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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2018
editor@dailyastorian.com
KARI BORGEN
Publisher
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Editor
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Water
under
the bridge
JOHN D. BRUIJN
Production Manager
CARL EARL
Systems Manager
Singleton outlined several alternative methods
for the city to get into public housing for low-income
families. He said the most attractive one provided
for the Housing Authority to lease properties from
private owners for two to five years, then rent them
at low cost to low-income families, with the federal
government making up the deficit between rental
and lease rates.
Compiled by Bob Duke
From the pages of Astoria’s daily newspapers
10 years ago
this week — 2008
Clatsop County’s navigable waterways present problems
for the Sheriff’s Marine Patrol.
The patrol’s responsibilities include enforcing boating and
safety laws on a wide range of waterways, ranging from the
county’s rivers to lakes and ocean stretches.
And in addition to a variety of waterways, the North Coast
commonly has hazardous boating weather.
So, Clatsop County’s Chief Deputy Sheriff Paul Williams
has been working for 2 1/2 years to replace the aging fleet.
And as other counties are struggling to find ways to keep
day-to-day operations going, paying for an expensive new
boat seemed a challenge, at best.
The latest boat to arrive in the fleet may make Clatsop
County the envy of other public safety providers.
With the August delivery of a high-tech aluminum boat,
the county sets the standard for on-the-water public safety.
The North Coast Land Conservancy has pur-
chased a 107-acre property on Clatsop Plains that
holds promise both for the endangered Silver-
spot butterfly and National Guard soldiers at Rilea
Armed Forces Training Center.
The purchase was designed to allow the Ore-
gon Military Department to utilize 68 acres of
restricted habitat at Camp Rilea for training exer-
cises. Restrictions intended to protect the butterfly
would move to the 107 acres on Clatsop Plains, west
of U.S. Highway 101.
Port of Astoria Commission members walked out of an
unusual executive session Thursday with a nod from a dozen
citizens and community leaders to move forward with its
plans to purchase North Tongue point.
Former Port of Astoria commissioner Al Rissman, an
Three firms are interested in setting up retail fish outlets
and grocery services at the West Astoria small boat harbor,
basin manager Robert Lawlis informed port commissioners
Tuesday night.
2008 — The Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office now sports
a new 26-foot North River Rave. The twin-engine boat
was chosen for its versatility and its ability to handle
inclement weather out at sea and in the Columbia River.
invited guest to the session, summed up his advice to the
board after the meeting. “Go for it,” he said.
50 years ago — 1968
The largest collection of candidates, under one
roof, of the entire political campaign failed to draw
more than three score voters to Zion Lutheran
church for the annual League of Women Voters’
candidates’ fair Saturday.
Six tuna fishermen were airlifted to safety Monday night
from the deck of the bait boat Donna B after the 51-foot vessel
went aground one-fourth mile north of the north jetty.
Two helicopters from Astoria Coast Guard Air Station were
dispatched to the scene about 10 p.m. One aircraft, piloted by
Lt. Ronald Potter, made three trips to ferry the six Californians
to the beach.
Does Astoria need a low rent housing program?
Mayor Harry Steinbock said he thought so Mon-
day evening at the city council meeting, but Coun-
cilman Arnold Swanson questioned that much need
exists.
The discussion arose after the council heard
Clarence Singleton, chairman of the city Hous-
ing Authority of two decades ago, report that the
authority still legally exists and could be reactivated
if the council decides to go into low-rent housing as
proposed recently by a representative of the Federal
Housing and Urban Development Agency.
75 years ago — 1943
For “ably and efficiently” performing the “dif-
ficult task of landing personnel and supplies under
the most adverse conditions of wind and sea on
an unprotected beach in the Aleutians,” Martin
K. Nielson, husband of Mrs. Agnes Nielson, 1554
Franklin Avenue, Astoria, recently received a letter
of commendation from Vice Admiral T.C. Kincaid,
commander of the North Pacific force, United States
Pacific fleet, the 13th naval district has announced.
Nielson, now a shipfitter third class in the Sea-
bees, was a fireman second class at the time he
earned the citation. He was formerly an employee of
Mason Ehrman company here.
Fire of unknown origin, but which might have started
from flying sparks blown by a brisk southwest wind from
the burner, completely destroyed the Warrenton shingle mill
about 1:30 a.m. today, causing damage estimated by Charles
Bronson, co-owner, at $15,000.
Lt. Gen. Delos C. Emmons, commanding general of the
western defense command, today issued a proclamation liber-
alizing dimout regulations on the Pacific coast in the interests
of industrial requirements, public safety and public morale.
In Astoria lighting restrictions applying to zone B will
be in effect, unless later changed, it was agreed by David J.
Lewis, OCD administrator here, and Brewer Billie, Astoria
city manager.
Lewis said dimout driving as it has been in effect here will
be relaxed to permit driving with regular dimmer lights, or
lights on the depressed beam with full candlepower. This will
probably apply to the whole of Astoria, as did the previous
dimout, since it is impossible to check or earmark streets and
avenues that are, from block to block, “visible from the sea.”
LETTERS
Smith doesn’t condone
stealing of campaign signs
n response to the letter written by Jane
Gable in The Daily Astorian on Oct. 4,
“Don’t steal campaign signs in Gearhart,” it
is easy to determine this writer refers to Kerry
Smith, who is the only one with an opponent
running for re-election to the Gearhart City
Council.
1. Neither Kerry nor I would ever condone
the stealing of signs or the stealing of any-
thing. We are saddened this has happened.
2. I can assure you Kerry is not desperate.
He left for Africa before his opponent’s signs
were placed. He has no idea what these signs
look like. He carried with him 50 new T-shirts
and school supplies for orphaned children
with AIDS.
3. Kerry and I are fortunate to have many
friends. We are proud of the company we
keep. They come from all walks of life and
cultures. They include doctors, carpenters,
plumbers, professors, librarians, landscapers,
waitresses, yoga instructors and more. Things
we have in common are our open minds, care
for others, and working to make the world a
better place.
Kerry has taken the job of Gearhart city
councilor seriously, spending a great deal of
time studying Gearhart’s comprehensive plan
and ordinances. He prepares for meetings,
reading the minutes diligently. If he has ques-
tions, he seeks answers from higher authori-
ties in specialized fields.
In 2016, he canceled a trip to visit our
daughter in England to attend a special meet-
ing. Kerry is a dedicated city councilor who
studies facts before jumping to conclusions.
SUSAN EDY
Gearhart
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Wev a breath of fresh air
for county commissioner
here is so much anger and hate surround-
ing politics these days that, like many oth-
ers, I just don’t want to hear about it anymore.
So for me, it is a breath of fresh air to have
someone like Pam Wev running for office.
She is calm, even-tempered, kind, gentle,
smart and a listener.
I have had Pam in my home, and eaten a
meal with her. Breaking bread with someone
is a great way to get to know them, because
the conversation can be relaxed and informal.
Their true self comes out. I have found Pam
to be a good person through and through. Her
giving heart and strong intellect are there in
plain sight. That is what I want in a public ser-
vant. I trust Pam with the important decisions
that must be made about the future of Clatsop
County.
As a commissioner, Pam will have to
make choices on many difficult topics. I am
confident that her decision-making process
will be grounded by her beliefs, experience
and compassion for the people. That is why
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I am voting for Pam Wev to be my county
commissioner.
CECILIA KIDDER
Astoria
Invest in our future
with school bond
ears ago, when I read the book “Last Child
in the Woods” by Richard Louv, a certain
passage stuck with me. The book sites a study
by the University of Illinois; “… They found
that greenery in a child’s everyday environment,
even views of green through a window, specifi-
cally reduces attention-deficit symptoms.”
As I continue to learn more about the
2018 Astoria School District bond, this quote
seems especially relevant. In the current mid-
dle school, many of the classrooms are inte-
rior rooms with no views, or rooms with only
one small window to the outside. If this bond
passes, the classroom wing of the middle
school will be replaced with a modern three-
story wing, which I can safely assume will
highlight the greenery surrounding the school.
Of course, new windows is only a small
aspect of the project. I have two young chil-
dren who will attend these schools, and my
wife currently works at one of the schools;
the importance of safety, both structurally and
in security cannot be understated. I want to
be able to send my kids to school, and for my
wife to go to work, with the peace of mind
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in knowing that they will be protected if “the
big one” hits, or if a dangerous person tries to
enter the campus. If this bond passes, I will
have that peace of mind.
Vote yes on the 2018 Astoria School Dis-
trict bond.
ANDREW MATTINGLY
Astoria
Armory and the Astoria City Council.
Those of us who know Bruce, know him to
be a person of honor, integrity and keen intel-
lect. He seeks to do what is best for our city.
He has all of the qualifications required of
an excellent mayor.
CRAIG and SARA WISTI
Astoria
Jones would be
an excellent mayor
Taylor will make
an excellent mayor
fter reviewing Bruce Jones’ qualifications
of education, experience and community
involvement, it is easy to see why he would
make an excellent mayor for Astoria.
As an officer in the Coast Guard, Bruce
rose to the rank of captain. Further trust was
shown by the Coast Guard by elevating Bruce
to commander, Sector Columbia River. His
responsibilities included regularly collabo-
rating with numerous federal, state and local
and private sector agencies. This experience
will prove invaluable by providing the city of
Astoria with a person of known administrative
and leadership abilities.
Bruce was on the front lines of Hurricane
Katrina in New Orleans several years ago. He
helped direct Coast Guard rescue efforts in
helping the survivors of this tragedy.
After his retirement from the Coast Guard,
Bruce has taken an active role in the commu-
nity by serving on local board of the Astoria
D
A
ulcye Taylor knows how to get things
done. She has maintained a successful
business downtown for 11 years. As the long-
time president of the Astoria Downtown His-
torical District Association, she has been
instrumental in making Astoria a great place
to visit or own a business.
Dulcye has been the creative organizer of
several successful fundraising events, includ-
ing the Jane Barnes Revue and Pacific North-
west Brew Cup. She always promotes Astoria
as a town that belongs to all its residents. She
encourages those of us who don’t own a busi-
ness or work downtown to become involved
because she knows we all benefit from a suc-
cessful downtown. Dulcye is a team builder
and problem-solver extraordinaire. Dulcye
Taylor will make an excellent mayor of our
charming, quirky and wonderful Astoria.
PATSY OSER
Astoria