Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1961-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 9, 2016)
3B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2016 Local coalition announces grant opportunities and application workshops The Daily Astorian The Clatsop County Cul- tural Coalition is funded by the Oregon Cultural Trust to award funding that supports, maintains, preserves and pro- motes cultural programs in visual and performing arts, as well as heritage, and human- ities-based projects within the county. Individuals and groups located within Clatsop County are eligible to apply. Grants will be awarded to support programs and/or activ- ity occurring between Jan. 1, and Dec. 31, 2017. Funding is available for up to $2,000 per project, and 2016 offers HONOR ROLL The following student qualiied for the honor roll by earning a 3.5 grade point average or higher at school. Washington State University Pullman, Washington Astoria: David Woltjer. the most money to be awarded to date, with $10,000 to be distributed. The application for a Clat- sop Cultural Coalition grant is available online at www.clat- sopculturalcoalition.org. Appli- cations are being accepted from Sept. 15 to Oct. 31. The Coalition recom- mends that potential appli- cants attend a workshop about the application process. The irst workshop is at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at The Art Loft above Dots ’N Doodles, 303 Marine Drive; the second is at 11 a.m. Oct. 1 in the Seaside Public Library Community Room, 1131 Broadway. Workshops take approx- imately one hour, and pro- vide the opportunity to clar- ify the most effective approach to grant application, as well as answer any questions related to the grant guidelines. Suc- cessful grant applicants will be notiied by Dec. 1, and invited to receive their checks and speak briely at the awards ceremony later that month in Astoria. For information, go to the coalition website, attend a workshop, email informa- tion@clatsopculturalcoali- tion.org, or call Janet Bowler at 503-325-2431 or Charlene Larsen at 503-325-0590. Local student wins statewide essay content Research for the essay included documenting per- Kenneth Schlink, a ifth sonal interviews with beekeep- grader in the Paws N’ Action ers, and others familiar with dog club, won the Oregon the subject, and surveys in the State Bee Essay Contest. This community and state. Essay national contest, sponsored by submissions were limited to the Foundation for the Pres- between 750 and 1,000 words. ervation of Honey Bees Inc., Schlink’s essay will repre- was open to all active 4-H sent Oregon in the National members. Contest. The Daily Astorian SELF-HELP GROUPS Seaside TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)— 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. meeting Tuesday, North Coast Family Fellowship Church, 2245 N. Wahanna Road. All are welcome. For information, call 509-910-0354. Astoria TOPS — 5 p.m. weigh-in, 5:30 p.m. meeting Tues- day, First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St. For information, call Tri- sha Hayrynen at 503-298-9058. Warrenton TOPS — 9 to 9:45 a.m. weigh-in, 10 a.m. meeting Wednesday, First Baptist Church, 30 N.E. First St. For information, call Marilyn Barnard 503-861-2918 or Jeannie Pike 503-861-1404. Alcoholics Anonymous — To ind a meeting, call 503-861- 5526 or go to www.aa-oregon.org Kick Butts Group Meets (Nicotine Anonymous) — 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway. Al-Anon Family Groups in- formation line for Clatsop and Til- lamook counties, 503-338-5688. Oregon Area Al-Anon website. oregonal-anon.org DAR offers essay contests to local school children The Daily Astorian The Astoria Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, in conjunction with the Oregon State Soci- ety and the National Society, is sponsoring several essay contests and scholarships for students. Packets have been distributed to area schools, and are also available for home-schooled youth as well as preschool and scout groups. This year’s theme for the Junior American Citizens contests is “Our National Parks: 100 Years of Service to America.” This contest has a variety of options including essays, artwork, and com- munity service, and may be entered individually or as a group. The history essay con- test theme, “Celebrating a Century: America’s National Parks,” is open to students in grades ive through eight. Students in grades nine through 12 may enter the Christopher Columbus essay contest, “Technolo- gy’s Impact on the Voyage of Christopher Columbus.” High School seniors may be selected to receive the Good Citizen award, and then participate in the essay contest associated with it. Scholarships in a variety of areas are also available from the organization. For infor- mation, go to www.dar.org/ national-society/education VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 4-H — Looking for 4-H leaders. For information, call Sandra Carl- son at the Oregon State University Extension at 503-325-8573. Astoria Column — 1 Cox- comb Drive. Volunteers needed to welcome visitors, provide informa- tion and answer questions about the Astoria Column and the city of Astoria. For information, call the Friends of the Astoria Column Vis- itor Center at 503-325-2963. Astoria Riverfront Trolley As- sociation — 111 W. Marine Drive. Needs conductors/motormen to operate trolley and narrate points of interest. One or more three-hour shifts per month. For information, call the 503-325-6311. Astoria Senior Center — 1111 Exchange St. To volunteer, call Lar- ry Miller at 503-325-3231. Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce — 111 W. Marine Drive. Volunteers needed at the chamber and for events. For in- formation, call 503-325-6311. Camp Kiwanilong — A large variety of volunteer opportunities are available. For information, call 503-861-2933 or go to www.camp- kiwanilong.org Caring Adults Developing Youth (CADY) Mentoring Pro- gram — 800 Exchange St., second loor. Needs mentors for youths ages 10 to 17 at risk of school fail- ure. Time commitment: one year, about eight hours per month. For information, contact Laura Parker at 503-325-8601 or lparker@co. clatsop.or.us Clatsop Animal Assistance Inc. — Needs volunteers who have a strong commitment to work on behalf of the Clatsop County An- imal Shelter’s dogs and cats. For information, email info@dogsncats. org or call 503-861-0737. Clatsop Care Center — Vol- unteers needed daily for all three meals to provide one-on-one as- sistance to dining dependent resi- dents. Volunteers must participate in a 16-hour training program. For information, contact Mandy Brench- ley at 503-325-0313, ext. 209. assistance to patients, visitors and hospital staff. Training provided. For information, go to www.colum- biamemorial.org. To schedule an interview, call 503-325-4321. Clatsop County Animal Shel- ter — Animal care volunteers age 16 and older needed for one 3-hour shift per week. Pick up an applica- tion at 1315 S.E. 19th St., Warren- ton. For information, or to schedule orientation, call Leslie Atkinson at 503-325-1000. Columbia River Maritime Mu- seum — 1792 Marine Drive. Vol- unteer opportunities for those with an interest in maritime history. For information, call the volunteer coor- dinator weekdays at 503-325-2323. Clatsop Community Action Regional Food Bank — Volun- teers needed to help hand out fruits and vegetables at the weekly produce pantries for two hours on Thursdays, from April to October, in Seaside and Warrenton. Ware- house attendants are needed for food packing or processing, picking orders for agencies, light janitorial and housekeeping, or lawn and grounds maintenance. Three to four-hour shifts are available Mon- day through Friday. To volunteer, call 503-861-3663. Clatsop Community College Outreach Literacy — Needs volunteer literacy tutors to work with adults, native and non-native speakers. Training available. For information, call 503-338-2557. Clatsop County Public Works — 1101 Olney Ave. Adopt-A-Road volunteers needed to remove litter two times (minimum) per year for two years. Safety equipment and supplies provided. Volunteers must receive safety orientation. For infor- mation, call 503-325-8631. Clatsop Cruise Hosts — Looking for volunteers to meet and greet cruise ship passengers and crew, provide information and an- swer questions about the Clatsop County area. Ships arrive in the spring and fall, about 20 ships each year. Work all the ships or part of them. For information, go to www. clatsopcruisehosts.org Columbia Memorial Hospital — Needs volunteers to provide Columbia Senior Diners — 1111 Exchange St., Astoria Senior Center. Volunteers needed week- days to serve tables and for kitchen help. To volunteer, call 503-325- 9693. Community Emergency Response Team — CERT vol- unteers needed for community events and disaster response with local police, ire and emergency medical service agencies. Train- ing includes ire safety, irst aid, trafic and crowd control, commu- nications, damage survey, disaster planning and civic events within city limits. For information, contact CERT coordinator Kenny Hansen at khansen@astoria.or.us or leave a voicemail at 503-325-4411. Friends of Seaside Library — 1131 Broadway, Seaside. Vol- unteers needed to staff the fund- raising store. For information, call 503-738-6742 or stop by the library. Knappa Rural Fire Protec- tion District — Needs volunteer ireighters. Training provided. For information, contact any of the ac- tive personnel or call Chief Paul Olheiser at 503-458-6610. Long-Term Care Ombuds- man — Volunteers advocate to protect the rights and dignity of licensed long-term care facility res- idents in Clatsop County; educate about resident rights; and investi- gate quality of care concerns. Flex- ible schedule; about ive weekday hours needed per week. For infor- mation, contact Gretchen Jordan at 503-983-3920 or go to www. oregon.gov/ltco Seaside kids get healthy smiles thanks to Providence Seaside Hospital oral health program The Daily Astorian SEASIDE — Provi- dence Seaside Hospital’s new school-based children’s oral health program, “Providence Healthy Smiles,” is gearing up for the start of the 2016- 17 school year. The program was created through a multi- year grant from the Oregon Community Foundation, and is aimed at increasing chil- dren’s education and access to dental care. Mackenna Tay- lor, program coordinator, will assist parents in connecting their child with a dental care organization and help them navigate the system for annual and/or emergent dental care needs. Free dental sealants will also be available. If inter- ested, parents need to return the OHA permission form to the school prior to sealant day. Taylor will be assisting the OHA during its state sealant days at Clatsop County public schools to provide follow-up with parents and/or guardians to ensure students receive qual- ity dental services. She can also answer questions prior to seal- ant day. For information about Providence Smiles, call 971- 601-0479. To make a donation to the program, call the Provi- dence Seaside Hospital Foun- dation at 503-717-7604. RELIGION BRIEFS First Lutheran Rally Sunday at First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St., begins with worship and Holy Com- munion at 8:30 a.m.; the second service and Holy Communion is at 11 a.m. Both worship services include a Backpack Blessing for stu- dents and teachers of all ages. Sunday School kicks off the fall season of songs, lessons and activities at 9:45 a.m. The Church Picnic, featuring food, fun games, special entertainment and a service project, begins at noon Sunday on the church lawn. The project, “God’s Work, Our Hands,” focuses on the people who serve and protect every day, in honor of the 15th anniversary of Sept. 11. The Orchid Society meets at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Friendship Room. On Monday, the Scandinavian Workshop begins at 10 a.m. in the Fireside Room, Sea Scouts meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, and the Hope House Parenting Class is held at 6 p.m. in the Friendship Room. On Tuesday, Hope Circle meets at 1:30 p.m. and TOPS meets at 5:30 p.m. in the Fire- side Room. The Pure Life Alliance meets in the Friendship Room. Devotional Bible Studies begin Wednesday in the Fireside Room. Senior Choir kicks off its season at 7 p.m. Church Council members meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Friendship Room. For information, call the church at 503-325- 6252 or go to www.astoriairstlutheran.com Bethany Free Lutheran Bethany Free Lutheran Church, 451 34th St., begins a new Sunday school season at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the church’s overlow parking lot with food, music, an object lesson and a game. Following the 11 a.m. worship service, there is a barbecue in the same location. In consideration of the anniversary of Sept. 11, the theme of the morning is “Rescue.” Those who rescue others in the community, such as police oficers and ireighters, are being hon- ored and prayed for during the day, and are invited to attend the barbecue and/or the wor- ship service and Sunday school. The public is welcome to attend, as well. For information, call 503-325-2925. 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. Michael Rowe and Rev. Kit Ketcham are delivering a sermon, “Saying Goodbye, Packing Up and Leaving with Love.” This is the last service in this location, and includes the annual Water Ceremony, an oppor- tunity to share memories of this home for the past several years. Those attending should remember to bring a small amount of water to pool with others in the common vessel. Veja Lahti is the service leader, Nancy Cook is the musician and Peggy Coreson is the greeter. The monthly potluck is after the service. For information, call 503-325-5225 or go to www.pacuuf.org St. Mary, Star of the Sea On Sunday, the regular Mass is being held at 8:30 a.m. at St. Mary Star of the Sea, 1465 Grand Ave. The Mass at St. Francis de Sales, 867 Fifth Ave. in Hammond is at 11 a.m. Sun- day, followed by the Parish Picnic, to be held on the church grounds in Hammond. Hamburgers and hot dogs are being provided by the Knights of Columbus. Bring a favorite appetizer, salad or dessert and your favorite bev- erage. There will be music and games for all. Registration for classes and sacraments is open until Sept. 18. Classes for K through sixth grade begin Sept. 22; seventh and eighth grade classes begin Sept. 25 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Reg- istration forms are available in the vestibule or at the Parish ofice. A volunteer for co-leader irst communion catechist is still needed. For information, call the church at 503-325- 3671 or go to www.stmaryastoria.com Local, Family Owned Company Astoria First Baptist Each September, Astoria First Baptist Church holds a street picnic and end of summer celebration, which is being held this year after the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. The Rev. Robert Sturdivant is beginning a new series Sunday, “Your Best Life Now.” All are welcome to come and share in both the service and the family fun at the hamburger and hot dog barbecue. Commercial Street, between Sixth and Seventh streets, will be blocked off. The main dish is provided, but those who would like to contribute can bring a side dish or a dessert. For questions, call the church at 503-325-1761. Caring Professional Service Serving Families for Generations Hughes-Ransom • • • • • • Mortuary & Crematory www.hughes-ransom.com SEASIDE • 220 N Holladay • 503.738.6622 Grace Episcopal After the 10 a.m. Sunday service, Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Franklin Ave., is offer- ing ice cream sundaes to all who attend. The monthly Second Sunday Soup-Supper meal is at Grace Church at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Parish Hall, and is free of charge. Those willing to help should come at 3 p.m. to set up, or 5 p.m. to help clean up. Grace Church is offering a Taizé Prayer & Song service at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The service consists of simple repeated chants, periods of silence, prayers individual and communal, and the lighting of candles. Grace conducts this eve- ning prayer service on the second Wednesday of each month. All are welcome. For information, call the church at 503-325- 4691 or 503-325-6580, or go to www.graceas- toria.org he Slack 5 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
