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2A THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018 ‘What is your ideal Valentine’s Day?’ “It would be for somebody to make a homemade dinner, and candlelight, and soft music and cuddling. But first you have to have someone to do that with.” “A day away with my sweetie, with a won- derful dinner, topped off with chocolate. No phone, no TV or other interruptions. Now, if we could both get off work …” THE DAILY ASTORIAN // QUESTION OF THE WEEK Julia Hesse, Astoria Stephanie Martin, Astoria “Just getting to spend some quality time with my husband, and not worry about getting dinner, doing laundry, packing lunches. Just want to sit in the recliner and relax.” Mary Olson, Astoria Climber dies, others rescued on Mount Hood By STEVEN DUBOIS and GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press GOVERNMENT CAMP — One climber fell to his death and several others had to be rescued after conditions turned treacherous on Mount Hood. More than a half-dozen people had been climbing near the state’s tallest peak when a climber fell about 1,000 feet, said Sgt. Brian Jensen, a Clackamas County sheriff’s office spokesman. “One of the guys slipped,” said climber Quinn Talley of Welches, who had been descending after summiting Tuesday morning. “At first he was just sliding and right before he disappeared, he started cartwheeling.” Talley, who said he’s climbed the mountain about 20 times and has never seen worse conditions, said he tried to reach the man, but the ice was too dangerous. “Normally, you like a fro- zen crust on snow so your crampons don’t ball up with snow, but this is different,” Talley said. “With the rain and freeze cycles, there’s some- thing called rime ice … and it’s really loose and normally it’s just fluffy. But these were like dinner plates, hard ice dinner plates.” KOIN reported that video taken from a heli- copter showed other climb- ers performing CPR on the man before he was airlifted by an Oregon Army National Guard helicopter to a hospital. OBITUARIES Claudia Marie Edwards Ocean Park, Washington Oct. 29, 1942 — Jan. 29, 2018 Rescuers used a sled and a rope system to bring down a woman in the party who said she was unable to move. Steve Rollins of Portland Mountain Rescue said the woman arrived at the Timber- line Lodge just before 8 p.m. “It was very hard to move under these types of condi- tions and she was very brave and very stoic during her evacuation,” he said of the woman who was rescued, adding that she was able to get out of the snow tractor under her own power. Three other climbers made their way down the mountain without assistance, according to the sheriff’s office. Wyatt Peck, 26, said he started to go up the mountain Tuesday, but turned around. He said the conditions were so treacherous that he and a friend could not get their pick- axes and crampons into the snow that was melting from a hard freeze overnight. Peck said others in his climbing group contin- ued, and he was concerned that they were among those stranded. “I saw like I said a lot of people were struggling tra- versing,” he said. “I think they just got to the summit and were so exhausted they didn’t know what to do to get back down — and that’s the hardest part, to get back down.” Peck said climbers must know when to abandon a summit attempt. “The mountain’s always going to be there — your life’s not worth it.” he said. He was later declared dead. Authorities have not released his identity. Mount Hood, a peak noto- rious for loose ice and rocks in warm weather, is a popu- lar climbing site that has seen dozens of accidents and fatali- ties over the years. Thousands climb it each year, mostly in the spring. The sun has been out this week and the temperature was around freezing at the spot where the climber fell, said Russell Gubele of Mountain Wave Search and Rescue. “This is the kind of weather conditions and the time of year where you often get falling ice, falling rocks and problems,” Gubele said. “It sounds like the conditions up there are very unsafe right now.” Climbers used their cell- phones to report that con- ditions were hazardous and described the falling rocks and ice “like a bowling alley,” said Air Force Maj. Chris Bernard of the 304th Rescue Squadron. The stuck climbers were on or near the Hogsback area near the summit of the 11,240-foot mountain east of Portland. Rescuers made it up to the other climbers Tuesday after- noon at the 10,500-foot eleva- tion and assessed them before starting down the mountain. Two climbers who were in the same party as the man who fell were guided down the mountain to a snow trac- tor, which took them to Tim- berline Lodge at 6,000 feet. Our beloved and special mom, wife, daugh- and friends, making a “bunch of food” for all, ter, grandma and adopted mom to many, Clau- especially her own special creations. dia Marie Edwards, 75, died from complica- In her younger years she was a member of Chi- nook Lutheran Church, where she was active with tions of a stroke on Jan. 29 in Portland. the choir. Later she became a member Claudia was born in Vancouver, of Ocean Park Community Church. Washington, on Oct. 29, 1942, to She loved the Lord, Bible study, fun Bill and Ida Wulf. Their only child, events at church, loved Joyce Meyer, she had a happy childhood, living in and always wanted to see her in per- the Dollar’s Corner area near Battle son. In the late 1970s she was a mem- Ground. Beginning at age 8, she began ber of the Junior Women’s Club. her cooking skills, and attended Bat- Claudia loved to travel, having tle Ground grade and junior high until gone to Hawaii twice; but her favorite 1957. That year the family moved to destination was Jackson Hole, Wyo- the Long Beach Peninsula, where she ming. There she dreamed of having a graduated from Ilwaco High School Claudia place in front of the Teton Mountains. with the class of 1960. Immediately Edwards Digging razor clams was a favor- following high school, she went to ite activity, and the annual highlight beauty college for a year. In March 1961 she married Larry Edwards, was hosting a Fourth of July party! She was the who was in the Coast Guard, and they lived in bright spot of her family, loved by many, and Ilwaco. She gave birth to her daughter, Clau- she will be missed so very much. dette, on May 4, 1963, followed by a son, Blaine, Claudia is survived by her loving partner, on March 1, 1965. In 1972, they divorced. After Jim Kemmer of Long Beach; daughter Clau- a time away from the peninsula, Claudia and dette Terry of Ocean Park; son Blaine Edwards children returned there, where she worked in of Ocean Park; 10 grandchildren; and numer- ous cousins, step-family members and her lov- various occupations. In 1981 the family moved to Kodiak, Alaska, ing friends. She was preceded in death by her along with best friend, Marie Minkoff, and in father, Bill Wulf; mother, Ida Wulf; grandson, 1983 she met and became life partner to Jim Travis Christman; and half-brother, Kevin Wulf. A celebration of her life will be Sunday, Feb. Kemmer. Together they began a life of adven- ture, fun and many happy moments. In 1989, 18, 2018, at 3 p.m., at the Chinook School Event they purchased a ranch in Eastern Oregon and Center Gym. A dessert reception follows. Her guest book is available at pentti- enjoyed many happy times “over there.” Clau- dia’s special gift was being a cook for family laschapel.com Mary Jean Larsen Astoria July 5, 1937 — Feb. 11, 2018 ON THE RECORD DUII • At 1:25 a.m. today, Ismael Flores De Jesus, 35, of Warrenton, was arrested by Astoria police on Marine Drive near the West Mooring Basin and charged with driving under the influence of intoxicants. His blood alcohol content was 0.12 percent. FIVE-DAY FORECAST FOR ASTORIA TONIGHT THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 49 40 39 50 43 Some sunshine giving way to clouds Clouds breaking Occasional rain and drizzle SUNDAY 49 39 47 32 Breezy with occasional rain Mostly cloudy, a little rain; chilly Mary Jean Larsen, 80, passed away in Asto- (Terry) Yaakola of Prineville; grandchildren ria, Oregon, on Feb. 11, 2018, after a short bat- Vanessa (Ben) Neuenfeldt of Warrenton, Jus- tle with cancer. tin (Rachel) Larsen of Astoria, Travis Helligso She was born in Astoria, Oregon, on July 5, of Prineville and Nick (Kelli) Yaakola of Red- mond, Oregon; nine great-grandchil- 1937, to Donald and Lilly (Ander- son) McKenney. dren, Sarah and Sophie Neuenfeldt, She graduated from Astoria High Emily and Beth Larsen, Charlotte School in 1955. She met and married and Madeline Helligso, and Mia, Sadie and Quaid Yaakola. the love of her life, Harlen Glenn She was preceded in death by Larsen, on Nov. 26, 1955, and cel- ebrated 62 years in November. He a son, Emery; her parents; and survives. her brothers, Danny and Vance McKenney. She was a homemaker, lov- ing wife, mother, grandmother and Services will be held Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, at 11 a.m., at Cald- great-grandmother. She enjoyed fish- Mary ing, camping, lunches with her high well’s Luce-Layton Mortuary in Larsen school girlfriends, and most impor- Astoria, 1165 Franklin Ave. Please tantly, spending time with family. sign the online guest book at cald- She is survived by her husband, Glenn, of wellsmortuary.com In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made Astoria; son Clinton (Patti) Larsen of Prineville; daughters Valerie Fletcher of Astoria and Alfie to the American Cancer Society. MEMORIAL ALMANAC Shown is tomorrow's weather. Temperatures are tonight's lows and tomorrow's highs. ASTORIA 39/49 Tillamook 39/48 Newport 38/49 SUN AND MOON Feb 15 First Full Feb 22 Coos Bay 39/51 Last Mar 1 Source: Jim Todd, OMSI TOMORROW'S TIDES Astoria / Port Docks Time 7:07 a.m. 7:40 p.m. Low 2.7 ft. -0.1 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 64 48 42 57 42 40 72 28 79 48 56 64 67 65 84 63 77 50 68 53 62 55 60 45 59 PUBLIC MEETINGS Klamath Falls 17/44 Lakeview 16/40 Ashland 29/47 REGIONAL CITIES City Baker City Bend Brookings Eugene Ilwaco Klamath Falls Medford Newberg Newport North Bend Hi 42 43 51 48 48 42 47 50 48 50 Today Lo 24 24 38 32 41 17 31 36 38 38 W r c r r sh sf r r r r Hi 42 42 55 51 47 44 50 50 49 52 Thu. Lo 24 26 39 33 42 17 27 38 40 37 W pc pc s pc pc s s pc pc pc City Olympia Pendleton Portland Roseburg Salem Seaside Spokane Springfi eld Vancouver Yakima Hi 46 44 50 48 51 48 37 47 49 50 Today Lo 30 29 35 36 34 40 20 35 37 25 W sh sn r r r r sn r r sn Hi 47 44 50 53 52 48 34 50 49 50 Thu. Lo 38 34 38 34 37 41 27 35 39 29 W pc pc pc pc pc pc pc pc pc pc TOMORROW'S NATIONAL WEATHER NATIONAL CITIES Today Lo 58 37 38 33 34 37 57 21 67 46 49 45 48 60 70 61 64 44 56 46 53 36 45 35 51 Burns 18/37 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2018 Tonight's Sky: Thursday, (New Moon 1:05 p.m.) Partial Eclipse of the sun. Visible from southern South America and Antarctica. High 8.1 ft. 8.9 ft. Feb. 13, 2018 MEYERS, Bonnie C., 79, of Seaside, died in Seaside. Ocean View Funeral & Cremation Service of Astoria is in charge of the arrangements. Ontario 25/47 Bend 24/42 Medford 31/50 Mar 9 John Day 29/38 Baker 24/42 Roseburg 36/53 Brookings 38/57 UNDER THE SKY Time 1:31 a.m. 12:50 p.m. Prineville 25/44 Lebanon 36/49 La Grande 27/40 DEATH Salem 34/52 Eugene 32/51 Sunset tonight ........................... 5:40 p.m. Sunrise Thursday ........................ 7:19 a.m. Moonrise today ........................... 6:49 a.m. Moonset today ........................... 4:43 p.m. Pendleton 29/44 The Dalles 36/52 Portland 35/50 Precipitation Tuesday ............................................ 0.12" Month to date ................................... 1.83" Normal month to date ....................... 3.48" Year to date .................................... 13.19" Normal year to date ........................ 13.68" New Thursday, Feb. 15 MERRILL, Kenneth Earl — Memorial at 2 p.m., Caldwell’s Luce-Layton Mortuary, 1165 Franklin Ave., followed by a recep- tion at the Astoria Moose Lodge, 420 17th St. REGIONAL WEATHER Astoria through Tuesday. Temperatures High/low ....................................... 49°/27° Normal high/low ........................... 52°/37° Record high ............................ 64° in 2017 Record low ............................. 21° in 1949 W c pc pc pc pc pc c sn r sh pc pc pc r pc r c pc pc pc sh pc s sh c Hi 74 54 42 44 40 46 64 28 79 63 63 63 69 71 83 73 80 61 76 65 69 45 64 47 70 Thu. Lo 61 43 28 11 9 31 52 3 66 36 18 41 48 58 68 62 62 51 32 57 32 29 44 41 60 Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. W c c r c c r sh sn sh r c pc s c pc c pc pc c c r sn s pc c Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow fl urries, sn-snow, i-ice. LOTTERIES WEDNESDAY Clatsop County Board of Commissioners, 6 p.m., Judge Guy Boyington Building, 857 Commercial St. Astoria School Board, 6:15 p.m., study session, 7:30 p.m., regular meeting, Capt. Robert Gray School third-floor boardroom. Wickiup Water District Board, 6:30 p.m., 92648 Svensen Market Road, Svensen. Warrenton-Hammond School Board, 7 p.m., Warrenton High School library, 1700 S. Main Ave. THURSDAY Cannon Beach Parks and Community Services Committee, 9 a.m., City Hall, 163 E. Gower St. Seaside Tree Board, 4 p.m., City Hall, 989 Broadway. Seaside Transportation Advisory Commission, 6 p.m., City Hall, 989 Broadway. Cannon Beach Design Review Board Meeting, 6 p.m., City Hall, 163 E. Gower St. The Daily Astorian Established July 1, 1873 (USPS 035-000) Published daily, except Saturday and Sunday, by EO Media Group, 949 Exchange St., PO Box 210, Astoria, OR 97103 Telephone 503- 325-3211, 800-781-3211 or Fax 503-325-6573. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Daily Astorian, PO Box 210, Astoria, OR 97103-0210 www.dailyastorian.com MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use for republication of all the local news printed in this newspaper. 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