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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2016
Smith: 1ext court hearing is scheduled for Thursday
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“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’
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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’
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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
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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-
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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
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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.
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