Memorial Day is so much more than a three-day weekend that kicks off the start of summer. It is the day set aside, by federal order, to remember those who lost their lives in the line of duty. “We celebrate our freedoms, and yet, we mourn the cost that they required,” wrote Kelly Fitzpatrick, Oregon’s director of Veterans Affairs. “… It is this holiday that speaks most keenly to our highest ideals as well as the steep price we are willing to pay for them.” Local groups will hold (continued)
Warrenton could get its own farmer’s market with fresh seafood, live music, hand-made crafts, food trucks and kettle corn. Plans are for a weekly market from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays in the parking lot and grassy area at Warrenton Marina. It wouldn’t compete with farmer’s markets held in Astoria on Sundays, Seaside on Wednesdays and Ilwaco on Saturdays and could, in fact, provide an additional opportunity for vendors. Harbormaster Jane Sweet and marina assistant Jessica McDonald were (continued)
I am writing in support of Tracy MacDonald, who’s running for Position 1 on the Sunset Empire Transit District board. Tracy didn’t tell you all the things you need to know about him. Tracy is a very humble person by nature. He proudly served his country as a Marine from 1969 to 1973, in the Coast Guard’s 3rd Marine Air Wing. The Marines are the ones who paid for him to go to Santa Ana Community College to get a Transportation Planning Certificate. This training covered the many facets of (continued)
Will our strengths and growing diversity steer it through changing tides or are there rough seas ahead? The Pacific Northwest Regional Economic Conference May 21-23 at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center promises to answer those questions. There will be more than 20 panel discussions on housing and homelessness, coastal workforce challenges, the economic and social impact of alcohol, cannabis and substance abuse, preserving rural economies and more. Keynote speakers are Enrico Moretti, (continued)
A baby bottle campaign, in which those who support the work of Coast Pregnancy Clinic fill a baby bottle with coins and bills as a donation, is underway. The bottles should be returned before or shortly after Father’s Day, June 16. The clinic is at 279 Sixth St., Astoria. The funds are used to provide resources to families who are in need. St. Francis de Sales Mission Church in Hammond is replacing its 14 Stations of the Cross. Contributions are being sought. To donate, send a check t (continued)
Clatsop Community College’s 2019 student art exhibit is on display in the Royal Nebeker Gallery, 1799 Lexington Ave., Astoria, through June 7. An opening reception honoring all CCC student artists is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at the gallery. During the reception, cash prizes and award winners will be announced and both jurors will be present at the reception to give a talk. The show is an annual juried event that showcases the talents and creativity of the college’s art students (continued)
Warrenton High School’s drama department presents “The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy” at 7 p.m. Friday, May 24, and Saturday, May 25. The play stars Anna Schenbeck as Morticia, Blake Leitch as Gomez, Robert Burk as Lurch, Paddy McCargish as Uncle Fester, Emily Bergerson as Pugsley, Sofia Morrill as Wednesday and Serena Moha as Grandma Addams. The play will take place in the high school gym. Admission is $8 at the door. (continued)
Astoria High School presents the musical “Willy Wonka,” an adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” at 7 p.m. May 17, 18, 24 and 25 in the high school auditorium. More than 25 high school and middle school students will take the stage. Those who attend the May 17 performance also can see the school’s spring art show in the adjacent cafeteria. Visitors can peruse the art show starting at 5 p.m. before taking a seat for the musical. General admission is (continued)
Anyone in grades 3-12 interested in playing football is invited to the Warrenton High School’s four-day spring Warrior Football Camp from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. May 28-31. The camp is non-contact and focuses on individual and team skills throughout the week. Campers will work with the entire WHS coaching staff, along with middle school and Pee Wee coaches. The camp is $40 if registered and paid by May 15 and $50 after. Some scholarships are available. Each camper receives a 2019 Warrior Football (continued)
North Coast Symphonic Band returns to the Liberty Theatre for its 38th season in October. The community band, with Dave Becker as conductor and musical director, is a self-supporting nonprofit group with 50 volunteer musicians. The group provides two of its four annual concerts for free. The first concert of the season is at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28. “Dances of Enchantment” will feature a collaboration between the North Coast Symphonic Band and 3 Leg Torso, a well-known ethnic folk band from (continued)
A Seaside High School student has been suspended after sending emails Tuesday to other students telling them to stay home because there’d be a school shooting today, Seaside Police reported. One of the message recipients immediately reported the threat to high school administrators, who called police. The student who sent the threat admitted sending the message, but denied intending to carry it out. The juvenile told officers they were frustrated. The teenager did not have any known access to (continued)
** Warrants Warrant service, 5:48 p.m. May 7, Skipanon River Bridge on Alternate Highway 101. Justin Henry Chase, 25, of Hammond was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant from Clatsop County Circuit Court. Warrant service, 8:33 p.m. May 11, 200 block Southwest Alder Avenue. Krysta Nicole Schluter, 21, of Warrenton was arrested on a warrant from Clatsop County Circuit Court. ** Thefts and burglaries Shoplifting, 6:35 p.m. May 6, Walmart. Crystalee A. Broome, 33, of Longview, Wash., was cited fo (continued)
Warrenton Police Department collected about 100 pounds of no-longer-used medication and gave away 17 medication lock boxes during its spring drug take back event. There were 61 collection sites in Oregon, which resulted in 5.4 tons of medication removed from circulation statewide. The federal Drug Enforcement Agency, along with its law enforcement partners, organized the 17th semi-annual event nationwide on April 27. Nationwide, there were 6,400 collection sites and close to 469 tons of (continued)
** Thefts and burglaries Theft of Oregon Trail Card, 3:30 p.m. April 24, bus stop in front of Fred Meyer. Theft/fraudulent use of a credit card, 8:54 a.m. May 1, Yuma, Ariz. A store credit card belonging to a manager at Costco was used in Arizona to fraudulently purchase $434 in jeans, water and a $400 Visa Silver card. Shoplifting, 2:09 p.m. May 2, Walmart. Angela L. Borens, 49, of Tillamook was cited for third-degree theft and criminal mischief after she allegedly attempted to leave the store (continued)
