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High school renovations a ‘community dream’ JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

The St. Helens School District launches the new school year this week with new details about the estimated $67 million renovations planned at St. Helens High School at 2375 Gable Road. Demolition of portions of St. Helens High School, originally scheduled for this past June, is now planned for early next year, according to St. Helens School Superintendent Scot Stockwell. The delay comes from the extended design process and to allow the district to start the new school year without construction going on. “We need to start with abatement and that will begin in November,” Stockwell said. “Removing all hazardous materials will go from November through January. The last part of January and the start of February is when we plan to start the teardown of building A.” Stockwell said the gym, the auditorium, and the cafeteria will be the portions of building A that will be retained. “The bones of those areas are still good, it’s the other areas, the hallways and some of those classes on the side that all need to be removed, so those will come down and construction will start,” he said. Stockwell said the district’s contractor is projecting 30 months to complete the project. “It is pretty significant and we are working really hard to bring that timeline down to more like a 22 to 25 month project,” he said. Budget is a moving target According to Stockwell, the

This flyover conceptual drawing shows what the renovated high school campus could look like when completed.

estimated $67 million dollar school renovation budget is a “moving target,” and he said the district is still working to determine the best time to seek individual contract bids. “You never want to build a building that is well under budget, not put money in, and think that’s what you could have had, so you design it for what you dream to have, and then you pair that back into what you can afford,” he said. So, we re in the process of finalizing what we can afford. We’re pretty close.” The funding for the high school project comes from two voter approved bonds, including about $5

million from the bond that was used to build the district’s middle school. Stockwell said the vision of the renovated high school is so far what he, the school board and the community hope for. “I think it is hitting the mark pretty darn well,” Stockwell said. “Each time we work and refine, it gets better because we are able to start drilling down into what exactly we had in our conversations. This is pretty close to the dream that we are hoping for our community.” Stockwell said the renovated high school will provide new security for students, staff and visitors beyond

the security that comes from technology. He pointed out that the windows of the building are a key part of that security. “Our research tells us that bad guys don’t like to be seen,” he said. “So, we have it situated so that the office has a good view of the school and the windows along the outside of the building allow views from inside of anyone approaching the building.” Stockwell said the current high school is composed of four buildings that students walk in between during the transition of each class period. “That was a big drive for us to go out for a bond so that we can

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connect all those buildings, A, B and C,” He said “Build D is a career tech program location, we just couldn’t connect it up, so we will still have security protocols around that building. By connecting the buildings, all students can remain in the school moving back and fourth rather than having to go outside.” The building connect effort also reduces the number of doors at the high school. “The current high school has 80-plus doors in it,” Stockwell said. See RENOVATIONS Page A5

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St. Helens Police. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges related to the alleged kidnapping may be forthcoming. Anyone who witnessed a male approaching children in the Campbell Park area (McMichael Avenue) on the morning of Sept. 1 is asked to contact the St. Helens Police Department at 503-397-1521. According to the Nemours Children’s Health website, About 2,100 missing-children reports are filed each day in the U.S. Many cases can be solved more easily when parents can provide key information about their kids, like: height, weight, eye color, and a clear recent photo. The website offers these safety recommendations for parents:

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• Make sure custody documents are in order. • Have ID-like photos taken of your kids every 6 months and have them fingerprinted. Many local police departments sponsor fingerprinting programs. • Keep your kids’ medical and dental records up to date. • Make online safety a priority. The Internet is a great tool, but it’s also a place for predators to stalk kids. Be aware of your kids’ Internet activities and chat room “friends,” and remind them never to give out personal information. Avoid posting identifying information or photos of your kids online. • Set boundaries about the places your kids go. Supervise them in places like malls, movie theaters, parks, public bathrooms, or while fundraising door to door. • Never leave kids alone in a car or stroller, even for a minute. See KIDNAPPING Page A8

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This drive-through COVID-19 vaccination clinic was conducted in June at Clatskanie City Park in Clatskanie.

Employee vaccination mandates not likely here JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

The City of Portland and Multnomah County are mandating that their public employees be vaccinated to help slow the surges of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the City of Portland’s case, employees can be fired for refusing, according to media reports. Would such a vaccination mandate be the next step for the City of St. Helens and Columbia County’s public employees? “No, the City of St. Helens is not considering a vaccination mandate at this time,” the city of St. Helens Communications Office Crystal King said. “As we have done from the beginning of the pandemic, we continue to rely on the guidance of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and any statewide mandates issued by the Oregon Governor’s

Office to shape our policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic.” According to King, as specific recommendations and mandates, such as mask wearing and physical distancing are updated, the city follow the recommendations issued by public health officials. “We encourage the community to stay informed about the latest guidance issued by the OHA and CDC,” King said. Official OHA updates and guidance about the pandemic can be found online at govstatus.egov.com/ OR-OHA-COVID-19. Resources in multiple languages, including Spanish, can be found at OHA’s Safe + Strong website at www.safestrongoregon.org/ or by calling 1-800-923HELP (4357). Clatskanie City Manager Greg Hinkelman said his city is also not ready to mandate city employee vaccinations. “All but one city employee is

vaccinated, and I think the one will be getting his soon,” Hinkelman said and added that Clatskanie continues to encourage people to follow the issued mandates and recommendations. “Get a vaccine,” he said. Rainier City Administrator Scott Jorgensen said his city is not considering such a vaccination mandate. “Staff has not been directed by council to implement such policies,” Jorgensen said. “The city was awarded grant funds to make improvements to city hall that limit the physical interactions between staff and the general public. Citizens should continue to wear masks, engage in social distancing and limit their contact with others if they are sick.” The Columbia County Board of Commissioners have not publicly discussed whether such a vaccination mandate for county employees is

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This area off Gable Road near Highway 30 is being cleared for a 239 unit multi-family housing complex. JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

Ground is being cleared for a new apartment complex along Gable Road just east of Highway 30. The project, called St. Helens Housing on the plans submitted to the City of St. Helens, has been approved through the city’s planning and building departments, according to St. Helens Communication Officer Crystal King. The project is a multifamily housing complex with 239 units. It includes an 82-unit apartment building, five low-rise apartment buildings, and four townhouse style buildings.

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necessary. “Columbia County strongly encourages its residents to get vaccinated but has no plans to mandate County employee vaccinations,” Columbia County Public Information Officer Mark Pacheco told The Chronicle. “Columbia County Commissioners are vigilantly watching the case counts and are determined to keep our community healthy.” Columbia County Commissioners, the Public Health Department, and local partners have taken various actions to address the spread of the COVID-19 virus, according to Pacheco. The range of actions include: • Instituting building safety measures such as installing clear acrylic partitions and encouraging social distancing. • Several County departments have moved to an appointment-driven service model. • Complying with the statewide mask mandate. • Maintaining active communications with health care professionals. • Establishing vaccination

Community Development Partners (CDP), an affordable housing development company and Northwest Oregon Housing Authority (NOHA), which administers federal housing choice vouchers and owns and operates rental properties in Columbia, Clatsop and Tillamook counties, announced plans for the affordable housing community in June 2020 The developers then classified the project as a true intergenerational community, connecting working adults, families, and seniors through high quality affordable housing in an environment that encourages interaction and neighborliness, according to a release from the developers. The new development will

be situated on over 18 acres and includes a grove of old trees within natural protected wetlands. The release also stated that the St. Helens Apartments will provide desperately needed affordable housing options coupled with robust resident service opportunities for families and seniors within Columbia County. Units will be available to residents who make at or below 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Community services will be helmed by EngAGE, a culturally responsive organization with 20 years of experience changing lives through transformative affordable, multigenerational apartment communities.

A community building is central to the site and is designed to be where families and seniors come together around a large gathering space with a full kitchen for multigenerational meals and social events. The building also includes rooms for studying/ tutoring, a computer room, tv room, and shared conference rooms. The site has been designed to take advantage of the on-site wetlands by including a trail system that runs along its edge and ample outdoor spaces for recreational opportunities, including grass fields, picnic and BBQ areas, and gardening areas with fruit trees allowing residents to grow and share culturally relevant foods.

and testing sites. • Administering a program to provide vaccinations at places of business. • Providing home visit vaccinations and transportation to testing and vaccination sites for those who require it. • Managing contact tracing programs. • Performing extensive awareness outreach in the form of social media, billboards, print, and radio; as well as attending many public events and festivals to provide information and vaccinations. • Operating the VaxMobile, an SUV wrapped with vaccination advertising, which is used for county business and in local parades. • Providing access to quarantine living for those who need it. • Ensuring continued outreach to the Columbia County community.

“The priorities of the Columbia County Board of Commissioners continue to be maintaining a positive line of communication with the community, protecting public health and economic security, and providing reliable access to vaccinations and current information,” Pacheco said. “We ask that everyone be safe, treat each other with civility and respect, and make responsible decisions as we continue to navigate through the pandemic.” State and local health officials said the steady, sharp rise in COVID-19 cases are primarily among those people who have not been vaccinated.

daily cases and hospitalizations. The report finds the effective reproduction rate — the expected number of secondary cases that a single case generates — was estimated at 1.17 on Aug. 18, projecting a slight decline in the estimated growth of new cases from last week’s modeling scenario. At that level of transmission, the report estimates 970 cases per 100,000 people, or 2,900 daily cases and 160 hospitalizations for the twoweek period ending between Sept. 8 and Sept. 21. The modeling report also predicted a scenario based on a projected increase in facemask use among Oregonians between Aug. 18 and Aug. 31. If the trend of Oregonians complying with the protective measure were to increase from 65% to 80% among the susceptible population, the

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By the numbers The Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA), COVID-19 forecast released Friday, Sept. 3, projects a slight slowing in

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The development is envisioned as a true intergenerational community, connecting working adults, families, and seniors through high quality affordable housing in an environment that encourages interaction and neighborliness, according to a release from the developers.

growth of new daily cases would be somewhat slower — at an estimated 870 per 100,000 people. That translates to 2,600 new cases and 140 hospitalizations by Sept. 21. COVID-19 hospitalizations The number of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 across Oregon reached 1,172 as of Friday, Sept. 3 according to the OHA, which also reported 24 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 3,272 and there were 2,379 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of Sept. 3, bringing the state total to 283,873.

Vaccinations remain the most effective tool for slowing the spread of COVID-19, according to the OHA. Oregonians are also encouraged to wear masks when in indoor public spaces and when outdoors among crowds and to reconsider their activities in the coming weeks as COVID-19 cases hover at or near the highest levels seen during the pandemic in Oregon. Free COVID-19 vaccinations are available at most pharmacies and health care clinics. Follow new developments at thechronicleonline.com and in the Wednesday print versions of The Chronicle.

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Campbell Park improvements move slowly ahead JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

Work on the Campbell Park sports court project has intensified over the past few weeks. The contractor has been conducting soil stabilization work around the sports courts. This step will help ensure the longevity of the new sports courts once they are installed, according to city officials. The Campbell Park sports court project will expand parking at the park, install new sports courts, and improve stormwater facilities and ADA access. The work was launched to replace the courts which city officials said had severely degraded since the original construction. The city plans to replace the four tennis courts and the basketball court at Campbell Park with three new sport courts to accommodate a variety of net sports, and the city council approved an exemption from the competitive bidding process to procure the work due to a lack of bids. The project is partially funded by a grant from Oregon Parks and Recreation for $187,024. Work completed so far includes demolition of the old sports courts, removal of vegetation around the area, and construction of a new culvert to prepare for expansion of the parking lot by 15 feet to allow approximately 25 new spaces, including two ADA spaces. In June, the St. Helens City Council approved a contract with Edge Development for the project for a total of $321,020 which includes a contingency amount. According to St. Helens

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Fire crews from Columbia River Fire & Rescue (CRFR) and the Oregon Department of Forestry work to put out the wildfire in steep terrain.

Work began in Aug. 2020 to renovate Campbell Park in west St. Helens.

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Deer Island wildfire JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

A wildfire in steep terrain near Deer Island triggered multiple calls to the area 9-11 dispatch center. At 3:09 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6, Columbia River Fire & Rescue (CRFR) crews were dispatched to the smoke in the area call near Anliker Road and Meissner Road in Deer Island. After significant search-

City Engineer Sue Nelson, the next steps for the project are: • Bring in rock to grade the area for the new sport courts • Set up forms and pour

the concrete slabs • Install the surfacing and striping for the various sports (tennis, pickleball, futsal, and basketball) • Install fencing around the tennis/futsal/pickleball courts

ing CRFR crews, along with a crew from the Oregon Department of Forestry, found and began to extinguish the fire. The size of the blaze was approximately 1-2 acres located in steep terrain towards the east end of Meissner Road. The details and cause of the fire were under investigation at press time. Fire officials ask that everyone remember we are still in high fire danger and burning is not allowed.

Because of current COVID-related material shortages and delays, Nelson said the entire project is not scheduled to be done until the end of the year.

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Legislative Redistricting, record kicker BRAD WITT Chronicle Guest Article

Much is happening in the state right now, and I’d like to bring your attention to some important information. Redistricting Every 10 years the United States Census is taken to determine population growth or decline, and where people are currently living. This information is used to determine how to redraw electoral lines to reflect population shifts and changes in demographics. In Oregon the state legislature will redraw the electoral lines using Census data and input from public testimony. Redistricting is important to ensure fair and equal representation in government and to allocate resources. How a district is drawn will impact how a community’s voice is heard and represented in our government. The Oregon Committees on Redistricting was to release draft maps on Sept. 3 during a committee hearing. These maps are not final, but will be used during the public hearings to give feedback and input to the Committees’ members.

Public Hearings on Redistricting will be held September 8-13. Due to COVID-19, all hearings will be virtual.

of any district) If you would like information on signing up to testify, go to this link: bit.ly/ TestifySignUp.

Here is the schedule:

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Wednesday, Sept. 8 • 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. (residents of Congressional District 1) • 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (residents of Congressional District 2) • 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (residents of Congressional District 3)

State economists have released Oregon’s quarterly Economic and Revenue Forecast. Oregon taxpayers will get a record $1.9 billion taken off their personal income taxes next year under the personal income tax kicker. This means that for the median household, with earnings between $35,000 to $40,000, the estimated savings is $420. For the average taxpayer with household income of $67,000 the savings will amount to $850. The top 1% of Oregon income earners, who bring in more than $442,700 annually could receive average kicker rebates of $16,880. And for the highest income earners, there could be a kicker worth $100,000. The tax relief comes at a time when Oregonians are feeling the impacts of the pandemic, drought conditions and wildfires. It signals that Oregon’s economy remains strong and puts us on a path for rapid economic recovery.

Thursday, Sept. 9 • 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. (residents of Congressional District 4) • 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (residents of Congressional District 5) • 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (residents of Congressional District 1) Friday, Sept. 10 • 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. (residents of Congressional District 2) • 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (residents of Congressional District 3) • 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (residents of Congressional District 4) Monday, Sept. 13 • 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. (residents of Congressional District 5) • 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (statewide: open to residents of any district) • 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (statewide: open to residents

Oregon COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations at all-time high

As we head to the beginning of the school year we are seeing a serious surge in COVID-19 infections due to the highly contagious Delta variant. In Oregon, the Delta variant is now tied to 90% of new cases. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) the Delta variant is more contagious and may cause up to twice as many infections as previous strains. The pandemic has now reached the highest levels ever experienced in Oregon, and as a result, at this time, there are only 43 ICU beds left in the entire state. This means that people suffering serious injury or illness, may not be able to access the live-saving medical care they need. In response to the dramatic increase in COVID-19 infections, and to keep our children safe and schools open, the Governor recently announced vaccination and masking mandates. Healthcare workers, K-12 educators, school staff and school volunteers will be required to be fully vaccinated by October 18 or six weeks after full

FDA approval of the vaccines. As a further safety measure, the Governor is requiring that educators, students and school staff wear masks at schools. In a school setting, because children under 12 are still not eligible for vaccination, masks are a critical mitigation measure to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Making sure all adults around students are fully vaccinated adds another layer of protection for students. The goal is to ensure our children, as well as our teachers and school staff, are able to safely return to in-person learning this fall, five days per week. The surge in COVID-19 cases is overwhelming Oregon’s health care system. In response, the Governor has deployed the National Guard and nurse strike teams, established temporary decompression units to free up bed space, and has formed a Hospital Crisis Prevention and response group to problem solve in real time during this ongoing hospital crisis. Vaccines are the best tool we have to protect ourselves and our communities from COVID-19 and the Delta variant. Talk to your doctor or healthcare provider to get the information you need to make an informed decision. According to OHA and the CDC,

all authorized vaccines are effective and work very well to protect you from getting very sick or dying from COVID-19. Everyone in Oregon age 12 and older is eligible to receive the vaccine, but it is your choice. If you would like to schedule an appointment for a vaccination you can follow this link: COVID-19 Vaccine in Oregon Stay in touch Even when I am not in Salem, I’m still working with constituents, community leaders and other elected officials on matters that impact our lives. We check our messages daily, so if you have a concern, comment or need help regarding a state issue or agency, please contact my office. I am honored to represent you in the Oregon House of Representatives, and look forward to hearing from you. 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 I limit my activities Over 26,000 vehicles per day commute from or pass thru Columbia County on each work day of which 73% exceed the basic rule, speeding, and 36% have burnt out lights, bald or improper tires, fail to stop at stop signs or yellow lights and talk on cell phones while holding them in their hands. And in addition, there are occasional accidents, robberies and shoplifting keeping our local city, county and state law enforcement officers on their toes. Much to the dismay of many of those who wrote their disapproval of Sheriff Pixley’s open letter to Governor Brown, COVID mandates are administrative rules administered under the authority of OSHA. They allow business owners and employees to refuse service and or access to places of business to those who are not vaccinated or who are not wearing a mask. If these individuals become violent or spit on the owners/ employers then they may call for law enforcement for assistance in which these individuals can be charged with criminal trespass or civil disturbance. Having had numerous surgeries, it is extremely difficult for me to breathe with a mask on so I limit my activities to meet Governor Brown’s mandates; and yes it is upsetting to see unmasked people acting carefree and enjoying life but it is a free country, or was. Joseph Turner Columbia City

Deeply disappointed In regards to Sheriff Pixley’s letter to Gov. Brown refusing to enforce public health mandates, I’d like to remind him of the Oregon Sheriff’s Code of Ethics

which requires him to “ ...develop self-restraint and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others.” and “...be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of my office.” Unfortunately, Sheriff Pixley has shown that he is willing to abandon the greater good of the community in favor of his personal biases. He is not a medical or public health expert yet he professes to speak on behalf of the citizens of Columbia County when it comes to mask and vaccine mandates and he is certainly not qualified to do so. These are not difficult measures for the majority of us to follow and many, many of us are more than willing to do what it takes to protect the health of the larger community. I am deeply disappointed in Sheriff Pixley’s leadership and as a committed voter in this county I will be looking forward to the next opportunity to vote for a new sheriff.

Questions for Sheriff Pixley

The office of Sheriff of Columbia County has limited powers and authority. Such do not include the decision-making power to determine whether or not our governor’s mandates are constitutional or not. A sheriff cannot elevate his authority to act like our Supreme Court. The example Sheriff Pixley is setting for our population in just deciding a governor’s mandate is not enforceable is detrimental to an organized society. Columbia County needs a new sheriff.

Sheriff Pixley, you penned an open letter on the behalf of myself and other citizens of Columbia County to Governor Brown. I hope you will read my open letter in response. As Sheriff you have discretion to decide how to enforce the law—including deciding to not enforce certain laws. The flipside to we the people of Columbia County entrusting you with this power is your responsibility to be honest about the law. In that spirit, I have five questions about the portion of your letter saying you will not enforce mask and vaccination mandates because “many consider [them] … unconstitutional.” (1) Before drafting your letter, did you consult county counsel regarding the constitutionality of state actions, and why those actions are or are not constitutional? (2) Of the “many” you have spoken with who think these regulations unconstitutional, how many are Columbia County residents? (3) How did these “many” people communicate with you? (4) What is the threshold of concern necessary to have a law declared unenforceable by the county sheriff? (5) Will you apply the process you chose here to other laws? If so, how should the people of Columbia County present sufficiently many people to secure non-enforcement of those laws? If not, what makes mask and vaccination laws different from other laws that various people dislike, think are unconstitutional, or consider to be otherwise invalid?

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“Each door is the possibility of a breach of security. We have significantly reduced that number, to about a third of what we have now.” Community connection Stockwell said beyond advantages for students and school staff, the new renovations will provide new opportunities for the community. “That is really a big part of our dream,” he said. “It will be set up so that the community will be able to use the athletic fields, our performing arts area, and our cafeteria, so it will be a really great space or the community to come together to play, to participate in activities, and performances. We are looking forward to this being a busy place all the time and being used well.” A key way to help the community utilize the building will be through the school district’s connection to the City of St. Helens Parks and Recreation programs. Stockwell said the connect began four years ago following a meeting with the City of St. Helens and the school district to propose using the schools as facilities for a park and recreation district. “The city was in the

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This flyover is a unique view of how the sun would shine onto the school campus athletic fields, giving designers an option of best positioning the fields for athletes sight.

process than of deciding how to start a parks and rec district, so it was perfect timing for the two of us to come together and since than we have done a lot of great work partnering, which has lead to the city sponsoring after school programs in our schools without costing taxpayers money by having to build additional facilities,” he said. “So that partnership benefits our kids and also our entire community.” Portable classrooms Eleven portable classrooms have been set up at the northwest side of the St. Helens High School campus to house

a portion of the students once demolition and construction begins. The district purchased some of the portable classrooms from other school districts, according to Stockwell, costing approximately $20,000 to $25,000 each. “We bought about half and we moved others from other campus locations,” he said. Soderstrom Architects, Cornerstone Project Management and Hoffman Construction began the renovation design work for the school project in April. Key aspects of the updates include: • Connecting buildings A,

B and C • Upgraded HVAC system • 21st century science classrooms • Improvements to Career Tech programs including a medical professional pathway • State of the art technology • Larger band and choir classrooms • Renovating and expanding sports fields • Redesigned school layout for easier access of community use History During public sessions in 2015, school officials listened to public concerns

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This is a conceptual drawing of what the front of St. Helens High School could look like when completed.

about the need for modern health, safety and education standards upgrades at the middle and high schools. Over a five-year period, a new middle school and a new options high school building were constructed. The district then worked with the community to develop a high school improvement plan that would address health, safety, building systems and education programs at the facility. In February, the board of directors referred the proposed bond to voters for the May 2020 ballot. Following the election, and due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the school board

voted to delay the sale of bonds until 2022. The delay would not impact the proposed construction schedule to the high school, according to a release from the St. Helens School District. Updates about the high school renovations are made during the regular public school board and the district’s bond oversight monthly committee meetings. Schedules and agendas of the meetings may be found at the St. Helens School District website. Follow this project at thechronicleonline.com and in the Wednesday print editions of The Chronicle.

Amani Center, food bank postpone fundraisers STAFF REPORT chroniclenews@countrymedia.net

The Amani Center (Columbia County Child Abuse Assessment Center) and Columbia Pacific Food Bank, the county’s regional food bank, have postponed their community fundraising events in response to the current rise in COVID-19 cases and to heed the warnings and suggestions provided by the Oregon Health Authority. In a release, the two nonprofits said with stronger mask mandates in place and the need for additional precautionary measures in large social gatherings,

neither organization felt it could provide the experience they were hoping with their fundraising events. Amani Center Development Coordinator Beth Pulito said that in April, when the nonprofit started planning the latest fundraiser, all trends indicated that an outdoor, in-person gathering would be highly likely to be held by Sept. 2021. “As case counts began to rise, especially in our county’s children, which is our main focus of health and safety in our agency’s mission, we could not, in good conscience, move forward with our event,” Pulito said. “We really

wanted to deliver what our guests were expecting and we felt that trying to make additional COVID-friendly accommodations to our already COVID-cautious plans would just create an event that wasn’t what our supporters had committed to. We are sad to cancel this year’s event but we know it was the right thing to do.” Pulito said her agency is committed to holding the fundraiser next year in the manner it was intended and the nonprofit will utilize many of the donated items received for an online auction that will still go live on Sept. 18. Columbia Pacific Food

Bank Development Director Meagan Fawcett said that so far, all of her agency sponsors and supporters have been understanding and supportive with the decision to postpone. “Some have even asked us to shift their investment towards our mission needs this year, encouraging us to ask for a renewed sponsorship commitment next year, when we’re able to hold the event,” Fawcett said. “The aspects of our fishing derby that set it apart and made it unique were the parts we were going to have to cancel. Instead of holding an event that fell short of our aspirations and lacked

the engagement we were eager to provide, we felt that canceling the event was the better choice for this year. In the long run, it will preserve the integrity and intentions of an event we intend to turn into an exciting annual gathering.” The agencies took different approaches in reaching their decisions, however, both Pulito and Fawcett said that their conversations with each other as they gathered information, weighed the pros and cons, and considered the health and safety risks to the community were helpful in informing their decisions. “It’s never easy to make

a decision like this, but having a reputable community partner to collaborate with, and in this instance commiserate with, is helpful,”Fawcett said. “I’m thankful we came to the same conclusion;” Pulito said. “It’s painful, but I feel like it’s easier to walk through this together and shows our community that we’re united in the same decision.” For information, contact Beth Pulito at the Amani Center at bpulito@amanicenter.org, or Meagan Fawcett at Columbia Pacific Food Bank at meagan@ cpfoodbank.org.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF that the two-year period for the redemption of real properties included in the 2019 delinquent tax lien foreclosure proceedings instituted by Columbia County, Oregon, on September 26, 2019 in the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Columbia Coun-

ty, Case No. 19-CV36647, and included in the General Judgment entered therein on September 26, 2019 will expire on September 26, 2021. All properties ordered sold under the General Judgment, unless redeemed on or before September 26,2021 will be deeded to

Columbia County, Oregon immediately on expiration of the period of redemption, and every right and interest of any person in such properties will be forfeited forever to Columbia County, Oregon. Mary Ann Guess, Columbia County Tax Collector.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA [Probate Department] In the Matter of the Estate of: RANDY MICHAEL HAGEDORN, deceased. Date of Death; April 22, 2021 Case No. 21PB05634 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative at Southwest

Portland Law Group, LLC, 8455 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Portland, Oregon 97225 within four (4) months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims will 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 Southwest Portland Law Group, LLC, the lawyers for the personal representative. DATED AND FIRST PUB-

LISHED ON September 1, 2021. Carole Berke, Personal Representative. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Carole Berke, 8605 SW Bohmann Pkwy, Portland, Oregon 97223, caroleberke@comcast.net. ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Jeremy R. James, OSB NO. 123506, Southwest Portland Law Group, LLC, 8455 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy, Portland, Oregon 97225. Tel: 503-206-6401, Fax: 503-214-8962.

OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA In the Matter of the Estate of Patricia R. Deshazer, Deceased. Case No. 21PB05688 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to

the undersigned personal representative at 1580 N. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, OR 97138, 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 attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published August 25, 2021. Personal Representative: Jacqueline Fletcher, P.O. Box 458, Long Beach, WA 98631. Attorney for Personal Representative: Macon Benoit, Campbell & Popkin, LLC, 1580 N. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, OR 97138, (503) 738-8400.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA In the Matter of the Estate of JUDITH RACHELLE SWANSON, Deceased. No. 21PB03893 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers

attached, to the undersigned personal representative at the address below, 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 representa-

tive, or the attorneys for the personal representative. Dated and first published May 26, 2021. LORI HARRIS-GONZALEZ, Personal Representative c/o Lucas & Associates, LLC Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 519, Rainier, OR 97048. Phone: 503-556-3741, FAX: 503-556-0708, lucasatty@ yahoo.com.

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57. *Stars Hollow Luke’s love interest 61. *Louise Jefferson’s husband 64. Like a solitaire player 65. Government Printing Office 67. Home to BYU 69. Request to Geico 70. Calendar mo. 71. Gladdened 72. 36 inches 73. *Jake and ____ of “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” 74. Rub off

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26. Dig, so to speak 27. King of the gods in Wagner’s “Das Rheingold” 29. Barber shop sound 31. Civil Rights icon 32. Ancient city in Africa 33. *Javen’s companion on “Temptation Island” or Lamb Chops’ puppeteer 34. *Marge Simpson’s husband 36. Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence 38. Kind of gin 42. Follow as a consequence 45. Bald Eagle to Americans, e.g. 49. Old Man’s turf, according to Hemingway 51. Capital of the Republic of Macedonia 54. Fraternity letter 56. Trial’s partner 57. Like a doily 58. Paella pot 59. Big cat sound 60. Blyton or Bagnold 61. Like a bloody horror movie 62. Romantic painter Francisco ____ 63. December 24 and 31, e.g. 66. *Jim’s co-worker and wife on “The Office” 68. Type of poem

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KIDNAPPING From Page A1

• Choose caregivers — babysitters, childcare providers, and nannies — carefully and check their references. If you’ve arranged for someone to pick up your kids from

school or daycare, discuss the arrangements beforehand with your kids and with the school or childcare center. • Avoid dressing your kids in clothing with their names on it — children tend to trust adults who know their names. The website also encourages parents to talk to their

children about strangers. One of the challenges of being a parent is teaching your kids to be cautious without filling them with fear or anxiety,” the website states. “Talk to your kids often about safety, and give them the basics on how to avoid and escape potentially dangerous situations.”

Assisted Living At Home Caregiving advice by Nurse Navigator Katie Klem

Q: WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP YOUR LOVED ONE GET BETTER FASTER AFTER A HOSPITAL OR REHAB STAY? Part 1 of 7

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Hate crimes in Oregon STAFF REPORT chroniclenews@countrymedia.net

The FBI has released the 2020 Hate Crime Report that shows there were 271 single bias incidents reported in 2020 in Oregon and 170 single bias incidents reported in 2019. The FBI report finds 360 reported victims in 2020 in Oregon and 242 reported victims in 2019. The victim numbers include both single bias and multiple bias incidents. Nationally, there were 7,554 single bias incidents reported in 2020, and 7,081 single bias incidents reported in 2019. Nationally, there were 10,528 reported victims in 2020, and 8,812 reported victims in 2019. These victim numbers represent single bias incidents. According to the FBI report, the key takeaways from 2020 Hate Crimes Report are: • The bias motivator in about 70% of Oregon incidents was race/ethnicity/ancestry. Victims perceived as Black were the racial group targeted most frequently. • Religion was the motivator in about 10% of cases. Victims perceived as Jewish were the religious group targeted most frequently. • Sexual orientation was the motivator in about 10% of reported Oregon incidents. • Gender identity was the motivator in about 3% of reported Oregon incidents.

a race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender or gender identity. There are a number of federal laws that give FBI the ability to investigate hate crimes. Those laws generally require some kind of criminal act AND a finding that the person committing the act did so because he/she was motivated by bias. The criminal act can include offenses such as murder, assault, arson, and it generally requires the use or threat of force or violence. For an incident to qualify as a federal hate crime, the subject(s) must have acted wholly or in part based on the victim’s actual or perceived status. This is generally consistent with state law. Under federal law, bias motivators include: • Race • Ethnicity • National origin • Disability • Religion • Gender • Gender identity • Sexual orientation In Oregon, 207 of 234 agencies voluntarily submitted data for the current 2020 report. Anyone who has information about or believes they are a victim of a federal hate crime should contact the FBI by phone at 1-800-CALL-FBI or online at tips.fbi.gov.

FBI role in investigating hate crimes

Public Awareness Campaign

The UCR program specifically defines a hate crime as a criminal offense motivated, in whole or in part, by the offender’s bias or biases against

Hate crimes are the highest priority of the FBI’s civil rights program because of the devastating impact they have on families and communities.

Hate crimes are not only an attack on the victim—they are meant to threaten and intimidate an entire community. We know that, historically, hate crimes are underreported. To help our community recognize the importance of the issue and to encourage people to report incidents to law enforcement, the FBI in Oregon is launching a hate crimes awareness campaign. This campaign began Wednesday, Sept. 1. “Those who traffic in hate target the most vulnerable in our community based on how they look, what they believe, and who they love,” FBI Oregon Special Agent in Charge Kieran L. Ramsey said. “The FBI has an important role in investigating these cases, but we know that we need help from our community partners both to encourage victims to come forward and to help identify these criminals.” The FBI has been coordinating efforts with various leaders within diverse communities to identify and engage vulnerable populations through the channels and platforms that are most effective for any given organization. The campaign also includes paid advertising: Digital billboards (by Lamar and Pacific Outdoor) running in Beaverton, Clackamas, Milwaukie, Salem, Corvallis, and Medford. • Bus benches (Tri-Met) in Portland • Radio ads (Jam’n 107.5 and Z100) • TV ads (Univision/ KUNP) • Web ads • Social media ads (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter)

A: Before we begin this discussion, I want to thank all the people who read this advice column. Your feedback helps me to know that the recommendations I give are actionable and helpful. Recently, we have been discussing strategies for reducing the cost of in-home care. Also, many great questions have come up from the last two sessions of ONE FALL CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING and that is what has inspired me to begin this series on how to help your loved one get better faster after a hospital or rehab stay. The cost of in-home care skyrockets when an aging loved one is hospitalized and or

placed in a rehabilitation facility. The sooner they get better, the lower the cost of care. So why does being in the hospital or rehab so threatening to the independence of an older adult? There are 3 reasons; first, physical inactivity weakens the human body. When you put an older person in a hospital, the environment is new, different and frightening and the doctor might order bed rest or the nurses keep the patients in the bed to avoid falls. For every day that an older adult stays in a bed, he/she loses 3-5 days of body strength and up to seven days for patients with Parkinson’s. Second, is dehydration.

The human body needs two liters of fluid per day and most often the hospital patient gets dehydrated from a change in nutrition. Third, is complexity of the medical incident that took them to the hospital in the first place. How can you help you loved one? Start by having an advocate or family member at their bedside to provide mental stimulation, reassurance, reorientation and advocacy. Someone who can tell you what is happening at the hospital and who can ensure that your loved one is getting good care. To learn more about how to provide that advocacy support for your loved one call or email me today.

Katie Klem is a certified elder care consultant and CCO of COMFORT Makers & Comforting Medical Supply. 139 N. 21st St., St. Helens, OR 97051 Phone: 503-369-2460 Email: Katie@comfort-makers.com

Position: Dental Assistant Position Summary:

Our office is looking for a friendly, bright, self motivated individual to join our team. You will be responsible for general clinic administrative work and maintenance, as well as completing lab work under the direction of the dentist. Your primary responsibility is to prepare the examination rooms for appointments by sterilizing instruments and ensuring all necessary equipment is ready for the dentist. You would also assist the dentist during their procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating their needs throughout the appointment. You would update and maintain client’s dental records, perform routine dental polishings, and advise patients on recommended oral hygiene.

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Healthy Smiles of Scappoose is a fixture of the local community. We have been serving patients for over 50 years throughout the area. Our patients know us, and we know them. We are recognized as the go-to family dental practice because of our loyal team and our commitment to health. Due to growth and expansion, as well as retirement of one of our long-term employees, we are looking for an assistant to join our cohesive team. This is a full-time position (4 days/week, ~32 hours/week) working Monday through Thursday. We have long-term employees at our practice. The newest hire has been here for 3 years. Some of our employees have worked for us for decades. This demonstrates our commitment to our employees. This is not just “a job” but rather a livelihood. We are committed to employee appreciation, kindness, understanding, and a positive mindset. Our overriding goal is to first find a person who will enjoy being a member of our team, both as part of the organization as a whole and specifically with our incredible team of dental professionals. Characteristics that we are looking for include: • Team collaborative outlook, • Patient-centric and solutions/problem solving approach, • Fun-natured and a sense of humor, • Good communication skills (written and verbal) • Self-motivated attitude, • A desire to make a difference We are committed to each employee’s success. As such, we invest time, energy, and money in onboarding and training to ensure competency and confidence with the type and kind of patients we serve. This, combined with your qualifications, represents a winning formula for long-term professional success.

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Our practice offers a relaxed work environment, places a high value on work/life balance, and located in Scappoose. This position offers an excellent benefit package that includes: PTO, paid holidays, medical insurance, dental services for you and your immediate family, and a retirement plan. Starting salary will depend on experience and qualifications. If you believe this opportunity represents a fit for you, please send a cover letter and an up-to-date resume to: jessica@healthysmilesofscappoose.com

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When Nature Calls With Helen Mirren (N) CBS Fall Preview (N) Young Sheldon

The Hustler “A Real Imposter at Work” (N) KATU News at 11 (N) Jimmy Kimmel Live! Bull A woman goes against legal advice. KOIN 6 News at 11 Late Show-Colbert (:12) Homestead Rescue “Flood Zone Rescue” A family is rescued from a flood zone. (N) Grant’s Getaways Inside Edition (N) Dateline NBC “Suspicion in Silver City” KGW News at 11 (N) Tonight Show Shakespeare and Hathaway -- Private Inspector Morse “Masonic Mysteries” Morse’s longtime girlfriend is murdered. Call Me Kat Call Me Kat 10 O’Clock News (N) 11 O’Clock News (N) (:35) People (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) Sydney to the Max Almost Never (:05) Big City Greens Big City Greens Miraculous: Ladybug Miraculous: Ladybug 9 O’Clock News (N) The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Family Guy Family Guy The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Wipeout “America’s Finest” Wipeout “The Wrecking Family”

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College Football Florida at South Florida. From Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. Lucky Dog “Otis” Innovation Nation Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League (Taped) One Shot Away (N) Football Tribute Osama bin Laden: The Finish The Flight That Fought Back The Flight That Fought Back Paid Program Premier League Soccer Chelsea vs Aston Villa. (N) (Live) Prem Goal Zone SciGirls Biz Kid$ Garden Smart Garden Home Quilting Arts Love of Quilting College Football Oregon at Ohio State. From Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (N) (Live) College Football Pittsburgh at Tennessee. From Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. (N) (Live) Big City Greens Big City Greens Miraculous: Ladybug Miraculous: Ladybug Miraculous: Ladybug Miraculous: Ladybug Garden Time Southern Liv The Carbonaro Effect Miracle Blade Paid Program Paid Program Seinfeld Seinfeld “The Keys” Wipeout A rock ’n’ roll father-daughter duo. Wipeout “Big Ball Energy” (DVS)

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Sunday NFL Countdown (N) (Live) Big City Greens Big City Greens George Lopez

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(5:15) NFL Football Baltimore Ravens at Las Vegas Raiders. (N) (Live) KOIN 6 News at 6 (N) CBS Evening News Extra (N) Ent. Tonight Street Outlaws: Memphis “Raising Arizona” Street Outlaws: Memphis: Full Throttle (N) KGW News KGW News at 6:30 The Good Stuff (N) Inside Edition This Old House BBC News PBS NewsHour (N) 6 O’Clock News (N) People Family Feud (5:00) NFL Football Baltimore Ravens at Las Vegas Raiders. (N) (Live) (4:45) Zombies (2018) Almost Never (:05) Big City Greens Big City Greens Family Feud Family Feud The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy

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KATU News at 6 (N) (Live) KOIN 6 News at 6 (N) CBS Evening News Deadliest Catch “Wicked Game” KGW News KGW News at 6:30 Ask This Old House BBC News 6 O’Clock News (N) 30 for 30 (N) Sydney to the Max Almost Never Family Feud Family Feud Family Guy Family Guy

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KATU News at 11 (N) ROH Wrestling KOIN 6 News at 11 Graham Bensinger (:10) Expedition Unknown KGW News at 11 (N) Saturday Night Live Beecham House Go Nitro Go Nitro SportsCenter (N) (Live) Disney’s Magic Bake-Off “Bunk’d” Storm of Suspicion “Hurricane Murder” (:15) Wipeout “OMFG Girl Run!”

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KATU News This Morning Sunday (N) (Live) CBS News Sunday Morning (N) Local Knowledge Legendary Locations It’s How You

Your Voice Sharyl Attkisson This Week With George Stephanopoulos (N) Ocean Treks Sea Rescue Face the Nation (N) The NFL Today (N) (Live) NFL Football Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills. (N) (Live) Legendary Locations Legendary Locations Dino Hunters “Rex Revealed” (:10) Deadliest Catch “Wicked Game” Meet the Press (N) Ryder Cup Special 2020 Tokyo Paralympics Paralympic Daytime Show. (Taped) Dinosaur Train Arthur (DVS) Rick Steves’ Europe Rick Steves’ Europe Nature NOVA Animals with extreme armaments. FOX NFL Kickoff (N) (Live) FOX NFL Sunday (N) (Live) NFL Football Seattle Seahawks at Indianapolis Colts. (N) (Live) ESPN Original Documentaries Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Miraculous: Ladybug Miraculous: Ladybug Miraculous: Ladybug Miraculous: Ladybug FOX NFL Kickoff (N) (Live) FOX News Sunday With Chris Wallace (N) America’s Heartland Biz Kid$ DragonFlyTV Think Big George Lopez George Lopez George Lopez Seinfeld Seinfeld Seinfeld Wipeout “Invasion of the Big Balls”

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Celebrity Family Feud (N) (DVS) The Chase (N) (DVS) Big Brother (N) The Equalizer “Reckoning” Alaskan Bush People “Chaos and Catastrophe” The Browns reflect on a chaotic year. (N) Sports Sunday Grant’s Getaways Straight Talk (N) Guilt on Masterpiece Max and Jake run down an old man. (DVS)

Family Feud Family Feud Dog Tales Animal Rescue Sneak Peek Fantasy Island “The Big Five Oh” (N) Family Guy (5:00) MLB Baseball New York Yankees at New York Mets. (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter With Scott Van Pelt (N) (Live) Raven’s Home Raven’s Home Sydney to the Max Sydney to the Max Jessie Jessie Jessie Jessie Mike & Molly Mike & Molly The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory NCIS An old family friend pleads with Gibbs. NCIS: New Orleans “Monolith” (5:30) ›› “Aquaman” (2018, Action) Jason Momoa. Aquaman must save Atlantis from his power-hungry brother. The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

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KATU Town Hall: A Matter of Trust America’s Funniest Home Videos KOIN 6 News CBS Weekend News 60 Minutes (Season Premiere) (N) Alaskan Bush People “Bull by the Horns” Alaskan Bush People “Bear Meets Girl” (5:20) NFL Football Chicago Bears at Los Angeles Rams. (N) (Live) Oregon Art Beat Outdoor Idaho The Great British Baking Show

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