Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1961-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 11, 2017)
COMMUNITY 3B Mo’s donates proceeds to Assistance League Buck hired at Clatsop Community Bank THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2017 The Daily Astorian SEASIDE — Clatsop Community Bank has hired of Rebecca Buck as vice president and business devel- opment officer. “Ours is a business built on relationships, and many of those relationships are ini- tiated by our business devel- opment officers,” President and CEO Joe Schulte said in a release. “We’re excited to bring Becky on board and we’re confident that her banking background and her experience living and work- ing in Clatsop County will be an asset to our customers.” Buck has worked in the banking industry for about 30 years, and has been a commercial lender for almost 25 years. She attended the Western Banking Commer- cial Lending School and the National Institute of Bank- ing. She will be based in the Seaside office. U.S. Bank donation supports cultural activities for kids The Daily Astorian Submitted Photo The Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific received a $3,930 donation of all the proceeds from Mo’s Seafood and Chowder’s June 22 grand opening in Astoria. Pictured, from left, are Nick Wright, Mo’s assistant general manager, Karyn Grass, Jessica Newhall, Karen Radditz, Cheri McGowan, Rosemary Baker-Monaghan, Sally LaCoste and Pat Roscoe, ALCP board members, and Brett Latimer, Mo’s staff manger. The donation will help many local school children in need through ALCP’s philanthropic programs. To become a member, or for information, go to www.assistancelea- guecp.org or email SallyLaCoste@charter.net U.S. Bank gave a $3,500 grant to The Way to Well- ville’s Clatsop Kids Go program for cultural and educational activities. The in-school program is designed to help kids develop healthy behaviors and positive attitudes around physical activity, nutrition and well-being. “Clatsop Kids Go fits perfectly with our founda- tion objectives to support and promote healthy activi- ties for our Clatsop County youth,” U.S. Bank Regional President Kevin LaCoste said. The funds will be used to hire a cultural event coordi- nator and for field trips. Last year, students in the program visited the Seaside Museum and Fort Clatsop, where they enjoyed a presentation by Roberta Basch on Native American customs. SELF-HELP GROUPS Al-Anon (Clatskanie) — 8 p.m. Monday, Faith Lutheran Church, 1010 N.E. Fifth St., Clatskanie. For information, call 503-728-3351. Al-Anon (Seaside) — 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, call 503-810-5196 for information. Al-Anon (Tillamook) — 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, St. Albans Epis- copal Church, 2102 Sixth St., call 503-842-5094 for information; noon Friday, 5012 Third St., call 503-730- 5863 for information. 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, including drugs and alcohol, anger, co-dependence, domestic abuse or sex, food or pornography addictions. Being reli- gious not required. Free dinner and child care provided. For information, call D.B. Lewis at 503-741-5977. Men’s Sexual Purity Recovery Group — Tuesday nights. Part of the Pure Life Alliance (www.purelifealli- ance.org) in Portland. For informa- tion, call the confidential voice mail at 503-750-0817 and leave a message. Narcotics Anonymous — The Northwest Oregon Area of Narcot- ics Anonymous (NWONA) holds meetings in Clatsop County. For full schedule details, as well as upcom- ing special events, call the Helpline at 503-717-3702, or go to www. nworegonna.org Submitted Photo/Sue Cody TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensi- bly) (Astoria) — 5 p.m. weigh-in, 5:30 p.m. meeting Tuesday, First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St. For information, call Trisha Hayrynen at 503-298-9058. U.S. Bank gave a $3,500 grant to The Way to Wellville’s Clatsop Kids Go program. From left, Astoria U.S. Bank employees Ashley Camp, Dylan Mitchell, Jeremiah Wright, Way to Wellville Strategic Council member Debbie Morrow, and Clatsop Kids Go Coordinator Sarah Brown. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 4-H — Looking for 4-H leaders. For information, call Sandra Carl- son at the Oregon State University Extension at 503-325-8573. about eight hours per month. For information, contact Laura Parker at 503-325-8601 or lparker@co. clatsop.or.us 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 Basurt- to at 503-528-5430. Clatsop Animal Assistance Inc. — Needs volunteers who have a strong commitment to work on behalf of the Clatsop County Animal Shelter’s dogs and cats. For infor- mation, email info@dogsncats.org or call 503-861-0737. Astoria Riverfront Trolley As- sociation — 111 W. Marine Drive. Needs conductors/motormen to operate trolley and narrate points of interest. One or more three-hour shifts per month. For information, call the 503-325-6311. 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. Astoria Senior Center — 1111 Exchange St. To volunteer, call Lar- ry Miller at 503-325-3231. 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 Pro- gram — 800 Exchange St., second floor. Needs mentors for youths ages 10 to 17 at risk of school fail- ure. Time commitment: one year, Clatsop County Animal Shel- ter — Animal care volunteers age 16 and older needed for one 3-hour shift per week. Pick up an applica- tion at 1315 S.E. 19th St., Warren- ton. For information, or to schedule orientation, call Leslie Atkinson at 503-325-1000. Clatsop Community Action Regional Food Bank — Volun- teers needed to help hand out fruits and vegetables at the weekly produce pantries for two hours on Thursdays, from April to October, in Seaside and Warrenton. Ware- house attendants are needed for food packing or processing, picking orders for agencies, light janitorial and housekeeping, or lawn and grounds maintenance. Three to four-hour shifts are available Mon- day 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. Clatsop Cruise Hosts — Look- ing for volunteers to meet and greet cruise ship passengers and crew, provide information and answer questions about the Clatsop County area. Ships arrive in the spring and fall, about 20 ships each year. Work all the ships or part of them. For in- formation, go to www.clatsopcruise- hosts.org Columbia Memorial Hospital — Needs volunteers to provide assistance to patients, visitors and hospital staff. Training provided. For information, go to www.colum- biamemorial.org. To schedule an interview, call 503-325-4321. TIMBERLANDS CLOSED DUE TO HIGH FIRE DANGER Lewis & Clark Timberlands are CLOSED as of August 1, 2017 to all public entry and will remain in effect until further notice. For up-to-date information please call our RECREATIONAL HOTLINE 503-738-6351 Ext. 2 TIMBERLANDS CLOSED 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. Community Emergency Re- sponse Team — CERT volunteers needed for community events and disaster response with local police, fire and emergency medical service agencies. Training includes fire safety, first aid, traffic and crowd control, communications, damage survey, disaster planning and civic events within city limits. For infor- mation, contact CERT coordinator Kenny Hansen at khansen@as- toria.or.us or leave a voicemail at 503-325-4411. Friends of Seaside Library — 1131 Broadway, Seaside. Volun- teers needed to staff the fundraising store. For information, call 503-738- 6742 or stop by the library. Knappa Rural Fire Protection District — Needs volunteer fire- fighters. Training provided. For in- formation, contact any of the active personnel or call Chief Paul Olheis- er at 503-458-6610. Long-Term Care Ombudsman — Certified ombudsman volunteers advocate for the rights, care and dignity of the elderly and disabled living in licensed long-term care facilities. Many residents have no one to watch out or speak up for when things go wrong. Volunteer Ombudsmen talk to the residents, investigate complaints, and work to resolve problems. Flexible sched- ule, four hours a week, mileage reimbursement available. Training is provided. For information, call 800-522-2602 or go to www.ore- gon.gov/ltco Lunch Buddy Mentoring Pro- gram — Adults needed to mentor elementary and middle school stu- dents once a week during lunch. For information, call Mary Jackson at 503-440-0368 or email lunchbud- dies.mp@gmail.com NorthWest Senior & Disability Services — Needs dishwashers and volunteers to serve and clean up weekdays at a meal site, and drivers for Meals on Wheels. For information, contact Candy Foster at 503-738-9323. Seaside American Legion Veterans’ Assistance & Rehabili- tation — Volunteers needed to help knit/crochet items for hospitalized vets and cut coupons for military families. Donations of fabric/yarn especially welcome. Group meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. second Tues- day of the month at 1315 Broadway, Seaside. For information, call 503- 738-5111 and leave a message for Marilyn Faulkner. Veterans Services Officer of Clatsop County — Seeking vol- unteer drivers to transport veterans from Astoria to the Veterans Admin- istration Medical Center in Portland using the Disabled American Vet- erans (DAV) van. To volunteer, call 503-298-8757 or email clatsopv- so@gmail.com Warrenton Senior Lunch Pro- gram — Warrenton Community Center, 170 S.W. Third St. Volun- teers needed to help with Meals on Wheels and in the dining room Mondays or Thursdays. For infor- mation, contact Barb Balensifer at 503-861-1341. Wildlife Rehab Center of the North Coast — Needs volunteers to help rehabilitate orphaned and injured wildlife. For information, call 503-338- 0331 or go to coastwildlife.org