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City reviews dock enforcement options JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

Following citizen complaints and concerns, the City of St. Helens is taking a close review of how to best manage the docks along the Columbia River.

The City of St. Helens owns the main docks adjacent to Columbia View Park and accessed from the ramp in the park and the Sand Island docks located on Sand Island.

The St. Helens City Council is exploring ways to manage and enforce the moorage rules at the city docks after receiving numerous community complaints regarding transient boaters overstaying the time limitations, according to the city’s communication officer Crystal King.

“The city docks are available for short-term recreational use and are not intended to be permanent or long-term moorage,” King said.

As a component of the city council’s future decision regarding management of the docks, local law enforcement was scheduled to give a presentation to the council Wednesday afternoon, July 21, concerning the rules that law enforcement must follow when enforcing moorage laws and examples of other management programs in the state.

The presentation, attached to this story at thechronicleonline.com, includes a review of how the Southern Oregon community of Brookings faced similar dock challenges. That city had been relying on private and various city officials to manage the docks, it had no legal authority to enforce ordinances, there was no consistency and there was confusion with enforcement.

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The City of St. Helens is reviewing new options to address numerous community complaints about transient boaters overstaying the time limitations at the St. Helens docks.

As a solution, Brookings adopted a new ordinance that addresses exclusion from port-owner property.

The Brookings ordinance reads: “A person is subject to immediate exclusion from a port owned building or property if that person is observed to be engaged in any of the following types of conduct:

• Disorderly • Riotous or violent or threatening • Disorderly or riotous assemblies • Disruption of lawful meetings, events or work • Obstruction access to government services or interfering with government responsibilities, including but not limited to garbage cans

and fish containers on port property • Visible intoxication • Panhandling, begging or otherwise contacting port staff, visitors or invitees for personal gain without port permission • Violation of port policies intended to maintain a safe, orderly and efficient work environment in and

around public buildings • Conduct that is otherwise disruptive to the efficient function of government affairs • Abusive language or conduct ­­­­ See DOCKS Page A12

Delta variant concerns heighten JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

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The St. Helens School District expects to fully reopen schools to full-day, five-day, and in-person learning this fall. The district is also prepared to offer virtual learning options for students.

School districts outline new school year plans JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

The new school year is just a few weeks away, and school districts in Columbia County are now preparing for a return to normal traditional class instruction.

Each district is following the Oregon Department of Education’s (ODE) new Resiliency Framework guidelines, which allows local control as the schools reopen following the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

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a series of questions to find out the district’s plans for the new school year ahead.

We asked, given the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the ODE, what should parents and students know about the district’s overall plan for the new school year?

“The St. Helens School District expects to fully reopen schools to full-day, five-day, and in-person learning this fall,” the St. Helens School District response reads.

“We maintain those expectations based on the Oregon Department of Education announcement of the Resiliency Framework for the 2021-2022 school year dated June 25, 2021.

The district response also states that are always many details to opening school in the fall, and ­­­­ See SCHOOL Page A4

The Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) COVID-19 Weekly Report issued July 21, showed an increase in daily cases, hospitalizations and COVID-19 related deaths.

OHA reported 2,026 new daily cases of COVID-19 during the week of Monday, July 12, through Sunday, July 18. That represents a 54% rise over the previous week and the highest tally in seven weeks.

New COVID-19 related hospitalizations rose to 123, as of July 23, up from 104 the previous week and increased to 207 as of July 26.

As of July 26, the state’s COVID-19 death toll reached 2,838, with 215,853 confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19.

There were 62,098 tests for COVID-19 for the week of July 11 through July 17. The percentage of positive tests was 4.2%, up from 3.4% the previous week.

As of July 20, 2,452,035 Oregonians — 57.5% of the state’s total population — had received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

Case rates have generally been higher in counties with lower COVID-19 vaccination rates. During the week of July 11–17, case rates in 15 counties exceeded the statewide average of 44.9 cases per 100,000 population. All 15 counties had overall population COVID-19 vaccination rates of lower than 55%, and 13 of them had rates lower than 47%.

Last week’s COVID-19 Weekly Outbreak Report shows 21 active COVID-19 outbreaks in senior living communities and congregate living settings, with three or more confirmed cases and one or more COVID-19 related deaths.

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The Oregon Health Authority reports that the Delta variant now accounts for at least 50% of all of Oregon’s new COVID-19 cases. Local, state and federal health officials continue to urge those who have not received a COVID-19 vaccination, to do so.

Columbia County Columbia County continues to see rising COVID-19 cases and one new death over the past few weeks. Across the country, health officials are expressing concern that the rising cases, and the COVID-19 variant, which could lead to new public restrictions.

An online poll by The Chronicle shows nearly 69% of those responding are worried that the COVID-19 variant virus and those not seeking immunizations will lead to new face mask and social distancing requirements. On Monday, July 26, health officials in Multnomah, Clark and Washington counties issued a recommendation that everyone, with or without the COVID-19 vaccinations, start wearing face coverings in all indoor public spaces again to slow the sharp surge in COVID-19 cases.

In the following conversation, The Chronicle talks with Columbia County Public Health Director Michael Paul about the COVID-19 variant and what might be ahead as the county continues to navigate through the pandemic.

The Chronicle: What is your concern given the continued number of COVID-19 cases in the county and the rise across the nation?

Michael Paul: You are correct that we are seeing another increase in new cases, locally, regionally and statewide. The latest Oregon Health Authority COVID-19 Weekly Report, which was released Wednesday, shows an increase in daily cases, hospitalizations and COVID-19 ­­­­

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Drought fueling destructive wildfire season JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net HILARY DORSEY headlightheraldreporter @countrymedia.net

The Columbia County Wildfire Task Force is back home after assisting suppression efforts at the Elbow Creek Fire.

The task force was made up of firefighters from the Scappoose Rural Fire Protection District, Columbia River Fire & Rescue, Mist Fire, and Vernonia Fire. They all arrived back in Columbia County Saturday, July 24.

The task force returned from the Elbow Fire and while there, supported burn out operations with hot shot crews and “did an amazing job with holding the line throughout the day” according to a release from Columbia River Fire & Rescue.

The Columbia County firefighters were originally dispatched July 13 to the Grandview Fire near Sisters, than they were moved to the Elbow Creek Fire in Eastern Oregon.

A member of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) also has returned from service at the wildfires.

That individual was sent to the Bootleg Fire in Southern Oregon to assist Lake County with incident command, resource coordination and evacuations.

The Bootleg Fire is Oregon’s largest wildfire. The blaze was 53% contained by Monday, July 26, at 210,000 acres. Fire officials said the Bootleg Fire was caused by lightning.

“The weather conditions – windy and dry with lightning – are truly problematic,” Brown said. “It’s shaping up to be another difficult wildfire season.”

mendations based on the threat to your community and appropriate safety measures.

Review important documents, gather supplies • Make sure your insurance policies and personal documents like ID are up to date.

• Make copies and keep them in a secure password protected digital space.

We must be prepared.

Each and every one of us. ~ Kate Brown, Oregon Governor

Brown and fire officials across the state said there are extensive drought conditions throughout Orergon, with 19 counties in drought emergencies.

Oregon Department of Forestry Fire Chief Doug Grafe said drought conditions across Oregon are driving the fire potential.

“Ninety percent of the state is in exceptional, extreme or severe drought conditions,” Grafe said.

The heat dome in late June – with 100 plus degrees – propelled the state into early fire conditions.

“The remainder of the season continues to look above normal dry and above normal temperatures,” Grafe said. “This is not going to return to normal anytime soon.” “‘We must be prepared.

Each and every one of us,” Brown said. “Being prepared is one of the best ways you can help frontline firefighters do theirs jobs. Make a plan with your family, sign up for local alerts at oralert.gov so you’re aware of fires in your

Courtesy photo from the Oregon Fire Marshal

The lightning-caused Bootleg Fire in Southern Oregon had reached 400,000 acres by July 26.

community.”

Brown is urging Oregonians to prepare for emergencies by signing up to receive alerts through Oregon’s new emergency alert notification system, OR-Alert. The system has been fully implemented in 26 counties and is actively being implemented in another eight.

Brown said the timely rollout comes as Oregon has recently faced severe weather events including ice storms, extreme drought, and a record-breaking heat wave that has contributed to an early and dangerous wildfire season. With OR-Alert, people across the state are now able to sign up for alerts custom to their geographic area and receive notifications in the most convenient way possible.

Anyone can receive emergency alerts through OR-Alert by signing up via text, web, or mobile app: • Text: Sign up for emergency alerts in your area by texting your zip code to

888777.

• Website: Sign up for emergency alerts in your area by visiting www.oralert.gov.

• Mobile App: Download the Everbridge Mobile App to receive emergency alerts wherever you are.

Brown is also urging Oregonians to be 2 Weeks Ready. Learn more at the Office of Emergency Management’s website.

Fire officials in Columbia County continued to urge everyone to be aware, to be cautious and to be prepared due to the heightened wildfire dangers.

The following emergency preparation recommendations can be found at Ready.gov Recognize warnings and alerts Have several ways to receive alerts. Download the FEMA app and receive realtime alerts from the National Weather Service for up to five locations nationwide.

Sign up for community alerts in your area and be aware of

the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA)- which requires no-sign up.

Make an emergency plan and review your evacuation zone Make sure everyone in your household knows and understands what to do if you need to quickly evacuate.

• You may have to evacuate quickly due to a wildfire.

Learn your evacuation routes, practice with household, pets, and identify where you will go.

• If you must evacuate to a public shelter, try to bring items that can help protect you and others in the shelter from COVID-19, such as hand sanitizer, cleaning materials, and two masks per person. Children under 2 years old and people who have trouble breathing should not wear masks.

• Follow the instructions from local authorities. They will provide the latest recom-

Have enough supplies for your household, include medication, disinfectant supplies, masks, pet supplies in your go bag or car trunk.

Being prepared allows you to address smaller medical issues at home, alleviating the burden on urgent care centers and hospitals.

Strengthen you home • Use fire-resistant materials to build, renovate or make repairs.

• Find an outdoor water source with a hose that can reach any area of your property.

• Create a fire-resistant zone that is free of leaves, debris or flammable materials for at least 30 feet from your home.

• Designate a room that can be closed off from outside air. Close all doors and windows. Set up a portable air cleaner to keep indoor pollution levels low when smoky conditions exist.

See more preparation recommendations and what you need to know when returning home after being evacuated by wildfires at wildfire. oregon.gov.

Peace Candle, apartments easement JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

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A ladder truck from Portland Fire & Rescue joined the response to the pet store fire in Scappoose.

Animals safe following pet store fire STAFF REPORT chroniclenews@countrymedia.net

All animals inside a Scappoose pet store are safe following a fire at the business Sunday morning.

At 8:30 a.m. employees at All About Pets, located at 52567 Columbia River Highway in Scappoose, smelled smoke in the building and called 911.

Scappoose Fire crews arrived in just under five

minutes and after a careful investigation determined that the source of smoke was an electrical fire. Investigators said the fire had about a sixfoot radius and had spread to a crawl space above the second floor of the business.

Crews were able to suppress the fire with about 10 gallons of water. Additionally, crews were able to employ special salvage techniques to protect the inventory and reduce the mess to the business.

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Three fire engines, two ladder trucks and two chief officers responded to the blaze with firefighters from Scappoose Rural Fire Protection District. Columbia River Fire & Rescue, Portland Fire & Rescue, the Oregon Department of Transportation, Scappoose Police and Columbia River PUD also assisted at the scene.

Shadley’s Express Lane Espresso and Happy Garden Restaurant provided drinks to the first responders.

New details are surfacing concerning a Scappoose housing project that is retaining the popular Peace Candle adjacent to Highway 30.

Work to clear the surrounding area for the 80-unit apartment complex began in late 2020, according to the Portland development company, WDC Properties, which purchased the property in 2019. Currently, the area is cleared, the Peace Candle is still standing and additional working is pending.

The eco-friendly designed rental housing units are planned in two buildings with parking for the residents and also for visitors to the Peace Candle.

WDC Properties founder and CEO, Mark Madden, agreed to offer the city to place an easement in perpetuity, which would allow the Peace Candle to remain in its place and even host a parking lot for visitors to tour the attraction.

Officially, with the commencement of the development, Madden said the easement has been granted.

“The candle will remain a shining light and reminder to everyone that there is hope for world peace.” Madden said.

The new 80 unit apartment project, called Candlelight Apartments, is expected to open in the Fall of 2022.

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The iconic Scappoose Peace Candle remained in place following the demolition of nearby buildings on the property adjacent to Highway 30.

In an earlier published interview with The Chronicle, Jessica Edsall, with EkoLiving, a sister company to WDC, said the Candlelight Apartments will help strengthen the local economy, celebrate the history of the community and provide a beautiful, environmentally responsible new apartment building for residents to call home.

Peace Candle history The Peace Candle of the World stands 50-feet tall and can be seen by travelers along Highway 30 as they drive in and out of Scappoose.

The candle, built by a farmer and his family, was established as a symbol of world peace in 1971 by Oregon Governor Tom McCall. To this day, the structure resides in the hearts of many Scappoose residents, as it has maintained its integrity for 50 years, according to a release from WDC Properties.

Residents were enraged as they believed the transfer of property ownership entailed the demolition of the Candle, the release states. Approximately 3,200 residents were reported to have to put together a petition to save the structure, a landmark in the town of Scappoose.

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Sudden oak death, a growing concern DAVID RUPKALVIS worldeditor@coutrymedia.net

A fast spreading tree disease along the Southern Oregon Coast is being carefully monitored by state and federal agencies. who are concerned that the disease could adversely impact Oregon’s timber industry.

Sudden oak death is nothing new to residents of Curry County, but despite decades of work to keep the pathogen that kills tanoak trees isolated, it appears to be moving.

Earlier this year, a researcher with Oregon State University noticed tanoaks dying at a site on Highway 101 just north of Port Orford. When the trees were tested, they came back positive for sudden oak death.

Since then, the U.S. Forest Service, Oregon Department of Forestry and Oregon State University have been working to find other tanoak outbreaks in the Port Orford area. What they have found is troubling at least. Hundreds of trees and close to 400 acres have been verified as infected, leading to an emergency quarantine area around Port Orford.

Eradication plan Sarah Navarro, a forest pathologist with the U.S. Forest Service, has been leading the research in the area. She recently led a tour of the infected area, showing what she has found and laying out plans to eradicate the pathogen.

While sudden oak death is a threat in both regions of the county, there is a difference. In the Brookings area, the trees are under attack from a variant called NA1. In Port Orford, a new variant called NA2, is responsible for the trees that are dying.

“This is the first time the NA2 variant has been found in the forest,” Navarro said.

“They have been in nurs-

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U.S. Forest Service forest Pathologist Sarah Navarro shows a tree impacted by sudden oak death while leading a tour near Port Orford.

Sudden oak death has also killed rhododendron trees.

eries since 2012, but the incidents in nurseries have been declining.”

The experts on the tour said it is possible the new variant came from the county transfer site, which sits just feet from the earliest outbreaks. While mostly home garbage is dumped at the site, it has accepted yard waste, including tree clippings for years.

While the research in Port Orford is new, Navarro said the outbreak is not. She said based on the damage seen on trees in the forest, it likely has been around for at least four years.

“It was most likely cooking in the area, and the reason we caught it was along the highway,” she said.

only 17 miles from the Coos County border. Sudden oak death has also been found in Del Norte County across the California border. It appears to be moving north, likely following the wind patterns.

When trees are infected, the first sign is leaves begin to die and turn reddishbrown. In time, the entire tanoak will die.

“They’ll turn that reddish color in about three months,” Wiese said.

“They’ll have it for up to four years. Eventually, they’ll go leafless and fall over.”

While 127 different tree species can carry sudden oak death, the tanoaks and rhododendron are impacted the most.

after rain, SOD can make new spores, which are carried by wind to areas not impacted.

“We know natural spread can be up to five to six miles, and we know tanoaks go into Coos County,” Navarro said.

To determine how widespread the impact is, forest pathologists like Navarro hike through the forests, mostly on private land. They look for signs on SOD on trees and cut chunks out of the trees that are sent to Oregon State University to be tested.

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Navarro said the U.S. Forest Service hired a contractor, who flew the entire area this month to take high-definition photos of the forest. When those pictures are reviewed, it will give a greater idea how widespread the outbreak is.

“We still have a lot of looking to do in this area,” said Randy Wiese with the Oregon Department of Forestry.

The new outbreak is 21 miles north of the quarantine area near Brookings and

The only way to treat an outbreak is to cut down and burn infected trees.

Generally, all tanoaks and rhododendron trees near an outbreak are also destroyed.

Property owners can safely cut down their own tanoaks and use the wood for burning.

Navarro said there is concern the spread could continue moving north.

SOD is a mold-like pathogen. Right now, there are no spores because it takes moisture to reproduce. But

Long-term impact Long-term, if not stopped, the spread of SOD could impact the timber industry and export industry throughout the whole region. While SOD does not kill Douglas Fir, the most cut tree from the timber industry, it does infect the tree and it can be spread from the Douglas Fir. The Asian market, where most local timber is sold, will not allow imports if SOD is in the region.

State Rep. David Brock Smith has been working on SOD issues since he become a Curry County commissioner is 2013. He said the future of Oregon’s South Coast is on the line if SOD

can’t be stopped.

“If we can’t get a handle on this stuff, it’s going to have long-term impacts on the industry,” Brock Smith said. “Thanks to all the good work of everyone here, I have been able to move forward to really elevate this and the need at the state.

We have gotten $1.7 million every biennium. Sen. Merkley has gotten even more money.”

And the money is desperately needed. With the Port Orford site estimated at 388 acres, and a cost to treat and destroy infected trees averaging $5,000 an acre, the full $1.7 million from the state will be needed just to slow the spread near Port Orford.

Air-curtain incinerator One thing the researchers would like to get is an air-curtain incinerator. With burning in the deep forest challenging and threatening due to wildfire danger, the incinerator could be used to safely burn nearby. The equipment would also limit smoke and other particulates from entering the air.

“If you need anything, I’ll call the governor and say this is what we want to do,” Brock Smith told Navarro.

With SOD moving

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across Curry and Del Norte counties and threatening Coos County, Navarro said the key to finding and stopping the pathogen is property owners. In the Port Orford area, SOD has likely been present for at least four years, but it was only located when it infected trees along Highway 101.

Navarro said property owners can keep an eye on their trees. If they notice tanoaks or rhododendron with leaves turning brown, they should contact the Oregon Department of Forestry, which can determine if SOD is present.

Norma Kline with Oregon State University Forestry and Natural Resources Extension in Coos and Curry counties plans to provide information sessions about the disease to the public this summer in Port Orford. This will help local residents identify symptoms of sudden oak death so they can report any signs of it on their property.

Fast Fact Long-term, if not stopped, officials said the spread of sudden oak death could impact the timber industry and export industry throughout the whole region.

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Garden Plots: Hot topics for August CHIP BUBL Chronicle Guest Article

Hot topics for August • Tomato late blight can develop after several days of rain or misty weather. Watch weather forecasts and protect your plants by spraying a copper fungicide (considered “organic”) ahead of a rainy cycle. Blossom end rot can be slowed by consistent watering.

• Caterpillars in your cabbage: A common butterfly in the garden is the white winged species called the imported cabbage worm. As the name implies, this in-sect is not native to North America but comes, as cabbage does, from Europe. The butterfly winters over as a chrysalis and emerges as an adult in May. Females lay yellow eggs on the undersides of cabbage family leaves. She can lay as many as 200 eggs on multiple plants. Caterpillars hatch and eat. Sometimes they are hard to see within a broccoli head before cooking but disgustingly obvious after. Good controls are floating row covers, the organic insecticide spinosad (several trade names) and the microbial insecticide Bacillus thuringiensis. Make sure you buy the B.t. for caterpillar control. B.t. has virtually no mammalian toxicity and only kills larvae in the butterfly/ moth family. B.t. does not migrate off target. It needs to be applied when the larvae are small to be most effective and should be reap-plied after a rain or overhead irrigating.

• Spider mites are often blamed for more problems than they actually cause. But hot, dry weather favors the

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this year those details will include elements such as COVID-19 safety measures.

“We of course will continue to partner with public health officials and plan to keep families updated as we finalize those details over the summer,” the response reads.

District officials said the overall plan includes a virtual option for student distance learning as well as through the schools online program, St. Helens Virtual Academy. The program uses a mix of lessons that are led

by St. Helens teachers and lessons that students complete on their own.

The St. Helens administrators said the district did experienced a loss of students this past year.

“As many families experience uncertainty with COVID-19, some families chose to keep their students at home instead of choosing the hybrid model, which brought students to school two days a week,” the district response states.

“Thankfully, as a district, we have not seen a significant dip in enrollment trends. We were very fortunate that we were able to provide those families with the option of choosing to place their students in our online option. We have had great success with our virtual academy and will have this option available to families this year as well.”

According to the St. Helens School administrators, the pandemic has been a good lesson in overall health and safety procedures.

“One thing that the pandemic has reminded all of us of is to be diligent in our hand washing and surface area cleaning.” the response reads. “We will continue to have hand-sanitizing stations throughout our buildings and put extra time and effort into making sure surface areas stay clean and sanitized. As far as cohorting, social distancing, and whether or not our students or staff will wear masks, that will be determined at a later date with the assistance and guidance of local health officials.”

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spider mite. We have had that in abundance this year.

To see if your skimmias, arborvitaes, or other plants might have mites, shake a limb over some white paper.

If the specks move, the plants have mites. You can hose plants down with a strong blast of water or spray with insecticidal soaps or summer spray oils.

• Annual flowers tend to fade without a fertilizer boost. You can apply a blended fertilizer granule or water with liquid fertilizer solutions. The liquid fertilizer doesn’t last as long so more applications will be necessary. Organic gardeners can use bloodmeal or chicken feather meal.

• Dripping trees. There have been more calls about “sap” dripping from trees this season. The sticky stuff is actually “honeydew” which is excreted by aphids, scales, and other similar sucking insects. It is a bit of a puzzle why it is worse this year.

Speculation is that the warm April moved the aphids into high reproductive gear early.

Alternatively, it is possible that the Harmonia lady beetle (a magnificent aphid predator) didn’t fare well through the winter.

• Irrigation is so important in August. Subsurface moisture is depleted by now, temperatures are hot and plants are at crucial stages of growth. We get very little rain in August. Most gardens and lawns will need an inch of water or more per week to keep going. In the hot cycles we have been having, it is often closer to two inches per week that is needed. Trees or shrubs planted this spring need more water because their root systems are not

well developed, and we started the growing season with very low soil moisture.

• Sunburn has been a problem on apples and both needled and broadleaf evergreens. The 114º weather was too much to handle.

Most of the damage is on the south or west side of a plant. Damaged apples will not mature normally and will often fall off before ripening.

Damaged leaves are browned at the tips, midribs, or margins. They look bad but generally don’t constitute more than a cosmetic concern. If all the leaves on a particular plant were affected, the plant was grievously short of water or something is wrong with the roots.

are preparing to welcome students to the new school year ahead and also expressed hopes of returning to a more normal education environment following the COVID-19 pandemic disruptions and challenges.

Clatskanie School District Superintendent Cathy Hurowitz said the school board discussed school safety at its July 12 regular public meeting.

“The new guidance from the ODE and the OHA is recommendation only,” she said. “It was decided that Clatskanie School District will not require masks for fully vaccinated. We strongly recommend that unvaccinated individuals continue to wear a mask for their own safety but it is not a mandate. It will be up to the student’s family to decide the mask issue.”

Hurowitz said school districts across the state were notified on July 9 that school busses fall under public transportation laws.

“Students who ride the bus as well as bus drivers are required to wear a mask on the bus,” she said. “This is a federal law that supersedes state guidance.”

Hurowitz said the district plans to offer in person instruction to the majority of students.

“We are also continuing with our academy/alternative program and we will offer an online option for those families who want to continue to home school,” Hurowitz said.

The Clatskanie district also saw a loss of students due to the pandemic.

“We are down about 80 students due to COVID-19,” Hurowitz said. “Some families moved away and some could not do online instruction and learning. We are expecting most of those students to return this year and are prepared to support them.”

Hurowitz said the district will be following the health and safety recommendations provided by the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of Education.

“We will continue to sanitize our buildings, require hand washing or hand sanitizer and maintaining a distance of three feet between desks/chairs,” she said.

still in the initial planning phase for the next school year this fall.

“Parents should know that as we begin our planning, we are planning a return to normal,” Hattrick said. “Students will be at school five-days per week with a 1 p.m. dismissal on Wednesdays. We are still exploring the requirements around distance learning as an option and I will be seeking input from parents to determine if virtual learning options are preferred for their families.”

Hattrick did not provide specific numbers of students that had left the district for one reason or the other during the pandemic.

“As I understand it, districts across the country lost students and I expect as we return to in-person learning, those students will return,” he said.

Hattrick said the Rainier schools would also continue to follow health and safety practices.

“I think it will continue to be a best-practice to do contact tracing,” he said.

“In the same way we have always had visitor logs and attendance, we need to know who is on our campus. Additionally, it is our plan to the extent possible that masks be optional for staff and students. I expect some students will return wearing masks and that is completely acceptable and we are happy if any student chooses to use that safety measure.”

The vast majority of health and safety protocols, including face coverings and physical distancing in the ODE’s Ready Schools, Safe Learners guidance will move to advisory next academic year, allowing school districts, public charter schools and private schools the option to implement, as appropriate, relevant advisory guidance from the federal Centers for Disease Control and the Oregon Health Authority, and may require face coverings, physical distancing and other measures.

On July 22, the ODE released updates to its Back to School guidelines. See that update with this story at thechronicleonline.com.

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• Flying termites generally don’t require sprays or exterminators. The reproductive forms of the termite fly this time of year to mate. Fertilized queens drop to earth, shed their wings and look

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for a suitable home. Suitable is the key. A dampwood termite requires continuously wet wood. If there is no dirt piled up against your house or leaking pipes in the walls, you don’t have to worry about the dampwood termite.

They can’t live there. The subterranean termite is more devious.

It must have moisture.

But it can conduct moisture up mud

tubes from the earth into your house structure. Crawl under your house once a year to look for these tubes.

Do watch out for carpenter ant infestations. They cause most of our structural damage and they are less picky about the wood they carve out to live in.

and fruit wastes are the lure.

If the density of fresh fruit and vegetables trimmings is attractive to them, they will spend much time in the pile.

Unfortunately, they will also explore your garden itself or your house if they think there is food or shelter to be had.

You can reduce your problems by having a tight cover your compost pile and some barrier like expanded metal or a rock base underneath. Turning the pile often to mix food waste with landscape trimmings or grass clippings reduces the piles attractiveness and actually speeds the composting process. Some gardeners choose to use worm bins for their food waste and compost their yard waste separately.

That is generally a safe (from a rat invasion perspective) procedure. I know at least one gardener that puts their vegetable and fruit waste into a blender every day and makes a “compost smoothie” out of it. The blended liquid is poured into the compost pile, adding both moisture and readily available nutrients for the compost microorganisms but leaving little for the rats to scavenge.

Important notes Plant an extra for the food bank, senior centers, or community meals programs.

Cash do-nations to buy food are also greatly appreciated.

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

Rats and compost Rats can be a problem in compost piles. Vegetable

Have questions?

If you have questions on any of these topics or

Weekly Online Poll

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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 503397-3462 to be put on the list. Alternatively, you can find it on the web at 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 catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu. Click on publications and start exploring.

The OSU Extension Office will fully re-open on Aug. 2.

Contact Information Oregon State University Extension Service – Columbia County 505 N. Columbia River Highway St. Helens, OR 97051 503-397-3462

Last Week’s Results

Should all school students attending K-12 classes be required to wear face coverings in the new school year ahead for best heath and safety protections?

Yes

other home garden and/ or farm questions, please contact Chip Bubl, Oregon State University Extension office in St. Helens at 503397-3462 or at chip.bubl@ oregonstate.edu. The office is open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Monday through Thursday and will be fully open in August.

Are you worried that the COVID-19 variant virus and those not seeking immunizations will lead to new face mask and social distancing requirements?

69% Yes

31% No

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Summer enrichment programs STAFF REPORT chroniclenews@countrymedia.net

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SNAP is an assistance program designed to help approximately 1 million eligible, low-income families and individuals in Oregon, including many older adults and people with disabilities, with emergency food allotments and other benefits.

SNAP August benefits STAFF REPORT chroniclenews@countrymedia.net

Most Oregonians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will receive emergency allotments in August.

The federal government has approved emergency allotments every month since March 2020, to give SNAP recipients additional support during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In August, approximately 417,000 SNAP households will receive approximately $66 million in emergency allotments in addition to their regular SNAP benefits.

“We are grateful to have the opportunity to provide emergency benefits to most SNAP households in Oregon,” Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Self-Sufficiency Program Director Dan Haun said. “We also know that many Oregonians are still struggling to meet their basic needs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and we encourage them contact our partners at 211 and the Oregon Food Bank for support during this difficult time.”

Emergency allotments will be available on Aug. 11 for current SNAP households. New SNAP households will receive the emergency allotments Aug. 31 or Sept. 2.

SNAP recipients do not have to take any action to receive these supplemental benefits as they will be issued directly on their EBT cards.

More information about emergency allotments is available at www.oregon.gov/ dhs/ASSISTANCE/FOODBENEFITS/Pages/AboutSNAP.aspx.

Questions about your SNAP benefits should be directed to local ODHS offices or by calling the ONE Customer Service Center at 1-800-699-9075.

If you are a SNAP household and your income or the number of people in your household has changed that could impact your benefits.

It is important to make sure we have the most up-to-date information.

You can report any changes to your income or household in many ways: • Online at: ONE.Oregon. gov

• By mail at: ONE Customer Service Center, PO Box 14015, Salem, OR 97309 • By fax at: 503-378-5628 • By phone at: 1-800-6999075 or TTY 711 Resources to help meet basic needs Find a food pantry: foodfinder.oregonfoodbank.org Learn about government programs and community resources for older adults and people with disabilities: Aging and Disability Resource Connection of Oregon at 1-855-673-2372 or www. adrcoforegon.org.

Dial 2-1-1, or text your zip code to 898-211, www.211info.org Oregonians in need can apply for benefits, including SNAP, child care, cash assistance and Medicaid.

Learn more at govstatus. egov.com/or-dhs-benefits.

For local resources in your area, such as food or shelter, please call 2-1-1 or reach out to the state’s Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) at 1-855-OREADRC or 1-855-673-2372.

The St. Helens School District has announced a variety of summer student enrichment programs that offer learning opportunities and fun activities.

In an effort to combat the lost learning opportunities brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oregon Legislature established a non-competitive grant program for summer learning through House Bill 5042A. Participating schools could apply for funding to offer enrichment programs for kindergarten through eighth grade students and high school credit for ninth through twelfth grade students.

The St. Helens School District officials said they are thrilled to be able to receive the funding needed to provide additional enrichment activities to serve and engage our district students during the summer months, according to a release from the school district.

The St. Helens School District is currently offering 27 different programs over an eight-week period for students K-8. Middle School students have four programs in which to choose from and high school students have 10 programs to choose from and can even earn high school credit in the Credit Recovery Program.

Many high school students

Courtesy photo from the St. Helens School District

The St. Helens School District is currently offering 27 different programs over an eight-week period for students K-8.

also have the opportunity to participate and mentor younger students in the K-8 programs.

“We are starting our third week of camps and our number of participants is growing exponentially,” the district release states. “We are excited for this opportunity to learn, grow, and

make memories together.”

See the full list of summer enrichment programs posted with this story at thechronicleonline.com. For more information, contact the St. Helens School District at 503-3973085.

Movies in the Park return The Scappoose Public Library is proud to announce that after a one year absence, movies are returning to Heritage Park this August and September.

There will be movies and events every Friday night at dusk with activities beginning at about 6:30 p.m. throughout August and the first weekend of September at Heritage Park, located at 52469 SE 2nd Street in Scappoose. Come with your family and enjoy a movie on the park lawn starting Friday, August 6.

This event is free. Local service organizations will have refreshments for sale.

The movie schedule this year is:

• August 6: Raiders of the Lost Ark • August 13: Grease singalong • August 14: Raya and the Last Dragon • August 20: Hairspray • August 27: Toy Story 4 • September 3: Twilight • September 18: Hidden Figures (as part of Columbia County Reads 2021)

Visit the Scappoose Library Facebook page for weekly events at www.facebook.com/ScappooseMoviesbyMoonlight/ For more information, call the Scappoose Library at 503543-7123.

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The Movies in the Park will be held at Heritage Park, located at 52469 SE 2nd Street in Scappoose.

Columbia County Fairgrounds presents

Cale

Moon

Price: 17 & Under $20, 18 and Up $25

Cale Moon with a opener of Catherine Loyer.

August 7th starting at 8PM!!

SLICKER WILL BE PLAYING AUGUST 21ST STARTING AT 8 PM-11PM! BEER GARDENS AND FOOD VENDOR ON SITE!!

Purchase tickets here: www.columbiacountyfairgrounds.com/p/purchase-tickets Price: 17 & Under $20, 18 and Up $25

BEER GARDENS AND FOOD VENDOR ON SITE! Purchase tickets here:

www.columbiacountyfairgrounds.com/p/purchase-tickets 58892 Saulser Rd, St Helens, OR 97051

58892 Saulser Rd, St. Helens, OR 97051

Jurassic Empire Schedule Weekdays, July 29-30 | 3 pm-4 pm | 4 pm-6 pm | 6 pm-8 pm | The exhibit starts at 3 pm on Thursday and Friday *2 hour time slot increments*

Weekend, July 3,1 Aug 1 10 am-12 pm | 12 pm-2 pm | 2 pm-4 pm | 4 pm-6 pm | 6 pm-8 pm | *2 hour time slot increments* Attend anytime within the time slot selection. If you choose the 6 pm- 8 pm time slot, please make sure you come in before 7:30pm. The whole drive-thru takes anywhere from 20 minutes to more than 1 hour depending on how many cars show up at any given hour. If you order the optional Dino Pack online you will receive it after we check you in at the gate.

Order tickets here: jurassicempire.ticketspice.com/columbia-county-fairgrounds WEEKDAY Per Vehicle With 1-7 Passengers General Admission. Drive-Thru Tour of the Dino Exhibit.

Price is per vehicle, not per person: $49.00 WEEKDAY Per Vehicle With 8-14 Passengers General Admission. Drive-Thru Tour of the Dino Exhibit.

Price is per vehicle, not per person: $80.00

LOVE LODE REUNION will be playing August 20th starting at 8 PM-11PM! BEER GARDENS AND FOOD VENDOR ON SITE! Purchase tickets here: www.columbiacountyfairgrounds.com/ events/2020/love-lode-reunion-band 17 & Under $20, 18 and Up $25 58892 Saulser Rd, St. Helens, OR 97051

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Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of: Terence B. Tanski, Deceased.

Case No. 21PB05470 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS Notice is hereby given that Zainab S. Priest has been appointed as the personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against

The City of St. Helens invites submission of proposals to provide architectural and engineering services for a new public safety facility for the City of St. Helens Police and Municipal Court Departments. Deadline for Submission of Proposal: 3:00 PM Friday, August 20, 2021 Submissions received after this time will not be re-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA the estate are required to present them to the personal representative in care of his attorney David B. Brownhill at: 8555 SW Apple Way, Suite 300, Portland, OR 97225, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below or such claims may be barred. All persons whose

rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative.

Dated and first published July 28, 2020. Publication Dates: July 28, August 4, August 11, 2021.

CITY OF ST. HELENS NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS DESIGN-BID-BUILD OF A NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY viewed. Obtain Request for Proposals: 1. Online. Visit https://www.sthelensoregon. gov/RFPs to download the RFQ. If you have website questions concerning this request, please contact Matt Brown at mbrown@sthelensoregon.gov. 2. In Person.

Deputy City Administrator’s Office, 265 Strand Street, St. Helens OR 97051 Submission of Proposal:

See Request for Proposal, Section 4, Proposal Submittal Requirements All communication and correspondence pertaining to this Request for Proposal should be directed to Project Manager Matt Brown at 503-366-8227 or by e-mail at mbrown@sthelensoregon. gov. (Note that a proposal submitted by email will not be accepted).

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PUBLIC NOTICE COLUMBIA RIVER PEOPLE’S UTILITY DISTRICT Rate Advisory Committee Meeting on August 3, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. The Rate Advisory Committee for Columbia River PUD will hold a Rate Advisory meeting on

Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the cost of service study, the October 1, 2021 Bonneville Power Administra-

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tion rate increase, the retail rate design for all customer classes and any other business that may come before the Board. This meeting may be cancelled after publica-

tion of this notice. Please check the PUD website at www.crpud.net for the most current information. This meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities. A

request for further accommodations should be made at least 48 hours in advance by contacting the receptionist at 397-1844. The PUD Board meetings are con-

ducted pursuant to the public meeting laws of the State of Oregon and anyone wishing to attend is welcome. By: Michael J. Sykes, General Manager

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the City of St. Helens Planning Commission on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at or after 7:05 PM in the City Council Chambers, located in the City Hall building at 265 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR. Access into City Hall for this hearing will be from the plaza side entrance. The purpose of this hearing is to consider an application as follows: File No: Subdivision Preliminary Plat SUB.1.21 Applicant: St. Helens II, LLC Request: 4 Lot Commercial Subdivision. Location: Undeveloped property at the intersection of Columbia River Highway (US30) and Howard Street.

Map No: 4N1W-4BA-3600.

Testimony from the public in both oral or written form is invited. The hearing will be conducted in accordance with those procedures found in the City Development

Code (SHMC Title 17) Chapter 17.24 and any rules of procedure adopted by the City Council. The Planning Commission is authorized to approve, deny, or approve this application with conditions, based on all criteria under St. Helens Municipal Code Section 17.136.060.

Failure to raise an issue, including constitutional or other issues relating to any proposed conditions of approval, in this hearing, in person, or by letter, or failure to raise an issue accompanied by statements or evidence sufficient to afford the approving authority an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal to the applicable appellate jurisdiction (e.g., the Land Use Board of Appeals, LUBA) on that issue, and precludes an action for damages in circuit court.

The application file is located at City Hall (265 Strand

Street, St. Helens, OR) and all documents in the file are available for inspection. A copy of the staff report will be available for review at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the hearing. There is no cost to inspect the file or staff report; copies are available at a reasonable cost.

The report for this application will also be available on the City’s website at https:// www.sthelensoregon.gov/ meetings. Questions should be directed to the City Planning Department by phone: 503-397-6272, e-mail: jgraichen@sthelensoregon. gov, mail: 265 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR 97051, or in person at City Hall. Anyone needing special assistance should contact City Hall at least 72 hours in advance to ensure the necessary assistance is available. The Council Chambers are fully accessible.

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PORT OF COLUMBIA COUNTY SCAPPOOSE BAY MARINE PARK PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE PROJECT Proposals due: August 2, 2021 @ 5:00 pm. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Port of Columbia County is seeking proposals for pavement maintenance work for parking lot areas at the Scappoose Bay Marine Park in Warren,

OR. Bid packets containing the RFP and attachments for this project may be found on the Port’s website, www. portofcolumbiacounty.org; or requested via e-mail at levin@portofcolumbiacounty.org. Submissions must

be received by 5:00 PM on Monday, August 2, 2021. Bid packets may be submitted via mail, delivered to our Port office, or emailed to levin@ portofcolumbiacounty.org.

For questions, please call 503-397-2888.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF LEWIS JUVENILE COURT In re the Dependency of: ADELHEID DUNN, D.O.B.: 11/10/2014 No. 21-7-0005021 NOTICE AND SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION (Dependency) (SMPB) TO: SHANE DUNN, Father. A Dependency Petition was filed on April 13, 2021; A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on August 26, 2021 at 1:30 pm at Lewis County Supe-

rior Court, 345 W. Main St., Chehalis, Washington 98532.

YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. The hearing will determine if your child is dependent as defined in RCW 13.34.030(6).

This begins a judicial process which could result in permanent loss of your parental rights. If you do not appear at the hearing, the court may enter a dependency order in

your absence. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency Petition, call DCYF at 360-807-7081 or 1-800-562-6926. To view information about your rights, including right to a lawyer, go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY. aspx. DATED this 15TH day of July, 2021, SCOTT TINNEY, Lewis County Clerk.

By: Yolinda Hipp, Superior Court Deputy Clerk

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In re the Dependency of: JAMES DUNN, D.O.B.: 03/21/2008 No. 21-7-0005121 NOTICE AND SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION (Dependency) (SMPB) TO: SHANE DUNN, Father. A Dependency Petition was filed on April 13, 2021; A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on August 26, 2021 at 1:30 pm at Lewis County Supe-

In re the Dependency of: CONSTANCE DUNN, D.O.B.: 11/16/2006 No. 217-00052-21 NOTICE AND SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION (Dependency) (SMPB) TO: SHANE DUNN, Father.

A Dependency Petition was filed on April 13, 2021; A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on August 26, 2021 at 1:30 pm at Lewis County Supe-

rior Court, 345 W. Main St., Chehalis, Washington 98532.

YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. The hearing will determine if your child is dependent as defined in RCW 13.34.030(6).

This begins a judicial process which could result in permanent loss of your parental rights. If you do not appear at the hearing, the court may enter a dependency order in

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your absence. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency Petition, call DCYF at 360-807-7081 or 1-800-562-6926. To view information about your rights, including right to a lawyer, go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY. aspx. DATED this 15TH day of July, 2021, SCOTT TINNEY, Lewis County Clerk.

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NOTICE OF WORKSHOP NOTICE OF WORKSHOP The Columbia County Fairgrounds will hold a fair board workshop on August 5th, 2021 at 6:30PM in the pavilion at 58892

Saulser Road, St. Helens, OR 97051. Virtual call-in number: 1 866 899 4679 Access code: 264-789-429

The Columbia County Fairgrounds will hold a fair board workshop on August 9th, 2021 at 6:30PM in the pavilion at 58892 Saulser

Road, St. Helens, OR 97051. Virtual call-in Number: 1 877 309 2073 access code: 150-119-397

rior Court, 345 W. Main St., Chehalis, Washington 98532.

YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. The hearing will determine if your child is dependent as defined in RCW 13.34.030(6).

This begins a judicial process which could result in permanent loss of your parental rights. If you do not appear at the hearing, the court may enter a dependency order in

your absence. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency Petition, call DCYF at 360-807-7081 or 1-800-562-6926. To view information about your rights, including right to a lawyer, go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY. aspx. DATED this 15TH day of July, 2021, SCOTT TINNEY, Lewis County Clerk.

By: Yolinda Hipp, Superior Court Deputy Clerk

The Public Notice deadline is Fridays by noon.

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

Crossword Puzzle

STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: HAPPY HOUR ACROSS

1. Sail support 5. *Percentage of alcohol, acr.

8. Cheesy sandwich 12. Oil, in Italy 13. What refugees do 14. Noble one 15. *Moscow ____ 16. Wrinkly fruit 17. Cereal killer 18. *Non-alcoholic cocktail 20. Elementary particle 21. Old and feeble 22. American cuckoo 23. ____ tunnel 26. Create a misnomer 30. *Tap choice 31. Tooth cover 34. A wedge in golf, e.g.

35. Wesley Snipes’ 1998 movie 37. Notable time 38. Fancy neckwear 39. Denim innovator 40. *Beer ____, or biergarten 42. Before, archaic 43. Particular marking on a butterfly 45. Neuter in language, e.g.

47. Red Cross bed

48. Œle de la CitÈ river 50. Lump of stuff 52. *18th Amendment, a.k.a. ____ Act 55. Assemblage of members 56. D’Artagnan’s weapon 57. Freight horse cart 59. “It’s Always ____ in Philadelphia” 60. Wooden pegs 61. *Margarita garnish 62. Lend a hand 63. *Not sweet 64. Sun rising direction

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1. May honoree 2. Homecoming guest 3. Farmer’s storage type 4. Steel on a work boot 5. Relating to aquarium scum 6. Misrepresent 7. Bride screen 8. *Often served dirty, pl.

9. Cogito ____ sum 10. Rumpelstiltskin’s weaver 11. *Half whiskey, half absinthe cocktail 13. Pointless 14. Chili con carne legumes 19. Between 10 and Queen 22. Breathing matter

23. C in CNN 24. Stray cat’s home 25. Plunder 26. *Fermented honey and water 27. Formed a curve 28. “Fahrenheit 9/11” documentary director 29. Go in 32. *Straight from the bottle 33. Make a blunder 36. *One appeal of happy hour 38. About or concerning, archaic 40. “____ Milk?”

41. Knights’ breastplates 44. Dorothy’s sleeping aid 46. Conifer attribute 48. Deep sleep 49. Lament for the dead 50. ____hub food takeout service 51. Solitary 52. Hawk or peddle 53. Toreador Song from “Carmen,” e.g.

54. River obstructions 55. Geological Society of America 58. Thus far

Solution to crossword in next week’s issue of The Chronicle.

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Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens 8 O’Clock News (N) 9 O’Clock News (N) The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy American Dad (N) Rick and Morty

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CrossFit Games From Madison, Wis. (N) Gold Rush (N) Dino Hunters Clayton finds a raptor fossil.

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MasterChef Guest judge Emeril Lagasse.

MasterChef Guest judge Curtis Stone.

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10 O’Clock News (N) Game of Talents UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Strickland Uriah Hall vs. Sean Strickland, middleweight. From UFC Apex in Las Vegas. (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) ››› “The Secret Life of Pets” (2016) Voices of Louis C.K.. (:35) Big City Greens Big City Greens (:25) Big City Greens Big City Greens (:20) Big City Greens (:10) Big City Greens (:35) Big City Greens The Owl House The Owl House Access Hollywood (N) The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory NCIS Gibbs’ time at his cabin is interrupted.

NCIS: New Orleans “See You Soon” Paid Program Paid Program Storm of Suspicion “Murder and Mud” The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Miracle Workers The Cube

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Professor T “Heir to the Throne” A Place to Call Home “In Memoriam” 6 O’Clock News (N) People (N) Family Feud WWE Friday Night SmackDown (N Same-day Tape) 10 O’Clock News (N) 11 O’Clock News (N) (:35) People (N) MLS Soccer MLS Soccer Portland Timbers at LA Galaxy. (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (5:55) Bluey (:25) ››› “The Secret Life of Pets” (2016) Voices of Louis C.K..

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Police Reports The police blotter relates to the public record of incidents as reported by law enforcement agencies.

All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information printed is preliminary and subject to change.

For specific details about cases listed, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency.

St. Helens Police July 14 • Police responded to 2200 block of Gable Road on a report of a violation of restraining order.

Obituaries Lloyd William Ebert Dec. 19, 1931 ~ Jan. 11, 2021

Lloyd William Ebert passed away on Jan. 11, 2021. A rosary will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 7, 2021 with a mass to follow at 11 a.m. at St. Frederic Catholic Church in St. Helens.

Larry Alan Cade

March 13, 1949 ~ Nov. 6, 2020

Larry Alan Cade, a resident of St. Helens, passed away on Nov. 6, 2020.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Aug. 7, 2021 at the St. Helens Elks Lodge in St. Helens, Oregon

• Police recovered a stolen vehicle in the 35000 block of Helens Way. Following an investigation police arrested a male suspect for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and unlawful entry of a motor vehicle.

July 15 • Police investigated a telephonic harassment in the 500 block of N 10th Street.

July 16 • Police arrested a 39-year-old individual near the intersection of Emerald Loop and Fairfield Court for theft II, driving while suspended and driving uninsured.

• Police responded to the 500 block of Columbia River Highway on a report of an assault.

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related deaths. Specifically, the OHA reported 2,026 new daily cases of COVID-19 during the week of Monday, July 12, through Sunday, July 18, which is a 54% rise over the previous week and the highest tally in seven weeks.

Our immediate concern is for the eligible residents who have not yet taken advantage of the available vaccines; we know this virus is so contagious that small upticks in new cases can lead to uncontainable outbreaks. We still have a little less than half of eligible residents who are not vaccinated, and Oregon had less spread than other states and regions of the country, so there are many susceptible residents out there. And now that the economy is open and mask usage is limited, we hope this news incentivizes those residents who have been waiting, or who have been on the fence about getting vaccinated. At a minimum, I hope that eligible, unvaccinated residents will discuss it with their health care provider or pharmacist. In short, now is the time for unvaccinated individuals to review their questions and concerns with a trusted health care provider.

Our other major concern is the capacity of our hospitals and health care systems. Another wave of hospitalizations is not only a huge staffing and financial challenge for hospitals, it also leads to delays in elective procedures and reduces the availability of routine and non-COVID

July 17 • A 44-year-old male was cited and released for an active warrant at the intersection of Columbia River Highway and Wyeth Street.

• A 24-year-old male was arrested for an outstanding warrant at the intersection of Wyeth Street and N 7th Street.

of a driver following a traffic accident in the 2000 block of Columbia Boulevard. The male was also cited for driving while suspended and driving uninsured.

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July 19 • A 35-year-old male was arrested for burglary II, criminal trespass II,and theft II near the intersection of S 14th Street and Tualatin Street.

• A 63-old-individual was arrested on an outstanding warrant while in the 59000 block of Isabella Lane.

July 15 • While assisting an outside agency near the intersection of Columbia River Highway and Johnson’s Landing Road, a two-vehicle accident occurred nearby. No injuries were reported and no citations were issued.

July 20 • A 33-old male was arrested for failure to perform the duties

July 17 • Police were dispatched to the report of a domestic in the

emergency care. These surges are a major disruption to the delivery of other important health care and social and public health services. Last, we don’t have a hospital in Columbia County so we need to constantly take a regional view when it comes to hospital capacity; we need to heed the warnings of our regional health care leaders who are telling us that they are seeing another increase in cases, and the cases are overwhelmingly unvaccinated individuals.

doesn’t pay attention to political boundaries and a very large chunk of our residents travel out of the county for work and services every day, and people are traveling for vacations and family reunions at record numbers. The virus travels with unvaccinated residents so close attention to risk levels beyond the Columbia County border is essential, and quite frankly, our local surveillance efforts don’t include modeling and projecting cases, which are tools to help select policies. Last, we don’t have a hospital in the county so we need to pay close attention to regional recommendations.

If additional measures are necessary, masks and distancing recommendations are certainly the preferred method of controlling outbreaks versus any type of “shutdown” that calls for reduced capacity in businesses or school closures. It would be unfortunate to recommend masks and distancing for vaccinated individuals without evidence that masks on vaccinated persons will reduce the number of new cases, but I think other local authorities may consider the step of recommending masks for all in some settings as opposed to requiring proof of vaccination.

The Chronicle: Will this mean we need to return to mask wearing and social distancing, even if we are vaccinated?

Paul: Increasing our vaccination rate will prevent a return to mask wearing and social distancing. We continue to make vaccination as accessible as possible, by offering vaccine at events and through employers and pharmacies, and now in many primary care offices. The vaccines will also be available at every school-based health center when school reopens.

Second, the statewide recommendation for unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask and distance is still in place.

Additional measures are a last resort, and I appreciate the deference to local public health authorities in making these decisions, but we don’t live in a vacuum. For one, the percentage of Columbia County residents who are unvaccinated is a small slice of the regional pie of unvaccinated persons. Second, the virus

The Chronicle: Why aren’t people getting the COVID-19 vaccinations?

Paul: There are a variety of reasons why eligible people are not getting vaccinated. There are some remaining access issues to address to engage those who have

52000 block of SE 3rd Street.

Following the investigation, A 37-year-old male from Clackamas was taken into custody for Assault IVDV, Harassment DV and Criminal Mischief II. The male was transported to the jail where he was lodged on his charges.

July 20 • Police responded to the report of a disturbance in the 52000 block of SW 3rd Street. It was reported that a verbal argument was taking place between a male and a female. During the investigation, police determined that no crime had been committed and the subjects decided to separate for the evening.

• Police assisted the Columbia

been complacent or weary of a mass vaccination site.

We have to continue offering convenient and free appointments in a variety of settings.

Second, many people still have questions about the vaccine they need to review with a health care provider. Third, some residents have received false information about the virus and the vaccines. Fourth, there are other consumers who resist vaccination solely because they feel it is an infringement on individual liberties. Fifth, distrust of government is another reason. We remind all the community that the virus has caused severe and long-term illness in individuals in all age groups, and we encourage these individuals to have a discussion with their health care provider.

The Chronicle: Is it the variant COVID-19 that is surging and how are those who have been vaccinated protected against the variant?

Paul: According to the CDC, yes, the Delta Variant is responsible for this new wave of cases. It’s not yet reflected in state’s variant dashboard if it is the Delta Variant. I don’t have any further information because sequencing is not a locally run program.

The state and national data are showing the vaccines have been effective against variants, including the Delta Variant. According to the Oregon Health Authority’s Monthly Update on Breakthrough Cases, the majority of vaccine breakthrough infections are asymptomatic, mild or moderate, and

County Community Corrections with an arrest and confiscation of evidence in the 51000 block of SW Creekview Place.

July 21 • Police responded to Dairy Queen to the report of a counterfeit $100 bill that was received through the drive-thru.

The counterfeit bill was turned over to police who placed it in evidence. This case is closed until further suspect information is obtained.

July 23 • Police responded to the report of a motor vehicle accident on SW Havlik Drive. No injuries were reported and no citations were issued.

infections are much less likely to result in hospitalization or death. Their data shows that fewer than 11% of all vaccine breakthrough cases have been hospitalized within two weeks of their positive test results, and fewer than 2% have died.

The Chronicle: Looking ahead, how is Columbia County better prepared following the COVID-19 pandemic to deal with such medical crisis?

Paul: First, we know what to expect and we have vaccines and the capability to administer them on a large scale.

Second, we have a stronger workforce and a list of volunteers. Third, we have funding available for supplies and to complete investigations and to respond to outbreaks.

Fourth, and most importantly, we have developed close partnerships with local agencies to assist with everything from testing to wraparound services to translation.

The Chronicle will continue to check in with Columbia County Public Health and the Oregon Health Authority for updates about the COVID-19 cases, the Delta Variant and the immunization process.

Read more about the Delta Variant here: covidblog.oregon.gov/updateson-the-delta-variant.

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IRS warns of tax credit scam The Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division is warning taxpayers about Child Tax Credit-related scams, which criminals may use to steal money and personal information.

Taxpayers need to be aware of these threats and act with caution. ~ Corinne Kalve, IRS

While millions of American families started receiving the advance Child Tax Credit payments last week, criminals were already looking for innovative tactics to take advantage of unwitting victims, according to a release from the IRS. Taxpayers should be on the lookout for a variety of

phone, e-mail, text message and social media scams targeting families eligible for the credit. Any communication offering assistance to sign up for the Child Tax Credit or to speed up the monthly payments is likely a scam. When receiving unsolicited calls or messages, taxpayers should not provide personal information, click on links, or open attachments as this may lead to money loss, tax-related fraud, and identity theft.

IRS Criminal Investigation Acting Special Agent in Charge Corinne Kalve said that for the first time, Americans are receiving advance payments of the child tax credit, giving rise to historic relief for millions of working families.

“Unfortunately, with these payments, there are those who, driven by greed, will try to exploit you for your child tax credit payment,” Kalve said. “Taxpayers need to be aware of

individuals see these payments as an opportunity to enrich themselves at the cost of hardworking parents,” Asphaug said. “Along with our partners at IRS, we will do everything in our power to prevent criminals from taking advantage of these families.”

Although scammers constantly come up with new schemes to try and catch taxpayers off-guard, there are simple ways to identify if it is truly the IRS reaching out.

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Taxpayers should be on the lookout for a variety of phone, e-mail, text message and social media scams targeting families eligible for the credit.

Any communication offering assistance to sign up for the Child Tax Credit or to speed up the monthly payments is likely a scam, according to the IRS.

these threats and act with caution.”

Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon Scott Erik Asphaug said the ad-

vance payment of the child tax credit will give much needed support to millions of American families.

“Unfortunately, some

• The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers via e-mail, text messages, or social media channels to request personal or financial information, even information related to the Child Tax Credit.

• The IRS does not leave pre-recorded, urgent, or threatening messages.

Aggressive calls warning taxpayers about a lawsuit or arrest are fake.

• The IRS will not call taxpayers asking them to provide or verify financial information so they can obtain the monthly Child Tax Credit payments.

• The IRS will not ask for payment via a gift card, wire transfer or cryptocurrency.

For taxpayers eligible for advance payments of the Child Tax Credit, the IRS will use information from their 2020 or 2019 tax return to automatically enroll them for advance payments.

Taxpayers do not have to take any additional action.

Taxpayers who are not required to file a tax return or who have not provided the IRS their information, may visit IRS.gov/childtaxcredit2021 to provide basic information for the Child Tax Credit.

To report suspicious IRS-related phishing and online scams, visit IRS.gov.

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A suspicious device discovered inside the Rainier Post Office, at 207 W A Street, brought the Oregon State Police (OSP) bomb squad and U.S. Postal Service inspectors to the scene Monday morning, July 26.

Post office employees notified Rainier Police of the suspicious device shortly after 10 a.m. Monday, according to U.S. Postal Service Inspector Team Leader for Oregon Adam Sale.

“We received a call from the postal service employees at the Rainier Post Office that there was something suspicious in their lobby,” Sale said. “So we responded with a team of specialized dangerous training members along with the Oregon State Police bomb squad and arrived after police got there. We identified an item of concerned in the lobby.”

The post office was closed to the public and the employees were evacuated a short distance away after police arrived. Officers placed yellow caution tape around the entrances of the building to keep everyone out while an investigation was conducted.

A member of the OSP bomb squad suited up in protective gear and entered the post office to investigate.

A short time later the bomb squad member re-emerged from the building carrying a brown paper bag with the

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As evacuated post office employees in the background watch, a member of the Oregon State Police bomb squad walks toward the Rainier Post Office entrance during the investigation.

device safely inside.

Officials closely examined the device, which they said was not explosive.

“We were able to clear the item and determined that there was no danger or threat to the post office or our customers,” Sale said. “It was something that someone had thrown away. It was still making audible noises. We aren’t quite sure what is it, but we determined nothing was dangerous.”

Shortly after 12:30 p.m. the employees and the public were allowed back into the building and business at the post office resumed.

“I don’t remember anything significant at the Rainier Post Office over the past that

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has caused concern like this,” Sale said. “We make sure that we protect our customers and our employees to the best of our ability. If we identify something that is concerning, we will also err on the side of evacuation until we can identify if there is a concern or not.”

The authorities response to the Rainier Post Office incident was conducted for caution, Sale said.

“To make sure everybody stayed safe,” he said.

Sale added that if anyone has concerns about criminal activity at their local post office,of mail theft, they should contact the U.S. Postal Service Inspectors Service at 877-876 2455.

Once again, wildfires are ravaging the West Coast. To date, there have been nearly 1,000 fires in Oregon this year, according to the Department of Forestry. The Bootleg Fire, burning an area half the size of Rhode Island in Southern Oregon, is one of the largest in our state’s history.

With the drought and high temperatures we’re experiencing, there’s an increased likelihood for more fires as summer wears on.

It is imperative that we do all we can to prevent these fires from starting – both on a large scale and at an individual level.

At Columbia River PUD, we are continuing our efforts to harden our system against the threat of wildfire. We have installed additional re-closers, which are pieces of equipment that very quickly de-energize wires without causing sparks. We are aggressively managing vegetation around our electric system. We continue to move overhead power lines underground. These steps all help reduce the risk of our equipment causing a fire.

There are steps you can take at home to keep you and your family safe. Here are a few ideas: • Create a 30-foot noncombustible buffer around your home.

• Stack firewood away from your home.

• Dispose of yard debris

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The review of the Brookings ordinance also includes the city’s port kiosk operations, the city’s installation of a security camera system and Brookings use of Notice of Exclusion and Warning Slips.

The St. Helens Police give the council the following options to move forward with a solution for the City of St. Helens docks.

safely. This may include using alternatives to burning, like composting or chipping.

• Trim branches along your driveway and around your home.

• Contact us to trim branches near power lines.

You can request tree trimming services online at crpud.net/ trees or by calling us at (503) 397-1844.

• Use non-combustible roofing materials.

• Clean gutters before fire season and keep them free of debris.

• Keep your yard wellwatered and mowed short.

It’s also important to keep up to date on local burn restrictions. If you do choose to have a recreational fire in an established fire pit, please do so safely and be sure it’s completely out before leaving it unattended.

Most fires that occur in our state are the result of human activity. By exercising a little more caution, we can help do our part to avoid these disastrous fires that are becoming

more and more common.

While we are doing everything we can to prevent wildfires from starting, it’s also important that you have a plan in place in the event a fire breaks out in our area.

Pay attention to local emergency alerts and evacuation notices. If authorities issue an evacuation notice, you may have limited time to gather your family and important belongings.

Know which specific items you will take with you if you are ordered to evacuate and have a plan in place for quickly loading them into your vehicle.

By working together, we can do our part to help keep our community safe this

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King said the city council will evaluate the St. Helens Municipal Code ordinance related to the city docks and make any changes needed to ensure that our local rules are more easy to enforce. During its July 21 work session, the city council directed the city staff to research a kiosk system for the docks and create a law enforcement response plan for Sand Island, according to King.

“Council will review staff research and recommendations at a future council meeting to be determined,” King told The Chronicle following the Wednesday council session.

• This position would manage all property and enforcement of docks and Sand Island.

Expand existing position • Update job description as well as appropriate compensation for increase of duties Acquire city boat • Allows for violations to be enforced consistently • Has the ability to tow away violating boats

wildfire season.

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