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About The daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1961-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 3, 2015)
2015 astoria 2015 regatta Dignitaries 2015 astoria regatta 2015 astoria regatta regatta co-PrESIDENT Kevin Leahy co-PrESIDENT Kathy Koppen Dean Kevin Leahy is a fourth-generation Astorian. He graduated from Astoria High School, attended Clatsop Community College and graduated from Oregon State University with his Bachelor of Science in business administration. Kevin is the executive director of Clatsop Economic Development Resources, Clatsop County’s economic development organization, and the Clatsop Community College Small Business Development Center. Kevin has life-long memories of the Astoria Regatta Festival, from participating in the Regatta Junior Parade at age 4 to spending each August with his three siblings and his father watching his mother Dolores “Dee” Leahy lead the Anchor Club in procession as the drill leader for 60 women for this service organization, which was formed to support the Astoria Regatta Festival. Kevin is honoring the memory of his mom’s 41 years of service to the Anchor Club this year as co-president of the 2015 Astoria Regatta Festival and was recently knighted by the Royal Rosarians. He selected the Dolores rose as his ceremonial rose. Kevin has been married to his wife, Karen, for 33 years, with three adult children: Meaghan, Sean and Kelley. He considers his family his greatest accomplishment. Kathy Koppen Dean was born and raised in Astoria, graduating from Astoria High School. She is also a graduate of Bassist Fashion Institute of Portland and The Evergreen State College, Olympia, Wash. Kathy was recently knighted by the Royal Rosarians, and selected the Evelyn rose as her ceremonial rose in honor of her Portland-born mother. Kathy’s father, Sverre Koppen, was raised in Norway, and was a commercial fisherman in Astoria. The river, ocean, and fishing industry were an integral part of their daily lives. Kathy has many fond childhood memories of the Astoria Regatta and has chosen to work toward keeping the Regatta an event that draws visitors to this area, show- casing our magnificent and historical Pacific Northwest. Recently retired from a career encompassing the legal, educational and health care fields, she now has time for more artistic endeavors. This year, she and her husband, Steve Huntsberry, relocated across the river to Ilwaco, Wash., but her roots are firmly planted in Astoria. Ready to Serve You at: FREE with every light truck and passenger car tire purchase WARRENTON 1167 SE Marlin Ave 503-861-3252 Free Lifetime Tire and Mileage Care s s s s &REE &LAT 4IRE 2EPAIRS &REE 4IRE 2OTATIONS &REE 4IRE 2EBALANCING &REE !IR #HECKS s &REE "RAKE AND !LIGNMENT #HECKS s (UNDREDS OF ,ES 3CHWAB ,OCATIONS TO 3ERVE 9OU www.LesSchwab.com 6 • 121 st Astoria Regatta Festival • 2015 SEASIDE 2155 S Roosevelt Dr 503-738-9243
