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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2017
High wind warning, ﬂ ood
watch for North Coast
The Daily Astorian
A high wind warning and
ﬂ ood watch will take effect
today in the N orth C oast
area.
The National Weather
Service issued the high wind
warning, which could pro-
duce 25 to 45 mph winds
and gusts of up to 70 mph,
from noon through 10 a.m.
Wednesday.
The winds may be strong
enough to cause power out-
ages. All outdoor belong-
ings such as patio furniture
should be secured, according
to the weather service.
A combination of heavy
rain and snow melt led the
weather service to issue a
ﬂ ood watch from this morn-
ing through Thursday for
most of northwest Oregon
and southwest Washington
OBITUARIES
Howard Wirkkala Jr.
Naselle, Washington
Feb. 4, 1935 — Jan. 10, 2017
state. The N orth C oast area
could see 4 to 8 inches of
rain by the end of the ﬂ ood
watch.
In addition to river ﬂ ood-
ing, some urban ﬂ ooding,
especially where ice and
snow are blocking storm
drains, is possible. Structures
and roads located below
steep slopes will be suscep-
tible to landslides, according
to the weather service.
Howard Wirkkala Jr. passed away peace- ter, Arlene Chapman. He is survived by his ﬁ ve
fully at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Asto- children, Andrew Wirkkala of Arlington, Vir-
ria, Oregon, on Jan. 10, 2017. He was born on ginia, Jerald Wirkkala and his wife, Karen, of
Bothell, Washington, Julie Wirkkala of Wash-
Feb. 4, 1935. Howard was 81 years old.
ington, D.C., Jenelle Wirkkala of
He was the second of two chil-
Auburn, Washington, and Christo-
dren born to Howard Wirkkala Sr.
pher Wirkkala of Kirkland, Wash-
and Georgina Wirkkala (née Cul-
ington. Howard’s seven grandchil-
bertson). He and his sister, Arlene,
dren are Evan Wirkkala, Rheanne
grew up in Naselle, Washington,
Wirkkala, Natalie Wirkkala, Syd-
among numerous uncles, aunts and
ney Wirkkala, Baird Lehman, Riley
cousins. Howard cherished his Finn-
Lehman and Taylor Crow. His four
ish heritage.
great-grandchildren are Penelope
Following in his father’s foot-
Wirkkala, Blaise Wirkkala, Mag-
steps, Howard managed numerous
nolia Wirkkala and Percy Wirkkala
logging crews for nearly six decades
throughout the Paciﬁ c Northwest. Howard Wirkkala Duncan.
Jr.
There will be a public viewing at
On the job, and to many friends and
Penttila’s Chapel by the Sea in Long
cousins, he was known as “Sonny.”
To his family he was Dad, Grandpa and Big Beach, Washington, on Wednesday, Jan. 18,
from 3:30 until 5:30 p.m.
Grandpa.
A memorial service is scheduled for Thurs-
Howard was well-known for a sharp wit,
which brought humor and levity to all occa- day, Jan. 19, at 1 p.m. at the Naselle Lutheran
sions. Howard will be missed and never Church, with interment to follow at Peaceful
Hill Cemetery.
forgotten.
In lieu of ﬂ owers, donations can be made to
Howard was preceded in death by Audrey,
his wife of 56 years, his parents, and his sis- the Naselle Volunteer Fire Department.
Oregon Coast Aquarium to visit
North Coast elementary schools
The Daily Astorian
Newport’s Oregon Coast
Aquarium is visiting elemen-
tary schools in Tillamook, Sea-
side and Astoria today through
Thursday, making coastal
and ocean education accessi-
ble to kids who may not have
an opportunity to explore the
Oregon Coast with their fami-
lies or during ﬁ eld trips.
The aquarium is deploying
its outreach team across Ore-
gon, Northern California and
s outhern Washington for 21
weeks this academic school
year to deliver marine science
themed facts and fun to over
34,000 students.
Programming
options
include four different outreach
programs that focus on marine
animal adaptations.
The interactive presenta-
tions include recorded ani-
mal sounds or videos, and an
opportunity to touch real bio-
facts. Students participate by
donning costumes, compar-
ing their own size to that of
wild animals or singing along
to learn animal anatomy and
adaptations. The theme for the
North Coast area this year is
sharks.
For information, call 541-
867-3474 or go to http://
aquarium.org
Janice Darleen Harrod
Astoria
Oct. 28, 1928 — Jan. 12, 2017
DEATH
Jan. 14, 2017
SPRING, John Benham, 80, of Gearhart, died in Gearhart. Caldwell’s Luce-Layton Mortuary
in Astoria is in charge of the arrangements.
FIVE-DAY FORECAST FOR ASTORIA
TONIGHT
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
49
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44
Windy with rain, heavy
at times
Windy with downpours;
watch for flooding
ALMANAC
49
38
Periods of rain
Periods of rain
New
Salem
45/53
Newport
49/51
Jan 27
Coos Bay
52/55
Full
Feb 3
Ontario
9/28
Burns
11/34
Klamath Falls
32/38
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Lakeview
27/37
Ashland
38/46
Source: Jim Todd, OMSI
TOMORROW'S TIDES
Astoria / Port Docks
Time
11:51 a.m.
11:45 p.m.
Low
2.5 ft.
1.8 ft.
REGIONAL CITIES
City
Baker City
Bend
Brookings
Eugene
Ilwaco
Klamath Falls
Medford
Newberg
Newport
North Bend
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Olympia
Pendleton
Portland
Roseburg
Salem
Seaside
Spokane
Springfi eld
Vancouver
Yakima
Hi
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leaves behind a daughter-in-law, Michelle
Thomas of Warrenton, Oregon, 10 grand-
children, 19 great-grand children and two
great-great-grand children.
Jan lived in Warrenton, Oregon, for 35
years, working at the post ofﬁ ce in both
Warrenton and Astoria before settling in the
Tigard, Oregon, area in 1995. While living
in Warrenton, Jan was active in her commu-
nity. She was skipper of the Astoria Anchors
in 1989, enjoying every moment of working
with the young ladies involved in the Asto-
ria Regatta activities. Jan was also involved
in the Miss Clatsop County Pageant and the
American Cancer Society.
The family will hold private graveside ser-
vices. Contributions in Jan’s memory may be
made to the Astoria Regatta or the American
Cancer Society.
Hughes-Ransom Mortuary and Crema-
tory in Seaside is in charge of the arrange-
ments. Please visit www.hughes-ransom.com
to share memories and sign the guest book.
Regatta association seeks princess
candidates in local high schools
Baker
13/27
Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2017
Tonight's Sky: Due south, the Winter Circle will be
in good view by around nightfall and fi ll almost an
entire quadrant of the sky.
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Members of the Astoria
Regatta Association are com-
ing to high schools in Astoria,
Seaside, Knappa and Warren-
ton looking for the 2017 Asto-
ria Regatta Princess/Ambassa-
dors and to discuss the Astoria
Regatta festival and the Regatta
Court Program.
Students selected will repre-
sent their school, have an oppor-
tunity to compete for the Regatta
Queen’s Crown and receive a
scholarship to help with college.
The schedule is as follows:
today , Knappa High School;
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48 29
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47 32
58 47
60 51
55 52
83 64
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75 63
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Wednesday, Seaside High
School; Thursday, Astoria High
School; and Friday, Warrenton
High School.
Applications for Regatta
Princess can be picked up at
the school ofﬁ ces. For infor-
mation, call Carol Olson at
503-791-3864.
MEMORIAL
LOTTERIES
Saturday, Jan. 21
SMALLEY, Carol Webb — 4 p.m., Knappa Assembly of God
Church, 41767 Old Highway 30.
TOMORROW'S NATIONAL WEATHER
NATIONAL CITIES
Today
Hi Lo
73 60
40 37
41 32
45 26
36 23
48 36
53 33
-18 -36
81 69
51 35
39 24
56 38
65 46
56 46
82 68
67 45
78 62
44 40
50 36
45 44
46 32
28 14
56 47
47 45
55 52
La Grande
23/34
Roseburg
48/51
Brookings
48/53
Feb 10
John Day
32/41
Bend
31/40
Medford
41/48
UNDER THE SKY
High
8.6 ft.
7.1 ft.
Prineville
30/41
Lebanon
46/52
Eugene
44/52
First
Pendleton
25/42
The Dalles
27/38
Portland
34/49
Sunset tonight ........................... 4:59 p.m.
Sunrise Wednesday .................... 7:52 a.m.
Moonrise today ........................ 11:13 p.m.
Moonset today .......................... 10:48 a.m.
City
Atlanta
Boston
Chicago
Denver
Des Moines
Detroit
El Paso
Fairbanks
Honolulu
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
Memphis
Miami
Nashville
New Orleans
New York
Oklahoma City
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Seattle
Washington, DC
Mostly cloudy with a
touch of rain
Tillamook
48/54
SUN AND MOON
Time
5:38 a.m.
5:39 p.m.
50
41
Shown is tomorrow's weather. Temperatures are tonight's lows and tomorrow's highs.
ASTORIA
49/53
Precipitation
Monday ............................................ 0.00"
Month to date ................................... 1.78"
Normal month to date ....................... 5.53"
Year to date ...................................... 1.78"
Normal year to date .......................... 5.53"
Jan 19
49
43
SATURDAY
REGIONAL WEATHER
Astoria through Monday.
Temperatures
High/low ....................................... 48°/33°
Normal high/low ........................... 50°/38°
Record high ............................ 61° in 1944
Record low ............................. 20° in 1984
Last
FRIDAY
Janice Darleen Harrod passed peacefully
in her sleep at her son’s home in Astoria, Ore-
gon, on Jan. 12, 2017.
Jan was born on Oct. 28, 1928, in Long
Beach, California, to parents Peter and Jennie
Cherry. She was the youngest child of four,
being preceded in death by a brother, Francis,
and a sister, Mary. She is survived by a sister,
Lydia Alpenfels, in Southern California.
Jan married the love of her life, Charles
(Chuck) Robert Thomas, in June 1949. Jan
and Chuck had three sons, James Thomas
(deceased), Jeff (Lori) Harrod of Portland,
Oregon, and Gregg (Teri) Harrod of Lake
Oswego, Oregon. Chuck passed away in July
1959, and Jan moved the family from Pasa-
dena, California, to Warrenton, Oregon, to be
near her sister, Mary Chamberlain.
Jan married William Marvin Harrod
Sr. in September 1960. Joining the family
was William Marvin Harrod Jr. (deceased),
and together they had a son Ronald (Jen-
nifer) Harrod of Astoria, Oregon. Jan also
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TUESDAY
Sunset Empire Park and Rec
District, 4 p.m., 1225 Ave. A,
Seaside.
Clatsop County Human
Services Advisory Council, 4
to 5:30 p.m., 800 Exchange St.,
Room 430.
Knappa School Board, 4:30
p.m., Knappa High School
library, 41535 Old U.S. Highway
30.
Port of Astoria Commission,
4:30 p.m., executive session
(closed to public), 6 p.m., regu-
lar meeting, new Port oﬃ ces, 10
Pier 1, Suite 209.
Seaside School District, 6
p.m., 1810 S. Franklin, Seaside.
Astoria City Council, 7 p.m.,
City Hall, 1095 Duane St.
Shoreline Sanitary District
Board, 7 p.m., Gearhart Hertig
Station, 33496 West Lake Lane,
Warrenton.
WEDNESDAY
Astoria School Board, 6:15
p.m., study session, 7:30 p.m.,
regular meeting, Capt. Robert
Gray School third-ﬂ oor board-
room, 785 Alameda Ave.
OREGON
Monday’s Pick 4:
1 p.m.: 7-4-0-7
4 p.m.: 7-9-0-8
7 p.m.: 6-0-1-6
10 p.m.: 2-2-9-5
Monday’s Megabucks: 1-10-
14-20-22-28
Estimated jackpot: $2 million
WASHINGTON
Monday’s Daily Game: 0-6-5
Monday’s Hit 5: 20-23-31-
32-39
Estimated jackpot: $100,000
Monday’s Keno: 13-18-25-
30-31-32-33-34-36-41-43-44-
47-49-51-65-66-68-71-76
Monday’s Lotto: 04-05-14-
43-45-48
Estimated jackpot: $1.5
million
Monday’s Match 4: 09-13-
16-19
Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy,
sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow fl urries,
sn-snow, i-ice.
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