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Remembering a trailblazer in Gearhart
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rriving in the South Coun-
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The city of Gearhart has set
up a memorial fund in honor
of City Councilman, John
Duncan.
The proceeds of this fund
will be used to complete the
extension of the ridge path
through the wetland areas.
Councilman Duncan used
his engineering skills and the
help of volunteers over the
past several months to make
this dream of former Mayor
Kent Smith a reality.
If you would like to make
a donation, checks may be
made out to the City of Gear-
hart. Please reference John
Duncan on the memo line.
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Hundreds of friends and mourners came to Gearhart Monday to remem-
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Olivia Laird did a brisk business in Gearhart Saturday, Sept. 5, selling lemonade and Rice Krispies treats.
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