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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2019
What are you looking forward to in spring?
“Honestly? Buy-
ing a house. I sold my
house nine months
ago, and can’t fi nd
another house between
Olney and Seaside. I’m
living in my trailer for now.”
Leslie Cottrell, Astoria
THE DAILY ASTORIAN // QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Offshore drilling ban
heads to Brown’s desk
By DIRK VANDERHART
Oregon Public
Broadcasting
A bill to ban drilling off
the Oregon C oast is headed
to the desk of Gov. Kate
Brown, after passing the
state House of Representa-
tives on Tuesday.
Senate Bill 256 makes
permanent an existing mor-
atorium on oil and gas
exploration on state-con-
trolled waters within 3 miles
of shore. It also ensures
state agencies don’t approve
projects that could assist
drilling in the federally con-
trolled waters farther out.
The bill was touted by
Brown ahead of this year’s
legislative session, and is a
reaction to federal policies
that would open up more
coastal waters for energy
exploration. It now heads
to Brown’s desk for a signa-
ture, after passing the House
on a 47-8 vote.
“Colleagues, your con-
stituents come to visit us
OBITUARIES
Elaine Marie Strite Kiefer
Seaside
July 9, 1957 — March 13, 2019
and when they do they come
to see our magnifi cent vistas
and our sun and moonlight
off the waves,” state Rep.
David Gomberg, a Central
Coast Democrat and bill
sponsor, said on the House
fl oor. “They don’t come
to see the glaring lights of
oil rigs refl ected in those
waves.”
He was joined by Rep.
David Brock Smith, R-Port
Orford, who spoke up to ask
his fellow Republicans to
support the measure.
Elaine Marie Strite Kiefer, of Seaside, favorite bible verses was Jeremiah 29:11,
Oregon, passed away on Wednesday, March “For I know the plans I have for you, says
13, 2019, in Portland, Oregon. She was born the Lord.”
Family and friends will never
on July 9, 1957, in Portland, to
forget Elaine’s sparkle and smile.
Don and Marion Grothe.
Elaine found, and appreciated, the
Elaine grew up in Portland and
best in everyone. She went out of
graduated from Concordia High
her way to make people happy,
School. She attended the Univer-
and if she could add a touch of
sity of Portland and earned a degree
glitter along the way … she did.
in education. She spent the major-
Elaine was preceded in death
ity of her career at Seaside Heights
by her fi rst husband, Bill (2006);
Elementary School. Elaine was a
her son, Donny (2009); and her
devoted, caring and loving teacher.
mother and father, Marion and
Every one of her students was val-
ued and respected. She loved each Elaine Strite Kiefer Don Grothe.
Elaine is survived by her hus-
child unconditionally.
Elaine married Bill Strite on Jan. 9, 1982, band, Pete, of Portland, Oregon; her daugh-
in Portland. They remained married until ter, Sara Weber, son-in-law, Mike, and
Bill’s passing in March 2006. Through a grandsons, Wesley and William, of War-
family member, Elaine became reacquainted renton, Oregon; her sister, Anne Grothe, of
with Pete Kiefer, a classmate from elemen- Portland, Oregon; her brother, Don (Car-
tary school. Pete and Elaine were married in ole) Grothe, of Portland; her sister, Mary
Grothe, of Texas; as well as nieces, nephews
August 2015.
Elaine and Bill had two children, Sara and cousins. Elaine is also survived by three
and Donny. Above all else, Elaine loved stepchildren, Jessie (Oli) Kiefer-Layman, of
being a mom. She cherished the time she Detroit, Oregon, Natalie Kiefer, of Portland,
spent with her children. She always sup- and Paul (Erin Gilbert) Kiefer, of Portland.
A memorial service will be held at Our
ported Sara and her passion to dance, and
Donny and his love of basketball. In August Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 320 First Ave.,
2014, Elaine became a grandma to Wesley, Seaside, Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Saturday,
and three years later her second grandson, March 30, 2019. Following the service, a
Will, was born. Elaine’s grandchildren were reception will be held in the church fellow-
ship hall.
the light of her life.
In lieu of fl owers, the family requests
Elaine was strongly rooted in her faith.
She was devoted to her personal worship memorial donations be made to the Donny
and growth. Elaine enjoyed attending many Strite Memorial Scholarship Fund, in care
churches throughout her life. Once again of Seaside High School, 1901 N. Holladay
the love of children was evident in her will- Drive, Seaside, OR., 97138.
Funeral arrangements are being handled
ingness and eagerness to teach children in
Sunday school and vacation Bible school. by Crown Memorial Mortuary of Portland,
Elaine’s faith was her strength. One of her Oregon.
Penrod named Seaside’s
assistant school superintendent
By R.J. MARX
The Daily Astorian
SEASIDE — Susan
Penrod was hired Tuesday
as the assistant superinten-
dent of the Seaside School
District .
After a recommendation
from S uperintendent Sheila
Roley, the school district’s
board of directors unani-
mously approved Penrod .
The role is intended to
transition to superinten-
dent . Roley has announced
her intention to
administrator
at
retire in the win-
the Eugene School
ter of the 2020-21
District,
toured
school year.
Seaside’s
school
Penrod starts in
facilities, met com-
July .
munity leaders and
A
Willamette
visited with the
University grad- Susan Penrod public in a day of
uate,
Penrod’s
introductions.
experience includes pre-
Penrod was one of
kindergarten , career and 23 candidates and fi ve
technical education and fi nalists.
educational jobs through-
“I’m happy to be
out the state.
here,” she said. “I’m hon-
Early this month, Pen- ored to be their assistant
rod, the K–12 curriculum superintendent.”
North Coast Watershed Association
hosts riparian restoration project
The Daily Astorian
The North Coast Water-
shed Association is host-
ing a riparian restoration
project along the banks of
Bear Creek in Svensen on
CORRECTION
Wrong publication name — The North Coast Citizen covers Manzanita. The publica-
tion was incorrectly referred to as the North Coast Times in a A1 story on Tuesday.
berry Bog Farm on Old
Highway 30.
Participants are asked
to bring garden gloves, a
pocket knife, rain gear and
a lunch. Snacks will be
provided.
Friday.
Volunteers will plant
potted trees and shrubs
in pre dug holes on the
riverbank.
The event will be held
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Black-
MEMORIALS
Saturday, March 23
ABDELFADI, Najat —
Memorial at 2 p.m., Sea-
side Seventh-day Adventist
FIVE-DAY FORECAST FOR ASTORIA
TONIGHT
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
57
40
43
56
40
Cooler with clouds and
sunshine
Becoming cloudy
Cloudy with a little rain in
the afternoon
“I’m looking for-
ward to the wonderful
weather. I love Astoria
all year ’round — the
rain and the sunshine.”
Robert Warriner,
Astoria
“Getting my lawn
ready. Picking fl ow-
ers out of my fl ower
bed. Watching the
hummingbirds.”
Bonnie Hellberg,
Astoria
Church, 1450 N. Roosevelt
Drive in Seaside.
KELLY, Elaine “Lily” —
Celebration of life and pot-
luck from noon to 3 p.m.,
Warrenton Community Cen-
ter, 170 S.W. Third St. in
Warrenton.
SUNDAY
56
38
58
40
Clouds and sun with a
stray shower
Times of clouds and sun
BIRTH
March 10, 2019
COOLEY, Erin and Jim, of Astoria, a girl, Harper Vera Cooley, born at Columbia Memo-
rial Hospital in Astoria. Grandparents are Kay and Steve Eatough and Ann and Bob Cooley.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
ALMANAC
REGIONAL WEATHER
Tillamook
45/56
Salem
46/61
Newport
45/54
Mar 20
Last
New
Mar 27
Coos Bay
44/57
First
Apr 5
Source: Jim Todd, OMSI
TOMORROW'S TIDES
Astoria / Port Docks
Time
8:34 a.m.
8:55 p.m.
Low
0.3 ft.
-0.4 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
63
50
47
54
54
48
68
41
83
50
56
69
64
62
78
66
68
52
61
55
55
61
60
76
57
Klamath Falls
34/54
Lakeview
33/48
Ashland
44/59
Tuesday’s Lucky Lines: 1-5-12-
13-19-22-25-29
Estimated jackpot: $15,000
Tuesday’s Mega Millions: 10-
42-53-67-68, Mega Ball: 15
Estimated jackpot: $50 million
OREGON
Tuesday’s Pick 4:
1 p.m.: 7-8-7-8
4 p.m.: 1-6-8-9
7 p.m.: 2-2-7-2
10 p.m.: 9-8-7-3
WASHINGTON
Tuesday’s Daily Game: 9-0-8
Tuesday’s Keno: 12-16-17-20-
21-26-28-29-32-48-51-52-53-61-
65-70-72-74-75-78
Tuesday’s Match 4: 01-12-13-17
REGIONAL CITIES
City
Baker City
Bend
Brookings
Eugene
Ilwaco
Klamath Falls
Medford
Newberg
Newport
North Bend
Hi
61
54
57
65
65
56
68
70
57
56
Today
Lo
31
35
46
45
46
34
45
46
45
44
W
pc
pc
sh
c
pc
sh
c
pc
c
c
Hi
60
49
56
61
55
54
63
58
54
57
Thu.
Lo
34
32
45
41
45
34
41
42
44
43
W
s
sh
pc
c
pc
c
c
c
c
c
City
Olympia
Pendleton
Portland
Roseburg
Salem
Seaside
Spokane
Springfi eld
Vancouver
Yakima
Hi
74
61
70
66
69
67
59
64
69
63
Today
Lo
36
34
47
46
46
45
32
46
46
35
W
pc
pc
pc
c
pc
pc
s
c
pc
pc
Hi
64
58
61
63
61
56
60
58
60
64
Thu.
Lo
40
42
46
44
44
43
36
41
44
40
W
pc
s
pc
c
c
pc
s
c
pc
s
TOMORROW'S NATIONAL WEATHER
NATIONAL CITIES
Today
Lo
44
37
34
31
31
38
51
27
66
37
32
51
50
42
65
45
51
41
37
40
36
41
48
49
45
LOTTERIES
Burns
36/57
Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2019
Tonight's Sky: Full moon (6:43 p.m.). Spring begins
with the vernal equinox at 2:58 p.m.
High
9.2 ft.
9.3 ft.
Baker
31/60
Ontario
36/65
Bend
35/49
Medford
45/63
Apr 12
John Day
36/58
THURSDAY
Cannon Beach Parks and Community Services Committee, 9 a.m., City Hall, 163 E. Gower St.
Seaside Transportation Advisory Commission, 6 p.m., City Hall, 989 Broadway.
Cannon Beach Design Review Board, 6 p.m., City Hall, 163 E. Gower St.
La Grande
32/60
Roseburg
46/63
Brookings
46/55
UNDER THE SKY
Time
2:25 a.m.
2:32 p.m.
Prineville
34/52
Lebanon
46/58
Eugene
45/61
SUN AND MOON
Full
Pendleton
34/58
The Dalles
38/61
Portland
47/61
Precipitation
Tuesday ............................................ 0.00"
Month to date ................................... 1.34"
Normal month to date ....................... 4.71"
Year to date .................................... 13.93"
Normal year to date ........................ 22.10"
Sunset tonight ........................... 7:28 p.m.
Sunrise Thursday ........................ 7:18 a.m.
Moonrise today .......................... 7:17 p.m.
Moonset today ............................ 7:34 a.m.
WEDNESDAY
Seaside Tree Board, 4 p.m., City Hall, 989 Broadway.
Shown is tomorrow's weather. Temperatures are tonight's lows and tomorrow's highs.
ASTORIA
43/57
Astoria through Tuesday.
Temperatures
High/low ....................................... 77°/46°
Normal high/low ........................... 54°/39°
Record high ............................ 77° in 2019
Record low ............................. 26° in 1965
W
s
s
r
pc
pc
r
c
pc
s
r
s
c
t
r
pc
s
pc
s
pc
pc
sh
pc
r
pc
pc
Hi
60
50
48
55
55
48
71
46
83
45
53
65
62
60
79
55
70
50
65
52
53
55
61
64
55
Thu.
Lo
40
42
34
34
32
32
50
30
68
35
34
49
49
39
57
37
52
42
42
42
38
41
50
50
44
Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day.
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pc
c
pc
pc
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pc
t
pc
pc
c
s
c
pc
pc
pc
r
s
r
s
r
pc
sh
pc
pc
r
Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy,
sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow fl urries,
sn-snow, i-ice.
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