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June 22, 2018 • Seaside Signal • seasidesignal.com • 3A Report identifies Cascadia risks Broadway bridge should be prioritized, researchers say By Brenna Visser Seaside Signal A new computer simulation by Oregon State University identifies bridges and roads in Seaside that would have the highest mortality rates in an earthquake and tsunami. The bridge on Broadway Street over Neawanna Creek would result in the most fatal- ities and should be prioritized for improvement, researchers found. Other critical locations at the two bridges on 12th Street, the bridge on Sundquist Road and Ocean Vista Drive in the Cove were also flagged. “The real issue with Broad- way is there is really nowhere else to go, but by the time you get to that bridge you have very little time to do any- thing else,” said Dan Cox, an Oregon State civil engineer who created the model with Haizhong Wang. “It’s a com- bination of what options you COLIN MURPHEY Multiple bridges and roads in Seaside have been deemed problematic during a recent study of the effects of an earth- quake and tsunami in the area. have and how much time you have to do it.” The bridges and roads are high priorities to retrofit not because of structural integrity issues or age — metrics most often considered when replac- ing city infrastructure. The mortality rate spikes because of relative proximity to areas where people live and gather, making them some of the most populated evacuation routes. They also fall in the path of where tsunami inundation will most likely occur. Thousands of scenarios were run through the model based on the starting points of 4,500 imaginary people, distributed to resemble where most people would be on a busy, summer day: on the beach and shopping down- town. The integrity of Seaside’s bridges during a seismic event is not a new concern. In 2015, Transportation for America, a Washington, D.C.-based in- frastructure advocacy group, found seven of 10 bridges in Seaside were “structurally de- ficient.” But the conversation has mostly focused around struc- tural deficiencies rather than population distribution, and the timing of the new study could possibly influence the outcome of a work session scheduled in July centered around designing a strategy for bridge replacement. City Councilor Tom Horn- ing, a geologist who will lead the discussion, has been an advocate for replacing bridges at Avenue U and Avenue G in particular. But his ultimate goal is to persuade the city to develop a plan that retrofits every bridge. “Seaside, because of geo- graphic layout and rivers, is one of the most challenging communities on the coast,” Horning said, in reference to evacuating in a tsunami. “There’s a strategy in focusing on population concentrations and prioritizing based on that. But every bridge needs to be done. We don’t want to find ourselves in a Hurricane Ka- trina situation, where we knew there was something that could be done but didn’t do it.” PHOTOGRAPHY empty canvas media & design - music, art, creative, logic Merle Fenton tel. (406) 600-6273 fenton.merle@gmail.com 1775 S. Roosevelt Unit C Seaside, OR, 97146 Look us up on Facebook.com FLOORING Laurelwood Compost • Mulch • Planting MacMix Soil Amendments YARD DEBRIS DROP-OFF (no Scotch Broom) 503-717-1454 34154 HIGHWAY 26 SEASIDE, OR Laurelwood Farm TIRES/WHEELS D EL ’S O .K . D EL ’S O .K . is changing its name to Weeds, invasives targeted by new ordinance Trees could be trimmed to open views By R.J. Marx Seaside Signal Get your clippers at ready. On June 6, Gearhart city councilors approved an ordinance to permit great- er leeway in cutting dune grass and invasive weeds. Changes to the rules governing city’s beach overlay district will be more permissive in allow- ing people to cut Scotch broom and other noxious weeds and prune trees to maintain views. Margaret Marino, who initiated the discussion of tree-trimming and cutting of invasive plants in late 2016, said the plan does not move fast enough or is properly funded to meet the habitat need. “It’s not an affordable code,” she said. “They chose to ignore all of the agencies that are tasked by the state for the manage- ment of invasive weeds.” The city did not reach out and ask for input or sup- port for these code changes from those homeowners directly impacted by these changes, she added. In January 2017, res- idents filled the Gearhart fire station for a town hall meeting on an amendment permitting the removal of noxious weeds. The workshop led to the formation of the dune veg- etation committee, com- prised of both permanent and part-time residents. The committee present- ed its findings to the City Council last summer. City councilors agreed to con- sider recommendations from the committee after finding that city rules, writ- ten in 1994, failed to pro- vide clear guidance. The ordinance allows 30 percent of vertical trim- ming or thinning of shore pines and surf pines to maintain views. Trees over 6 inches may be trimmed only once per year. All trimming on city property must be submitted to the city by a tree-trimmer or arborist. Marino said the com- mittee failed to take into consideration residents most directly affected. The ordinance passed, 3-1, with Mayor Matt Brown and Councilors Re- ita Fackerell, Kerry Smith and voting in its favor. Dan Jesse voted against. OBITUARIES Same great service Melvin N. Maki CUSTOM WHEELS • AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Warrenton May 11, 1940 — June 4, 2018 We are sad to announce the passing of our he loved dearly. He is survived by his adoring family in Port- twinkle-eyed, fun-loving father, Melvin N. land, Oregon, Helvetia, Oregon and Maki, 78, who was born to Arvid E. Clackamas, Oregon. and Gertrude M. Maki (Sotka) on A loving service will be held May 11, 1940. at 2 p.m, Friday, June 15, 2018, at Mel loved his Finnish heritage, and Hughes-Ransom Mortuary, 576 12th was a proud graduate of Astoria High St. in Astoria. A graveside service will School in 1958. He received a bach- elor’s degree from the University of follow at Greenwood Cemetery in As- toria. All are invited. Oregon, and a master’s degree from In lieu of flowers, because of our Portland State University in business father’s love of the ocean, remem- and engineering. He was a master of brances may be made to the Columbia numbers. Melvin Maki River Maritime Museum in Astoria. Working with the U.S. Army “In memory of Melvin N. Maki.” Corps of Engineers (dredging), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin- crmm.org istration (ocean floor surveying), had him travel- Please visit our website, hughes-ransom.com ing all over the U.S. and out on the ocean, which to sign the online guest book. YOUR #1 SOURCE FOR TIRES Hours: Mon-Fri 8-6 Sat- 8-4 503-325-2861 35359 Business Hwy 101 For emergencies 503-325-0233 Astoria, OR (miles crossing) LAWN CARE Free Estimates • Storm Clean-Up JIM’S LAWN CARE 503-325-2445 LAWNS • SHRUBS • GUTTER CLEANING BARK • BRUSH CLEARING & REMOVAL WEEDING • HAULING • MONTHLY RATES CONSTRUCTION Randall Lee’s 0% FINANCING AVAILABLE Teresa (Terri) Lee Pratt Rainier Oct. 10, 1954 — April 30, 2018 It is with sadness that the family of Ter- School in 1973. After graduation she was mar- ri Pratt announces her passing in Longview, ried to Don Kelly from 1973-1974. She moved to Eugene and worked for Pe- Washington, on April 30, 2018. She was 63. She is lovingly remembered by her hus- terson Arne Company. During a fire at her band, Joel Pratt; two daughters and apartment complex she met her cur- rent husband, Joel, and they were their children, Amber (Roy) Nel- son and their children Alex, Colby, married in 1976. They moved to the Erica, Taylor and Gracie, and Elkie Seaside area in 1979, where they (Jeremy) Henry and their children owned and operated the Elsie Mer- cantile for eight years. Samantha, Mackenzie, Makayla and She later started Pratt’s Candy Jessica; her brother, Brian (Peggy) and Bakery in her home, where she Pogue; stepsister Debra (Gary) An- gus and stepbrother Klyde (Mary made and sold chocolate truffles and Kaye) Thompson; sisters-in-law peanut butter balls to local restau- rants. She continued to use her love Linda (Owen) Taxdal, Diane (Jer- ry) Honey, and brother-in-law Larry Teresa (Terri) Pratt of art (which began with charcoal (Mary Lou) Pratt; along with niec- pencil drawings and oil paintings) es, Kim (Scott) Santos, Michelle by adding intricate details to her (Brent) Ellison and Stephanie Pratt; and neph- beautiful custom cakes, which were widely ews, Aaron (Emily) Pogue, Nathan( Chelsea) popular. Locally, she was known by many as Pogue, Mark (Laurie) Taxdal and Steve Pratt, “The Cake Lady.” along with their children; and numerous cous- She loved to be surrounded by her grand- children, horses, dogs, crafts and collection of ins. She was preceded in death by her parents, knick knacks. They moved to Rainier in 2005 to be closer Lloyd and Helen (Larson) Pogue, and step- mother Harriett Pogue. to Joel’s work. Terri was born in Astoria, Oregon, on Oct. A family gathering will be scheduled for 10, 1954, and graduated from Astoria High sometime this summer. John Marshall Norling Seaside Sept. 1, 1950 — June 1, 2018 John Marshall Norling passed away peace- stepdaughter and daughter-in-law Melissa Hard- fully in Portland, Oregon, on Saturday, June 1, ing-Lupo and Stacie Lupo; brother and sister- 2018, at the age of 67, with the love of his life, in-law Jim and Alison Norling; sister-in-law Elaine, by his side. Kathleen Murphy; nieces Stacey Norling, Katie John was born in Seaside on Sept. Norling, Carrie Parma-Collier and Kim Fragneli; nephews Justin Fine 1, 1950, and called it his home all of and Josh Fine and his wife Kathleen his life. Fine; and dear friends Robin Laughlin If you didn’t have the opportunity and Kathy Malin. to know John, and for many of you lo- cally who did, it was his gentle nature John is preceded in death by his fa- ther Henry Norling, mother Catharine and his kindness that would draw you Norling, stepson Matthew Harding to him. Once there, he could slip in and older sister Linda Norling. his beautiful sense of humor, and have A memorial service will be held on you laughing right along. A friend for Monday, June 25, at noon, at Calvary life. John Norling Episcopal Church, 503 N. Holladay John was a talented finish car- penter. He built the home that he and Drive in Seaside. Elaine have shared together here in Contributions in his memory may Seaside for the past 17 years. Working in the be made to the Clatsop Animal Shelter, 1315 SE trade was his passion and his joy until his re- 19th St., Warrenton, OR 97146. tirement five years ago. He loved to take things His family would like to thank Pam and Bri- apart, repair them, and put them back together. A an Dutton of Ocean View Funeral & Cremation Service for their kind, compassionate and per- “fixer” from the gate! He loved spending time with his wife, Elaine, sonal care. They are deeply appreciated by the and taking their dogs to run on the beach. 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