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June 29, 2018 | Cannon Beach Gazette | cannonbeachgazette.com • 3A Rare whale dolphin washes ashore Fish and Wildlife reverses course on threatened seabird Cannon Beach Gazette Marbled murrelet not endangered By Katie Frankowicz U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE The Daily Astorian The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission on June 7 reversed a decision to up- grade the status of the mar- bled murrelet from threatened to endangered, choosing to wait for a 10-year study of the species to end. There were concerns that increased protections for marbled murrelets — small seabirds that winter at sea but nest in coastal forests — would mean stricter logging limits on state forestland. Several county commission- ers from coastal communi- ties testified at a commission meeting in Baker City Thurs- day that they were concerned about the economic impacts of the decision. The move toward uplisting nearly ended in a deadlock when commissioners first considered it at a meeting in Marbled murrelets won’t be listed as endangered in Oregon. February. It only passed after Commissioner Bob Webber decided to change his vote. Staff recommended reclas- sifying marbled murrelets as an endangered species Thurs- day, but Curt Melcher, direc- tor of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, said commissioners had the option to reject the listing change, which they did in a 4-2 vote. The commission intends to wait for results from an ongoing study of marbled murrelets by Oregon State University researchers. The researchers are in the second year of the 10-year study. “Let’s wait a few years and let scientists update us on how this species is doing,” Mike Finley, the commission’s chairman, said. Environmental groups shot back against Thursday’s reversal. Quinn Read, director for Defenders of Wildlife, said the commission “bowed to the interests of the timber indus- try, abandoning the conserva- tion leadership they demon- strated just four months ago.” “We are extremely disap- pointed, but we are not done,” Read said. “Oregonians won’t stand for this failure of leader- ship. Defenders will continue to work with our conservation partners to challenge this in- defensible decision.” Marbled murrelets are considered endangered in Washington state and Califor- nia. Oregon listed the species as threatened in 1995. Very little is known about them and nests are hard to find and study. The birds appear to favor large, old-growth coni- fers, a habitat that has dwin- dled, researchers say. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife assessed the species in response to a petition from multiple conser- vation organizations. Two-car collision near Tolovana park One driver cited for failing to obey a traffic control device By Brenna Visser Cannon Beach Gazette A two-car collision at the intersection of Warren Way and South Hemlock near Tolo- vana State Park sent one driver to the hospital with minor in- juries Wednesday, June 20. At about 1 p.m., a vehicle traveling westbound on War- ren Way collided with anoth- COURTESY OF CANNON BEACH RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Two cars collided at the intersection of Hemlock Street and Warren Way Wednesday afternoon. er car traveling northbound through the intersection on Hemlock Street. The driver traveling westbound was cit- ed for failing to obey a traffic control device, according to Cannon Beach Police. The driver traveling northbound was given medical attention for a possible neck injury. A female northern right whale dol- phin washed ashore on Manzanita Beach. MANZANITA — A rare fe- male northern right whale dol- phin washed ashore on Manza- nita Beach on the Oregon Coast on June 9, the Seaside Aquari- um reported. The animals tend to live much farther south and in deep- er offshore waters, although they can range as far north as Alaska, Tiffany Boothe of the aquarium said. The whale dolphin moves south during colder water temperature periods and north during warmer water periods. Boothe said that aquarium staff have only seen four of these unique dolphins since 1995, when the aquarium be- came involved with the North- ern Oregon/Southern Washing- TIFFANY BOOTHE/SEA- SIDE AQUARIUM ton Marine Mammal Stranding Network. The northern right whale dolphin is known to travel in groups of up to 2,000, although they are more often found in so- cial groups of 200 or 300. The largest threat to these dolphins is from high-sea drift nets. Drift nets are considered re- sponsible for a 24 to 73 percent population decline. In Oregon and California, law requires fishing boats to use pinger devices that deliver acoustic warnings into the water column to reduce bycatch. The dolphin beached in Manzanita was picked up by the Seaside Aquarium and transferred to Portland State University, where a necropsy was preformed, Boothe said. Preliminary results from the necropsy were inconclusive. John Parkin Meece Canby March 28, 1927 — April 30, 2018 Jack Meece died April 30, 2018, at Marquis windsurfing. Outside chores and tending a veg- etable garden were lifelong hobbies, along with Hope Village in Canby, Oregon. He was 91. John Parkin Meece, second son of James being a Beaver, Bronco and Blazer fan. He was Charles and Joyce Parkin Meece, was born a member of the Elks Lodge in Aurora, Colo- rado, and the Spokane, Multnomah March 28, 1927, in Portland. He Athletic, and Astoria Country clubs. attended Ainsworth and Lincoln As an active, fit 70-year-old, Jack schools. had a massive stroke which left his Jack was active in Scouting and right side paralyzed. Proving doctors was a Sea Scout; when the older boys wrong with months of hard work and went to war, he served as an unusual- ly young quartermaster. Graduating Dorothy’s support, he walked again early to join the Navy, Jack complet- with a foot brace and cane. He lived ed basic training in San Diego, just as almost independently, tending his garden for another 20 years. the war ended. He attended Oregon Jack is survived by daughters State College and was a Delta Tau John Meese Peggy (Dan) Sigler and Judy (Craig) Delta. Daufel of Canby; grandchildren Ben In 1950, Jack married Dorothy (Tiah) and Nick (Katie) Sigler of Joyce Sharpe; they were married just shy of 60 years when Dorothy died in 2010. Canby, and Ali (Conor) Baranski of Sandpoint, With a degree in industrial engineering, Jack Idaho; and seven great-grandchildren. He was spent 35 years with ESCO Corp., mostly in out- preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, brother, side sales in the Portland, Denver and Spokane Jim, and great-granddaughter, Talia. There will be a family service at Willamette offices. After retiring, he and Dorothy owned Arch National Cemetery. Our sincere thanks to Can- Cape Deli & Grocery on the Oregon Coast in by Adult Center’s Meals on Wheels, the Canby the 1980s, moved to Warrenton in the 1990s, Fire Department, and his longtime caregiver, Anna, for the care and support provided to Jack and to Canby in 2003. An avid outdoorsman, Jack had a passion through the years. Donations may be made in Jack’s memory for swimming, snow skiing, boating, fishing, hunting, clamming, crabbing, golfing, and even to the Canby Adult Center Meals on Wheels. CANNON BEACH POLICE LOG May 31 false information to a police officer. The subject also was wanted on a warrant. June 5 June 2 5:20 p.m., N. Hemlock: A vehicle with a broken window may have been the target of an attempted vehicle break in. 10:02 p.m., 1100 block S. Hemlock: A subject said to be loitering in a store for an hour making employees anxious was asked to leave. Subject initially refused to leave, but left after police made contact. Nine incidents of prohibited over- night camping were reported. June 4 June 6 One incident of prohibited over- night camping was reported. One incident of prohibited over- night camping was reported. 2:29 a.m., 600 block Ecola Park Road: Officers responding to a re- port of a domestic disturbance arrest the male for violating probation for possession of marijuana and meth- amphetamine residue. A no-contact order was in place for the woman. 2:42 p.m., N. Hemlock: A store em- ployee reports a woman who walked off with a denim jacket without pay- ing for it. Police are unable to locate. 5:07 a.m., Highway 101: Police re- sponding to a port-o-potty in the middle of the road found nothing fitting that description. 2:18 a.m., Edgewood and Ocean- way, Seaside: Cannon Beach police assist Seaside police with a report of eight people engaged in physical fighting. June 3 Three incidents of prohibited overnight camping were reported. 12:00 a.m., Warren House: Police responding to a report of an intox- icated driver are unable to locate. 12:00 a.m., Highway 101 & Junc- tion 26: Police arrest a subject and transport them to jail; the person is charged with fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer; driving with a suspended license; reckless driv- ing, reckless endangerment; failure to obey a police officer; and giving 3:34 p.m., Second Avenue: A man trespassed from a store returned to the store. Police were unable to locate him. 11:57 p.m., S. Holladay: Cannon Beach police assist Seaside police with a possibly suicidal male said to be fighting with police officers. The subject was controlled and detained prior to Cannon Beach officer’s arrival. June 7 Four incidents of prohibited over- night camping were reported. June 8 Five incidents of prohibited over- night camping were reported. 12:31 a.m., Beach: A driver’s license found on the beach is turned in to the police department. It was later released to its owner. 2:11 p.m., 1100 block S. Hemlock: A transit bus driver reports two in- toxicated males they said banged on the bus windows and caused a disturbance. Police locate the pair at another bus stop; subjects say they are not intoxicated or causing any kind of issue. They said they were taking the bus south. They were told of the complaint and warned of disorderly conduct. 4:09 p.m., N. Hemlock: A man wanted on a warrant from Mon- tana was picked up and arrested. 7:40 p.m., 2500 block S. Roosevelt: Police attempting to stop a subject wanted on a warrant were unsuc- cessful as the subject eluded them. Police say they know who the subject is. The pursuit was terminated. June 9 June 10 One incident of prohibited over- night camping was reported. Three incidents of prohibited overnight camping were reported. 1:53 a.m., 2100 block S. Franklin, Seaside: Cannon Beach police as- sist Seaside police with a domestic disturbance. June 11 4:28 p.m., 1100 block Spruce Court: Caller reports a woman playing loud music and dancing in the street while allowing her dog to defecate in neighbors’ yards. Police responding find no woman, no loud music, no dancers, and no dog. June 12 14:37 p.m., Elk Run Avenue: A glass Four incidents of unlawful camp- ing were reported. 5:28 p.m., Washington and Ocean Shore: Cannon Beach police assist Seaside poice with an out of control male. A detainer on the subject was made after he said he was using drugs. 4:15 p.m., E. Sunset: A runaway is reported. June 16 Eight instances of illegal overnight camping were reported. 1:16 a.m., N. Elm: A homeowner locked out of her own house was assisted with entry. 2:28 p.m., Indian Beach: Police re- sponded to a surfer in distress. The person was able to extricate them- selves prior to police arrival. Cannon Beach Library Wednesday—Saturday, 10 am—5pm 1000’s of Books at Bargain Prices! 131 N. Hemlock Cannon Beach 503.436.1391 info@cannonbeachlibrary.org NORMA’S SEAFOOD & STEAK 20 N. Columbia, Seaside 503-738-4331 239 N. Hemlock • Cannon Beach • 503.436.0208 Experience Family Dining in a Relaxed & Friendly Environment Serving Seafood, Pizza, Sandwiches, Espressos, Beer, Wine, Ice Cream and our Homemade Desserts Excellence in family dining found from a family that has been serving the North Coast for the past 52 years Seaside • 323 Broadway • 738-7234 (Open 7 Days) Cannon Beach • 223 S. Hemlock 436-2851 (7am-3pm Daily) Astoria • 146 W. Bond • 325-3144 Two incidents of prohibited over- night camping were reported. June 15 July 4th, 5th, 6th & 7th North Coast Great Great Great Homemade Breakfast, lunch and pasta, Clam but that’s dinner steaks & Chowder, not all... menu,too! seafood! Salads! One incident of prohibited over- night camping was reported. float garden decoration is reported stolen from a yard. Annual Fourth of July Book Sale Dining on the Since 1976 discriminating diners have sought out this Seaside landmark. There’s a chalkboard fresh catchlist, exclusively natural Angus beef and a great regional wine list as well as local microbrews. From Steak & Lobster to Fish & Chips (and Chowder to die for) - this is worth the drive! 11am-10pm daily. Visit www.normasseaside.com 4:47 p.m., Beach and Gower: A vehi- cle stuck in sand was denied a tow. The gas tank was punctured during extrication attempts spilling approx- imately 5 gallons of oil on the beach. The appropriate environmental office was notified. We have a fabulous patio where you can enjoy the weather and your meal. “TO-GO” Orders Welcome 156 N. Hemlock • Cannon Beach 503.436.9551 Owned and Operated by the Cleary Family
