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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
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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