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9A THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2017 From restaurants to reefs: recycling discarded oyster shells Lax in tracking drug supplies Project to protect Louisiana’s coastline By HOPE YEN Associated Press By JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press ON LAKE ATHANASIO, La. — If you slurp oysters from the half- shell in New Orleans, you may be doing more than satisfying a culinary craving: You could be helping to con- struct reefs that environmental groups hope will save a bit of Louisiana’s coastline. Since 2014, restaurants have con- tributed nearly 2,600 tons of shells to the Coalition to Restore Coastal Lou- isiana and The Nature Conservancy. About one-quarter of those shells now form a half-mile-long reef about 40 miles from New Orleans. Tiny oyster larvae prefer to cement themselves to oyster shells as their permanent home. But for thousands of years, people have been eating oys- ters and tossing the shells. Although Louisiana’s oyster fi shery is the nation’s largest, until recently the state built shallow-water reefs mostly of concrete or limestone. Oyster-shell recycling was inspired by programs in other states, including Texas. Drugs vanish at some VA hospitals AP Photo/Janet McConnaughey Richie Blink, left, of the National Wildlife Federation, and Ben LeBlanc, pres- ident of LeBlanc Marine Construction, look over a map of the area where a reef was constructed from recycled oyster shells in St. Bernard Parish, La. Gabion baskets filled with recycled oyster shells in Buras, La., before being loaded onto a barge for reef construction. Nic Dixon Coalition To Restore Coastal Louisiana Large piles of shell being stored in Buras, La., were collected for an oyster shell recycling program. The program spearheaded by two environmental groups in coordination with area restaurants aims to take a waste product that used to fill landfills and instead make it into a structure that tiny oyster larvae can latch onto and grow. The structures in turn can slow erosion and storm surge that is swiftly eating into Louisiana’s coast as well as provide other environmental benefits. Sarah Pate/Coalition To Restore Coastal Louisiana WASHINGTON — Fed- eral authorities are stepping up investigations at Depart- ment of Veterans Affairs medical centers due to a sharp increase in opioid theft, miss- ing prescriptions or unautho- rized drug use by VA employ- ees since 2009, according to government data obtained by The Associated Press. Doctors, nurses or phar- macy staff at federal hospitals — the vast majority within the VA system — siphoned away controlled substances for their own use or street sales, or drugs intended for patients simply disappeared. Aggravating the prob- lem is that some VA hospi- tals have been lax in tracking drug supplies. Congressio- nal auditors said spot checks found four VA hospitals skipped monthly inspections of drug stocks or missed other requirements. Investigators said that signals problems for VA’s entire network of more than 160 medical centers and 1,000 clinics, coming after auditor warnings about lax oversight dating back to at least 2009. “Drug theft is an area of concern,” Jeffrey Hughes, the VA’s acting assistant inspec- tor general for investigations, told AP. He said the monthly inspections could help the VA uncover potential discrepan- cies and root out crime. Both the inspector gen- eral’s offi ce and the Drug Enforcement Administration said they have increased scru- tiny of drug thefts from the VA, with the DEA reporting more criminal investigations. Special scrutiny It’s not clear if the prob- lem is worse at the VA than at private facilities, where med- ical experts and law enforce- ment offi cials say drug theft 95 Schools & Education IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS about a Business or School Advertised, we advise you to call: The Consumer Hotline in Salem at (503)378-4320, 9 AM-1 PM, Monday-Friday or in Portland at (503)229-5576 100 Employment Information *ATTENTION READERS * Readers respond to mail/phone order ads at their own risk. If in doubt about a particular offer, check with the Better Business Bureau or U.S. Postal Service before sending any money. The Daily Astorian ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR MAIL ORDER ADVERTISERS. 105 Business-Sales Op Be an Astoria Carrier! $100 Signing Bonus! The Daily Astorian is currently seeking independent contractors to deliver its paper and related products in the Astoria Oregon area. Interested individuals must have valid drivers license, reliable vehicle, and insurance. Routes are Monday through Friday afternoons. There are no collections or weekend deliveries. Please come in person to The Daily Astorian office at 949 Exchange St, Astoria OR 97103 to pick up more information. 120 Money to Lend NOTICE TO CONSUMERS The Federal Trade Commission prohibits telemarketers from asking for or receiving payment before they deliver credit repair services, advance fee loans and credit, and recovery services. If you are asked to render payment before receiving any of the preceding services, please contact the Federal Trade Commission at: 1-877-382-4357 IF YOUR HOME has become overrun with pets, take courage. Itʼs easy and economical to run a fast-acting classified ad which will attract peo- ple who are searching for a pet. 130 Open Houses OPEN HOUSE 150 Homes for Sale PUBLISHER'S NOTICE EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise "Any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD at 1(800)669-9777. The toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1(800)927-9275. Available until 5/16, maybe longer, for 1 quiet person. No intoxicants/smoking, $995/month. Private bath. (503)325-0000 260 Commercial Rental 2 Artists Studios for Rent One available immediately One available March 1st Astoria Art Loft 503-325-4442 300 Jewelry Buying Gold, Silver, Estate Jewelry, Coins, Diamonds, Old-Watches. Downtown Astoria-332 12th St. Jonathonʼs, LTD (503)325-7600 310 Tools & Heavy Equipment 340 Fuel & Wood Alaska Fishing Retreat 2 Cabins/sleeps five people, 2 boats, 2 private secluded island, an abundance of wildlife. Commercial Salmon permit included! $215,000 360-642-5635 Mon-Fri or buddancrl@centurytel.net WE DELIVER! Please leave a light on or install motion detector lights to make your carrierʼs job easier. Thanks! THE DAILY ASTORIAN 210 Apartments, Unfurnished For Rent: Studio Apartment in Warrenton $525/Month Call Mary at Astoria Coast, Inc 503-325-9093 230 Houses, Unfurnished 250 Home Share, Rooms &Roommate Home share: 1 furnished bedroom, $650. First/last month, $300 security deposit. No pets/smoking. (503)338-0703 Legal Notices Legal Notices If you want results... 74% of Clatsop County Residents read The Daily Astorian and rated Classifieds #1 for the most read section!! AB6153 PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE AB6156 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CLATSOP (From 2010 Astoria Market Study, by Marshall Marketing & Communications, Inc. 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Ads must also identify the species of wood and whether the wood is unseasoned (green) or dry. is also increasingly common in a time of widespread opi- oid abuse in the U.S. But the VA gets special scrutiny from lawmakers and the public, given Americans’ esteem for ex-servicemembers served by the agency and because of past problems at the VA, especially a 2014 wait- time scandal in which some patients died. “Those VA employees who are entrusted with serv- ing our nation’s wounded, ill and injured veterans must be held to a higher standard,” said Joe Davis, spokesman for Veterans of Foreign Wars. The drug thefts will be among the challenges fac- ing newly confi rmed VA Sec- retary David Shulkin, who served as the department’s undersecretary of health while the drug problem was growing. At his confi rmation hearing this month, Shulkin said he was proud that the VA identifi ed the opioid addiction problem before others did and “recognized it as a crisis and began to take action.” Still, the VA acknowledges it has had problems keeping up with monthly inspections and said it was taking steps to improve training. It also said it was requiring hospitals to comply with inspection pro- cedures and develop plans for improvement. It did not respond to AP requests made three weeks ago to provide a list of VA facilities where drugs had been reported missing or dis- ciplinary action was taken, saying it was still compiling the information. 375 Misc for Sale Legal Notices 154 Vacation Homes for Sale For all our available rentals. CPSMANAGEMENT.COM (503)738-5488/ (888)916-RENT 101 Forest Dr, Seaside OR 503.738.0307 Join us for our open house event this Friday from 1 to 3pm. Tour the community and while you're here, enter for a chance to win a raffle basket. Then stay and join us for our happy hour with entertainment and refreshments from 2 to 3pm. 255 Sleeping Rooms AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin speaks in Washington, D.C., in February. The Seaside Urban Renewal Agency has prepared the annual report required under ORS 457.420 - 457.460 and placed it on file with the City of Seaside, 989 Broadway, Seaside, Oregon. Any interested parties may contact the City of Seaside for a copy of this report. Published: February 8th and 22nd, 2017 LIVE OUTSIDE ASTORIA? To place your ad in the Daily Astorian Classifieds, simply dial: 1-800-781-3211 Itʼs fast and itʼs toll free! If You Live In Seaside or Cannon Beach The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Friends of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge want you to contribute your interests and ideas on behalf of the new natural resource center. Willapa National Wildlife Refuge encompasses diverse salt marshes, muddy tideflats, rain?drenched old growth forests, and dynamic coastal dunes and beaches. It is also rich in wildlife and recreation opportunities. We are seeking input from you to help meet our goals: • Create a modern accessible refuge center • Inspire education both indoors and outdoors • Expand trail connections and systems • Showcase the refugeʼs uniqueness • Create community space • Address essential emergency needs earthquake/tsunami assembly area Please join us for the first of three community meetings to provide input on the new Natural Resource Center. Who: Those interested in contributing your ideas When: Thursday, March 16, 2017 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Where: Pacific Coast Cranberry Museum 2907 Pioneer Rd. Long Beach, WA 98631 Sponsored by: US Fish & Wildlife Service & CTA Architects Engineers Published: 2017. February 22nd, DIAL 365 Antiques & Collectibles 325-3211 American Silver Eagles 2017 & Other Years Available. Also generic .999 silver rounds. Clatsop Coin (503)298-3898 Daily Astorian Classified Ad CRYPTOQUIP “Where Community and Nature Come Together” at the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge in Long Beach Washington FOR A HOME DELIVERY! Your Daily Astorian should arrive by 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. If it does not, please call us at 503-325-3211 or 1-800-781-3211. In the Matter of the Estate of MICHAEL WILLIAM FOSTER, Deceased. Case No. 17PB01071 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Marilyn R. Birkel has been appointed and has qualified as the personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Marilyn R. Birkel, personal representative, at P.O. Box 1030, Astoria, Oregon 97103, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal represetative or the attorney for the personal representative, Blair J. Henningsgaard, P.O. Box 1030, Astoria, Oregon 97103. Dated and first published: February 22, 2017. Blair J. Henningsgaard OSB #78240 Attorney for Personal Representative P.O. Box 1030 Astoria, OR 97103 (503)325-0151 Published: February 22nd, March 1st and 8th, 2017. ERROR AND CANCELLATIONS Please read your ad on the first day. If you see an error, The Daily Astorian will gladly re-run your ad correctly. We accept responsibility for the first incorrect insertion, and then only to the extent of a cor- rected insertion or refund of the price paid. To cancel or correct an ad, call 503-325-3211 or 1-800- 781-3211. L EGAL N OTICES AB6214 NOTICE OF SHERIFFʼS SALE On March 23, 2017, at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Clatsop County Sheriffʼs Office, 1190 SE 19th Street in the City of Warrenton, Oregon, the defendantʼs interest will be sold, subject to redemption, in the real property commonly known as: 316 Lexington Avenue, Astoria, OREGON. The court case number is 16CV16981, where NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC is plaintiff, and CAITLIN M. SARANIERO; DAVID M. SARANIERO; U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO UNITED STATES NATIONAL BANK OF OREGON; RAY KLEIN, INC. D/B/A PROFESSIONAL CREDIT SERVICE; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.; ASSET RECOVERY GROUP INC.; COMMERCIAL ADJUSTMENT CO.; PARTIES IN POSSESSION is defendant. The sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashierʼs check, in hand, made out to Clatsop County Sheriffʼs Office. For more information on this sale go to: http://oregonsheriffssales.org/ (OR), http://files.co.clatsop.or.us/ccso/foreclosures.pdf Published: February 22nd, March 1st, 8th and 15th, 2017.
