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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2019
FFA members compete in Forest Grove
Master Gardeners offer scholarship
outstanding students who
express an interest in hor-
ticulture or a related fi eld.
Students seeking to further
their education are encour-
aged to develop their skills
that will contribute to the
advancement of sound
gardening practices.
For information, call
503-325-8573.
versity Extension at 2001
Marine Drive.
Applications are also
available through email by
request to the OSU Exten-
sion offi ce.
The deadline to submit
an application to the exten-
sion offi ce is April 22.
Established in 2001,
the scholarship recognizes
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One or two dedicated
Clatsop County 2019 grad-
uates will be chosen for the
Master Gardener Scholar-
ship of $1,000.
Candidates can pick up
an application from their
high school counselor or
from the Oregon State Uni-
Astor Elementary students raise
$10,357 for heart association
Charlie Hall
Astoria Future Farmers of America (FFA) members competed Saturday at Forest Grove High
School in Career Development Events including Job Interview, Creed Speaking and FFA
Knowledge Test. Pictured from left, Marcus Rasmussen, seventh place, Job Interview; Jack
Phillips, second place, Creed; Baylee McSwain, Jameson Linder, Alizabeth Clark, fi rst place,
Creed, and third place, Knowledge quiz; and Allison Keeling.
AAUW offers $2,000 scholarship
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SEASIDE — The Amer-
ican Association of Uni-
versity Women
Seaside
Scholarship
Foundation
announces that April 5 is
the deadline for applying for
a $2,000 scholarship that
is awarded annually to a
female resident from n orth-
west Oregon or s outhwest
Washington who is enrolled,
or planning to enroll, in a
degree program.
The candidate must have
been out of high school fi ve
or more years. The award
may be used at the college
or university of the candi-
date’s choice for tuition,
fees and textbooks only. The
application is available at
seaside-or.aauw.net under
“Foundation.”
Financial support for
scholarships comes from
individuals and organiza-
tions who share the founda-
tion’s commitment to assist-
ing women in advancing
their education. Contribu-
tions may be sent to Seaside
AAUW Scholarship Foun-
dation, P.O. Box 693, Sea-
side, OR., 97138. Any ques-
tions may be directed to Jane
McGeehan, at janem270@
gmail.com
WINGS conference set for March 9
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The Women
INter-
ested in Going to School
(WINGS) Conference has
been rescheduled, after
being snowed out in Feb-
ruary, and takes place from
8 a.m to 3:30 p.m. March 9
in Columbia Hall at Clatsop
Community College , 1651
Lexington Ave.
WINGS is a free con-
ference designed to help
women explore educational
and career opportunities,
sponsored by the college
and the Astoria and Sea-
side branches of the Amer-
ican Association of Univer-
sity Women . Free child care
and lunch are offered. Reg-
istration is open at bit.ly/2N-
rgDDa or call 503-717-1852.
Comedy Night in Seaside features Winslow
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Winslow
SEASIDE — Times Theatre
and Public House presents Comedy
Night, featuring Michael Winslow,
at 8 p.m. Saturday.
Winslow, known as “the man
of 10,000 sound effects,” played
Larvell Jones in “Police Academy”
and Radar Technician in “Space-
balls.” His website is at michael-
winslow.org
Tickets cost $15 in advance, and
$20 the day of the show at the Times
Theatre box offi ce. Age 21 and older
only. The theater is at133 Broadway.
Astor Elementary School
Astor Elementary School once again celebrated Jump Rope for Heart on Valentine’s Day,
and thanks to the school’s students, staff and parents, $10,357 was raised for the American
Heart Association. Last year, $8,244 was raised. All of the students were involved in the
celebration, and 137 brought in donations. Pictured from left, the top three fundrasisers,
Meira Sapir ($300), Paul Schacher ($1,060), and Kameron Green ($550), with physical
education teacher Brian Babbitt, who has been coordinating the Jump Rope for Heart event
for over 20 years.
PEO plant sale under way
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SEASIDE — Seaside PEO Chapter CR
is now taking plant orders for the 2019
annual fundraiser. All profi ts fund PEO
scholarship and loan programs.
The plants are provided by New Leaf
Greenhouse in Cornelius, and include an
array of fl owers, vegetables, herbs, planters
and hanging baskets. All orders are prepaid,
and forms are available from any Chapter
CR member or by calling 503-810-5196.
The order deadline is April 1, and plants
are available for pick up or delivery from
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 4.
PEO was established in Seaside in 1953,
and has awarded hundreds of scholarships,
grants and loans.
Donations are welcomed. For informa-
tion, go to peointernational.org
2018-19 | 29TH SEASON
COLUMBIAFORUM
March 12, 2019 • 6pm
The future
of flavor
Oregon State University Food Innovation Center is
renowned as a hub for entrepreneurial food development
for businesses large and small. Recently featured in The
New York Times article, “Meet the ‘Million Dollar Palate’
Behind a Flood of New Foods,” Sarah Masoni is a professional
food designer who will discuss how flavor and consumer
preferences have changed over the years and her vision for
the future of flavor.
Sarah Masoni
Sarah Masoni is the Director of Product and Process Development at the OSU’s
Food Innovation Center, where she has resided for the last 18 years. Sarah works
as a liaison between the university and the food manufacturing industry by
managing projects, and budgets at an innovative, leading-edge technology
center. Sarah has specialized in food entrepreneurship, and she works
on projects ranging from local and natural ice cream sandwiches, dairy
products, beverages, seafood products, pet food and treats, sauces, dry
mixes and organic fruit and nut bars. She holds a Bachelor of Science
degree in Art and Food Science from Oregon
State University.
Be in the know
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for cancer screening and prevention. Talk to
your doctor and learn more about your options online
at www.columbifmemorifl.org/colorectfl-cfncer.
Columbia Forum Sponsors:
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• OSU Seafood Laboratory
• Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa
• Craft 3
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COLUMBIAFORUM 2018-19
3 Ffcts for Colorectfl Cfncer Awfreness Month
1. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer
death in the U.S. Finding it now could save your life.
2. Everyone over the age of 50 should be screened. Ask your
doctor if you should be screened sooner.
3. There are several colorectal cancer screening tests, includ-
ing affordable, simple, at-home screening options.
Call 503-338-4670 now to make an appointment.
2111 Exchange St., Astoria, Oregon • 503-325-4321
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RSVP by: March 8 at 5 p.m.
For reservations, to become a
member or be added to contact list:
Contact Kari Borgen
at 503-325-3211 x 1201
or forum@dailyastorian.com
Forum to be held at
(new location):
Chef Chris Holen’s
NEKST EVENT
175 14th St., Ste 100,
Astoria
Foot of 12th St.
Use back-in parking
To Attend:
Members: Dinner & Lecture $25 each; Lecture only free.
Non-Members: Dinner & Lecture $35 each; Lecture only $15 each
Appetizers available at 6pm. Dinner will be served at 6:30pm. Lecture will begin after dinner.