B3 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 The Daily Astorian 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 The Daily Astorian 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 The Daily Astorian 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 The Daily Astorian 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 The Daily Astorian 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 A colonoscopy may be your best option 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: • The Daily Astorian • OSU Seafood Laboratory • Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa • Craft 3 • KMUN-FM 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 www.columbiamemorial.org • A Planetree-Designated Hospital 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.