A2 THE ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2022 IN BRIEF Dedication for Astoria Nordic Heritage Park set for Friday A dedication for the Astoria Nordic Heritage Park will take place on Friday morning prior to the start of the Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival. Entertainment by the Nordic Viking Scandia Danc- ers will begin at 10 a.m. The dedication will begin at 10:30 a.m. Seating will be available on the street between the park and Astoria Riverwalk. The Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival will begin at 2 p.m. at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds and runs until Sunday afternoon. Miss Oregon marks 75th anniversary SEASIDE — The 75th annual Miss Oregon com- petition returns to the Seaside Civic and Convention Center this week. Lilly Boothe, of Clatskanie, will compete as Miss Clatsop County. The anniversary event, which runs from Thursday to Saturday, comes with a look back at the Miss Ore- gon pageant’s origins. “In honor of our 75th anniversary, we have joined forces with the Seaside Museum,” Beth McShane, the pageant’s executive director, said. McCloud named interim CEO of Seaside chamber SEASIDE — Katie McCloud joined the Seaside Chamber of Commerce a little over a year ago. On Friday, the board of directors announced she will be serving as the chamber’s interim CEO if the position is unfi lled by July. Brian Owen, the outgoing CEO, was named gen- eral manager of the Seaside Civic and Convention Center in May. He has served as the chamber’s CEO since 2016. The chamber board has started forming a selec- tion committee and will issue a formal job open- ing to the public. “Katie has been with the cham- ber for over a year and has the support of the board in this interim period,” they said in announcing the appointment. — The Astorian WARRIOR PRIDE Photos by Lydia Ely/The Astorian TOP LEFT: Balloons decorated the stage with school colors during the Warrenton High School graduation ceremony on Friday. TOP RIGHT: A student poses as he receives his diploma. ABOVE: Members of the Class of 2022 as they entered the gymnasium. DEATH May 19, 2022 In HUDSON, Brief John Allen, 46, of St. Helens, formerly of Seaside, died in St. Helens. Ocean View Funeral & Cre- mation Service of Astoria is in charge of the arrangements. Death MEMORIALS Saturday, June 18 Memorials BAUNACH, Luella (Dunn) — Memorial at 11 a.m., Warrenton Com- munity Center, 170 S.W. Third St. in Warrenton. Lunch is provided; all are welcome. Baunach, 85, of Rufus, formerly of Warrenton and Asto- ria, died June 1 in Rufus. Spencer Libby & Pow- ell Funeral Home of The Dalles was in charge of the arrangements. Sunday, June 19 DAVENPORT, Doug- las “Doug” — Celebra- tion of life at 1 p.m., Coff enbury Lake Shel- ter A, Fort Stevens State Park. Potluck with burg- ers, hot dogs and drinks provided. ON THE RECORD Theft On the Record • Angelo X. Helser, 31, of Keizer, was arrested on Friday for fi rst-degree theft. The crime allegedly took place at Costco in Warrenton. PUBLIC MEETINGS TUESDAY Clatsop County Planning Commission, 10 a.m., (elec- tronic meeting). Port of Astoria Commission, 4 p.m., 10 Pier 1, Suite 209. Clatsop Care Health District Board, 5 p.m., (electronic meeting). Clatsop Community College Board, 5:30 p.m., IMTC building lounge, MERTS Campus, 6550 Liberty Lane. Cannon Beach City Council, 6 p.m., special meeting and work session, City Hall, 163 E. Gower Ave. Lewis & Clark Fire Department Board, 6 p.m., meeting and budget hearing, main fi re station, 34571 U.S. Highway 101 Business. Warrenton City Commission, 6 p.m., City Hall, 225 S. Main Ave. WEDNESDAY Clatsop County Board of Commissioners, 10 a.m., work session, (electronic meeting). Seaside Tourism Advisory Committee, 3 p.m., City Hall, 989 Broadway. THURSDAY Seaside Transportation Advisory Committee, 6 p.m., City Hall, 989 Broadway. FRIDAY Cannon Beach City Council, 8 a.m., work session, City Hall, 163 E. Gower Ave. Astoria City Council, 9 a.m., work session, City Hall, 1095 Duane St. PUBLIC MEETINGS Established July 1, 1873 (USPS 035-000) Published Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday by EO Media Group, 949 Exchange St., PO Box 210, Astoria, OR 97103 Telephone 503-325-3211, 800-781-3211 or Fax 503-325-6573. 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LEFT: A member of Team Tie Dye adds details to one of the features in their sandcastle. Photos by Lydia Ely/The Astorian