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The Columbia Press 1 50 ¢ Clatsop County’s Independent Weekly www.thecolumbiapress.com Vol. 5, Issue 28 July 9, 2021 Celebrating the Fourth with frivolity and flair Seth Conner A fawn peeks out from the brush. Beware of area’s burgeoning baby critter population The Columbia Press Forest babies are everywhere. Elk calves and adolescent elk are roaming through the region. And deer fawns with their spotted backs can be seen wandering through town with their mothers. “Baby deer have been spotted throughout the park!” Lewis and Clark National Historical Park proclaimed June 29 on its Facebook page. “Visitors -- and rangers -- have been fawning over them. While they’re very en-deer- ing, remember to keep your distance from all wildlife - for their safety and yours!” Each year, Oregon State Police’s Fish and Wildlife Division remind people See ‘Critters’ on Page 6 The Columbia Press Warrenton threw a heck of a Fourth of July party Sunday, the largest local event since pandemic restric- tions lifted. Thousands lined Main Avenue and Ninth Street to catch a glimpse of clowns, decorated horses, and peo- ple dressed up as bacon, waffles and coffee. There was fancy maneuvering on lawn equipment, goats in tutus, and a cheer squad doing cartwheels on the hot pavement. Josh Thompson, the beloved janitor at Warrenton Grade School, received top honors for his entry “Jan- itor Josh.” Thompson has raised money for Court Ap- pointed Special Advocates and foster care groups by See ‘Parade’ on Page 4 Inside: Parade trophy winners, Page 4. More photos on our Facebook page and at thecolum- biapress.com Cindy Yingst/The Columbia Press Above: Arnie’s Cafe employees and friends dress as breakfast favorites. Below: Waiting for the parade. Cindy Yingst/The Columbia Press A member of the cheer team from Warrenton Kids Inc. spots a friend in the crowd. DIVE INTO A LOWER RATE. From auto to home, you can spend less on your loans and save more for your nest egg. Call, visit, or log on to learn about the many benefits of membership. 85 W Marine Dr Astoria 2315 N Roosevelt Dr Seaside 1771 SE Ensign Ln Warrenton www.tlcfcu.org | 503.842.7523 ILikeTLC FibreFamily Federally Insured By NCUA
