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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2017
CMH reaches goal for cancer center
COMMUNITY IN BRIEF
The Daily Astorian
The Daily Astorian
Columbia Memorial Hospi-
tal Foundation’s largest fund-
raising campaign has raised
$3 million to support the
CMH-Oregon Health and Sci-
ence University Knight Cancer
Center.
The
campaign
was
launched in May 2015 with an
announcement of a collabora-
tion by CMH and the Knight
Cancer Institute at OHSU
to build a new comprehen-
sive cancer treatment center
and specialty clinic in Asto-
ria. The campaign leadership
included Erik Thorsen, Mike
Autio and Jeffrey Leinassar,
and was chaired by Willis Van
Dusen. More than 700 donors
(including CMH board mem-
bers, leadership, physicians
and caregivers) contributed to
the effort.
The new cancer center will
make the latest in medical
and radiation treatment avail-
AAUW shows film Tuesday
The Association of American University Women (AAUW)
of Astoria invites the public to view the film “Half the Sky:
Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide”
from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Flag Room of the Asto-
ria Library, 450 10th St. The program is led by Ane McIntyre,
Northwest District AAUW director, with a discussion follow-
ing the film.
Filmed in 10 Asian and African countries, “Half the Sky”
tells the stories of women who have been physically abused
and oppressed, and how they find solutions and become
empowered. It is based on the book by husband and wife team
Nick Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, Pulitzer Prize winners and
The New York Times journalists.
Light refreshments will be served. For information contact
Sara Meyer at 503-325-7969.
Submitted Photo
A gift from Lum’s Auto Center helps push the Columbia Memorial Hospital — Oregon
Health and Science University Knight Cancer Center to completion. Pictured, from left,
CMH CEO Erik Thorsen, Pam Lum, Julie Lum, Lori Lum-Toyooka, CMH Foundation Board
Chairman Michael Autio, and CMH Board of Trustees President Heather Seppa.
able locally to patients fight-
ing cancer, and will expand
CMH’s existing chemotherapy
treatment services by bringing
much-needed radiation therapy
services to the North Coast.
Construction on a new
18,000 square foot facility is
underway on the CMH cam-
pus, and is expected to begin
serving cancer patients starting
in the fall.
Warrenton’s Flores-Borup is Student of the Month
The Daily Astorian
WARRENTON — Brenna
Flores-Borup, a Warrenton
High School senior, has been
selected for the Warrenton
Rotary Club’s December Stu-
dent of the Month award. The
program honors accomplished
local high school students, cho-
sen by the school administra-
tion, who make a difference in
their school and/or community.
After graduation, Flores-
Borup will pursue complet-
ing a nursing program that she
begins this winter at Clatsop
Community College. She has
been involved in student coun-
cil and sports at WHS, and was
an Astoria Regatta princess in
2016.
Each student of the month
receives a printed award along
with gift certificates from area
businesses who also want to
acknowledge noteworthy stu-
dent achievements, includ-
ing Warrenton Fultano’s Pizza,
GB Jewelers, Warrenton Mini
Mart, Sweet Scoops, Lucky
Locks, Arnie’s Café, Starbucks
and Sandi Kelly.
For information, go to the
Warrenton Rotary Club Face-
book page.
Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob
Chisholm Senior Center, 1225 Ave-
nue A, Seaside. Suggested donation
of $3 for those older than 60; $6.75
for those younger than 60. For infor-
mation, call Michelle Lewis at 503-
861-4200.
Columbia Senior Diners —
11:30 a.m., 1111 Exchange St. The
cost is $6. For information, or to have
a meal delivered, call 503-325-9693.
Astoria Lions Club — noon,
Astoria Elks Lodge, 453 11th St.
Prospective members welcome. For
information, contact Charlene Larsen
at 503-325-0590.
Astoria Kiwanis Club — noon,
El Tapatio, 229 W. Marine Drive. For
information, call Frank Spence at
503-325-2365 or Susan Brooks at
503-791-3026.
Astoria-Warrenton Duplicate
Bridge Club — 12:30 to 4 p.m., As-
toria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange
St. Anyone may play if they have a
partner; to request a bridge partner,
call 503-325-0029.
Bras2Moms Fitting — 1 to 3
p.m., Columbia Memorial Hospital
Birthing Center, 2111 Exchange St.
Bras2Moms provides free nursing
bras and/or tanks to mothers, so
women do not become discouraged
with, or stop breastfeeding because
they cannot afford a nursing bra. A
$5 donation is requested, but not re-
quired. For best fit, come for a fitting
two weeks after giving birth. Sizes
subject to availability. For information,
call 503-325-4321.
— 6:45 to 9 p.m., Performing Arts
Center, 588 16th St. New members
welcome. For information, call 503-
791-5681 or 503-338-8403.
WEDNESDAY
Warrenton Sunrise Rotary Club
— 7 a.m., Dooger’s Seafood & Grill,
Youngs Bay Plaza, 103 S. U.S. High-
way 101, Warrenton. For information,
call 503-325-4030.
Chair Exercises for Seniors — 9
to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Center,
1111 Exchange St. For information,
call 503-325-3231.
Help Ending Abusive Relation-
ship Tendencies — 10 to 11:30 a.m.,
The Harbor, 1361 Duane St. HEART
covers subjects related to the effects
of domestic violence on children,
parents and other family members,
dynamics of power and control, and
how to recognize red flags. For any-
one in an abusive relationship, or who
knows someone who is. Call Juli Hol
to reserve a spot at 503-325-3426,
ext. 103.
Open Sewing Gathering —
10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Homespun
Quilts, 108 10th St. For information,
call 503-325-3300 or 800-298-3177 or
go to http://homespunquilt.com
Astoria Chapter Daughters of
the American Revolution — 11 a.m.,
Astoria Golf and Country Club, 33445
Sunset Beach Road, Warrenton. Pro-
gram on the DAR Chapter in Guam,
presented by Melody Blaz. Members
and women interested in membership
call Sandra Fuller at 503-325-2419 or
Sue Glen at 503-861-0574 for infor-
mation or reservations.
Warrenton Caregiver Sup-
port Group — 1:30 to 3 p.m., 2002
S.E. Chokeberry Ave., Warrenton.
Support, information and resources
for caregivers. For information, call
Grace Bruseth at 503-738-6412.
Wickiup Senior Lunches —
11:30 a.m., Wickiup Grange Hall,
92683 Svensen Market Road. Free
for those older than 60 ($3 suggested
donation), $6.75 for those younger
than age 60. For information, call Mi-
chelle Lewis at 503-861-4200.
Lower Columbia Hospice Be-
reavement Support Group — 4:30
to 6 p.m., Columbia Memorial Hospi-
tal Community Center, Chinook Con-
ference Room, 2021 Marine Drive.
Open to age 18 or older. For informa-
tion, call 503-338-6230.
Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m.,
Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225
Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested do-
nation of $3 for those older than 60;
$6.75 for those younger than 60. For
information, call Michelle Lewis at
503-861-4200.
North Coast Chapter, ABATE of
Oregon — 5:30 p.m., Astoria Moose
Lodge, 420 17th Street. All are wel-
come. For information, call 503-791-
7253.
Columbia Senior Diners —
11:30 a.m., 1111 Exchange St. The
cost is $6. For information, or to have
a meal delivered, call 503-325-9693.
Peninsula Arts Association — 6
p.m., PAA Office, Long Beach Depot
Building, Third Street N. and Pacific
Highway, Long Beach, Wash. All are
welcome. For information, call 360-
665-6041 or go to http://beachartist.
org
North Coast Chorale Practice
Blood Pressure Checks — noon
to 2 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111
Exchange St. For information, call
503-325-3231.
North Coast Multiple Sclerosis
Care and Share Help Group —
noon, Clatsop Retirement Village, 947
Olney Ave. For information, call 503-
325-7898.
ILWACO, Wash. — The Washington State Parks and Rec-
reation Commission has announced that Sunday and Monday
are the next state parks free days when visitors are not required
to display the Discover Pass for day visits at state parks. The
free days are to honor the birthday of Martin Luther King.
The Discover Pass is still required to access lands man-
aged by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the
Washington Department of Natural Resources on these days,
and the free days do not apply to Sno-Parks.
For information about Discover Passes, go to www.discov-
erpass.wa.gov
New coalition focuses on unity
Submitted Photo
Brenna Flores-Borup, right, was chosen as the Warrenton
Rotary Club student of the month for December. She is
pictured with club president Birch Kelly.
MORE NOTES
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Washington Parks are free
Sunday and Monday
Cannon Beach Garden Club —
noon, Tolovana Hall, 3779 S. Hemlock
St., Cannon Beach. Visitors are wel-
come. To reserve a seat, call Pam
Chater at 503-436-2331 and leave a
message or email pamchater@msn.
com
Sit and Stitch Group — 1 to 3
p.m., Custom Threads, 1282 Com-
mercial St. Knitting, crocheting and
needle work. For information, call 503-
325-7780.
Mahjong for Experienced
Players — 1:15 p.m., Astoria Senior
Center, 1111 Exchange St. For infor-
mation, call 503-325-3231.
Beginner Line Dancing for Se-
niors — 1:30 to 3 p.m., Astoria Senior
Center, 1111 Exchange St. For infor-
mation, call 503-325-3231.
Northwest Tea Party — 6:30
p.m., Uptown Café, 1639 S.E. Ensign
Lane, Warrenton. For information, call
503-325-7220.
WomenHeart of North Oregon
Coast — 6:30 p.m., Columbia Me-
morial Hospital Health and Wellness
Pavilion, third floor conference room,
2165 Exchange St. Peer support
group for women living with, or at
risk of heart disease. For information,
email Michele Abrahams at WH-Nort-
hOregonCoast@womenheart.org
Seaside Elks Lodge No. 1748
— 7:30 p.m., 324 Avenue A, Seaside.
For information, call 503-738-6651 or
email seasideelks@yahoo.com
Maple Chapter No. 95, Order
of the Eastern Star — 7:30 p.m.,
Masonic Lodge Hall, 201 N. Holladay
Drive, Seaside. For information, call
503-717-0808.
THURSDAY
Chair Exercises for Seniors — 9
to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Center,
1111 Exchange St. For information,
call 503-325-3231.
Wickiup Senior Lunches —
11:30 a.m., Wickiup Grange Hall,
92683 Svensen Market Road. Free
for those older than 60 ($3 suggested
donation), $6.75 for those younger
than age 60. For information, call Mi-
chelle Lewis at 503-861-4200.
Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m.,
Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225
Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested do-
nation of $3 for those older than 60;
$6.75 for those younger than 60. For
information, call Michelle Lewis at
503-861-4200.
Columbia Senior Diners —
11:30 a.m., 1111 Exchange St. The
cost is $6. For information, or to have
a meal delivered, call 503-325-9693.
Warrenton Senior Lunch Pro-
gram — noon, Warrenton Community
Center, 170 S.W. Third St. Suggested
donation of $5 for seniors and $7 for
those younger than 60. For informa-
tion, or to volunteer, call 503-861-3502
Monday or Thursday.
Seaside Rotary Club — noon,
Best Western Ocean View Resort,
414 N. Prom, Seaside. Lunch costs
$15. All are welcome. For information,
go to http://seasiderotary.com
Astoria-Warrenton Duplicate
Bridge Club — 12:30 to 4 p.m., As-
toria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange
St. Anyone may play if they have a
partner; to request a bridge partner,
call 503-325-0029.
Jam Session — 6:30 to 8:30
p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Ex-
change St. Open to the public. For
information, call 503-325-3231.
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fort
Stevens Post 10580 — 7 p.m., War-
renton Christian Church, 1376 Anchor
St., Warrenton. For information, call
Mel Jasmin at 503-861-2030.
Lower Columbia Classic Car
Club — 7 p.m., Steve Jordan’s shop
building, 35232 Helligso Lane. New
members welcome. For information
or directions, call Steve Jordan at 503-
325-1807.
Rainland Fly Casters — 7 p.m.,
First Presbyterian Church Annex,
11th Street and Harrison Avenue. For
information, call Tom Scoggins at 503-
325-6358, or Walt Weber at 360-777-
8295, or go to www.rainlandflycasters.
com
FRIDAY
AAUW Walking Group — 9:30
a.m. Seaside Branch of American As-
sociation of University Women weekly
low-impact group walk, followed by
coffee and fellowship. For information,
call 503-738-7751.
Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob
Chisholm Senior Center, 1225 Avenue
A, Seaside. Suggested donation of $3
for those older than 60; $6.75 for those
younger than 60. For information, call
Michelle Lewis at 503-861-4200.
Columbia Senior Diners —
11:30 a.m., 1111 Exchange St. The
cost is $6. For information, or to have
a meal delivered, call 503-325-9693.
Community Skate Night — 5
to 9 p.m., Astoria Armory, 1650 Ex-
change St. Admission $3. Limited roll-
er skate rentals available for $3; roller
blades available. For information, call
503-791-6064 or go to www.astoriaar-
mory.com
Bingo — 7 p.m., Wickiup Senior
Center, 92650 Svensen Market Road.
For information call Mark Tischer at
503-458-6482.
NEHALEM — The newly established organization, the
Oregon Coast Love Coalition (OCLC) is holding events Sat-
urday through Monday to celebrate Martin Luther King’s
message of love, hope and unity.
On Saturday at 7 p.m., join the conversation with Helen
Hill, author of “A Brief History of Fear and Intolerance in
Tillamook County” at the Hoffman Center for the Arts, 594
Laneda Ave. in Manzanita. A $5 donation is suggested. Fol-
lowing a short reading, there is an interactive discussion and
sharing of stories.
A community discussion and healing circle, hosted by Gin-
ger and Brigham Edwards and the North Fork 53 Retreat Cen-
ter, takes place at 4 p.m. Sunday at 77282 Oregon Highway
53 in Nehalem.
On Monday, OCLC is hosting a Unity Breakfast at 10 a.m.
at the Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church, 36050 10th
St. A $10 donation is suggested. Breakfast is followed by a
Unity Walk.
For information, contact LaNicia Williams at 425-243-
3765 or coastalsoulnw@gmail.com
Bus heads to Roe v. Wade Rally
Oregon Right to Life is hosting an Roe v. Wade Rally
and Walk from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Oregon Con-
vention Center, 777 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in
Portland. Ryan Bomberger, founder of The Radiance Foun-
dation, is the keynote speaker. After his presentation, those
interested will take a 30-minute walk around the Conven-
tion Center.
A mini-bus donated by Sundial Travel will leave at 11:30
a.m. Sunday from the Columbia Memorial Hospital staff
security parking lot on 20th Street. There are 12 seats avail-
able, and a $10 fee will cover a sack lunch and snacks. Those
interested in joining the group can call coordinator Kathleen
Hudson at 503 861-2802. The return is at approximately 7
p.m.
For information, contact Right to Life at www.ortl.org or
call 503 463-8563.
RELIGION BRIEFS
Society of Friends
SEAVIEW, Wash. —
The Lower Columbia Wor-
ship Group of the Society
of Friends (Quaker) meets
at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Pen-
insula Church Center Fire-
side Room (south build-
ing), 5000 N Place. This is
a “silent” (unprogrammed)
worship group. All are wel-
come to visit and partici-
pate. For information, call
503-895-7474.
Cannon Beach
Community
CANNON BEACH —
Cannon Beach Community
Church, 132 E. Washington
St., holds an Evensong ser-
vice at 6 p.m. the first and
third Sunday of the month.
All are welcome.
Evensong features Wes
Warhmund (guitar, flute
and clarinet) and meditative
songs, Psalms, readings, can-
dlelight and time for quiet
reflection.
For information, call the
church at 503-436-1222.
Interfaith Partnership
SEASIDE — The South
County Interfaith Partner-
ship meets at 8:30 a.m. Tues-
day at the Pig ’N Pancake,
323 Broadway, to foster bet-
ter understanding among
faith practitioners and to nur-
ture one another in spirit. All
faiths are welcome. For infor-
mation, call Ann Souvenir at
503-738-0200.
St. Mary,
Star of the Sea
The Catholic Daughters of
America annual Baby Shower
will be held Sunday follow-
ing the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.
Masses in the at St. Mary, Star
of the Sea School auditorium,
1411 Grand Ave. Newborn
layettes are given to Colum-
bia Memorial and Providence
Seaside hospitals for mothers
and babies in need. Donations
of baby items or money to
buy more items are accepted.
For information, call the
church at 503-325- 3671.
Pacific Unitarian
Universalist
The Pacific Unitarian Uni-
versalist Fellowship is hold-
ing a service at 11 a.m. Sun-
day at the Performing Arts
Center, 588 16th St. Seth
Tichenor will give a presenta-
tion, “The Meaning of Resis-
tance in Dark Times.”
Tichenor has pursued
advanced degrees in philos-
ophy from the University of
Hawaii, Manoa, and in the-
ology from Boston Univer-
sity. He has been teaching
at the college level for 19
years, and is a co-founder of
Philosofarian.
Following the service,
there is a potluck lunch on
the second floor of the Astoria
Elks Lodge, 453 11th St.
For information, call 503-
325-5225 or go to www.pac-
uuf.org
Bethany Free Lutheran
Bethany Free Lutheran
Church, 451 34th St., is hold-
ing a pie social at 6 p.m. Sun-
day at 6 p.m. Craig Johnson,
the pastor, is showing pictures
and sharing about a recent
trip to visit mission work the
church is involved with in
Brazil. All are welcome.
During the evening an
offering is being received
for the congregation’s youth
group to help with the
expenses to attend the Free
Lutheran Youth national con-
vention in Estes Park, Colo-
rado, July 3 to 8. For informa-
tion, call 503-325-2925.