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A7 THE ASTORIAN • SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020 House Democrats claim Trump abused his power OBITUARIES Loraine Allen McCarthy Gearhart April 26, 1929 — Jan. 18, 2020 Loraine Allen McCarthy died in the early ters and phone calls, Loraine reconnected hours of Jan. 18, 2020, in Seaside, Oregon. with longtime friend and retired Method- During her last days, she was surrounded by ist minister, Charlie McCarthy. This sweet such love, with many family mem- courtship turned into a lovely mar- bers and friends by her side. riage in 1996. The two lived in Loraine was born on April Eugene, Oregon, and were active 26, 1929, in Portland, Oregon, to members of the local Methodist Marguerite and Irving Allen. She Church. spent the younger part of her youth Loraine continued her calling growing up on the Oregon Coast, as a music thanatologist at Sacred attending Seaside High School, Heart Medical Center in Eugene, and later studying music at Willa- providing comfort to so many in mette University. their last moments of life. She On Sept. 7, 1948, she married took great joy in the work she did, her high school sweetheart, Ber- Loraine McCarthy and the purpose she felt. nard Sarpola. Together, in Rich- After she retired, Loraine spent land, Washington, they raised three children, a great time of leisure and love, connect- Bruce, Marilyn and Dick, eventually mov- ing with those she was closest to. She was ing back to Seaside in 1965 to fulfi ll “Sarp’s” often seen with a book or Kindle in her hand, lifelong dream of owning a hardware store. and was even fortunate enough to fi nish the Loraine was an avid traveler, baker, remaining chapters in her last book, as two reader and musician. She loved playing the of her grandchildren read at her hospital organ, and often participated in shows at bedside. the Coaster Theatre, both as an actress and Loraine greatly valued time with her member of the orchestra. family and grandchildren. She found such While she had three children of her own, delight in gatherings centered around won- Loraine was known to “adopt” others need- derful food, music and laughter. She truly ing a family. She welcomed them into her was a beautiful soul, impacting count- home, and it came to be the norm that there less individuals. It was very fi tting that she would always be extras at the dinner table. was able to leave this world with the same In her early sixties, and after the death of warmth and peace that she had offered to so her husband Sarp, Loraine decided that the many over the years. hardware business was no longer for her. Loraine was grateful for a life fi lled with She chose to spread her wings, pursuing family, friends, admirers and spiritual men- her dream of studying music thanatology in tors and colleagues, both those who have Missoula, Montana. gone before her, and those who will live She quickly felt at home amongst her after. new friends and colleagues, sharing in the Join us Saturday, Feb. 1, at 1 p.m. at the same passion and spiritual journey she was Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce, 207 so eager to embark upon. Together they N. Spruce St., to celebrate Loraine’s life developed a beautifully woven community with music, story and fellowship. focused on healing. Loraine was fortunate Instead of fl owers, the family suggests enough to have some of these special col- donations to the “Sarp” Sarpola Memorial leagues play for her in her last days. Scholarship Fund, c/o Marilyn Reilly at P.O. While studying in Missoula, through let- Box 2466, Gearhart, OR., 97138. Anne (Barker) Mace Sequim, Washington June 1931 — Jan. 3, 2020 On the evening of Jan. 3, 2020, Mrs. Astoria Public Schools, Astoria Chamber of Anne Mace died suddenly in Sequim, Commerce and The Oregonian. Washington. She was 88 years old, a mother When Anne graduated from Astoria of six, a grandmother of 12 and High School in 1949, she was great-grandmother of eight. Anne named “outstanding history stu- was preceded in death by her hus- dent” and was awarded a scholar- band, Richard W. Mace, and her ship. Additionally, she was one of granddaughter, Sarah Anne Mace. three Northwest students awarded Anne was an Astoria High the Entrance Scholarship 1949- School Class of 1949 graduate. 1950 from the Portland Museum She attended AHS Class of 1949 Art School, which she attended reunions throughout the decades, for one year. up to the 65th event in 2014. To Anne went on to earn a bache- view Anne’s complete obituary, lor’s degree in elementary educa- Anne Mace and learn more about her memo- tion from Southern Oregon Col- rial service and celebration of life, lege of Education in Ashland, visit lewischapel.com/obituaries Oregon. It was there that she met her future Born in La Grande, Oregon, Anne was husband, Richard Mace. The Maces eventu- the adopted daughter of Guy and Erma ally moved to Poulsbo, Washington, where Barker (Brown), Oregonians who resided they raised their family and led rich lives in Astoria, Oregon, in the mid-20th c entury. based around family, church, community They lived on Bond Street, above the bus- and volunteerism. tling downtown district where Anne worked Anne continued to produce art through- as an usher for the Liberty Theatre. out her life. She began drawing and painting as a Although Anne did not return to Asto- child in Cove, Oregon, and continued to ria to live, she always had a love for the develop her art skills while living in Asto- area. Several of her descendants are affi li- ria. Anne was very involved in high school ated with Clatsop County: daughter Kath- activities including band, theater (acting erine Mace; granddaughter Andrea Mace and set building) and journalism (yearbook and great-grandson Emelio Tate; and grand- and the school paper, Astor Post). daughter Norma Mace and great-grandson In 1947, she received a Certifi cate of Quincy Wilson. Award Honorable Mention for her entry If you have memories or pictures of in the “Salute to Astoria Week” e ssay c on- Anne to share with her family, please con- test, conducted under the joint auspices of tact Katherine at 503-739-2088. tion campaign. Republicans hold a 53-47 majority in the Senate, and eventual acquit- tal is considered likely. Before that, senators will make a crit- By LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER ical decision next week on Democratic and ZEKE MILLER demands to hear more testimony from top Associated Press Trump aides, including acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney and former national secu- WASHINGTON — House Democrats rity adviser John Bolton who refused to warned as they closed their arguments Fri- appear before the House. It would take four day in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial Republican senators to join the Democratic that the president will persist in abusing his minority to seek witnesses, and so far the power and endanger American democracy numbers appear lacking. “This needs to end,” said Sen. Lindsey unless Congress intervenes to remove him Graham, R-S.C., a Trump confi dant. before the 2020 election. With Chief Justice John Roberts presid- “He is who he is,” declared Rep. Adam Schiff, the chairman of the House Intelli- ing, Friday’s session opened with a sweep- gence Committee. He told the senators lis- ing and impassioned argument from Dem- tening as jurors that Trump putting the U.S- ocrats that Trump’s actions with Ukraine Ukraine relationship on the line in a way were not unique but part of a pattern of that benefi ted Russia just so he could take “destructive behavior” now threatening the core foundations of American a political “cheap shot” at Demo- democracy. cratic foe Joe Biden. Schiff told the senators that “You cannot leave a man like Trump has shown repeatedly that that in offi ce,” Schiff said. “You he is willing to put his personal know it’s not going to stop. It’s not political interests above those of the going to stop unless the Congress country he is sworn to protect. does something about it.” The evidence shows, he said, Trump is is being tried in the Senate after the House impeached Adam Schiff that Trump bucked the advice of his own national security apparatus him last month, accusing him of abusing his offi ce by asking Ukraine for to chase “kooky” theories about Ukraine politically motivated probes of Biden pushed by lawyer Rudy Giuliani, result- and other matters while withholding mil- ing in “one hell of a Russian intelligence itary aid from a U.S. ally that was at war coup” that benefi ted Vladimir Putin at U.S. with bordering Russia. The second article expense. This is not simply a foreign policy dis- of impeachment accuses him of obstruct- ing Congress by refusing to turn over doc- pute, Schiff argued, but a breech of long- uments or allow offi cials to testify in the held American values to leverage an ally — in this case Ukraine, a struggling democ- House probe. As Democrats fi nished their third day racy facing down Russian troops at its bor- before skeptical Republican senators, der — for the investigation of Biden that Trump’s legal team prepared to start his Trump wanted ahead of 2020. Drawing on historical fi gures, from the defense, expected on Saturday. Trump, eyes on the audience beyond the Senate cham- founding fathers to the late GOP Sen. John ber, bemoaned the schedule in a tweet, say- McCain and the fi ctional Atticus Finch, ing “looks like my lawyers will be forced Schiff made his arguments emphatically to start on Saturday, which is called Death personal. “The next time, it just may be you,” he Valley in T.V.” Said Trump attorney Jay Sekulow: said, pointing at one senator after another. “We’re going to rebut and refute, and “Do you think for a moment that if he felt we’re going to put on an affi rmative case it was in his interest, he wouldn’t ask you to be investigated?” tomorrow.” The senators though, appear as deeply Republicans are defending Trump’s actions as appropriate and are casting the divided as the nation, with Democrats impeachment trial as a politically moti- ready to vote to convict the president and vated effort to weaken him in his reelec- Republicans poised to acquit. Defense arguments expected Saturday WHY TRAVEL? WE HAVE ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL AND PREDICTABLE SYSTEMS AVAILABLE! 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Seattle 53 47 A little rain 52 44 51 44 Cloudy, a little rain Cloudy with showers 52 44 52 47 Cloudy, a little Periods of rain rain 54 44 Cloudy, rain possible 53 46 Rain Aberdeen Olympia 52/48 53/47 Wenatchee Tacoma Moses Lake 53/44 ALMANAC UNDER THE SKY TODAY'S TIDES Astoria through Thursday Tonight’s Sky: Constellation Ce- pheus, which looks like a child’s drawing of a house, is high in the northwest in the early evening. Astoria / Port Docks Temperatures High/low ................................ 55/51 Normal high/low .................. 50/38 Record high .................. 60 in 1968 Record low .................... 18 in 1943 Precipitation Thursday ................................. 1.58” Month to date ...................... 12.72” Normal month to date ......... 7.83” Year to date .......................... 12.72” Normal year to date ............. 7.83” Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2020 Source: Jim Todd, OMSI Sunrise today .................. 7:47 a.m. Sunset tonight ............... 5:09 p.m. Moonrise today .............. 8:35 a.m. Moonset today .............. 6:05 p.m. First Full High (ft.) Time Low (ft.) 1:57 a.m. 1:06 p.m. Cape Disappointment 1:41 a.m. 7.6 6:38 a.m. 3.5 12:45 p.m. 9.0 7:22 p.m. -0.4 Last 1:50 a.m. 7.8 7:00 a.m. 3.3 12:56 p.m. 9.1 7:39 p.m. -0.6 Warrenton 1:52 a.m. 1:01 p.m. Knappa 2:34 a.m. 1:43 p.m. Depoe Bay Jan 24 Feb 1 7.8 7:29 a.m. 3.2 8.8 8:14 p.m. -0.4 Hammond SUN AND MOON New Time Feb 8 Feb 15 8.2 7:13 a.m. 3.3 9.2 7:58 p.m. -0.3 8.0 8:30 a.m. 2.7 9.1 9:15 p.m. -0.3 12:54 a.m. 7.8 6:08 a.m. 3.6 11:58 a.m. 9.3 6:52 p.m. -0.6 City Atlanta Boston Chicago Dallas Denver Honolulu Houston Los Angeles Miami New York City Phoenix San Francisco Wash., DC Sun. 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