Pixley: I radioed dispatch to let them know the suspect was down but still had his gun. I continued to order that the suspect drop his weapon, but he did not do so and continued to fire his gun at me. I continued to monitor his location to ensure he couldn’t harm anyone nearby.
Those living in Columbia County, and across the state who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will receive emergency allotments this month. The federal government has ap proved emergency allotments ev ery month since March 2020. This gives SNAP recipients additional support during the COVID-19 pandemic. These emergency ben efits are a temporary support that Oregon can provide because of the federal COVID-19 public health emergency.Because the federal govern ment approved these emergency benefits for September, Oregon will also be able to issue them in October. However, the emergency benefits are expected to end when the federal public health emer gency ends. In September, approximately 433,000 SNAP households will receive approximately $69 million in extra food benefits in addition to their regular SNAP benefits. “We know that many rely on these additional emergency food benefits to get enough healthy food for themselves and their families,” Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) SelfSufficiency Programs Interim Director Jana McLellan said. “We also know that many Oregonians are still struggling to meet their basic needs and we encourage them to contact our partners at 211, the Oregon Food Bank and their local Community Action Agency for support during this difficultCurrenttime.”SNAP households will receive emergency allotments on Sept. 13. Emergency allotments will be issued Sept. 30 or Oct. 4 for households who did not re ceive benefits in the first monthly issuance.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 emer gency allotments is available https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/ASat orSalem,Serviceways:yourto-datemakeyourholdnumberSNAP1-800-699-9075.ONEbenefitsaspx.Pages/Emergency-Allotments.SISTANCE/FOOD-BENEFITS/QuestionsaboutyourSNAPshouldbedirectedtotheCustomerServiceCenteratIfyourhouseholdreceivesandyourincomeortheofpeopleinyourhousehaschanged,itcouldimpactbenefits.ItisimportanttosureODHShasthemostup-information.Youcanreportanychangestoincomeorhouseholdinmany•Onlineat:ONE.Oregon.gov•Bymailat:ONECustomerCenter,POBox14015,OR97309•Byfaxat:503-378-5628•Byphoneat:1-800-699-9075TTY711
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The Chief: Is this the first time in your law enforcement career that you have engaged in a shooting and killed a suspect?
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The Chief: Certainly, you and other members of your team have ex tensive training to be prepared for the use of deadly force. Briefly describe that training and when you believe it is necessary to use deadly force.
Local utility reaction In response to the Red Flag Warn ing, the Clatskanie PUD announced its team will follow the utility’s wildfire mitigation Plan and consult with Columbia County Emergency Management, the Oregon Department of Forestry, and local fire depart ments.
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PUD encourages cus tomers to be prepared for emergency situations and have supplies on hand in case of power outages. Disruption to power can be caused due to car hit pole accidents, wind, trees falling through the lines, and other severe weather conditions at any time. Columbia River PUD’s Kyle Boggs said his utility is adjusting to the fire danger but not planning
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Pixley: Honestly, I don’t know. I had just been through a highly charged critical incident and spent several minutes performing CPR on the person who had just tried to kill me. I was happy to be alive, scared, sad - you name the emotion, and it was probably there.
A combination of the above condi tions can contribute to extreme fire behavior.Thousands of utility customers across Oregon were alerted by Pacific Power and Portland General Electric of potential power shutoffs due to the increasing fire danger.
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The shooting OSP troopers and Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies, including Sheriff Pixley, responded to the call of a distur bance call involving a suspect at Grumpy’s Towing at 53279 Colum bia River Highway. As officers arrived on scene, law enforcement agents, including Pixley, ordered the suspect to drop his Theweapon..suspect, identified as 39-year-old Michael Stockton, fired multiple shots at two law enforce ment officers, and the officers returned fire, hitting Stockton, according to investigators. No officers were injured during the gunfire.Multiple law enforcement agencies, including St. Helens and Scappoose Police also responded to the incident. Officers at the scene rendered aid to Stockton until medical personnel could take over. Stockton was later pronounced deceased.TheWashington County Sher iff’s Office conducted the shooting investigation and forwarded the findings to the Columbia County District Attorney. In late August, Columbia Coun ty District Attorney Jeff Auxier ruled that the shooting was justified. Details revealed Now that the investigation has ended and the DA has made his rul ing, Sheriff Pixley agreed to talked with The Chief about the event.
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“Our system in rural areas will be modified according to our plan, and our crew is on alert and will be ready to respond quickly,” Clatskanie PUD’s Sarah Johnson said. Johnson said Clatskanie PUD utilizes a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) as a last response in mitiga tion strategies during red flag warn ings or extreme conditions. “We are not planning to use PSPS at this time, unless conditions change to include imminent fire danger, or mandatory fire orders are in ef fect,” Johnson said. “If the situation changes and a PSPS becomes neces sary, we will do our best to notify customers through our website and socialClatskaniemedia.”
On the morning of March 31 an officer-involved shooting occurred at a Scappoose towing company. The suspect suffered fatal wounds. The shooting involved Co lumbia County Sheriff Brian Pixley and Oregon State Police (OSP) Sgt. Chad Drew.
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The National Weather Service is sued a Red Flag Warning for our area effective from 11 a.m. Sept. 9 through 11 p.m. Sept. 10. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly.
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CCOM advised me that Oregon State Police was responding to Grumpy’s Towing and asked if I could assist. I was less than a mile away so I headed over. Once I arrived at Grumpy’s, I put on my body camera, walked to the entrance, and briefly spoke with two civilians. They indicated the sus pect, who was inside the building. The suspect saw me walking towards him, then turned and walked towards the back exit of the building. I called out “Sir, come here” a couple of times, but he did not respond. As soon as he stepped outside, he turned to face me and fired a shot at me. I immediately drew my firearm and called “Shots fired!” over the radio. I followed the suspect outside. Once outside, I turned to my right and saw the suspect standing about 10 feet away from me with two guns pointed at me. He started shooting and my body camera fell to the ground. I ordered him to drop his gun but he didn’t, so I fired my gun. He turned to run away, but continued firing at me so I continued to fire back, striking him.The suspect fell to the ground on the opposite side of a car in the lot, but continued firing at me. I radi oed to dispatch that the suspect was down but still shooting. While on the ground, he continued firing. I moved to get into a better position to engage him, but couldn’t locate a direct line of fire and realized that any further shots from me would be fired towards the highway, so I chose not to shoot. Instead, I continued to yell “Drop the gun!” and “Put your hands up!” Over two minutes later, OSP Troopers arrived. The suspect con tinued to fire so one of the Troopers raised his rifle and fired several shots at the suspect. At that point, the sus pect dropped his guns. The Troopers and I approached the suspect to take him into custody and render aid. We performed CPR and rescue breathing until medics arrived. When medics arrived, the suspect was pro nounced deceased.
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The Chief: What was your feel ing after you learned that the suspect was killed in the shooting?
The Chief: Directly after the sus pect was down, what did you do?
The Chief: At the moment you had to fire your weapon, what were you thinking? Pixley: I was thinking that I couldn’t let this guy hurt anyone. There were civilians on the premises and additional police on their way and I knew he wouldn’t hesitate to shoot them if given the chance.
Pixley: Yes, this is the first time in my 20-year career that I have ever had to discharge my weapon at a person.
Public Safety Power Shutoffs. “In response, we will modify parts of our system in accordance with our Wildfire Mitigation Plan,” Boggs said. “These modifications will result in longer restoration times if you lose power. At this time, we do not plan to institute a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS); however, we will continue to monitor our system and weather conditions in our area. If con ditions warrant, a PSPS may occur. Boggs added that should a PSPS be necessary, Columbia River PUD will attempt to notify customers through social media and the utility’s website.“However, there may be little or no notice, so please be prepared for that to occur,” Boggs said. A Public Safety Power Shutoff is a proactive effort to reduce wildfire risk during hazardous fire weather conditions, including extremely low humidity, dry vegetation, elevated levels on key weather indexes and sustained winds and gusts. The heat and wildfire power shutoffs are common in California. Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) states on its website that heat-related equipment outages can occur during periods of sustained high tempera tures.“Transformers, which distribute power to homes and businesses, need a period of time when they can cool down, which usually happens over night when energy usage and tem peratures drop,” PG&E states. “Heat events with sustained high overnight temperatures can put stress on trans formers, causing them to fail. This is more likely to occur in area where coastal influence normally results in
The Chief: Describe how you were involved in this shooting, and how it transpired. Brian Pixley: March 31 started like a typical Thursday. On my way to work, I received a call for assistance. (Since we are understaffed, I some times clear calls on my way to work.)
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The data will be reported each month on OHA’s mon keypox (hMPXV) website. “OHA has established a strategic goal to achieve health equity by 2030,” OHA State Epidemiologist Dean Sidelinger said. “A critical component to meeting this goal is ensuring meaningful access to services for every one in Oregon, regardless of their race, ethnicity, lan guage, disability, or sexual orientation and gender identity. The REALD and SOGI data will help guide OHA and its partners in an equitable response to the monkeypox outbreak.” In 2021, the Oregon Leg islature passed House Bill 3159, which charged OHA with drafting and adding SOGI questions to the cur rent data collection standards in OHA Oregon Administra tive Rules; building a data collection system for both REALD and SOGI; and de veloping and implementing reporting requirements. In 2018, OHA’s Equity and Inclusion Division con vened a Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data Collection Committee. The group consists of internal and external stakehold ers who interact with the LGBTQ+ community and health systems, many of whom identify as LGBTQ+ themselves.TheOregon Legislature passed House Bill 3159 in 2021, charging OHA with drafting and adding SOGI questions to the current data collection standards in OHA Oregon Administrative Rules, building a data collec tion system for both REALD and SOGI and developing and implementing report ing requirements. The SOGI Data Collection Committee draft data collection stan dards have been implement ed in Oregon’s public health communicable disease data collection system known as Orpheus.OHA and local public health partners have been collecting SOGI information from people diagnosed with monkeypox since the start of the outbreak in Oregon. While the narrative of monkeypox in the United States has centered on cisgender gay men as the population most affected by the virus, this narrative does not reflect the full spectrum of people who have been affected by monkeypox, ac cording to the OHA. The SOGI will help illuminate the experiences of people with other gender identities and sexual orienta tions in the Oregon outbreak of monkeypox, Sidelinger said.
The infections are thought to happen mainly when an in fected pig coughs or sneezes and droplets with influenza virus in them spread through the air. If these droplets land in your nose or mouth, or are inhaled, you can be infected.
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recommendationsProtection People who are at higher risk for influenza complica tions should avoid exposure to pigs and swine barns at fairs this year. If you cannot avoid exposure to pigs, you should wear a well-fitting mask that covers the nose and mouth and you should perform hand hygiene fre quently.Allpersons should take precautions when engaging in activities that may involve swine contact. Precau tions include hand hygiene before and after exposure to animals, avoiding eating or drinking in animal areas, and avoiding close contact with animals that look or act ill. Patients who experience influenza-like symptoms fol lowing direct or close contact with pigs and who seek medical care should inform their health care provider about the exposure. Those at high risk for complications should seek healthcare as soon as possible after symp tomOregononset. public health departments have enhanced surveillance for respiratory symptoms illness during the agricultural fair season. Early identification and investi gation of variant influenza virus infections are important to determine whether the virus is spreading efficiently amongClinicianspeople.are encouraged to consider variant influenza virus infection as a possible diagnosis when evaluating patients with acute respira tory illnesses and exposure to pigs or agricultural fairs prior to illness.
Most commonly, hu man infections with swine influenza virus, now called variant virus infections, oc cur in people with exposure to infected pigs. For ex ample, children near pigs at a fair or workers in the swine industry, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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There also is some evi dence that you might get in fected by touching something that has virus on it and then touching your own mouth or nose. A third way to pos sibly get infected is to inhale particles containing influenza virus. Scientists aren’t really sure which of these ways of spread is the most common.
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Bears should never be allowed access to human food or garbage; it habituates them to people and increases the chance of conflict, the ODFW website states. Once habituated to finding food near homes or campgrounds, bears can become a threat to human safety and must often be destroyed.
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It’s not unusual to hear of bear sightings in rural areas of Oregon, including Columbia County. Reports of bear attacks are rare, but they do happen.InMedford, police responded to the 900 block of N Ross Lane Sept. 5, to a report of a woman who was attacked by a bear. Upon arrival, officers learned the woman was in her backyard when a bear, estimated to be 150-200 pounds, rushed her and attacked her. The woman dogtogether,andThetonon-life-threateningsustainedinjuriesherleftarmandleftleg.woman’sdogintervenedwasalsoattacked,butthewomanandherwereabletochasethe bear off. After the bear fled, it ran in front of a vehicle on N. Ross Lane and was struck and likely injured, but it fled fromOregonthere. State Police (OSP) troopers and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) representa tives assisted in searching for the bear who was not located. Several additional calls came into police dispatch through out the night with sightings in that area. On Sept. 6, police re sponded to a bear in a tree in the 1100 block of Picecroft Avenue. Upon arrival, of ficers set up a perimeter and called OSP and ODFW for assistance. The bear was in the general area of the prior night’s attack incident. As officers were waiting for assistance from OSP and ODFW, the bear started to climb out of the tree to flee. Officers on scene shot and killed the bear for the safety of theUndercommunity.theODFW policy, a bear that is a threat to hu man life is not eligible for any relocation program. OSP and ODFW collected the bear for inspection and confirmed it was the bear from the prior night’s attack based on the investigative evidence. If you happen to encoun ter a bear, here are some safety tips from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife:•Make noise - Raise your voice and speak firmly, yell and clap your hands. • Don’t run - Do not run or make sudden movements. Back away slowly as you face the bear. • Fight back - in the rare event of an attack. Keep bear spray handy for quick access and practice using it. Be aggressive, shout, and throw tools, sticks, and rocks. Bear history Oregon is home to about 25,000 to 30,000 black bears, North America’s most com mon bear species, according to the ODFW website. Generally black in color, they can also be brown, cinnamon or blond. Fast and agile, they are good swim mers and climbers who pre fer forests, trails and streams. At home throughout Oregon, black bears are omnivorous and have a diverse diet in cluding berries, fruit, grasses and plants. Although they will consume small mam mals, insects and amphibians, these bears are not usually active predators.
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Swine influenza has not been shown to be transmis sible to people through eating properly handled and prepared pork (pig meat) or other products derived from pigs.
One case of human infec tion with an influenza variant that usually spreads only in pigs has been reported in Oregon and five cases have been reported nationally in August, according to a release from Lincoln County Health and Human Services. Most cases report pig exposure or fair attendance. Symptoms of this variant influenza virus infection are like those of seasonal influenza infections and have included fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches and pains, and headache. No hospitalizations or deaths have occurred among these five cases, and all patients are recovering or have recovered from their illnesses.Todate, no person-toperson spread associated with the five recent variant influenza virus infections has beenTheidentified.identity of the person who has been infected and the person’s location had not been publicly released by Lincoln County Health and Human Services as of this report.
Oregon U.S. Congress woman Suzanne Bonamici visited Columbia County Thursday, Sept. 1 with a tour of the Deer River Cooperative Mobile Home Park in whenmanufacturedpassBonamicithemunitiesmanufacturedprivatefromcontrolgivesshowserativeals.forbuttheessentialfacturedBonamiciClatskanie.saidmanuhousingplaysanroleinaddressingcurrenthousingcrisis,itneedstobeaffordablefamiliesandindividu“TheDeerRiverCoopMobileHomeParkhowformingaco-ophomeownersmoreandprotectsthemthedangeroustrendofentitiesbuyinguphousingcomtomakeaprofitatexpenseofresidents,”said.“Ihelpedlegislationtofacilitatehomeco-opsIwasintheOregon
Through the unique per spective of being both a policymaker as well as an involved officer, I was able to identify some areas that can be Theseimproved.changes will bet ter ensure that any future Deputy who is involved in a similar situation has a more defined process and betterwrap around services that they may need to help them fully recover, both physi cally and mentally.
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Kimberly was born on June 4, 1960 in Portland, OR, the fifth of seven children to Jim and Phyllis Cox of Clats kanie, OR., Kimberly Ann (Cox) Lorentzen grew up in Clatskanie and lived through out the Pacific Northwest in her adult years. She settled in Vader WA in the early 1990s, where she raised her seven children and tamed a raccoon or two along the way. With a quiet and generous spirit, she welcomed anyone who needed love into her heart. As a daughter, sister, mother, Memaw, aunt, and wife, she passed on her love of chil dren and animals to all those she knew. In her typical, her original prognosis to get a few more years with her children and grandchildren. She would’ve easily con sidered them her greatest joy and accomplishment. Still, way too early, after a valiant fight, she left this world on July 10, 2022. She left behind her children Kari (Dale), Kory (Kyle), Chelsea (Travis), Evan, Erin (Ja son), Kayla (Kody), & Kyle (Linnea), her grandchildren Trevor, Brookelyn, Andrew, Charlotte, Austin, Jordan, Kalvin, Maddieson, Kaleb, Dustyn, Parker, Amilia, Alivia, Corbyn, and Aylin; her husband of 31 years Mark, her mother, 6 broth ers and sisters and countless nieces, nephews and cousins. Kimberly Lorentzen June 4, 1960 ~ July 10, 2022
Bernice M. Englund Aug. 8, 1929 ~ Aug. 7, 2022
Legislature, so know that expanding BankColumbiaBonamicivisittieshomeownershiplessness,peoplehousinginvestmentsislationpackageShefrommanufacturedingFairBonamiciRiverinOregoniansconsumerfordabilitycooperativesresident-ownedimprovesafandstrengthensprotectionsforwhoresidecommunitieslikeDeerCooperative.”EarlierthissummerintroducedtheManufacturedHousLendingActtoprotecthomebuyerspredatorypractices.alsoisacosponsorofaofhousinglegtoexpandfederalinexpandingstock,supportingexperiencinghomeandimprovingopportuninationally.DuringherSept.1inColumbiaCounty,alsovisitedthePacificFoodinSt.Helens.
Pixley: My hope is that the public sees that police officers are humans with hu man emotions, feelings and families who are put into impossible situations. Their training helps them to make the best decisions they can to ensure the public is safe. Situations like this not only affects the officers involved and their agency, but also their friends and families. I am truly humbled by the outpouring of commu nity support both myself and my wife received throughout this incident. Those words of support and encouragement lifted us up as we began the healing process.Ican’t help but think what may have happened if I hadn’t been less than a mile away from Grumpy’s when this call came in. This incident highlights the need for additional deputies to serve Columbia County. For years, I have been talking to the county commissioners about the need for additional deputies to serve Columbia County. While I’ve been successful in adding additional deputy positions each year, CCSO is still severely under staffed.Iwill continue my ap peals to the county com missioners for additional staff funding, so our county and our deputies are better protected.
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Courtesy photo Oregon U.S, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, third from left, poses with others during the Clatskanie visit. Bernice M. Englund, 92, of Camas, Washington, went to be with our Lord Jesus on Aug. 7, 2022. She was one day shy of her ninety-third birthday.Bernice was born in Seattle, Washington to Jacob and Selma Egaas on Aug. 8, 1929. She attended Bain bridge Island High School and graduated in 1948. After high school, she attended secretarial school in Seattle. She worked as a secretary in Seattle for a few years before marrying Clarence E. Englund on Sept. 19, 1952. Bernice is survived by her brother Stan Egaas; sister Norma Wiggins; sister-in-law Pat Egaas; four sons, Jeff (Debbie), Jim (Karen), Jon (Karen), and Tony (Victoria); eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Clar ence Englund; parents, Jacob and Selma Egaas; and her brother Roy Egaas. Bernice leaves behind her a legacy of smiles and laugh ter. She carried a kind and encouraging word with her everywhere she went. She loved serving others and was a long-time member of Zion Lutheran Church in Camas, Washington. She was ac tive in her church’s quilting group, a Bible study circle, was an active member of PEO, and thoroughly enjoyed playing mahjong every week. A long-time member of the Osprey Walking Group, she had developed the habit of walking several miles every day.Her children and grand children will deeply miss being able to visit with “Grandma.” She always had time for them and loved every one of them. She was famous for the Norwegian “krumkake” she made at Christmastime. Friends and family alike were blessed with bags of the traditional treat during the holidays.There will be a memorial service in her honor at 2 p.m. on Sept. 10, 2022 at Bethel Community Church, 1438 B Street, Washougal, Washing ton.
Pixley: Training for the possibility of having to use deadly force starts early in your career and continues regularly throughout an of ficer’s years of service. This training provided me with the skills needed to handle the situation. “You fall back to your training” was cer tainly true in this situation and I’m glad I had 20 years of training and preparation to fall back on.
Pixley: Several things. The first is to be thankful for what you have be cause you never know how quickly it can be taken away until someone is trying to do just that. I’m grateful to not have lost everything. On a similar note, I am reminded that it is critical not to become complacent as a police officer because even seemingly minor calls can quickly become a life or death situation. In addition, because of this situation and my role as Sheriff, I have been able to review CCSO’s policies and procedures for Officer In volved Shootings and make some significant changes.
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On issues concerning traffic safety in Columbia County, she has been an active voice for safety, attending meet ings of the Columbia County Traffic Safety Commission whenever her busy schedule allowed. She listened to what we felt were serious concerns and then was able to take some of our ideas back to the Legislature. Her candor was welcome.Ihave found her will ing to listen and share, no matter what the issue. Betsy has helped me to navigate the Legislative process in a thoughtful, clear manner.
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The Oregon State Uni versity Extension office in Columbia County publishes a monthly newsletter on gardening and farming top ics (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 andoregonstate.edu/columbia/http://extension.clickonnewsletters.
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• Make sure the canner lid is clean of dust and resi due before bringing it in. Gauges can be left attached to the lid.
September 10 Scappoose Adventure Festival 10 a.m. – Midnight at Scap poose Veteran’s Park, 52590 Captain Roger Kucera Way. Free admission! Enjoy recre ation, sportsman, handmade and service marketplace ven dors, nighttime concert and beer garden, axe throwing, family games and enter tainment, food trucks and vendors, car show and more. For more information go com.ScappooseAdventureFest.to
While this has been a slow but good tomato year (so far), there have been several concerns that have been different from previ ous years. First, the wet weather created some hot spots of early blight that continued to affect tomato leaves long after the rains had stopped. I think the high humidity days had something to do with it. Second (and this might also be related to the early rains) I have never seen so many under-fertilized tomato plants. Their color is a rather anemic green rather than the deep color we would like to see. It is possible that the March-June rain pushed much of the nitrogen through the soil before the roots could capture it. Finally, tomatoes seem to be maturing a more slowly than I would have expected. It is important to under stand that compost is not a nitrogen-rich fertilizer. This is especially important for annual crops like veg etables. These crops require a lot of quickly available nitrogen. When compost is made, either at home or by a commercial facility, most of the nitrogen is lost in the composting process. In fact, if the material is not com pletely composted, applying it to the soil without added nitrogen can actually result in a nitrogen tie-up of what you already had there. The soil microorganisms gobble up your nitrogen to complete the composting process. This is not to say compost is bad to add. It has a positive impact on soil structure and will, after re peated applications, be able to “bank” some N and other important minerals for your plants. It also improves the biological life of the soil which is important for dis ease and insect suppression. But you will need to add N in relatively available forms to perk up your vegetables and annual thatChristmasshapeatinsects.enoughtheproblemweevil.injurytopsColoradoflowers.bluespruceareshowingfeedingfromthewhitepineThisisanannualonspruceuntiltreesfinallygethightooutruntheseControlisdifficultbest.Itdoeschangetheofthetreesfromatreeformtooneismorelikeawigwam.
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September 11 Hometown Heroes of Columbia County 2nd Annual 9/11 Remem brance 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. The event will start at 8:30 a.m. at the St. Helens Centennial Flag and Fountain in the lower parking lot on the river side. The reading of the names starts at 8:46 a.m. Organizers invite anyone from the com munity to attend, and if you would like, assist in reading the names. There will be roses and ribbons available for members of the public to place on the fence in remem brance. The remembrance display will remain in place until 7 p.m. for all to see. For more information, call Vivan Rupe at 503-929-1523.
I am proud to take a stand in favor of Betsy Johnson being our next Governor. Oregon would be proud of what she will bring to the office. For too long we have been divided on issues that mean so much to Oregonians. We may not always agree, but with Betsy, you can be assured that she will listen to what you have to say and of fer an alternative if necessary. Betsy is the best, honest can didate for Oregon Governor. RunBetsyRun. Chiotti St. Helens
• Call our office to make an appointment with Jenny in advance. 503-397-3462 • You can also drop your canner lid off to have it tested without an appoint ment. But, please be pre pared to leave it for two to three days to be tested. We will call when it is ready to pick up.
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September 10 Logging Event Rainier Oregon Historical Museum Annual event will feature local historian Jerry Kelly from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the Rainier City Chamber Room at Rainier City Hall, 106 W B Street in Rainier. First show at 12:30 p.m. Second show at 1:30 p.m. Kelly will discuss vari ous logging items, highlight ing different types of axes, springboard, whistle punks’ bug, log cannon, undercutter and topping saw. A power point presentation showing over 150 logging industry views is also planned. A logging exhibit will be in the museum on the third floor. The movie, “God’s Country and the Woman” will be playing throughout the day. Kids will have fun loading logs onto a log truck with a remote-controlled grappler. Something for everyone! For more information, call 360751-7039.
The Rainier Public Library is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays and 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays. It will be closed Sundays and Mondays.
Avamere at St. Helens hosts a Virtual Dementia Support Group – 3rd Wednesday of each month from 2 to 3 p.m. For more details, contact Jenny Hicks/Avamere at St. Helens at 503-366-8070. To list an event in the Com munity Calendar, email details with a phone num ber that may be published, to 503-397-0116.countrymedia.net,chronicleclassifieds@orcall r ws
Although I am a Regis tered Republican, I was raised to consider the issues and the person presenting them, not the Party they represented. I have stood by that stance since I first registered to vote over 55 years ago. I have been able to work on different issues for many organizations and have always found Betsy Johnson to be candid, honest, and will ing to look at all sides of an issue before taking a stand.
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However,thatmuchnotablyprobwillbearfruitsummer.since you have left most of the tree, you should have enough figs. Pruning this way over a couple of years and then repeated should bring the tree into good form.
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These glorious fruits should be more widely planted. In severe winters, figs may freeze back to ground level but re-sprout vigorously the next spring. Normally, they come through winters unscathed. Pruning figs is a puzzle. They bear their fruit, at least in our climate, on growth produced the previ ous season. If you prune hard to control shape in the winter, you may cut off most of the fruit buds. If you wait to prune after fruiting in the summer, you may soft growth that will not be cold hardy in the winter. It is possible to do some pinching during the earlyThesummer.bestadvice seems to be to prune in February but not to prune the whole tree hard. Pick an area you wish to prune (either for size control or to stimulate branching or both) and go at it. The pruned part of the tree
• The gauge will be test ed using calibrated equip ment. You will receive a completed pressure gauge test report and printed can ning information, if needed. If you are concerned about your pressure gauge, but are unable to bring it in for testing, we recom mend that you convert your dial gauge to use a 3-piece weighted pressure regula tor for canning. See the manufacturers’ website for information and how to order the weights.
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ing the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the Trust ee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law re-quires the Trustee to state in this notice that some propertyresidentialsoldat a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing
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The Board of Directors for Clats kanie School District 6J will hold a Board meeting, csd.k12.or.usourantGym,Oldand6:30SeptemberMonday,12,2022,p.m.viaZoominpersonattheMiddleSchool660SWBrySt.Pleaseseewebsiteatwww.on the main page for directions to join the zoom meeting. The agenda includes but is not limited to: Superintendent and Principal’s reports, financial report, and the consent agenda. Please see our web site for an official agenda. The public is encouraged to attend.
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(Psilocybin) Aug. 30, 2022 in the City of Clatskanie CITY OF CityreceivedtheAugustBYNOTICE2022THELOTNOTICECLATSKANIEOFBALTITLEFORNOVEMBERELECTIONISHEREGIVENthaton4th,2022,CityRecorderfromtheofClatskanie Council the fol lowing ballot title for a measure to be referred to the legal voters of the City of Clatskanie on November 8, 2022 General CLATSKANIEWITHINBUSINESSESCYBIN-RELATEDHIBITSCAPTION:Election:PROPSILOCITYOFFOR
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the proposed mea sure contains more than one subject or who believes the ballot title is insuf ficient, not concise, or unfair may file a petition for judicial review with the Circuit Court for Columbia County no later than 5:00 PM on September 9th, 2022 which is at least seven busi ness days after this notice. Any elector who files a petition to review the ballot title must notify the City Recorder in writing that the peti tion has been filed no later than 5:00 PM on the next busi ness day following the day the petition is filed.
performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and CHIEFCLATSKANIE9/23/2022,9/16/2022,9/2/2022,84922,8300CAletteCORPSc/oEsq.,Nathanrationros,MalcolmSuccessorEsq.,NathanDated:inspectiveincludes“Beneficiary”theirresuccessorsinterest,ifany.8/17/22By:F.Smith,OSB#120112Trustee&CisneALawCorpoAttention:F.Smith,OSB#120112TRUSTEE17100GilAve,Irvine,92614949-252-OrderNumberPubDates:9/9/2022,THE
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of the Court as to the validity two-waythatis“Advancedfromingconditionservicebean113DistrictwhichResolutiontheonscheduled03.ResolutionenforceabilityandofNo.22-AtitsregularlymeetingJuly20,2022,Districtadopted22-03,amendsPolicyNo.torequirethatAdvancedMeterinstalledateachlocationasaofreceivelectricservicetheDistrict.AnMeter”anelectricmeteriscapableofcommu nications between the meter and the District’s advanced metering infrastruc ture. The petition is pending in Colum bia County Circuit Court as Case No. 22CV26653. The District has asked the court to set a time and place for a hearing on its petition to enter a judgment as to the authority, regular ity, and legality of Resolution 22-03. This notice will be published in the St. Helens Chronicle on August 24, August 31, and September 7, 2022, and in the Clatskanie Chief on August 26, September 2, and September 9, 2022. ANY PERSON IN TERESTED MAY APPEAR AT ANY TIME BEFORE THE EXPIRATION OF TEN DAYS AF TER THE ATEDTHINGSOFINGS,THETHEANDOFPUBLICATIONFINALTHISNOTICECONTESTVALIDITYOFPROCEEDOROFANYTHEACTSORENUMERTHEREIN. PETITION FOR VALIDATION
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Public CC22-1187 Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, WANDA SMITH as Grantor to TICOR TY,LUMBIAMERIDIA,WILLAMETTE4NORTH,TOWNSHIPOFEASTOFNORTHPORTIONAPN:ty,officerecords009127ment9,recordedCorporationFreedomestthe2011-007899asOctoberandOctoberassigns,itssecurityBeneficiaryITYLIMITEDAMORTGAGE,fordesignated(“MERS”),SYSTEMS,REGISTRATIONELECTRONICofTrustee,COMPANYINSURANCETITLEasinfavorMORTGAGEINC.asnomineeEAGLEHOMELLC,DELAWARELIABILCOMPANY,oftheinstrument,successorsanddatedasof21,2011recordedon25,2011InstrumentNo.andbeneficialinterwasassignedtoMortgageandSeptember2020asInstruNumber2020-ofofficialintheOfoftheRecorderColumbiaCounOregonto-wit:24851THATOFTHEHALFTHESOUTH-QUARTERSECITON10,5RANGEWESTOFTHECOCOUNOREGON, LYING OFFICIALNO.INSTRUMENTAUGUSTDEED92-5765INSTRUMENTAUGUSTDEEDEGONCOUNTY,OFDEED180,22,1971FEBRUARYRECORDEDDOCUMENTSDESCRIBEDSIVETHETOGETHERTY,LUMBIACORDS247,BOOKEDROADCOMPANYWILSONCLARKIFTHATINGEGON.COUNTY,OFDEED169,27,1968CORDEDBYMINGEDGARCONVEYEDTHATWESTERLYWHICHRIVERTHEEASTERLYNORTHOFNEHALEMANDLIESOFTRACTTOA.CUMETALDEEDREJUNEINBOOKPAGE773RECORDSCOLUMBIAOREXCEPTITHEREFROMPORTION,ANY,OFTHEANDLUMBERRAILRECORDMAY5,1932IN54,PAGEDEEDREOFCOCOUNOREGON.WITHNON-EXCLUEASEMENTSININBOOKPAGE326,RECORDSCOLUMBIAORANDINARECORDED11,1992,NO.ANDINRECORDED11,1992,92-5766,OFRECORDSCOLUMBIA COUNTY, BeneficiarysaidByCharge(s):$1,386.39tofromly$1,166.83tofromMonthlyattofromly$1,928.93tofromMonthlyattofromMonthlylybecamepayureisforeclosurefaultStatutes.oftorecordedandbyobligationsertythehaveEsq.,NathanandCORPORATION,MORTGAGEciary,BothNIA,NORTH,NEHALEMknownEGON.CommonlyORas:64511HWYVERNOOR97064theBenefiFREEDOMtheTrustee,F.Smith,OSB#120112,electedtosellsaidrealproptosatisfythesecuredsaidTrustDeednoticehasbeenpursuantSection86.735(3)OregonRevisedThedeforwhichtheismadetheGrantor’sfailtopay:FailedtopaymentswhichdueMonthPayment(s):8Payment(s)06/01/201901/01/2020$2,160.396Payment(s)02/01/202007/01/2020at6MonthPayment(s)08/01/202001/01/2021$2,390.1912Payment(s)02/01/202101/01/2022at7MonthPayment(s)02/01/202208/24/2022atLate498.16thisreasonofdefaultthehas declared all obliga tions secured by said Trust Deed im mediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $139,404.34 to gether with interest there-on at the rate of 4.50000% per annum from May 1, 2019 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursu ant to the terms of said Trust powerGrantorpropertysaidtheestauctionbia,CountyHelens,StrandCourthouse,ColumbiaFrontRevised187.110,lishedof01:002022onsignedthat,isWherefore,Deed.noticeherebygiventheunderTrusteewillDecember27,atthehourofPM,StandardTime,asestabbySectionOregonStatues,Entrance,County230Street,St.OR97051ofColumsellatpublictothehighbidderforcashinterestinthedescribedrealwhichthehadorhadtoconvey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his suc cessors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to sat isfy the Defaultofdefaultcuringattorney’scosts,togetherdefaultthencipalportion(otheramountciarymentreinstatedandceedingthehasRevised86.753namedthatticebyreasonableofcostssecuredobligationsforegoingtherebyandtheandexpensessale,includingachargetheTrustee.NoisfurthergivenanypersoninSectionofOregonStatutestherighttohaveforeclosureprodismissedtheTrustDeedbypaytotheBenefioftheentirethenduethansuchofsaidprinaswouldnotbeduehadnooccurred),withtheTrustee’sorfeesandanyothercomplainedintheNoticeofbytender
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A PERIOD OF 2 YEARS. QUES TION: Shall City of Clatskanie bin,purchasedelivery,ing,forStateyears?Clatskaniebusinessespsilocybin-relatedprohibitwithinfor2SUMMARY:lawallowsthemanufacturtransportation,saleandofpsilocythepsychedelic drug found in certain mush-rooms. State law provides that a local government may adopt an ordi nance to be referred to the voters to prohibit the estab lishment of licensed psilocybin ofcenters.ormanufacturersproductand/psilocybinserviceTheCityClatskanieCity Council adopted an ordinance to refer to the voters that prohibits psilocybinrelated businesses in City of Clatskanie for 2 years. A “Yes” vote would prohibit the establishment of psilocybin citycenterspsilocybinmanufacturersproductandservicewithinthelimitsofthe City of Clatskanie for 2 years. A “No” vote would permit the establishment of psilocybin CityanyTHERNOTICECitycitycenterspsilocybinmanufacturersproductandservicewithinthelimitsoftheofClatskanie.ISFURGIVENthatelectorofthewhobelieves
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‘Imminent threat’ Governor Kate Brown declared a state of emergency in late August due to the ‘imminent threat’ of wildfire in Oregon. Much of the state continues to experience high temperatures, wind, storms with dry lightning, and per sistent forecastWithdrought.theextendedinOregoncalling for continued warm and dry conditions—and with many parts of the state in drought emergencies—the threat of wildfire in Oregon is im minent, Brown stated in a release.The declaration allows state agencies to temporarily suspend any rules that impair the response to wildfires, if needed, and also allows the state to request assistance from other states through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact if neces sary.The emergency declara tion is focused on helping to ensure that the state is pre pared to marshal all available and necessary resources as quickly as possible as wild fires arise throughout this sea son. When state and national resources are limited, the Oregon National Guard will deploy firefighting resources in accordance with Opera tions Plan Smokey 2022.
lower evening temperatures, rather than in interior val leys that routine experience extremely hot weather. “ Utility companies recom mend customers have a plan in place for any electrical disruptions.•Havea flashlight, radios, and fresh batteries ready.
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Ombuds Office for Oregon Workers, an independent advocate for workers on workers’ compensation and workplace safety and health; and the Small Business Om budsman, an independent advocate for small business owners on workers’ com pensation.Thosesuccessful pro grams are funded by the premium assessment. The premium assessment is a percentage of the work ers’ compensation insurance premium employers pay. It is added to the premium. It would remain at 9.8 percent in 2023, the same as 2022. This would be the first time since 2016 that the pre mium assessment has not increased.“Inthese uncertain times, stability is important for programs that benefit employers and workers,”
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Tompkins: Cross Coun try has a close-knit squad of around 10 kids, under Head Coach Zach Davis. The Cross Country team can be seen jogging around town on any given afternoon. They participate in meets all around the region; from Lake Sacajawea, Silver Falls and Teevin Ranch in Jewell. Cross Country is one of the ultimate lifetime fitness sports. As many kids learn to enjoy running and develop healthy habits, that can last a lifetime. Follow the team season results at OSAA.com.
OHA recommends ev eryone interested in receiv ing the new booster check with their provider first, to see when the booster is available, or check the OHA COVID-19 blog or the Get Vaccinated Oregon site for locations around the state. boosters a dose at least two months after completion of initial two-dose series of Pfizer or Moderna cine, months Moderna
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DCBS Director and insur ance commissioner Andrew Stolfi said. “Maintaining good worker benefits, while at the same time reducing costs to employers is posi tive for Meanwhile,everyone.”the Workers’ Benefit Fund assessment provides benefit increases to permanently disabled workers and to families of workers who died from a workplace injury or disease. It also supports Oregon’s efforts to help injured work ers return to work sooner –through incentive programs to employers – and earn their pre-injury wages. The fund’s revenue comes from a cents-perhour-worked assessment. The assessment would see no change in 2023, remain ing at 2.2 cents per hour worked.Thedecrease in the pure premium will be effective Jan. 1, 2023, but employers will see the changes when they renew their policies in 2023.Oregon’s workers’ com pensation premium rates have ranked low nationally for many years. Oregon had the seventh least expensive rates in 2020, according to a nationally recognized biennial study conducted by DCBS. Resources See the cost chart sum marizing the changes with this story at thechiefnews. com and at www.dcbs.oregon.gov.ForconsumerbusinessServicesConsumer0405.14480,WinterandDepartmenttheThursday,beThursday,publicparticipateinformationments/wc-summary.pdfegon.gov/DCBS/cost/Docuhttps://www.orThesiteincludesabouthowtointhevirtualhearingsetfor3p.m.Sept.15.Writtentestimonywillacceptedthrough5p.m.Sept.22,2022,byDirector’sOfficeoftheofConsumerBusinessServices,350St.NE,P.O.BoxSalem,OR97309-TheDepartmentofandBusinessisOregon’slargestregulatoryandprotectionagency.information,visithttp://
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The new updated biva lent COVID-19 boosters can be administered in Or egon now that the final step in the review and approval process has occurred, ac cording to the state’s top health“Withofficer.much apprecia tion to the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup for its ongoing commitment, I am pleased to say the group met last night and reaffirmed the authorization of the new updated bivalent booster by the Food and Drug Admin istration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),” said Dean Sidelinger, M.D. MSEd, health officer and state epidemiologist at Oregon Health Authority (OHA). “With that agree ment, we can begin to offer the booster. We expect a full statement from the work group in the coming days.”
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The numbers illustrate positive, long-term trends:
Business operators in Clatskanie, Rainier and across Oregon on average will pay less for workers’ compensation coverage in 2023, according to the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS). The decline in costs marks 10 years of aver age decreases in the pure premium rate – the base rate insurers use to determine how much employers must pay for medical costs and lostThewages.DCBS said under pinning the cost decreases is the success of Oregon’s workers’ compensation system, which includes programs to control costs, maintain good worker bene fits, ensure employers carry insurance for their workers, and improve workplace safety and health.
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Tompkins: Volleyball is starting their third year under head coach, Amanda Baker. The squad has large participation, with numbers in the mid-20’s. The JV team is being coached by Clats kanie Elementary Kinder garten Teacher, Kami Gray. The team has a great mix of experienced and beginners, alike. Their opening match of the season came down to a 5th set, against a very talented Warrenton Team, which ultimately ended in a Tiger defeat. The Tigers are excited to be a new league with some new faces. Home league play was scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 8, against Faith Bible.
Ryan Tompkins: Based on student enrollment, all of Clatskanie athletics have been placed in the Oregon 2A classification for the next four years. We are now back in the Northwest League, which we had left in 2005. All of 2A Oregon Foot ball is participating in nineplayer football. The differ ence between nine-player and 11, is the tackles are pulled off of the offensive and defensive lines. Our football team is under the guidance of a new coach, Sean Gorley. Sean has been a longtime assistant with Clatskanie and is very familiar with our families and programs. Our participation has been much improved, over the last several years, as our turnout is in the upper 20’s/. Enough so, that we have a JV Team, coached by Rob Kingery. The varsity team played their first game of the year, Friday night, Sept. 3. It came down to the final drive, where the Tigers fell short and lost 2418 to Willamina.
• Employers, on aver age, will pay 93 cents per $100 of payroll for work ers’ compensation costs in 2023, down from 97 cents in 2022, under a proposal by DCBS. That figure cov ers workers’ compensation claims costs, assessments, and insurer profit and ex penses.•The pure premium rate will drop by an average 3.2 percent under the proposal. In fact, the pure premium – filed by a national ratesetting organization and reviewed by DCBS – will have declined by 49 percent during the 2014 to 2023 period.The reduction in costs is due to an improvement in loss experience and loss development patterns in Oregon, according to the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI). NCCI is the U.S. rate-setting organization whose recommendation DCBS reviews as part of its annual public process to decideEmployers’rates. total cost for workers’ compensa tion insurance includes the pure premium and insurer profit and expenses, plus the premium assessment. Employers also pay at least half of the Workers’ Benefit Fund assessment, which is a cents-per-hour-worked rate. The decrease in the pure premium of 3.2 percent is an average, so an individual employer may see a larger or smaller decrease, no change, or even an increase, depending on the employ er’s own industry, claims experience, and payroll. Also, pure premium does not take into account the varying expenses and profit of insurers.Helping sustain the trend in lower costs is the stability of Oregon’s workers’ com pensation system, the DCBS stated. The system includes the Workers’ Compensation Division; Oregon OSHA; the Workers’ Compensa tion Board, which resolves disputes over the state’s workers’ compensation and workplace safety laws; the
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Tompkins: Clatskanie is co-oping with Rainier as a 4A COWAPA League soccer team. Clatskanie has three girls participating on the team, Rainey Palm, Zoa Culbertson and Keira Holsey. The team has a new coach, Eric Smythe, who has experience coaching soccer in the Clatskanie-Rainier youth Soccer Programs. The co-op allows kids to have an opportunity that we could otherwise not have, due to participation numbers. We are excited for another year and will be splitting games between the Clats kanie and Rainier fields.
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The Chief: We under stand that the high school soccer team is a co-operative effort with Rainier Jr/Sr High School.
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The Clatskanie Middle/ High School 2022 fall sports season is up and running with students participating in football, soccer, volleyball and cross CMHScountry.Athletic Director Ryan Tompkins provides the following insight into the season games. The Chief: From your perspective, how does the varsity football team look this year? What are the strengths and what are the coaches working on to im prove?
Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chief Football practice for CMHS players involves a show of strength.
The updated boosters are a single dose that can be administered at least two months after completion of an initial two-dose series of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vac cine, or two months after a monovalent booster of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. “With recommenda tions from the FDA, CDC and the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup, Oregonians can rest assured that the latest Pfizer-BioNTech and Mod erna booster shots are safe and effective at fighting both infections and severe illness caused by the Omi cron variant,” said Gover nor Kate Brown. “Vaccines continue to be a critical tool in protecting yourself and your family against COVID-19, and I encour age all eligible Oregonians to get their booster as soon as possible. While COV ID-19 has receded in recent months, it remains the third leading cause of death in the United States, and vac cines are the most effective tool for preventing severe illness and death.”
The boosters can be administered regardless of which vaccine series a per son received. The Moderna bivalent booster is autho rized only for persons 18 years of age and older; the Pfizer booster can be given to persons at least 12 years or older.Thenew boosters began arriving in Oregon on Thursday and continued with more shipments today. Additional shipments are anticipated next week.
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