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The Columbia Press 1 Clatsop County’s Independent Weekly www.thecolumbiapress.com UO study State should try new tactics to get folks vaccinated 50 ¢ Vol. 5, Issue 33 August 13, 2021 Business left in limbo while city demands fixes By Cindy Yingst The Columbia Press By Jim Murez University of Oregon Oregon could make further in- roads in vaccinating residents against COVID-19 if officials shift their method for reaching those who remain hesitant to get the shots, a study by the Univer- sity of Oregon finds. A recent survey conducted by two UO faculty members, “Achieving Covid-19 Herd Immunity in Oregon: Progress & Challenges,” showed that a notable number of those who are yet unvac- cinated could still be persuaded to do so using the right approach; the key is finding which would be most effective, the study’s authors wrote. Oregon is ahead of most states when it comes to COVID-19 vaccination rates, with more than 70 percent of adults at least partially vaccinated. But the rates vary widely around the state, ranging from more than 70 per- cent vaccinated in certain counties to less than 40 percent in others. Ben Clark and Robert Parker of Sturgeon Paul’s processes fish and sells bait to both commercial and sport fishermen. The business sits on property leased from the city of War- renton. Left: Hammond Marina at low tide Wednesday morn- ing. Cindy Yingst See ‘Vaccinations’ on Page 4 A vendor at Hammond Marina received frustrating news Tuesday night when city commissioners de- clined to approve the transfer of his business to a new vendor until all violations of his lease are remedied. The land where Sturgeon Paul sits is owned by the city of Warren- ton; the structure and business on top of the land are owned by Paul Leitch, who leases the land from the city for $1,129 per month. “This has been drug out too long. What was there was already there,” an angry Leitch said to commis- sioners moments after the meeting was adjourned. Earlier that day, building inspec- tors and the city toured the prop- erty and found building code vio- lations and violations of the lease, City Manager Linda Engbretson said. Specifically, plumbing and electrical work had been done without permits and it appeared living quarters had been added, a violation of both the lease and zon- ing laws. See ‘Lease’ on Page 6 BottleDrop makes returning recyclables easy The Columbia Press Clatsop County gets its first bulk bottle and can redemption center Friday, Aug. 13, fol- lowing a ribbon cutting at Fred Meyer that in- cludes local politicians. “We’re excited to be able to provide this new convenience for our customers,” said Jeffery Temple, Fred Meyer’s director of corporate af- fairs. The new BottleDrop facility is the first of its kind on the North Oregon Coast, he said. It’s a welcome change for those who want to do the responsible thing by recycling alumi- num cans. No more waiting in long lines with sketchy people or dealing with machines that frequently break. Instead, residents have the option of re- deeming Oregon 10-cent refund containers through bagged bulk recycling instead of re- deeming them one container at a time. Bag drop locations make it fast and easy for residents to return, redeem and recycle quali- fying beverage containers in BottleDrop green bags, which can be purchased at the Warren- ton store. Customers also can sign up for a BottleDrop account at the store kiosk and print bag tag See ‘BottleDrop’ on Page 4 Customers wait outside the old recycling center on Tuesday.
