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2A • February 16, 2018 • Seaside Signal • seasidesignal.com Mystery smell concerns neighbors GOODDING REMEMBERED AT VIGIL Odor described as like ‘paint thinner’ By R.J. Marx Seaside Signal By R.J. Marx Seaside Signal Two years ago, Seaside Police Sgt. Jason Goodding was killed while attempting to serve a warrant. He was the 183rd Oregon law enforce- ment officer to die in the line of duty. Under a light but steady drizzle, hundreds of law en- forcement officers, first re- sponders and visitors came to the police station Monday, Feb. 5, to remember their col- league and friend. “Tonight we share with you our raw emotions,” Lt. Bruce Holt, Seaside’s lon- gest-service police officer, told the crowd. “We will con- tinue to go where others will not. We understand the past that has been placed before us and know that it is ours to deal with. We accept.” The 2017 remembrance had been a private affair, held among the closely knit law enforcement community. This year’s remembrance presented a different focus. “I wanted to make sure the community could join us this year,” Holt said. “I want the community to know we appre- ciate everything they’ve done for us the last two years.” Sgt. Johannes Korpela read a poem in Goodding’s honor and Sgt. Josh Gregory shared country song lyrics from the music Goodding loved: “Always stay humble and kind.” Police Chief Dave Ham re- quested a moment of silence as the crowd held candles. Visitors remained after chaplain Andy Klumper’s benediction, sharing a sense not only of loss for Goodding but an appreciation of the brotherhood of officers. “It doesn’t seem to get easier, but it’s good to see all this support that’s out here,” Cannon Beach Police Chief Jason Schermerhorn, a former Seaside officer and friend of Goodding, said. “Time goes by, but you still have these remembrances. It brings you back where you were that night, all the differ- ent emotions, the anger and the sadness, and just trying to be there for family and close friends.” Tigard Police Officer Brandon Petersen left Seaside shortly before Goodding’s death, but he recalled lessons learned. “He was always the kind of guy who, even as a supervisor, was out there and working hard on the street,” Petersen said. “He’d always want to help you out.” Among those who toured the police station after the vigil to view the cards, letters and condolences that poured in after Goodding’s death were Mayor Jay Barber and his wife, Jan. “It’s a wonderful tribute to Jason,” Barber said. “He will never be forgotten in the com- munity. It shows not only the character of the department, but the love for him and his family.” Message from Salem State Sen. Betsy Johnson was among those to speak at Jason Goodding memori- al shortly after his death, an SUBMITTED PHOTO/EO MEDIA GROUP Jason Goodding 3:16 a.m., 300 block S. Prom: A burglary is reported. 10:17 a.m., The Cove: Suspi- cious activity is reported. 7:48 p.m., Broadway Park re- stroom: Criminal mischief in the third degree is reported; police say someone sprayed human feces on the wall adjacent to the door of the men’s restroom. Feb. 2 3:49 p.m., Police Department: A person came in to request a welfare check on a person they had recently given a ride to. The reporting party said they were under the impression the subject might be a missing per- son. Officers canvassed the area where the subject was dropped off with negative results. 4:34 p.m., 500 block Avenue U: A runaway is reported. Feb. 3 5:03 a.m. 200 block S. Roo- sevelt: A domestic dispute between a couple taking place in a parked car ended when police warned both parties of disorderly conduct. Avenue: Officers observed persons going into yards and going into trash cans. Officers advised subjects regarding statutes about theft and tres- pass. Subject responded “ev- eryone does this for money.” Officer advised subjects this activity is criminal in nature. 8:33 p.m., 400 block First Avenue: Subjects are warned of unlawful lodging. 8:40 p.m. S. Franklin and Avenue A: Subject warned of unlawful lodging. Feb. 6 3:01 a.m., Avenue A: An assault in the fourth degree is reported. 9:37 a.m., 800 block Avenue B: A person originally charged with trespass was arrested shortly after on an outstand- ing warrant. The complainant Seaside Signal R.J. MARX/SEASIDE SIGNAL Chief Dave Ham, left, among the crowd at Monday’s vigil outside the police station. event held at the Seaside Civ- ic and Convention Center that brought more than 1,000 law enforcement officers and first responders from around the nation. Two years later, from Sa- lem on the first day of the leg- islative session, she said the reported trespassing at the residence. The subject was contacted by the Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office Deputy, who contacted the subject’s probation officer. The subject was then arrested by the deputy on a detainer warrant and transported to the Clatsop County jail. Officers cleaned up urine and vomit soaked belongings left behind at the residence after subject denied ownership. The belongings were disposed of. 9:39 p.m., 2500 S. Roosevelt: A deceased person is report- ed. Feb. 7 1:03 a.m., 800 block S. Holla- day: Police respond to a report of a loud noise; it is deter- mined that a person had fallen out of bed in an upstairs unit. There was no disturbance. The Savings Have Never Been Sweeter 9:11 a.m., 400 block S. Roosevelt: Police trespassed a subject from a business after he urinated on himself and drank wine in the bathroom. The sub- ject left without incident. 10:39 a.m., Seaside: A citizen attempted to file a complaint about a person they say talks about them in public and “looks” at them. 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Investigators believe the issue is limited to the interior of the home. “Investigators have indi- cated that they do not believe there is a risk to any neigh- bors, and the EPA has been testing and monitoring air throughout the neighborhood as additional precaution,” Seaside Public Information Officer Jon Rahl said after the incident. harsh memories of that night in Seaside will always remain. “This is a dark day in Oregon, and regrettably for the family the pain will never go away. I hope they find comfort in the number of people who are re- membering Jason Goodding today.” In January, the Seaside Police Department par- ticipated in the driving while under the influence of intoxicants high visibil- ity enforcement grant from Oregon Impact, a nonprofit safety organization. During the event, police had extra officers patrolling the roadways looking for impaired drivers from not only alcohol, but from mar- ijuana, illegal drugs or pre- scription medications. Sea- side officers made six DUII arrests. Police asked community members to call 911 if they saw anyone they believed was operating a motor ve- hicle impaired, noting when everyone takes action and plays a role in the enforce- ment of DUIIs, the number effected by a tragic event greatly diminishes. Police will continue to provide DUII grant satura- tion for the month of Feb- ruary. The enforcement will occur during higher popula- tion times in the community or at random intervals. 35 years February 22, 23, 24 & 25 the Lighthouse Jazz Society will present the 35th year of Jazz in Seaside. This year’s festival is full of many hours of wonderful entertainment at fi ve different venues. Thank you to our sponsors and volunteers who make this exciting weekend successful. We are grateful to the following businesses and individuals for your continuing support. A big Thank You all of you. Thank You! Corporate Sponsors: Lighthouse Jazz Society City of Seaside Tourism Advisory Committee Grand Band Sponsors: Pig N’ Pancake, Jack & Barbara McCown, Windemere Realty Band Sponsors: Beach House Vacation Rentals, Clatsop Distributing, Rod & Beverly Grosso, Dean Martin, Ibby Brook, Dennis Adrian, Suzanne Elise, Providence ElderPlace, Avamere at Seaside Patrons: Hillcrest Inn, Don & Pamela Gianotti, Wilcox & Flegel Oil Company, Knutsen Insurance, Inc, Clatsop Community Bank, Norma’s Seafood & Steak, Susan Shinn & Chris Deits, John Niemeyer & Joyce Evanyo, Rick Fisher, 1st Interstate Bank, Don & Carol Henry, Russell Wright, Chad Martindale-Amerpriseadvisors.com, Tusnami Marijuana, Mary Jane McDonald, Dooger’s Seafood & Grill, Jim & Mary Foster, Jean Scholtz & Jon Orloff, Dick & Tip Martin, Charles & Ruth Johnson, Ward & Lois Cook, Seaside Chamber of Commerce, Donna Mary Dulcich & Richard Aebel, Brad & Kaylene Boardman, US Bank, Paul Kopack & Claudia Jones, JoAnn Rivas, Walt & Catherine Sherman, Jonathan & Deanne Ater 1:49 p.m., 900 block S. Hol- laday: A deceased person is reported. 7:20 p.m., 200 block Avenue A: Caller reports a woman with a cart sitting on a bench by an ATM machine for a prolonged period of time. Police contact- ing subject say she is sitting on the bench to get out of the rain. Police advise her of the com- plaint. She moved her belong- ings away from the machine. R.J. MARX/SEASIDE SIGNAL EPA vans outside a Seaside home Thursday, Feb. 8. DUII arrests in Seaside POLICE LOG Feb. 1 Crews from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency completed work in- side a residence on the 900 block of Avenue K late last week. “The EPA did leave last week and they were still waiting on samples to re- turn this week,” Seaside Fire Chief Joey Daniels said Monday. “The homeown- er let me know that he was advise to air out his home, and he stated that most of the odor is gone at this time.” Last week, two EPA emergency response vans parked outside the sin- gle-family home, which had been evacuated by residents after a smell was reported in- side the house. 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Franchise opportunities available.> Music Sponsors: Inn at Seaside, Eagle Financial Group Inc, Seaside Aquarium, Sam’s Seaside Café, River Inn at Seaside, Seaside Carousel Mall, McMenamin’s Sand Trap Lodging Sponsors: Beach House Vacation Rentals, Hi-Tide Mote, Rivertide Suites, Ocean Front Motel, Escape Lodging, Shilo East, Quality Inn, River Inn at Seaside, Ebb Tide Motel, Hillcrest Inn, Inn at Seaside Best Western Ocean View Resort, Shilo Inn Oceanfront, Seashore Inn, Sandy Cove Inn In-Kind: Caffe Latte, Dooger’s Seafood and Grill, Reed & Hertig, Dundee’s Bar & Grill, Norma’s Seafood & Steak, Pizza Harbor, Rascals, Seaside Foods, Seaside Helicopter, Clean Sweep, United Grocers and Lazerquick A big thank you to all that attend the Seaside Jazz Festival. Thank you to the many volunteers who help make this another great jazz festival in Seaside www.jazzseaside.com 866-345-6257 A portion of this project was made possible by a grant from Seaside Tourism Advisory Committee, funded by room tax dollars. The website is: www.seasideor.com