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St. Helens approved the preparation of a roughly 100-acres timber sale in the Milton Creek Watershed.

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Following a profitable Douglas fir timber sale in 2020, St. Helens is preparing to sell more timber this year. The St. Helens City Council approved preparing a timber sale of around 100 acres in the Milton Creek Watershed. The city will get bids on the timber price and approve or decline the sale at that time. Brent Keller, associate at the city-contracted forest management firm Mason, Bruce & Girard, told city councilors the price for timber is higher now than it has been in the past. “Prices right now are well above the five-year average,” he said, and that prices were at an all time high last summer. If the city chooses to sell 50 acres of timber, he expects there could be $625,000 in income, and he recommended two cuts equaling around 100 acres and increasing the profit. The 2020 timber sale, which spanned 66 acres, netted just under $1.4 million. Mills in the small log market are paying competitive timber prices, Keller said, largely due to the strong housing market. Small logs are typically produced into dimension lumber that is used in the construction industry. Most of St. Helens timber is small Douglas fir saw logs. Those logs range from $700$800 per million board foot (MBF), which is higher than it was at this time last year. Stumpage prices for the city’s timber would range from $450-$550 per MBF, Keller said. The city councilors and Mayor Rick Scholl agreed that it would be good for the city to take advantage of the competitive market. “We have so many big projects going on, and the market seems right,” Scholl said. “I’m not saying cut all the timber and not all the watershed, we’re talking a small fraction of the watershed. He recommended two cuts of about 100 acres, and I would like to go with what he recommended knowing we have projects in mind.” The Milton Creek Watershed has See TIMBER Page A9

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A St. Helens man was arrested after allegedly hitting a large natural gas pipe off Highway 30 near Deer Island Thursday night, Feb. 5. St. Helens Police responded to a report of a hit and run driver in the area at approximately 5:39 p.m. and discovered the damaged natural gas pipe at that time. The pipe was spraying natural gas into the air, causing police to immediately close the roads in the area and setting up a safety perimeter, according to a release from the St. Helens Police Department. Columbia River Fire & Rescue and NW Natural assisted with securing the natural gas line, and residents in approximately 100 homes were alerted to shelter in place. “Due to the nature of the incident, to protect life safety, we asked that folks stay inside and avoid the area,” CRFR spokesperson Jennifer Motherly said. “CRFR staff knocked on the doors of some of the homes near the area on Deer Island Road. The homes located down below the Columbia Humane Society were notified via reverse 911 by Columbia 911.” By 7:30 p.m. NW Natural crews were able to turn off the gas line and make repairs, allowing the closed roads to reopen shortly after and the shelter in place order to be lifted. The original hit and run report identified a dark colored vehicle hitting an unidentified object, discovered to be the gas pipe, on the side of the road before driving off. Officers checked the area for the suspected vehicle, which was

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This is the site of the gas leak as seen from reader David McFarland.

last seen driving toward Crestwood Village. Police learned of a resident with a black Chevrolet Camaro matching the description of the hit and run vehicle while checking the area. The owner of the Camaro, Mark Alan Erhardt, 53, was seen leaving the neighborhood in a brown Jeep moments prior, police said. A nearby police officer who spotted the described Jeep as it passed the police cruiser conducted a traffic stop and took Erhardt into custody. Erhardt was charged with two counts of driving under the influence of intoxicants, reckless driving, reckless endangering and failure to perform the duties of a

driver. He was booked and released at the Columbia County Jail. Erhardt’s court date is pending. Motherway said the incident is a good example for local residents to be signed up with the county’s ‘CAN’ notification system. According to Columbia 911’s website/CAN link, dispatchers can activate a high speed telephone dialing service to notify citizens and businesses of important information. “The dialing service is called “CAN” which stands for Columbia Alert Network. Notifications are delivered to targeted geographic areas by a telephone call or electronic messages like text messaging or

email,” Motherway said. The notification system was initiated by the Columbia Emergency Planning Association (CEPA) in 2000. CEPA is a partnership organization of industry, public safety and local governments in Columbia County for the purpose of emergency preparedness and planning. “Registration is necessary to participate in the CAN notification system, otherwise the members of the community risk not getting notified of emergencies,” Motherway said. Find out more at Columbia County’s website, columbiacountyor.gov

County expects change to “high risk” MONIQUE MERRILL chronicle2@countrymedia.net

Switching from “extreme risk” to “high risk” means: • Indoor dining is allowed at 25% capacity • Indoor entertainment and recreation is allowed at 35% capacity • Certain outdoor recreation and entertainment are allowed 75 people maximum

Declining COVID-19 case rates in Columbia County may allow the county to move down to the ‘high risk’ category and bring back limited in-person dining, along with other indoor activities, as soon as Friday, Feb. 12. The official announcement was made on Tuesday, Feb. 9, after the press deadline of The Chronicle, but the metrics used by the state to assess each county’s risk placed Columbia in the “high risk” category down from “extreme risk.” Visit thechronicleonline.com for up to date information. The metrics

The state’s risk level framework framework tracks each county’s COVID-19 case rate and test positivity rate over a two-week period to determine what set of restrictions that county will follow to reduce the spread of COVID-19. There are four levels: extreme risk, high risk, moderate risk and lower risk. Counties with over 200 new cases per 100,000 people reported over a two-week period and a test positivity rate of over 10% are considered at an extreme risk. To move to high risk, a county must report between 100 to 200 new cases per 100,000 people over a two-week period and a test positivity rate of between 8-10%.

Based on the data from the most recent two-week period (Jan. 24-Feb. 6), Columbia County is eligible to move down to high risk. From Jan. 124-Feb. 6 there were 69 new cases reported, which equals a case rate of 130.8 cases per 100,000 people and a test positivity rate of 4.2%. The metrics follow a downward case trend in the county. In the previous two-week period, (Jan. 17-30) there were 74 new cases reported, which puts the county case rate at 140.3 per 100,000 people, and the test positivity rate was 4.7%. For reference, the statewide case See PANDEMIC Page A10

Sweet Pea’s favorite sky high perch JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

You might spot Sweet Pea crouching proud and true, high a top the St. Helens Library. The cat has gained a lot of attention while sitting peacefully on the roof of the building. The neighborhood St. Helens Public Library has received phone calls, emails, messages on social media, in-person queries, and

Morse code asking if the cat that has recently taken up residence on the library’s roof is stuck. “We would like to reassure everyone that she is not,” according to the library’s post in the City of St. Helens latest newsletter. “Sweet Pea lives in the neighborhood and recently discovered that she can get on the library roof and now she spends her days surveying her kingdom.” When not on the roof, the

library staff reports that Sweet Pea also likes to pounce on insects in the lawn and warm herself on the hoods of staff cars. Next time you drive by the St. Helens Public Library, see if you can spot Sweet Pea and tell her hello. “But please don’t fret (or call the fire or police departments) we promise she can get off the roof on her own,” the library’s newsletter post reads.

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State to speed up vaccination timeline a relatively short supply of vaccines.

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Oregon seniors may receive doses of the COVID-19 vaccine faster than previously expected. Thanks to additional planed doses of the vaccine to come from the federal government, Oregon has plans to speed up its statewide vaccination timeline, Brown and state health officials announced during a news conference Feb 5. The state’s now projecting three quarters of health care workers educational staff and seniors to become eligible within the next four weeks will have received a first dose of the vaccine by early April, about a month ahead of the state’s previous projection. “This is really good news. However, we still have a long way to go,” Oregon Governor Kate Brown said. A quicker timeline for vaccinating seniors means the state will be able to reach other groups sooner too, according to Oregon Health Authority Director Patrick Allen. “That’s good news for seniors,” Allen said. “It’s also good news for frontline workers, people with underlying health conditions, and others who are next in line.” The new projection comes after federal health officials promised the state an increase in vaccine doses in the coming weeks, Allen said. He laid out the three factors which impact how quickly the state can distribute vaccine: The number of

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available doses, the size of the eligible population and the rate at which vaccination sites across the state could be distributing vaccine. That third factor isn’t an issue, as Allen said the state could be vaccinating twice as many people as it currently is. “That leaves supply and demand as the limiting factors,” Allen said. More doses According to Allen, new dose allocations announced by the federal government mean the state will see more than 75,000 doses of the vaccine a week. The increase includes 11,600 more doses a week in the state’s standard allocation, and 12,000 new doses a week through a federal pharmacy partnership program. Starting this week, Al-

len said the state will begin using 5,000 doses a week to vaccinate adults in custody in state prisons and county jails, as well as eligible youth in custody of the Oregon Youth Authority, in line with a federal court order issued Feb. 3 mandating the state vaccinate prisoners. There could be more improvements on the horizon, too, as Allen said the state’s timeline doesn’t take into account the possibility of a third vaccine, produced by Johnson & Johnson, which could enter the supply chain by early March pending federal approvals. Still, despite the accelerated distribution projection, Friday’s press conference came the same day the state announced its 2,000th virusrelated death. “Each life lost to this horrible virus is one too many,” Brown said. “I know each number here is someone’s

mother or father, child, best friend or colleague. It’s difficult, and it’s heartbreaking, and my thoughts are with each of these families.”

I’m asking older Oregonians for patience, in exchange for this promise: While it will take time, every senior who wants to get vaccinated will get a vaccine in the coming weeks. ~ Pat Allen, director of OHA

Health officials also are preparing for difficulties over the next several weeks, when hundreds of thousands more Oregonians are in line for

“Next week, when seniors begin to become eligible, we will see some degree of chaos,” Allen. “Next week, many older adults will inevitably voice frustration. Next week, you will not have to look hard to see people experiencing confusion. We will fall short.” The smooth rollout of vaccines to Oregon’s elderly will require patience and understanding, he emphasized. He noted that not everyone who becomes eligible will get a vaccine right away, but may have to wait several weeks to move to the front of the line. “As we’ve said all along, our limitation isn’t capacity,” Allen said. “It’s supply.” Some pharmacies across the state will soon have doses of the vaccine to administer to eligible individuals, Allen said. That’ll be one option for seniors to get vaccinated, alongside vaccine clinics, local public health authorities and long-term care facilities. According to the state’s vaccination timeline, individuals 80 and older became eligible for vaccines Feb. 8. Those 75 and older will be eligible on Feb. 15, and those 70 and up will be eligible on Feb. 22. On March 1, anyone 65 or older will be eligible for a vaccine. How to receive a vaccine Health officials have developed several methods for providing information about getting a vaccine. The

state’s covidvaccine.oregon. gov website contains general information about the vaccine and vaccination eligibility. That website is now home to a “Get Vaccinated Oregon” tool developed to help individuals determine their eligibility for a vaccine, find vaccination events across the state and register for alerts about their eligibility. The tool won’t guarantee a place in line, as vaccination appointments are made by vaccine providers. People call also text “ORCOVID” to 898211 to get text updates about nearby clinics in English and Spanish, or email ORCOVID@211info.org with questions. Statewide vaccine eligibility information also is available by calling 211 or 866-698-6155, though officials caution that wait times may be very long given the high call volume, and Allen suggested seniors should wait until their age group is eligible before reaching out for more information. “I’m asking older Oregonians for patience, in exchange for this promise: While it will take time, every senior who wants to get vaccinated will get a vaccine in the coming weeks,” Allen said. Read more about Oregon’s vaccination program at covidvaccine.oregon.gov/ and follow COVID-19 updates online at thechronicleonline. com and in the Wednesday print editions of The Chronicle.

Accident damages county fiber lines, disrupts internet, phones STAFF REPORT chroniclenews@countrymedia.net

Internet and telephone services through provider Comcast were disrupted for several hours Monday, Feb. 8, in St. Helens and other parts of Columbia County. The Chronicle was also

impacted by the services disruption. According to Crystal King, the City of St. Helens spokesperson, city officials noted the disruption around 9:30 a.m. King said that Tim Goodman, Senior Director Government Affairs at Comcast,

contacted all city managers in the region with the following information: “I just wanted to alert you that there was some type of vehicular accident resulting in our fiber being damaged which is impacting Comcast business and residential customers in each of your cities.

We had crews onsite around noon today and they hope to have an alternate fiber in place to restore service by 5 p.m. today. We will keep you updated if this outage is prolonged by some unexpected issues.” An unconfirmed report to The Chronicle said the fiber outage occurred in the Corne-

lius Pass Road area. “Our email, internet, and phones were down at city buildings,” King said. “Staff was able to work on alternate projects and tasks during the disruption. Emergency and non-emergency dispatch continued to work during the outage.”

Comcast had restored most Internet and phone services by 3:30 p.m. Monday. The Chronicle’s calls to Comcast for specific details about what caused the outage and if customers would be refunded for the service disruption had not been returned as of press time.

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A crew from Columbia River Fire & Rescue carefully check out the vessel. JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

Fire crews rushed to the St. Helens Marina late Wednesday afternoon to a report of a boat on fire. When crews arrived they found the two occupants out of the 30-foot boat sitting along the marine boardwalk and light smoke coming from the boat.

Craten Sanders said he and his wife, Kathy, were changing batteries on the boat when smoke began filling the vessel. “Smoke came out and we called the fire department,” Sanders said. “We hooked up a hose and began spraying water inside the boat where we thought it would be hot.” Sanders complained of smoke inhalation, otherwise

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the two said they were able to get off the boat uninjured. The two St. Helens residents were preparing to go crabbing when the incident occurred on their boat. “So now it will be a few weeks before we can go, but we’ll get it figured out.” Sanders said. Damage estimates to the boat were not immediately available.

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Columbia County has released a vaccination interest form, for people who want to sign up to be notified when they are eligible to receive a vaccine. The form asks for name, address, contact information and employment information to help determine when people may be eligible. People who submit an interest form will also be updated on vaccine status in the county. Sign up at form.jotform.com/ColumbiaCountyPHD/vaccinationinterest. Those without internet access who are interested in receiving the vaccine are asked to call 503-397-7247 to sign up for the list. County Public Health Director Michael Paul anticipates that demand for vaccine will continue to outweigh the supply for a while, but asked residents for patience throughout the process. “We just want to make sure that people know vaccines are scarce,” Paul said a county commission meeting Wednesday. “More information is coming in the coming weeks, and just know that there will be many more people who want to get vaccinated than there are vaccines available.” Eligibility Adults age 80 and older became eligible to receive vaccines starting this week. People age 75 and older become eligible next week on Feb. 15; people age 70 and older on Feb. 22 and lastly people age 65 and older on March 1. Across Oregon, there are approximately 795,000 people age 65 and older, according to Oregon Health Authority (OHA). The U.S. Census Bureau estimates around 19.2% of people in Columbia County are age 65 or older, which would mean about 10,000 people will be eligible for vaccinations by March

1. However, some of those people may have received the vaccine earlier if they were part of a Phase 1A, group which includes people in longterm care centers and health care workers. As of Feb. 8, nearly 3,000 people have received vaccinations in the county. Of those, 784 have received both doses and are considered fully vaccinated. Both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines require two doses to be fully effective. The county is working with local health providers to administer vaccines. Agencies like Columbia Health Services receive the county’s allocations of vaccine and administer the shots to people when they are eligible and scheduled. The county is working to enroll more providers in the vaccination program. “Moving forward, this is going to be a major undertaking and huge challenge for all counties we need it to be a community effort and countywide effort,” Paul said.

As Oregon communities and social services agencies continue to struggle under the strain of the multiple waves of the COVID-19 pandemic, CareOregon is investing an additional $500,000 to support communities served by its coordinated care organizations Columbia Pacific and Jackson Care Connect. Each organization will distribute $250,000 to community based organizations serving their communities. “The cumulative stresses of this pandemic are adding up and people are hurting,” CareOregon CEO Eric C. Hunter said. “That’s why we are working in partnership with our coordinated care organizations to get resources out in a way that can really make a difference on the ground. Our coordinated care organizations know their communities best and I’m excited to support their efforts to address the most urgent needs of those they serve.” Columbia Pacific and Jackson Care Connect teams will work to identify where these funds will have the greatest impact in their regions, which include Columbia, Clatsop, Tillamook, and Jackson counties. “This is one of many ways that CareOregon’s connection to Columbia Pacific

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helps empower our local communities to determine the best direction for this COVID-19 related funding grant,” Columbia Pacific Executive Director Mimi Haley said. “This additional infusion of funding from CareOregon will help us provide continued support to organizations that are filling critical needs in our community, where we are seeing the dual impacts of both COVID-19 and the disastrous fires from last summer,” Jackson Care Connect CEO Jennifer Lind said. Since the pandemic hit, Haley said CareOregon has mobilized financial resources to ensure access to health services, which includes offering both provider support and community-based grants to address social determinants of health. The funding will allow both Columbia Pacific and Jackson Care Connect to continue to offer support where most needed in their communities. Columbia Pacific CCO coordinates health services for Oregon Health Plan members in Columbia, Clatsop and Tillamook counties. For more information about Columbia Pacific, please visit www. colpachealth.org. Jackson Care Connect CCO coordinates health services for Oregon Health Plan members in Jackson County. For more information about Jackson Care Connect please visit jacksoncareconnect.org/

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Pandemic 2021: Work the numbers, work together PAUL VOGEL Chronicle Guest Article

We’re surrounded by a sea of changing numbers around COVID: confirmed cases, hospitalizations death rate, vaccinations, and more. They’re all very sobering and keep us mindful of those who we have lost personally and as a nation, those who are at greatest risk from the virus as well as the economic downturn, and those who are working fearlessly and tirelessly on the front lines of treatment. Encouragingly, on Monday, February 8, the U.S. reported fewer than 100,000 new cases for the previous day, and hospitalizations continued to decline. For the same Sunday, Oregon reported 305 new confirmed and presumptive cases and

just one additional death – although our state sadly crossed the threshold of more than 2,000 deaths over the weekend. Mercifully, only three new infection cases were reported in Columbia County for Sunday. The fact that our county has maintained relatively low new case count numbers over the past few days provides a small ray of hope, both medically and economically. We need to seize both the opportunity and responsibility that goes with it. There is significant community and personal interest at stake. If we maintain low numbers throughout the next week to 10 days, Columbia County stands a decent chance of being moved from the Extreme Risk category to High Risk— which may not sound like much but means a lot.

First, it means fewer people are getting sick; that’s good. Second, it means there can be further easing of restrictions that will allow our businesses, especially gyms and restaurants, to operate differently and welcome some guests indoors. Any improvement in that regard is a help to our entire community. What’s more important, though, is making sure they can stay more open, and not get whipsawed so our numbers go back up and they close down. Again. For a county to make it (down) to the High Risk level there has to be a COVID-19 case count of less than 200 per 100,000 people, and a test positivity rate of less than 10%. Even Washington County is currently below the case count for the 14 day assessment cycle. Columbia

County can do this. What it will take is to keep on doing what we’re doing, and sustain it. Wear your mask or face covering. Keep your distance. Don’t hang out with anyone new. Wash your hands – a lot. Clean surfaces – your phone, your keys, your wallet, everything that may get exposed to the virus when you’re out. And keep being responsible. Being responsible means what we’re doing here, apparently: avoiding outbreaks by avoiding crowds. And parties. And events. Businesses are being responsible by testing, relentlessly cleaning, shielding, limiting customers and adapting in order to keep doing business. Things like self-serve carts and merchandising, take out, expanding web pages for online order-

ing and information – as well as e-commerce and Zoom customer service. They want to be working as much as you want them to be. And you’re helping make it work by being responsive and respectful. The honor-system at the flower cart is keeping that business alive, and brightening the days of people you care for. The vaccines are slowly getting out there. As frustrating as they are, the systems seem to be improving. But it’s tough on many, especially those without reliable broadband (a lot of people here). Help your neighbors, especially seniors. Go online, figure out the sign-up and then register them for a shot. Throw on a mask and shield and drive them to it. The sooner front-liners, teachers, seniors and those with

compromised health get vaccinated, the sooner the rest of us will too. Remember back when we were talking about response, recovery and respect? We were also talking about a fourth R: Resilience. Resilience means doing everything we can to keep the numbers down, get businesses reopened, and keep them reopened. Give business owners the confidence to commit to the next steps toward normal by doing everything you can to reduce your own risk, and that of our county. Let’s get to High Risk next week, and Low Risk by March. We can do this. Paul Vogel is the executive director of the Columbia County Economic Team. He may be reached at 503-4101061.

Legislature Report: COVID impact, hemp production BRAD WITT Chronicle Guest Article

The work of the Oregon Legislative Assembly continues, with committee meetings held virtually and in-person floor sessions. Pandemic impact Our work has been impacted by COVID-19 restrictions which has made our efforts even more challenging. It has been a year since COVID-19 was discovered in our nation, taking the lives of more than 440,000 Americans, and demonstrating our nation’s failure to adequately respond to the worst public health crisis in a century. The United States simply wasn’t prepared to handle a pandemic. Neither was Oregon. So now we play catch-up while our fellow citizens continue to die at an alarming rate. Vaccines are now available, but their distribution to rural areas has been slow and cumbersome. It doesn’t have to be. As a legislator, one of my roles is to find ways

to make Oregon’s agencies more efficient and effective, and I have found that citizens often offer the best ideas on how to accomplish needed improvements. In this case, my constituent, Dr. Maureen Mays, offered to have her team deliver vaccines in the underserved Columbia County. But we discovered there wasn’t an easy way to do this, or a plan to incorporate volunteers into the vaccine delivery effort. That’s why I’ve worked with Dr. Mays on HB 3087 which will require the Oregon Health Authority to develop a program for volunteer medical professionals to assist during times of health emergencies. Right now, volunteers could be helping to administer vaccines, in other times they could offer additional services to serve their communities. I will use every opportunity to ensure that my constituents who want a vaccine are able to get one in their local area. This legislation will also make it easier for other rural Oregonians to receive the vaccine, should other rural health providers

wish to follow Dr. Mays’ lead. We can’t forget about rural Oregon when it comes to delivering health care. Vaccine availability gives me hope. But bold leadership, innovative solutions, and partnerships with healthcare provider networks will be required to ensure Oregon is prepared to face this type of health crisis or any other disaster as we move forward. Bills under review The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee focused on industrial hemp production last Thursday. HB 2281 Develops rules for a pilot program and brings Oregon hemp rules into compliance with federal rules. HB 2284 Establishes an Oregon Hemp Commission under the Oregon Department of Agriculture. HB 2296 Allows Oregon Department of Agriculture to enter into an agreement to enable law enforcement agency to assist ODA in carrying out certain inspections of industrial hemp.

Oregon’s unique geographic location makes our state the most productive hemp producing region on earth. Hemp has been described as the perfect plant, it can be used for clothing, food and beverages, paper, building supplies, plastics, fuel, and chemical clean-up. Keeping Oregon in compliance with federal hemp regulations, and growing this expanding industry is supported by individual producers, the Oregon Farm Bureau, Oregon State University’s Global Hemp Innovation Center, OSU Extension, and the OSU Agriculture Experiment Center. But we also must be mindful of enabling our law enforcement partners to be able to inspect industrial hemp operations to ensure they are not subverting the law and growing consumable marijuana plants. During last Tuesday’s House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee meeting we covered a variety of topics, from tsunami building design standards, to marine sanctuary designation requirements, protection and enhancement of our bee

population and use of agricultural buildings. HB 2612 directs the Oregon State Department of Agriculture to develop state grades and standards of quality and identity of unpasteurized butter. This a growing market, with businesses and consumers whose demand for the product outstrips the current supply. The sale of raw butter is legal in states in 11 states including our neighboring states of Idaho and California, and could be a niche market to help producers and the customers they serve. HB 2548 relates to funding and construction of wildlife corridor road crossings. This can become a good policy and an investment for Oregon Wildlife and travelers on Oregon roads and highways. Among the many groups advocating for these corridors are the Oregon Hunters Association, Defenders of Wildlife, Oregon Wild, the Humane Society of the United State and the Rocky Mt. Elk Foundation. We will have many varied issues coming before the House Agriculture and

Natural Resources Committee, and as Chair of that committee, I will continue my bi-partisan approach to good governance and bring a balance of bills up for consideration. Be engaged Please remember that I can best serve your interests when I hear from you. If you have a comment or concern about pending legislation, please reach out to my office. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, email is probably the best way to have your opinions recorded. If I can help you navigate an issue or problem with a state agency, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Rep. Brad Witt serves House District 31. He may be reached at: • Email: Rep.BradWitt@ oregonlegislature.gov • Telephone: 503-9861431 • 900 Court St NE, H-382, Salem, OR, 97301 • Website: www.oregonlegislature.gov/witt

Voices of the Community Support for the public safety facility I am the recently-retired Columbia County director of emergency management. I write in support of funding the new St. Helens Public Safety Facility. The current facility was built in 1971 and is inadequate for the needs of a modern, professional police force. There is inadequate space to conduct routine operations, the spaces are in disrepair and do not meet current police accreditation standards. The building is not seismically safe and will fail catastrophically during the Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSV) earthquake. HazVu shows that shaking from a CSV event will be very strong and soil liquefaction moderate. The existing building will not survive this event. Those in the building at the time will become casualties when we most need a strong response to protect lives. The plans for a new facility include a backup emergency operations center (EOC). This is a critical need for both the city and

county. The county EOC is small and has no surge capacity for large disasters. The backup EOC will provide redundant technology capability critical to response to a major catastrophe. The new public safety facility will have public spaces suitable for meetings including resilience and preparedness training. This training is critical for citizen safety as each resident must prepare for emergencies as in any medium to large scale incident you may be on your on for a few days to a few weeks depending on the severity of the disaster. I strongly encourage residents to support our public safety professionals. Steve Pegram St. Helens

Ban coyote killing Many Oregonians may not be aware that coyote killing contests continue to occur in Oregon. Prizes are awarded to the person who kills the most coyotes by weight. Killing as many animals

as possible for cash, prizes and entertainment violates Oregonians’ humane values and the spirit of traditional hunting ethics and damages Oregon’s reputation. Ethics aside, scientific studies do not support indiscriminate, mass killing of coyotes as an effective means of reducing coyote populations, minimizing conflicts with pets or livestock, or increasing numbers of game species. Studies show that by killing members of stable family packs, an increased rate of reproduction can occur in future generations. This is not an example of the urban and rural divide; a majority of Oregonians in both urban and rural areas care about the state’s wild animals and find this type of entertainment cruel, irresponsible and a complete disrespect for life. I urge Oregon state lawmakers to follow in the footsteps of Washington, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Massachusetts and Vermont who have already banned wildlife/coyote killing contests by passing House Bill 2728. Kathryn Balogh Scappoose

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