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2B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, JULY 27, 2018 Court: Ban seafood caught with nets that harm tiny porpoises Environmental groups filed a legal challenge By DEEPTI HAJELA Associated Press NEW YORK — A judge has ordered the U.S. govern- ment to ban imports of sea- food caught by Mexican fish- eries that use a net blamed for killing off the vaquita, the world’s smallest and most-en- dangered porpoise. Judge Gary Katzmann, of the U.S. Court of Inter- national Trade, on Thursday granted a motion after three environmental groups filed a lawsuit seeking a ban on sea- food caught with gillnets in part of the Gulf of California, AP Photo/Marco Ugarte An activist carries a vaquita porpoise skull on a large shell as activists and artists held a mournful, dirge-like procession in February for the critically endangered por- poise in Mexico City. where the vaquita live. Some scientists estimate that there could be as few as 15 of the vaquita — Span- ish for “little cow” — left. The court noted that experts believe they could be extinct by 2021 without intervention. Their numbers have been severely reduced by illegal fishing and by the gillnets, which are used to catch a vari- ety of shrimp and fish. The nets are hung in the water to catch seafood. The Mexican government has banned their use in some areas and for some species, but allows it for other species. There also is illegal fishing in the vaquitas habitat for the Mexican totoaba fish, which goes for high prices because its swim bladder is consid- ered a delicacy in China and reputed to boost fertility. The Justice Department, which had opposed the ban, did not immediately answer an email seeking comment. The groups that filed the suit are the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Center for Biological Diversity and the Animal Welfare Institute. Bean Bag Tournament and Fundraiser at Big O Saloon The Daily Astorian OLNEY — The Ashlee Martens Art Scholarship Bean Bag Tournament and Fund- raiser is at noon Saturday at the Big O Saloon, 89523 High- way 202. The doors and regis- tration open at 11 a.m.; prepaid early registration is available at the Olney Store and Big O Saloon. The tournament, which fea- tures double elimination and competitive and casual divi- sions, starts at noon and ends around 5 p.m., depending on the number of teams. The cost is $40 per team. There are general and bucket raffles for $1 per ticket, and a players-only raf- fle; prizes will be drawn all day. T-shirts are also avail- able for sale on the day of the tournament. To donate a prize of any kind, contact Kory Knutinen on Facebook at bit.ly/ashleem Rally against repeal of sanctuary set for Saturday in Astoria The Daily Astorian La Voz de la Comunidad is being joined by Indivisible North Coast Oregon in a Rally to Protest Measure 105 at 11 a.m. Saturday at 16th Street and Marine Drive. Measure 105 seeks to repeal Oregon’s sanctu- ary state law. La Voz de la Comunidad is a local group, dedicated to creat- ing unity and building power for the Latino community through advocacy efforts to promote its social and economic well-being. 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 ex perience. For information, call Angela Basurtto at 503-528-5430. Angels for Sara Senior Dog Sanctuary — Needs volunteers to help care for elderly dogs who are unable to stay with their owners. Anyone interested in fundraising, yard maintenance, spending quality time with the dogs or fostering a se- nior dog, short or long term, contact Jacque Pressly at angelsforsara@ gmail.com or call 503-325-2772. 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 Larry Miller at 503-325-3231. Astoria Veteran Van Drivers — Volunteer drivers needed for the Disabled American Veterans van for one or more trips per month. The van leaves Astoria at 7 a.m. for the Portland Veterans Administration Hospital and returns in the early af- ternoon. To volunteer, contact Dick Lang, Astoria DAV van coordina- tor, at 503-298-8757 or dicklang@ charter.net. Drivers receive free breakfast and lunch vouchers for the hospital canteen on every trip. Astoria Warming Center — 1076 Franklin Ave. Winter overnight emergency shelter for homeless persons needs volunteers for three- hour shifts from evening through the night to help with welcoming guests, serving dinner, cleaning the kitchen, monitoring the sleeping area over- night, and closing the shelter in the morning. Volunteers also needed for weekly litter patrols in the neigh- borhood. To volunteer, email astori- awarmingcenter@gmail.com 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 campkiwanilong. org formation email info@cannonbeach- library.org or call 503-436-1391. 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 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. Clatsop Care Center — Volun- teers needed daily for all three meals to provide one-on-one assistance to dining dependent residents. Volun- teers must participate in a 16-hour training program. For information, contact Mandy Brenchley at 503- 325-0313, ext. 209. 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 — Volunteers 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 War- renton. Warehouse 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 avail- able Monday through Friday. To volunteer, call 503-861- 3663. Clatsop Community College Outreach Literacy — Needs vol- unteer literacy tutors to work with adults, native and non-native speak- ers. Training available. For informa- tion, call 503-338-2557. 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 clatsopcruisehosts. org Cannon Beach Academy — 3781 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach. Volunteers needed for breakfast or lunch preparation and cleanup, reading groups, math groups, lunch/recess duty and housekeeping. Shifts are 1.25 hours or longer. For information, call 503- 298-5245. Coast Community Radio — Volunteers needed for a variety of opportunities and time commitments including weekday front desk, music library digital conversion, graphic and sign making, booths at farmers markets and special events, land- scaping, and mailing parties. For in- formation, email janet@coastradio. org or call 503-325-0010. Cannon Beach Library —131 North Hemlock, Cannon Beach. Vol- unteers needed for a variety of tasks and time commitments, including alphabetizing bookshelves, covering books, doing minor building main- tenance, helping with a speakers’ Columbia Memorial Hospi- tal — Needs volunteers to provide assistance to patients, visitors and hospital staff. Training provided. For information, go to columbiamemori- al.org. To schedule an interview, call 503-325-4321. 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 safe- ty, first aid, traffic and crowd control, communications, damage survey, disaster planning and civic events within city limits. For information, contact CERT coordinator Kenny Hansen at khansen@astoria.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. For information, call 503-717-7171 or email Alana.Kujala@providence. org information, call Sarah Dailey at 503-717-1914 or email director@ seasidedowntown.com River Song Foundation — Looking for people to assist with Trap/Neuter/Release/Feed (TNRF), especially in the Seaside and Knap- pa/Svensen areas. TNRF involves setting and/or monitoring traps, and daily feeding of cats and main- tenance of any shelters, and is a proven, science-based method that along with spay/neuter programs is the only effective and humane way of ending cat homelessness and suffering. Call 503-861-2003 for in- formation and to volunteer. Seaside Museum and Histor- ical Society — Volunteers needed to help as docents, maintaining and creating exhibits, and various events throughout the year. Small and large projects available. Any amount of time will be greatly appreciated. Call the museum at 503-738-7065 or email seasidemuseum@hotmail.com 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. Seaside Downtown Develop- ment Association — Volunteers Start Making a Reader Today — Needs volunteers to read to stu- dents one-on-one for one hour a week at local elementary schools. To volunteer, call 503-391-8423 or go to getsmartoregon.org 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. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary — Uniformed civilian volunteer branch provides boating education cours- es, vessel inspections to public; of- fers chance to learn new skills and qualifications. No former military or boating experience needed. Meet- ings 7 p.m. first Wednesday of the month. For information, call Della Wilson at 360-244-7062 or email at wilsontekart@gmail.com Svensen Congregate Meal Site — Wickiup Grange Hall, 92683 Svensen Market Road. To volunteer, or for information, call Debbie Dun- away at 503-791-7298 or 503-861- 4202. 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. Titanic Lifeboat Academy — Volunteer to help care for animals and assist with sustainable living projects; minimum commitment of four hours per week requested. Some training provided. For infor- 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 Haystack Rock Awareness Program — Needs volunteers for general office assistance and to assist lead interpreters on the beach with signage, ropes and set up during low tides and talking to visitors about the rock and the local flora and fauna. Must pass a basic background test. Children are always welcome; must be supervised by a parent. For infor- mation, contact Lisa Habecker at 503-436-8064 or habecker@ci. cannon-beach.or.us Knappa Rural Fire Protection District — Needs volunteer fire- fighters. Training provided. For in- formation, contact any of the active personnel or call Chief Paul Olheiser 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 re- imbursement available. Training is provided. For information, call 800- 522-2602 or go to oregon.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 (219) 331-6427 or go to bit.ly/2u3KpWe 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. Providence Seaside Hospital — Needs volunteer drivers for Com- munity Connections, a free program that transports people to services and appointments related to health and well-being in the Portland-Met- ro area. Mileage reimbursement available. For information, call 503- 717-7171 or email Alana.Kujala@ providence.org Providence Seaside Hospi- tal — Needs volunteers who enjoy meeting, interacting with and helping people. Opportunities are available Urgent Care Anytime! With two CMH Urgent Care locations and the CMH Virtual Clinic, we’re here to serve you whenever you need urgent medical care. Urgent Care In Astoria Open M-F, 9am-6:30pm; and Sat., 9am-5:30pm 2655 Exchange St. Astoria, OR 97103 503-338-4050 Urgent Care In Warrenton Open daily, 9am-7pm 1639 SE Ensign Lane Warrenton, OR 97146 503-338-4500 Virtual Clinic Open 24/7, in Oregon and Washington www.columbiamemorial.org/care-now 1-888-972-8022 39 $ no insurance 2111 Exchange St., Astoria, Oregon • 503-325-4321 www.columbiamemorial.org • A Planetree-Designated Hospital
