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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2017
U.S. Bank donates check for
$4,000 to Assistance League
Scandinavian groups and float win awards at Regatta Parade
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Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific’s School
Activity Sponsorship Program has received a check for
$4,000 from U.S. Bank. The program provides funds for
fees and gear for local children’s sport, cultural, art and
scholastic-based school activities. Pictured, from left,
front row, Jessica Newhall and Karyn Grass of ALCP, Zach
Gantenbein of U.S. Bank, and Charlene Larsen of ALCP.
Back row, Sally LaCoste of ALCP, Jeremiah Wright, U.S.
Bank branch manager, Pat Roscoe of ALCP, Cindy John-
son of U.S. Bank, Karen Radditz of ALCP, Mike Salmi of
U.S. Bank, and Kevin LaCoste, U.S. Bank regional presi-
dent. For information about ALCP, go to www.assistance-
leaguecp.org or email SallyLaCoste@charter.net
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Scandinavians were well represented in the Astoria Regatta Parade, and won several awards, including the Mayor’s
Award for the Portland Finlandia Foundation’s Viking ship celebrating Finland’s Centennial. In addition, the Astoria
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Court float won the Grand Marshal’s Award, and the Astoria Scandinavian Heri-
tage group, with flags, signs and marchers promoting the Scandinavian Heritage Park, won the Court Award.
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
The Daily Astorian
Scandinavians propose heritage park, await OK
Summer Picnic at the Barn
hosted by land conservancy
Al-Anon (Astoria) — 7
p.m. Tuesday, Peace Lutheran
Church, 565 12th St.; 12 p.m.
Wednesday, First United Meth-
odist Church, 1076 Franklin Ave.
For information, call 503-325-
1087; 7 p.m. Thursday, Cross-
roads Community Church, 40618
Old Highway 30, Svensen. For
information, call 503-458-6467.
SEASIDE — The North Coast Land Conservancy is host-
ing the 2017 Summer Picnic at the Barn at 4 p.m. Thursday at
the Circle Creek Conservation Center, located at the end of Rip-
pet Road in Seaside. There is no admission fee; everyone is wel-
come. Bring your own food and, if possible, something for the
dessert table.
Guided walks on the trails at Circle Creek begin at 4 p.m.
Bring chairs or a blanket to relax on the lawn outside the big barn
and listen to live music beginning at 5 p.m., while a silent auction
with lodging, wine, fine art and other offerings is held inside the
barn. The picnic wraps up around 7 p.m.
Al-Anon (Clatskanie) — 8
p.m. Monday, Faith Lutheran
Church, 1010 N.E. Fifth St.,
Clatskanie. For information, call
503-728-3351.
Healthy summer activity
photo contest takes off
Healthy summer activity photos are sought for a contest
sponsored by Columbia Pacific Coordinated Care Organization
(CCO). Submitted photos have a chance to win a $25 gift card.
The CCO encourages healthy activities, such as hiking, swim-
ming, yoga and good nutrition as measures to prevent illness.
Sharing photos can inspire others to participate in activities that
lead to healthy outcomes.
To enter the contest, post a healthy summer photo at the
ColumbiaPacificCCO Facebook page; tag it @ColumbiaPacific-
CCO, and add the hashtag #HealthySummer. Every week,
through Sept. 2, a winner is picked from the five photos with the
most likes that week.
For information and details, go to http://ColPacHealth.org/
rules
Backpack donation can earn
entry for Seahawks’ drawing
LONG BEACH, Wash. — As the school year kicks off, the
Backpack Program of Pacific County is in need of donations.
Those who give $5 between now and Wednesday at any Wauna
Credit Union branch are entered to win two tickets to the Aug. 25
Seattle Seahawks preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs
at Century Link Field in Seattle. Each $5 donated is worth one
entry into the ticket drawing.
Members and nonmembers can contribute in person at any
of the credit union’s branches in Astoria, Warrenton, Clatskanie,
Vernonia, St. Helens and Scappoose, as well as the Mortgage
Origination Office in Long Beach. Members can also call the
Wauna Credit Union Communication Center at 800-773-3236
and have money transferred directly to the Backpack Program.
ENGAGEMENT
Tinney — Crichton
Donna Tinney of Shel-
ton, Washington, announces
the engagement of her daugh-
ter, Erin Tinney, of Shelton,
to Matthew Crichton, also of
Shelton. He is the son of Helen
Pitkanen of Astoria and the
late David Crichton.
The bride-to-be graduated
from Choice High School in
Shelton in 1997, and received
a bachelor’s degree in psychol-
ogy from Evergreen State Col-
lege in 2010. She is an in-home
care nurse.
The prospective groom
received a bachelor’s degree in
engineering from the Univer-
sity of Portland in 2000, and
a master’s degree in teaching
(mathematics) from Western
Oregon University in 2017. He
is a teacher.
The wedding takes place
SELF-HELP
GROUPS
Submitted Photo
Pictured, Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association members at the location of the
proposed Scandinavian Heritage Park (www.FromScandinaviaToAstoria.org). The pro-
posal needs final approval from the Astoria City Council and mayor so the group can
move forward with fundraising to build and maintain the park in perpetuity.
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.
American Red Cross —
Needs registration volunteers
(donor ambassadors) in Clatsop
County to provide customer ser-
vice and enhance the blood donor
experience. For information, call
Angela Basurtto at 503-528-5430.
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 Visi-
tor Center at 503-325-2963.
Astoria Riverfront Trolley
Association — 111 W. Marine
Drive. Needs conductors/motor-
men 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 Larry Miller at 503-325-3231.
Astoria-Warrenton
Area
Chamber of Commerce — 111
W. Marine Drive. Volunteers need-
ed at the chamber and for events.
For information, 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
3-hour shift per week. Pick up an ap-
plication at 1315 S.E. 19th St., War-
renton. For information, or to sched-
ule orientation, call Leslie Atkinson at
503-325-1000.
Caring Adults Develop-
ing Youth (CADY) Mentoring
Program — 800 Exchange St.,
second floor. Needs mentors for
youths ages 10 to 17 at risk of
school failure. 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 Community Action
Regional Food Bank — Volunteers
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. Warehouse attendants
are needed for food packing or pro-
cessing, 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 vol-
unteer, call 503-861-3663.
Clatsop Animal Assistance
Inc. — Needs volunteers who
have a strong commitment to work
on behalf of the Clatsop County
Animal 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
Brenchley at 503-325-0313, ext.
209.
Clatsop County Animal
Shelter — Animal care volunteers
age 16 and older needed for one
Clatsop Community College
Outreach Literacy — Needs vol-
unteer literacy tutors to work with
adults, native and non-native speak-
ers. Training available. For informa-
tion, call 503-338-2557.
Al-Anon (Nehalem) — 7
p.m. Monday, Riverbend Room,
North County Recreation District,
36155 Ninth St. For information,
call 503-368-8255.
Al-Anon (Seaside) — 6:30
p.m. Tuesday, Seaside Public
Library, 1131 Broadway, call 503-
810-5196 for information.
Al-Anon (Tillamook) — 7:30
p.m. Wednesday, St. Albans
Episcopal Church, 2102 Sixth
St., call 503-842-5094 for infor-
mation; noon Friday, 5012 Third
St., call 503-730-5863 for infor-
mation.
Al-Anon Family Groups in-
formation, Oregon Area Al-Anon
website. oregonal-anon.org
Alateen (Tillamook) — 6:30
p.m. Thursday, 5012 Third St. For
information, call 503-730-5863.
Pioneer
Presbyterian
Church
( Next to Camp Rilea)
presents
Seekers Group
faith in the 21st. Century
Sundays 6–7:30 pm
Drawing as Meditation
any skill level, with Rhonda Grudenic
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.
Sunday August 27, Noon–2:00
Pie & Ice Cream Social
with old fashion hymn sing along
Sunday, September 17, Noon–2:00
✦ 503-861-2421 ✦
ASTOR STREET OPRY COMPANY
33rd Season of
Dr. Darren
Thorsen
Matthew Crichton
and Erin Tinney
Saturday at Sunset Beach in
Warrenton.
VENDOR FAIR
Saturday, August 19 th • 10 AM to 3 PM
COME & SHOP
Local Direct Sale Businesses
in One Convient Location
In The Loft at SUZANNE ELISE
101 Forest Dr., Seaside, OR
Call 503-738-0307 if you have any questions
July 7 - September 9
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Don’t miss out on life’s beauty
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Back to School
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Thursday through Saturday: 7pm
Sunday Matinee: 2pm
September 9
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Seaside
819 S. Holladay Drive
Seaside, OR 97138
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Phone: 503-325-4401
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