2A THE DAILY ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2018 Federal legislation helps Downtown association raises money for alley art, lighting local wetland project Restoration plans for the Walluski River The Daily Astorian The Astoria Downtown Historic District Association is raising money for a perma- nent mural and lighting instal- lation in the 13th Street alley. The alley, which con- nects Commercial and Duane streets, has been lit since Janu- ary by overhead lanterns. The lighting is expected to come down this month, but mem- bers of the association hope to install a permanent instal- lation similar to the lanterns, along with a graphic design or mural by a local artist adorn- ing the walls of the narrow corridor. “Simply activating the 13th Street alley with over- head lights in the last few months has made a big dif- ference in foot traffic from Commercial to Duane Street, as well as giving some sense of safety to this cool feature of downtown,” Dulcye Tay- lor, president of the associa- tion and owner of nearby Old Town Framing Co., said in a release. “Imagining what this connector alley could be with some permanent lights and color is very exciting for our neck of downtown.” The association has so far raised more than $2,000 toward a $7,000 goal and is taking donations at astori- adowntown.com and at Old By EDWARD STRATTON The Daily Astorian U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici has secured a pro- vision in the federal Water Resources Development Act to clear the way for resto- ration of 52 acres of wetlands along the Walluski River by the Columbia River Estuary Study Taskforce. The biennial water resources legislation autho- rizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to maintain the nation’s water infrastruc- ture. It passed the House on a 408-2 vote and has a high likelihood of passage in the Senate. Bonamici’s provision would deauthorize parts of the federally approved Clat- sop County Diking District No. 13 levee system along the western banks of the Walluski River. The Corps has deter- mined portions of the dike are in poor condition because of vegetation growth, slope fail- ures and erosion. “As we learn more about the environmental signifi- cance of wetlands to salmon Columbia River Estuary Study Taskforce About 52 acres of former pasture along the western bank of the Walluski River near Astoria is slated for res- toration into wetlands. off-channel habitat for juve- nile salmon and improves the long-term protection and sur- vival of one of our region’s most iconic species,” Lofman said. The restoration project will be funded by the Bonne- ville Power Administration. The agency pays for the res- toration of wetlands to offset the environmental impact of the hydroelectric dam system on the Columbia and Snake rivers. The task force still needs to engineer the project and is likely a year or two away from restoring the wetlands, Lofman said. and the environment, it makes sense to remove these levees and allow the natural ecosys- tem to return,” Bonamici said in a release about the project. Denise Lofman, executive director of the task force, said the site along the Walluski is ideal for restoration because the topography along a ris- ing hillside will not require any cross-dikes to protect surrounding properties from water coming into the new wetlands. “Restoring and enhancing Columbia River Estuary wet- lands through voluntary part- nerships with private land- owners increases essential Edward Stratton/The Daily Astorian The Astoria Downtown Historic District Association is raising money to keep the alley on 13th Street between Duane and Commercial streets lit and filled with art. The alley was first lit in February with 100 red lanterns in hon- or of the Chinese New Year. Town Framing. The down- town association will request proposals for a graphic or mural later this year. FIVE-DAY FORECAST FOR ASTORIA TONIGHT WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 63 51 53 Increasing clouds, a shower or two late Times of clouds and sun Beautiful with times of clouds and sun First Salem 52/69 Newport 53/61 June 20 Coos Bay 53/65 Last June 27 Baker 42/82 Ontario 50/94 Bend 48/75 Medford 54/80 July 6 John Day 49/81 La Grande 48/78 Burns 45/83 Roseburg 51/72 Brookings 52/67 Klamath Falls 43/81 Lakeview 43/81 Ashland 52/81 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2018 UNDER THE SKY Tonight's Sky: Barnard's Star, the second-closest star system to Earth, is in the constellation Ophiu- chus, the serpent bearer. Source: Jim Todd, OMSI TOMORROW'S TIDES Astoria / Port Docks High 9.6 ft. 7.6 ft. 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ASTORIA 53/63 Precipitation Monday ............................................ 0.00" Month to date ................................... 2.13" Normal month to date ....................... 1.12" Year to date .................................... 35.27" Normal year to date ........................ 34.48" June 13 Partly sunny W t s c s s t s c pc t pc s s t t t t s s s t s s pc pc Wed. Hi Lo 87 70 76 66 80 58 91 61 84 63 83 60 101 76 63 45 88 72 86 59 84 67 108 81 84 63 88 74 86 77 89 70 90 76 79 68 88 70 82 64 86 67 96 72 75 55 65 52 87 72 Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. W t pc s pc pc pc s c c pc pc s s t t t t c pc pc t s s r pc Hughes-Ransom Mortuary of Seaside is in charge of the arrangements. SMITH, James Charles, 76, of Astoria, died in Asto- ria. Hughes-Ransom Mortu- ary & Crematory of Astoria is in charge of the arrangements. 5000 N Place in Seaview, Wash- ington, followed by a reception from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, 115 Lake St. S.E. in Ilwaco, Wash- ington. Mulvey, 92, of Seaview, Washington, died Wednesday, May 23, 2018, in Sandy, Oregon. ment Board, 7 p.m., budget hearing followed by regular meeting, main fire station, 34571 Highway 101 Business. WEDNESDAY Astoria City Council, 9 a.m., work session, City Hall, 1095 Duane St. Astoria School Board, 6 p.m., Capt. Robert Gray School third- floor boardroom, 785 Alameda Ave. Wickiup Water District Board, 6:30 p.m., 92648 Svensen Mar- ket Road, Svensen. Warrenton-Hammond School Board, 7 p.m., Warrenton High School library, 1700 S. Main Ave. LOTTERIES 529 SE MARLIN, WARRENTON 503-861-0929 YE TSOP C LA NTY C OU June 10, 2018 FURNISH, Frank Jr., 79, of Hillsboro, formerly of Seaside, died in Hillsboro. TUESDAY Cannon Beach City Council, 5:30 p.m., work session, City Hall, 163 E. Gower St. Warrenton City Commission, 6 p.m., City Hall, 225 S. Main St. Clatsop Community College Board, 6:30 p.m., Columbia Hall Room 219, 1651 Lexington Ave. Lewis & Clark Fire Depart- APPLIANCE AND HOME FURNISHINGS IN DEATHS PUBLIC MEETINGS PACKAGE DEALS Mattresses, Furniture & More! It is with sadness that the family of Terri Pratt School in 1973. After graduation she was mar- announces her passing in Longview, Washing- ried to Don Kelly from 1973 to 1974. ton, on April 30, 2018. She was 63. She moved to Eugene and worked for Peter- She is lovingly remembered by her hus- son Arne Co. During a fire at her apartment band, Joel Pratt; two daughters and complex she met her current hus- band, Joel, and they were married in their children, Amber (Roy) Nelson 1976. They moved to the Seaside area and their children Alex, Colby, Erica, in 1979, where they owned and oper- Taylor and Gracie, and Elkie (Jeremy) ated the Elsie Mercantile for eight Henry and their children Samantha, years. Mackenzie, Makayla and Jessica; her She later started Pratt’s Candy and brother, Brian (Peggy) Pogue; step- sister, Debra (Gary) Angus and step- Bakery in her home, where she made and sold chocolate truffles and pea- brother, Klyde (Mary Kaye) Thomp- son; sisters-in-law, Linda (Owen) nut butter balls to local restaurants. She continued to use her love of art Taxdal, Diane (Jerry) Honey, and Teresa (Terri) (which began with charcoal pencil brother-in-law, Larry (Mary Lou) Pratt drawings and oil paintings) by adding Pratt; along with nieces, Kim (Scott) intricate details to her beautiful cus- Santos, Michelle (Brent) Ellison and Stephanie Pratt; and nephews, Aaron (Emily) tom cakes, which were widely popular. Locally, Pogue, Nathan( Chelsea) Pogue, Mark (Laurie) she was known by many as “The Cake Lady.” She loved to be surrounded by her grand- Taxdal and Steve Pratt, along with their chil- dren; and numerous cousins. children, horses, dogs, crafts and collection of She was preceded in death by her parents, knickknacks. They moved to Rainier in 2005 to be closer Lloyd and Helen (Larson) Pogue, and step- mother Harriett Pogue. to Joel’s work. A family gathering will be scheduled for Terri was born in Astoria, Oregon, on Oct. 10, 1954, and graduated from Astoria High sometime this summer. Saturday, June 16 MULVEY, Katrina Kay “Kaye” — Memorial at 1 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, APPLIANCE 3 A 0 RS Rainier Oct. 10, 1954 — April 30, 2018 MEMORIAL Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow fl urries, sn-snow, i-ice. Over Teresa (Terri) Lee Pratt SATURDAY REGIONAL WEATHER Astoria through Monday. 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