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Youth Librarian Julie Handyside was recognized for her summer reading program at Seaside Public Library.

Bonamici: ‘It takes a crisis for us to do anything’ By Sayde Moser

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Seaside’s Youth Librarian recognized across the state for reading program By Sayde Moser

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Each year a handful of libraries across the state that participate in the Ready to Read program are recognized for their efforts in summer reading projects.

For 2012, Youth Librarian Julie Handyside received the Best Practices Award for her summer program at Seaside Public Library. “It’s really impressive to demonstrate to the community that we have this level of commitment to the children in this community,” said Library

See BONAMICI, page 3

For an afternoon enjoying wine tasting, elegant treats, live music and complimentary appetizers all while helping the local community, look no further than A Sweet Affair, held Feb. 10 at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center from 2-4:30 p.m. Every penny raised at the seventh annual Sweet Affaire will either help children and adults obtain scholarships to participate in activities offered by Sunset Parks and Recreation District, or help fund community projects spearheaded by the Seaside Rotary Foundation. “It’s a fun, local community event that benefits the scholarship fund,” said SEPRD General Manager Justin Cutler. “The money raised benefits local kids doing local activities and keeps them out of trouble.” Last year SEPRD awarded 297 scholarships, totaling $11,455. Cutler said to qualify for a scholarship, you must be on the free or reduced lunch program at school or bring in other documentation if you’re an adult or senior. “We rarely turn people down,” he said. Tickets for the event are $35, allowing you all the wine and beer tasting and complimentary appetizers from local

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Director Esther Moberg. Handyside has been with the Seaside library for less than a year and started the summer reading program from the ground up. She had been a children’s librarian in Prineville

U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici met with chamber members and representatives from the community last week to address issues and answer their questions. She said it would be unlikely that the Seaside School District would receive Federal help to relocate schools outside the tsunami zone. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Al Smiles noted that the federal government is really good at spending money after a disaster has occurred, and asked the Oregon Democrat why the Federal Emergency Management Agency doesn’t seem to spend much on preventative

Last year’s event raised enough money for 297 scholarships. Photo by Jeremy C. Ruark

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Council hears proposition from Sunset Empire to purchase golf course By Sayde Moser

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Sunset Empire Parks and Recreation District General Manager Justin Cutler has been pounding the pavement the last few weeks, chatting with folks about whether or not they would like to see the park district purchase Seaside Golf Course and maintain it as a public facility. Earlier this week, he spoke with the city council to initiate a conversation with them about the possibilities available to the community at the golf course, which was put on the market in August for $2 million. “We’re anxious to see what you’ve been showing the community,” Mayor Don Larson told Cutler before his presentation. Cutler informed the council that the acquisition of the golf course doesn’t just benefit those winthin the park district. “It’s southern Clatsop County,” he said. “It’s a community decision and it’s a matter of priorities. In order to delineate

what type of priority it is, we need to delineate what type of opportunity there is.” Cutler said he’s met with potential project partners, which included the North Coast Land Conservancy, the Watershed Council, other small business owners and restaurant owners that might be interested in working with the parks department to enhance the property. “There’s more than 100 acres of property so there’s a lot of opportunity out there,” he said. The space is currently zoned for open space, Cutler said, which allows for a golf course, hiking trails and historical significant uses. “Under a conditional use permit you’d be able to develop a camp ground or public park,” he said. “There isn’t any opportunity to develop houses; it’s just not an opportunity out there under current land use. The use out there is very limited.”

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Sunset Empire Parks and Recreation District will decide at their February board meeting what direction to take in regards to purchasing the golf course.

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Embracing the role of Miss Clatsop County Miss Clatsop County 2012 winner Sydney Dufka shares her experiences with pageants and how it prepared her for college By Sayde Moser

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Sydney Dufka of Arch Cape, who was named Miss Clatsop County of 2012, is getting ready to hand over the crown to the next representative of Clatsop County, and she couldn’t be happier with her experience in the pageant. “I wasn’t in it just to win it; it was about the experiences it provided and it was almost a wrapping up of my whole high school experience and my growth in Clatsop County,” said Dufka, who is enrolled at DePaul University in Chicago. “Of course I had hoped I would win, but I had put so much into the competition that I knew it would be worth it no matter what the outcome was.”

Dufka said it’s always important to remember when competing for Miss Clatsop County that the princesses are all looking up to you. Dufka had been nominated Miss Clatsop County’s Outstanding Teen when she was 14 and said she had a great role model in Jessica Hoffman,

While she didn’t place in the Miss Oregon Pageant, Dufka said it was more important to her to have a presence in her own county and be a role model to young girls. Pictured with Miss Clatsop County’s Outstanding Teen of 2012, Giselle Pincetich.

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Miss Clatsop County at that time. “She really represented someone I wanted to be and she was such a role model to me,” she said. “She gave me someone I could look up to and at the time I dreamt that someday I could be that for a little girl.” It was that same desire to be a role model for other young girls and women that encouraged Dufka to give the pageant a try. “It was still so shocking to hear them call my name though,” she recalled. “I was speechless and I just remember thanking God.” The win advanced her to the Miss Oregon Competition with 23 other young women. “They give you about one day to relax before you start preparing for that,” Dufka said. “So basically with that one day you put your crown on and dance around and try to wrap your head around the whole thing and then it’s right into more work for Miss Oregon. It’s like a whirlwind.” Dufka did not make it into the Miss Oregon top ten, but said she still had a wonderful experience. “Just being a part of it and standing there with those 23 other amazing

women and all the others who came before you was really humbling,” she said. “I learned a lot about myself and got scholarship money for school.” But none of that was really the reason she wanted to compete, Dufka said. “I wanted to be a role model and be that title holder in my own county,” she said. “I wanted to do the parades and events right in my own county and touch young girls’ lives.” Dufka said for girls thinking about competing in the pageant, remember that every day of preparation counts. “You can’t not be invested one day because you don’t feel like it,” she said. “And always remember those princesses are looking up to you. As a teenager it’s easy to forget that these girls are watching you, but they are watching and they see everything you do and they want to be just like you... It’s a wonderful experience to know you’re being looked up to and you treat every day knowing you’re somebody’s role model.” Dufka said the power that comes with being a young girl’s role model could help change her life forever. “You have to be the change you want to see,” she said. “It can be just as simple as smiling at her on the street because you know she’s feeling uncertain about herself and the smallest gesture can give her the confidence she needs to take on the world.” Dufka is majoring in costume design with a minor in women’s studies. She said pageants helped her the most by preparing her for interviews. “It taught me how to speak to people and formulate my thoughts which is such a valuable tool,” she said. “People always think about our talents, but you only perform your talent once or twice and you’re always answering questions and talking to people. So it really taught me how to speak and gave me a level of confidence in communicating my

Sydney Dufka was crowned Miss Clatsop County for 2012.

thoughts.” To be accepted into her program at DePaul, Dufka had to withstand an hour long interview with the head of the department. She was one of four chosen out of 150 applicants. What she wishes above all is that people’s perceptions about pageant competitions would change. “It is very easy to think of it as a beauty pageant,” she said. “But for

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Cannon Beach City Council to hear report on feasibility of pedestrian bridge over Ecola Creek By Anthony Rimel

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The Cannon Beach City Council will hear the results of an $8,000 study on the feasibility of building an earthquake safe bridge over Ecola Creek at its February meeting. The council authorized the study last year at the recommendation of the Emergency Preparedness Committee, which proposed that an earthquake safe wooden bridge might provide a cheaper way to allow people in downtown Cannon Beach to evacuate across the bridge before a tsunami. The report, which was completed by the OBEC Consulting Engineers, estimated that the cost of a ten-foot wide timber bridge with a concrete substructure would cost $1,047,050. The report also states that a 12-foot wide pre-stressed concrete slab bridge would cost $1,174,650. The OBEC report says the design criteria for the bridge would comply with Oregon Department of Transportation seismic standards for a “1000 year event.” OBEC writes in their conclusion that they recommend a concrete slab bridge because a timber bridge’s maintenance costs in the long term would likely exceed initial lower cost of the timber bridge. “While future costs and potential long-term rates of return are not easy to quantify, it is clear that most if not all

current savings realized by the city plus some additional funds will ultimately need to be applied to this structure for repairs or replacement in the 75 year life of the timber bridge… Based on the harsh marine environment and the low potential for any long term savings, OBEC recommends the precast concrete superstructure bridge be constructed,” said the report. Last summer, when the study was authorized, Emergency Preparedness Committee member Les Weirson said he thought an earthquake safe wooden bridge could be built for as little as $600,000. At the Jan. 25 meeting of the Emergency Preparedness Committee Weirson, a retired engineer, questioned some of the costs listed in the report, including $50,000 for a temporary work bridge, which he said would not be necessary because of how close the pedestrian bridge would be to the existing Fir Street Bridge. He also said he thought their estimates for the design engineering might be high. The $348,000 OBEC included in their estimate for the cost of the timber bridge’s design is 33.2 percent of their estimate for the total cost. Weirson also asked whether all of the $144,600 OBEC had budgeted for “contingencies” was necessary. City Manager Rich Mays said the contingency was necessary because in his experience two-thirds of public

Seaside Police Blotter Jan. 21 – 4:57 p.m., 900 blk 3rd Ave., officer responded and advised civil issues regarding roommate moving out; 6:01 p.m., 1100 blk S Downing, officer responded to report of theft and advised daughter of complainant allowed persons to take items. No crime; 6:23 p.m., 800 blk Ave. C, officer responded and picked up mountain bike left in the middle of roadway; 7:57 p.m., 300 blk Broadway, officer responded to report male subject urinating on side of building. Officer contacted subjects and all denied any urinating on building.

works projects go over budget. Mays also said the city doesn’t have the money for the bridge in its budget, and the city would need to pass a ballot initiative to fund it. He also said the committee should consider how many things they could do for the same amount of money. According to Mays, the city has been setting money aside to replace the Fir Street Bridge, which is expected to fail in an earthquake. The likely failure of the existing bridge means that downtown Cannon Beach, including both the Cannon Beach Conference Center and Cannon Beach Elementary, has a much longer evacuation route to high ground. Mays said the cost of a replacement for the Fir Street Bridge is estimated to be $2.5 million. The Emergency Preparedness Committee voted to “continue to support” the concept of a bridge for people to evacuate over. Any decisions regarding the bridge would be made by the city council. Weirson has said in the past that he believes a bridge over the creek that would survive an earthquake could save as many as 500-600 lives. “The main thing for the committee for the last three years has been getting people across Ecola Creek,” he said. A discussion of the bridge study will be on the agenda for the Feb. 5 Cannon Beach City Council meeting, and OBEC representatives will be on hand to answer the council’s questions.

Jan. 22 – 4:54 a.m., Ave C/ 101, officer contacted owner of a suspicious vehicle. Owner was inside the picture framing business doing some work, nothing suspicious; 7:45 p.m., Beach, Request for welfare check on possible suicidal person on the beach. Officer responded, but was unable to locate the person; 7:52 p.m., 200 blk 5th Ave., Intoxicated female reporting boyfriend assaulted her. Neighbors report nothing new happened since earlier report to police this afternoon. Case taken at that time. Suspect has not returned since then. Complainant provided with Women’s Resource information; 8:52 p.m., 500 blk S Columbia, 911 caller reporting unwanted female subject refusing to leave property. Female was gone upon officers arrival, and they were unable to locate her in the area; 11:13 p.m., 2100 blk Columbia, Anonymous report of a lot of yelling in the apartments. Officers contacted two people whom may have possibly been involved in a verbal altercation nothing physical. Jan. 23 – 12:01 a.m., Ave. A/Holladay, Report of an intoxicated male acting strangely. Hitting windows of business with a stick; 3:49 p.m., Broadway, Complaint of kids crossing without a crosswalk and causing complainant to slam on brakes. Juveniles then yelled, cursed and threatened driver. Officer searched the area, but was unable to locate the kids; 6:49 p.m., 900 blk Ave. S, Noise complaint from neighboring apartment. Officers arrived and advised tenant of complaint. He turned the music down.

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n Bonamici From page 1 measures. “We’re talking about moving the schools out of the inundation zone, which would cost pennies compared to the billions of dollars being poured into relief efforts after Hurricane Sandy, so why can’t the federal government help out here as well?” he asked. “The federal government tends to work in crisis mode,” answered Bonamici. “It takes a crisis for us to do anything, which is unfortunate.” She added that the way the funding is structured, it doesn’t apply to pre-emptive measures. “I’m looking to find a way, but it’s challenging,” she said. “Right now the funding is written for something repaired, not preventative.” Bonamici said she’s working to change the requirements for such funding but added, “It’s takes a long time to change the federal government.” She continued to answer more pointed questions, unveiling several different governmental systems she referred to as “broken.” When asked about supporting laws that ban guns, Bonamici said she supports the Second Amendment, but added she would like to see mandatory background checks to purchase a gun. “Right now only a handful of states require that background check,” she said. “Unless we have nation-wide background checks, we’re

“Seaside is fortunate to have such an incredible city manager.” Mayor Don Larson

he leads. It is to his credit that Seaside is in very good financial shape.” Larson added that Winstanley knows just about everything there is to know about fiscal management and always puts together a thoughtful budstill going to have a problem.” But it’s not just about background checks, she said. “More access to mental health services is a significant part of this,” she said. Bonamici said she would support legislation that limited high capacity magazines and that the prospects of such legislation were moving forward. “We’re looking at reasonable ways to keep the community safer,” she said. “We can make common sense changes that respect and uphold the Second Amendment and keep our community safer.” When asked about rising health care costs, especially the significant difference in price for prescription medication versus over-the-counter options, she agreed it was a major problem. “The more we can expand access to affordable healthcare, the more we can drive down costs long term,” she said, but added that pharmacies keep their prices high to subsidize the cost of research and development of new drugs. “They spend millions every year developing new drugs that aren’t always successful, so they need those drugs they know are successful to subsidize the risks they take,” she said. “It really is a broken system.” When asked if Medicare and Social Security would swamp the entire budget, Bonamici said there are very different ideas on how to solve that problem. “Social Security is on a more sustainable path than Medicare,” she said. “The proposal right now is to ei-

get, guiding the budget committee to understand the city budget. “He does well in keeping our council informed in what other jurisdictions are doing and how we can work together,” Larson said. “Under his leadership, we as a city council and with our department heads, we do more we feel than most people around us. Seaside is fortunate to have such an incredible city manager.” The council did find one area where they feel Winstanley is overworked. Currently he serves as city manager, three-fourths of

the human resources person as well as the financial manager. “He’s going three and two and three-quarter jobs,” Mayor Larson told the council. “That is extremely difficult, but he’s doing it.” But, he added that the council of seven people have total confidence in his performance as city manager. “We are extremely fortunate and blessed to have Mark here,” he said. “Also as a council we’re extremely happy to be a part of the government of the city of Seaside. It’s a great place to be.”

Jan. 24 – 12:08 a.m., 400 blk S Roosevelt, Report of people living in their vehicle on the premises for the past 2 weeks. Subject warned for unlawful lodging; 1:04 a.m., 1200 blk S Wahanna Rd., Report of a vehicle playing loud music and a male singing to it. Subjects advised about the noise. Moving it inside for the night; 9:24 p.m., SB 101, Report of possible intoxicated driver - varying speeds, crossing lines. Officer conducted traffic stop. Driver not impaired, but using cell phone and GPS because he was lost driving from Seattle; 10:47 p.m., 2100 blk S Franklin, Noise complaint about people banging on the walls and stomping. All parties involved called in complaining about each other. Jan. 25 – 10:28 a.m., South of 12th St. Bridge, caller reporting a deceased cat on the river bank. Officer located and disposed

“People think we spend too much time arguing and that’s just a waste of time, but the big issues deserve to be talked through so that at the end we can have a solution, not just kick the can down the road.” Susan Bonamici

ther increase the cap on when you stop paying into Social Security, or eliminate it all together.” Medicare is a different situation. “We’re looking at what we can do to reduce Medicare costs,” she said. “There are lots of different proposals but we know we need to rein in those costs and crack down on fraud.” “There are conversations happening in Congress to address the need for immigration reform,” Bonamici added. “It’s a broken system on so many levels.” She said that people from other countries come to the U.S. for educational purposes, but then are sent back

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Jan. 27 – 12:06 a.m., 400 blk N Prom, caller reported a suspicious male. Officer responded and met with a male known to them. He was not causing any problems but agreed to return home for the night; 1:50 a.m., 200 blk Broadway, an anonymous caller reported a bar was over-serving and serving alcohol to minors. Officer responded and determined that the complaint was unfounded; 4:59 a.m., 700 blk S Columbia, caller reported his wife outside causing a disturbance. Officer responded, intoxicated female agreed to go in for the night. No crime; 7:20 p.m., 300 blk S Wahanna, officer responded to report of dog hit by vehicle. Owner of dog arrived and took possession of dog.

and Senate have a lot of time off. “It’s true we’re only in the Capitol a limited number of days, but when we’re not there we are working in our districts,” she said. “People think we spend too much time arguing and that’s just a waste of time, but the big issues deserve to be talked through so that at the end we can have a solution, not just kick the can down the road... My colleges and I are dedicated and believe in what we’re doing.” She said she’s continuing to find partners across the aisle who work with her on resolving some of

these issues. “That’s how we’re going to get things done,” she said, “by perpetuating partnerships.” She said in Congress there aren’t many opportunities to get to know each other, adding that Democrats and Republicans are very segregated. “It shouldn’t be that way,” she said. “We can do better than that; we owe it to the public.” Bonamici invites and encourages feedback from the public. To contact her, visit her website, bonamici. house.gov.

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Jan. 26 – 2:33 a.m., Safeway, officer issued a verbal warning for no bicycle light; 3:44 a.m., 100 blk 11th Ave., Verbal disturbance. Officers made contact verbal disturbance only. Female does not want to press charges for broken mailbox; 12:39 p.m., 2600 blk N Roosevelt, caller reporting suspicious male in the area requesting a drive through by officer. Officer advised no suspicious males in the area; 1:43 p.m., 300 blk Broadway, caller reporting suspicious male subject in the area. Officer spoke with person that had spoken with male and male is now gone from the area; 4:42 p.m., 1500 blk S Roosevelt, officer responded to report of suspicious male in the area. Officer contacted subject who stated he would quit singing as loud as he has been and he was practicing his breathing exercises; 5:16 p.m., 300 blk S Roosevelt Dr., officer responded to report of possible sighting of missing person. Officer responded and contacted person who was not the missing person; 5:34 p.m., Roosevelt/10, officer contacted and warned subject regarding open container; 6:53 p.m., 900 blk Ave. S, officer responded to report of drug use with children being present. Officer advised no children present and no signs of drug use; 8:23 p.m., 7th/Prom, caller reporting erratic driver, officer advised unable to locate; 10:14 p.m., 2500 blk Queen, multiple callers called 911 to report possible gunshots in the area. Officers responded and searched the area but did not locate any gunfire or fireworks in the area.

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City Manager Mark Winstanley received a glowing review last week from the Seaside City Council, who met in executive session to review his performance. When the council reconvened in open session, Mayor Don Larson said they were very fortunate to have Winstanley as the city manager. “No question about that,” he added. “Mark is well versed in the effective management of our city’s affairs,” he said. “He definitely keeps Seaside on track both directly and through the staff

of cat; 5:30 p.m., 1900 blk Spruce Dr., Report of suspicious female driving by slowly taking pictures of her. Officer was unable to locate the vehicle. Advised complainant that officers will conduct extra patrols in the area; 5:40 p.m., 200 blk N Downing, Caller reporting verbally belligerent tenant who was being evicted. Officer arrived, subject finished packing belongings and left in a cab; 7:18 p.m., Halladay/ Ave. G, Caller reported being followed around town by someone in pick-up. Officer located driver, who was enroute to get dinner when he changed his mind and went home. Officer advised complainant; 11:52 p.m., 500 blk S Roosevelt, caller reported a disturbance in the parking lot. Officer responded and found some juveniles singing and playing around.

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Viewpoints Elks essay winners announced Each year Elks offer an essay contest to grade school students. This year the topic was “What do I feel when I hear the National Anthem.” The contest inspires children to think about the struggle for freedom and their role as American citizens. Excellent essays were submitted by Gearhart Elementary School fifth graders Margaret Blaser, Levi Card

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HAM RADIO BREAKFAST: 8 a.m. at Finn’s. (503) 738-9692. SDDA BREAKFAST MEETING: 8:30 a.m., Pig N’ Pancake. Speaker, Laurie Oxley, SDDA Annual Membership Meeting. PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Seaside Civic and Convention Center, 415 First Ave, (503) 738-8585. FREE JUKEBOX: 6 – 8 p.m. Seaside American Legion Post 99, 1315 Broadway. (503) 738 – 5111.

FRIDAY | FEB. 1

CHAMBER BREAKFAST MEETING: 8:30 a.m. at Twisted Fish. Guests, AAUW- WINGS. SEASIDE DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB: 1-5 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center 1225 Ave. A. (503) 738-7817. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 6 p.m., 715 Third Ave., Narcotics Anonymous Help-Line (503) 717-3702. KARAOKE: 9 p.m., Seaside American Legion Post 99, 1315 Broadway. (503) 738 – 5111.

SATURDAY | FEB. 2

DUPLICATE BRIDGE: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, (503) 738-7817. FAMILY STORY TIME: 11 a.m. Seaside Library at 1131 Broadway. (503) 738-6742. BINGO: 5 p.m., Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church Parish Hall at First Avenue and Columbia Street in Seaside. FREE WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE SEMINAR: 5 - 6:30 p.m., Seaside Jiu Jitsu Academy, 1601 S. Roosevelt. (503) 738-4080. ART WALK: 5 - 7 p.m., Gearhart and Seaside locations, maps are available at the Seaside Chamber of Commerce, 7 N Roosevelt Dr. (503) 738-6391.

and David Toyooka. The essay submitted by Margaret Blaser was chosen as the first place winner and she received a $75 award. Second place went to Levi Card who received a $25 award. David Toyooka received a participation certificate. All three essays were submitted to the NW District Contest and if chosen as winners at that level, the essays will be submitted to the State competition.

MISS CLATSOP COUNTY PAGEANT: 7 p.m., Seaside Civic and Convention Center, 415 First Ave.

SUNDAY | FEB. 3

BREAKFAST: 9 -11:30 a.m. American Legion Post 99 at 1315 Broadway, Seaside. FREE SUPPERS: 3 p.m. Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church at 120 Oceanway in Seaside. (503) 738-6161.

MONDAY | FEB. 4

NOCHLERS PINOCHLE: 1:30 - 4 p.m. at the Bob Chisholm Community Center at 1225 Ave. A. (503) 738-7393. ALCOHOL ANONYMOUS MEETING: Beginners meeting 5:30 p.m. 715 3rd St. Seaside. (503) 738-5511. TEXAS HOLD’EM: Seaside American Legion Post 99, 1315 Broadway. (503) 738 – 5111.

TUESDAY | FEB. 5

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 11:30 a.m. The Lodge at 12th and Holladay 6 p.m. at 715 Third Ave. Help-Line (503) 717-3702. TEEN EVENT: FROG AND TOAD MOVIE PREMIERE: 3:30 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway St., (503) 738-6742.

WEDNESDAY | FEB. 6

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 11:30 a.m. The Lodge at 12th and Holladay 6 p.m. at 715 Third Ave. Help-Line (503) 717-3702. BINGO: 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 99. 1315 Broadway in Seaside. (503) 738 – 5111.

MISC. MEETINGS:

SEASIDE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION MEETING: Meets every Thursday, 8:30 a.m. at the Pig ‘N Pancake. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: Meets monthly on the third Tuesday from 1:30-3 p.m. at the NW Senior and Disability Services at 2002 SE Chokeberry Ave. Warrenton. (503) 738-6412. SEASIDE LIONS: Second Monday each month. (503) 738-7693. DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT GROUP meets 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m. the third Sunday of each month at the Seaside Library. (503) 791-7559. SENIOR LUNCH: Mon-Fri 11:45 a.m. at the Seaside Senior Center at 1225 Ave. A. (503) 738-7393. HAM RADIO: Second Saturday of each month. (503) 738-9692. NORTHWEST OREGON HOUSING AUTHORITY (NOHA) regular meeting will be held at 10 a.m. on Feb. 7 at the NOHA office, 147 S. Main Ave., Warrenton, OR 97146. For agenda items, please call NOHA at (503) 8610119, Extension 112.

Mother and son team write compelling mystery novels for the mystery lover I enjoy reading mysteries, ing soldier who asks her to set things right. The backdrop of especially when I can find a having to nurse in the middle good series where each book is more compelling than the of wartime at the beginning next. One of my of the twentieth favorite mystery aucentury gives a historical depth to thors is the mother these novels. and son team of Caroline Charles So far there are and Todd. They three books in the have written two Bess Crawford series, with the intriguing mystery series. In their newpromise of more est series, the Bess to come from the Crawford series, the prolific duo. The heroine Bess lives Todds have also written a holiday in England and is tale titled “the the daughter of a soldier. She signs Walnut Tree” about Esther Moberg up to go overseas as an entitled young a nurse during the Scottish woman Great War. (who knows Bess Crawford) Her main care is for the who finds her life turned sick and wounded but in the upside down with the start of first book, “A Duty to the the war. While Bess Crawford does not figure in this story, Dead,” she finds herself embroiled in a mystery that she this perspective of a young has to solve in order to find woman who is entitled and rest from the pleading of a dy- protected yet wants to do her

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a man full of doubts and struggles yet full of integrity and capacity for growth is revealed. To Ian, the man he killed in the war is still alive, and often helps him as he solves mysteries in his capacity as inspector. Disliked by his colleagues and struggling with his demons, the authors have created in Inspector Rutledge a fragile and damaged man who is likeable in his struggle to recapture a sense of normalcy in his life. I enjoy both of these series although I found the Ian Rutledge series to be far more compellingly layered and unique. The first book in the Rutledge series is titled “A Test of Wills.” The latest book in this series, “Proof of Guilt” will be available after Jan.29 at the Seaside Library. Both series are available at the Seaside Public Library. Esther Moberg is director of the Seaside Library.

The importance of Vitamin D in keeping you healthy at a rate only about 20 percent that of Your best defense against influenza, by far, is to get the flu vaccine. Washing younger adults.” Vitamin D has anti-inflammatory hands, a healthy diet and lifestyle are effects, may improve vaccine response, also important. and is important for the response of But after that, a growing body of reimmune and epithelial or “barrier cells” search suggests the next best thing you should consider for the prevention of flu in the lungs. Without adequate vitamin and other upper respiratory infections is D, these cells don’t adequately express cathelicidin, an antimicrobial peptide to make sure you have adequate levels gene. Laboratory studies have shown of vitamin D. Most Americans do not. As one of the worst flu seasons in re- that this antimicrobial peptide reduced both infection and inflammation, and cent years spreads its misery across the nation, experts in the Linus protected mice against an Pauling Institute at Oregon influenza challenge. State University say that more Many studies have been people may want to get their done, both in the laboratory Adrian Gombart blood levels of vitamin D and in clinical trials, and some checked. If too low, they could have conflicting results. One consider supplements to reach optimal explanation may be that some study parlevels of this “sunshine vitamin” that ticipants already had adequate levels of both laboratory and epidemiological vitamin D. If you aren’t deficient in this studies suggest can help reduce respiranutrient, adding more to your diet isn’t tory infection. going to offer much benefit. We still The winter cold and flu season corneed more well-designed clinical trials responds – perhaps by coincidence, with a vitamin D deficient population. perhaps not – with the time of year Many scientists believe that at least when most people also get the least sun 32 nanograms per milliliter of vitamin exposure and, as a result, drop to their D in the blood is a reasonable minilowest levels of vitamin D. It can be dif- mum, Gombart said, and some research ficult in winter to get adequate vitamin has found increased protection against D from diet alone. upper respiratory infection in people Vitamin D affects a wide range of with levels around 38 ng/ml. But the immune functions, both innate and level now considered insufficient, based adaptive, that can help a person recogprimarily on bone health rather than other health outcomes, is less than 20 nize and respond to both bacteria and viruses, not just the flu but many others. ng/ml. The number of people in the U.S. The official RDA for vitamin D was with insufficient levels of vitamin D is recently raised, and is now 600 IU daily probably above 60 percent, especially in for most adults, 800 IU for the elderly. the northern states, most of Europe and An intake of 2,000 IU per day for all all of Canada. This problem is critical adults and 400 IU for children should in the elderly, who may get little of it in get most people to a blood level of 32 their diets, don’t get outside as much, ng/ml or higher. But this is difficult to and synthesize vitamin D from sunshine achieve through diet alone – a cup of

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vitamin D fortified milk, for example, has about 100 IU. Historically, studies about adequate vitamin D were focused on bone health, including overt deficiency diseases such as rickets. Scientists now understand this vitamin plays a much larger role in many physiologic functions, especially an appropriate immune response. There are estimates that one billion people around the world may be deficient, mostly in the temperate zones and higher latitudes, and any population with darker skin color also faces higher risk. Some experts say that in the U.S. more than 90 percent of black, Hispanic and Asian populations have insufficient levels. The primary source of this fatsoluble nutrient is a metabolic response to UV-B radiation in sunshine. Diet plays only a limited role. The regulation of cathelicidin by vitamin D, which I discovered, is a unique biological pathway that can help explain vitamin D’s multiple roles in immune function. This pathway exists only in two groups of animals – humans and non-human primates. Its importance for their immune response against infection is highlighted by its conservation through millions of years of separate evolution. Adrian Gombart, an associate professor in the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University, is an expert on vitamin D and the immune system. The Linus Pauling Institute at OSU is a world leader in the study of micronutrients and their role in promoting optimum health or preventing and treating disease. Major areas of research include heart disease, cancer, aging and neurodegenerative disease.

The inaugural parade is always the most enjoyable to watch

It was interesting to see seems to encourage drivers Mr. Cox of recent notoriety, to toss in something else spoken of on Fox News to keep it company until one Monday as a there’s a real mess resident of Astoria. again. Help! The Chamber of ComIn this area, even merce doesn’t look adverse publicity makes your ears so hot either. twitch. The spelling Somehow, we problems in last can’t stay tidy all week’s column Rosemary Cecilia Gallinger tion to follow. were pretty obvithe time. I find it more and more ous, for which I Rosemary Cecilia GallSCENE Ted A. Haines difficult as I get apologize. Joan’s inger, 89, passed away on older. The ditch is in Mission AND HEARD home Oct. 14, 2012. Ted A. Haines, formerly areas between 12th Viejo and her last CLAIRE LOVELL Funeral Mass Saturday, of Seaside, passed away and 14th Avenues name may not be Feb. 2, 2013 at 11 a.m. Jan. 26, 2013 in Montesano, are filling up again spelled correctly, at our Lady of Victory WA after a brief battle with with debris. One piece of either. Sorry. Catholic Church. Recepcancer. junk along the highway I watched most of the inaugural on Monday with the parade, as always, the most enjoyable. My Published weekly by Country Media, Inc. at favorites were the march1555 N. Roosevelts, Seaside, OR 97138; ing bands - especially the Telephone: (503) 738-5561 revolutionary clad men who email: smoser@countrymedia.net USPS 487-560 played fifes and drums. When they turned snappily STAFF toward the President as LETTER POLICY Editor: Sayde Moser they passed on the parade The Seaside Signal welcomes letters to the ediroute, I was reminded of Reporters: Felicia Struve, Anthony Rimel tor. The deadline to submit letters is noon Monday that old D.I. Instructor’s Production Manager: Susan Pengelly prior to publication. Letters must be 350 words or advice: “When I say ‘eyes less. All letters must be signed by the author and Graphic Designers: Stephania Baumgart, Rita Reed right’ I want to hear those include a telephone number for verification. We Director of Sales: Don Patterson eyeballs click!” (Where did also respectfully request that submissions be limSales Associate: Howard Shippey that come from?) Every ited to one letter to the editor per month. Send letSports Photographer: Jeff Ter Har precision move they made, ters to P.O. Box 848, Seaside, OR 97138, drop such as swinging a hat Circulation Manager: Lora Ressler them off at 1555 N. Roosevelt Dr. or fax to (503) toward the reviewing stand, 738-9285. Letters may also be emailed to Contributing Writers: Claire Lovell, Jon Rahl, Teresa Brown, smoser@countrymedia.net. Darren Gooch, Reita Fackerell, Dr. Phyllis Ritchie, Esther Moberg

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part to help during the war gives perspective in a fictionalized account of history. The other series the Todd team writes, and my personal favorite, is the Inspector Ian Rutledge series. It is quite unique in that Inspector Ian Rutledge is haunted by the ghost and memories of a man he killed while leading a regiment of soldiers in the Great War. His subordinate refused to fight, and as the commanding officer, it was up to Rutledge to deliver the killing shot, even though he himself wished to give up as well. His curse is the burden of living with this for the rest of his life. The stories in this series are set in post-war England and Wales. Through Ian’s experiences and recollections as he tries to put himself together while still suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, the character of

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had a special significance. I love everything military, especially their drills. I think they’re the best in the world, hip hip! Everyone kept saying “our democracy.” While we try to do things in a democratic way, our form of government, as you know, is a Constitutional Republic - we hire people who represent our beliefs. Ah, well. There’s so much kissing in Washington, especially from the President. I always thought that was one of his favorite perks. I hope nobody had the flu. It gave me another inspiration - “A kiss on the hand can be quite continental but diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” With all those limos and other vehicles in the inaugural parade, I wonder if anyone worried about gas prices. At the inaugural ball, the red dress for the First Lady was gorgeous. I would suggest that someone goes to Washington to teach a few dance lessons. For the main players, it seemed to be walkin’ around time. I expected spectacular. The President must have quit smoking. He chewed

gum so enthusiastically. Maybe somebody told him gum chewing makes you smarter than those who don’t (as a chewer myself, I’ve always know that, ha.) It continues to amaze me how far Elizabeth Smith has come back from the neurological disorder which affected her ability to use her hands. Liz, known to some really old time Seasiders as Betty Mae Allen, is a fabulous pianist and once played the organ at our church with verve and panache. She was sidelined for quite awhile after surgery to correct the problem, but gradually, with lots of painful practice and various devices to assist positioning her hands, she began to heal and a great portion of her talent has returned. Liz is our substitute pianist and also plays for funerals and special events. We’re so lucky to have her. Quip: If you have a very good reason to steal something from someone, I’d call that ‘robbable cause.’ Claire Lovell lives in Seaside and can be reached at (503) 738-7215.

Letter to the Editor

On Buying a Golf Course I like to say I’m a common sense guy. Now if someone wants to sell a golf course that’s going to show up as $70,000 in the hole every year, I would not spend $2 million of someone else’s

money on it, unless I really hated them. Also I am guessing land use is limited, in that to put in a subdivision the cost to add water, sewer and the matter of the U Street bridge would make it cost prohibitive. Wanting $2 million and

getting it may be different. Lets not purchase a problem. If we have $2 million plus to spend, lets give each property owner a $4,000 credit to paint their homes or business. Bill Fitzpatrick Seaside

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Super Saturday Event at Clatsop County Fairground Come to the fun-filled Super Saturday Event at the Clatsop County Fairground for handson activities that you’ll enjoy, while learning what 4-H has to offer the youth throughout Clatsop County. The free workshop is

open to all 4-H and non4-H youth and will be held Feb. 2 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Youth in grades K-3 will have fun doing various crafts, games and art projects to enjoy and take home. Older youth, in grades 4-12, will be able

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He said that number might need to be adjusted after talking to some country clubs who have driving ranges and see very limited use on them. “We might need to fine tune those numbers down a bit based on our understanding of the weather and what we’ve heard from some country clubs,” he said. Cutler said one of the biggest issues with the property is the lack of parking and the cost of maintaining it. “We can’t afford to operate it without generating some revenue, so how do we monetize this site to bring in revenue to maintain the property?” He said they’ve identified several funding opportunities to purchase the property and they are tossing around ideas of how to maintain it and generate revenue, which might include leasing part of the property to offer adventure type activities, archery, paint balling or something else entirely. “I love the idea,” said Councilor Dana Philips, “But in this county especially we’ve seen things that you can purchase, get it up and running, but it’s the maintaining that really causes issues.” “That’s the big unknown,” agreed Cutler. “How do we get enough groups together to

Course From page 1 Cutler added the park district wants to do something unique and different for Seaside. “Walking trails are really key,” he told the council. “We find that walking is the most preferred form of recreation in any community across the country. Think of Sun River; they’re known for their trails, so it also creates a destination as well.” He said any opportunities that arise from purchasing the property are all potential and there would be time for an extensive public process of what uses the community would like to see out there. He said so far he’s heard from several people who would like to see a driving range out there. “Unfortunately it would only be 140 yards,” he said. “So it would be fairly small.” But he added that based on the feasibility study done in November, a driving range could potentially generate $50,000 in revenue by year five.

n Reading From page 1 before coming to Seaside and also worked as a school librarian in Hillsboro. “We didn’t have a summer service like this here before Julia started this one, so to get this award on the first year is quite amazing,” Moberg said. Libraries who qualify for the Ready to Read grant and facilitate summer reading programs that have been effective in achieving the goals of the grant are eligible for the award. The criteria includes promoting partnerships in and out of the library, designing a program

that can be replicated in other libraries and enhancing current library services. Four or five libraries a year meet these requirements and are recognized as one of the Best Practice Libraries. “The main goal of the grant is to get children ready to read before they enroll in school and to help them retain the information they learned during the school year over the summer months,” Moberg said. “The idea is to keep children reading, keep them engaged and give them something to do that is productive to their learning.” Handyside partnered with Seaside Heights Elementary School to reinstate a summer reading academy for their third

to attend various classes, from shotgun, games, fitness, quilting, dog agility, fish prints (with real fish), archery, rocketry, art, food and even some critters on hand. Dress in layers and wear warm/comfortable shoes for cold/wet weather

and physical activities, as there will be some activities held in outside venues. Donations of non-perishable food for the Clatsop County Food Bank are appreciated in lieu of paying a fee for the event. Lunch is available for $4

Jan. 31. 4-H is an OSU program that offers its programs equally to all people in grades K-12. For more information about 4-H membership or 4-H leadership, call the Clatsop County Extension office at (503) 325-8573.

maintain it and operate it?” He added that since he’s been making his presentation and talking to people, the consensus seems to be that people do want to see golf remain out there. “Our study showed it’s losing $70,000 a year currently, but maybe that’s more a consequence of mismanagement rather than reality,” he said.

Currently, Cutler said the district has no knowledge about operating a golf course. “Nor do we claim to,” he said, adding that they would work with a local partner to manage the nine-hole golf course and possibly the restaurant as well, if it was decided to keep the property as a golf course. Councilor Tita Montero voiced her concern about the four months out of the

year that a portion of the golf course is flooded and unusable. “I don’t think those four months are going to change, so the use of the park for those months is going to be just as unusable as it is currently for golf,” she said. “So I like that you’re looking at other alternatives to golf, possibly indoor facilities.” Cutler said one of the

unfortunate things in the way grant funds are structured is that it’s easy to get money to buy land, but not so easy to get money to build facilities. “I can get money all day long to buy things, but to get money to build a facility like tennis courts or a skating rink, things our community really needs, is difficult and frustrating.” Councilor Jay Barber pointed out that money for the acquisition will not affect the district’s current tax base. “It’s all going to be grant funding,” Cutler said. “The local government grant pool through the lottery fund is our biggest chance of securing upwards of $750,000 and that will either make or break this proposal.” He stated that trails, conservation and providing access for kids to enjoy nature and local waterways are important requirements to obtain that funding. “I think developing a community proposal around that and recognizing we need to work with our funders will broaden our chances” he said. SEPRD will determine what direction they want to go at their next board meeting in February. They are accepting comments and feedback from the community before and during that meeting.

graders who were reading below grade level. “Students who fall below what is considered grade-level reading in the third grade are more likely to drop out of high school, not go onto college or just really struggle their entire time in school,” Handyside said. “So it was a great opportunity to take three weeks and surround these kids with books, and fun and support.” Twenty-four children were invited to participate in the program and Handyside said they had a 90 percent participation rate. Several of those students had never been to the library and got library cards

for the first time. Three teachers and one assistant participated to offer more one-on-one help that the students don’t always get during the school year. “Summer reading programs are really the heart of public libraries,” Handyside said. “It’s a great opportunity for kids to pick out what they want to read and keep up on their reading skills while they’re out of school.” She said she’s invited Seaside Heights to participate in the program again next year and hopes it will fit into their budget and schedule. She added that a similar model

of working with the schools could be implemented in other libraries and winning the Best Practices Award will bring awareness to the idea. “Ready to Read libraries are a really good way to reach other libraries who try to do unique things and in this day and age it’s important to spread our resources and work together as a community,” said Handyside. “The Best Practice Award shows that you’re trying to stay ahead of the curb, be proactive in the children’s learning and serve the community,” added Moberg. Libraries get 86 cents per

child 0-14 years of age with a minimum grant of $1,000. All legally established public libraries in Oregon are eligible to apply and grants average around $4,500. The Seaside Public Library was awarded a $1,000 grant to create incentives and provide services for summer reading. Fifty seven other libraries also received the minimum grant of the 129 who applied for Ready to Read grants. Fifty three percent of these libraries are providing services that meet the criteria for best practices in library youth services, serving 566,344 children in total.

Before purchasing the golf course, the parks district will have it appraised. It is currently listed at $2 million.

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2012 community flower basket program seeking donations For 17 years The Community Flower Basket Program has brightened Seaside’s downtown streets with dozens of beautiful hanging baskets filled with vibrantly colored flowers. “Every year we receive many comments on how pretty they are and how much they add beauty and charm to the downtown area,” said SDDA Executive Director Laurie Oxley. Sixty-one hanging baskets are delivered each year in May to decorate downtown until September, when they are taken down. But while the baskets are beautiful to look at, there are expenses that go along with having them grace the city streets. “The cost to purchase and maintain each basket for the summer is approximately $300,” Oxley said. “We truly appreciate the community’s past support and hope they that you will once again join the Seaside Downtown Development Association for the 18th year of showing our pride in our community.” Donations can be made year round and the Seaside Signal will publish the names of all contributors, listing them separately under the appropriate sponsor

Dave Butler, of Wine Works Oregon, pours a glass of wine for Gregg and Laura Freedman of Cannon Beach during last year’s Sweet Affaire.

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Sixty-one baskets adorn the downtown area every year from May through September. category. These categories include supporter (donations of $10-$199), patron ($200 or more), sponsor ($500 or more) and major sponsor

($1,000 or more.) Donors will also be listed in the downtown information Kiosk, located in Downing Park on Broadway. “It’s a great way to let visitors know that our residents and businesses care about making downtown Seaside a beautiful and vital place to visit,” said Oxley. Donations can be mailed to Community Flower Baskets, c/o SDDA, PO Box 133, Seaside, OR 97138.

restaurants that you can eat. The donated beverages and treats come from different businesses in Astoria, Seaside, Cannon Beach and other parts of the North Coast, including Norma’s Ocean Diner, Dooger’s Seafood and Grill, Fort George Brewing Co., Bruce’s Candy Kitchen, Baked Alaska, Twisted Fish, Beer & Wine Haus, Oregon Fine Foods and many more. “It’s a really unique event that goes toward such a positive cause,” said Cutler. “It helps the kids be able to access our facilities and keeps them occupied and healthy.” Cutler is hoping at least 300 people show up. The goal is to raise $10,000 through ticket sales and both live and silent auctions. Last year just over 225 tickets were sold and the event raised $8,000. The money is split between SEPRD

and the Seaside Rotary Foundation, which has partnered for the event going on three years now. Every year the Rotary Foundation spends $20,000 locally on programs that benefit youth and seniors in the community. “It’s been a really good match for us so far and we’ve enjoyed our partnership with Sunset,” said Rotary Director Bob Gross. “It benefits both programs and helps each one provide valuable activities for the community.” All auction items have been donated and this year, a lucky winner can even win a date with Cutler himself. The dinner for two at Guido & Vito’s starts when Cutler picks the winner up in a classic car, dressed in his best suit. “It will be a lot of fun and it’s going for a good cause,” said Cutler. “It’s flattering someone recommended it.” Tickets are available at Sunset Pool, 1140 Broadway or at sunsetempire.com. For more information, call (503) 7383311.

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