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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017
Estuary cleanup garners 3.37 tons of debris
ENGAGEMENT
The Daily Astorian
Submitted Photo/Photo by Judith Jones
Volunteers and CARTM Staff sort materials at Wheeler Waterfront Park during the
10th Biennial Nehalem Estuary Cleanup.
WHEELER — On March 11, more than 170
volunteers lent a hand during the 10th Biennial
Nehalem Estuary Cleanup. Volunteer duties ranged
from removing debris from the mud and high tide
line, sorting through trash and recyclables, helping
with set up and take down and throwing the cele-
bration dinner.
Participants pulled 2.66 tons of trash, 1,369
pounds of recyclable and reusable material, and 60
pounds of hazardous/potentially hazardous mate-
rials from Nehalem Bay — totaling 3.37 tons of
debris removed. Items included 44 tires, 284 shot-
gun shells, 22 shoes (including one pair), one
kitchen faucet, 29 balls, seven 55 gallon drums, half
a Jeep grill, one BB gun, and for the second event in
a row — a genuine message in a bottle.
The cleanup was held by community partners
Lower Nehalem Community Trust, Lower Nehalem
Watershed Council, CARTM, Nehalem Bay State
Park, North Coast Land Conservancy and Tilla-
mook Estuaries Partnership, with support from vol-
unteers, local business and community members.
In recognition of those who have participated
in the Biennial Nehalem Estuary Cleanups, Gov.
Kate Brown proclaimed March 11, 2017, to be
Estuary Cleanup and Awareness Day. The procla-
mation encouraged all Oregonians to celebrate the
importance of Oregon’s estuaries, and the work
being done to protect and maintain this critical
habitat.
Robert Service and Marcie Falleur
Falleur — Service
Mike and Jody Falleur of Gearhart
announce the engagement of their daugh-
ter, Marcie Falleur of Astoria, to Robert Ser-
vice, also of Astoria. He is the son of Gary and
Diane Service of Astoria, and grandson of the
late Bob and Bernice Cordiner and the late
Curtis and Dorothy Service.
The bride-to-be, granddaughter of the late
Don and Helen Falleur and the late Vern and
Betty Truax, graduated from Seaside High
School in 2005 and from Oregon State Uni-
versity in 2010. She is the office manager at
Lum’s Auto Center in Warrenton.
The prospective groom is a 1996 gradu-
ate of Astoria High School. He is an operat-
ing engineer.
A Sept. 16 wedding is planned in Astoria.
RELIGION BRIEFS
First Lutheran
The Fourth Sunday in Lent is cel-
ebrated at First Lutheran Church, 725
33rd St., at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. This
is Food Pantry Sunday, and everyone
is encouraged to bring nonperishable
foods. Especially needed are canned
meats, stews, soups, juices, fruits and
vegetables. Cash contributions are
needed to buy fresh milk, bread, meats,
fruits and vegetables.
Candidates’ names can be sub-
mitted by members of the congrega-
tion for the new pastor by Sunday. As
a preparation for Easter, lilies may be
donated and designated in memory or
honor of someone special.
Scandinavian Workshop meets at
10 a.m. Monday; Sea Scouts meets at
5:30 p.m.
Stewardship Sewing/quilters meet
at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, TOPS meets at
5:30 p.m. and Pure Life Alliance at
5:45 p.m.
On Wednesday, the Midweek
Lenten program begins at 11:30 a.m.,
with a Morning Bible Study and “Col-
oring the Way to the Cross,” followed
by the Soup Supper at 5:30 p.m., Shar-
ing Time and “Coloring the Way to the
Cross” exercise at 6 p.m., and the Mid-
week Lenten Worship at 6:30 p.m. The
Senior Choir practice begins at 7 p.m.
For information, call the office
at 503-325-6252, email flcastoria@
gmail.com or go to www.astoriafirst-
lutheran.com
Calvary Episcopal
SEASIDE — Calvary Episcopal
Church, 503 N. Holladay Drive, con-
tinues providing “Moments for Med-
itation” during the season of Lent
which ends April 7. Every Friday
throughout Lent the public is invited
to spend a quiet lunch time from 12:15
to 12:45 p.m. in meditation, reflection
and prayer while listening to music
provided by area musicians. Today’s
guest artists are Deac Guidi, bass-bari-
tone, and Susan Buehler, pianist. Bue-
hler presents organ pieces for the
“Moments for Meditation” on March
31.
Calvary also offers the Holy Eucha-
rist at 5 p.m. Saturday and at 9:30 a.m.
Sunday.
For information, call the church at
503-738-5773 or go to www.calvary-
seaside.info
Astoria Church of Christ
On Sunday, the Astoria Church of
Christ, 692 12th St., is hosting Ken
Tipps of Scappoose, whose topic is
“The Kingdom of God,” taken from
Acts, Chapter 2. The service begins at
10:30 a.m.
The Church of Christ is nondenom-
inational, and all are welcome. For
information, call 503-791-3235.
Grace Episcopal
Grace Episcopal Church, 1545
Franklin Ave., observes the Fourth
Sunday in Lent at both the 8 and 10
a,m. services. It is also Hunger Aware-
ness Sunday, and there is an ingather-
ing for the Hunger Ministries of both
monetary and nonperishable food
items. Paper products, chili and maca-
roni and cheese are especially needed,
as are can openers. The monthly Com-
munity Dinner is served in the Parish
Hall at 4 p.m. Sunday, free of charge.
The new art show hanging in the
Parish Hall at Grace features watercolor
artist Stan Riedesel, whose impression-
istic images are waterscapes, buildings
and boats. The show hangs until April
19, and can be viewed from 9 a.m. to
noon Sunday through Friday.
The “Fridays in Lent” series offers
contemplative music for listening or
for walking the Stations of the Cross,
starting at 12:10 p.m. On March 31,
Ray Utterback (organ and piano) and
Erik Utterback (cello) are featured.
For information, call the church at
503-325-4691 or go to www.graceas-
toria.org
Pacific Unitarian Universalist
The Pacific Unitarian Universalist
Fellowship holds a service at 11 a.m.
Sunday at the First Congregational
Church, 820 Alameda Ave. Rev. Carol
McKinley is delivering a sermon, “Jus-
tice Begins at Home.”
McKinley is a community minister
affiliated with the Olympia Unitarian
Universalist Congregation where she
coordinates its Faith in Action Min-
istry. She also serves on the Pacific
Northwest District Healthy Congrega-
tions Team.
Jeff and Monica Van Steenberg are
the greeters and Veja Lahti and Chris-
tine Yeigh are providing refreshments
for the Social Hour after the service.
For information, call 503-338-6883
or go to www.pacuuf.org
Astoria and Seaside Baha’is
The Astoria and Seaside Baha’is
are gathering this weekend to study the
directives of their faith on the issue of
racism. The study class starts Friday
evening at the home of Tod and Betsy
Jones, 300 W. Irving Ave., and contin-
ues Saturday morning and afternoon.
Saturday evening is open to the pub-
lic at 7 p.m., with a discussion led by
Daniel Jones.
Bethany Free Lutheran
Bethany Free Lutheran Church,
451 34th St., is holding a family game
night at 6 p.m. Sunday, organized by
the youth of the church. A variety of
games for all ages of the family are
available to play, and food and refresh-
ments will be served. The public is
welcome.
For information, call 503-325-2925.
Clatsop CASA
Thanks you!
Your support at the
19 th A nnual CASA C elebration
on March 9th at the Bridgewater Bistro
funds advocacy for children
who need a CASA!
Thank you to our generous sponsors, donors, and volunteers.
You are truly making a positive diff erence in children’s lives.
Celebration 2017 Sponsors & Major Donors 2016
Astoria Coff eehouse
Babette Heimbuch
Bank of the Pacifi c
Beverly Bobek
Blair Henningsgaard and
Paula Brownhill
Bonnie Schein
Bridgewater Bistro
Bruce’s Candy Kitchen
Christine Lolich
City of Astoria
City of Cannon Beach
City of Gearhart
City of Seaside
Columbia Bank
Columbia Memorial Hospital
Craft 3
Deborah & William MD
Armington
Diane Heintz
Dr. Raymond & Dr. Jennifer Lund
Dr. Robert & Camille Holland
Duane & Rebecca Johnson
Elizabeth Martin
Englund Marine Supply
Eric Paulson/LEKTRO
Erik Thorsen
Fergus & Tamara Loughran
Fred Meyer
Gerry Swenson
Gimre’s Shoe Store
Hartman Construction
Janet & John Niemi
Jennifer Teeter
John & Jan Nybakke
Judge Cindee Matyas
Julie Olsen
Knappa Schools Parent Club
Knutsen Insurance
Lum’s Auto Center
Margaret Lederer
Martin Hospitality
Maura Lederer Michaels
MortgageCouch
Northwest Natural Gas
Oregon CASA Network
Gaylord Eyerman Family Fund - OCF
Patsy & David Oser
Samuel S. Johnson Foundation
Sari Vedenoja-Hartman
Scott Reuter & Ann Lederer
Steve & Jody Heverly
Steve Emmons and
James Atteberry
Steve Forrester and
Brenda Penner
Steve Richman
Susan & Mark Lederer
The Autzen Foundation
TLC Federal Credit Union
United Way of Clatsop County
US Bank
Vintage Hardware
Wendy & Ted Osborn
Wimahl Family Clinic Inc.
Zuplaw
Food and Beverage Donors
Astoria Co-op Grocery
Astoria Golf & Country Club
Baked Alaska
Blue Scorcher Bakery & Café
Bridgewater Bistro
Bruce’s Candy Kitchen
Carrie Nunnally
Chef Marco Davis
Columbia River Coff ee Roaster
Fulio’s Pastaria
Inferno Lounge
Jill Smith
Mariju Jaakola
Mary Ann Murk
Laura Snyder
Peter Pan Market
Phil Spencer
Raili Vedenoja
Sari Vedenoja-Hartman
Seaside Brewing Company
Sea Star Gelato
Tongue Point Job Corps
Our Thanks To:
Ann & Tony Kischner & the Bridgewater Bistro Staff
Dave Drury & Todd Pederson – Basin Street Duo
Tongue Point Job Corps students and instructor, Harley Badger
Key Club members from Astoria & Knappa High Schools with advisor Dan Arnoth
Dennis’ 7 Dees • Ohana Media Group • Coast Community Radio • HipFish Monthly • Meadows
Broadcasting • iFocus Consulting • The Daily Astorian • Bussert Law & Associates • ALSCO Linen •
Jessica Newhall & Evie Larson • Ashley Foster-French • Senator Marko Liias •
City of Astoria Mayor Arline LaMear
Special thanks to the bakers, volunteers, Board members, and other supporters throughout the
year whose eff orts help create hopeful futures for kids!
If you would like to learn more about becoming a CASA volunteer, please visit our website at
www.clatsopcasa.org
SUNDAY
MAY 21, 2017
INCLUDES :
T-SHIRT & MEDAL
PRIZES FOR TOP MALE
& FEMALE FINISHERS
COMPLIMENTARY
LUNCH & BEVERAGE
FROM
BUOY BEER COMPANY
Run on the River is a fundraiser for the Astoria Parks
Recreation and Community Foundation which provides
scholarships for individuals and families to access health and
wellness opportunities through Astoria Parks and Recreation.
Over $20K was raised by the foundation and nearly 1000
scholarships were awarded in our community last year. To
thank you for your support of APRCF and the families in our
community, we are off ering a special discount when you
register for the Half Marathon, 10K or 5K.
LOCALS save 20% at check out.
Use discount code ROTRCLATSOP.
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