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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
Meadows Broadcasting honored
by Astoria School Board
CMH Foundation tribute event
honored and thanked donors
The Daily Astorian
Submitted Photo
The Astoria School District Board recognized Meadows
Broadcasting, and owners Rob and Stephanie Mead-
ows, at the monthly board meeting on Sept. 13. Mead-
ows Broadcasting has provided free and discounted ad-
vertising for the school district. Pictured from left, Brian
Riffe, sales director of Meadows Broadcasting, Stephanie
Meadows, owner of Meadows Broadcasting and Jeanette
Sampson, ASD Board chairwoman.
‘Adopt-A-Teacher’ contest will
net winning educator $500
The Daily Astorian
To help area teachers, who
often have to dig into their own
pockets to provide supplies for
the classroom, Wauna Credit
Union is hosting an “Adopt-A-
Teacher” contest in September,
and awarding $500 to the win-
ning educator.
Community members are
encouraged to post a video
on WCU’s Facebook page
explaining why their favorite
teacher deserves to win. The
entry with the most votes as
measured by Facebook “reac-
tions” wins the grand prize.
The contest ends Sept. 30,
and winners will be announced
Oct. 9. Any offi cially licensed
teacher in WCU’s service area
of Clatsop, Columbia and
Western Washington counties
or Pacifi c County, Washing-
ton, is eligible.
For information, go to
http://bit.ly/2wAkVkU
The Columbia Memorial
Hospital Foundation thanked
its donors recently through
a tribute to giving. Donors
were thanked for their philan-
thropic support of programs
and services at CMH, notably,
the CMH-Oregon Health and
Science University Knight
Cancer Collaborative, which
will open in early October.
The guests were enter-
tained by Richard Steele,
magician and mentalist. The
evening was capped off by the
presentation of four awards—
including two new awards.
The new Columbia Award
was presented to Michael
Autio, the immediate past
board chairman of the foun-
dation. He has been actively
involved with the foundation
and the hospital for over 22
years.
CMH Board Chairwoman
Constance Waisanen pre-
sented Dr. William Arming-
ton with the fi rst Cadeusus
Award, which recognizes a
physician or provider who
has gone above and beyond
to advance philanthropy at
CMH, and in the community.
The Terry Award, named
in honor of Terry Finklein,
who served as the hospital’s
CEO for over 20 years, recog-
Submitted Photo
The Columbia Memorial Hospital Foundation hosted a tribute to its donors and pre-
sented awards. Pictured, from left, award winners Michael Autio, Randy McClelland, Dr.
William Armington and Willis Van Dusen.
nizes a volunteer leader who
has gone above and beyond
to advance philanthropy at
the hospital and in the com-
munity. Last year’s recipient,
Michael Autio, presented the
award to Willis Van Dusen,
longtime mayor of Astoria
and a community leader who
has raised millions of dollars
for programs throughout Clat-
sop County, including lead-
ing the fundraising effort for
the new cancer center, which
raised $3 million.
The President’s Award,
named for CMH’s current
president and CEO, Erik
Thorsen, recognizes a hos-
pital employee. The 2017
recipient was Randy McClel-
land, director of CMH’s stra-
tegic initiatives department.
McClelland was recognized
for his work in coordinat-
ing the artwork in the new
CMH-OHSU Knight Cancer
Collaborative.
“Everyone at CMH truly
values our partners who help
make the best healthcare
possible accessible,” Penny
Cowden, executive director of
CMH Foundation, said. “It’s a
privilege to be able to take an
evening to just say ‘thanks.’”
SELF-HELP GROUPS
Friday, 5012 Third St., call 503-730-
5863 for information.
Al-Anon (Astoria) — 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Peace Lutheran Church,
565 12th St.; 12 p.m. Wednesday,
First United Methodist Church,
1076 Franklin Ave. For informa-
tion, call 503-325-1087; 7 p.m.
Thursday, Crossroads Community
Church, 40618 Old Highway 30,
Svensen. For information, call 503-
458-6467.
Al-Anon (Seaside) — 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Seaside Public Library,
1131 Broadway, call 503-810-5196
for information.
Alateen (Tillamook) — 6:30
p.m. Thursday, 5012 Third St. For
information, call 503-730-5863.
Al-Anon (Clatskanie) — 8 p.m.
Monday, Faith Lutheran Church,
1010 N.E. Fifth St., Clatskanie. For
information, call 503-728-3351.
Al-Anon (Tillamook) — 7:30
p.m. Wednesday, St. Albans Epis-
copal Church, 2102 Sixth St., call
503-842-5094 for information; noon
Celebrate Recovery — 6 p.m.
Thursday, The Table Church, 852
Broadway, Seaside. Faith-based
12-step program designed to help
Al-Anon (Nehalem) — 7 p.m.
Monday, Riverbend Room, North
County Recreation District, 36155
Ninth St. For information, call 503-
368-8255.
Al-Anon Family Groups in-
formation, Oregon Area Al-Anon
website. oregonal-anon.org
anyone struggling with hurts, habits
and hangups, including drugs and
alcohol, anger, co-dependence,
domestic abuse or sex, food or
pornography addictions. Being re-
ligious not required. Free dinner
and child care provided. For infor-
mation, call D.B. Lewis at 503-741-
5977.
Eating Disorders Anonymous
— 1:10 to 2:10 p.m. Wednesdays,
River Zen Yoga, 399 31st St. A 12-
Step program. For information, call
Susan Williams at 510-417-5553.
Kick Butts Group Meets (Nic-
otine Anonymous) — 6:30 to 7:30
p.m. Wednesday, Seaside Public
Library, 1131 Broadway.
Men’s Sexual Purity Recov-
ery Group — Tuesday nights. Part
of the Pure Life Alliance (www.
purelifealliance.org) in Portland.
For information, call the confi den-
tial voice mail at 503-750-0817 and
leave a message.
Overeaters
Anonymous
Women’s Meeting — noon to 1
p.m. Thursday, 1218 Avenue A.,
Seaside.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sen-
sibly) (Astoria) — 5 p.m. weigh-in,
5:30 p.m. meeting Tuesday, First
Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St. For
information, call Trisha Hayrynen at
503-298-9058.
TOPS (Seaside) — 9:15 to 10:15
a.m. meeting Tuesday, North Coast
Family Fellowship Church, 2245 N.
Wahanna Road. All are welcome. For
information, call 509-910-0354.
Thank You
Oregon 4H Shotgun Team, R-L Michael Williams, Ryan Kramer, Dylan Nelson and Coach Hap English
The 4H Clatsop Claybusters and Michael Williams
wish to thank and recognize the following sponsors
for their generous support of the
2017 4H National Shotgun Championships.
With their support, Michael was able to travel
to Grand Island, Nebraska to represent our
community and the State of Oregon at the
national level for shotgun shooting sports.
Walter England ∙ Tom & Kelly Tussing
(Astoria Eco Wash & Fast Lube and Oil)
Morissee Logging ∙ Hampton Affiliates ∙ Clatsop
Distributing ∙ John and Kristin Webb
& BKS Sportsman Club
Custom Excavating ∙ North Coast Truck ∙ Helligso Construction
Big River Construction ∙ Ed’s Septic ∙ 4H Association
Henson Orthodontics ∙ Varner’s Automotive ∙ Fultano’s Pizza
Chris Farrell ∙ Boyd Thompson ∙ Jack Ficken ∙ Kelly Larkins
Ty & Nicole Williams ∙ Adam Brown ∙ Michael Balensifer
Milan Haskell ∙ Susan Graham ∙Shawn McKinney
Englund Marine ∙ Joe Jasper ∙ Cindy Sapp
Please join me in thanking these businesses and
community members for supporting our local 4H
Shooting Sports program and the
youth of Clatsop County.
Michael Williams
The 4H Clatsop Claybusters wish to thank and
recognize the NRA Foundation and the
Friends of the NRA for their generous
grant of $9,382 00 .
This generous grant provided ammunition, targets,
youth size shotguns and shooting mats. The club
greatly appreciates the support of the NRA Foundation
in assisting our club in developing responsible,
competent and safe shooting sports enthusiasts. The
generous support from the NRA Foundation allows our
organization to provide a meaningful program that
fosters good sportsmanship, citizenship and discipline.
The Clatsop Claybusters is a 4H shooting sports
program for youth between 9 and 18 years of age that
offers instruction, practice and competition in both
shotgun and .22 rifle. The club has offered valuable
programs for over 14 years to Clatsop County Youth.
Thanks to the assistance of the NRA Foundation, our
club continues to be highly successful as demonstrated
by one of our members who competed at the National
4H Championship.
If you are interested in joining our program, please
contact Sandra Carlson through our local
4H Extension Office at (503) 325-8573.
The NRA Foundation is the leading charitable
organization in support of shooting sports. It is a
tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization that provides
grants for equipment, training materials, and range
improvements for those participating in
shooting sports.
You can help support grants to this program and others
like it by attending a Friends of the NRA event or by
visiting www.nrafoundation.org or
www.friendsofnra.org