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Friday, December 13, 2019 | Seaside Signal | SeasideSignal.com • A3 In Seaside, Astoria mayor hails ‘resiliency,’ ‘courage’ shown by those at Pearl Harbor By R.J. MARX Seaside Signal Graff, Taggard win new terms on commission By R.J. MARX Seaside Signal A storia Mayor Bruce Jones, a retired U.S. Coast Guard cap- tain, provided a remembrance at the 78th anniversary of Pearl Harbor commemoration at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center on Saturday morning. Jones honored the memory of local Pearl Harbor survivors Spurgeon D. Keeth and William “Bill” Thomas, who died over the past few years. Thomas was the catalyst for Seaside’s Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge, christened in 2000. “We honor the military and civil- ian dead,” Jones said. “We honor the thousands of soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as civilians and volunteers, who survived the attack and then demonstrated remark- able resiliency, courage and teamwork not only fi ghting back, but fi ghting count- less terrible fi res, rescuing trapped vic- tims from burning ships, from the water, and from under debris; performing emer- gency medical care to terribly wounded and burned victims, even when still under attack. “‘Remember Pearl Harbor’ became a rallying cry for our nation,” Jones contin- ued. “The resilience, determination, cour- age and resolve demonstrated by young men like Bill Thomas and Spurgeon Keeth and thousands of others on Dec. 7, 1941, stood as a model for all Americans from that day forward.” Saturday’s remembrance came after a proclamation by the city honoring the vic- tims and veterans of the Japanese attack. “On that day, life changed in America, and the course of history was altered for- ever,” the proclamation states. Guests included Jones, Seaside Mayor Jay Barber, pastor Dave Barnet and Clat- sop County veterans service offi cer Luke Thomas. There was a welcome greeting by Kim Wright of American Legion Post 99. Dozens joined the ceremony, followed by the tossing of a wreath from the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge into the Necan- icum River. “It’s gratifying to see so many peo- ple to take time out of their morning to come out on their Saturday and pay their respects to veterans of World War II, Viet- nam and Korea,” Jones said afterward. The remembrance is a reminder of “the signifi cance of an attack on our country and what that means in terms of protect- ing our nation in the future,” he added. Photos by R.J. Marx Members of American Legion Post #99 and families of Pearl Harbor veterans Spurgeon Keeth and William “Bill” Thomas walk to the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge to honor their loved ones. Astoria Mayor Bruce Jones and Seaside Mayor Jay Barber at the convention center Saturday, Dec. 7. Color guard from the U.S. Coast Guard in front of the convention center. Family members remember family who served in Pearl Harbor. Two Planning Commission seats came up for reappointment Wednesday, Dec. 4, with two incumbents, Russ Taggard and Terry Graff, winning new terms. Four other applicants, Barbara Jacob- son, Kristina Ross Shetters, David Sav- inar and Judy Schecter, also sought appointment to the four-year term. Taggard, Graff and Jacobson inter- viewed before city councilors. Taggard said he joined the commis- sion prior to short-term rental regula- tion, a process he described a good job on the part of the commission. Taggard said he sees the role of a commissioner as “to give basis for decisions” for the City Council. Graff, in asking to retain his position, called his time on the commission “one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had.” “Gearhart is trying to fi gure out where it fi ts in the modern world,” Graff said. “It hasn’t been easy. But all of us have been able to build a consensus and do the right thing for Gearhart.” Jacobson, who serves on the city’s budget committee, turned the tables on the council and asked what qualities they were looking for in a commissioner. In a council interview, Jacobson asked what the city is looking for in a planning commissioner. City Councilor Dan Jesse said open- ness was the largest quality. “Going into whatever you’re look- ing at with an open mind,” Jesse said. “There are different paths one could go down to make a decision. To me some- body that looks to each item with fresh eyes without preconceived notions — that’s important.” Mayor Matt Brown said he was impressed with each of the candidates. “I’ve had an opportunity to work with all three of them,” he said. “Terry and Russ have done a terrifi c job on the Planning Commission, wading over some diffi - cult issues over the past four years. It’s great to have quality people like you folks making Gearhart what it is and has been, a fantastic residential community.” Taggard received the unanimous council approval of Mayor Matt Brown, Paulina Cockrum, Reita Fackerell, Dan Jesse and Kerry Smith. Graff’s reappoint- ment was approved by Brown, Cockrum, Smith and Fackerell. Jesse voted no. PUBLIC SAFETY LOGS SEASIDE POLICE DEPT. PUBLIC SAFETY LOG Nov. 29 1:29 a.m., Highway 101: Police assist Gearhart police with a suicidal subject. 10:36 a.m., Avenue K and Beach: After being alerted of a transient camp on the beach, offi cer dismantled vacant camp. Public Works notifi ed for disposal. Nov. 30 10:33 p.m. N. Holladay: Police contact a couple reported to be creating a loud disturbance; both parties agree to shut it down for the night. Dec. 1 6:18 a.m., 300 block N. Wahan- na: A burglary is reported. 6:18 a.m., 300 block N. Wahan- na: A person is arrested on a warrant. 11:55 a.m., Avenue G and Hol- laday Drive: Motor vehicle ac- cident. Emergency responders on scene. 8:25 p.m., Police headquarters: A person came in to register as a sex off ender. Dec. 2 11:47 p.m., Whispering Pines: A person is arrested and charged with DUI. 8:19 p.m., Avenue K and Irvine: A disturbance is reported. Dec. 3 1:17 p.m., Great Wall, Highway 101, Gearhart: Seaside police assist Gearhart police. 4:49 p.m., 2100 block Lewis and Clark Road: A disturbance is re- ported. Dec. 4 4:08 p.m., Seventh and Ocean Shore: A person is arrested on a warrant. 11:49 p.m., N. Holladay: Sub- jects are warned of unlawful lodging. Dec. 5 2:05 a.m., Seaside Providence Hospital, Wahanna Rd.: A dis- turbance is reported. 9:04 a.m., Avenue A: Criminal trespass is reported. 5:30 p.m., 700 block S. Down- ing: A possibly intoxicated per- son is reported wandering in the area. Police are unable to locate. 7:02 p.m., 1700 block S. Roo- sevelt: A transient is reported lingering in a parking lot for ten hours; subject, known to the police as having mental is- sues, agrees to move along. 10:17 p.m., 2300 block S. Roo- sevelt: Caller reports her ex boyfriend is driving intoxicated to work; offi cer contacting sub- ject fi nds the complaint to be unfounded. 11:36 p.m., Police headquar- ters: Police receive a call from a resident of Clackamas County who said his wife was assaulted in a bar in Seaside. After inves- tigation, police say the woman was not in Seaside. SEASIDE FIRE & RESCUE PUBLIC SAFETY LOG Nov. 29 3:42 a.m., 1000 block S. Down- ing: Emergency medical re- sponse 1:01 p.m., 8500 block Highway 101: Emergency medical re- sponse. Dec. 5 12:07 a.m., 700 block 12th Av- enue: Emergency medical re- sponse. OREGON STATE POLICE PUBLIC SAFETY LOG Blinded by headlights On Dec. 10 at 4:31 p.m. on Highway 101 and East Pine Lane, the driver of a red Dodge Durango told police while traveling southbound, blinded by ongoing headlights from traffi c traveling in the north- bound lane, she lost sight of the road shoulder and drove into a ditch, coming to an un- controlled stop in bushes. Cannon Beach police, Medix, and ODOT were on scene to assist a 58 year old male from Sandy, a 32-year-old female, ad- dress unknown, and a 48-year- old female from Seaside. The southbound lane was closed and detoured for about an hour. Gary’s Towing re- moved the vehicle. No injuries were reported. Gearhart woman charged with DUII On Dec. 10 at 4:53 p.m., on Highway 101 and Wild Daff o- dil Lane, a gray Jeep traveling northbound slowed for a pre- viously reported crash off the southbound shoulder and was struck hard from behind by a Toyota 4-runner. Both vehicles initially pulled off the road, but then the Toy- ota took off after the driver re- fused to give any information. Oregon State Police located the vehicle and driver at her residence. Julianne Elina Hall, 65 from Gearhart, was arrested for failure to perform duties of a driver and DUII. Hall was trans- ported to Seaside police head- quarters where she refused the breath test. On Dec. 7 at 6:50 a.m., on Highway 101 and Fifth Street near MP 19, the 19-year-old S ERVING C LATSOP AND N ORTH T ILLAMOOK C OUNTIES 10:34 p.m., 2200 block Boehm Acres: Emergency medical re- sponse. 1:42 a.m., 500 block N. Holla- day: Emergency medical re- sponse. Medix on scene. 11:51 a.m., Tillamook Head Trail: Emergency medical response. CCB #198257 CALL US for your next electrical project! Dec. 2 8:21 p.m., Turnaround: Emer- gency medical response. Dec. 3 6:02 p.m., S. Roosevelt: Assist other agency with an emer- gency medical response. Dec. 4 3:26 a.m., 2400 block S. Roos- evelt: Fire alarm. 10:13 a.m., 800 block Necan- icum: Emergency medical re- sponse. Seaside woman charged with DUII On Dec. 3 at 9:10 p.m., on Highway 26 and Crowder Road, the driver of a silver Toy- ota Camry went wide while attempting to turn left into her driveway at Highway 26 and MP 18; this resulted in her missing the driveway and sliding down an embankment where her vehicle came to rest on the passenger side. The driver, Karma Diane Smith, 47, of Seaside, extri- cated herself without injury. A state trooper on arrival soon after observed Smith showed signs of impairment. She per- formed poorly on a fi eld sobri- ety test, and was arrested on scene for DUII. Classic Towing was contacted to recover the vehicle and transport it to the driveway. Smith was advised to contact the tow company regarding payment for their service. The Elsie/Vinemaple Volun- teer Fire Department was on scene to get a signed medical release. Smith was transport- ed to Seaside police head- quarters where she submitted to a breath sample of .16%. She was released to friends. Asleep at the wheel 1:22 p.m., 1600 block Laurel Street: Campfi re in wooded area. Dec. 1 male driver from Portland at the wheel of a Ford EC2 van carrying five males from Port- land and Cornelius traveling northbound told troopers he fell asleep at the wheel, resulting in the vehicle leav- ing the roadway to crash into brush. While the vehicle sustained only minor damage, exten- sive facial injuries were ob- served on the three rear view passengers. Gary’s Towing pulled the vehicle back on to the road. No further action was taken. • New Construction • Remodels • Panel Changes/Upgrades • Add Circuits or Lighting • Generators • Repairs 503-739-7145 712 S. Holladay Dr. • Seaside, OR Monday-Friday: 8 am -5 pm www.jjelectricservice.com New Clinic Coming to Seaside Soon! 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