, Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington prepares more than 11,500 girls in grades K-12 for a lifetime of leadership, adventure and success. GSOSW’s programs in civic engagement, financial literacy, the outdoors and STEM serve girls in 35 counties in Oregon, and Clark, Klickitat and Skamania counties in Southwest Washington. The Girl Scout mission is to build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. For more information, visit girlscoutsosw.org.
Local artists receive relief grants STAFF REPORT chroniclenews@countrymedia.net
Over 600 artists across Oregon have received relief grants from the Artist Relief Program, and two are located in Columbia County. Visual artist Susan Curington from Deer Island was awarded $1,000 in relief funds, and musician Timothy Van Cleave of Scappoose was awarded $2,300. The two were selected out of more than 1,000 eligible applicants to receive relief funding. The relief program was created by the Oregon Arts Commission in partnership with the Oregon Community Foundation and the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation. Curington said she plans to use the grant money to start teaching classes online. “I was teaching quite a lot— that came to a screeching halt,” she said. The grant funds provide a resource for her to overcome some of the hurdles of transitioning classes to an online audience. Curington’s been a lifetime painter, but started to take it more seriously in 2008 when she had more time on her hands. She recently moved into her new studio in Deer Island and said she is excited for the time when
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Susan Curington was awarded a $1,000 artist relief grant.
students can be brought back for in-person classes. Over $1.25 million in grants were awarded to 646 artists of varied disciplines throughout the state. “Artists are the creative core of our communities and help define who we are. They inspire us to innovate, to learn and grow,” said Brian Rogers, executive director of the Oregon Arts Commission. “We are thankful to be able to provide support as our artists continue to suffer great losses due to the pandemic.” The funding serves to help artists struggling with lost revenue from the effects of the pandemic, and each
award ranged from $1,000 to $5,000. The awarded artists represent a wide array of artistic disciplines including: Literature (creative non-fiction, fiction, play writing and poetry); dance (including choreography); music (composition and music performance); theatre and performance art; folk and traditional arts; visual arts (crafts, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media and new media); design arts; and media arts. Learn more about Curington and her classes at susancurington.com.
Security tightened at state capitol STAFF REPORT chroniclenews@countrymedia.net
State officials have mounted tight security and heavy law enforcement presence in Salem for the beginning of the 2021 Oregon Legislative session that began this week in Salem. Gov. Kate Brown has activated of members of the Oregon National Guard to assist Oregon State Police (OSP) with any potential civil unrest/protests, according to OSP Superintendent Terri Davie. “The Oregon State Police will continue to take a neutral role in ensuring Oregonians exercise their First Amendment rights,” Davie said. According to Davie, over the past seven months, OSP troopers have responded throughout Oregon to various protests, unlawful assemblies and riots. “Our goals have always been to protect people, protect people’s rights and to protect property,” Davie said. “The recent events at our nation’s capitol building and at our
own statehouse illustrate the need for law enforcement to be prepared and appropriately staffed for any large gatherings.” The Oregon Army National Guard will be deployed as necessary and the Guard’s deployment locations will not be made public, according to Davie. OSP and the Oregon National Guard routinely work and train together in response to Oregon’s challenges, including civil unrest, human remains recovery in the recent wildfire response and safeguarding communities in times of crisis, Oregon State Police Captain Timothy Fox said. “With the Oregon National Guard supplementing OSP ranks, we will be ready to ensure peaceful events and handle emergency situations,” Fox said. Davie said OSP will continue to work with local, state and federal partners in planning for potential events at the Oregon State Capitol or any other jurisdiction in Oregon. “Oregon State Police will
continue to leverage their strong partnerships with local and federal law enforcement, in efforts to provide safety to legislators and employees conducting the people’s business in the Capitol,” David said. Last week, OSP and Salem Police made arrests and conducted enforcement during protest rallies at the state capitol building. Hundreds of National Guard members are at the U.S. capitol complex to help local law enforcement deal with any new protest rallies and to be stationed ready to keep President Joe Biden’s inauguration safe. On Jan. 6, national media reported President Donald Trump supporters and others stormed the U.S. Capitol, breaching police security and delaying the certification of Electoral College votes. The chaos and disturbance played out over live televised media reports showing striking video and photos of law enforcement officers and security guards with guns drawn as the crowd moved into the chambers.
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Make the most of deductions If you’re filing your forms at home, you may be missing out on significant reductions. Hiring a CPA will cost more than a DIY online program, but it may surprise you how their impact can improve your bottom line. An expert will analyze your yearly income and spending habits to find qualifying deductions that you probably missed. Entrusting your federal and state documents to a qualified professional, also ensures that you’re protected from mistakes that may cause delays or raise red flags by the Internal Revenue Service. Check out how an expert can efficiently lessen your
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care costs may be eligible for a 100% deduction of the premium cost.
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As medical insurance costs increase, the IRS assists taxpayers by allowing for deductions for a portion of the expenses. For instance, in 2020, Americans may deduct the total qualified unreimbursed medical care fees that exceed 10% of their adjusted gross income. This is an increase from last year when the threshold was only 7.5% of an AGI. Self-employed workers who are solely responsible for their health
If you have children, the year 2020 likely through a wrench in your budget regarding child care. As schools closed around the country for the COVID-19 pandemic, parents were rushed to rethink their plans to remain at work. Fortunately, the fees you paid for a babysitter are partially deductible on your taxes. A CPA will understand your state’s child care tax laws’ intricacies, but many require
a tax ID number, name, and address of the home or facility. Sometimes, the allowable deduction can place you in a more beneficial bracket, rather than itemizing. Lifetime learning The United States tax code includes a lifetime learning credit for qualified tuition and related expenses paid for students enrolled in an eligible educational institution. Taxpayers can claim it to help pay for undergraduate, graduate and professional degree courses. There is no limit on the number of years the $2,000 credit can be used.
Tax changes for 2021 As the year nears to a close, it’s time to start thinking about filing taxes again. While tax laws regularly make minor alterations each season, your 2020 return includes significant changes. Find out how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting the requirements established by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Waived RMDs The IRS defines a required minimum distribution (RMD) as the minimum amount you must withdraw from your retirement plan each year. Generally, taxpayers begin pulling funds from an IRA, SEP IRA or simple IRA at the age of 72. This year, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act of 2020 waives these minimum distributions. Since an RMD typically counts as taxable income, this one-time exoneration means that many retirees will have a lower responsibility, leading to less federal income taxes.
• Married filing jointly: $24,800, an increase of $400 from 2019. • Married filing separately: $12,400, an increase of $200. • Head of household: $18,650, an increase of $300 • Single: $12,400, an increase of $200. Make sure you file with the correct status to avoid delays on your return.
to itemize deductions rather than taking the standard course. This year, as a way to ask Americans to donate to causes affected by the coronavirus, the CAREs Act enables taxpayers to deduct up to $300 in monetary contributions during 2020, even when taking the standard deduction.
Charity deduction guidelines
For 2020 filings, the tax credit for qualified adoption expenses increases to $14,300. That’s up from $14,080 from the previous
Tax-deductible donations to charity are commonly used
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year. You will also be granted upturns for both the income limits and the Earned Income Tax Credit’s maximum credit amount. Here are the eligibility qualifications if your adjusted gross income is not more than: • Married filing jointly: $56,844, up from $55,952. • Other filing statuses: $50,594, up from $50,162.
Fortunately, the government assisted those without a job with the CARES Act’s Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program. However, if you accepted the benefits and live in a state that collects income tax, the additional funds may lead to an increased liability when taxes are due. Check out these statistics from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics to discover how Americans were affected by the coronavirus pandemicrelated closures. • In June, 40 million people reported that they had been unable to work at some point during the month. • People who typically worked part-time were twice as likely as full-time employees to be without work. • Only 15% of those who couldn’t work received some payment from their employer. • June showed 16% of employed people could not work for at least four weeks because their employer closed or lost business. Since state laws vary by location, your financial responsibility may be difficult to track if you received unemployment benefits. Follow the advice offered by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling
(NFCC) to avoid problems during the tax season. Why is unemployment taxed? Because the money you received while unemployed is considered income, it is usually subject to the same tax requirements as regular wages. However, the revenue differs from a salary by avoiding payroll taxes, which typically pay towards Social Security and Medicare. Your state’s laws will determine whether you are required to pay taxes on your unemployment benefits. For instance, local governments that do not charge residents an income tax can avoid the fees. How to pay The easiest way to avoid a surprise expenditure at tax time is to have your state’s unemployment office withhold your check’s expense. This should have been discussed when you first applied for the benefits. Another option is to pay in estimated quarterly payments. It’s an excellent strategy to avoid penalties for failing to pay enough during the year. You may also wait until the fees are due and cover them in full. The NFCC suggests this option if you only expect to receive the benefits for a short period.
Higher standard deductions A standard deduction reduces the amount of your income that qualifies for federal taxes. Each year, these deductions usually increase to catch up with inflation. For 2020, the IRS reports these amounts for tax-filing statuses.
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