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B2 COMMUNITY IN BRIEF THE ASTORIAN • THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019 Fishermen’s Cable Committee receives Partnership Award The Astorian Finnish log cabin construction lecture set WARRENTON — The “Finnish Log Cabin Construc- tion — the Art,” a lecture by Frank Eld, takes place from noon to 1 p.m. Friday at the Finlandia Foundation Colum- bia-Pacifi c Chapter’s ax-hewn Lindgren Cabin in Cullaby Lake County Park, 89990 Hawkins Road in Warrenton. There is no cost for admis- sion, and refreshments will be served. The lecture can also heard at 2:15 p.m. Saturday and 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Fes- tival, in the Exhibit Hall, at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds. Frank Eld A native of Idaho, where his Finnish immigrant parents settled, Eld has been a Lecturer of the Year for Finlandia Foundation National, and is the author of “Finnish Log Construction — the Art.” He currently travels around the U.S. and Canada doc- umenting structures to be featured in his second book on the subject. He also is helping with the construction of a replica of a traditional Finnish smoke sauna and farm- house that will become the Finnish classroom at the Uni- versity of Pittsburgh Cathedral of Learning. For information about the lecture, go to ffcpc.info The Oregon Fishermen’s Cable Committee Inc. (OFCC), an Astoria-based nonprofi t that works with commercial fi shermen and subsea fi ber-optic cables, received the Department of State Lands 2018 Part- nership Award from the State Land Board June 11 in Salem. The award, based on innovation, consistency, effort and being a good example in partnership with the Oregon Depart- ment of State Lands in stewardship of Oregon’s natural resources, recog- nized the more than 20-year history of the OFCC work- ing cooperatively with sub- Oregon Fishermen’s Cable Committee The Oregon Fishermen’s Cable Committee Inc. received the Department of State Lands 2018 Partnership Award from the State Land Board June 11 in Salem. Pictured, OFCC Technical Advisory Rob Munier, Oregon Secretary of State Bev Clarno, OFCC Chairman Scott McMullen, Terry Thompson of Newport, Gov. Kate Brown, Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read, Brad Pettinger of Brookings, Joanne Morris of Google and Mikal Modisette of Verizon. marine cable owners and installers on projects to develop and land subma- rine cable systems on the Oregon Coast. These installations have been done in a way that minimizes negative impacts to Oregon’s terri- torial sea, and the Oregon fi shing industry, while pro- viding signifi cant benefi ts to the state of Oregon. For information, go to ofcc.com Astoria School District recognizes Fort George The following students have graduated from high school: Oregon Connections Academy Online school Astoria: Lillian Burnett Warrenton: Madylin Monroe Columbia Memorial nurse Meier honored For the fi fth year in a row, the March of Dimes hon- ored a nurse from Columbia Memorial Hospital with the Nurse of the Year award. Jamee Meier, a registered nurse and 16-year employee at CMH, was named the Ambulatory/ Clinic Care winner for Oregon and south- west Washington. Meier was recognized at an award ceremony in Portland on June 7. Meier joined CMH in 2003 as a stu- dent, precepting in the maternity unit. She has served as a fl oor nurse, clinic nurse Jamee Meier supervisor, clinic manager and director of the CMH Medical Group. CMH’s other Nurse of the Year nominees were Mack- enzie Payton, Shannon Lackey, Brett Byers, Kendra Gohl, Meghan Standridge, Shannon Klein, Jenny Wohosky, Angie Tucker, Barbara Tienhaara, Lizzie Wiedmaier, Emily Brizendine, Jay Reynolds, Maria Shipley, Ryan Taggart, Suzanne McGuffi n, Tara Hano, Kelsey Betts, Kristy Haglund, Ingrid Boettcher and Brooke Duncan. CMH nurses Margaret Santee, Jenny Wohosky, Laura Brown and Kendra Gohl were Nurse of the Year winners in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. The Astoria School District Board recognized Fort George Brewery and Public House for its support of Astoria School District students and staff at the June 12 meeting. Pictured, from left, John Frausto of Fort George, Grace Laman of the ASD Board and Jack Harris of Fort George. Fort George has supported students with Tuesday Benefi t Night program events, donated items for raffl es and auctions, provided a space for students to perform musically and, during Teacher Appreciation Week, delivered hundreds of $10 gift cards to all Astoria schools employees. Albertsen receives Silver Service Award Public’s help needed to fi nd orange hawkweed American Medical Technologists has announced that Astoria resident Marilyn Albertsen, who recently retired from Tillamook General Hospital, will receive the Silver Service Award at the AMT annual meet- ing in Chicago on July 2. The award is given for active service on the state and national level. Albertsen was certifi ed as a medical technologist in 1991. She served in multi- ple roles for the Oregon AMT State Soci- ety, including as president from 2013- Marilyn 2017. She also served as the state editor Albertsen and on the state audit, awards and public- ity committees. She has received numerous awards during her career, including the Charles E. Martin Service Award, Distin- guished Achievement, Exceptional Merit, Pillar, Out- standing Service and Editor of the Year. For information, go to americanmedtech.org — The Astorian GRADUATES SELF-HELP GROUPS Astoria School District The Astorian The Clatsop Soil and Water Conservation Dis- trict is seeking help from the public in find- ing orange hawkweed, an invasive plant listed by the Oregon State Weed Board as a Class A noxious weed. The district has been awarded a grant for survey and herbicide treatment of this plant, as well as mat- grass, gorse and yellow archangel. Orange hawkweed, pilosella aurantiacum, has been found in three loca- tions in Clatsop County, Oregon Department of Agriculture Orange hawkweed and is just starting to bloom. It is an aggres- sive perennial plant that spreads by both runners and dandelion-like seeds, eventually forming a dense mat that replaces native vegetation. Orange hawk- weed can even overtake lawns. Early detection and control of this species is necessary to quickly stop the spread. For information about noxious weeds, go to the Oregon Department of Agriculture website at bit. ly/2XiPh9r. Report sus- pected locations of orange hawkweed by calling 503- 325-4571, or emailing cswcd@clatsopswcd.org Al-Anon (Astoria) — 7 p.m. Tuesday, Peace Lutheran Church, 565 12th St.;12 p.m. Wednesday, First United Methodist Church, 1076 Franklin Ave. For infor- mation, call 503-325-1087. Al-Anon (Clats- kanie) — 7 p.m. Monday, Faith Lutheran Church, 1010 N.E. Fifth St., Clats- kanie. For information, call 503-728-3351. Al-Anon (Nehalem) — 7 p.m. Monday, Riverbend Room, North County Recre- ation District, 36155 Ninth St. For information, call 503-368-8255. Al-Anon (Seaside) — 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broad- way, call 503-810-5196 for information. Al-Anon (Tillamook) — 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, St. Albans Episcopal Church, 2102 Sixth St., call 503-842- 5094 for information; 9 a.m. Thursday, 6505 Headquar- ter St., Tillamook; noon Fri- day, 5012 Third St., call 503- 730-5863 for information. Al-Anon Family Groups information — Oregon Area Al-Anon web- site, oregonal-anon.org How to get publicity for your organization or event. FREE workshop hosted by The Astorian TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 3:30PM - 4:30PM Astoria Public Library 450 10th Street Learn best practices to get your message out through traditional media, digital and social media and tips that will increase attendance at your events. Sponsored by The Astorian RSVP to events@dailyastorian.com • 503.325.3211
