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March 25, 2016 | Cannon Beach Gazette | cannonbeachgazette.com • 3A Portland man dies in crash on Hwy. 101 City wants to move power lines underground Discussion part of long-term city goal By Lyra Fontaine Cannon Beach Gazette Tangled and downed power lines could lead to blocked roads and chaos during an emergency. The city is in the midst of an effort to get those lines underground, lessening the impact from outages and removing ugly poles from the streets. The Cannon Beach City Council has discussed the possibility of eventually converting downtown businesses to un- derground services. This would mean power lines would be placed underground and overhead poles and wiring would be removed. The council primarily wants to move power lines underground to improve downtown aesthetics and scenery, Pub- lic Works Director Dan Grassick said, but safety is another reason. “When we have an earthquake, the biggest obstacle that occurs to evacu- ation routes is downed power lines,” Grassick said. When lines shake loose and come down, they will pull adjacent lines down as well, blocking roadways and escape routes. “The best thing that coastal commu- nities can do is put power lines under- ground,” Grassick said. “It’s better to have the power system come undone underground than above ground.” If the city chooses to move forward with the project, it would take several years to complete because of its large scope, which may include new street lights and sidewalks. ‘The best thing that coastal communities can do is put power lines underground.’ Public Works Director Dan Grassick A 2010 Cannon Beach tsunami evacuation meeting pointed to the need for underground utilities to prevent emergency evacuation routes from be- ing blocked by downed power lines in the aftermath of a quake or tsunami. Last fall, at an emergency man- agement meeting, Police Chief Jason Schermerhorn said while trees and tele- phone poles are concerns for Cannon %HDFKRI¿FLDOVGRZQHGSRZHUOLQHVDUH greater risks. A 2015 Oregon Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan describes similar proj- ects in Linn County, Benton County and elsewhere as ways to “enhance safety and reduce losses” during storms and other emergencies. It is still unclear what putting power lines underground would cost Cannon Beach or downtown businesses. ³%HFDXVH WKLV LV D EHDXWL¿FDWLRQ measure, all costs would be borne by the FLW\´ 3DFL¿F 3RZHU UHJLRQDO EXVLQHVV manager Alisa Dunlap said. 3DFL¿F3RZHUZLOOVRRQUHSRUWWRWKH council the cost of a project estimate. EO Media Group A 63-year-old Portland man died in a single-vehicle crash Saturday, March 12, on U.S. Highway 101 near Can- non Beach. Paul Raymond Kipp was traveling southbound in his Volvo sedan around a curve when he lost control, crossed the oncoming lane and went off the shoulder, according to the Oregon State Police. The car went into a ditch, where it crashed into a set of trees. The car came to a stop between the trees, where it was overturned on the driver’s side. Kipp was pronounced dead at the scene. No passengers were in the car. Cannon Beach Police and Fire and Rescue initially re- sponded at about 8 p.m. Ore- gon State Police, Seaside Fire and Rescue, Medix and Ore- gon Department of Transporta- tion units assisted at the scene. The Oregon State Police is continuing its investigation. Cannon Beach Chamber seeks volunteers for info center As summer approaches, the Can- non Beach Chamber of Commerce is beginning preparations for the large numbers of visitors that stop at the information center. During the high season as many as 400 a day will ask for directions, recommended ac- tivities, destinations, lodging, dining and more. In 2014, more than 10,000 people stopped in during the month of August alone. To help meet the demand and to ensure a positive experience for everyone, volunteers are needed to serve as Cannon Beach Ambassadors, help with events both large and small, greet arriving tour groups and provide assistance to visitors in the Informa- tion Center. Anyone interested in sharing their knowledge of Cannon Beach and the Oregon coast is invited to stop by the Information Center on Spruce Street to pick up a volunteer registration packet. The largest and most popular of Cannon Beach events is the annual Sandcastle Day in June, which, upon its 50 th anniversary in 2014, was des- ignated an Oregon Heritage Tradition by Oregon State Parks. Volunteers are always needed to answer questions, point the way, direct parking and much more. Volunteers will be asked to track their hours, and the chamber will hold an ap- preciation dinner in September after the vacation season draws to a close. Details RIWKHHYHQWZLOOEH¿QDOL]HGLQ$XJXVW and all volunteers will be invited. Volunteer packets are also available on the chamber’s website at cannon- beach.org/visitor-center. The informa- tion center is located at 207 N. Spruce Street next to the city park. CANNON BEACH POLICE LOG Feb. 10 12:45 a.m.: 101/Rippet Road. Subject arrested for DUII. 3:57 a.m.: 1300 Block Cascara Lane. Assist other agency with a structural fire. 2:25 p.m.: 500 Block Vine Maple. Re- quest for a welfare check on relatives. Officer made contact and found they were fine. 4:30 p.m.: 1300 Block Cascara. Bur- glary: lost purse reported. 9:17 p.m.: 1300 Block 11th Ave: Assisted Seaside units in locating intoxicated female involved in a domestic. Feb. 11 Dr. Heroin possession. Assist Oregon State Police. 9:13 p.m.: 3400 Block S Hemlock 233. Suspicious circumstances. Contacted staff at resort regarding a couple who was knocking on doors intoxicated. The couple were staying at the resort but seemed to be having difficulties locating their own room. Problem was solved for couple without fur- ther incident. vehicle with Washington plate. 12:09 p.m.: Post Office. Found keys turned in. 5:56 p.m.: 3700 Block E. Chinook Street. False alarm. No signs forced entry. Activated by dog. Unable to contact responsible. 6:48 p.m.: 3500 Block Pacific/Siuslaw. Assist Cannon Beach Fire District on medical call. Feb. 12 Feb. 14 7:56 p.m.: Hemlock/Orford. Subject arrested for DUII. 1:24 a.m.: Wahanna/Whispering Pines Road. Assisted Gearhart Po- lice Department with traffic stop on vehicle suspected of stealing items off a neighbor’s porch. 9:48 p.m.: Hemlock/Jefferson. Sus- picious circumstances: Drunk male subject laying on sidewalk, another male trying to get him up. 4:43 a.m.: Fir Street/Kite Factory. Suspicious circumstances. Van be- longing to the Conference Center, dome light on. Feb. 13 9:02 p.m.: 1600 Block N Roosevelt 9:40 a.m.: Ocean & Jackson. Found 6:58 a.m.: 7th/Oak. Suspicious cir- cumstances. Report of campers in a vehicle. Contacted, warned, cleared. 6:55 a.m.: Highway 101/Hug Point. Assist other agency. Received a re- port of a sinkhole on 101. Checked from Arcadia Beach to tunnel and back. 10:13 a.m.: Highway 101/MP 33. Traffic complaint. Report of an in- Coastal Advantage 503.436.1777 • Coastal Advantage.com toxicated male at the Arcadia Beach Wayside. Male had a green Subaru and was advised by park ranger that shouldn’t drive. Checked in area. Un- able to locate. Advised dispatch, who placed an attempt to locate out on the vehicle. Later indication that the vehicle was seen/stopped in Manzanita. 10:00 p.m.: Arch Cape. Assist oth- er agency. Subject accidentally shot himself in the right calf w/.30 caliber pistol. Wound was through and through. Arrived and ensured the scene was safe for Fire Depart- ment entry. Feb. 18 Feb. 16 1:36 p.m.: 300 Block Elk Creek Road. Suspicious circumstances. Female came to police department con- cerned because she had found the words “CIA MIA MA” written in sticks on the road behind the Public Works yard going to the water tower. Un- able to locate. 10:47 p.m.: 300 Block Elk Creek Road. Assisted female with ride to Family Market. 6:29 p.m.: 200 Block E. Dawes. Phone harassment. Trespass notice issued and telephonic harassment case started. 11:17 p.m.: 300 Block S Roosevelt Dr. Assist other agency. Verbal dis- turbance bewtween three males on S. Lincoln. Located intoxicated male at bus stop in front of McDonald’s. 11:21 p.m.: 400 Block Elkland Road. Assist other agency with medical call. Female transported. 11:27 p.m.: RV Resort/Elk Creek. Subject arrested for DUII. BAC of .016 percent provided. Feb. 17 2:40 a.m.: 200 Block Broadway, Sea- side. Assist other agency. Received a report of a male attempting to start a fight with other patrons at business. Arrived post-taser deployment and stood by with Seaside officers until they transported subject to Clatsop County Jail. Feb. 15 5:22 a.m.: 100 Block N. Laurel. Sub- ject(s) warned for unlawful lodging. 1:20 a.m.: Tolovana Wayside. Sub- ject(s) warned for unlawful lodging. 6:42 p.m.: 500 Block Beech Street. Report of man selling meat door to door on the north end. Unable to locate man. 4:24 p.m. 3900 Block Ocean. Welfare check on female. Feb. 19 4:42 p.m.: 100 Block Taft. Assisted person locked out of residence. 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