10A
THE DAILY ASTORIAN • MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2016
Marsh: She’s looking forward
to free time to see her family
Continued from Page 1A
Again, Marsh was uncertain
she was qualiied for the job,
but was encouraged to apply.
“The ofice ladies were the ones
that said ‘come on, you can do
this,’” Marsh said. She got the
job and held a prominent role in
the ofice that wasn’t conined
to the traditional duties of sec-
retary. “I didn’t even really call
myself a secretary. I think I’m an
ofice receptionist/accountant,”
Marsh said detailing her variety
of daily duties.
“I welcome people, answer
phones, I take money, I go to the
bank — I’m kind of the ASB
(Associated Student Body) sec-
retary,” summed Marsh regard-
ing her role. “I don’t do a lot of
typing letters to people.” Marsh
handled her responsibilities in
the ofice, but it was the interac-
tions with students and faculty
she coveted most.
‘Mama Andrea’
The move to secretary
meant Marsh would no lon-
ger be in the classroom, but it
didn’t end her interaction with
students. Instead, it broadened
her exposure to the entire stu-
dent body.
“I didn’t see as many kids all
the time, but they still walk in,”
said Marsh who would even-
tually watch her own children
pass through the halls, “They all
came junior high through high
school. I was right there watch-
ing over them.” Long after
her own kids graduated, stu-
dents still refer to her as “Mama
Andrea.” Seeing the students
daily was a highlight for Marsh,
particularly those that returned
years later to share their suc-
cesses after graduating. Iden-
tifying former students was
a ‘knack’ Marsh. During her
nearly four decades at Ilwaco
High, she had seen it come full
circle as former student’s now
have children attending.
“We have high school kids
whose parents were students of
ours in the classroom. I would
call the son by the dad’s name,”
Marsh said laughing. As the
years past, the personalities
remained.
“Kids are kids. You always
have the kid who can handle
anything. Then you have the
ones that need help. You get the
angry ones, too, but when they
come into the ofice, but they
usually calm down, ” Marsh
said. A calming presence, Marsh
had a natural ability to diffuse
situations.
Enduring legacy
A mother to the students,
a sister to the faculty and an
ambassador of Ilwaco High
School, Marsh’s inluence will
endure.
“Andrea is Ilwaco High
School, she has been Ilwaco
High School,” Principal Dave
Tobin said. “It’s true that the
secretary really runs the build-
ing.” Marsh’s familiarity with
families was a resource in the
ofice.
“I relied on her a lot,” said
Tobin, who consulted her reg-
ularly during his eight years at
Ilwaco, most recently on loca-
tions for prom.
“Her knowledge of the
school and community is unbe-
lievable,” Tobin said. Beyond
her institutional wisdom, Marsh
has had an immense impact on
the students.
“She’s made a huge differ-
ence in the life of the students.
And there are staff members
who would tell you the same
thing, that she’s made a huge
difference in their life,” Tobin
said.
“She was one of the irst peo-
ple I met at Ilwaco,” said Ath-
letic Director and Dean of Stu-
dents Kevin McNulty, who met
Marsh in 1989 while work-
ing together in an alternative
classroom.
“She’s a teacher as much as
any teacher in this building,”
McNulty continued, “Being a
young teacher, I picked up things
from her.” McNulty admired
Marsh’s blend of knowledge
and kindness. In the late 1980s,
McNulty was the head football
coach while Marsh handled the
cheer squad. It was like working
with family.
“She’s been my protector
and I’ve been her protector,”
McNulty explained, “It’s like
having an older sister here.”
Marsh’s inal day at IHS is
Tuesday, but it’s unlikely her
last. “I would like to maybe
come back and sell tickets at a
ball game once in while just to
see people,” Marsh said. She’s
looking forward to free time to
see family, volunteer and visit
with friends. Asked to relect
on her career, Marsh was no
longer concerned about her
qualiications.
“I think I did ine,” Marsh
said with a smile.
— Luke Whittaker
Agency: Search for executive director will
involve the county, many local stakeholders
Continued from Page 1A
involved with our work in her
role with GOBHI. She will pro-
vide quality, proven leadership
for the agency as we search for
full-time executive director who
can effectively lead the agency
moving forward. We will be
involving the county, GOBHI
and many local stakeholders in
the search process.”
Clatsop Behavioral Health-
care is the county’s mental
health contractor. County Man-
ager Cameron Moore has said
the county is concerned about
quality of care and management
issues at the agency and will
closely monitor the agency’s
response to the investigations.
Seaside: Building a new
school could take four years
Continued from Page 1A
they have outlived their useful
lives.”
Seaside School District
commissioned state research-
ers to conduct a comprehen-
sive research study to verify
a safe elevation to relocate
the schools. Researchers rec-
ommended schools be relo-
cated to stable land that would
not liquefy during an earth-
quake. Since tsunami waves
could rise as high as 90 feet,
researchers recommended a
site at least 80 to 100 feet in
elevation.
According to Dougherty,
Weyerhaeuser allowed Sea-
side School District to study
approximately 1,000 acres of
hillside to the east and south
of Seaside. Geotechnical engi-
neers evaluated potential slide
issues, conducted site core
drillings and installed long-
term monitoring equipment.
After analysis, engineers
determined that the prop-
erty directly east of Seaside
Heights Elementary School
contains land that best meets
the state recommendations.
Weyerhaeuser Company owns
the only suitable property in
Seaside, Gearhart or Cannon
Beach.
“We have had many geo-
techs evaluating that hill-
side,” Dougherty said in
April. “They strongly believe
that is the very best piece
of property to relocate the
school district.”
“We are a part of the
coastal communities in which
we operate. Helping the
school district keep its stu-
dents safe and out of harm’s
way is the right thing to do,”
said Jim Bunker, senior man-
ager of Weyerhaeuser Co.
said in the district statement.
The school district will
now consider asking resi-
dents to support relocating its
three schools out of the tsu-
nami inundation zone through
a bond measure. The district
is gathering community feed-
back as they develop the pro-
posal, Dougherty said.
In April, he said the pro-
cess of building a new school
could take four years. Costs
and whether students would be
transferred at one time or year
by year were not determined.
The district will gather
community feedback, Dough-
erty said Friday. “We will be
conducting polling to inform
the price and components of
the bond.”
A vote would take place
Nov. 8.
The district will conduct
its regular board meeting at 6
p.m. Tuesday at 801 S. Frank-
lin St. in Seaside.
Festival: ‘If you have an interest in
the cultures, you’re welcome here.’
Continued from Page 1A
Important traditions
Despite the kissing troll,
the coronation exempliied
just how important tradition
was among the festival and
the families there. When for-
mer Scandinavian court mem-
bers were asked to stand, more
than 50 women rose to the
applause.
Understanding your lin-
eage and participating in the
ceremony is as much a part
of the Midsummer festival
as anything else, 2014 Miss
Scandinavia Abbie Johnson
explained, “My sister was
Miss Scandinavia in 2010
and my mom was Miss Nor-
way in 1985. But that’s back
when they used lit candles in
the crown.”
“You see kids go away and
come back with kids of their
Danny Miller/The Daily Astorian
Perry Browning poses for
a portrait in his troll attire
during the opening night
of the 49th annual Scandi-
navian Midsummer Festival
on Friday at Clatsop Coun-
ty Fairgrounds in Astoria.
own,” said Lloyd Bowler, a
retired teacher who has been
attending the festival for the
last 30 years.
After the coronation, the
court led the crowd outside to
the parking lot to throw hexes
into a bonire. Casting the
bunches of straw into the ire
is a Midsummer’s tradition to
ward off bad luck for the com-
ing year.
Other festival events
included Viking ighting, the
raising of the Maypole and a
troll race that lead competi-
tors out and back on Walluski
Loop. From children wearing
Viking helmets to elders in
patterned stockings, the 49th
year of the Scandinavian Mid-
summer Festival celebrated a
storied heritage As longtime
volunteer, Janet Bowler said,
“It’s not about whether you
are Scandinavian or not. If you
have an interest in the cultures,
you’re welcome here.”
Miracle-Ear Hearing Centers are looking
for qualifi ed people to test their latest product,
The Miracle-Ear® Mirage for FREE!*
Here’s the catch: You must have diffi culty hearing and understanding in background noise, and your
hearing must fall in the range of the hearing aid. People that are selected will evaluate Miracle-Ear’s
latest advanced digital hearing solution — the Miracle-Ear Open.
You will be able to walk in to our offi ce and walk out knowing how much help there is for you.
Candidates will be asked to evaluate our instruments for 30 days (risk free*). At the end of the 30
days, if you are satisfi ed with the improvement in your hearing and wish to keep the instrument, you
may do so at tremendous savings. But this is only for a limited time!
Schedule your appointment today!
SOME FEDERAL WORKERS AND RETIREES MAY
BE ELIGIBLE FOR HEARING AIDS AT NO COST!
That’s Right..No Co-Pay! No Exam Fee!
No Adjustment Fee!
BCBS federal insurance pays the total cost of 2 Miracle-Ear Audiotone Pro aids. Most federal government employees and retirees are eligible. You may even
be covered if you have other non-federal insurance coverage. Special factory pricing is available for non-qualifi ers. See store for details & accurate coverage.
Save on one of our
smallest custom
digital hearing aids!
NOW BUY
ONE GET
ONE FREE!
Audiotone Pro CIC
HURRY!
Offer ends
6/25 /16
Valid at participating Miracle-Ear locations only. Limit one coupon per purchase. May not
be combined with other offers and does not apply to prior sales. Cash value 1/20 cent.
LIMITED TIME ONLY!
COME JOIN OUR
OPEN HOUSE!!!
June 27 - July 1, 2016
Miracle-Ear Center
Youngs Bay Plaza
173 S. Hwy 101, Warrenton, OR 97146
(503) 836-7921
Visit our websites for more info
www.miracle-ear-warrenton.com
Another Great Way to Save
Make your appointment today!
BUY 1 GET 1
50% OFF
Save on our full line of digital hearing solutions.
Don’t miss out on this amazing offer.
Hurry Offers ends 6/25/16
Good only from participating Miracle-Ear representatives. One coupon per purchase. No other offersor discounts apply. Discount does
not apply to prior sales. Offer valid on ME-1, ME-2, ME-3, ME-4 Solutions. Cannot combine with any other offers. Cash value 1/20 cent.
Local Testing Area
Hearing Tests are given for the purposes of selection and adjustment of hearing instrumentation.
Results may vary related to duration and severity of impairment. Early detection is important.
Miracle-Ear Center
2505 Main Ave N, Suite C, Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 836-7926
Visit our websites for more info
www.miracle-ear-tillamook.com
Risk Free Offer- The aids must be returned within 30 days of delivery if not completely satisfi ed and 100% of the purchase price will be refunded. **Hearing test is an audiometric test to determine proper amplifi cation needs only. These are not medical exams or diagnoses. Blue
Cross Shield, the Blue Cross, the Blue Shield, BCBS, and Federal Employee Program are a registered trademark of Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and its independent licensees are not affi liated with, nor do they endorse or sponsor, the con-
tests of this advertisement. Trademarks referring to specifi c providers are used by Miracle ear for nominative purposes only: to truthfully identify the source of the services about which information is provided. Such trademarks are solely the property of their respective owners.