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7B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 2017 ‘Stuff the Truck’ sets record The Daily Astorian The results of the annual “Stuff the Truck” Food Drive set an all-time high record as organizers, sponsors and sup- porters rallied resources to feed hungry people in Clatsop County. Each year, since 2008, Arbor Care Tree Specialists, led by Luke Colvin, organizes sponsorships, posters, volun- teers and media, all geared to collect food and funds to sup- port the fight against hunger. This year 1,592 pounds of actual food and an additional $14,159.19 was contributed to help defray the cost of food and distribution. To date, after nine years of the event, the Clatsop Community Action Regional Food Bank has collected 43,197 pounds of food at the doors of local supermarkets, donated directly from people in the com- munities, and over $86,259.41 from customer donations and VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Svensen Congregate Meal Site — Wickiup Grange Hall, 92683 Svensen Mar- ket Road. To volunteer, or for information, call Debbie Dunaway at 503-791-7298 or 503-861- 4202. Titanic Lifeboat Academy — Volunteer to help care for an- imals and assist with sustainable living projects; minimum commit- ment of four hours per week re- quested. Some training provided. For information, contact Caren Black at 503-325-6886. Tri-City Spay and Neuter Thrift Store — 600 Broadway, Seaside. Needs volunteers inter- ested in improving the welfare of animals. For information, call 503- 738-7040. Veterans Services Officer of Clatsop County — Seeking volunteer drivers to transport vet- erans from Astoria to the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Portland using the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) van. To volunteer, call 503-298-8757 or email clatsopvso@gmail.com sponsorships of the events. The Food Bank Procure- ment System, operated by CCA Regional Food Bank, has accessed 474,494 pounds of food with the donated funds from the “Stuff the Truck” event. This food, along with many additional pounds is dis- tributed to emergency food out- lets throughout Clatsop County and during our direct service programs to recipients. Each year CCA Regional Food Bank provides enough emergency food for nearly 1,500,000 meals for low income individuals and families in Clatsop County. “Hunger has proven it does not discriminate; and many hard-working people in Clatsop County fall victim to hunger every day,” said Marlin Martin, director of the CCA Regional Food Bank. “Many thanks to all who have supported the fight against hunger. You are heroes to thousands.” Local youth mentors of the Fort Clatsop District, Cascade Pacific Council, Ryan Larsen and Jason Schermerhorn, were pre- sented with the Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver volunteer- ism award Feb. 23 at a special rec- ognition ceremony held in their honor. The Silver Beaver Award is the top award that a local Boy Scout council can bestow upon a volunteer mentor. Recipients are selected by confidential nomina- tions of adult peers, and only one award may be presented for every 60 troops. Ryan Larsen is an Eagle Scout. He has served in many Scouting positions, including W1-A section chief for the Order of the Arrow, assistant scoutmaster, scoutmas- ter, unit commissioner, den leader, cubmaster, pack committee chair- man and troop committee chair- man. Currently, he is the bishop of the Warrenton Ward and the exec- utive officer for Pack and Troop Grace Episcopal Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Franklin Ave., offers “Fridays in Lent.” This series offers contem- plative music for listening or for walking the Stations of the Cross between 12:10 and 1 p.m. On March 17, Jennifer Goodenberger plays the piano. For information, call the church at 503-325-4691 or go to www.graceastoria.org St. Mary, Star of the Sea St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 1465 Grand Ave., offers observance of and walking the Stations of the Cross on Fridays during Lent prior to Holy Week. Today, the Stations are at noon; March 17, Stations are at 6 p.m., followed by a soup supper in the Star of the Sea School auditorium; March 24, Stations are at noon; March 31, Stations are at 6 p.m., followed by soup supper; April 7, the Stations are at noon; and April 14, Stations are at 6 p.m., followed by soup supper. Everyone interested in participating in this Lenten observance is welcome to attend. For information, call the church at 503-325-3671 or go to www.stmaryastoria.com First Lutheran Submitted Photo Dawn Miller of Wauna Federal Credit Union, Zach Michaelis of the Clatsop Health & Life Insurance Agency and Luke Colvin of Arbor Care Tree Specialists, who are among the Clatsop Commu- nity Action Regional Food Bank’s 2016 sponsors, help with the distribution of nearly 5,000 pounds of fresh produce. Two mentors earn top local Scouting volunteer awards The Daily Astorian RELIGION BRIEFS as a range director 621. He is also a skip- for the Fort Clatsop per’s mate for Ship 635. Day Camp. He has He has been serving the also been serving as Cascade Pacific Coun- South County Scout- cil since 2007, and is the ing for Food Chair- recipient of the 2014 Fort man since 2013, and Clatsop District Award of was awarded the Merit. Fort Clatsop District An orthopedic physi- Award of Merit for cian assistant at Colum- 2016. bia Memorial Hospital, Ryan Schermerhornn Larsen is also a certified Larsen served on the board rescue diver ,who vol- of directors, includ- unteers on the Clatsop ing as vice chair- County Sheriff’s Depart- man and chairman ment Underwater Recov- of The Harbor, has ery Team and received been a volunteer recognition as the 2015 for the Seaside Fire Diver of the Year. Department for over Jason Schermerhorn is 11 years, and volun- the police chief for the city teers on the Helping of Cannon Beach, and an Hands board. This adult leader in the Fort Jason year, he is also teach- Clatsop District. In 2010, Schermerhorn ing “Introduction to he became a den leader Criminal Justice” at for Pack 540; in 2012 he was the assistant cubmaster for Clatsop Community College. For information about Scouting three years; and in 2015 he became an assistant scoutmaster for Troop programs for youth, go to www. 642. From 2011-2013 he served cpcbsa.org or call 503-226-3423. First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St., holds commu- nion services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday, with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. The Adult Forum between ser- vices features Carol Gannaway’s mission trip to Haiti. On Monday, the Scandinavian Workshop meets at 10 a.m., Sea Scouts meet at 5:30 p.m. and the Hope House Parenting Class is at 6 p.m. Carol Gannaway leads crafts and worship regard- ing the Haiti Mission at 1 p.m. Tuesday. TOPS meets at 5:30 p.m., Pure Life Alliance at 5:45 p.m., Fort Clat- sop Boy Scouts at 6:30 p.m. and the First Lutheran Church Call Committee meets at 7 p.m. On Wednesday, the morning Bible Study and “Col- oring the Way to the Cross” exercise is at 11:30 a.m. Peace Lutheran and First Lutheran join together for a Soup Supper at 5:30 p.m., a sharing time and a “Col- oring the Way to the Cross” exercise is at 6 p.m. and Midweek Lenten Worship is at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend the supper, sharing time and wor- ship. Senior Choir practices at 7 p.m. The Church Council meets at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Fireside Room. On March 18, the Clatsop Retirement Village Gathering is being held at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome to this gathering that features music, Bible readings, a message from the pastor, visiting and coffee. For information, call the church at 503-325-6252 or go to www.astoriafirstlutheran.com Pacific Unitarian Universalist The Pacific Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is holding a service at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St. Rev. Kit Ketcham is deliver- ing a sermon, “Nevertheless, She Persisted.” Ellen Silverman is the service leader, Joyce Hunt and Emily Nelson are the greeters. After the service, the monthly potluck is being held on the second floor of the Elks Lodge, 453 11th St. Following the social hour, Frank Logan is lead- ing a discussion on “How do Societal influences (His- tory and Economics) have a God like effect on Human Experience?” For information, call 503-325-5225 or go to www. pacuuf.org Oregon Coast Real Estate WWW.OREGONCOASTREALESTATE.COM 43804 Sylvandale Lane, Astoria 3930 Abbey Lane # 209, Astoria $799,000 DEBRA BOWE 503-440-7474 225 Waldorf Circle, Astoria AREA Properties VICKY RUTHERFORD 503-338-2116 503-325-6848 SALE PENDING $305,000 DEBRA BOWE 503-440-7474 • An early John Wicks designed classic with some of the best Columbia River views in the city! • 5 bedroom, 4 bath home, formal living room with gas fi replace and built-ins, formal dining room with wainscoting. • Tastefully remodeled kitchen with com- mercial grade appliances and top quality surfaces. • Family room addition expands to view deck $999,500 $59,500 AREA Properties LINDA STEPHENS 503-338-0552 Windermere/Pacifi c Land Co. 1656 Irving Avenue, Astoria • Located on the south slope in the Waldorf Circle subdivision • Wonderful Young’s Bay view and evening sunsets • Utilities for this property are in the street. • .23 acres on a dead end • Exceptional renovated 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Victorian in Astoria’s “Goonies” neighborhood • Views of the Columbia River and East Mooring Basin • Spacious rooms, high ceilings, exquisite wood fi nish detail, and renovated kitchen. • Large yard, garden, bonus offi ce in basement DEBRA BOWE 503-440-7474 Windermere/Pacifi c Land Co. 503-325-6848 3141 Harrison Avenue, Astoria 474 Bond Street, Astoria • Queen Anne Victorian Style 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home • Great Columbia River Views, fresh interior paint and new roof • Much of the original character, large front and back decks • Seller is related to listing agent AREA Properties • Lovely well maintained home in 55 or older park • 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,200 sq ft • Tranquil settings, multiple fruit trees, rose bushes galore • Close to shopping and fi shing $65,000 AREA Properties 503-325-6848 • Great location near Hammond mooring basin. • Lots of parking, large garage/ shop with storage room. • How sits on a double lot and needs lots of repairs. • Sold as is and has lots of potential $219,900 LINDA STEPHENS 503-338-0552 AREA Properties $150,000 LINDA STEPHENS 503-338-0552 503-325-6848 503-325-6848 1100 NW Warrenton Drive #352, Warrenton 55 Tyee Street, Hammond • Up & Down Duplex with great rental history. • Located on a corner lot with yard and garden potential. • 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,925 sq.ft • Excellent location being close to downtown Astoria and the Columbia River. $289,500 TERRY MISTOFSKY 909-633-9886 $375,000 $209,900 503-325-6848 500 38th Street, Astoria VICKY RUTHERFORD 503-338-2116 • Two houses on 39.58 acres with creek frontage • House built in 1930 has 2,044 sq. ft. and was moved from Saddle Mtn. to this property. • Ranch style house built in 1959 has 1,410 sq.ft. • Both homes are fi xer uppers. 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