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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2019
What would you like to see happen in 2019?
”I’d like to see our
political system instill
more of the common
sense that is truly a
part of America.”
Bryan Kidder,
Astoria
THE DAILY ASTORIAN // QUESTION OF THE WEEK
”My husband is a fed-
eral worker. I would
like to see the govern-
ment reopen. That’s the
fi rst thing. Also, I want a
happy, healthy community.”
Mindy Bizzell,
Astoria
”I’m on the board of
the warming center. I
would like to see a day
center for the home-
less in Astoria.”
Annie Dolber,
Astoria
Health care roadshow visits Seaside
The Daily Astorian
The Columbia-Pacifi c
Coordinated Care Orga-
nization will be in Sea-
side Jan. 30 to seek pub-
lic input on how to guide
its implementation of the
Oregon Health Plan.
The health organiza-
tion, established in 2012,
coordinates health ser-
vices for more than 25,000
Oregon Health Plan mem-
bers in Columbia, Clatsop
and Tillamook counties. It
is creating a Community
Health Improvement Plan
that will guide its focus
from 2020 through 2025.
In the fall, it surveyed
more than 1,250 commu-
nity members, gathering
their concerns about nutri-
tion, housing, access to
prescriptions, providers,
mental health and other
topics. The visit is part of
a community roadshow
sharing the results of the
survey, along with pop-
ulation data, and giving
the community a chance
to vote on health priority
areas.
“Your story is a very
powerful tool,” Nancy
Knopf, a community health
partnership manager, said
in a release. “Your voice
Brownson holds
meet-and-greet
says so much more about
what is working and what
could be improved than a
typical health care survey
can.”
The roadshow will
visit Seaside from 4:30 to
6 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Sea-
side Public Library, 1131
Broadway St.
The Daily Astorian
Astoria City Councilor
Tom Brownson is holding
a “Meet Your Councilor”
event at 9 a.m. Saturday at 3
Cups Coffee House, 279 W.
Marine Drive.
Residents are invited to
discuss city issues.
John Pierce Christie
Gilbert Bennett Doty
Astoria
July 11, 1954 — Jan. 9, 2019
Astoria
March 30, 1938 — Dec. 4, 2018
John Pierce Christie, known to many
He also deeply appreciated good deals
as “Pierce,” died peacefully in his home — in Astoria, Sandpoint, and on the road
on Jan. 9, 2019. Pierce was born July 11, between, he could often be found at Good-
1954, in Salem, Oregon, to John and Mar- will or local rummage sales sifting through
garet Christie. The following year the fam- the mundane clutter to fi nd treasures that
ily moved to Astoria, where
would become merchandise in
Pierce spent most of his life.
his stores.
As a child, Pierce partici-
Pierce considered Astoria the
pated in 4-H, bucked hay bales
“center of his universe” — he
at neighboring farms, and lived
loved its people and its beauty,
the rural Olney experience.
and enjoyed spending time at the
He attended Olney School and
nearby beaches digging clams or
Lewis and Clark Elementary as a
walking the Astoria Riverwalk
child, and graduated from Asto-
with his dog, Judge. He had a
ria High School in 1972. As an
vibrant community and seemed
adolescent, he fell in love with
to know almost everyone in
music, which shaped much of his John Pierce Christie town.
life.
After a stroke in 2016 that
In adulthood, Pierce wore many hats, limited his physical activity, Pierce still
including drummer, guitarist, pizza chef, loved to look at the Columbia River
“Shanghaied” actor, painter of Victorian from his apartment window, go for drives
houses, fi lm extra, trolley advocate, KMUN around the area, and meet up with friends
DJ and, most notably, long time owner of for meals. He worked hard at his recovery,
the Mallternative on Marine Drive. He also doing speech and physical therapy exer-
fathered three children, Heather, Ruth and cises every day for the last two years.
Ponce Christie, and was stepfather to Jon-
Pierce was preceded in death by his par-
nie Blue, Brendan and Isaac Dunne.
ents, John and Margaret Christie; brother,
Pierce loved to make pizza or barbecued Robert; sister-in-law, Denise; and neph-
salmon and oysters for parties and family ews, Ted Williams and John David Christie.
gatherings. His heart was deep and wide, He is survived by his brother, Peter Chris-
and he always had space for a new friend. tie; sisters, Catherine Sangüeza and Aretta
He charmed many people with his friendli- Christie; daughters, Heather and Ruth
ness and witty sense of humor.
Christie; son, Ponce Christie; stepsons,
For a time, Pierce moved to n orth- Jonnie Blue, Brendan and Isaac Dunne;
ern Idaho, where he opened another store, granddaughter, Christina Balesky; former
Main Street Music and Game, in Sand- wives, Connie Kimble, Teresa Borseth and
point. There he enjoyed hiking and canoe- Wendy Clune; as well as extended family,
ing around Lake Pend Oreille with his many friends, and his beloved dog, Judge.
wife, Connie. His immense appreciation of
There will be a celebration of life at the
the world’s beauty followed him wherever Rogue Public House on Pier 39 on Satur-
he went.
day, Jan. 19, 2019, from 2 to 5 p.m.
Gilbert Bennett Doty, 80, of Astoria, Ore- and became a fi erce fi sherman and a m aster
gon, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 4, at g ardener.
Since his youth, he excelled at marks-
the Oregon Veterans’ Home in The Dalles,
manship, participating in many champion-
Oregon.
Gilbert was born in Brockton, Massa- ship tournaments. He built his own muzzle-
loader, and participated
chusetts, on March 30,
in the North Coast Muz-
1938. His career was in
zleloader group activ-
military service, as he
ities. He was a very
joined the Marine Corps
active a nd energetic per-
and then the Air Force.
son who enjoyed the
He served honorably as a
outdoors.
mechanic on B-52s, and
He is survived by his
then advanced to teach-
son and daughter, grand-
ing electronics.
children, and many
In 1959, Gilbert mar-
nieces and nephews,
ried his childhood sweet-
Gilbert Doty
both on the East and
heart, Janet, and they
West c oasts.
traveled the world and
Memorial contributions may be made
had two children, Daniel and Susan. In the
1970s, they discovered the rugged beauty of to Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon, 8880
Astoria, the Columbia River, and all it had S.W. Nimbus Ave., Beaverton, OR., 97008.
A graveside service is being held Fri-
to offer. He then retired from the Air Force
after over 20 years of service, and they day, Jan. 25, 2019, at 2 p.m., at Fort Stevens
planted themselves on the North Coast. Gil- Cemetery, 1198 Russell Drive, Hammond,
bert became an expert at whatever he tried, OR., 97121.
FIVE-DAY FORECAST FOR ASTORIA
TONIGHT
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
43
Breezy with occasional
rain and drizzle
ALMANAC
Mostly cloudy with a
touch of rain
Tillamook
46/53
Periods of rain
Last
Salem
40/53
Newport
47/53
Jan 27
Coos Bay
49/54
First
Feb 4
Ontario
34/49
Burns
30/41
Klamath Falls
33/43
Lakeview
33/39
Ashland
42/51
TOMORROW'S TIDES
Astoria / Port Docks
Time
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Low
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Baker City
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Brookings
Eugene
Ilwaco
Klamath Falls
Medford
Newberg
Newport
North Bend
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Seaside
July 22, 1924 — Jan. 11, 2019
Katherine Skipper , at age 94, passed into staff at the clinic became as close to her as
family. She retired at age 65.
the arms of the Lord.
After retirement, she enjoyed her friends,
Katie was born in Clifton, Oregon, to her
parents, Vincent and Elizabeth Rusinovich. special visits from her nieces Elaine Rusi-
She left Clifton at age 14 to complete her novich and Shirley Rusinovich Pass, trips to
visit at the clinic, lunches out, gro-
education at Astoria High School.
cery shopping and spending time
After graduation, she married
with her children, grandchildren
the love of her life, George H.
and great-grandchildren.
Skipper. Their married life was
She was able to remain in her
full of enjoyment, activities and
own home until the age of 92 due
social engagements. She was the
to the support from her dear friend,
loving mother of two children, and
Tanya Cave. When her health took
was fortunate to be able to stay
a turn, she reluctantly moved to
home to care for them and manage
Portland.
the household.
Katie was preceded in death by
Katie enjoyed many hours with
friends, camping, being an active Katherine Skipper her husband, George H. Skipper,
and her brother, Nicholas Rusi-
parent in the Little League pro-
gram in Astoria, participating in the Elks novich. She is survived by her children, Toni
organization and many other community Gula (Bill) and Dan Skipper; grandchildren.
Kari Maljai (Keyon), Lacey Macdonald
service activities with George.
Katie’s attention to detail and organi- (Glen) and Megan Skipper; and great-grand-
zation led her to a career in the secretarial children, Grace and Bennett Maljai and
fi eld. She worked at Seaside High School, David and Addison Macdonald.
A funeral service will be held on Friday,
the Seaside Chamber of Commerce and
North Salem High School. At the age of 42, Jan. 18, 2019, at 1 p.m. at Hughes-Ransom
she lost her beloved husband George. She Mortuary in Seaside, Oregon, followed by a
moved back to Seaside to be near family and committal service at Ocean View Cemetery
in Warrenton, Oregon.
friends.
Please visit www.hughes-ransom.com to
Her most fulfi lling years were spent
working at Dr. O’Donovan’s Clinic. The sign the online guest book.
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REGIONAL CITIES
Tonight's Sky: Leo, the Lion, emerging from the
eastern night sky before midnight.
Today
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La Grande
37/46
Roseburg
43/51
Brookings
47/51
Feb 12
John Day
42/49
Bend
34/46
Medford
40/51
UNDER THE SKY
High
9.2 ft.
7.1 ft.
Prineville
35/49
Lebanon
43/51
Eugene
42/53
New
Pendleton
32/44
The Dalles
33/41
Portland
38/51
Sunset tonight ........................... 4:57 p.m.
Sunrise Thursday ........................ 7:53 a.m.
Moonrise today .......................... 1:13 p.m.
Moonset today ............................ 2:55 a.m.
City
Atlanta
Boston
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Fairbanks
Honolulu
Indianapolis
Kansas City
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New York
Oklahoma City
Philadelphia
St. Louis
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ASTORIA
43/53
SUN AND MOON
Time
9:23 a.m.
11:12 p.m.
Mostly cloudy with
occasional rain
SUNDAY
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REGIONAL WEATHER
Precipitation
Tuesday ............................................ Trace
Month to date ................................... 2.23"
Normal month to date ....................... 5.18"
Year to date ...................................... 2.23"
Normal year to date .......................... 5.18"
Jan 20
53
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Cloudy and breezy with a
little rain
Astoria through Tuesday.
Temperatures
High/low ....................................... 48°/38°
Normal high/low ........................... 50°/38°
Record high ............................ 61° in 1965
Record low ............................. 18° in 1907
Full
SATURDAY
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Katherine Skipper
WEDNESDAY
Seaside Tourism Advisory
Committee, 3 p.m., City Hall,
989 Broadway.
Seaside Tree Board, 4 p.m.,
City Hall, 989 Broadway.
Warrenton-Hammond School
Board, 6:30 p.m., special
session for school board inter-
views, Warrenton High School
library, 1700 S. Main Ave.
THURSDAY
Cannon Beach Parks and
Community Services Com-
mittee, 9 a.m., City Hall, 163 E
Gower St.
Cannon Beach Design Re-
view Board, 9 a.m., City Hall,
163 E Gower St.
Seaside Transportation Ad-
visory Committee, 6 p.m., City
Hall, 989 Broadway.
Warrenton-Hammond School
Board, 6:30 p.m. special ses-
sion for school board inter-
views, Warrenton High School
library, 1700 S. Main Ave.
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