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7B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2016 COMMUNITY IN BRIEF Drop of unused medication at CMH Outpatient Pharmacy Unused medications have become a public health and envi- ronmental health issue in recent years. Prior to a regulation change by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency in late 2014, police departments were the only drop-off locations for unused medications. Now there is a new option. To responsibly dispose of old medications, the Clatsop Paciic Coordinated Care Orga- nization (CCO) and Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH) partnered to place a MedSafe bin in the CMH Outpatient Pharmacy at 2120 Exchange St., Suite 101 (Park Medi- cal Building). This free service is available Monday to Fri- day, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information, call 503-338-4560. Astorian Samuelson joins American Angus Association Photos by Lyra Fontaine/The Daily Astorian Jerry Rounds, Kathy Jean Hrywnak and Kive Dahlberg lead the way down Broadway to the beach in Seaside at the annnual Buddy Walk in September. More photos at DailyAstorian.com EMPOWERING THE SPECIAL NEEDS COMMUNIT Y Buddy Walk raises awareness and funds for Sammy’s Place Henry Lynn Samuelson of Astoria is a new junior mem- ber of the American Angus Association, reports Allen Moc- zygemba, CEO of the national organization, headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Junior members are eligible to register cattle in the Ameri- can Angus Association, participate in programs conducted by the National Junior Angus Association and take part in associ- ation-sponsored shows and other national and regional events. The American Angus Association is one of the largest beef breed associations in the world, with more than 25,000 active adult and junior members. Free family fun Saturday at Marshmallow Festival HAMMOND — Fort Clatsop Boy Scouts are hosting their irst marshmallow festival from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the KOA Campground, 1100 N.W. Ridge Road. This free family event includes crafting marshmallow catapults, racing marshmallows down a hot cocoa river, STEM challenges such as marshmal- low towers and a compass marshmallow hunt, a fancy smores bar and a chubby bunny contest. Information about local Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts will be available, as well as free chip IDs, provided by the Astoria Masons. — The Daily Astorian Church honors irst responders By LYRA FONTAINE The Daily Astorian S EASIDE — After high school graduation, peo- ple with Down syn- drome lose most of the special education resources and other services that previously sup- ported them. Sammy’s Place wants to change that. Eventually, the nonproit hopes to open a nature-based community for adults with special needs on the North Coast. In Septem- ber, Sammy’s Place sponsored Buddy Walk at the Beach, which promotes awareness of people with special needs and helps the nonproit get closer to purchasing land to create a living, working and respite community. Despite the rain, more than 100 participants illed Broad- way on the walk from Quatat Park to the beach. Marty Ertler and his fam- ily, from Vancouver, Wash- ington, have attended the event for the past eight years. “It gives kids with disabili- ties activities to get them mov- ing and a chance to network,” Ertler said. “That’s why it’s important. They’ve got feel- ings like everyone else.” Last year, his son, Calvin, enjoyed holding the Buddy Walk sign and getting “face- painted to look like the Hulk.” Sherie Stockbridge, who has a 2-year-old son with spe- cial needs named Mason, also came from Vancouver. “I want a great place for my son, and we love the Buddy Walk participants have some fun with music and ribbons before the walk starts. beach,” Stockbridge said. The 12th annual walk is one of 250 Buddy Walks nation- wide. The National Down Syndrome Society event rec- ognizes Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October. Proceeds of the walk also fund a new animal-assisted learning program. Sammy’s Place partnered with Nehalem Bay Horse Excursions & Pony Rides to offer free riding les- sons and learning for four fam- ilies with special needs. The program will expand next year. “All animals are a natu- ral teacher,” Sammy’s Place president Julie Chick said. The program can it vari- ous learning levels — some participants help in the sta- bles while others do trail runs, Chick said. Walk helps fund a vision Kathy Jean Hrywnak founded Sammy’s Place in 2006 with friends. The orga- nization, named after Hry- wnak’s late son, Sammy, began as respite care for peo- ple with special needs until it expanded to include a vision of an inclusive community with rural acreage, animals, gardens and paths, indepen- dent and assisted living, a main lodge and working and learning opportunities. ‘I get way more out of working with people with special needs than I give. It’s fulfilling.’ Kathy Jean Hrywnak founder of Sammy’s Place Hrywnak emphasized the importance of special-needs adults having a space where they can live purposefully and work toward goals. For exam- ple, she knows a 23-year- old man with severe autism who hopes to be a head baker someday. “People need a reason to get out of bed,” Hrywnak said. “People need a life.” Chick would like her son, Blake, to have living and working opportunities after high school. She got involved in Sammy’s Place when Blake was nine. “We are outdoors people and we wanted to make sure he got to thrive in the out- doors,” Chick said. Exceeded goal This year, Sammy’s Place exceeded a goal of raising $15,000. Most proceeds will be saved for acquiring land and $5,000 will fund more animal-assisted programs. In the meantime, music played at Quatat Park as indi- viduals with special needs, their families and supporters danced the “Hokey Pokey” and made conga lines. “There is so much joy and no artiice or social restraints. We just have fun,” Hrywnak said. “People always tell me that I must be so patient, but I’m not. I get way more out of working with people with special needs than I give. It’s fulilling.” Submitted Photo The First Lutheran Church congregation, as part of a program called “God’s Work Our Hands,” and in re- membrance of the 15th anniversary of Sept. 11, deliv- ered thank you posters and goodie bags to the Astoria Fire Department in recognition of the work they do to protect the public. From left, the committee members who organized the tribute, Sherri Crawford, Tami Jones, Kaye Weimer, Carol Gannaway and Cliff Weimer. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Clatsop Community Action Regional Food Bank — Volun- teers needed to help hand out fruits and vegetables at the week- ly produce pantries for two hours on Thursdays, from April to Octo- ber, in Seaside and Warrenton. Warehouse attendants are need- ed for food packing or processing, picking orders for agencies, light janitorial and housekeeping, or lawn and grounds maintenance. Three to four-hour shifts are avail- able Monday 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. RELIGION BRIEFS Crossroads Community SVENSEN — Crossroads Com- munity Church, a Friends Fellowship, at 40618 Old Highway 30, is holding a Free Family Film Friday at 6:45 p.m. Friday. Come enjoy a ilm and fellowship. This event is held the sec- ond Friday of the month. All are wel- come. For information, call Shawn Leonard, pastor, at 503-949-5033. Grace Episcopal All animals and their compan- ions are invited to the annual Bless- ing of the Animals at 2 p.m. Sunday at Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Frank- lin Ave. Critters of all shapes, sizes and character are welcome, including assorted reptiles and ish in bowls, and even stuffed animals. Blessings are offered for both pets and their friends, including cases where the owner is present, but has determined it best not to bring their pet due to health or anxiety of the pet. The monthly Second Sunday Soup-Supper meal is being held at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Parish Hall, free of charge. Those willing to help should come at 3 p.m. to set up or 5 p.m. to help clean up. A Taizé Prayer & Song service is offered at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The service consists of simple repeated chants, periods of silence, prayers individual and communal, and the lighting of candles. Local musi- cians Jennifer Goodenberger (piano), Shelly Loring (lute) and Eric Utter- back (cello) provide accompaniment to the Grace Taizé singers. All are welcome. For information, call the church at 503-325-4691 or 503-325-6580, or go to www.graceastoria.org First Lutheran Between the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services Sunday, a Ministry Fair is being held at First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St., to ensure members and friends of the congregation are aware of the activities and interests associ- ated with each opportunity to serve. Sunday School is at 9:45 a.m. The October Artist of the Month is Trisha Dunn, whose art can be enjoyed in the friendship room. The Scandinavian Workshop meets at 10 a.m. Monday, and Sea Local, Family Owned Company First Baptist The First Baptist Church of Asto- ria, 349 Seventh St., is holding its semi-annual basement sale from noon to 6 p.m. today, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Items for sale include clothes, furniture, books, DVDs, CDs, kitchenware and other items. For information, call the ofice at 503-325-1761. Paciic Unitarian Universalist The Paciic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is holding a service at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St. Rev. Kit Ket- cham’s sermon topic is “Sharing Holy Ground.” Michael Rowe is the service leader, and Bree and Sahalie Heaven- rich are the greeters. After the service, the monthly potluck is being held on the second loor of the Astoria Elks Lodge, 453 11th St. For information, call 503-325- 5225 or go to www.pacuuf.org Caring Professional Service Serving Families for Generations Hughes-Ransom • • • • • • Mortuary & Crematory www.hughes-ransom.com SEASIDE • 220 N Holladay • 503.738.6622 Scouts at 5:30 p.m. Stewardship Sewing is at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, TOPS is at 5:30 p.m. and Pure Life Alliance at 5:45 p.m. Devotional Bible Study meets at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday; Senior Choir rehearsal is at 7 p.m. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, the Transition Pastors from the Ore- gon Synod meet, and the VASA Astor Lodge monthly meeting is at 7 p.m. For information, call the church at 503-325-6252. 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
