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September 2, 2016 • Seaside Signal • seasidesignal.com • 5A Cartwright Pump Track brings the community together M ountain bikers rejoice! There is a new pump track for bicycle enthusiasts near Seaside’s Cartwright Park. “Years ago, Cartwright Park was just a bunch of blackberries and a phone booth where people made their deals,” said Seaside Mayor Don Larson. Now, the new pump track is adja- cent to a park that already has a pic- nic shelter, swing sets, restrooms and play structures. “The pump track is a real neat addition.” A pump track is a looping bike track with bumps and berms where bikers can “pump” their body up and down, creating momentum without pedaling over the bumps. “Pump tracks are gathering plac- es for the community,” said Chris Quackenbush, a North Coast Trail Alliance member. “Riding the track gets kids and adults off their phones and computers for great exercise outdoors.” “The pump track idea came as a stepping stone to promote more bike riding in the community,” said Mor- gan Soller, one of the driving mem- bers of trail alliance. GUEST COLUMN SUE CODY “We came up with a location that we thought would accommodate a bike track on city property,” said Quackenbush. The location is in an area easily accessible by bicycle. After developing a basic track de- sign for the space, the trail alliance approached the Seaside Parks Advi- sory Committee with the idea. Seaside Public Works Director Dale McDowell was impressed with the meeting. “The presentation fea- tured members from ages 7 to 70, who explained to the board with photographs and concept drawings how they would like to develop the space.” “It was an unsightly space near the park that was simply lat ground breeding invasive species,” said Quackenbush of the space behind the Seaside School District Admin- istration Building. SUE CODY/SUBMITTED PHOTO River Quackenbush catches some air while riding on the new pump track in Seaside. After talking to Kiwanis, which has adopted Cartwright Park, a neighborhood survey, redesigns and more presentations to Seaside’s Planning Commission and the City Council, the project was approved at the end of April. “The Seaside City Council is pleased to see this group of men do- ing something upbeat for their kids, families and visitors,” Larson said. Brush clearing, rock loading, sift- ing through materials to pack into the curved surface of the track were all tasks that were accomplished by the trail alliance and community vol- unteers. Materials and supplies were donated by All Rents, Keith Keranen Excavating, Teevin & Fischer Quarry, Erickson Excavating, Osburn/Olson LLC, Angelina’s Pizza, Seaside Coffee House, Fairweather Press, TerraCom Web Design. Northwest Coast Trails Coalition donated funds for the sign. Volunteers spent many hours building, packing and reining the track. “Moving tons of rock by hand was back-breaking,” Soller said. “Pump tracks are great exercise and a chance for kids and older peo- ple to improve their bike skills,” said Soller. McDowell said he likes the idea of families participating in outdoor activities together. “More experi- enced riders can teach younger riders how to ride the track, bringing the community and neighbors together. “I have witnessed irsthand the use of the pump track — especially young children on their bicycles — they are having a blast. I feel this is a great asset to our park system and to our community.” Sue Cody is communications lead for Way to Wellville in Clatsop Coun- ty. She is also a former deputy manag- ing editor of The Daily Astorian. OBITUARIES Thomas Ryan Greenhoe Melvin ‘Donnie’ Stout Margaret King Christians June 15, 1959 — Aug. 12, 2016 Dec. 16, 1930 — Aug. 15, 2016 Jan. 30, 1962 — July 8, 2016 Thomas Ryan “Tom” Greenhoe was born June 15, 1959, in Owosso, Michigan, to Wilson and Barbara Green- hoe, and was brother to Wil- liam and Rene. He was educated in Kent, Washington. Tom entered the U.S. Air Force in 1982, and served for 11 years. He was a missile carrier driver and diesel me- chanic. He was based in South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Italy and the U.S. After his discharge he be- came an owner of Seaside Foods. Tom was an easy guy to converse with. He was an avid Thomas Greenhoe gardener and a giving man. Kathleen Marie Porter-Jordan Aug. 11, 1956 — Aug. 16, 2016 Kathleen Porter-Jordan was born on Aug. 11, 1956, in Hillsboro, Oregon, to Elmer and Alvis (Miller) Porter. She graduated from Seaside High School in 1974, and attended college at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boston University. She married Michael Jor- dan and they had two sons, Jonathan and Matthew. Kathy worked as a pathol- ogist in the Washington, D.C., area and later did research for a biotech company. She retired early, due to ill health. Kathy and Mike were divorced after 20 years of marriage. Kathy was preceded in death by her father, Elmer Porter; her sister, Alice Porter Stich; her sister-in-law, Su- zanne Jordan; and her cousin, Howard Miller. She is survived by her sons, Jonathan and Mat- thew Jordan of Maryland; her mother, Alvis Porter of Sea- side; her uncle, Charles (Sha- ron) Miller of Salem; her aunt, Kathleen Porter-Jordan Alice Clymenns of Woodburn; and her cousins, Cheryl (Da- vid) Danilowicz of Pennsylva- nia and Jannette (Lyle) Dahl of Jacksonville, Oregon. Memorial contributions may be made in her name at the Seaside Library. Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home of Silver Spring, Mary- land, is in charge of the ar- rangements. An online guest book may be signed at http:// bit.ly/2bdhxEt Don was born on Dec. 16, 1930, in Pryor, Okla- homa, to Oscar Melvin and Cleta Georgette (Hodge) Stout. He was the oldest of four children, Donnie, Lon- nie, Norma Jean and Ron- nie Stout. The family also lived in Glendale, Arizona, before moving to Campbell, California. Don enjoyed participating in track, and he graduated from Camp- bell High School. From 1950 to 1955, he went to school for four years at City College in San Jose, California, to become a journeyman electrician, and was an IBEW union man for 45 years. He attended First Baptist Church in San Jose, Califor- nia, and became involved in a singles group called The Investors, where he met his wife, Dina Elizabeth Abbas, from Vancouver, B.C., Can- ada, and in 1963 they were joined in marriage. First daughter Tamara was born in 1964, followed by Juliet, Donald and Cyn- thia. In 1974 they moved to Spokane, Washington, where they raised their chil- dren in the Spokane Valley, and attended the Berean Bible Church. The Stout family enjoyed many years in a wonderful community of friends, fellowship and faith. Don and Dina retired to Seaside, Oregon, in 1996, and joined the congregation at North Coast Family Fel- lowship. Don loved to read, re- search the commodity mar- ket, set up charts and day trade. He enjoyed volunteer work at his church, walks on the beach and taking care of his cat, Einstein. He lived his life with integrity, was constantly faithful, deeply Melvin ‘Donnie’ Stout spiritual and always gener- ous. Don was dearly loved by his family and will be greatly missed. Don Stout is survived by his wife of 53 years, Dina; and his children, Tamara and her husband Brekke, Julie and her husband Ted, Donnie and his wife Mi- chele and Cindy and her husband Rod. Don has sev- en grandchildren: Ezekiel, Conner, Josie, Isaiah, Levi, Anasara and Isabella. He is also survived by his sister Norma Jean, and brother Ronnie. Don was preceded in death by his mother Cleta, father Oscar, brother Lon- nie, mother-in-law Martha, father-in-law Gerd, sister- in-law Freda and brother-in- law George. Don Stout’s celebration of life was held at North Coast Family Fellowship on Tuesday, Aug. 23. A private family interment was held at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of gifts or low- ers, please consider a dona- tion to The Gideons. Hughes-Ransom Mor- tuary & Crematory in Sea- side is in charge of the ar- rangements. Visit www. hughes-ransom.com to share memories and sign the guest book. On July 8, 2016, Mar- garet King Christians, be- loved wife of Darrel, and beloved by her little dog Poindexter, left to join her departed family, her parents Norm and Kathryn King, and her brother David. She is survived by her sister Cathie (John) Ellis, and her nieces, Jackie and Sara, and great-nephew Jordy; her sister-in-law Kim (Dan) Hanen and niece Cynthia (Gina) Christians and great-nephew Jasper; and her “adopted” sister and best friend, Linda L. Brown. Margaret went to school in Switzerland, Bahrain and Santa Barbara, California. She loved music, played the lute, was a thespian and loved photography. She was also known to have skateboarded in her youth. She was an integral part of Cannon Beach, from working at Cannon Beach Bakery and the Hallmark Resort, to having a suc- cessful cleaning business with her husband, Darrel. Later, as her health permit- ted, she volunteered at the local food banks in Can- non Beach and Seaside, the American Legion in Cannon Beach and Seaside, and also the local farmers market. A celebration of her life potluck was held at the Cannon Beach American Legion on Aug. 3, 2016. 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