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March 6, 2015 • Seaside Signal • seasidesignal.com • 9A Culinary students win third at state championship By Katherine Lacaze Seaside Signal JOSHUA BESSEX PHOTO The SARA (Stacking Agile Robot Assembly) robot picks up cargo boxes during a demonstration at the CYBORG Seagulls robotic team meeting. Robotics team competes LQ¿UVWGLYLVLRQDOTXDOL¿HU The next competition is March 12 in Wilsonville By Katherine Lacaze Seaside Signal The CYBORG Seagulls KDYH FRPSOHWHG WKHLU ¿UVW district tournament in the Oregon FIRST Robotics VHDVRQ+RZHYHUWKH rankings from the Oregon City district tournament ZHUHQRWDYDLODEOHE\SUHVV time. Seaside High School’s team, the CYBORG Seagulls — the acronym VWDQGV IRU ³FUHDWLYH \RXQJ EUDLQV REVHUYLQJ DQG UH- GH¿QLQJ JUHDWQHVV´ ² DW- WHQGHG WKH 3DFL¿F 1RUWK- ZHVW GLYLVLRQDO TXDOL¿HU tournament in Oregon City Feb. 27 and 28 to compete against 23 other teams. With their robot SARA, short for “Stacking Agile Robot Assembly,” the Sea- side students competed in 13 matches at the region- al tournament. For each match, the team was paired up with those from two oth- er schools to play against three other teams. Recycle Rush is the 2015 FIRST Robotics game. Based on a recycling theme, the participating WHDPV KDYH WR PRYH DQG stack recycle bins and clear their area of litter. Coach Mike Brown said he was proud of the way his team quickly adapted to mishaps along the way. For instance, the robot’s forklift apparatus broke in WKH¿UVWPDWFKVRWKHWHDP KDGWRUHLQYHQWLWVVWUDWHJ\ and create a hook structure to use instead. In another match, one of the cables that sent power to a wheel broke, and the students had to address that problem. “It’s kind of how you handle those issues that’s important,” Brown said. “All in all, I thought they did pretty great.” In addition to compet- ing in the games, the stu- dents also interacted with judges and other students to explain their model, scouted other teams to pick up tips and competed for the prestigious Chairman’s Award. Of the 12 students RQ 6HDVLGH¶V WHDP VHY- en are new to the robotics program this year. 7KHWHDPZLOOQH[WWUDY- HOWR:LOVRQYLOOH0DUFK through 14 for a second GLYLVLRQDO TXDOL¿HU WRXUQD- ment. Before they go, how- HYHUWKHVWXGHQWVZLOOKDYH exactly six hours to work RQDQGLPSURYHWKHLUURERW The team was scheduled to meet this week to make a game plan before working on the robot, Brown said. The team’s scores from the two district tourna- ments will be calculated WR GHWHUPLQH LI LW TXDOL¿HV WR DGYDQFH WR WKH UHJLRQDO competition. Of the approx- imately 150 teams in the northwest district, about 40 DGYDQFH%URZQVDLG For more information about the Seaside ro- ERWLFV WHDP YLVLW ZZZ team3673.org/. Seaside High School took third place out of 19 teams in Oregon ProS- tart Culinary High School Championships. “We’re real proud of them,” said John Kim- brough, Ian Kimbrough’s dad. The competition was hosted by the Education Foundation for the Ore- gon Restaurant & Lodging Association on Feb. 28 in Grand Ronde. At the competition, stu- dent chefs were required to prepare a three-course gourmet meal with only two butane burners and no running water or electricity in less than an hour. The Seaside team in- cluded seniors José Con- treras, Ian Kimbrough, Erick Mendez and Celina Nicolazzi. Senior Porter Johnson was the standby team member. Chris Holen, of Baked Alaska in Astoria, is the culinary arts teacher at the high school. The chef men- tors for the team this year are Will Leroux, Josh Ar- chibald and Abigail Hines of the Wayfarer Restaurant in Cannon Beach. The Oregon Pro-Start state competition is “the capstone” of the two-year ProStart program, a nation- al technical education pro- gram teaching high school students culinary and man- agement skills. At least 36 schools throughout the country participate in the ProStart training program. South Salem High 6FKRRO ZRQ ¿UVW SODFH DQG Bend High School won second place. Only the ¿UVWSODFHWHDPDGYDQFHVWR the 2015 National ProStart ,QYLWDWLRQDO LQ $QDKHLP Calif. Seaside High School won the competition the past two years and placed fourth the year before. First Saturday Art Walk set for March 7 in Seaside The First Saturday Art Walk will offer artwork, music and appetizers at VHYHUDO JDOOHULHV DQG VWRUHV in downtown Seaside from 5 to 7 p.m. March 7. Among those participat- ing are: • J. Rae’s Wines, 608 Broadway: Artist Marcus Lundell uses a tradition- DO UHYHUVH JODVV SDLQWLQJ technique on distressed ZLQGRZV :LQGRZ YLHZV include classic landscapes and comedic characters, sometimes juxtaposed in the same scene. Proceeds EHQH¿W WKH &ODWVRS &RXQW\ Animal Assistance. • Beach Puppy Boutique, 614 Broadway: Gregory COMMUNITY CALENDAR Bell was a student of the Oregon College of Art and Craft. His work is shown locally at Primary Elements Gallery in Cannon Beach, as well as, in Seaside. • Fairweather House and Garden, 612 Broadway: A show, entitled “Coastal Kindred” features pastel artist Lori Wallace-Lloyd, watercolorist Denise Joy McFadden, abstract artist Marga Stanley and nature photographer Neal Maine. A portion of the proceeds EHQH¿WVQRQSUR¿WRUJDQL]D- tions. • T. Anjuli’s Gallery, 5 1 +ROODGD\ 'ULYH &RQ- temporary poster art work by gallery artist Bily Lutz. Deadline for Community Calendar is noon Wednesday two weeks before our publish date. Items can be emailed to nmccarthy@seasidesignal.com, faxed to 503-738-9285 or mailed to P.O. Box 848, Seaside, OR 97138. Events are in Seaside unless otherwise noted. Friday, March 6 Coastal Brewers Dinner 6 p.m., Seaside Civic and Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503-738-6391, www.pouringatthecoast.com, $65, 21 and older. Seaside Culinary Arts students will prepare a five-course dinner with beer pairings from six Oregon coast breweries. Reservations required. Seaside, $12 per plate or 2 for $20, kids discounted. Show your support for the local Seaside Boy Scout troop for a Hawaiian dinner prepared by Malia’s Grill. Take out orders accepted. Sunday, March 8 Wednesday, March 11 Cancer Support Group 2 p.m., NWSDS Office, 2002 S.E. Chokeberry Ave., Warren- ton, free. Group meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month, led by Allison Whisenhunt, 503-717-7439, and Brigid Koeppen, 503-338-4085. For Annie Benefit Night of All Knowledge 7 p.m., Seaside High School, 1901 N. Holladay Drive, Sea- side, $4 to $8, all ages. “Footloose” is a classic tale of teenage rebellion that features a fast-paced combination of dance choreography and music. Also plays March 7. 2 p.m., Camp 18, 42362 Hwy. 26, Seaside, 503-755-2722. “Love for Annie” is a benefit for Annie Jackson who recently lost her husband Nathan. The benefit will feature a silent auction and raffles and live music by the Ty Curtis Band and Friends. 6 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, www.seasidelibrary.org, free, all ages. Trivia tournament nights test each team’s knowledge of all matters trivial. The team with the most correct answers wins. Prizes are awarded. Yoga Festival NAMI Meeting Haystack Rock Lecture 7 p.m., Chamber of Commerce Community Hall, 207 N. Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503- 440-1649, www.cannonbeach.org. Cannon Beach’s annual Yoga Festival runs through Sunday. Space is limited. Times and venues vary. Registration is required. 2 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, www.nami.org. The National Alliance on Mental Illness welcomes anyone with a friend or family member with a mental illness. NAMI membership not required. call Myra Kero at 503-738-6165. 7 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1391, www.cannonbeachlibrary.org, free. Discussion is on “Educating Diverse Audiences about Marine Ecosystems.” “Footloose” Karaoke 9 p.m., American Legion Post 99, 1315 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-5111, www.seasidepost99.org, no cover, 21 and older. All are welcome to go on stage for some live karaoke singing. Kids, too, can join the fun from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 7 Monday, March 9 Knochlers Pinochle Group Thursday, March 12 Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $15 to $20. Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Nile,” is a murder mystery. Runs to April 18; see the website for a full schedule. support group meeting open to anyone who has been diagnosed with a mood disorder. For information, call Patricia at 503-325-8930. Karaoke Coaster Auditions 9 p.m., American Legion Post 99, 1315 Broadway, Seaside, 503- 738-5111, www.seasidepost99.org, no cover, 21 and older. 6 p.m., Coaster Theatre Playhouse, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre. com. Actors auditioning for “Little Shop of Horrors.” See the website for details. Saturday, March 14 SHS Yard Sale 10 a.m., 298 W. Kershul Circle, Gearhart, 503-861-6633. A yard sale will help raise money for Seaside High School seniors’ senior class party. From U.S. Highway 101 turn west onto Fifth Street (just past Gearhart Bowling Alley). Kershul Circle is on the left. Trivia Scavenger Hunt 11 a.m., Cannon Beach History Center & Museum, 1387 S. Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-9301, www.cbhistory.org, $2 per card. Scavenger Hunt meets Trivia Contest. Buy a card and find the answers to all 10 questions within the museum. Ham Radio Breakfast Community Clinic SDDA Breakfast Northwest Author Series 5 p.m., West Lake Restaurant & Lounge, 1480 S. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, 503-738-7693. Open to the public. 8:30 a.m., Pig ‘N’ Pancake, 323 Broadway, Seaside, 503- 717-1914, www.seasidedowntown.com. Features guest speakers each week. A no-host breakfast and beverage service is available. 2 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1391, www.cannonbeachlibrary.org, free. Author Molly Gloss will discuss her latest book, “Falling From Horses,” a follow-up to “The Hearts of Horses.” WINGS Conference 2 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-5859, free. Kathleen Flewelling, naturopathic physician, provides this service. 8 a.m., Clatsop Community College, 1615 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503-717-1852, www.wings-clatsop.org, free. The annual WINGS conference offers sessions and workshops for women interested in pursuing educational opportunities. Free lunch and childcare. Lions Club Tuesday, March 10 Kiwanis Club Meeting Dinner & Auction Beach Clean Up TOPS Meeting 9 a.m., Seaside Beach, meet at Seashore Inn on the Beach, 60 N. Promenade, Seaside, all ages. Join volunteers in “Treasure the Beach Community Beach Clean Up” every first Saturday of the month. 8 a.m. weigh-in, North Coast Family Fellowship Church, 2245 N. Wahanna Road, Seaside, 503-861-2904. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meet every Tuesday and focuses on making lifestyle changes that provide lasting weight loss and better health. Noon, Pig ‘N’ Pancake, 323 Broadway, Seaside, open to the public. Features guest speakers each week. For information, visit the club’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ pages/Kiwanis-Club-of-Seaside-Ore. 5 p.m., Our Lady of Victory Church, 120 Oceanway St., Seaside, 503-738-6161, $20, all ages. Our Lady of Victory and St. Peter the Fisherman churches will host a St. Patrick’s Day dinner and auction with live music, no-host bar, corned beef and cabbage. Lives in Transition 1 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside 503-738-6742, www.seasidelibrary.com, free. Shelly Alford of Clatsop Community College will discuss Lives in Transition, a program to assist adults in continuing education. Photography Exhibit 9 a.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503- 738-6742, www.seasidelibrary.org. Nature photography by Sue Olson will be displayed in the foyer and community room to April 28 during regular library hours. Gearhart ArtWalk 2 p.m., celebrate creative art forms during the monthly Gearhart ArtWalk at businesses and galleries in Gearhart. Look for the “Welcome to the Shore” flag at participating merchants. Trail’s End Art Association open house celebrates its remodeled building. Knit, Needle, Crochet 10 a.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, 503-738-3311, www.sunsetempire.com, free. All levels and interests in knitting, crocheting and needlework are welcome to join the Knit, Needle & Crochet Group every Tuesday. Pouring at the Coast 3 p.m., Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503- 738-6391, pouringatthecoast.com, 21 and older. Pouring at the Coast Craft Beer Festival features craft beer tasting, Home Brew competition, wine, local food vendors and live music. Troop 642 Fundraiser 4:30 p.m., American Legion Post 99, 1315 Broadway, Alzheimer’s Support 2 p.m., NWSDS Office, 2002 S.E. Chokeberry Ave., War- renton. Support groups provide people an opportunity to share with others, receive support and learn about different aspects of the disease. For information, call Grace Bruseth at 503-738-6412. Movie Matinee 2 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, 503-738-3311, www.sunsetempire.com, free. Enjoy an afternoon of movies and popcorn every Thursday at the community center. Coaster Auditions 6 p.m., Coaster Theatre Playhouse, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com. Actors auditioning for either of the three male or three female roles in “It Could Be Any One Of Us.” See the website for details. Tuesday, March 17 Caregiver Support 8 a.m., Finn’s Fish House, 227 Broadway, Seaside, 503- 738-9692. Ham radio operators meet every Thursday. Venues change on the first Thursday of the month; call for information. 1 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, all ages, $1 per session per person. Knochlers hosts regular play in the card game of pinochle every Monday. Prizes awarded. Monday, March 16 Bruce Smith & Friends 7 p.m., American Legion Post 99, 1315 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-5111, www.seasidepost99.org, no cover, 21 and older. Bruce Smith & Friends plays Texas guitar slinging rock-n-roll and Texas blues. Savor Cannon Beach 1:30 p.m., NWSDS Office, 2002 S.E. Chokeberry Ave., War- renton. This group explores ways to cope with the demands and stresses of caring for a loved one in a confidential setting. For information, call Grace at 503-738-6412. Wednesday, March 18 Stroke Support 4:30 p.m., Providence Seaside Hospital Education Center, 725 S. Wahanna Road, Seaside, 503-717-7781. Stroke survivors and their caregivers are welcome. The group is affiliated with the American Stroke Association. Call for information. Listening to the Land 6 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503- 738-6742, www.nclctrust.org, free, all ages. North Coast Land Conservancy presents “General Clark Remembers the Coast” with Tom Wilson and Jill Harding. Cannon Beach Reads 7 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1391, www.cannonbeachlibrary.org. This month’s selection is “The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History” by Elizabeth Kolbert. 5 p.m., venues and times vary, Cannon Beach, www. savorcannonbeach.com, 21 and older. Savor Cannon Beach Wine & Culinary Festival runs through Sunday. Visit the website for details. Runs through Sunday. “Murder on the Nile” The Seismic Past Sunday, March 15 7 p.m., Cannon Beach History Center & Museum, 1387 S. Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-9301, www.cbhistory. org, free. Anthropologist Sarah Sterling will talk about the Pacific Northwest’s seismic past, present and future. In Their Footsteps Friday, March 13 Depression Support Low Impact Walking “Murder on the Nile” 4 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside. The Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance is a confidential 9:30 a.m., locations vary every Friday, 503-738-7751. Sponsored by AAUW. 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $15 to $20. 1 p.m., Fort Clatsop Visitor Center, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-861-2471, www.nps.gov/lewi, free. As part of In Their Footsteps lecture series, Fort Clatsop presents “Oregon’s Indian Wars” with Gloria Linkey. Thursday, March 19 Writers at Work 6 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503- 738-6742, www.seasidelibrary.org. This group meets every third Thursday of the month and is designed for writers to meet and share ideas with some of the area’s authors. Friday, March 20