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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2017 5 A POLICE LOG Florence Police August 24 Criminal mischief was reported in the 2000 block of Willow Street. Driving while suspended was reported in the 3000 block of Rhododendron Drive. Trespass was reported in the 500 block of Juniper Street. August 25 Harassment was reported in the 2000 block of 12th Street. Child neglect was reported in the 1700 block of Highway 126. Driving while suspended was reported in the 1600 block of Rhododendron Drive. August 26 Arrest, with warrant, was reported in the 5000 block of Highway 126. Letters Trespass was reported in the 5000 block of Highway 126. August 27 Hit-and-run accident was reported in the 600 block of Kingwood Street. Accident, with unknown injury, was reported at milepost 180 on Highway 101. Driving while suspended was reported in the 1800 block of Highway 101. Assault was reported in the 4700 block of Highway 101. Fire was reported in the 3900 block of Spruce Street. August 28 Fire was reported in the 88000 block of Chestnut Street. Shots fired was reported across from the Oregon Coast Military from 4A T RACK RECORD ON ‘ SCIENCE ’ I want to thank Ian Eales’s Letter to the Editor (Sept. 2, “Statistics Don’t Support Climate Change”) for refer- encing Dr. Roy Spencer in support, and solace, for those considering “hand-wringing” about hurricanes, flooding and climate change. In truth, Dr. Spencer is a noted cli- mate-science doubter, and a free-spir- ited supporter of alternatives to evolu- tion. Most recently, he was a director of the George C. Marshall Institute, which financially collapsed in 2015 — apparently unable to maintain funding for its climate-science skepticism efforts despite years of arranging a liv- ing off supporters of the Defense Industry and other like-minded indus- tries. In the eyes of some, the Institute had an enviable early track record on “science.” For example, it advocated against regulation of chemicals caus- ing the ozone hole. As to health risks of second-hand smoke, the Institute founder said “...There is no good sci- entific evidence that passive inhalation is truly dangerous under normal cir- cumstances.” Spencer himself was a recent focus of a Guardian newspaper article showing a graph detailing the exotic Museum on Kingwood Street. August 29 Alarm was reported in the 2600 block of Highway 101. Arrest was reported at Eighth and Quince streets. Accident, without injury, was reported in the 1600 block of 12th Street. Theft was reported in the 1100 block of Second Street. Dispute was reported in the 1500 block of 12th Street. Fraud was reported in the 400 block of Ivy Street. Accident, with injury, was reported in the sand dunes. Criminal mischief was reported in the 1300 block of Spruce Street. Dispute was reported on East Glenada Road. near-space temperature data he and cohorts measured to counter global warming claims. The graph shows the extensive period of time over which they had to amend and revise the tem- perature data...upwards. Oops. But the real danger of Spencer and his ilk (e.g., paid $4,000 by Peabody Coal for a speech) arises from the relentless circus of distractions pulling attention away from many other equal- ly important issues, such as privacy, surveillance, proper land use or afford- able healthcare. Newcomers to Oregon may not recall that major land use regulations came from Republican administrations (along with protection for public access to state beaches). It’s unfortunate that more true con- servatives, with or without a car that floats, no longer wish to see or admit that. —Rand Dawson Siltcoos Lake P RAISE FOR P EACE H ARBOR I want to thank Dr. Tobin Hanson, his staff and the medical team at Peace Harbor Medical Center for giving me excellent care during my recent knee replacement surgery. Also, recognition needs to be made to the emergency room doctor, nurse and clerical staff when I developed a complication during my recovery. The team at the Walk-In Clinic, Accident, without injury, was reported at milepost marker 23 on Highway 126. August 30 Theft was reported in the 2300 block of Coastal Highlands drive. Trespass was reported in the 900 block of Spruce Street. Theft was reported in the 4000 block of Highway 101. Harassment was reported in the 1000 block of Laurel Street. Theft was reported in the 1900 block of Highway 101. Theft was reported in the 1000 block of Nopal Street. August 31 Criminal mischief was reported in the 2000 block of 42nd Street. Harassment was reported at the juncture of Highway 36 and from the intake personnel to Dr. Brian and registered nurse Jeanine Shepard, were all professional and took care of my problem in the kindest way — with respect and with the newest tech- nology available. I can see no reason why anyone would want to travel many miles for healthcare when we are blessed to have a wonderful health team right here in our own town. — Harold and Lynn Johnson, Westlake M ORE IMPORTANT THINGS TO DEAL WITH I concur that Joe Arpaio’s past job performance as Sheriff definitely had numerous controversies and Mr. Buchman already listed several exam- ples of Arpaio’s police misconduct and abuses of power in his Letter to Editor (“Arpaio Pardon Abuse of Power,” Sept. 6). Should President Trump have par- doned him or not? I have no idea and it’s not my call because I obviously don’t have the clemency power. Mr. Arpaio is over 85 years old, but by the time the criminal, civil and fed- eral court systems are done with him, he’ll most likely be deceased. What I find interesting in this par- ticular letter to the editor is the lack of respect President Trump showed to the judges, their rulings, etc. on the Arpaio Highway 126. Arrest, with warrant, was reported in the 900 block of Greenwood Street Theft was reported in the 2000 block of 19th Street. Hit-and-run accident was reported at PeaceHealth Harbor Hospital. September 1 Burglary was reported in the 1700 block of Coosah Court. Assault was reported at Gallagher Park. Hit and run accident was report- ed at the junction of Highway 101 and Highway 126. Animal abuse was reported in the 4700 block of Highway 101. Accident, without injury, was reported in the 1200 block of case — whereas President Obama par- doned more than 1,927 individuals convicted of federal crimes. President Obama also holds the record for the largest single-day use of his clemency power by granting 330 commutation of sentences. He also issued more commutation of sentences than the past 13 presidents combined. I also looked at a list of the people pardoned and their offenses. They are far too many to list individually and included illegal possessions of gov- ernment property, possessions of ille- gal drugs (heroin, cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamine), transportation of illegal drugs, wire fraud, embezzle- ment, money laundering and bank rob- bery. Even as his own administration was cracking down on leaks of government secrets, President Obama commuted the controversial Wiki-leaker Chelsea Manning’s 35-year sentence after serving only seven years. So where is the outrage at President Obama’s lack of respect for the judges, their rulings, prosecutors and jurors exhibited by his presidential interventions? Any time a president uses his clemency powers, it’s going to upset people. Maybe that’s why the Founding Fathers put that power in the constitution. Now, can we please get off the “Trump bashing” and focus on the numerous other important issues fac- Bay Street. Accident was reported at Ninth Street and Highway 101. Harassment was reported in the 3000 block of Lilac Street. Arrest, with warrant, was reported in the 1800 block of Highway 101. Assault was reported in the 2000 block of 16th Street. Trespass was reported in the 1000 block of Highway 101. Trespass was reported in the 2000 block of 11th Street. September 2 Hit-and-run accident was reported on Coast Guard Road. Fire was reported on Riverview Avenue. Fire was reported at Honeyman State Park. ing our country? Hurricanes and North Korea, for starters. There are numerous relief agencies, such as Samaritan’s Purse or Convoy of Hope, that are clamoring for able- bodied people and/or donations to help with the clean up of Harvey and prep- ping for Irma’s arrival. —Virginia Reynolds Florence R ECOGNIZING P RESIDENT T RUMP ’ S DEEDS While President Trump is being rec- ognized for giving $1 million to the Harvey Recovery Fund, I wonder if he should also be recognized for his recent efforts in obstructing women from receiving equal pay for the same jobs men do. Keep in mind that women give birth to us, feed us, care for us and educate us until we become adults. Then, as men, we get to carry on our family names. Excuse my Norse perspective, but in 19th century Norway, the last name of the spouse with the most assets was the name that was carried on. 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