B2 • Thursday, October 28, 2021 A Salute to Clatsop County First Responders • DailyAstorian.com LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WIRT Warrenton Police Department Officer Wirt is not only a very hard worker, he is compassionate, caring, prompt, and has a great sense of humor. When he’s not working he spends his time with his beautiful wife, his handsome sons, and his amazing (now unfortunately retired) K9 Gabe. He’s also pretty awesome at karaoke. KNOCH, SEGUI, CROWE & NOFIELD Seaside Police Department (left to right) Community Service Officer Knoch has been with SPD since June 2021, Officer Segui since 2020, Officer Crowe since 2017 and Sergeant Nofield since 2003. JODI LIBERTAD THANK YOU First Responders! Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office Sgt Phillips is an amazing law enforcement officer. Him and his K9 Tux keep the county safe and secure morning, noon and nights. EDWARDS & KORPELA Seaside Police Department (left to right) Corporal Edwards has been with SPD since 2016, Sergeant Korpela since 2009. GAGNON, VAUGHAN & GREGORY CSO KNOCH Seaside Police Department Community Service Officer Paul Knoch has been a great addition to the team. He is responsible for animal control, code compliance, parking enforcement and many other tasks around the city. SGT. TOM PHILLIPS Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office “My mama is a police officer, so what exactly does she do? She helps keep people safe all around, people just like me and you. Sometimes in the morning and sometimes in the night, my mama goes to work to make sure everything’s alright.” Deputy Jodi Libertad started her law enforcement career with Cannon Beach Police Department and now works as a Patrol Deputy for Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office where she will soon take on a new role as Detective. When she isn’t on the job, Deputy Libertad stays busy with three kids, a wife, and a dog. Seaside Police Department (left to right) School Resource Officer Gagnon has been with SPD since 2018, Detective Vaughan since 2015 and Detective Sergeant Gregory since 2017. THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS ANSWERING THE CALL. WE APPRECIATE YOU! OJA & BROWN Seaside Police Department (left to right) Sergeant Oja has been with SPD since 2016, Officer Brown also joined SPD in 2016. KENNY HANSEN Astoria Police Department Kenny is the ultimate public servant. He takes the time to get to know the folks in the community, even the ones most people want to pretend aren’t there. He’s a local gem and such a good person! THANK YOU to the first responders for all you do for our community! SEPTIC TANK CLEANING SERVICE LLC Ed ’ s Straight Flush Beats a Full House Every Time 24 HR 7 D SER AY VIC S E THE ONLY DRIVE THRU COFFEE SHOP ON THE SOUTH SLOPE OF ASTORIA Cannon Beach • Seaside • Cleanlinesurf.com 632 W. Marine Drive, Astoria at Smith Point (503)458-6521 www.edsseptictankcleaningservice.com Our family is sending a very heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful Emergency Service providers in Clatsop County. You are so appreciated for your dedication and service to the citizens living in this area. The respectful, caring, and professional treatment of those in need is your priority which is very evident no matter how many times you are called upon. Thank you so much for all you do. Scott Parker Family. Thank you all First Responders! We appreciate you! Locally owned drive-thru coffee shop serving delicious drinks with a smile. We offer handcrafted hot, iced and blended drinks to satisfy whatever you’re craving. We love giving back to our community, supporting our talented baristas and making our customers day brighter. Off Hwy 101, next to Costco