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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.
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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.
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