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NORTH COAST THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 Planned power outage in Warrenton during repairs The outage is scheduled to begin at 11 p.m. Mon- WARRENTON — Ap- day and last until 6 a.m. SUR[LPDWHO\ 3DFL¿F Tuesday, although power Power customers in south ZLOO EH UHVWRUHG DW WKH ¿UVW Warrenton will lose power opportunity. overnight Monday and into The affected area in- 7XHVGD\ PRUQLQJ 3DFL¿F cludes Warrenton, from the Power crews will replace a south end of the Youngs transmission line supplying Bay Bridge, south along the Warrenton substation, U.S. Highway 101 to Cul- along with other maintenance. laby Lake, east to the Asto- The Daily Astorian ria Regional Airport, south past Fort Clatsop and west to Hammond, Fort Stevens State Park and areas along Ridge Road. For more information, call 3DFL¿F 3RZHU DW 7070. Any outages during that time in other parts of the community should contin- XH WR EH UHSRUWHG WR 3DFL¿F Power at 1-877-508-5088. Two injured in semitruck crash The Daily Astorian A semitruck hauling hard- ZRRGÀRRUVFURVVHGWKHFHQ- terline of U.S. Highway 30 near Knappa Wednesday and struck two vehicles, injuring the two drivers. Semitruck driver Jeremy Comer, 37, of Gladstone, was traveling westbound at about 1:40 p.m. when he crossed into the oncoming lane on the Ferris Creek Bridge at milepost 85. He struck a 2015 Toy- ota Camry driven by Erin Duncan, 48, of Joshua Tree, Calif., and a 2015 Toyota Ta- coma pickup driven by Tim- othy O’Conner, 67, Astoria. Duncan was transported by Medics to Columbia Me- morial Hospital. Her condi- tion has not been released. O’Connor was transported to Legacy Emanuel Medical &HQWHU LQ 3RUWODQG ZLWK ¿YH broken ribs and a fractured vertebrae, according to the Clatsop County Sheriff’s Of- ¿FH 7KH VKHULII¶V RI¿FH FLWHG Comer for careless driving. U.S. Highway 30 was closed for nearly an hour while crews cleared the VFHQH 7KH VKHULII¶V RI¿FH was assisted by the Oregon Department of Transporta- tion, Knappa Fire Depart- ment and Medix. All three vehicles were substantially damaged in the crash. OBITUARIES Harold Lloyd Allsup Warrenton Feb. 29, 1928 — Aug. 31, 2015 Harold L. Allsup 87, of Warrenton, Ore., of Zeta Psi Fraternity, and he met his wife died following a long struggle with Alzhei- Nancy at a sorority/fraternity function. They mer’s disease on Monday, Aug. 31, 2015. Hal were married on Jan. 21, 1956, and would have celebrated their 60th wedding anni- had lived in the Veteran’s Home in versary next year. In his spare time, The Dalles, Ore., for the past 21 Hal went on to study at McGeorge months. He was a leap year baby, School of Law and also became a Cal- born on Feb. 29, 1928, to Martin and ifornia real estate broker. Hal worked Eileene Allsup in Carter, Okla. for the California Department of Wa- Hal is survived by his wife, Nan- ter Resources for 32 years before retir- cy, and their four children, Cheryl A. ing and moving to the Oregon Coast. Allsup-Morris, Brett Simpson Allsup He was a senior engineering geologist and his wife, Ilje, Suzanne Lynn Har- for the California State Water Project. ris and her husband, Tom, and David +DO ORYHG ¿VKLQJ DQG FDPSLQJ Andrew Allsup, all of Oregon. He Harold with his family, played basketball un- was blessed with eight grandchil- Allsup til his mid-60s, earned a brown belt dren, Mark R. Allsup and his wife in karate, built a 17-foot sailboat, and Leah of Oregon, Megan A. Morris of New York, Caroline A. Allsup-Ropp and her won the Folsom Lake Summer Regatta. Hal husband Tyler, Erik A. Allsup, Ian Q. Allsup, loved history, science, and was an avid reader, Danielle M. Allsup, Luke J. Allsup and Kaley with an extensive library. In his retirement he L. Harris, a great-grandson, Owen A. Allsup, took up golf and was a member of the Gearhart and his “adopted” granddaughter Tia Hoelsher, Golf Links Men’s Club. A celebration of life is being planned for a all of Oregon. Hal was passionate about his country and later date. The family asks that any remembrances be proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Hal was assigned to an aircraft carrier, in the form of donations to the Clatsop County the USS Boxer. He was stationed in Guam for Animal Shelter, 1315 19th St., Warrenton, OR 97146-7405 and/or Grace Episcopal Church over a year. After the war, Hal enrolled at the Universi- Food Bank, 1545 Franklin Ave., Astoria, OR ty of California at Los Angeles and graduated, 97103-3717. Hal passed away peacefully with his family with honors, earning a B.S. from the School of by his side. Geology in 1955. He was a member Fundraiser set for mentoring program The Daily Astorian WARRENTON — Clat- sop County’s Lunch Buddy Mentoring Program wants people to “Take the Plunge” at a fundraising event at 1 p.m. Saturday at Coffenbury Lake in Fort Stevens State Park. Participants will run into the lake and out again — like a “Polar Plunge,” said Exec- utive Director Mary Jackson. There will be games for children, water and a healthy snack at this family event. The Lunch Buddy Men- toring Program envisions that “all children have the opportunity to have a caring relationship with a support- ive adult.” The program pairs adult mentors with at-risk children or those struggling in school. They meet one day a week during the lunch hour. The program serves all elementary and middle schools in the county. In each school there are at least 10 to 20 students waiting for adult mentors. “It takes about an hour D ZHHN EXW WKH EHQH¿WV DUH huge,” said Jackson. Cost of the fundraiser is $20 for adults and $10 for children. Parking is $5. For information or registration, call 503-440-0368 or email lunchbuddy.mp@gmail.com Exchange Street closing for water line work The Daily Astorian Astoria Public Works is closing Exchange Street between 14th and 15th streets on Mon- day and Tuesday while installing a new water line to Fort George Brewery and Public House. The closure is expected to take place each day between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., or until the work is completed. The schedule is subject to change because of weather conditions. For questions, call Astoria Public Works at 503-325-3524. 3A Mary Isabel Nordlander Astoria June 22, 1934 — Aug. 6, 2015 Mary Isabel Nordlander, the former Mary and Roger Nordlander and Joy of Port Or- Johnston of Astoria, Ore., died on Aug. 6, chard, Wash.; eight step-grandchildren and 17 step-great-grandchildren. 2015, in her 82nd year. She was predeceased by her par- She is survived by her husband, ents, Maurice and Isabel Johnston; Robert Nordlander. She is also a brother and sister-in-law, Sam survived by her brother, George and Marcie Johnston; a sister-in- Johnston and Marjorie of Listow- law, Delores Haggland; and one el, Ontario, Canada; and nieces great-nephew. and nephews, Bruce Johnston and Visitation and a funeral were held Swantje Gerkins of Crivitz, Germa- on Aug. 14 at Knox Presbyterian ny; Jim Johnston and Kate Albert Church, Listowel, with internment of Martensville, Saskatchewan; and in Fairview Cemetery, Listowel. Nancy Rothwell and Allan, Doug Mary The arrangements were entrusted Johnston and Laura, Dave Johnston Nordlander to the Listowel Community Family and Christine, Elizabeth Johnston, Funeral Home, Listowel, Ontario. Kenneth Johnston and Georgina Donations to the Heart and Stroke Founda- Johnston, all of Listowel; and 16 great-nieces tion or Knox Presbyterian Church, Listowel, and nephews. She is also survived by her stepchildren, would be appreciated as expressions of sym- Steve Nordlander and Kate of Cypress, Tex- pathy, and can be arranged through the funeral as; Nancy Nordlander of Tillamook, Ore.; home. For online updates: www.dailyastorian.com W A NTED Alder and Maple Saw Logs & Standing Timber N orth w es t H a rdw oods • Lon gview , W A Contact: Steve Axtell • 360-430-0885 or John Anderson • 360-269-2500 PLEASE ADOPT A PET! Riley Daily Astorian/File Photo Runners take off on the beach in front of Tolovana Beach State Park in 2014. ‘Race the Wave’ helps preparedness Management Agency Region ;RI¿FHDQG'2*$0, The race begins at NeCus’ Park, 268 Beaver St. Finish line and preparedness fair near the tsunami supply cache site on Elk Creek Road. The $35 registration in- cludes timing and a free T-shirt. The one-mile walk/roll and pre- paredness fair are open to all and don’t require registration. For more information call 971- 673-0628 with questions about the race, course route or terrain. A nnual B luegrass C arnival F undraiser www.dogsncats.org CLATSOP COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER • 861-PETS 1315 SE 19th St. • Warrenton | Tues-Sat 12-4pm BAY BREEZE BOARDING S ATUR D AY • S EP T . 19 • 11 AM - 3 P M TH THIS SPACE SPONSORED BY SHANGHAIED 2 N IG H TS ON LY ! T u rvey y s p o T retu rn s w ith the 12th a nnua l Lighthouse Christian Church A Lighthouse of Hope 88786 Dellmoor Loop Warrenton, OR • 503.738.5182 www.LighthouseChristianChurchOregon.com FOOD • B B Q • LIVE M US IC • D UNK TANK S LID ES • OB S TACLE COURS ES • B OUNCERS P RIZES • GAM ES • B INGO • B AK E S ALE B ring the F am ily! Portion of the proceeds w ill benef it S HS Robotics C RO W N IN G O F M IS S V IVIAN & V IRGIN IA F RID AY & SATU RD AY S EPTEM BER 18 & 19 • 7PM Tickets: $15-$20 Sponsored by Napa Auto Parts of Warrenton A fundraiser for new bathrooms at the ASOC Playhouse ASOC Playhouse: 129 W. 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The run begins along the beach, follows a scenic evac- uation route through the city and ends out of the tsunami inundation zone. A post-race preparedness fair will feature grilled hot dogs, games and giveaways, a photo booth and more. Registration includes a race T-shirt, timing, swag bag, and shuttle service between the race start, end and prepared- ness fair. A1-mile preparedness walk/roll along a fully paved evacuation route offers anoth- er chance to practice. The free walk/roll is suitable for inter- ested those in walking a short- er distance, as well as people of limited mobility. Evacuation maps are avail- able at OregonTsunami.org as ZHOODVDWORFDO¿UHVWDWLRQV Being able to quickly move to high ground is crit- ical. A tsunami caused by a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake will hit the Oregon coast in as little as 15 minutes. The earthquake will be the only warning that a tsunami is about to arrive. 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