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4B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2018 Pot farms blamed for poisoning owls Associated Press Jetta Ideue Colton Carter Logan Gandy Bryre Babbitt Mackenzie Fassold Seaside Elks hand out ‘Most Valuable Student’ awards The Daily Astorian SEASIDE — Colton Carter and Jetta Ideue were each awarded $1,000 scholarships by the Seaside Elks Lodge. Logan Gandy, Bryre Bab- bit and MacKenzie Fassold will each receive scholarships of $500. Carter, Ideue, Gandy and Babbit are seniors at Seaside High School; Fassold is a senior at Vernonia High School. Exalted Ruler John Gates, said that these “Most Valuable Student” awards are given for superior scho- lastic achievement, as well as out- standing qualifications of citizen- ship and leadership, using judging criteria from the Elks National Foundation. The applications of all five local winners will be sent to the district competition in Tillamook for possi- ble other awards. For information about the Elks scholarship program, or about the Seaside Elks Lodge, call 503-738- 6651 or email seasideelks@yahoo. com SAN FRANCISCO — Rat poi- son is contaminating threatened northern spotted owls in Califor- nia forests, and marijuana farms appear to be to blame, according to a study published Thursday. The study published in the jour- nal Avian Conservation and Ecol- ogy focused on owls in Northern California’s Humboldt, Mendocino and Del Norte counties, part of the so-called Emerald Triangle, where remote farms — many in old- growth forests — produce much of the marijuana grown for the U.S. black market. Researchers from the Univer- sity of California, Davis, and the California Academy of Sciences tested 10 northern spotted owls found dead in the region. Seven of the owls tested positive for rat poi- son, used by pot farmers to keep rodents away from their irrigation systems and crops. COMMUNITY NOTES Continued from Page 1B knitting, crocheting, embroidery and quilting. All are welcome. For information, call 503-325-1364 or 503-325-7960. Astoria Rotary Club — noon, second floor of the Astoria Elks Lodge, 453 11th St. Guests always welcome. For information, go to As- toriaRotary.org Grace and Encouragement for Moms — 10 to 11:30 a.m., Crossroads Community Church, 40618 Old Highway 30, Svensen. GEMS group is a time for moms to relax and enjoy each others’ com- pany. Free childcare is provided. For information, call Rachael Bid- dlecome at 503-458-6103. Knochlers Pinochle Group — 1 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Cost is $1 per regular session per person. Players with highest and second highest scores split the prize. Game is designed for play- ers 55 and older, but all ages are welcome. Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested do- nation $3 for those older than 60; $6.75 for those younger than 60. For information, call Michelle Lew- is at 503-861-4200. Mahjong for Experienced Players — 1 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For in- formation, call 503-325-3231. Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m., 1111 Exchange St. Cost is $6. For information, or to have a meal delivered, call 503-325-9693. Warrenton Senior Lunch Pro- gram — noon, Warrenton Commu- nity Center, 170 S.W. Third St. Sug- gested donation of $5 for seniors and $7 for those younger than 60. For information, or to volunteer, call 503-861-3502 Monday or Thursday. Astoria Alzheimer’s & Other Dementia Family Support Group — 2 to 3:30 p.m., first-floor confer- ence room, Clatsop Care Center, 646 16th St. Open to all family members of people with dementias. For information, call Rosetta Hurley at 503-325-0313, ext. 222, or email support@clatsopcare.org Line Dancing for Seniors — 3 to 4:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. Not for begin- ners. For information, call 503-325- 3231. Astoria Toastmasters — 6:30 p.m., Hotel Elliot conference room, 357 12th St. Visitors welcome. For information, go to toastmasters.org or call Christa Svensson at 206- 790-2869. TUESDAY Stewardship Quilting Group — 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., First Lu- theran Church, 725 33rd St. All are welcome. Donations of material al- ways appreciated. For information, call Janet Kemp at 503-325-4268. Do Nothing Club — 10 a.m. to noon, 24002 U St., Ocean Park, Washington. Men’s group. For in- formation, call Jack McBride at 360- 665-2721. Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested do- nation of $3 for those older than 60; $6.75 for those younger than 60. For information, call Michelle Lew- is at 503-861-4200. Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m., 1111 Exchange St. The cost is $6. For information, or to have a meal delivered, call 503-325-9693. Astoria Lions Club — noon, Astoria Elks Lodge, 453 11th St. Prospective members welcome. For information, contact Charlene Larsen at 503-325-0590. Astoria Kiwanis Club — noon, El Tapatio, 229 W. Marine Drive. For information, call Frank Spence at 503-325-2365 or Susan Brooks at 503-791-3026. Astoria-Warrenton Duplicate Bridge Club — 12:30 to 4 p.m., As- toria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. Anyone may play if they have a partner; to request a bridge partner, call 503-325-0029. caregivers. For information, call Grace Bruseth at 503-738-6412. Lower Columbia Hospice Be- reavement Support Group — 4:30 to 6 p.m., Columbia Memorial Hos- pital Community Center, Chinook Conference Room, 2021 Marine Drive. Open to age 18 or older. For information, call 503-338-6230. North Coast Chapter, ABATE of Oregon — 5:30 p.m., Astoria Moose Lodge, 420 17th Street. All are welcome. For information, call 503-791-7253. Bras2Moms Fitting — 1 to 3 p.m., Columbia Memorial Hospital Family Birthing Center, 2111 Ex- change St. Bras2Moms provides free nursing bras and/or tanks to mothers, so women do not become discouraged with, or stop breast- feeding because they cannot afford a nursing bra. A $5 donation is re- quested, but not required. For best fit, come for a fitting two weeks after giving birth. Sizes subject to avail- ability. For information, call 503- 338-7581. Authentic Spiritual Conver- sations — 7 to 8:30 p.m., Activity Center, first floor, CMH-OHSU Knight Cancer Collaborative, 1905 Exchange St. Open dialogue about spiritual issues. Group supports participants in sharing their own un- derstanding and putting their spiri- tual values into practice. All faiths, including “spiritual but not religious” welcome. For information, email info@cgifellowship.org or call 916- 307-9790. Warrenton Caregiver Support Group — 1:30 to 3 p.m., 2002 S.E. Chokeberry Ave., Warrenton. Sup- port, information and resources for Warrenton Sunrise Rotary Club — 7 a.m., Dooger’s Seafood & Grill, Youngs Bay Plaza, 103 S. U.S. Highway 101, Warrenton. For information, call 503-325-4030. Chair Exercises for Seniors — 9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For in- formation, call 503-325-3231. Help Ending Abusive Rela- tionship Tendencies — 10 to 11:30 a.m., The Harbor, 1361 Duane St. HEART covers subjects related to the effects of domestic violence on children, parents and other family members, dynamics of power and control, and how to recognize red flags. Open group for females and those who identify as female, and for anyone in an abusive relation- ship, or who knows someone who is. For information, call Juli Hol at 503-325-3426, ext. 103. Astoria Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution — 11 a.m., Astoria Golf and Country Club, 33445 Sunset Beach Road, Warrenton. Guest speaker is Col. Todd Farmer, commanding officer at Camp Rilea. Women interested in membership are invited to attend or may call Sue Glen at 503 861-0574. WEDNESDAY Blood Pressure Checks — noon to 2 p.m., Astoria Senior Cen- ter, 1111 Exchange St. For informa- tion, call 503-325-3231. Thanks for your support! North Coast Chapter of ABATE of Oregon, Inc. We wish to thank the supporters of our 2017 motorcycle rides and fundraising events. Your generous support puts more food on tables for families in need through Clatsop County food banks in 2018. AFSCME Local 2746, Astoria North Coast Chapter Members & Officers Moose Lodge, Astoria Senator Betsy Johnson, Scappoose Astoria Sign Works, Astoria Fernhill Glass Studio, Astoria North Coast Motorcycle Works, Astoria Keepsake Tattoo, Astoria Home Bakery, Astoria Jeffers Garden Inn, Astoria Lower Columbia Bowling Lanes, Astoria The Daily Astorian, Astoria “Bruce the Moose” Westerlund, Knappa Carl & Laura Earl, Astoria Driftwood Inn Gang, Cannon Beach Colvin’s Pub & Grill, Clatskanie Laird Adkins, Hammond Buoy 9 Restaurant & Lounge, Hammond Teevin Brothers, Knappa Logger Restaurant, Knappa Vinson Brothers Construction, Knappa Knappa Market, Knappa Columbia Motor Parts, Knappa Loves Leathers, Battle Ground, WA North Coast Truck, Astoria Uncaged Cycles, Longview, WA Big O Saloon, Olney All In Pub & Eatery, Vernonia The Waves Motel, Cannon Beach Bob & Susan Hutson, Astoria Shanghaied Tattoo Parlor, Astoria Chuck Miller, Cannon Beach Coastal Lock-N- Key, Astoria Sears, Astoria Allan M. Schumacher, Astoria Kinney & Sons Trucking & Excavation, Knappa JM Browning Logging & Trucking, Knappa Seaside Muffler, Seaside American Legion, Seaside Shear Pleasure Salon & Spa, Seaside Frank & Leighland Heinrichs, Seaside Billy & Brenda Varozza, Warrenton Dan Peden, Warrenton Pacific County Chapter of ABATE, WA Relief Pitcher, Seaside Driftwood Restaurant, Seaside Mick & Kris Inniss, Knappa Kelly Barendse, Knappa Linda Long, Astoria Al Jaques, Astoria Big Creek Coffee House, Knappa Sunset Presort, Astoria Drug Screens Inc., Warrenton Big Creek Coffee House, Knappa Rolling Thunder BBQ, Astoria Uptown Café, Warrenton O’Reilly Auto Parts, Warrenton Fultano’s Pizza, Warrenton Astoria Tattoo Company, Astoria Napa Auto Parts, Astoria Linda Cline, Waldport Steve & Char Olson Jerry Vanderpoole, Warrenton Skye McKey, Grants Pass Your partner in Health & Wellness What are your goals this year? Get Fit • Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab 503-338-4052 • A Matter of Balance class 503-338-7564 • Strong Women, Strong Bones class 503-338-7564 • Tai Chi 503-338-7564 Find Your Group • WomenHeart support group 503-338-7564 • Understanding Your Grief group 503-338-6230 • Breast Cancer Support group 503-338-4589 Be Healthier • Diabetes Education 503-338-4012 • Living Well/Self-Management class 503-338-7564 • Cancer • Chronic Conditions • Chronic Pain • Diabetes Learn More: • Tobacco Cessation 503-338-7564 Help Others • Volunteer 503-325-3208 columbiamemorial.org/ resolutions 2111 Exchange Street, Astoria, Oregon • 503-325-4321 www.columbiamemorial.org