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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015 NORTH COAST 3A County seeks support for Special Diabetes Program By KYLE SPURR The Daily Astorian The Clatsop County Board of Commissioners approved a letter Wednesday to U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) for his support extending the feder- al Special Diabetes Program, which supports research into diabetes cures. The letter, penned by Chairman Scott Lee, asks Wyden to support a multiyear extension of funding for the federal program, rather than the current year-to-year fund- ing approach. Lee said he was contacted by a local individual, concerned about the future funding of the program, who requested the county’s support. “There is a lot of uncertainty (with funding),” Lee said. “We want to remove the uncertain- ty.” The program supports re- search into a cure for Type 1 diabetes, as well as effective treatment and prevention strat- egies for Alaskan Native and American Indian populations, the letter states. From 2006 to 2012, the prevalence rate of diabetes cases in Clatsop County rose from 7.1 percent to 9 percent, according to the county. In Oregon, the letter states, the rate rose from 6.8 percent to 7. 2 percent. The cost of treat- ing people with diabetes and related complications is esti- mated to be $3 billion in 2012 in direct and indirect costs to the state’s health system. That cost was $2 billion in 2006. “This program is an initia- tive of great value to citizens of Clatsop County,” Lee wrote in the letter. The current year-to-year funding of the program makes LWGLI¿FXOWIRUUHVHDUFKHUVZKR are working to allow diabetics to live healthier, longer lives, with fewer complications, Lee said. A multiyear authorization would ensure clinical trials can continue in an uninterrupted fashion. “With the growing impact of diabetes on our communities and our economy, it is critical that we continue to support federal research into treatments and potential cures for this dis- ease,” Lee stated in the letter. Wyden has shown support to the program in the past, and GOP candidates and constituents chow down EO Media Group SOUTH BEND, Wash. — The annual Lincoln Dinner was all about big helpings and small government. 3DFL¿F &RXQW\ 5HSXE- licans gathered Saturday at the Willapa Harbor Commu- nity Center for an evening of fellowship, fundraising, and Reagan-themed silent auction items. At the previous week’s annual crab dinner, area Dem- ocrats betrayed a collective weakness for hybrid cars, suspenders and sassy lapel badges. Area Republicans, while more elegantly dressed than the Democrats, appeared to have made an exception in WKH GRFWULQH RI ¿VFDO FRQVHU- vatism especially for sales on costume jewelry. After joining together in an a capella rendition of the national anthem, guests sat down to a hearty dinner of fried oysters, beef, cheesy po- tato casserole, tasty salads and HQRUPRXVÀDN\SLHV While the county’s Re- publicans ate, local, state and QDWLRQDO ¿JXUHV VKDUHG WKHLU perspectives on the state of the party. 3DFL¿F&RXQW\5HSXEOLFDQ vice-chair Aaragon Markwell opened with a speed titled, “Why I’m a Republican.” Markwell, a local pastor and staunch social conservative, explained his belief that the pro-life movement is “very pro-woman,” and that an- ti-gay-marriage movement KHOSV WR ¿JKW SRYHUW\$PHU- ica, he said, needs “less of the ‘Little g’ — government, and more of the ‘Big G’ — God.” But he acknowledged that other Republicans might only agree with “85 percent” of his views. “That makes us allies,” Markwell said, “We have a big tent.” Next up was King County businessman and Port Com- missioner Bill Bryant, a mod- erate Republican who is con- sidering a run for governor. In a speech that was heavy on FKDUP DQG OLJKW RQ VSHFL¿F policy points, Bryant lectured on similarities between two of his heroes, Teddy Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, before turning to a talk about his val- ues. State leaders need to ex- pand opportunities for afford- able education, do a better job of supporting the middle class and unify supporters behind common goals, Bryant said. “It’s not enough to have big ideas,” Bryant said. “You have to build coalitions of people to create that reality.” The evening’s keynote speaker, U.S. Congresswom- an Jaime Herrera-Beutler, opened her speech with an update on her toddler daugh- ter, Abigail Rose, who was diagnosed with Potter’s Syn- drome, a rare condition that has historically been fatal in 100 percent of cases. “That little girl contin- ues to be a miracle,” Herre- ra-Beutler said. The congresswoman went to provide an update on pol- icies she’s currently focusing on. She pledged to continue advocating for local ports, ¿JKWLQJ IRU 6HFRQG $PHQG- PHQW ¿UHDUPV ULJKWV DQG pushing for a balanced bud- get. Currently, she said, she is hopeful that a new email privacy act with bipartisan support will be passed into law. Herrera-Beutler closed E\ WKDQNLQJ 3DFL¿F FRXQW\ Republicans for their support. In a largely “blue” county, she said, active participation from the right is essential. “It’s a Democratic coun- ty,” Herrera-Beutler laughed. “I look at this room and I think, ‘These are the few, the mighty.’” 3DFL¿F&RXQW\XQGHUVKHULII¿UHG separate misconduct inves- tigation into former deputy Vance Johnson, whose crim- SOUTH BEND, Wash. inal trial commenced the ² 3DFL¿F &RXQW\ 8QGHU- same day, Johnson said the sheriff Todd Fosse has been two personnel issues were ¿UHG unrelated. Monday evening, Sheriff “There are a number of 6FRWW -RKQVRQ FRQ¿UPHG LQ issues, and that’s kind of all a phone interview that the I can say. I can say he’s not undersheriff, whom Johnson under investigation for any- appointed after being elect- thing. There’s nothing we’re ed in November 2010, was looking into or anything,” dismissed earlier Monday. Johnson said. “We have separated em- When Fosse became un- ployment,” a weary-sound- dersheriff, he replaced for- ing Johnson said. mer Undersheriff Ron Clark, Johnson said he was not who stayed on at PCSO as a at liberty to discuss most as- GHSXW\ $ OLIHORQJ 3DFL¿F pects of Fosse’s termination, County resident, Fosse had but added that Fosse is not served as a PCSO deputy suspected of any crimes or from 1976 until 1988. He other serious forms of mis- subsequently ran an insur- conduct. ance business in Raymond When asked if Fosse was and volunteered as a reserve in any way implicated in the RI¿FHUZLWKWKH6RXWK%HQG By NATALIE ST. JOHN EO Media Group Former undersheriff Todd Fosse Police Department between 1994 and his appointment as undersheriff on Jan. 1, 2011. At the time, Johnson described him as a devot- ed community servant with strong business skills. Monday, Johnson said that he has no plan for re- placing Fosse at the mo- ment, but hopes to appoint a new undersheriff as quickly as possible. ³, ZRXOG OLNH WR ¿OO LW internally but I’ll also be looking externally as well,” Johnson said. “I’m look- ing at all options, We’re so small I have to make sure LW¶VDSHUIHFW¿WIRUXV´ Johnson described it as “a YHU\YHU\GLI¿FXOWGD\´DQG said reaching the decision to dismiss his longtime ally and former campaign manager had been “heartbreaking.” “I really truly very much appreciate his service, loyal- ty and dedication to the job,” Johnson said. 7KH VKHULII¶V RI¿FH KDV been struggling with fund- LQJDQGVWDI¿QJLVVXHVZLWK VLJQL¿FDQW DWWULWLRQ LQ WKH patrol ranks. the Board of Commissioners hopes his support continues, according to the letter. In other business: • The Board of Commis- VLRQHUV RI¿FLDOO\ DSSURYHG WKH annexation of Cannon Beach into the Oregon State Univer- sity Extension Service District. Cannon Beach was the only en- tity in Clatsop County not a part of the service district. • Cindy Johnsen and Rob- in Risley were appointed to the Clatsop County Planning Commission. Johnsen’s term ends June 30, 2016 and Ris- ley’s term ends June 30, 2018. Gearhart mayor recall election results expected to be in tonight GD\7KHFOHUN¶VRI¿FHZLOO be open until 8 p.m. Ballots The Clatsop County must be delivered to one Clerk and Elections De- RI WZR RI¿FLDO GURS VLWHV partment received just over Gearhart City Hall, 698 half of the ballots from 3DFL¿F :D\ RU WKH FOHUN¶V eligible Gearhart voters RI¿FH ([FKDQJH 6W for the special election for Astoria. Postmarks will not the recall of Mayor Dianne be considered. Widdop. *HDUKDUWYRWHUV¿UVWUH- As of this morning, ceived ballots on March 9. at total of 464 ballots, or Results of the recall 50.16 percent, were re- election can be found af- ceived out of 925 eligible ter 8 tonight on The Daily voters. Astorian’s website, www. Ballots must be deliv- dailyastorian.com and the HUHGWRDQRI¿FLDOGURSVLWH county’s elections division RUWKHFOHUN¶VRI¿FHLQ$V- webpage www.co.clatsop. toria no later than 8 p.m. to- or.us By The Daily Astorian Rep. Bonamici and staff to participate in statewide beach cleanup SEASIDE — Congress- woman Suzanne Bonamici and her staff will join oth- er volunteers at the Turn- around in Seaside at 10 a.m. Saturday for the annu- al SOLVE Spring Oregon Beach Cleanup, a statewide effort to keep Oregon’s beaches healthy. SOLVE is organizing volunteers to work at near- ly 50 locations along the coast collecting trash and other debris that could Menacing 21, Milwaukie, was arrested for • At 4:57 p.m. Saturday, Or- PHQDFLQJSRLQWLQJD¿UHDUPDW egon State Police responded to another person, driving under DUHSRUWHGFRQÀLFWRYHUFDUHOHVV WKHLQÀXHQFHRILQWR[LFDQWVDQG driving on a beach in Seaside reckless driving. A 9 mm pis- ZKHUHDGULYHUEUDQGLVKHGD¿UH- tol and 12 gauge shotgun were arm during a heated exchange seized as evidence. Seymour’s and drove away from the scene. blood alcohol content was mea- Seaside Police, Gearhart Police sured at 0.12 percent, according and the Clatsop County Sher- to OSP. LII¶V 2I¿FH DVVLVWHG LQ ¿QGLQJ Theft the suspect on U.S. Highway • At 9:33 a.m. Tuesday, War- 101 in Gearhart. The driver, Duwayne Matthew Seymour, renton Police cited Paul Hyde, 63, Hammond, with third-de- gree theft after Hyde reportedly stole beer and cheese from the Main Street Market the day be- fore, as seen on the store’s video footage, according to police. Criminal trespass • At 1:41 p.m. Tuesday, Warren- ton Police cited Titus Cooper, 24, transient, for second-degree crimi- nal trespass at Walgreens, where he was previously trespassed from. W A NTED A R I N JOI ! US “.... I chose an aggressive cosm etic veneer procedure & w as concerned about potential d iscom fort during treatm ent. I ha ve never ha d su ch a plea sa nt d ental experience. It wa s virtu ally pa inless, the sta ff wa s u nb elievab ly a ttentive to m y every need & the resu lts a re a w esom e. I w ou ld recom m end D r. Leina ssa r to a nyone & everyone!” C onnie H unt A storia Coastal Eye Care 553 18th St., Astoria! January 21, 1935- December 20,2014 Please Join us for a potluck in celebration of this dearly missed, great man. 2015 at 2:00 pm Astoria Elks Lodge 453 11th Street, Astoria, Oregon JE F F RE Y M . L E IN ASSAR D M D , F AGD P Celebrating the life of Larry Goodell Saturday, March 28, w w w .sm ilea storia .com 6 3- M Ba rb ie Jen kin s ha s b een a n o p ticia n fo r the p a s t 20 yea rs here in As to ria . S he s ta rted her ca reer w ith Dr. K u m p u la in 1994, co n tin u ed o n a s it b eca m e No rth Co a s t Vis io n Cen ter, a n d s in ce 2011 ha s b een vita l in help in g Co a s ta l E ye Ca re b eco m e the thrivin g clin ic it is to d a y! As the p ra ctice cha n ged ha n d s s evera l tim es o ver the yea rs Ba rb ie ha s rem a in ed the co n s ta n t fo rce. S he ha s b een d ed ica ted to her p a tien ts fo r a ll this tim e w ith her co m p a s s io n a te w a ys a n d s tea d fa s t s ervice. Barbie will be greatly missed. C om e help us celebrate! 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