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Hard work, but fun, rewarding

DeShaver is a student at the Elements Dance Studio in St. Helens.

“I started dancing when I was three and I want to make it my career,” she said. “It is such a positive environment. There is so much love in it. It is based on originality and your own creativity. It challenges you to not only be a good dancer but to be a good person.”

DeShaver also encourages the younger children at the dance studio.

“There are some hard times, so I tell them not to be discouraged,”

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Dance has always been a part of my life,” Olivia DeShaver, a 16year old St. Helens resident, said.

“I grew up with brothers who dance and that started here and I have just loved it ever since.”

she said. “It’s a lot of work and dedication, but it is totally worth it.”

Hillsboro resident 17-year-old Alia Takashima is also taking classes at Elements. She said she enjoys expressing her emotions through dancing, but she admits there are challenges.

“The most challenging part is not getting the move right away,” she said. “But I keep working to achieve it. You have to really put your mind to it, focus and work really hard.”

Takashima said she hopes to

become an occupational therapist.

“I want to put my dancing into my work to help people,” she said.

“With occupational therapy, you have to help people learn how to move and with dance movements that will hopefully better help me accomplish that.”

Elements co-director and instructor Lauren Foores said her goal is to help each student take away confidence from their experience.

But with 200 children and adults attending the classes this summer, Foores said teaching dance can be

challenging.

“It’s finding a balance between pushing them as technical dancers and still haboring that love of the art so that they can continue to grow and love it without feeling that they are not growing,” she said. “Especially with the younger dancers.

You have to keep them interested and start the love of the art thing early, before they are willing to put in the hard work.”

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Will the pandemic close Oregon again?

Sharp surge in cases Local reaction MAX KIRKENDALL newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net

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Governor Brown’s face mask mandate took effect Wednesday, July 1. The statewide face covering requirement is for anyone visiting indoor public spaces.

Over the July 4 holiday weekend, Columbia County saw 10 additional cases of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases.

Statewide, through the holiday, the number of cases surged over 10,000.

Columbia County Public Health reported 43 confirmed or presumptive COVID-19 cases as of Monday, July 6 and there were still no deaths in Columbia County associated with the pandemic.

Statewide, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) reports the state’s death toll from COVID-19 remained at 215 as of July 6.

Governor Kate Brown has said that if the cases continue to sharply increase, she may be forced to shut down the state’s economy again.

The threat of businesses closing again is unsettling for Columbia County Economic Team executive director Paul Vogel.

“The hundreds of small businesses in each of our communities throughout Columbia County are vital to what we all consider our way of life,” Vogel said. “They’re working overtime to keep their businesses, which we all count on being there, alive.”

Vogel said each business is

adapting and doing their best to recover and re-open after the initial shutdown this past spring.

“That means changing how they do business, changing how they serve customers, and counting on customers to do the minimum, which is face covering,” he said.

“There are good reasons to do that; the statewide mandate removes all question.”

Vogel said Columbia County has been fortunate to avoid suffering the pandemic infection and fatality rates seen elsewhere and business owners know very well how important that is to protect people as well as businesses.

“The initial pandemic shutdown was devastating to them,” Vogel said. “The re-opening and recovery

are costly and difficult, but they’re making a go of it because they’re resilient. A second complete shutdown would be devastating. There isn’t enough financial help out there to weather another closure and re-start.”

Vogel said another economic shutdown can be avoided by each of us doing the small things.

“We can all help control whether that happens, by being respectful of ourselves, each other, and doing what it takes to keep places, not just businesses, open,” he said.

“It’s awkward at times, yes. It’s unfamiliar, of course. Above all, it’s essential, especially with the

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Gable Road improvements complete JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

A $2.5 million improvement project along Gable Road in St. Helens is complete.

The project began in mid June 2019 and wrapped up at the end of June this year.

The work includes new safety systems to help students and pedestrians navigate along the busy corridor just east of Highway 30.

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sistant director Tristan Wood gives us the rundown of the work done.

The Chronicle: Give us the specific range of improvements that have been completed, why those improvements were done and the location of the improvements.

Wood: The project added new sidewalks and bike lane from Highway 30 through Columbia Boulevard. This was a pedestrian and bicycle improvement project to link the area neighborhoods to Highway

30 and area business, school to local housing. The County and City utilized existing sidewalks where possible but had to upgrade all ADA crossings to new standards.

We also added two sets of flashing beacons at the crosswalks at each end of the high school. These were placed to aid the traveling public in being alerted that someone is in the crosswalk or is going to be crossing.

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Holiday nets local business awards

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The SHEDCO 1st place winner is the Vanderwall Vendor Mall window, ‘Time to Remember’ by Christina Rice.

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Independence Day in St. Helens was not dampened by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Along with the traditional St. Helens 6th annual ‘Let Freedom Bells Ring’ Fourth

of July celebration at the Columbia County Courthouse and various other large bell locations around town, The St. Helens Economic Development Council (SHEDCO) conducted a business window decoration contest.

‘Time to Remember’

by Christina Rice, at the Vanderwall Vendor Mall window took first place and $250. Second place and $100 went to Rebecca Steinke, a vendor at 2Cs Vendor Mall, and Heather Clark, of Alterations by Heather, won third place and $50 in the window decorat-

Second place winner is Rebecca Steinke, a vendor at 2Cs Vendor Mall. Standing next to her is SHEDCO Board Member Dana Lathrope,

ing competition.

According to SHEDCO’s Judy Thompson, over a dozen merchants competed in the event.

Flag raising at the event along 1st Street in St. Helens Old Town District was conducted by the American Legion Post 0042 and the

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Third place winner is Heather Clark, of Alterations

by Heather.

VFW Post 1440. The bell ringing was done by volunteers with the two posts and with members of the Boy Scout Troop 106. Area resident Frank Hupp spoke on ‘Time to Remember,’ the theme of the event.

Vocalist Ellie Wieneke performed with the saxo-

phone quartet from Larry Jackson Big River Big Band providing music. Residents were encouraged to drive by with the holiday decorated vehicles and purchase popcorn from the Columbia Theatre’s drive-by offering, all with social distancing guidelines followed.

St. Helens restaurants reopening CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net

In light of Columbia County entering Phase 2, restaurants in St. Helens are making moves to reopen. In addition to following different protocols, some restaurants are remodeling their interior in order to provide the mandated 6-feet of spacing between customers.

One of those restaurants is the Village Inn at 535 S. Columbia River Highway.

Village Inn property manager Nick Chand said the restaurant re-opened as soon as it was allowed to have dine-in options. While the restaurant was closed as the pandemic hit, work was started on remodeling.

The restaurant now has tables six feet apart, and all the barstools have been removed.

“We ripped out the booths, got new flooring, new paint, all the bar countertops and bar tables all have the same laminate and finish on top, so it looks more cohesive,” Chand said.

The restaurant is now operating at 30 to 40 percent of their original occupancy, which has resulted in the restaurant being forced to have

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exponential rise in infection, especially among younger people.

Vogel said businesses across the county continue to urge everyone to do the absolute minimum: use masks or face coverings, wash their hands a lot, and maintain respectful distances.

“That will help keep people safe and businesses open,” Vogel said. “Businesses staying open will avert another business and economic shutdown absolutely none of us can afford.”

“As we are watching the surge in cases across the state, I encourage everyone to take public health precautions seriously, wash your hands, and wear a face covering,” St. Helens Mayor Rick Scholl said. “It is critical that we continue to support our local businesses in this time. Many of our restaurants, personal service providers, retailers and small businesses have struggled to reopen and we don’t want to backslide now. It’s impossible to put a dollar figure on what tightened regulations might mean, but I do know that many businesses just want to stay afloat through this.”

Clatskanie City Manager Greg Hinkelman said if the state moves to close down local economies again, in light of the dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases, it would be an economic disaster for his city.

“Re-closing would be devastating to our service industry businesses, especially our restaurants,” Hinkelman

cutoffs for groups that they’re allowed into the restaurant.

“It’s great that the community is coming out and supporting,” Chand said. “That’s been really great for us.”

Chand described the restaurant as being in a kind of survival mode while the employees keep things running.

The cost of the project was approximately $10,000, according to Chand. And the project is still not done.

Chand said the work that remains includes the booths and new lighting. To pay for the remainder, Chand said they will let the business recoup the funds and let it pay for its own remodel.

Other improvements include food and ingredients and an updated menu.

Rules from Phase 2 opening are still in place, and everyone, including customers, must have face masks if not eating. Additionally, there are hand sanitizer and sanitizing rags freely available.

The restaurant has hired another cleaner just to keep up with the increasing sanitization, Chand said.

The remodel will probably not be done until the end of August, Chand said.

Part of the reason it has been stalled is because the said. “I hope this does not happen.”

Mask mandate It has been just over 100 days since Brown issued her ‘Stay Home, Save Lives’ order.

At the time, there were 14 positive COVID-19 cases in Oregon.

Now that total has surged to over 10,000.

On June 30, Brown extended Oregon’s COVID-19 State of Emergency declaration for up to 60 days. On July 1, Brown addressed Oregonians at a press conference.

“Today, Oregon, you have a choice… What happens next is up to you,” Brown said. “Now, we find ourselves at a new crossroads. The choices each of us make will decide whether we reduce the spread of the virus and find a way to keep our businesses open, or whether we let down our defenses and allow the virus to take hold.”

Brown did take a moment to applaud Oregonians for their work to slow the spread of the virus so far. She noted that their modeling shows Oregon has prevented 1,500 hospitalizations and 70,000 infections in that 100 day period. Oregon also has one of the lowest mortality rates from COVID-19 in the United States.

“There is absolutely no question that Oregon has been a leader so far in fighting this pandemic,” Brown said. “In the months of this emergency, Oregon has sured up PPE supplies, hired contact tracers and expanded testing capabilities.”

However, Brown said that an uncontrolled spike that

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a mask if not eating or drinking. There will probably be some changes to the menu.

“I’ll have to look real close at the menu. Probably have to redo some of it, having a hard time getting product. There’s been a meat shortage,” Ogan said.

Burgerville

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This photo shows the completed remodeling at the St. Helens Village Inn Restaurant with tables placed to follow social distancing requirements.

restaurant has been open during the remodel, in order to begin to recoup losses.

“We want to try to make sure we’re open to try and keep the lights on. We’re stuck waiting to recoup. It’s a very slow process, unfortunately,” Chand said.

Kozy Korner Dale Ogan, the owner of the Kozy Korner Restaurant at 371 Columbia Boulevard said he will not be remodeling, and will conduct business while closing some booths down. The restaurant currently operates on threatens hospital capacity will force the state to take drastic measures which would include businesses closing again. She pointed out that other states are seeing hospitalizations spike and are closing businesses again, but that is not the goal for Oregon.

To combat this rise in cases, Brown issued a statewide face covering requirement for anyone visiting indoor public spaces. Nearly 20 states have implemented similar rules and Brown said this generally applies to all indoor spaces where the public may go.

“Any time you might be in an indoor area with the general public, you should put on a face covering,” Brown said.

There are some exceptions to the order, such as people with a medical condition that makes it hard to breathe and children under the age of 12. However, the state is still recommending face covering use for all children above the age of 2.

The biggest question about the governor’s new order is enforcement. Brown pointed out that this order is enforceable by law at both the business level and the individual level, which includes a Class C misdemeanor charge. However, citations are not the goal of this order.

“As with all of my orders, I do not want the local police issuing tickets,” Brown said. “Instead, I’m calling upon our businesses to step up and help ensure that the public and their employees are protected.”

According to Brown, state agencies are currently working with businesses on education and informa-

a reduced schedule, from Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., with just the bar open and a limited menu, Ogan said.

In August, Ogan will open up the full restaurant, on a 7-days a week schedule, but per the governor’s orders will have to close the restaurant around 8 p.m., and the bar around 10 p.m. or midnight.

Customers will be spaced six feet apart, and Ogan will close booths and open the banquet room in order to do that. There will be no seating at the bar counter.

Everyone, customers and staff, will be required to wear tion before enforcement.

The state is asking everyone to take the requirement seriously and expect businesses to comply with the guidelines. Business owners are not encouraged to call the police for violations, but rather to call OSHA for advice and assistance.

New Statistics During the media briefing on July 1, Oregon State Health Officer Dean Sidelinger, MD said for five straight weeks Oregon has seen case growth, with case growth up 20 percent in the last two week at an increase of 2,500 cases.

Almost 9,000 Oregonians have tested positive for COVID-19 and 208 people have died as of July 1. Positive tests are increasing, with 4.3 percent of tests coming back positive, it’s the highest rate Oregon has seen since April.

Sidelinger said that the number of sporadic cases (no known source) are increasing, meaning the state suspects the virus is circulating more widely within communities. That state has also seen an increase in transmission within ages under 50, particularly children and teens. Because of this OHA will begin reporting outbreaks in child care facilities.

Hospitalizations are up six percent, with health care systems maintaining capacity. However, as new modeling by OHA shows a likely scenario of 900 cases and 27 hospitalizations per day at the current rate, Sidelinger said this trend could place a large burden on the Oregon health care system.

“We all have to remember the numbers I speak about

The operators of the St. Helens Burgerville Restaurant, 715 S. Columbia River Highway, said they will not be re-opening for sit-down dining any time soon.

Burgerville is a chain with 42 locations through Oregon and Washington, according to Director of Strategic Initiatives for Burgerville, Hillary Barbour. The chain closed all of its locations in mid-March before the stay-at-home orders, according to Barbour.

The chain will continue to remain closed until further notice, Barbour said.

“During the COVID crisis, our priority is maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our employees, and serving guests via our drive-thrus, mobile order on the BV app, and home delivery.” Barbour said.

Barbour added the restaurant chain is in communication with local and state are people, these are people who are sick and tragically, some of them have died,” Sidelinger said. “These are people with families, these people are our neighbors.”

Face Covering Effectiveness Questions have been asked about the effectiveness of the governor’s mandates and during the Wednesday press conference, Oregon Health Sciences University chief officer Dr. Renee Edwards spoke about face covering use, physical distancing and hand washing.

“Oregonians should really give themselves all a pat on the back for the outstanding work that we all did back in March and early April… we reduced our underlying transmission rate of COVID-19 by 83 percent,” Edwards said. “What can feel truly frustrating about COVID-19 is that there is no sure medical treatment to prevent it or treat it once a person is infected. Our defense against the coronavirus is a good proactive offense.”

Edwards stressed the importance of washing hands, wearing a face covering and keeping physical distance because it is known that the coronavirus is transmitted by respiratory droplets while in close contact with other individuals.

“It just makes good common sense that simply covering our mouths and noses with a face covering or mask to serve as a barrier for these droplets from getting to others, along with standing a certain distance away from one another would prevent disease spread,” Edwards

health officials to update best practices for staying open and keeping everyone who comes in contact with the restaurant, including staff, customers and delivery workers safe.

A small number of restaurants in the chain will re-open this summer with sit-in dining at outside tables, according to Barbour. However, ordering will still take place in the drive-thrus or via the app.

According to Barbour, tables will be spaced to meet social distancing requirements, and will be cleaned and sanitized frequently. The restaurants with patios opened will be Burgervilles in Corvallis, Newberg, The Dalles, and in Battleground, Washington, Barbour said.

Burgerville has suffered as a result of declining sales, according to Barbour.

“We are working as hard as we can to regenerate lost sales, keep serving guests, and maintain a safe and healthy environment for our employees and the Northwest farmers and ranchers who supply our ingredients,” Barbour said.

Follow daily developments at thechronicleonline.com and in-depth reports in the Wednesday print editions of The Chronicle. said.

Edwards cited medical studies that involved thousands of people across several countries, which showed staying six feet away and wearing a face covering leads to large reduction of transmission.

“Wearing a mask reduces disease spread… and distancing reduces disease spread,” Edwards said.

“Each alone are valuable, but done together, gives even greater protection. Not one or the other, but both is actually best.”

She also noted that people can be infectious to others for two to three days before they develop COVID-19 symptoms. Symptoms, primarily in young people, can be so mild that they aren’t noticeable.

“It might cause some discomfort wearing something on your face, or cause some skin irritation… or for some people with preexisting medical conditions, such as a breathing problem, they could potentially increase this breathing difficulty. I would say that these effects are small relative to the value that we all gain by using them,” Edwards said.

“The bottomline is, the more people you interact with, the closer you are to them and the longer you are with them, the greater your risk is of either getting COVID-19 or spreading it to someone.”

Reporter Christine Menges and executive editor Jeremy C. Ruark contributed to this report. Follow daily developments at thechronicleonline.com and read in-depth details in the Wednesday print editions of The Chronicle.

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Fire season begins

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Volunteers and others assemble to organize and wrap Christmas Gifts during a past Toy N Joy event in St. Helens.

Toy N Joy Auction JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

Organizers for the 38th Annual Merchants’ Toy N Joy Auction scheduled for Dec. 5 say they are still hoping to hold the event as they closely monitor the status of the pandemic and will make changes when and if necessary.

In the meantime, The Merchants’ Toy N Joy Auction organizers have issued an email to supporters stating they are planning an online fundraiser to bring a little Christmas spirit to everyone through their first online auction.

This fundraiser will benefit the charities support

by The Merchants’ Toy N Joy Auction, that includes Columbia River Fire & Rescue’s Volunteer Association’s Toy N Joy, Kiwanis Holiday Hope, and the Columbia Pacific Food Bank.

The Merchants’ Toy N Joy Auction president Mindy Sass gives insight into this project.

Christmas in July Online Auction, to raise funds for the local charities we support each year. Their needs are even greater this year, and will be especially heightened during the holiday season.

We truly hope that we can offer a similar event in December.

The Chronicle: Specifically, how will this online auction work, what are the range of gift cards offered and how can the community participate?

Sass: We will be hosting our Christmas in July Virtual Auction online July 19 to 25 at bit.ly/MerchantsToyNJoyJuly. Anyone can preview the auction items without registering starting July 17.

In order to bid, guests will need to register a credit card and check the website throughout the week to see how their bid is doing. We will have a Cash Donation button for the Toy N Joy and Holiday Hope programs, a Virtual Paddle Raise for the Columbia Pacific Food Bank and Buy It Now options, too.

Winners will be notified by email with a link and instructions to pay. Gift Certificates will be mailed to the winners. Thanks to additional donations, we now have over $6,500 in gift certificates.

The majority of these items are affordable expenditures that you may use every day, and know that this purchase will be paying it forward within the community. Included are: Columbia County bakeries, coffee shops, restaurants, hair salons, pet supply stores, massage, guided fishing trips, and Disneyland tickets. Watch our Facebook page (Toy N Joy Auction) for links and previews of our items. You can also find a link under services on Columbia River Fire & Rescue’s website.

The Chronicle: What is the goal of this online auction?

Sass: To raise at least $10,000 for the aforementioned organizations, support our local businesses, and bring some joy to the community during a time of uncertainty and unease.

The Chronicle: Briefly, what are the needs of the charities Columbia River Fire & Rescue’s Volunteer Association’s Toy N Joy, Kiwanis Holiday Hope, and the Columbia Pacific Food Bank, mentioned in your original email that the Merchants Toy N Joy Auction Committee is supporting?

Sass: Thanks to the support of all our volunteers, merchants, organizations and individuals, the annual Toy N Joy Auctions have raised over $600,000 over the past 37 holiday seasons.

Funds raised contribute to Columbia River Fire & Rescue Volunteers’ Toy N Joy Program and St. Helens Kiwanis’ Holiday Hope.

Christmas toys and food baskets are assembled and distributed each December to families in need throughout CRFR’s service district which stretches from Rainier to Warren. In 2019 alone, approximately 1,000 individuals (including nearly 750 children) were served thanks to the efforts of these two organizations. We have dedicated our auction’s paddle raise to the Columbia Pacific Food Bank every year since the floods hit our county in 1996. Our food bank continues to see tremendous need for money and food to serve the community in this unprecedented time, and we hope our virtual paddle raise helps.

Fire season has officially been declared on all Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) protected lands.

The declaration went into effect Monday, July 6 based on conditions at the local district level, with restrictions intended to help prevent human-caused wildfires. Fire season generally runs through mid-October and ends based on local conditions.

For residents within ODF’s 12 fire protection districts, the arrival of fire season means the end of unregulated outdoor debris burning, a leading cause of wildfires. While permits to burn may be issued in some areas, debris burning is generally prohibited throughout the summer due to increased wildfire risk.

Violators burning without a permit will be cited and held liable for fire suppression costs.

Other public use fire restrictions are also in effect in several areas. The use of fireworks, tracer ammunition and exploding targets are illegal within ODF protection boundaries, as well as other state and federal lands. Campfires, the mowing of dry, cured grass, cutting and welding, power saw use and other spark-emitting activities

Map courtesy of ODF

Fire season is declared based on conditions at the local district level, with restrictions intended to help prevent human-caused wildfires.

are regulated at the local level, depending upon the conditions and fire danger.

For example, during low fire danger, mowing may be allowed all day. However, during moderate, high and extreme fire danger mowing may be restricted to early morning or prohibited entirely until conditions improve.

ODF encourages the public to stay informed of current fire restrictions by visiting the agency’s Fire Restrictions & Closures website or calling their local ODF or protective association office. To learn more about preventing human-

caused wildfires, visit Keep Oregon Green on the web at www.keeporegongreen.org.

Forest operators are required to follow fire season requirements, including providing a water supply, fire tools, spark arresters on equipment, and fire watch.

Similar to fire danger restrictions for the public, operators must follow rules under the four-tiered Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) system.

For specific information about the fire season regulations, contact the fire district or fire department in your area.

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Garden Plots: Temperatures, water, summer feeding CHIP BUBL Chronicle Guest Column

How cool has it been?

Growing degree days are used to measure accumulated temperatures that support crop growth. Vegetable farmers generally use April 1 as a starting point and a 50 degree F baseline. The high and low temperatures are added together, divided by two and the resulting number has 50 subtracted from it. This is the number of “heat units” for that day and are added up day by day. So below, in the table, are the cumulative heat units from April 1 through July 4th for St. Helens, Rainier, and Clatskanie. It has been cool and it is such a shame because cool also is cloudy and many vegetables, especially the sub-tropical ones like tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, corn, cucumbers, and squash and the like are definitely not happy to be losing out on the heat and sunlight of the longest days of the year.

That said, the greens have done just fine.

How do you know when to water?

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or regular garden soil, you will have more of a moisture buffer.

Here are a few written pieces that might help:

https://catalog.extension. oregonstate.edu/sites/catalog/files/project/pdf/em9027. pdf. This is a good OSU gardening publication on a lot of topics with a decent watering section. https://extension.oregonstate.edu/news/timing-canbe-important-when-watering-vegetables. This has some information on critical times to water for given crops.

Summer feeding

Watering vegetables is a bit of a learned art. Some plants can tolerate temporary moisture deficits and be fine but if onions run short of water while once they have started to bulb, they stop and never get any bigger no matter how much you water.

Carrots unevenly watered can fork or split. Blossom end rot on tomatoes is significantly increased by uneven watering.

Raised beds can be tricky.

One important reason for raising a bed is so the soil drains better in the spring.

This allows for earlier gardening. But that can make summer watering more challenging. The soil mix in the beds generally promotes better drainage and also deeper rooting but sometimes doesn’t work in ways that best support vegetable plants. Watering may need to be done more often but less each time. Your plants will usually tell you but not always. You can buy small moisture meters with 8-10” probes that many people use to check container plants but they do work well in the garden. They don’t use batteries and mine has lasted 30+ years. Or you can take a small trowel and dig down about 14-18 inches away from the main stem of your tomato and see what the soil moisture is like. And remember, moles can really affect watering when their tunnels disrupt root to soil contact. So do what you need to do to slow the moles and collapse their tunneling near your vegetables.

Most of you gardeners probably already have a good instinct for when to water. Trust your instincts.

While we had quite a bit of rain in May and June, the downpours were spotty.

Never count on mid-summer rain giving us much. Water as if we didn’t get any. At least July through August.

Ultimately as you build compost in your raised beds

Most vegetable gardeners start their crops with a balanced fertilizer that is worked into the soil prior to planting. For light-feeding crops, this will be enough to carry them through to maturity.

Nitrogen is the plant nutrient that is most often re-applied after the crop is up and growing. There are several reasons for doing this. First, nitrogen is crucial for vigorous plant growth.

A lack of nitrogen produces pale green to yellowish plants that often are stunted.

Second, nitrogen is readily soluble, unlike other plant nutrients, and can move from the soil surface to the root zone if it is irrigated in.

Gardeners often side dress their crops in midsummer with a cup of ammonium sulfate (21-0-0) or about half that amount of urea (46-0-0) per ten feet of row. Scatter the fertilizer close to the growing plant and water it in. Some organic fertilizers like blood meal will also work well. It is amazing how fast crops will respond to this treatment. It is not uncommon to see a major change in crop color within two weeks.

Corn, onions, the cabbage family, and squashes are particularly responsive. In general, it is not a good idea to apply extra nitrogen to peas and tomatoes.

Rudolph@oregonstate.edu Pressure canners with a dial gauge need to be tested every year before you use them for accuracy. Canning with a gauge that is off can result in under-processing of home canned foods, which is unsafe. For complete instructions on this opportunity go to: https://extension. oregonstate.edu/ columbia/events/ pressure-cannerdial-gauge-testingservice COVID restrictions are still in place at our office which is located at 505 N. Columbia River Highway, St. Helens, Or 97051.

The OSU Extension office is closed to face-to-face public contact but you can still reach us We are developing plans for re-opening that will have to be approved by the University and ultimately, the Governor. Our target is mid-June. In the meantime, all of us (faculty and staff) will still be working (mostly out of the office), answering phone calls left on our answering machines, email messages (chip.bubl@ oregonstate.edu), writing newspaper columns and newsletters, and working to develop programs that can reach you online. We are really committed to helping our communities in any way we can, especially in our areas of subject matter expertise (farming, gardening, forestry, food, food safety, and nutrition, healthy decision-making, and youth education) and any other way we can enrich your life and/or make you safer in these challenging times.

Please do not hesitate to contact us. And please, take all steps necessary to ensure that you and your loved ones are safe.

Free newsletter 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 http:// extension.oregonstate.edu/ columbia/ and click on newsletters.

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 https://catalog.extension. oregonstate.edu. Click on publications and start exploring.

The Extension Service offers its programs and materials equally to all people.

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Contact information for the Extension office:

To July 29. Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free, at the Extension office in St. Helens. Contact for questions and requests for accessibility-related accommodations: by phone and a message option 503 3973462 or by email at Jenny.

Oregon State University Extension Service – Columbia County 505 N. Columbia River Highway St. Helens, OR 97051 503 397-3462 Email: chip.bubl@oregonstate.edu

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Voices of the Community Seeking Western History The RJSHS History Club is looking for wagon wheels, period looking quilts, wood cots, and a covered wagon.

If anyone would like to help, contact the club or advisor, Mr. Andrew Demko at andrew_demko@rsd.k12.or.us Andrew Demko Rainier

Get Better Candidates After 19 months of combat in Vietnam I was welcomed home by long haired college student anti-war protesters who after graduation cut their hair, put on suits and became members of the corporate elite.

Eight years later after my discharge I came home to west Oregon to find I couldn’t find employment because I was considered a war mongering, dope smoking baby killer.

Being a right of center political type I was a registered Republican until the day of the Iraq invasion in 2003, based on lies from

VP Cheney and the Republican senate, at which time I re-registered as a Democrat.

Three weeks after the election of President Obama in Nov 2008, DNC Chairperson Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Shultz declared that the progressive liberal socialists had seized control of the Democrat party and over the next three years I watched as President Obama and VP Biden pursue a socialist agenda before reregistering again to become an Oregon Non Affiliated Voter in 2011.

During the 2020 Oregon primary election the Oregon Democrats actively sought Oregon NAVs to register as Democrats to support their candidates, yet many Democrats today are supporting the Black Lives Matters movement and the defacing of historical monuments and destruction of properties.

Why should I, an Oregon NAV and decorated veteran, support a political party who supports the destruction of the very country I fought in defense of?

Why can’t our two major political parties get better candidates?

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Signing Your Name Do you sign your name legibly on the small plastic screen at the hardware store?

My fingers cover the 2” x 4” screen to the point that I can barely see what I’m doing. Plus the angle’s wrong.

Think about the signers of the Declaration of Independence; Every signature legible, accountable, and deathly serious.

These courageous men, these idealistic dreamers were well aware of the crown’s approach to rebellious treason.

It meant death, in some cases, after torture; Possibly the raping and murdering of your family.

That legible signature was nothing less than a death sentence hoping for an outcome that by no means was a given.

So this 4th of July when you’re barbecuing your baby back ribs, seasoning the tater salad, or perhaps when you’re signing your name to a card charge, just remember; Not all signatures are equal in liability.

What do you stand for?

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Out & About Plymouth Pub marks 1 year

The Plymouth Pub is located at 298 S. 1st Street in the Old Town District of St. Helens.

CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net

The operators and employees of the Plymouth Pub are looking to the future as they mark their one year anniversary.

The pub and restaurant is located at 298 S. 1st Street in the Old Town District of St. Helens.

Owner Brad Rakes said customers appreciate the business.

“They’re just glad that we’re here,” he said. “There wasn’t a lot of options before. St. Helens needed more eating establishments, more variety. That’s the main thing I heard.”

The pub, named in honor of “Plymouth” the former name of St. Helens, offers traditional American pubstyle food, including burgers, sandwiches, fries, soups, salads, and a host of appetizers.

According to Rakes, the Pub’s most popular food is fish and chips. As far as beverages go, the restaurant wouldn’t be a “Pub” without alcohol, and Rakes said his most popular beverage is beer, with IPAs being the most popular beer.

“We sell more IPAs than anything,” Rakes said.

Rakes describes his restaurant as a family-friendly place with a sports theme.

Pictures of athletes are scattered along the walls, and nine large flat screen TV’s are placed throughout.

During NFL season, a good crowd shows up to the restaurant to watch with friends, Rakes said.

During its first year, the restaurant has increased offers. In November, Rakes added breakfast to the menu for weekend meals, which he said started out slow but has since become more popular, with the Pub’s chicken-fried steak the most sought-after item.

Rakes has also hired several additional employees to help with the growing clientele. Rakes said sales are up 25 percent overall and the Pub can see up to 400 customers over a weekend.

This, in spite of the novel coronavirus pandemic, which forced the restaurant to shut its doors and forced Rakes had to furlough most of his employees for two weeks.

As Columbia County entered Phase 1 of the state’s reopening, Rakes was able to launch take out service only and eventually bring back his employees.

Now, under Phase 2 of the

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state’s reopening framework, Plymouth Pub is able to resume in-person dining under social distancing guidelines.

Rakes said one of the Pub additions this summer follows customers’ request for outdoor seating. Although the restaurant does not have a patio, tables have been placed just outside the Pub along the sidewalk and you’ll often see diners at the outdoor settings.

Rakes’ other future plans include expanding the restaurant to the back and filling an empty space with storage where a haunted house used to be located. In the more distant future, Rakes said he would like to one day have a private banquet room in the restaurant.

“We get a lot of calls where people have a party of 40, and it’s hard to sit a party of 40 in here,” he said. “It’d be nice to have a separate room.”

If there is anything in particular that Rakes is grateful for, it is the community, who he said has shown a lot of support during COVID-19.

“They really came out,” he said.” They bought gift certificates and kept us going.

It makes you feel loved.”

The Plymouth Pub can be reached at 503-396-5108.

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Young children practice a move in front of an Element Dance Studio classroom mirror.

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Foores said she attempts to individualize the dance training for each student.

“I just love to see dancers grow and to see them feel a sense of accomplishment.,” she said. “We do competitions and some of them take it so seriously. We invest a lot and we get to see them grow and it is really rewarding to see them reach their goals.”

Foores said rearranging the dance studio to fit the COVID-19 pandemic safety requirements was also challenging.

“We had to make sure that we didn’t over-populate our classes,” she said. “We had to measure out our studio spaces to make sure we had enough space fore everybody.

We put tape marks on the floor to make sure it was the appropriate space, and that we had the proper walking

space into and out of the studio.”

Foores said each instructor is consistently reminding the young dancers of the health safety rules and extra time is taken in-between each class for a thorough studio cleaning.

“There was a lot of teacher-training to get everyone on the same page,” she said. “We are doing a combination of in-studio and Zoom classes because there are some parents that don’t feel comfortable sending their kids to a live class. We work to help the children in the Zoom class feel that they are part of the overall classes.

As instructors, we share tips with each other to make sure we are all doing the best job we can.”

Hillsboro Parent Cashly Herman brings her 7-year old daughter Sadie to the St. Helens dance studio.

“I hope that she learns to grow as a person and that she follows her dreams,” Herman

said. “I have seen that growth in her. All of the teachers here are amazing. Each one of the teachers treats the girls and boys with the utmost respect.”

Herman said it has been encouraging having the inperson dance sessions resume at the St. Helens studio following online classes due to the pandemic.

“Because when they’re little, it is hard for the children to focus and concentrate and having them here in-person is important for that focus,” Herman said.

Prices for the dance classes vary and are dependent on the number of classes taken. The range can be from $60 for one class and up. A combination of online, Zoom and in-person classes are offered.

The dance studio, located at 115 Church St. in St. Helens, was established in 2010.

For class schedules and more information, contact the Element Dance Studio, at 503-366-5223, or at www. elementdancestudio.com.

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Curtis Salgado closes out the 2018 “13 Nights on the River” series before a packed house at the Columbia View Park in St. Helens.

13 Nights returns to waterfront CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net

13 Nights on the River, the St. Helens annual waterfront music festival, is returning after having been initially canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The first concert was July 2. The event series will continue Thursdays at 6 p.m. at the Columbia View Park amphitheater through September. The next concert will feature Funktown PDX on Thursday, July 9.

However, the event looks different this year than it has in years past.

Due to Governor Kate Brown’s Phase 2 guidelines, events at venues can have up to 250 people gathered outside provided they follow certain guidelines, such as six feet of physical distancing between people.

In light of those measures, this year’s event, which used to be free, now requires one ticket per customer.

“I know there’s mixed emotions out there in the community about this, and it

was the only way we could actually go about having concerts,” St. Helens Mayor Rick Scholl said at a recent city council work session.

General admission for one person is $7 per concert. Attendees can also purchase season passes; a one-person season pass for $50, a four-person season pass at $300 or a two-person season pass for $150.00.

Tickets can be purchased online now for any concerts throughout the series at https://tinyurl.com/y9a2sexy. The online purchasing site charges an additional processing fee.

Several hundred people have already bought tickets for the different concert events, according to city events coordinator Tina Curry.

If there are not 200 tickets sold online, there will be tickets available on site, according to Curry. If any concert sells out of tickets, it will be posted on the 13 Nights on the River Facebook page, Curry said.

The reason for the ticket pricing is to make up for the fact that 13 Nights could not

get an event license to serve alcohol this year, according to information posted on the 13 Nights on the River Facebook page.

The page states that the event relies on liquor sales, vendor fees, sponsorship dollars and donations in order to keep the event free.

This year, attendees are welcome to bring their own alcoholic beverages and food. There will be food vendors on site as well.

The event will be a fenced-in event on the waterfront at Columbia View Park, a fact that hasn’t changed in recent years, according to Curry. Food will be sold outside the fenced area so that passersby can buy food without having to purchase a 13 Nights ticket.

Alcohol will be allowed anywhere within the fenced area, according to Curry.

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Rainier Days Parade The Rainier Oregon Historical Museum, which sponsors the Grand Marshal each year, has chosen Loyed Rea to be Grand Marshal for the 2020 Rainier Days this year.

The parade will be held at noon on Saturday July 11, starting at the water treatment plan, traveling north on E. 4th Street, turning left on C Street, to 1st. Street, turning right to A Street, and ending at the boat marina. Social distancing is advised.

A Meet and Greet for Loyed, will be at the Senior Center directly after the parade. Social distancing guidelines will be followed and face masks will be required. If you don’t have a face mask one will be provided.

This biography about Loyed was written by Carl Nys, a Director of the Rainier Historical Museum.

Loyed Rea’s family includes three generations of Rainier athletes. Loyed grew up above Rainier Union High School on Neer City Road within earshot of Columbian football games and could hear the band play, the cheerleaders cheer, and the booming voice of the announcer over the loudspeakers at the stadium during football games. Loyed, a natural athlete, and his athletic brothers and sisters were able to attend football and baseball games by using the trail near their house to get to the stadium and field. Loyed, along with brothers, Mick and Jim, and sisters, Arlene and Joan, used the RUHS field, where

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not a blade of grass would grow, but rocks were plentiful, to hone their athletic skills much to the delight of their mother Effie who was happy to have them out of the house.

When in the 8th grade at Rainier Grade School, Loyed played for the Bobcats 8th grade basketball team captained by Gene Flippin and coached by Earl Dinkelocker.

Their team won the championship trophy of the area-wide basketball tournament held at the school. Others on the team were Jim Johnson, Frank Counts, John Womack, Joedy Oliva, Ross Corbett and Mick Rea. Loyed’s athletic career in high school included basketball, where Loyed was frequently the high scorer for the Columbians, also baseball and football. After high school Loyed could be found at most high school games, umpiring for baseball games and coaching little league when not at work. Unable to stray far from the games he loved, Loyed played for the ClatskanieRainier semi-pro baseball team in the early sixties. He played for the Portland Thunderbirds professional football team which was in existence from 1962 to 1965. Their games were held at Multnomah

Stadium.

In 1965, Loyed quit his job at Van Vleet Lumber Company, and he began longshoring, joining ILWU Local 21 in Longview. That same year he was selected president of the Rainier Jaycees which put on the Rainier Daze celebration.

Committee members included Loyed, Jim “Red” Coffman and Tom Ramey. This was in the early days of the celebration when the Rainier Ski-Bees performed water ski performances, and Kon-Tiki raft races which were held at the Rainier Beach Blast. The Jaycees’ raft, manned by Lonnie Pellham, Dick Hadlock, Jim Coffman and Loyed Rea. They were responsible for sinking many rafts, including their own.

Loyed loved to coach, so when his sons Casey, Jerry and Tony were old enough, Loyed coached their little league teams. If not coaching, he attended their games and continued through their high school years. His daughter Shellie was a standout volleyball and basketball player for the Columbians, where Loyed could only support her as a parent and fan.

In his 50s, Loyed and other area basketball players, with the sponsorship of Pudgy Hunt who was a well-known basketball player from Knappa, entered an over 50s Masters Basketball Tournament in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. They won the tournament, but Loyed described the ride there and back with the team in one car “a little cramped.”

When grandsons Caymon, Connor, Daniel and Joe were old enough, Loyed had another generation of Columbians to coach and support. Since grandson Jarrod and granddaughter Maggie lived in Kansas with their parents, Loyed had to participate from afar.

Loyed retired from longshoring in 1996, but not from his passion for sports, being a huge Oregon Ducks fan and supporter of kids’ athletics.

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Obituaries Gilbert Bynoe

July 3, 1951 ~ June 9, 2020 Gilbert Bynoe was born July 3, 1951 and passed away on June 9, 2020. His wife and son were by his side as he peacefully left this world and entered into the gates of Heaven. His love for God was foremost in his life.

At an early age he had a passion for airplanes.

He graduated from Aviation High School in New York. He joined the Navy in 1971 – 1991 and worked on airplanes and helicopters as a Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic. After retiring

from the Navy, he took a job at PCC Rock Creek campus

as an Aviation Maintenance Instructor where he taught until 2012. In retirement he enjoyed the quiet life in St. Helens working on his lifelong interest in model train sets.

He is survived by his wife Barbra of 42 years; son Ronald; grandsons, James and Quinn; and brother Frank Bynoe of New York.

He was preceded in death by his son David; father Russel Bynoe; mother Joan Bynoe (Dreschler); brother Eugene Bynoe; and sister Lilian Bilbrey.

Nancy Marie Everaert St. Germain Feb. 2, 1938 ~ June 27, 2020

Nancy Marie Everaert was born Feb. 2, 1938 in Portland, Oregon. She passed away June 27, 2020 at her home surrounded by family.

Nancy attended Scappoose High School where she met John St. Germain shortly after she graduated. They were married on June 18, 1955.

Together they had seven daughters; 15 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren.

She was mom and grandma to everyone who knew her.

Nancy was a homemaker most of her years and she was a bartender at the Wigwam Tavern for a few years. She loved all of her collectibles, but mostly was crazy about her elephant and doll collection. She loved classic country music, especially Waylon Jennings and the Highway Men. She loved feeding all

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the birds (and squirrels) from her deck. She loved her trips to Reno and all the casinos and trips to the beach. After many trips to Ocean Park, Washington, she and John bought a vacation place in the late 60s and shared it with family and friends ever since.

She also enjoyed her winter

trips to Arizona.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Ruth Everaert; and her husband John St. Germain.

She is survived by her daughters, Laura Hunsinger (Steve), Mary St. Germain (Mike Noland), Judy King (Chief), Eileen Kelly (Steve), Christi Paylor (James), Debra McVae (Doug) and Robin St. Germain; special #1 son Randy Rennells; special bonus daughters, Kim Steel, Linda Ruegsegger and Betty Trotter; and special bonus granddaughter April Lundquist.

A private celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date. Donations in her name can be made to the Columbia Humane Society.

Please sign our online guestbook at www.columbiafh. com.

Mark Steven Whitlock Aug. 10, 1953 ~ July 1, 2020

Mark Steven Whitlock 66, formerly of St. Helens, passed away on July 1, 2020 in Coos Bay, Oregon.

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The market, located behind Scappoose City Hall on N.E. 2nd Street, will offer a variety of food and crafts and operate from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays from July 4 to Sept. 12. The opening day was last Saturday, July 4.

The market operators said they made a hard decision to wait until they felt a reasonable time had passed before returning.

As of May 15, Oregon Farmers Markets have been operating under updated COVID-19 guidelines as directed

by Governor Kate Brown’s most recent executive order in the state re-opening.

Farmers markets are considered essential businesses, providing necessary food items to urban and rural communities, according to the release. Markets were not required to close under the initial stay-at-home orders, though they are now subject to new and updated safety requirements.

“Our markets are ready to meet these updated safety standards and are eager to keep their shoppers safe,” Oregon Farmers Markets Association (OFMA) executive director Kelly Crane said.

New changes for the farmers markets include continued social distancing rules, required face masks of vendors and staff as well as limitations for hot food vendors. Face coverings are recommended for customers attending outdoor events, but not required by state officials. However, because of the governor’s recent announcement requiring people to wear masks in all public indoor spaces, masks will be readily available, and carried on person.

The operators of the Scappoose Farmers Market strongly recommend that customers wear face masks for the safety of other customers, vendors and volunteers.

There were 127 farmers market locations in Oregon in 2019, supporting over 6,700 vendor businesses, attracting over 42-million visitors and $63-million in sales statewide, according the OFMA. “Most of our markets are

choosing to open this year, with the support of their local decision-makers and provided they can enforce the new safety protocols,” Crane said.

“They feel a deep commitment to support their vendors and also to keep all that local food flowing into the communities they serve. With current and possible future supply chain disruptions on the horizon in the grocery industry, I think the last thing anyone wants is to see less food on the shelves right now.”

Scappoose Farmers’ Market Manager Bill Blank said the Scappoose Community Club and the market agreed to start later in the season to help flatten the curve and make the market safe for customers, vendors and volunteers.

“Since this decision we have seen new updated guidelines and Columbia County has entered Phase 2, Blank said. “To present to the community our 2020 Farmers Market season, we need the cooperation and compliance of our customers and vendors.

We need volunteers as well.”

Market managers across the state are convening for weekly webinars and conference calls to stay up to date with new developments and share best-practices. Blank said some markets have implemented innovative solutions such as online, and pre-order systems. Identified vendors at the Scappoose Farmers Market are authorized to accept WIC/SNP vouchers.

“Some of our produce vendors may provide preorder services,” Blank said, “Our customers will notice we will have fewer vendors because of the requirement to establish a vendor space distance between vendors.

This will mean a 10’ distance between vendors. It will be an interesting season.”

For customers who are eager to get back to their market, OFMA offers the following advice: • Stay home if you’re sick • If you’re healthy, send one member of your household • Shop quickly

• Obey the rules of your market • Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer frequently • Wear a face covering if medically able “We look forward to opening back up on July 4th after the extended absence” Blank said. “This is our 18th season.”

OFMA also reports that most community members have been supportive of market openings.

“Lots of folks feel safer shopping outside, in the fresh air, for products with an extremely short supply chain,” Crane said. “Done right, farmers markets can be as safe or safer than shopping in person at an indoor grocery store.”

“As an essential service, we are committed to providing access to nutrient-rich, freshly grown and harvested, minimally-handled, locallyproduced food in the safest way possible,” Blank said.

“Strict adherence to social distancing protocols, and the fact that contagion is less likely where fresh air is moving, makes Scappoose Farmers Market one of the safest places in the community to shop for food, and our many other vendor choices.”

The OFMA has been providing guidance for farmers markets on required COVID-19 regulations. OFMA offers a COVID-19 resource guide for markets available on OFMA’s website. In addition, the guide covers best practices for farmers markets to ensure the safety of communities while shopping at fresh-air markets.

“The Scappoose Farmers’ Market puts your safety foremost,” Blank said. “We are a community asset created to provide locally-grown produce and products.”

The mission of the Oregon Farmers Markets Association (OFMA) is to support local agriculture and healthy communities by strengthening and promoting Oregon’s farmers markets.

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Electronic filing continues to be the easiest and fastest way for taxpayers to file and pay any taxes due, according to a release from the Oregon Revenue Department.

Oregon’s tax filing deadline is looming.

Oregon extended the deadline from the traditional April 15 deadline to July 15 when the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) extended the deadline to file and pay federal taxes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Here’s what personal income taxpayers need to know: • The Oregon return filing due date for tax year 2019 is July 15, 2020.

• The Oregon tax payment deadline for payments due with the 2019 tax year is July 15, 2020.

• The tax year 2019 six-month extension to file until October 15, 2020, if requested, extends only to the filing (not payment) deadline.

If you have questions about your personal income tax, contact questions.dor@ oregon.gov.

For corporate income/ excise taxpayers: • The Oregon return filing due date for tax year 2019 is July 15, 2020.

• The Oregon tax payment deadline for payments for the 2019 return, normally May 15, 2020, is now July 15, 2020.

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and related payments due after July 15, 2020 are not extended at this time.

Interest and penalties: • Because of the extension of the due dates for filing returns and making payments, any interest and penalties with respect to Oregon tax filings and payments begin accruing on July 16, 2020.

• No automatic extension is provided for the payment or deposit of any other type of Oregon tax or for the filing of Oregon information returns.

Kicker reminder If your 2018 return is amended or adjusted after you file your 2019 return, we will automatically adjust your kicker amount.

Resources All Revenue offices remain closed to drop-in visitors due to the pandemic.

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You can find resources, such as forms and publications, information regarding filing as an individual or business, and helpful tools like Where’s My Refund and What’s My Kicker, on the Department of Revenue webpage. Also, keep up to date with the latest developments and news surrounding impacts of COVID-19 to your taxes.

You can visit www.oregon.gov/dor to get forms, check the status of your refund, or make payments.

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The Chronicle: What was the overall cost of the project, how was it funded and was it on budget?

Wood: Construction bid amount was roughly 2.5 million for the project. We have not completed the final billings but estimate work to be finishing right on the budget amount. Most of the project was funded through grant dollars with the County and City picking up the remainder with System Development Charges from area construction and expansion of the area. These charges are made on new developments in the area.

The Chronicle: By the numbers, how many feet of sidewalk and curbing was completed and how many feet of new pavement applied?

Wood: The project included • Over a mile (5800 feet) of curbing • Over 25000 sq. ft. of sidewalk.

And roughly adding an additional 10 feet worth of roadway width to a lane mile.

Also to do this we had to add over 1.2 miles worth of 10” and 12” drainage pipe to handle the extra runoff these sidewalks and asphalt would create.

The Chronicle: What were the challenges of this project and how were those challenges overcome?

Wood: Working under active traffic creates challenges for a project of this scope. Figuring out creative ways to make this still a thru way to allow residents and emergency personnel access to the side always adds a difficult coordination and planning for a project of this size. Most projects of this size would close the roadway down in sections and complete the work.

It was important to the County and the City to limit the effect to the residents and allow easy access to homes and driveways and links to area neighborhoods off Bachelor Flat.

One other area that made the project slow a little was rock excavation. Through most of the project rock was present on the pipe excavation and TFT Construction did a great job in excavating that material to be able to lay the pipe needed.

The County, City and TFT Construction really appreciate the patience of the residents during this project. Being on a site for a good year you become one of the added neighbors and great to see the residents, and dogs, kids and others using the sidewalk now. Makes all the added hard work really worth the time and effort put into the roadway.

The Chronicle: Who were the contractors and where are they based?

Wood: TFT Construction Inc. from Scappoose was the primary contractor.

They had various small subs that did some work on the project.

The Chronicle: What other county projects are in the works this summer and what is planned over the next year?

Wood: County crews will be doing some patch paving this summer with county forces on various roads around the county.

This is thin lift patch paves to improve the roadway driving surface.

In the major works will be some slide repair projects which have been in the design phase for Meissner Road, Scappoose-Vernonia Highway, along with culvert replacement projects on Bennett Road, Apiary Road and Fern Hill Road in Rainier. We also are starting the design process for a bridge replacement on Scappoose Vernonia at MP 2.0 (two miles from Highway 47) which is slated for replacement in summer of 2022.

For more information, call Columbia County Road Department at 503-3975090.

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Lawn Mowing Services Cut grass, edging, trimming, and clean up. Can do large areas. Call Gene at 503-396-0885 or 971-813-3197.

ALCOHOL & DRUG, also co-dependents Overcomer Outreach Monday 7 pm 503-543-3028 or 503-369-5759 Christian 12-step (No Preaching) grandmascountryrental.com.

in Oregon, High school graduate or equivalent. Ability to work under pressure and relate to resident, family and long-term care staff. Ability to work well in teams. No previous experience required, will train the right person. CNA tuition reimbursement program available.

Columbia Care Center is a 100% family owned company. We offer competitive wages, medical, dental, and a 10% attendance premium for on-time attendance. If you are a responsible person who believes that our community’s elderly and infirm are entitled to highquality, individualized care, please send your resume/ information to: Director of Nursing Services, P.O. Box 1068, Scappoose, OR 97056 or fax to: 503-543-5220, email hiring@columbiacare.com or apply in person at 33910 E. Columbia Ave., Scappoose, Oregon. Job Type: Full-time

Eagle Star Rock Products is seeking, full time dump truck delivery driver. Current Class A CDL needed. Overtime Pay and benefit package Contact us at 503-397-7861.

Please drop off your resume in person Mon through Wed to our office at 575 S. Columbia River Hwy. in St. Helens, OR

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Misc Services

Paul’s Tree Service Inc. No bush too small, no tree to tall- Call Paul! Specialized in danger trees, take downs, storm clean-up.

Time to prune- pruning Lace Leafed Maples & ornamental shrubberies, chipping, senior or veterans discount, free estimates.

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503-440-0723 or 503-543-8274 WANTED cash paid top dollar for your gold/silver jewelry,diamonds, old gold/silver coins, old wrist/ pocket watches, old paintings, military items, weapons, Indian rugs & baskets, police & fire badges, old musical instruments, Stirling flatware & tea sets, old fishing, & hunting items. Call or text 503-308-2494

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Health & Nutrition

Alcoholics Anonymous Info-line, (503) 366-0667 www.oregonaa district18.org

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AL-ANON 503-543-7191 503-369-1195

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Help Wanted

City of St. Helens is hiring for SUMMER LABOR Multiple Temporary Full-Time Positions. See website for details: www. sthelensoregon. gov/jobs. Deadline: 7/9/20. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Columbia Care Center 33910 E Columbia Ave Scappoose, Oregon 97056 Just a ½ hour drive from Portland! 503543-7131. We are seeking Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to join our exciting and friendly, fast-paced team!

You will work alongside fellow caregivers to provide high quality patient care.

The CAN (Certified Nursing Assistant) is expected to perform the following duties in caring for residents under the direct supervision of nursing staff.

Current open shifts are Days and Evenings.

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Responsibilities • Provide resident care as directed by Care Plan Serve and collect food trays and assist residents requiring help. Take and record vital signs.

Maintain a clean and healthy environment. Disinfect equipment.

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Qualifications. Current certification as a nursing assistant

Looking for a reliable & motivated addition to our Production Filling Department in St Helens, Oregon. The employee will be responsible for filling materials by weight as directed by order ticket. The ideal candidate is comfortable working on their feet, have basic math & computer skills.

Position requires repetitive lifting of 50lbs & ability to use a drum tipper to move drums up to 500lbs. M- Thurs Schedule, some overtime. Send resume to hr@rainshadowlabs.com

Need a job?

Now hiring A customer service representative for a St. Helens insurance agency. An existing insurance license is preferred but not required.

Training will be provided.

Email marcjj2014@gmail. com.

Safety Coordinator/ Quality Control Manager Position at a local manufacturing facility. Requires a working knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations. Must interpret, implement, and enforce OSHA standards as they apply to manufacturing operations factory environment. Experience required in all areas of industrial safety program monitoring, training, record keeping, documentation. Wage dependent on experience. Knowledge of Excel, Outlook required. The job will involve some outdoor weather exposure. Resumes may be emailed to dthranumjr@forestenergy.com or dropped off at 2305 Second St, Columbia City, OR St. Helens Dental Care is looking for a Part Time Dental Assistant to join our team. Qualified applicants must have their XRay and EFDA license. Applicants must be willing to work Thurs and Fri, and be able cover when needed. We are a state-of- theart practice and offer a positive working environment for our employees.

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St. Helens Dental Care Is looking for a PT Scheduling Coordinator to join our team. Qualified applicants must be avail Mon- Fri, must be reliable & flexible. We are a stateof-the-art practice and offer a positive working environment. No dental experience required, applicants must have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, & a strong work ethic. Drop off your resume in person Mon-Wed to our office at 575 S. Col River Hwy in St. Helens The City of St. Helens is hiring a WATER SYSTEM/FILTRATION OPERATOR. See website for details: www.sthelensoregon.gov/ jobs. Open until filled. First review: 7/10/20. Equal Opportunity Employer.

OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Highway Maintenance Specialist ODOT Clatskanie maintenance is seeking a highway maintenance specialist.

Salary $2,990- $4,514/ month + excellent benefits. For details please visit w w w. o d o t j o b s . com and search for REQ-44134 to apply. Opportunity closes 11:59 PM, 07/22/2020.

ODOT is an AA/ EEO Employer, committed to building workforce diversity.

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Estate Sales

Office Space

Estate Sale on Sat. 7/11 only from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 165 S. 19th St., St. Helens. Fishing poles, furniture, kitchen items and collectables. Too much to list.

Office Space for Rent available now! $600/mo, requesting 1st/Last & security deposit. Approx. 575 sq ft.

Woods Plaza, 1541 Columbia Blvd, St. Helens. Many options in this space.

Available for viewing Wed-Sat. by appointment. Call 503-438-0378.

Estate Sale Everything goes.

Large barn and house.

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Public Notices PROTECTING YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Monday July 20, 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Steve Stadelman, has submitted an application for a commercial kitchen to process finished cuts of meat to cured meat products, ie: bacon, salami etc.. The property is zoned R-10, identified as tax map number 7407-D001300 and located at 16570 Howard Dr. This application has been appealed to the Planning Commission.

SAID PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Columbia County Planning Commission on Monday, July 20, 2020 in Room 351, Circuit Courtroom, on the Third Floor of the Columbia County Courthouse Annex, 230 Strand, St. Helens, Oregon, starting at 6:30 p.m. 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. Mon, Jul 20, 2020 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM (PDT) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting. com/join/510860885 You can also dial in using your phone. United States (Toll Free): 1 877 309 2073 United States: +1 (571) 317-3129 Access Code: 510-860-885 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting. com/install/510860885 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. July 8, 2020 THE PLANNING COMMISSION, Jeff VanNatta, Chairman

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Public Notice and Notice of Public Hearing The City of St. Helens is eligible to apply for a 2020 Community Development Block Grant from Business Oregon. Community Development Block Grant funds come from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The grants can be used for public facilities and housing improvements, primarily for persons with low and moderate incomes.

Approximately $12 million will be awarded to Oregon non-metropolitan cities and counties in 2020. The State expects to receive approximately $18.6 million in additional CDBF funds and if more funds become available from the CDBG program, the City of St. Helens intends to request additional funds for the two project types we are applying for: Public Services Grant and Emergency Small Business and Microenterprise Assistance Grant. The City of St. Helens is preparing two applications for 2020 Community Development Block Grants from Business Oregon. The first is a joint project seeking a Public Services Grant for Columbia County, for COVID-19 Community Response for $50,000. The maximum grant that a City or County can receive is $50,000 for a project of this type. It is estimated that the proposed projects will benefit at least 4,000 persons, of whom 46.36% will be low or moderate income. The second application that the City of St Helens may

submit is a 2020 Community Development Block Grant from Business Oregon for Emergency Small Business and Microenterprise Assistance Grant, serving Columbia County, for COVID-19 Community Response for $150,000.

The maximum grant a City or County can receive for a project of this type is $150,000. It is estimated that the project will benefit 30 to 50 business owners and their employees, of whom 50% will be low- or moderate-income. A public hearing will be held by the St. Helens City Council at 6:45 PM on July 15, 2020 electronically via phone and video conference. Meeting information and a link to participate is available here: https://www.ci.sthelens.or.us/calendar. The purpose of this hearing is for the City Council to obtain citizen views and to respond to questions and comments about: community development and housing needs, especially the needs of low- and moderate-income persons, as well as other needs in the community that might be assisted with a Community Development Block Grant project; and the proposed project. Written comments are also welcome and must be received by 5:00 PM on July 14, 2020 at kathy@ci.sthelens.or.us or to City of St. Helens, Attn: City Recorder, 265 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR 97051. Both oral and written comments will be considered by the City Council in deciding whether

to apply. The method of the hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Please contact the City Recorder’s Office at 503366-8217 if you will need any special accommodations to attend or participate in the meeting. More information about Oregon Community Development Block Grants, the proposed project, and records about the City of St. Helens’ past use of Community Development Block Grant funds is available for public review digitally upon request by emailing rbarry@ci.st-helens.or.us.

Advance notice is requested.

If special accommodations are needed, please notify the office at 503-366-8217 so that appropriate assistance can be provided. Permanent involuntary displacement of persons or businesses is not anticipated as a result from the proposed project.

If displacement becomes necessary, alternatives will be examined to minimize the displacement and provide required/reasonable benefits to those displaced. Any low- and moderate-income housing that is demolished or converted to another use will be replaced. NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, you may participate in the Public Hearing remotely by computer or telephone. You will be able to hear and/or view the proceedings and fully participate remotely.

Please access the following URL to reach the options: https://www.ci.st-helens. or.us/calendar. City of St. Helens.

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City of St. Helens City of Helens Property Public Notice ofSt. Surplus

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POLICE DEPARTMENT UNCLAIMED PROPERTY Knife Pallet Jack Cart,tent,sleeping pad Bag with items Gas cans Backpack Ipod lawnmower currency Backpack Luggage cart,backpack iPhone Cinch bag with clothing Kayak pouch Backpack Mountain bike SD card pellet gun knife wallet skateboard sweater backpack black backpack pink backpack backpack backpack blue backpack backpack backpack Columbia backpack backpack backpack backpack black backpack backpack black backpack black backpack backpack black backpack black backpack backpack black bag backpack backpack,knife backpack backpack black backpack Gray backpack red backpack blue and black backpack black backpack black backpack blue backpack backpack backpack backpack backpack backpack red schwinn, helmet giant bicycle schwinn bicycle child BMX bicycle dynacraft bicycle mountain bike trek mountain bike Pacific BMX bicycle black mountain bike huffy kids bike fable BMX roadmaster bike Mongoose bicycle nishiki bicycle dynacraft bicycle black BMX bicycle schwinn bicycle

The St. Helens Police Department has in its physical possession the unclaimed personal property described herein. If you have any ownership interest in any of that unclaimed property, you must file a claim with the St Helens Police Department within 30 days from the date of publication of this notice, or you will lose your interest in that property.

St. Helens Police Department • 503-397-3333 150 S. 13th St., St. Helens, OR 97051

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NOTICE OF DISTRICT BOARD MEETING The McNulty Water People’s Utility District is scheduled to hold a “District Board meeting” on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 7:00 pm.

Meeting location: 34240 Millard Road in Warren, Oregon. The Public is invited to attend. Masks will be required per the Governors Orders. See more details at http://www.

McNultyWater.com. An Executive Board meeting

may follow regarding: A. ORS 192.660 (2) (e) to discuss real property matters B. ORS 192.660 (2) (f) to consider information or records exempt by law from public inspection C. ORS 192.660 (2) (h) to consult with counsel regarding the legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation or litigation likely to be filled D. ORS 192.660 (2) (a) to

consider the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent. Pursuant to ORS 192.660 (4), representatives of the news media are specifically directed not to report on any of the deliberations during the executive session, except to state the general subject of the session as previously announced and described above.

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Scappoose Bay Marine Park Advisory Committee Vacancy The Port of Columbia County is seeking to fill a recent vacancy on the Scappoose Bay Marine Park Advisory Committee.

The committee undertakes projects and advises the Port’s staff and the Board of Commissioners

on a variety of matters relating to the marina.

The meetings take place every other month at 5:30 p.m., on the first Tuesday of the month, at the Port Office. Interested persons can obtain an application by visiting the

Port’s website at www. portofcolumbiacounty.org or by contacting Miriam House at 503-928-3259 or by e-mail house@ portofcolumbiacounty.org.

The deadline to submit an application is July 27, 2020, at 5:00 p.m.

The Public Notice deadline is Fridays by noon.

Late submissions are not guaranteed to make it into the paper.

Department of Environmental Quality approves Global permit The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has approved Global Partners to add renewable diesel to its transloading permit for the Clatskanie, Oregon terminal at Port Westward.

This was the last regulatory hurdle before Global could begin transloading renewable diesel at its rail and ship capable facility on the Columbia River.

“We are thrilled to have received the permit from Oregon DEQ and look forward

to transloading renewable diesel,” Global Partners CEO Eric Slifka said. “At Global, we believe that our strategic assets are well positioned to move the low- carbon fuels of the future.”

Earlier this year, Global announced plans to receive, store, and ship renewable diesel through their Oregon terminal. Oregon DEQ has approved the final permit and Global has signed a longterm contract for handling the product. Global officials said they will prepare to start

receiving renewable diesel this fall.

“With this permit modification, our ability to handle a portfolio of advanced biofuels is further enhanced,” Global Partners Terminal Operations senior vice president Dylan Remley said. “Since 2016 the facility has been storing and handling ethanol. The addition of renewable diesel provides further capabilities and opportunities for the biofuels marketplace, which are driven by West Coast low carbon fuel standards,”

“We want to thank everyone who participated in the permitting process, and especially the local community,” Slifka said. “Without local support, we couldn’t take this next step in the use of the facility. We are thankful for our partners and neighbors in Columbia County and look forward to providing jobs and community support for many years to come,” Renewable diesel is a cleaner fuel derived entirely from plant and animal byproducts, according to a

release from Global. Renewable diesel can be used in any diesel engine. It can help reduce greenhouse emissions and help meet state and federal climate standards.

There is large demand for renewable diesel, driven in part by government climate policy, and Global’s Clatskanie Terminal is wellpositioned to distribute it in a safe and reliable manner, the release states.

Learn more at www.globalp.com.

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Global operates a transloading facility at the Columbia Pacific BioRefinery at Port Westward, near Clatskanie.

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Building Fire

Courtesy photo

A fast moving fire damaged a small building on 3rd Street in Columbia City Wednesday morning, July 1. According to Columbia River Fire & Rescue (CRFR) fire crews arrived on the scene of the 15x15 out building and quickly put the fire out. The home owners, along with several others driving by the fire scene called 911 to report the blaze. CRFR reports there were no injuries. The fire was caused by a wood-burning stove which was in use at the time, according to CRFR Division Chief of Operations Eric Smythe.

Suicides rise in Columbia County CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net

Scappoose House Fire Courtesy photo

Scappoose Fire crews rushed to reports of a house fire at S.E. 3rd and Myrtle on Wednesday, July 1.

Crews were able to bring the blaze under control and put the fire out. There were no reports of injuries.

The cause of the fire was undetermined at press time. Photo courtesy of Ian Mullen.

‘Take a Trivia Walk in the Park’

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During this month and August the Columbia City Community Library invites you to “Take a Trivia Walk in the Park” through the city’s ten beautiful public parks.

It’s summer, and time to get outside.

During this month and August the Columbia City Community Library invites you to “Take a Trivia Walk in the Park” through the city’s ten beautiful public parks. Posted in each of the parks is a sign with two Fun Facts: “Did You Know?”

Visitors are encouraged to search out these Trivia signs at the following parks: Pixie, Datis, Harvard, Ruth Rose Richardson, Cheryl Young, Carolyn King, Jim

Bundy walking trail, Off Leash Dog Park, Veterans’, and the library. Maps are available at the library and at Columbia City Hall.

The Columbia City Community Library is an all volunteer, self-funded library providing free library services to everyone in Columbia County. It is now open on a limited basis: Mondays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Thursdays 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. The library is located at 2000 2nd St. in Columbia City.

Library Director Cathy Lundberg is overseeing the re-opening by making sure that steps are in place to assure patrons of their safety while using the library.

Face asks are required inside the building and that the number of patrons inside the library at any one time is limited. Lundberg suggests making an appointment to schedule a time by emailing cjl80@hotmail.com, or calling the library during the open hours at, 503-3668020.

Statewide health safety campaign In an effort to inform Oregonians about the urgent importance of wearing face coverings when out in public, Governor Kate Brown has launched a statewide public awareness campaign with Portland-based ad agency Wieden+Kennedy.

“Today, we find ourselves at a crossroads,” Brown said.

“The individual choices each of us makes will decide whether we reduce the spread of this virus and find a way to keep Oregon open, or whether we let our defenses down and allow the virus to take hold.

“We have a chance to protect ourselves and each other. If we follow the advice of doctors by wearing a face covering in public, physically distancing, and avoiding large gatherings, we can keep

our friends and loved ones healthy and safe.

“Wearing a face covering is a simple, common sense way to protect yourself and others. It’s an easy way to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and save lives. I am grateful for the team at Wieden+Kennedy for donating their services and helping to amplify this message.”

The new ad campaign— which will appear on social media, online video platforms, and outdoor media— was created to speak directly to Oregonians across the state about how our individual decisions can impact the COVID-19 health crisis in Oregon. It provides clarity and conviction around what wearing a face covering means—and the role Oregonians and visitors play

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in reducing the spread of COVID-19.

Text of A Mask is Just a Mask online ad: A mask should not be A sign of weakness A political statement Another way to divide us A mask is a protective device A barrier to protect you And those around you from a virus A mask is just a mask And masks save lives This summer, don’t accidentally kill someone.

Wear a mask and socially distance.

According to a release from the Governor’s office, Wieden+Kennedy provided their creative services at no cost to the state.

After two years of declining suicides, Columbia County has experienced a sharp increase in the first few months of 2020.

There were seven suicides within the months of January and February, and by March the county had surpassed all of the suicides in 2019, according to Columbia Health Services Suicide Prevention Coordinator Sarah Trejo.

The numbers have left mental health care workers in Columbia County grappling for answers. While there are no definite reasons, Trejo said there seems to be a worldwide trend with suicides spiking in February and March, which could be weather-related.

One fact that is for certain is that all of the suicides were middle-aged to elderly men, Trejo said. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), middle-aged white men account for the demographic with the highest suicide rate.

The trend is something that a task force, made up of community members, Columbia Pacific CCO, Columbia Health Services, Columbia Community Mental Health, local schools, and suicide survivors and other community leaders, is attempting to address.

According to CCMH Crisis Team Clinical Supervisor David Flynn, the task force addresses suicide in a myriad of ways, through “training, education, community meeting, community partnering, and reducing stigma. We bring together a variety of different perspectives and stake holders. This includes people with lived experience – those who have survived a suicide attempt or whose loved one completed suicide – as well as a variety of professionals and community members who are passionate about this issue,” Flynn said.

Task force review Columbia Health Services Director Sherrie Ford put together the task force in 2018 in response to the rise in suicides. The task force was composed of groups and individuals with an interest in preventing suicide, from law enforcement, to teachers, to suicide survivors, to “anyone interested in suicide prevention as a whole,” Trejo said.

After the task force was created, Ford put together a grant proposal to Columbia Pacific CCO and requested that they fund a five-year position for suicide prevention, according to Trejo.

That is now Trejo’s position, one that she has held for the past five months. As of now, the position is on a two-year contract, but she is hoping the contract will be extended to at least five years so they can continue the work that they have been doing.

The numbers Different community partners have collected statistics on the social problem of suicide over the past several years. According to those statistics, Columbia County saw an all-time high suicide completion number of 18 in 2018. In 2017, there were 12 suicides. In 2016 there were 15 suicides. 2019 saw an all-

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A sign from the “Out of the Darkness” suicide prevention walk in 2018 in Columbia County.

time low of seven suicides.

However, that number crept back up in 2020, with the number in March surpassing all of 2019 suicides.

This is on par with national statistics. According to the CDC, the age-adjusted suicide rate increased by 33 percent from 1999 to 2017.

In preventing suicide, Trejo described her role as being one of education.

As the suicide prevention coordinator, Trejo leads frequent “QPR” trainings, which stands for “Question,” “Persuade,” “Refer.” These trainings can take place at multiple different settings, from businesses to schools.

Trejo said Columbia Health Services is trying to implement the trainings in general as part of the hiring process.

In the time of COVID-19, the trainings have been done online through Zoom.

The signals During these trainings, Trejo said she teaches people that if someone’s mood has changed or if someone is looking depressed, or if they have had a lot of really large life events, such as losing a loved one, it’s important to recognize those factors and not be afraid to ask direct questions if they are considering taking their own life.

“You cannot put the thought of suicide into someone’s head,” Trejo said. “Either they’re thinking about it or they’re not. It’s better to ask someone and get them resources to get help.”

Trejo said she has a list of resources she uses to refer people to get the help they need. One of those resources is a crisis team in Columbia County.

“Our training goes over recognizing potential signs.

The more large events that have happened in someone’s life, the more likely they are to have thoughts of suicide.

When you ask someone if they’re having suicidal thoughts, it’s actually a huge relief. Even if they’re not having those thoughts, it’s communication,” Trejo said.

The task force also offers a more intensive suicide prevention training called ASIST, which stands for Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training. According to its website, it is a two-day intensive course for caregivers to help them recognize suicide risk, and how to take action if necessary.

In addition to ASIST and QPR trainings, other resources to reach out to the community include awareness efforts like the Out of the Darkness walk in Columbia County each year, which raises awareness for suicide prevention. There is also the Connect St. Helens program, launched last year, which aims to create more inter-connectedness within the community, a mitigating factor against suicide, according to Trejo.

A postvention suicide program also exists, which involves providing support to those affected by suicide in its aftermath. In order to do that, Trejo said that community partners like CCMH and CHS are trying to work with law enforcement so that they can communicate with the CCMH crisis team so that they can get to the scene of a suicide and be a presence of support.

That postvention plan has not always been successful, according to Trejo.

“We keep hitting this barrier where we can’t seem to find someone from the scene to call the crisis line. We’re trying to get CCMH on the scene, we’re struggling there, and having challenges to find the right way to do that, to do postvention support,” Trejo said.

She added the postvention plan will take a little bit more time, effort and communication.

“Our law enforcement is doing so much right now, and we’re trying to add one more thing to do on the scene, we’re trying to figure that one out,” she said.

COVID-19 is also a concern for the individuals trying to prevent suicide in Columbia County. According to Trejo, evidence shows suicides do not increase during the pandemic, but might rise as things start to head back to normal.

“We’re going to help people know that there’s services available to community members, and start preparing for the possibility of that occurring,” Trejo said.

The most important parts of suicide prevention plan are protective factors, according to Trejo.

“Having a team around an individual,” Trejo said. “The more people you have working towards keeping someone safe. The more people that know QPR. We compare it to CPR, when someone has a heart attack. The chance of that person to survive, it increases exponentially. If you know how to ask the question, you can help that person before they get to the point where they’re taking their own lives.”

If you are interested in joining the Suicide Prevention Task Force visit, https:// www.columbia-health.org/ suicide.html If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, CRISIS SERVICES are available 24/7 at CCMH: 503-7824499 or TTY 711. You can also call 911.

By the Numbers 2016: 15 (all males) 2017: 12 (10 males/2 females) 2018: 18 (15 males/3 females) 2019: 7 (5 males/2 females) 86% males vs. 14% females