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Friday, June 28, 2019 | Seaside Signal | SeasideSignal.com • A7 Lawsuit: Judge rejects city’s motion to dismiss, lawsuit allowed to proceed Continued from Page A1 R.J. Marx Warning sign at the entrance to the beach at 12th Avenue and the Prom in Seaside. In July 2016, the teenagers were visiting the North Coast for a family reunion. Conner Moore and his cousin were in the ocean at the foot of Broad- way when lifeguards saw the teenag- ers struggling. After a rescue attempt, Connor Moore was pronounced dead at Providence Seaside Hospital. His cousin survived. The lawsuit, fi led in July 2018, alleges the teens were swimming in waters next to an area that is “particu- larly dangerous and this extremely haz- ardous condition was not obvious to an ordinary person.” The suit said the teen was recovered in an area known to have a “precipitous drop-off.” According to Moore, who is repre- senting herself, Seaside did not post appropriate warning signs and life- guards did not alert the family to the potential danger. The lawsuit seeks $3 million in damages for the teen’s death. The fam- ily is also asking for a $691,200 pen- alty against the city for releasing the teen’s name, age and medical informa- tion to the news media. The suit claims the disclosure was a violation of fed- eral and state medical privacy laws. The city asked the court to dismiss the lawsuit, arguing that Conner Moore should have exercised care in avoiding harm from an “activity that creates a hazardous condition.” The city argues it is also protected by recreational immunity, which applies if the principal purpose for entry upon the land is for recreation. Because the incident happened in the ocean or shore, the city is not the proper party to bring a claim of negli- gence, Richard Freud, an attorney with Citycounty Insurance Services, wrote in his motion for dismissal. As the city’s statements after the incident were done in an offi cial capac- ity, the city is entitled to “absolute priv- ilege from this (defamation) claim and cannot be held liable for the comments at issue,” he wrote. McIntosh rejected the city’s motion to dismiss in May. Moore “has pled suffi cient facts” for her claims to proceed, McIntosh found. In a June response, the city again denied the allegations and asked the court to dismiss all claims. Moore did not reply to requests for comment. Fireworks: Strategy for July Fourth fi reworks safety Continued from Page A1 They have people based at the Prom, north and south, and east and west of the highway. “When something happens, everybody doesn’t have to rush from the same place.” Seaside Police rely on education and enforcement she said. “They tell them they’re illegal and why they’re illegal, then they either hand them over or we can confi scate them and hand over a $500 ticket.” Most people hand over the illegal fi reworks, she said, without receiving a fi ne. Montero and offi cials came up with three sugges- tions for this Fourth of July, starting with public service announcements: “catchy friendly, quick and frequent.” Messages would be reviewed by the police and fi re chief. She also asked for the city to announce “heavy enforcement” for the holi- day. “It doesn’t mean zero tolerance, but it also doesn’t mean we’re not going to be doing the job,” she said. The heavy enforcement would be directed by police, under the endorsement and direction of City Council. Reader board messages along Highway 26 could reinforce those messages, she said. KEEP IT LEGAL, KEEP IT SAFE! “Keep it Legal and Keep it Safe” when using fi reworks, reminds the Offi ce of State Fire Marshal reminds area residents. The Oregon fi reworks retail sales season opened June 23 and runs through July 6. Despite their regulated sale and use, fi reworks in Oregon represent a public safety and health threat every year. For the last reported fi ve years through 2018, there were 1,264 reported fi re- works-related fi res in Oregon, resulting in more than $3.5 million in property damage. During that same period, fi res resulting from fi reworks resulted one death and 26 injuries. The Oregon State Fire Marshal will also reach out to its fi re service and other partners to share the information on their social media sites. OSFM’s fi reworks materials can be found on its website. • Be prepared before lighting fi reworks: keep water available by using a garden hose or buck- et. • Be responsible after lighting fi reworks: never relight a dud. Wait 15 to 20 minutes then soak it in a bucket of water before disposal. Dolls: Barber’s spirit dolls tell a layered story • Be aware: use only legal fi reworks and use them only in legal places. Continued from Page A1 • Be safe when lighting fi reworks: keep children and pets away from fi reworks. Offi cials may seize illegal fi reworks and charge off enders with a class B misdemeanor, which could result in a fi ne of up to $2,500 per violation and a civil penalty of up to $500. Those who misuse fi reworks or allow fi reworks to cause damage are liable and may be required to pay fi re suppression costs or other damage. Parents are also liable for fi reworks damage caused by their children. Cost for two mobile mes- sage boards is about $1,000 for the Fourth of July event, McDowell said, and they could be installed the day before and taken down after the holiday. In 2018, in Gearhart, two young people were hospital- ized after illegal fi reworks exploded. In Seaside, a visitor threw lit mortar fi reworks into random fi re pits before police were notifi ed and the man was arrested and charged. At the June 10 meeting, Mayor Jay Barber offered a motion in support for pub- lic works staff, police staff, lifeguard and fi re depart- ment staff, in advance of the holiday. The motion was unanimously endorsed by members of the council. They also authorized the public service announce- ments and mobile reader boards for the holiday. “This is important work,” Barber said. “Thank you, Tita, for your good work.” Community Calendar Saturday, June 29 Seaside Duplicate Bridge 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mary Blake Playhouse, across from 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Come with a partner or call ahead for one; 503-791-9745. Qi Gong the courts located behind the Seaside Youth Center, 1140 Broadway. Taco Tuesday 5-7:30 p.m., Seaside American Legion #99, 1315 Broadway, Seaside; 503-738-5111. 10 a.m., a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one’s mental and physical health; Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A; sunse- tempire.com. Wednesday, July 3 Heart to Start Seaside Farmers Market 10-11 a.m., walk or run a 5K, family-friendly; Seaside High School track, presented by Sea- side Providence; hearttostart. org. Ten Ways to Better Enjoy The Beach 4:30 p.m., talk by Andre’ GW Hagestedt, to celebrate the opening of the Angi D. Wildt Gallery on Broadway Ave.; 737 Broadway #2. Oregon. 541- 961-1229. Miss Oregon Pageant Finals 7 p.m., Seaside Civic and Con- vention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside; http://www.missore- gon.org. Sunday, June 30 And Then There Were None 7:30 p.m. Coaster Theatre Play- house, 108 N. Hemlock; coast- ertheatre.com. Monday, July 1 Dance Fitness Good Morning Seaside 8 a.m., Weekly coff ee and net- working; Seaside Chamber of Commerce; contact for details, www.seasidechamber.com. 2-6 p.m., products grown, raised, produced or collected in Oregon or Washington; Broad- way Middle School parking lot, U.S. Highway 101, Seaside. Nunsense 7:30 p.m. Coaster Theatre Play- house, 108 N. Hemlock, Can- non Beach; coastertheatre.com Thursday, July 4 Cannon Beach Independence Day Celebration Festivities include a charming small town parade and the Great Puffi n Watch. Parade 11 a.m., annual Fourth of July Parade, presented by Seaside Chamber of Commerce. Fourth of July Old Fashioned Social 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cannon Beach Library; 131 N. Hemlock; 503- 436-1391. Gearhart Street Dance 7:30-10:30 p.m., the event fea- tures D.J., dancing games and kids’ activities; Pacifi c Way and Cottage, Gearhart. And Then There Were None 7:30 p.m. Coaster Theatre Play- house, 108 N. Hemlock; coast- ertheatre.com. Karaoke Saturday, July 6 Dance Fitness 10 a.m., free drop-in game on Book Sale Celebrate Freedom Fireworks Show Texas Hold ‘em Pickleball side Coff ee House, 5 North Hol- laday, Seaside. 8 p.m., Seaside American Le- gion #99, 1315 Broadway, Sea- side; 503-738-5111. 10 p.m., Seaside Beach, annual fi reworks show. Tuesday, July 2 “Shades of Blue,” by Sharon Abbott-Furze at the Fairweather Gallery in Seaside. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Seaside Muse- um, 570 Necanicum Dr. 6:30-7:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Av- enue A, Seaside; www.sunse- tempire.com/fi tness. 6:30 p.m., Poker, Seaside Amer- ican Legion #99, 1315 Broad- way, Seaside; 503-738-5111. Eve Marx “The doll helps you relate to your inner wise woman,” Jan Barber says. Friday, July 5 6:30-7:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Av- enue A, Seaside; www.sunse- tempire.com/fi tness. Coff ee and CASA 10 a.m., learn to be a court-ap- pointed special advocate, Sea- Seaside Duplicate Bridge 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mary Blake Playhouse, across from 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Come with a partner or call ahead for one; 503-791-9745. Book Sale 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cannon Beach Library; 131 N. Hemlock; 503- 436-1391. Heart to Start 10-11 a.m., walk or run a 5K, family-friendly; Seaside High School track, presented by Sea- side Providence; hearttostart. org. Dinosaurs 1 p.m., “Dinosaurs: Field Notes from a Paleontologist,” with Dr. David Taylor; Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway; 503- 738-6742. “Inspiration” 2-5 p.m., artist’s recep- tion, featuring Chris Bryant, painter, photographer and mixed-media specialist; Trail’s End Gallery, 656 Avenue A, Gearhart. Nunsense 7:30 p.m. Coaster Theatre Play- house, 108 N. Hemlock; coast- ertheatre.com Sunday, July 7 “The doll helps you relate to your inner wise woman,” Barber said. So far there are 18. They start as a few sticks bundled together to artic- ulate an expression. Next comes moss for the head, and then the whole thing is wrapped in wool. “After that they get a heart and then a face,” Bar- ber said. Up to now, she’s been using faces she buys, but is thinking of casting her own. As for each doll’s expression, Barber smiled. “Interpreting her expres- sion is up to the viewer.” Although in the past she’s had an Etsy store, and a friend sells the ornately embellished books she makes at an upscale fl ea market, until now Barber hasn’t exhibited her work in a gallery. She said one day she approached Cathy and Ray Tippin at Sun Rose Gallery in Seaside because she loves what they do, and because she said, “They’re just so nice.” To no one’s surprise, the spirit dolls began sell- ing right away. Barber also has begun accepting cus- tom orders. They are a one of a kind keepsake. Each doll is unique and tells its own story. A recent creation, “She Has Fire in Her Soul & Grace in Her Heart,” includes a ribbon sewn on to the doll that says, DINING on the NORTH COAST Great Restaurants in: GEARHART • SEASIDE CANNON BEACH WANNA KNOW WHERE THE LOCALS GO? Book Sale 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cannon Beach Library; 131 N. Hemlock; 503- 436-1391. • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Seeing the Unseen 10 a.m.-noon, Neal Maine leads nature hike, presented by North Coast Land Conser- vancy, Circle Creek Conserva- tion Center, Seaside; nclctrust. org. “Appearance doesn’t mat- ter with a beautiful heart.” This doll has tattoos and a nose ring and is wear- ing leather, metal, and dreadlocks. “These are all outward things people use to judge a person,” Barber said. She told a story about wearing a blue wig and a fake nose ring out to dinner one night and experiencing the neg- ative reaction of a fellow diner. “It was pretty intense,” she said. “In the words of one of her local clients, Jan seems to be able to capture the essence of some element of a woman’s experience and bring it into the mate- rial plane,” said Cathy Tip- pin. “The client recently purchased a cocoon/butter- fl y doll for a friend starting a new phase of her life. The client also commis- sioned Jan to create a Harry Potter doll for her daugh- ter in the themes of being true to oneself and choos- ing good,” Tippin said. “Another client purchased two dolls as heirlooms to pass down to future gener- ations. No matter the theme of her spirit dolls, Jan’s hope is they bring inspira- tion, encouragement, and comfort. Ray and I witness that every day.” Jan Barber’s spirit dolls are for sale at Sun Rose Gallery located 606 Broad- way in Seaside. 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