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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2018
Supreme Court will hear
Washington state appeal
on tribal treaty rights
By DON JENKINS
Capital Press
The U.S. Supreme Court
will hear oral arguments
April 18 on whether six trea-
ties signed in 1854 and 1855
guaranteed 21 western Wash-
ington tribes enough fish to
earn a “moderate living.”
The case, Washington v.
United States, stems from
the state’s appeal of an order
by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court
of Appeals to replace 817
salmon-blocking culverts by
2030. The state attorney gen-
eral’s office said in written
arguments filed last week that
the reasoning behind the cul-
vert order could render fed-
eral dams illegal.
“This court should decline
to recognize this new right
160 years after the trea-
ties were signed,” the state
argues.
Farm groups in the West
are watching the case closely.
The six treaties at issue are
among 11 the federal gov-
ernment signed with tribes
in what is now Washington,
Oregon, Idaho and Mon-
tana. Farm bureau chapters
in those states last year filed
briefs asking the high court to
take up the appeal.
The U.S. Department of
Justice and tribes have yet to
file written arguments. In pre-
vious filings, they argued the
appeals court ruling was con-
fined to culverts under state
roads in Washington and
didn’t raise broader issues for
the Supreme Court to resolve.
The hearing will be the
latest in litigation initiated in
1970 by the Justice Depart-
ment on behalf of the tribes.
The tribes gave up land
and were promised a share
Marquis headlines Columbia Forum
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A lecture from Clatsop
County District Attorney Josh
Marquis will headline the
Columbia Forum on Tuesday at
the Columbia Memorial Hospi-
ing back more than a cen-
tury the Supreme Court has
upheld the rights of tribes to
fish in traditional places, to be
exempted from certain state
fishing regulations and to
have a fair share of the avail-
able fish. The state claims
the appeals court invented a
new and “amorphous” right
for tribes to make a moder-
ate living.
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The Sunset Empire Trans-
portation District will hold a
demonstration of an all-elec-
tric bus Monday.
“Technology is rapidly
evolving with electric buses
and (Sunset Empire) wants to
make sure that we continue to
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Astoria on Monday will
begin the annual flushing
and flow testing of 452 fire
hydrants.
The testing takes place
from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
and continues for approxi-
mately five weeks.
Customers may experi-
ence temporary low pressure
or water discoloration. If these
conditions continue after 3:30
p.m., call 503-325-3524.
James Dean Hamar
Astoria
Sept. 6, 1957 — Feb. 19, 2018
ON THE RECORD
DUII
• At 7:22 p.m. Thursday, Christopher C. Howitt, 66, of Tillamook, was arrested by Astoria police
at Blue Ridge Drive near U.S. Highway 30 and charged with driving under the influence of intoxi-
cants. His blood alcohol content was 0.12 percent.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
MONDAY
Clatsop Care Center Health District Board, noon, Clatsop Care Center, 646 16th St.
Astoria City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall, 1095 Duane St.
LOTTERIES
WASHINGTON
Thursday’s Daily Game:
plex, Astoria, Warrenton and
Hammond.
The public can ride for free
starting at 8:51 a.m. and hourly
thereafter from the Astoria
Transit Center until 3:37 p.m.
“We chose the Route 10
to test performance as there
are several hills on that route”
Hazen said.
OBITUARIES
“That untenable stan-
dard makes it impossible to
measure compliance, would
likely render illegal many past
actions that impacted salmon
(such as federal dams), and
would make virtually any sig-
nificant future land use deci-
sion in the Pacific Northwest
subject to court oversight
to determine treaty compli-
ance,” the state argues.
Thursday’s Lucky Lines: 03-
05-12-13-20-24-26-30
Estimated jackpot: $11,000
look into and evaluate if elec-
tric propulsion will work for
us going forward,” Jeff Hazen,
the district’s executive direc-
tor, said in a release.
The transportation district
will run an electric bus from
Complete Coach Works on
Route 10 between the Emer-
ald Heights housing com-
Astoria fire hydrant flushing starts Monday
Washington state’s legal position
OREGON
Thursday’s Pick 4:
1 p.m.: 4-7-2-8
4 p.m.: 8-3-4-5
7 p.m.: 7-5-9-4
10 p.m.: 7-5-9-4
$25, while nonmembers will
be charged $35. Lecture-only
admission is free for members
and $15 for nonmembers.
Originally scheduled for
Feb. 20, the forum was post-
poned due to icy roads.
Ride the electric bus for free on Monday
‘That untenable standard
makes it impossible to
measure compliance,
would likely render illegal
many past actions that
impacted salmon….’
of a seemingly inexhaustible
supply of fish. With salmon
abundance declining, the
tribes and Justice Department
sued Washington state in
1970. The litigation has never
stopped. The federal govern-
ment and tribes specifically
targeted Washington culverts
beginning in 2001.
The state acknowledges
that in previous rulings dat-
tal Community Center.
Appetizers will be served at
6 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Marquis will begin his talk after
dinner.
Members can buy dinner
and admission to the lecture for
6-5-8
Thursday’s Keno: 07-08-09-
12-14-16-18-19-22-26-31-37-
38-48-55-67-71-72-73-74
Thursday’s Match 4: 03-16-
22-24
Pastor James Dean Hamar of Astoria, Ore- California; son and daughter-in-law, Kory and
gon, was called home unexpectedly to his Lord Katherine Hamar; and son and daughter-in-
and savior on Feb. 19, 2018. Jim was born in law, Kraig and Ashley Hamar, and granddaugh-
Longview, Washington, to Fred “Dean” Hamar ters, Lexi, Ember and Evangeline, and daughter,
Jamie Hamar, all of Astoria.
and Florence (Weller) Hamar. He
Also surviving are sister and broth-
grew up in Rainier, Oregon, and
er-in-law, Rev. Waldon and Charleen
attended Rainier Assembly of God
Ratkie; sister, Debra Hamar; sister
with his family.
and brother-in-law, Rev. Terrance and
Jim’s love for music began at a
Susan Luttrell; brother and sister-in-
very young age. Jim was part of the
law, Mark and Cynthia Hamar; sis-
Hamar family singing group, touring
ter-in-law, Gail Freeman; and aunts,
the U.S. in the 1970s. He attended
uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and
Rainier High School, participated
his church family.
in sports and choir, and graduated
He was preceded in death by his
in 1975. Jim went to Lower Colum-
James Hamar
bia Community College, as well as
parents, Dean and Florence Hamar.
Berean Bible School.
There will be a memorial home-
coming service for Pastor Jim at
Jim worked at Longbell Inc.,
and owned and operated Hamar Heating and Astoria First Assembly of God on March 17,
Air Conditioning. In 1989, he established Jim 2018, at 2 p.m. The music he recorded and pro-
Hamar and Victory Praise Evangelist Minis- duced will be available for a donation at the ser-
tries. Jim pastored in Lyons, Oregon, at Santiam vice. If you have photos or notes you would
Chapel from 1989 until 1994. He moved to the like included in the service, please send them to
Astoria area in 1995 and began pastoring Asto- hamarpictures18©gmail.com before March 8.
ria First Assembly of God, and lovingly contin-
If you would like to send condolences to the
ued until his death.
family, please send them to Astoria First Assem-
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 37 bly of God. If possible, RSVP to 503-325-7331
years, Linda Hamar; son and daughter-in-law, by March 10.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to
Kyle and Cody Hamar, and granddaughter,
Ava, of Kirkland, Washington; son and daugh- Astoria First Assembly of God, which Jim loved
ter-in-law, Kirk and Claire Hamar, of Redding, with all of his heart.
FIVE-DAY FORECAST FOR ASTORIA
TONIGHT
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
50
32
34
ALMANAC
Salem
33/51
Newport
36/48
Eugene
31/48
Sunset tonight ........................... 6:03 p.m.
Sunrise Saturday ........................ 6:51 a.m. Coos Bay
Moonrise today .......................... 7:10 p.m. 37/47
Moonset today ............................ 7:30 a.m.
New
First
Mar 17
Full
Mar 24
Ontario
23/41
Burns
16/34
Klamath Falls
15/34
Lakeview
11/29
Ashland
31/45
REGIONAL CITIES
Source: Jim Todd, OMSI
TOMORROW'S TIDES
Astoria / Port Docks
Time
8:21 a.m.
8:42 p.m.
Low
0.8 ft.
-0.3 ft.
City
Baker City
Bend
Brookings
Eugene
Ilwaco
Klamath Falls
Medford
Newberg
Newport
North Bend
Hi
39
40
44
50
46
33
48
49
47
49
Today
Lo
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22
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36
12
31
31
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36
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sh
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City
Olympia
Pendleton
Portland
Roseburg
Salem
Seaside
Spokane
Springfi eld
Vancouver
Yakima
Hi
46
47
50
50
51
47
39
49
48
50
Today
Lo
31
26
35
34
33
33
23
33
34
24
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Hi
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48
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Sat.
Lo
29
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31
35
30
34
24
34
32
24
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TOMORROW'S NATIONAL WEATHER
NATIONAL CITIES
Today
Lo
37
35
29
32
35
23
43
8
73
27
37
45
49
35
62
32
50
34
40
34
32
35
42
35
35
Baker
14/36
Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2018
Tonight's Sky: After sunset low west, Venus and
Mercury within 1.3 degrees of each other.
Hi
60
41
46
66
51
41
74
16
84
47
55
63
59
58
86
55
72
42
63
44
55
52
54
47
49
La Grande
23/39
Roseburg
34/49
Brookings
36/46
Mar 31
John Day
21/39
Bend
22/39
Medford
29/48
UNDER THE SKY
High
9.1 ft.
9.2 ft.
Prineville
23/42
Lebanon
33/49
W
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pc
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sn
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sh
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r
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Hi
63
44
48
69
54
41
77
18
81
50
59
57
57
62
79
58
71
45
60
48
59
45
54
49
50
Sat.
Lo
37
34
32
34
41
22
44
7
72
27
45
41
41
37
55
32
54
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47
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Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy,
sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow fl urries,
sn-snow, i-ice.
Astoria
March 21, 1950 — Feb. 28, 2018
Rather cloudy with a
little rain
Pendleton
26/45
The Dalles
31/49
Portland
35/51
Shelley Elizabeth (Barnett) Ahola
52
38
Rather cloudy and chilly
with a shower
Tillamook
35/50
SUN AND MOON
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
50
36
Shown is tomorrow's weather. Temperatures are tonight's lows and tomorrow's highs.
ASTORIA
34/50
Precipitation
Thursday .......................................... 0.10"
Month to date ................................... 0.10"
Normal month to date ....................... 0.27"
Year to date .................................... 18.71"
Normal year to date ........................ 17.66"
Time
2:16 a.m.
2:15 p.m.
Mostly cloudy, a little rain
in the p.m.
TUESDAY
REGIONAL WEATHER
Astoria through Thursday.
Temperatures
High/low ....................................... 46°/34°
Normal high/low ........................... 53°/38°
Record high ............................ 67° in 1947
Record low ............................. 22° in 1971
Mar 9
49
36
Clouds and sun with
showers around; chilly
Mostly cloudy
Last
MONDAY
Born the second of seven children on March Lutheran Church, she served as a Sunday school
21, 1950, in Oceanside, California, to Percy (Bar- superintendent, and as a member of the church
ney) and Bonnie Barnett, Shelley Ahola would council; she remained an active member until her
spend the majority of her life in Olney.
passing. She often could be found taking the boys
trout fishing, riding horses, coaching,
She grew up in a military fam-
leading memorable youth trips and
ily, living in Texas and Japan, before
dancing with Curt.
settling on a small farm in Olney in
She is survived by her husband,
1955. She attended Olney Elemen-
tary School, where on occasion, was
Curt; her four sons and their spouses,
Mike and Tobi Ness, Matt Ness, Jer-
permitted to ride her horse to school.
emy and Kristie Ahola, and Kai and
Shelley graduated from Astoria High
Katherine Ahola; her mother, Bon-
School in 1968, and in 1969 married
nie; brothers Mark and Lance; and sis-
Michael Ness. They would have two
ter, Joyce. In addition, there are eight
children, Michael and Matthew.
grandchildren, one great-grandchild
In the early summer of 1978, she
Shelley Ahola
and numerous nephews and nieces.
returned to the family farm with her
Preceding her in death were her
two sons to start a new journey. Back
father Barney (2013); sister Karen
home she would reunite with her
old friend Curt Ahola, who was throwing hay (2001); and brothers Alan (Vietnam, 1965) and
bales in the neighbor’s field. They later married. Michael (2013).
A graveside service will be held at noon on
During their 40-year marriage they had two chil-
dren, Jeremy and Kai.
Saturday, March 10, at Greenwood Cemetery.
Shelley would go back to work in the canner- A potluck luncheon immediately follows at the
ies, as she had done in high school, where she and Olney Grange.
Memorial contributions may be made to
others were known as a cannery “Tuna Queen.”
After her children were of school age, she worked First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St., Astoria,
as the office manager for Kenneth Nanson Ortho- OR 97103; Olney Grange Kitchen Renovation,
dontics, and later for Morrisse Logging.
90029 Highway 202, Astoria, OR 97103; or
Shelley was an active member of 4-H for over Lower Columbia Hospice, 2111 Exchange St.,
25 years, either as a participant or leader. At First Astoria, OR 97103.
DEATHS
March 1, 2018
HEROLD, Mabel, 101, of Astoria, died in
Yelm, Washington. Hughes-Ransom Mortuary
& Crematory in Astoria/Seaside is in charge of
the arrangements.
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