August 4, 2017 • Seaside Signal • seasidesignal.com • 5A
Farmers Market creates community vitality
W
hat if I told you that
there was an opportunity
for you to increase your
health, stimulate the local economy,
have important social interactions
and save money? I’d like to think
that the clear majority of us would
choose to participate!
If you’ve driven by the parking
lot in between Broadway Middle
School and the Seaside Visitors Bu-
reau adjacent to Highway 101, you
have probably observed the blos-
soming Seaside Farmer’s Market.
The market, a program of the Sunset
Empire Park & Recreation District,
is in its fourth year and has grown
each season.
With the change to a new
location in 2016 and an investment
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by SEPRD and many wonderful
community partners, the market has
grown tremendously and now fea-
tures roughly 40 vendors with visits
eclipsing 1,000 each week.
Farmers Markets offer the unique
occasion to perform both selfi sh
and altruistically with the same
decision. Selfi shly, shoppers get
access to fresh fruits, veggies and
produce that is locally, sustainably
and responsibly grown and perfectly
in season. Due to proximity, market
vendors keep costs low for shoppers
and many vendors will provide sug-
gestions about how to enjoy your
purchase.
Walking up and down the market
“aisles” you have a chance to con-
nect with the vendors, inquire about
their products and get helpful tips
about growing your own healthy
produce for example. Those who
shop at farmers markets were found
to have 15-20 social interactions per
visit a number far higher than that
found at a grocery store.
Nobly though, that local food
you buy means that you can protect
the environment and reduce pollu-
tion, packaging and trash. Did you
know that food travels an average
of 1,500 miles to get to your plate?
Head to the market and you’ll see
vendors from northwest sites like
Molalla, Sherwood and Grays
River, Washington. You can even
see produce from Clatsop County
with vendors from Astoria and even
Gearhart.
Purchasing food at the market
not only supports these local and
regional farmers though. The United
States Department of Agriculture
has conducted research that shows
that for every $10 that is spent at a
farmer’s market nearly 80 percent
of that is re-spent in the community!
For those that choose to shop local,
your money far more often stays in
the community and creates vitality
here.
The Seaside Farmers Market is
OBITUARIES
Donald Eugene Laird
Robert Adrian Malo
Jan. 3, 1958 — June 24 2017
Aug. 3, 1949 — July 17, 2017
Donald Eugene Laird, 59,
died June 24, 2017, of natural
causes, at his home in War-
renton.
Don was born in Sasebo,
Japan, on Jan. 3, 1958, to
Charles and Mary (Filliger)
Laird, while his father was
on active duty in the U.S.
Navy.
Don attended Lewis
& Clark District 5 Grade
School, Astoria High School,
and graduated from Warren-
ton High School in 1977.
While in grade school he
joined the school circus, un-
der the direction of Max Big-
by, as a fi re-ater. Don was ac-
tive in horsemanship in both
4-H and the Future Farmers
of America. His talent of
fi re-eating earned him a trip
to the FFA National Talent
competition in 1973.
After high school, Don
joined the U.S. Navy Sea-
bees, and spent seven years
in the service before being
honorably discharged. Upon
leaving the Navy, he had var-
ious jobs working with heavy
equipment and driving truck,
and he loved the work. He
was most recently employed
by Trails End Recovery, un-
til he was forced to stop for
medical reasons. His love
for animals led him to spend
some time volunteering at
the Clatsop County Animal
Shelter.
Don loved to dance, sing
karaoke and was a talented
photographer. He was mar-
ried to Ruthetta Staulcup
Torrez in the summer of
1986. They had no children,
and later divorced.
Don was the fi fth of six
children, and leaves his sib-
lings to mourn his death:
Mary Briggs (Charles) of
Tigard, Oregon, Richard
Laird (Janne) of Vancouver,
Washington, Liz O’Brien
Donald Laird
(Tim) of Portland, Oregon,
Patty Hawk (Steve) of Big
Lake, Alaska, and Mike
Laird (Margi) of Seaside,
Oregon. Cousins include
Bill Fuller (Julie) of Seattle,
Washington, Father John
Fuller of Boston, Massachu-
setts, Jeffrey Fuller of Boul-
der, Colorado, Greg Filliger
(Sue) of Seaside, Oregon,
Jan Morrison of Warrenton,
Oregon, Kelly Filliger of
Ashland, Oregon, Scott Fil-
liger of Warrenton, Oregon,
Stu Laird (Cindy) of Bend,
Oregon and Julie Laird of
Fresno, California. He is also
survived by numerous niec-
es, nephews and friends, and
his little dog, Julie.
A funeral service will be
held at Our Lady of Victory
Catholic Church, 120 Ocean-
way in Seaside, on Saturday,
Aug. 12 at 10 a.m. Following
the service, there will be a re-
ception at the church hall.
In lieu of fl owers, me-
morial contributions can be
made to the Clatsop County
Animal Shelter.
Robert Adrian Malo passed
away July 17, 2017. Bob was
born on Aug. 3, 1949, in Port-
land, Oregon, to Robert and
Violet Malo. Growing up, he
enjoyed working on the fam-
ily farm and playing baseball.
After graduating from Ti-
gard High School in 1968,
he followed his dream and
moved to Hawaii to surf.
Returning to Oregon, he di-
vided his time working for
the family seafood restaurant
and business, doing construc-
tion and surfi ng. He worked
to create the North Shore
Surf Club, and helped open a
Cannon Beach surf spot “The
Needles.” Bob purchased the
F/V Bobby, which he operat-
ed for commercial fi shing and
crabbing out of Garibaldi.
He married Pam Sowa in
1981, welcoming a son, Mat-
thew, in 1983. After the pass-
ing of his father, the family
relocated to the family farm
outside Sheridan in 1987. A
daughter, Katelin, was born
in 1988. At the farm, a small
herd of cows, chickens and
geese could always be found,
as well as Bob and Matthew
working on haying chores.
Bob was a hard worker, oper-
ating the farm and being em-
ployed with Yamhill County
Public Works.
Surfi ng remained a passion
of Bob’s, splitting his time
between Cannon Beach and
the valley. Bob permanently
relocated to Cannon Beach,
renovating a small beach cab-
in into his home and working
for the city of Cannon Beach
and then Tillamook County
Public Works. After he retired
in 2011, Bob spent his time
fi shing, hunting, clam digging
and surfi ng.
June 24, 1949 — June 10, 2017
Judy was in a Navy fam-
ily, and she moved around
a lot, but settled in Seaside,
Oregon, where she graduat-
ed in 1967.
She moved to Orville,
Washington, where she mar-
ried and was blessed with
a son. She lived in Oregon,
Washington, South Caro-
lina, Guam and Germany,
but mostly in the Portland,
Oregon area. She moved to
South Carolina to be closer
to her son and grandchildren.
Besides her family, she
loved hockey, especially the
Portland Winterhawks.
She is survived by her
son, John (Angela) Harper;
grandchildren, Amberlyn,
Austin and Jayden; and her
brother, Jim. She was pre-
ceded in death by her par-
ents, Art and Ruby Faust;
and her brother, Gene.
At her request, there will
be no service.
MEETINGS
Thursday, Aug. 10
Seaside Convention Center
Commission, 5 p.m., Seaside
Civic and Convention Center,
415 First Ave.
City Hall, 989 Broadway.
Monday, Sept. 25
Seaside City Council, 7 p.m.,
City Hall, 989 Broadway.
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Robert Malo
Bob is survived by his
children, Matthew Malo
(Becca Bostwick) and Katelin
Malo; his brother, James Malo
(Kathleen); his niece, Angela
Royer (Glenn) and their chil-
dren, Malia, Krystopher and
Mathew; his nephew, James
Malo (Jennifer) and their chil-
dren, Summer, Emily and Ca-
sey; as well as many lifetime
friends who were like family.
He is preceded in death
by his parents, Robert and
Violet Malo; his baby broth-
er, Raymond Malo; and his
grandparents, Roy and Bessie
Malo, Raymond Robertson
and Leonard and Viola Hes-
pack.
Bob’s passing leaves a
void that will never be fi lled.
His infectious smile, willing-
ness to help anyone and his
constant “good job” words
of encouragement will forev-
er be missed. He never met
anyone he didn’t like, and
was often seen driving around
waving at people he knew,
and those he didn’t.
A celebration of life pot-
luck barbecue will be held
on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, at
1 p.m. at Les Shirley Park in
Cannon Beach.
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Gerald Michael Harrington
Aug. 20, 1949 — July 25, 2017
Judith Harper
proud to double S.N.A.P. purchases
at the market, meaning that indi-
viduals and families who qualify
for this federally funded program,
get twice the value that they would
shopping elsewhere and at the mar-
ket, they’re guaranteed healthy and
locally grown food!
We’re proud of the Seaside
Farmer’s Market and hope that
you’ll swing by and take advantage
of this local treasure.
The Seaside Farmer’s Market
will continue Wednesdays from
3-7 p.m. in the Broadway Middle
School parking lot. The market
concludes on Sept. 27.
Skyler Archibald is the Executive
Director of the Sunset Empire Park
& Recreation District
Gerald Harrington of Asto-
ria, Oregon, passed away July
25, 2017.
Born in Portland, Oregon,
on Aug. 20, 1949, Jerry was
the son of Dennis and Clare
Jean Corkrey Harrington. He
was a student at St. Stephen
Grade School and, after mov-
ing to the coast, attended Sea-
side High School. Jerry surfed
the cove, and enjoyed a num-
ber of years in Hawaii making
boards.
Returning to Astoria, he
worked in the fi shing industry
his entire career. Retirement al-
lowed time for cycling, which
he took up with a passion, as
well as enjoying a good cup of
coffee along his many routes.
Jerry is survived by his
brothers Tim of Portland and
Dennis of San Diego; a sis-
ter, Colleen, and a brother-in-
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Seaside City Council, 7 p.m.,
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Monday, Aug. 28
Seaside City Council, 7 p.m.
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Tuesday, Sept. 5
Seaside Planning Commis-
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Broadway.
Wednesday, Sept. 6
Gearhart City Council, 7
p.m., City Hall, 698 Pacifi c Way.
Monday, Sept. 11
Seaside City Council, 7 p.m.,
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