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A2 • Friday, December 20, 2019 | Seaside Signal | SeasideSignal.com Fire safety at holiday time By OREGON STATE FIRE MARSHAL For Seaside Signal Day CPM Aerial view of The Heights gym under construction and play area. Temporary gym at Heights on its way removed at the end of the year. Fencing at the high school and middle school is essentially complete, Henry said. “It’s busy everywhere,” Henry said. “We’ve been having building elevation work, windows, curtain walls going in, insulation of the drain field system, and planting and stormwa- ter mitigation.” The roof is complete and the exterior “substan- tially complete,” he added. Hoffman Construction had $300,000 allowance for weather protection, but because of good weather, the allowance has not been used. “We’re 99.9% buttoned up,” Seaside School Dis- trict Superintendent Sheila Roley said at the meeting. An intergovernmental agreement with the city for the reservoir is expected later this month, Henry added. “It’s amazing how much work has been done at the site for the reser- voir. It’s been completely cleared off. Rock has been brought in for the founda- tion, stormwater systems are going in.” Facility will serve during construction By R.J. MARX Seaside Signal A trailer with three- ton and five-ton counter- weights deposited modu- lar school buildings to The Heights. Paving will start this week around the modulars, which will hold students during work inside the cur- rent building during reno- vation of the north section of The Heights. A temporary gym is expected to be delivered this week, and will be used through the end of the school year. The main gym should be completed by the end of March, and the tem- porary gym will be used as covered play. Project Manager Jim Henry shared an update on the $123 million con- struction project to bring a new campus to the South- east Hills, with an opening date of September 2020. The temporary gym will be The arrival of colder weather and holiday activ- ities in December provides opportunities to keep your homes and family fire safe so everyone can have mem- orable times when decorat- ing and entertaining. From 2014 through 2018, Oregon fire agencies reported there were 2,769 residential structure fires during the holiday period between November 22 and January 15. These fires were reported to have resulted in 24 deaths, 127 injuries, and more than $68 million in property and content loss. Tree care and decorating tips Choose a fresh, healthy holiday tree with a deep- green color and flexible needles. Water your tree daily — a tree may consume between a quart and a gallon of water per day. Make sure you have three feet between your holiday tree and any heating source. Ensure the tree is not blocking an exit, and that the decorations you use are flame resistant and flame retardant. Use only noncombustible or flame-resistant materials to trim a tree. Electrical safety Maintain your holiday lights. Inspect holiday lights each year for frayed wires, bare spots, and broken or cracked sockets. Do not overload elec- trical sockets. Do not link more than three light strands, unless the manufacturer’s directions indicate it is safe. Protect electrical cords from damage. To avoid shock or fire hazards, cords should never be pinched by furniture, placed under rugs, located near heat sources, or attached by nails or staples. Make sure all extension cords and electrical deco- rations used outdoors are marked for outdoor use. Candle safety These items can ignite or even explode. Always use a flashlight for emergency lighting. Consider using bat- tery-operated flameless can- dles, which can look and smell like real candles. Never leave a burning candle unattended. Extin- guish candles when you go to bed, leave a room, or before leaving the house. Keep candles at least 12 inches away from anything that can burn. Keep candles at least one foot from com- bustibles including cloth- ing, curtains, upholstered furniture, greenery, and decorations. Always use a sturdy non-combustible (metal, glass, or ceramic) candle- holder. If a sturdy noncom- bustible candleholder is not available, the candle can be placed on a noncombustible plate. Place candles out of reach of small children and pets. Avoid candles with items embedded in them such as twigs, flowers, or leaves. Have working smoke alarms on every level of your home (including the basement), in each bedroom, and in the hallway outside each bedroom. If using a woodstove or fireplace, keep it screened at all times. Keep ribbons, boughs, and other decora- tive materials at least three feet away. Never burn wrapping paper in the fireplace or wood stove. Wrapping paper burns at higher temperatures than wood and can cause a chimney fire. Keep combustibles at least three feet from heat sources. Make a home fire escape plan and practice it with your family and any over- night guests. Keep escape routes clear of clutter so you can escape quickly in case of fire. General fire safety Youths charged after chase, crash Four came to Seaside after Clark County home invasion Seaside Signal Police arrested four youths after a short car chase and crash in Seaside that shut down the area east of North Wahanna and Shore Terrace Drive on Monday night. The youths, ages 14 to 17, were in a stolen vehicle and wanted in connection with a robbery and home inva- sion in Vancouver, Washing- ton, according to Sgt. Brent Waddell of the Clark County Sheriff’s office, where they stabbed a 66-year-old man and stole his wallet, cell phone and vehicle. The man was hospital- Google Maps ized with life-threatening injuries. An attempt to locate the suspects was sent out. The youths left Clark County and drove to Sea- side, where a Clatsop County Sheriff’s deputy located the vehicle driving inbound towards Seaside from the Highway 26 junc- tion area. The deputy and Seaside Police officers coordinated to initiate a stop on the vehi- cle when it fled. A pursuit occurred where the suspect vehicle crashed into the for- est/swamp area near the Lei- sure Time/1000 Trails RV resort on 12th Avenue. A Nixle alert issued at about 10:40 p.m. advised residents to stay inside their homes during the search. At about 11:30 p.m., Sea- side police notified the pub- lic that suspects had been apprehended and the area cleared. One of the youths sus- tained minor injuries and was treated and released back to law enforcement. Clark County Major Crimes Unit is investigat- ing and coordinating with Oregon law enforcement agencies. Because of their ages, the names of the youths are being withheld. PUBLIC SAFETY LOG SEASIDE POLICE DEPT. PUBLIC SAFETY LOG Dec. 7 3:56 a.m., 800 block S. Roos- evelt: Emergency medical re- sponse. 11:05 a.m., Indian Beach: Water rescue. 8:16 p.m., !2th and Holladay: Emergency medical response, MVA Hit & Run. 10:22 p.m., 500 block Avenue G: Suspicious circumstances are reported. Dec. 8 2:29 a.m., 500 block Broadway: An intoxicated male report- ed lying in the road is given a courtesy ride home to be re- leased to a responsible adult. 10:11 p.m., 700 block 24th Av- enue: Liquor violations are re- ported. 7:22 a.m., 12th Avenue Bridge: Motor vehicle accident. Police assist another agency. 10:50 p.m., Avenue A and S. Franklin: A person is arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated. 2:12 p.m., 300 block Fifth Av- enue: A missing person is re- ported. Dec. 9 4:33 p.m., Broadway and Wa- hanna: A small dog reported missing is reunited with its owner. 9:25 p.m., 12th: Caller reports for the second time this eve- ning a disturbance in her home. She is advised of options. Dec. 10 12:40 a.m., Outlet Mall: A sub- ject is trespassed indefinitely from the premises. 2:44 a.m., Beach and Avenue K: Suspicious circumstances are reported. Dec. 11 4:48 a.m., 700 block Sixteenth Avenue: A woman reported banging on a neighbor’s door tells police she is trying to re- trieve property from a friend’s home. She is advised to try at a more reasonable hour and warned of disorderly conduct. 9:12 p.m., 1000 block S. Holla- day: Suspicious circumstances are reported. Dec. 12 12:24 a.m., Avenue U: Police are advised of an intoxicated person getting into a vehicle and driving away. After can- vassing the area, police say the subject is unable to be located; Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2020! THUNDER ROAD BAND Awesome Classic Rock & Roll! FROM 9 PM TILL 1 AM ! Prime Rib or Salmon Dinner Only $25* • Served from 5 to 8pm * - Advance ticket purchase ($30 @ the door) First come first served. Dinner guest will be provided with a stamp that entitles them to free party favors & a champagne toast at midnight! NO DINNER? Just Party Favors & Champagne Annual Fundraiser • NO DOOR CHARGE • 21 or older PUBLIC WELCOME • EVERYONE CAN ENJOY! SEASIDE AMERICAN LEGION 1315 Broadway • 503-738-5111 Call To RSVP Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office is advised. sevelt: Emergency medical re- sponse. 2:31 p.m., 1100 block Sec- ond Avenue: Neighbors are trespassed from each other’s property after one accused the other of becoming aggres- sive after being asked to quiet down their dog. Dec. 9 5:56 p.m., 1900 block S. Franklin: Police respond to a request for additional patrols after a transient couple have been repeatedly seen in the area and personal items be- longing to them have been located. Officers have not been able to make contact with subjects. 12:02 a.m., 1100 block N. Roos- evelt: Vehicle fire. Dec. 11 8:17 a.m., Hillside Loop: Emer- gency medical response. Dec. 12 10:11 a.m., S. Holladay Drive: Fire alarm. OREGON STATE POLICE PUBLIC SAFETY LOG SEASIDE FIRE & RESCUE PUBLIC SAFETY LOG Camping trip leads to trouble and towed car Dec. 8 11:09 a.m., 2500 block S. Roo- Happy Holidays On Dec. 13 at 8:11 a.m., on Highway 101 and Avenue U, Jose Luis Sanchez, 36 from San- ta Cruz, California, was stopped for expired California registra- tion. Investigation showed his license to be suspended and he has no insurance. Both he and his passenger, a 27-year-old male from Klamath Falls, were cited for illegal camping. San- chez’s vehicle was impounded and towed by Gary’s Towing. Rollover crash on Highway 103 results in DUII charges On Dec. 13 at 6:42 p.m., Mat- thew Charles Johnson, 52, of Portland, was charged and arrested for DUII, DWS misde- meanor and failure to install IID. Police encountered John- son while responding to a roll- over crash occurring on High- way 103 at MP 7. The driver was injured and his vehicle totaled, blocking a lane of traffic. His vehicle is owned by a 44-year- old male from Seaside who was not on scene. Johnson submit- ted to a breath test, registering a 0.13% B.A.C. The Ford he was driving was towed.
