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May 1, 2015 • Seaside Signal • seasidesignal.com • 5A Hyak housing project is put on hold for time being Housing authorities await legal opinion, city of Seaside’s ruling By Katherine Lacaze Seaside Signal The NorthWest Oregon Hous- ing Authority is holding off ac- quisition of the Hyak Building in Seaside until the agency establish- es a dialogue with the neighbors about the building’s future use by Helping Hands and receives a legal opinion on potential zoning issues that have been raised. While the authority’s board of commissioners still supports the project, they are sensitive to concerns raised by the building’s neighbors near Edgewood Street and Avenue S. “We respect the input from the community and we welcome the conversation,” NOHA Executive Director Todd Johnston said at the agency’s April board meeting. Some of the property’s neigh- bors, such as Rosemary Bak- er-Monaghan, are challenging the property being used for a purpose that doesn’t conform to its resi- dential medium density zoning; others simply don’t want to live next to, as they call it, a half-way house. Helping Hands plans to lease the property and use it to house formerly homeless men in the pre-graduate stage of their re-en- try program. Baker-Monaghan, at the authority’s board meeting, said she believes “there’s a better spot to accomplish what you want to accomplish.” “I hate that I have to come here and say, ‘stop,’” she said, reiter- ating she believes the project as proposed would violate the city’s Zoning Ordinance. The concerns expressed by other neighbors allude to fear about potential illegal or criminal activity transpiring at the house. In a letter to Mayor Don Larson and City Administrator Mark Winstanley, a man who lives adja- cent to the Hyak property said he has two young children that play in the backyard, and he thinks the tenants from Helping Hands could pose a safety risk. “At the very least, if this proj- ect is pushed down our collec- tive throats, I will insist on an adequate fence to be constructed between our mutual properties to give me some peace of mind in letting my children out to play in their own backyard,” he wrote. “That is the very least that could be done to mitigate this perceived and possible threat to my children from men who may have prob- lematic backgrounds.” He and others also believe property values could be harmed when Helping Hands moves in. Who would be renting Helping Hands Executive Director Alan Evans reminded the housing authority board that the agency would be leasing the building to the organization as a whole, not to individual members. It was previously reported ten- ants would pay rent to help cover the lease, but that is a mischarac- terization. Helping Hands would use member dues to help pay for the lease. If tenants did not be- have according to Helping Hands’ rules and guidelines, they would lose their membership and be re- moved from the Hyak house. Also, Evans said, the face of homelessness has changed - it should not be assumed all home- less people are former drug or al- cohol users or abusers. “This is about good people who’ve been through bad situa- tions,” he said. Evans is used to dealing with individuals that oppose the idea of having rehabilitation centers and homeless shelters in their backyards, but he believes there may be misunderstandings about the project. NOHA board member Joyce Stuber agreed the face of home- lessness is changing and the com- PXQLW\ FRXOG EHQH¿W IURP PRUH enlightenment and education. Helping Hands’ goal is to pro- vide a safe living environment for members once they have a job or are enrolled in school as part of their re-entry program. The mem- bers have to adhere to a high level of accountability. Research shows how auton- omy, mastery and purpose are benchmarks by which people measure their value, NOHA board member Darlene Newton said. Moving to the Hyak house near the end of their program would provide Helping Hands members a level of autonomy and self-reliability that could serve as a springboard for their reintegra- tion into the community. “I really advocate for this type of venture,” she said. Helping Hands already has invested about three years and thousands of dollars to make the project possible. The project lost a $500,000 grant from Oregon Hous- ing and Community Services when See Hyak, Page 7A Obituaries E. Roy Cole Judith Ann Osborne Jan. 22, 1919 — April 10, 2015 Dec. 23, 1941 — April 14, 2015 E. Roy Cole, 96, passed away peacefully at home, with family, on April 10. 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Cole, and six of his brothers, and two sisters. Roy is survived by his sev- en children: Daughter Shirleen Hutchens and husband Gary of Estero, Fla., grandchildren Eric Hutchens, wife Ranya, and great-grandsons Gabri- el and John, grandson Tim Hutchens and great-grandson William, Amy Figge and hus- band Alex and great-grand- sons Thomas and Ford, and granddaughter Anne Hutch- ens. Daughter Diane Schafer and husband Ralph of Ramo- na, Calif., granddaughter An- gela Keller and husband Jay, and great-grandchildren Ava and Jack, and grandson An- drew Schafer. Son Jim Cole of Seaside, Ore. Daughter Pat Boehm and husband Don of Astoria Ore., grandchildren Tracy Linder, David Pitman and Nicole Bennett, Becky Boehm, and Jennifer Boehm. Son Fred Cole of Baja, Mex- ico. Daughter Judy Knapp and Rick Murrell of Knappa, Ore., and grandchildren Doug E. Roy Cole Knapp, great-grandchildren Kaydence, Macy, and Gatlin. Josh Knapp and wife Chris- tina, and great-grandchildren Teagan and Mollee. Son Rog- er Cole and wife Pat of St. Petersburg, Fla., and grand- daughter Summer Thielbeule and husband Adam. Brother Robert Cole of Chapel Hill, N.C., and his loving compan- ion Rosie Egbert of Hillsboro, Ore. Roy was born in a tur- pentine camp in Texas and raised in Florida. He joined the Navy, met his wife in Nashville and was stationed in Coos Bay before moving to Seaside in 1945. He had his own delivery service, was employed as an auto mechan- ic, in a lumber yard, delivered linens, had many rental prop- erties and owned and oper- ated a motel. Roy is a past commander of Legion Post 99, and was very generous with his contributions to the Seaside High School Schol- arship fund. Roy was an avid hunter, clam digger and gardener. He enjoyed traveling and found his greatest joy and true calling as patriarch to his 26 grandchildren. His warm smile, soft voice and the spar- kle in his eyes will be remem- bered and missed by all who knew him. Funeral services were held at Hughes-Ransom in Seaside April 18. Graveside services at Evergreen Cemetery and a reception at the Cole family residence followed. Donations to the Seaside High School Scholarship Fund are encouraged in lieu RIÀRZHUV Hughes-Ransom Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.hughes-ransom. com to share memories and sign the guest book. John Cooke May 16, 1945 — April 8, 2015 John Douglas Cooke was born May 16, 1945, in Astoria, to Mildred Evelyn Niemela Cooke and Doug- las Cooke. John attended Westport Elementary and Clatskanie High School then moved to Seaside his sopho- more year, where he graduat- ed from Seaside High School in 1963. He graduated from the University of Oregon and then became a bank exam- iner in Southern California. In 1976, he invented a board game called “Double Option Cribbage,” which he sold to a toy company. The sale of Double Option Cribbage al- ORZHG -RKQ WR VWDUW KLV ¿UVW accounting business: Cooke CPA. He is survived by wife Annie Cooke; brother Bob Cooke; sister Carole Cooke Bass; children Jena Cooke, Michelle and Tim Wunderlich, and Monique and Richie Gan- gle; grandchildren Tandy and Jada Carrow, Annika, Riley and Madden Wunderlich, Hai- lie and Madisyn Gangle (they called him Opa). He enjoyed visits with his sister, Carol, and her grandchildren, Nicholas and watching his grandkids in their various activities. He took many drives up and down the coast with the love of his life — Annie. They traveled together to Europe, where he met more friends and family, and loved going to Mexico. He looked for- ward to many more trips with retirement. John enjoyed gatherings at home — there was always food and drinks and everyone John Cooke was invited! At Christmas the grandkids would decorate the and Chirstina, and recently re- house and read “The 12 days uniting with his cousin, Mary of Christmas.” Cooke Briggs. He had count- “Opa Jonny” loved hear- less nieces, nephews and cous- ing the laughter and chaos. ins who all loved him dearly. John was loved by those close John was a successful to him and will be missed ev- businessman, retiring from ery day. With so many great his last business, John Cook, stories and memories, he will CPA in 2012. He was always be remembered always. thankful for his faithful of- At John’s request, there ¿FH PDQDJHU 7DQMD 6LYOH\ will be no formal funeral He was an avid golfer and services. Friends and family ORRNHG IRUZDUG WR JRO¿QJ will gather for a private cele- more during retirement. He EUDWLRQRIOLIH,QOLHXRIÀRZ- really liked visiting with his ers, donations may be made friends and talking about the to scholarship funds at the stock market and other cur- American Legion or the Elks rent events. He loved clam Lodge. digging, crabbing, watching “Cheers Jonny – it’s 5 the sunset, walking the Prom, o’clock now.” Judith Ann Osborne passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2015. She was born in Sacramento, Calif., on Dec. 23, 1941. After graduating from Highline High School in the Seattle area, she attended Cen- tral Washington University in Ellensburg, Wash. and became D ÀLJKW DWWHQGDQW IRU 8QLWHG Airlines. She raised four chil- dren on her own; loved books; loved history; all things Brit- ish; was a published writer and member of a local writer’s group. She rescued many a cat and dog over the years. She is survived by her brother, Donald Osborne Jr. and his wife. Donna Jean, of Wheeler, Ore.; her children, Jessica Stoller of Leaven- worth, Wash., Jeffrey Stoller of Seaside, Ore., Joshua Stoller of Nehalem, Ore., and Brian Stoller of Myrtle Creek, Ore.; and two grandchildren, Zachary Robinson and Oscar Stoller. There are numerous nieces, nephews, great-niec- es and nephews, her beloved animals, Poppy, Dixie Brindle April 17, 2015 HARRIS, Coleman Lloyd “Cody,” 64, of As- toria, retired Clatsop Coun- ty deputy sheriff, died in Astoria. Hughes-Ransom Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements. April 22, 2015 LARSON, Daniel Ray, Judith Ann Osborne Deaths and Indigo, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Lou- ise Osborne of Cannon Beach. There will be no formal ser- vice at Judith’s request. For- mal viewing ended Wednes- day, April 15, at Waud’s Funeral Home in Tillamook. The family is planning a cele- bration and memorial event in the near future, when the full family can participate. Infor- mation will be forthcoming. The family asks that dona- tions be made to the Cannon Beach Library, P.O. Box 486, 131 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach OR 97110; the Man- zanita Library, P.O. Box 147, Manzanita OR 97130; and the Oregon Humane Society, 1067 N.E. Columbia Blvd., Portland, OR 97211. 74, of Seaside, died in Sea- side. Ocean View Funeral & Cremation Service in Astoria is in charge of the arrangements. $"1))1%"%,*"02--)&"06,2 +""!1 ,01%/!4/" PORT CLAMP WORK TABLE locks down material when drilling, cutting, gg gluing, g & more 122 PIECE POWER TOOL ACCESSORY SET for a variety of uses at home or on the j job 23 PIECE TOOL SET WITH TOOL BOX essential tools for household maintenance and repair WHITE MAILBOX 2 PACK 65W DIMMABLE INCANDESCENT LAMP WHITE PORCH WALL LANTERN fully assembled; made of durable polypropylene designed for recessed & track lighting; 120V; resists corrosion uses medium base 60W bulb; rustproof; 8.6” high BASIC BATTERY DOORBELL 2 PACK 9 PATTERN & 3 WAY NOZZLE SCOTTS EASY HAND SPREADER Olive Pershing Oct. 12, 1917 — April 24, 2015 Olive Pershing peace- fully passed away April 24, 2015, at her home in Van- couver, Wash., surrounded by the love of her family. Olive Cassie Gray was born October 12, 1917 to George and Sarah Gray in Astoria, Ore. She resided in Seaside, Ore., most of her life. Family was everything to Olive. She had six chil- dren, 23 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She was kind and gentle, and was always happy to see visitors. You can bet she had gum or Tic Tacs, Olive Pershing and was always up for a game of Yahtzee or Zonk. Olive was a big fan of the Portland Trail Blazers, and loved Jesus. Her sisters, Nelly Bark- er and Mary Dunn, and her son, John Pershing, preced- ed Olive in death. She is survived by her daughters, Connie (Darrell) Downey and Laura Brown; sons, Monty, Bob (Barb) and Bill (Sheila) Pershing; along with her many grandchil- dren, great-grandchildren, and so many other relatives and friends. 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