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THE ASTORIAN • SATuRdAy, July 24, 2021
SPORTS
Rough start at
regionals for All-Stars
Loggers top Astoria Ford in tourney opener
The Astorian
The Astorian
The end-of-summer dis-
trict tournament for local Junior
Baseball teams got underway
Thursday morning at Tapiola
Park.
The eight-team wood bat tour-
nament for regional 17-and-un-
der teams concludes Saturday
night, also at Tapiola Park.
Knappa opened the action
Thursday with an 11-3 win
over Astoria Ford, as four Log-
ger pitchers limited the Fisher-
men to five hits in a six-inning
game, stopped by the two-hour
time limit.
Starter Logan Morrill, along
with Jaxon Dietrichs, Nick Rusi-
novich and Drew Miller com-
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Ilwaco’s Jacob Rogers stretches
for the ball while attempting
to pick off Warrenton’s Ethan
Caldwell at first base.
bined to strike out eight batters,
with four walks. Two Astoria
pitchers allowed nine hits, with
eight walks and four hit batters.
But all Knappa needed offen-
sively was Rusinovich, who
had two doubles and drove in
six runs, highlighted by a bas-
es-loaded double down the left
field line in the second inning,
giving the Loggers a 7-1 lead.
Rusinovich added a two-run
double in the fifth. Bryce Yeager
had two hits for the Fishermen.
“Every time (Rusinovich)
came up, we had guys in scoring
position,” said Knappa coach
Jeff Miller. “The neat part was
that we consistently put the ball
in play, and our pitchers — for
the most part — threw strikes.”
In the second game, Seaside
defeated Tillamook, 13-3.
Ilwaco 8, Warriors 7
Ilwaco built an 8-1 lead, then
held on for an 8-7 win over
Warrenton in Thursday’s third
game, as the Fishermen scored
eight runs in the top of the sec-
ond inning, including seven runs
with two outs.
Fishermen pitcher Kaeden
Lyster opened the game with
four straight walks, but the War-
riors managed only one run in
the first inning, Josh Earls scor-
ing on a wild pitch.
Lyster settled in and pitched
a solid four innings, allowing
three hits with three strikeouts,
and only one additional walk.
Meanwhile, the Fishermen
scored all eight of their runs in
the top of the second inning, on
five hits, three hit batters and
two walks.
OBITUARIES
Jody Ann Wright
The Lower Columbia 10U All-Stars
bounced back from a tough first day with a
stronger effort on Day 2 of the Pacific North-
west Regionals for 10U Cal Ripken baseball.
Taking part in the 10-team tournament at
the Babe Ruth Complex in Eugene, Lower
Columbia held its first lead of the tourna-
ment, but still dropped a 5-1 decision to a
team from Lynden, Washington, in Friday
morning pool play. The tournament con-
cludes Saturday with action in the champion-
ship bracket. The winning team will advance
to the Little League World Series in Florida.
The All-Stars — comprised of players
from Astoria, Warrenton, Knappa, Ilwaco
and Naselle, Washington — scored in the top
of the first inning against Lynden, as Tanner
Jones had a two-out single to left field, and
scored on a triple by Tucker Delay for a 1-0
lead.
George Gordon Passmore
Beaverton
Dec. 9, 1954 — June 3, 2021
Glenwood, Washington
March 11, 1930 — June 11, 2021
Jody Ann Wright was born Jody Ann Tet- dren, Joel and Bethany.
low on Dec. 9, 1954, in Astoria. She passed
It was important to Jody to give her chil-
away June 3, 2021, in Beaverton, from dren many experiences growing up, and there
was always a summer trip to see
COVID-19.
During Jody’s early years she
somewhere new, such as the red-
played the accordion and partici-
woods and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
pated in many recitals. She was also
Jody retired in 2009. After
very active in 4-H, both in cooking
retirement, Jody was involved in
and knitting. She earned several
many activities, including greet-
ing at Beaverton Foursquare, book
champion and grand champion rib-
bons, both at local and state levels.
club, Bible study and her walking
Growing up, Jody and her fam-
group. She was also a nurse at sev-
ily spent many family vacations on
eral church camps, and volunteered
the Oregon Coast at her grandma’s
at a local elementary school assist-
Jody Wright
ing children with reading.
cabin. Jody especially loved the
Jody was known for her cook-
beach. Her family is convinced that
she is in heaven walking on the beaches there. ing and baking. She hosted many parties over
Jody is a graduate of Astoria High School, the years, and was often asked to bring her
Class of 1973. She attended one year of col- cheesecake to events.
lege at Clatsop Community College before
Jody is survived by her husband, Scott;
transferring to the University of Oregon son, Joel; daughter, Bethany; and daughter-
Health Science Center in Portland. She grad- in-law, Melinda. She is also survived by her
uated in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science mother, Marlene Tetlow; siblings, Carrie and
degree in nursing.
Duane Goosen, Sally Tetlow and Tom and
She worked as a registered nurse in pedi- Lori Tetlow; as well as four nephews, four
atrics her entire career at Oregon Health & nieces, six great-nephews and nieces and
Science University’s Doernbecher Children’s seven cousins.
Hospital in Portland for 32 years. After work-
She was preceded in death by her father,
ing in general pediatrics, she transferred to William, on March 29, 2021, and her brother,
pediatric oncology and hematology. It takes John, on March 3, 2020.
a special type of person to be able to work in
Memorial contributions may be made
this area, and Jody was that type of person.
to Beaverton Foursquare’s Camp Scholar-
Jody was always active and, after nurs- ship Fund, as Jody had many fond memo-
ing school, she volunteered on ski patrol at ries of volunteering at the church camps for
children.
Mount Hood.
Jody married Scott Wright on April 10,
A private burial was held in Astoria on
1982, in Beaverton. They welcomed two chil- June 13.
Former Warrenton resident George Gor- aboard the USS Point Cruise they discovered
don Passmore, 91, of Glenwood, Washing- some major damage to his hearing, which
ton, died on June 11, 2021, at the Oregon resulted in an honorable medical retirement
in 1952.
Veterans’ Home in The Dalles.
George and his family moved
He was born on March 11,
to Portland, where he operated
1930, in Greenville, South Car-
olina. He was raised in Green-
a service station. His marriage
ville and received his education
ended in divorce in 1958.
George met his second wife,
there at Woodside Grade School
Koeta (Jo) Sexton Rogers, and
and Parker High School. He also
they were married on March 2,
worked in a cotton mill, at a dairy
1963.
and in a lumber mill in his grow-
ing up years.
He went to work for Coca-Cola
for the next 23 years, until retir-
In 1947, at the age of 17, he
Jo and George
ing in 1990. He and his wife, Jo,
joined the U.S. Navy, where he
Passmore
moved to Ilwaco, Washington,
took boot camp training in San
where he enjoyed many happy
Diego, California. His first ship
hours fishing with friends.
was an aircraft carrier, the USS
He and Jo traveled for the next
Princeton CV-37. He trained to be
14 years as snowbirds all through-
a photographer, and had the rank
out the southern part of the U.S.
of petty officer third class.
They also made trips to Zimba-
At the time, he also finished his
bwe, England, Ireland and Alaska.
high school studies, and graduated
They moved to Warrenton in 2010.
with the Class of 1949 at Parker
His children, Will Passmore
High School in his hometown of
and Gwen Passmore Lasley, gave
Greenville.
him three grandchildren, Sherri
George married his first wife,
Colleen, in 1948 while he was still in the Lynn, Julie Passmore and Gabrielle Lasley,
Navy. She had a son, William George, by with Sherri preceding him in death. He also
a previous marriage. George adopted him has several great-grandchildren.
His beloved wife, Jo, preceded him in
about six months later. A daughter, Gwen
Elizabeth, was born two years into the death on March 19, 2021, in Astoria.
At his request, there will be a graveside
marriage.
The second ship he was stationed on service at Fort Stevens National Cemetery in
was the USS Point Cruise (CVL). He had Hammond on July 30 at 1 p.m. with military
incurred an injury to his left ear while aboard honors. His wife, Jo, will be laid to rest with
the USS Princeton, but it wasn’t until he was him.
SEVENDAY FORECAST FOR ASTORIA
TODAY
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THURSDAY
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REGIONAL FORECAST
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Seattle
70 55
Breezy in the
p.m.
68 55
70 55
Mostly sunny
Clearing
68 54
69 53
69 55
Variable clouds
Variable
cloudiness
Clouds and
sunshine
70 55
Mostly sunny
Aberdeen
Olympia
73/56
81/58
Wenatchee
Tacoma
Moses
Lake
83/56
ALMANAC
UNDER THE SKY
TODAY'S TIDES
Astoria through Thursday
Tonight’s Sky: Full moon at 7:36
p.m. PDT.
Astoria / Port Docks
Temperatures
High/low ................................ 69/50
Normal high/low .................. 68/55
Record high .................. 86 in 1928
Record low .................... 44 in 1977
Precipitation
Thursday ................................. 0.00”
Month to date ........................ 0.19”
Normal month to date ......... 0.64”
Year to date .......................... 37.46”
Normal year to date ........... 37.81”
Forecasts and graphics provided by
AccuWeather, Inc. ©2021
Time
High (ft.) Time Low (ft.)
1:20 a.m.
2:58 p.m.
9.0 8:39 a.m. -1.8
7.1 8:30 p.m. 2.2
Cape Disappointment
12:56 a.m. 9.2 7:42 a.m. -2.0
2:37 p.m. 7.1 7:33 p.m. 2.5
Source: Jim Todd, OMSI
Hammond
SUN AND MOON
Sunrise today .................. 5:48 a.m.
Sunset tonight ............... 8:55 p.m.
Moonrise today ............. 9:58 p.m.
Moonset today ............... 6:06 a.m.
Full
Last
New
First
1:10 a.m.
2:49 p.m.
Warrenton
1:15 a.m.
2:53 p.m.
Knappa
1:57 a.m.
3:35 p.m.
Depoe Bay
July 23 July 31 Aug 8 Aug 15
9.4 8:03 a.m. -2.3
7.3 7:59 p.m. 2.2
9.4 8:23 a.m. -1.7
7.5 8:14 p.m. 2.3
9.2 9:40 a.m. -1.5
7.4 9:31 p.m. 1.9
12:09 a.m. 9.4 7:12 a.m. -2.4
1:51 p.m. 7.2 7:04 p.m. 2.5
City
Atlanta
Boston
Chicago
Dallas
Denver
Honolulu
Houston
Los Angeles
Miami
New York City
Phoenix
San Francisco
Wash., DC
Sun.
Hi/Lo/W
89/74/t
78/66/s
93/73/t
98/78/s
83/64/t
88/78/pc
96/75/s
84/66/pc
88/77/t
82/70/s
89/76/t
72/56/pc
86/72/pc
90/74/t
80/70/t
93/71/pc
100/78/s
91/64/t
88/75/pc
98/75/s
80/65/pc
86/78/t
85/72/t
90/80/t
72/58/pc
92/76/pc
Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy,
c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms,
r-rain, sf-snow fl urries, sn-snow, i-ice.
95/66
Hermiston
The Dalles 97/63
Enterprise
Pendleton 89/58
94/65
99/67
La Grande
93/60
95/60
NATIONAL CITIES
Today
Hi/Lo/W
88/54
Kennewick Walla Walla
94/68 Lewiston
97/67
86/59
Salem
Pullman
96/66
Longview
70/55 Portland
91/62
91/64
Yakima 94/63
86/53
Astoria
Spokane
95/68
Corvallis
93/58
Albany
94/59
John Day
Eugene
Bend
96/58
95/58
96/61
Ontario
100/66
Caldwell
Burns
96/55
96/61
Medford
102/68
Klamath Falls
96/54
City
Baker City
Brookings
Ilwaco
Newberg
Newport
Today
Hi/Lo/W
91/49/s
67/56/s
66/56/pc
93/58/s
64/51/pc
Sun.
Hi/Lo/W
95/54/s
71/57/pc
64/57/s
91/57/s
63/51/s
City
North Bend
Roseburg
Seaside
Springfi eld
Vancouver
Today
Hi/Lo/W
66/55/pc
97/62/s
68/55/pc
96/57/s
90/61/s
Sun.
Hi/Lo/W
66/54/s
96/62/s
67/54/s
96/57/s
88/57/s