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Fireworks Committee Needs Volunteers!!!
Do we want a great Fourth of July The St Helens Fireworks Committee In the planning phase for 2007. We will be planning the event & looking for volunteers. For more information about |
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LOCAL MERCHANTS JOIN TOGETHER TO SUPPORT “COFFEE FOR CAMP” FUNDRAISER
St. Helens, OR --March 13, 2007 –13 local espresso shops and cafés have teamed up together to support Columbia City School’s “Coffee For Camp” fundraiser. Sixth-grade students in St. Helens will be selling “Coffee For Camp” cards for $10.00 starting March 8, 2007. Kirstin Boynton, parent volunteer, stated, “100% of the proceeds from the sale of the “Coffee For Camp” cards will go towards sending every St. Helens sixth-grader to Outdoor Science School this May.”
These cards can be used at twelve local St. Helens espresso shops and cafés and one in Scappoose. When the card is presented at participating merchants, you will save $.75 off any drink over $2.00. These cards can be used for up to thirty visits. The “Coffee For Camp” fundraiser is possible due to this generous community support from these local businesses. Randi Perdue, owner of RJ’s Hot Shots stated, “We support our schools 100%. We are happy to do anything that we can to help out, especially for something like this.” Nearly every business that sells espresso in town is a supporter of this fundraiser. The merchant list includes: Abella Caffeino, Express Lane Espresso (both Scappoose and St. Helens locations), Fresh Start Espresso (North and South shops), Geppetto’s Ice Cream and Deli, Grammy’s Used Books and Espresso, Houlton Bakery, Kandi’s Koffee (St. Helens), Lofted Lair Gallery and Espresso, Mr. Joe’s Coffee Café, RJ’s Hot Shots, and West Street Grocery Espresso.
Outdoor Science School is a four-day, three night camp, where students learn by doing. The curriculum is based upon required state benchmarks in science, emphasized by hands on activities and experiments. In addition, Outdoor Science School offers the students a unique opportunity to live together, building skills of cooperation and respect for one another and the environment. The camp costs $168.00 per child. Each family is asked to contribute $80.00, leaving the remaining $88.00 per child to be raised through fundraising efforts. Columbia City School is working hard to raise the additional $20,000 in funds needed to send St. Helens sixth graders to Outdoor Science School this May. To purchase a “Coffee For Camp” card, contact Columbia City School at (503) 366-7550.
Contact: Judy Valpiani, Principal Columbia City School 2000 Second Street Columbia City, OR 97018 Phone: 503-366-7550 Email: judyv@sthelens.k12.or.us
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SENATE PRESIDENT PETER COURTNEY SENATE MAJORITY LEADER KATE BROWN State Capitol, Salem, OR NEWS RELEASE March 15, 2007 CONTACT: James Atkin, Senate President’s Office 503-986-1604 CONTACT: Rem Nivens, Senate Majority Office 503-986-1074
SENATE PASSES HISTORIC RAINY DAY FUND AGREEMENT Legislation will establish savings account to be used during difficult economic times
SALEM- The Oregon Senate today passed House Bill 2707 and House Bill 2031, legislation that creates the state’s first-ever comprehensive rainy day fund. The new savings account will initially be funded by redirecting approximately $290 million from the corporate kicker into the fund. Additional deposits into the rainy day fund will come from the General Fund ending balance, with the next deposit forecast to be $138 million.
The rainy day fund can be accessed during difficult economic times to prevent cuts in education, health care and public safety. The legislation received strong support form the business community and passed with bipartisan support.
“This is an historic day for Oregon,” said Senate President Peter Courtney (D Salem/ Gervais/Woodburn). “The legislature has come together in a bipartisan way to make sure Oregon will be okay during rough times.”
House Bill 2707 establishes a savings account that can be tapped if certain strict economic criteria are met. The legislature will also have to provide a three-fifths vote before the fund could be accessed. Additionally, the legislature could only draw on two-thirds of the fund in any one biennium.
“This is one of the most significant votes I have taken in my career,” said Senate Majority Leader Kate Brown (D-Portland). “Oregon has waited far too long to implement this commonsense policy.”
The creation of the fund will also have a positive impact on the state’s bond rating, saving the state dollars due to an improved rating and lower interest rates. In addition, the legislation passed today preserves a $25 million tax credit for small businesses in Oregon.
“This is smart legislation that makes sense to everyone and means immediate savings of millions for the state,” said Senator Ryan Deckert (D-Beaverton). “Oregon will also benefit for years to come by the creation of this fund.”
House Bills 2707 and 2031 will now move to the Governor’s desk for his signature.
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Welcome New Members
Turkey Creek Desperadoes Tom Mannen Wild West Entertainment Phone: 503-888-6301 turkeycreek@peoplepc.com |
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A Night of Pageants Friday, April 27, 2007 St. Helens High School Commons Open to the Public at 7:00 p.m.
St. Helens Festivals Queen and Scappoose Sauerkraut Festival Queen
Both Queens represent their respective festivals throughout Columbia County, appearing in parades, civic events, and other promotional activities. The Scappoose Community Club sponsors a $500 scholarship to the Scappoose Sauerkraut Festival Queen. If you would like more information or a pageant application, please contact Jean McPherson at 503-366-1945 or ccrodeo@hotmail.com. |
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St. Helens Senior High School
Dave Lawrence from Lawrence Oil, is the golf coach at the St. Helens Senior High School. There is a need for women’s clubs. If you have golf program. There are several girls that would benefit from your generosity. If you have questions or clubs to donate, please call Dave at Lawrence Oil, 503-397-0076 |
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Free On-line Newsletter Insert Drawing Free Advertising! ($50.00 Value)
Drop your business card into our “Business Basket” at the Chamber Koffee Klatsch or Business After Hours Event and take advantage of a chance to win a Free Newsletter On-line Insert!! Advertise your company, special event, seminar, classes…whatever you want. It’s easy! Just provide us with an electronic format (JPG or PDF file) and we will add to our On-line Newsletter.
WE HAVE A WINNER EVERY TIME!!!
February Kelly Taft, Nikken Independent Wellness Home Consultant Bob Kunders, Columbia County Christian School
January Bruce Shoemaker, Harry Maurer, Sommers Financial Management
Your chance to win is at the next Chamber networking or social function! Mark Your Calendar for the next Koffee Klatsch, Business After Hours & Chamber Forum.
Your next chance to win will be at the Koffee Klatsch on April 6th at 8:00 am, hosted by Columbia Pregnancy Center.
Our first winner of 2007 was Harry Maurer with Sommers Financial Management. |
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Membership News That’s New
Scappoose Bay Kayaking Opening Another New Location in St Helens “St Helens Outdoor Adventure”
KOHI Local Sports Coverage
Friday March 23 KOHI will begin its "Game of the Week" live sports coverage of St. Helens Varsity Baseball. First game is St. Helens vs. Liberty High School at St. Helens at 4PM. Bill Pullam and Thad Houk will have the play by play live starting with the pregame show at 3:45pm brought to you by the KOHI Columbia County Sports Boosters.
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Company & Care Now Has Office
“Company & Care” now has an office at 2149 Columbia Blvd, SH (across the breezeway from Houlton Bakery). Our current hours are M-W-F from 9 – noon and T-Th from 2-5, by appointment or you are welcome to stop by any time you see us in the office. We’ll be hosting a Grand Opening sometime soon. Our primary focus is in-home caregivers for seniors, but we are open to helping seniors in any way we can. Stop by for a cup of coffee or information. Sharon, Company & Care - In-Home Assistance for seniors. 503.366.1806
Scappoose Farmers Market
The Scappoose Community Club Farmers Market season will open May 19 and run thru September 15. Located on E. 1st Street and Columbia Avenue across from City Hall and the Police Station. Hours 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Looking for produce growers, nursery stock, and specialty items such as cheese, fresh seafood, and juried crafters. Must grow, catch or make it. 10'x10' space only $15.00 or special reserve full season rates. For more information contact Bill Blank, Market Manager, 503-543-3469
Historical Society of Columbia County
National Register of Historic Home Openings for March 2007. Columbia County will have one open house in St. Helens on March 27th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The Historic structure is the old John Gumm School, now known as the “The Olde School”, a community center. Please mark your calendar and show your support for our heritage by visiting this location, 251 St. Helens Street during this open house.
Fisher and Irvin buy Brown’s Landing Excerpts from The Chronicle March 14, 2007
Partners to keep name, specialize in boats and marine-related gear. Mike Fiske and Kathy Irvin have recently purchased Brown’s Landing from longtime owner and manager Deborah McQueen. Both Fiske and Irvin are life long boating enthusiasts who recently moved to the area from Cottage Grove, a small town near Eugene. They share a background in business management and quality process operations.
Fiske and Irvin plan to call the store Brown’s Landing Marine, keeping the well known name while reflecting the focus of the business. They plan to specialize in boats and marine related gear and will retain the popular Livingston, G3 and Yamaha lines while adding Wellcraft boats to the company’s offerings.
Weldcraft is a line of welded aluminum fishing boats with models that range from 17 feet to the 26 foot Ocean King, Weldcraft’s top of the line offshore fisher. Brown’s Landing Marine will continue to broker consignment boats and offer a full service and repair shop.
Brown’s Landing was established in 1958 on Multnomah Channel in Scappoose. The marina portion was sold in the late 1990’s and the boat sales ad service portion moved to its current 12,000 square foot building on Johnson Landing Road. |
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April 2007 |
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2007 Board of Directors About the Chamber Update
Letter to Chamber Members Sustainable Tourism Report Board of Directors & Staff
Press Release—Rainy Day Fund Membership News That’s New Press Release—Columbia City School New Members Newsletter Ad Drawing
From Marna’s Desk Chamber Statistics April Events May Events Member to Member Discounts Ticor Title Ribbon Cutting
Education Survey Results Chamber Events Technology Article Spring Clean Up Day
Legislative Report Megga Easter Egg Hunt Kiwanis Raffle
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