B2
THE ASTORIAN • SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2019
Seeking a new
bridge partner
Dear Annie: A few years it’s really needed. A number of
ago, I joined a duplicate bridge studies, including a 2016 study
group in town and got paired from the Center for Alzhei-
with an older man who had just mer Research and Treatment at
broken up with his partner. He Harvard Medical School, have
taught beginner classes
found that social isola-
and was a great help in
tion increases the risk
DEAR
getting me up to speed
and accelerates the pro-
ANNIE
with modern conven-
gression of cognitive
tions, as it had been
decline.
years since I’d played.
Instead of ditching
We did well for the fi rst
your partner altogether,
two years.
consider
fi nding
a
Unfortunately, over
less-competitive bridge
the past several months,
circle or a less-competi-
his skill has deteriorated ANNIE LANE tive card game in which
Creators
markedly. He makes
you two can participate.
Syndicate Inc.
simple mistakes in both
Meanwhile, on your
the bidding and play of
own, you can pursue
the hands, and makes them over another bridge game that allows
and over. I’ve reached a point you to satiate your appetite for
where I don’t enjoy playing with competition. Again, your time is
him, and realize I need to break your own, and it’s ultimately up
the partnership and fi nd some- to you with whom and how you
one else.
want to spend it. So I don’t pres-
The issue is that he is getting ent this as an obligation but an
on in years (late 80s), and it’s opportunity. To quote the illus-
almost certain that he has had trious Leonard Nimoy: “The
some mental deterioration, pos- miracle is this: The more we
sibly even a TIA. Being blunt share, the more we have.”
with him will be hurtful but I
Dear Annie: In response
don’t know of a better way to to “Seeking Decorum”: I have
do it.
often traveled on airlines with a
Can you suggest a way to let small dog. If one owner does not
him down that will keep his dig- ensure that his animal is clean
nity? — Unhappy Player
and well-behaved, it should not
Dear Unhappy Player: First spoil it for all. It is heart-wrench-
things fi rst, if you’ve noticed ing to leave an animal behind
potential symptoms of serious when out of the country for long
health conditions that this man periods of time.
hasn’t noticed yet, you must
Many airlines are prejudiced
(gently, privately) bring those against animals, and airlines
matters to his attention, and/or to who do allow them should not
the attention of his loved ones.
be discouraged by people who
Health disclaimers aside, on do not like dogs. Also, dogs
to the question of breaking up do not get a free ride. It is very
with him as a bridge buddy: You expensive to buy a ticket for an
could sit this man down and tell animal to ride underneath the
him that you’ve enjoyed play- seat ahead. And until better con-
ing with him but you’re looking ditions are created, it is often
for another partner. Your time unsafe for animals to ride in the
is your own, after all, and it’s cargo area. — Animal Lover in
your right to spend it how you Quebec
choose. However, I beg you to
Dear Animal Lover: I agree
step back and consider if that’s that traveling in cargo can be
what you really want to do.
unsafe for pets. There have been
Think back to a few years a number of instances in which
ago, when he fi rst taught you pets have tragically died when
how to play, the ways in which left on hot tarmacs while in their
exercised patience and grace carriers awaiting loading. I hear
in helping you improve. Now and second your plea for more
you have the opportunity to compassion toward those travel-
return that grace at a time when ing with companion animals.
Photos by Ed Hunt
The Klickitat River in Washington.
Rivers: Always moving and yet always there
Continued from Page B1
Later, when they are fat from the
bounty of the ocean, they swim back
up the river, returning to the creek
of their genesis. Here, they seed the
next generation, eggs buried among
the smooth stones.
Then they die.
The purpose of their death has
become evident to scientists through
years of research. The nutrient rich
dead salmon carcass becomes food
for 137 species of plants and ani-
mals as it decomposes — and those
plants and animals create the food,
fertility and shelter for the next gen-
eration buried among the smooth
river stones.
Like the salmon, I realize that the
river’s water is being recycled, too.
Water molecules are very hard to
destroy. They may transform their
states, evaporate and fall as snow in
a mountain range or rain on green,
green coast. But, eventually, they
make their way to the creek, river,
sea and sky again, ever the same, but
each time different.
And like the salmon and waters,
the atoms of our bodies spun out
from the stars to form minds and
hearts and souls that sail about for
some fraction of a century thinking
they are the center of the universe
are smashed to dust in the end.
We can try to stem the tide with
formaldehyde, but our destruction
and reconstitution are inevitable.
Life is not a permanent condition,
but if we do well in our time here we
can take the richness of our varied
experience and create communities
that raise heroes we will never meet.
A dipnet platform for fi shing on the Columbia River near the Dalles, Ore.
Rivers and
unrepeatable moments
Rivers are constants of change.
The river is always moving and yet
always there.
We live our lives on a river of
time only sometimes realizing the
current reduces jagged wounds to
smooth stones.
People ask me if I am bothered
by the accumulation of birthdays,
the scars of the passage of time. It
helps that I have done my best to
appreciate the inevitability of the
river’s fl ow, to watch its changes as
they come.
There is a Japanese sentiment
Ichi-go, ichi-e — it means treasur-
ing the unrepeatable nature of the
moment. Since each encounter or
moment is singular and unrepeat-
able, it is our duty to give them our
full attention.
When I look out on a river, I am
reminded of this.
I know this river. It is the river
that I cross every day, yet this river
is new today, this river will not be
here tomorrow. Its waters will be
replaced by other waters, its hid-
den stones turned and smoothed by
time.
I am not good at it – this giving
my full attention to an unrepeatable
moment – but I aspire to be better,
each day, as I cross the river.
Ed Hunt is a writer and regis-
tered nurse as well as the author
of “The Huckleberry Hajj,” a col-
lection of essays available on Ama-
zon.com. He lives in Grays River,
Wash.
THE ASTORIAN
CALL TODAY
to place your ad
503-325-3211
or 800-781-3214
Email: classifieds@dailyastorian.com
Web: www.dailyastorian.com
THE DEADLINE FOR CLASSIFIED ADS
is noon the day before
your ad is scheduled to run
All classifieds require pre-payment
107 Public Notices
CLASSIFIEDINDEX
Classified
NOTICES
MARINE
RENTALS
Special Notices ............................. 104 Boats for Sale................................. 251
Public Notices ............................... 107 Boating Parts & Accessories ..... 254
Announcements .......................... 110 Boats Wanted ................................ 257
Boat Trailers ................................... 260
PERSONALS
Marine Supplies & Equip. .......... 266
Lost & Found ................................. 181 Boat/RV Storage ........................... 269
Personals ........................................ 184
Fund-raisers ................................... 188 RVs & Trailers
RVs & Travel Trailers ............ 301-307
AUTOMOTIVE
Campers, Utility Trailers .... 310-313
Antiques/Classic Vehicles ......... 201
Automobiles .................................. 204 REAL ESTATE
SUVs/Trucks .......................... 207-210 Open Houses ................................. 501
4WD .................................................. 213 For Sale ................................... 504-513
Vans .................................................. 216 Lots & Acreage .............................. 516
ATVs/Motorcycles ........................ 219 Income Property .......................... 519
Truck/Auto Parts .......................... 222 Manufactured Homes ................ 522
Detailing ......................................... 225 Commercial Property ................. 525
Tires & Wheels ............................... 228 Real Estate Wanted ..................... 531
107 Public Notices
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
SURPLUS CITY VEHICLE or PROPERTY
Written, sealed bids will be received by the City of Seaside, 989
Broadway, Seaside, Oregon 97138, until 4:00 PM, Friday, June
28, 2019.
Bids will be clearly marked on the envelope “Surplus City Ve-
hicle or Property” and the vehicle or property you are inter-
ested in. Also show the date and time of bid.
The surplus information and pictures will be posted on the City
of Seaside Web Site at http://www.cityofseaside.us/depart-
ments-services/news-events.
All Surplus Vehicles and Property are sold as is with no guaran-
tees. The City may reject any bid not in compliance with all pre-
scribed public bidding procedures and requirements.
All Vehicles and Property listed
Outboard Motor
1992 Kawasaki KZ1000 Police Motorcycle
1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Flatbed 4WD
1996 Jeep Cherokee 4WD
1996 Ford Ranger Utility - Automatic
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe – Automatic
Go. Do.
coastweekend.com
dining • the arts • music • shopping • museums • classes • movies • gardening • news • blogs • more
Properties for Rent ............. 601-613
Rooms & Roommates................. 616
Commercial Rental ...................... 619
Vacation Rentals .......................... 622
Storage Space ............................... 628
Wanted to Rent ............................ 634
RV/Mobile Home Space ............ 637
PETS/LIVESTOCK
Animal Boarding .......................... 701
Feed-Hay-Grain ............................ 704
Pets & Supplies ............................. 710
Horses & Tack ................................ 713
If it doesn’t sell in
two weeks, we’ll give you
2 WEEKS FREE
MISCELLANEOUS
Fuel, Heating & Firewood ......... 807
Furniture & HH Goods ................ 810
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES TV & Electronics ........................... 811
Business Opportunities ............. 643 Antiques & Collectibles ............. 813
Business for Sale .......................... 644 Jewelry ............................................ 814
Arts & Crafts ................................... 816
HELP WANTED
Help Wanted .................................. 651 APPLIANCES & EQUIP.
Work Wanted ................................. 652 Tools & Heavy Equipment ........ 851
Lawn & Garden Equipment ...... 854
SERVICES
Appliances ..................................... 860
Childcare/Adult Care .................. 661 Medical Equip. & Supply ........... 866
Services ........................................... 664 Farm Equipment .......................... 923
107 Public Notices
107 Public Notices
181 Lost & Found
Astoria School District
Bond Projects
Attention Contractors,
subcontractors, material
suppliers and vendors.
Occasionally other compa-
nies make telemarketing calls
off classified ads. These com-
panies are not affiliated with
The Astorian and customers
are under no obligation to
participate. If you would like
to contact the attorney gener-
al or be put on the do not call
list, here are the links to both
of them Complaint form link:
http://www.doj.state.or.us/
finfraud/
-Found-
Fishing gear near
Coffenbury lake
on Sunday, June 16th.
Call (541)261-3475
Skanska is holding an
informational session on
Monday July 8th at 3:00PM
at the Astoria School District
3rd Floor Conference Room
located at 785 Alameda Ave.
Astoria, OR 97103
Sell your
vehicle
$
Lost something
precious? Looking for
the original owner?
Lost & Found ads are
FREE for the week!
One photo is included
Skanska, who was recently
awarded the construction for
the three Astoria School
District building renovation/
addition projects, will be
sharing information about
themselves, the three
construction projects, and
bidding opportunities for local
businesses.
157 Events
500+ Sales July 6th
NW’S LARGEST
Garage & Vintage Sale
Sellers & Shoppers Wanted
www.nwgsales.com
360-907-5919
ERROR AND CANCELLATIONS
Please read your ad on the first day.
If you see an error, The Astorian
will gladly re-run your ad correctly.
We accept responsibility for the
first incorrect insertion, and then
only to the extent of a corrected
insertion or refund of
the price paid.
To cancel or correct an ad,
call 503-325-3211.
Have you seen our
FEATURED ADS?
Only viewable on our website,
www.dailyastorian.com.
Call 503-325-3211
for more information!
49
95
204 Automobiles
1989 Honda Prelude
$900
Classic. Runs, fair condition.
One owner, no accidents.
1 1/2 cylinders dead in engine.
(503)325-6649
Give The Astorian
Classifieds a call today!
(503)325-3211
or (800)781-3214
Advertisers who want quick
results use classified ads
consistently. Call 503-325-3211
to place your ad today!
204 Automobiles
ASTORIA SCHOOL
DISTRICT JOB FAIR
Wednesday, June 26, 4-6pm
785 Alameda Ave. 3rd floor
for only
1987 Ford
Motorhome
Fully Self-Contained
Standing Height
Over $10,000 Worth of Work
All Done, Ready to Go.
Just needs a good person
to run it!
$7,000 OBO
CALL (541)561-3263
2012 Toyota Highlander
Hybrid Limited
AWD, moon roof, towing
package, new Michelin all
season tires, great gas mileage
for SUV! Moving out of town.
101,500 miles.
$16,500
971-227-2341
Planning to move?
Sell those items you can’t
take with you with a classified
ad in The Astorian!