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A7 THE ASTORIAN • SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2019 OBITUARIES Elnora ‘Keni’ Hertig Seaside Aug. 23, 1932 — Sept. 13, 2019 Mike Wren/New York State Department of Health Some of the cannabis-containing vaping products contain high levels of vitamin E acetate. Vitamin E acetate is a key focus of the investigation of potential causes of vaping-associated pulmonary illnesses. Probe of vaping illnesses focuses on THC from pot tioned 87 different product names and many vaped more than one. Doctors say the illnesses resemble an inha- NEW YORK — U.S. health offi cials said lation injury. Symptoms have included short- Friday that their investigation into an outbreak ness of breath, fatigue, chest pain, diarrhea and of severe vaping-related illnesses is increas- vomiting. ingly focused on products that contain the Offi cials continue to fi nd a substantial marijuana compound THC. number of U.S. patients — the new report Most of the 800 people who got sick vaped says 16% — who said they vaped only nico- THC, the ingredient in marijuana that causes tine, and not THC. But the report noted that in a high, according to the Centers for Disease Wisconsin, fi ve patients who initially denied Control and Prevention. But offi cials said they using products with THC turned out to have didn’t know if the THC is the problem or some used them. other substance added to the vaping liquid, The most illnesses have occurred in Cali- such as thickeners. fornia, Illinois, Texas and Wisconsin. “The outbreak cur- In Oregon, Gov. Kate rently is pointing to a Brown is advising Ore- ‘WE DO URGE greater concern around gonians to stop vaping THC-containing prod- immediately after the ALL INDIVIDUALS ucts,” said the CDC’s Dr. state’s health author- Anne Schuchat. ity announced a second TO STOP VAPING, So far, investigators vaping-related death WHETHER THAT’S have not identifi ed a par- Thursday. ticular e-cigarette, vaping Brown said she has NICOTINE-BASED device, liquid or ingredi- sought advice from the ent behind the outbreak. Oregon Department of PRODUCTS, But offi cials say patients Justice on legal reme- CANNABIS have mentioned the dies, possibly including name Dank Vapes most a temporary ban on all PRODUCTS OR frequently. Many of the vaping products. Brown people who got sick in OTHER PRODUCTS.’ called the death a trag- Illinois and Wisconsin edy and “absolutely Dean Sidelinger | state health offi cer said they used prefi lled unacceptable.” THC cartridges sold in The governor has Dank Vapes packaging. also asked the Oregon “It’s a generic product name that doesn’t Health Authority to make recommendations really tie back to one store or one distributor,” on how “to protect Oregonians and public said Dr. Jennifer Layden, chief medical offi cer health.” for the Illinois Department of Public Health. The health authority has, so far, identifi ed “Folks are getting it from friends or folks fi ve reports of severe lung injuries that it’s on the street, with no understanding of where linked to a national outbreak of vaping-related it came from prior to that.” she said. illness. All fi ve individuals had vaped or used Until a cause is pinned down, the CDC con- e-cigarettes, and were hospitalized after expe- tinues to advise Americans to consider avoid- riencing respiratory issues, resulting in short- ing all vaping products, though the agency on ness of breath, coughing or chest pain. Friday added the phrase “particularly those Two of the cases resulted in a death, with the containing THC.” fi rst fatality announced on Sept. 3. The other “We didn’t feel comfortable dropping the three individuals are “recovering,” according broader recommendation yet,” said Schuchat. to state health offi cer Dean Sidelinger. This week, the CDC reported 805 con- Sidelinger said the most recent death fol- fi rmed and probable cases of the lung illness. lowed the same pattern as past cases: an adult, Thirteen people have died, including two in who experienced severe respiratory injuries Oregon. Only the U.S. has reported such an after vaping cannabis products purchased from outbreak, although Canadian offi cials this a licensed retailer. The individual was in the week confi rmed that country’s fi rst case. hospital for several weeks before succumbing On Friday, the agency provided more to their injuries, according to Sidelinger. The details in two reports: authority is not releasing the person’s gender, • The fi rst case in the U.S. began in late age or location. March. Cases ramped up in late June and rose At a press conference Thursday announc- dramatically in late July. ing the latest death, health offi cials were ada- • Median age for the illnesses is 23. But the mant: No one in Oregon should still be vaping. median age of those who died is much older “No level of vaping is safe,” Sidelinger — 50. said. “With these acute respiratory injuries and • Nationally, 9 in 10 cases required hos- deaths, we do urge all individuals to stop vap- pitalization. Many young and previously ing, whether that’s nicotine-based products, healthy adolescents and young adults needed cannabis products or other products.” machines to help them breathe. Rebecca Ellis of Oregon Public Broadcast- • In Illinois and Wisconsin, patients men- ing contributed to this report. By MICHAEL STOBBE Associated Press SEVENDAY FORECAST FOR ASTORIA TODAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Elnora Faye Hertig, known as “Keni” to community, duplicate bridge, exploring the all, passed away on Friday, Sept. 13, under Oregon wine country and hosting tables at various fundraising events. a full harvest moon. Keni was known by all to be She was born to Bessie and generous to her family, friends, Frank Kennedy in Hillsboro, local organizations and count- Oregon, on Aug. 23, 1932. She less others. She was also a sports was the youngest of six chil- fan, a kind and lovely person with dren, and was preceded in death elegance and style. She was lots by all of her siblings. of fun, and had a great sense of Her father passed away humor. Keni lived a great life, and while she was a young girl, and never forgot how fortunate she her mother supported the fam- was. ily, working in the shipyards of She is survived by her daugh- Portland at night, after working Elnora Hertig ter, Kelly (Wayne), son, Kevin as a nurse during the day. (Katie), and her grandchildren, Once Keni met Carl Hertig, she was smitten. They married on Feb. 23, Kelsey and Karl. Her family would like to thank her lov- 1952. There were truly the loves of each ing and dedicated caregivers, and Lower other’s lives. They began their life together in Sea- Columbia Hospice, who enabled Keni to side, establishing a business, Reed & Her- remain in her home until her passing. In Keni’s memory, play a good bridge tig, raising their two children, creating friendships that endured a lifetime. In later hand, enjoy lunch with a friend, marvel at years, they enjoyed the desert, their incred- the clouds, savor each sunset, share fond ible ocean view and world travel with fam- memories, tip extravagantly and make a contribution to your favorite charity. ily and friends. At her request, no service will be held. After Carl’s sudden passing in 1997, Keni displayed strength and courage as she A celebration of life will be scheduled for soldiered on. She involved herself in her a later date. Delwin B. Mikkelborg Guinda, California Sept. 12, 1955 — July 27, 2019 Delwin B. Mikkelborg passed away on July 27 while at his home in Guinda, Califor- nia. He was born on Sept. 12, 1955, in Burlington, Washing- ton. The family would like to invite all who knew him to a gathering of remembrance. Put on your jeans and best T-shirt and meet with us on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Palmer Creek Community Center, 606 Fourth St., Dayton, Oregon. We will start at 2 p.m. Coffee and cake will be served while swapping “Delwin sto- ries,” and maybe renewing old friendships. We know not every- one who knew Delwin is on Face- book, including Delwin himself, so please spread the word to those you know. Delwin Mikkelborg OBITUARY POLICY The Astorian publishes paid obituaries. The obituary can include a small photo and, for veterans, a fl ag symbol at no charge. The deadline for all obituaries is 9 a.m. the business day prior. Obituaries may be edited for spelling, proper punctuation and style. Death notices and upcoming services will be published at no charge. Notices must be submitted by 9 a.m. the day of publication. Obituaries and notices may be submitted online at DailyAstorian.com/forms/obits, by email at ewilson@dailyastorian.com, placed via the funeral home or in person at The Astorian offi ce, 949 Exchange St. in Astoria. For more information, call 503-325-3211, ext. 257. 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Cellular Shades FRIDAY REGIONAL FORECAST Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. Seattle 61 43 Mostly cloudy 59 40 60 41 Clouds and sunshine 62 45 Sunny to partly Mostly sunny cloudy 61 47 60 47 60 48 Cloudy Chance of a shower Showers possible Aberdeen Olympia 61/42 59/46 Wenatchee Tacoma Moses Lake 59/36 ALMANAC UNDER THE SKY TODAY'S TIDES Astoria through Thursday Tonight’s Sky: Albireo, which represents the head of Cygnus, the Swan. Astoria / Port Docks Temperatures High/low ................................ 64/54 Normal high/low .................. 66/48 Record high .................. 85 in 1967 Record low .................... 38 in 1908 Precipitation Thursday ................................. 0.31” Month to date ........................ 6.01” Normal month to date ......... 1.75” Year to date .......................... 31.67” Normal year to date ........... 39.85” Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2019 Time High (ft.) Time Low (ft.) 1:07 a.m. 1:47 p.m. 8.4 7:42 a.m. -0.9 8.3 8:04 p.m. -0.3 Cape Disappointment 12:41 a.m. 8.1 6:47 a.m. -1.2 1:21 p.m. 8.0 7:09 p.m. -0.5 Source: Jim Todd, OMSI Hammond SUN AND MOON Sunrise today .................. 7:10 a.m. Sunset tonight ............... 7:02 p.m. Moonrise today .............. 6:48 a.m. Moonset today .............. 7:32 p.m. New First Full Last 12:53 a.m. 8.8 7:09 a.m. -1.1 1:33 p.m. 8.6 7:31 p.m. -0.4 Warrenton 1:02 a.m. 1:42 p.m. Knappa 1:44 a.m. 2:24 p.m. Depoe Bay Sep 28 Oct 5 Oct 13 Oct 21 8.8 7:26 a.m. -0.8 8.6 7:48 p.m. -0.2 8.6 8:43 a.m. -0.8 8.5 9:05 p.m. -0.3 12:33 p.m. 8.8 6:16 a.m. -0.9 none 6:39 p.m. 0.0 City Atlanta Boston Chicago Dallas Denver Honolulu Houston Los Angeles Miami New York City Phoenix San Francisco Wash., DC Sun. 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