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A2 • Friday, March 29, 2019 | Seaside Signal | SeasideSignal.com Child sex abuse charge Seaside Signal CANNON BEACH POLICE LOG LOG SEASIDE POLICE March 8 5:04 p.m., Beach: A person re- ported pitching a tent on the beach to camp informed police they were merely drying out their belongings. March 9 12:46 p.m., 1000 block Third Avenue: A person was arrested for disorderly conduct in the third degree; resisting arrest; interfering with a police offi cer. 5:22 p.m., The Cove: Police re- spond to a report of a group of people drinking after work; police advised if they consume too many beers, they could be arrested for drinking and driv- ing. 6:48 p.m., 1200 block Ave- nue A: A person is arrested and charged with violating a stalking order of protection. March 10 11:50 p.m., 800 block S. Hol- laday: Police assist another agency attempting to locate a runaway. March 11 9:20 p.m., 1600 block N. Frank- lin: Police respond to a report of a disturbance that turned out to be verbal in nature only. Both parties agree to separate for the night. ed and charged with Driving While Under the Infl uence of Intoxicants; Reckless Driving, and Reckless Endangerment. son is arrested and charged with interfering with a police offi cer; resisting arrest; and ha- rassment. March 14 March 18 1:50 p.m., Highway 101 and Fifth Street, Gearhart: A person is charged with reckless driv- ing. 1:31 p.m., N. Prom: An assault is reported. 7:46 p.m., 400 block N. Prom: A person is arrested and charged with assault in the fourth de- gree; strangulation, and men- acing. March 19 March 15 3:42 a.m., Broadway: A nico- tine-starved subject lurking around the side of a closed business looking for what he called a “butt can” is told to move along. 11:05 a.m., 2200 block S. Roos- evelt: A used hypodermic nee- dle found on restaurant prop- erty is collected by police. March 16 1:10 p.m., Chamber restrooms: A couple reported to be asking people for money and follow- ing men into the restroom are advised against harassment. 4:32 p.m. Turnaround: Caller reports subject becoming ag- gressive towards a protester. Police are unable to locate. March 12 8:01 a.m., 300 block Avenue A: A person is arrested on a war- rant originating from Tillamook County. 5:14 p.m., Turnaround: A per- son is charged with harass- ment. 10:18 p.m., 1500 block N. Wah- anna: A person is transported to detox. 7:22 p.m. Starbucks gravel lot: A subject who was re- ported as suspicious to police said they’ve become recently homeless and are in fear of be- ing a victim of a crime. Subject cleared and advised of local or- dinances. March 13 March 17 2:32 p.m., Police headquarters: A person came in to register as a sex off ender. 10:38 a.m., 2300 block S. Roo- sevelt: An elderly woman who chased someone into traffi c af- ter making accusations her cat was stolen was escorted home. No cat was nabbed. 9:02 p.m., 2100 block S. Edge- wood: A dog bite is reported. 3:46 p.m., The Cove: Police as- sist another agency with a wa- ter rescue. 10:17 p.m., Highway 101 by Re- lief Pitcher: A person is arrest- 10:49 p.m., N. Wahanna: A per- 6:33 a.m., Broadway Park: Sleeping transients are awak- ened and advised to move on as children are going to be ar- riving soon at school. 8:42 a.m., Forest Court: A sub- ject is trespassed after going to a house where they lived for 8 years demanding paperwork proving the sale. 2:38 p.m., Sixth and Necani- cum: Police and fi re on scene for a small brush fi re. 11:18 p.m., 1000 block 24th Avenue: Police are called to intervene over a custody dis- pute over an animal. Subjects agreed to separate for the eve- ning. March 20 6:29 a.m., Broadway Park: A transient sleeping in the base- ball dug-out was told to move along. 12:45 p.m., Police headquar- ters: A person came in to regis- ter as a sex off ender. 10:20 p.m., 800 block S. Holla- day: Caller reports someone is in his home. Police responding say it is the man’s wife and she is picking up her belongings and leaving. March 21 4:27 p.m., 1900 block Spruce Drive: A child reported missing is located with a grandparent BAY BREEZE BOARDING & GROOMING LLC •Overnight Boarding •Daycare •Full line of Pet Supplies •Grooming 1480 SE 9 TH S TREET , W ARRENTON (503) 861-9817 BAYBREEZE-BOARDING.COM Pet friendly Easter Baskets! The Seaside Police Department charged David Norman Stanley Hall, 50, of Seaside for encourag- ing child sex abuse, using a child in display of sex- ually explicit conduct, and possession of child pornography. On Friday, March 22, police executed a search warrant at 850 Oceanway Street in Seaside. The war- rant was obtained based on an investigation involv- ing the possession of child pornography obtained from online sources. Detectives arrested Hall, who was taken into cus- tody and is being held at the Clatsop County Jail. According to police, there is no information at this time to indicate that the victims are local to this area, but rather that the content was obtained from multiple online sources. Anyone with infor- mation about this case or other cases is asked to contact Detective Shauna Wood with the Seaside Police Department at 503-738-6311. OBITUARIES Elaine Marie Strite Kiefer Seaside July 9, 1957 — March 13, 2019 Elaine Marie Strite Kiefer of Sea- school. Elaine’s faith was her strength. One side, Oregon, passed away on Wednesday, of her favorite bible verses was Jeremiah March 13, 2019, in Portland, Oregon. She 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for was born on July 9, 1957, in Portland, to you, says the Lord.” Family and friends will never forget Don and Marion Grothe. Elaine’s sparkle and smile. Elaine Elaine grew up in Portland found, and appreciated, the best and graduated from Concor- in everyone. She went out of her dia High School. She attended way to make people happy, and the University of Portland and if she could add a touch of glitter earned a degree in education. She along the way … she did. spent the majority of her career Elaine was preceded in death at Seaside Heights Elementary by her fi rst husband Bill (2006); School. Elaine was a devoted, her son Donny (2009); and her caring and loving teacher. Every mother and father, Marion and one of her students was valued Don Grothe. Elaine is survived and respected. She loved each Elaine Strite Kiefer by her husband, Pete, of Port- child unconditionally. Elaine married Bill Strite on Jan. 9, land, Oregon; her daughter, Sara Weber, 1982, in Portland. They remained mar- son-in-law Mike and grandsons Wesley ried until Bill’s passing in March 2006. and William of Warrenton, Oregon; her sis- Through a family member, Elaine became ter, Anne Grothe of Portland, Oregon; her reacquainted with Pete Kiefer, a classmate brother, Don (Carole) Grothe of Portland; from elementary school. Pete and Elaine her sister, Mary Grothe of Texas; as well as nieces, nephews and cousins. Elaine is also were married in August 2015. Elaine and Bill had two children, Sara survived by three stepchildren, Jessie (Oli) and Donny. Above all else, Elaine loved Kiefer-Layman of Detroit, Oregon, Natalie being a mom. She cherished the time she Kiefer of Portland, and Paul (Erin Gilbert) spent with her children. She always sup- Kiefer of Portland. A memorial service will be held at Our ported Sara and her passion to dance, and Donny and his love of basketball. In Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 320 First Ave., August 2014, Elaine became a grandma to Seaside, Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Wesley, and three years later her second March 30, 2019. Following the service, a grandson, Will, was born. Elaine’s grand- reception will be held in the church fel- lowship hall. In lieu of fl owers, the fam- children were the light of her life. Elaine was strongly rooted in her faith. ily requests memorial donations be made She was devoted to her personal wor- to the Donny Strite Memorial Scholarship ship and growth. Elaine enjoyed attending Fund, in care of Seaside High School, 1901 many churches throughout her life. Once N. Holladay Drive, Seaside, OR 97138. Funeral arrangements are being handled again the love of children was evident in her willingness and eagerness to teach chil- by Crown Memorial Mortuary of Portland, dren in Sunday school and vacation Bible Oregon. Serving families for generations Welcome Eric J. Anderson as the New Owner of Hughes-Ransom Mortuaries I’d like you to join me in welcoming Eric J. Anderson, who is the new owner of both Hughes-Ransom Mortuaries. Eric is no stranger to the area or to the Hughes-Ransom Mortuaries and has been part of the family for years. Some may recall that Eric was one of the funeral directors involved in the 2016 funeral services for fallen Seaside Police Officer, Jason Goodding, when he was tragically killed in the line of duty. Eric moved back to Oregon from Park Rapids, MN and has been a managing the Hughes-Ransom Mortuaries since last spring. Eric was born and raised in Fosston, Minnesota the youngest of seven children. Being 100% Norwegian, Eric is very familiar with our local Scandinavian heritage. Eric attended Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota before graduating from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor’s Science Degree in Mortuary Science. Soon after graduating from college, Eric moved to Eugene, OR and worked in the funeral business 18 years. Eric is the proud father of three children, Drew, Isabella and Olivia. Eric enjoys the outdoors, golfing, fishing, hunting and camping. Eric’s experience with midwestern traditions and west coast experience is a great addition to the community. Hughes- Ransom will always remain a family centered business and continues to offer the same great service you’ve come to expect. Y EAST P P A E H R ~ The Hughes-Ransom Family Reserve your Grooming appointment before Easter, & receive an Easter treat for your pooch! A family’s ove L is forever