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The Columbia Press 2 February 4, 2022 Public safety calls Assaults • Assault, 10:13 p.m. Jan. 26, 100 block Northwest Fourth Street. Investigators determined the as- sault report was unfounded, but the suspect in the case, John Lee Jernigan, 43, no known address, was arrested on a felony warrant from Douglas County. Thefts and burglaries • Shoplifting, 5:42 p.m. Jan. 25, Walmart. Laura L. Christo- pher, 49, of Gearhart was cited for third-degree theft after she allegedly attempted to leave the store without paying for $81 in merchandise. • Shoplifting, 7:29 p.m. Jan. 25, Walmart. Chelsea B. Sukiniq Olson, 30, of Astoria was cited for third-degree theft and crim- inal mischief after she allegedly attempted to leave the store without paying for $50 in toilet- ries and vitamins. • Shoplifting, 12:45 p.m. Jan. 26, Walmart. Randy Ray Doty, 50, of Forest Grove was cited for second-degree theft after he allegedly attempted to leave the store without paying for $310 in merchandise, including a back- pack, food, and electronics. • Theft, 5:49 p.m. Jan. 26, Fred Meyer. An unknown suspect stole clothes, DVDs, and a fish- ing rod from the business. • Shoplifting, 10:18 a.m. Jan. 27, Walmart. Derrick R. Maxhim- er, 33, of Astoria was cited for second-degree theft and crim- inal mischief after he allegedly attempted to leave the store without paying for $239 in clothes and other items. • Shoplifting, 6:57 p.m. Jan. 28, Walmart. Armando C. Garcia, 28, of Seaside was cited for second-degree theft and crim- inal mischief after he allegedly attempted to leave the store without paying for $225 in mer- chandise. • Burglary, 10:05 a.m. Jan. 29, 100 block North Main Avenue. A man reported someone stole a chainsaw, pressure washer hose, and 5 gallons of gas valued at $370. • Shoplifting, 11:45 p.m. Jan. 29, Walmart. Autumn C. Brelin, 25, of Astoria was cited for second-degree theft after she allegedly attempted to leave the store without paying for $169 in merchandise. • Theft, 1:42 p.m. Jan. 31, Ross Dress for Less. An unknown sus- pect stole items from the store. Traffic • Three-vehicle collision, possible minor injury, 4:56 p.m. Jan. 24, Highway 101 at Harbor Drive. One driver cited for following too closely. • Traffic stop, 10:42 p.m. Jan. 25, South Main Avenue at Ninth Street. Driver cited for driving while suspended and having no insurance. • Traffic stop, 11:05 p.m. Jan. 25, Anchor Avenue at Southeast Third Street. Driver cited for driving while suspended and having no insurance. • Traffic stop, 6:05 p.m. Jan. 26, Highway 101 at Harbor Drive. Driver cited for driving while suspended and having no insur- ance. • Vehicle vs. pedestrian, 7:47 a.m. Jan. 26, Ninth Street near South Main Avenue. An 8-year- old boy was taken to Columbia Memorial Hospital for treatment of injuries from being struck by a Subaru Outback driven by a 39-year-old Warrenton woman. • Two-vehicle collision, no inju- Clatsop County’s only independent weekly newspaper Published by Clatsop County Media Services LLC Send news or address changes to: 5 N Highway 101 #500, Warrenton OR 97146 Cindy Yingst, Publisher/Editor (office@dblcy.net) 503-861-3331 Peggy Yingst, Advertising Director (ads-TheColumbiaPress@outlook.com) 503-861-3331 D.B. Lewis, Circulation Director (circulation@dblcy.net) 503-861-3331 Postage paid at the Warrenton Post Office All content copyrighted by Clatsop County Media Services LLC The week ahead ries, 3:07 p.m. Jan. 26, Highway 101 near Neptune Avenue. One driver was cited for following too closely and having no insurance. Many public meetings are held virtually. Information on how to connect is posted on each entity’s website. • Unsafe driving, 12:59 p.m. Jan. 27, South Main Avenue at Fourth Street. Juan Jorge Rosales Emanuel, 32, of War- renton was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants, failing to install an ignition interlock devise, failing to carry and present a valid license, driving while suspended, and having no insurance. Monday, Feb. 7 • Astoria City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall, 1095 Duane St., second floor. Tuesday, Feb. 8 • Alzheimer’s Support Group, 2 p.m., NW Senior & Disabilities Services, 2002 Chokeberry Ave. S.E. • Traffic stop, 1:21 a.m. Jan. 28, Highway 101 near Youngs Bay Bridge. Driver cited for driving while suspended and having no insurance. • Two-vehicle collision, no inju- ries, 9:54 a.m. Jan. 28, Highway 101 at Ensign Lane. Driver cited for following too closely. • Speeding, 11:30 a.m. Jan. 29, Ensign and Bugle lanes. Driver cited for going 82 in a 35 mph zone. • Three-vehicle collision, possible injuries, 3:15 p.m. Jan. 29, High- way 101 at Harbor Drive. One driver was cited for following too closely and using a cell phone while driving. He was taken to Columbia Memorial Hospital for treatment of injuries. Local art groups win small awards Seven local organizations are recipients of small grants issued by the Oregon Arts Commission for 2022. More than 100 organi- zations statewide received $2,178, slightly more than twice the amount awarded in 2021. The local groups are Astoria Arts and Movement Center, Astoria Visual Arts, Cascadia Concert Opera, North Coast Chorale, Partners for the PAC, Tolovana Arts Colony in Cannon Beach, and Hoffman Center for the Arts in Manza- nita. Small grants often make a large difference in en- suring arts access for Or- egonians, especially in ru- ral areas, according to the commission. Small Operating Grants are designed to provide support to arts organizations with budgets under $150,000. Eligibility is limited to non- profit organizations. The Arts Commission is supported with general funds appropriated by the Oregon legislature and with federal funds from the National En- dowment for the Arts as well as funds from the Oregon Cultural Trust. • Clatsop County Plan- ning Commission, 10 a.m., 857 Commercial St., Astoria. • Warrenton City Com- mission, 6 p.m., City Hall, 225 S. Main Ave. • Clatsop Community College Board, 6:30 p.m., Columbia Hall Room 219, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria. Wednesday, Feb. 9 • Kiwanis Club of War- renton, 1 p.m., Camp Ki- wanilong, 595 Ridge Road. • Clatsop County Com- mission, 6 p.m.. via GoTo- Meeting. • Warrenton-Hammond School Board, 6 p.m., Warrenton High School Library, 1700 S. Main Ave. Thursday, Feb. 10 • Better Breathers Club, 1:30 p.m., Providence Seaside Hospital, 725 S. Wahanna Road. • Astoria-Warrenton Chamber Business Af- ter Hours, 5:30 p.m., Vid- eo Horizons, 1156 Duane St., Astoria. • Warrenton Planning Commission, 6 p.m., City Hall, 225 S. Main Ave. • Nature Matters lecture series, 7 p.m., Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St., and via Facebook Live.
