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Seniors toss their caps in tradition at the end of the 2018 St. Helens High School graduation held at the school’s athletic field.
2020 graduation to be different ing orders to slow COVID-19, new restrictive graduation guidelines have been issued by the Oregon Education Department (OED). See the guidelines with this story at thechronicleonline.com. In releasing the graduation guidelines, the OED stated, “despite recent modeling that shows current efforts are “flattening the curve” or slowing the spread of COVID-19, Oregon is still in the
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Seniors tossing their caps into the air has been the tradition of St. Helens High School over the years, but the 2020 graduation will have seniors following a more creative and health safety path as they graduate in early June. Due to the state’s social distanc-
midst of the outbreak and must continue to “Stay Home, Save Lives.” The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) recognize that this creates challenges for school districts and local communities that wish to provide students an opportunity to participate in the life milestone of a graduation ceremony or other year-end celebrations.”
St. Helens High School Activities Director Noelle Freshner has been charged with developing the schools 2020 graduation plans amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “It has been nuts,” Freshner said in describing the hours and days she has been devoting to the creative graduation ceremonies. At first, Freshner developed a graduation ceremony that would have taken place at the high school
Homeless count Reopening begins for census use those services, according to Burkhart. “Homeless” is a broad category that includes people who may be housed part of the time or none of the time. It does not necessarily mean those who only live outdoors. For those who live only outdoors, the second part of the
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It is time for the Census again, which is taken once every 10 years. While Columbia County being a rural population is already cause for it to be hard to count, there’s another population within the county that is definitely hard to count: those experiencing homelessness. The homeless count, originally expected to be completed by April 28, is still not finished. “Unfortunately due to the COVID-19, the count of people experiencing homelessness has been postponed,” United Way of Columbia County census community liaison Cameron Burkhart said. According to Burkhart, there is no date yet set for the official count of the homeless population, but the timeline for both parts of the count is currently under review by the U.S. Census Bureau to ensure that it happens as safely and accurately as possible. To complete the census, the count of people experiencing homelessness will be broken down into two parts, both of which are handled by local partners and organizations under the direction of the regional census & partnership leaders. The first part involves census workers going to service providers such as soup kitchens, regular food pickups, shelters and other places to interview and count those who
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Oregon Gov. Brown has extended her Stay at Home restrictions to July 6, but the order signed on May 1 allows her to terminate the restrictions at anytime if the situation warrants. The executive order made on March 8 was to expire May 7. State officials said they will continue to use science and data to
with the social distancing guidelines, but because of the encouragement and excitement offered by city and community members, the ceremony was changed and is now scheduled for 12 p.m. June 5 at the Columbia County Courthouse steps in downtown St. Helens.
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create criteria for reopening Oregon. Brown said the state has set a goal of testing 15,000 Oregonians per week, and currently, that testing is on track of meeting that goal. Oregon health officials said they’ve been able to administer on average 1,500 tests per day last week. As testing has become more readily available, they have begun to expand testing criteria to those experiencing even mild symptoms of COVID-19. Brown said they will continue to expand testing to anyone showing symptoms, provide priority testing for
facilities such as nursing homes and prisons, as well as make testing available for at risk populations and rural areas of the state. “In order to reopen and stay open, we must have randomized testing across the state,” Brown said. “A strategy of testing and tracing helps us identify who has the disease and who may be at risk of infection — knowledge that is incredibly powerful as we look to reopen.”
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Limited recreation reopening in Oregon STAFF REPORT chroniclenews@countrymedia.net
Oregon Governor Kate Brown has announced the limited opening of some state parks, outdoor recreation facilities, and areas across Oregon for day use effective today, May 5 Camping opportunities will become available as federal, state, local, and private providers are able to prepare their facilities for visitors. Ski resorts will also be able to resume activities under a new executive order that will be forthcoming, according to a release from Brown’s office. As this limited reopening occurs, it is essential that Oregonians recreate responsibly to protect the health, wellness, and safety of themselves and others in local communities. “Enjoying Oregon’s beauty and bounty is one of our state’s time-honored traditions,” Brown said. “As we begin to slowly open up recreation sites, state parks,
and ski areas opportunities, it is critical we ensure the health and safety of staff, volunteers, and the public. And that begins with each of us taking personal responsibility to be good stewards of our parks, and each other.” Under the Governor’s Stay Home, Save Lives executive order, not all outdoor recreation areas were closed. However, as concerns about public health and safety due to crowding and lack of physical distancing grew, Brown supported the decisions of local, state, and federal jurisdictions to close sites to protect the health and safety of their communities. Oregon’s outdoor recreation providers and the Oregon Health Authority have partnered to create recommendations for safely and gradually offering limited outdoor recreation opportunities. This approach will not open all day use and camping opportunities at once. Reopening outdoor recreation areas will be a phased approach as it becomes safe for some communities and
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recreational providers to do so, and will change the way that Oregonians visit some familiar sites. Columbia River Gorge parks and recreation areas, as well as coastal areas that are not yet ready to welcome visitors back, will remain closed for now, while the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department coordinates
with local jurisdictions and partners in Washington to determine the appropriate timing for reopening. Guidelines for responsible outdoor recreation include: • Prepare before you go. Limit your recreation activities, and recreate only with people in your own household. • Check what’s open
before leaving home. Your favorite trail or camp site may remain closed, or need to be closed on a temporary basis, to prevent crowding and protect public health. • Plan ahead and come prepared as service levels may be different than you are accustomed to. • Visitors may find limited restroom services available. Plan to bring your own soap, water, hand sanitizer, and toilet paper. • Bring a mask to cover your nose and mouth. Visit less crowded areas, visit during off-peak times, and have a back-up plan. • Not feeling well? Don’t go. If you have symptoms of a fever, cough, or shortness of breath, stay home. • Take care when you get there: Be safe and responsible by choosing activities within your comfort zone. • Leave no trace, and pack out what you pack in. • Maintain your own personal hygiene like washing your hands often, bringing your own water, hand sanitizer, soap, and toilet paper.
• Avoid crowds. Be prepared for last minute changes to ensure the safety and health of others. • All of the standard ways to protect public health apply in the outdoors too, like maintaining physical distance. • Keep at least six feet between you and other Oregonians enjoying the outdoors. Launch one boat at time to ensure other Oregonians have enough space to launch safely and securely. • Leave at least one parking space between your vehicle and the vehicle next to you. • It is wildfire season. Please remain safe and vigilant to ensure forest health and safety. Do not start fires in undesignated areas. Check if your campground or park allows outdoor fires before you strike a match. If permitted, make sure you are building a campfire properly and that you have water or an extinguisher on hand. Before you leave, ensure the campfire is out. If it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave.
Elks honor local students, Maximus Jones and Mackenzie Carlson STAFF REPORT chroniclenews@countrymedia.net
St. Helens High School has announced the selection of Maximus Jones as the Elks Teen of the Month for April and Mackenzie Carlson has been selected as the Elks Teen of the Month for March. According to a release, Jones is a great young man, full of humor, energy and a willingness to participate in all sorts of activities that help make a strong high school. “I was surprised,” Jones said. “It was something I have strived for but had no idea if I would every receive. It’s a real honor to be recognized for this award because it shows hard work does not go unseen.” “Maxi is a young man who could charm the pants off of a snake, and who isn’t afraid to check in, give his
best, and share a sense of humor for the ages,” St. Helens High School teacher Jessica Blount said. Jones participated in football, baseball and wrestling. He has also been involved in student council and was an assistant in the counseling and attendance office. He has been a volunteer umpire for St. Helens Little League and worked in many fundraisers for school causes, such as the Safe and Sober party. Jones said he is planning to apply to be an inside electrician apprentice with IBEW. He has been involved in the two-year student pre-apprenticeship R&R at the high school which he said gave him, “unmatched experience in the construction field.” Jones said he believes his greatest quality is his ability to lead others to work together and get things done.
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March Teen of the Month Mackenzie Carlson is described as an outstanding student, leader, and athlete and is the type of student that makes a high school a great place to be due to her energy and willing-
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ness to give and be positive, according to the release. Carlson has been very involved in school activities, especially sports and student government. She participated in school leadership for three years and is currently the ASB
Vice President. While helping to lead the school she also competed and was outstanding in a soccer, track, golf, and basketball and was awarded All League honors in each sport she participated in including soccer where she was All League all four years of high school and team captain for the last two. St. Helens High School teacher Kyle Brayton said in her four years of high school Carlson has made quite an impression on people. “Mackenzie is an impressive athlete that works hard to do well in her classes while also improving the school community,” Brayson said. “She is friendly, outgoing, and a valuable member of the Class of 2020. Seeing Mackenzie grow to be a leader not only in the classroom but also on the soccer field, basketball court, golf course as well as at SHHS
school assemblies has been a true joy.” “Mackenzie is a very warm and determined young lady who has found her voice to be a leader of hundreds of her peers,” Teacher Jessica Blount said. Carlson also gives to others by collecting books and passing them out at the Toy and Joy event, being an outdoor school student leader for two years, working in blood drives and for the past three years and she has delivered holiday cards and cookies to Avamere residents, according to the release. After high school Carlson said she plans to pursue an associates degrees in psychology at Portland Community College while joining the Cadet program to eventually become a police officer. Carlson said one of her best qualities is that she is a hard worker and has a big heart.
Qualified. Experienced. Judge Grant is endorsed by: • The Honorable Ted Grove, Presiding Circuit Judge for Columbia County • Jeff Auxier, Columbia County District Attorney • Terry Moss, retired St. Helens Police Chief • Mayor Rick Scholl of St. Helens • Mayor Rick Hobart of Vernonia • Mayor Bob Brajcich of Clatskanie • Councilor Joel Haugen of Scappoose City Council • Councilor Doug Morten, President of the St. Helens City Council • Paula Brownhill, Senior Clatsop County Circuit Judge • Cindee Matyas, Clatsop County Circuit Judge • Mari Garric Trevino, Presiding Judge, Tillamook County Circuit Court • Jim Fun, Washington County Circuit Judge • Rick Menchaca, Washington County Circuit Judge • Cheryl Albrecht, Multnomah County Circuit Judge • Amy Holmes Hehn, Multnomah County Circuit Judge • Jean Maurer, Senior Multnomh
County Circuit Judge • Circuit Judge Janet Stauffer, 7th Judicial District of Oregon • Circuit Judge Eva Temple, 6th Judicial District of Oregon • John Gutbezahl, private defense attorney and former Columbia County Deputy DA St. Helens attorneys: • Diana Shera Taylor • Mark Gordon • Mark Lang • Haley Borton • Tom Borton • Paul Aubry • Scott Baldwin • Kevin Ellis • David Brian Williamson (retired)
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Local beekeepers preparing for season CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net
Spring brings budding in the trees, and with them, bees. Lots of bees. Sometimes swarms of them. Columbia County residents who have found swarms of bees on their property have a group of people they can call for help: the members of the Columbia County Beekeepers. The beekeepers have their individual phone numbers listed on their Facebook page for easy access. The 10 active club members have been working together for approximately three years. They meet once a month at the Oregon State University Extension Office in St. Helens. They got their 501c3 status in January of this year, meaning they are officially recognized as a nonprofit club.
Encountering a bee swarm Columbia County Beekeepers president Paul Vincent has tips for anyone who encounters a swarm in their yard. The first thing to keep in mind is that they aren’t going to hurt you, he said. “A bee swarm has nothing to protect and they’re not going to hurt anybody,” Vincent said. “They’re looking for a home. If there’s hundreds of bees flying around your yard, they’re not going to hurt you. You could walk up to them and they won’t pay any attention to you.” Many people who see swarms in their yard might want to call an exterminator to get rid of them. That’s not necessarily the best idea, Vincent said, especially because bees are dying out because of colony collapse disorder. That exterminator would likely spray poison into the area
where the bees reside, resulting in a bunch of dead bees in the person’s home, as well as the larva that the bees have laid, Vincent said. The dead carcasses are prime attraction for mice and other insects seeking food. Capturing Instead, the Columbia County Beekeepers want to capture swarms and put them to good use, often by making wax or honey. “We take care of them, we test them for various diseases,” Vincent said. “We keep them healthy, keep them productive. If I catch a swarm, I make sure that person gets a quart of honey.” Vincent is in his third year of beekeeping and he said he is still what’s considered a beginning beekeeper with three hives at his house and five more hives at a yard in
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Paul Vincent and daughter in the process of capturing the first swarm of bees Vincent ever caught.
Warren. One of those hives was captured from a resident’s yard who was facing a swarm. Vincent said his goal is to get up to 25 or 30 hives. Capturing a swarm of bees is as tricky as it sounds. Vincent said the effort involves giving the bees a home to move into when they swarm and that sometimes requires a fair amount of equipment. Vincent recently caught a swarm that was residing about 20 feet up a tree. He couldn’t get a truck near it, so he taped a bucket to a 20-foot pole and used that to get the swarm. Hours later, the entire swarm had moved in. By capturing the queen bee and making others follow, Vincent said his effort was successful. Real work begins According to Vincent, once a hive has been captured is when the beekeepers real
work begins. “Honey and wax are the two basic products you can get out of them,” Vincent said. Beekeepers can look at selling honey and wax once their hive or hives get productive, with wax being able to be sold wholesale for makeup, candles and other products. But to do that, Vincent said beekeepers have to take care of the hives, and keeping a beehive healthy is somewhat similar to taking care of any other pet. You have to make sure the hive isn’t sick, Vincent said, otherwise they can spread the virus to other beehives. Last year, three of Vincent’s then-seven hives died because he said he wasn’t following proper disease control. It’s possible for beekeepers to grow their hives by splitting them, which is what Vincent plans to do with his hives. His goal is to get up to 12 splits by
May. He also has five swarm traps set up to catch any bee swarms looking for a home. Resources Anyone with a swarm in their yard who is interested in contacting Vincent for a bee swarm pickup is welcome to do so, and can call Vincent directly at 971-757-0397. Vincent said most of the time he is willing to do a bee swarm collection free of charge, but might have to charge $25 per hour if the collection will require a lot of equipment. But Vincent isn’t the only person to call in the event of a bee swarm situation. “There’s a swarm call list on our Facebook page, pinned to the top of the page, there’s a post,” Vincent said. Call one of those numbers below, there are seven or eight numbers on the page. That would be the best way to do it right now.”
Business Resource meeting May 6 The Port of Columbia County is offering assistance to small businesses in Columbia County in how to best navigate the application process for federal and state relief funds. The service is open to all small businesses in Columbia County and not limited to those within the port district. Local businesses seeking assistance are encouraged to attend a Small Business Re-
source Question and Answer Zoom meeting at 3 p.m. on May 6 with Mark Ellsworth. The port has contracted with Ellsworth, an experienced financial counselor and business consultant who is assisting small businesses throughout the county by identifying which government resources are available and guiding businesses through the administrative process.
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Reopening Oregon Phased approach
BRAD WITT Chronicle Guest Column
Reopening Oregon’s economy in a deliberate, safe manner is on everyone’s mind, and I was pleased to be joined by Elana PirtleGuiney, Legislative Director, Office of Governor Kate Brown for a virtual town hall this week to discuss that important topic. The Stay Home, Save Lives order has been working, and Oregon has one of the lower rates of infection, and now people are becoming more eager than ever to drop restrictions and get back into the community. As a first step, the state is going to be allowing non-emergency medical procedures to resume in May. There is still no vaccine or treatment for the novel coronavirus so even when we are able to reopen, it will not be business as usual. We will have fewer closures, but public safety requirements, such as social distancing, will remain in place. Unlike some states, Oregon will consider a regional approach to restarting the economy in rural areas where there are few or no COVID-19 cases. Clear focus State health officials are very clear about the components which need to be in place before a phased reopening can occur. They include declining numbers of people with COVID-19 symptoms and active cases. The virus remains in our communities, so when restrictions are lifted, infection rates may surge, and community hospitals must have the capacity to handle an influx of coronavirus patients. The state must continue our efforts to increase testing capacity, and if someone does contract the virus, contact tracing needs to in place to identify individuals who may have been exposed, and then isolate or quarantine them for an appropriate amount of time. While Governor Brown is conferring with health and industry experts about reopening the state’s economy, there is no set date for the beginning of easing restrictions. The timeline depends on the virus and infection rates.
Oregon will be using a phased approach, and Phase One will not be business as usual. We will have businesses opening their doors, but social distancing requirements will still be in place, and employees will still need to telework as much as possible. Whether bars and restaurants can reopen will depend on their environment. If it is an eatery that serves adult beverages, and can appropriately space customers, it may be reopened. Large venues for sporting events will not be allowed in Phase One, but there is consideration for churches and theaters. Vulnerable populations will need to continue to stay at home to avoid exposure. Town Hall Participants at this week’s town hall were able to ask many questions, and we had a lively discussion of various topics. Testing was of concern, and why Oregon seems to have low rates of testing. It was explained that private labs have been slow to come on line, but some of the larger drug store chains are planning to implement a drive-thru testing procedure in the coming weeks. We were asked about the implementation of antibody testing to determine if someone has been exposed, and is either asymptomatic, or recovered from the virus. While this will be helpful for future research, currently hospitals and medical personnel are concentrating on treating life-threatening cases, and there is no medical evidence that recovery from the virus offers any level of immunity from reinfection. There have also been questions about Governor Brown’s authority to issue executive orders to address the pandemic, and the duration of these orders. The Governor declared a state of emergency as a public health emergency, giving her the authority as approved by the Oregon Legislature to take any action that might be necessary to protect the public during this health emergency. There are two ways to
terminate the public health emergency, the Governor can issue a proclamation stating that the emergency no longer exists, or the Legislative Assembly can pass a joint resolution terminating the declaration of emergency. I was so pleased to have Ms. Pirtle-Guiney join us for the town hall, and I would like to be able to assist the Governor by supplying important data needed for the decision making process for reopening our economy. Be engaged I would like to hear from House District 31 elected officials, industry groups, and businesses about their capabilities to respond to public safety issues so we can reopen our economy safely and responsibly. This information on risk assessment will be channeled to the Governor’s office in an effort to evaluate the readiness of counties to begin reopening their local businesses. My Town Hall was such an informative meeting I’m hoping more people will be able to view it. We recorded the Zoom Town Hall virtual meeting, and it’s posted on my Facebook page. Also the good folks at KOHI Radio 1600 am will be replaying the town hall at 9 a.m. Sunday May 2. The show can be streamed by using this link: https://onlineradiobox. com/us/kohi/ As is the case with many public spaces, the Capitol Building remains closed to the public, but we monitor our email and phone daily, and we are working to assist constituents. If you need help or have an issue or concern regarding a state agency, contact my office and we’ll see what can be done. Please take care of yourself and each other. Be Safe. Rep. Brad Witt serves House District 31. He may be reached at: • Email: Rep.BradWitt@ oregonlegislature.gov • Telephone: 503-9861431 • Capitol Building: 900 Court St NE, H-382, Salem, OR, 97301 • Website: http://www. oregonlegislature.gov/witt
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To the Community MIMI HALEY Chronicle Guest Column
With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Columbia Pacific CCO is keenly aware of the additional burdens and challenges for everyone. We are so thankful for the dedication and response from health care providers and our local safety net organizations that are working to keep our communities safe during this unprecedented situation. We are also grateful for the tireless efforts of local first responders, grocery store employees, delivery drivers, educators and all essential workers who are doing what they can to continue to serve the community. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many organizations and individuals have come up with innovative ways to take care of all of those in need. With more residents filing for unemployment and for coverage under the Oregon Health Plan, there is a higher number of people who need help. Their needs can range from food security to housing, from access to physical, dental and mental health care to needing medical equipment, rides to the doctor and more.
Our hope is that, with more telephone and video appointment options, our members can stay connected to the health care they need right now. Our staff continues to work closely with federal and state officials to allow payments for such visits, whenever possible, to keep members and clinic staff as safe as possible. These new ways of delivering services allow members to continue getting the care they need when they need it, while reducing barriers that result from social distancing. These innovations in care, driven by the current pandemic, are a silver lining to these dark and cloudy days. Just as we partnered with providers and communities in the early days of this crisis, we are looking forward to working together to help our health care systems start to restore services in a safe and responsible way, enhancing and improving the way services are delivered. We have found that many are amenable to receiving some services via telephone and video; we will work with providers to keep or enhance these services to the extent possible. To further support providers during this time, we also provided stabilizing pay-
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Voices of the Community Attorneys We are practicing attorneys in Columbia County with well over 100 combined years of practice in front of Columbia County judges. We believe Michael T. Clarke is the right choice for change on our Columbia County Bench. He is professional. He follows the law. He works hard. These are the traits that make good judges. Mr. Clarke is also fair, honest, and thoughtful. Please join us in bringing Michael T. Clarke to the Bench by voting Clarke for Columbia County Circuit Court Judge, Position 3. Agnes M. Petersen St. Helens David B. Herr Scappoose Mary Anne Anderson St. Helens Stephen D. Petersen Rainier
Dudzic for Commissioner I just watched Margaret Magruder’s County Commissioner campaign video, recorded when she ran for office FOUR years ago. I guess she didn’t bother to make a new one as she had nothing new to say. My question to my fellow Columbia County citizens - won’t you expect after serving as County Commissioner for three and ½ years Margaret would have something new to say? Something about what she has learned, something about things she improved, something about visionary plans for the next four years. But she had nothing to say: no new learnings to offer, no plans for future years. She has the same video because her thinking is in the same place it was four years ago. Is this really someone you want guiding us for another four years? Four more years of status quo/learning nothing/doing nothing? My vote is for Brandee Dudzic – someone who has studied our county and understands our issues; a criti-
cal thinker who will partner with our businesses to help them grow; someone who will work on a new transportation plan vs settle for one done years ago; someone who will partner with parents and schools to help our younger citizens through their difficult times. We need a forward thinker. Not someone who has learned nothing and settles for same ol/same ol. Time to make a positive step forward by voting for Brandee Dudzic for County Commissioner. Jolene Jonas Scappoose
Support for Margaret Magruder I have known Margaret Magruder and her family for most of my life. They have been very active in our community. I believe Margaret has the best interest of the entire county. She has a balance approach to industry and the environment. She is protective of our farm lands. Yes, we have a lot of farm land in the north county that has not been used for years. The people of the north county would love to see this land put to good farming use. There are those who say they support Our farmers but do nothing. Margaret has a farming background and is very capable of promoting this industry. Margaret is hard working, caring, and capable. She has earned our support and deserves our vote. Bob Brajcich Clatskanie
Dear City of St. Helens Have you been paying attention to economic news? In case you missed it, the world has entered a global recession. In the last six weeks more than 35 million people in the U.S. have filed for
unemployment and the Gross Domestic Product for the first quarter of 2020 shrank by more than 4%. Just five days ago, on April 30, the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis predicted that unemployment in 2020 could reach beyond not only the 2008 recession but likely beyond the crash of 1929. The following national chains have filed for bankruptcy in the last two months: J. Crew, True Religion, Modell’s Sporting Goods, Pier 1, Golds Gym, American Greeting Cards, SFP Franchise, and Bluestream Brands. The entire country is hunkering down. On April 28th the following was reported by Oregon Public Broadcasting from the Oregon Governor’s office: “the state’s chief financial officer directed agencies to submit plans for 8.5% cuts in their allotted general fund spending for the two-year budget cycle.” Yet somehow the City of St Helens’ has proposed for 2020-2021 a rosy city budget increase from $42,754,450 to $43,121,000. The general fund is shown to increase from $10,399,000 to $10,681,000, including a generous increase of more than $600,000 for “charges for services”. Eleven out of twelve city departments have proposed increases in personnel expenditures (wages) and eight of the twelve departments are proposing increases in material expenditures. Dear City of St Helens, when all around you people are losing their jobs and local businesses are on the brink of bankruptcy, is it responsible to propose an increase in the city budget? Al Petersen St. Helens
Re-Elect Grant As you might imagine, prosecutors and criminal defense attorneys frequently disagree. But while we have a constitutional duty to be adversaries, Columbia County’s District Attorney and the Justice Alliance of Columbia County, our largest defense consortium, are united in
our belief that Judge Jenefer Grant should be reelected to the Columbia County Circuit Court. We believe that Judge Grant’s integrity and experience make her the best candidate. Judge Grant is a person of integrity, something we witness on a daily basis. Her compassion, open-mindedness, and ethics are undeniable. When Judge Grant presides over a criminal case, she sympathizes with defendants and victims alike and makes hard choices with the well-being and dignity of the parties in mind. In her dealings with prosecutors, defense attorneys, or struggling clients, she is respectful and willing to change her mind when an argument is persuasive. Her intellectual honesty reflects her high ethical values and her conduct in and out of the courtroom shows that her singular motivation is truth and justice. Further, experience matters in this judicial race. While we respect Mr. Clarke as a person and as a civil attorney, his lack of criminal justice experience should concern voters. Defense attorneys and prosecutors know that criminal law is often highly technical. The most well-intentioned judge can misapply the laws in ways that have devastating consequences for both sides. Wrongfully sending someone to prison is a terrible injustice. So too is the emotional pain that a victim endures when a case is reversed on appeal and they must return to court to relive their trauma. Similarly, a large portion of Columbia County’s cases are juvenile matters, where a judge often has to decide whether to take a child from his or her parents. Judge Grant has worked tirelessly to improve our system in these cases. She has dramatically reduced the number of children in foster care and the length of time spent in foster care, while also increasing services for families. This type of law is specialized and children would suffer without Judge Grant’s experience. Judge Grant should be reelected because of her integrity, ethics, and experience
with criminal and juvenile law. Columbia County’s District Attorney and the Justice Alliance of Columbia County agree on this point. When prosecutors and defense attorneys unite on such an important issue, that should tell you something. Jeff Auxier, Columbia County District Attorney Justice Alliance of Columbia County: Diana Shera Taylor Mark Lang Paul Aubry Haley Borton Tom Borton John Schlosser Gabriel Biello Kevin Ellis Shannon Mortimer
Support for Grant I have had the great privilege of knowing Judge Jenefer Grant for some years now. She is a fair and capable judge and our county is lucky to have such a person on the bench. Judge Grant has good command of her court and strong knowledge of civil and criminal law. She is an asset that we can’t afford to lose. As a person, Judge Grant is empathetic and personable. She takes her duties seriously, follows the law and at the same time, never hesitates to show kindness and humility. We are well-served with her on the bench. Judge Grant has earned and deserves our votes. Please join me in supporting her. Bob Brajcich Clatskanie
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The Magruder family has served this county for many years in various public offices. Margaret was raised in Clatskanie on a farm outside of town and lives there to this day. She knows the needs of Columbia County and is one who knows how to work hard to accomplish what needs to happen in Columbia County. She is kind and caring and has great knowledge and has a work ethic that is next to none other. When you re-elect her to the office of County Commissioner you do the best for this community. I support her without any reservation. She is a problem solver who will work hard for you in the future as she has in the past. Great job, Margaret.
To all homeowners in the Rainier Cemetery District. This is a pleading to each of us. It is asking what amounts to approximately $10? If your home is valued around $200,000, that is $10 (not a month) but for the whole year. The three cemeteries that I drive by are always beautiful. I never thought too much of them being any other way, but to find out that we have 12 in our district that are maintained, we can see why the raise is needed. I know taxes are such a sore spot, especially now, but we need to honor our ancestors, family and our friends who have gone before us. This is such a small gift for such a needed project.
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This is to express our support for Brandee Dudzic for Columbia County Commissioner. We live down the street from her and can assure you, she really looks out for her neighbors—especially the ones who just really need a break. She’s a patriotic veteran, who is gung-ho on problem-solving. Brandee sincerely cares for people. She is a loving mother and a people person who stands up for the underdog. We know that Brandee was born in far north snow and ice country by Lake Superior and has been a great neighbor here as a homeowner in Columbia County 15 years. That is long enough to really know what our county needs but not so long that she has been sucked into a good old boys network. Brandee
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experience with government agencies, both state and federal, is a must in order for the citizens and businesses of Columbia County to qualify for every recovery dollar possible. This is not the time to ‘learn on the job’. Not one of the three candidates running against Margaret Magruder has the experience on the county, state or federal level that she does. Her work ethic is beyond anyone’s expectation and her passion for our county is well known. Ensure that we continue to have the strongest possible advocate for the citizens of Columbia County and join me in reelecting Margaret Magruder for County Commissioner, Position 1.
I support Judge Magruder for Grant commissioner I have known Judge Jenefer Stenzel Grant for 24 years. Twelve years when she was an attorney appearing in my court and twelve as a colleague on the Columbia County Circuit Court Bench. During all this time Judge Grant has been extremely honest and forthright. I do not share concerns expressed to the contrary. As I have previously indicated, I support her re-election as she has shown herself to
Our commissioners have many responsibilities. Among them is making decisions on how our tax dollars are spent and what services we can afford, and those we cannot. They try to find solutions to problems that include homelessness, the housing shortage, law enforcement, mass transit and budgeting to name a few. On top of this usual load the commissioners are now navigating the COVID-19 world where
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Public Notices CH20-1386
NOTICE OF HEARING Monday May 18th, 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will be conducting a training work session meeting on May 18, 2020. Topics being discussed will be
the use of technology for conducting remote access Planning Commission meetings and the use of the GoTo Meeting application. SAID PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Columbia County
Planning Commission on Monday, May 18, 2020, at 230 Strand, St. Helens, Oregon, starting at or after 6:30 p.m. on May 6, 2020. THE PLANNING COMMISSION, Jeff VanNatta, Chairman.
CH20-1387
NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTTEE MEETING A public meeting of the Budget Committee of Meadowview Service District, Columbia County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020, will be held at 230 Strand Street St. Helens, Oregon 97051. The meeting will take place on May 13, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to receive
the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. This is a public meeting where deliberations of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after May 13, 2020 at (https://
www.columbiacountyor. gov/meadowview-lightingdistrict). Notice: If the Pandemic precautions are still in place on May 13, 2020, the meeting will be conducted digitally by phone or by other electronic means. Information about the meetings and public comment process will be placed on the Columbia County website, above.
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NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTTEE MEETING A public meeting of the Budget Committee of Columbia County Development Agency, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020, will be held at 230 Strand Street St. Helens, Oregon 97051. The meeting will take place on May 13, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. The purpose of the meeting is to
receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. This is a public meeting where deliberations of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on
or after May 13, 2020 at (http://www.ccdaoregon. org/documents). Notice: If the Pandemic precautions are still in place on May 13, 2020, the meeting will be conducted digitally by phone or by other electronic means. Information about the meetings and public comment process will be placed on the CCDA website, above.
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NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING A public meeting of the Budget Committee of Columbia River Fire & Rescue, Columbia County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, will be held virtually via Go To Meeting application. The public is invited to call in to visually attend the meeting at (786) 535-3211 on May 12, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. The
purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. A copy of the budget document may be inspected on or after April 17, 2020 at 270 Columbia Blvd., St. Helens between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. or on the District website at http://www. crfr.com/district-budgetand-statistics.html. This
is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may call in to the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. Please notify the District of your desire to speak by emailing nelsonm@crfr.com by 6:00 p.m. on May 12, 2020. For more information, please visit the District website at www.crfr.com.
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REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE The City of Scappoose is requesting proposals from qualified members of the Oregon State Bar to serve as a Municipal Court Judge for the City of Scappoose. The Proposal and all amendments must be signed and submitted no later than May 18, 2020 by 4:00 p.m., to the address below. Proposals must be submitted with five (5) hardcopies, one (1) being original, in a sealed envelope and designated with proposal title. To assure that your proposal receives priority treatment, please mark as follows. City Municipal Court Judge. Due: May 18, 2020. City of Scappoose– City Hall Attn: City Recorder Susan Reeves, MMC, 33568 E Columbia Ave, Scappoose, OR 97056. The City of Scappoose will receive sealed proposals from qualified members of the Oregon State
Bar to serve as a Municipal Court Judge for the City until May 18, 2020, at Scappoose City Hall, located at 33568 E Columbia Ave, Scappoose, Oregon 97056. Interested parties are invited to submit a proposal outlining their experience and qualifications in performing work directly related to the services required as detailed in the Request for Proposal (RFP) packet. While the City is requesting proposals for a Municipal Court Judge, this action should not be seen as a negative reflection on the services currently being provided. No proposal will be considered unless fully completed in a manner provided in the RFP packet. Facsimile and electronic (email) proposals will not be accepted nor will any proposal be accepted after the stated due date and time.
Any proposal received after the closing time will be returned to the submitting proposer unopened after a contract has been awarded for the required services. Proposers are required to certify non-discrimination in employment practices, and identify resident status as defined in ORS 279A.120(b). Pre-qualification of proposers is not required. All proposers are required to comply with the provisions of Oregon Revised Statutes and Local Contract Review Board (LCRB) Policy. The City may reject any proposal not in compliance with all prescribed public bidding procedures and requirements and may reject for good cause any or all proposals upon a finding of the City if it is in the public interest to do so.
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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 LAURIE LYNN WALKER, Deceased. Case NO. 20PB02465 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
to present their claims, with vouchers attached, within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice to the personal representative at 52490 SE 2nd Street, Suite 100, Scappoose, OR 97056, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the
proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. DATED and first published, April 29, 2020. Clarke Griffin, LLC, 52490 SE 2nd St. Ste. 100, Scappoose, OR 97056, (503)543-4800.
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NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING A public meeting of the Port of Columbia County Budget Committee, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, will be held in the Port of Columbia County Office Boardroom, 100 E Street, Columbia City, Oregon. The meeting will be an electronic Zoom meeting taking place on Wednesday, May 20, 2019 at 8:30 am. https://us02web.
zoom.us/j/88458576466. Meeting ID: 884 5857 6466 Password: 016909. Call in 1-669-9009128 – same ID & Passcode as above. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may call in to the meeting and discuss
the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after May 13, 2020 at the Port Office, 100 E Street, Columbia City, Oregon, between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 p.m. The budget document will also be available on our website (on or after May 13, 2020) at www.portofcolumbiacounty. org.
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NOTICE OF MEETING CCRider Transit Advisory Committee will be meeting via GoTo Meeting on: 5/19/2020 @ 4:00pm https://www.gotomeet.me/ ColumbiaCo-MR You can also dial in using your phone. United States (Toll Free):
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To help achieve these goals, health officials will be launching a testing program called ‘Be The Key,’ which will be a study with 100,000 randomly selected Oregonians. It will be done in partnership with Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) and the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health and the state. The program provides monitoring, some testing and real-time mapping to “get people back to school and work faster while avoiding a second wave infections,” OHSU’s website says in announcing the research. Through the course of the study, a selected team of health professionals will track the temperatures and other COVID-19 symptoms of all participants to make quick decisions. Brown’s contact tracing plan sets a goal of training at least 600 contact tracers, deployed statewide by county, with a focus on recruiting individuals with cultural and linguistic competence for the populations they serve. Participants will: • Be selected at random to represent the state’s ethnic, socioeconomic and geographically diverse population.
1 866 899 4679 or United States: +1 (312) 757-3119 Access Code: 306-201-837. Meeting will be held inperson if possible. Updates will be posted on our website and our Facebook page. • Receive an invitation to enroll, via U.S. mail, starting the week of May 11. • Monitor their temperature and other symptoms every day over 12 months using stateof-the-art technology, such as Kinsa smart thermometers, to collect real-time data. • If they show symptoms, they will receive a home test kit. This will enable them to detect the virus at its earliest stage so they can better protect themselves, their family and the community. • Be referred to the Oregon Health Authority for followup and appropriate action as needed. OHSU says the results are expected to:
• Provide a more accurate understanding of Oregon’s infection rate. • Gather data about the virus in Oregon to determine the link between easing physical distancing measures and any rise in infections. • Identify COVID-19 cases in their earliest stages, so swift contact tracing and isolation can help control the spread of the disease. • Provide early warnings of virus hot spots, so swift action can limit spread before community physical distancing measures need to be reinstated. • Identify asymptomatic (without symptoms) outbreaks
The Public Notice deadline is Fridays by noon. Late submissions are not guaranteed to make it into the paper. and infected people — infections that would otherwise be an invisible factor in the spread of the coronavirus. • Focus special attention on high-risk populations and underserved communities to make sure no groups are left out or left vulnerable as our society emerges from this pandemic. “We are all in this together, together we can be the key to beating the disease,” Brown said. With new testing and tracing methods in place, the state is eyeing a mid-May date to begin the first phase of reopening Oregon in rural counties. New modeling shows that easing restrictions runs the risk of increasing Coronavirus infections in Oregon. The modeling suggests that Gov. Brown’s March stay-home order reduced infections by about 70 percent from what it could have been. Brown said the state is taking a cautious approach moving forward. “Make no mistake, physical distancing will remain apart of our daily lives until we have a vaccine,” Brown said. “We’re not going to be able to open Oregon quickly or in one swoop. The process is going to be happening slowly.” Brown was not specific as to which counties will begin reopening first, but stated that she will be speaking with a few
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With new testing and tracing methods in place, state officials are eyeing a mid-May date to begin the first phase of reopening Oregon in rural counties.
Eastern Oregon counties soon regarding criteria and ability to test and trace cases. Sector-specific reopening draft plans Prior to her Friday, May 1 new conference detailing the testing and contract tracing efforts, Brown released draft sector-specific guidance documents that could be used in the state’s reopening frame work. Read the full draft documents at thechronicleonline.com. The guidance to employers suggest they consider keeping a record of name, contact information and date/time of visit for customers/visitors for purposes of contract tracing if
needed. Businesses should inform customers/visitors of the reason the information is being collected and how the information will be used, according to the draft document. The guidance to restaurants to reopen stresses social distancing, on-site consumption of food must end at 10 p.m. and prohibits customer selfservice, including buffets. The retail guidance reopening document strongly recommends employees and customers wear cloth face masks and for employers to use signage to encourage physical distancing. “These documents are a product of our sector-specific working group discussions with business owners and other stakeholders,” Brown’s press secretary Liz Merah told The Chronicle. “Generally speaking, the goal is to develop guidance for these business sectors that will keep employees and patrons safe from COVID-19 as we work to gradually and safely reopen Oregon.” Merah said the guidance materials are draft documents only, and are subject to change. Read the draft documents attached to this story. No specific time line has been announced by Brown for reopening Oregon’s society and economy. Columbia County COVID-19 cases continued to hold steady at 14 with no deaths,
769 people tested negative and 12 people have recovered as of May 4, according to Columbia County Health. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) reports the statewide death rate remains at 113. There have been no reports of new deaths for the past two days linked to the virus. As of May 4, there are 65 new cases and 14 presumptive cases reported by the OHA, with the statewide total at 2,839 cases in Oregon since the pandemic began. The OHA is now reporting presumptive cases in its daily public report, which is consistent with recently amended guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A presumptive case is someone who does not have a positive PCR test -- a “Polymerase Chain Reaction” that confirms if a person has COVID-19 -- but is showing symptoms and has had close contact with a confirmed case. If they later test positive by PCR, those will be recategorized as confirmed cases. To see more case and county level data, visit the Oregon Health Authority website, which OHA updates once a day at, www.healthoregon.org/ coronavirus. Follow breaking Oregon reopening developments at thechronicleonline.com.
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Jackie S. Berglund
March 27, 1942 ~ April 30, 2020 Jackie Sterling Berglund, age 78, passed away in St. Helens, Oregon on April 30, 2020. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
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June 16, 1927 ~ April 25, 2020 Betty Rushing-Schwab passed away on April 25, 2020 in Gresham, Oregon. She was born June 16, 1927 to John and Birdie Dowell, in La Grande, Oregon. Betty was a long-time resident of St. Helens, Oregon, and an active member of the community. She was coowner to Coleman-Rushing Funeral Home and Coos County Mortuaries, a member of First Christian Church in St. Helens since 1959, a member of the Christian Women’s Fellowship, P.E.O. member, Business Professional Women’s member,
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munity meals in both Oregon and Washington states. Betty was an avid golfer, enjoyed salmon fishing, and was a loyal/long-time Portland Trailblazer fan. Betty has touched the lives of many, and she will be deeply missed. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, Betty’s funeral service was held for immediate family members only, at Columbia Memorial Gardens in Scappoose, Oregon, May 2, 2020. Betty had many friends and the concern, kind words, and cards provided by everyone are very appreciated by the family.
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Feb. 15, 1964 ~ April 12, 2020 Vivian Marie Brown was born on Feb. 15, 1964. She passed away on April 12, 2020. She was preceded in death by her stepfather Robert Sweet and her brother Gary M. Brown. Vivian is survived by her life partner Anthony Boyce of 21 years; mother Clarice Sweet; father Gary V. Brown and wife Brigetta; son Garrett Sweet and wife Lyndsey Sweet; daughter Tia Wonderly; son Travis Wonderly and
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Freshner said the graduation will now have students driven to the court house steps with immediate family in the vehicles. Each student will emerge from the vehicles, walk up the court house steps, receive their diploma, walk back and enter the vehicle and leave. “By moving it to the court house, It actually made our plan better because it provides the ability of each of the names of the graduating students to be announced and by having school board members sitting in the town squad to watch and cheer for our students, it will feel more like the original ceremony,” she said. “It went from a pick up and drive through, to an actual ceremony.” Freshner said due to the state’s current health emergency restrictions, no public gathering will be allowed during the Friday event. A Thursday night cruise from 8 to 10 p.m. Thursday, June 4, is planned through downtown St. Helens with the graduating seniors and community members who wish to participate. The cruise is also designed to follow social distancing requirements. Other traditional graduation ceremony events are planned separately and will be video taped, such as student speeches, awards and scholarships, for a virtual online YouTube presentation. Details of the graduation events and the cruise were scheduled to be posted at the St. Helens High School website this week. Scappoose, Rainier and Clatskanie High Schools are also planning social distancing graduation ceremonies. Follow the St. Helens High School graduation events at thechronicleonline. com and in the Wednesday print editions of The Chronicle.
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1 Arrest follows Rainier house fire JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net
A house fire and explosion on Price Road near Rainier has led to a criminal investigation and the arrest of a local man. The fire, determined to be intentionally caused, occurred at approximately 1 p.m. April 28, at 75833 Price Road. Investigators said an explosion during the fire sent glass flying injuring at least three nearby neighbors. Investigators have determined the fire to be arson fol-
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count for homeless people is how that number is found. “For this portion of the count, census workers perform interviews at known camps, gathering places, or any other locations where folks are known to stay overnight,” Burkhart said. The process for how to count the homeless during social distancing with COVID-19 is still unclear, Burkhart said. “Both aspects of the count of people experiencing homelessness are huge efforts coordinated by a number of great local organizations, volunteers, and census workers,” Burkhart said. The reason why Columbia County, and every community across the United States, takes part in the census is to establish what kind of support the community needs over the next 10 years, before the next
lowing a confession by Adam Joseph Sewald. In court documents filed by Columbia County District Attorney Jeff Auxier, Sewald admitted setting the fire because, “voices told him to do it.” Read the Affidavit for Probable Cause with this story at thechronicleonline.com. Clatskanie Fire Protection District Chief Steve Sharek said as fire crews were dispatched to the Price Road fire scene, they were advised by 911 dispatch of a second structure fire which was on Shepard Road. Additional fire crews from Rainier were
also being sent to both fire locations. “It is uncommon to get two fires so close like that,” Sharek said. “It stretched us pretty thin.” As firefighters arrived at the Price Road incident they spotted flames and smoke engulfing a mobile home. Sharek said the fire destroyed the home and the cause was determined to be suspicious. “Our investigation showed suspicious circumstances and we notified law enforcement,” Sharek said. Columbia County Sher-
census occurs. For example, an accurate count may mean a new seat for Oregon in the House of Representatives. Also, every person counted means $3,200 in federal funding per year to the state. “This is especially important for our vulnerable populations--including people experiencing homelessness-- for whom this support is vital. Columbia County is historically undercounted and, as a result, does not receive the full federal support it’s due,” Burkhart said. Populations that are hard to count because of their location are one concern, but it is also a concern to count those who are worried about privacy violations. Those who are worried about their immigration status, for example, may not want to participate for fear of legal repercussions later. However, no one needs to worry about participating in the census later violating his or her privacy, according to Burkhart. “All of the information shared on the census is pri-
vate and protected by Title 13,” Burkhart said. Title 13 is part of the United States Code. It stipulates that private information, such as names, addresses, Social Security Numbers, and telephone numbers are never published. It also states that the Census Bureau’s purpose is to collect information to produce statistics and that personal information cannot be used against respondents by any government agency or court. “I think knowing that the data is secure is especially important for our vulnerable populations who may be concerned that sharing their personal information might put them at risk,” Burkhart said. Burkhart stressed that she wanted everyone to participate in the census. “Filling out the census form is easy, takes only 10 minutes, and provides a huge service to the future of our community,” Burkhart said.
iff’s Office (CCSO) deputies and Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers conducted the criminal investigation into the fire and submitted their report to Auxier. In the court record, Sewald told the deputy that he lit a couch in the home on fire using a torch-style lighter. Sewald was arrested and taken to the Columbia County Jail. He faces multiple charges, including first degree arson, menacing, violation of a restraining order, contempt of court,
unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, third degree robbery and criminal driving. At the Shepard Road fire, Sharek said the building was a garage converted into a sewing room and storage shed with an automobile inside. Sharek said the blaze did up to $25,000 damage. There were no injuries reported at the Shepard Road fire. The cause was undetermined at press time. Spark said the Shepard Road blaze did not appear to be suspicious and that the two fires were not linked.
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Voices of the Community Continued Brandee Dudzic for Columbia County Board of Commissioners The Columbia County Board of Commissioners currently has two positions up for re-election, and I am writing to recommend Brandee Dudzic for Columbia County Commissioner Position 1. I met Brandee for the first time in 2018 when she hosted a Non-Violent Communication Workshop, and since then, watched her build and lead a 501c3 nonprofit for veterans. She is a working mother and serves our community in the best interest of our children and future generations. Brandee stands by the value that we are only as strong as a community as the most vulnerable among us. She holds a Masters Degree in Conflict Resolution and is an Army Veteran and mother. Electing her is an opportunity to bring a new perspective to Columbia County. I am confident Brandee Dudzic is the person best qualified for the Columbia County Board of Commissioners, Position 1, in this May election. Kimberly O’Hanlon St. Helens
Shutdown Governor Brown has extended our shutdown another 60 days. To a lot of us in Columbia County, this is a huge setback not only in our personal lives but our economy. It seems that Governor Brown is not listening to the people of Oregon. How many businesses must close in our county, and how many will suffer the devastating economic effects of not having an income to provide for their families before she considers opening the state to business?
Everyone is feeling the effect of her poor decisions, through increased taxes and the inability to go to the local businesses. I understand the need to be safe during the Covad virus. What I cannot understand why it is ok to go into Walmart or other places that are open with others who may carry the disease; it is not ok to go camping in our state parks or go out on your boat on our rivers. Just who is she trying to protect? Oregon, like all the other states, get additional federal funding during a crisis. The Governor declared that Oregon is in an emergency crisis and is getting Federal funds. Where are they? The longer the state is closed, the more federal funds. She wants funds for illegal immigrants, but what about the legal residents, especially those hard-working people who cannot pay their mortgage, feed their families, or even get healthcare? She is robbing Oregon of its assets and we must hold her accountable for her actions. Lorene Nowling Deer Island
Cast your vote for Dudzic As you fill out your ballots in the coming weeks, I hope you will join me in casting your vote for Brandee Dudzic for Columbia County Commissioner Position 1. Brandee’s training in conflict resolution makes her uniquely qualified to serve and build partnerships as County Commissioner. Beyond that, her conviction to serve and stand up for community has convinced me that she will work to move Columbia County forward in a smart and fair direction. I first met Brandee while she was wearing her uniform and petitioning for the rights of deported U.S. veterans. I was impressed by her passion but more so by her drive to look for a solution and, finding none, to create a solution. She has the drive and leader-
ship capacity to do the same here in Columbia County – find and create solutions. As a mother, I support Brandee’s commitment to the future generation – both through smart investment which brings local jobs and capitalizes on the tremendous recreation and tourism opportunities as well as the enduring promise of a clean and protected environment. I am confident Brandee Dudzic is the best qualified candidate for Columbia County Board of Commissioners, Position 1.
our housing crisis. She will leverage tourism and recreation to generate revenue and jobs. Brandee is committed to earning your trust by promoting transparent and accessible local government. Sincerely, Greg Pettit Warren
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Vote for Brandee Dudzic for County Commissioner The Columbia County Democratic Party overwhelmingly endorsed Brandee Dudzic for Columbia County Commissioner Position 1. Brandee Dudzic has been a tireless advocate for hundreds of Columbia County residents, navigating complex service agencies on their behalf. She founded a leading nonprofit for veterans. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a master’s degree in Conflict resolution from Portland State University. She is a veteran, a mother and a neighbor. Perhaps most importantly, she has shown that she will not compromise her values and is willing to fight against injustice and systems rigged for the rich, powerful, and well connected. She has not accepted money from corporate donors who use their money to influence County decisions. She recognizes the need to lead for the next generation, our children. She will work to build a sustainable economy and recognizes that to do so, we must keep our Columbia County livable and competitive. She is committed to finding solutions to
Having a cardiac event the first week of February I’ve been quarantined at home six weeks longer than most of Oregon. It’s like serving in Vietnam where everyday was the same and the days and months seemed to float by. I received an Oregon Voters’ Pamphlet a few days ago so I guess it’s the end of April. Although the United States is a democracy the election process is basically controlled by the two major political parties therefore Non Affiliated Voters like my wife and I are limited during the primary election to vote on county commissioners and ballot measures which for us is okay. But it does seem odd since the passage of the Motor Voter law went into effect in 2016 the Secretary of State reports show that 18 of Oregon’s 36 counties have a Non Affiliated Voter majority and the Non Affiliated Voters are on track to surpass Democrats as the state’s majority voting block in August yet Oregon is still considered a ‘Blue’ state. I feel the current political climate has destroyed people’s faith in leadership and with the Coronavirus our society is undergoing a dramatic change. On-line education will become the norm; no more large crowd events like sports, fairs and concerts; social distancing at restaurants and on airplanes doesn’t appear profitable, and the list just keeps getting bigger. It’s time to end xenophobic and partisan politics in Oregon and focus on our new reality. Joe Turner Columbia City
Support for Casey Garrett I first met Casey Garrett a few years back when I found out someone was repairing the docks on Coon Island. When I found out that Casey planned and executed this project with the help of local Contractors, local boaters and donated material, on his own donated time, I was instantly impressed. Since Columbia County did not have any money in the budget for these repairs, Casey took action. After that project was done, Casey decided to take on Gilbert River docks. This project was quite a bit bigger than the Coon Island project, but again, he found there was no money in the County budget for any of it. After brainstorming, they came up with ways to raise money for the repairs outside county funding. This entailed working with all the local boating clubs, yacht clubs, general public and local businesses to donate time, labor, materials and money. It took several months to raise the money needed for this project, but Casey was right there the whole time and when it was time to execute, he was the first one on the job to get started. I can honestly say – Casey Garrett cares about this County and will not let anything stop him from doing the right thing for the residents who call this home. We need someone like Casey who has proven he will always have our back. Lori Senz Scappoose
Election Should I get elected, I will move swiftly to raise the depletion fee from $.15 to at least $.60/ton with accompanying direction for the weigh master to verify amounts of rock being mined daily. I believe it’s near 12,000 ton/day. I want to hire a full time county manager and cut the
commissioner’s pay to make way for the salary-benefit package. Voters want a firm commitment from other candidates pre-election exactly how they would vote; With or against? Wayne Mayo Scappoose
Re-elect Grant I am writing this letter in support of Judge Jenefer Grant for re-election. I have know Judge Grant personally and professionally for over 20 years. When I was a prosecutor in the Columbia County District Attorney’s Office, she was a defense attorney. She always carried herself professionally, and zealously and ethically represented her clients. Her mission was not simply a good result for her clients but also to find a solution to address the issues facing her client to prevent recidivism. Such an approach benefits not only that person, but his or her family, friends and the community. She has continued that approach as a judge. She seeks a fair and just resolution of the merits of the case as well as what happens next. Sometimes punishment is the appropriate outcome, sometimes treatment and other remedial measures. Sometimes a combination of a number of factors. Her experience as a trial lawyer and as a judge gives this community a tremendous asset for justice. Criminal law is the biggest section of the docket. The rules of evidence, constitutional law and sentencing are very complex. Trial work is difficult for even experienced criminal law practitioners. It is not knowledge that can be learned on the fly. Trial experience matters. The wrong decision can unjustly effect victims, defendants, the community and justice. I urge you to vote for Judge Jenefer Grant. John Gutbezahl Lake Oswego
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Please take this opportunity to recognize our devoted teachers in the St. Helens School District. Clatskanie School District Superintendent Cathy Hurowitz This is a time for us to show our appreciation and gratitude for the work our teachers do for our students. This year’s Teacher Appreciation Week is probably more well deserved than most. Teachers walked out of their classrooms on March 13 not knowing that it would be their last day in class with their students and that they would be required to provide Distance Learning for All for the rest of the school year.
Clatskanie teachers rose to the challenge. Our teachers flipped the switch on learning almost overnight while feeling just as much stress as everyone else due to the Covid 19 pandemic. With schools closed and most of us in quarantine, this year proves more difficult to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week. The Covid19 pandemic and Distance Teaching makes this year unlike any other school-year. Teachers deserve our appreciation now more than ever before. Let’s take this opportunity during Teacher Appreciation Week to reflect and express our gratitude to our teachers. They are on the front lines working hard providing instruction and support to your children.
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