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12A THE DAILY ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2016 Alert: System would function like an Amber Alert Seismic 1etwork ² operated by the University of Oregon and University of Washington ² received 670,000 in state funding to purchase high-qual- ity sensors. “We are heading in the right direction,” Toomey said. “There is good tracking at the local, state and federal level. At the same time, we are only halfway there.” Continued from Page 1A At times, the sensor stations misplace an earthquake, mis- calculate the shaking effect or simply miss an event. The fully funded system would function like an Amber Alert, the noti¿cation system that uses radio, television, road signs and wireless technol- ogy to broadcast information regarding serious child abduc- tions to the public. The sys- tem would send alerts to stop trains, shut down factories and get emergency vehicles out of garages. “We have a lot of smart scientists. They are trying to optimize (the system) to min- imize mistakes and maximize speed,” Given said. Offshore sensors History of early warning Earthquake early warn- ing systems have been used around the world for decades. In the 1960s, Japan began testing a system for its bul- let train. 0exico built its ¿rst public system in the 1980s. The 8nited 6tates ¿rst started investing in 2006. “Early warning has been around internationally for quite some time,” Given said. There are no plans for early warning systems on the East Coast. According to the Fed- eral Emergency Management Agency, the West Coast has a 77 percent risk of earthquakes, much higher than the East Coast. Between the San Andreas U.S. Geological Survey/Department of the Interior Crews work to install the earthquake sensing equipment in California. Fault and the Cascadia Sub- duction Zone, Given said, the focus is on the three states along the West Coast. Pilot projects As the early warning sys- tem is being developed, the Geological Survey and four universities are research- ing other pilot projects at the local and state levels. Doug Toomey, profes- sor of geophysics at the Uni- versity of Oregon, said he is working with the Eugene Water & Electric Board, Ore- gon’s largest customer-owned utility service, to install sen- sors on its watershed. Toomey is also forming a partnership with the state Department of Transportation to put warning lights on bridges. “We are trying to get the federal funding, but also approaching local municipal- ities and the state of Oregon, as well,” Toomey said. “We have had great support from the state.” The 3aci¿c 1orthwest While the immediate focus is on launching the early warning system along the West Coast, scientists are looking ahead at what other technology could be possible. The early warning system is being built onshore. Sci- entists would like to see off- shore sensor stations, but the cost and technical support is too high. Offshore sensors are a goal, Toomey said, especially with the Cascadia Subduction Zone that threatens to cause a magnitude 9 earthquake in the 3aci¿c 1orthwest. If the Cascadia event is a threatening as believed, Toomey said, it would be wise to invest in the research. Off- shore sensors put scientists closer to the threat, he said. “If you have a threat, and you don’t know the magni- tude of it, that makes it more dif¿cult to plan for,” Toomey said. “We would have to go out and spend billions; but if we better learn the sys- tem, we are using the public money more wisely.” Judge: McIntosh has raised more than 11,000 for her campaign Continued from Page 1A “She is smart, she is analyt- ical, and she knows the law,” Brownhill said in an email. “We should take advantage of this opportunity to elect a skilled lawyer who can hit the ground running.” Brownhill, who took over from 1elson as presiding judge this year, said it has become increasingly dif¿cult to attract highly quali¿ed judicial candi- dates since Oregon judges often earn less than the lawyers who appear before them. McIntosh is pursuing the judgeship even though it means a pay cut, she said. Judge 1elson is regarded as one of the hardest-work- ing judges in Ore- than 6,400 in cash gon, Brownhill said, contributions. since he is always Some of McIn- willing to do extra tosh’s largest con- work so cases are tributors include heard on time and Blair Hennings- people can get into gaard, the Asto- court to resolve their ria city attorney and disputes. Brownhill’s hus- “Ms. McIntosh band, who gave has a similar work 1,000; the law David ethic,” Brownhill of¿ce of .ristopher Goldthorpe said. “This is espe- .aino, a defense cially important in Clatsop Cir- attorney and Astoria Municipal cuit Court, a very busy three- Court judge, which contributed judge court.” 1,000; the law of¿ce of Joe DiBartolomeo, which donated Campaign contributions 1,000; and Mary Ann Murk, McIntosh has raised more a defense attorney who gave than 11,000 for her cam- 500. Goldthorpe has collected paign, state campaign-¿nance records show, including more more than ,000 for his cam- Gardner: Fire¿ghter led effort to get a brush truck Continued from Page 1A “In my short time here, Matt was absolutely criti- cal to making my transition easy,” interim Fire Chief Jim Stearns said. Other than the chief, Gardner was the depart- ment’s only paid, full-time staff member. “The department is very supportive of Matt and we wish him the absolute best in his future effort,” Stearns said. “He left on very good terms. We would welcome him back.” Stearns said Gardner was knowledgeable and familiar with the district, personnel, policies and procedures. “He was my resource, my go-to guy for everything.” Stea- rns said. “He will truly be missed.” After starting as a volun- teer, Gardner became a train- ing of¿cer in 2010, providing training for ¿re¿ghters, com- munity emergency response ELECTION TODAY Gardner’s departure came just prior to a vote to oust three directors of the Cannon Beach Rural Fire Protection District Board, Sharon Clyde, Garry Smith and Linda Beck-Sweeney. Ballots must be submitted by 8 p.m. at any Clatsop County Elections site. If Clyde, Smith and Beck-Sweeney prevail in the recall election, they will retain their positions as directors. Should the vote call for a recall, the remaining board mem- bers would appoint new directors. and surf rescue teams. Gardner spearheaded a 2014 effort to obtain a brush truck so the Cannon Beach Rural Fire Protection District could ¿ght wild¿res more effectively. In 2014, Gardner and Police Chief Jason Schermer- horn were ¿rst at the hotel crime scene where a toddler lay dead and a second child savagely attacked. Their mother, Jessica Smith, was later charged with the crime. Gardner took on daily operational tasks to help ¿ll the void left when Balzer was ¿red in October. In February, Gardner was given the Clatsop County’s High Angle Rescue Team Member of the Year award. Schermerhorn said he was “very saddened” by Gard- ner’s resignation. “Capt. Gardner was a great partner between the Fire Department and the Police Department,” he said in a statement. “We consider him part of our law enforcement family. Matt helped me on so many dif- ferent projects and is such a great asset for Cannon Beach. He was a very ded- icated and self-sacrificing employee.” paign, campaign-¿- nance reports show. Woltjer, who is mar- ried to Judge Matyas, has not reported any donations. three applied for and were hired as dep- uty district attor- neys. Marquis points to Goldthorpe’s abil- ity as a skilled trial lawyer, his assis- tance in child sup- Goldthorpe’s port enforcement support and his leadership Marquis has put in the District Attor- his support behind Ronald ney’s Of¿ce partici- Goldthorpe. Woltjer pation in Judge 1el- The district attor- ney has a unique view of all son’s drug court. Goldthorpe exhibits com- three candidates, since all TAX SEASON SPECIAL 1 5% OFF ALL FURNITURE NOW THRU APRIL 15TH Visit J& S Applia nce & H om e Furnishings for a ll of your furniture & a pplia nce ne e ds! 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