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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2016
Oregon
Elks gather
in Seaside
Come play bridge!
The Daily Astorian
SEASIDE — The Oregon
State Elks Association held
its 99th Summer Session in
Seaside April 21-23. An esti-
mated 800 Elks, represent-
ing 51 Oregon lodges, plus
Elks visiting from Mon-
tana, Washington and Idaho,
attended workshops, meet-
ings and social events. The
convention offered informa-
tion and training to the mem-
bers, and shared the impact
Oregon Elks have had in
their communities over the
last year. Guest speakers
included Police Chief Dave
Ham and state Sen. Betsy
Johnson, who both received
standing ovations.
Oregon State Elks Asso-
ciation 2015-2016 President
James Alameda of Spring-
ield ran the sessions. Jerry
Submitted Photo/Monica Taylor
The American Contract Bridge League Astoria Duplicate Bridge Club has moved to the Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Ex-
change St. Several members of the club are pictured. The 3 ½ to 4 hour sessions start at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thurs-
day afternoons. Bridge players are welcome to observe quietly or bring a partner to play. Bridge lessons are offered
Tuesday mornings; for information, contact Ann Gramson at 503-861-1133. To arrange for a partner to play a session,
call Monica Taylor at 503-325-0029 24 hours in advance.
Endicott of Baker City
was installed as the 2016-
2017 state president, and
Past National President
James Damon and his wife,
D.J., of Bend attended the
proceedings.
Seaside Lodge 1748
hosted the convention with
the help of the Seaside Civic
and Convention Center. Ore-
gon Elks have voted to hold
their April conventions in
Seaside in 2017-2020 due
to the local facilities, motels
and community attractions.
“Lodge 1748 is thank-
ful to local businesses and
friends who support the
motto ‘Elks Care — Elks
Share,’” Jan Jackson, Sea-
side Elks public relations
chairwoman, said.
For information about
the Seaside Elks Lodge, call
503-738-6651.
Ocean Crest
Seaside Jazz Festival participants
donates hybrid donate $3,300 to Food 4 Kids
car to hospital
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Ocean Crest Chevrolet
Buick GMC Cadillac in War-
renton has donated a 2016
Chevrolet Volt to Columbia
Memorial Hospital (CMH).
The hybrid passenger car
will primarily be used as a
courier vehicle to go between
the main hospital campus
and CMH Primary Care and
Urgent Care in Warrenton.
The hospital estimates that
the new Volt will offset about
10,400 gas-powered miles
per year.
“We are grateful to
Ocean Crest and Chris
Hayward for the generous
donation of the Volt,” said
the hospital’s CEO Erik
Thorsen. “CMH is always
looking for ways to improve
our community’s health.
Thanks to this donation,
the hospital will be reduc-
ing its gasoline use, reduc-
ing emissions, and sav-
ing money that can go into
other community beneits.”
The Volt is powered by an
electric motor, and is capable
of going 53 miles all electric.
When the battery charge runs
down, a small gas engine
kicks in to generate elec-
tricity to power the motors
until the vehicle reaches a
charging station.
SEASIDE — The annual Seaside Jazz
Festival celebrated its 33rd anniversary, and
chose Food 4 Kids, a nonproit organization,
to beneit from the Sunday Gospel Service,
held Feb. 28.
Jan Jackson and Al Peinhardt, board
members of Food 4 Kids, addressed the
early morning audience at the Sunday Gos-
pel Service at the Seaside Convention Cen-
ter, and presented information about the pro-
gram. In response, the audience donated
$3,300 to Food 4 Kids, which puts together
weekend backpacks to feed children who
may not have complete nourishment during
the weekends.
The program exists due to the generosity
of donors, grants and volunteers. Donations
may be sent to Food 4 Kids , P.O. Box 2611,
Gearhart, OR 97138.
For information about the 34th Seaside
Jazz Festival, being held Feb. 23-26, go to
www.jazzseaside.com
Submitted Photo
Annie Cooke of the Seaside Jazz Festival, left, presents a check for $3,300 to
Jan Jackson, a Food 4 Kids board member.
RELIGION BRIEFS
Community HU sing
SEASIDE — A Seaside Community Eck-
ankar HU Sing takes place at 3 p.m. Sunday
at the Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway.
Regardless of one’s beliefs or religion, anyone
can sing HU (pronounced hue), an ancient name
for God; it is for the spiritual upliftment of those
who come, and is not directed to any other pur-
pose. For information, call Seann Valen at 503-
717-5485, email axcess49@gmail.com or go to
www.eckankar.org
Society of Friends
SEAVIEW, Wash. — The Lower Colum-
bia Worship Group of the Society of Friends
(Quaker) meets at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Penin-
sula Church Center Fireside Room (south build-
ing), 5000 N Place. This is a “silent” (unpro-
grammed) worship group. All are welcome
to visit and participate. For information, call
503-895-7474.
Cannon Beach Community
CANNON BEACH — Cannon Beach Com-
munity Church, 132 E. Washington St., holds
an Evensong service at 6 p.m. the irst and third
Sunday of the month. All are welcome.
Evensong features Wes Warhmund (gui-
tar, lute and clarinet) and meditative songs,
Psalms, readings, candlelight and time for quiet
relection.
For information, call the church at
503-436-1222.
St. Mary, Star of the Sea
A Mother’s Day Plant and Garden Sale
is being held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
in the St. Mary, Star of the Sea School Audi-
torium, 1411 Grand Ave. For sale are garden
gifts, plants, seed, tools, gloves and more. The
event is a fundraiser for the Catholic Daughters
of America 151, and the proceeds will be used
to support their many humanitarian, charitable
activities. For information, call Connie Hunt at
503-310-4114.
The Knights of Columbus W. C. Wallace
Scholarship Contest is open to all high school
seniors from the St. Mary, Star of the Sea Parish.
For information and an application, contact Ed
Betts at 503-325-1186 or Tammy Loughran at
503-325-4062. Applications can also be picked
up at the parish ofice.
Completed applications must be returned to
Ed Betts by May 16. Judging is May 17.
Great Vow Zen
CLATSKANIE — The Great Vow Zen Mon-
astery, located at 79640 Quincy-Mayger Road
in Clatskanie, is holding a retreat, “Mindful-
ness, Concentration, Insight, and Engaged Spir-
ituality with Jack Lawlor,” from 5 p.m. May 12
to 1 p.m. May 15.
This retreat is intended for both newcomers
to mindfulness and meditation and for senior
practitioners. Participants will study the rela-
tionship between the basic meditation practices
and texts. This is a silent retreat, with time for
sharing and discussion, that includes sitting and
walking meditation, silent meals, working med-
itation, deep relaxation, and Dharma talks.
The cost is $200 plus donation, and scholar-
ships are available.
For details, call 503-728-0654 or email reg-
istrar@greatvow.org. Register online at www.
zendust.org/calendar
Grace Episcopal
The labyrinth at Grace Episcopal Church,
Local, Family Owned Company
First Lutheran
Worship services with communion for the
sixth Sunday of Easter are at 9:30 and 11 a.m.
at First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St. Sunday
School starts at 9:45 a.m.
On Wednesday, a 3-week devotion led by
the church pastor, Jerry O’Neill, begins at 10:30
a.m. For information call (503) 325-6252 or go
to www.astoriairstlutheran.com
Paciic Unitarian Universalist
The Paciic Unitarian Universalist Fellow-
ship is holding a service at 11 a.m. Sunday at the
First Congregational Church, 820 Alameda Ave.
Forrest Duggan and Michael Summers are coor-
dinating a service on the topic “Fatherhood.”
For information, call 503-325-5225 or go to
www.pacuuf.org
Caring Professional Service
Serving Families for Generations
Hughes-Ransom
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Mortuary & Crematory
www.hughes-ransom.com
SEASIDE • 220 N Holladay • 503.738.6622
1545 Franklin Ave., is available for walking
from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday. A labyrinth intro-
duction is offered at 3 p.m. upon request. It
takes an average of 30 minutes to complete
the walk.
For information, call the church at 503-325-
4691 or go to www.graceastoria.org
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Funerals, burials, and cremations
Onsite crematorium
Reliable 24-hour service
Preplanning available
Special attention to veterans
Special rooms for receptions
ASTORIA • 576 12th Street • 503.325.2535