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GOOD LUCK, SENIORS! WARRENTON CLASS OF 2016 PAGES 4A & 5A DailyAstorian.com // TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2016 143RD YEAR, NO. 239 ONE DOLLAR Warr to bow out ‘Goonies’ artist shares his movie craft Longtime councilor is a pro-business vote on Astoria City Council By DERRICK DePLEDGE The Daily Astorian Russ Warr, who has provided a practical, business -friendly vote on the Astoria City Council, will not seek another four-year term in November. Warr, the owner of Astoria Granite Works, was elected in 2004 to represent the city’s east side. He was an ally of Willis Van Dusen, the former mayor who promoted a team con- cept of leadership over his 24 years in power. Warr has at times seemed out of step with the new, more progressive-leaning Russ City Council that took Warr over after Van Dusen chose not to seek re-election in 2014. “Time for me to go,” said Warr, 73, who also served 12 years on the Astoria School Board. See WARR, Page 12A Photos by Erick Bengel/The Daily Astorian ABOVE: An early concept of One-Eyed Willy’s cabin, as illustrated by Jack Johnson for “The Goonies” film production. TOP: Jack Johnson, a retired illustrator and art director who worked in the film industry for more than 25 years, regales a group of film buffs with behind-the-scenes stories during his Saturday presentation at the KOA Campground. Illustrator talks about his career in fi lm industry By ERICK BENGEL The Daily Astorian Dawn McIntosh Goldthorpe challenges judge vote R emember the Fratellis’ restaurant in “The Goonies” and those treacher- ous underground caverns beneath it? One-Eyed Willy’s pirate ship? The pipe organ made of bones? Before these set pieces were featured in iconic movie moments, they were a pile of crude sketches and diagrams — the work of illustrators banging out ideas for a produc- tion designer. One Goonies illustrator, Jack Johnson, visited the North Coast over the weekend for “Shot in Astoria,” a three-day celebration of the movies fi lmed in the city. Events included a treasure hunt and trivia game, a tour of Ecola State Park with the man who served as park ranger when “The Goonies” crew fi lmed there, and, courtesy of The Glam Tram, a guided tour of in-town locations where scenes from various fl icks — from “Kindergarten Cop” and “Free Willy to “Short Circuit” and “The Ring Two ” — were committed to celluloid. Johnson gave two presentations — fi rst at KOA Campgrounds then at the Astor Street Opry Company — showing the highlights of his 26-year fi lm career. He opened both with his conceptual brainstorms from “The Goonies,” the cult classic that put Astoria on the map for movie lovers worldwide. On display were his original produc- tion drawings, which Johnson learned were valuable a mere two years ago when one of his sons enlightened him on the big deal David Goldthorpe McIntosh earned over 50 percent in primary By KYLE SPURR The Daily Astorian One of two sketches of a character’s house that production illustrator Jack Johnson drew for the film “Short Circuit,” which was filmed in Astoria. Goonies had become, compelling Johnson to dig the artwork out of the garage. Last year, Johnson came to Astoria for the Goonies 30th anniversary celebration and was amazed by the fi lm’s popularity. “I could not imagine that people came all the way to Astoria just for these anniversary functions,” he said. “I was used to the Trek- kies running around in their costumes, but this was the same.” “It was really an eye-opener,” he added. “And I was so happy about it, had such a good time, did good sales, that I thought I’d come up this year, even though it’s an off year.” ‘Really having fun’ A graduate of Art Center College in Los Angeles, Johnson spent 12 years as an adver- tising art director before migrating to the fi lm industry, where he became a production illus- trator, conceptual artist and art director for feature fi lms. He discovered that art in advertising and fi lm demand the same mindset: “It isn’t just the fun of art,” he said, “it’s the idea of solv- ing major problems.” Illustrators help the director “see” the fi lm they’re about to direct — what to shoot and See ILLUSTRATOR, Page 12A In case of emergency, ham radio operators dial in Cascadia threat raises urgency for amateur radio devotees By R.J. MARX The Daily Astorian SEASIDE — It was hot this weekend at the convention center, but sales were hotter on the fl oor of the SEA-PAC convention, the North- west’s largest amateur ham radio show. Before midday Saturday, Bill Eaton of Ham Radio Outlet in Tigard had sold out of the sea- son’s most coveted item, the ICOM IC-7300. They go for $1,499, “but they’re gone.” What makes this device so special? “It’s the new, great DSP (digital signal pro- cessing) fi ltering receiver, transmitter with See OPERATORS, Page 5A Danny Miller/The Daily Astorian Richard Lang prepares to use his soldering iron while working on a transceiver kit during the do-it-yourself work- shop at the SEA-PAC Ham Radio Convention on Friday, at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center . The convention lasted three days and included a variety of seminars, pre- sentations and activities for ham radio enthusiasts. Deputy District Attorney David Goldthorpe plans to challenge the outcome of the May election for the open Clatsop County Circuit Court judgeship. Goldthorpe appears to have lost to Dawn McIntosh, an attorney and former prosecutor who earned 50.2 percent of the vote. A major- ity is enough to avoid a runoff election against Goldthorpe in November . The offi cial results will be certifi ed by the Secretary of State’s Offi ce later this month. Goldthorpe is in the process of requesting a recount. Because the recount is not deemed automatic, he will have to spend about $500 to fi le his request. “I’m not expecting a different outcome,” Goldthorpe said. “I want to make sure this is the outcome.” Goldthorpe fi nished with 29 percent. Municipal Court Judge Ronald Woltjer had 21 percent. “I was pleasantly surprised,” McIntosh said. “I didn’t expect the 50 percent, but I was really glad to see it.” Overall, McIntosh had 5,146 votes, Goldthorpe had 2,970 votes, and Woltjer earned 2,106 votes. A total of 2,003 votes in the judgeship race were left blank and discarded as undervotes, which could have infl uenced the outcome. Voter turnout reached 55.4 percent in the primary . McIntosh is set to replace Judge Philip Nel- son, the county’s longest -serving elected offi - cial, who is retiring this year after 24 years on the bench. She is still taking clients at her Gearhart law fi rm. She will spend the next few months plan- ning how to transition clients and wind down her practice, she said. Her six-year term on the bench would begin in January . “I’m thrilled and I’m very excited.” McIn- tosh said. “I am honored the people of Clatsop County took time, came out and supported me.”