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Rainier juvenile faces murder charges STAFF REPORT chroniclenews@countrymedia.net

A Rainier juvenile is facing murder charges after he allegedly drove through a gathering at the Hunt Creek rock pit in Clatsop County, killing one person and injuring others. On July 25, at approximately 4 a.m. Clatsop County deputies were called to the Hunt Creek rock pit, east of Nicolai Mountain off Highway 30, for a report of a hit and run. Deputies investigating the incident learned that a large gathering had occurred at the rock pit and Kyle Snook, a juvenile male from Rainier, left the area after allegedly driving his vehicle through a crowd of people. Three people in the crowd received serious injuries from being hit by the vehicle. Robert Betschart, of Rainier, died as a result of his injuries, according to the Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office. The Clatsop County Major Crimes Team arrested Snook who is charged with murder in the second degree, manslaughter in the first degree, five counts of felony vehicular assault and driving under the influence of intoxicants. At press time Snook was being held at a Detention Facility. Investigators are requesting anyone with information about the case to call Clatsop County Detective Justin Dersham, at 503-325-8635.

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The donations were lined up in front of Woodland Cottage Handpicked Boutique at 241 S. 1st St. in St. Helens before they were sent to the Warm Springs Indian Reservation in Central Oregon.

County residents donate to reservation CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net

After hearing about a need for water and other items at the Warm Springs Reservation in Central Oregon, Woodland Cottage Handpicked Boutique in the Old Town District of St. Helens and local political action committee Moving Forward Columbia County (MFCC) teamed up to collect donations from community members to send to residents of the reservation. Local organizers, Courtney Allison, owner of Woodland Cottage, and Shana Cavanaugh, co-founder

of MFCC, first saw the need on a social media post a mutual friend, Kristina Paine, had shared on the Facebook group, Concerned Citizens of Columbia County (4C’s). Paine had posted that she was looking for a local business to host a site for a donation drive for the Warm Springs reservation. Paine had not been the originator of the drive. Paine was only one part of a complicated network that had spun out of four women who had decided to start donating to the reservation. The ringleader for that group is Mariah Hilson. Hilson runs a farm in Colton, and said it was an article about the

reservation that broke her heart and inspired her to take action. “I’m not a very emotional person, but it brought tears to my eyes and a lump in my throat. So it I felt like I had to do something,” Hilson said. She and three other women got together and worked out what to do. At first, they thought it was clean water that the reservation needed most. But then one of Hilson’s friends decided to call the reservation, and after calling and being forwarded to several different people, she eventually got in contact with Danny Martinez, who leads the relief center at the reser-

vation, according to Hilson. “After speaking with him, we found that there was more need other than water,” Hilson said. According to Hilson, the first team got together and decided what to do on July 9. The team of friends set to work collecting all sorts of items, from hand sanitizer to clothing to paper towels, to other hygiene items, according to Hilson. The four friends tried to get the word out about what they were trying to accomplish, and posted on social media, and called

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Pandemic impact on our schools JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

An Oregon group is calling for the state to keep schools closed until the COVID-19 pandemic slows considerably. Oregon Safe Return to Schools members include teachers, school staff, families and students, held a rally at the state capital building in Salem Monday, July 27, to voice their concerns. The group’s Facebook page reads: “We are Oregon educators, school staff, parents, students, and concerned individuals who demand a safe return to campus. We refuse to return to campus until our counties report no new cases of COVID-19 for at least 14 days. Until then, we demand that our students and school staff have adequate access to all necessary technology to resume distance learning. Upon return, we demand adequate supplies, personnel, and facilities to safely share space on campus and react aggressively to any resurgence of COVID-19.” The Chronicle contacted the

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Oregon Department of Education (ODE) for a response to the group’s concerns. ODE’s communications director Marc Siegel said school districts make determinations about what instructional model to use in collaboration with local public health authority and other partners. “ODE and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) are coming out with a set of criteria in coming days that will help school districts understand the local impacts from COVID-19 so that they can take those impacts into consideration as they make their decision,” Siegel said. The St. Helens School District Board of Directors is set to discuss the issue at its regularly scheduled public meeting Wednesday, July 29. The Chronicle also contacted the Scappoose, Clatskanie and Rainier School Districts for comment. In an earlier published interview, Clatskanie School District Superintendent Cathy Hurowitz said the district school board had agreed to open schools this fall for all students who wish to return to school. Elementary students will attend Monday -Thursday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday will be reserved for

planning and working with students that choose our on-line option. Middle/High School students will attend from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rainer School District interim Superintendent Dr. Joseph Hattrick told The Chronicle specific decisions about opening the Rainier schools have not yet been made. “Rainier School District is gathering feedback from all stakeholder groups while working with the Center for Disease Control (CDC), ODE, and OHA to determine the best course of action,” Hattrick said. “It is our intent to present a comprehensive learning plan on Aug 10 which will continue to be revised in accordance with state and local guidance updates. I am investigating options that are mutually beneficial for students, parents, and staff while providing a safe and rigorous learning Environment for all.” Governor’s action Governor Kate Brown had scheduled a press availability for Tuesday

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While testing is increasing in Columbia County and across Oregon, officials said the results are slow in returning.

COVID-19 testing increasing CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net

Oregon reached a grim point on Friday, July 24, with the report of nine deaths from COVID-19. That was the single most deaths in one day since the pandemic occurred this past spring in the state, according to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).

The OHA reported four additional pandemic deaths on Saturday, July 25, but no new deaths on July 26 and 27. The state’s death toll from COVID-19 remained at 289. The OHA also reported 340 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19, bringing the state total

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020

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The pandemic has caused a slow pace of coin circulation causing the Oregon Bankers Association to asking you to deposit the coins that might be in your piggy bank.

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Coffee lovers in Scappoose will soon have a new Starbucks. The new store will open this fall at 52001 Columbia River Highway the former site of the Varsity Grill and Bar. The Starbucks will feature a drivethru and nitro cold brew taps and will employ approximately 15-20 people, according to a Starbucks spokesperson. Starbucks also operates a store at the Scappoose Fred Meyer along Highway 30.

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The Oregon Bankers Association (OBA) is encouraging consumers to empty out their piggy banks to help small businesses facing coin shortages resulting from pandemic-related shutdowns. When retail establishments closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, the rate of coin recirculation slowed significantly, according to the OBA. Consumers migrated to online shopping and the use of debit and credit cards to avoid physical contact as-

sociated with using cash. Coins that would have been returned in change were no longer being circulated back into the system. Recirculated coin represents more than 80 percent of the total supply. The rest of the supply is met by new coin production. As businesses have reopened, demand for coin has increased, but a large portion of coins remain with consumers, OBA President and CEO Linda Navarro said. “In a normal period of time, more than 4 billion coins are deposited — or recirculated — each month,”

Navarro said. “Beginning in April, less than 2 billion were being recirculated.” According to Navarro, there is adequate coin in the economy. “However, the slowed pace of circulation means that a sufficient amount of coin is not readily available where needed,” Navarro said. “We need to jumpstart recirculation of coins.” Navarro said Oregonians can help by depositing their spare change at their local bank or a coin-cashing machine, and by using exact amounts when making purchases.

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The Oregon Marine Board urges waterway users to be aware that rivers fed by snow melt run cold even on hot days. And swift currents hidden beneath the surface can catch swimmers off guard.

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The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department advises that the Pacific Ocean is a powerful force. Even the strongest swimmers can be vulnerable to rip currents — fast-moving channels that flow out to sea. STAFF REPORT chroniclenews@countrymedia.net

The summer heat has sent many to flock to the Columbia River and area lakes and streams to cool off. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) and the Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB) are encouraging people to play it safe at Oregon’s beaches, lakes and rivers. Safety Tips for Rivers and Lakes Be aware that rivers fed by snowmelt run cold even on hot days. And swift currents hidden beneath the surface can catch swimmers off guard, according to OSMB spokeswoman Ashley Massey. “If you get caught in the current, know how to float with your feet pointing downstream and have your life jacket straps secured to the jacket so they don’t get tangled in any underwater snags,” Massey said. Visitors heading out to a lake or river that typically has a life jacket loaner station will need to bring their own. OSMB and OPRD closed all loaner stations for 2020 due to sanitation concerns related to COVID-19. “The Marine Board supports closing the stations

to protect public health, and recommends visitors bring — and wear — their own jackets,” Massey said. “Accidents happen quickly, and there isn’t time to put on a jacket in the middle of an emergency.” For information on proper fit and caring for your life jacket, visit oregon.gov/ osmb/boater-info/Pages/LifeJackets. Be Safe Exploring the Beach The Pacific Ocean is a powerful force, and all visitors should know how to stay safe and teach children the same. Even the strongest swimmers can be vulnerable to rip currents — fast-moving channels that flow out to sea. Choppy dark water and floating debris serve as warnings of rip currents. “If you become caught in a rip current, don’t panic,” OPRD safety program coordinator Robert Smith said. “Swim parallel to the beach until you are out of the rip, then swim back to the beach.” Smith said climbing or hiking along beachside cliffs can be extremely dangerous. Cliff edges may look stable, but many can crumble easily with the slightest weight. “Taking one step closer to the edge may be all that is needed to crumble a bluff,”

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Smith said. “Please stay on trails, respect signs and stay behind fences.” Find more beach safety tips are at stateparks.oregon. gov. Water Recreation and COVID-19 OPRD and OSMB officials said it is important to follow these safety tips every summer, and especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, when first responders are stretched thin and worry about exposure to the virus. • When selecting a spot to splash, visitors should choose one close to home and be ready to turn back if the parking lot is full. Visitors should bring everything they need to avoid making unnecessary stops. • Additionally, visitors are asked to wear face covers in tight outdoor spaces such as trailheads, docks and boat ramps. “Help us keep parks and beaches open by following these precautions and ensuring these areas are safer for everyone,” OPRD spokeswoman Jo Niehaus said. For additional safe recreation tips during the pandemic, visit OPRD’s COVID-19 Day-use Guide. Recreational boating information is at oregon.gov/osmb/info/Pages/ COVID-19.

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An outline of the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Columbia River, which contains areas from the Pacific Ocean to Idaho.

Coast Guard’s critical role in maritime traffic CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net

The Columbia River flows right alongside St. Helens and other Columbia County cities and is home to not only a thriving ecosystem, but also a vibrant transportation industry – an industry that can greatly impact the surrounding area when something goes wrong. That’s where The Maritime Transportation System Plan and the Maritime Transportation System Recovery Unit come in. The two agencies are spearheaded by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Sector Columbia River. The Astoria-based sector is charged with devising plans to combat anything, from terrorist attacks to oil spills, that might impact traffic on the Columbia River. The sector comprises an area of responsibility covering 465 miles of the Columbia-Willamette-Snake River System, extending from the Pacific Ocean to Northern Idaho, according to USCG Sector Columbia River Deputy Commander Gretchen Bailey, who said the same river system is home to a $20 billion transportation system, 50,000 cruise ship passengers, 1,500 foreign vessels and many maritime transportation safety facilities. Bailey outlined the plan during an editorial meeting July 14, to define the Coast Guard’s role in the regional Maritime Transportation System Plan and Maritime Transportation System Recovery Unit as it applies to the states of Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Bailey explained the purpose of the Coast Guard’s focus on the river was to keep track of traffic flowing up and down the Columbia River. In addition to the traffic, the river system is also the top gateway for American wheat and barley exports, as well as corn, bulk minerals, timber and paper products, Bailey said, adding that the Columbia River is one of the few port systems in the United States to export

more than it imports. “A major disruption to the Maritime Transportation System would be felt around the world,” Bailey said. The USCG’s recovery plan is designed to prevent such disruption. “The Maritime Transportation System Recovery Plan prevents, responds and recovers from any natural or manmade event that causes disruptions on the Maritime Transportation System on any of those systems: the Columbia-Willamette-Snake River, coastal Oregon, coastal Washington, and other navigable waterways,” Bailey said. A large part of the plan involves holding drills each year according to different scenarios in order to develop a coordinated response for different incidents, Bailey said. The scenarios are contained in a three-part system made public in the presentation and outlined by USCG Port Security Specialist Jim Merten. “This recovery plan that we’ve done is really the first time the Coast Guard has pulled this plan out of the classified level and put it open share department at the local level, at the state level,” Merten said. The first part is Infrastructure Impact, the second is Constrained Operational Capacity and the third is Constrained by Response Operations. The first involves a natural disaster like an earthquake or flood, or an infrastructure casualty to bridges or roads. An event like this “requires repair, alternative strategies and vessel traffic control actions by the Captain of the Port prior to resumption of MTS operations,” the presenta-

tion states. The second part, Constrained Operational Capacity, is an event without infrastructure damage that still interrupts cargo or vessel movement, according to Merten. “Examples are weather events, labor shortagedisruption event, security or casualty causing enhanced cargo movement in other non-impacted ports within the region,” Merten said. The third event, Constrained by Response Operations, includes oil discharge/hazardous substance release, mass rescue operations, or a marine casualty that may or may not involve infrastructure damage, according to Merten, who said in each of the scenarios, the response to it depends on a number of factors and involves the partnerships the USCG has formed with stakeholders. “We identify and prioritize our goals and find the methods to aid in their recovery,” Merten said. One such scenario Merten used as an example in the Maritime System Transit Recovery Plan was at the Bonneville Lock on the Columbia River that was forced to close for 21 days this past September following the discovery of a leak. That scenario impacted vessels up and down river, according to Merten. In order to resolve the buildup in traffic, Merten said the USCG Columbia River Sector worked with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and industry partners in order to create a vessel queue, a prioritized order in which vessels would pass through the lock once it was opened. Vessels were prioritized by commodity, Merten said. “In the Coast Guard, we call these things ‘choke points,’” Merten said. “The entire river is a choke point; if something happens in one place, it can back up the whole system.

The Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) program, created through the passage of the federal CARES Act signed March 27 provides an extra $600 per week to Oregonians eligible for unemployment benefits. However that relief program ended Saturday, July 25. The following is a statement from Oregon Employment Department Acting Director David Gerstenfeld: “We know that many Oregonians have been counting on the extra $600 per week through the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) program. Since the program began on March 29, we have paid out more than $2 billion in FPUC benefits, so this is going to have a significant impact on Oregon families and communities. Just last week, the Department paid the extra $600 to more than 130,000 Oregonians, and that doesn’t include some Oregonians whose claims have not yet been processed. “We want to be sure Oregonians know what to expect, and also want them to know about additional resources available to them to supplement the $600 weekly

loss in benefits. Here is what you need to know if you have already been receiving those benefits or are waiting for your benefits to be paid: “Every Oregonian who was eligible for regular unemployment benefits or Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) benefits between March 29 and July 25 is also eligible for the extra $600 per week during that period. “When you file a claim after July 25, you will still get your regular unemployment benefits or PUA benefits for each week you are eligible, and if you file a weekly claim. You will no longer get the extra $600 each week.” “If you haven’t yet been paid for weeks between March 29 and July 25, you will still get the extra $600 per week for those weeks once your claim is processed, for all weeks you were eligible. “We want every Oregonian to know about all benefits available to them. Unemployed Oregonians may also qualify for help paying for rent, utilities, food, healthcare, and more— especially now that the extra $600 per week is ending. We encourage you to visit 211info.org or call 211 to learn what benefits might be available to you. Free interpretation is provided.

“We are grateful to our Congressional delegation for pushing hard to bring this extra relief to so many Oregonians. We know it has helped thousands of Oregon families who haven’t been able to return to work. We are frustrated that getting Oregonians the benefits they deserve has not been easy. We are making progress, and we know there’s a lot more work to do. “We hope that Congress will quickly pass additional measures to extend the program or come up with a solution that is able to be easily implemented so Oregonians can get more relief—and quickly. If they do, we will see how the legislation will impact Oregonians and share that information with you as we can.” For more information on unemployment benefits in Oregon, visit unemployment.oregon.gov. Oregonians can also call 211 or go to 211info.org to find additional resources to help cover the cost of housing, health care, food, utility bills and other costs. Read a series of reports concerning the pandemic-related Oregon unemployment claims at thechronicleonline. com and follow in-depth reports in the Wednesday print editions of The Chronicle.

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Online charter school enrollment COPPER CONWAY Chronicle Guest Column

The Oregon Education Association (OEA) recently penned a letter to legislators urging them to maintain a strict limit on the number of children who may transfer to online charter schools. A 2011 Oregon law caps the number of students allowed to transfer to an online charter school at 3 percent of local district enrollment. The union argues that the cap was generous because only 1 percent of students were actively looking to switch at the time the cap was set. However, that was 2011. We are now living in 2020, during a worldwide pandemic in which learning in person is impossible for most children. Parents of more than 300 Oregon students recognized this new reality and completed paperwork to transfer their children to an online charter school soon after Governor Kate Brown suspended in-person classes on March 16. In addition to those 300 students, thousands more looked to transfer to one of Oregon’s 22 online learning programs after the shutdown of brick-and-mortar schools. Instead of receiving a quality

education in a setting that embodies social distancing, Oregon’s Department of Education stepped in on behalf of teachers’ unions and denied the transfers of any more students looking to continue full-time learning. Nevertheless, the OEA claims raising the cap by as little as one-half of one percent would be too much. The union argues the state’s Department of Education and local Education Service Districts are currently working to provide a better, hybrid program for students during COVID-19. In contrast, nearly two dozen online charter schools have had distance learning curricula in place for years. Encouraging the switch to charter schools is more bang for the Oregon taxpayer’s buck, too. Charter schools historically operate with 80 to 95% of what public schools receive from the state school fund. The money saved by districts from the transfer of students to charter schools could help their budgets across the state—all while empowering students to get an education in the setting of their choice. The union’s forceful defense of the 3% cap raises a key question: Why is there a cap at all? Such

an arbitrarily low cap forces charters to rely on admission lotteries, turning education into a game of chance. In no other setting in America does this happen. For example, 41 million Americans have applied for unemployment since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The government is not allowed to put a 3% cap on the number of citizens claiming unemployment, so why is the Oregon state government allowed to take away students’ choice to attend an online charter school? The government school bureaucracy can’t parent a child better than the child’s parents do. Parents should choose where their children attend school—not politicians, not bureaucrats, and certainly not a union. Moving forward, Oregon legislators not only should raise the charter school enrollment cap, but they should get rid of it entirely. A child’s education is not something that should be politicized. Cooper Conway is a Research Associate at Cascade Policy Institute, Oregon’s free market public policy research organization. Cascade Policy Institute can be reached at 503-242-0900, or at www.cascadepolcy.org.

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to 17,088, as of July 27. Columbia County reported 70 total cases of COVID-19 and no deaths as of July 27. Columbia County Public Health Administrator Michael Paul said the county recorded the highest number of new cases, six cases in one day, earlier this month. More testing According to Paul, Columbia County Public Health has been able to increase testing for the virus. “We’re currently able to trace and contact our cases within 24 hours,” Paul said during a presentation Wednesday, July 22, before the Columbia County Board of Commissioners. “However, we’ve seen increasing delays in receiving lab reports. People aren’t receiving their lab reports, so people are not quarantining, and the outbreak is spreading faster.” Commissioner Henry Heimuller then interjected, “I think you just said we are increasing our capacity to test. But then you said we are not able to get test results back in a timely manner. I guess I would argue if anyone at state is suggesting we are able to increase our ability to test, processing testing is part of testing. I’m a little aggravated when they suggest we’re doing more testing when all they’re doing is delaying results.” Paul clarified, stating that the state has been able to increase testing from May and April, but turnaround time has not necessarily increased. When results don’t come in, that means that public health agencies cannot

Over the last month in our community and in NW Portland I have seen this innocence at community happenings and on sidewalks where businesses are using space outside. I am sure that organizers and business owners question bringing people together, even with the best of intentions and guidelines. Non-profits and business are in financial despair, faced with making choices that are risk vs survive. We are in trial and error on how to safely survive. We have an opportunity to learn from one another. Please consider that we

are human and there is no 100 percent guarantee all will go as intended. Yes, while doing as much as we can out in gatherings and following guidelines, even when not met with 100 percent compliance does reduce risk of spreading COVID. I am sure we are all losing more than sleep over this. We have the saying “when in doubt, throw it out,” maybe when in doubt of bringing humans together, don’t.

contact people who have been infected, Paul said. “There’s an extended turnaround time from commercial labs, sometimes up to two weeks after specimen collection,” Paul said. “Persons are sometimes not even infectious after they get results.” That means that people, not knowing they are infected, will not be quarantining while they are still contagious, according to Paul, who said that is reflected in testing data, which shows that positive cases have increased to six percent, which is up from two percent in early May and June. “That shows the outbreak is expanding,” Paul said. OHA officials said they continue to receive widespread reports of extended turnaround time from commercial laboratories; in some cases, results are being reported up to two weeks following specimen collection. Supply shortages due to supply chain issues continue to be of concern and OHA is closely monitoring the situation.

into perspective by listing the numbers of deaths of American citizens in recent wars. There were 211,00 deaths for the Vietnam War, 30,000 for the Iraq War, 22,000 for the war in Afghanistan, Paul said. “If we reach projections that have been recently put out, it would put COVID-19 as the third leading cause of death if you look at all age groups,” Paul said. However, Oregon is doing well in comparison to other states, Paul said. COVID-19 cases geared towards older age groups at the beginning of the pandemic, and that has shifted recently, to most cases in the age group 20-29, with more than 20 percent of all new cases within that age group, Paul said.

Hospital impact Columbia County, located in region 1 of the state. That region has five hospitals in the “green status,” meaning they are not overwhelmed with patients, and eight hospitals reporting in the “yellow status,” which means they are approaching the point of being full, according to Paul. Paul reported that as of July 22, there were 2.9 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States, and more than 140,000 deaths. However, he said data suggests the number of cases could be much higher and active cases could number at about 4 million. Paul put the death numbers

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Virus demographics Further breaking case demographics down, Paul said new cases are fairly equal by sex, with COVID-19 being slightly more frequent in females. Fourteen percent of cases are present in those working in a congregate setting, and 10 percent of cases are in health care workers. Paul said he sometimes hears suggestions that letting everyone get infected would be a good solution. “That’s not a good solution at all,” Paul said. “Most people have not been infected. If that were to happen, health systems would be overwhelmed.” When it comes to maskwearing, Paul said there is evidence showing men are less likely to wear masks than women. “Just wear a mask, it’s a pretty decent thing to do at this point,” Paul said. “Women can help encourage men and peer pressure them. Women have been shown to be good encouragers of this

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behavior.” Paul said Columbia County Public Health continues to take protective measures to help slow the spread of the virus, which includes receiving a new Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) shipment from the state in the next few days. The PPE shipment will contain masks, gowns, gloves and hand sanitizer for local businesses and health care services. Paul said county representatives are still working to enforce pandemic prevention measures at local businesses, such as mask-wearing and six feet of social distancing. When public health receives a complaint that a shop or restaurant isn’t enforcing the health safety policies, Paul said health representatives will send a letter to the business operator or call the business to inform them of the complaint and what they must do comply with state orders. Paul said county representatives have yet to do a site visit at businesses alleged to be in violation of the health safety orders, because they haven’t had second complaints about alleged violations, which would trigger such an inspection. New state mandates On Wednesday, July 22, Governor Kate Brown announced new statewide health and safety measures, including new requirements for face coverings and businesses, effective Friday, July 24. Unless the spread of COVID-19 begins to slow, Governor Brown made clear that additional restrictions would be necessary. “Oregon, we ventured out onto the ice together and that ice has begun to crack. Before we fall through the ice, we need to take steps to protect

ourselves and our community,” Brown said. “So it’s time for further actions to slow the spread of this disease. Keep in mind, this is not an on or off switch. This disease is something that, for the time being, we must live with. However, when we see numbers rise, we must respond in turn. We must dim the lights. We must scale back, limit our interactions, take more precautions.” The following new requirements are now in effect: Face Coverings • Face coverings will be required for all Oregonians ages 5 and up in indoor public spaces and outdoors when six feet of distance cannot be maintained. • Face coverings will be required even in cases of physical exertion indoors, and outdoors when six feet of distance cannot be maintained. Businesses • The maximum indoor capacity limit is capped at 100 for all venues in Phase II counties and for restaurants and bars in Phase I or II counties. • Restaurants and bars will be required to stop serving customers at 10 p.m. statewide. Following Governor Brown’s announcement, The Oregon Health Authority released the following information Face coverings, or masks, are now required statewide for all adults and starting Friday, July 24, for all children 5 and up, in all indoor public spaces and outdoors when physical distancing isn’t possible. To help Oregonians understand the requirement, the Oregon Health Authority has created a website resource that aims to be a clearing-

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house of the latest information about face coverings and masks, from requirements to FAQs to tips about how to effectively wear them. Controlling the spread of COVID-19 in Oregon requires all of us to do our part. Emerging evidence shows that wearing a mask can help protect you and the people you love from spreading and catching COVID-19. It’s an empowering way for each of us to protect our communities, our families and ourselves. COVID-19 is spread by respiratory droplets when people cough, sneeze, talk, laugh or sing. Face coverings help contain those droplets. The virus can be spread by people who do not have symptoms and likely don’t know they are infected. Properly worn, a face covering should cover a person’s nose and mouth and fit snugly against the sides of the face. Many types of face coverings can be used, including handmade cloth face coverings, scarves, bandanas, and more. They should be washed frequently after using. COVID-19 is widespread in our state. All Oregonians can work together to flatten the curve and lower our risk of getting it or giving it to others by: • Covering our faces when six feet of physical distancing is not possible • Avoiding large crowds and limit our social gatherings • Washing our hands • Staying home if we’re sick To learn more about face coverings and face masks visit healthoregon.org/masks. Follow the daily COVID-19 updates at thechronicleonline. com with in-depth reports in the day print editions of The Chronicle. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year in County: $52 One Year Out of County: $72 $3 senior discount for yearly sub

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afternoon, July 28, to discuss new COVID-19 health and safety metrics for school districts. Brown was to be joined by Director Colt Gill of the Oregon Department of Education, Director Miriam Calderon of the Oregon Early Learning Division, and Dr. Dean Sidelinger from the Oregon Health Authority. Read details at thechronicleonline. com. Oregon school districts are currently developing plans for the 2020-21 school year using ODE’s Ready Schools, Safe

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through personal records, letters, and just downsizing all your paperwork, now is the time to have all your personal and business papers securely shredded while you watch, according to a release from the Kiwanis Daybreakers. The effort will include social distancing, allowing you to stay in your vehicle if you choose, and your boxes will be removed and placed

in the bins for shredding. The Kiwanis volunteers will be wearing masks. A donation of $5 per box is suggested and the Kiwanis can provide a receipt on request. Due to the pandemic this past spring, the annual April Shred Day had been cancelled.

Learners guidance. The Oregon Health Authority, working with the Oregon Department of Education and the Early Learning Division, has developed a set of COVID-19 metrics for school district operating decisions for the fall. The metrics to be used are based on the number of COVID-19 cases and the COVID-19 positivity rate per capita––both on a county and statewide level–– setting requirements for when it is safe for in-person instruction to resume, and when the level of COVID-19 spread in a community would warrant a transition to comprehensive distance learning. Based on these metrics,

with the increasing spread of COVID-19 in both rural and urban Oregon this summer, many, if not most, Oregon students live in school districts that will begin school in the fall by focusing on online distance learning or will have a hybrid model that combines remote online education and in-person classroom time, according to a release from Brown’s office. Districts across the state have been developing plans to provide high quality education to all students, including students of color, low-income students, students experiencing disabilities, and rural students––all students who were disproportionately impacted by the institution of comprehensive distance education last spring, the release stated. With more time for school districts to develop a planned response to COVID-19 for the coming school year, the release said that Oregon schools will be expected to work to address the diverse needs of students and their families and provide the best possible education for every Oregon student.

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Obituaries Harold “Howd” Melville Tucker Aug. 16, 1921 ~ June 29, 2020

Harold “Howd” Melville Tucker passed away peacefully at home on June 29, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was 98 years old. Howd was born on August 16, 1921 in Bismarck, North Dakota to the late Martin “Frank” Tooker and Orrill Elsie Potter. The family moved to Yamhill, Oregon in 1932. Howd attended Yamhill Carlton High School during his junior and senior years, graduating in 1940. In July of 1942, Howd was drafted into the United States Army and was sent to Camp Carson, Colorado in the 89th Division. The company broke up and he was sent to Camp Hale Ski Troop 10th Mount Division. Howd was a jeep driver and transportation corporal. He served in two oversee tours in France, Germany, and Austria. Howd’s first “taste” of combat included 110 days of battle without rest and being one of two survivors in his company. Howd was wounded in combat near Montsec American Monument in Montec (Thiaucourt), France in 1944 and was awarded the Purple Heart in 1950. Howd was immensely proud of his military service from 1942—1946 and regularly relived these memories through storytelling. In 2009, Howd was honored for his service by traveling to Washington, D.C. with the Honor Flight Network. After returning from the war, Howd played minor league baseball for the Santa Barbara Dodgers

and, ultimately, became a professional painter, owning and operating Jet Finishing in Santa Monica, California. Howd married Gertrude “Diane” Trued (1928—2019) in 1979, and they resided in Scappoose, Oregon for 33 years. Diane and Howd were members of Bethany Lutheran Church in Warren, Oregon. Upon retirement, Howd worked with his son-in-law at A to Z Rentals in Portland, Oregon. Howd enjoyed gardening, making homemade tomato soup, and playing games. He played Solitaire and Yahtzee two times daily and invited all friends and family to join in the fun. Howd often dawned his pearl snap shirt, belt buckle, and cowboy boots to twirl Diane around the dance floor to his favorite country western tunes. He was a jack-of-all-trades and master carpenter, meticulously restoring an old farmhouse and building a two-story wrap around deck with 360-degree views. Howd, known to many as “Papa Howdy” in

his later life, loved coffee, wine, and joking around. He regaled his family with entertaining stories, including tales of a UFO sighting and a visit from the Feds in search of his father’s elusive still, and peppered all conversations with old phrases and sayings like “you betcha,” “off like a dirty shirt,” and “up to the table if you are able, Mable.” Howd was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 40 years Diane Tucker; son Daniel Keith Tucker; parents, Frank and Orrill Tucker; brothers, Ralph, Clinton, Spud, and Cecil; sisters, Eveaulette, Gladys, Edna, Violet, Carroll, Norma, June, and Rosalie. Howd leaves behind his devoted daughter and caregiver Suzi Spaulding of Bend; granddaughter Raeann Voorhies (Luke); great-grandsons, Jeffery and Jakob Voorhies of Bend; sons, Melvin Jeffery Tucker of Hawaii and Duane “Phillip” Tucker of Rainier; stepchildren, Ainsley Collins of Arizona, Cathy Baedor of Tualatin, and Viki Sheldon of Roseburg; grandchildren, Stevie, Lisa, Leslie, Logan, James, Danny, Samantha, Jesika, Mat, Blair, Gabe, and Zach; nine great-grandchildren; and niece Lana of Wilsonville. In lieu of a service, a private online memorial will be held. In Howd’s memory, please direct contributions to the Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS) or the Honor Flight Network.

Barbara W. Gillaspie

June 30, 1933 ~ July 6, 2020 Barbara “Bobbie” Gillaspie passed away on July 6th, a few days past her 87th birthday. Born Barbara Watson in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Lyle Watson and Mamie Christianson, she was raised in Southern California by her mother, aunt Cecelia Christianson Douglas and uncle Al Christianson. She met her husband Gene Gillaspie at Rock Creek Ranch, where Gene spent summers as a guide, and she visited with friends. They started dating when they were 16 years old. Shortly after Gene returned from service in the Korean War, Barbara and Gene were married in 1954 at Barbara’s home church, First Lutheran, in Van Nuys. Daughter Janet arrived in 1956, followed by Carol in 1958. After a few years in Southern California, they relocated to Oregon, purchasing an OK Tire Franchise (later Big O Tires) in downtown St. Helens in 1960. They successfully managed the tire store for over 30 years, until it was destroyed by fire. Barbara managed the finances and business side of the enterprise. Barbara was actively involved in raising her two daughters, serving as a

scout leader, fundraiser and all-round supporter of their activities. When her youngest daughter Carol left for college, Barbara enrolled in Portland State University, completing a bachelor’s degree in accounting and becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). She was a tax auditor for the Oregon Department of Revenue for 17 years. She retired in 2003. She was very active in First Lutheran Church in St. Helens for over 50 years, singing in the choir, leading activities for Lutheran Church Women, and serving on the church council. Proud of her Norwegian heritage, she was an active member of the Norse Lodge in Portland. She traveled to Norway to visit family and the family home

several times. Other favorite activities included weaving and entertaining. She delighted in hosting many parties at their Ocean Park house in Washington, where family and friends would regularly congregate for clam digging and celebrations. In addition, Gene and Bobbie built a beautiful, custom river view home on the banks of the Columbia River in St. Helens. They had a “Boat Party” every December to watch the Christmas Boats parade the Columbia River from their living room. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Gene. She is survived by her daughters, Janet Gillaspie and Carol Gillaspie Vogel; grandchildren, Ian and Jenny Barrick and their children Abbey and Matthew, and Andrew Barrick and his daughter Kelsey; William Barrick and Cassandra Gallagher; and Kate Swenson and Shawn Zusek; along with her nephew Tom Wilber and his wife Susan. Barbara will be laid to rest at 3:30 p.m. on August 8, 2020 at Columbia Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Donations in her memory are suggested to First Lutheran Church, 360 Wyeth Street, St. Helens, OR 97051.

Thomas L. Berg

Sept. 16, 1942 ~ March 12, 2020 Thomas L. Berg passed away on March 12, 2020 at the age of 77 in St. Helens, Oregon. Please join Tom’s children for a celebration of his life from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. on Sat., August 8, 2020 at Tom’s home, 830 West Street, St. Helens, Oregon.

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April 12, 1930 ~ July 23, 2020 Glenn Hetland, 90, of Clatskanie, Oregon passed away July 23, 2020 in Longview, Washington.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the City of St. Helens Planning Commission acting as the Historic Landmarks Commission on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at or after 7:30 PM. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Governor’s declared state of emergency (March 8, 2020) and subsequent Executive Order No. 20-16 (April 15, 2020), the public hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers, located in the City Hall building at 265 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR, and/or virtually via a phone-and-internet based application. In-person access into City Hall for this hearing will be from the plaza side entrance. Virtual

access information to join the hearing will be available on the City’s Planning Commission website page: https://www.ci.st-helens. or.us/bc-pc. The purpose of this hearing is to consider an application as follows: File No: Historic Resource Review HRR.1.20 Applicant: Columbia County, c/o Casey Garrett Request: Replace the old Columbia County Courthouse front entry doors Location: 230 Strand Street Map No: 4N1W-3BA-7600 Testimony from the public in both oral or written form is invited. For public health reasons, you are strongly encouraged to participate by mail or email (in advance of the hearing), or virtually

to attend the hearing. If you plan on attending the hearing in person, please contact the Planning Department so we can prepare accordingly. Persons attending a meeting in person will be expected to maintain appropriate social distancing (6 feet or more between individuals) and other COVID-19 precautions to the maximum extent possible. It is possible that the amount of people allowed in the Council Chambers will be limited for these purposes. If there is no request to attend the hearing in person, the hearing will be held virtually only as allowed by the Governor’s Executive Order No. 20-16. 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 Historic Landmarks Commission is authorized to approve, deny, or approve this application with conditions, based on the following criteria: SHMC 17.36.040 (3) Criteria for alteration 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 City Council) 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. As City Hall is closed during this pandemic, please contact someone in the Planning Department

to make arrangements to review the file. The report for this application will also be available on the City’s website at https:// www.ci.st-helens.or.us/ public-meetings/page/publicmeetings-minutes. Questions should be directed to the City Planning Department by phone: 503-397-6272, e-mail: jdimsho@ci.sthelens.or.us, mail: 265 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR 97051, or in person (by appointment only) 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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BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON In the Matter of the Rate Adjustments for the Columbia County Transfer Station REVISED NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (PUBLICATION) 1. The Notice of Public Hearing for this matter has been revised to provide information regarding virtual public participation information and clarify the applicability of the proposed special handling fee. 2. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at or after 10:00 a.m. in the

Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Room 310, at the Columbia County Courthouse, 230 Strand Street, St. Helens, Oregon. 3. The purpose of this hearing is to consider the following proposed rate adjustments effective August 14, 2020: · The Columbia County Solid Waste Advisory Committee is recommending no change the Transfer Station disposal rate as provided in Section 5.01(A) of the Columbia County Solid Waste Ordinance due to COVID19. The rates for FY 2021 will remain the same as FY 2020.

· Due to the need for special handling of a variety of boats and recreational vehicles (RVs) for disposal at the transfer station, Columbia County staff and the management team at the transfer station are requesting approval of a special handling fee of $80 per vehicle, except for allterrain vehicles, motorcycles, scooters and personal watercraft, to be charged at the time of payment. This will be in addition to all current fees. 4. This is a public hearing. Interested parties may appear and be heard.

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NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF BALLOT TITLE Filed in the Office of County Clerk 7/20/2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a ballot title for a measure to be referred by Rainier Cemetery District has been filed with the Columbia County Clerk July 20th, 2020. A measure election will be held within the boundaries of Columbia County on November 3rd, 2020. The election will be conducted by mail. The ballot title caption is: FiveYear Local Option Tax for Cemetery Operations. Caption Five-Year Local Option Tax for Cemetery Operations Question Shall the Rainier Cemetery District impose $0.05 per $1,000 of assessed value for five years for operations beginning in 2021-2022? This measure may cause

property taxes to increase more than three (3) percent. Summary The Rainier Cemetery District will use the tax revenue from this measure to operate the district at an increased level of service. Without the additional revenue the district will be unable to replace equipment and hire additional part-time staff needed for the daily operation of the district’s twelve cemeteries. The proposed rate will raise approximately $75,166 in 2021-2022, $81,180 in 2022-2023, $87,674 in 2023-2024, $94,688 in 2024- 2025 and $102,264 in 2025-2026 for a total of $440,972. The estimated tax cost for this measure is an ESTIMATE ONLY based on the best information

available from the county assessor at the time of the estimate and may not reflect the impact of early payment discounts, compression and the collection rate. Any elector of the district may file a petition for review of this ballot title in the Columbia County Circuit Court no later than 5:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30th, 2020 (which is the 7th business day after receipt). The challenger must notify the Columbia County Clerk’s Office in writing not later than 5:00 p.m. on the next business day following the day the petition for review is filed (ORS 255.155). This notice is published pursuant to ORS 255.145(5) by Elizabeth E. Huser, Columbia County Clerk.

CH20-1463

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA In the Matter of the Estate of JAMES ANDREW KOCARNIK, Deceased. Case No. 20PB03876 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mark Reed has been appointed and has qualified as the personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present them, with vouchers

attached, to Mark Reed, personal representative, at 2005 Saint Helens Street, St. Helens, Oregon 97051, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative or

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the attorney for the personal representative, Mark J. Lang, 2005 Saint Helens St, St. Helens, Oregon 97051. Dated and first published: July 29, 2020. /s/ Mark J. Lang, Mark J. Lang, OSB#973116 Attorney for Personal Representative 2005 St Helens Street, St. Helens, OR 97051 (503) 410-5238 Published: July 29, August 5, and August 12, 2020

Columbia County does not discriminate on the basis of disability and will provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the County’s ADA Policy. To request accommodations or to review the County’s ADA Policy, please contact the Board of Commissioners’ Office at 503-397-4322. 5. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, interested parties may participate in this hearing virtually via phone or electronic means using the phone number or link below. Call-in phone: 646-

749-3112 One-touch dial-in: tel:+16467493112,, 367944893# Access Code: 367-944-893 Click link from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https:// global.gotomeeting.com/ join/367944893 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your hearing meeting starts: https:// global.gotomeeting.com/ install/816307573 6. The hearing will be held according to the procedures established in the Columbia County Solid Waste Ordinance. 7. For additional information

regarding the proposed rate adjustments, please contact Kathy Boutin-Pasterz, Solid Waste Program Coordinator, at 503-397-7259 or by visiting the County’s website at https:// www.columbiacountyor. gov/departments/SolidWaste Dated this 24th day of July, 2020 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON Dated this 24th day of July, 2020. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON. By: Alex Tardif, Chair

CH20-1461

COLUMBIA RIVER PUD REGULAR BOARD MEETING RESCHEDULED TO Tuesday, August 11, 2020, 6:00 P.M. The August 18, 2020, regular meeting of the Board of Directors for Columbia River PUD has been rescheduled to August 11, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. at Columbia River PUD headquarters in Deer Island, Oregon. The Board will meet to take action on the regularly published agenda

and any other business that may come before the Board. The agenda is available by contacting the PUD office at 503-397-1844 to request a copy or by visiting our website at www.crpud. net. All interested parties are invited to attend. This meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities.

A request for further accommodations should be made at least 48 hours in advance by calling 503397-1844. This meeting will be conducted pursuant to the public meeting laws of the State of Oregon and anyone wishing to attend is welcome. By: John Nguyen, General Manager.

CH20-1456

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Columbia Case No. 20PB04014 In the Matter of the Estate of Ronald E. Saukko, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Ronald E. Saukko died May 11, 2020, and that by order of the above entitled Court, the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons

having claims against the Estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative at 693 Chemeketa Street NE, Post Office Box 2247, Salem, Oregon 973082247, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or said claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding are advised

that additional information may be obtained from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative, or the attorneys for the Personal Representative. Vance E. Saukko, Personal Representative. Sherman, Sherman, Johnnie & Hoyt, LLP, Attorneys for Personal Representative, 693 Chemeketa Street, Post Office Box 2247, Salem, Oregon 97308-2247

CH20-1464

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA In the Matter of the Estate of LILLIAN MAY SCROGGINS, Deceased. NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS No. 20PB04579 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that LINDA CALDWELL has been appointed personal representative of the abovereferenced estate. All persons

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having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative at O’HANLON LAW OFFICES, LLC, PO Box 628, Pendleton OR 97801, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may

be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the lawyer for the personal representative, Monte G. Ludington. Dated and first published on July 29, 2020. By: Linda Caldwell

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