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2B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 2018 March of Dimes honors local nurse “Margaret’s continual commit- ment to the care of patients and fam- ilies has brought her great success in the Care Management Department,” Erik Thorsen, CEO of the hospital, said in a release. “We can always count on her for amazing clinical expertise, caring and commitment to patients. She genuinely cares for all.” Santee joined the hospital in 1988. Outside of work, she volun- teers with the Clatsop County 4-H program and was named Leader of the Year in 2012. She is the hospi- Columbia Memorial Hospital tal’s fourth Nurse of the Year win- ner, including Jenny Jacques in Margaret Santee, a 30-year employee of 2017, Kendra Gohl in 2016 and Columbia Memorial Hospital, was named a March of Dimes Nurse of the Year. Laura Brown in 2015. The Daily Astorian Kira Worwood For the fourth year in a row, a Columbia Memorial Hospital nurse has been named a March of Dimes Nurse of the Year. Margaret Santee, a 30-year employee of the hospital, was named the 2018 Case Management, Occupational Health and Utilization Review Nurse of the Year for Ore- gon and Southwest Washington by March of Dimes, a nonprofit focused on the health of mothers and infants. The award goes to a nurse who reviews individual and workplace medical cases, ensuring they are get- ting the most appropriate care and level of support. Ian Hunt Worwood, Hunt named Rotary Students of the Month The Daily Astorian The Astoria Rotary honored two Astoria High School stu- dents, Kira Worwood and Ian Hunt, as Students of the Month for June. 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 community activities. Worwood, the daughter of Bart and Laura Worwood, just graduated from AHS, where she was active in the Span- ish Club, Business Leaders of Tomorrow, Project Homeless, Lunch Buddy Program, volley- ball and swimming. She plans to attend Mount Hood Com- munity College in the fall. Hunt, the son of Chris and Angee Hunt, is a junior at AHS. He is involved in the Walldorf Exchange Program and partic- ipates in football, basketball and track and field. He plans to attend college after graduation. Students of the Month receive a leadership book selected by Astoria Rotary members, an application for a Rotary Scholarship, an inspira- tional letter from a local Rotar- ian, a gift card to a local cof- fee establishment, and a Rotary certificate. Astoria Rotary meets on Mondays at noon at the Elks Lodge in Astoria. RELIGION BRIEFS Community HU sing Learn to advocate and provide help to children in foster care The Daily Astorian Clatsop Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Volunteer Training is from June 27 to July 25. Volunteers are needed to advocate for children in foster care, and to ensure that children in foster care in Clat- sop County will have a safe and nurturing permanent home as soon as possible. Training on how to make a difference in the life of a child in foster care takes a month. In person (at Clatsop Community College) and online training are combined for all learning styles. There is no cost for the classes. For information, call 503- 338-6063, email casa@clatsop- casa.org, or go to clatsopcasa.org time for quiet reflection. For information, call the church at 503-436-1222. Interfaith Partnership to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, and from 10 a.m. to noon Friday and Saturday, and is located behind St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church on 15th Street. For information, call 503-325-2007. SEASIDE — The South County Interfaith Partnership meets at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Riley’s Restaurant, 1104 S. Holladay Drive, to foster better under- standing among faith practitioners and to nurture one another in spirit. All faiths are welcome. For information, call Ann Souvenir at 503-738-0200. The Astoria Church of Christ, 692 12th St., hosts Ken Tipps as guest speaker at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday ser- vice. His topic is Father’s Day. All are welcome. For information, call 503-791-3235. Cannon Beach Community St. Mary, Star of the Sea Astoria First United Methodist CANNON BEACH — Cannon Beach Community Church, 132 E. Washington St., holds an Evensong ser- vice at 6 p.m. the first and third Sunday of the month. All are welcome. Evensong features Wes Warhmund (guitar, flute and clarinet) and meditative songs, Psalms, readings, candlelight and The Coast Pregnancy Clinic Baby Bottle Campaign is under way, and ends Sunday. The clinic offers free ministries. For questions, call 503-325-9111 or go to coastpregnancyclinic.org The St. Vincent de Paul Food Pan- try is in need of sugar, pancake mix, oat- meal and toilet paper. It is open from 1 Pastor Carol Prichard’s last Sunday service at Astoria First United Method- ist Church, 1076 Franklin Ave., is at 11 a.m. Sunday. Her sermon topic is “The Little Things We Do.” A celebration for the pastor follows the service. For information, call the church office at 503-325-5454. 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, anyone 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 eckan- kar.org Astoria Church of Christ 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 am- bassadors) in Clatsop County to provide customer service and en- hance the blood donor experience. For information, call Angela Basurt- to at 503-528-5430. Angels for Sara Senior Dog Sanctuary — Needs volunteers to help care for elderly dogs who are unable to stay with their owners. Anyone interested in fundraising, yard maintenance, spending quality time with the dogs or fostering a se- nior dog, short or long term, contact Jacque Pressly at angelsforsara@ gmail.com or call 503-325-2772. Astoria Riverfront Trolley As- sociation — 111 W. Marine Drive. Needs conductors/motormen 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 Lar- ry Miller at 503-325-3231. Astoria Veteran Van Drivers — Volunteer drivers needed for the Disabled American Veterans van for one or more trips per month. The van leaves Astoria at 7 a.m. for the Portland Veterans Administration Hospital and returns in the early af- ternoon. To volunteer, contact Dick Lang, Astoria DAV van coordina- tor, at 503-298-8757 or dicklang@ charter.net. Drivers receive free breakfast and lunch vouchers for the hospital canteen on every trip. Camp Kiwanilong — A large variety of volunteer opportunities are available. For information, call 503-861-2933 or go to campkiwan- ilong.org Cannon Beach Academy — 3781 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach. Volunteers needed for breakfast or lunch preparation and cleanup, reading groups, math groups, lunch/recess duty and housekeeping. Shifts are 1.25 hours or longer. For information, call 503-298-5245. Cannon Beach Library —131 North Hemlock, Cannon Beach. Volunteers needed for a variety of tasks and time commitments, in- cluding alphabetizing bookshelves, covering books, doing minor build- ing maintenance, helping with a speakers’ series, and participating in annual book sales and other events. For information email info@ cannonbeachlibrary.org or call 503- 436-1391. Caring Adults Developing 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 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 infor- mation, 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 Brench- ley at 503-325-0313, ext. 209. Clatsop County Animal Shel- ter — Animal care volunteers age 16 and older needed for one 3-hour shift per week. Pick up an applica- tion at 1315 S.E. 19th St., Warren- ton. For information, or to schedule orientation, call Leslie Atkinson at 503-325-1000. Clatsop Community Action Regional Food Bank — Volun- teers 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. Ware- house attendants are needed for food packing or processing, picking orders for agencies, light janitorial and housekeeping, or lawn and grounds maintenance. Three to four-hour shifts are available Mon- day through Friday. To volunteer, call 503-861-3663. Clatsop Community College Outreach Literacy — Needs volunteer literacy tutors to work with adults, native and non-native speakers. Training available. For information, call 503-338-2557. 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. tCoast Community Radio — Volunteers needed for a variety of opportunities and time commitments including weekday front desk, music library digital conversion, graphic and sign making, booths at farmers markets and special events, land- scaping, and mailing parties. For in- formation, email janet@coastradio. org or call 503-325-0010. Columbia River Maritime Mu- seum — 1792 Marine Drive. Vol- unteer opportunities for those with an interest in maritime history. For information, call the volunteer coor- dinator weekdays at 503-325-2323. Columbia Senior Diners — 1111 Exchange St., Astoria Senior Center. Volunteers needed weekdays to serve tables and for kitchen help. To volunteer, call 503-325-9693. families. Donations of fabric/yarn especially welcome. Group meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. second Tues- day of the month at 1315 Broadway, Seaside. For information, call 503- 738-5111 and leave a message for Marilyn Faulkner. Seaside Downtown Develop- ment Association — Volunteers needed to help with local events happening throughout the year. For information, call Sarah Dailey at 503-717-1914 or email director@ seasidedowntown.com amount of time will be greatly ap- preciated. Call the museum at 503- 738-7065 or email seasidemuse- um@hotmail.com Seaside Museum and Histor- ical Society — Volunteers needed to help as docents, maintaining and creating exhibits, and various events throughout the year. Small and large projects available. Any Start Making a Reader Today — Needs volunteers to read to stu- dents one-on-one for one hour a week at local elementary schools. To volunteer, call 503-391-8423 or go to getsmartoregon.org Community Emergency Re- sponse Team — CERT volunteers needed for community events and disaster response with local police, fire and emergency medical service agencies. Training includes fire safety, first aid, traffic and crowd control, communications, damage survey, disaster planning and civic events within city limits. For infor- mation, contact CERT coordinator Kenny Hansen at khansen@as- toria.or.us or leave a voicemail at 503-325-4411. Friends of Seaside Library — 1131 Broadway, Seaside. Volun- teers needed to staff the fundraising store. For information, call 503-738- 6742 or stop by the library. Knappa Rural Fire Protection District — Needs volunteer fire- fighters. Training provided. For in- formation, contact any of the active personnel or call Chief Paul Olheis- er at 503-458-6610. Long-Term Care Ombudsman — Certified ombudsman volunteers advocate for the rights, care and dignity of the elderly and disabled living in licensed long-term care facilities. Many residents have no one to watch out or speak up for when things go wrong. Volunteer Ombudsmen talk to the residents, investigate complaints, and work to resolve problems. Flexible sched- ule, four hours a week, mileage re- imbursement available. Training is provided. For information, call 800- 522-2602 or go to oregon.gov/ltco Lunch Buddy Mentoring Pro- gram — Adults needed to mentor elementary and middle school stu- dents once a week during lunch. For information, call Mary Jackson at 503-440-0368 or email lunchbud- dies.mp@gmail.com NorthWest Senior & Disability Services — Needs dishwashers and volunteers to serve and clean up weekdays at a meal site, and drivers for Meals on Wheels. For information, contact Candy Foster at 503-738-9323. Seaside American Legion Veterans’ Assistance & Rehabili- tation — Volunteers needed to help knit/crochet items for hospitalized vets and cut coupons for military Urgent Care Anytime! With two CMH Urgent Care locations and the CMH Virtual Clinic, we’re here to serve you whenever you need urgent medical care. Urgent Care In Astoria Open M-F, 9am-6:30pm; and Sat., 9am-5:30pm 2655 Exchange St. Astoria, OR 97103 503-338-4050 Urgent Care In Warrenton Open daily, 9am-7pm 1639 SE Ensign Lane Warrenton, OR 97146 503-338-4500 Virtual Clinic Open 24/7, in Oregon and Washington www.columbiamemorial.org/care-now 1-888-972-8022 39 $ no insurance 2111 Exchange St., Astoria, Oregon • 503-325-4321 www.columbiamemorial.org • A Planetree-Designated Hospital