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Newspaper Page TextA5 THE ASTORIAN • THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2020 Biden picks Harris as VP ing frustration among Democrats that the pres- idential race would center on two white men in their 70s. Biden’s search was expansive, including WILMINGTON, Del. — Joe Biden named Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a lead- California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running ing progressive, Florida Rep. Val Demings, mate on Tuesday, making history by selecting whose impeachment prosecution of Trump the ﬁ rst Black woman to compete on a major won plaudits, California Rep. Karen Bass, party’s presidential ticket and acknowledging who leads the Congressional Black Caucus, the vital role Black voters will play in his bid former Obama national security adviser Susan to defeat President Donald Trump. Rice and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bot- In choosing Harris, Biden is toms, whose passionate response to embracing a former rival from the unrest in her city garnered national Democratic primary who is familiar attention. with the unique rigor of a national Rice congratulated Harris on campaign. Born to a Jamai- her selection, calling her a “tena- can father and Indian mother, the cious and trailblazing leader.” Rice 55-year-old ﬁ rst-term senator is one said she would support Biden and of the party’s most prominent ﬁ g- Harris “with all my energy and ures. She quickly became a top con- commitment.” tender for the No. 2 spot after her Bass tweeted, “@KamalaHarris own White House campaign ended. is a great choice for Vice President. In a tweet, Biden called Har- Her tenacious pursuit of justice and ris a “fearless ﬁ ghter for relentless advocacy for the the little guy, and one of HARRIS JOINS BIDEN people is what is needed the country’s ﬁ nest public right now.” IN THE 2020 RACE servants.” A woman has never “Together, with you, served or vice AT A MOMENT OF president as president we’re going to beat in the United Trump,” he said. UNPRECEDENTED States. Two women have Harris joins Biden in the been nominated as running NATIONAL CRISIS. mates on major party tick- 2020 race at a moment of unprecedented national cri- ets: Democrat Geraldine sis. The coronavirus pandemic has claimed Ferraro in 1984 and Republican Sarah Palin in the lives of more than 160,000 people in the 2008. Their parties lost in the general election. U.S., far more than the toll experienced in The vice presidential pick carries increased other countries. Business closures and dis- signiﬁ cance this year. If elected, Biden would ruptions resulting from the pandemic have be 78 when he’s inaugurated in January, the caused severe economic problems. Unrest, oldest man to ever assume the presidency. meanwhile, has emerged across the country as He’s spoken of himself as a transitional ﬁ gure Americans protest racism and police brutality. and hasn’t fully committed to seeking a second After Tuesday’s announcement, Trump term in 2024. If he declines to do so, his run- quickly tweeted a campaign ad that dismisses ning mate would likely become a front-runner Harris as “phony” and says she and Biden for the nomination that year. “jointly embrace the radical left.” Harris won her ﬁ rst election in 2003 when Trump’s uneven handling of the crises has she became San Francisco’s district attorney. given Biden an opening, and he enters the fall In the role, she created a reentry program for campaign in strong position against the pres- low-level drug offenders and cracked down on ident. In adding Harris to the ticket, he can student truancy. point to her relatively centrist record on issues She was elected California’s attorney gen- such as health care and her background in law eral in 2010, the ﬁ rst woman and Black person enforcement in the nation’s largest state. to hold the job, and focused on issues includ- Harris’s record as California attorney gen- ing the foreclosure crisis. She declined to eral and district attorney in San Francisco was defend the state’s Proposition 8, which banned heavily scrutinized during the Democratic same-sex marriage and was later overturned primary and turned away some liberals and by the U.S. Supreme Court. younger Black voters who saw her as out of As her national proﬁ le grew, Harris built step on issues of racism in the legal system and a reputation around her work as a prosecu- police brutality. She tried to strike a balance tor. After being elected to the Senate in 2016, on these issues, declaring herself a “progres- she quickly gained attention for her assertive sive prosecutor” who backs law enforcement questioning of Trump administration ofﬁ - reforms. cials during congressional hearings. In one Biden, who spent eight years as President memorable moment last year, Harris tripped Barack Obama’s vice president, has spent up Attorney General William Barr when she months weighing who would ﬁ ll that same repeatedly pressed him on whether Trump or role in his White House. He pledged in March other White House ofﬁ cials pressured him to to select a woman as his vice president, eas- investigate certain people. By KATHLEEN RONAYNE and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press SPORTS Pac-12 postpones fall college sports Blow to Oregon, Oregon State By JAMES CREPEA The Oregonian There won’t be any Pac-12 college sports for the rest of 2020. The Pac-12 CEO Group of presidents and chancellors voted unanimously to post- pone all sport competitions, including foot- ball, through the end of the 2020 calendar year on Tuesday with the hope of resuming play starting Jan. 1, 2021. “All of the Pac-12 presidents and chan- cellors understand the importance of this decision, and the disappointment it will create for our student-athletes, the coaches, support staff and all of our fans,” Univer- OBITUARIES Mark Emil Person Astoria Aug. 14, 1950 — July 12, 2020 Mark Emil Person died July 12, 2020, in Dufur , Oregon; two sisters, Eillen Roden, Astoria, Oregon. of Portland, Oregon, and Dianne Espe, of Mark was born and raised in Seaside, Pﬂ ugerville , Texas; and many nieces and nephews. Oregon, the only son of Roy and His kids describe him as an Elaine Person. avid Astoria sports fan and their After graduating from Sea- number one fan. He never missed side High School in 1969, Mark any of his children’s sporting worked in retail , receiving many events. selling awards while being a shoe From the bleachers at the brick rep/buyer for Nordstrom. house, local or out-of-state tour- He was scouted and picked naments, Beaver or Willamette up by Nike, and was their shoe football games, a volleyball net rep/buyer in Colorado, where in Scappoose, or the 10th tee at he received accolades as the top Mark Person the country club, he was very sales representative three years in involved in sports in the commu- a row. Mark decided to relocate the family back nity, coaching Little League, Elks, Astoria to Astoria in 1982, and he worked for Car- High School football, as well as serving as a nation Dairy, KAST and numerous festivals football and basketball announcer. Many friends and family have described with his company, the Original Shrimp and him as being a huge inﬂ uence during their Crab Melts. He married Peggy Anne Knutsen in youth and high school sports years. He 1972; they had four children together. They always wanted you to “try hard,” “not give later divorced in 2003, and remained best up” and to “believe in yourself.” Mark’s friends, family and colleagues friends until his death. Also surviving is his family, the high- speak of his funny personality, his amazing light of his heart, three sons and a daughter- selling skills and his love for his family. With his love of Astoria High School in-law, and a daughter and son-in-law, Ryan Person, of Portland, Oregon, Nathan Person, sports, his family is helping to organize a of Astoria, Oregon, Stephen and Christina donation opportunity through the end of Person, of Frisco, Texas, and Courtney Per- August to fund new initiatives for Astoria son Awes and Justin Awes, of Astoria, Ore- High School a thletics. All donations can be made at or sent to gon; three granddaughters, Hannah Elliott Person, of Eugene, Oregon, Taylor Person, the Astoria School District Ofﬁ ce, in honor of Frisco, Texas, and Chloe Person, of Asto- of Mark Person, 785 Alameda Ave., Astoria, ria, Oregon; two grandsons, Carson Per- OR., 97103. A public memorial will be held in the fall. son, of Frisco, Texas, and Brady Person, of CLATSOP POWER Hats Off to You, Jack Jack helped more than 80 local business owners navigate the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program, securing nearly $15 million in lending. You truly are a Partner for Business! EQUIPMENT , INC. Jack Ficken VP/Relationship Manager, Commerical Loan Officer SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS (503) 298-2330 jficken@lewisandclarkbank. com 34912 HWY 101 BUS • ASTORIA 503-325-0792 • 1-800-220-0792 Lewis & Clark Bank Astoria | 988 Commercial Street SEVENDAY FORECAST FOR ASTORIA TODAY FRIDAY SATURDAY sity of Oregon president Michael Schill said in a statement. “Ultimately, our deci- sion was guided by science and a deep commitment to the health and welfare of student-athletes. We certainly hope that the Pac-12 will be able to return to competition in the New Year.” Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott said the conference is still guaranteeing the scholarships for all the impacted athletes and it “strongly encourages” the NCAA to grant students who opt out of competition this academic year an additional year of eligibility. The NCAA Division I Council, which includes Washington State athletic director Pat Chun, was set to meet Wednes- day and is expected to address eligibility for fall sports athletes among other topics. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY REGIONAL FORECAST Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. Seattle 68 51 Becoming cloudy 70 53 78 58 Partly sunny and nice Mostly sunny and nice 79 56 69 57 71 56 70 54 A shower possible A shower possible Sunshine and Some sun; not very warm as warm Aberdeen Olympia 67/49 75/53 Wenatchee Tacoma Moses Lake 74/46 ALMANAC UNDER THE SKY TODAY'S TIDES Astoria through Tuesday Tonight’s Sky: The peak of the Perseid meteor shower will slightly tempered by waning crescent moon. Astoria / Port Docks Temperatures High/low ................................ 66/53 Normal high/low .................. 69/54 Record high .................. 85 in 1977 Record low .................... 47 in 1966 Precipitation Tuesday ................................... 0.00” Month to date ........................ 0.19” Normal month to date ......... 0.29” Year to date .......................... 38.65” Normal year to date ........... 37.48” Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2020 Source: Jim Todd, OMSI Sunrise today .................. 6:13 a.m. Sunset tonight ............... 8:27 p.m. Moonrise today ........... 12:47 a.m. Moonset today .............. 4:26 p.m. First Full 10:01 a.m. 4.9 3:38 a.m. 8:58 p.m. 7.0 3:00 p.m. Cape Disappointment 9:39 a.m. 8:48 p.m. Last 4.7 2:53 a.m. 6.9 2:17 p.m. 1.2 3.5 4.9 3:12 a.m. 7.1 2:37 p.m. 0.9 3.3 5.3 3:22 a.m. 7.4 2:44 p.m. 1.1 3.3 10:38 a.m. 5.3 4:39 a.m. 9:35 p.m. 7.3 4:01 p.m. 0.9 2.7 9:51 a.m. 8:56 p.m. Warrenton 9:56 a.m. 8:53 p.m. Knappa Depoe Bay Aug 18 Aug 25 Sep 1 Sep 10 1.0 3.2 9:05 a.m. 8:01 p.m. 5.1 2:27 a.m. 7.3 1:41 p.m. 1.3 3.8 City Atlanta Boston Chicago Dallas Denver Honolulu Houston Los Angeles Miami New York City Phoenix San Francisco Wash., DC Today Hi/Lo/W 90/73/t 82/69/pc 88/66/s 102/79/s 98/64/s 88/77/pc 99/75/s 90/72/pc 92/80/t 84/72/pc 113/91/pc 76/58/s 81/73/t Fri. Hi/Lo/W 86/72/t 77/66/pc 88/69/pc 103/81/s 95/60/pc 89/76/s 98/78/s 96/71/s 92/79/pc 80/69/t 115/90/s 83/62/s 85/74/t Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow ﬂ urries, sn-snow, i-ice. 82/53 Hermiston The Dalles 86/53 Enterprise Pendleton 78/44 82/49 82/56 La Grande 81/45 79/51 NATIONAL CITIES High (ft.) Time Low (ft.) Hammond SUN AND MOON New Time 75/42 Kennewick Walla Walla 81/55 Lewiston 86/54 74/50 Salem Pullman 82/51 Longview 68/51 Portland 77/55 76/49 Yakima 83/50 75/45 Astoria Spokane 80/57 Corvallis 80/49 Albany 79/50 John Day Eugene Bend 82/50 82/46 83/49 Ontario 92/57 Caldwell Burns 86/39 88/54 Medford 92/56 Klamath Falls 86/48 City Baker City Brookings Ilwaco Newberg Newport Today Hi/Lo/W 83/40/s 71/53/pc 66/53/pc 78/49/s 62/47/pc Fri. Hi/Lo/W 85/45/s 77/60/s 68/56/pc 84/56/s 64/49/s City North Bend Roseburg Seaside Springﬁ eld Vancouver Today Hi/Lo/W 67/49/s 85/53/s 67/51/pc 81/49/s 76/52/pc Fri. Hi/Lo/W 70/55/s 91/59/s 71/53/pc 86/53/s 82/57/s