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12A THE DAILY ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2016 Smith: 1ext court hearing is scheduled for Thursday Continued from Page 1A “Finally, Ms Smith ap- pears to suffer from a mental disability which interferes with her ability to understand the nature and consequences of any waiver of her important constitutional rights she may be called upon to maNe in this case,” Morgan wrote Smith’s defense recently ¿led other motions including one accusing the state of in- truding into the con¿dential at- torney-client relationship The defense is upset over the state publicly ¿ling a report from TillamooN County Sheriff’s Of¿ce Sgt Brandon Roberts that included details relating to Smith’s interactions with her defense team The report details Smith’s refusal to be evaluated on three occasions in October by the state’s psychologist She told Sgt Roberts, “I can’t do this I don’t Nnow what is wrong I’m sicN and I’m going to throw up” Sgt Roberts’ jail report not- ed that Smith’s behavior had been noticeably different since she returned to custody from a previous court hearing in early October “Smith’s normal demeanor while in our custody has been almost bubbly at times without a real connection as to why she aggravated murder for alleged- ly drugging and murdering her daughter, Isabella Smith, 2, and attempting to Nill her older daughter, Alana Smith, then 13, in a Cannon Beach hotel in July 2014 The next court hearing is scheduled for Thursday A trial is set in June is in custody,” Roberts wrote “From this point forward it would be my opinion she has some awareness as to her cur- rent reality Smith’s demeanor is now solemn, disturbed and she is showing signs of depres- sion” Smith is accused of aggra- vated murder and attempted Hemp: ‘Farmers are always looNing for an alternative crop’ Continued from Page 1A research -ay Stratton 1ol- ler, head of the university’s 'epartment of Crop and Soil Science, said he anticipates the 'EA will approve the request and test plots could be planted in April Three to ¿ve years of experiments would be necessary for Ore- gon State to produce useful data for growers, he said Starting from scratch Joshua Bessex/The Daily Astorian Crews work on creating gaps along the jetty in Trestle Bay. Trestle Bay: µThere are a lot of partnerships Everyone wanted to see this project done’ Continued from Page 1A Through surveys and re- search, the Army Corps decided more openings would be needed to increase ¿sh habitat +ydro- logical monitoring was done to determine the best places to fur- ther breach the 6outh -etty 5oot The Army Corps awarded the restoration project last year to /.( Corp out of :ashougal, :ashington :orN was set to begin in 1o- vember, but liNe many construc- tion projects, it was delayed this winter due to bad weather and high water Placed up against other stones Crews recently set up the barge with the crane, which is large enough to lift the jetty stones, some weighing up to 7 tons The jetty stones will not be removed from the bay, but rather placed up against other stones along the structure The largest opening will be about 380 feet while other openings will be about 50 feet, all totaling 00 feet Throughout the project, the Army Corps has coordinated with the state parN :orN is be- ing done in a hunting area, so constant coordination has been necessary for all the parties in- volved ³The parN role with regard to the jetty breach is as caretaNer of the adjacent land, as (Oregon 3arNs and 5ecreation 'epart- ment) has an existing lease with (the Army Corps) to use those lands for public recreation,” 0iNe 6tein, 1orth Coast 'istrict Manager for Fort Stevens State 3arN, said The Columbia River Estu- ary Study TasNforce is a part- ner agency helping to complete the restoration project CREST helped fund 25 percent of the project through assistance from Bonneville Power Administra- tion As a nongovernmental part- ner, CREST offered a different perspective to the project for residential but not com- mercial use, the city says, could endanger the health and well-being of residents or vis- itors A hearing was scheduled for 'ec 31 at the request of Smith to oppose the injunc- tion, citing a ruling by Munici- pal Judge John Orr in October, who said Gearhart’s zoning rules didn’t regulate party rent- als The city has responded that Orr’s ruling was based on city zoning code, not safety viola- tions issued by Building Of¿- cial Jim Brien under the city’s municipal and state building codes The city ¿rst levied a 5,000 administrative ¿ne for illegal commercial use of the barn in 2012, which was subsequently reduced to 1 A second 5,000 penalty for use of the barn in 2012 has yet to be paid, accord- ing to Sweet In 'ecember, after meeting for more than ¿ve hours, the City Council upheld more than 30,000 in penalties against 1eacoxie Barn delivered after six events held in 2015 Coun- cilors reduced that ¿ne by half, to 15,000, although an addi- tional 5,000 in civil adminis- trative ¿nes ² for use of the barn in 1ovember ² awaits City Council review The City Council has the ¿- nal authority to uphold this ¿ne based on the charges, Sweet said A cooling-off period? In Circuit Court documents, 'an .earns, Smith’s attorney, challenged the city’s injunction procedure based on Judge Orr’s ruling, seeNing to dismiss the Katherine Lacaze/EO Media Group Gearhart resident Shannon Smith has clashed with the city over the use of her histor- ic livery as an events center. case due to “lacN of jurisdic- tion, failure to state a claim and another action is pending” That proceeding had been scheduled for 'ec 31 The city’s claims were “in- de¿nite and uncertain,” .earns wrote, “and without legal ba- sis” In a late-'ecember letter, Kearns requested a delay based on “hopefully fruitful settle- ment discussions” +e sought a “0-day cool- ing off period where the parties would meet and confer and at- tempt to resolve this dispute” :ithout the parties present, Judge Cindee Matyas denied the request for a procedural continuance If an agreement is not reached between the Smith and the city, a Circuit Court hearing prohibiting the barn from com- mercial activities would be held at a future date, Sweet said B RIDGE L ESSON S - R - U S “There are a lot of partner- ships,” Saldana said “Every- one wanted to see this project done” The Army Corps’ focus on restoration projects relate to agreements decades ago to miti- gate dam construction worN The Army Corps and the Bonneville Power Administration agreed to implement projects that restore ¿sh habitat and improve condi- tions for juvenile ¿sh “It’s all part of the Lower Columbia ecosystem restoration to improve ¿sh access,” Saldana said Learn as a Beginner o r Improve Your Skills! 9 LESSONS BEGINNING JAN 12•9:30-11:30 AM Bridge Teachers- Sandra Baker & Ann Gramson TUESDAY MORNINGS $5 PER LESSON: FIRST CLASS FREE! 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Continued from Page 1A Researchers are starting from scratch because hemp germ plasm had to be de- stroyed in the 1970s when the federal Controlled Substances Act classi¿ed hemp the same as pot and other drugs, 1oller said 1oller said hemp was a viable crop in the past and is grown around the world In the 8S, the ¿rst American Àag was made of hemp, he said “In terms of the number of uses, it obviously buoys a lot of people’s optimism,” he said “Farmers are always looNing for an alternative crop: One, for rota- tion, and two, for the alternative marNets “The enthusiasm is not hy- perbolic,” he said The Legislature legalized hemp cultivation in 2009, but the law wasn’t implemented because the 8S 'epartment of -ustice classi¿ed hemp the same as marijuana The feder- al classi¿cation remains, but the -ustice 'epartment has said it won’t interfere with hemp production in states that have adopted a robust regula- tory system Industrial hemp was included in the 1ovember 2014 Oregon ballot measure that legalized recreational marijuana use, possession and cultivation, and the state is- sued the ¿rst hemp licenses as a result The Positive Development of Youth: Comprehensive Findings from the 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development from Tuft’s University is a longitudinal study that began in 2002 and was repeated annually for eight years, surveying more than 7,000 adolescents from diverse backgrounds across 42 U.S. states. Highly regarded as the first-ever research project of its kind, the study defined and measured positive youth development. Compared to their peers, the report shows that youth involved in 4-H programs excel in several areas. 4-H’ers are about: • Four times more likely to make contributions to their communities (grades 7-12); • Two times more likely to be civically active (grades 8-12); • Two times more likely to make healthier choices (grade 7); • Two times more likely to participate in science, engineering and computer technology during out-of- school time (grades 10-12); and • 4-H girls are two times more likely (grade 10) and nearly three times more likely (grade 12) to take part in science programs compared to girls in other out-of-school time activities. In 4-H, we believe that every child has valuable strengths and given the chance, can be powerful to realize their dreams and lead change. 4-H empowers young people to be true leaders with life skills like confidence, teamwork, curiosity and resilience. The intentional teaching of these life skills comes through clubs, workshops, afterschool programs, retreats and more. Caring adults work as mentors to the youth building the knowledge and confidence they need to be responsible adults. As we begin the new year, Clatsop County 4-H has opportunities available for 4-H and non 4-H members. Some of the upcoming activities are listed below. Biz Kidz/Young Entrepreneur Information Meeting — ages 5-19 — open to 4-H and non-4-H youth Come find out more about this youth program that teaches the ABC’s of building a business. Youth will attend a “Market Biz Kidz Boot Camp” in March where they will learn creating & inventing a product, designing a display, branding a product, and learning to work with money. Participants will then have the opportunity to sell at the Astoria Sunday Market next summer. Information night is January 26th, 6pm at the 4-H Club House. Super Saturday — Ages 5-19 — Open to 4-H and non 4-H youth are invited to attend this free day of fun workshops at the fairgrounds. There are two tiers of classes: • Cloverbud (5-8 years) — 7 sessions throughout the day with a max. of 40 youth attending. Hands-on crafts and activities include: science, art, crafts, games and more. Limited to 40, RSVP required. • Traditional (9+ years of age) — 20+ workshops to choose from. Some hands-on topics include: animals, cooking, archery, shotgun, dogs, horses, photography, science, swing dance, owl pellets, Anime/magna drawing, cake decorating, and more! Some classes are limited. New to 4-H?— Want to raise a market animal but don’t have the funds? The Hampton Affiliates Livestock Sponsorship Program may be available to you and it’s not too late to join 4-H! This Sponsorship is available for the 2015/2016 4-H year!The program outline is designed to allow first-year auction age 4-H individuals to raise a market animal where participation was prevented due to circumstances beyond their control.Applications are due by January 29th, 2016 with interviews taking place on February 15-16th. For more information you can view applications online at http:// extension.oregonstate.edu/clatsop/4-h-forms or stop by the 4-H office for application packet. I Can Sew! (youth and adult mentor) Classes ages 9-19 — open to 4-H and non-4-H youth Feb. 1, 8, 22, 29, (Mondays), 6-7:30pm at the 4-H Club House. Youth and mentor learn together the basic skills needed to sew pajama bottoms. Bring a machine if you have one and you will need to supply sewing tools and supplies. Limited to 10 youth. Come to Experiencing Citizenship! Spring Break — 4-H and non-4-H youth and teens from across Oregon are invited to attend! Experiencing Citizenship is a conference that happens March 20-23rd. This conference takes place at the Salem Grand Hotel and Conference Center in Salem, Oregon and the State Capital Building.Transportation will be provided for the first 7 youth. Learn about the different functions of the state capital, learn dinner etiquette, and expand your leadership and public speaking skills. Some activities include:meeting Senators at the State Capital, preparing and delivering presentations on a “real Oregon” issue, swimming, and hanging out with friends. The cost is $160.00 — Deadline is Feb. 26th, 2016 Dress code applies. More info can be found at http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/ Experiencing-Citizenship-2016 or call the Extension Office.Registration will be done online but call the office and let us know you plan on attending so we can get you on the transportation list. If you are interested in finding out more info on any of these or to sign up for 4-H, please contact the Exten sio n Service Clatsop County Extension office at 503-325-8573. Oregon State University Extension Service offers educational programs, activities, and materials wit hout discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran status. Oregon State University Extension Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
