2A • March 17, 2017 • Seaside Signal • seasidesignal.com Schermerhorn receives top Scout mentoring award Cannon Beach Police Chief Jason Schermerhorn was pre- sented the prestigious Silver Beaver volunteerism award on Feb. 23 at a special recogni- tion ceremony in their honor. The Sil- ver Beaver Award is the top award a local Boy Scout coun- cil can be- stow upon a volunteer Jason mentor. Re- Schermerhorn cipients are selected by confidential nomi- nations of adult peers and only one award may be presented for every 60 troops. As well as serving as chief, Schermerhorn is an adult lead- er in the Fort Clatsop District. In 2010 he became a den lead- er for Pack 540 and in 2012, he became the assistant Cub- master and he remained in that position for three years. In 2015, Schermerhorn moved on to become an as- sistant scoutmaster for Troop 642. From 2011-13 he served as a day camp range direc- tor for the Fort Clatsop Day Camp where he recruited 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 Seaside which is pre- sented each year to a member of the Seaside community who has demonstrated outstanding qualities in community ser- vice. He was also awarded the Fort Clatsop District Award of Merit for 2016. Schermer- horn served on the board of directors including as vice chairman and chairman a of The Harbor of Clatsop Coun- ty which supports victims of domestic violence. Schermer- horn has been a volunteer for the Seaside Fire Department for more than 11 years. Schermerhorn also volun- teers on the Helping Hands board which serves the home- less population trying to reen- ter society in Clatsop, Tilla- mook, and Columbia counties. This year Schermerhorn is also teaching the course “Introduc- tion to Criminal Justice” at Clatsop Community College. Sperm whale washes ashore near the Peter Iredale in Warrenton Seaside Signal WARRENTON — A 36- foot sperm whale carcass washed ashore Monday, March 6, near the Peter Ire- dale shipwreck in Fort Ste- vens State Park. According to the Sea- side Aquarium, the carcass was first sighted floating a few miles off the coast of Newport Thursday, March 2. Strong northerly currents pushed it farther north, where it was later spotted 4 miles west of Camp Rilea Sunday by the U.S. Coast Guard. At about 10 a.m. on March 6, the carcass washed ashore approximately 2 miles north of the Peter Iredale shipwreck. Aquarium staff took mea- surements, but the carcass was very decomposed. State parks employees helped re- move the whale’s lower jaw, which will be transfered to Portland State University. The rest of the carcass will remain on the beach to natu- rally decompose, allowing TIFFANY BOOTHE Birds atop a whale carcass that washed ashore in Warrenton Monday, March 6. shorebirds and raptors a feast. “Leaving the carcass on the beach is really good for the beach ecosystem,” a re- lease from the aquarium said. “In the small time we were there we witnessed bald ea- gles, western gulls, ravens, and even a small white-faced storm petrel scavenging on the carcass.” According to the aquari- um, the last sperm whale to wash ashore on the northern Oregon Coast was in 2012. SEASIDE POLICE LOG Feb. 27 5:12 p.m., 1600 block Broad- way: An individual wanted by police was arrested on a warrant. 6:33 p.m., 500 block N. Elm: A disturbance was reported. Officers assisted on scene of a medical mental health crisis. Feb. 28 12:03 a.m., 1700 block Spruce Drive: A reported disturbance was deemed a civil matter. 2:06 a.m., 1700 block Spruce Drive: A disturbance was reported. 9:53 a.m., N. Prom: Police re- spond to a report of a woman threatening self-harm. The sub- ject checked out of their hotel and was gone prior to police arrival. Hotel staff were unable to give a description of the vehicle she left in. Police were unable to locate. 11:53 a.m., 800 block 7th Avenue: An old black Labrador retriever known to neighbors was seen wandering at large. The gate to its home was open, as well as the front door. The dog returned home of its own accord shortly before police arrived. 6:49 p.m., Oceanway: Police respond to a report of a mini- van with four young children alone inside. The vehicle was gone before police arrival. March 1 12:12 p.m., 200 block Broad- way: A Warrenton resident wanted Seaside police to be aware of a situation involving another Warrenton resident. The reporting caller said she had been arrested for assault- ing the other woman; she wanted Seaside police to be aware the victim is working two businesses down the street away from where the caller works in Seaside. Police say the matter has yet to go to trial; no restraining order is in place at this time. 2:32 p.m., 1900 block N. Hol- laday: A missing person was reported. 5:02 p.m., 100 block Avenue E: Caller requests welfare check on 2 students who failed to show up at school for 10 days. Officers located the children’s grandparent who said his son and grandchildren were evict- ed from their residence a few days prior. The complainant More than just paints, stains and janitorial supplies! Floor Cleaners, Concrete Floor Care, Finishes, Floor Restorers, Sealers & Strippers, Carpet Cleaners, Laundry Detergent, and MORE! Pool, Spa & Fountain Packing Materials was advised. March 2 12:39 a.m., 1000 block 12th Avenue: A man who resisted arrested when accosted by officers was arrested on an outstanding warrant. 10:56 a.m., 1800 block Broad- way: A landlord reported a for- mer tenant damaged property belonging to the landlord. 12:30 p.m., Truckees and Avenue V: Police are asked to assist another agency regarding a subject driving a black Suzuki S.U.V., reported possibly high on drugs. March 3 12:45 p.m., 1100 7th Avenue: Police respond to a report of a cowbell belonging to a neigh- bor making a loud noise. The cowbell is hanging outside. Neighbor agrees to remove the cowbell for the night. an threatening self-harm is unfounded. 9:27 a.m. 1100 N. Holladay: An assault in the 4th degree was reported. 12:41 a.m., Marion Avenue, Gearhart: Seaside police assist other agency on a call. 5:39 p.m., 2100 S. Franklin: Police are summoned regard- ing a verbal dispute between neighbors. 5:43 p.m., 2100 block S. Frank- lin: A disturbance is reported. March 4 3:10 a.m., Beach and Ocean Vista Drive: Police respond to a welfare check for a resident who is advised of options but deemed to be fine. 6:56 a.m. Spruce Drive: Police respond to a report of a possi- ble pet poisoning. Report turns out to be unfounded. 10:00 a.m., 2100 block S. Franklin: A report of a wom- March 5 6:37 p.m., 1200 block S. Wa- hanna: Gearhart police assist Seaside police regarding a possibly suicidal subject. Sub- ject was not home. Numerous locations were scouted with negative results. 9:53 p.m., Wahanna and Spruce: Caller reports subject chasing neighbor who was earlier reported as suicidal. Of- ficers contact the woman who said she is not suicidal but will call back if that status changes. 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