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Recreation district off ers a little ‘extra’
to perform the functions of their
position.
A patron came in and was ready
to go for their daily swim, but they
had forgotten their goggles and
indicated that they would have to
leave. Without even thinking, the
lifeguard took off their goggles,
and passed them to the patron so
that they could continue and get
their swim in.
It was not necessarily the action
that took me by surprise, but it was
the speed by which the off er was
made. That was extra and I know
that eff ort was appreciated.
In recent months our district
youth programs team have been
adapting to numerous challenges:
weather has wreaked havoc on
the traditional schedule with
snow, fl ooding and power outages
impacting our programs at time.
There’s also been the ongoing
challenge of responding to the pan-
demic — seeking balance between
keeping our doors open and staff
and patrons safe.
These are responsibilities
that none of our incredible staff
signed up for — they are literally
extra duties! And, they have ful-
fi lled them all with optimism and
compassion.
The district board has had a
year of extra work: they know-
ingly have committed themselves
to a thorough strategic planning
process for the future of the Sun-
set Recreation Center and have
dedicated countless hours to that
and the other eff orts the district is
involved in.
Right around the fi rst of the
year the district facilities were
overwhelmed with several unex-
pected challenges. Multiple boiler
systems integrity was challenged,
weather was creating some chal-
lenges both inside and outside
some of our facilities and a fecal
accidental contamination crippled
all three bodies of water in the
Sunset Pool for a time.
Our maintenance and aquatic
staff rose to the occasion in an
extra impressive fashion. They
worked extended hours to make
the necessary repairs and improve-
ments as quickly as possible, with
almost all of their eff orts going
on behind the scenes. Their work
enabled the heat to come back on,
the pools and spa to be reopened
and our goal of serving our com-
munity to be fulfi lled.
There have certainly been
countless other “extra” perfor-
mances in our community of late.
I will not predict what 2022 will
bring — but I know that life is
much more enjoyable and inspir-
ing when those around me rise to
an extra-ordinary level.
Rebecca Coplin is chief
executive at Providence
Seaside Hospital
Boothe, Friends of Haystack Rock
board member or seasideaquar-
ium@gmail.com.
Rebecca Coplin has been named
chief executive at Providence Sea-
side Hospital and
the North Coast
service area.
Coplin has been
serving as the
interim chief exec-
utive since July of
last year and has
Coplin
been with Provi-
dence more than
20 years.
Prior to serving as interim chief
executive, Coplin led clinical pro-
grams for Providence and spent
several years in strategic manage-
ment services focusing on clinical
transformation.
Coplin has a bachelor’s degree
in biology from the University of
Delaware and a master’s degree
in health care administration from
Washington University School of
Medicine in St. Louis.
Outside of work, Rebecca and
her husband, Mark, and two teen-
age sons, enjoy camping and
exploring the northwest.
‘A Knight Out’ family
dance set March 12
Lea is a member of the Amer-
ican Association of Nurse Anes-
thetists, Oregon Association of
Nurse Anesthetists, Michigan
Association of Nurse Anesthe-
tists, Hawaii Nurses Association,
and Sigma Theta Tau Interna-
tional Honor Society of Nursing.
She is board-certifi ed and holds
credentials for basic life support,
advanced cardiac life support,
pediatric advanced life support and
neonatal resuscitation.
SKY BOX
SKYLER
ARCHIBALD
The word extra has gotten a bit
of a bad reputation over the past
few years. Extra used to mean,
“adding to an existing amount,”
or, for the purpose of this conver-
sation, “in addition to what is usual
or strictly necessary.”
Recently though, the word has
become almost negative in some
of its connotation. Urban Dictio-
nary, the online expert that should
be used with a strong amount of
caution, says that extra is, “when
you are being over the top, exces-
sive, dramatic and it’s mostly over
nothing!”
Well, I’d like to take us back to
the traditional defi nition and share
some examples of how “extra” is
happening at Sunset Empire Park
and Rec.
A few weeks ago I was in the
Sunset Pool for a quick swimming
workout.
I don’t swim particularly far or
well but love the water and envi-
ronment at the pool. One of our
lifeguards (not on duty) was in the
pool as well, staying fi t to be able
Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District
Swimmers at the Sunset Pool.
BRIEFS
February events
at the Seaside Library
The Seaside Public Library
presents live and virtual events
throughout February.
Live adult trivia will be held
Wednesday, Feb. 9 beginning at
6 p.m. This month’s quiz will be a
general knowledge competition.
Teen Tuesday, for teens in
grades six through 12, takes place
at the Seaside Public Library.
On Feb. 8, at 4 p.m., Teen Tues-
day will gather for “Lunar New
Year Celebration.” On Feb. 15, at
4 p.m., there will be tasty fun at
“Cupcake Wars!” On Feb. 22, at
4 p.m., we’ll all have fun with a
“Video Scavenger Hunt.”
Virtual Storytime on Zoom
takes place for children up to age 3.
Virtual Storytime on Thursday,
Feb. 10, at 10:30 a.m. will feature
the theme “Trains!”
Virtual Storytime on Thursday,
Feb. 17, at 10:30 a.m. will feature
the theme “Bears, bears, bears!”
A benefi t for Seaside
Museum set for Feb. 8
Both Seaside and Astoria loca-
tions of Thai Me Up will donated
all food and beverage receipts for
Feb. 8 to the Seaside Museum.
The museum will use the dona-
tion to make repairs to preserve the
Butterfi eld Cottage, as well as add
new exhibits and upgrade current
exhibits.
Thai Me Up is located at 1575
PUBLISHER
EDITOR
Kari Borgen
R.J. Marx
Katherine Lacaze
Rachael Wolford collected numerous antique ornaments that are part of
the Christmas tree decorations at the Butterfi eld Cottage. A benefi t for the
museum is set for Feb. 8.
Roosevelt Dr., Seaside; 175 14th
St., Astoria.
Eastern Oregon
University names 2021
fall term dean’s list
Kyle Harrington of Gearhart,
Hillary Dochow and Victoria
Dochow of Seaside were among
565 Eastern Oregon University
students named to the dean’s list
for the 2021 fall term.
Qualifying students achieve and
maintain a grade point average of
3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale while
completing a minimum of 12 hours
of graded EOU coursework.
Master gardeners off er
scholarships
The Clatsop County Mas-
ter Gardener Association is seek-
ing applicants for its annual schol-
arship program for graduating
seniors who are residents of Clat-
sop County.
The CCMGA scholarship pro-
gram is open to all graduating
seniors from the county, those
attending public or private high
schools and those who are home-
schooled as well, whose further
education-at college, university,
vocational school, or training pro-
gram-will help them develop skills
that contribute to the advance-
ment of sound gardening prac-
tices while leading to an advanced
degree, license, or certifi cation.
This year’s scholarship fund totals
$2,000, which can be granted in
its entirety to one student or dis-
tributed among several students
should there be more than one
applicant be selected.
Awards are made based on a
student’s academic standing and
interest in horticulture or a related
fi eld. Applicants must submit a
completed application and essay,
along with high school transcripts
CIRCULATION
MANAGER
Shannon Arlint
ADVERTISING
SALES MANAGER
Sarah Silver-
Tecza
ADVERTISING
REPRESENTATIVE
Haley Werst
and two letters of recommenda-
tion, and may undergo an interview
with members of the CCMGA
Scholarship Committee. Applica-
tions must be postmarked by Fri-
day, April 29.
Applications can be obtained
by contacting high school coun-
selors’ offi ces, downloaded along
with instructions at www.clat-
sopmastergardeners.org/CCM-
GA-Scholarship, or requested at
503-325-8573.
World of Haystack
Rock Library Lecture
Series 2022
On Feb. 9 at 7 p.m., Friends
of Haystack Rock presents Taylor
Chapple, “The Science of Sharks:
Meeting the Predator Next Door,”
presented on Facebook Live, @
Friends of Haystack Rock.
Have you ever wondered what
species of sharks are swimming
in the waters off Oregon or how
much a white shark has to eat to
fi ll its belly? Did you know that
salmon sharks, a cousin to white
sharks, swim down from Alaska to
exploit our salmon runs?
The Big Fish Lab at Ore-
gon State University studies the
movements, behaviors, and ener-
getics of large marine fi sh, nota-
bly sharks, mantas and tunas.
Using a mix of electronic tags
and hands-on fi eld experiments,
the lab works to gain insights into
where they go, when they go, and
why they go.
The lab uses a suite of sensors
and cameras to get inside their
lives.
Chapple is currently an assis-
tant professor at Oregon State Uni-
versity where he develops and
deploys cutting edge technologies
to understand some of the oceans’
most enigmatic animals.
The program is part of the Hay-
stack Rock lecture series. For
more information contact: Tiff any
PRODUCTION
MANAGER
CONTRIBUTING
WRITERS
John D. Bruijn
Skyler Archibald
Joshua Heineman
Katherine Lacaze
Esther Moberg
SYSTEMS
MANAGER
Carl Earl
CONTRIBUTING
PHOTOGRAPHER
Jeff TerHar
The Sunset Empire Park and
Recreation District hosts “A
Knight Out with Your Prince or
Princess.” will be held March
12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sun-
set Recreation Center at 1120
Broadway.
Sponsored by Runkle Consult-
ing Group and Pacifi c Power, the
family dance includes a photo
booth with Justin Grafton Studios,
light refreshments, raffl e prizes, a
craft for children, and a live DJ.
Masks are required. Cost is $25
for two and $5 for each additional
child. Register by calling 503-738-
3311 or visiting the program regis-
tration page at sunsetempire.com.
Columbia Memorial
Hospital welcomes
two new providers
MEETINGS
Contact local agencies for latest meet-
ing information and attendance guide-
lines.
MONDAY, Feb. 7
Seaside Housing Task Force, 6 p.m.
989 Broadway.
THURSDAY, Feb. 10
Seaside Convention Center Commis-
sion, 5 p.m., 415 First Ave., Seaside.
Gearhart Planning Commission,
6 p.m., cityofgearhart.com.
MONDAY, Feb. 14
Seaside City Council, 7 p.m., 989
Broadway.
TUESDAY, Feb. 15
Two new providers have joined
Columbia Memorial Hospital.
Stephanie Parmley, NP-C began
work as a hospital-
ist last week.
She
most
recently worked
at Peace Health
Medical Center-St.
Johns in Longview,
Parmley
Washington, as an
ambulatory care
nurse. She specialized in gastro-
intestinal, radiology and cardiac
catheterization nursing.
During her career, Stephanie
has also taught nursing at Lower
Columbia College and worked as
a nurse for Columbia Memorial
Hospital.
Lea See, DNP, CRNA, began
working in anesthesia in late
January.
She
most
recently worked
at Willamette Val-
ley Medical Cen-
ter in McMinn-
ville, as a nurse
See
anesthetist. Lea
has also worked
at William Beaumont Hospital in
Southfi eld, Michigan, as well as
Kaiser Foundation Hospital and
Saint Francis Hospital in Hono-
lulu, Hawaii. She served in the
U.S. Coast Guard as a machinery
technician.
Lea earned a doctorate in nurs-
ing practice degree from Grand
Canyon University in Phoenix,
Arizona. She also holds a master’s
degree in science nursing from
Oakland University William Beau-
mont School of Medicine in Roch-
ester, Michigan.
Seaside Planning Commission, work
session, 6 p.m., 989 Broadway.
Seaside School District, 6 p.m., https://
www.seaside.k12.or.us/.
TUESDAY, Feb. 22
Sunset Empire Park and Recreation
District Board of Directors, 5:15 p.m.,
1225 Ave. A.
MONDAY, Feb. 28
Seaside City Council, 7 p.m., 989
Broadway.
TUESDAY, March 1
Seaside Community Center Commis-
sion, 10 a.m., Bob Chisholm Commu-
nity Center, 1225 Avenue A.
Seaside Planning Commission, 6 p.m.,
989 Broadway.
WEDNESDAY, March 2
Gearhart City Council, 7 p.m., www.
cityofgearhart.com.
THURSDAY, March 3
Seaside Parks Advisory Committee,
6 p.m., 989 Broadway.
THURSDAY, March 10
Seaside Convention Center Commis-
sion, 5 p.m., 415 First Ave., Seaside.
MONDAY, March 14
Seaside City Council, 7 p.m., 989
Broadway.
TUESDAY, March 15
Seaside Planning Commission, work
session, 6 p.m., 989 Broadway.
Seaside School District, 6 p.m., https://
www.seaside.k12.or.us/.
TUESDAY, March 22
Seaside Airport Advisory Committee,
6 p.m., 989 Broadway.
MONDAY, March 28
Seaside City Council, 7 p.m., 989
Broadway.
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