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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2017
RELIGION BRIEFS
Calvary Episcopal
Patrick Webb/EO Media Group
Petty Officer Jami Gardner, left, receives a certificate
from Dick Wallace, Washington American Legion Area
10 commander, Oct. 25, after being named Enlisted Per-
son of the Year at the 30th annual Derald D. Robertson
Safety Awards, organized by American Legion Post No.
48 of Ilwaco, Wash .
Coast Guard pair
honored for service
By PATRICK WEBB
The Daily Astorian
ILWACO, Wash. — A
Coast Guard member whose
job is to fi nd housing for per-
sonnel and families moving
to Sector Columbia River has
been honored for her work.
Petty Offi cer Jami Gard-
ner was honored Oct. 25
as Enlisted Person of the
Year at the 30th annual Der-
ald D. Robertson Safety
Awards organized by Amer-
ican Legion Post No. 48 of
Ilwaco, Washington. Gardner
works in the sector’s Logis-
tics
Department-Housing
Division. Command Master
Chief Karl G. Keyes, who
nominated her for recog-
nition, said Gardner is out-
standing in her job, while
additionally working on
morale, and organizing pic-
nics and family events.
“Permanent changes of
station orders are stressful
on Coast Guard members
and their families, and fi nd-
ing housing is always pri-
mary concern for these fam-
ilies,” Keyes said. “Petty
Offi cer Gardner’s profes-
sionalism and genuine con-
cern for her shipmates’ well
being greatly reduces this
stress.”
Boatswain First Class
Todd M. Ghormley was
named Cape Disappointment
Enlisted Person of the Year.
The award was accepted by
his wife, Kara. Todd Ghorm-
ley was commended by his
commanding offi cer, Lt.
Cmdr. Thomas M. Condit,
for his “outstanding motiva-
tion, drive and positive atti-
tude” at Cape Disappoint-
ment, the largest Surf and
Level 1 Ports, Waterways,
Coastal Security unit in the
Coast Guard.
“As the unit’s training
petty offi cer, he was directly
responsible for the training
of over 80 qualifi cations,
including motor lifeboat cox-
swains, crew members, engi-
neers and watch standers to
successfully operate on one
of the world’s most hazard-
ous river bars,” Condit said.
He noted that as well as
coordinating a multi-agency
mass casualty exercise
that strengthened partner-
ships in the rescue commu-
nity, Ghormley helped save
the three-person crew of the
Ironclad, a fi shing vessel
that was taking on water in
10-foot seas, and towed it to
Ilwaco.
Seaside Elks host fundraising
dinner and music on Saturday
The Daily Astorian
SEASIDE — The Seaside
Elks Lodge, 324 Avenue A in
Seaside, is offering a rib din-
ner, live music, a 50/50 Raf-
fl e and a silent auction Sat-
urday as a fundraiser to help
feed hungry families. The the
doors open at 5 p.m., and the
community is encouraged
and invited to attend. Tick-
ets cost $15 each, or $12 and
fi ve cans of food; tickets are
available in advance at the
lodge or by calling the lodge
at 503-738-6651.
Funds raised will be used
to purchase items for the
Holiday Helpers Thanks-
giving Food Boxes. Seaside
Elks hopes to feed 125 fam-
ilies during the holidays.
The food boxes include tur-
key, eggs, milk and fresh
produce as well as items
such as toothpaste, paper
towels, soap and other fam-
ily essentials. Donations
of food or cash are also
welcome.
For information, call the
lodge or email seasideelks@
yahoo.com
SEASIDE — Calvary
Episcopal Church, 503 N.
Holladay Drive, is holding its
annual Holiday Bazaar from 4
to 6 p.m. Nov. 10, and from 10
a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 11.
Friday evening, dessert and
beverages are available. On Sat-
urday, lunch can be purchased
from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., fea-
turing shrimp chowder or
hearty soup with bread, hot
dogs and a variety of pies
and beverages.
For sale at the event
are homemade baked
goods and candy, cookies,
breads, fudge, fruit cakes,
soup mixes, jam, gour-
met and kitchen items,
new home decor for holi-
day entertaining and gift
giving, gift bags, stained
glass pieces, vintage lin-
ens, and a “gently used”
table.
Raffl e tickets are
$1 each, or six for $5,
for a Christmas wall
hanging created by
Judy Woodmansee
of Seaside and Judy
Carder of Gearhart. The win-
ner need not be present for the
drawing.
Community support of the
bazaar enables donations to
numerous charities in Clatsop
County, in addition to special
church projects.
For information, call
503-738-5773.
First Lutheran
All Saints Sunday at First
Lutheran Church, 725 33rd
Street in Astoria, begins at
8:30 a.m. with a worship ser-
vice. Sunday School is at 8:45
a.m., the Adult Forum is at
9:45 a.m. and another wor-
ship service is at 11 a.m. The
Orchid Society meets at 2 p.m.
On Monday, the Sea Scouts
meet at 5:30 p.m.
TOPS meets at 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday; Pure Life Alliance
meets at 5:45 p.m.
A new Bible study gather-
ing, led by Rev. Steve Kein-
berger begins Wednesday.
Bible Study is also offered at 6
p.m. and Senior Choir practice
is held at 7 p.m.
On Thursday, the VASA
Astor Lodge Monthly Meeting
is at 7 p.m. For information,
call the church at 503-325-
6252 or go to www.astori-
afi rstlutheran.com
Grace Episcopal
All Saints’ Sunday is cele-
brated at both the 8 and 10 a.m.
services Sunday at Grace Epis-
copal Church, 1545 Frank-
lin Ave. A baptism takes place
during the 10 a.m. service.
The Labyrinth is available
for walking from 3 to 6 p.m.
Sunday. A labyrinth introduc-
tion is offered at 3 p.m., upon
request. It takes an average of 30
minutes to complete the walk.
The annual Grace Holiday
Bazaar is from 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. Nov. 10 and 11, and fea-
tures original art by local art-
ists, as well as vintage and
holiday treasures, plants and
cookbooks. Soup and baked
goods are also available.
For information, call the
church at 503-325-4691 or go
to www.graceastoria.org
Astoria First
Assembly of God
Royal Rangers Boys
and M-pact Girls clubs are
extending registration for the
day in the Wesley Room at the
Astoria First United Method-
ist Church, 1076 Franklin Ave.
Use the 11th Street building
entrance. This morning gather-
ing is not defi ned by any particu-
lar belief system, and is intended
for the “spiritual but not reli-
gious,” as well as those who
draw from more than one faith
tradition. For information, go to
http://cgifellowship.org
Calvary Episcopal
Church’s Holiday
Bazaar Nov. 10
and 11 features
food, baked goods,
handmade items
and more.
2017-18 year through Sun-
day at Astoria First Assem-
bly of God, 1775 Seventh St.
The clubs meet from 4 to 5:30
p.m. every Sunday, starting
Sunday, and running though
the end of May.
The Ranger program helps
teach boys outdoor activi-
ties such as camping, boating,
knot tying, lashing and values
for everyday living from scrip-
ture. The girls have crafts, dis-
cussions and interaction with
others their own age, cou-
pled with stories and examples
from the Bible.
For information, call
503-325-7331.
Pacifi c Unitarian
Universalist
The Pacifi c Unitarian Uni-
versalist Fellowship (PUUF)
holds a service at 11 a.m. Sun-
day at the Performing Arts Cen-
ter, 588 16th St. The service
topic is, “This I Believe.” Three
PUUF members share the evo-
lution of their belief system.
Peggy Coreson is the lay leader.
Religious education for the chil-
dren is available each week fol-
lowing the “Moment with the
Children” near the beginning of
the service.
At about 12:30 p.m., after
the opportunity to socialize
downstairs, Becky Thormalen
leads a discussion, “Educa-
tion: Why Are Iceland’s Public
Schools No. 1 in the world?”
The public is invited to the
service, the social hour and
the discussion afterwards. For
information, go to www.pacuuf.
org, email pacuuf@gmail.com,
or call 503 325 5225.
Common Ground
Interspiritual
A Celebration of Spirit,
sponsored by Common Ground
Interspiritual Fellowship, meets
from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sun-
St. Catherine
Episcopal
NEHALEM — St. Cath-
erine Episcopal Church,
36335 U.S. Highway 101 in
Nehalem, holds a Labyrinth
walk from 3 to 5 p.m. Sun-
day, and the fi rst Sunday of
every month. All are wel-
come. For information, go to
www.saintcatherineoregon-
coast.org
Community HU sing
SEASIDE — A Seaside
Community Eckankar HU Sing
takes place at 3 p.m. Sunday
at the Seaside Public Library,
1131 Broadway. Regardless of
one’s beliefs or religion, any-
one can sing HU (pronounced
hue), an ancient name for God;
it is for the spiritual upliftment
of those who come, and is not
directed to any other purpose.
For information, call Seann
Valen at 503-717-5485, email
axcess49@gmail.com or go to
www.eckankar.org
Religious Society
of Friends
ILWACO, Washington —
The Lower Columbia Quak-
ers, also known as the Reli-
gious Society of Friends,
meets at 3 p.m. Sunday in the
Ilwaco Community Center,
158 First Ave. N. All are wel-
come to visit and participate.
For information, go to https://
lowercolumbiaquakers.org
Cannon Beach
Community
CANNON BEACH —
Cannon Beach Community
Church, 132 E. Washington
St., holds an Evensong ser-
vice at 6 p.m. the fi rst and
third Sunday of the month.
All are welcome.
Evensong features Wes
Warhmund (guitar, fl ute
and clarinet) and meditative
songs, Psalms, readings, can-
dlelight and time for quiet
refl ection.
For information, call the
church at 503-436-1222.
Peace Lutheran
The Columbia Coast
Cluster of Churches, Evan-
gelical Lutheran Church in
America (ELCA) Oregon
Synod, holds a day of cele-
bration Saturday in honor of
the 500th Anniversary
of the Reforma-
tion (1517-2017)
at Peace Lutheran
Church, 565 12th
St.
The celebra-
tion begins with an
ecumenical wor-
ship service at 2
p.m., with Bishop
David Brauer-Rieke
as guest preacher,
followed by break-
out sessions at 3:20
p.m. on Music and
Art of the Refor-
mation. Guest pre-
senters are Kristin
Shauck, art instructor
at Clatsop Commu-
nity College, and Vin-
cent Jones-Centeno, music
director of Cascadia Concert
Opera and organist at Grace
Episcopal Church in Astoria.
There are activities for
families with children begin-
ning at 3:40 p.m. At 5 p.m., a
Schnitzel Dinner is offered in
the Fellowship Hall. The cost
is $10 per person or $25 per
family. Sign up for the din-
ner at church, or purchase a
ticket in advance. For infor-
mation, email fl castoria@
gmail.com
St. Brendan the
Navigator Orthodox
Vespers begins at 5 p.m.
Saturday at the home of Ser-
aphim and Jacinta Waidelich,
2875 Mill Pond Lane in Asto-
ria. Kevin Lien, assistant pas-
tor at Annunciation Orthodox
Church in Milwaukie, leads
the service. A social gathering
follows.
On Sunday, Orthos/Matins
begin at 8:30 a.m., and Lit-
urgy starts at 10 a.m., at St.
Francis de Sales Mission, 867
Fifth St. in Hammond, also
led by Kevin Lien.
For directions, call Steve
Sollars at 503-298-3453.
Pioneer Presbyterian
WARRENTON — Pio-
neer Presbyterian Church,
33324 Patriot Way in War-
renton, presents local tenor
Phil Keim at 10 a.m. Sunday.
Keim is singing selections by
Felix Mendelssohn and Jean
Baptiste Lully, and is accom-
panied by composer and vio-
linist Kim Angelis.
Dwight Caswell’s sermon
asks the question, “How Long
are Your Tassels?” There is
time to meet the musicians at
the fellowship hour following
the service.
For Information call
503-883-3097.
SENIOR NOTES
Astoria Alzheimer’s & Other
Dementia Family Support Group
— 2 to 3:30 p.m. third Monday, Clat-
sop Care Center, 646 16th St., fi rst
fl oor conference room. Open to all
family members of people with de-
mentias. For information, call Roset-
ta Hurley at 503-325-0313, ext. 216,
or email support@clatsopcare.org
Clatsop Community Action
— 503-325-1400. Respite care
services, low-income energy assis-
tance, emergency food assistance,
housing information, emergency
personal care items.
Columbia Senior Diners —
11:30 a.m. weekdays, 1111 Ex-
change St., Astoria Senior Center.
Cost is $6. For information, or to
have a meal delivered, call 503-
325-9693.
Exploring New Concepts of
Retirement Education (ENCORE)
— 503-338-2408. Provides a wide
assortment of educational experi-
ences for individuals older than 50.
Elder Friendship Line — 800-
971-0016. Available from 8 a.m. to
11 p.m.; crisis calls taken 24/7.
Food Pantries — 503-325-
1400. Clatsop Community Action
serves six food pantries in Clatsop
County through the Oregon Food
Bank Network. Call for area loca-
tions and hours.
Grief Support Group, Sea-
side — 2 to 4 p.m. fi rst Thursday,
Bob Chisholm Community Center,
Meeting Room 1, 1225 Avenue
A, Seaside. For information, call
Lower Columbia Hospice at 503-
338-6230.
Lifespan Respite — 503-325-
1400. Provides information, refer-
ral, training and paid respite for
family caregivers.
Northwest Oregon Housing
Authority — 503-861-0119. Rent
assistance based on income.
NorthWest Senior and Disabil-
ity Services — 503-861-4202 or
800-442-8614. Medicaid services,
food stamps, information and assis-
tance, family caregiver support ser-
vices, Medicare choice assistance,
home delivered meals, senior meal
sites and senior peer counseling.
Oregon Law Center — 877-
296-4076. Provides free services
in civil cases to low income people.
Partners with Clatsop Community
Action (CCA), Community Action
Resource Enterprises Inc. (CARE),
and the Bob Chisholm Community
Center to provide in-person clinics in
Astoria, Tillamook and Seaside each
month.
Partners for Seniors — 503-
717-7174. Serves South Clatsop
County seniors with volunteer vis-
its, transportation, light housekeep-
ing, yard work, minor home repairs,
daily phone calls.
Senior Center, Seaside — Bob
Chisholm Community and Senior
Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside,
503-738-7393.
Senior Center, Warrenton —
Warrenton Community and Senior
Center, 170 S.W. Third St, Warren-
ton, 503-861-3502 Mondays and
Thursdays.
Veteran Benefi ts — 800-827-
1000.
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