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March 10, 2017 | Cannon Beach Gazette | cannonbeachgazette.com • 3A Schermerhorn gets top Scout mentoring award SUBMITTED PHOTO Jason Schermerhorn received a volunteer mentorship award from the Boy Scouts. Cannon Beach Police Chief Jason Schermerhorn was presented the pres- tigious Silver Beaver volunteerism award on Feb. 23 at a special recogni- tion ceremony in their honor. The Silver Beaver Award is the top award a local Boy Scout council can bestow upon a volunteer mentor. Re- cipients are selected by confidential nominations of adult peers and only one award may be presented for every 60 troops. As well as serving as chief, Scher- merhorn is an adult leader in the Fort Clatsop District. In 2010 he became a den leader for Pack 540 and in 2012, he became the assistant Cubmaster and he remained in that position for three years. In 2015, Schermerhorn moved on to become an assistant scoutmaster for Troop 642. From 2011-13 he served as a day camp range director for the Fort Clatsop Day Camp where he recruit- ed fellow police officers to help run the range. He has also been serving as South County Scouting for Food chairman since 2013. In 2011, Schermerhorn was the recipient of the Byron Award in Sea- side which is presented each year to a member of the Seaside community who has demonstrated outstanding qualities in community service. He District looks to implement Safe Routes to School program By Sue Cody For Cannon Beach Gazette How kids get to school may be the hub around which par- ents, organizations and agen- cies intersect to build a health- ier environment for everyone. That’s because a new school bond measure, a public works needs assessment and parent interest are bringing togeth- er information and resources, through the federal Safe Routes to School program. “One of really nice things about this is how it is an exten- sion of the incredible opportu- nities for kids that we’re seeing come together simultaneously in our community,” said Sheila Roley, superintendent of Sea- side School District. She cited work with The Way to Wellville and Dan Gaffney for the Universal Pre- school feasibility grant and a partnership with Sunset Em- pire Park and Recreation Dis- trict for preschool — and now, Safe Routes to School. Safe Routes promotes health About a dozen people gathered at Seaside Heights Elementary School Feb. 9 for a presentation by LeeAnne Fergason on Safe Routes to School. Fergason, of The Street Trust in Portland, presented in- formation about the importance of encouraging students to walk or ride their bikes to school. It struck home for Fergas- on when she heard the surgeon general a couple years ago say that this generation was the first in a long time in which kids are not living as long as their par- ents. “Kids are not getting enough exercise,” Fergason says. Sev- enty percent of adults walked or biked to school when they were younger, and today that number is only 10 percent. Safe Routes to School has been implemented in different parts of the state and country. Fergason says in Portland, safe routes increased walking and biking to school by 40 percent. Benefits include exercise for better health, easing traf- fic congestion and air quality around the school and improv- ing a sense of community. Shasia Fry, with North West Transportation Options, attended a Safe Routes to School conference in Eugene. Her work promotes safe and active transportation options for Clatsop, Tillamook and Columbia counties. “I am really excited to start Safe Routes to School in Sea- side,” Fry says. “If we teach children to make smart, safe choices, when they become adults, it will be part of their lifestyle.” She took the concept to Seaside Public Works Director Dale McDowell. They took it to the Seaside School Board in September. She says they have support from leaders, now she would like to start a parent or community group to move this project forward. City assessment prelude to grant For his part, McDowell has been doing an inventory of infrastructure needed within a one-mile radius of the school. It’s not as simple as connecting sidewalks, as he first imagined. He ran into culverts, cable lines and right-of-way issues, then realized it would be a good time to lay conduit for street lights that are missing. “We are taking baby steps,” McDowell says. Once the neighborhood needs are as- sessed, he can apply for grant funding through Safe Routes to School. Coastal Advantage 503.436.1777 • Coastal Advantage.com Suicidal man in custody after standoff was also awarded the Fort Clatsop District Award of Merit for 2016. Schermerhorn served on the board of directors including as vice chairman and chairman a of The Harbor of Clat- sop County which supports victims of domestic violence. Schermerhorn has been a volunteer for the Seaside Fire Department for more than 11 years. Schermerhorn also volunteers on the Helping Hands board which serves the homeless population trying to re- enter society in Clatsop, Tillamook, and Columbia counties. This year Schermerhorn is also teaching the course “Introduction to Criminal Jus- tice” at Clatsop Community College. A suicidal man on the beach with a gun was taken safely into custody Saturday, Feb. 25, after a 2½-hour standoff with police, Cannon Beach Police Chief Jason Scher- merhorn reported. Ac- cording to Schermerhorn, the man was transported to Providence Seaside Hospital for treatment. No one was injured. CANNON BEACH POLICE LOG Feb. 19 2:03 p.m., Fernwood and Hemlock: Po- lice arrest a subject charged with driv- ing under the influence of intoxicants, driving while suspended misdemeanor, and reckless driving. The subject was also cited for failure to maintain their lane and ignition interlock device. After undergoing a chemical test, the individ- ual was shown to have a blood alcohol content of 0.17 percent. 11:09 a.m., 7900 block Ray Brown Road: Officers assist another agency with a cold burglary case. Building was searched and secured. 1:14 p.m., Tolovana Park: A subject was warned for overnight camping. 2:48 p.m., 200 block East Jackson: Police assist the fire department and Medix on a medical call. The subject was transported to Seaside Providence Hospital. Allegations against the per- son’s caregiver were investigated. The allegations were deemed unfounded. No crime occurred. having suspiciously and knocking on peoples’ doors. Police locate her inside her car. She is advised of complaints regarding her behavior. Feb. 21 11:50 a.m., Elk Creek Road: Officer re- ceived a report from another officer regarding a vehicle being operated by a driver with a suspended license. Officer initiated a traffic stop and arrested the driver under ORS. 811.182, or driving while suspended misdemeanor. Offi- cers determined the two passengers inside the both have active warrants for their arrest. The driver was cited and released per Parole and Probation. Two subjects were transported to the Clat- sop County Jail. One subject was also charged with possession of a controlled substance methamphetamine. The ve- hicle was seized and towed pending a search warrant. 5:31 p.m., Hemlock and Gower: A loose dog is caught and impounded and subsequently released to its owner. Feb. 20 Feb. 22 11:01 a.m., Hemlock and Gulcana: Officers contact two parties engaged in an ongoing domestic disturbance. The disagreement was verbal only and both parties were advised to stay away from each other for the rest of the day. 11:21 a.m., Highway 101 and Highway 26: Police respond to a motor vehicle accident. No injuries were reported. 4:09 p.m., 2400 block Pacific: Police assist the fire department and Medix about a subject who had fallen down. The subject said they were uninjured; no further action was taken. 5:47 p.m., Jefferson and Ocean: Police respond to a report of a woman be- Alaina Giguiere Marty Giguiere Owner/Principal Broker c: 503.440.3202 f: 877.812.1126 e: alainagiguiere@mac.com Owner/Broker c: 503.440.7676 o: 503.43t6.1777 e: mr007@pacifi er.com Maryann Sinkler Broker c. 503.440.9280 e: maryanns@remax.net 7:24 p.m., 3400 block S. Hemlock: Police and the fire department were on scene when a juvenile swallowed a large amount of water while swimming. Feb. 23 11:28 p.m., 200 block North Hem- lock: Police respond to an alarm at a building. There were no signs of forced entry and no broken glass. All windows and doors were found to be secure. It was deemed a changeable alarm issue. Feb. 24 1:56 a.m., 500 block Avenue A: Police assist other agency in a domestic as- sault; a child was present during the assault. Subject was taken into custody and The Harbor contacted. 2:39 a.m., 1000 block S. Columbia: Cannon Beach police assist Seaside police with a disorderly subject said to be on methamphetamine. Subject was arrested and transported. Feb. 25 1:48 p.m., Chapman Point Beach: Po- lice respond to a report of a suicidal subject, armed with a handgun, possi- bly en route to Cannon Beach. Subject was located on the beach at Chapman Point. Subject refused to obey com- mands or show his right hand, which was tucked inside his jacket pocket. Several hours of a stand-off ensued until the subject turned himself in and a handgun was confiscated from his right jacket pocket. Subject was taken to Providence Seaside Hospital to be evaluated by Clatsop Behavioral Health. 2:31 p.m., Highway 101, MP 29.8: Police respond to a report of a man parked on Highway 101 just south of Sunset. The caller said the subject was behaving oddly. Police determine he was having a mental health episode and was not a danger to himself. He was given a courtesy ride back to his residence. 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