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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2017
Astoria school staff recognized for ‘A Tradition of Excellence’
COMMUNITY IN BRIEF
The Daily Astorian
The Daily Astorian
Nearly 150 Astoria School
District staff, as well as friends
and families filled the Hamp-
ton Inn meeting room May 18
for the annual “A Tradition
of Excellence” Awards. The
event, sponsored by the Asto-
ria School Foundation, rec-
ognized individuals for their
accomplishments in and out of
the classroom.
Staff members recognized
for 10 or more consecutive
years in the district include
Clint Blacker, Beth Frausto,
Glen Fromwiller, Tiffany
Golden, Cindy Sapp, Steph-
anie Sparks, Ryker Thorn-
ton, Michelle Gardner and
Gretchen Gaydos.
Staff members recognized
for 20 or more consecutive
years in the district are Lisa
Rygg, Dan Foss and Chris
Hunt.
The
Classified/Support
Staff Member of the Year
award was presented to Carla
Oja for her excellent work per-
formance, school and com-
munity involvement, leader-
ship and her commitment to
the district. She has worked
DAR retires American flags in
June; new officers installed
Submitted Photo
LEFT: Astoria High School senior Elizabeth Roe, left, with Mickey Cereghino, an AHS art
teacher who received Astoria School District awards for being the Certified Staff Mem-
ber of the Year and the 2017 Teacher of the Year. RIGHT: Chad Rankin, a certified athletic
trainer, received the Astoria School District’s Community Recognition Award.
for the ASD for over 24 years,
and has also served as a swim
coach for Astoria High School
for 17 years.
Mickey Cereghino, an art
teacher at AHS, received the
Certified Staff Member of the
Year award for inspiring, moti-
vating, encouraging and help-
ing students excel in school.
AHS senior Elizabeth Roe also
presented the 2017 Teacher of
the Year award to Cereghino.
The ASD Collaboration
Team Award was presented to
the teaching staff of the Asto-
ria Middle School Science
program, Stanette Klatt, Keira
Benson and Katy Rininger,
for demonstrating outstanding
teamwork, exemplary work
performance, and improving
student learning through their
collaborative work.
The Community Recog-
nition Award was given to
Chad Rankin, a certified ath-
letic trainer whose services are
provided to the school district
by Columbia Memorial Hos-
pital. One of his most import-
ant responsibilities is the care
and treatment of athletic inju-
ries. He is present for summer
camps, and will rearrange his
schedule at a moment’s notice
if needed to visit with a coach
or student-athlete.
Baked Alaska prepared the
desserts, and Van Dusen Bev-
erages provided Aquafina for
the event.
The Astoria Chapter Daughters of the American Revolu-
tion holds a retirement ceremony for American flags at 1 p.m.
June 14 at the Fort Stevens State Historical Site. American
flags in need of retirement may be turned in to any member or
at City Lumber in Astoria.
The installation of new officers was held May 17. The new
officers are Regent Laurene Church, Vice Regent Deb Qui-
mby, Chaplain Marge Stevens, Treasurer Barbara Canessa,
Secretary Anne Murry, Registrar Sue Glen, Historian Evelyn
Laughman and Librarian Robin Rhodes.
Women interested in joining the Daughters of the Amer-
ican Revolution may call Sue Glen at 503-861-0574 for an
application or information.
Workplace communication
workplace seminar set June 7
The Lower Columbia Human Resources Management
Association presents “Effective Workplace Communication:
Promoting Success Through a Culture of Trust and Belief,”
from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 7 at the Fort George Brewery,
1483 Duane St.
Anyone with an interest in the topic is welcome to attend.
The cost, including lunch, is $20 for Society for Human
Resource Management members, $25 for nonmembers, and
$15 for students. Register online at www.lchrma.org. Cancel-
lations must be made no later than 5 p.m. June 5 for a full
refund.
MORE NOTES
For information, call 503-325-3231.
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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.
Authentic Spiritual Conversa-
tions — 7 to 8:30 p.m., 2021 Marine
Drive. Open dialogue about spiritual
issues. Group supports participants
in sharing their own understanding
and putting their spiritual values into
practice. All faiths, including “spiri-
tual but not religious” welcome. For
information, email info@cgifellow-
ship.org or call 916-307-9790.
WEDNESDAY
Warrenton Sunrise Rotary
Club — 7 a.m., Dooger’s Seafood
& Grill, Youngs Bay Plaza, 103 S.
U.S. Highway 101, Warrenton. For
information, call 503-325-4030.
Angora Hiking Club — 9 a.m.,
Sixth Street parking lot. Arcadia/
Arch Cape hike. For information,
call John Markham at 503-436-
2310.
Chair Exercises for Seniors
— 9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior
Center, 1111 Exchange St. For in-
formation, call 503-325-3231.
Help Ending Abusive Rela-
tionship 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. Open group for females and
those who identify as female, and
for anyone in an abusive relation-
ship, or who knows someone who
is. For information, call Juli Hol at
503-325-3426, ext. 103.
Wickiup Senior Lunches —
11:30 a.m., Wickiup Grange Hall,
92683 Svensen Market Road. Free
for those older than 60 ($3 sug-
gested donation), $6.75 for those
younger than age 60. For informa-
tion, call Michelle 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 Lew-
is 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.
Blood Pressure Checks —
noon to 2 p.m., Astoria Senior Cen-
ter, 1111 Exchange St. For informa-
tion, call 503-325-3231.
Sit & Stitch — 1 to 3 p.m.,
Homespun Quilts & Yarn, 108 10th
St. Bring knitting, crochet or other
needlework projects along to this
community stitching time. All skill
levels welcome.
Mahjong for Experienced
Players — 1:15 p.m., Astoria Se-
nior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For
information, call 503-325-3231.
Beginner Line Dancing for
Seniors — 1:30 to 3 p.m., Astoria
Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St.
For information, call 503-325-3231.
Top spelling contest
winners move up to
state competition
The Daily Astorian
Top spellers from Clat-
sop County, after winning
in their respective schools,
competed May 15 at the
Northwest Regional Edu-
cation Service District
in Astoria for the oppor-
tunity to go to the Ore-
gon State Fair on Sept. 2
for the statewide spelling
championship.
Division I (grades 1-5)
participants were: Aurora
Hepner and Aubrey Wil-
liams, Warrenton Grade
School; Ash Baldwin and
Dominik Kuller, Hilda
Lahti Elementary School;
Nicholas Boyovich and
Rogelio Ruiz Buckman,
Lewis and Clark Ele-
mentary School; Hyrum
Shakespear and Jordan
Lyly, Gearhart Elementary
School; and Isaac Hale,
Seaside Heights Elemen-
THURSDAY
Chair Exercises for Seniors
— 9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior
Center, 1111 Exchange St. For infor-
mation, call 503-325-3231.
North Coast Republican
Women — 11:30 a.m., Astoria
Golf and Country Club, 33445 Sun-
set Beach Lane, Warrenton. For
information, call 503-738-8695 or
go to http://tinyurl.com/CCRepubli-
can
Wickiup Senior Lunches —
11:30 a.m., Wickiup Grange Hall,
92683 Svensen Market Road. Free
for those older than 60 ($3 suggest-
ed donation), $6.75 for those young-
er than age 60. For information, call
Michelle 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 Lew-
is 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 Commu-
nity Center, 170 S.W. Third St. Sug-
gested donation of $5 for seniors
and $7 for those younger than 60.
For information, 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 informa-
tion, go to http://seasiderotary.com
Survivors Circle — noon to 1
p.m., The Harbor, 1361 Duane St.
Trauma Recovery and Empower-
ment Model Peer Support Group
for survivors of intimate partner and
sexual assault. Held in a safe confi-
dential place to explore the causes,
effects and methods of healing from
tary School.
The
winners
are:
First place, Nicholas
Boyovich; second place,
Hyrum Shakespear, and
third place, Rogelio Ruiz
Buckman.
Participants in Division
II (grades 6-8) included:
Kaden Gremar, Hilda Lahti
School; Marlie Annat and
Tatum LaPlante, Warren-
ton Grade School; and
Riley Wunderlich and
Jarred White, Broadway
Middle School.
The winners are: First
place, Kaden Gremar; sec-
ond place, Jarred White;
and third place, Marlie
Annat.
First-place
winners
for the county will com-
pete statewide. District and
county contests are uni-
form throughout the state,
with word lists prepared by
Oregon Spellers.
trauma; emphasis is on empowering
survivors. For information, contact
Shannon Symonds at 503-325-
3426 ext. 106.
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.
Trivia — 6:30 p.m., Uptown
Cafe, 1639 S.E. Ensign Lane, War-
renton. Teams of up to four players.
Three $2 games, winners take each
pot. Rolling jackpot builds from
week to week if no one answers
jackpot question. For information,
call 503-861-5639.
Jam Session — 6:30 to 8:30
p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111
Exchange St. Open to the public.
Lower Columbia Danish Soci-
ety — 7 p.m., First Lutheran Church,
725 33rd St. This meeting is devot-
ed to preparation for the 50th Astoria
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival,
June 16-18, where the group serves
pickled herring, Danish frikadeller
and aebleskiver. To become in-
volved, there are two-hour shifts
available. The public is welcome.
Being or speaking Danish not re-
quired, only need an interest in Dan-
ish heritage, culture, and traditions.
For questions, call 503-325-2612.
FRIDAY
AAUW Walking Group — 9:30
a.m. Seaside Branch of American
Association of University Women
weekly low-impact group walk, fol-
lowed 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 do-
nation of $3 for those older than 60;
$6.75 for those younger than 60.
For information, call Michelle Lew-
is 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
roller skate rentals available for $3;
roller blades available. For infor-
mation, call 503-791-6064 or go to
www.astoriaarmory.com
Bingo — 7 p.m., Wickiup Se-
nior Center, 92650 Svensen Market
Road. For information call Mark
Tischer at 503-458-6482.
OTHER
Astoria Music Festival — Vol-
unteers needed for 15th Anniversa-
ry Summer 2017 Celebration June
11 through June 25, two weeks of
opera and symphonic and chamber
music. Many opportunities avail-
able, all with flexible hours and com-
mitments, from assisting to leading.
For information, email office@asto-
riamusicfestival.org
Alzheimer’s and dementia care
free seminar offered June 7
A free event, “Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care: What
works?” is being presented from 12:30 to 4:40 p.m. June 7 at
the Holiday Inn Express, 204 W. Marine Drive. Snacks and
beverages are provided. The schedule is as follows:
12:30 to 1 p.m.: Registration.
1 to 3 p.m.: “What to do When Nothing Works,” presented
by Joyce Beedle, an Alzheimer’s disease care consultant. Bee-
dle has 30-plus years of hands-on personal and professional
experience, and is an author and the president of the Alzhei-
mer’s Consulting Services in Portland.
3 to 4 p.m.: “Legal Considerations,” including power of
attorney, being a guardian or conservator, and estates, presented
by Michael Pijanswski, an attorney at the Oregon Law Center.
4 to 4:30 p.m.: Community resource review.
To attend, RSVP to Michelle Lewis of Northwest Senior
and Disability Services at 503-861-4202.
Seaside Rotary Club dedicates
Peace Pole in Goodman Park
SEASIDE — The Seaside Rotary Club dedicates its Peace
Pole in a commemorative ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Sunday in
Goodman Park, coinciding with the Rotary district convention
being held in Seaside.
Speakers are Seaside Mayor Jay Barber and Rotary mem-
ber Bob Moberg, a Chinook descendant, who talks about
peace from the perspective of the native tribes from this area.
This ceremony marks the close of the District 5100 confer-
ence in Seaside.
A Peace Pole is a handcrafted monument that displays the
message and prayer “May Peace Prevail on Earth” on each of
its sides. There are tens of thousands of Peace Poles in 180
countries all over the world, dedicated as monuments to peace.
For questions or information, contact Veronica Russell at
503-739-0280.
State parks free camping night
is offered in Oregon on June 3
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department offers free
camping to celebrate State Parks Day the night of June 3 in
all RV hookup sites, tent sites and horse camps. Fort Stevens
State Park also offers free fishing from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cof-
fenbury Lake.
Reserve online at www.oregonstateparks.org or by calling
800-452-5687. Phone reservations must be made by 5 p.m.
June 2. The campsite rental is free, but there is an $8 non-re-
fundable transaction fee. Day-use parking is free June 3 and 4
at the 26 parks that charge a day-use fee.
Thank you to
our 50’s Cruise
Reunion Car
Show
Sponsors we
couldn’t have
done it without
your support!
– from the Lower Columbia Classic Car Club
Action Sign Works - Astoria
Affordable Towing – Knappa
A.F. Dick Machine - Knappa
American Century Trophies-Ocean Park
American Family Insurance - Astoria
Andi Warren Insurance / Farmers - Warrenton
Astoria Ford - Astoria
Auto Zone - Warrenton
Beach Baron Car Club - Ocean Park
Camp Rilea - Warrenton
City Lumber - Astoria
Classic Bodywerks & Towing - Astoria
Clatsop Power & Equipment - Astoria
Clatsop Truck & Equip. Repair - Warrenton
CruZin’ Magazine - Freeland, WA.
Columbia Motor Parts & Hardware - Knappa
Dan’s Classic Auto Parts - Portland
Darlene Webster
Deals Only—Astoria
Del’s OK Point S tire - Astoria
Ernie & Judy Atkinson
Fred Meyer—Warrenton
Gearheads—Portland
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill - Marysville
Gresham Ford—Gresham
Jim Varner’s Automotive - Astoria
Jim & Katie Scarborough
K Manufacturing - Astoria
L & D Race Tec - Warrenton
Lum’s Auto Center - Warrenton
Mark’s Auto Service - Seaside
McCall Tires / Les Schwab - Warrenton
Meiner Detailing - Astoria
Mini Mart - Astoria/Warrenton
Neil Baeten Auto Body - Astoria
North Coast Auto Service - Astoria
North Coast Truck - Astoria
Nu-Way Carpet - Astoria
Nygaard Logging - Warrenton
Ocean Crest Chevrolet - Warrenton
Old Car Parts - Portland
Oliver Yackley
O’Reilly Auto Parts - Warrenton
Pioneer Market - Long Beach
Polk Riley Printing—Astoria
Rod’s Auto Marine Electric - Warrenton
Ron’s Front end & Brake Service - Portland
Seaside Muffler & Off Road - Seaside
Sowins Real Estate & Property Mgmt. - Warrenton
Springer’s Garage - Astoria
Steve & Judy Jordan
Sunset Auto Parts / NAPA - Astoria
Sunset Auto Parts / NAPA - Warrenton
Tackle Time Bait Shop & Charter - Warrenton
Teevin Bros. Land & Timber - Knappa
Vinson Bros. Construction - Svenson
Warrenton Auto & Marine Repair - Warrenton
West Coast Artisans—Astoria
Wilcox & Flegel Oil Co. - Astoria
Woody’s Wabbits - Knappa