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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2018
Grubaugh achieves rank of
Eagle Scout for park cleanup
The Daily Astorian
Medix Ambulance Service and Joe Dominey
Pictured, Steve Zamora and Andy the Ambulance of Medix Ambulance Service talk with local school children during
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) week.
Medix visits schools for EMS Week
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The 44th Emergency Medical Services
(EMS) Week was May 20 to 26, which
provided an opportunity for EMS per-
sonnel to get out in to the community and
show what they do. The theme for 2018
was “EMS Strong: Stronger Together.”
Medix Ambulance Service made seven
school visits during the week, and showed
local school children some of the equip-
ment they use and talked about ambulance
safety. Steven Zamora, a longtime emer-
gency medical technician (EMT) with
Medix, was assisted by Andy the Ambu-
lance. The talking ambulance delighted
children with his lights and siren, and
helped reinforce the message of safety.
“It helps the kids to feel more comfort-
able if they are ever in an emergency sit-
uation,” Zamora said. “They have seen
some of the gear we use, and know that
we are there to help them.”
In 1974, President Gerald Ford autho-
rized EMS Week to celebrate EMS practi-
tioners and the important work they do in
the communities.
ASD staff recognized during ‘A Tradition of Excellence’
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Nearly 100 Astoria School
District (ASD) staff, as well
as friends and families, filled
Patriot Hall at Clatsop Com-
munity College (CCC) on
May 21 for the annual “A Tra-
dition of Excellence” Awards,
which recognized individuals
for their accomplishments in
and out of the classroom. This
recognition evening was spon-
sored by the Astoria School
Foundation.
Staff members recognized
for 10 or more consecutive
years in the district include:
Meche Brownlow, Angela
Calvin, Heidi Fastabend,
Dindy Fischer, Deborah Foley,
Christina Grauff, Don John-
son, Tami Jones, Brian Plog-
hoft, Travis Roe, Mary Smith,
Rebecca Sutton and Heli
Williamson.
Staff members recognized
for 20 or more consecutive
years in the district include:
Mike Baker, Lee Cain,
Nicole Jacobson, Missy
Johnson, Donna MacDonald,
Carrie Thoreson and Kandie
Thornton.
One staff member, Denise
Richardson, was recognized
for 30 or more consecutive
years in the district.
The
Classified/Support
Staff Member of the Year is
Kandie Thornton, an occupa-
tional therapist aide and tran-
sitional aide for the school
district. This award is given
to the classified/support staff
member who demonstrates
excellence in work perfor-
mance, school and community
involvement, and leadership
and commitment to the school
district.
Stanette Klatt, a sci-
ence teacher at Astoria Mid-
dle School, was recognized
as the Certified Staff Member
of the Year for demonstrating
a commitment to the mission
and vision of ASD, and inspir-
ing, motivating, encouraging
and helping students excel in
school.
The ASD Collaboration
Team Award honors a team
of teachers who demonstrate
outstanding teamwork, exem-
plary work performance,
and improve student learn-
ing through their collabora-
tive work. The award was
presented to the Engagement
Team at Astor Elementary
School: Brian Babbitt, Meche
Brownlow, Jessica Jones, Kas-
sia Nye and Emily Townsend.
The ASD, in partnership
with the Astoria School Foun-
dation, recognizes an individ-
ual or organization to honor
for their contributions to the
schools and community. This
year, CCC is being recognized
for its commitment to the edu-
cation of ASD children, pro-
viding unique opportunities for
students, allowing students to
access postsecondary options
in a more affordable way, as
well as accessing coursework
beyond what is offered in local
schools.
And finally, four teachers
were recognized for their com-
mitment to school district who
Spring Showcase features Encore dancers
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SEASIDE — Encore
Dance Studio presents its
annual Spring Showcase at the
Seaside Convention Center the
weekend of June 8 to 10.
A free Hip Hop Dance
Party is at 5 p.m. June 8, fol-
lowed by a performance of
Hans Christian Andersen’s
“The Little Mermaid,” solo
dance routines by members of
the Performance Team, and a
tumbling skills demonstration.
Then on June 9 and 10, the
show starts at 4 p.m. with the Per-
formance Team’s musical theater
production of “The Wiz,” then
Encore dancers from tiny to teen
WARRENTON
—
Devon Grubaugh, son of
Cynthia Rose, achieved
the rank of Eagle Scout,
the highest recognition that
Scouting offers, at His Court
of Honor ceremony on May
21. His Eagle project was
to clean up Shively Park in
Astoria and repair the park’s
gazebo.
Grubaugh has received
letters acknowledging his
Eagle status from President
Donald Trump, Gov. Kate
Brown, Portland Mayor Ted
Wheeler, Gov. Jay Inslee of
Washington and the Virginia
Military Institute. In addi-
tion, the American Legion
gave him a Good Citizen-
ship citation.
He leaves for Army basic
training at Fort Benning in
Georgia on June 16.
“His family is very proud
Astoria School District
are retiring at the end of the
2017-18 school year. They are
Dan Foss, Deb Nelson, Connie
Brewington and Steve Wedell.
These four teachers together
have more than 100 years of
teaching experience.
of Devon’s achievements,”
his grandmother, Judy Rob-
ison, wrote. “As you pass a
Scout selling candy or pop-
corn, stop, and if you can,
purchase a candy bar or bag
of popcorn. That young per-
son is on his way to achiev-
ing Eagle Scout status.”
State helps local contractors tap
into government projects
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The office of Gov. Kate
Brown will visit Clatsop
Community College June 12
to inform local contractors
how to become involved in
government projects.
From 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
representatives from the
Office of Diversity, Equity,
and Inclusion/Affirmative
The Astoria School District
recognized Stanette Klatt, a
science teacher at Astoria
Middle School, as the Cer-
tified Staff Member of the
Year at the annual “A Tradi-
tion of Excellence” Awards
on May 21.
Devon
Grubaugh
Action will inform contrac-
tors about public contract-
ing, cutting through red
tape, locating financing and
upcoming opportunities.
The event is in Columbia
Hall Room 219 on the col-
lege’s main campus at 1651
Lexington Ave. Seating is
limited, and preregistration is
required. Register at tinyurl.
com/GovMarketplace
Medicare options offered to
replace FamilyCare
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For those losing their Fam-
ilyCare Medicare Advan-
tage Plan, there are Medicare
Special Enrollment Events
planned to review Medi-
care supplement insurance
options to replace a Family-
Care Medicare Advantage
Plan that is being canceled
July 1. The locations, times
and dates of the informative
events are as follows:
• Columbia Memorial Hos-
pital Coho Room, 2021 Marine
Drive in Astoria, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
June 6 and 20, and July 2.
• Bob Chisholm Com-
munity Center, 1225 Avenue
A in Seaside, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
June 13.
Senior Health Insurance
Benefits Assistance (SHIBA)
counselors and local agents
will be present to help and
answer questions. Preregis-
tration is preferred, by call-
ing 503-861-4200, but drop-
ins are welcome.
Charla Sobre la Salud de Nuestros Senos
entertain with routines they’ve
been preparing all spring.
All three nights a silent
auction is available. The pro-
ceeds benefit the studio’s non-
profit partner, the Encore Per-
forming Arts Foundation.
For information, call 503-
717-1637 or go to getyoudanc-
ing.com
Vanderburg, Hoover named Students of the Month
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The Astoria Rotary hon-
ored two Knappa High School
seniors, Paris Vanderburg and
Mason Hoover, as Students of
the Month for May. Students
of the Month are selected from
the junior and senior classes
at Astoria and Knappa high
schools. They must be in
good standing in school, and
involved in school and com-
munity activities.
Vanderburg is a member
of the National Honor Soci-
ety, Key Club, is the senior
class president at KHS, and
has participated in volleyball,
Paris
Vanderburg
Mason
Hoover
basketball, softball and track
and field in high school. She
plans to attend Western Ore-
gon State University to earn
a degree in law enforcement.
Her parents are Ken and Candi
Vanderburg.
Hoover is a member of the
National Honor Society, and
has participated in football
and baseball in high school.
He plans to attend Linn Ben-
ton Community College and
earn a transfer degree in busi-
ness. His parents are Jamie and
Jason Hoover.
Those selected as Students
of the Month receive a leader-
ship book selected by Astoria
Rotary members, an applica-
tion for a Rotary Scholarship,
an inspirational letter from a
local Rotarian, a gift card to a
local coffee establishment and
a Rotary certificate.
Astoria Rotary meets at
noon Monday at the Elks
Lodge in Astoria.
Local students direct funds to community programs
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Local high school stu-
dents in Astoria, Warrenton
and Seaside awarded more
than $38,000 in grants to local
nonprofits through the Arlene
Schnitzer CARE Foundation’s
CommuniCare program.
CommuniCare is a yearlong
grant-making program teach-
ing high schoolers about local
issues and developing a deeper
commitment to social activism.
Students raise funds for local
nonprofits, and the Schnitzer
Foundation matches them at
a 10-1 ratio. While 75 percent
of the earnings go to nonprofit
grants, up to 25 percent can be
used for on-campus projects.
Astoria students spread
$16,000 in grants between
Astoria Visual Arts, the Asto-
ria Warming Center, Clat-
sop Court-Appointed Special
Advocates, Clatsop Commu-
nity Action, Filling Empty Bel-
lies, the Lower Columbia His-
panic Council, Start Making a
Reader Today, domestic and
sexual violence support group
The Harbor and The Healing
Circle’s Victory Over Child
Abuse Camp. Students also
gave $400 to the Net Shed, a
free clothing store on campus.
Seaside students spread
$11,250 between youth resi-
dent program Camp Kiwan-
ilong, Sunset Empire Park &
Recreation District, The Har-
bor and healthy living chal-
lenge The Way to Wellville.
Students also spent $3,715 on
campus, including to the chem-
istry, history, physical edu-
cation and special education
programs; and on the Future
Business Leaders of America
club.
Warrenton
students
awarded $11,250 to The Assis-
tance League of the Columbia
Pacific, Clatsop Community
Action, the Lower Columbia
Hispanic Council, the Lunch
Buddy Mentoring Program and
Warrenton-Hammond Healthy
Kids Inc. Students also spent
$5,500 on-campus for audio
equipment, musical instru-
ments, wrestling uniforms and
food for the Warrior to Warrior
food pantry.
“Giving back to the com-
munity is a critical part of life,”
said Jordan Schnitzer, director
of the CARE Foundation.
Fecha: Junio 13, 2018 (miércoles)
Horario: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Habrá cuidado de niños.
Habrá cena y las puertas abrirán a las 5:00 p.m.
Lugar: CMH Columbia Center, Coho Room, 2021 Marine Dr., Astoria,
OR 97103
Inscripción: Llamar a Gudelia Contreras Flores, al tel. 503-325-4547.
La charla se ofrece gratuitamente.
The Lower Columbia Hispanic Council and the CMH-
OHSU Knight Cancer Collaborative, en asociación con
La Iniciativa Latina de Susan G. Komen Oregon & SW
Washington, ofrecen esta charla en español sobre la salud de
nuestros senos y la concientización sobre el cáncer de seno.
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