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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2016
Knappa schools plan for future
Grants provide
opportunities
By EDWARD
STRATTON
The Daily Astorian
KNAPPA — With the
temptation of grants and
matching state money,
Knappa School Board is
planning for the future.
New Superintendent Pau-
lette Johnson gathered the
Knappa School Board Mon-
day to start the discussion .
The state has made $1.8
million available this school
year in $20,000 technical
assistance grants for facili-
ties assessment, long-range
planning and seismic stabil-
ity studies. Knappa, Asto-
ria and Jewell all applied
for the fi rst two. Astoria also
applied for a seismic stabil-
ity grant.
“You get the profession-
als in here that help you do
the assessments,” said Nikki
Fowler, the district’s busi-
ness manager ,
adding the dis-
trict
should
take advantage
of such funds
while they’re
available.
Paulette
Johnson
Johnson
said the dis-
trict
would
likely hire a company to
assess the physical condi-
tion of the school, providing
a plan in the short- and long-
term. She said the district
will hear back on the grant
in the coming weeks.
OBITUARIES
For 60 percent of the
fund, the state offers districts
whose voters pass bonds up
to $4 million in matching
money — potentially up to
$8 million based on need.
The remaining 40 percent is
given out in other matching
grants on a fi rst-come, fi rst-
served basis.
“One requirement is these
assessments being done prior
to applying for the match-
ing grants,” Fowler said. She
said the district needs to act
when these pots of money
are available.
The program is meant to
entice voters into passing
local bond measures. It was a
big reason why 21 school dis-
tricts in Oregon asked voters
for a combined $562 million
in construction bonds during
the May primary election,
when the state made $61.5
million available. Of the 16
districts eligible for match-
ing money who tried, only
seven passed bonds, secur-
ing more than $52 million in
matching state funds.
Bond help
A facilities assessment
could also help secure mil-
lions of matching state
money, should Knappa suc-
cessfully go to the school
district’s voters for a school
improvement bond.
The state Legislature last
year authorized $123 million
in state-backed general obli-
gation bonds for the s chool
c apital i mprovement m atch-
ing p rogram.
Donald Howell
Cannon Beach
Nov. 22, 1928 — Sept. 29, 2016
Donald “Don” Howell, a longtime Cannon until his retirement in 1991. While working
Beach resident, passed away on Sept. 29 in for the city, Don also co-owned a local grocery
store in the late 1960s and early 1970s, as well
Portland at the age of 87.
Don was born in Gladstone, Oregon, on as an antique store in the mid-1980s.
Don had a special bond with Can-
Nov. 22, 1928, to Richard and Alice
non Beach, and was loved by the
Howell. He had two brothers, Rich-
community. In the last few years,
ard and Jim. He attended Oregon
he developed a following on social
City High School and graduated in
media for his nightly sunset photos,
1946.
and could be seen regularly stand-
In 1948, Don moved permanently
ing at the end of his street at sunset,
to Cannon Beach and joined the Asto-
talking with locals and tourists alike,
ria Reserve Fleet of the U.S. Mari-
sharing the history and beauty of this
time Administration, doing mainte-
little beach town he loved so much.
nance and radio repair for local ships
Don is survived by his two daugh-
stationed in Astoria, Oregon.
Donald Howell
ters, Linda (Eric) Rebitzer of Tum-
Don was drafted into the Army
water and Debbie (Ken) Dimeo
in 1950 at the start of the Korean
of c entral Oregon; granddaughter
War, and was stationed in Japan and
Korea until returning home in 1953, where he Amanda (Chuck) Walker of Bend, Oregon; and
remained in the Army Reserves until his honor- many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of fl owers, please consider making
able discharge in 1956. After returning home,
Don returned to his work for the Maritime a donation to Doernbecher Children’s Hospital
Administration until the Astoria base closed in Foundation, 1121 S.W. Salmon St., Suite 100,
Portland, OR 97205-2021. Don held a special
1968.
In 1969, Don went to work for the Cannon place in his heart for these kids.
Don will be greatly missed by his family,
Beach Water Co. , and later became the p ublic
w orks director for the city of Cannon Beach friends and community.
Peninsula homeless shelter opens in November
The Daily Astorian
SEAVIEW, Wash. —
Overnight Winter Lodging
is preparing to launch the
second season of the shel-
ter serving the homeless . The
doors open Nov. 1, provid-
ing emergency shelter seven
nights a week .
Volunteers are needed to
commit to helping one or two
shifts per week. Training is
provided. The next scheduled
training is at 3 p.m. Thursday
at St Mary’s Catholic Church,
4700 Pacifi c Way in Seaview.
During the winter, the
shelter changes locations,
rotating between the Penin-
Donald G. McComber
sula Church of the Nazarene,
Peninsula Church Center,
St. Mary’s Catholic Church,
New Life Assembly of God
and the Chinook Lutheran
Church.
For information, or to vol-
unteer, email americorps@
peninsulapovertyresponse.
org or call 501-777-5244.
Warrenton
Feb. 4, 1948 — Aug. 29, 2016
FIVE-DAY FORECAST FOR ASTORIA
TONIGHT
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
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Cloudy with a couple of
showers
Mostly cloudy with a
shower in spots
Cloudy with a couple of
showers
Cloudy with a little rain
Full
Salem
52/61
Newport
51/58
Oct 15
Coos Bay
54/61
New
Oct 22
TOMORROW'S TIDES
Astoria / Port Docks
Time
10:24 a.m.
11:02 p.m.
Low
2.1 ft.
0.3 ft.
Ontario
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Baker City
Bend
Brookings
Eugene
Ilwaco
Klamath Falls
Medford
Newberg
Newport
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DEATHS
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Lakeview
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LOTTERIES
MEMORIAL
Thursday, Oct. 6
THOMPSON, Loyd Knapp — Memorial at 2:30 p.m.,
Hilltop Church, 725 Niagara Ave.
TUESDAY
Port of Astoria Commission,
3:30 p.m., executive session
(closed to public), 5 p.m.,
workshop, new Port offi ces,
10 Pier 1 Suite 209.
Clatsop Diking Improve-
ment Company No. 9 Board,
6 p.m., regular meeting, then
executive session, Lewis &
Clark Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment, 34571 U.S. Highway 101
Business.
Miles Crossing Sanitary
Sewer District Board, 6
p.m., 34583 U.S. Highway 101
Business.
Seaside Planning Commis-
sion, 7 p.m., City Hall, 989
Broadway.
Cannon Beach City Council,
7 p.m., City Hall, 163 E. Gower
St.
WEDNESDAY
Seaside Improvement Com-
mission, 7 p.m., City Hall, 989
Broadway.
Gearhart City Council, 7
p.m., City Hall, 698 Pacifi c Way.
OREGON
Monday’s Pick 4:
1 p.m.: 3-4-8-0
4 p.m.: 5-2-7-1
7 p.m.: 3-8-0-0
10 p.m.: 7-2-7-4
Monday’s Megabucks: 12-18-
24-25-40-42
Estimated jackpot: $3.8 million
WASHINGTON
Monday’s Daily Game: 2-7-3
Monday’s Hit 5: 05-08-26-29-
32
Estimated jackpot: $170,000
Monday’s Keno: 05-07-10-11-
14-24-26-31-34-38-46-48-57-
61-63-67-71-76-77-80
Monday’s Lotto: 03-12-15-27-
41-42
Estimated jackpot: $1.8 million
Monday’s Match 4: 02-04-08-
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OBITUARY POLICY
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FURNISHINGS
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503-861-0929
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Rock, Washington, formerly of Knappa, died in
Longview, Washington.
Sept. 30, 2016
HENRY, Connie Kay, 59, of Seaside, died
near Seaside. Caldwell’s Funeral & Cremation
Arrangement Center in Seaside is in charge of
the arrangements.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
APPLIANCE
YE
Sept. 28, 2016
ELL, Lu, 90, of Warren, died in Portland.
Hughes-Ransom Mortuary & Crematory in
Astoria is in charge of the arrangements. Visit
www.hughes-ransom.com to share memories
and sign the guest book.
SIMONSEN, Darryl Randy, 66, of Castle
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city issues.
At noon Friday at City Hall’s Walldorf Con-
ference Room, City Councilor Cindy Price
will hold a “salonical” to talk about housing,
development, transportation, budgets and other
issues.
Burns
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TOMORROW'S NATIONAL WEATHER
NATIONAL CITIES
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Astoria Mayor Arline LaMear will hold her
monthly “Meet the Mayor” meeting on Wednes-
day at noon at City Hall.
Residents are invited to attend and discuss
Baker
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The Daily Astorian
REGIONAL CITIES
Tonight's Sky: The Big Dipper will stand in the
northwest early this evening. The dipper is part of
Ursa Major the Big Bear.
art), Nicholas Houck (Jaime), Stephanie Bue
(Lawrence), Danielle Bue, Shawn Nelson and
Emma Wilson, all local to the area, and Issa-
bella Kramer of Deer Park, Washington. He was
lucky enough to have three great-grandchildren,
Ronin Graffi us, Daxton Blaylock and Mack-
enna Houck. He is also survived by his sisters,
Glenda Doner (Jim), Beverly Dinwittie, Dar-
lene Beatty and Pamela McComber; and many
nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to the staff of Gracelen
Terrace in Portland for making his last couple of
years a life worth living.
Don requested no memorial service, so a cel-
ebration of his life will be at the Astoria Moose
Lodge, 420 17th St., Astoria, Oregon, at 1 p.m.
Oct. 15, 2016. It will be a potluck so bring your
favorite dish.
Donations may be made to the American
Cancer Society and the Alzheimer’s Association.
LaMear, Price hold meet-and-greet events
La Grande
38/56
Roseburg
51/62
Brookings
49/58
Oct 30
John Day
42/56
Bend
40/54
Medford
46/62
UNDER THE SKY
High
6.9 ft.
8.0 ft.
Prineville
39/58
Lebanon
51/60
Eugene
51/62
Last
Pendleton
45/59
The Dalles
47/65
Portland
53/62
Sunset tonight ........................... 6:49 p.m.
Sunrise Wednesday .................... 7:20 a.m.
Moonrise today ......................... 10:45 a.m.
Moonset today ........................... 9:01 p.m.
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Memphis
Miami
Nashville
New Orleans
New York
Oklahoma City
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Salt Lake City
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Seattle
Washington, DC
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Tillamook
53/59
SUN AND MOON
Time
4:50 a.m.
4:11 p.m.
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ASTORIA
53/63
Precipitation
Monday ............................................ 0.09"
Month to date ................................... 0.67"
Normal month to date ....................... 0.34"
Year to date .................................... 43.64"
Normal year to date ........................ 40.83"
Oct 8
SATURDAY
REGIONAL WEATHER
Astoria through Monday.
Temperatures
High/low ....................................... 58°/44°
Normal high/low ........................... 64°/46°
Record high ............................ 81° in 1932
Record low ............................. 34° in 1989
First
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Periods of rain
ALMANAC
FRIDAY
Lifelong Warrenton/Astoria resident Donald
G. McComber passed away in Portland, Ore-
gon, on Aug. 29, 2016.
He was born Feb. 4, 1948, to Glen and Alice
(Murphy) McComber in Astoria, Oregon. He
attended school in Warrenton and Astoria.
In 1965, he married Sharon Hayne; they later
divorced. In 1983, he married Jacqueline Wil-
son. Together they raised their children, Stacey
Brown (Markus), Samantha Wilson and Jayme
Wilson. His son, Arlee McComber, passed away
in December 1991.
He worked most of his life making crabpots
for Airport Crabpot Co. , started by his brother-
in-law, Jalmer (Cornfl akes) Mattson. He retired
in 2000. He loved family gatherings, barbecu-
ing, camping, reading — especially historical
nonfi ction — and most of all, his grandchildren.
Besides his wife and children, he is sur-
vived by grandchildren Ashley Graffi us (Stu-
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