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3B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 2017 Petty officer group supports Reach the Stars dancers Big Brothers, Big Sisters can get free bike use in Seaside The Daily Astorian SEASIDE — Wheel Fun Rentals, located at 151 Avenue A, 407 S. Holla- day Drive and 15 First Ave. in Seaside, is participating in the 11th year of the Bik- ing Buddies Program, which gives free one-hour rentals to Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteers and their Little Brothers and Sisters. The program is valid for either one multi-rider product that they can ride together, or two single-rider products that they can use side-by-side, and the pro- gram is unlimited. For information about Wheel Fun and the Bik- ing Buddies Program, go to http://bit.ly/1TVvrZ6 Clatsop Care Health District welcomes new board members Submitted Photo Reach the Stars Dance instructor Rebecca McCalmon, left, accepts a check for $300 from Lauren Walton, right, presi- dent of the Chief Petty Officer Association of the Lower Columbia River. The dance company’s mission is to keep rates affordable; the CPOA supports multiple youth sports programs and scholarships. “We are so proud to be able to help our community,” Walton said. Also pictured, back row, Travis Marsh, CPOA vice president and Casey Dennis CPOA member, and, holding the check, five Reach the Stars Dance students. ODDS & ENDS Heather Taccetta/Hill Country Visitor A newborn calf named Genie has facial marking that re- semble Gene Simmons, bass player for the rock group KISS, shortly after its birth in Kerrville. On Sunday, Sim- mons tweeted his admiration for the calf. third member of a club dubbed the League of Extraordinary Communities. Bland Shire and Boring are both named after early residents, William Bland and William Boring, while Dull's name may come from a Gaelic word for meadow. Boring has a population of about 10,000 while Bland Shire has about 6,000 people and Dull is a hamlet with just 84 occupants. Dennis Melloy, provost of the Perth and Kinross region that's home to Dull, said the relationship with Boring and Bland had "created a real feel-good factor for their communities with quirky names." And he said the alliance could expand. "We've found Ordinary and Dreary, both in America, and I think they could soon be part of it all," he said. Tiny mermaid-painted building Texas calf looks like rocker Gene apparently drifted 200 miles GRAND ISLE, La. — A tiny building sporting a painting Simmons, frontman for KISS KERRVILLE, Texas — A newborn calf in Texas has strik- ingly similar black-and-white facial markings to KISS front- man Gene Simmons, and the rock star likes their shared look. Simmons’ onstage persona includes face paint, black leather clothing and wild hair. He tweeted his admiration for the calf named Genie, saying, “This is real, folks!!!” The female calf was born Friday at a ranch near Kerrville, 60 miles northwest of San Antonio. Heather Taccetta, who lives at the ranch with her family, said Tuesday that the calf belongs to her grandmother. The animal is named for Simmons. Taccetta found the calf in a pasture. She says the 75-pound farm animal and its mother are fine. Taccetta also says Genie is a family favorite and won’t be sold for slaughter. Dull, Boring and Bland towns forge international bond of sisterhood LONDON — Dull and Boring, meet Bland. Dull, Scotland and Boring, Oregon, two small communities united by unexciting names, have joined forces with a third: Bland Shire, Australia. Dull and Boring became sister communities in 2012, after a Scottish woman passed through the U.S. town on a cycling holiday. Officials say the relationship has boosted the profile of both places. Dull officials on Friday hosted the mayor of the region of Bland Shire, New South Wales, at a reception to celebrate the of a blonde, blue-tailed mermaid apparently drifted 200 miles from Florida to south of Louisiana. The Coast Guard released a photo of the floating dock found 180 miles south of Grand Isle, Louisiana. Petty Officer Travis Magee says several people have reported seeing it on Key West, Florida. A Coast Guard news release says it was reported to have bro- ken free from its mooring without anyone aboard. The building is green with lavender trim. The side that would have faced land features a painting of the mermaid, a sea turtle and an octopus. Above the blue door on one end, a sign appears to include the word "shed." Magee says there's no report of anyone claiming ownership. Priests mistaken for bachelor party turned away by UK pub LONDON — A British pub has apologized for turning away a group of trainee priests after mistaking them for rowdy bach- elor-party revelers in costume. The Archdiocese of Cardiff said Tuesday that seven Roman Catholic seminarians went to the City Arms in Cardiff, Wales, last week to celebrate the ordination of one of the group. Father Michael Doyle said the clerics were turned away by a doorman, who told them "sorry gents, we have a policy of no fancy dress and no stag dos." Doyle said the group was reprieved when a bar manager realized the clergyman were real. They were allowed in and given a round of beer on the house. Assistant manager Matt Morgan said "thankfully they were all great sports and saw the funny side of the situation." VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 4-H — Looking for 4-H leaders. For information, call Sandra Carlson at the Oregon State University Ex- tension at 503-325-8573. American Red Cross — Needs registration volunteers (donor am- bassadors) in Clatsop County to provide customer service and en- hance the blood donor experience. For information, call Angela Basurtto at 503-528-5430. Astoria Column — 1 Coxcomb Drive. Volunteers needed to wel- come visitors, provide information and answer questions about the As- toria Column and the city of Astoria. For information, call the Friends of the Astoria Column Visitor Center at 503-325-2963. Astoria Riverfront Trolley As- sociation — 111 W. Marine Drive. Needs conductors/motormen to op- erate trolley and narrate points of in- terest. One or more three-hour shifts per month. For information, call the 503-325-6311. Astoria Senior Center — 1111 Exchange St. To volunteer, call Lar- ry Miller at 503-325-3231. Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce — 111 W. Marine Drive. Volunteers needed at the chamber and for events. For in- formation, call 503-325-6311. Camp Kiwanilong — A large variety of volunteer opportunities are available. For information, call 503-861-2933 or go to www.camp- kiwanilong.org Caring Adults Developing Youth (CADY) Mentoring Program — 800 Exchange St., second floor. Needs mentors for youths ages 10 to 17 at risk of school failure. Time commitment: one year, about eight hours per month. For information, contact Laura Parker at 503-325- 8601 or lparker@co.clatsop.or.us Clatsop Care Center — Vol- unteers needed daily for all three meals to provide one-on-one as- sistance to dining dependent resi- dents. Volunteers must participate in a 16-hour training program. For information, contact Mandy Brench- ley at 503-325-0313, ext. 209. Clatsop Community Action Regional Food Bank — Volunteers needed to help hand out fruits and vegetables at the weekly produce pantries for two hours on Thurs- days, from April to October, in Sea- side and Warrenton. Warehouse attendants are needed for food packing or processing, picking or- ders for agencies, light janitorial and housekeeping, or lawn and grounds maintenance. Three to four-hour shifts are available Monday through Friday. To volunteer, call 503-861- 3663. Clatsop County Public Works — 1101 Olney Ave. Adopt-A-Road volunteers needed to remove litter two times (minimum) per year for two years. Safety equipment and supplies provided. Volunteers must receive safety orientation. For infor- mation, call 503-325-8631. Columbia Memorial Hospi- tal — Needs volunteers to provide assistance to patients, visitors and hospital staff. Training provided. For information, go to www.columbiam- emorial.org. To schedule an inter- view, call 503-325-4321. Columbia River Maritime Mu- seum — 1792 Marine Drive. Vol- unteer opportunities for those with an interest in maritime history. For information, call the volunteer coor- dinator weekdays at 503-325-2323. Columbia Senior Diners — 1111 Exchange St., Astoria Senior Center. Volunteers needed week- days to serve tables and for kitchen help. To volunteer, call 503-325- 9693. Submitted Photo Newly elected board members of the Clatsop Care Health District attended their first board meeting July 20. Pictured, from left, are Allison Sansom and Mindy Stokes, former employees of the district, holding their Certificates of Election. “I am looking forward to work- ing with Mindy and the rest of the board,” Sansom said, “to support the Health District’s mission to provide high quality care and services to meet the needs of our community.” SELF-HELP GROUPS Al-Anon (Astoria) — 7 p.m. Tuesday, Peace Lutheran Church, 565 12th St.; 12 p.m. Wednesday, First United Methodist Church, 1076 Franklin Ave. For informa- tion, call 503-325-1087; 7 p.m. Thursday, Crossroads Commu- nity Church, 40618 Old Highway 30, Svensen. For information, call 503-458-6467. Al-Anon (Seaside) — 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, call 503- 810-5196 for information. Alateen (Tillamook) — 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 5012 Third St. For information, call 503-730-5863. Alcoholics Anonymous — To find a meeting in Clatsop County, call 971-601-9220, in Tillamook County, call 503-739- 4856, or go to www.aa-oregon. org Celebrate Recovery — 6 p.m. Thursday, The Table Church, 852 Broadway, Seaside. Faith- based 12-step program designed to help anyone struggling with hurts, habits and hangups, in- cluding drugs and alcohol, anger, co-dependence, domestic abuse or sex, food or pornography ad- dictions. Being religious not re- quired. Free dinner and child care provided. For information, call D.B. Lewis at 503-741-5977. Eating Disorders Anon- ymous — 1:10 to 2:10 p.m. Wednesdays, River Zen Yoga, 399 31st St. A 12-Step program. For information, call Susan Wil- liams at 510-417-5553. Kick Butts Group Meets (Nicotine Anonymous) — 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway. Men’s Sexual Purity Recov- ery Group — Tuesday nights. Part of the Pure Life Alliance (www.purelifealliance.org) in Portland. For information, call the confidential voice mail at 503- 750-0817 and leave a message. Narcotics Anonymous — The Northwest Oregon Area of Narcotics Anonymous (NWONA) holds meetings in Clatsop Coun- ty. For full schedule details, as well as upcoming special events, call the Helpline at 503-717-3702, or go to www.nworegonna.org TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) (Astoria) — 5 p.m. weigh-in, 5:30 p.m. meeting Tues- day, First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St. For information, call Tr- isha Hayrynen at 503-298-9058. : D E T N WA E V I T A E ! R r C e v l So m e l b o Pr Want to join us? The Daily Astorian is seeking an OUTSIDE SALESPERSON who is passionate about helping local businesses be successful. Must demonstrate excellence in person-to-person sales and customer service, work well with a support team and be proficient with technology while managing time and required paperwork efficiently. 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