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9A THE DAILY ASTORIAN • MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016 Debate: Last debate will be on Oct. 19 Continued from Page 1A For voters appalled by Trump’s words, the business- man likely did little to ease their concerns. He denied he had kissed and groped women without their con- sent, dismissing his com- ments as “locker room” talk. Clinton on Monday tweeted: “If Trump stands by what he said about women as ‘locker room talk,’ he’s clearly not sorry.” But Trump’s intensely loyal supporters were likely to be energized by his vig- orous criticism of Clinton. He labeled her “the devil” and promised she would “be in jail” if he were president because of her email prac- tices at the State Department — a threat that drew wide- spread criticism. “That was a quip,” Kelly- anne Conway, Trump’s cam- paign manager, said Mon- day on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.” She also wouldn’t conirm Trump’s plans, announced at the debate, to appoint a special prosecu- tor to investigate Clinton if he is victorious. Trump was “channeling the frustration” of voters, she said. Don Haskell, a former Clatsop County commis- sioner and attorney who lives in Astoria, said in an email that Trump “hit it out of the park last night. Trump’s the modern-day presidential comeback kid. Trump won the debate by a mile. “After a weekend of horrendous media hype of Trump’s terribly lewd video remarks 11 years ago about women and sex, Trump man- aged to take control of the debate. Trump got across that Hillary Clinton’s simply a lying, good-talking-do-noth- ing professional politician of the elite Washington, D.C., establishment.” Laurie Caplan, a local Democrat, community vol- unteer and activist, thinks “it’s been a really sad cam- paign for this country, in terms of lowering expecta- tions of what we want in a president.” Caplan said the biggest issue for her has become it- ness for ofice. While Clinton looked poised, professional, knowledgeable and unlap- pable, she said, “I can’t even imagine letting Mr. Trump into my house, much less the White House.” Stunning stretch The debate was the culmi- nation of a stunning stretch in the race for the White House, which began with the sur- prise release of the video in which Trump is heard describing attempts to have sex with a married woman. The businessman said he wasn’t proud of his com- ments and insisted he had “great respect for women.” The tension between Trump and Clinton was pal- pable from the start of their 90-minute debate, the sec- ond time they have faced off in the presidential campaign. They did not shake hands as they met at center stage. In a brazen pre-debate move, Trump met with three women who accused the former president of sexual harassment and even rape, then invited them to sit in the debate hall, not far from Bill Clinton and his family. The former president never faced any criminal charges over the allegations, and a lawsuit over an alleged rape was dis- missed. He settled a lawsuit with one of the women who claimed harassment. Trump struggled at times to articulate detailed policy proposals, repeatedly danc- ing around questions about how he would fulill his vow replace President Barack Obama’s health care law. Breaking with his run- ning mate, Trump made clear he did not agree with Pence on how to deal with war-torn Syria. Last week, Pence said the U.S. military should be ready to strike Syrian mil- itary targets are President Bashar Assad’s command. The threat was a departure from Trump’s focus on hit- ting Islamic State targets. Said Trump, “He and I haven’t spoken and I disagree.” Struggles Trump’s campaign was already struggling before the new video was released, due in part to his uneven perfor- mance in the irst presidential debate. Many Republicans saw Sunday’s showdown as his last best chance to sal- vage his campaign. The Trump video over- shadowed potentially dam- aging revelations about Clinton’s paid speeches to Wall Street irms. Emails released by WikiLeaks last week showed Clinton told a group that it’s acceptable for a president to project differ- ing positions in public and private. Asked if that’s “two- faced,” Clinton pointed to Abraham Lincoln’s effort to get the 13th Amendment passed, allowing emancipa- tion of slaves, by lawmak- ers who did not support Afri- can-American equality. “I was making the point it is hard sometimes to get the Congress to do what you want them to do. That was a great display of presidential leadership.” Rolling his eyes, Trump said, “Now she’s blaming the late, great Abraham Lincoln.” WikiLeaks published another 2,000 emails Mon- day that it said belonged to Clinton campaign chief John Podesta. In the debate’s inal moments, the candidates briely put aside their ani- mosity when asked by a voter if they respected any- thing about each other. Clinton said she respected Trump’s children, calling them “incredibly able and devoted.” Trump, as if pulling a line directly from the Clinton campaign, called his Demo- cratic opponent a “ighter.” “She doesn’t quit, she doesn’t give up,” he said. “I respect that.” Photos by Edward Stratton/The Daily Astorian ABOVE: Spencer Watson, from Bellevue, Washington, flies inside at the Seaside Convention Center during the Amer- ican Kitefliers Association’s 39th annual convention. BELOW: Attendees at the American Kitefliers Association’s 39th-annual convention brought kites of all types, from painted to appliquéd. Kites: ‘You take what you can get’ Continued from Page 1A The association has visited Seaside six times over the past 39 years. Loïk Lamalle traveled from south- ern France to Enid, Oklahoma, for last year’s convention. Lamalle said he travels the world to kiting events to meet old and new friends with a simi- lar hobby. The winds had delated kiters by Saturday afternoon, canceling many of the outdoor events. By Sunday’s driz- zly afternoon, winds were blowing above 20 mph, again canceling events. “You take what you get,” said Marti Dermer, on the beach Sunday near the Turnaround, launching a large yellow sled kite decorated with the name of her restaurant in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Hideaway Pizza. Helping her was her son, Craig, and his family, who traveled from Portland. Dermer has been repre- senting the association and attending events for more than 30 years, many of them with her late husband, Rich- ard, a past president. “We both used to sail … so we were used to playing with the wind,” she said of their introduction to kiting. “You’re still using the wind for entertainment.” Incoming president Nic O’Neal said convention regulars are like a family. O’Neal said the Paciic Northwest has one of the biggest indoor kite com- munities in the U.S. The Windless Kite Festival comes to Long Beach, Wash- ington, in January. The convention next travels to Ocean Shores, Maryland. Gearhart: Foes plan challenges Continued from Page 1A “We’ve engaged attor- neys on both the Land Use Board of Appeals and the ini- tiative,” Townsend said. “We are seriously pursuing one if not both options. If we win at LUBA, we don’t need to do the initiative.” A notice of intent to appeal must be iled by Oct. 27, which is 21 days after the ordinance went into effect, according to City Administrator Chad Sweet. FAQs In a list of frequently asked questions delivered to property owners this week, the city laid out rules for homeowners with short-term rentals, including limits to street parking, septic capac- ity, weekly side-yard gar- bage pickup, landscaping and property manager contact information. Inspections will be conducted by the city’s building oficial. Applicants must pro- vide proof that city lodging taxes were paid. While prop- erty owners can apply for a variance from a require- ment by applying to the Plan- ning Commission, all condi- tions must be met within 180 days from Dec. 16, the last day of the 60-day short-term property owner application period. Should opponents take action, supporters will look to the city to respond with a counter initiative. If the city doesn’t chal- lenge the initiative, the Friends of Gearhart, a group of concerned residents who want to maintain and preserve the city’s residential nature and quality of life, will take a stance, the group’s Wilson Mark said. “We are very sure the city will challenge the ini- tiative,” he said. “That being the case, we will support what the city does.” Residents only Should there be a ballot ini- tiative, voters must be regis- tered in Gearhart, a matter of concern to the Friends of Gear- hart, which sent a letter to the Secretary of State’s Ofice with their concerns. They said they had determined 10 regis- tered Gearhart voters are not full-time residents in Gearhart. “Most of these individuals have used their Gearhart properties as short-term rentals for many years, and have actively adver- tised these properties as vaca- tion rentals,” they said. Because of their concerns, Sweet shared state voting res- idency requirements on the city’s blog. Gearhart’s mayoral elec- tion features Matt Brown, who endorses the new short-term rental rules, and Bob Shortman, who does not. At a Monday candidate forum in Seaside, Shortman called the process “alienating.” Two other councilors, Sue Lorain and Dan Jesse, are run- ning unopposed. Each voted for the regulations. “I’m still holding out hope that after the elections, we can sit down and do something reasonable,” Townsend said. “Whoever the mayor, I’m not sure there’s enough votes on the council for moderation.” Coming October 2016 Assistance League the Columbia Pacif of ic PROGRAM OVERV IEW Operation School Bell: OSB is the signature program of Assistan League; providing new clothes for children ce grades K-12. The in need, schools identify the students and we supply 2 pairs of pants, 2 shirts, sweatshirt, jacket, underwear, socks and shoes to each child! Last year we helped clothe over 600 kids! Wish you could see their smiling faces! Assistance Leagu e of the Columbia Pacifi c P.O. Box 596 Astoria, Cinderella’s Closet: Assistance League of over 280 fancy dresses! the Columbia Pacific owns During Homecoming Prom season we and set up a boutique and the school girls come “shopping” for somethin high to the ‘ball’. We hope g to wear to make them all feel like princesses! Athletic Particip ation Scholarships: This program provides funds for sports fees appropriate gear; and giving students an opportunity to become involved in sports. This in turn allows fostering friendsh ips and building confiden children to receive all the benefits of being part of a ce. The goal is to team, promote the desire to stay in school. Duffle Bags: The Duffle Bag Program ensures that every system is given a Clatsop County child being duffle placed into the Foster toiletries. This offers bag filled with comfort items such Care as pjs, a blanket, the child a bit of a stuffed animal, comfort in an uncertai a book and n time in their lives. FUNDRAISING • Direct Mail Campaig n SEPTEMBER: Look in your mail – You might have a flyer waiting for you. • Home & Chef Tour OCTOBER: Showcasi ng outstanding homes County & chefs througho ut Clatsop • Fabulous Fun Night MARCH 5, 2016, Please join us for a tremendous night our local children. as we celebrate Save the Date & Look for Details • Golf Ball Drop May 7, 2016: A Fun Event for all ages at Astoria Golf & Country Club. OR 97103 Mission Statem ent: Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific is a non-profit organization whose volunteer efforts raise funds to assist children in our Clatsop County Communities. Vision: To be an effective resource in the community respondi ng to services, delivery gaps and emerging needs through volunteer efforts and collabora tive partnerships. Values: • Commitment • Leadership • Ethics • Accountability • Respect CONTACT INFORM ATION President: Jane Cartwrigh t jjjkcart@msn.com Membership: Shelby Mogenson shelbym@charter.ne t Web Site: www.assistancelea guecp.com SPONSORED BY: Autio Company GIVING BACK 2015-16 DUIIs: ‘There is a clear trend’ Continued from Page 1A OREGON DUIIS In Clatsop County, roughly 40 percent of drunken-driving cases each year involve peo- ple who live outside the county, The Daily Astorian reported earlier this month. Marquis acknowledges the vast majority of visitors do not abuse the law, but when the volume of people in each city expands, crimes such as drunken driving increase as well. For example, Cannon Beach’s population swells from about 1,700 to about 30,000 during busy summer days. “You can see it and it’s completely consistent with the data,” Marquis said. Astoria Police Chief Brad Johnston said the extra number of people in town puts a strain on police services. It is not just tourism, Johnston said, but also people who commute to work The Oregon Criminal Jus- tice Commission compiled data for District Attorney Josh Marquis on the drunk- en-driving charge rate per 1,000 population over five years. • Sherman County — 58.7 percent • Hood River County — 42.3 percent • Grant County — 35.1 percent • Clatsop County — 32.8 percent • Deschutes County — 32.8 percent • Lincoln County — 31.6 percent in the city. The trouble is that when it comes to funding for men- tal health or other social ser- vices, Johnston said, the money is often based on census popu- lation estimates, not the actual number of people in the city each day. “The taxpayers of Astoria are funding policing for a much larger population than those that live in Astoria,” Johnston said. For counties such as Clat- sop, the drunken-driving rates are also fueled by an ingrained drinking culture. Johnston has worked in Astoria for more than two decades, so he can recall what it was like before the tourism boom. The chief said he can remember when it was com- mon to have a drunken-driving arrest every night. On week- ends, he remembers police making multiple arrests. Since the early 1990s, Johnston said, he has seen education and local attitudes change. “We have made huge strides,” Johnston said. • 5 We are proud to present the 2nd annual edition of Giving Back Giving Back is designed to give our community nonprofits and corporations that support them a platform for exposing their mission and their fundraising needs to the business community. Giving Back is a resource designed to offer companies and individuals a wealth of information to assist them in their charitable giving plans. We’ve dedicated a full page to each nonprofit detailing their mission statements, goals, service ar ea, board members, events and giving/volunteering opportunities plus a full page to their sponsor. 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