The Board of Clatsop County Commissioners
recognized local volunteers during their morning meeting today (Wed). The board proclaimed April 6th through 12th as
Volunteer Week in Clatsop
County.
Sue Farmer, County Volunteer
Coordinator, said over the past year, 520 volunteers provided 19,626 hours of
service with a value of $434,520.00 to the county.
Dick Lang was recognized as a
Volunteer of the Year for his services in coordinating van drivers and rides
for veterans for Clatsop County Veterans Services. 11 volunteer van drivers were also given
service plaques.
Katie Paaso (PASS-oh) was
also recognized as a Volunteer of the Year for her service on the advisory
board for Clatsop 4-H. Special mention
was made of her grant writing and successful fundraising for the organization.
Three Clatsop residents were
given awards for being outstanding individual volunteers within a group. Lorna Grant was recognized for her work with
youth in 4-H Paws in Action. Marcy Dunning
was honored for her work with the Clatsop County Animal Shelter and Bruce Linehan
(LINE uh ham) was recognized for his work as a reserve deputy sheriff.
In other business:
The board approved steps to
aid in the work to replace the Westport
ferry and ferry landing. Approval was
given for a temporary access easement across six acres belonging to Teevin Bros.
Land and Timber Company
for access to the work site, also a lease was approved for a temporary dock
while work is in progress.
New Commissioner Matt
Samuelson was appointed to a seat on the board of NW Senior and Disability
Services after Commissioner Peter Hutala stepped down from the position.
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