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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2017
Prolifi c Seaside Signal columnist was a town staple
ily. My grandmother raised them
all, without separating anybody, on
almost nothing during hard times.”
When Lovell did her nursing resi-
dency at St. Vincent’s in Portland, she
was homesick “most of the time” and
returned to the North Coast, working
at what was then St. Mary’s Hospital
in Astoria, Derringer said. “On bal-
ance, she loved Seaside, loved living
in Seaside and never had desire to live
anywhere else,” Derringer said.
Lifelong Seasider
dies at age 96
By R.J. MARX
The Daily Astorian
SEASIDE — Readers of the Sea-
side Signal will fi nd something miss-
ing this week.
Claire Lovell, whose column fi lled
the pages of the newspaper since
1990, died at 96 of renal failure after
complications from the fl u, her fam-
ily said. She died in the family home
where she was born and raised.
Originally called “Overheard:
Notes from Seaside,” and later,
“Scene and Heard,” her column was
a town staple.
Born Sept. 9, 1920, in Seaside,
Claire Ruthrauff was the youngest of
eight surviving children.
“Her father died right before she
was born,” her daughter Robin Der-
ringer said. “All she knew was her
sisters, brothers and mother as a fam-
Submitted Photos
Claire Lovell died this week at 96 .
umn of her own.”
Lovell’s column appeared in early
January 1990 in the Signal, sand-
wiched between “Let’s Talk Food,”
by Elna Furnish and “Nehalem
News,” by Myrtle Slanger.
“Dean and Helen Trachsel took
refuge at Terry Nordmark’s home
during the high-water episode out
Hamlet way,” Lovell wrote in the fi rst
“Overheard: Notes from Seaside.”
“Helen was lamenting the loss of two
new tires that went out with the tide.”
For 27 more years, Lovell’s words
Lifelong writer
A lifelong writer, Lovell, while
working as a registered nurse, was in
charge of a community board . “She
would decorate this board for all the
occasions and holidays with poems
and verses,” Derringer said. “She also
wrote verses for Hallmark.”
“She used to write lots of letters to
the editor,” Derringer said. “She had
very strong opinions. When an oppor-
tunity on the paper’s part came, they
offered her a chance to get off the let-
ters to the editor page and onto a col-
entertained and enlightened her loyal
readers, many of whom said she was
the fi rst thing they read in the paper
— some of whom said her column
was “the only thing” they read.
Lovell enjoyed writing about cur-
rent politics and issues, Derringer
said. “Sometimes that was not what
the paper thought they had hired
her to write. So there was a certain
amount of back and forth. She said,
‘Maureen Dowd does it.’ I think she
would have liked to have a political
column.”
Lovell also “liked to write about
very esoteric dibs and dabs, too,”
her daughter-in-law Nancy Hill
said. “Just stream of consciousness
almost.”
“What she liked about reporting
about local events was it kept her in
the swim of things,” Derringer said.
“She knew what was going on. Peo-
ple would call her with ideas. H er
phone was always busy. She was able
to live a pretty full social life as a
result of that. As she got older and not
out as much — particularly after she
quit driving — she missed that kind
of contact.”
Accomplished in language
Lovell prided herself on meeting
deadlines and her ability to word-
smith a column, Derringer said. “She
was really very accomplished in lan-
guage. We were all raised with a dic-
tionary in our cribs.”
Lovell was among the last writers
to submit copy on legal paper, writ-
ten by hand.
Today, most newspapers list con-
tact information with emails. Lovell’s
column for many years included her
phone number.
“She was not interested in elec-
tronics,” Derringer said.
“She was defi nitely a 20th-century
woman,” Hill added.
Lovell’s last column failed to
arrive in time for today’s edition of
the Signal. It was delayed, perhaps
appropriately, by delivery from the
U.S. mail.
OBITUARIES
Ronald Boudreau
Steven Edward King
Warrenton
1950 — 2017
Seaside
July 1, 1955 — March 13, 2017
Ron was born to Barbara Boudreau (Rieter) Bornstein’s and New England Fish Co., to name
and Albert Boudreau on Nov. 14, 1950, in Roch- a few.
ester, New Hampshire. Ron died around March
You could fi nd Ron riding his bicycle from
1, 2017, at his residence.
the Lewis and Clark area to Astoria with his
His parents preceded him in death,
iPod earplugs in, backpack, green
along with three brothers, Albert Bou-
baseball cap and generally a smile on.
dreau, Stephen Boudreau and Roger
If you stopped him to say “H i,” you’d
Boudreau. One sister, Jeanne Tucker,
usually get a big hug.
survives, residing in Idaho. In addi-
A celebration of life and potluck
tion, he is survived by two nieces,
will be at the Workers Tavern (a favor-
three nephews, six great-nieces,
ite watering hole), 281 W. Marine
four great-nephews, two great-great-
Drive in Astoria, on April 1 at 1 p.m.
nieces, numerous friends, and one
Memorial contributions may be
loving cat named Boo Boo.
made to the Maritime Memorial,
The Boudreau family moved to
Astoria Parks and Community Ser-
Oregon in 1960. Ron attended local Ronald Boudreau vices, 1095 Duane St., Astoria, OR
schools in Astoria, Warrenton and
97103; or the Clatsop County Animal
Seaside.
Shelter, 1315 S.E. 19th St., Warren-
Ron loved music, and he played drums and ton, OR 97146.
harmonica in several local bands throughout his
Hughes-Ransom Mortuary & Crematory
life. Those who knew him would say he was a in Astoria is in charge of the arrangements.
free-spirited sort. He worked in several of the An online guest book may be signed at www.
local canneries: the old Neap Tide Clam Co., hughes-ransom.com
Steven Edward King, born July 1, 1955, in together they achieved Top Agents of the Year
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to parents Ruby several times!
After living the hectic life of agents, they
and Gerry King, went to be with the Lord on
Monday, March 13, 2017. Known to his eight moved to Seaside, Oregon, to work full time
in ministry. Steve was the pastor at
grandchildren as “Papa King,”
Seaside Calvary Church, alongside
and to his congregation as “Pastor
Kay, who led worship and the chil-
Steve,” he was loved far and wide
dren’s program, for the past eight
by individuals from diverse walks
years. You also may have heard him
of life. He impacted many through
weaving together scripture and sto-
his love of Jesus, perpetual opti-
ries from his own life on KPDQ or
mism and animated story telling.
KAST radio stations.
Steve graduated in 1973 from
Although Steve spent much time
Excelsior High School in Norwalk,
in the hospital due to complex med-
California. He was an avid surfer,
ical needs, and even more time in
searching the next wave in his
Steven King
dialysis during the past six years, he
Volkswagen van. After high school,
enjoyed many endeavors alongside
Steve attended a Missionary Bap-
tist s eminary before moving to Oregon to be his loyal wife, Kay. Together they took adven-
a logger. With his then wife, Deborah Ann tures like a trip to the Holy Land, rappelling a
Edmiston, he welcomed his fi rst two children, waterfall in Kauai, and hang gliding in Tennes-
see. Up until Steve’s last days, he was planning
Steve and Chelsea.
In 1977, Steve enlisted in the U.S. Air his next adventure: a sky dive.
Steve is survived by wife, Kay; children,
Force and was stationed at Wheeler Air Force
Base in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he wel- Steve, Chelsea and Devon; grandchildren,
comed his third child, Devon. Steve was a Erik, Alex, Laila, Brennan, Rubi, Jai, Lil-
chapel manager in the Air Force for 10 years, lian and William; brother, Mark; and a large
achieving the rank of staff sergeant. He also extended family. He will be deeply missed and
traveled with the Air Force racquetball team. we fi nd comfort knowing that he no longer suf-
After a divorce, Steve moved to Denver, fers from his physical ailments, and knows
divine comfort in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Colorado.
His memorial will be held at North Coast
While in Denver, Steve harnessed his
entrepreneurial spirit and worked mostly in Family Fellowship this Saturday, March 18,
sales, persuading people to buy anything from at 2 p.m. Flowers may be sent to the service,
women’s handbags at fl ea markets to brand to be received at noon on Saturday; or, in lieu
new cars off the lot. For many years he was a of fl owers, donations are accepted at Seaside
real estate broker for Keller Williams. During Calvary Church, and the funds will be used
this period of his life he met his wife, Kay. to continue the ministry that Steve and Kay
She soon joined him at Keller Williams, and started.
Gregory Scott Lawson
Warrenton
Aug. 17, 1961 — March 10, 2017
Greg was the son of Kenneth Steven Law-
son and Norma Jane Lawson (Seiders). He was
raised in the Seaside area, and graduated from
Seaside High School.
Greg was never married. He was an accom-
plished baker for nearly 40 years, and was ded-
icated to his career. He enjoyed fi shing, collect-
ing antiques, barbecues with his friends and
caring for his pets.
Greg is survived by his mother, Norma Lawson
of La Pine, Oregon; and his siblings, Kelli Shultz
of Tigard, Oregon, Terry Jo Lawson of Warrenton,
Oregon, and Brian Lawson of Warrenton, Oregon.
He was preceded in death by his dad, Kenneth
“Steve” Lawson. Greg also has many other rela-
tives and friends who will remember him fondly.
FIVE-DAY FORECAST FOR ASTORIA
TONIGHT
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
MONDAY
50
35
44
Breezy with periods
of rain
53
38
Morning rain, then a
shower or two
Partly sunny
TUESDAY
58
43
55
45
Cloudy with a shower in
the afternoon
Mostly cloudy with a bit
of rain
Court keeps college
in timber lawsuit
By EDWARD STRATTON
The Daily Astorian
ALMANAC
REGIONAL WEATHER
Shown is tomorrow's weather. Temperatures are tonight's lows and tomorrow's highs.
ASTORIA
44/50
Astoria through Thursday.
Temperatures
High/low ....................................... 51°/38°
Normal high/low ........................... 54°/39°
Record high ............................ 69° in 1941
Record low ............................. 29° in 1977
Tillamook
44/49
Precipitation
Thursday .......................................... 0.02"
Month to date ................................... 9.40"
Normal month to date ....................... 3.99"
Year to date .................................... 27.28"
Normal year to date ........................ 21.38"
Salem
50/52
Newport
46/49
Sunset tonight ........................... 7:24 p.m.
Sunrise Saturday ........................ 7:22 a.m. Coos Bay
Moonrise today .................................. none 49/51
Moonset today .......................... 10:10 a.m.
Mar 20
New
First
Mar 27
Full
Apr 3
Source: Jim Todd, OMSI
TOMORROW'S TIDES
Astoria / Port Docks
Time
12:11 p.m.
11:59 p.m.
Low
1.2 ft.
2.9 ft.
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
Hi
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42
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42
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67
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49
Ontario
46/63
Burns
42/55
Klamath Falls
45/55
Lakeview
42/56
Ashland
49/57
REGIONAL CITIES
City
Baker City
Bend
Brookings
Eugene
Ilwaco
Klamath Falls
Medford
Newberg
Newport
North Bend
Hi
63
60
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TOMORROW'S NATIONAL WEATHER
NATIONAL CITIES
Today
Lo
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35
41
31
34
53
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68
36
35
63
57
57
60
51
57
28
52
32
41
54
51
44
40
Baker
43/61
Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2017
Tonight's Sky: On Saturday morning, the waning
gibbous moon will be above the head of Scorpion.
High
8.3 ft.
6.5 ft.
La Grande
48/63
Roseburg
50/53
Brookings
49/53
Apr 10
John Day
54/61
Bend
49/55
Medford
50/58
UNDER THE SKY
Time
5:21 a.m.
6:39 p.m.
Prineville
49/57
Lebanon
48/53
Eugene
47/51
SUN AND MOON
Last
Pendleton
45/59
The Dalles
44/57
Portland
45/53
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sn-snow, i-ice.
Linn County Circuit Court
has denied Clatsop Commu-
nity College’s attempt to leave
the $1.4 billion timber lawsuit
against the state.
The college board voted
4-3 in January to opt out.
But board member Esther
Moberg’s vote, submitted via
email, was later invalidated,
resulting in a tie and the col-
lege’s inclusion in the lawsuit.
At the direction of the col-
lege board, college President
Christopher Breitmeyer sent
a letter to Linn County Cir-
cuit Court asking about a way
out. “The board realizes that
the deadline for class certi-
fi cation has passed and that
removal from the class may
not be possible, but still wishes
for the court to be aware of this
request and to take any actions
that may be appropriate,” Bre-
itmeyer’s letter said.
Linn County Circuit Court
Judge Daniel Murphy replied
that the court would deny the
withdrawal “absent the agree-
ment of the parties or some
evidence that you did not
receive proper notice.”
Breitmeyer said the college
will not be actively participat-
ing in the lawsuit, and that the
college board has not discussed
where any proceeds from the
lawsuit might go. JoAnn Zahn,
the college’s vice president of
fi nance and operations, said
the timber revenue the col-
lege receives is dedicated to
$560,000 in annual debt ser-
vice. She said the general fund
budget for timber revenue is
$400,000, representing 2.7 per-
cent of the annual revenue.
The lawsuit, fi led by Linn
County last year and later certi-
fi ed a class action, had grown to
include 15 counties and approx-
imately 130 taxing districts
receiving timber revenue. Linn
County claims the state violated
a 1940s era timber contract in
1998, when the state Board of
Forestry changed timber poli-
cies to emphasize conservation
and recreation concerns.
Most counties and tax-
ing districts did nothing and
remained as plaintiffs. Clatsop
County was the only county
to opt out, taking with it sev-
eral county controlled taxing
districts. The Sunset Empire
Parks and Recreation and
Transportation districts also
opted out. The county’s largest
single recipient of timber reve-
nue, the Jewell School District,
stayed in.
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library, 41535 Old U.S. High-
way 30.
Clatsop County Fair Board,
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Room 430
Astoria City Council, 6
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struction excise tax, 7 p.m.,
regular meeting, City Hall,
1095 Duane St.
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